HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1960 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
-CITY OF COSTA MESA
October 17, 1960
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The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa,California,
met in regular session at 7130"p.m. October 17, 1960,
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 M: C;. ' Crone .
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Preseni : Wilson, Rea; Smith Pinkley, Meyers
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer9 Director of Public Works,
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
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Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of October 3, 1960, were approved as written and
previously distributed.
Inasmuch as there had been requests.from the applicants
on defer.me nt of certain variances the Mayor requested
they be presented at this time.
Variance 798
Variance application No. 798 being the application of
Audette-Meyers
J.B. Audette-and Huter E. Myers to permit 200 unit
Deferred to -November
Senior Citizens Development on the north west corner
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of 16th -and Pomona, was presented having been deferred
from the meeting of October 3, 1960, Mr. Rod Lippold,
attorney for the applicants, requested continuance -
until November 7, 1960. Thereupon -,it was moved by
Councilman -Rea, seconded by' Councilman Wilson, and
carried that the variance be deferred'to November 7, 1960.
Variance 801
Variance application No. 801 being the application of
Hart
Waldeen B. Hart, 2193 Santa Ana Avenue, to permit con-
struction.of 3 units on 6570 square feet of land area
located on the north side of Hamilton, approximately
107 feet westarlyof center line of Thurin, was presented,
together with the recommendation of the Planning Coimnis-
sion for denial for the following reasons: 1) over-
building the lot; 2) No hardship shown; 3) Over -crowded
off street parking; 4) Area is presently predominantly -
developed into single family residential. Mr. Hart was
present and requested extension of time to permit revi-
sion of the plans. The Council informed him that"prior
to their decision on the revision he must again have
them presented to the Planning Commission. Mr. Hart
stated he would go to the October 24 meeting of the
Planning Commission. Thereupon it was moved by Council-
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
that Variance No. 801 be referred to the Planning Commis-
sion for their recommendation on the revision of the
plans and be returned to the Council for their action.
OPENING OF BIDS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Santa Ana Avenue
set for the opening of bids for the Improvement of
Improvement District
Santa Ana Avenue and Certain other Streets and Ease-
ments. The Clerk reported that four bids had been
received. The bids were then publicly opened, read,
and declared as follows:
R. J. Nobb Company $ 1, x+83, 463.22
Oswald Brothers $ 1,596,848.42
Sully -Miller $ 1,418'881.22
Griffith Company $ 1,728,837.45
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Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the ----
City Clerk for alldetails as to unit prices and kind
and class of work to be done.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith; seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried, the -bids were referred to
the City Engineer for check and report back later in
the meeting. -
eeting.RESOLUTION--785
RESOLUTION -78 5
The City Engineer returned later in the meeting and
Award of Contract
advised the Council that -the bid of Sully -Miller
Contracting Company in the amount of $1,418,881.22
was the lowest regular bid submitted for the Improve-
ment of Santa Ana Avenue and Certain Other Streets and
Easements and is reasonable and within the estimate of
$1,,644.,3o6.36 made for said work.
Whereupon Councilman Pinkley moved that the contract be
awarded -to Sully -Miller Contracting Company, and Reso-
lution No. 785, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CON-
TRACT FOR THE WORK DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 761, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Council commended the City Manager, City Attorney,
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and City Engineer, on'de fine work they had done on the
project and the City Engineer on a good estimate as to
the cost of construction.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone No. 114
set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 114.,
Scott
being the petition of Wayne M. Scott, 449 Hamilton Street,
to rezone from Rx+ to C2 property at 449 Hamilton Street..
The Clerk stated that the notice of public hearing had
been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his
office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission for approval provided that prior to adoption of
an ordinance by'the City Council -rezoning this property,
the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance has become
effective. He reported no written communications had
been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were
anyone present wishing to be heard. Mr. Roy McCardie
was present on behalf of the applicant. It was moved by
Councilman :Smith; seconded by Councilman Rea and carried,
the hearing be closed. After discussion, it. was moved
by Councilman Rea; seconded by Councilman Wilson and
carried, first reading was given to Ordinance No. 327, being
ORDINANCE 327
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
First reading
CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 10, FAIRVIEW FARMS,
FROM R -4 -TO R-2.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Rezone No. 115
for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 115, being
Kostlan
the petition of Ernest L. Kostlan, 845 West 19th Street,
Costa Mesa, to rezone from Rx+ to P1 property located on
the southeast corner -of Placentia Avenue and Center Street.
The Clerk stated that the notice of public hearing had been
duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office.
