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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/1960 - City Council121-L'.473 REGULAR -MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA July 18, 1960 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regularsession at 7:30 o'clock p.m., July 18, 196o, at the City Hall, 695 W. l9th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Vice -Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Father McGowan. ROLL CALL Councilman Present: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley., Smith Councilmen Absent: Meyers Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and 7-5-6o carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of -July 5, 1960, were approved as written and previously distributed. OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the open - One Aerial Lift ing of bids for one Aerial Lift. The Clerk reported that six bids had been received. The bids were then publicly opened,read, and declared as follows: NAME AMOUNT ::- McCabe -Powers Body Company $,b', 2�2.60 Harron, Rickard & McCone Company $ 7,892.56 Santa Fe Equipment Company (Alternate bid) $ 5,256.42 Santa Fe Equipment Company $ 8,9+7.38 Jumbo Equipment Company, Inc. $7,471.36 Calavar Corporation $ 7,513.98 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the bids were referred to the Director of Public Works and the Street Foreman for check and report back. Bid awarded Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works reported that the lowest bid meeting all the specifications as set forth was that of the McCabe -Powers Body Company in the amount of $6,242.60 and recommended awarding of the contract to them subject to inspection by the Department of Public Works of the equipment, to see that it met all the specifi- cations. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council- man Wilson that the bid be awarded to McCabe -Powers Body Company for the sum of $6,242.60, upon confirmation by the Department of Public Works after inspection that,the equipment meets the specifications as set forth in the bid. The motion carried by the following roll d-1 vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers PUBLIC HEARING The Vice -Mayor .announced that this was the time and place set for Public Street Lighting Hearing on the Street Lighting District. The Clerk reported that the District notice of Public Hearing had been published and the District had been posted and. that no written communications had been received. The Vice - Mayor thereupon declared the hearing open and inquired if there were anyone present i.ishing to speak. Mr. Wilson, Street Lighting Superin- tendent explained to the citizens the purpose of.posting the entire District. No one wishing to be heard it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resdution No. 762, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,. CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER DATED JUNE 20, 1960, PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919" AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 751 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT: ORDERING THE WORK AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ILLUMINATE BY ELECTRIC ENERGY THE STREET LIGHTS WITHIN SAID CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF MONTHS ENDING'OCTOBER 31, 1961. The motion carried by the. following toll call vote: REPORTS The City Attorney informed the Council that the Engineer had.ready City Attorney the plans and specifications for the Northeast Improvement District (Santa Ana Avenue Improvement District). including the specifications for that portion of the -work relating to.the water facilities. The Engineer thereupon presented Plan No. 9. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION 760 Pinkley, that Resolution No. 760, being A RESOLTUION OF THE CITY Northeast COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE COSTA MESA COUNTY Improvement -. WATER DISTRICT SPECIFICATIONS RELATING TO THE WATER FACILITIES.AND District THEIR RATIFICATION OF THE FLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS ADOPTED BY Water _plans THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 14, 1960, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson,'Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers - AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley RESOLUTION 761 NOES: Councilmen: None Resolution of .ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Intention Thereupon it was moved -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Northeast Rea, and carried, that a minute resolution be adopted authorizing pre- Improvement paration of machine record list of Assessment Roll. PUBLIC HEARING The Vice -Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Setbacks on Public Hearing on the proposed setback lines.for Harbor Boulevard, Harbor Blvd. North of Wilson Street. The Clerk reported that the notice of -public North of Wilson hearing had been duly published and no-wri.tten communications had been received. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission that an Ordinance be adopted for -setbacks on the East and West sides of Harbor Boulevard fromWilsonto Talbert Avenue.as shown on a map._ thereof dated July 18, 1960. The Vice-Mayor.inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No-one wishing to speak it was Agreement with moved by Councilman Pinkley,, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, Glass -Dar and that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Council- other property man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that first read - ORDINANCE 315 ing be given to Ordinance No. 315 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 1st reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING SETBACKS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF HARBOR BOULEVARD BETWEEN WILSON STREET AND TALBERT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. - REPORTS The City Attorney informed the Council that the Engineer had.ready City Attorney the plans and specifications for the Northeast Improvement District (Santa Ana Avenue Improvement District). including the specifications for that portion of the -work relating to.the water facilities. The Engineer thereupon presented Plan No. 9. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION 760 Pinkley, that Resolution No. 760, being A RESOLTUION OF THE CITY Northeast COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE COSTA MESA COUNTY Improvement -. WATER DISTRICT SPECIFICATIONS RELATING TO THE WATER FACILITIES.AND District THEIR RATIFICATION OF THE FLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS ADOPTED BY Water _plans THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 14, 1960, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson,'Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers - Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION 761 Rea that Resolution No. 761, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution of OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO Intention ORDER THE GRADING, PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING SANTA ANA AVENUE Northeast AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, ALLEY'S AND EASEMENTS: DECLARING THE WORK Improvement TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND DESCRIBING District THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED BY SAID WORK AND TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE -FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:- Meyers (Sets Public -Hearing on August 15, 1960 at 7:_30 p.m. in Council Chambers) Agreement with The City Attorney presented the proposed agreement between the City Glass -Dar and and the Glasspar Company and certain other owners of property in the other property area proposed for Paularino No. 2 -Annexation whereby the City agrees owners to install certain water mains and provides the manner for the pro- perty-owner_to pay for that line. Thereupon it was moved by Council- -man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that a minute resolution be adopted authorizing the City Attorney -to present to Glasspar Company and certain other property owners the agreement for their signature. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: -None ABSENT: Councilmen: _Meyers REPORTS The City Engineer stated that the improvements had been City Engineer completed in accordance with Plans and Specifications and that he Bonds exoner- recommended the exoneration of bonds posted for the follo-wing Tracts: ated - Tracts 2029, 2882, 2996, 3229, 3227, 3289, 3345, 3399, - Thereupon it eras 2029,28821 moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the 2996,3229, improvements be accepted and the bonds exonerated for the above 3227,32891 listed tracts. The motion carried by the follo-riing roll call,vote; 33+5,3399 AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Public Works The City Manager read a communication.from the County of Orange Bridge over requesting the City's intent regarding the bridge over the Santa Santa Ana Ana River at -Talbert. After -discussion it was moved by Council - River at man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Talbert County be informed that the City does wish to proceed with the design for the new bridge. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the monthly reports for Finance, Police, and City Treasurer and the Annual Fiscal Report of the Street Department were received and ordered filed. Police - The Chief of Police presented to each Councilman a special report Fiscal Year . for the Fiscal Year of the activities of the Police Department. It was moved by Councilman Pinkl.ey, secnded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the report be received and studied, and the Depart - went and the people responsible received a vote of thanks from the City Council for the complete record of their activities. Parade - - Councilman Wilson stated that he believed the Baptist Church of Baptist Church Costa Mesa had wished to request permission for a parade to be held on Saturday. No written communications had been received. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and -carried., .that the permit be granted for the parade for the Baptist Church subject to approval of the time and location by the Chief of.Police. Citizens Urged The Vice -Mayor reminded the citizens present that Tuesday, July 19, to Vote at . tas an election day for bonds for the proposed new High -School, and Bond Elections that every citizen should go to the polls and vote, no matter irhat his choice. Variance 747 The City Clerk presented Variance No. 747, for Vard Products, 195 Vard Products Vard Way, Costa Mesa, to permit establishment of a Mobile Homes Park in an Ml Zone at Fairview Road and Fair Drive, together with the -recommendation of the Planning Commission.for denial for the following reasons: 1) The traffic entering onto Fairview Road is already overloaded.- 2) The property could be rezone to a different zone that would be far more compatible (Carried by 5-1 Roll call vote, Wood voting Noe). He stated that this had been deferred from the meeting of May 18, 1960 to this meeting, and that no further written communications had been received. Thereupon the following spoke from the floor in favor: Mr. D. Harwood, Attorney for appli- cant. The following spoke in protest: Paul Rowland, President College Park Homeowners Association; Ralph Mills, Cambridge High- lands Homeowners Association; Arthur Kitnick, Fairview Homeowners Association and a letter.was read from Mr. Arthur Roberts at his request. Mr. Harwood requested information as to when the zoning study of this area would be completed by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission chairman informed the.Council that this should be completed by August 22. Thereupon Mr. Harwood requested withdrawal of the application. After discussion it was moved by 1 1 1 Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld, and the Variance be -denied. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: Smith ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Councilman Rea left the chambers at this point. Variance 758 Variance No. 758 being the variance of Macco Corporation, 3800 East Macco Corp. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar for permission to construct a 6.00 Deferred to foot high fence'along Baker Street on Lots 147 and 169, Tract 3487 August 1, 1960 was again presented -having been deferred at -the last meeting until the Fencing Standards could be adopted. Inasmuch as the Standards were still not completed it was moved by Councn Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the Variance be deferred until August 1, 1960. Councilman Rea returned to the chambers at this point. Variance 771 Variance No. 771, being the variance of Donald H. Spengler, 421 Spengler Seville Avenue, Balboa, to permit encroachment of 8 feet into re- quired 25 foot rear yard setback for construction of additional home, and permission to build five units on 12500 square feet of land area at 219+ Placentia, was presented together with the re- commendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the folloving: 1) 2-1 off street parking under direction of the Director of Planning. 2) Installation of residential sidewalks including concrete driveway approach or approaches under the direction of the City Engineer, at the expense of the applicant. The Clerk informed the Council that Mr. Spengler had requested this be deferred to this meeting in order to present further material, and stated no addition- al material had been received by his office. Thereupon the Vice - Mayor inquired if Mr. Spengler was present. Mr.'Spengler came for- ward and spoke to the Council requesting deletion of the sidewalk re- quirement inasmuch as there were now no sidewalks existing in the area. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Variance be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE 299 The Clerk reported that the City Attorney had now received the signed 2nd reading agreement required under Rezone No. 98 and if the Council so desired Rezone No. 98 second reading could be given to Ordinance No. 299. Thereupon it was Initiated by moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Planning that second reading be given, and title only be read of.Ordinance No. Commission 299, being AN ORDINANCE -OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN AREA NORTH OF ADAMS AVENUE, BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND MESA VERDE DRIVE, FROM A-1 TO C-1. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Ordinance No. 299 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilsons Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers ORDINANCE 314 The Clerk reported that the necessary agreement and dedications had 2nd reading Rezone No. 105 been received in connection with Rezone No. 105, and if the Council so desired second reading could'be given to Ordinance No. 314. There - Taylor upon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that second -.reading be given, and title only be read of Ordinance No.' 314, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 35, TRACT NO. 9, IN SAID CITY FROM R-1 TO P"1. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 314 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Rezone 111-. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and Lincoln Savings carried, Rezone Petitions No. 111 for Lincoln Savings and Loan and Loan Association to permit rezoning from Rl to R2 property located ad - Rezone 112 jacent to Mesa Verde Drive, and Rezone Petition No. 112 for Ernest F. Riedel -Refer Riedel to rezone from R4 to R2 property located at 385 Avocado be to Planning referred to the Planning Commission for their'recommendations. Commission Additions to The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for proposed the following to be included in the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Comprehensive Ordinance: That public utility commercial offices be listed as a Zoning Ordinance :permitted use in the Cl -S and C1 zones by addition to Section 435.1 referred back and 440.1-B: Under Section 500.11 (A) Fence Regulations = should to Planning be rewritten.as follows: "A fence shall not be more than six (61) Commission feet in height measured from the sidewalk (or finished grade if no sidewalk), except that fences surrounding public utility facilities may be eight (8) feet in height." They also recommended denial of Items 2, 3, and 5 of the letter from the Southern California Edison Company, dated June 13, 1960. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried that this recommendation be referred back to the Planning Commission. Right -of Way Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a Deeds right of way deed dated. January 6, 1960, from Ethel S. Jones for that certain street known as Norse Street was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen:- None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way deed dated May 31, 1960 from Helen G. Lomax for that certain street known as Brentwood Street was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way deed dated May 24, 1960, from W. Donald and Helen C. Smith for that certain street known as Brentwood Street was re- ceived and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way deed dated May 24, 1960 from Brentwood Chapel Inter- denominational, for that certain street known as Brentwood Street was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None . ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers_ Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way,deed dated May 6, 1960, from Mabel A. and Clarence A.