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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1961 - City Council�`•e REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA February 6, 1961 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., February 6, 1961, 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 Reverend Herb Johnson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers Councilman Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, City Engineer Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman January 16, 1961 Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the -regular meeting of January 16, 1961, were approved as written and previ- ously distributed. Boy Scout Week The Mayor introduced Danny Southworth, Boy Scout, who talked on the Del Mar District of Boy Scouts and explained scouting. He presented pins to the Council, requesting they wear them for Boy Scout Week. OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Santa Ana Avenue for the opening of bids for the Santa Ana Avenue Storm Storm Drain Drain. The Clerk reported that 14 bids had been received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, and declared as follows: John A. Artukovich & Sons, Inc. $ 135,412.50 Dakovich and Kral 118,306.11 A. H. Famularo 104,145.21 K.E.C. Company 110,779.77 J. S. Barrett, Inc. 117,616.68 Howard Sewer Company 103,264.90 Wal -Con Construction Company 107,633.50 Goudeseune Construction, Inc. 154,765.00 Merle B. Smith Construction Company 104,216.25 Edward J. Vadnais 1133.7210:00 James A. Moran Construction, Inc. 142,702.54 Leo Weiler Company 131,092.00 MGR Construction Company 135,152.00 Sully -Miller Contracting Company 126,534.50 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 Council- man Rea, and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer and Director of Public Works for check and report back. Award of Later in the meeting the City Engineer advised the City Contract Council that the bid of Howard Sewer Company in the amount Howard Sewer Co. of $103,264.90 was the lowest regular bid submitted for said work and was reasonable and within the estimate made for said work. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that.the contract be awarded to Howard Sewer Company, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said contract in behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilman: None ABSENT: Councilman: None I :L. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Proposed Changes in for the Public Hearing on certain additions and deletions Santa Ana Avenue to the Santa Ana Avenue Improvement District. The Clerk Improvement Dist. reported that all legal notices had been printed con- PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Continued on for the continuation of the public hearing on Rezone Rezone No. 107, Petition No. 1:07, being the petition initiated by the 0. Coast College, Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone from Ml, C2, and 0. Co. Fairgrounds, R 4 to I and R and U property known as Orange Coast College, So. Calif. College Orange County Fairgrounds, Southern California College and Vard Products Vard Products. The Clerk informed the Council that the hearing had been continued from the meeting of January 3, 1961. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone pre- sent wishing to be heard. No one desired to speak. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that Rezone No. 107 be tabled. REPORTS The Attorney presented a proposed amendment to the lease City Attorney on the Police Department with Ellis and Laura A. Porter Amended Lease and explained the changes to the Council. After dis- Porter cussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that a minute resolution be adopted 1 1 cerning Resolution of Intention No. 803 to make changes and stated that no written protests had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. RESOLUTION 810 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 810 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING RESULTS OF HEARING OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE, OVERRULING PROTESTS, AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC IN- TEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REDUIRE CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF SANTA ANA AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 8) be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:- Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Setbacks for for the Public Hearing on the proposed setbacks for Lots 1 Lots 1-15 and through 15 and Lots 40 through 70 of Tract No. 3403 for 40-70, Tract 3403 Dike and Colegrove, 1533 Baker Street, Costa Mesa. The Clerk reported that the notice of public hearing had been duly published and the affidavit arras on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. He then read the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council adopt an ordinance establishing the following building setback lines on Lots 1 through 15 and Lots 40 through 70 of Tract 3403: Front Yard: a minimum of 10 ft. from the front property line - Rear Yard: a minimum of 15 ft. from the rear property line -- all as indicated on the map attached to and made a part of the recommendation. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak, it vas moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that first reading be given and title only be read ORDINANCE 341 of Ordinance No. 31+1, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL lst Reading OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 15 AND LOTS 1+0 THROUGH 70 OF TRACT NO. 3403 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Continued on for the continuation of the public hearing on Rezone Rezone No. 107, Petition No. 1:07, being the petition initiated by the 0. Coast College, Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone from Ml, C2, and 0. Co. Fairgrounds, R 4 to I and R and U property known as Orange Coast College, So. Calif. College Orange County Fairgrounds, Southern California College and Vard Products Vard Products. The Clerk informed the Council that the hearing had been continued from the meeting of January 3, 1961. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone pre- sent wishing to be heard. No one desired to speak. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that Rezone No. 107 be tabled. REPORTS The Attorney presented a proposed amendment to the lease City Attorney on the Police Department with Ellis and Laura A. Porter Amended Lease and explained the changes to the Council. After dis- Porter cussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that a minute resolution be adopted 1 1 Bond Exonerated The City Engineer informed the Council that the improvements Tract 2947 in Tract No. 2947 had been completed according to specifica- tions and recommended that the improvements be accepted and the bond posted by the subdivider be exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the improvements be accepted and the bond exonerated on Tract 29+7. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said lease Public Works amendment on behalf of the City. The motion carried by ORDINANCE 342 the following roll call vote: Urgency - 1st AYES: Councilman: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,Meyers Reading NOES: Counci]inan: None Stop Sign at ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Attorney The City Attorney informed the Council that the Alcoholic Burch A.B.C. Beverage Control had notified him that the application for Report an on -sale license at 541 Center Street by Jerry Burch had been withdrawn, noting that this was the application the Council had protested. City Engineer The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 4008 Final Tract 4008 submitted in the name of Lincoln Savings and Loan for the Lincoln Savings subdivision of 29.93 acres into 118 lots located north of and Loan Adams east of Mesa Verde Drive, together with a certified check in the amount of 18,388.05, a bond in the amount of $158,000.00, and signed agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and RESOLUTION 811 carried, that Resolution No. 811, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 4008 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE AND 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 Bond Exonerated The City Engineer informed the Council that the improvements Tract 2947 in Tract No. 2947 had been completed according to specifica- tions and recommended that the improvements be accepted and the bond posted by the subdivider be exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the improvements be accepted and the bond exonerated on Tract 29+7. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of The Director of Public Works informed the Council that the Public Works Traffic Commission recommends that a stop sign be.installed ORDINANCE 342 on Washington Street at Gisler, inasmuch as this is a Urgency - 1st hazardous location due to the development of tracts in the Reading location. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, Stop Sign at seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Ordinance No. 342, being Washington & AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Gisler AMENDING SECTION 3165 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO ESTABLISH A STOP INTERSECTION ON WASHINGTON STREET AT GISLER AVENUE be given first reading and title only be read. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works requested that this be adopted as an urgency ordinance for the public safety of the citizens. Thereupon it was moved by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the intro- duction and first reading of Ordinance No. 342 be amended to include therein that it be an urgency ordinance, the facts constituting the urgency being public safety. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Opening of Bids The Director of Public Works requested that the City for Wayne 550 Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on one Street Sweeper "Wayne 550 Street Sweeper" inasmuch as this is the on March 6,"1961 type now in use by the City and parts and use could be interchanged. He requested opening of bids on March 6, 1961. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on one Wayne 550 Street Sweeper to be opened on March 6, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Refund -Blue Haven The Clerk read a request from Blue Haven Pools Construc- Pools tion Company requesting a refund on Building Permit No. 12683 ($15.00) and Plumbing Permit No. 26242 ($6.00) inasmuch as the owner cancelled the pool. He also read the recommendation of the Building Official for refund of 85 per cent of the plumbing permit and 85 per cent of the building permit fee only due to the fact that the plan check fee was used and a permit issued, totaling $13.60. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea that a refund of $13.60 be granted as recommended by the Building Official. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental Upon -motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Reports Rea, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and ordered filed: Fire, Planning, Pound, Building Safety, Street, Finance for six free permits. Ordinance 319 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman and 320 Tabled Rea, and carried, Ordinance No. 319, Land Use, and Ordinance No. 320, Off -Street Parking, were tabled. Rezones 123 -Reagan Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman & 125-Thunstrom Wilson, and carried, Rezone Petition No. 123 for Wm. N. Referred to Plan. Reagan, Sr. and Rezone Petition No. 125 for Rick and Commission Farel Thunstrom, were referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. Variance 548 The Clerk presented a request from K. W. Koll Investment Transfer to K. W. Company, Inc., 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach for Koll Investment transfer of Variance No. 548 from Beauchamp and Brown Co., Inc. Investment Company and Beauchamp and Brown Property Company. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the transfer with the same conditions as listed on Variance 51+8. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the request for transfer be granted subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION 812 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Paularino No. 2 Rea, Resolution No. 812 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Petition COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT Acknowledged OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE PETITION RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AND AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION THEREOF, AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF SAID PETITION, was adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 1 Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman -Smith, the following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATED FROM FOR STREETS January 31, 1961 Shoreline Construction Esther Street Company, Inc. January 20, 1961 Harold M. and Nancy D. Elden Avenue Beardsley and Arthur and Betty Svendsen January 16, 1961 Rados Enterprises by Bristol Street Alexander S. Rados Variance 828 Variance application No. 828 being the application of Santa Ana Patio Santa Ana Patio Homes, Inc.,15.55 Placentia Avenue, Homes, Inc. Newport Beach, to permit 4 units on 7,132.22 sq. ft. of land area and an encroachment of 2.5 ft. into required 12.5 ft. side yard on 16th Place, and an encroachment of 3.12 ft. into -required 21.122 ft. rear yard setback on property located on the southwest corner of 16th Place and Santa Ana Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the P:�anning Commission for approval subject to the following stipulations: 1) That the'2.5 ft. encroachment into the required 12.5 ft. side yard setback on 16th Place be denied. 