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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/1958 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA October 6, 1958 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., October 6, 1958, at the City Hall, 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend Russell Gabler. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith Councilmen Absent: B. Smith Officials Present: Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Manager, Asst. City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Treasurer, Director of Finance.' MINUTES Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the minutes of the meeting of September 15, 1958, were ap- proved as written and previously distributed. OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the open - One automobile ing of bids for one automobile for the Fire Department. The Clerk for Fire Dept. announced that the notice inviting bids had been duly published and four bids had been received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, and declared, as follows: NAME AMOUNT Stansbury Buick $2,843-34 plus tax ($2957.07) Beach City Chevrolet $2,418.26 plus tax Theo Robins Ford $2,194.69 plus tax ($2,282.1+8) Roy Carver Pontiac $2,848.00 plus tax Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details. OPENING OF BIDS One Fire Truck PUBLIC HEARING 50' setback Or- dinance Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the bids were referred to the City Manager and Fire Chief for check and report back. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the opening of bids for one fire truck. The Clerk announced that the notice inviting bids had been duly published and four bids had been received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, and declared, asa follows: NAME AMOUNT Calavar Corp. Unable to bid Crown Coach Corp. $29,293.95 plus tax and Alternate A bid of $186.05 total ($29,480.00) Mack Truck Inc. $33,246.00 plus tax Amrican LaFrance $29,285.00 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details. Upon motion by Cduncilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the bids were referred to the City Manager and Fire Chief for check and report back. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for public hearing on the proposed establishment of a fifty (50 ) foot set -tack for the area between Monte Vista and Santa Isabel and between Elden Avenue and Newport Boulevard. The Clerk announced that the notice of public hearing had been duly published and no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were any- one present wishing to speak. Mr. G. P. Gehrig, 249 Elden Avenue, requested information as to how mach footage would be taken from each piece of property, and was informed by the City Engineer that it would be 25 feet. There being no one else wishing to speak it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried that the public hearing be closed. The Clerk presented the proposed Ordinance No. 209, being AN -ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ORDINANCE'tNO.. 32, BEING'ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE OF COSTA MESA AND REGU- LATING THE'USES OF PROPERTY HEREIN, -ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS, DEFINING THE TERMS USED -IN THIS ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT ENFORCEMENT AND AMENMENT"HEREOF, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION . HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES -AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT AND IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.. After reading,in full it was moved by i «I Councilman Pinkley, seconded by,Councilman Meyers, that Ordinance No. 209 be passed to second reading. The motion carried by the fol - lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for public Change of Name of hearing on the change.of name of E. 17th Street to WestcTLff Boulevard. E. 17th St. to The Clerk announced that the notice of public hearing had been duly Westcliff Blvd. published and read written communications from the East 17th Street Improvement Association requesting the name change, and from Emil L. Myrehn opposing the change. At this point Mr. Howard Langley, 652 Shalimar requested the communication he had directed to Mr. Pinkley to be read. The Clerk then read Mr. Langleys communication opposing the name change. There being no further written communications the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. There- upon the following spoke from the floor in favor of the name change: Mr. DeWitt Wooster, President of the East 17th Street Improvement Assn., Mr. Ray Stansbury, Mr. George Holstein, Mr. L. J. Bussey, President of the Mesa Center Merchants Assn., Dr. Nelson, Mr. Roger Watson. Mr. Holstein presented the facts and a detailed map of the survey con- ducted by the -Improvement Association. Mr. Pinkley stated that Mr. Myrehn had also conducted a survey and the ballots were mailed to Mr. Pinkley who had tabulated them. Thereupon the following spoke from the floor in opposition to the name change: Mr. Howard Langley, Mr. Emil Myrehn, Mrs. Emil Myrehn, Mr. E. V. Carlton, Mrs. E. V. Carl- ton. Mr. Pinkley presented to the Clerk the ballots and tabulation from the poll conducted by Mr. Myrehn. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried that the public hearing be closed. At this point Mr. Stansbury requested permission to present evidence, the Council agreed to accept further evidence, and Mr. George Holstein presented the petitions and other material gathered by the East 17th Street Improvement Assn. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that decision be deferred to the meeting of November 3, 1958, to permit the Council time to study both sets of ballots. The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. REPORTS The City Attorney presented a right of way deed from Bolsa Enter - Right of Way prises -Inc. for a portion of the property for Vehicle Parking District V.P.D. II No. 2. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith CLAIM FOR DAMAGES The Attorney informed the Council that he had studied the claim of Isabel Lawrence Isabel Lawrence for damages to her property and stated that Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 as listed in her claim are acts on her property for which the City of Costa Mesa has no liability, and that Item 4 in his opinion had been covered when the Notice of the Improvement had been published and written notice sent to her and she offered no objections. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the claim be denied. Greenville -Banning Channel 1 The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the Green- ville Banning Channel from Gisler to Delhi as prepared by the Orange County Flood Control District. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the plans and specifications be approved. Exoneration of A communication was read from the City Engineer stating that the Bond -Tr. 2344 improvements in Tract No. 2344 had been completed in accordance with Plans ans Specifications. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the plans and specifications be approved. Departmental Reports Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried the following departmental reports were received and ordered filed: Building, Civil Defense, Fire, Planning, Street, Poundmaster, and Director of Finance for 7 free permits of a non-profit nature. REFUNDS A communication bras read from W. G. Smith, Inc. 1950 Tustin Avenue Costa Mesa, requesting refund on Building Permit No. 74.89, inasmuch as he had taken out another building permit, together with the recom- mendation of the Building Official for a refund of $28.05. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the refund of $28.05 be approved as recommended. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith A communication was read from Better-Bilt Homes, Armitage Builders, Inc. 1702 No. English Street, Santa Ana, requesting refund of Building Application No. 7648 as they do not intend to build at present, together with the recommendation of the Building Official for a refund of $5.10. Upon ration by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the refund of $5.10 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith A communication was read from Kitchen Fresh Bakery, 2600 E. 17th St., Long Beach 4, stating they had paid twice for a City License and requested refund of $48.00 together with the recommendation of the Director of Finance recommending refund of $48.00. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers the refund of $48..00 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smth A communication was read from the Street Foreman recommending refund of a cash deposit of $133.00 to Leo Weiler Company, 10616 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove for mtisfactorily completing the repairs on street cut permits No. 2832 and 2833. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the refund of $133.00 was approved by the following ,roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith PETITION -Abandonment A petition from the Property Owners requesting the City to abandon of proposed street the proposed street widenign in the rear of property facing on Pla- centia Avenue and at the rear of property facing Placentia Aver_ue and at the rear of the property facing on Wallace Avenue beti:een 19th Street and Hamilton Street having been deferred for action from the meeting of September 15 was again presented. Mr. Thomas Ingman, 4251 Colfax, North Holly,rwood, requesting information as to when the new st=eet would be started. The Council informed him that the Council had not proposed a new street and could not do so except at the request of the property owners. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried that this be turned over to the Right of Way Department and Planning Department for report back at a later date as to the feasibility of the street and that Mr. Ingman be notified- otifiedwhen whenthis would come before the Council again. VARIANCE N0. 515 At the request of Mrs. Casey, Variance No. 515 was again deferred until Eileen Casey such time as her contractor would be present. GISLER NO. 3 ANNEX. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, secondeds by Councilman Rea, Resolution No. 517 Resolution of Intention No. 517, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith This sets publich hearing on November 3, 1958 at 7:30 p.m. ANNEXATIONS a Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and Fairlane and carried, the request for annexation from R. T., Nettie, and Emma A. Bristol No. 2 Stevens and Donald K. Butts (Fairlane Annexation) and request for annexation from Fred E. and Myrtle M. Allen, and David J. and Catharine C. Howell (Bristol #2 Annexation) were referred to the Orange County Boundary Commission. Water Agreement Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the A. A. McCCray Water Agreement berween A. A. McCray, Trustee, and the City of Costa Mesa for certain water mains in Dale Way and College Street was ap- proved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the agreement in behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith RESOLUTION NO. 516 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Northwest Improve- Resolution No.'516 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ment District OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, COVERING PRELIMINARY DETERMATION OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION, AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931" DETERMINING THE GENERAL NATURE, LOCATION AND EXTENT OF THE PROPOSED WORK AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT OF SAID IMPROVEMENT, IN THE MATTER OF THE NORTHWEST IM- PROVEMETN DISTRICT, having been read in full was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Cauncilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith Rezone Petitions The Clerk presented the following rezone petitions: No. 49 for A9 - Kovak Arthur Kovak to rezone from R4 to R2 a portion of Lot 221, Newport #50 - Wells Heights Tract, (Southwest corner of Bay and Fullerton; No. 50 for #51 - Costa