HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
October 2, 1961
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., October 21
1961, 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 Franklin 0. Bixler, Jr.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Minutes
September 18,
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea,
1961
and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 18, 1961, were approved as written and previously
distributed.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Continued from
set for the continued Public Hearing on a precise Plan
September 5,
1961
for a 30 foot alley between West 19th Street and Center
Precise Plan for
Street and between Placentia Avenue and Monrovia Avenue,
having been deferred from
30 foot alley
the meeting of September 5,
1961. The Clerk reported no written communications had
been received. After discussion it was moved by Council-
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
that the precise plan be tabled until the Council requests
that it again be brought back on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Continued from
September 18,
set for the continued Public Hearing on the proposed
River No. 2 Annexation to the City, having been deferred
1961
from the meeting of September 18, 1961. The Clerk re -
River No. 2
ported that one additional protest had been received
Annexation
from Paul T. and Lois B. Henderson and read it to the
Council. He reported that total of acres protesting was
2.22 and total acres in the annexation was 105.72. The
Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to
speak. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that
the public hearing.be closed. Thereupon the Council
found that the protests did not represent the majority
of the acres in the annexation or one-half of the value
of the territory proposed to be annexed as shown on the
last equalized assessment roll. It was moved by Council-
man Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that first reading
ORDINANCE 397
be -given to Ordinance No. 397, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
First reading
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNIHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS
TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE MOWN
AND DESIGNATED AS "RIVER NO. 2 ANNEXATION." The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Kaiser No. 1
for the public hearing on proposed Kaiser No. 1 Annexation
Annexation
to the City. The Clerk reported that notice of said hear-
ing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file
in his office. He reported that the property owners had
been notified and the report received from the Orange County
Boundary Discussion. No written communications ha d been
received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone
present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak
it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried that the public hearing be closed.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Rea, that first reading be given to Ordinance
ORDINANCE 398 No. 398 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
First Reading CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE, ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA IN THE COUN'T'Y OF ORANGE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS
"KAISER NO. 1 AN1MATION". The motion carried by the
following -roll call,vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone No. 107 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 107
Orange Coast initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from
College, Orange M1, C2 and R4 to I and R and U property known as Orange
County Fair- Coast College, Orange County Fairgrounds, Southern
grounds, Southern California College, and Vard Products. The Clerk
California reported that notice of said hearing had been duly
College and Vard published and the affidavit was on file in his office.
Products 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 speak it was
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried, that the Rezone Petition be referred back
to the Planning Commission and the proper zones as now
exists in the Zoning Ordinance be designated.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone No. 139 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 139,
Initiated by
initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from R2
Planning Com-
to Rl, Lots 1-113, Tract 1986; Lots 1-28, Tract 2168;
mission
Lots 1-25 and Lots 28-31, Tract 2315; Lots 1-12, Tract
2312, located between Beach and Cove; between Arnold
Avenue and Meyer Place; between Meyer Place and Maple
Avenue;,and between Yorkshire Street and Hamilton.
The Clerk reported that notice of said 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 communi-
cations had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired
if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No
one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the
public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that
ORDINANCE NO. 399
first reading be given to Ordinance No. 399, being AN
First Reading
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN LOTS IN TRACTS 1986,
2168, 2313 AND 2315 FROM R2 TO Rl. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone No. 148-A
set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No.
Initiated by
148-A, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone
Planning Commis-
from M1, Al, and R2 to C2 property located generally
sion
on both sides of Bristol Street, between Baker Street
and Paularino Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice
of said 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
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written communication had been received. Thereupon the
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Mr. Huber Meyers requested information on placement of
a fall -out shelter in the front yards of residents in
Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing
to speak. No one desiring to speak it was moved by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon
it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Wilson that first reading be given to Ordinance No.
