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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1965 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA December 20, 1965 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.-, December 20, 1965, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order -by the Mayor pro tem for the purpose of discussion and debate on matters scheduled for Part II of the meeting and such actions as the Council desires to take under Section 2203 of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson Roll Call Councilmen Absent: Wilson, Jordan Officials Present: City Attorney, Acting City Manager and Director of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - December 6, 1965 man Barck, and carried, the minutes of the regular December 8, 1965 meeting of December 6, 1965, and the regular adjourned meeting of December 8, 1965, were approved as distributed and posted. Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Licenses Councilman Barck, and carried, the following copies of applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses were received and filed: Robert H. Schablein, Baycrest Liquor Store, 333 East 17th Street, transfer of off - sale general license from Inez V. and Ogden E. Sogn; Margaret A. and William M. McKillop, The Highlander, 436 East 17th Street, transfer of on -sale beer license from Katherine M. and E. R. Graham; New on -sale beer license to Frederick A. and Margie L. Drake, The Honeys, 778, 780, 782 West 19th Street. 1 1 1 The City Attorney reported that the agreement had not R-27-65, Caldwell, been received as required by Rezone Petition R-27-65, Taylor, Taylor; and Caldwell, Taylor, Taylor, and Cagney, Ordinance 65-41. Cagney Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 65-41 was held over to the meeting of January 3, 1966. Ordinance 65-42 Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Adopted Councilman Barck, Ordinance 65-42, being AN ORDINANCE Building setback OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISH - line on east side ING A SIXTY -FOOT BUILDING LINE SETBACK ON THE EAST SIDE of Harbor, south of OF HARBOR BOULEVARD FOR A DISTANCE OF 1,177.07 FEET Fair Drive SOUTHERLY OF FAIR DRIVE, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan The City Clerk presented the communication from the City of Fountain Valley regarding the League of California Cities which was held over from the meeting Fountain Valley of December 6, 1965. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the communication was held over to the meeting of January 3, 1966. Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Licenses Councilman Barck, and carried, the following copies of applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses were received and filed: Robert H. Schablein, Baycrest Liquor Store, 333 East 17th Street, transfer of off - sale general license from Inez V. and Ogden E. Sogn; Margaret A. and William M. McKillop, The Highlander, 436 East 17th Street, transfer of on -sale beer license from Katherine M. and E. R. Graham; New on -sale beer license to Frederick A. and Margie L. Drake, The Honeys, 778, 780, 782 West 19th Street. 1 1 1 Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the following applica- tion for Alcoholic Beverage License was referred to the City Attorney for protest if needed: Retail on - sale beer license to Marvin C. Jones, the Steak and Stein, 1170 Baker Street. The City Clerk reported that the City has been served Fitzgerald sues with a notice to appear in court on December 29, 1965, City Rebecca Jane Fitzgerald, $115.00. The City Attorney reported that a search had been made of the records and no claim was found filed by the plaintiff. He recommended that the City appoint a representative to appear in court on behalf.of the City. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the Director of Public Works or his representative was directed to represent the City in court on December 29, 1965• Newport Shores The City Clerk presented a communication from Newport Community Associa- Shores Community Association, representing the area tion where the Santa Ana River enters the sea, requesting to be kept informed of all developments which may affect the water channel. The.Clerk reported that the Planning Commission has agreed to keep the association informed. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the communication was received and filed. Written Communica- . Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman tions Thompson, and carried, the following communications were received and filed: Resolution from the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Mesa urging the establishment of direct air line service from the Orange County Airport to Sacramento and San Francisco; Resolution 65-1436 adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Orange County urging the establishment of direct air line service, also; James K. Donahue, Statler Office Building, Boston, Massachusetts, regarding the installation of a Community Antenna Television system in Costa Mesa; Los Angeles Regional Transportation Study informing that the name of the organization is officially changed to the Transportation Association of Southern California, TASC, with a copy of the bylaws; John L. Costello, 1670 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa,. volunteering his services in any position connected with planning of the City. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the following Business License applications were approved: Ratification of License for Christmas Tree sales at 19th Street and Placentia Avenue for Edward Blehm,,Jr.; Change of address on Business License 3134 for Coin Service Company, 352 State College Boulevard, Orange, to move one pool table from the Honeybucket, 780 West 19th Street, to the Sarong, 2280 Newport Boulevard; Southern California Saddle Horse Sale, Bob Bradley, Bill Rowan, and Morgan Smith, to hold a horse sale and auction at the Orange County Fairgrounds on two days, Januaxy 15 and 16, 1966; Dick's Horseshoe, Richard Lawrence, 2394 Newport Boulevard, for one-night dance on December 31, 1965; Change of address on Business License, 3144, for dance license, The Tavern, 1930 Placentia Avenue, Roy J. Baillie, owner, to The Galley, 2014 Placentia Avenue; Ratification of solicitation for charitable purpose Permits by National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation, Continued 12112 Brookhurst Street, Suite 2, Garden Grove, by the sale'of tickets to a benefit circus at the Orange County Fairgrounds, December 18, 1965. Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by 44o Councilman Barck, Warrant Resolution No. 440 including Payroll No. 310 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan Departmental reports Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Council- man Thompson, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Pound; Park; City Treasurer; Finance. Resolution 65-102 The City Attorney presented a resolution providing for Investment of investment of surplus municipal funds by the Director surplus municipal of Finance. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded funds by Councilman Thompson, Resolution 65-102, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO MAKE SUCH INVESTMENTS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ASSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan City Attorney to The City Attorney recommended that the Council instruct prepare ordinance to him to prepare an ordinance clarifying R1 W and R2 -W clarify zoning zones, for presentation to the Planning Commission before coming to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the City Attorney was so instructed. The City Engineer presented four resolutions to the County of Orange for the Arterial Highway Financing Program. Upon motion by Councilman Barck., seconded Resolution 65-104 by Councilman Thompson, Resolution 65-104, being a Arterial Highway RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Financing, Wakeham REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF WAKEHAM AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Resolution 65-105 Thompson, Resolution 65-105, being a RESOLUTION OF THE Placentia Avenue COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TQ_]NCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL.HIGHWAY FINANC- ING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLACENTIA AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll -.call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Resolution 65-106 Thompson, Resolution 65-106, being a RESOLUTION OF THE Wilson Street COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY e_:�Fcry0.J�} FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF WILSON STREET, was adopted by the,following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan Resolution 65-107 Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Bear Street Thompson, Resolution 65-107, being a RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEAR STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan Bid Opening The City Engineer reported that the City Clerk had Improvement of opened bids on December 17, 1965, at 10:00 a.m. in Sunflower Avenue the Council Chambers for the Improvement of Sunflower Between Bear and Avenue Between Bear -Street and Santa Ana -Delhi Channel. Santa Ana -Delhi The following bids were read: Channel NAME ' AMOUNT Griffith Company $ 125,852.55 Sully -Miller Contracting Company 11+,302.85 R. J. Noble Company 116,153.70 Call for Bids The City Engineer presented plans and specifications Temporary Traffic for Furnishing and Installing Temporary Traffic Signal Signals at Facilities at Bristol Street and May Company Temporary Bristol and May Entrance. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded Company entrance by Councilman Barck, and carried, the plans and speci- fications were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be read December 31, 1965, at 10:00 a.m. Bids opened The Director of Public Works reported that the City Bid Item No. 54 Clerk had opened bids on December 17, 1965, at 10:00 Automotive Parts a.m. for Bid Item No. 54 for the Furnishing of Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Automotive Machine Service for City -Owned Equipment. The Clerk opened bids from the following: NAME Beacon Auto Parts Hub Auto Supply Costa Mesa Auto Parts No amounts were read because bidders were required to submit their parts catalogs marked as they would charge The City Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to the Sully -Miller Contracting Company. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Contract awarded Thompson, the contract was awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $11.4,302.85 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None , ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan Record of Survey 23 The City Engineer reported that the improvements in Tom A. Moss Newport Heights, portion of Lot 254, Record of Survey No. 23, have been completed and he recommended that the City accept the improvements and the bond be exonerated thirty-five days after the date of acceptance. Bond exonerated Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the improvements were accepted, the bond exonerated thirty-five days after the date of acceptance. Call for Bids The City Engineer presented plans and specifications Temporary Traffic for Furnishing and Installing Temporary Traffic Signal Signals at Facilities at Bristol Street and May Company Temporary Bristol and May Entrance. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded Company entrance by Councilman Barck, and carried, the plans and speci- fications were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be read December 31, 1965, at 10:00 a.m. Bids opened The Director of Public Works reported that the City Bid Item No. 54 Clerk had opened bids on December 17, 1965, at 10:00 Automotive Parts a.m. for Bid Item No. 54 for the Furnishing of Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Automotive Machine Service for City -Owned Equipment. The Clerk opened bids from the following: NAME Beacon Auto Parts Hub Auto Supply Costa Mesa Auto Parts No amounts were read because bidders were required to submit their parts catalogs marked as they would charge the City. The Director of Public Works recommended that the bid of Costa Mesa Auto Parts be accepted as Contract awarded the lowest responsible bid. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the contract was awarded to Costa Mesa Auto Parts. Pyle, Lance, Schlin- The City Clerk presented an audit contract between the ger and Soll City and Pyle, Lance, Schlinger and Soll, Certified contract Public Accountants, for the fiscal years July 1, 1966, through June 30, 1969. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the contract was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The Clerk presented, to be set for public hearing, R-28-65, Harbor Rezone Petition R-28-65, Harbor Boulevard Leasing Boulevard Leasing Corporation and Harold T. Segerstrom, et al, 3315 and Segerstrom, Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone withdrawn from Al and Rl, to R2 -CP, Two Family Residential District (Conditional Permit); R3 -CP, Three Family Residential District (Conditional Permit) and Cl -CP Local Business District (Conditional Permit), property in the general area southerly of Adams Avenue, easterly of Tract 5781. The Clerk read a letter from the applicants requesting withdrawal of the application. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the request for withdrawal of Rezone Petition R-28-65 was approved. Right of way deeds Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan DATE NAME FOR STREET 12-16-65 Segerstrom, et al Huntzinger Avenue 12-17-65 Jane W. and Ian H. Linton (agreement) Del Mar and Street "A" Don W. Johnson Mr. Don W. Johnson, Clark and Johnson Painting Contractors, 1000 Santiago, Newport Beach, said that he has submitted plans for a building to the Planning Department for plan check and found that he was re- quired to supply too many parking spaces for the amount of land he owned. After talking to the Council, he was advised to talk to the Director of Planning specifying the exact use that he was planning to be made of the building and that parking would be worked out taking into consideration the use of the building as provided for in the Municipal Code. Recess The Mayor.pro tem called a recess, and the meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., December 20, 1965, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor pro tem followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by the Reverend Melvin Taylor of Fairview Baptist Church. 1 1 w; (Co Q' 1 1 Schulman requests The City Engineer reported that a letter had been withdrawal of bid received from A. S. Schulman Electric Company requesting withdrawal of their bid because of an error in the Contract awarded extension of unit prices. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, approval was given for the withdrawal ofthe bid of A. S. Schulman Electric Company. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the contract was awarded to Paul Gardner Corporation in the amount of $23,642.00. The Director of Public Works reported that there was a hearing by the City_Attorney with.the proprietor of "Mr. Fat Fingers" "Mr. Fat Fingers117122 Placentia Avenue, on December 16, 1965, which had been continued to January 20, 1966. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman T)iompson, and carried, the petition protesting noise at "Mr. Fat Fingers"was continued to the Council meeting of February 7; 1966. V -822-A, Oliger Variance 822-A, Aubrey Oliger, 2110 Thurin Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue to use R2 pro- perty for a pre-school nursery at that address was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for an unspecified time subject to a maximum of 43 children. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one desired to speak. Motion for approval subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission was made by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried. C-62-65, Robbins, Conditional Use Permit C-62-65, Lucille Robbins, Sunny Sunny Acres Motel Acres Motel, 2378 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to use C2 property for off-site motel office and living quarters for motel clerk and security guard at that address, was presented together with.the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk reported that no written communica- tions'had been received.' No one desiring to speak regarding the application, motion was made by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, for approval. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson Roll Call Councilmen Absent: Wilson, Jordan Officials Present: City Attorney, Acting City Manager and Director of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk Bid Opening The City Engineer reported that the City Clerk had Street Lighting opened bids on December 17, 1965, at 10:00 a.m. in Bristol from for the Street Lighting in Bristol From Sunflower Sunflower to Avenue to 1,363 Feet South and in Sunflower Avenue 1,363 Feet South, From Bear Street to. the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel. The etc. following bids were received: NAME AMOUNT Paul Gardner Corporation $23,642.00 Perry Electric Company 24,250.00 A. S. Schulman Electric Company 20,569.00 Luminetics 24,255.00 E. D. Johnson and Company 24,995.00 Smith Electric Supply 24,447.00 1 1 Schulman requests The City Engineer reported that a letter had been withdrawal of bid received from A. S. Schulman Electric Company requesting withdrawal of their bid because of an error in the Contract awarded extension of unit prices. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, approval was given for the withdrawal ofthe bid of A. S. Schulman Electric Company. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the contract was awarded to Paul Gardner Corporation in the amount of $23,642.00. The Director of Public Works reported that there was a hearing by the City_Attorney with.the proprietor of "Mr. Fat Fingers" "Mr. Fat Fingers117122 Placentia Avenue, on December 16, 1965, which had been continued to January 20, 1966. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman T)iompson, and carried, the petition protesting noise at "Mr. Fat Fingers"was continued to the Council meeting of February 7; 1966. V -822-A, Oliger Variance 822-A, Aubrey Oliger, 2110 Thurin Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue to use R2 pro- perty for a pre-school nursery at that address was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for an unspecified time subject to a maximum of 43 children. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one desired to speak. Motion for approval subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission was made by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried. C-62-65, Robbins, Conditional Use Permit C-62-65, Lucille Robbins, Sunny Sunny Acres Motel Acres Motel, 2378 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to use C2 property for off-site motel office and living quarters for motel clerk and security guard at that address, was presented together with.the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk reported that no written communica- tions'had been received.' No one desiring to speak regarding the application, motion was made by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, for approval. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. Baseball policy The Acting City Manager presented an agreement agreement, Harbor between the Recreation Department of the City of Area Boys Club, Costa Mesa, the City of Newport Beach, and the Newport Beach Harbor Area Boys Club governing the regulating of baseball games and being a renewal of the previous agreement. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the agreement was approved. The Acting City Manager requested that the Council approve the advance of $1,410.00 to the Pacific Agreement and Telephone Company for underground cable on Newport warrant authorized, Boulevard from Adams Avenue to Warehouse Road. cable underground This will be paid back to the City. Upon motion by from Adams to Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Warehouse Road the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan Warrant authorized The Acting City Manager requested funds not to exceed $3,000.00 to spend on the Park and Recreation Audi- torium as called for in the lease between the City and the State of California. Upon motion by Council- man Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the request was granted, $3,000.00 maximum, by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan Bid Call The Acting City Manager requested permission to adver- Bid Item 55, tise for bids to be received for Bid Item 55, one 1966 automobile automobile, 6 -passenger, 4 -door station wagon. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, permission was granted for bids to be opened December 31, 1965, at 10:00 a.m. for Bid Item 55• Vista Verde Mobil- The Acting City Manager reported that at the Council home Sites meeting of December 6, 1965, the City Manager was request- ed.to check an area near the Vista Verde'Mobi]home Sites. He reported that the area was being cleared of debris and cleaned up by the owner of the property. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the meetin s journed at 750 P.M. yor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1