HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
October 16, 1961
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., October
16, 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 Russell Gabler.
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 Smith, seconded by Councilman
October 22 1961
Rea, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 2, 1961, were.approved as written and previously
distributed.
OPENING OF BIDS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Santa Isabel
set for the opening of bids for constructing a storm
Storm Channel
drain and structures in the'Santa Isabel Storm Channel.
The Clerk reported that four bids had been received.
The bids were then publicly opened, read, and declared
as follows:
NAME AMOUNT
ECCO $ 65, x+88. oo
K E C Company 55,425.45
A. H. Famularo 592965.11
Paul H. Suckow 52,718.51
Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the
City Clerk for all details 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
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the City -Engineer for check and report back to the
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Council at the next regular meeting.
Minute Resolution Councilman Pinkley informed the Council that the Newport
Commending Board Harbor -Costa Mesa Board of Realtors had won the California
of Realtors Real Estate Association Perpetual Award for Education and
Professional Achievement and showed the silver trophy to
the Council, together with the scrapbook which won the
award for the Board. He thereupon moved that a minute
resolution be adopted -
WHEREAS, The California Real Estate Association
annually conducts an Achievement Book Contest to encour-
age a permanent record of the accomplishments of local
Real Estate Boards; and
WHEREAS, the Newport Harbor -Costa Mesa Board of Realtors,
in open competition with 37 entrants, has won the California
Real Estate Association Perpetual -Award for Education
and Professional Advancement, together with possession
of the massive silver trophy denoting the achievement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council
of the City of Costa Mesa that the Newport Harbor -Costa
Mesa Real Estate Board be, and it is hereby, formally
commended for its exceptional achievement, and this
Council hereby expresses its appreciation of the contri-
bution of the Real Estate Board to the advancement of
the City of Costa Mesa. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Smith and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
River No. 3 Annexa- set for the public hearing on proposed River No. 3
tion Annexation to the City of Costa Mesa. The Clerk
reported that notice of said hearing had been duly
published and the affidavit was on file in his office.
He reported that notices had been sent to all property
owners and no.written communications had been received.
Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone pre-
sent wishing to speak. Mr. Bailey Chapman was present
and requested information as to the exact location of
the annexation and was shown a map by the City Engineer.
No one else wishing to speak it was moved by Councilman
Smith,'seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that
the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved
ORDINANCE N0. 4o4 by Councilman Wilson, that Ordinance No. 404 being AN
First Reading 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 "RIVER NO. 3
ANNEXATION"" be given first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Vacation of easement for the public hearing on vacation of a certain easement
Portion of Lot 212 covering a portion of Lot No. 212 of Newport Heights
Newport Heights
tract as set by Ordinance No. 395• The Clerk reported
that notice of said hearing had been duly published and
the affidavit was on file in his office and the property
had been posted as required by law and affidavit. of said
posting 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. There-
upon Mr. Hirtler, 4+5 Lenwood, requested the location of
said abandonment and the City Attorney informed him it was
a part of Sierks Street that had not been improved and would
not be needed in the future for street purposes. No one
else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the public
hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
RESOLUTION N0. 895
Smith, that Resolution No. 895 being A RESOLUTION OF THE -
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACA-
TION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF IAT NO.
212 OF NEWPORT HEIGHTS IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
ORDINANCE N0. 403
for the public hearing and second reading of Ordinance
Second Reading
No. 403 for the adoption of the Costa Mesa Uniform Heating,
Uniform Heating,
Ventilating, Refrigeration, and Air -Conditioning Code.
Ventilating, Refrig-
The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been
eration and Air-
duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office.
Conditioning Code
He reported one written communication which he read to the
Council from the Sheet Metal, Air Conditioning, Heating
Contractors Association urging the adoption of the Code.
