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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/1957 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA October 21, 1957 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p®.m. October 21, 1957, at the City Hall, 695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Presentations of American Flags were made by Mrs. A. L. Pinkley of Colonel Cabell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Mrs. M. Dinehart of the Coastline Auxiliary to Post No. 3536, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend J. Propp. Roll Call Councilmen Present: J. Smith, B.`S<nith, Pinkley, Nelson Councilmen Absent: Meyers Officials Present: Assistant City Manger, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Finance, City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Treasurer, Planning Commissioner `Sampson Minutes The minutes of the meeting of October 7, 1957, having been distributed to the Council prior to the meeting, were approved on motion by Council- man B. 'Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, the Council authorized the purchase of a placque to commemorate the donation of the new flags. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed by -te City Fordham Drive Council for public hdaring on the Precise Plan for the extension of Fordham Drive northward from Wilson Street. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. There being no one present desiring to speak, it was. moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the hearing be closed. Resolution Nd. 115 1 1. Resolution No. 415, BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE EXTENSION OF FORDHAM DRIVE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA was read. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Resolution No. 415 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYE'S: Councilmen J. Smith, B.`Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed by theCity Rezone Petition 32 Council for public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 32, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from Al to Ml and M1 -A. property bounded on the east by Harbor Blvd; on the north by Talbert Avenue, on the west by the Santa Ana River; and on the south by Gisler Avenue. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. The -following spoke from the floor in favor of the Rezoning: Mr. Phil Sullivan,. Mr. Ray.:Price, and Mr. Edward Mackey. There being no one present desiring to speak further, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried that the public hearing be closed. Ordinance No. 186 Thereupon, Ordinance No. 186, being an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTIOn 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE -CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA-, ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIOBS IN DISTRICTS, REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS, DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THE ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT HEREOF, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT - AND IN CONFLICE THEREWITH." was presented. On.motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance No. 186 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen 7 None _ ABSENT: Councilman Meyers Mayor Nelson introduced Mr. C. W. TeWinkle, the first Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa, and also commended former Councilmen Bruce Martin and Walter Miller for their help in making possible the new City Hall. Oral Communica- Mr. Charles R. DePontee, 712 Victoria Street spoke from the floor request - tions ing the Council to reconsider the 101 sidewalk easement as required by the Planning Commission on B bdivision Application No. 170. Mr. DePontee was informed that it would be necessary for him to submit his request in writing. However, after discussion it was moved by Councilman Pingley seconded by Councilman B. Smith and carried that this protest be heard orally. Mr. DePontee stated that both parcels of this subdivision had been sold and he would be giving away'something that didn't belong to him. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that item No. 2 of the Planning Com- missions requirements be deleted, and the subdivision be approved subject to all other requirements. Motion was carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Nelson, NOES: Councilman J. Smith ABSENT: Councilman Meyers Tentative Tract The Mayor requested that Tentative Tract No. 2551 be considered and No. 2551 Tentative Tract Map No. 2551, -in the name of Robert Kessler, 5505 Robert Kessler Gardendale St., Hollydale, California, for the subdivision of property West of 'Santa Ana Avenue, between Cecil Place and Albert Place, into twelve parcels, was presented. On motion by Councilman B. `Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, Tentative Tract No. 2551 was approved subject to all of the conditions as set forth by the City Eng- ineer, in his letter of Oct6ber 14, 1957. Written Communi- An application was -read from Dr. Richard F. McClure, Chairman, Board cations of Directors, Triple -R, Inc., for a license to have sports car Road Racing four days during the year. Dr. MCClure was present and described the plan of operation of the proposed track. Mr. Wayne Dutro asked. how the City would benefit from this race track, inasmuch as there was now racing at the Fairgrounds and Airport. After further dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the perm be granted subject to the conditions sat forth in the letter from Triple -R Inc. dated October 10, 1957, with the following additional regtasements:: 1;): Funds for Policemen should be made available five days prior to the race. 2) A copy of.the in- surance policy be furnished the City. 3) Fencing be inspected by the Building Department. 