ORDINANCE N0. 1+00
400 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
First Reading
OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF AN AREA ON BOTH
SIDES OF BRISTOL STREET, BETWEEN BAKER STREET AND
PAULARINO AVENUE, FROM Al, Ml, AND R2 to C2. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REPORTS
The City Attorney informed the Council that in con -
City Attorney
junction with the building of the Talbert Avenue Bridge
License Agreement
it would be necessary to use a temporary road across
Gisler
the property of Arthur J. and Mary A. Gisler and in
doing so it frill be necessary to construct a cement
pipe line from an existing water line to a point south-
erly at an estimated cost of $390.00 so that they will
have use of the water line for irrigation purposes. He
recommended that the license agreement be approved.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, that the License Agreement be-
tween the City and Arthur J. and Mary A. Gisler be
approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign said on behalf of the City. The motion carried
by the folloiri.ng roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Attorney to file
suit for $934.33
The City Attorney informed the Council that in May
of 1961 there was an automobile accident which re -
for traffic sig-
sulted in the damage to a traffic signal in the amount
nal damage
of 934.33• Neither driver will admit negligence there-
by this amount has not yet been paid to the City and
the City Attorney recommended that he be authorized to
file suit against both parties and have the court deter-
mine the responsible party, or both, and collect the
money. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the
City Attorney be instructed to file suit against both
parties involved in the automobile accident which re-
sulted in the damage to a traffic signal in the amount
of 934.33
City Manager
The City Manager reported to the Council the progress
report on
to date on the proposed Civil Defense program for the
Civil Defense
City. He recommended that the Council authorize the
installation of a warning system immediately, said
system to warn residents within a three mile radius;
that a program be held over a period of several evenings
to instruct those citizens on civil defense procedures _
that wished the information allowing them to ask questions;
that the Civil Defense budget be increased from $10,1+1+0.00
to $27,71+0.00. After a lengthy discussion it was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that
the Civil Defense budget be increased to $27,740.00; the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for
installation of a yarning system to be installed immediat-
ely; and the City Manager be instructed to proceed with
the program as outlined to instruct citizens on civil
defense procedures.
Mr. Huber Meyers requested information on placement of
a fall -out shelter in the front yards of residents in
ORDINANCE N0.4O2 The City Engineer presented to the Council the
First Reading proposed recommendations of the Traffic Commission
Stop signs, no for stop signs in the Santa Ana Improvement District;
parking a proposed four-way stop at Fairview Road and Fair
Drive; no parking on Arlington which is only a half
street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that first reading be
given to Ordinance No. 402, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SEC-
TIONS 3449, 3464 AND 3465 OF•THE MNNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON ARLINGTON
STREET, DESIGNATE CERTAIN THROUGH STREETS, AND ESTAB-
LISH CERTAIN STOP'INTERSECTIONS. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Milson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Orange Coast The Clerk read a request from Norman E. Watson, Vice
College Fees President of Orange Coast College for a waiver of
waived for con- building permit and plan check fee of $42.00; electri-
struction of resi- cal permit fee of $13.55; plumbing -heating permit fee
dence of $17.50 for the construction of a residence on the
campus of Orange Coast College as a project of the
Building Construction classes. Representative of the
College was present and informed the Council that they
would require inspections be made by the Building
Department and that the house would later be sold on
a bid basis to cover the cost of the materials used.
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in Costa Mesa. The City Attorney informed him
that under the Zoning Ordinance this is permis-
sible in the front one-half of the lot. After a
lengthy discussion on placement offa,ll-out shelters,
it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley that first reading be given to
ORDINANCE 401
Ordinance No. 401 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Location of Fall-
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING.SECTION•926O.4
Out Shelters on
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO
the lot
REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION.OF FALL OUT SHELTERS as
an urgency ordinance, amending Section 9260.4 (5)
of the Municipal Code to read - Fall -Out shelters
shall be allowed to be constructed in any part of
the lot provided they are built below grade level.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Engineer
The City Engineer presented Final Tract No. 4338
Final Tract 4338
for John and Paulyne Greenberg to divide 5 acres
Greenberg
located on the east side of Placentia Avenue be -
RESOLUTION 894
tween 17th and 18th Streets into 16 lots, together
with a bond in the amount of $27,000.00 and a check
in the amount of $1,881.08, and signed Agreement.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Rea, Resolution No. 894 being A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 4338 AND ACCEPTING
THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC
USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, be adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0.4O2 The City Engineer presented to the Council the
First Reading proposed recommendations of the Traffic Commission
Stop signs, no for stop signs in the Santa Ana Improvement District;
parking a proposed four-way stop at Fairview Road and Fair
Drive; no parking on Arlington which is only a half
street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that first reading be
given to Ordinance No. 402, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SEC-
TIONS 3449, 3464 AND 3465 OF•THE MNNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON ARLINGTON
STREET, DESIGNATE CERTAIN THROUGH STREETS, AND ESTAB-
LISH CERTAIN STOP'INTERSECTIONS. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Milson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Orange Coast The Clerk read a request from Norman E. Watson, Vice
College Fees President of Orange Coast College for a waiver of
waived for con- building permit and plan check fee of $42.00; electri-
struction of resi- cal permit fee of $13.55; plumbing -heating permit fee
dence of $17.50 for the construction of a residence on the
campus of Orange Coast College as a project of the
Building Construction classes. Representative of the
College was present and informed the Council that they
would require inspections be made by the Building
Department and that the house would later be sold on
a bid basis to cover the cost of the materials used.
