HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/1962 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY.OF COSTA MESA
January 2, 1962
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., January 2,
1962; at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa
Mesa4 The meeting.was called to order by the Mayor
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
and Invocation by Reverend Lothar Tornow.
ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
Officials Present:
Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
None
City Attorney, City Engineer,
Director of Public Works, City
Manager, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
December 18, 1961 man Wilson -and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of December 18, 1961, were approved as written
and previously distributed.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time -and place
Abandonment of set for the public hearing on the proposed abandonment
Alley Tract of a 15 foot alley to the rear of Lots 1 and 2, Tract
659 - continued No. 659, and along the.westerly s.ide'of.Lot 6;'Tract
No:.659.,.located on the north side of East 17th,Street
running northerly for a distance of 117.50 feet
beginning at a point 165 feet easterly of the center
line of East 17th Street. The Clerk reported that
notice of said hearing had been duly published and the
area had been posted as required bylaw and both
affidavits were on file in his office. He read the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for-.-,
abandonment of the 15 foot existing alley. He read
communications in protest from Richard Riopelle,
Roger S. Watson, President, Scottco, Incorporated.
The Mayor then inquired if there were -anyone present
wishing to be heard. Thereupon Mr. Arthur V. Jones
attorney for Mr. Watson,: Mr. Cozad and Miss Shape
was present to protest the abandonment.' Mr. R. M.
Pickett, 329 Marguerite, Corona del Mar spoke in favor
of the, abandonment on behalf of the applicants and
again stated as the applicants had written that they
would exchange the alley location - easterly 15 feet
of Lot No. 7 be dedicated as an alley. Mr. Watson
spoke on the possible exchange as did Mr. Cozad.
After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Council-
man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
that the public hearing be continued to January 15,
1962, and the interested parties consider whether
another area can be used or what can be done for alley
purposes.
Certificate of Councilman Pinkley at this point in the meeting
Appreciation to presented to Mr. and Mrs. John O'Brien and family a
John O'Brien Certificate of Appreciation from the City Council
family on behalf of.the City for their winning of the 1961
Christmas Decoration contest and showed the three
trophies won to the Council and citizens present.
He congratulated them on their fine work and in
winning the contests.
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Attorney, Manager The City Attorney informed the Council that during
and Building the last State Legislation certain changes had been
Department to made in rules governing trailer parks thereby making
prepare draft it necessary to make certain revisions in the City's
of trailer park ordinance... Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
amendments Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
that the City Attorney, City Manager, and Building
Department prepare a draft on the trailer park
amendments.
RESOLUTION 62-1 The City Attorney informed the Council that on
Established December 20, 1961, the --Board of Supervisors terminated
Department of their authority over the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation
Parks District and transferred.it to the City of Costa Mesa
together with the funds in the Park District account
effective December 20. He therefore recommended adoption
of a Resolution establishing a Department of Parks in the
City under the direction of the City Manager. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Smith that Resolution 62-1 being A
RESOIZJTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF PARKS FOR THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY MANAGER
be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen:. None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Engineer The City Engineer recommended to the Council that
Tracts 3b97 and improvements in Tracts 3897 and 3631 be accepted and
3631 bonds the bonds exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by
exonerated Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
that the improvements in Tracts 3897 and 3631 be
accepted and the bonds exonerated. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Director of The Director of Public Works informed the Council that
Public Works the City building at 111 East 18th Street had now been
rented to Ray Ashby at $60.00 per month and recommended
the approving of the agreement. Thereupon it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by.Councilman Rea, and
carried, that the agreement be approved and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreement
on behalf of the City.
REPORTS
The City Attorney informed the Council that pursuant
City.Attorney
to their direction the Staff had made an agreement
Toulouse
with Mr. Arlie Toulouse on the moving of his single
Agreement
car garage in the amount of $850.00 and recommended
the amount be paid. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson
that the Director of Finance be authorized to draw
a warrant in the amount of $850.00 in favor of Mr.
Arlie Toulouse pursuant to the former agreement
and place it on the next warrant list. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:,
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Attorney, Manager The City Attorney informed the Council that during
and Building the last State Legislation certain changes had been
Department to made in rules governing trailer parks thereby making
prepare draft it necessary to make certain revisions in the City's
of trailer park ordinance... Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
amendments Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
that the City Attorney, City Manager, and Building
Department prepare a draft on the trailer park
amendments.
RESOLUTION 62-1 The City Attorney informed the Council that on
Established December 20, 1961, the --Board of Supervisors terminated
Department of their authority over the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation
Parks District and transferred.it to the City of Costa Mesa
together with the funds in the Park District account
effective December 20. He therefore recommended adoption
of a Resolution establishing a Department of Parks in the
City under the direction of the City Manager. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Smith that Resolution 62-1 being A
RESOIZJTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF PARKS FOR THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY MANAGER
be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen:. None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Engineer The City Engineer recommended to the Council that
Tracts 3b97 and improvements in Tracts 3897 and 3631 be accepted and
3631 bonds the bonds exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by
exonerated Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
that the improvements in Tracts 3897 and 3631 be
accepted and the bonds exonerated. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Director of The Director of Public Works informed the Council that
Public Works the City building at 111 East 18th Street had now been
rented to Ray Ashby at $60.00 per month and recommended
the approving of the agreement. Thereupon it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by.Councilman Rea, and
carried, that the agreement be approved and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreement
on behalf of the City.
Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and -carried; the departmental
reports on the Building, Street, Fire and Planning
were received and ordered filed.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried, the report of the Director
of Finance on 2 letters of permission and the report
on the UNICEF collection for Trick or Treat were
received and ,ordered filed.
ORDINANCE NO. 394 The Clerk informed the Council that an agreement
Second Reading
had been reached by Mesa del Mar Development
Rezone 147
Company and Mr. Alexander Rados assuring the
Hill Coast
completion of the box culvert at the Flood Control
Corporation
Channel and St. Clair Street and presented Ordinance
No. 394 for second reading.- After discussion it
was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, that Ordinance No.;394 BEING AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANG-
ING.THE ZONING OF AN AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF ST. CLAIR
STREET BETWEEN THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
CHANNEL AND RANDOLPH AVENUE, AND ON BOTH SIDES OF
BRISTOL STREET NORTHERLY OF THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL CHANNEL FROM M1 AND R2 TO C2 be given second
reading and adopted. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance No. 418 The Clerk informed the Council that the required
deferred to right of way deeds had not yet been received from
January 15, 1962 Gray and Mullins in connection with Rezone No. 155•
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried, that further action
on Ordinance No. 418 be deferred to January 15, 1962.
ORDINANCE NO. 427 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Second Reading man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 427 being AN ORDINANCE OF
R1 -W and R4 -W zones THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF COSTA MESA AMENDING
ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF DIVISION
V-A, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - WATERFRONT,
AND DIVISION VIII -A, MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT -
WATERFRONT, was given second reading and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen- None
ORDINANCE NO. 428 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Second Reading man Rea, Ordinance No. 428 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Rezone No. 158 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE
Shoreline Construc- ZONING OF A PORTION OF.LOT 221 NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT,
tion FROM R2 TO R4 was given second reading and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 429 Upon motion by Councilman'Smith, seconded by Council -
Second reading man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 429, being AN ORDINANCE
Rezone 159 Ingram OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
THE,ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 18, FAIRVIEW FARMS
TRACT, FROM R2 TO R4 was given second reading and
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ORDINANCE N0..429 adopted by the following roll call vote:
Cont. AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 430 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Second reacting man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 430, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Rezone No. 160 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
Initiated by THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF LOTS 904 AND 804 OF THE
Planning NEWPORT MESA..TRACT FROM R2 TO Ml, AND -OF LOT 1 OF
Commission TRACT NO. 2394 FROM R2 TO AP was given second reading
and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO._431 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Second reading man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 431 being AN ORDINANCE OF
Amends House Moving THE CITY OF.COSTA MESA AMENDING ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER
VIII OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA
RELATING TO HOUSE MOVING was given second reading and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 432
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Second Reading
Wilson, Ordinance No. 432, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
High Rise
CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE COSTA MESA ZONING
Standards
ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF STANDARDS
FOR HIGH RISE STRUCTURES, was given second reading
and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Building Movings
Applications for Building Moving Permits Nos. 352 and
352, 353
353 for Howard W. Ross, 1786 Westminster Avenue to
Variance 952
move a residence and detached garage from 1761 Tustin
Ross
Avenue to 389 Rochester Street were presented together
with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following conditions: 1)
Subject to all the requirements of the Department of
Building Safety. 2) That the applicant posts a $3500.00
bond for the house and a $1000.00 bond for the garage.
3) That the buildings be completed 60 days after date
of delivery. Variance application No. 952 to permit
encroachment of 17.5 -feet into 25 foot required rear
yard setback for a relocation of residence making a
total of two single family residences on this lot was
also presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following condition: 1) Installation of residential
sidewalks on Tustin and Rochester by the applicant, at
his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer;
also concrete driveway approaches. Mr. Ross was
present on behalf of the applications and inquired as
to the installation of sidewalks. The Council felt
sidewalks in this area are needed and Mr. Ross agreed
to the condition. Thereupon it.was moved by Council-
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,
that Building Movings 352 and 353 and Variance 952 be
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
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Tentative Tract
Tentative Tract Map No. 4524, for Robert Forbes,
4524 Forbes
2052 Newport Boulevard, to divide property described
as ..a portion of Lot 243, Newport Heights Tract into
9 lots located on the soiztli side of East 21st Street,
126 feet westerly of the center line of Westminster
Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval subject to
the following conditions: 1) All the requirements
of the City Engineer, dated December 22, 1961; 2)
That the street names be under the direction of the
Director of Planning. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, that Tentative Tract No. 4524 be
approved subject to'the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
Public Hearing
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
set Harbor Boule-
man Rea, and carried, public hearing was set for
vard Setbacks
January 15, 1962 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon
thereafter as possible on proposed setbacks for
Harbor Boulevard.
Right of Way
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Deeds
man Rea, the following right of way deeds were accepted
and ordered placed on record by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR STREETS
12-27-61 Harry L. Hayden et al Alley -Orange Ave -
Westminster
12-18-61 Jay W. Hornbeak, Dominick
Spezola, Haviland V.
Smith ' Newport at Del Mar
12-20-61 James & Mabel Stevens Victoria Street
12-20-61 Barbara P. Killmeyer Westminster & Esther
Conditional Use
Conditional Use.Permit C-45 for Robert L. Mayer,
Permit C-45
8020 Second Street, Downey, to permit exceeding
Mayer
the maximum permissible height limit as per Section
9293.2 of Division XII, Municipal Code, allowing the
construction of an Apartment building not to exceed
three (3) stories above street level, with 60 units
on 77,112 square feet of land area (1285 square feet
per unit) as per plot plan made a part of the request,
to be located on the north side of West Wilson Street,
between Harbor Boulevard and Miner Street, was pre-
sented together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following con-
ditions: 1) Installation of residential sidewalks
along West Wilson Street the full width of the pro-
perty by the applicant, at his expense, under the,
direction of the City Engineer. 2) That there be a
driveway on the east and on the west sides of this
property as shown on plot plan,under the direction
of the Director of Planning. 3) Dedication to the,
City of Costa Mesa for street purposes for Street
"A" as shown on Precise Plan adopted under Resolution
No. 800, December 19, 1960; 4) Installation of
an opaque fence of not less than 5 feet 6 inches
nor more than 6 feet 0 inches in height along the
northerly, easterly and westerly sides of the pro-
perty by the applicant, at his expense, subject
to the requirements of the Department o.f Building
Safety. 5) That the off-street parking.layout be
under the direction of the Director of Planning.
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Conditional Use Mr. Mayer was present and stated all the conditions
Permit C-45 were acceptable to him. Thereupon it was moved by
Cont. Councilman Wilson, seconded -by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, that the application be approved subject
to the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-46 for George and William
Permit C-46
Holstein, 166 East 17th Street, was deferred to
Holstein
January 15, 1962, as requested by the applicant,
upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-50 for Edwin and Virginia
Permit C-50
H. Steckley, 1901 Haven Place, Newport Beach, to
Steckley
permit use of Cl zoned property for residential use
(2 apartments) incidental to commercial use at
1538-40 Adams Avenue was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial.
The Clerk read a letter of protest from Mr. and Mrs.
Jean D-Azay, owners of Block E, Lot 10, Fairview.
Mr. and Mrs. Steckley were present on behalf of their
application. After a lengthy discussion it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission for denial. be upheld.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-51 for Omar Raymond, 128
Permit C-51
Del Mar Avenue to permit use of C2 zoned property
Raymond
for the manufacturing of wood and plastic gift ware
for wholesale and retail purposes at 2256 Newport
Boulevard was presented together with the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission for approval sub-
ject to the following condition: 1) That the
manufacturing use be subject to the industrial
standards for M1 zoning. Mr. Raymond was present
on behalf of his application. The Clerk read a
letter of protest from Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ore, 120
East Cecil Place. After a lengthy discussion it
was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried, that the application be
denied.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-52 for John W. Hay and
Permit C-52
Associates, Incorporated, 9050 Santa Monica Boulevard,
Hay
Los Angeles 69, to permit construction and operation
of a 99 bed general hospital with emergency fall -out
shelter and helioport in the general area on the
south side of Victoria Street, approximately 350 feet
easterly of the center line of Thurin Street was
presented, together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions: 1) Dedication to the City of
Costa Mesa of all land 40 feet from the center line
of existing Victoria Street for street purposes.
2) Dedication and improvement of a street pattern to
be jointly worked out between the developers of this
project and the Planning Department, which shall be
approved by the Planning Commission and the City
Council. (Hamilton Street extension) 3) Helioport
to be constructed and or used only under strict
compliance as set forth by the C. A. A. and to be
used only as an emergency facility. 4) Complete
improvements to be installed by the applicant, at
his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer,
on Victoria Street including base, pavement, curbs,
gutters, concrete driveway approaches and sidewalks
along the southerly side of Victoria Street. 5)
Ingress and egress to be under the direction of the
Conditional Use
Director of Planning with approval of the Traffic
Permit C-52
Commission. The Clerk read a communication from the
Continued
South Coast Community Hospital urging a citizen
committee to study the application and a communica-
tion from the Costa Mesa Grange in favor of the
application._ Mr. Aubrey Oliger, 2120 Thurin spoke
regarding the extension of Hamilton Street, which
the Council stated was covered in Condition 2. Mr.