2) That two for one off-street parking be provided by the --applicant under the direction of the Director of Planning. 3) That 4 ft. residential side- walks be installed by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer, along the northerly property line of this property on 16th Place and along the easterly property line on Santa Ana Avenue. 4) That a decorativeblock wall be installed by the applicant, at his expense, -along the property line on Santa Ana Avenue with a minimum height of 2.5 ft. and a maximum height of 3.5 ft. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the Council concurred with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the stipulations listed. Variance 829 Variance application No. 829, being the application of Stelin Dorothy Stelin, 65 North Madison, Pasadena, California, to permit an encroachment of 20.00 ft. into required 25.00 ft. rear yard setback for an industrial building at 2961 Randolph Street was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Mr. Hudson Saffell bras present on behalf of the applicant. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the Variance be approved. PERMITS A communication was read from the Costa Mesa Chamber of Chamber of Commerce requesting use of Fire Department's old fire Commerce engine throughout the City on February 20, 21, and 22, to promote a special sales event on Washington's Birthday. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City Manager be authorized to permit use of the fire truck on these dates, and permit be granted for it to be used throughout the city for promoting the special sales event. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to The Hidneybucket, 780 West 19th Street, for a yearly dance permit. A communication was read from Poster and Kleiser, to replace the following outdoor advertising structures - a back to back panel on the west side of Bristol 800 ft. south of Baker; a back to back panel on the west side of Bristol 1500 ft. south of Baker; a single panel on the east side of Harbor Boulevard 72 ft. south of Victoria; a back to back panel on the east side of Harbor Boulevard 135 ft. south of Hamilton with the following: a back to back structure on the west side of Harbor Boulevard, 160 ft. north of Hamilton; a back to back structure on the east side of Harbor Boulevard, 405 ft. north of Bay and a single panel on the east side of Harbor Boulevard, 265 ft. north of Bay; a back to back structure on the east side of Harbor Boulevard 360 ft. north of Wilson. The council inquired if there were anyone present on behalf of the request. The Director of Finance informed the Council that Mr. Don Davis had planned to be present but had not yet arrived. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, with Councilman Smith voting noe, that this be deferred to later in the meeting. Later in the meeting this was again brought up and the Mayor inquired if the applicant's representative was present. No one being present, it was moved by Council- man Wilson,. seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the new locations as listed be approved, with the exception of a back to back structure on the east side of Harbor Boulevard 360 ft. north of Wilson, which is not permitted in the Cl -S zone. W.R. 241 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 241 including Payroll No. 162 was adopted. The motion carried by the follow ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None W. R. 242 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 242 was adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written A communication was read from Mrs. Weston Walker of the Communications Orange County District (1B) California Garden Clubs, Inc., Garden Club Sign requesting permission to erect a sign on Fairview Road, approximately opposite Gate 5 of Orange Coast College directing location of the Garden Center and Memorial Garden on the Orange County Fairgrounds. After discus- sion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council- man Smith, and carried, that permit be granted for the sign as outlined in the communication dated January 26, 1961. Veterinary Forms Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication from Robert H. Haight, County Veterinary Officer, regarding new quarantine forms be referred to the Poundmaster. Cadillac Gage Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Letter Wilson, and carried, the communication of Howard Carson of Cadillac Gage Company regarding street and traffic conditions on Whittier Avenue was referred to the City Manager for answer and he was requested to enclose a copy of the letter from the Costa Mesa Union School District of July 18, 1960 explaining the traffic in connection with Whittier School. 1 11 A.B.C. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the communications of J. W. Charleville and Associates and the Alcoholic Beverage Control on person to person transfer on -sale beer license for The Highlander was received and ordered filed. .Vinson Letter The City Clerk read a communication from Mrs. Mary Vinson, 233 East Wilson Street, regarding shower construction in her home at the time it was erected and requesting infor- mation on requirements in the Building Code. Mrs. Vinson was present and stated that after a two year period her 'metal' shower the leaked and requested information as to whether or not it had been erected to code. Mr. Bingham, the Building Official, explained to Mrs. Vinson the re- quirements of the Code and inspection procedure. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the communication be received and ordered filed. Billboard at Fair Councilman Rea moved that the City Manager be authorized Dr. and Harbor to investigate the billboard structure on the southeast corner of Fair Drive and Harbor Boulevard, and request the o-vmer to remove the billboard or the City remove it and charge all costs to the owner. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, unanimously. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. ATTEST: o City Clerk of the City FT Costa Mesa ,e_ _ 62� Chief Deputy City Clerk