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After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,
that the total fees of $73.05 for the construction
of the residence on the.campus be waived, but that
inspections of the residence be made by the City
Building Safety Department.
Bani Enterprises The Clerk read a request from Bani Enterprises,
subcontractor Incorporated, contractors for the new Fire Station,
substitution that a substitution of Custom Plastering, 12562
approved Carmel `day, Santa Ana, in lieu of Weisbecker Plas-
tering, 8+70 Carnation, Buena Park. He informed
the Council that this had been approved by the
City Architect for the building. Thereupon, it
was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, that the substitution be approved.
Refund - George The Clerk read a request for refund from George Con -
Construction struction Company for Building Permits No. 1+326,
1+327, 1+325, 14531, together with the recommendation
of the Building Official that inasmuch as the request
for refund was a fear days late according to the Ordi-
nance no refund could be recommended but if the Council
did recommend a refund that 85% of the Permit fee only
should be -refunded which would be $201.88. After dis-
cussion on the few days lateness and due to cancella-
tion of the job it was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Wilson that refund of $201.88
be granted. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
- NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the following departmental reports
were received and ordered filed: Civil Defense, Building
Safety, Pound -master; Fire; Finance; Street and Planning.
Francis Rudnicki The Clerk read the report of the Traffic Commission and
request for open- Planning Commission on the request of Francis Rudnicki
ing of Avocado on opening Avocado Street to Harbor Boulevard, both
Street recommending this be tabled at the present time. There-
upon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the reports be
received and filed.
Variance 927 Variance 927, for Paul H. Seckler Jr., 398 Flower Street
Seckler was presented, having been deferred from the meeting of
Deferred to September 18 to permit the City Attorney to investigate
October 161, 1961 certain allegations made in connection with the variance
was again presented. The Attorney reported to the Coun-
cil that his report would be read for the October 16
meeting. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that Variance
927 be deferred to the meeting of October 16.
Ordinance No. 394 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 394 for second reading
Second Reading for Rezone Petition 147 of Hill Coast Corporation, pro -
deferred Rezone viding an agreement on construction of the bridge over
147 Hill Coast the Orange County Flood control ditch is received. Mr.
Corporation Dan Jacobsen was present on behalf of the applicant
and reported that negotiations were under way and should
be completed very shortly. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, that second reading be deferred to October 16,
1961, meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 395 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Second Reading Councilman Wilson, second reading was given to
Abandonment of Ordinance No. 395, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
easement COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS.
INTENTION TO,ORDER THE VACATION OF.A CERTAIN EASE-
MENT COVERING A.PORTION OF LOT NO._ 212 OF NEWPORT
HEIGHTS IN.THE CITY,OF COSTA MESA, and it was adopted
by.the following, roll call, vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
(Sets public hearing October 16, 1961.)
ORDINANCE NO. 396 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
Second Reading man Wilson, second reading was given to Ordinance No.
Setback Lines 396, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK
LINES FOR A PROPOSED STREET. EXTEI`TDING . BETi^7EEIRT MONTE
VISTA AVENUE AND DEL MAR AVENUE AND MIDWAY BETWEEN
ELDEN AVENUE AND ORANGE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, and it was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Revised Map of Revised. Map of Tentative Tract 3749, for Macco Cor -
Tentative Tract poration, 3800 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar,
No. 3749 to change Magellan Street for drainage purposes, was
Macco Corporation presented, together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, the Revised Map of Tentative Tract 3749 was
approved. -
Variance 904
Variance No. 901 appeal by Boys Club of the Harbor
Appeal Boys
Area, 594 Center Street to eliminate requirement No.