The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wish-
ing to be heard. No one desiring to speak it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, that thepublic hearing be closed. Thereupon it
was moved by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 403 .
being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA ADOPTING THE COSTA MESA UNIFORM HEATING, VENTIL-
ATING, REFRIGERATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CODE be given
second reading and adopted. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Mr. W. E. Bechtel, president of the Sheet Metal, Air
Conditioning, Heating Contractors Association spoke
and thanked the Council for adopting the Code which
brought Costa Mesa into conformity with other cities
in the County.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone No. 141-A set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 141 -
Initiated by Plan- Amended initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone
ning Commission from Cl and R2 to AP, property located on both sides
of 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
on the northeast and southeast corners of Rochester
and Orange. 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. He reported no
written communications.had been received. Thereupon
the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wish-
ing to be heard. Mr. James Harris spoke in favor of
the rezoning. No one else wishing to speak it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea that Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 405 No. 405 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
First Reading CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING ON AN AREA SOUTH
OF 18TH STREET AT ORANGE AVENUE AND ON BOTH SIDES OF
ROCHESTER STREET FROM Cl AND R2 TO AP be given first
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilson
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING - The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone Petition 150 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 150 -
Dike and Colegrove for 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 Street. 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. He reported
no written communications had been received. The Mayor
then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to
be heard. Mr. E. C. Twichell spoke in favor of the
rezone on behalf of the applicant. No one else desiring
to speak it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the public hearing
be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley
ORDINANCE.NO. x+06 that Ordinance No. 406 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING
OF A PORTION OF LOT 29, FAIRVIEW FARMS TRACT, FROM R2
TO R4 be given first reading. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone Petition 151 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 151
Initiated by Plan- initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from
ning Commission C2 to M1 property located on the south side of Talbert
Avenue, 350 feet westerly of the center line of Harbor
Boulevard. The Clerk reported that notice of said hear-
ing had been duly published and the affidavit was on
file in his office. He read the recommendation of the
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Planning Commission for approval and reported no written
communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor
inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard.
No one wishing to be heard it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the
public hearing be closed.. Thereupon it was moved by
ORDINANCE N0. 407
Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 407, being AN ORDI-
First Reading
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF TRACT NO.
1083 FROM C2 TO M1 be given first reading. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Rezone Petition 152
for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 152 for
Sullivan
Phillip D. Sullivan, 1856 Newport Boulevard, to rezone
from R2 to R4 property located on the east side of Pla-
centia Avenue, 160 feet southerly of the center line of
West 18th Street. 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. He reported no written
communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired
if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Mr.
Sullivan spoke on behalf of his application. No one else
desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, that the public
hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
ORDINANCE N0. 408
Pinkley, that Ordinance No. 408, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
First Reading
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING
OF A PORTION OF LOT.NO. 705 NEWPORT MESA TRACT, FROM R2 TO
R4 be given first reading. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Rezone Petition 154
for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 154 initiated
Initiated by Plan-
by the Planning Commission to rezone from R2 to R4 property
ning Commission
in the general area between Miner Street and Harbor Boule-
vard, south of Wilson Street. The Clerk reported that
notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affi-
davit was on file in his office. He read the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval. He reported no
written communications had been received. Thereupon the
Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to
speak. No one desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the
public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Council -
ORDINANCE NO. 409
man Smith that Ordinance No. 409, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
First Reading
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING
OF A PORTION OF LOT NO. 29, FAIRVIEW FARMS TRACT, FROM R2 TO
R4 be given first reading. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
REPORTS
The City Attorney informed the Council that the Building
City Attorney
and Construction Trades Council of Orange County had pre -
RESOLUTION NO. 896
pared a "1961 Sub -Trades Hourly Wage Rates of Building and
Prevailing Wage
Construction Trades Unions" and recommended that these be
Rates
adopted by the City Council. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 896 being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ASCERTAINING AND DETERMINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES
TO BE PAID FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BY
PUBLIC CONTRACT, be adopted. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES:. Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Joseph Martin The City Attorney informed the Council that Mr. Joseph
Payment of Damages Martin had damaged a light signal at Harbor and Adams
and had proposed to pay for this damage on a monthly
basis to the City and this had been approved by the
Council, but.he had failed to make these monthly
installments. He therefore requested that he be in-
structed to take legal action for payment of this
damage. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that
the City Attorney be instructed to take the necessary
legal action against Joseph Martin for paymentof damage
to a light signal at Harbor and Adams.