He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval and reported no written communications had been
received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone
present wishing to be heard. Mr. Kostlan was .present on
behalf of his application. It was moved by Councilman
Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, that the
-hearing be closed. After discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 328,
ORDINANCE 328
being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
First reading
MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 702, NEWPORT
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MESA TRACT, FROM R -x+ TO P-1:.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone No. 117 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 117,
F.ruehling-Reed being the petition of George S. Fruehling, and Delmar
F. Reed, 313 Cabrillo Street, to rezone from R4 to Pi
property located on the Southwest and Northwest corners
of Cabrillo Street and Santa Aria Avenue. The Clerk stated
that the notice of public hearing had been duly published
and the affidavit, was on file in his office. He read
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
provided that prior to action by the City Council there
shall be on file an Agreement for 1) A deed restriction
providing a maximum of one unit for each 1500 square feet
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 (which the Clerk reported was on
file in his office) 2) Submission of Precise Plan prior
to construction of any building to the Costa Mesa Planning
Commission-for approval. After discussion, it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded-by Councilman Rea, and
carried; that the hearing be closed. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley
ORDINANCE 329 that first-reading be given to Ordinance No. 329, being
First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS-10, 11, 12 AND 13 OF
TRACT 3202 FROM R-4 TO P-1.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Rezone No. 118 for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 118, being
Planning Commis-= the petition of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to
sion rezone from Al and C2 -to Cl -S property in the general
location between Adams Avenue and Palm Avenue and between
Harbor Boulevard and Mesa Verde Drive. The Clerk stated
that the:.notice of public hearing had been duly published
and the affidavit was on file in his office. He read the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
provided that prior to adoption of an ordinance by the
City Council rezoning this property, the proposed Com-
prehensive Zoning Ordinance.has become effective. He
reported no written communications had -been received.
No one wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by'Council an Smith, and carried, that
the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and,carried, that first reading be.given to Ordinance
ORDINANCE 330 No. 330 -being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
First Reading CITY OF'COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN
AREA SOUTH OF ADAMS -AVENUE AND WEST OF HARBOR BOULEVARD
FROM A-1 AND C-2 TO C -1-S.
Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Council -
Reports man Rea, and carried, the reports of the following depart-
ments were received and ordered -filed: Police, Poundmaster,
Fire, Treasurer, and Finance.
ORDINANCE 324 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Second -Reading Rea, title only.was read,and second.reading and adoption
Republic No: 4 was given'to Ordinance No. 324, being 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Annexation CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEX-
ATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE
CITY OF COSTA -MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND
DESIGNATED AS "REPUBLIC N0. 4 ANATEXATION." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Nilson,, Rea,, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE 325 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Second Reading Pinkley,-title only was read -and second reading and
Paularino No. 3 adoption was given to Ordinance No. 325, being "AN
Annexation ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
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APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI-
TORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE; IKTOWT%T AND DESIGNATED AS "PAULARINO
NO. 3 ANNEXATION The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES Councilmen: Wilson, Rea,,Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen:._ None
ORDINANCE NO. 326 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council: -
Second Reading man Rea, Ordinance No. 326 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Through. -Streets CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DESCRIBING AND -
(urgency ord..) DESIGNATING -CERTAIN PORTIONS OF WILSON STREET, VICTORIA
STREET, AND PLACENTIA AVENUE AND THROUGH STREETS AND
DESIGNATING- CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AT WHICH VEHICLES ARE
REQUIRED TO STOP,.was given second reading, title only
read, - and adopted as an urgency ordinance, by the follow-
inig roll, call- vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: -Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 'Councilmen None
Variance No. 793
Buccola
Variance applicatibn No. 793,=being the application of
George -D. Buccola; 3700 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach,
to permit -construction of 48 units -on 79,569.60 square
feet as- per -plans attached to and made a part of the
application was presented together with the recommenda-
tibn of the -Planning Comni.ssion for approval subject to
the -following conditions (having been deferred from the
meeting of October 17, 1960): 1) Dedication to the City
of Costa Mesa -of 55 feet along the westerly property line
for street purposes for the continuation of Westminster
Avenue; 2)- Installation of curbs and gutters for a length
of 132 feet on both sides of Westminster Avenue and pave-
ment at the applicant's expense, under the direction of
the City Engineer; 3) Installation ofYesidential side--,
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valks for -132 feet along the easterly side of -Westminster
Avenue and 'for -,132 feet along the westerly side of Santa
Ana -Avenue, at,the applicants expense, under the direc=
tion of -the City -Engineer; -4) That the rear windows of
the units -along the northerly side facing the single
family residential (R1) be of a small high type. The
following spoke in protest: John Hirsch, 271 Rochester;
John Sisilbeck,-281 Rochester; C".,E: Wilson, 263 Rochester;
'Mrs. Elizabeth Plascencia, 1762 Westminster; Mr. Erick,
277 Rochester. Mr. Worthland representing Mr.-Buccola
=spoke-_in: favor. After- discussion.., it was moved by Council-
man-Pinkl.ey, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the Variance
be denied. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote: _
AYES; Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor declared a five minutes recess and the meeting
reconvened at 8:55'p,m.
