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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/1960 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA December 19, 1960 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., December 19, 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 Father Nevin. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley., Meyers Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman December 5, 1960 Rea, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1960, were approved as written and previously distributed. Sale of Real The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Property on for the sale of real property owned by the City on Norse Norse Street and Street and Santa Isabel Avenue. Thereupon he inquired Santa Isabel Ave. if there were anyone present wishing to object to the sale of the property. No one'wrishing to be heard he called for bids for the purchase of the property. The Clerk reported one bid had been received from Frank Downes, 18+2 Newport Boulevard, opened the bid and declared it as follows: "$ 3300.00, cash, subject to the City of Costa Mesa issuing Permit to build two rental units not to exceed 850 square feet each, in other words with setback on Norse Street side to be 10 feet and with 4 feet to northeast property line." The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to bid orally. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the bid he held open until later in the meeting to see if the bidder would be present. Thereupon later in the meeting the bidder arrived and the Mayor again asked if there were anyone present wishing to submit a bid orally. Mr. Downes raised his bid $50.00 orally to comply with the minimum amount set by the Council of $3350.00. No one else wishing to bid it was moved by Council- man Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the bid of Frank Downes, in the amount of $3350.00, be accepted subject to the conditions as set forth in the offer of Mr. Downes, and the City Attorney be authorized to open an escrow. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Adams No. 2 Annex -the Public Hearing on proposed Adams No. 2 Annexation. The ation Clerk reported that the notice of hearing had been dully published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,_ that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 335, being AN ORDINANCE 335 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ADAMS NO. 2 ANNEXATION, and title only be read. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Planning Commis- set for the continuation of the Public Hearing on Plan- sion-Res. No. 11 ning Commission Resolution No. 11 for a Precise Plan for Precise Plan proposed streets A & B to be located between Miner Street and Harbor Boulevard, and between Wilson Street and Fairview State Hospital, having been continued from the meeting of November 7, 1960, for clarification by the Planning Commission. Thereupon the Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk reported no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. The follo-vi.ng spoke in protest: William Garvey, 15200 Carraterra Drive, Whittier; Ottoe Scharar. Mr. Roy Erickson spoke in favor. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed, Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that RESOLUTION 800 Resolution No. 800, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR PROPOSED STREETS "A" AND "B" LOCATED IN THE GENERAL AREA BETWEEN MINER STREET AND HARBOR BOULEVARD AND BETWEEN WEST WILSON STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE FAIRVIEW STATE HOSPITAL PROPERTY, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ,ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this z•ras the time and place set Plan. Commission for the Public Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution Resolution No. 12 No. 12 for Amended Precise Plan for the extension of Precise Plan Parsons Street and the proposed Ford Road and Patricia Place, located between Newport Boulevard and Harbor Boule- vard and between Bernard Street and Bay Street. The Clerk reported that the notice of public hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. The following spoke in protest: Floyd Bentson for Mamie Rowell; Arthur Moore. After dis- cussion 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, RESOLUTION 801 seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 801, - being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE EXTENSION OF PAR- SONS STREET AND PROPOSED FORD ROAD AND PATRICIA PLACE IN THE GENERAL AREA BETWEEN NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND HARBOR BOULEVARD, AND BETWEEN BERNARD STREET AND BAY STREET, BEING AN AMENDMENT OF A PRECISE PLAN HERETOFORE`ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION N0. 644 OF THE CITY COUNCIL, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: ,Councilmen: Wilson, Pirikley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this Oras the time and place set Setbacks -Tent. for the Public Hearing on the proposed setbacks on Tent - Tract 3500 ative Tract 3500 - front yards minimum setback of ten (10) feet from front property line; rear yards - minimum setback of twenty (20) feet from the rear property line. The Clerk reported 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 adoption of an Ordinance establishing the mini- mum building setbacks, and reported no written communic- ations had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one wishing to be heard it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, Flagg appointed Councilman Smith placedthe name of James Flagg before the To VPD II Council for Director of Vehicle Parking District No. II for a two year term to expire November 18, 1963, to replace Cye Vaughn whose term expired. The motion eras seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Variance 812 Variance application No. 812, being the application of Buck William L. Buck, 18971 Main Street, Huntington Beach, to.permit one unit in addition to existing dwelling to be built on 50 x 134.48 corner lot located on the north- west corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Camellia Lane, having been deferred from the meeting of December 5, 1960, to permit the applicant to submit sketches for revised exterior of the existing dwelling. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the reasons: 1) This lot contains only 6,72+ square feet of land area, which is only 724+ square feet over the minimum area for a'lot, and only one dwelling should be permitted as the RI zoning requires 6000 square feet for each unit. 2) No hardship is shown. The applicant presented his revised exterior sketches. Mr. LaBorde of 295 Camellia Lane, spoke in protest. Mr. John Feltholter was present on behalf of the applicant. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the Variance be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) Sidewalks be installed by the applicant at his own expense, under the direction of the City Engineer, on Santa Ana Avenue and Camellia Lane; 2) Architecture and material to be the same on new units and the existing unit an exterior; 3) Two for one off-street parking. The motion lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Rea, Smith, Pinkley, ABSENT: Councilmen: None Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the Council uphold the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission for denial. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Smith, Rea, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Meyers ABSENT Councilmen: None Variance 816 Variance application No. -8161, being the application of Park - Park -Fairmont Fairmont, Inc., 119 Cabrillo Street, to permit.construction of six units in addition to existing 20 units on 6+,081 square feet of land area, making one unit per 2,464 square feet of land area at Wilson and Congress Streets having been deferred from the meeting of December 5, 1960. The follow- ing spoke in protest: Doug Anderson, 2208 Placentia; George Carpenter, 2220 Placentia; Mr. Webber, 2215 Wallace. Mr. Tom Phillips spoke in favor of the Variance for Mr. Spengler. Mr. Tornay, attorney for Park -Fairmont and Mr. Lilly, Pres- ident, both spoke on behalf of the application. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded ORDIANCE 333 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Second reading man Wilson, Ordinance N0.333, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Setbacks Tr. 3380CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 40, INCLUSIVE OF TRACT NO. 3380 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given second reading and adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 334 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Second reading Wilson, Ordinance No. 334, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Setbacks -Tr. 3631 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 28, INCLUSIVE OF TRACT NO. 3631 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Flagg appointed Councilman Smith placedthe name of James Flagg before the To VPD II Council for Director of Vehicle Parking District No. II for a two year term to expire November 18, 1963, to replace Cye Vaughn whose term expired. The motion eras seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Variance 812 Variance application No. 812, being the application of Buck William L. Buck, 18971 Main Street, Huntington Beach, to.permit one unit in addition to existing dwelling to be built on 50 x 134.48 corner lot located on the north- west corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Camellia Lane, having been deferred from the meeting of December 5, 1960, to permit the applicant to submit sketches for revised exterior of the existing dwelling. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the reasons: 1) This lot contains only 6,72+ square feet of land area, which is only 724+ square feet over the minimum area for a'lot, and only one dwelling should be permitted as the RI zoning requires 6000 square feet for each unit. 2) No hardship is shown. The applicant presented his revised exterior sketches. Mr. LaBorde of 295 Camellia Lane, spoke in protest. Mr. John Feltholter was present on behalf of the applicant. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the Variance be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) Sidewalks be installed by the applicant at his own expense, under the direction of the City Engineer, on Santa Ana Avenue and Camellia Lane; 2) Architecture and material to be the same on new units and the existing unit an exterior; 3) Two for one off-street parking. The motion lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Rea, Smith, Pinkley, ABSENT: Councilmen: None Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the Council uphold the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission for denial. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Smith, Rea, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Meyers ABSENT Councilmen: None Variance 816 Variance application No. -8161, being the application of Park - Park -Fairmont Fairmont, Inc., 119 Cabrillo Street, to permit.construction of six units in addition to existing 20 units on 6+,081 square feet of land area, making one unit per 2,464 square feet of land area at Wilson and Congress Streets having been deferred from the meeting of December 5, 1960. The follow- ing spoke in protest: Doug Anderson, 2208 Placentia; George Carpenter, 2220 Placentia; Mr. Webber, 2215 Wallace. Mr. Tom Phillips spoke in favor of the Variance for Mr. Spengler. Mr. Tornay, attorney for Park -Fairmont and Mr. Lilly, Pres- ident, both spoke on behalf of the application. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman -Smith, and carried, that the application be deferred to the meeting of January % 1961, and the Planning Department be requested to present a land -use map of the area. Variance 822 Variance application No. 822, being the application Oliger of Aubrey L. Oliger, 375 East 19th Street, to permit use of R1+ property for a pre=school nursery at 2110 Thurin Avenue, was presented having been deferred from the meeting of December 5, 1960, to permit a study to be made of existing nursery schools by the City Manager. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval 1) for a period of 5 years, retaining the right in the Planning Commission to impose annually conditions as circumstances may war- rant,, for a maximum of 30 children. 2) Subject to the requirements of the Department of Building Safety and the Fire Department. 3) That the parking layout be under the direction of the Director of Planning. 4) Dedication tothe City of Costa Mesa of all land 30.00 feet from the center line of Thurin Avenue for Street Purpose. 5) That all buildings not shown on the plot plan will be removed by the applicant. The Clerk read a petition with 18 signatures in favor of the -variance,, and a petition with 12 signatures in protest. The following spoke from the floor in protest: Mrs. Tanner, 348 Hamilton, Mrs. H. Ward, YIm Hilliard, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Hilliard. Mr. Oliger spoke in favor of the variance. The Clerk -read the report of the City Manager on exist- ing nursery schools in the Harbor Area.. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the variance be granted sub- ject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Green reappointed Upon motion.by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council - VPD I man Wilson, and carried, Mrs. Evelyn Green was reap- pointed for another term on Vehicle Parking District No. I, to expire December 17;- 1963. Building Moving Application for Building Moving Permit No. 320 for Jack Application Sakioka, 12021 Port Road, Culver City, to move a dwell - No. 320 ing from.1901 West 190th Street, Torrance, to 14211 Sakioka Gisler Avenue was presented together with the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission for withdrawal of the application as request by the applicant, with no recom- mendation on the refund of the filing fee. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission for withdrawal be upheld and that full refund of the filing fee of $25.00 be refunded. The motion:carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOESc Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Building Moving Application for Building Moving Permit No. 323 for A. L. Application 323 Gatterdami.333 East Walnut Place, to move a residence Gatterdam from 201+02 Newport Boulevard to 2526 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) All the requirements of the Department of Building Safety; 2) Two for one parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. After discussion it was -moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Plan- ning Commission. Record of Survey A Record of Survey for George D. Buccola, 3700 Newport Buccola Boulevard, to divide property on the west side of Santa Ana Avenue between Santa Isabel Avenue and 23rd Street into 10 parcels, was presented, together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Installation of all im- provements not included in the Santa Ana Avenue improve- ment District including street lights per standards of the City of Costa Mesa and residential sidewalks and concrete approaches along East Wilson Street and Santa Ana Avenue at the applicant's expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. 2) That a report be filed by the app;Ucant with the California Commissioner of Real Estate. A com- munication of protest was read from H. C. Marten, 2378 Westminster Avenue. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Record of Survey be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 4008, Lincoln Savinfpand Loan 4008 -Lincoln Association, 630 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California, Savings and Loan to divide property located in the Mesa Verde Area into 116 lots was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) All the requirements of the City Engineer, dated December 12, 1960, with the exception of Item No. 10 which should be revised to read "that the subdivider grants all his rights and interest in the exist- ing water -wells and appurtenances on this property to the Costa Mesa County Water District." 2) The present align- ment of Club House Road should be reduced to a 60 foot right of way and the street should terminate �t Pitcairn Drive.- 3) Adams Avenue should be dedicated for a distance of 50 feet from the new center line and improved to city standards under the direction of the City Engineer. 4) That the subdivider provide a wall not less than 5 feet, 6 inches in height nor more than 6 feet in height from finished grade of adjoining lots. Said wall shall extend from Lot 1 to Lot 47 Tract 4008. 