Mesa G. N. Wells, to rezone from R4 to Cl, Lots 13 through 37 of Tract 847; Estates No. 51 for Costa Mesa Estates to rezone from Rl to R2 a portion of Lot A, Banning Tract, Fair Drive and Fairview Road. Upon mdion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the three petitions were referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. RESOLUTION 518 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Creating Office of Resolution No. 518, being, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Director of Planning CITY OF COSTA DESA CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF PLANNING OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith RIGHT OF WAY DEEDS A right of way deed dated September 30, 1958, from William H. yers for that certain street known as Joann Street, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith A right of way deed dated September 30, 1958, from William H. Myers, for that certain street known as Wilson Street, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated September 25, 1958, from Kenneth E. Pantoja for that certain street known as Meyer P1. was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman -Rea, the deed was ac- cepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated September 23, 1958 from Robert W. and 852 Nellie M. Jensen for that certain street known as Meyer Place, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith A right of way deed dated September 22, 1958, from Mrs. Beulah Leone Hilderbrandt aka Mrs. Beulah Leone Rorick for that certain street known as Hamilton Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated September 22, 1958 from Mrs. Beulah Leone Hilderbrandt aka Mrs. Beulah Leone Rorick, for that certain street known as Maple Avenue, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated September 3, 1958, from Elof and Jessie Madsen for that certain street known as Wilson Street, was presented Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith A right of way deed dated August 19, 1958, from Albert 0. and Gertrude E. Nelson, for that certain storm drain north of Wilson, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated September 18, 1958, from Joseph Antonio and Mary E. LaPointe for that certain alley in Tract 612, was pre- sented. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following . roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated August 29, 1958, from Rick and Farel Thun- strom for that certain alley in Tract 612 was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated September 18, 1958, from Horace F. and Mildred. Katherine Silva, for that certain street known as Sierks Street, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen — None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith A right of way deed dated September 17, 1958, from Virginia.R:.r,Knudsen f6luthdt,certain alley south of Bernard and east of Maple, was pre- sented'. .Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated September 17, 1958, from Harry C. Poole for that certain alley south of Bernard and east of Maple, was pre- sented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of may deed dated September 16, 1958, from Elayne A. Stull for that certain alley in Tract 612, was pie sented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed tras ac- cepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith A right of way deed dated September 9, 1958, from Leonard H. and Ruby E. Gragg, for that certain alley in Tract 612 was presented. Upon motion by'Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted_ and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated October 3, 1958, from Charles E. and Mildred A. Jarrett for that certain street known as Victoria Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smtth NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B.Smith A right of way deed dated October 3, 1958 from William H. Myers, for that certain street known as Pomona Avenue was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated October 3, 1958, from Trenmore C. Garstone for that certain street known as Joann Street was presented. Upon motinn by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith A right of way deed dated October 3, 1958, from Trenmore C. Garstone for that certain street known as Pomona Avenue was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith 854 VARIANCE NO. 378-A Variance Application No. 378-A being the application of Mrs. Lorinda Bugbee Bugbee, 190 E. Costa Mesa St., to permit the continuation of teaching of piano in the home between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday, through Friday was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year with no employees and no signs. The Clerk read a communication from Alice Nirehnberg in favor of the Variance. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission for approval as recommended. VARIANCE No. 516 Variance Application No. 516 being the application of the First. 1st Baptist Church Baptist Church of Newport Beach, 19th and W. Balboa Blvd., Newport of Newport Beach Beach, to permit building a church in a residential zone at the northwest corner of Fairview Road and Fair Drive, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Dedication of land for street purposes, if necessary, on both Fairvi ei Road and Fair Drive, to the City of Costa Mesa. 2) That the applicant in- stall all improvements on Fair Drive and Fairview Road according to the requirements of the City -_:Engineer, which will include curbs, gutters, paving to existing pavement, street lights and sidewalks. 3) That the applicant installs a six (6) foot high masonry wall on the north and west sides of this property under the direction of the Planning Commission. 5) Ingress and egress and their locations shall be under the direction of the City Engineer. Reverend Johnson was present in behalf of the Church. It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that Variance No. 516 be approved as recommended. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present desiring to speak on some item not on the agenda. There being no one present wish- ing to speak the Mayor called for written communications. Written Communica- A communication was read from George C. Strange, President of the tions Orange County Micro Midget Assn., requesting change of schedule for racing: Saturday nights 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday after - Orange County Micro noons,-12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and one Sunday each month 10:00 a.m. Midget Assn. to 5:00 p.m. After discussion it im s moved by Councilman Pinkley seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the permit be granted_ for Saturday nights 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday afternoons 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and one Sunday each month 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with no activity to take place on the track before 12:00 noon on Sunday.s Permits Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, permit was granted Floyd 0. Rogers for a one day auction on October 11, 1958, at 2366 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, permit for Golden West Amusement to move one juke box from Ed's Hof Brau to Haps at 689 W. 19th St. was granted. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, permit for Santa Ana Novelty to move one skill game from the Wagon Wheel to Haps at 089 W. 19th St. was granted. A communication was read from the Republican Central Committee of Orange County requesting permission to hold a political rally at the fairgrounds on Thursday, October 16. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the permit was granted. A communication was read from M. L. Hoffenberg, M -E Realty, 119 E. 23rd St., Costa Mesa, requesting removal of trees on the South side of E. 23rd St. on his lot. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that this be referred to.the City Manager. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the communication from the Alocholic Beverage Control for a transfer of on -sale beer license for Loy F. and Glenn E. Capron at 2014 Placenta. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the communication from the Chamber of Commerce thanking the Director of Finance for his cooperation during the recent registration campaign was received and filed. WARRANT RESOLUTION Warrant Resolution No. 156 including Payroll No. 103 was presented. No. 156 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. 156 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - B. Smith CITY MANAGERS The City Manager reported to,the Council that the City Engineer has REPORT designed a storm drain structure to alleviate the .drainage condition on the Northeast side of the City and if the Council desired notice inviting bids should be authorized so that completion could be before the rainy season. Mrs. Halling of Santa Tomas Street spoke. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City Manager be instructed to advertise for bids setting the date of opening on October20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ORDINANCE 210 The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 210 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Changes in salaries CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 177. After reading in full it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,-seconded by Councilman Rea that Ordinance No. 177 be adopted as an urgency.ordinance by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - B. Smith RESOLUTION 519 The City Manager presented Resolution No. 519 being A RESOLUTION OF Truck from Civil THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER Defense TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRUCK, authorizing the purchase of a 12 ton cabover truck from Civil Defense. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 519 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - B. Smith CHIEF OF POLICE TO The City Manager requested permission for the Chief of Police to attend ATTEND CONFERENCE the International Chiefs Conference in Miami Florida from October 26 through October 30, 1958, and an advance of bOO.00 be approved. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea that permission be granted and an advance of $300.00 be given to the Chief. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen '- None ABSENT: Councilmen - B. Smith BIDS ON GROUNDS OF The City Manager requested completion of the grounds of Fire Station FIRE STATION J2 No. 2 on Fairview Road. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the City Manager was authorized to proceed with bids on three phases of development. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - B. Smith STREET LIGHT AT The City Manager requested the Council to consider the possibility of BAKER AND FAIRVIEW installation of a sodium vapor street light at the intersection of Baker Avenue and Fairview Road. Upon motion by Councilman PinkLey, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the City Manager was author- ized to proceed with the proper lighting at the dangerous intersection. BID AWARDED ON The City Manager reported that the lowest bid received on the automobile AUTOMOBILE for the Fire Department after checking was that of Theo Robins Ford of Newport Beach in the amount of $2282.4b, and he recommended acceptance of this bid. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that the bid be accepted. AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith .NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - B. Smith FIRE PUMPER BID The City Manager reported that on checking the bids for the'Fire Pumper DEFERRED that the amount of difference was so small it would be necessary to check the detailed specifications, and therefore decision should be tabled. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, decision on the Fire Pumper was tabled to October 20, 1958• ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and - carried the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Mayor o the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: . � City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1