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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1959 - City Council1 �03 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA April 20, 1959 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular session -at 7:30 o'clock p.m., April 20,'1959, 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 Reverend James Safstrom. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, B. Smith, Meyers; Pinkley, J. Smith Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, Asst. City Manager, Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Attorney, City Engineer. Minutes Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the minutes of the meeting of April 6, 1959, were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Vacation of Drain- public hearing ordering the vacation of a right of way for age Easement drainage purposes in portions of Lots 135 and•137 of Tract No. 3115 in the City. The Clerk reported that the hearing had been duly published, the property posted, and no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor asked if there were anyone in the audience wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak it was moved=by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the hearing be closed. Thereupon it.was moved by Councilman B. .Smith, seconded RESOLUTION 581 by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No." -581, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA ME& ORDERING THE VACATION OF A RIGHT OF -WAY FOR ._DRAINAGE PURPOSES IN PORTIONS OF LOTS 135 AND 137 OF TRACT NO. 3115 IN SAID CITY, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, B•. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES':. - Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor.announced that this was the time -'and place set for Rezone No. -62 public hearing on Rezone Petiton No. 62, being the petition of Peterson Earl G.- Peterson, 190 East 15th Street, Costa Mesa, to rezone from R4 to R2 the westerly 96.00 feet of Lot 604, Newport Mesa - Tract, located on the corner of West 18th Street and Wallace Avenue, having been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission,.provided that prior to the City Council Action there shall be on file with the City Clerk, City of Costa Mesa, the following: 1) An agreement between the City of Costa Mesa and the applicant that the.applicant will install residential sidewalks in front of his property -along West 18th Street and Wallace Avenue, under the direction of the City Engineer. 2) A copy of a deed -restriction providing a maximum of one unit for each 1500 sq. ft. of land area -and two usable off-street parking spaces for --each unit constructed in accordance with the standards of the City of Costa Mesa. The Clerk reported that the agreement and the deed restriction had been received and no further written protests had been received. The Mayor in- quired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that first reading be given to ORDINANCE 233 Ordinance No. 233, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDIN- ANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 6o4, NEWPORT MESA TRACT, FROM R4 TO R2. REPORTS The City Attorney presented to the City Council the proposed Ambulance Ord. ambulance ordinance for the City of Costa Mesa and read it in full. The Mayor read a communication from the Orange County Grand Jury urging restrictions on ambulance services in Orange County. The following spoke from the floor: Dave Gardner, E. C. Twitchell. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, with Councilman B. Smith voting Noe, ORDINANCE 234 that Ordinance No. 234, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULATING AMBULANCE SERVICES WITHIN SAID CITY, be given first reading and passed to second reading. Sign Code The City Attorney presented to the City Council copies of the Uniform Sign Code for their consideration. Upon motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, the Sign Code was deferred to the next regular meeting, to permit study. FINAL TRACT 2822 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 2822, sub - Dike & Colegrove mitted in the name of Dike and colegrove, inc., for the subdivi- sion of 298 Lots, together with a certified check in the amount of $46,391.65, a bond in the amount of $364,700.00, and signed agreement. Thereupon Councilman B. Smith moved the adoption of Reso- RESOLUTION 582 lution No. 582 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 2822 AND ACCEP- TING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGH- WAY 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 carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, B. Smith, J. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Tentative Tr. 2996 Tentative Tract Map No. 2996, Study X, in the name of K. W. Koll, Study X 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, to divide property between K. W. Koll 16th Place and proposed Ogle Street and between Santa Ana Avenue and Westminster Avenue, into 20 lots was presented, having been referred to the Planning Commission at the last regular meeting to permit revision of.the four corner lots which were sub -stand- ard. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the requirements of the City Engineer for the original tract. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that Tentative Tract No. 2996, Study X, be approved subject to the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission with the exception of stipulations No. 7 and No. 8 of the City Engineers conditions which should read as follows: (7) Provide street improvements along the southeasterly 25 feet of the 50 foot right of way on Westminster Avenue. (8) Provide street improvements along the southwesterly 30 feet of the 60 foot right of way on Ogle Street. FINAL TRACT 2996 Thereupon the City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 2996, submitted in the name of K. W. Koll (Santa Ana Patio Homes, Inc.) together with a certified check in the amount of $1,550.31, a bond in the amount of $15,600.00, and signed Agreement. RESOLUTION 583 Thereupon Councilman B. Smith moved the adoption of Reso- lution No. 583 being a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 2996 and ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC -USE FOR 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 carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea,.Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the reports of the Director of Finance and City Treasurer were received and ordered filed. Refund A communication was read from Fullerton Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal, 920 E. Walnut, P. 0. Box 272, Fullerton, California, requesting refund on Plumbing Permit No. 17684, together with the recommendation of the Building Official for an 85% refund in the amount of $6.80. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman MW B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that refund of $6.80 be allowed, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES .Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley,.J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Co'uncilmei-i - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE 227 Ordinance No. 227, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 2nd reading CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED Mesa Verde No. 1 TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF Annexation ORANGE, -KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "MESA VERDE NO. l'ANNEXATION" was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title Councilman Pinkley-moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 227. The motion was seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE 231 Ordinance No. 231, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 2nd Reading CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDIN- Rezone Petition ANCE N0. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT Konviser. 221 OF NEWPORT HEIGHTS FROM R4 TO R2 was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title Councilman B. Smith moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 231. The motion was seconded by Council- man Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinklpy, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE 232 Deferred to May 4 The'City Attorney informed the Council that he had received a request from an adjoining owner for an opportunity to appear and speak on Ordinance No. 232, which is the Ordinance approving Rezone Petiton No. 64 of Howard C. Kissel to rezone from R4 to R2 property on the north side of East 20th Street approximately 366 feet easterly of Newport Blvd. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the second reading of Ordinance No. 232 be postponed and the Clerk notify both parties concerned to be present at the next regular meeting. Variance 347-A The_ Clerk informed the Council that Mr. Richard Huff and Mr. Armand Huff Hibberd had been notified to be present at this meeting to discuss the agreement stipulation of Variance No. 347A of Mr. Huff. Both Mr. Huff and Mr. Hibberd stated they were present and wished to dis- cuss the matter with the Council. Mr. Hibberd was also concerned with a proposed fence Mr. Huff intended to build. After a lengthy discussion both parties agreeing, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded -by Councilman Meyers and unanimously carried, that there be deletion of the following requirements previously imposed on Variance No. 347-A: 1) Delete agreement for ingress and egress to be signed by both parties. 2) Delete the decorative fence on the northeasterly side of the property line inasmuch as both parties have come to an agreement on the type of fence. REZONE 65 Rezone Petition No. 65, being the petition of Thomas Craig Allan, Allan 327 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, to rezone from R4 to R2, property Set for Hearing located on the west side of Fordham Drive, approximately 395.54 ft. northerly of the center line of Wilson Street, was set for public hearing on May 4, 1959, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chamber, upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried. REZONE 66 Rezone Petition No. 66, being the petition of Brandon Properties, Inc. Brandon Properties. 12218 Atlantic Avenue, Compton, California, to rezone from R4 to R2 Set for Hearing property located on the southwest corner of Pomona Avenue and W. 18th Street, was set for public hearing on May 4, 1959, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers, upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. RESOLUTION NO. 584 Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, Warehouse Issue Resolution No. 584, being A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Sheets CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF WAREHOUSE ISSUE SHEETS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY, AND SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea,, Pinkley, J. Smith, B.'Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:. _Councilmen - None Purchase of Address Communication from W. M. Savage; Sgt. Technical Services Division System from Surplus of the Police Department, requesting purchase of a Western Property Electric Public Address System Set, Model 66468 at a cost of $300.009 from surplus property, -was read. The City Manager recommended purchase of the unit. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the Address System be purchased. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None McDonald.appointed Upon.niotion:by Councilman Meyers,, seconded by Councilman Rea, - to VPD 2 and carried, Mr. Herb McDonald was reappointed to the board of Vehicle'Parking District No. 2 to November,19, 1961. . - Traffic Commission Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, reappointed and carried; the following were.reappointed to the Traffic Com- mission for a period of two years, to expire April 15, 1961: Francis Cheatham; .G. P. Parmelee, Paul R. Dunlap, A. R. McKenzie, D. Southworth, C. L. Heller, Carl Zeise. Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 3378, Study X, for Dike and Colegrove, 3378, Study X. 419 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa, to divide property described as Dike & Colegrove a portion of Lots 223 and 233, into 22 lots located 198 ft. northerly of the -center line of Sierks Street, on -the West side of Westminster Avenue was presented together with the recommendation -'of the Planning Commission for approval sub- ject to the. requirements.of the -'City Engineer, dated April 10,-1959• Upon motion by.Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea;and carried; the tract was: approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Building -Moving 227 Application for Building Moving Permit No. 227, being the appli- Atwood cation of S. W. Atwood, 2050 E. Ocean Front, Balboa, to move an office building from 1450 Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach to 2054 Harbor-B1vd.,.Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Dedication -to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes of 5 feet on Bay Street and 10 feet on Harbor Boulevard. 2) .Posting of a.$3;000.00 bond. 3) All the requirements of.the Building Safety Department. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea and carried, the building moving was approved. Temporary Easement A communication was read from Wallace W. Harper, c/o Bay Coast Wallace Harper Builders, 12021 Westminster Avenue, Santa Ana, for a temporary easement to Lot 369, 370, and 371 of Tract No. 1712, located on the West side of Whittier Avenue and on the north side of West 19th Street;.:Costa Mesa, together -with the recommendation of the Planning Commission.for.approval subject to the following: 1) A 10.00 foot dedication along West 19th Street to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes at a later date. 2) That an agreement, approved by the City Attorney and the City Engineer, is submitted to the City Clerk, -by the applicant for, ingress and egress along the 10.00 foot dedication. The Clerk reported that the dedication had been received. -Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley seconded by Councilman B. Smith that the request be,approved subject to the recommendations of Deed accepted the Planning Commission, and that the right of way deed dated April 20, 1959; for that certain street known as West 19th Street, from Wallace W. Harper, be accepted and placed on record. The motion carried by -the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen.: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None , ABSENT: Councilmen - None Rezone 70 Rezone Petition No. 70, being the petition of Glenn W. Croft, Croft -referred to et. al., 180 Broadway, Costa Mesa, to rezone from R1+ to R2 Planning Commission property located on Maple Street, between Hamilton and Bernard, .was referred to the Planning Commission on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. :Smith, and carried. Rezone 71 Rezone Petition No. 71, being the petition of Opti -Investments, Opti -Investments Inc,., 393 Vista Baya, Newport Beach, to rezone from R1+ tb R2 referred to Plan. property located on the corner of College and Avocado, was re - Commission ferred to the Planning Commission on motion of Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Minute Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, ordering release a minute resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to Pacific Pipeline sign a release on Pacific Pipeline Contruction Company in the Const. Company amount of $74.25 for damage to water service and 6 inch water main, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers. NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, a right of way deed dated April 17, 1959, for that certain street known as Maple'Avenue, from Anthony Yapelli, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, a right of way deed dated April 16, 1959, for that certain street known as Orange.Avenue from Paul and Freda Chernow, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, a right of way deed dated April 6, 1959, for that certain street known as Victoria Street from Alvarado Church of Christ, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed dated April 7, 1959, for that certain street known as East 17th Street from J. Warren Lennon, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, a right of way deed dated April 13, 1959, for that certain Orange Avenue Drainage from Foster C. Proctor was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, a right of way deed dated April 10, 1959, for that certain street known as Maple Avenue from Marie Gutzmer, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, a right of way deed dated April 7, 1959, for that certain street known as Magnolia Street from Ruby C. Gowling and Ruth E. Favela, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: 968 AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, -Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:- Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, a right of way deed dated March 31, 1959, from Regene M. and Frances C. Shannon, for that certain street known as Sierks Street, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the bllowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way deed dated April 6, 1959, for that certain street known as Sierks Street from T. Carson and Genevieve E. Carson, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None 1 Upon motion by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, a right of way deed dated April 17, 1959, from Harold Cunning- ham, for that certain street known as Orange Avenue, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded -by Councilman Pinkley, a right of way deed dated April 17, 1959, for that certain street known as Fullerton Avenue from Dr. C. B. Barnett, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen— None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, a right of way deed dated April 16, 1959, .from Baco, Inc. for that certain street known as Bristol Avenue, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, a right of way deed dated April 16, 1959, for that certain street known as Bristol Avenue from Amons N. Cox, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Amendment to Sales Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, & Use Taxes Agree- a minute resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amend - Ment ment of paragraph C Article II of -the agreement for State Adminis- tration of Local Sales and Use Taxes, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilman; Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen - None Variance 464-A Prusso Variance Application No. 464-A3 being the application of Charlotte Prusso, 863 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, to permit continuation of a home occupation to teach piano, organ and accordian for a period of three years, at 863 Congress Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of two years subject to the conditions ofthe original vari- ance - 1) No Signs; 2) No employees;; 3) That the lessons