HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/1957 - City CouncilREGUTA R MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
February 18, 1957
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met-in.regular
session at 7:30 p.m., February 18, 1957, at the Newport�Justice Court,
567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called-to-ord-er by-_
Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and In_
vocation by Claire H. Nelson.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk, City Manager, City
Attorney, Director of Finance,.
Minutes Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C: Martin, and unanimousl�y,carried,
the reading of the minutes of February 4, 1957, was waived, and they were
approved as written.
Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, _
the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 11, 1957, was
waived, and they were approved as written.
Written The Deputy Clerk read a communication from H. A. Cooksey, Business Manager
Communications of the Machinists District Lodge #94, requesting permission to use a trail-
er as a temporary field office at 1940 Placentia Avenue, an M1 zone, for
approximately two months. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Mey-
ers, and unanimously carried, the request was referred to the Building
Department and the City Attorney to ascertain how long the trailer has
been in use without a permit and for their recommendation to the Council.
The Deputy Clerk read a communication from the Southern California Coun-
cil of Outdoor Advertising stating their opposition to Senate Bill #666
which seeks to regulate outdoor advertising. Upon motion by C. Smith,
seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the communication was order-
ed filed.
Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried,
a communication from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, State
of California, acknowledging receipt of the protest filed against the is-
suance of a liquor license to Lewellyn Wills by the City of Costa Mesa,
was ordered filed.
Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried,
a communication protesting a leash law from Margaret Edwards, 273 Monte
Vista, aid a communication from the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce advising
results of their leash law poll, were ordered filed.
A communication from the Health Department, County of Orange, was read
by the Deputy Clerk, requesting permission to use the Costa Mesa fire
house to conduct a community -wide poliomyelitis immunization clinic. Upon
motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the
Mayor was authorized to issue a proclamation to this effect, a copy to be
directed to the County Health Department.
Reports of Dir. Upon motion by C. Smith, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried,
of Finance and the reports of the Treasurer and the Director of Finance for the month of
Treasurer January, 1957, were accepted and ordered filed.
Audit of AC's Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried,
action on the Report on Audit of Accounts for the period July 1, 1956
through December 31, 1956, as prepared by Pyle, Lance & Schlinger, Account-
ants, was deferred to the next regular meeting to allow the Council time
to study the report.
Final Map The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3106, submitted in
TRACT #3106 the name of G. D. Buccola, 1242 Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, for the subdivi-
(Buccola) sion of 5 acres between Fullerton and Orange Avenues and 20th and 21st
Streets, into 24 lots, together with a check in the amount of $2,219.41, a
bond in the amount of $30,700.00, and signed Agreement.
Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 330, "A
RESOLUTION #3,J0 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 3106 AND ACCEPTING THE
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STREETS AND ALLEYS -SH9.0 THEREON FOR- PUBLIC USE FOR HIGWAY PURPOSES AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK
AND THE. MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT." The motion_ was secorided by C. Martin,
and Resolution No. 330 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT Councilmen - None
In conjunction with the above, C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolu-
RESOLUTION tion No. 331, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
#331 ACCEPTING DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY OVER PORTION OF LOT 231 OF NEWPORT HEIGHTS IN
Pacini R/W THE CITY OF COSTA MESA511 said deed dated November 14, 1956, from Mario C.
Pacini and Lucille M. Pacini. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and
Resolution No. 331 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
ORDINANCE #148 Ordinance No. 148, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF.0 OSTA MESA AMENDING ORDI NA NCE
Private Pat- N0. '64 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: IAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULATING
rols POLICE BADGES AND UNIFORMS AND PATROL SYSTEMS AND PATROL SERVICES, AND PRE -
'(2nd Reading) SCRIBING TIE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.'" was presented for second
reading. Follottiring full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C.
Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 148. The motion was seconded by
C. Meyers, and Ordinance No. 148 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Improvement of
Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried,
Harbor Blvd.
the report of the City Manager on the public hearing relative to the improve-
R/W Deed
rrent_of.:Harbor Boulevard, held by the Orange County Board of Supervisors on
Accepted
February 14th, was accepted as read and ordered filed.
V.P.D. #1
The Deputy Clerk read a communication from the Costa Mesa Vehicle Parking
Acquisition
District No. 1, setting forth the recommendation of the commissioners for
of Land
the acquisition of additional parking area in that District. Roy McCardle
was present to discuss the proposed methods of financing the purchase of
additional land. After discussion, C. Smith moved that the proposal be re-
ferred back to the Parking Commissioners, the Council to approve the purchase
of land if a satisfactory method of financing can be worked out. The motion
was seconded by C. Meyers. After further discussion, C. Smith withdrew his
motion. Thereupon C. Martin moved that the Council go on record as approving
the purchase of additional land for parking purposes providing the District
can work out a plan of financing that is mutually.satisfactory to the District
and the Council. The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously
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carried.