- Williamson :Williamson for that certain street known as Brentwood Street was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, -Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Right of Way Upon motion.by Councilman Pinkley. seconded by Councilman Rea, a Deeds right of way deed -dated May 4, 1960, from David J. and Arline M. continued Gardner for that certain street known as Sierks and Fullerton was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: -Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way deed dated July 11, 1960 for the Westminster -Santo Tomas'Storm Drain from Jimmie Ree McQueen was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Upon motion. by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of -way -deed dated July 7, 1960, from George P. and Barbara J. Kreibich for the Westminster -Santo Tomas Storm Drain, was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way deed dated June 13, 1960, from Theodore Von Hemert for that certain street known as Brentwood Street was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way- deed dated June 6, 1960, from -Mary Lou Von Hemert for that certain.street known.as Brentwood Street was received and :ordered placed on -record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea; Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way deed dated July 6, 1960 from Lincoln Savings and Loan Association for Clubhouse Avenue and Timor Street was received and ordered placed on -record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES:, Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, a right of way deed dated July 14, 1960, from Byron W. Tarnutzer, a partner in Cameron, Tarnutzer and Waters for that certain street known as East 17th Street was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Variance 770 Variance No. 770, being the application of Ralph C. Hyde, 13302 Hyde Paularino, to'permit construction of two single family'residences ' in addition to existing dwelling in an A-1 zone at 1.3302 Paularino, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the following conditions: (1) For a total of two residential units only. (2) Two for one off-street parking ratio under the direction of the Director of Planning. Mr. - Hyde was present on behalf of his application. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and car- ried, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. Variance 773 Variance No. 773; being the application of E Audrey Marshall, 1948 Marshall Fullerton Avenue, to permit encroachment of 20 feet into required 25 foot rear yard setback for construction of single family residence at 165 Walnut Place was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following stipulations: (1) That the 510 square foot shortage in land area for the 6th unit be -recommended for approval. (2) That the distance of 8 feet between the proposed dwelling with attached garages and the existing dwelling be recommended for approval. (3) That.the applicant provides a two for one off-street parking ratio under the direction of the Director of Planning. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. Variance 775 Variance No. 775, being the application of Robert S. Percy, 201-D Percy Artmouth Place, to permit encroachment of fences and walls to height Deferred more than 4 feet in front yard setback as per plot plan attached to and made a part of the variance was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval provided the fence is held to -a minimum of 30 inches from the front property line at all points where the fence exceeds 4 feet in height. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the variance be deferred until the Fencing Standards are adopted. Mr. Percy inquired as to how long this might be. The Council stated that these should be completed in about a months time. Variance 776 Variance No. 776, being the application of Fox Market, 4,411 West Fox Market Slauson, Los Angeles, to permit a double face sign (91.5 square Referred back feet) on an R1+ lot which is being used for parking for Fox Market to Planning also under Variance located on the west side of Orange Avenue, Commission starting approximately 480' southerly of the center line of East following stipulations: (1) That the applicant erect a 6 foot 17th Street for 70.75 feet was presented together with the recom- high block wall along the rear of this lot and along the north mendation of the Planning Commission for approval only for the side of this lot (between lots 34 and 35) subject to the regulations erection of a sign on an R1+ lot described on the application with of the Department of Building Safety. (2) That the owner, prior to the further stipulation that the size of this sign cannot be filling and blacktopping this lot, obtain the grade for proposed determined by variance. The Clerk informed the Council that the Palace Avenue from the City Engineer: (3) That all land 30 feet Fox Market had submitted a revised plot plan on July 15, 1960 from the center line of the alley (Palace Avenue) along Lot 35, to the Planning Commission. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Block E, Tract 612, be dedicated to the City of Costa Mesa for Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Variance street purposes. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, be referred back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation ..seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the action of the on the revised plot plan. Variance 777 Variance No. 777, being the application of Hoddie I. Proulx, 44 Proulx Balboa Coves, Newport Beach, to permit parking employees cars westerly 150 feet of Lot 35, Block E, Tract 612 (rear of lot) located at 1925-27,Wallace was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following stipulations: (1) That the applicant erect a 6 foot high block wall along the rear of this lot and along the north side of this lot (between lots 34 and 35) subject to the regulations of the Department of Building Safety. (2) That the owner, prior to filling and blacktopping this lot, obtain the grade for proposed Palace Avenue from the City Engineer: (3) That all land 30 feet from the center line of the alley (Palace Avenue) along Lot 35, Block E, Tract 612, be dedicated to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, ..seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. r s. db PERMITS A communication was read from Gerald E. Sparks, Vice President, SJS Sparks-SJS Investors, requesting consideration for wider curb breaks for drive - Investors ways in R1 zones that have two car garages and a carport or three car Extra -wide curb garages on certain locations -as listed in his communication of July cuts approved 14, 1960. The Clerk also read the recommendation of the Traffic Com- Cadillacr, Gage mission for extra wide curb cuts be granted as follows: Re: Whittier 1773 Bahama Place 24 feet 219+ Cape Verde Place - 21 feet School Site 1777 Bahama Place - 22 feet 3195 Cape Verde Place - 19 feet also Carl Boswellnoise disturbances. A communication was also read from Carl K. 1807 Gisler - 22 feet 21.97 Cape Verde Place,- 24 feet Boswell, Superintendent of the Costa Mesa Union School District 1811 Gisler - 22 feet 1781 Bahama Place - 24 feet, instead stating that serious consideration had been given to the location of of 28 feet requested by applicant. the school on Whittier and that the selection of the site had also Mr. Sparks eras present and stated that the action of the Traffic Com- been approved by the Office of School Planning, State of California mission was agreeable with him. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman and the State Division of Finance. He also stated that the School Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the, recommenda- District had made arrangements to transport certain children living tion of the Traffic Commission"for'extra wide curb cuts for the north of 19th Street by bus, and that a walkway leading from Monrovia locations listed above be approved. Stal Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded -by Councilman Rea, and that the noise factor would not disturb the classes being conducted. carried, permit was granted'to Karl L. Stal, 300 Esther Street, for painting numbers on curbing. Myerco, Inc. Upon motion by Councilman'Rea. seconded'by Councilman Wilson, and Office trailer carried, permit was granted Nyerco, Inc.; 223 Via Ravenna, Lido Isle, Newport Beach, to move office -trailer from the southwest corner of 18th and Pomona to 1798 Pomona Street for the development of their property. Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, Resolution Warrant Resolution No. 218 including Payroll No. 148 was adopted No. 218 by the following roll call vote: The Chief of Police informed the Council that a traffic survey was now being taken in this area for crosswalks, stop signs, etc., and that as soon as it was completed a report would be given to them. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seanded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that both communications be received and ordered filed. Alcoholic Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Beverage and carried the report of the Alcoholic Beverage Control for an on - Control report sale beer license for Charles E. and Maletha M. Faler at the Oasis Restaurant, 2101 Placentia Avenue, was received and ordered filed. Harbor Council A communication was presented from Edwin C. Gomke, Chairman Public of Churches Affairs, Harbor Council of Churches, recommending tYa t the on -sale beer license for Mr. Bramlett on Park Avente be refused. The Clerk informed the Council that at the,last meeting they had instructed the City Attorney to protest the license. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded -by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the communication be received and ordered filed. AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers Written Com- A communication was read from Howard Carson, Vice -President and munication General Manager of Cadillac, Gage Company, Costa Mesa, California Cadillacr, Gage regarding the location of an elementary school adjacent to their Re: Whittier property on Whittier Avenue in Costa Mesa creating problems of School Site safety for children due to hazardous traffic conditions and possible also Carl Boswellnoise disturbances. A communication was also read from Carl K. communication Boswell, Superintendent of the Costa Mesa Union School District stating that serious consideration had been given to the location of the school on Whittier and that the selection of the site had also been approved by the Office of School Planning, State of California and the State Division of Finance. He also stated that the School District had made arrangements to transport certain children living north of 19th Street by bus, and that a walkway leading from Monrovia Street to the Whittier school site had been arranged. He also felt that the noise factor would not disturb the classes being conducted. The Chief of Police informed the Council that a traffic survey was now being taken in this area for crosswalks, stop signs, etc., and that as soon as it was completed a report would be given to them. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seanded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that both communications be received and ordered filed. Alcoholic Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Beverage and carried the report of the Alcoholic Beverage Control for an on - Control report sale beer license for Charles E. and Maletha M. Faler at the Oasis Restaurant, 2101 Placentia Avenue, was received and ordered filed. Harbor Council A communication was presented from Edwin C. Gomke, Chairman Public of Churches Affairs, Harbor Council of Churches, recommending tYa t the on -sale beer license for Mr. Bramlett on Park Avente be refused. The Clerk informed the Council that at the,last meeting they had instructed the City Attorney to protest the license. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded -by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the communication be received and ordered filed. City Managers - The City Manager informed the Council that the 1960 Public Works Report - Director. Congress. and Equipment Show would be held -in New York, N.Y. from of Public Works August 15-17, 1960, and recommended that the Council authorize the authorized to Director of Public Works to attend and that he be reimbursed for attend 1960 expenses. Thereupon it was moved by -Councilman Rea, -seconded by Public Works Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the Director of Public Works Congress be authorized to attEn d the 1960 Public -Works Congress and Equipment Show and that he be reimbursed for expenses. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,.seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Mayor of th C' of Costa Mesa - _ ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1 1