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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1962 - City CouncilREGULAR.MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 'CITY OF COSTA MESA . March 5, 1962 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., March 5, 1962, 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 Nevin of St. Joachim Church. 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 Minutes of February Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman 192 1962 and February Rea, and,carried the minutes of the regular meeting of 262 1962 February 19, 1962, and the adjourned regular meeting of February.26,_1962, were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Abandonment of alley for the continuation of the public hearing on the proposed Lot B. Harper Tract abandonment of an existing 12.5 foot alley between Lots 1, Continued 2, and 3, Block B, Harper Tract, and Lot 25, Tract No. 847, The Clerk reported no further written communications had been received.: The Mayor then inquired if there were any- one present wishing to be heard. No one wished to speak.- After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea- and carried, that the public hearing be con- tinued to March 19, 1962. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Paularino No. 5 the public hearing on proposed Paularino No- 5 Annexation to Annexation the City and the Costa Mesa -Recreation and Park District. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published as required by law and that affidavits of said publi- cations were on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, .ORDINANCE NO. 62-5 secone d by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 62-5 being AN First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING.THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "PAULARINO NO. 5 ANNEXATION" be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen None RESOLUTION NO. 62-24 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 62-24 being A RESOLU- TION OF -THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ANNEXING TERRITORY TO SAID DISTRICT, 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 Rezone Petition 162 for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 162 being Initiated by Plan- the petition initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone ning Commission from R4 to R3, Lots 1 through 46, inclusive, of Tract No. 4281, located on the north side of Baker Street between Fairview and Babb Streets. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no written communi- cations had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by CouncilmariRea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded ORDINANCE N0. 62-6 by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 62-6 being AN ORDI- First Reading NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF Low l THROUGH 46 INCLUSIVE OF TRACT N0. 4281 FROM R4 TO R3 be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES::. Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None REPORTS The City Attorney informed the Council that the: -City of City Attorney Newport Beach had approved the -proposed Resolution -of Monrovia Avenue Intention -of the Monrovia -.Avenue Improvement District by Improvement District .their Resolution No. 5559• Thereupon he presented Resolu- RESOLUTION N0. 62-23tion No. 62-23 being A RES01UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Intention to do THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION work (Sets hearing TO ORDER THE ACQUISITION -OF RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENTS, .April 21 1962) GRADING,'PAVING, AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING MONROVIA AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS: DECLARING THE ACQUISITION AND WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED BY SAID ACQUISITION�AND WORK AND TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OB- JECTIONS TO -SAID ACQUISITION AND WORK. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,-seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 62-23 be adopted. motion _The carried by the following roll call vote- ote:AYES: AYES:Councilmen : - Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Santa Ana Improve- The City Attorney presented to the Council two agreements ment District- for the Santa Ana Avenue Improvement District, one to Agreements Earl Patterson for right of way dedication to the City, Patterson Episco- the amount of the payment to be $1,652.20 and the second pal Church of -Los for the -Episcopal Church of Los Angeles for right of way Angeles dedication, the amount of the payment to be $1,624.74 and recommended approving both agreements. Thereupon it was moved by -Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman -Wilson, that agreements with Earl Patterson and with Episcopal Church of Los Angeles be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreements on behalf of the City and the Director of Finance, be authorized to draw warrants for these two sums. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None' ABSENT: 'Councilmen: None City Engineer The City Engineer presented Final Tract Map No. 4050 for Final -.Tract 4050 DeRuff'Construction Company to divide property on the DeRuff Construc- corner of Santa Ana Avenue and 20th Street, 3.15 acres, tion Company into 11 lots, together with a check in the amount of $581.50, a labor -and material, and a faithful performance bond in the amount of $5,700.00 and -a signed Agreement. After disamim it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman RESOIUTION N0. 62-25 Smith, that Resolution No. 62-25 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 4050 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE MAP AND AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, be .adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: _ AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Santa Ana Improve- The City Engineer presented a list, dated February 28, ment District cor- 1962, correcting errors in the Assessment Diagram of the recting certain Santa Ana Avenue Improvement District totaling $630.54 and errors recommended payment of same be made to the Sully -Miller Contracting Company. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman. Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that payment in the amount of $630.54 be made to the Sully -Miller Contracting Company. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Vaughn -Westering The City Engineer informed the Council that on April 28, cash bond refunded 1955, a cash bond in the amount of $148.50 was posted with Subdivision No. 2 the City to insure the improvements of paving, curb and gutter in front of property in Subdivision Application No. 2 for Blanche Vaughn and Helen Westering, and inasmuch as this was completed through the Santa Ana Avenue Improve- ment District the amount be refunded. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the cash bond of $148.50 be refunded, to Blanche Vaughn and Helen Westering. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bonds exonerated The City Engineer informed the Council that the improvements Tracts 3380, 3853 in Tracts 3380, 3853, 3856 and 3940 had been completed in 3856 and 3940 accordance with Plans and Specifications and recommended the bonds posted by the subdividers be exonerated. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Smith that the bonds on Tracts 3380, 3853 3856 and 3940 be exonerated. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of Public The Director of Public Works reported to the Council that the Works work for the installation of water and sewer mains and paving Adams Avenue work on Adams Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Royal Palm Drive accepted had been inspected and the work has been done according to the plans and specifications and recommended that payment be made to C. J. Segerstrom and Sons in the amount of $25,693.55 as per agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman -Rea that the work be accepted and the Director of Finance be authorized to draw a.warrant for the amount of $25,693.55 as per agreement with C. J. Segerstrom and Sons. The motion carred by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Agreement with C. J. The Director of Public Works informed the Council that Segerstroms and Sons due to an increase in the thickness of the rock base amended - Adams Ave. and of the pavement used on Adams Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Royal Palm Drive he would recommend that an increase in the amount of the agreement with C. J. Segerstrom and Sons in the amount of $2,057.57 be approved. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by RESOLUTION N0. 62-26 Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 62-26 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING AMENDMENT OF - AGREEMENT WITH C. J. SEGERSTROM AND SONS FOR CERTAIN WORK ON ADAMS STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the report of the Auditors for the period of July 1, 1961, through December 31, 1961, report Of the Director of Finance for six letters of permission of non-profit nature, and departmental reports of Park, Planning, Police, Pound, Street, Building and Fire, were received and ordered filed. ORDINANCE N0. 62-4 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Second reading Pinkley, Ordinance No.. 62-4 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE 1961 Uniform Build- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA -MESA AMENDING THE MUNI- ing Code CIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 1961 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Drainage in Alley The City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer, pre - adjacent to Fairfax sented their report on the drainage in the alley adja- Drive and Bernard cent to Fairfax Drive and Bernard Street as requested by the City Council at their meeting on February 26. They recommended that the alley be cleaned and rough graded. Mr. Matt Gloza was present and discussed the plans with the Council. Mr. Gloza also discussed the recent Ordinance adopted by the City making the alley to the 7 west of the Bank of America one way, thereby making the alley adjacent to his property unusable except over pri- vate property. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Engineer investigate the possibility of the City acquir- ing right of way to allow the alley a direct access to Maple Avenue instead of through private property and report back to the Council. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the City"Manager be"directed to take the necessary steps to have the alley cleaned and rough graded. Mr. Leo Keesel, 1932 Maple, who also lives adjacent to the alley above mentioned spoke requesting something be done so that.there is no parking allowed in the alley thus preventing people from using his private drive. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the Chief of Police look:into the matter of the parking now being done in the alley and post such signs as he deems necessary to put the public on notice that it is an alley and that there is no parking allowed. RESOLUTION N0. 62-27 Councilman Pinkley explained to the Council the forth - Approving the Water coming election on the Water Bond issue in the amount Bond of $2,595,000.00 stating that this would be consider- able saving to the people rather than having to put in other storage facilities which could cost well over $8,000,000.00, and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 62-27 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ENDORSING AND URGING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED WATER BOND ISSUE OF THE COSTA MESA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. The motion was seconded by. Councilman Wilson, and carried, by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES:. Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Street Name Change The Clerk presented the proposed Street Name Change for From Sierks Street Sierks Street, between Newport Boulevard, and Fullerton to Melody Lane Avenue and between East 20th Street and Bay Street, to Melody Lane. He informed the Council that this had been tabled until the completion of the Santa Ana Avenue Improve - went District as recommended by the City Attorney. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission dated August 22, 1960; for approval. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Resolution No. 62-28 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF SIERKS STREET LYING WITHIN LOTS 211 AND 221 OF NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT TO "MELODY LANE", be adopted. The motion carried by the.following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES:. Councilmen.: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Cabrillo Street exten- The Clerk presented the recommendation of the Planning Com- sion mission on the request for adoption of a Precise Plan for the extension of, -Cabrillo Street from Raymond -to Tustin, that no Precise.Plan be adopted for the following reasons: 1) Increase in traffic would be generated on Cabrillo thus causing ;a hardship especially on the high class residential development between Irvine and Tustin Avenues which should be protected.. 2) Alleys 20 feet in width are planned to the rear of the commercial land fronting on East 17th Street from Irvine to Orange Avenue, therefore the extension of Cabrillo from Raymond to Tustin would not be too beneficial to the City. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld. The motion.carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Smith, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Claim for damages Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman North and Platt Rea, and.carried, the Claim for damage of Jerome L. North and the Claim for damage for Courtney C. Platt were refer- red to the City.Attorney. RESOLUTION N0. 