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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1960 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 1.5 1960 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session Final Tract 3380 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3380 submitted Lincoln Savings in the name of Lincoln Savings and Loan for 51 lots, together with a and Loan certified check in the amount of 12,494.68, bond in the amount of $120,000.00 and signed agreement. RESOLUTION 763 - Thereupon it.was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 763 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 3380 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bonds exonerated The City Engineer informed the Council that the improvements in Tracts 2788 and Tract 2788 and 3202 had been completed in accordance with Plans and 3202 Specifications and recommended that they be accepted and the -bond exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Councilman.Smith and carried that the bonds be exonerated and the improvements be accepted. at 7:30 o'clock p.m., August 1, 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 Invo- cation by Reverend Russell Gabler. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Director of Finance Minutes Upon -motion -by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and July 18, 1960 carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1960 were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Public Proposed Zoning Hearing on the proposed Zoning Ordinance, the proposed inclusion of Ordinance, U and "U" -unclassified and "I & R" -institutional and recreational zones I & R zones, and proposed Parking Ordinance. The Clerk reported the notice had Parking Ordinancebeen duly published and the affidavit was .on file in his office. He's reported one communication had been received from the Southern Calif- ornia Edison Company requesting certain revisions. The Mayor there- upon declared the hearing open and inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak on the proposed changes. Thereupon Mr. Roger Watson spoke on the following.items: (1) Definition of width of.an alley - Mr. Dungan stated an alley is anything less than the minimum street width standard. (2) Asked why newly annexed ter- ritory zoned R4 in County would be . changed to R1 in city - Mr.- Dungan stated that residential zoning on newly annexed territory would be the same that it is in the county provided the City has the same zoning requirement, if not, it would be R1 - City proposed R3 would be same as County R4. (3) Requested provision be made to permit living quarters attached to. -small stores subject to being built ac- cording to code and properly separated. (4) Requested lowering of parking ratio for single and bachelor units to 1 for each unit or, maximum of 12 for each unit. Hearing contin- No one else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Wilson, ued to September seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the public hearing be 6, 1960 continued to September 6, 1960. Final Tract 3380 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3380 submitted Lincoln Savings in the name of Lincoln Savings and Loan for 51 lots, together with a and Loan certified check in the amount of 12,494.68, bond in the amount of $120,000.00 and signed agreement. RESOLUTION 763 - Thereupon it.was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 763 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 3380 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bonds exonerated The City Engineer informed the Council that the improvements in Tracts 2788 and Tract 2788 and 3202 had been completed in accordance with Plans and 3202 Specifications and recommended that they be accepted and the -bond exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Councilman.Smith and carried that the bonds be exonerated and the improvements be accepted. College Avenue The City Engineer presented the plans and specifications from County Pump Station and Sanitation District No. 7 of Orange. County for the College Avenue Force Main Pump Station and Force Main, and recommended that permission be County Sanita- granted for construction within the right of way of College Avenue tion District adjacent to and southerly of Gisler Avenue subject to relocating it No. 7 underground or acquiring additional right of way if in the future Reports it would interfere with any.nee d•or use of'College Avenue. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Councilmen: None Pinkley, and carried that permission be granted for construction Variance of the College Avenue Pump Station and Force Main within the right ORDINANCE 295 of way of College Avenue subject to relocating it underground or 2nd reading acquiring additional right of way if in the future it would inter- Adams No. 1 fere with any need or use of College Avenue. Refund The Clerk read a letter from the Director of Finance recommending an $11.00 refund on City License No. 458 for Sunny Crest Dairy due to an incorrect classification. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea that the $11.00 refund be granted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: ORDINANCE 315 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,-seconded by Councilman Wilson and 2nd reading carried, second reading was given to Ordinance No. 315, being AN Harbor Boulevard ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING setbacks between SETBACKS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF HARBOR BOULEVARD BETWEEN Wilson and WILSON STREET AND TALBERT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, and title Talbert only was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 315 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers AYES: NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:, None Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman,Rea, and Reports carried, the following departmental reports were received and ordered filed: Street, Civil Defense, Building Safety, Police, Councilmen: None Fire, Planning, Pound, 7 free permits for June, 1 free permit for Variance July. ORDINANCE 295 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and 2nd reading carried, second reading was given to Ordinance No. 295, being AN Adams No. 1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING Annexation THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE Variance CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. -KNOWN AND DESIGNATED - No. 775 for Robert AS THE "ADAMS NO. 1 ANNEXATION" and title only was read. Thereupon meeting of September 6, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No.