4) Any change in the streets have the ap- proval of the City 'Engineer. A communication was read from Harper School Parent - Teachers Associa- tion thanking theCouncil for permission for the Bicyc..le Parade. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded hnd carried, the letter was ordered received and filed. A communication was read from D. Southworth stating that because it is impossible to install curb on Victoria Street that Curb Permit No. 2088 issued to Mr. Byron Marshall in the amount of $42.50 be returned and the requirement of curb to be waived. Upon lotion by Councilman B.Smith seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the refund was granted by the following roll call".vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley,-Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers A communication was read -from Willard. T. Jordan stating that the new City Hall has been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, and the building could be occupied. On motion by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,, and carried, the Council accepted the building and formally took possession. A communication was read from Robert H. Mottet, 602 Center Street stating that the Sully Miller Co. had put a storm drain in front of his property, and had placed two sections of old sewer pipe on top of new sewer -pipe. He felt this would damage the sewer pipe when grading was started. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, and carried the letter was referred to the City -Engineer. Ordinance No. 185 Ordinance No. 185, being az ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING (2nd reading) ORDINANCE NO. 22 BEING ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Plaiming Gottnission ESTABLISHING A PLANNING COMMISSION FOR SAID CITY, AND ESTABLISHING ITS RaLte of Pay POWERS AND.DUTIES" was presented for second reading. On motion by, Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, reading of the Ordinance was waived. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, ORdinance No. 185 was adopted by tye following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J- Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers Rezone Petition 39 Rezoning Petition No. 39, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone Planning Commission from Al to M1 -A, Lots 11, 12, 13, the East 1/2 of Lot -14, Lots 15 and. 16 Block B, Berry Tract was presented. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, public.hearing was set for November 4, 1957 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers. A communication was read from the Planning Commission requesting that 1) all future ordinances pertaining to the Planning Commission be sent to them for recommendations. 2) That Section IV, paragraph 7 be deleted from ORdinance No. 174, and 3) that the adoption of Ordinance No. 184 be delayed until the Commission have time to study it. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the letter be received and filed and that the Planning Commission be notified of all ordinances for their recom- Reports mendations. The reports of the, City Treasurer and Director of Finance were ordered received and filed on motion by Councilman PInkley, seconded by Council- man J. Smith, and carried. Final Tract 3279 The 'Engineer presented Final Tract Map No. 3279 for K. Koll to subdivide K. Koll four acres into 20 lots. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded Resolution #416 by Councilman J. Smith, Resolution No. 416, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. - 3279 AND ACCEPTING THE'STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOT0 THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MEP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY .CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, WAS adopted. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers Fairview Road Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer it was moved by Councilman Work Accepted Pinkley, seconded seconded by Councilman J. Smith that a resolution accepting the oFUc�obF ' rlv _'p�j oad, from Newport Blvd. to Wilson St. be adopted, Tfie mota.on was c�.rri 'by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers Maple and Hamilton Upon the recommendation.of the City Engineer it was moved by -Councilman "Smith Street work ac- Pinkley,seconded b Councilman J. that a re olut'o ac t y x� the work on Maple and Hamilton Streets be adopted a�h�m `��o a y6° cepted carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers At this point in the meeting the Mayor declared a 10 minute recess and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Rental Payments Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, itv:.ifas moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, that the Director of Finance be authorized to draw the necessary warrants t the time City Hall rental payments are due and bring them to the next Council meeting, for ratification. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: : Councilman Meyers Ordinance No. 185 Ordinance No. 185, being az ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING (2nd reading) ORDINANCE NO. 22 BEING ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Plaiming Gottnission ESTABLISHING A PLANNING COMMISSION FOR SAID CITY, AND ESTABLISHING ITS RaLte of Pay POWERS AND.DUTIES" was presented for second reading. On motion by, Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, reading of the Ordinance was waived. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, ORdinance No. 185 was adopted by tye following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J- Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers Rezone Petition 39 Rezoning Petition No. 39, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone Planning Commission from Al to M1 -A, Lots 11, 12, 13, the East 1/2 of Lot -14, Lots 15 and. 16 Block B, Berry Tract was presented. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, public.hearing was set for November 4, 1957 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers. Variance No. 367 Variance Application No. 367, being the application of E. K. and Stickney Virginia Stickney was again presented and action was deferred until a new plot plan was received, upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried. Tentative Tr. 3297 Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Ben LaMotte J. Smith, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried that Tentative Tract Map No. 3297, previously considered, be accepted subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City Engineer. Charle `Street The City Clerk read a communication from the Fairview County Water Water Line District stating they will inspect all work as it progress on the proposed Charle Street Water Line, and any charge will be minimum. The certification of Rightof Way Agent stating that more than 60 per cent of the property owners had signed the petition was. read. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the City Engineer and City Attorney were authorized to prepare the necessary documents to proceed with this project under the 1911'Improvement District. `Street Lighting The Clerk read an agreement between the Southern California Edison Company Agreement and the City to maintain, replace, and repair the overhead street lights. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman -J. Smith, and carried the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the agreement in behalf of the City. Resolution No. 418 Resolution No. 418,.being a resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Planning Commission OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING THE CITY HALL AS A MEETING PLACE FOR THE Meeting Place PLANNING COMMISSION was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, Resohtion No. 418 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers Resolution No. 417 Resolution No. 417, BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA EX - County of Orange PRESSING THANKS TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE USE OF THE MIVPORT for use of Newport JUSTICE COURT FOR MEETINGS was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Justice Court Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, Resolution No. 117 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers Building -Moving Building Moving Applications No. 168 and 169 for R. K. Campbell to No. 168 and 169 move a dwelling and a garage from 7697 Glencrest, Sun Valley to 222 R. K. Campbell Santa Isabel, with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval -on the condition that the buildings be brought up to code and the required bonds posted. Mrs. Doris I. Reeg was present to oppose the house moving, inasmuch as this would block any improvement that could be made to Norse Avenue to make it a public street. Mr. Campbell was present and stated that he would sell the land to the City, but that he needed an answer immediately so that he could get this money back if the houses could not be moved. After discussion it was moved by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman B.Smith that the property be purchased for the market value as determined by the appraiser to be hired by the City, this property to be used for right of way pur- poses. The motion was defeated by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, Nelson NOES: Councilmen B. Smith, Pinkley. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Building -Moving Applications 168 and 169 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Plan- ning Commission. The motion was defeated by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen J. Smith, Nelson Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Connci.lman J. Smith and carried the action of the previous motion was revoked, and thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith 9 and carried that action on these applications be deferred to October 28,_ 1957. 661 Variance No. 393 Variance No. 393, being the application of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Griffing, John P. Griffing 1397 Galway Lane to permit rear yard setback to 8 feet from rear property line was read, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval, was read. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the planning Commission. Variance No. 394 Fletcher Oil Co. Variance No. 395 Dike and Colegrove Variance No. 394, being the application of Fletcher Oil Company, P. 0. Box 548, Wilmington, California to permit rear yard encroachment to twelve (12) feet of the property line was.read together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 395, being the application of Dike and Colegrove, Inc. 419 E. 17th 'St. to permit erection of a highway sign on the west side of Newport Blvd., opposite the intersection of Monte Vista Avenue was read together with the recommendationsof the Planning Commission. Upon motion.by Councilman B..Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 396 Variance No. 396, being the application of Dike andColegrove, Ind., 419 Dike and Colegrove E. 17th St. to permit erection of highway sign on the Fairgrounds on the west side of Newport Blvd. near Fair Drive was read together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 397 Variance No. 397, being the application of Alan C. Stoneman, Inc. 945 Alan C. Stoneman Afton Road, San Marino 9, California, to permit multiple residential use of property on the Southeast corner of Wilson and Anaheim was read, with the recommendations of the planning Commission: 1) That there be an additional 51 dedication along Wilson 'Street for street purposes. 2) That there be two to one parking ratio for off-street Parking, i.e. for the 58 units that there be not less than 116 adequate and marked usable off-street parking spaces. 3) That each of the places for cars be not less than 91 x 201. 4) That the driveways be not less than 271 in'width. 5) That,_if the City Engineer can establish a grade in front of this property, curbs and gutters also be installed Viand blacktopped to the existing pavement. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 398 Variance No. 398, being the application of C. J. Caras, 2156 Ocean C. J. Caras Blvd., Balboa, to permit building of three units on an R4 lot with 8700 square feet was read, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that it be approved on the condition that there be a dedication of an additional 51 along Wilson Street and an ad- ditional 101 dedication along Placentia Avenue for street purposes, and that the applicant provide six usable off-street parking spaces for the three units. Upon motion by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 399 Variance No. 399, being the application of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Mori, A. R. Mori 23 East 15th Street to permit five foot rear yard setback from alley for attached carport to one bedroom residence was read together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval in accord- ance with the application and the plot plan, and there be four usable off-street parking places on the property. On motion by.Councilman Pinkley;•seconded by Councilman B. 'Smith, and carried, the Council __approved the application subject to the recommendations of the Plan- ning Commission. Ordinance No.' 184 Ordinance No. '184, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMEND - (2nd reading) -ING ORDINANCE NO. 32 TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE ON VARIANCE APPLICATIONS was Variance Posting_ presented for 'second reading. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman.•'B. Smith, reading of the Ordinance was waived. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. `,,Smith,. -;Ordnance No. 184 was adopted by the following roll call vote: ,AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Meyers . `i"62 PERMITS A communication was read from Mr. George Colouris requesting a license to hold wrestling and boxing weekly in the Commercial Building at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Mr. Colouris waspresent and requested con- sideration of the Council of a reduction in the fee of $25.00 per day. Discussion was held on the possibility that if the same fee were paid the City would furnish one fireman and two policeman, or if the fee were reduced the applicant would furnish them. The Attorney stated that the Ordinance would have to be changed and this would take time. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman B. .'Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the permit be granted at $25.00 per day, with the city furnishing two policement and one fireman, until such. time that a Ludy could be made of the reduction of the fee. The request of the Santa Ana Novelty to place one baseball skill game at the Honey Bucket, 19th and Placentia, was approved on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried. The request of Dick's Horseshoe, 2394 Newport Blvd. to hold a dance on Thursday, October 31, 1957Nwas approved on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkleyy. and carried. P" A communication was read from J. W. Reinert, Vice President of the Downtown Businessmen's Association requesting permission to erect Christmas decorations along the West side of Newport Avenue from 18th Street to Broadway and Along Newport Blvd. in the same area. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried per- mission was granted for the Association to erect decorations along the West side of Newport Avenue from 18th Street to Broadway only, as.,.:the other side of the street is not under City jurisdiction, and that the fee be waived. W R 124 Warrant Resolution No. WR 124 including Payroll No. 79 was adopted on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT.- Councilman Meyers City Managers Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. `Smith, vacation and carried the City Manager was authorized to take his vacation during the month of November, for a period of two weeks. Microphones for Upon motion by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and Council Chambers carried the City Manager was instructed to get quotations on an amplifier system. Discussion was -held on the use of the Council Chambers by other organi- zations for meetings. Mr. Unger stated that he had received a request from the State Department of Labor.Rela tions to hold their hearings in the Council Chambers each Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mr. Dungan asked permission for the Sanitary Board to meet the first Thurs- day evening of each month, and any other'Thursdays that may be necessary. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Council- man J. Smith and carried that invitations be extended to both of these groups to use the Council Chambers. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. to October 28, 1957 at 7:30 p.m. Zo �i'ty�o�ostaMesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City Q Costa Mesa Chief Deputy 1 1