5) The approval of this Tract does not commit in -any way the Planning Commission, the City Council nor the subdivider as to the future use of the"land for Lot 116. 6) That the street names be under the direction of the Director of Planning. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the Tentative Tract be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Set -Rezone 120 Wilson, and carried, PaUic Hearing was set for January 3, Nakamura and 1960,`at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon there - Setbacks Tr. 393+ after as possible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall for 1) Rezone Petition No. 120, Frank M. and Sam 0. Nakamura, to rezone from Ml -A to C2 the west half of Lot 14, Block B, Berry Tract, located on the south side of Baker Street, between Babb Street and Bear Street; 2) Proposed building setbacks for Tract No. 393+ located on the north side of Victoria Street"on both sides of American Avenue and Ameri- can Place. Councilman -Smith left',the chambers at this point. Right of way Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Deeds Pinkley, the following right of way deeds were received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Smith DATED NAME FOR STREETS December 16, 1960- Albert and Gertrude Blomgren Avocado Street December 19, 1960 Cora A. Moores Meyer Place Rezone No. 121 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkl.ey, seconded by Referred to Plan. Councilman Wilson, and carried, 4rith Councilman Commission Smith absent, Rezone Petition No. 121 for Milan Milan Rovan Rovan, to rezone from Al to,Cl property at 670 and 720 Paularino Avenue -was referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. Councilman Smith returned to the chambers at this point. Variance No. 819 Variance application No. 819, being the application Bauman of Marie A. Bauman, 2253 Golden Circle, Newport Beach, Deferred to permit use of R4 property for a 25 unit Hotel to be located at 423 West Bay Street, was presented to- gether with no recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion, inasmuch as the Commissioners voted 3 for approval and 3 for denial. The Clerk read a communication from Mrs. Bauman the applicant who was also present on behalf of her application. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, that -the application be approved, subject to the recommendations of the Planri ng Commission as listed on the application. The motion died'. for the lack of a second. Thereupon it was moved by CouncU.man Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the,application be deferred to the meeting of January 3, 1961. Variance 823 Variance application No. 823,being the application of Buckland Lilly Buckland, 180 East Rochester Street, to permit removal of existing dwelling and construction of 4 units on 700+ square feet of land area at 180 East Rochester was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to 1) installa- tion of residential sidewalks along the front of this property by the applicant at her expense, under the direction of the City Engineer, and 2) two for one off- street parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Variance 824 Variance application No.824, being the application of Tjaden Fred R. Tjaden, 2033 Anaheim, Costa Mesa, to permit con- version of existing single residence into a duplex, making a total of four (4) units on 11,206.20 square feet of land area at 2033 Anaheim Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Installa- tion of residential sidewalks in front of the property by the applicant at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. 2) Two to one off-street parking ratio. under the direction of the Director of Planning. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Subdivision 339 -Subdivision application No. 339, being the application Pellerin of Lucien and Lucille Pellerin, 1+10 Fruit Street, Santa Ana, to divide a portion of Lot 39, Fairview Farms Tract, located at 678 West Wilson Street into 2 and 4 parcels, four of the parcels being sub -standard in area was pre- sented together with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1)- that Darrell Street extension be improved by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer, including curbs, gutters, base, pavement, concrete approaches and residential sidewalks for a length of 110 feet. 2) that residential sidewalks be installed for a length of 110 feet along the northerly side of West Wilson Street by the applicant at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. After 1 I. seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, that first reading and title only be read of Ordinance No. ORDINANCE -336 336, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY First Reading OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 3500 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. The Clerk presented Variance No. 818, being the application of T.R.T. Builders, Inc., to permit construction of a maxi- mum -of four units on 6000 square feet of land area and to permit encroachments on Lots 3 - 14, Tentative Tract 3989 as per Precise Plan attached to and made a part of the Variance, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of the application. The Clerk also read the recommendation on Rezone No. 119 of the Planning Commission for denial. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone..present wishing to be heard on either the Rezone or the Variance. Thereupon the following spoke in protest: C. W. Cranfid d, 757 Center; several others in the audience stood in support of his pro- test. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Rezone No. 119 and -Variance 818 be denied as recommended by the Planning Commission, and the request for referral back to the Plan- ning Commission be denied inasmuch as the public hearings had been held. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Wilson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting recon- vened at 9:10 p.m. REPORT PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this Oras the time and place set the Police Department of the City of Costa Mesa to receive Rezone No. 119 for the Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 119, being Aide., for T.R.T: Builders the petition of T.R.T. Builders, Inc., 1+17 South Main Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that and Street, Santa Ana, to rezone from R4 to R2, Lots 3-14 of of police Variance 818 Tentative Tract 3989 and from R4 to P1 Lots 1, 2, 15, and CHAPTER III OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA First reading 16 of Tentative Tract 3989, located between Scott Place CODE RELATING TO TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, be and Center Street on the east side of Placentia. The Clerk given first reading as an urgency ordinance. The motion -read a communication from R. E. Plumleigh, representative AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Wilson, Smith, Meyers of-T:R.T. Builders, requesting both Rezone 119 and Variance NOES: Councilmen: None 818 be referred back to the Planning Commission for submi- --.City Engineer ssion of revised plans. The Council requested that Variance The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3+03 sub - Dike & Cole- No. 818 also be considered at this time. The Clerk presented Variance No. 818, being the application of T.R.T. Builders, Inc., to permit construction of a maxi- mum -of four units on 6000 square feet of land area and to permit encroachments on Lots 3 - 14, Tentative Tract 3989 as per Precise Plan attached to and made a part of the Variance, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of the application. The Clerk also read the recommendation on Rezone No. 119 of the Planning Commission for denial. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone..present wishing to be heard on either the Rezone or the Variance. Thereupon the following spoke in protest: C. W. Cranfid d, 757 Center; several others in the audience stood in support of his pro- test. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Rezone No. 119 and -Variance 818 be denied as recommended by the Planning Commission, and the request for referral back to the Plan- ning Commission be denied inasmuch as the public hearings had been held. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Wilson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting recon- vened at 9:10 p.m. REPORT The City Attorney presented a proposed Ordinance authorizing City Attorney the Police Department of the City of Costa Mesa to receive ORDINANCE 337 and qualify for aid from the State for training and recruit - Aide., for went of Police Officers. After discussion it was moved by recruitment Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that and training Ordinance No. 337, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA of police MESA ADDING SECTION 3204 TO DIVISION I OF ARTICLE 2 OF officers CHAPTER III OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA First reading ACCEPTING THE RE�,UIRENIENTS OF SECTION 13522 OF THE PENAL CODE RELATING TO TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, be given first reading as an urgency ordinance. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None --.City Engineer Final Tr. 3IF03 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3+03 sub - Dike & Cole- mitted in the name of Dike and Colegrove for the subdivision grove-RESOLU- of 15.42 acres into 70 lots, located north of Gisler, together TION 802 with a check in the amount of $10,139.09, signed Agreement, and bond in the amount of $75,800.00. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 802, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3+03 AND ACCEPTING THE.STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN ]HEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CT;F'RK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, be adopted. The motion _carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Engineer The City Engineer informed the Council that the improve - Tr 1776ond ments had been completed in Tract No. 1776 and recommended Exonerated the exoneration of the bond. Thereupon it was moved-f.by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the improvements be accepted and the bond exonerated for Tract 1776. Tr 3625 Bond The City Engineer informed the Council that all of the exonerated and improvements in Tract 3625 had been completed except for new bond posted a portion -which they were unable to complete at this time, and recommended that the bond be exonerated when a bond in the amount of $2500.00 is..posted.to'.cover'the":poition-of the'improvements not yet completed. .Thereupon.' -it was moved Councilman Rea; -:seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the bond for Tract 3625 be exonerated when a bond in the amount of $2500.00 has been received in the City Clerks office, to cover the portion of the impm-vements not yet completed on this tract. Director of The Director of Public Works informed theCouncil that the Public -Works Traffic Commission recommends that curb parking on the south Traffic Commis- side of Wilson Street be eliminated from 40 feet west of the sion Reports centerline of Harbor Boulevard to 139 feet west of the centerline of Harbor Boulevard. Upon motion by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, the