Club of the
2 which reads: "That the porch facing Norse Avenue
Harbor Area
be removed and relocated around the corner of the
house from its present location, that the front door
facing Norse Avenue be completely closed allowing no
porches and door openings on the Norse Avenue side.",
was presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for deletion of Condition No. 2
and that instead the applicant be required to install,
at his expense, either a block wall or iron grill work
along the Norse Avenue side of the porch as indicated
on the drawing attached to their recommendation. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried that Condition No. 2
be deleted, subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
Claim for
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Damages Oliver
man Rea, and carried the Claim for Damages for Richard
C. Oliver on behalf of himself and his minor son, James
Richard Oliver was referred to the City Attorney.
Record of Survey
Record of Survey for Robert Kessler, 1217 North Soldano,
Kessler
Azusa, to divide property between Cecil Place and Albert
Place, west of Santa Ana Avenue, into 15 parcels, was
presented together with the recommendation_ of the Plan-
ning Commission for approval subject to the following
conditions: 1) That street lights be installed by the
applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the
City Engineer; 2) That residential sidewalks be installed,
with concrete driveway approaches from the curb
to the property line, by the applicant, at his
expense, under the direction of the City Engineer.
3) That the applicant meets the requirements of
the.Business and. Professional Code on Records of
Survey. After discussion, it -was moved by Councilman
Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that
the Record of Survey be approved subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 403 Proposed City of Costa Mesa Uniform Heating, Ventilat-
First reading ing, Refrigeration, and Air Cord itioning Code was pre -
Heating, Ventilat- sented. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
ing, Refrigeration,by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance No. 403 being AN
Air Conditioning ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Code MESA ADOPTING THE COSTA.MESA UNIFORM HEATING, VENITILAT-
ING, REFRIGERATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CODE, was
given first reading and public hearing set for October
16, 1961; by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Rezone 153 -refer- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
red back to Plan- man Pinkley, and carried, Rezone Petition No. 153,
ning Commission initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from Cl
to Rl Lots 1-65, Tentative Tract Map 4395 located on
Set for Public the northeasterly corner of.Baker Street and Fairview
Hearings October 16 Road was referred back to the Planning Commission at
Rezone 141-A their request and the following were set for public
Rezone 150 hearing on October 16, 1961, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock
Rezone 151 p.m. or as soon thereafter -as possible:
Rezone 152 1. Rezone Petition No. 141-A, initiated by the Planning
Rezone 154 Commission to rezone from Cl and R2 to AP property
located on both sides Rochester and on the south
side of East 18th Street for a distance of 410.30
feet.westerly from the center line of Orange Avenue
and on the south side of East 18th Street between
Rogers Place and Orange Avenue and the northeast_
and southeast corners of Rochester and Orange.
2. Rezone Petition No. 150, Dike and Colegrove, Inc.,
1533 Baker Street, to rezone from R2 to R4 property
located in the general area between Miner Street and
Harbor Boulevard, south of Wilson.
3. Rezone Petition No. 151, initiated by the Planning
Commission to rezone from C2 to Iv1l property on the
south side of Talbert Avenue, 350 feet westerly
of the center line of Harbor Boulevard.
4. Rezone Petition No. 152, Phillip D. Sullivan, 1856
Newport Boulevard, to rezone from R2 to R4 property
located on the east side of Placentia Avenue, 160
feet southerly of the center line of West 18th Street.
5• Rezone Petition No. 1544 initiated by the Planning
Commission to rezone from R2 to R4 property located
in the general area between Miner Street and Harbor
Boulevard, south of Wilson Street.
Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Deeds man Rea, the following right of way deeds were received
and ordered placed on record by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR STREETS
9-21-61 Presbytery of Los Angeles Fairview Rd.
9-21-61 Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. Rogers Place
9-25-61 Auguste and Mary Casaretto W. 19th St.
Right of Way DATE NAME FOR STREETS
Deeds continued 5-19-61 Frank and Erma Samaritan Santo Tomas
9-19-61 Goldie Joseph W. 19th St.
9-15-61 Lincoln.Savings and Loan A•iesa Verde Dr.
9-19-61 Andrew R. and Claudia L. Smith. W. 19th St.
9-29-61 John David Shawhan, Elaine Frye
and Bonnie E. Johnson Costa Mesa St.
Variance 936 Variance application No. 936 for Ione Holt, 2344 Elden
Holt Avenue, to permit construction of one unit in addition
to existing duplex'and residence (making -a total of 4
units) on 10,000 square feet of land area (1 unit per
2,500.square feet) and an encroachment of 1E feet into
required 25 foot rear yard setback at 2344 Elden, was
presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for denial for the following reasons:
1) Insufficient parking shozm on the plot plan. It
would be impossible to provide the 8 off-street parking
spaces required for four units as the new Land Use Ordi-
nance requires the two for one off-street parking ratio.
2) No hardship is shown. Mrs. Holt was present on behalf
of her application. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,
that the application be denied on the same basis as given
by the Planning Commission.
Variance 937 Variance application No. 937 for Mike H. Koll and Ted R.
Koll-Bolte Bolte, 333 East 17th -Street, to permit construction of
24 units on 36,830 square feet of land area (1 unit per
1534 square feet) with an encroachment of 10 feet into
required 50 foot front yard setback from the center line
of Pomona Avenue located at 1965 Pomona Avenue, was pre-
sented together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following condi-
tions: 1) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa by the -
applicants of all land 30 feet from the center line of
proposed Palace Avenue for the full width of this pro-
perty for street purposes, 2) That the applicant, at
his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer,
paves the proposed Palace Avenue for a width of 20 feet
from the southerly line of this property to West 20th
Street. This is necessary to have access to the park-
ing area; 3) Installation of residential sidewalks across
the full width of this property on Pomona Avenue by the
applicants at their expense, under the direction of the
City Engineer. 4) Two for one off-street parking under
the direction of the Director of Planning. After a
lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the application be
approved subject 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
Subdivision 381. Appeal by W. H. Koshman, 2279 Orange, on Planning Com -
Appeal mission denial of Subdivision No. 381 to divide property
Koshman at 2279 Orange and 194 Albert Place into 2 parcels; -
both sub -standard in area was presented. Mr. Koshman
was present on behalf of the appeal. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, the application was denied as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Subdivision 382 Subdivision application No. 382 for Harold E. Manning,
Manning et al, 120 North.Atlantic, Los Angeles 22, to divide
property at 227 East 23rd Street into 2 parcels (the
existing house encroaches 3.5 into the required rear
yard setback of 25 feet from the new property line)
was presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval. After discussion,
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, that the application be approved
subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Subdivision 383 Subdivision application No. 383 for Kathy Investment
Kathy Investment Company, Inc., 326 N. Street, Taft, to divide property
Company described as the southeasterly 107.26 feet of Lot 87,
Newport Heights Tract at 445 East 17th Street into 2
parcels was presented, together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions: 1) That a minimum of 15 feet perman-
ent ingress and egress be provided for Parcel B for the
term of the lease. 2) Installation of commercial concrete
sidewalks and driveway approaches for the width of this
property along East 17th Street by the applicant, at his
expense, under -the direction of the City Engineer. 3)
Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of 20 feet along
the rear of this property for a width of 107.5 feet for
alley purposes as follows: a) Said dedication to be
made upon removal of existing structure on Parcel B or
upon construction of a new structure on said Parcel.
b) Or, said dedication is to be made in the event Parcel
B is integrated with Parcel A. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that the application be approved subject to
the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
C -U -P- C-13 Conditional Use Permit C-13 for Holden SL= -boards, 141 B
Holden,Surfboards East 16th Street, to permit manufacture of surfboards
in a C2 zone at 141 B East 16th Street was presented,
together with the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission for approval subject to adequate and usable
off-street parking under the direction of the Director
of Planning. After discussion it was moved by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the
application was approved subject to the recommendations
of the Planning Commission.,
PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, permit was grantedfor• a yearly dance
license to Flame Room, 1880 Monrovia subject to the appro-
val of the Chief of Police..
