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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1958 - City Council(7) � 0 n, 5 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA July 21, 1958 The City Council of the City Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., July 21, 1958 at the City Hall, 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend William Acton. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Manager, Asst. CiLty Manager, City Engineer, Asst. City Attorney, Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1958 were ap- proved as written and previously distributed. APPEAL HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the appeal Subdivision 205 hearing of the,Ben Hur Oil Co., 812 So. Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, Ben Hur Oil Co. California, to subdivide the Westerly 310 ft. of Northerly 185.83 ft of Lot 32 of Tract No. 9 of the City of Costa Mesa into 4 parcels, 2050 Harbor Boulevard. The Clerk read the request of Mr. Urich, Pres. of Ben Hur Oil Co. to appeal the decision of No. 1 and No. 2 of the requirements of the Planning Commission, i.e, 1. Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for street pul-p:ges all land 50.00 feet from the centerline of Harbor Blvd. and No. 2 Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes all land 30.00 feet from the centerline of Bay Street. After discussion as to the cost to the property owner for this right of way and removal of all obstructions, and the length of time needed to secure all rights of way, it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and unanimously carried that the action of the Planning Commission and the recommendations as stated in their letter of June 17, 1958, be upheld with the stipuiation that the Ben Hur Oil Co. be allowed to leave the exiwting structures (signs light posts, etc.) on the easements until such time as the easement is used for street purposes, and if within a period of five years this street widening program does not become a reality, the property would revert to the property owner, and that the obstructions existing in the easement now, be removed at no expense to the individual, upon the street widening. RESOLUTION 495 i�'The Deputy Clerk presented Resolution No. 495 being, A RESOLUTION OF Compatible uses in THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT Cl and Cl -S zones CERTAIN USES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH USES PERMITTED IN THE C-1 AND C -1-S ZONES ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. This had previously been presented to Council and referred to the City Attor- ney. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 495 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 496 Resolution No. 496, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Heinz Kaiser OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, COMMEMORATING HEINZ KAISER AS A CIVIC LEADER AND BELOVED FRIEND, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO MRS. HEINZ KAISER was presented by Councilman Pinkley. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, Resolution No. 496 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES:'Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None 817 FINAL TRACT NO. 2a 5 The City -Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 2215 submitted Dike and Colegrove in the name of Dike and Colegrove (Santa Ana Ranchos) for the subdi- RESOLUTION N0. 497 vision of 10 acres located north of Wilson, west of Harbor, into 49 lots, .together with a check in the amount of $4,193.60, a bond in the amount of,$53,800.00 and signed Agreement. Thereupon Councilman B.Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 497, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 2215 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers and Resolution No. 497 was adopted by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smit�i, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None FINAL TRACT N0. 3345 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3345 submitted Willgrowe Construc- in the name of Willgrowe Construction for the subdivison of 2.8 acres tion located west of Tustin, between Ogle and 16th Place into 14 lots, to - RESOLUTION N0. 498 gether with a check in the amount of $777.95, a bond in the amount of $2,100.00, and signed Agreement. Thereupon Councilman B.Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 498, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3345 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS .AND ALLEYS SHOWN THERON FOR PUBLIC USES AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and Resolution No. 498 was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None. Bonds exonerated Trs. -'The City Engineer stated that the improvements on Tract No. ,2009, 2348, 2009, 2348, -2845, and 3135 had been completed and met City Standards and recommended 2845, 3135 that the bond be exonerated. Upon the recommendation of the City En- gineer, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley; seconded by Councilman Meyers that the bonds be exonerated on Tract No.s 2009, 2348, 2845, and 3135.E _,Motion car;.?ie&-�by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Reports Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith and carried, the reports of the Director of Finance and City Treasurer were received and ordered filed. Policy re: Variance The EOuncil again discussed the question of W. Jordpn, as to whether fees for government- or not the City had a policy regarding the payment of Variance Fees for agencies other governmental agencies. After discussion as to the cost of each Variance it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried that the City policy be that any variance required for any governmental agency be paid by them. ORDINANCE NO. 203 The Deputy Clerk informed the Council that the required deed restric- (2nd reading) tions had been received in his office for Rezone Petition No. 44 for Rezone X44 Kenneth Fether and therefore Ordinance No. 203, being AN ORDINANCE Fether AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF :SOT NO. 105, NEW- PORT HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM R4 to R2 was now being presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman B.Smith moved the Ordinance be read by title only, and further reading be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 203. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None s i 1. ORDINANCE NO. 207 Ordinance No. 207 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF -THE CITY OF COSTA MESA (2nd reading) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 32, BEING ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Setbacks vicinity of OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS WITHIN Orange & 20th THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND REGULATING THE USES OF PROPERTY HEREIN. ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS DEFINING -- THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR -THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCE MENT AND AMENDMENT IE REOF, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES -AND PARTS OF.ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT AND IN CONFLICT HEREWITH was presented for second reading. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and unanimously carried it was read by title only and further reading waived. Thereupon Councilman B.Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 207. The motion was seconded by -Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Certificate of Pub- The Deputy Clerk presented the request for Certificate of Public Con- lic Convenience and venience and Necessity for Raymond Vv Charet6e dba Checker Cab Co., Necessity - Checker having been deferred from the meeting of July 7, 1958. Mr. William S. Cab Co. Lee attorney for Mr. Tate, owner of the Yellow Cab Co. and Mesa Cab spoke in behalf of his client in protest of the issuance of the Certi- ficate. Mr. Don McCarlin, attorney for Mr. Charette stated his views on granting the Certificate. After discussion, and reading of the report of the Chief of Police concerning Mr. Charette, it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that a'Certificate of Public Conveinece and Necessity be granted Raymond V. Charette dba Checker Cab Co. for two taxis in the City of Costa Mesa. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilman B.Smith ABSENT: None Tentative Tract 2956 Tentative Tract Map No. 2956 -Revised inthe name.of Roven Spiegel Co. Revised 5656 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 36, California, for a re -subdivision of Roven Spiegel Co. land for the area between Harbor Blvd. and Carnegie Avenue, north of Fair Drive was presented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded .by Councilman Meyers, and carried the re -subdivision of land was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission on file in the office of the City Clerk, with one exception, i.e. Con- dition No. 3: Two openings along.Fair Drive to the proposed Service Station, but that inasmuch as this part of Harbor Blvd. is not in the City, the City of Costa Mesa would have no objections to two openings for ingress and egress on Harbor Blvd. provinding the County would grant them. (Councilman Rea left the Council Chambers) Tentative Tract 2327 Tentative Tract Map No. 2327 in the name of Harold B. Dawson, 2001 Dawson Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, California, to subdivide property on the north side of Wilson, 990' westerly of the centerline of Harbor Blvd. into 18 lots was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the requirements of the City Engineer set forth in his letter of July 3, 1958• Mr. Dawson was present and stated that inasmuch as this tract is dependent on the drainage now going in in this area, he would like the Council to consider only a portion of this tract when the final was brought before them. -After discussion as to Vhether or not this could be done, it was moved by Councilman.B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that this be deferred to the adjourned meeting on July 28, 1958, at which time the City Attorney would be present. (Councilman Rea returned to 131.s seat.) The Mayor declared a five minute recess and the meeting reconvened;lat 8:50 p.m. Building -Moving 188 Building Moving Application No. 188 of Robert L. Holford, 19902 Mills Holford Drive, Orange, California, for a permit to move a dwelling from 1713 Orange Avenue, Costa'Mesa, to 373 16th Place,Costa Mesa, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject Bldg.-Mvg. 188 to the following conditions:.-1)-.Bringint.'it-up to code in accordance (don't) with the Building Department requirements.--2):Subject to the posting of the 3.,000.00 bond. 3) In accordance with..the plans and ele-vation submitted with the Bvilding.Moving Application. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried that the Building Moving be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Right of Way Deeds A deed of right of way dated July 17, 1958, from Glenn B. and Dorothy M. Gossett for that certain street known as Miner Street was presented. On motd)on by Councilman.B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the .deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen — None - ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated July 16, 1958, from Everett L. and Lucille M. Kruwell for that certain street known as Placentia Avenue was presented. on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded -by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated May 9, 1958, from William R. and Adell Salisbury for that certain street known as Victoria Street was pre- sented. On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by -Councilman Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen --None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated January 24, 1958, from Vernon and Annette M. Edler for that -certain -street known as 20th Street was presented. On motion by.Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and -ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None - ABSENT: Councilmen - None A -deed of -right of way dated July 12, 1958 from Vernon and Annette M. Ed] er for that certain street,known as Hamilton Street was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted -and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None - ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated June 18, 1958 from Costa Mesa Union School District for that certain street known as Hamilton Street was presented. On motion'by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated June 18, 1958 from Costa Mesa Union School District for that certain street known as Meyer Pl. was presented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith,.seconded by Councilman Pinkley,-the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pihkl.ey, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right .of way ed June 18, 1958 from Costa Mesa Union School District for that certain street known as Wilson Street was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smzth NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated June 18, 1958 from Costa Mesa Union School District for that -certain street known as Placentia Avenue was presented. On motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by.Councilman B.Smith, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: . AYES.:, Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES:. Councilmen - None _ ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated July 11, 1958 from Harold N. Shaw for that certain street known as Wilson Street was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by.the;following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None - ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated July 6, 1958 from Norman and Betty Christie .for that certain storm drain west of Charle St..was.presented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None . ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated July.8, 1958, from George B. Beaman for that certain street known -as Hamilton Street was presented.. On motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by.Councilman.Pinkley, the deed was ac- cepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None _. ABSENT: Councilmen - None . A deed of right of way dated July 9; 1958, from Bennie C. and Carla H. Olson for that certain storm drain.'west of Charle St. was presented. On motion by -Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was -accepted and.ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated July 7, 1958, from Harold B. and Helen R. Robertson.for that certain storm drain west of Charle St. was presented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None . ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of.right of -way dated July T, 1958 from Harold B. and Helen R. Robertson.for that certain street known as Victoria Street was presen- ted. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen.- None ABSENT: Councilmen - None 8/ 1 A deed -of right of way dated June 4, .1958 from Reverend M. C. Cronic, President, --First Assembly of God Church, for that certain street known as Elden,Avenue was presented. On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record at such time as the Improvement District for this area is formed. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith .NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of right of way dated July 18, 1958 from Trenmore C. Garstone for that certain street known as Wilson Street was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:, Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 499 Resolution No. 499, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Harbor Blvd. a OF COSTA MESA DECLARING CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY TO BE MAJOR major street CITY STREETS 'wAS presented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 499 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 500 Resolution No. 500, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Condemnation Pro- OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING, DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE ceedings- Harbor PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUH THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN STREET Blvd. EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES,AAND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF SAID EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY BY CONDEMNATION, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION, was presented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Reso- lution No. 500 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:. Councilmen - None Minute Resolu- It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers that tion -Warrant a minute resolution authorizing and instructing the Director of Finance for condemnations to issue warrants re: condemnation of Harbor Boulevard rights of way - on Harbor Parcel 1814-16 2,300.00 Parcel 1814-17 2,400.00 Parcel 1814-19 960.00 Parcel 1814-20 35.00 Parcel 1814-23 2,415.00 ,110.00 be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen -.None SUBDIVISION 208 Subdivision Application No. 208, being the application of Harrient N. Young Yount, 2120 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, to subdivide a portion of Lot No. 253, Newport Heights Tract, 2120 Orange Avenue into 2 parcels was presented with the recommendation of the Planing Commission for approval subject to the dedication of 25' for street purposes along the westerly line with a radius to the rear, the dimensions to be worked out by the City Engineers office. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the action of the Planning Commission wa upheld. VARIANCE 360-A Variance Application No. 360A, being the- application of Bay Trailer Sales, Bay Trailer Sales 2672 Newport Blvd.-, Ccsta Mesa to permit the continued use of house trailer for night watchman and servicing of trailers in connection with trailer sales and service was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year under the sane conditions as previously approved. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council con- curred with the Planning Commission in -granting the variance. VARIANCE 482 Variance Application No. 482 being the application of Kenneth W. Koll, Kenneth W. Koll 2826 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, to permit a 45i- front yard eetback from centerline of street and a ten foot rear yard setback on each of the 20 lots in Tract 2788, was read with the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for approval. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that the '._-Council concurred with C !:.9' Variance 482 (cont) with the Planning Commission for approval. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen -Rea, B.Smith, Meyers,J.Smith NOES: Councilmen Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen - None VARIANCE 495 Variance Application No. 495, being the application of Charles W. TeWinkle C. W. TeWinkle 190 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa, to permit a 10.00 foot ,;:rear yard setback at 361 Walnut Place, Costa Mesa was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subjec t to the following conditions: 1) That the applicant provide two for one off-street parking spaces in accordance with the parking standards approved by the City of _ Costa Mesa. 2) That there be a 5' dedication on Walnut Place for street widening purposes. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. VARIANCE 496 Variance Application No. 496, being the application of Robert L. Stabler, Stabler 1 722 Ocean Front, Balboa, California, for a 0' rear yard setback at 643 West 17th Street., Costa Mesa, was read with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the working out of the proper and required off-street parking with the Planning Technician and City Engineer's office. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by CouncilmanPinkley, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission in approving the variance. VARIANCE 497 Variance Applicatinn No. 497, being the application of Willgrowe Const. Willgrowe Const. Co. Co., Inc. 11933 Stanton Blvd. Anaheim, -California to permit the con- struction of eight 4 -unit apartments on Lots 3, 4,51 6, 9, 10, 11 anal 12 of Tract 3345, was read with the reoommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subjec t to the following conditions: 1) That - .there be stairways in the rar for each second story unit as well as the front stairway. 2) That there be a play area for each apartment building. 3) That there. be -a carport for four card for each four unit apartment as well as four adlitional usable and off-street parking spaces for each four unit apartment. The following spoke from the floor in protest: Robert Shaw, 342 Ogle St; Mrs. H. S. Graham, 346 Ogle St.; Mr. Thomas P. Gregg of Willgrowe Const. Co. was present to discuss his request. After considerable disnussion the Council suggested that they felt the four units on the lots were to many, but that they felt three units would be acceptable. However, Mr. Gregg stated that he could not delay and his financing would permit him to buildf_dnly duplexes and four units, and he would not be interested in three units. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the application be denied. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None VARIANCE 498 Variance Application No. 498, being the application of Winston L. Young Young 360 E. 15th St. to permit a 3' side yard setback at 360 E. 15th St. was read with the recommendtion of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commis- sion for approval. PERMITS The application of the Honeybucket for a one night dance on August 31, 1958 at 780 W. 19th St., was approved on motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Communication was read from Coalson C. Morris, Chairman of the Re- publican Central Committee of Orange County to allow Mrs. Cynthia Hetzel and Mr. Ronald Smith to conduct an experimental door-to-door campaign in precincts in Costa Mesa., Upon motionby Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, and carried the permit was granted. VPD I - Mr.. Reed appointed The Mayor placed the name of Bob Reed of Reeds Hardware for a member of the Board of Directors of Vehicle Parking District No. 1 before the Council, On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried, Mr. Reed was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. McCardle, to December 20, 1959• Oral Communications Written Communica- tions 1 1 823 The Mayor called for Oral Communications. There being no one present wishing to speak the Mayor called for Written Communications. A communication was read from Theodore A. Petzold, 2860 Mill Creek:. Rd. Mentone,.California, re questing refund of City License for Snug Harbor Trailer Park, 1626 Newport Blvd., inasmuch as the park had been sold on July 11, 1958, together with the recommendation of the Director ofFinance for denial as the Ordinance does not permit refunds for going out of business. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith,'seconded by Councilman Rea, that the request be denied. Carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Rea, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen Pinkley, Meyers ABSENT: Councilmen - None A communication was read from Albert S. Nisnik, 711 E. 5th St., Santa Ana, California, requesting refund on Building Permit No. 7069 for residence and garage at 234 Rochester Street, which is now being taken out by his contractor. Recommendation of the Building Official was also read for refund of $43.35. -Upon the recommendation of the Build- ing Official it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the refund of $43.35 be granted. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None absent: Councilmen - None A communication was read from Willard L. Killion stating that he was paying the $1,050.00 for the park fund on Tract No. 1644 under protest. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the letter was received and ordered filed. A communication was read from Colonel Charles P. West, Headmaster, of Egremont (private school) 261 Monte Vista, Costa Mesa, requesting signs erected on Monte Vista to protest the children attending the School. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that two signs be installed on -Monte Vista. Motion carried with Mayor Smith voting Noe. A communication was read from. George H. Tobias, Chairman of the Planning Commission, asking to be relieved of this position after the reguia_r meeting to be held August 11, 1958. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, Mr.�Tobias resignation was ac- cepted with regret. Upon motion by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and unanimously carried, the City Clerk was instructed to transmit a letter thanking Mr. Tobias for his services to the City A communication was read from the City of Bakersfield concerning a proposed distribution of Federal Urban Funds sltilar to existing Califor- nia State -Law which provides for distribution of Federal Secondary or Feeder Road Funds to the counties of California. The City Manager in- formed the Council that the Orange County League of Cities was working on a resolution very similar to this and he would suggest waiting to see their resolution before adopting one in the City. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that this letter be received and ordered filedand no action be taken on the matter until such time as the Orange County Leggue of Cities adopts their resolution. WR 151 Warrant Resolution No. WR 151 including Payroll No. 98 was presented, for approval. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, WR No. 151 was adopted by the follo�d ng roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None 0" �, City Managers The City Manager requested authority to advertise for bids on radio Report equipment for street and water department trucks. After discussion it Radio Equip. was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and bids carried, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for radio equipment. Incidental Ex- The City Manager presented statements for work done in the E. 17th St penses-E. 17th Improvement District for incidental expenses for acquisition in the St. Imp. Dist. amount of $666.00. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith the Director of Finance was authorized to draw warrants in the amount of $666.00 to be ratified on the Warrant Resolution. of August 4, 1958 Parallel Park- TLie City Manager stated that because of a traffic problem on W. 19th ing-Harbor Blvd. S reet between Newport Blvd. and Harbor Blvd. the parking had been changed from diagonal to parallel parking, and inasmuch as this park- ing had been established by Resolution No. 166 Council action would be required to ratify this action. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved that a minute resolution be adopted changing the parking on W. 19th Street between Newport Blvd. and Harbor Blvd. to parallel andrescind Resolution No. 166. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith HOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Directional The City Manager reported that the City of Newport Beach had installed signs in Newport signs on Highway 101 directing the way to Costa Mesa Shopping District. Beach Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the City Clerk was instructed to transmit a letter to the City Council of Newport Beach commending them for their action in having the signs installed. Budget Hearing The City Manager presented the proposed Operational -and Capital Equip - set 7/28/58 ment Budget for the Fiscal Period in which the City is now operating. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, Public Hearing for the Budget was set for the Adjourned R gular meeting of Monday, July 28, 1958, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. -or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and car- ried the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. to Monday, July 28, 1958 at 7:30 P.m- . / ul Mayor If the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the Cit of Costa Mesa 1