Claim for Damages Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,-seconded by Councilman
Gerald S. King Rea, and:carried, the claim for damages of Gerald S. King,
was referred to the City Attorney for report back.
Joann Street Alley The Clerk presented a petition signed by eight property
Tract 3+60 owners requesting the City send letters to the State
Department of -Finance and the Bureau of Land Management
petitioning for an additional eight to ten foot alley
easement on the north side of,Joann Street in Tract 3460
inasmuch as the State Hospital is being fenced this would
interfere with:'the use of the garages. The following
-spoke on behalf of the petition: Lorraine Curtis, 694
Joann; Myrtle Bell: Ronald Bell. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson
that a minute resolution be adopted finding and determining
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that it is for the best interest of the City of Costa
Mesa to acquire this eight foot easement as early as
possible. This was referred to the Director of Public
Works for handling and report back to the Council.
The motion carried by the =olloz-fing roll call Grote:
AYES: Councilmen Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Building Setback The Clerk presented the request for Macco Corporation,
Lines for Lots 1 3800 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, to permit a
through 102, minimum front and rear yard setback of ten feet (10')
Tract 3853 from the property line on Lots 1 through 102, Tract
3853, located between Fairview Road and Nei-rport Boule-
vard, and south of Baker Street, together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for adoption
of an Ordinance establishing the following building
setbacks on Lots 1 througla l02, Tract 3853: Rear Yard:
A minimum building setback line of 10 feet from the
rear property line: Front Yard: A minimum building
setback line of 40.00 feet from the center line of
streets, as per maps attached to and made a part of
the request. Council questioned why the entire tract
should have 10 foot setback, and requested the Director
of Planning to secure information as to the percentage
of the lots in Tract 371+9 that were built with the 10
foot setback and to request the applicant to state the
number that would be built with the 10 foot setback in
the request on Tract 3853. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that this be deferred to the meeting of
November 7, 1960, to permit the Director of Planning
to secure the information and request the applicant
to be present.
Planning Commis- Upon motion. by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
sion Resolution man Pinkley, and carried, Public Hearing was set on
No. 11 Precise Planning Commission Resolution No. 11 for adoption of
Plan Set for a Precise Plan for proposed streets "A" and "B" located
Hearing - Nov- in the area between Miner Street and Harbor Boulevard
ember 7, 1960 and between -West Wilson Street and the State Hospital
- property, on -November 7, 1960, at the hour of 7:30
o'clock p.m. -or as soon thereafter as possible in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, the following right of vay deeds were received
and ordered placed on record by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATED FROM
9-14-70 Paul E. & Dorothea D. Martin
10-13-6o John H. -Embry
6-25-60 Mary A. Holland aka
Mary A. Gordon
10-11-60 Eunice L. Newsome
10-6-6o Forrest D. & Virginia K.
10-4-60 Price & Rose Vandenburg
10-5-60 John and Marie Sinkiezricz
FOR STREETS
Bay Street
Orange and Cecil P1.
Maple Avenue
Elden Avenue
Locker Brentwood Street
Sierks Street
Orange & Virginia Pl.
RESOLUTION 784 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Council -
First Supplemental man Rea, Resolution No. 784, being A RESOLUTION OF TNS CITY
Gas Tax -Allocation COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING BUDGET AND
Major City Streets APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL M04MORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY
STREETS, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smithy Meyers
NOES- Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen:- None
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Variance 800-- Variance application No..'800, being the application
Small of Donald F. Small, 2272 Cornell`Drive, Costa Mesa,
to permit construction of four units on 11,698.95
square feet of land area (2 units in addition of 2
existing units) at 548 Bernard, was -presented to-
gether tirith= the recommendation- of the Planning Com-
mission for approval subject to the following con-
ditions: 1) Two for one off-street parking under
the direction of the Director of Planning; 2) Install-
ation of'residential sidewalks -.in front of this pro-
perty and concrete.drivet•ray approach -from the curb to
the property line under the direction of the City
Engineer, at the expense of the applicant. After dis-
cussion it was moved by Councilman -Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Rea; and carried; that the variance be
approved subJ.ect to the recommendations of the Plan-
ning Commission.