New On -Sale Beer The City Attorney presented his report of his investi-
and Wine License gation of the new -on -sale beer and wine license of
Owens Ted T. and Wanda Owens at the Oasis, 2101 Placentia
Avenue. He reported that this would continue to be
a restaurant and only the addition of wine to an
existing beer license.
Report on Wire
The City Attorney presented his report of investiga-
Pulling.- Variance
tion in "wire pulling" concerning the remarks made by
927 - Seckler
Paul Seckler, Jr., in connection with his Variance
application No. 927. The Attorney reported that no
wires were pulled, and no improper action was taken
by any person. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman -Rea, and carried, that
the report be received and ordered filed.
City. Engineer
The City -Engineer informed the Council that improve -
Bonds Exonerated
ments in Tracts 4041, 3723, 3952, 32+2, 2896, 292+,
Tracts 4041, 3723,
and 2853 had been completed in accordance with speci-
3952, 32.2, 2896,
fications and recommended they be accepted and the
292+, 2853
bonds exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Council-
man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea that the
improvements in Tracts 4o4l, 3723, 3952, 32+2, 2896,
292+, and 2853 be accepted and the bonds exonerated.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: .Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Director of Public
The City Engineer informed the Council that plans for
Works to advertise_
the improvement of Adams Avenue from Harbor to Royal
for bids on Nov-
Palm would be finished this week and requested that
ember 20 to improve
the Director of Public Works be authorized to call for
Adams Avenue
bids on this project to be opened on November 20, 1961.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Director of
Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for
the improvement of Adams Avenue between Harbor Boule-
vard and Royal Palm to be opened on November 20, 1961.
Director of Public
The Director of Public Works informed the Council
Works
that the sewer on Royal Palm had been completed in
Sewer on Royal Palm
accordance with plans and specifications and recom-
accepted
mended that this sewer be accepted by the City and
the Director of Public Works be authorized to pay .
the contractor the amount of $1,0+0.00 for said work.
Thereuponitwas moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, that the sewer on Royal Palm be
accepted by the City and the Director of Finance
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authorized to pay the contractor the amount of $1,040.00
for said work. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Departmental
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, the following reports were received
and filed: Monthly of City Treasurer, Director of
Finance and Police and Annual report of Director of
Finance.
Refund -South Coast
A request was read from South Coast Mechanical Corporation,
Mechanical Corp-
P. 0. Box 658, Costa Mesa, for refund of Electrical Permit
oration
15922 which should have been taken out in the County but
by error was taken out in the City, together with the
recommendation of the Building Official recommending 85
per cent refund or 2.55 of the $3.00 fee. The City
Attorney recommended to the Council that if the Council
was going to refund as requested it should be the entire
amount. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the entire amount
of $3.00 be refunded to South Coast Mechanical Corpora-
tion. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Tax relief on Fall
The Mayor reported that he had not made a determination
Out Shelters refer-
on tax relief for the fall out shelters as referred to
red to City
him by the Council and felt that this should be studied
Manager
by the City Manager and request he report back, and so
moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried.
Ordinance No. 394
The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 394 for second reading,
Second reading
covering Rezone Petition No. 147 for Hill Coast Corpora -
deferred
tion and reported that the agreement on construction of
the bridge over the Orange County Flood Control Ditch
had not been received. Thereupon Mr. Alexander Rados
one of the owners of the property being rezoned spoke
stating that he had contacted Macco Corporation and
they were draining plans now for the bridge. After a
discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that second reading
of Ordinance No. 394 be deferred to the next regular
meeting of November 6, 1961.