ORDINANCE #148 Ordinance No. 148, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF.0 OSTA MESA AMENDING ORDI NA NCE
Private Pat- N0. '64 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: IAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULATING
rols POLICE BADGES AND UNIFORMS AND PATROL SYSTEMS AND PATROL SERVICES, AND PRE -
'(2nd Reading) SCRIBING TIE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.'" was presented for second
reading. Follottiring full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, C.
Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 148. The motion was seconded by
C. Meyers, and Ordinance No. 148 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen"- Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Widening of
C. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 332 accepting a deed of right
^7. 19th St.
of way from Harvey Somers, -Inca, for the iTidening of West 19th Street, sub-
R/W Deed
ject to the condition that a stipulation be made in the agreement signed
Accepted
with Mr. Somers that "utility purposes" include sidewalks. The motion was
seconded by C. Meyers. After -discussion, C. Smith withdrew his motion.
Upon advice from the City Attorney, C. Smith moved that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare an.agreement between the City of Costa Mesa and Harvey
Somers, Inc., incorporating the following conditions: (1) that the 109 r/w
deeded to the City be considered part of the property of the owner for build-
ing and off-street parking requirements; (2) that the owner be allowed to
encroach on the r/w for parking purposes so long as the encroachment does
not interfere with on -street parking, and subject to use by the City for side-
walks and utility purposes; and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign
the agreement on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by C. Meyers,
and unanimously carried.
Thereupon C.. Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 332, A RESOLU-
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TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA TMESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT
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OF WAY FROM HARVEY SOMERS, INC., FOR THE WIDENING OF WEST NINETEENTH STREET
IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA." The motion was seconded by C; Meyers, and Reso-
lution No. 332 zras adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen.- Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
NOES.: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen = None
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Driver Permit The request of Herman R. Tate that a driver permit be granted to Thomas
(Madera) Madera to operate a taxicab in the City was �g ain submitted for recon-
sideration. Upon motion by C. Meyers, seconded by C. Martin, and
unanimously carried, the Chief of Police was instructed to gather addi-
tional information concerning Mr. Madera's previous employment record,
a confidential report to be made to the Council, and the applicant to
continue on his present status until a decision is reached.
ORDINANCE #157 Ordinance No. 157, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF
Rezoning
ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF CCSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED, 'AAI
(1st Reading)
ORDINAIVI;E OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING LAND CIASSIE'ICATIONS IN
of property at Harbor Boulevard and Fair Drive into two parcels (re-
DIB TRICTS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND
REGULATING THE USES.OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS,
DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTI�NT,
After discussion, C. Smith moved that Tentative Map of Tract No. 2956
ENFORCEMENT ADD AMENDMENT HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT AND IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, 111 was introduced by
C. Martin. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section.,
the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk.- The
C. --.Meyers moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No.
157. The motion was seconded by C. Smith, and carried by the following
roll call vote:
Thereupon Ordinance No. 154, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTTION 3.2
AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
Rezoning
NOES: Councilmen - None
-ABSENT: Councilmen_ - None
Globe -Herald
At this point in the meeting Mayor Nelson commended the Globe -Herald
upon receiving the award as the best non -daily newspaper in California,
and expressed the Community's pride in the honor.
1 -hr. parking The Deputy Clerk read a report from the Traffic Division relative to a
Rochester St. request for 1 -hour parking on Rochester Street made by H. W. Wright,
126 Rochester. Upon recommendation of the Chief of Police, C. Smith
moved the adoption of Resolution No. 333, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
RESOLUTION #333 COUNCIL,, CITY OF COSTA MESA, CREATING A 1 -HOUR PARKING DISTRICT FROM
NEWPORT BOULEVARD EAST ON BOTH SIDES OF ROCHESTER STREET TO THE END OF
THE EXISTING C2 ZONE." The motion was seconded by C. Pinkley, and Reso-
lution No. 333 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen -- None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Proclamation Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously car-
ried, Mayor Nelson was authorized to issue a proclamation designating
the week of February 17 to 23, 1957, as "-Engineers' Week."
Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 2956, submitted in the name of Costa Invest -
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TRACT #2956
ment Corporation, 5556 West Third Street, Los Angeles, for the division
(Costa Inv.)
of property at Harbor Boulevard and Fair Drive into two parcels (re-
subdivision of Lots 1-7 of Tract No. 2750), was presented for approval.
After discussion, C. Smith moved that Tentative Map of Tract No. 2956
be approved, subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer and
the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk.- The
motion was seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried.
ORDINANCE #154
Thereupon Ordinance No. 154, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTTION 3.2
Rezoning
OF ARTICLE III OF ORDI11kNCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ENTITLED
(2nd Reading)
'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICA-
TIONS IN DISTRICTS Ti, 1iIN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AND REGULATING THE USES OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A 14AP
OF SAID DISTRICTS, DEFINING TIE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING
FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT 1]EREOF1 AND REPEATING ORDI-
NANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT AND IN CONFLICT HER34ITH, ""
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was presented for second reading, the declaration of restrictions and the
tract map now having been submitted to the Council, as agreed upon at the
regular meeting of January 21, 1957: Following full reading of the title,
C. Smith moved that further reading be waived, and that it be read by
title only. The motion was seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously car-
ried. Thereupon C. Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 152. The
motion was seconded by C. Martin, and Ordinance No. 152 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: -Councilmen - None
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Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. -3188; submitted-in�the name of Dike and Colegrove,
TRACT #3188 119 East 17th Street, for the division of 2.1 acres north of Victoria Street
(Dike & Cole- and west of Harbor Boulevard on either side of Maple Street, into 10 lots,
grove) was presented -for approval. After discussion, C. Martin moved that Tenta-
tive -Map -of Tract #3188 be approved, subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission and -the City Engineer, on file in the office of the City
Clerk. The motion was seconded by C.-Pinkley, and unanimously carried.
Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract -N6._-3202, submitted in the name of -Kenneth W. Koll,
TRACT #3202 2836 Newport'Boulevard, for the division of 5 acres between Santa Ana and
(K. W. Koll). lgestminster Avenues and between 17th -Street and 18th Street, into 21 lots,
was presented for approval.* After discussion, it was moved by C. Meyers,
seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously carried,'that action be deferred
until the extension of Cabrillo Street is studied further.
Oil Drilling Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried,
the Council went on record as upholding the action of the Planning Commis-
sion in denying Orange County Use Variance No. 3495 pertaining to oil well
drilling.
Variance #305 Variance Application #305 was submitted in the name of Ie Roy Posey, 212
(Posey) _ Cabrillo Street, to permit a 51 rear yard setback at the northwest corner
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of Orange Avenue and Virginia Place, an R4 zone. Upon,ret ommendation of
the Planning Commission, and -upon motion by C. Smith,-''s:ec:pnd.ed- by C_; -Pink -
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ley, and unanimously carried, Variance Application #305=Utas approved .
Variance #306 Variance Application #306 was submitted in the-name-cf Sherwood Forest-`.
(`Sherwood For- Developers No. 4, 1212 Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, to permit encroachment -upon
est Developers) the required rear yard area of lots.1, 9,_1O, 17 and -24 of Tract #3106: --to
within 513 an R4 zone. Upon recommendation of the' -.Planning Cpmmission;.'
and upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers —and unanimously.tc'ar-
ried, Variance Application No. 306 was approved as pe_r attached,:plot,,plan,
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Variance #307 Variance Application #307 was submitted in the -name of Harry S. Lamb and
(Lamb/Cerf) Robert C. Cerf, 457 Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, requesting permission to
construct two 4 -unit apartment buildings on 1001 x 1351 lot (two 501 x 1351
lots), at 269 East 16th Place, an R4 zone. Upon motion by C. Martin,
seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, Variance Application #307
was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, on
_.file in the office of the City Clerk.
Variance #286 A request was submitted in the names of H. S. Iamb and R. C. Ce-rf, 457 Canon
(Lamb/Cerf) Drive, Beverly Hills, for the withdrawal -of Variance No. 286 and refund of
the $25.00 fee. Upon motion by C. Meyers, seconded by C. Pinkley, and
unanimously carried, permission was granted to withdraw the Variance, but
the request for refund of fee -vra.s denied.
Variance #152 A request was submitted in the name of Rick Thunstrom, 1825 Placentia Ave-
(Thunstrom) nue, for a time extension'on Variance Application No. 152 (amended), which
Extension on Variance expired September 19, 1956, and permitted a house trailer to be
parked and used for living quarters for a tra.tchman at 1930 Placentia Avenue,
an Ml zone. Upon motion by Meyers; seconded by C. Pinkley, and unanimously
carried, an extension of one year from the date the original Variance ex-
pired (September 19, 1956) was approved.
Refund Request A request was submitted in the name of Mrs. Amanda E. Norr; 241 - 21st Street,
(Norr) for a refund of $27.50 on curb permit No. 1546 issued to Jezowski & Markel,
contractors. Upon recommendation of the Street Superintendent, and upon
motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, a refund was granted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Claim A claim and demand for -damages for personal injuries and property damage
(Stevens) was submitted by Rutan, Lindsay, Dahl, Smedegaard, Howell & Tucker, attor-
neys, in the name of --'Don F. Stevens, 162 East 22nd Street, in the amount
of $4,378.89 against the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion.'by C..Smith, sec-
onded by C. Meyers, and unanimously carried, the claim was denied and refer-
red to the insurance carrier.
PERMITS Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Smith, and unanimously carried,
a permit was granted to L. W. Williamson, 17813 S. Main Street, Gar-
dena, to pick up and haul autos and junk.
Upon motion -by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, and unanimously car-
ried, a permit was granted to Golden West Amusement to install a coin-
operated phonograph at Buddy's Burgers on Harbor Boulevard.
WR -105 ?Yarrant Resolution No. WR -105, including Payroll No. 63, was presented
for approval. On motion by C. Martin, seconded by C...Pinkley, Yjarrant
Resolution No. ;^R-105 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Adjournment Upon motion by C. Martin, seconded by'C. Meyers, and unanimously carried,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City C16rk of the City of Costa Mesa
By
Deputy
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