Variance 803 Variance application No: 803, being the application
Macco Const. of-Macco-.Construction Inc., 3800 East Coast Highway,
Corona del Mar, to -permit a directional sign for Tract
37.9 to advertise the sale of homes andor lots, to be
located on Bristol and Neirport, bras _presented, together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
ratification of the Planning Department's recommend-
ation for approval bf 9-28-60, for a_ period of one
year or until the homes and/or lots are sold, which-
ever is- sooner; -subject to the requirements of the
Department -of Building Safety and said signs to be
removed by the applicant at his,expense at the end of
one year. After discussion it ims moved by Councilman
Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that
the Variance be approved subject to the recommendations
of'the Planning Commission, with the added stipulation
that the applicant sign an agreement iiith the City
agreeing to reimburse the City for removal of the sign
in the event the sign is not removed by the applicant
as stipulated.
Variance -806 Variance application No. 806, being the application of
Ma.lgren-Const. Malgren Construction Company, 10835 -Santa Monica Bou1e-
Company: vard,"Los Angeles 25, to permit erection of two tempor-
ary 6' by 12' •signs, double-faced, to advertise -the sale
of homes.,in•and/or lots in Tract 3363, to be located on
the northwest corner of Country Club Drive and Jamaica
Road -and at the 16th Green of the Golf Course, was pre-
sented together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission -9 ratification of the Planning Department's
recommendation for approval of 10-6-60, for a period of
one year or until the homes and/or lots are sold, which-
ever is sooner and subject to the requirements of the
Department of Building Safety, and said signs are to be
removed by the applicant at the end of one year. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the Variance be
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning'
-anning
Commission, Frith the added=stipulation that the appli-
cant sign -an agreement with the.City agreeing to reim-
burse the -City for removal of the signs in the event the
signs are not removed by the Tplicant asstipulated.
PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to Coral Reef-
Hote'l':-and
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Hote' l': and Restaurant; 2021+1 Harbor Boulevard; for
a yearly" -dance license'.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Dick's Horseshoe,
2394 Newport Boulevard, for a one-night dance on October 31,
1960.
Upon motion by, Councilman -Smith, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, with Councilman Pinkley -
voting noe, permit was granted Foster and Kleiser for
replacing a single panel advertising sign on the east
side of_Newport Bbulevard;'575 feet north of Santa Isabel
to the east side of Newport Avenue, 775 feet south of
16th Street.
Upon motion -by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried; permit was granted to Harbor Appli-
ance Repair -for used appliances at -1890 Placentia, sub-
ject to no outdoor display.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea; seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, permits.'.for:.Sears, Roebuck and
Company for a soundtruck on -November 7 and 9 and for
stereo piped music to the outside of their -warehouse
at 536-538 West 19th Street was denied.
Upon motion -by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
-Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Harbor Demo-
- - uratic Club, 1776. Newport Boulevard; for a motorcade on
Saturday, October 221 1960, from 11-:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
subject tb approval of route by the Police Department.
W. R. 228 Upon motion.by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 228 including.Payroll
No:.155 was adopted by the folloiring roll call vote:
AYES: -Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers
NOES: , Councilmen: None'
ABSENT: Councilmen: None,
W. R. 229 Upon motion by -Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 229 was adopted by the
follozring roll call vote : "
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers
-NOES:- Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None -
Written Communi- The Clerk.read,a communication from W. M. Comrie,.Mayor,
cations Kitwe, Northern Rhodesia thanking the City and Mr. and
Mayors letter Mrs. Carpenter,:3102, Murray Lane;.Mr. and Mrs. Franklin,
No. Rhodesia, 107 East 18th Street; Mr.'and-Mrs. Garold Downing, 296
Hanover. Drive; Mr: and'Mrs. E. B. Grant, 1750 Newport.,
for the--sni•rit and reception "shown .the. students' from their town
who attend Orange Coast College. Upon motion by Council -
Rea., seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, the
Clerk was directed to notify the above mentioned people
of the. --receipt of the letter and to thank them for the
courtesy -they have shown the students, and that the Mayor
write a.letter to -Mr. Comrie expressing the City's appreci-
-ation fox -the letter. -
Condemned House: Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,.seconded by Councilman
16th and Santa Rea, and.carxied; the communications of Mrs. E. P. McGovern,
Ana --..1618 Santa Ana Avenue and Yr. -,and Mrs Jack Nicklas, 302
East 16th -Street, regarding.condemned property at 16th and
Santa Ana Avenue -were received and ordered filed, upon noti-
fication by the Clerk that the Building -Safety Department
had made arrangements with the oimer to have the weeds
removed immediately and the buildings removed very shortly.
