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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/1959 - City Council1 617 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA June 29, 1959 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular adjourned session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., June 29, 1959, at the City Hall, 695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Mayor John W. Smith. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, Asst. City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Finance Refunds A communication was read from the Building Official stating that on June 1, 1959, the Council had_granted Mr. Foster Proctor 85% refund Fostor Proctor on building permit fees for Permits No. 8488,89,90,91,92 or an amount of $85.00. Mr. Proctor had since requested that he be refunded 85% of both the permit and plan check fees on an amount of $127.50, although the plans had received complete plan checks. After discus- sion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the mrmal 85% refund of the permit fee be allowed, but that the plans submitted under the above permit numbers may be used within a period of one year from date without additional plan check fees being charged. Atlas Plumbing A communication was read from Atlas Plumbing Co., requesting refund on Street Permit No. 3228 for street repairs, inasmuch as street repairs were not necessary, together with a recommendation of the Street Foreman that full refund of $15.00 be granted as this was in the new Improvement District. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that $15.00 refund be allowed. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None John W. Price A communication was read from Mrs. Irene Bemin, requesting refund on Street Permit No. 3228 for street repairs, inasmuch as street repairs were not necessary, together with a recommendation of the Street Fore- man that full refund of $15.00 be granted as this was in the new Im- provement District. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that $15.00 refund be allowed. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Civil Defense Report Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the monthly civil defense report for May was received and ordered filed. Award of Bid A communication was read from D. Southworth recommending that the 7 Signal Lights contract for Traffic Signals be awarded to Paul Gardner Corporation for $34,809.00 being the low6st bid. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the bid be awarded to Paul Gardner Corporation. ORDINANCE 244 Ordinance No. 244, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 2nd reading OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI- Canyon Annexation TORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "CANYON ANNEXATION," was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Pinkley moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Thereupon Councilman B.Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 244. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE NO. 245 Ordinance No. 245, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 2nd reading OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCt NO. 32 I IS Ordinance No. 245 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE 2nd reading OF ORANGE AVENUE, BETWEEN SPARKS STREET AND 16TH PLACE, FROM R4 TO Pl, tabled was presented for second reading. The Clerk reported that two signed signatures were still lacking from the deed restrictions. Mr. Dwaileebe was present and requested information as to whether it would be possible to zone the two properties not yet signed at a later date. The City Attorney ruled that any change would make,it necessary to refer the petition back to the Planning Commission. Thereupon Mr. Dwaileebe stated that he would try to get the remaining signatures. It was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that Ordinance No. 245 be tabled for second reading to the next regular meeting. Ordinance No. 246 Ordinance No. 246 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 2nd reading OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 Rezone Petition 71 OF SAID CITY, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 54 OF TRACT NO. 57 FROM R4 TO R2 was presented for second reading. Following reading of the. title Councilman Pinkley moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried. Thereupon Councilman B.Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 246. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley,, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 247 Ordinance No. 247 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING 2nd reading ORDINANCE NO. 113, to AUTHORIZE THE USE OF AUTOMATIC NOZZLES, was pre - Automatic nozzles sented for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman B.Smith moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 247. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea,, B -Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen,` None Ordinance No. 248 Ordinance No. 248 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 2nd reading tabled OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 32 TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW ZONE AND C1 -A SETTING FORTH THE REGULATIONS THEREOF, was presented for second reading. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, second reading was tabled until the recommendations of the Planning Commission are received. Ordinance No. 249 Ordinance No. 249, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 2nd reading OF COSTA MESA. AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF°ORDINANCE NO. 32 Rezone No. 69 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 231 OF THE NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT FROM RJ- TO R2 was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Pinkley moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried. Thereupon Councilman B.Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 249. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Vista Center Merchants The Chief of Police reported that.the Vista Center Merchants wished Permit to amend their request for a loud speaker to be used on Monday and Fridays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the loud speaker permit be allowed for Mondays and Fridays from 4,:00 to 5:30 P. ORDINANCE NO. 251 The request for abandonment of a walkway between Lots 11 and 12, Tract Setting public hearing 2947, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning for abandonment of Commission stating that the Commission has no objection to the abandon - walkway ment of a walkway between Lots 11 and 12, Tract 2947, inasmuch as the possibi-lity of,extending this public walkway has been completely lost. 9- -19 Ordinance No. 251 con't.It was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 251, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS.INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A WALKWAY LYING BETWEEN LOT 11 AND LOT 12 OF TRACT NO. 29+7 IN SAID CITY, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The Council requested the City Clerk to notify the School District of the proposed abandonment. (Sets public hearing on July 20, 1959)• Resolution 605 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Lease for Corpor- Resolution No. 605, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ation Yard OF COSTA MESA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND B_ETWEN THE 32ND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR A CORPORATION YARD AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Deeds of right of way Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed dated June 24, 1959, from John L. and Adair E. Buller for that certain street known as Elden Avenue, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed'. -dated June 24, 1959, from Lawrence T. and Bertha Davis for that certain alley east of Wallace was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call: vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed dated June 23, 1959, from Ted Vant Zet and Sam' Horstra for that certain street known as Harbor Boulevard, was ac- cepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed dated June 22, 1959, from Ernest and Lena H. Hagen for that certain street known as Sunset Avenue was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed dated June 22, 1959, from C. W. Tolsrud, for that certain strut known as Maple Avenue was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed dated June 22, 1959, from William J. Cagney for those certain streets known as Wilson Avenue and Fairivew Avenue was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed dated June 22, 1959, from J.E. and Edna M. Keating, for those certain streets known as Newport Boulevard and Del Mar Avenue, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Oaiincilmen - None PERMITS Application for Fireworks Stand at 1610 Newport Avenue co-sponsored Fireworks Stand by the Costa Mesa Piston Pushers and American Legion Post No. 455 was presented. Discussion was held as to whether or not the Piston Pushers were a non-profit organization. The Piston Pushers requested that their name be deleted from the application, making the application in the name of.American Legion Post No. 455. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, with Councilman B.Smith voting noe, that permit be granted to the American Legion Post No. 455, fora fireworks stand at 1610 Newport Avenue, with all proceeds to be controlled and go to the American Legion. Trailer for night Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, watchman and carried that permit be granted to Bay Trailer Sales and Supplies, 2672 Newport Boulevard for a trailer for a night watchman subject to legal ruling of the City Attorney. Chamber of Commerce Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, permit was granted to the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce for a loud speaker on July 1, 2, 3, 4 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to advertise the 4th of July Fireworks program. W. R. 177 Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. 177, including Payroll No. 121, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen- None Oral Communications The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak on some item not on the agenda. No one desiring to speak the Mayor called for Written Communications. Write-off of water Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and Accounts carried, the Director of Finance was directed to write-off delinquent water accounts in the amount of $398.55 and installation connection costs in the amount of $257.25 as uncollectible, in the years 1956, 1957, and 1958. Mesa Verde Assn.. Inc. Communication was read from Mesa Verde Association, Inc. P. 0. 833, 4th of July permit Costa Mesa, requesting permission to hold a street dance in the cul- de-sac known as Orcas Drive and Sumatra Place for the hours of 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. and permission for the neighbors in the vicinity to have their fireworks at Labrador and Baker Streets on July 4. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, permit was granted for the dance and location of fireworks as listed above subject to the Fire and Police Chiefs. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication of L & K Motors, 2000 Harbor Boulevard regarding the use of a trailer for an office, was received and ordered filed. 1 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to the Disabled American Veterans, Jack Fisher Chapter 23, Inc., to hold a popularity contest as a fund-raising project. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, .and carried, the communication from the southern California College con- cerning the issurance of a liquor license at Bertie & Buds, 2642 New- port Boulevard was received and ordered filed. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the communication from Mrs. R. W. Coleman, 930 W. 19th St. and others, concerning request for a four -Flay stop sign at Monrovia and W. 19th Street was fefef'fed to the Traffic Commission for their recommendation, with the request that Mrs. Coleman be notified that the Commission will make the recommendations. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the notification of the Alcoholic Beverage Control for a new on sale beer license for Hugh H. and Louise N. Magill at 1728 Newport Blvd. was received and ordered filed. I CtLI City Managers Report The City Manager presented proposed changes in the fringe benefits for City Employees and explained them to the Council. Upon motion RESOLUTION 617 by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Rea, Resolution No. X17 Fringe Benefits being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING VACATION LEAVE AND VACATION PAY, ES- TABLISHING THE HOLIDAYS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, PROVIDING FOR SICK LEAVE AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS, STANDBY AND OVERTIME PAYMENTS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Health & Life Ins. The City Manager stated that specifications had been prepared for Bids to be adver- health and life insurance and were now ready for bids. Thereupon tised for. it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the City manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the health and life insurance for City employees, to be opened on August 3, 1959• Sixth Anniversary of Incorporation Adjournment I. 1 The Mayor announced that this was the sixth anniversary of the in- corporation of the City on June 29, 1953• Upon motim by Councilman B.Smith, seconded.by Councilman Meyers, and carridd, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Ma of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST_ City Clerk of the City' Costa Mesa By�JGc=-t- Chief Deputy