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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1960 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA February 1, 1960 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., January 18, 1960, at the City Hall, 695 West 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 Father Thomas J. Nevin of St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: Officials Present: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith None City Manager, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, Director of Finance, Chief Deputy City Clerk. Minutes Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Feb. 18, 1960 man Pinkley, the minutes of the regular meeting of Jan- uary 18, 1960 were approved as written and previously distributed. The motion carried unanimously. OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Country Club for the opening of bids for the Construction of Country Storm Drain Club Storm Drain. The Clerk reported that thirteen bids had been received. The bids were thereupon opened and de".i- clared as follows.. NAME *Gerard Knutson Contrs. Bailey Construction Co. Benton H. Prock James A. Moran John E. Hall M. C. Nottingham Co. K. E. C. Co. Barkley Pipe Line Construction Snow and Roberts Pipeline Contr. Malvern and Nicklas Wulff Construction Co. Howard Sewer Company Joel Radjevonich AMOUNT $ 1 ,�00 $ 11,805.00 $ 15,720.00 $` 10,8�I6.00 $ il,586.50 $ 13,753.00 $ 12,667.00 $ 13,853.50 $ 11,575.22 $ 9,361.50 $ 12,439-30 $ 13,851.00 $ 16,725.00 *Gerard Knutson Contrs. (alternate for pipe cast=in=place) leas $2;015.00:0r $ 12,696.00 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to unit prices and kind and class of work to be done. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for check and report back. Bid Awarded The City Engineer returned later in the meeting and reported James A. Moran that the bid of Malvern and Nicklas was low with $9,361.50, but -that this bid was based on using no -joint cast -in-place concrete pipe on --item no. one, and therefore did not meet specifications. Therefore he recommended that this bide- be denied because of the non-compliance and that the bid of James A. Moran in the amount of $10,846.00 be accepted, being the lowest bidder complying with specifications. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the bid of Malvern and Nicklas be denied due to non-compliance and the bid of James A. Moran in the amount of $10,846.00 be accepted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 690 The Director of Public Works informed the Council that Prevailing Rate it would be necessary to adopt a Resolution on the Pre - of Wages vailing Rate of Wages for the different trades in the area. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Resolution No. 690 beim A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA IESA FINDING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL PREVAIL- ING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote': AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Charging,of The Director of Public Works recommended that inasmuch Storm Drain to as the contract for the Country Club Storm Drain had Capital Outlay been awarded,the Director of Finance should be authorized to pay this contract from the Capital Outlay Fund. There- upon, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the Director of Finance be authorized to pay the contract for the Country Club Storm Drain from the Capital Outlay Fund. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, the cashiers check of Benton H. Prock in lieu of the bond for the construction of Country Club Storm Drain was ordered returned. The motion wa& carried. by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone No. 95 for the Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 95 initiated Initiated by by the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, to rezone from R4 to Planning Com- R1 Lots 1 through 41, Tract 2009; All of Lots 117, 118, mission and 127 of Newport Heights Tract; Lots 1 through 30, Tract 1174; Lots 1 through 140, Tract 1154; Lots 1 through 10, Tract 504, located in the area between 17th and 19th Streets and between Irvine and Tustin Avenues. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval, and reported that the notice of public hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office, and no written communications had been received. The Mayor thereupon declared the hearing open and inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Thereupon, the following spoke in protest: Mr. Leland Edwards, president of City Civic League, because the League feels this is spot zoning; Mrs. Dora Smith, 2066 Tustin, owner of pro- perty on East 19th Street. The following spoke in favor: Mr. Groening, 454 Cabrillo,.and Mr. Stahr, 436 Cabrillo. No one else.desiring to be heard, it was moved by Council- man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, first reading was given to Ordinance No. 288 being 1 1 ORDINANCE 288 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA lst reading MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF AN AREA LYING BE- TWEEN 17TH AND 19TH STREETS AND BETWEEN TUSTIN AND IRVINE AVENUES FROM R4 TO Rl. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Planning Commisskn for the Public Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution Resolution No. 7 No. 7 for an adoption of a Precise Plan for the opening Precise Plan of Street "A" running from Whittier to Monrovia midway between West 16th and West 17th Streets and for the opening of Street "B" running north of West 16th Street, 630 feet, approximately midway between Whittier and Monrovia. The Clerk reported that notice of public hear- ing had been duly published and affidavit of publication was on file in the office of the City Clerk, and no written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing .to speak. Thereupon, Mrs. Grumpheld, 1624 Whittier came forward'and examined the exact locations of the proposed street. No one wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the public hearing be -closed. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that Resolution RESOLUTION 684 No. 681? being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE EXTENSION OF STREETS "A" AND "B" IN THE AREA BETWEEN WHITTIER AND MONROVIA AVENUES AND BETWEEN WEST 16TH AND WEST 17TH STREETS IN SAID CITY be adopted. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Planning Commission the Public -Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 8 Resolution No. 8 for an adoption -of a Precise Plan for the extension of Street Precise Plan T'A" to be located an equal distance 660 feet between Placentia Avenue on the east and Monrovia Avenue on the west and begin- ning on the north with West 17th Street and extending in a southerly direction to a point of intersection with West 16th Street,.. The Clerk reported that notice of public hearing had been dly published and affidavit of publication was on file in the office of the City Clerk. He reported that no written communications had been received. The Mayor thereupon de- clared .the hearing open and inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the public hearing was closed. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION 685 Pinkley, that Resolution No. 685 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE EXTENSION OF STREET "A" FROM WEST 16TH STREET - TO WEST 17TH STREET BETWEEN NIONROVIA-AND PLACENTIA AVENUES IN SAID CITY be adopted. The motinn carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES.: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None REPORTS A communication was read from Richard W. Beamish, Medical Refund Arts Business Service, 365 North Newport'Boulevard, Newport Beamish Beach, requesting refund on Building Permit No. 106.54, to- gether with the recommendation of the Building Official for denial of the refund for the following reasons: 1) Application for refund was made by a person other than the.. person paying the.fee on the permit in question,. 2) Fees stated in.their letter do.not correspond to figures established in the office. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the recommendation of the wilding Official be upheld and the refund denied. Refund A communication was read from George Parker Jr., of Casey Scotch Construction Co. requesting refund on Building Permit 11235 for Eileen E. Casey, together with the recommendation of the Building Official for a refund of 85% of the permit fee or $20.40. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, that refund of 20.40 be allowed. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, the following reports were received and ordered filed: Planning, Building, Street, and Director of Finance for six free permits. ORDINANCE 285 It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Rezone No. 91 man Meyers, and carried, that Ordinance No. 285, being Dike & Colegrove AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA 2nd reading MESA AMENDING SECTION -3.:2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF SECTIONS 32 AND 33 LYING NORTHERLY OF GISLER AVENUE AND WESTERLY OF TRACT NO. 3403 FROM M1 TO Rl be given second reading, and title only be read. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Ordinance No. 285 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith., J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 287 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Rezone No. 70 man Meyers, and --carried; with Councilman -Rea voting Noe., Glenn W. Croft that Ordinance No. 287, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 2nd reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF LATS 18 AND 19 OF FAIRVIEW FARMS TRACT FROM R4 TO R2 be given second reading, and title only be read. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that ordinance No. 287 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: Rea ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Set Rea, and carried, Public Hearing for Rezone Petition No. Feb. 15, 196o .97, initiated by the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, to Rezone 97 rezone from R4 to Rl property located between Fairview Road and Bristol Street and between the northerly bound- ary of the Orange County Fairgrounds and Baker Street was set for February 15, 1960, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers at the City Hall. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Set on P.C. man Pinkley, and carried, Public Hearing was set on Plan - Resolution 9 ning Commission Resolution No. 9 for adoption of a Precise Feb. 15,-1960 Plan for Street "A" described as the Westerly 30 feet of the East 2 of Lot 7, Block E, Berry Tract, located on the south side of Baker Street, approximately 1200 feet westerly of Bristol for February 15, 1960 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. 1 1 RESOLUTION 686 Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith., -seconded by Council - Notice of Muni- man Rea, Resolution No. 686 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY cipal Election COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING on April 12, 1960 AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1960, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE.STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY OF CERTAIN QUESTIONS, PROPOSITIONS OR MEASURES RELATING TO THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS IN SAID CITY AND THE CONTROL AND REGULATION OF OIL DRILLING WITHIN SAID CITY, was adopted by the following roll call vote : . AYES: Councilmen:, B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Rea, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen:: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 687 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman County Services Meyers, Resolution No. 687, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY for Municipal COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF Election SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PERMIT THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 12, 1960, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Rea, J. Smith NOES:_ Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Deeds Meyers, a right of way deed dated January 15, 1960, from Cecil H. Curtiss for that certain street known as Norse Avenue, was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Rea, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers,. a right of way deed dated January 25, 1960, from Jacob Cantor for that certain street known as Street "B" opening in Monrovia Street Improvement District,Iwas re- ceived and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Rea, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed dated January 7, 1960, from Richard L. and Zoe Ann Lawrence for that certain street known as Norse Avenue was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote:_ AYES: Councilmen: B..Smith, Meyers, Pink -ley, Rea, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed dated January 6, 1960, for that certain street known as Norse Street from L. T. and Mrs. Lila M. Tate