- 295 be adopted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: Deferred AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 315 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,-seconded by Councilman Wilson and 2nd reading carried, second reading was given to Ordinance No. 315, being AN Harbor Boulevard ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING setbacks between SETBACKS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF HARBOR BOULEVARD BETWEEN Wilson and WILSON STREET AND TALBERT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, and title Talbert only was read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 315 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: RESOLUTION 764 The'City Clerk -presented a proposed amendment to the agreement Amendment to between the City and the County regarding the improvement of Harbor agreement on Boulevard between a point 450' south of Adams Avenue and a point 684' Harbor Boulevard north,of Baker Street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman South of Adams, Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 764 being North of Baker A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING A CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR THE J 1 AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Variance 758 - It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Macco and carried that Variance No. 758 for Macco Corporation and Variance Variance 775 - No. 775 for Robert Percy be deferred to the meeting of September 6, Percy 196o. Deferred to September -6, 1960 RESOLUTION 764 The'City Clerk -presented a proposed amendment to the agreement Amendment to between the City and the County regarding the improvement of Harbor agreement on Boulevard between a point 450' south of Adams Avenue and a point 684' Harbor Boulevard north,of Baker Street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman South of Adams, Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 764 being North of Baker A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING A CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR THE J 1 , 0 IMPROVEMENT OF HARBOR BOULEVARD BETWEEN A POINT 450 FEET SOUTH OF ADAMS AVENUE AND A POINT 684 FEET NORTH OF BAKER STREET.be adopted. The motion carried by..the follo-ving roll call. vote: AYES: Councilmen:. Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: -Councilmen: Norte ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 765 The Clerk presented a request from the State Division of Highways Presidio Drive for a resolution requesting certain connections to the Newport Freeway at Newport Free- Frontage Road at Presidio Drive and Junipero Drive. Thereupon it was way connection moved by Councilman Smith, seconded.by Councilman Rea that Resolution RESOLUTION 766 No. 765 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Junipero Drive MESA REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA.HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO CONSENT TO PROPOSED at Netrrport Free- PRESIDIO DRIVE TEMPORARY CONNECTION TO NEWPORT FREEWAY, VTI - ORA - 43 - way connection CMSA, and Resolution No. 766 being A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO .CONSENT TO PROPOSED JUNIPERO DRIVE.CONNECTION TO NEWPORT FREEWAY, VII - ORA --43 - CMSA be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 767 The Clerk presented the report of the Street Superintendent on the Confirming report Weed Abatement. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, on Weed Abatement seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 767 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT SHOWING THE COST OF REMOVING THE WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE OR DIRT ON OR IN FRONT OF EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Rezone 108- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Bradford and and carried, Public Hearing was set for September 6, 1960 at 7:30 Hirtler and o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible on Rezone Petition Rezone 109 108 for Bradford and Hirtler and on Rezone Petition 109 for Macco Macco Corporation Corporation. Set for Hearing September 6, 1960 Rezone 110 init- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and iated by Planning carried, Public Hearing was set for September 19, 1960 at -7:30 Commission set for o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council hearing September Chambers on Rezone Petition No. 110 initiated by the Planning 19, 1960 Commission. It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the City Clerk be instructed to mail out cards on the Public Hearing for Rezone 110 to property owners as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. File insurance The Clerk presented a communication from the County of Orange Highway certificate and Department regarding filing of insurance certificate and endorsement endorsement forms forms in lieu of posting surety bond as security for issuance of in lieu of bond oversize -overweight moving permits over County Roads. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that a minute resolution be adopted authorizing filing of insurance certifi- cate and endorsement forms in lieu of posting surety bond as security for issuance of oversize -overweight moving permits on City roads. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen;- Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Right of Slay Deed Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a Right of way deed dated July 20, 1960 from T. T. Imoto for that certain street known as 17th street was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Variance 776 Variance application No. 776 being the application of Fox Market, Fox Market 4411 W. Slauson, Los Angeles, to permit a double face sign on an R4 lot which is being used for parking for Fox Market also under Variance was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission dated July 25, 1960 for approval to use R4 property indicated on the revised.plot plan of July 15, 1960 for the location of the sigi. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. Variance 778 Variance application No. 778, being the application of The Harcris Harcris Co. Company, 37.6 Foothill Boulevard, La Crescenta, California, to permit encroachment of 10 feet into required 50 foot setback from centerline of Monrovia Street for construction of 20 unit apartment located 180 feet south of centerline of intersection of 19th and Monrovia was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: (1) that the ap- plicant provide two for one off-street parking under the direction of the Director of Planning; (2) installation of sidewalks along Monrovia in front of this property and concrete driveway approaches under the direction of the City Engineer, at the expense of the applicant. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to May C. Warren dba Jolly Junker at 1860 Newport Boulevard for retail gifts, nez-r and used, subject to no out- door display. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to Phil Andrews dba Transient Photo to be located in the Harbor Shopping Center subject to notification to Director of Finance of exact dates for license prior to issuance. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, permit was granted free to Optimist Club of Costa Mesa for their 6th Annual Circus to be held at the Orange County Fairgrounds on September 20, 1960 with performances at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. subject to approval of Fire and Police Chiefs. Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, tion 219 Warrant Resolution No. 219 including Payroll No. 149 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, Warrant tion 220 Resolution No. 220 was adopted by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Swope -24 hour A communication was read from Mrs. Ruth Swope regarding 24 hour parking parking at Center by employees of Seals Ambulance in the vicinity of Center Street and and Park Referred Park Avenue which caused her to lose possible tenants for her building. to Traffic Com- After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - mission man Pinkley, and carried that this be referred to the Traffic Department for their investigation and recommendation. Rudnicki-Pro- A communication was read from Francis P. Rudnicki suggesting an hibiting Night Ordinance be adopted pibiting night parking on _City streets to Parking facilitate the movements of the street sweeper. The City Manager stated that this would be accomplished at a later.time after all the City streets had been improved. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea and carried, that the communication be received and ordered filed. Hungate Claim Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea and car - Denied ried, the claim of Francis Dwayne Hungate against the City of Costa Mesa was denied and referred to the City Attorney. Alcoholic Bev- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and erage Commis- carried, the report of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission on a person sion to person transfer for on sale general license for The Wagon Wheel, 1830 Newport Boulevard, Evelyn M. Claude, was received and ordered filed. Innis -Police Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea and Report carried, the communication of J. M. Innis, 1727 Labrador Drive regard- ing the Annual Police Report and police activities was received and ordered filed. Irwin -noise com- A communication was read from Eric Irwin, 1617 Superior Avenue regarding plaint referred the noises from The Office, 1510 Superior between the hours of 11 p.m. to City Prosecutor and 2 a.m. Mr. Irwin was present and reiterated the points in his letter. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried that the City Prosecutor investigate Attorney to the complaints in the letter and take whatever action is necessary and draft Ordinance the City Attorney be instructed to draft an Ordinance covering noise on noise prohib- due to a gathering of ten or more people at non-public functions and ited after 10:00 that all activities after 10:00 p.m. should be taken inside and the p.m. doors kept closed and proper steps be taken to take the noise off the streets. Oral Communica- The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak on tions sine item not on the agenda. Thereupon Mr. Walt Miller of the Costa Mesa United Fund addressed the Council urging approval of payroll ded- Payroll deduc- uctions for City employees for contributions to the United Fund. The. tions Costa Mesa City Manager informed the Council that the City Employees had some United Fund time ago requested approval of deductions for a savings program. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith seconded by Council- man Rea that the City Manager be instructed to make the payroll deduc- tion plan for the United Fund available to City Employees. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Wilson requested the City Manager to report on the cost of payroll deductions for United Fund. Justice:Infor- Mr. A. C. Justice, 437 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, addressed the nation on Sanaa. Council requesting information on the Santa Ana Avenue Improvement Ana Improvement District and the laws by which it is governed. The City Attorney District explained the laws to Mr. Justice. Councilman Smith left the chambers at this point. City Managers The City Manager informed the Council that two city employees were now Report Registrars -of Voters, one in City Hall and one in the Police Department Registrars of and that other Registrars of Voters will be scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to Voters 5:00 P.M. in the lobby of City Hall until closing date for registration on September 15, 1960. Street Lighting The City Manager presented the machine record list, being a duplicate Record List ap- of the heretofore approved Street Lighting District Maintenance Assess - proved ment Roll, and stated that it had been compared with the roll and determined to be a true and correct compilation thereof, the total amount of the assessment being $110,405.15. On motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the machine record list was ac- cepted, approved, certified, and ordered transmitted to the Auditor of Orange County by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Smith Councilman Smith returned to the Chambers at this point. Tentative Budget The City Manager presented to the City Council the Tentative Budget 1960-61 for the 1960-61 Fiscal Year, stating that there was no deficit Public Hearing financing involved, and expenditures will not exceed revenues. There- on August 22, upon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson and 1960 carried that the Tentative Budget 1960-61 be approved subject to a , public hearing to be held at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as pos- sible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on August 22, 1960. 7% Pay increase Thereupon it Oras moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman retroactive to Rea that all employees who have been employed by the City for longer July 1, 1960 than six months receive an automatic 7 per cent (2 increments) pay increase retroactive to July 1, 1960, and that Resolution No -.768 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CAL - RESOLUTION 768 IFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM'RATES OF PAY FOR CITY Basic Salary EMPLOYEES UNDER THE BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE.AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES schedule OF EMPLOYEES NOT.PLACED ON TI -E BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Manager Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, to review em- and carried that the City Manager be authorized to give a special review ployees after at the end of their probationary period to those employees who have not 6 months period been with the City for six months to determine if their salary is adequate. Agreement between The City Manager presented the proposed agreement between the City City and Donald and Donald Dungan for services as City Attorney for a period from Dungan as City July 1960 to July 1961. Thereupon it •eras moved by Councilman Wilson, Attorney seconded by Councilman Rea and carried that the proposed agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to sign the agree- ment on behalf of the City. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. McYyor of of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa