HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/1967 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
January 16, 1967
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa,
California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.,
January 16, 1967, at.the City Hall, 695 West 19th
Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order
by the Mayor 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: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
Roll Call Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, City Clerk
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
January 3, 1967 man Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 3, 1967, were approved as
distributed and posted.
Written The Clerk presented the following written communica-
Communications tions: Letters from Clinton C. Powell and Clark Kerr
of University of California thanking the Council for
its interest on the location of the California College
of Medicine; a resolution from Buena Park supporting
the establishment of a college of medicine at Univer-
sity of California Irvine. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried,
the communications were received and filed.
The Clerk presented a resolution from the City of
Huntington Beach urging the Board of Supervisors to
give priority to the widening of the Adams Avenue
bridge and a letter from Home Visit Committee
containing a request for support of the Home Visit
program. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication
from Huntington Beach was received and filed, and the
Mayor was instructed to proclaim February 11 as Home
Visit Day.
The Clerk read a letter from George S. Fruehling and
Robert P. Forbes regarding Building Permits Nos-_
23332 thru 2333+, stating that they would conform
to the existing and current ordinances governing
construction when they built their project. Upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the letter was accepted and ordered
filed.
Costa Mesa The Clerk read a letter from the Costa Mesa Historical
Historical Society.urging the preparation of plans for a museum
Society at Estancia Park. Upon motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the communi-
cation was referred to the City Manager for study and
report.
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Seal's A letter from Seal's Ambulance Service, 535 Center
Ambulance Street, Costa Mesa, requesting an increase in'mileage
charges from $1.00 to $2.00 per'mile'was read; and
a hearing was set for February 6, 1967, on motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
and carried.
Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
License Control Councilman Tucker, and carried, the transfer from
Bahama Tavern, Incorporated, 466 East 17th Street,
Costa Mesa, to Robert L. Haber and Richard A.
Placevk, 177 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, of an
-on-sale beer license at The Fire House at the same
address was ordered received and filed.
Permit The Clerk read a request from the Lido Castings,
Incorporated., 735 Ohms Way, Costa Mesa, to place an
office trailer at its present plant until new facility
can be built. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the request
was granted for one year.
Departmental reports
Upon motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley,
and carried, the following departmental
reports were received and filed: Pound; Parks; Police;
Treasurer.
Warrant Resolution
Upon motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
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man Pinkley,
Warrant Resolution No. 483 including
Payroll No.
6701 was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan,
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES:
Councilmen: None
ABSENT:
Councilmen: None
Resolution 67-5,
Upon motion
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Bissell No. 2
man Tucker,
Resolution 67-5, being THE RESOLUTION OF
Annexation
APPLICATION
BY THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREA-
TION DISTRICT,
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TO THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR THE ANNEXATION TO SAID
PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, was adopted by the
following roll
call vote:
AYES:
Councilmen:. Wilson, Barck, Jordan,
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES:
Councilmen: None
ABSENT:
Councilmen: None
Bids Opened In the absence of the Director of Public Works, the
Bid Item 75, Van City Engineer reported on bids opened on January 13,
Wagon 1967, by the City Clerk. The following bids for Bid
Item 75, one 1967 8 -passenger van wagon, were received:
NAME AMOUNT
Fairway Ford $2,450.07
Theodore Robins Ford 2,464.91
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Awarded man Wilson, the contract for Bid Item 75 was awarded
to Fairway Ford in the amount of $2,450.07 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan,
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bids Opened The following bids were opened by the City Clerk
Bid Item 76, on January 13, 1967, for Bid Item 76, Furnishing
Automotive Parts of Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Automotive
Machine Shop Service for City -Owned Equipment.