62-29 The Clerk informed the Council that the reports on the Sets public hearing definiteness and certainty on the proposed Park District for Park District annexations 62-1, 62-2, and 62-3 had been received from Annexation No. 62-1,, the Boundary Commission. Thereupon it was moved by Council - 62 -2,62-3 man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Resolution No. 62-29 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ACTING AS SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN:TERRITORY SHOULD BE ANNEXED TO THE COSTA MESA RECREA- TION AND PARK DISTRICT AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None (Sets public hearing March 19, 1962) Right of Way.Deed Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Smith, the right of way deed from Clyde E. Williams, Jr., Barbara Williams and Elizabeth W. Williams, dated March 1, 1962 for that certain portion of West 19th Street was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: -Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Variance No._961 Variance application No. -961 being the application of Morris Mable Morris, 685 Center Street, to permit encroaching 10 feet into required 50 foot setback from the center line of Center Street for construction of an additional residence (total of.2 units) at 685 Center Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Installation of residential sidewalks across the front of this -property by the applicant, at her expense, under the direction of the City Engineer, including concrete driveway approach. 2) A minimum building setback of 45 feet -from the center line of existing Center Street be allowed. 3) That the drive- way along the westerly side of the property be a mini- mum of ll feet paved to the side of the house and to the westerly property line. 4) That no open parking be allowed in front unless enclosed. 5) That off- street parking be under the direction of the Director of Planning. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the -recom- mendations of the Planning Comission. Variance No. 962 Variance application Na. 962 being the application of Hamburger Anna M. Hamburger, 2818 Corvo Place, to permit encroach- ment of 1.5 feet into required 72 foot rear yard setback for the purposes of attaching to and enclosing area be- tween the main structure and garage at 2818 Corvo Place was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the application be approved as recommended. Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C-71 being the application of C-71 - Jones Betty Jean Jones, 314 East Walnut Street, to provide day care for five (5) children, ages 12 to 9 years, in the home at 314 East Walnut Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the following condi- tions: 1) For a period of one year with the privilege of renewal. 2) No signs. 3) No employees. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Plan- ning Commission. Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C-72 being the application of C-72 - Robins Theodore Robins, 3100 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, to permit use of C2 -property for the open stor- age of new automobiles at the northwest corner of Com- mercial Way and Newport Boulevard was presented, to- gether with the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of the northerly one half of Commercial Way for street purposes subject to the approval of -the City Engineer. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 1 1 1 Councilman Pinkley at thispoint left his seat on the Council and did not participate in Council action. Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C-73 being the application of C-73 - Pinkley A. L. Pinkley, 153 Broadway, to permit construction of one residential unit over an existing double garage and commercial rental unit in a Cl zone at 153 Broadway (to the rear over 1831 Fullerton) was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Dedi- cation to the City .of Costa Mesa of 2.5 feet for the widening of the existing 15 foot alley for a length of 70 feet. 2) Installation by the applicant, at his expense, of commercial sidewalks along the easterly boundary of this property on Fullerton Avenue for a length of 125 feet under the direction of the City Engineer, including concrete driveway approaches. Mr. Pinkley spoke and stated he.was in agreement with the. conditions of the Planning Commission. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, with Councilman Pinkley being absent, that the application be approved.subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Councilman Pinkley resumed his seat on the Council at this point. Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C-76 being the -application of K C-76 K & K & K Development.Company, 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Development Beach, to permit temporarily locating nine (9), 12 square foot feature signs to promote the first sale of homes in Tract.No. 4232 to be located at 1064 A, B, C, D and E Baker Street, 1020 A, B, and C.Baker Street, and 1010 A Baker Street was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for ratification of the Director of Plannings approval for a period of one year or until the homes in Tract No. 4232 are sold, whichever is sooner, subject to the requirements of the Department of Building Safety-, and that said signs are to be removed by the ap- plicant, at his expense, at the end of one year, and an Agreement to this effect shall be signed by the applicant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. After discus- sion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application be approved sub- ject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to D & B Sales, Incorporated, for two skill games at The Oasis, 2101 Placentia, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Section 6914 j of the Municipal Code was waived for the American Cancer Society, Orange County Branch, 848 North Birch Street, to solicit contributions for charitable pur- poses during the month of Apri1.1962. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman -Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the Orange County:Association for Mental Health, 1302 North Broadway, Santa Ana was granted permission to solicit contributions for charitable purposes between April 29 and May 31P-1962, subject to compliance with all sections of the Municipal Code. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Resolution Upon motion by''Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman No. 280 Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 280 including Payroll No. 188 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson; Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers - NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman No. 281. Smith; Warrant Resolution No. 281 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant�Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman No. 282 Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 282 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written Communica- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman tions Wilson, and carried, the following communications were received and ordered filed: Application of John and Patricia Blackketter and Robert L. and Patricia Stephenson for a off -sale general license at the Liquor Mart, 2138 Newport Boulevard. Orange County Boundary Commission notifications of por- tions of de -annexation of Fountain Valley and annexations to the City of Newport Beach. Mrs. Charles TeWinkle on Resolution adopted by Council. Congressman Utt on Council Resolution opposing Urban Affairs Department. Congressman Dawson on Council Resolution opposing Urban Affairs Department. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Mayor was authorized to repre- sent the City receiving the invitation of the Mayor of Seattle to attend the Seattle World Fair. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication of M. H. Seiner, Jr., 1714 Oahu Place, regarding.a dog and licensing of same was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report back to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 62-34 Councilman Wilson, as representative,to the Coastal Trans - Widening of Newport portation Committee, discussed with the Councilman the Freeway north of recent fatalities on Highway 55, Newport Boulevard, from Palisades requested Palisades Road to Warner and possible plans for the future widening. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Resolution No. 62-34 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RECITING CERTAIN FACTS CONSTITUTING THE URGENCY FOR IrM4EDIATE ACTION ON THE FREEWAY FROM PALISADES ROAD NORTHERLY ON ROUTE NO. 55 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:. Councilmen: None Minute resolution re- It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman questing plans on Pinkley, that a resolution be adopted requesting the Newport Freeway Pali -.Division of Highways to supply the City of Costa Mesa sades to Coast Free- with any plans they have in connecting with the freeway way between Palisades Road to Coast Freeway with emphasis on downtown Costa Mesa. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Manager to -pre- .The Council requested the City Manager to supply them pare report. with itemized reports on freeway economics, both good and bad. City Manager to con- The Council discussed the telephone system in the City tact telephone com- and the difficulty_ during an emergency of citizens being pany on exchanges calm enough to request the proper City for aid, and the telephone operator connecting the caller with the exchange of the City no matter where the phone is located. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,.that the City Manager contact the telephone comany and in the strongest language possible find out the details of the new system and how, Costa Mesa can best go about gaining its separate identity from Santa Ana and Newport Beach exchange number systems. City Managers Report The City Manager informed the Council that sometime ago RESOLUTION 62-30 the Council discussed the waiver of building permit fees Waive fees of permit.for construction of fallout shelters in R1 zones but no Fallout shelters in action was taken. After a discussion, it was moved by Rl zone Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 62-30 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA WAIVING BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN CHECKING FEES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CFFALLOUT SHELTERS was adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers _a NOES.: Councilmen: None s ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Manager author- The City Manager requested that the Council authorize ized to advertise advertising for bids for clearing of the 50 acres of the for bids to clean- new Park land in preparation for its improvement and also new Park site and advertising for new lighting fixtures in the new Park. for new lighting Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by fixtures Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for both bids to be opened April 2, 1962. RESOLUTION N0. 62-31 The City Manager informed the Council that to facilitate Bi -weekly payroll the requirements of the machines in the Finance Department established he would like the City to go to a bi-weekly payroll which would require a resolution and authorize the formula to be - present monthly salary rate x 12 divided by 26, and carried up to the nearest dollar. The first of this new pay period to be April 1, Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, that Resolution No. 62-31 being RESOLUTION NO. 62-31 A,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING PAY ROLL PERIODS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES; DESIGNATING TIMES AND METHOD OF PAYMENT; AND ESTABLISHING A PAY ROLL ACCOUNT, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: _ AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None De -Salting Plant At The City Manager read an invitation to the Councilmen and San Diego Demonstra- City Officials to attend a demonstration on de -salting of tion water at the plant in San Diego. Councilmen Rea and Meyers and City Engineer Southworth indicated they would attend. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that these three be authorized to attend and be reimbursed for their expenses. RESOLUTION N0. 62-32 Councilman Smith presented to the Council the stand of the Liquor License fees League on the Counties in California taking a portion of to Counties opposed the liquor license fees and discussed it with the Council. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 62-32 being A RESOLUTION N0. 62-32 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA (Continued) OPPOSING THE ATTEMPT OF THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO GRAB.LIQUOR LICENSE REVENUE NOW.ALLOCATED TO CITIES be adopted. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 62-33 Councilman Smith then presented to the Council the In -lieu tax from stand of the League regarding the Telephone Companies Telephone Companies paying a in -lieu tax which the Cities have a right to approved expect. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 62-33 being A RESOLUTION -OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA URGING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDED FOR A 1% TAX ON INTRA -STATE TELE- PHONE RECEIPTS be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote.: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ayorlo y of Costa Mesa ATTES s . '✓ City Clerk of the City'of. Costa Mesa Chief Deputy City Clerk. 1