be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council con- curred with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance 567 Variance Application No.. 567, being the application of Stahr's Market, Stahr's Market 2120 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to permit a 0 feet rear yard set- back for the relocation of a building on the Lot at 2120 Harbor Boulevard was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for Denial for the following reason: 1) Basically, for good planning in the future, the City should have alleys along the rear of commercial property and this applicant should, therefore be held to the 25 foot rear yard setback. The Clerk read a communi- cation from nine adjacent property owners urging the Council to over- rule the Planning Commission and grant the Variance, inasmuch as they did not want an alley in this location, and had come to an amicable agreement with Mr. Stahr. Mr. Rudder, Attorney,spoke in behalf of the_.property owners urging reconsideration of the Variance, as did Mr. Jerry StAhr Mr. C. C. Olson. After discussion it was moved by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission for denial. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Pinkley,J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: Rea, B. Smith ABSENT: Councilmen - None Variance 589 Variance Application No. 589, being the application of Gordan A. and Martin Lucille Martin, 104 W. Wilson, Costa Mesa, to permit expanding Four. Seasons Trailer Park on the north side of Wilson, approximately 350 feet westerly of Newport Avenue, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission -for approval. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in granting the variance. Variance 593 Variance Application No. 593, being the application of Clarence E. Ackerman Ackerman, 2112 Raleigh, Costa Mesa, to permit the erection of a patio roof with an encroachment of 19 feet 9 inches into the required 25 foot rear yard setback at 2112 Raleigh, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, with Councilman Pinkley voting Noe, the variance was approved. Variance 595 Variance Application No. 595, being the application of C. T. Jorgen- C. T. Jorgenson son (Brentwood Chapel) 252 Wake Forest, Costa Mesa, to permit property Brentwood Chapel located on the west side of Santa Ana Avenue, approximately 155 feet southerly of the center line of Monte Vista Street to be used for church purposes and to become an integral part of property previously approved for the establishment of a church under Variance No. 530, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the submission of a complete plot plan to the Commission as indicated on the recommendation for Variance No. 530. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea-, and carried, the Variance was approved subject to the recommend- ations of the Planning Commission. Variance 596 Variance Application No. 596, being the application of Milo W. Brand- Brandmeyer meyer, 700 Carnation, Corona del Mar, California, to permit 24 units on 42,368 square feet with 34 off-street parking spaces on property located between Wilson Street and Congress Street, 130 feet westerly of the center line of Wallace Avenue, was presented .together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for this is basically an R1 residential area and the proper.parking is not pro- vided. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the Council denied the Variance as recommended by the Planning Commission. Variance 597 Variance Application No. 597, being the application of James G. Aszman, Aszman 3252 N. Walnut Grove Avenue, South San Gabriel, to permit a 40 foot setback from center line of Center Street and parking space dimen- sions of 9' x 18' with back up'distance of 26 feet was presented to- gether with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission in approving the Variance. Variance 598 Variance.Application No. 598, being the application of Ward and Ward & Harrington Harrington (Mesa Verde Estates), 620 Vance, Santa Ana, to permit subdivision sign to advertise sale of homes in the Mesa Verde Tract 2353, 3115, and 3363, to be located on the southwest corner of Gisler and Harbor Blvd., was presented, together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year or until the homes are sold, whichever is sooner, and subject to the requirements of the Building Safety Department. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred tiith the action of the Plan- ning Commission. Variance 600 Variance Application No. 600, being the application of Crown Homes Crown Homes, Inc. Inc. (K. W. Koll) 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, to permit rear yard encroachments on Lots 19, 20, 31, 32, 43, and 44, of Tract No. 2882, located on the north side of Fair Drive on the cul-de-sacs of Vassar Place, Bowdoin Place and Andover Place, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval in,accordance with the plot plan submitted and made a part of the application. Thereupon it was moved by Cou.rc ilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the variance be approved as recom- mended. Variance 599 Variance, Application No. 599, being the application of Mrs. Glenn Gossett B. Gossett, 1636 Chetney Drive, West Covina, to permit the construc- tion of one unit for each 2000 square feet of land area on the east side of Maple Avenue, approximately 510 feet northerly of the center line of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the two for one parking ratio under the direction of the Director of Planning. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. Variance 601 Variance Application No. 601, being the application of Kenneth W. K. W. Koll Koll, 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, to permit one 8' x 12' double face sign to advertise the sale of homes in Tract 2029, -to be located on the northeast corner of Fair Drive and Loyola, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval for a period of one year, or until the homes are sold, whichever is sooner, and subject to the requirements of the Building Safety Department. Upon motion by Councilman' Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. Subdivision 234 Subdivision Application No. 234, being the application of Ross Owen Owen, 35 Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, to subdivide a portion of Lot 10, Tract No. 269, into two parcels, Parcel A being sub- standard in area and frontage and Parcel B. sub -standard in area as indicated on the map made a part of the application, located on the southeast corner of Elden Avenue and Virginia Place, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to a 5 foot dedication on Elden Avenue to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried, with Councilman Pinkley voting Noe, the action of. the Planning Commission was upheld. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to the Orange County Fair, 20391 Newport Boulevard to hand overhead flag lines in Costa Mesa at the following locations:. Fair Drive and Fair- view Road, West 19th Street at Harbor Boulevard, Harbor Boule- vard at 1884 Harbor Boulevard, East 18th Street front of Post Office, East 17th Street at -Irvine Avenue, Baker and College, Harbor Boulevard at Watson Street, Harbor Boulevard at 1872 Harbor Boulevard, East 17th Street at Orange Avenue, Bristol at Newport Boulevard, to be installed July lst and to be removed no later than by July 22, subject to approval of the Chief of Police and regulations of the State Highway Department. Upon motion by, Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman.B. Smith, and carried, permit was granted to the Chamber of Com- merce to hang banners announcing sales promotion at the following locations 17th and Orange; 19th and Placentia; Newport Avenue downtown.; 19th and Harbor subject to approval of the Chief of Police, on May 14, 15, and 16. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried; permit was granted to the Chamber of Commerce to hold a street dance on Friday, May 15, from 7s00 to 11::00 p.m. on Park Avenue, between West 18th and Center. W. R. 171 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. 171 including Payroll No. 116 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT':'- Councilmen - None Oral Communications The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak on some item not on the agenda. Thereupon Mrs. Arlene Halling of Santo Tomas Street, spoke, requesting information as to how Santo Tomas soon Santo Tomas Street would become an improved street, and was advised that the Northeast Improvement District was 90 per- cent completed as far as engineering was concerned and within 12 months work would probably be started. New proposed .Mrs. C. T. Jorgenson, representing the Brentwood Chapel, requested Streets in information as to when there would be available to them a layout Northeast of the proposed new streets in the Northeast Improvement District Improvement inasmuch as it was necessary for them to present to the Commission District a layout of their church and facilities. She was advised that within the next 30 to 45 days the detailed work would be com- pleted. Written Communi- There being no one else desiring to speak, the Mayor called for cations written communications. Nuisance -and --Upon motion by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pollution Pinkley,'and carried, Councilman A. H. Meyers, was appointed as Committee = the City's representative to the Pollution and Nuisance Committee being formulated by the County;of Orange Health Department, with its first meeting on May 4 at 9:30 a.m. City Hall -Side -Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, walks and carried, the City Manager was instructed to prepare an estimate of cost for sidewalks around the City Hall property, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Trailer Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried the communication of the Desert Trailer Sales, 1920 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for use of a trailer as an office, was received and ordered filed. Trailer fee -:to Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, Orange County and carried the communication of the Controller of the State of California on receipt of Orange County of $38,243. for trailer coach license fees was received and ordered filed. Water PollutionUpon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried, the communication of the State Water Pollution Control Board on the Report on Current Measurement in Estuarine and Coastal Waters was received and ordered filed. A.B.C.Report Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the report of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on person to person transfer of off -sale beer and wine license for Curry W. and Sheldon D. Kirkpatrick at the Mesa Ranch Market, 1976 Newport Boulevard, was received and ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO. 585 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Opposing A.B. 1974 Resolution No. 585 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1974, CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 1959 REGULAR SESSION, IN ITS PRESENT FORM, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, B'. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None 91-7 & 12. Councilman Rea Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, to leave State and carried, Councilman Rea's request to leave the State of Cali- fornia from April 22 to May 17, was approved. Bid on City PropertyA bid in the amount of $1500.00 for City owned property at the Santa Isabel Street corner of Santa Isabel Street and Norse Avenue (40' x 1501) was Norse Avenue received from G. B. and DeVerne R Christensen, 212 Santa Isabel rejected Street. Upon motion bj Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, the bid was rejected. City Managers ReportThe City Manager reported that Wi Dunn, Planning Director, and Mr. C. K. Priest, wished to leave the State., Mr. Dunn to attend - W. Dunn to the National Planning Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota National Planning from May 10 to 14., and Mr. Priest to attend the City Clerks Conference Association Conference in Miami, Florida, May 18 to 21. Mr. Dunn's trip would cost $300.00 and Mr. Priests $150.00 inas- C. K. Priest to much as he would be in the area on his vacation, and recom- City Clerks Assn. mended advances to the two men. Thereupon it was moved by . Conference Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and Mr. Dunn be allowed to attend the National Planning Conference with -an advance of $300.00, and Mr. Priest be allowed to attend the City Clerks Association Conference with an advance of 14?150.00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. ?kl,4of theCi y o Costal °lesa ATTEST:, CITy Clerk of the.Cit of Costa Mesa