NAME No. 1 No: 2
Hub Auto Supply (prices per attached
Costa Mesa Auto Parts, Inc. price list)
Total Cost of required
parts $ 54-75 $ 54-75
Total Cost of shop work 400.46 574.63
The City Engineer recommended that the bid of Costa
Awarded Mesa Auto Parts, Incorporated, be awarded the contract
for Bid Item 76. Upon motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the contract for
Bid Item 76 was awarded to Costa Mesa Auto Parts,
Incorporated, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan,
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bid Opened The City Engineer reported that the Clerk had
Bid Item 77, Road opened and read the following bids on Bid Item 77,
Base the Furnishing of Road Base Material for Minor
Construction in the City of Costa Mesa, on January
13, 1967:
NAME At vendor's yard Deliver to job
Sully -Miller Contracting .95 per ton T1.84 per ton
R. W. McClellan and Sons 4.00 cu. yd. 4.00 cu. yd.
Tony's Building Materials 3.75 cu. yd. 4.00 cu. yd.
Awarded The City Engineer recommended that the bid of Sully -
Miller Contracting Company be awarded the contract
for Bid Item 77. Upon motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the contract for Bid
Item 77 was awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting
Company by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan,-
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice of Completion The City Engineer said that the Paul Gardner Corpor-
Paul Gardner
ation had completed the Modification of Median, Traffic
Corporation
Signal and Highway Lighting at Harbor Boulevard and
Baker Street. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the work
was accepted and the City Clerk was directed to file
notice of completion with the County Recorder.
Call for bids
The City Manager requested permission to advertise for
Bid Item 78, Steel
Bid Item 78, for the furnishing and installationof
Lockers
steel lockers in the City of Costa Mesa Police Depart-
ment Facility. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the call
for bids was authorized, bids to be read on February
3 at 11:00 a.m. by the City Clerk in the Council
Chamber.
Call for bids
The City Manager requested permission to advertise for
Bid Item 79,
Bid Item 79, for the furnishing of janitorial services
Janitorial Service
in City -leased buildings from February until the
buildings are vacated by the City's move to the Civic
Center. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, and carried, the call for bids was
authorized, bids to be read on February 3 at 11:00
a.m. by the City Clerk in the Council Chamber.
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Resolution 67-6
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
City -Employee
man Pinkley, Resolution 67-6, being A RESOLUTION OF
Relations
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RELATING
TO AUTHORIZATION AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER WITH
RESPECT TO CITY -EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan,
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution 67-7
Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Council -
Assistant Director
man Pinkley, Resolution 67-7, being A RESOLUTION OF
Civil Defense
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CREATING
THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE
IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan,
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution 67-8
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Gambling
man Tucker, Resolution 67-8, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,,
URGING LEGISLATIVE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO PREEMPTION
BY THE STATE IN THE FIELD OF VICE AND GAMBLING, was
adopted by the.following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan,
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 67-1
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Amusement Devices
man Pinkley, Ordinance 67-1, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 6207 A OF CHAPTER IV, ARTICLE 2,
RELATING TO AMUSEMENT DEVICES, was given first reading
and passed to second reading by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan,
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Personnel meeting The City Manager said that there was a need for a
personnel meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, a personnel
meeting is to be held on January 30, 1967, the time
and place to be announced later.
The Mayor declared a recess at 7:00 p.m.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., January
16, 1967, 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 the Reverend Charles T.
Jorgenson of Brentwood Chapel.
Councilmen Present: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
Roll Call Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
City Engineer, and City Clerk
Public hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and the
Yellow Cab
place for the continued public hearing for Yellow
Cab of Newport and Costa Mesa, Incorporated, 186
East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, petition to maintain
and conduct a public transportation business for
a period of ten years, and request for a rate
increase of 10 cents per mile. The Clerk reported
that no written communications had been received.
The City Manager reported that, after investigation,
it was recommended that Yellow Cab be granted an
extension to continue the public transportation
business for a period of five years with the assur-
ance that, when an increase of taxi cabs was needed,
Mr. Tate would have the first opportunity, with a time
limit of 90 days, to put into service the additional
taxi cabs. The City Manager reported that 10 cents
per mile was felt to be a fair and reasonable increase.