Ries -Vacation Upon motion by,Councilman Wilson; seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried] -the request_of City Treasurer Ries for
permission to leave tha City on vacation from October 24
for one week was approved.
Blackburns
A communication was read from Lenore Lillywhite, W. J.
Lillywhite
Blackburns and Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Francis regarding
Francis-
a ditch which had been closed on vacant land between Santa
Complaint on
Ana Avenue and Orange and between Ogle and 17th which
ditch and truck
they felt would lead to a flooding condition in front of
traffic
1674 Santa Ana Avenue. The City Manager reported that now
that the improvement district was completed he felt sure
no flooding condition would now exist. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried that the communication be received and that
the City Manager be.instructed to write a letter explain-
ing the drainage problem. The letter also complained the
use of Santa Ana Avenue for vehicles over 6000 pounds as
was posted, and upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Wilson this was referred to the Chief of
Police to check.
October 20, 1960 A communication was read from -the Costa Mesa Municipal
International Employees Federal Credit Union requesting October 20, 1960,
Credit Union Day to be observed as Inter -National Credit Union Day, and
Proclamation extended an invitation to the Councilman and their wives
to attend the dinner on October 20,-1960, at the Hudson
House. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and carried, the Council issued a Procla-
mation that October 20, 1960, be declared INTERNATIONAL
CREDIT UNION DAY.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, the communications from the Metropolitan Water
District and a copy of their telegram to Governor Brom,
the County of Orange regarding applications for projects
for fiscal program of Arterial Highway Financing Program
and D. H. Coffman, owner of Vista Verde Mobilhome Site,
were received and ordered filed and the Clerk instructed
to inform Mr. Coffman that under the zoning ordinance all
property owners within 300 feet are -notified of any proposed
variances.
A.B.C. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Attorney to Rea, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to
protest protest the application for New on -sale general license
Mumford for Katherin M. and Wilbur J: Mumford for Le'Sabre Room
at 787 West 19th Street, and the report on Dixie N. and
Harvey A. Leichtfuss, 1888 Placentia Avenue, for a double
transfer of off -sale general was received and ordered filed.
Final Tract 3952 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3952
Bank of America for Bank of America for the subdivision of 5 acres into 14
lots located at Bristol .Street and Randolph Avenue, together
with a certified check in the amount of $2,984.85 and a bond
in the amount of $22,300.00 and signed Agreement.
RESOLUTION 786 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkly, seconded by Council-
man Rea, Resolution No. 786 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT
NO. 3952 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN TREREON
FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY
CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Final Tract No. The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3662
3662 for Saffell and McAdams for the subdivision of 8.57 acres
Saffell and Mc- into 24 lots located at Bristol Street and Randolph Avenue,
Adams together with a certified check in the amount of $5,683.58
and a bond in the amount of $50,300.00 and signed Agreement.
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RESOLUTION 787 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, Resolution No. 787 being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP
OF TRACT NO. 3662 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS
SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND
AUTHORIZaV THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO:.SIGN THE AGREEMENT, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CITY MANAGERS The City Manager informed the Council that Fire Station
REPORT Site No. 3, could be purchased from Segerstrom Brothers
for the sum of $15, 000.00 cash and $12, 500.00:Lture credit in be al#ied fbr
Fire Station tract improvements and that this was 53 percent of the
Site No. 3 appraised value of $49,500.00. If this was agreeable with
Purchase author -the Council he would like authority to proceed with the
ized sale. It was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, that the City Manager be authorized to enter
into an escrow for the purchase of the site on the terms
stated and to sign the necessary documents to acquire the
title in the name of the City. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Council complimented the City Manager on securing the
property at this low price.
Willard:•Jordan The City Manager stated that inasmuch as the Site is to be
hired as ar- acquired and that the Fire Rating Bureau inspection had been
chitect for po-ptponed until next spring it would be wise to secure the
Site No. 3 services of the architect to get the plans completed and
bu.f lding finished by this Spring. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
that the services of Willard Jordan be secured as architect
and that the agreement be signed for his service by the Mayor
and City Clerk on behalf of the City, at a fee of 6 percent
of the lowest bona fide bid for architectural services and
2 percent of total cost of construction for supervision.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.m.
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Mayor o y of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City,"of Costa Mesa
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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