Frank Hoff, 377 Victoria Street spoke in favor of
the application and Mr. Arthur Kitnick presented
a resolution adopted by the Junior Chamber of Commerce
in favor of the application. After a lengthy
discussion it -was moved by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Rea, that the application be
approved, subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-54 for 20th Century Homes,
Permit C-54
Incorporated, 2432 Newport Boulevard to erect a 4
20th Century -Homes
foot by 6 foot double face sign between Lots 1 and
2 (276 Albert Place)and 1 SF sign on Lot 11 (262
Cecil Place) on a temporary basis to advertise the
sale of lots and homes on the 20 -lots included in
the approved two Record of Surveys, was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval for a period of one year or
until the homes are sold, whichever is sooner, and
subject to all the requirements of the Department
of Building Safety, and that the applicant signs an
Agreement, under the direction of the City Attorney,
that these signs will be removed by the applicant,
at his expense, at the end of one year. Upon
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried the application was approved
subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted
to Vista Center Merchants Association for use of a
sound system on January 6 and January 8 from 12
noon until 9:30 p.m. and the fee waived.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Lou Bennett
Amusements for four skill games at the Knotty Keg,
2125.Harbor Boulevard, subject to the approval of the
Chief of Police.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Lou Bennett
Amusements for two skill games at Brownies Pub, 2156
Newport Boulevard, subject to the approval of the Chief
of Police.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, the permit of William L.
Robertson for three nights of dancing, December 29,
30, and 31, 1961 at the Orange County Fairgrounds
was ratified.
Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
274 Councilman Smith, Warrant -Resolution No. 274
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Warrant Resolution including Payroll No. 184 was adopted by the following
274 Continued roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: -Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
Resolution 275 man Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 275 was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Communication man Rea, and carried, the report of the Alcoholic
Alcoholic Beverage Beverage Control on Person to Person Transfer of on -
Control sale general license for The Sportsman, 1670 Newport
Boulevard was received and ordered filed.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the communication from George
D. Buccola regarding "Future Unlimited" edition of
the Newporter was received and ordered filed.
Oral Communications The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present
Steckley wishing to be heard on some item not on the agenda.
Thereupon Mrs. Virginia Steckley inquired of the
Council the procedure of requesting a reconsideration
on their variance, and this was explained to her by
the City Attorney.
Hoff Mr. Frank Hoff requested the Council to urge the
Federal Government to build a new post office in the
northern section of the City. The City Manager
informed the Council and Mr. Hoff that he had been
working on this for the past two and one-half years.
City Manager's
The City Manager presented to the Council the request
Report
for confirmation of taxi rates now effective in the
Taxi Rates
City - 1) Fifty (50) cents for the first 3/4 mile._
2) Ten (10) cents for each additional 1/4 mile:
3) Five (5) dollars per hour waiting time. 4) Fifty
(50) cents service charge (for cancellation after
taxi has been dispatched pursuant to call) 5) No
charge shall be made for additional passengers. '
6) No charge for three (3) minutes waiting period when
picking up passengers. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, that the rates as presented be confirmed.
Civil Defense
The City Manager requested the Council to reject all
Warning System
bids on the Civil Defense Warning System inasmuch as
Bids
they were received about 60 days ago and the bidders
could not be held to the bids and that the equipment
that has been tested did not serve the purposes of the
City. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, that all
bids be rejected on the Civil Defense Warning System.
Photo Equipment
The City Manager requested permission to go to bid
Bids
for photo equipment for the Police Department that
was in the budget. Thereupon it was moved by Council-
man Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids for photo equipment to be opened February 5, 1962.
Metropolitan Govern- The City Manager informed the Council that the
ment Conference League of Cities was having a Special League
Conference on Metropolitan Government in Sacramento
on February 1-2, 1962, should any of the Council
desire to attend. Councilmen Smith and Wilson
indicated a desire to attend. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried that any and all of
the Councilmen that could go, attend this meeting
with expenses to be reimbursed by the City.
RESOLUTION 62-2 The City Manager presented to the Council a list
Classifications of job classifications required for the operation
and maintenance and reorganization of the Park
programs so that the present employees can go on
the City payroll. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley
that Resolution No. 62-2 being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RATES OF PAY
FOR ADDITIONAL CITY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE BASIC
SALARY SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF
CERTAIN EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED ON THE BASIC SALARY
SCHEDULE, was adopted. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, the meeting adjourned at
9:40 P.M. .
yor o -6h4of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
Chief .Deputy City Cleric
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