ORDINANCE NO. 397
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Second Reading
man Rea, Ordinance No. 397 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
River No. 2 Annexa-
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE
tion
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGU-
OUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "RIVER NO. 2 ANNEXATION" was
given second reading and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 398
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Second Reading
Wilson, Ordinance No. 398 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Kaiser No. 1 Annex-
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE
ation
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS
TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE KNO14N
AND DESIGNATED AS "KAISER NO. 1 ANNEXATION" was given
second reading and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 399 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
Second Reading man Wilson, Ordinance No. 399, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Rezone No. 139 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
Initiated by Plan- THE ZONING OF CERTAIN LOTS IN TRACTS 1986, 2168, 2313,
ning Commission and 2315 FROM R2 TO RI was given second reading and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 400 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Second Reading man Smith, Ordinance No. 400, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Rezone No. 148-A CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE
Initiated by Plan- ZONING OF AN AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF BRISTOL STREET,
ning Commission BETWEEN BAKER STREET AND PAULARINO AVENUE, FROM Al,
M1 AND R2 TO C2 was given second reading and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson,,Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 401 Upon motion by Councilman. Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Second Reading man Smith, Ordinance No. 401 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Location of Fall CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION
Out Shelters 9260.4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF FALL OUT SHELTERS was
given second reading and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried, the City Clerk was directed
to have copies of this Ordinance 401 be made available
to the citizens so they are aware that fall -out shelters
may be located on any part of a lot provided they are
built below grade level.
ORDINANCE N0.-402 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,, seconded by Council -
Second Reading man Wilson, Ordinance No. 402, being AN ORDINANCE OF
No parking-Arling- THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING
ton Stop signs, SECTIONS 3449, 3464 AND 3465 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
east side THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON ARLINGTON
STREET, DESIGNATE CERTAIN THROUGH STREETS, AND ESTAB-
LISH CERTAIN STOP INTERSECTIONS was given second reading
and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Variance 927 Variance application No. 927 for Paul H. Seckler, to
Seckler permit construction of one unit in addition to exist-
ing residence on R1 lot containing a total of 8,116.5
square feet (4,058 square feet per unit) and an en-
croachment of 7 feet into -required 25 foot rear yard
setback at 398 Flower Street was again presented,
having been deferred from the meeting.of October 2.
The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission for denial. After a lengthy discussion it
was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea that the variance be denied. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
'AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Smith
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting
reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
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Building Moving 348 Application,for Building Moving Permit No- 348 for
Variance 939 Mrs. -Barbara P. Killmeyer,.1966-Westminster Street.to-
Killmeyer move a single residence from 1965 Westminster Street
to 1966 Westminster Street was presented together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
with the following conditions: 1) $3,500.00 bond to be
posted by the applicant. 2) That the building be completed
60 days after date of delivery on the property. 3) All
the requirements of the Department of Building Safety.
Variance application No. 939 for relocation (move -in) of
a single residence in addition to existing single residence
on 6,350 square feet of land area in an R1 zone, with an
encroachment of 4 feet into required 10 foot sideyard
setback on Westminster Avenue was also presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following conditions: 1)
Residential sidewalks by the applicant, at his expense,
along the easterly side of Westminster the full length of
the property and along the southerly side of Esther
Street, the full width of the property; 2) Dedication to the
City of Costa Mesa of the 15 foot spandrel at the south-
east corner of Westminster and Esther Street. Mr. Dick
Riopelle was present on behalf of the applicant and
requested that the sidewalk requirement be deleted.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried that Building
Moving application 348 be approved subject to the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and that
Variance 939 be approved subject to the recommendations
of the Planning Commission with the exception of require-
ment No. 1 -which was deleted.