Mr. Herman Tate spoke from the floor saying that the
arrangement would be acceptable. The Mayor inquired
if anyone else wished to speak. No one else desiring
to speak, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Upon
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the recommendation of the City
Manager with the rate increase was approved.
Public hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and the
Street Lighting
place set for the public hearing for the Street
District
Lighting District. The Clerk reported that the
public hearing had been duly advertised, and the
affidavit of posting notice of improvement was on
file in his office. He also reported that no•written
communications had been received. The Mayor inquired
if'anyone wished to speak. No one desiring to speak,
the Mayor closed the public hearing. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
Resolution 67-9
Resolution 67-9, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordering the work
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER DATED DECEMBER 19, 1966,
PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "STREET
LIGHTING ACT OF 1919," AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION N0. 66-118, AND ORDERING THE WORK AND
LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAIN-
TAIN AND ILLUMINATE BY ELECTRIC ENERGY THE STREET
LIGHTS WITHIN SAID CITY, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan,
Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Tentative Map of
The Clerk presented Tentative Map of Tract 62+5, Sixth
Tract 62+5, Sixth
Revision, dated December 30, 1966, for Kenneth Switzer,
Revision,
609 West Ojai Avenue, Ojai, California, to divide
Switzer
property located south of Sunflower Avenue and west
of Smalley Road into 303 lots, together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the conditions contained in the letter
from the Director of Engineering dated January 5,
1967, and subject to the conditions contained in the
letter from the Planning Department dated January 9,
1967. The Clerk read a letter from the Director of
Engineering dated January 10, 1967, recommending that
Item 7 of the letter of January 5, 1967, be changed to
.read as follows: "Vehicular access rights to Sunflower
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Tentative Tract 6245
Avenue and South Road from abutting lots shall be
Continued
dedicated to the City with the exception of the
existing access from the existing building on Lot
36. Further; that the access rights from Lots 1,
2, 3, 4.9 5, 6, and 187, 188 and 259 to Smalley
Road be dedicated to the City." Mr. Switzer said
that he agreed with all of the conditions. Upon
motion'by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, Tentative Map of Tract 62+5,
Sixth Revision, was approved subject to the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and subject to
the conditions contained in the letter from the
Director of Engineering dated January 10, 1967.
Building Moving 533
The Clerk presented Building Moving Permit No. 533,
Caldwell
Courtney Caldwell, 2100 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa,
for permission to move an office building from 277
East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, to 2100 Canyon Drive,
was presented together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions: 1. Bond in the amount of
$1,500.00 required by Department of Building Safety;
2. Completion within sixty days after date of
delivery; 3. Fire Department must be notified of
exact route to be taken before movement begins;
I+. Subject to all the requirements of the Building
Safety Department. The Clerk reported that no
written communications had been received. The Mayor
inquired if anyone wished to be heard. No one wishing
to speak, motion for approval subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission was made by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried.
V-1-67, Rancho Mesa
Application for Variance V-1-67, Rancho Mesa Venture,
Venture
29+0-A Randolph Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission
to encroach 1.5 feet into required 5-foot side yard
setback for addition to a residence at 307+ Yukon
Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk
reported that no written communications had been
received. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was
approved.
C-77-66, Atlantic
The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use
Richfield and/or
Permit C-77-66, Atlantic Richfield Company, 1786 West
Wade
Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, and/or Arthur B. Wade, 1616
North Broadway, Santa Ana, for permission to construct
and operate a service station in an Ml zone on the
southeast corner of Bristol Street and Baker Avenue.
He reported that a telephone request had been received
from Mr. P. D. Lippert of Atlantic Richfield Company
requesting that the application be held over to the
next meeting of February 6, 1967. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried, the application was held over to the meeting
Oral Communications
of February 6, 1967, as requested.
There were no oral
communications.
Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, and carried, at 7:45 p.m. the
meeting was.adjourned to January 23, 1967, at
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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