Charitable Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
_ Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Muscular
Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc., to raise funds
during the month of December, 1961, and Section 691+ (j)
be waived.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Costa Mesa
City Employees' Association to sell tickets to their
annual dance, and Section 691+ (j) was waived, subject
to there being no tickets sold during working hours by
the employees.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to the National
Foundation March of Dimes, Orange County Chapter, to
conduct their annual fund campaign and Section 691+ (j)
was waived.
Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman.Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
tion 265 Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 265 including Payroll No. 178
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
tion 266 man Pinkley, and carried, Warrant Resolution No. 266
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written Communi- The Clerk read communications from Newport Harbor
cations Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County Coast
Orange Coast. Association on the Orange Coast Freeway. Councilman
Freeway Wilson presented to the Council his findings from
attending the various meetings and also read Resolu-
tion No. 336 of the City Council adopted on March 4th,
1957, concerning the Master Plan of Arterial Highways -
for Orange County in which the Plan was endorsed and
approved, in principle, as adopted by the Orange County
Board of Supervisors. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and carried, that the City goes on record as reaffirm-
ing its position as set forth in Resolution No. 336
adopted March 4, 1957. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and. carried,
the City Manager was requested to -discuss with either
the Mayor or City Manager of Newport Beach current
problems on the proposed freeway.
Rabies -Clinic The Clerk read a communication from William H. Huntley,
D.V.M. Rabies Chairman, Orange County Chapter, on whether
or not the City wished to conduct an anti -rabies -vaccination
clinic during the month of January, 1962. In the past
the Rotary Club had been sponsoring club for the clinic.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that there
be a rabies clinic in the City during January, 1962.
Bersch Commended Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried, the communication from IV1r.
and Mrs. -K. W. Gorton commending Police Officer -Larry
Bersch was received and ordered filed and a copy to be
sent to Officer Bersch.
Fall Out Shelter A communication was read from the City of La Mirada
tax benefit refer -urging a -tax benefit be granted for fall -out shelters
red to Mayor for constructed. After discussion it was moved by Council -
study man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
that Mayor Meyers investigate this and report back to
the Council on October 16, 1961.
Wakefield Upon motion by Councilman-Pinkley, seconded by Council
man Rea, and carried, the communication from Blanche E.
Wakefield, 481 East 207th Street, regarding the Council's.
stand on UNICEF solicitation permit was received and
ordered filed.
Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Control Reports man Rea, and carried,•the reports of the Alcoholic
Beverage Control on the following were received and
ordered filed: Double Transfer of on -sale general
license Edward F. Eisenbeiss, 100 East 19th Street;
Barbara H. and Lloyd J. Brom "Brownies Pub", 2156
Newport Boulevard, New on -sale beer; Person to Person
transfer of on -sale general for Royal Fox, 2260 Harbor
Boulevard; Double Transfer of off -sale general for
Thriftimart Inc., 2701 Harbor Boulevard.
Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
Control Report man Rea, and carried, the City Attorney was requested
Owens - The Oasis to investigate the new'on-sale beer and wine license
application of Ted T. and Wanda M. Owens, The Oasis,
2101 Placentia Avenue, located in an M1 zone, and if
as a result of the investigation it is found to be
out of zone to protest, or else the application is to
be received and filed
Removal of Pole The City Attorney .reported for the City Manager.that
Talbert Avenue in connection with the construction of the Talbert
Bridge Avenue Bridge it would be necessary to remove some
poles of the Edison Company and that this would cost
approximately $3,545.00. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea that the Director of Finance be authorized to draw
a warrant in the exact amount of the bill received from
the Edison Company for the removal of this pole not to
exceed $3,545.00. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote::
AYES Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None_
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Santa Ana Improve- The City Attorney reported for the City Manager that
ment District in Connection with the Santa Ana Avenue Improvement
Changes District there were certain items to be completed such
as driveways, grades, etc. and requested that the sum
of $5,000.00 be set aside -for this purpose. After dis-
cussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkl.ey that the Director of Finance be
authorized to draw warrants, not exceeding the sum of
$5,000.00 upon -the -City Manager's signature for the-
installatior_ of certain needed items resulting from
the change of grade. -in the*Improvement District.
Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Smith, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Mayor f t of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the Citol of Costa Mesa