Record of Survey Record of Survey for John Shawhan, 20291 Kline Drive,
Shawhan Santa Ana, to divide a portion of Lot 324, Newport
Heights Tract into 5 lots on the east side of Albert
Place between Orange and Santa Ana Avenue, approximately
244.70 feet from the center line of Santa Ana Avenue was
presented together with the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission for approval subject to the following:
1) Dedication of all land 30 feet from the center line
of existing Albert Place to the City of Costa Mesa for
street purposes; 2) That Street Lights be under the
direction of the Street Lighting Superintendent; 3)
Construction of 4 feet residential sidewalks on Albert
Place the full width of this property by the applicant
at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer;
4) That this Record of Survey meet all the requirements
of the City Engineer dated 10-9-61; 5) That common sewer
and water laterals be used for these 5 lots subject to
the approval of the City Engineer; 6) That the Record
of Survey meets all the requirements of the Business
and Professional Code on Records of Surveys. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Record of
Survey be approved subject to the recommendations of
the Planning Commission.
Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 3878 for A.M. Rambo, 771 Baker
3878 Rambo Street, to divide property described as Lots 11 and
12 in Block A of the Berry Tract into 14 lots located
on the south side of Baker Street approximately 792
feet westerly of the center line of Babb Street was
presented together with the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission for approval subject to the following
conditions: 1) All the requirements of the City Engineer,
dated October 9, 1961. 2) That the street names be
under the direction of the Director of Planning. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Tentative Tract
was approved subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
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Tentative Tract
Tentative Tract Map No. 4354, 4355, and 4356 for
4354, 4355 and
Henry C.. Cox, 13372 -West Delhi -Road., Santa Ana, to
4.356 Cox
divide property described as portions of Lot 1, Tract
No. 421 and Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12 of Fairview Tract in-
to 259 lots located on the south side of Gisler between
Harbor Boulevard and Fairview Road was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following:
1) As per revised plans received October 9, 1961; 2)
Subject to -all the requirements of the City Engineer
to be submitted prior to Council action. 3) Subject
to all the requirements of the Director of Planning
dated October 9, 1961; 4) Subject to approval by the
City Engineer of all requirements for drainage
necessary to adequately drain these proposed tracts.
The. Clerk reported the requirements of the City
Engineer dated October 13, 1961 had been received.
Mr. Cox was present on behalf of his tentative tracts
and discussed the drainage with the Council requesting
they be approved as per layout and he would work out
the drainage with the State. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley and carried that the Tentative Tracts be
approved as per the layout and subject to the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and City Engineer,
and subdivider to solve the drainage problem.
Agreement -Reed
The Clerk presented a petition requesting elimination of
Aliso Avenue
swamp in front of 4.4.5 Lenwood Drive, where the west one-
half of Aliso Avenue dead -ends. At this point the
Director of Public Works had informed the Council that
an easement deed had been received from Ralph K. Reed
the owner of the property and an agreement that the
City shall furnish at its expense the engineering super-
vision and inspection for the installation of curb and
gutter and the cost of material and labor shall be paid
by the owner and that the City -will pay for the completion
of the unpaved portion of Aliso Street on the easement.
He also stated that this had been discussed with the
property owner prior to the receipt of the petition.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Rea and carried that the petition be
received and filed and the agreement be approved and
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said
agreement on behalf of the City.
Director o
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by
Public Worp to
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the Director of
advertise for bids
Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids as soon
as engineering plans have been finished for this work.
Claims for Damages Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
Retmier man Rea, and carried, the claims of Charles B. Retmier,
Tahara Jr. and Kevin Michael Retmier and for Frank S. Tahara
and his minor son Thomas M. Tahara were denied.
Claim for damages The City Attorney reported that he recommends the claim
Oliver for James Richard Oliver be denied. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that the claim for damages of Richard C.
Oliver on behalf of himself and his minor son James
Richard Oliver was denied.
Claim for Damages Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Finch Pinkley, and carried the claim for damages of Ivan
Finch and Chris Finch was denied and referred to the
-Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
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Agreement - Woods Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Monrovia Avenue Wilson, the agreement between the City and George C.