Council con- curred with the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. The Director of Public Works also presented the recommen- dation of the Traffic Commission for removal of the stop signs on Pomona Avenue at Hamilton and they be placed on Hamilton at Pomona, thereby reversing the location of the signs at said intersections,_ due to the change in the traffic flow. The Council, after discussion felt that a four way stop would be better at this location for the time being instead of removing the two signs immediately on Pomona, thereby lessening the chances of traffic acci- dents at this location -and that the matter again be con- sidered in a three months time. ORDINANCE NO. 338 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 338 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3449 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON A PORTION OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF WILSON STREET AT HARBOR -.BOULEVARD: AND AMENDING SECTION 3+65 OF SAID CODE TO ESTABLISH A STOP INTERSECTION AT POMONA AVENUE AND HAMILTON STREET. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Reports man Rea, and carried, the reports of City Treasurer, Director of Finance, and Poundmaster were received.and ordered filed. Second readings Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - on Ordinance 319 man Smith, and carried, the second readings for Ordin- and 320 ance.No. 319, Land_Use, and Ordinance 320, Off -Street Deferred Parking were deferred to the meeting of January 3, 1961. discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the application be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission and the deed of right of way for Darrell Street be accepted and ordered placed on record by the follovring roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT-: Councilmen: None PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Williams Helicopter Service, for helicopter rides at the corner of Newport Boulevard and South Main Street, Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, permits were granted to Dick's Horseshoe, 239+ Newport Boulevard, and 3 Wheels Bar and Cafe, 1830 Newport Boulevard for one-night dances on December 31, 1960, sub- ject to approval of Police Department and Fire Department. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Pied Piper Studios for two licenses for transient photography. W. R. 236 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 236 including Payroll No. 159 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Claim for Damages Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Palmer Rea, and carried, the Claim for Damages of Jack D. Palmer, 412 39th Street, Newport Beach, was referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier. Orange County Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Coastal Transpor- Pinkley, and carried, the communication of the -Orange tation Committee County Coastal Transportation Committee dated December 12, 1960, was received and ordered filed. A.B.C. Reports Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the report of the Alcoholic Beverage Control for new on -sale beer license for Llewellyn Wills, Hot -N -Tot, 810 West 19th Street; person to person transfer of Off-sale'beer and gine license for Geraldine 0. and Nicholas J. Kemmer, Kemmer's Market, 238+ Newport Boule- vard, were received and ordered filed. The report of Jerry L. and Lois N. Burch, for new on -sale beer license at 541 Center Street, was referred to the City Attorney with in- structions to protest the issuing of said license. In connection with the latter report a communication was read from First Church of Christ, Scientist, in protest of the license. Orange County Upon motion by Councilman Rei,, seconded by Councilman Street Naming Wilson, and carried, the report of the Street Naming Committee Committee of Orange County, dated December 8, 1960, -vras received and ordered: filed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the report of the City Manager requesting extension of time for the airport study to January 3, 1961, and the letter of Mrs. Sheldon F. Craddock, regarding use of public buildings for certain organizations were received and ordered filed. City Managers ReportThe City Manager informed the Council that from January :Elea to attend Park 13.- 16, 1961, -.at Monterey, there would be a conference Conference of the California Society of the American Institute of Park Executives and asked if the Council wished the City represented. It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Councilman Rea represent the City at the meeting and that an advance of $100.'00 be granted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers, Wilson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Alley on West The City Manager informed the Council that there was to side of Tustin be on the westerly side of Tustin Avenue between 19th between -Flower Street and Flower an alley over an existing sewer and and 19th Street drainage easement, but that the developer had failed to put in the alley and therefore requested the Council to allow the City to acquire the right of way. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the City Manager be instructed to acquire;the,right of way for the proposed alley and spend up -to $25.00, and if necessary to go through condemnation proceedings. 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 Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:32 p.m. Mayor o y of Costa Mesa ATTEST: 4T 'a City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa Chief Deputy City Clerk L J