was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Rea, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:_ Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Meyers, a right of way deed dated January 20, 1960, from Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Los Angeles for that certain street known as Bay Street, was received and ordered placed on record by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT':' Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Meyers, a right of way deed dated January 6, 1960, from William V. and Vivian V. Caldwell for that certain street -known as Norse Avenue, was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Claim for Damages Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- Kordel man Meyers, a claim for damages to automobile from Nelson B. Kordel, 259 East Costa Mesa Street, was denied and referred to the City Attorney, -by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 688 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Quitclaim Deed man Meyers, Resolution No. 688, being A RESOLUTION OF THE to County of CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE Orange EXECUTION OF -A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE COVERING A CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY ON HARBOR BOULEVARD, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES:- Councilmen: Nnne ABSENT Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 689 Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Quitclaim Deed man Rea, Resolution No. 689, being A RESOLUTION OF THE, to County CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE COVERING A CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY ON HARBOR BOULEVARD was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 289 The Clerk presented the request of the Costa Mesa Planning Abandonment of Commission to abandon a no -name street westerly from No -name Street Bristol to its termination along the Southerly lines of lst reading Lots 7, 8, and a portion of 9, Block E, Berry Tract. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 289, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN UNNAMED STREET LYING WESTERLY OF BRISTOL STREET IN THE BERRY TRACT. (Sets public hearing for March 7, 1960 at 7:30 p -m-) VARIANCE 708 Variance application No- 708, being the application of Orange Coast Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, to College permit a hedge of eucalyptus trees to exceed six feet in height on the south boundary of Orange Coast College campus was presented together with the recommendation 1 1 1 VARIANCE 708 of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk read Cont. a communication in protest from Mr. Ian Murray, and a letter from Mr. William. Kimes, Asst. Superintendent in Charge of Business of Orange Coast -College. Dr. Peterson, President of Orange Coast College was present on behalf of the-application.;.and stated that those property owners adjacent to the hedge of trees who wished the trees re- moved, the College would remove them, but the rest would remain as was the wish of the people in the area. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the variance was approved. VARIANCE 710 Variance application No. 710, being the application of K. W. Koll K. W. Koll Construction Company, Inc., 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, to permit rear yard encroachments on Lots 1, 45, 53, 55,65,;675, and 77 of Tract 3529 located on Ellesmere Avenue and Ceylon Drive was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the variance be approved as recommended. VARIANCE 711 Variance application No. 711, being the application of Harris James A. Harris, 1756 Orange Avenue to permit an addition to existing professional building in an R4 zone, located at 1752, 1754, 1756, and 1758 Orange Avenue, was pre- sented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That the applicant installs a concrete block wall along the easterly property line from the property line on Rochester to the existing block wall in accordance with City standards. 2) That the applicant installs sidewalks around the perimeter of this property on Rochester and Orange Avenue under the direction of the City Engineer; 3) That adequate and usable parking be provided by the applicant under the direction of the Director of Planning. Mr. Harris was present and explained his request. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith that the Variance be .approved, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Motion died for the lack of a second. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Mayor Smith that the Variance be denied. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: B. Smith ABSENT: Councilmen: None VARIANCE 712 Variance application No. 712, being the application of Watkins Roy Watkins, 215 Tustin Avenue, Newport -Beach, to permit Withdrawn encroachment of 25.00 feet into required 25.00 foot rear yard setback with a commercial building located at 177 East 17th Street, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for withdrawal as requested and recommends that the Council exercise some leniency in the return of the $25.00 filing fee. The Council discussed whether or not any cards had been mailed or the property posted and were informed that no processing had been done to the applications. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the Variance be withdrawn and full refund of lbe of $25.00 be granted. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: _ AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None SUBDIVISION 280 Subdivision application No. 280, being the application of Kevan Mrs. Jeanette Kevan, 397 La Canada Way, Costa Mesa, to divide the northwesterly 60 feet of Lot 244 of Newport Heights Tract into two parcels, both being substandard in width was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Thereupon, it -was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to Charles B. Joannes, 644 Surf Street, for painting house numbers on curbs with aluminized paint at the cost of $1.00, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Upon motion -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man -B. Smith, and carried, permit -was granted to Douglas: J. Lenz, 2960 Royal Palm Drive, to paint house numbers on curbs with plastic paint at the cost of $1.00, subject to the approval of the Chief of.Police. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Dale R. Hagestead, 2050 Republic Avenue, and Jori Roe Dean, 629 Surf Street to paint house numbers on curbs with alum- inzied paint, charge to be under $2.00, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to Roy C. Pierce, for a Limited Lectures on.T.V. Service., charging admission, at the Womans Club, 18th and Anaheim on Feb- ruary 15, 22, 28 between the hours of 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, permit was 'granted to Costa Mesa Trampoline Center to have trampolines at 1832 Park Avenue and charge admission for there use by children. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Meyers, and carried, permit was granted to the New- port Balboa Music Company for a juke box to be located at The Pantry, 1732 Newport Boulevard, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. A communication was read from the Hand Outdoor Advertising Company, 1731 West Anaheim Street, Long Beach 13, to permit four advertising billboards, 8' x 9' to be located 1) existing location built prior to annexation, on Bristol, South of Baker; 2) 1962, Newport Avenue, 3) 2214 New- port Avenue- 4) 2232 Harbor. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that the permit be granted for the four signs. Motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen,: B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, permit was granted to Gerber and Company, 311 North Verdugo Road, Glendale 6, for a private patrol and guard service, subject to the recommendation of the Chief of Police. Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution No. 196 Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 196 including Payroll No. 137, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: 'Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Resolution No. 197 man Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 197 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Communications man Rea, and carried, the communication of the Feather River Project Association and the Orange County Water District on Senate Bill 1106 for the State Water Pro- Zram was received and ordered filed. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Mayor Smith, and carried, the invitation of Gloria Jane Cooley, Secretary, Sunshine Cooperative Nursery for the Council to visit during open house during Public Education Week was received and ordered filed.. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, the communication of Thomas H. Rhodes.questioning the starting time for opening of West- minster Avenue between 19th Street and Costa Mesa Street, together with the Planning Department notification that this is on the long range proposal and may never be opened, was received and ordered filed and the applicant notified of the Planning Departments notification. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man B. Smith, and carried, the communication of Walter R. Muhonen,, Director Fairview County Water District, was received and ordered placed with the communications to be read during the public hearing on the West Victoria Street Improvement District. The Application for general increase in gas rates of the Southern California Gas Company of California, dated Jan- uary 18, 1960, was received and ordered filed, upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, with Councilman Pinkley, voting noe. Oral The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing Communications to be heard on some item not on the agenda. Thereupon, Mr. Leland M. Edwards, President of the Costa Mesa Civic L. Edwards . League, inquired as to the cost of the proposed,par-k.being Cost of Park requested at the location of a portion of the Santa Ana. Army Air Base. Mr. Unger, City Manager, stated that --at.' the present time no cost was available but upon-notifica-, tion of General Services of what must be included upon receipt of any land for a park, an estimate_of costs would be made and the figures would be -available to Mr. Edwards. Traffic Signals The Director of Public Works presented a communication for Newport & 16th the State Division of Highways stating they would like to and Industrial install traffic signals at Newport and Industrial. Way and Way Newport and 16th Street, the cost to be a total of $24.,000.00 and requesting the City to pay one-half of this amount. This portion could be taken from the Gas Tax Fund. There- upon, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that Resolution No. 691, being A RESOLUTION 691 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FINDING AND DETERMINING THE NEED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE.INTERSECTIONS OF 16TH STREET AND INDUSTRIAL WAY WITH NEWPORT BOULEVARD, APPROVING THE INSTALLATION THEREOF, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX FUNDS THEREFOR, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 290 Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by -Council - Prohibiting Fire- man Pinkley, and carried, Ordinance No. 290, being AN works ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROHIBITING THE 1st reading SALE AND REGULATING THE USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY, was given first reading. ORDINANCE 291 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - 1st Reading man B. Smith, and carried, Ordinance No. 291, being AN Oil Drilling ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULATING AND CON- TROLLING OIL -DRILLING WITHIN SAID CITY, was given first reading. City Manager's The City Manager presented a request of the City of Santa Report Ana through their Resolution No. 59-331 requesting copies of tentative maps covering certain areas near the City of Santa Ana. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the letter was received. Employees Group The City Manager presented a proposed group-health-acci- Insurance dent -life insurance for the City employees by the Prudential Insurance Co. patterned after the Orange County's plan, adopted after 2 years of study..After discussion, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City Manager be authorized to sign an agreement, subject to the -approval of the City Attorney, for the cities part in this program. It was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the expenditure for the City's portion of the payments as per the agreement, be approved and authorized. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea•, Pinkley, Myers, B. Smith, J.. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ADJOURNMENT The City Manager informed the Council that he had applied for 50 acres of the Santa Ana Army Air Base for a park facility as he was instructed but that further information as to cost was not available at this time. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Meyers, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.m. Ma 6 of the Ci y of Co to Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1