Improvement District and Julia C. Woods for severance damages in the Monrovia
Avenue Improvement District was approved and the City
Manager authorized to sign said agreement on behalf
of the City.
Right of Way
Public Hearings Set
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Wilson the following right of way deeds were received and
Talbert Avenue set-
Pinkley, and carried, public hearings were set for
backs Adams Avenue
7:30 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City
Meyers
setbacks
Hall on November 6, 1961, for the following:
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
1) Setback lines for Talbert Avenue from Harbor
DATE NAME FOR STREET
Boulevard westerly.to the present Costa Mesa
10-10-61 Ralph K. Reed Aliso Street
boundary line.
10-9-61 Daniel and Delia E.
2) Setback lines for Adams Avenue from Harbor
10-10-61 George C. and Julia
Boulevard westerly to the easterly boundary
C. Woods Babcock Street
Agreement -
of Tract No. 4008.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Kujawa
Pinkley, the Agreement between the City and Peter J.
9-26-61 Anita C. and Douglas
Monrovia Avenue
Kujawa on moving a building at 989 West 19th Street
Improvement
(Monrovia Avenue Improvement District) in the sum of
Variance application No. 940 being the application of
District
$1,280.00 was approved and the City Manager authorized
to permit side yard setback to be 3 feet (2 foot
to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. The
encroachment into required 5 foot side yard setback)
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Lilac Lane was presented together with the recommenda-
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith
tions of the Planning Commission for approval subject
Meyers
parking space be provided on the right side of the
NOES: Councilmen: None
existing house. 2) That said parking space be
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Agreement - Woods Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Monrovia Avenue Wilson, the agreement between the City and George C.
Improvement District and Julia C. Woods for severance damages in the Monrovia
Avenue Improvement District was approved and the City
Manager authorized to sign said agreement on behalf
of the City.
Right of Way
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Deeds
Wilson the following right of way deeds were received and
ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR STREET
10-5-61 Peter J. Kujawa West 19th Street
10-10-61 Ralph K. Reed Aliso Street
10-9-61 Daniel and Delia E.
Reich 20th and Irvine
10-10-61 George C. and Julia
C. Woods Babcock Street
10-3-61 Louis H. and Frances
L. Reinking Bristol Street
9-26-61 Anita C. and Douglas
F. Bishop West 19th Street
8-28-61 Ethel M. Brewer West 19th Street
Variance 940
Variance application No. 940 being the application of
Jordan
Irving C. Jordan, 2043 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach,
to permit side yard setback to be 3 feet (2 foot
encroachment into required 5 foot side yard setback)
for addition of carport to existing residence at 283
Lilac Lane was presented together with the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission for approval subject
to the following stipulations: 1) That one additional
parking space be provided on the right side of the
existing house. 2) That said parking space be
adequately screened under the direction of the Director
of Planning. Mr. Jordan was present on behalf of the
application and requested the deletion of the one
parking space on the right side of the house and rather
it be permitted on the left side of the house. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the application
be approved and that requirements No. 1 and No. 2 be
deleted.
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Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit No. C-12 for The Presbytery of
Permit C-12
Los Angeles, 1501 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles 17,
The Presbytery of
to allow the use of-Rl zoned property for construction
Los Angeles
of facilities to be used for church purposes and
acceptance of the master plan, located on the east
side of Fairview Road, 150 feet southerly of the center
line of El Camino Drive, was presented together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
with the following stipulations: 1) 6 foot block wall
to be constructed by the applicant at his expense
along the easterly and northerly boundaries of this
property. 2) That residential sidewalks be installed
by the applicant at his expense, under the direction
of the City Engineer, along the easterly side of
Fairview Avenue the full width of this property, and
concrete driveway approaches. 3) That all land 50
feet from the center line of existing Fairview Avenue
be dedicated to the City of Costa Mesa for street
purposes if necessary, and that this dedication be
submitted to the City Clerk prior to the next regular
meeting of the City Council. on October 16, 1961.
4) That off-street parking be under the direction
of the Director of'Planning. 5) That the ingress and
egress for traffic be under the direction of the
Traffic Commission. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, that the application be approved subject to
the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-14 for Southern California
Permit C-14
Edison Company, 701 West 5th Street, Los Angeles 17,
Southern
to permit the construction, operation and maintenance
California Edison
of an electric distribution substation in a C1 zone
Company
located on the east side of Fairview Road, approximately
175 feet northerly of the center line of West Wilson
Street was presented together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following stipulations: 1) That all land 50 feet
from the center line of existing Fairview Avenue be
dedicated to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes;
2) That Fairview Avenue be improved with base paving
curbs gutters, concrete driveway approaches and
residential sidewalks the full width of this property,
under the direction of and at the discretion of the
City Engineer; 3) That the off-street parking be
under the direction of the Director of Planning. The
Clerk read a communication from Ralph C. Kiser, Dis-
trict Manager, Southern California Edison Company stating
that requirement No. 1 had already been done by a
previous owner and that both condition No. 1 and
condition No. 2 be deleted as a requirement on the Use
Permit. The City Attorney informed the Council that
requirement No. 1 should be deleted as the right of
way had already been accepted and that requirement No.
2 could not be done at this time and this area was in
the proposed Central Improvement District, thereby
this requirement should be deleted also. Discussion
was held on whether or not the sidewalks should be
residential or wider. Mr. Kiser stated they would
be glad to install any type of sidewalks. After
still further discussion it was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
that the permit be approved subject to no storage on
premises, and that the sidewalks be installed the full
width of this property under the direction of and at
the direction of the City Engineer when other sidewalks
are completed in the area, and that conditions No. 1
and 2 be deleted.
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Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-15 for John L. Trainer,
Permit C-15
130 Magnolia Avenue, to permit construction of a
Trainer
second story apartment over an existing detached
garage in a Cl zone with 9.5 feet encroachment into
required 25 foot rear yard setback from the center
line of existing alley. This will make a total of
two residential units on 80+7.50 square feet of land
area at 130 Magnolia Avenue, was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the stipulation that a notarized
agreement, to be recorded at the Recorder's Office,
be entered into by the applicant and the City, that
if and when the applicant sells off lot now used for
parking, he will provide suitable and adequate park-
ing on lot containing units. Also that the second
story will not overhang more than three feet into
the approved rear yard setback. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried, that the permit be
granted subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-16 for Dr. Clarence E. Hardin,
Permit C-16
1329 Sussex Lane, Newport Beach, to allow the establish -
Hardin
ment of an Animal Hospital, a commercial operation, in
an M1 zone at 2976 Bristol Street, was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following stipulations: 1) That
a personal undertaking bond in the amount of $1000.00 be
provided by the applicant for the construction of sound-
proof dog runs within a period of two years from date of
approval of this application. 2) Off-street parking under
the direction of the Director of Planning; 3) That the
parking area be asphalted and striped; 4) That street
improvements consisting of base, paving, curbs, gutters,
concrete driveway approaches and commercial sidewalks
the full width of the property be provided by the appli-
cant, at his expense, under the direction of and at the
discretion of the City Engineer. Dr. Hardin was present
and spoke on behalf of the application. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, that the permit be granted subject
to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and in
condition No. 4 the words "and at the discretion of" be
deleted.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-17 for Ruth J. Fudge, 599 West
Permit C-17
Hamilton Street, to allow a home occupation in existing
Fudge
workroom as a catering kitchen for light cooking at 599
West Hamilton was presented together with the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to
the following conditions: 1) For a period of one year;
2) No employees; 3) No signs; 4) Off-street parking
under the direction of the Director of Planning; 5)
Applicant to install, at her expense, residential side-
walks and concrete driveway approaches in front of this
property, under the direction of the City Engineer. Mrs.
Fudge was present on behalf of her application. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the permit be granted
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-18 for Louis Locatore, 622 -Myrtle
Permit C-18
Avenue, Inglewood, to permit operation of a commercial
Locatore
photo studio and lab in an M1 zone at 203+ Placentia
Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Smith, and carried, the permit was granted as recom-
mended.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-19 for Hudson Thomas, 777
Permit -C-19 Hamilton Street to permit the operation.of a wheel
Thomas alignment, brake lining, muffler installation service
in an Ml zone at 777 Hamilton Street was presented
together with the recommendations of the Planning Com-
mission for approval with the following stipulations:
1) That parking be asphalt or equal and striped;
2) Installation of commercial sidewalks by the appli-
cant, at his expense, the full width of the property
on Hamilton under the direction of the City Engineer
and cortErete driveway approaches with the curb break
to be under the direction of the Traffic Commission.
3) And that dedication of all land 30 feet from the
center line of proposed Palace Avenue be made to the
City of Costa Mesa for street purposes and that the
Right of Way deed be submitted to the'City Clerk prior
to the regular meeting of the City Council on October
16, 1961. Mr. Thomas was present and stated he did
not feel he:_:could give the right of way as it went
right through the middle of his home. After discussion
the City Attorney suggested to Mr. Thomas that he and
his wife come to his office and he would show them
an agreement to take to their attorney stating they
would deed the property for street purposes when and
if the new street would be put in and that the City
would compensate for the house at its appraised value
should it still exist. Mr. Thomas agreed to this.
Therefore it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Rea,'and carried, that the permit be
deferred to November 6 and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas meet
with the City Attorney.
Subdivision 388 Subdivision application No. 388 for Bert and Gertrude
Vent E. Vent, 2015 Pomona Avenue to divide property located
at 2015 Pomona Avenue into 2 parcels was presented,
together with the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission for approval subject to the following: Resi-
dential sidewalks to be constructed on Parcel A, when
Parcel A is built upon, by the applicant, at his ex-
pense, under the direction of the City Engineer. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by
Councilman.Wilson, and carried, that the application be
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, permit was granted for two skill games
at the Flame Room, 1880 Monrovia Avenue, subject to the
approval of the Chief of Police.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Harold Martin for
a junk metal -junk collector permit at no fixed place of
business.
Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
267 Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 267 including Payroll
No. 179 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City on Record The Clerk read communications and resolutions from
Favoring Water the City of Buena Park, the city of Garden Grove and
Meters the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce supporting water
meters. It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City go on
record as favoring water meters.
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Mayor to attend Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Los Alamitos Race Rea, and carried, the Mayor was appointed to attend the hear -
Track hearing ing for the Los Alamitos Race Track before the California
Horse Racing Association board.on October 18, 1961.
Claire Nelson and Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Richfield Oil Wilson, and carried, communications from Supervisor
Communications. Claire Nelson on the City's stand on the San Diego
Freeway and the Richfield Oil on the Councils letter
of commendation to them for sponsoring of the Anti -
Communism School program, were received and ordered filed.
Proclamation on Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
United Fund Day Smith, and carried, the Mayor issued a Proclamation
declaring October 20, 1961, as Costa Mesa United Fund Day.
ORDINANCE NO. 410 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
First Reading Rea, first reading was given to Ordinance No. 410, being
Truck Routes AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA AMENDING SECTION 3+57 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA TO REGULATE THE USE OF TRUCK ROUTES
BY TRUCKS ORIGINATING WITHIN THE CITY delivering to
certain points within the city shall go from their point
of origin to the nearest truck route and shall proceed
from there to point of delivery and upon completing the
delivery shall immediately go from that point to the
nearest truck route and proceed to their next location
from that point. The motion caxried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
. Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30
p.m.
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MayXof
of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the Cit§ of Costa Mesa
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Chief Deputy City Cierk