HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY.OF COSTA MESA
November 6, 1961
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California
met in regular session -at 7:30 o'clock p.m., November 6,
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 John Donaldson.
ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Director of Public, Chief
Deputy City Clerk
Presentation of Police Chief McKenzie presented to the City Council the
California Cities California Cities Employee Safety Contest Award which
Employee Safety he had received at the annual Izague of Cities Conven-
Contest Award tion on behalf of the City... The Council commended the
employees on the attainment of the safety record and
the Mayor presented the award to William Savage, Presi-
dent of the Costa Mesa Employees' Association.
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
October 16, 1961
Rea, and carried; the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 16, 1961, were approved as written and previously
distributed.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Adams Avenue Set-
for the public hearing on setback lines for Adams Avenue,
backs Referred back
on both sides, 70 feet from the center line of existing
to Planning Com-
Adams Avenue from Harbor Boulevard westerly to the east -
mission
erly boundary of Tract No. 4008. The Clerk reported
that the notice of said hearing had been duly published
and the affidavit was on file in his office. He re-
ported no.written communications had been received. The
Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission
recommending the adoption of a setback ordinance establish-
ing building setback lines on both sides of Adams Avenue
of 70 feet from the center line. The Mayor then inquired
if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one
desiring.to.speak it was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, .that the public
hearing be closed. Thereupon the Council inquired of the
Director of Planning if both sides of Adams Avenue were
included as the map showed only the north side. The
Director of Planning informed the Council that a study was
being made on the setback for the south side of Adams and
this should be for the north side only. Thereupon it
was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, that the proposed building setback
lines for Adams Avenue be referred back to the Planning
Commission for their recommendation of the north side only.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Talbert Avenue
set for the public hearing on setback lines for Talbert
Setbacks
Avenue on the south side, 65 feet from the center line
of existing Talbert Avenue from Harbor Boulevard west-
erly to the present Costa Mesa boundary line. The Clerk
reported notice of said hearing had been duly published
and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported
no written communications had been received and read the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for adoption
of a setback ordinance establishing setback lines on the
south side of Talbert Avenue of 65.00 feet from the center
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Huscroft Agreement The City Attorney presented to the Council a proposed
Monrovia Avenue agreement between the City and William A. and Marilyn
Improvement Huscroft in the sum of -$750.00 for the right of way
District for Babcock Avenue in connection with the Monrovia Avenue
Improvement District and recommended approval. There-
upon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, that the agreement be approved and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreement
on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following
line of existing Talbert Avenue from Harbor Boulevard
westerly to the present Costa Mesa boundary line. The
Mayor then inquired -if there were anyone present -wri shing
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 Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Smith that first reading be given to Ordinance No.
411 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING.BUILDING SETBACKS ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF TALBERT AVENUE BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD
AND.THE WESTERLY CITY LIMITS. 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 the 1961
City Attorney
Legislature had made certain changes and amendments to
ORDINANCE 412
local sales .and use tax ordinances administered by the
First Reading
State Board of Equalization and therefore it would be
Sales and Use
necessary to amend the Ordinances to bring them in con -
Taxes
formity with the recent changes. Thereupon it was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
that Ordinance No. 412, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING CERTAIN SEC-
TIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX be given first reading.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE 413
First Reading
The City Attorney informed the Council that the Orange
County Board of Supervisors had increased the fees for
Pound Fees
pound services at the County Pound and in order to bring
city fees charged for these services at the County pound
into conformity it would be necessary to amend the exist-
ing Ordinance to include fees of $2.00 for dog or other
small animal and $5.00 for large animals. Therefore it
was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, that Ordinance No. 413 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 5137 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE be given first reading as an urgency ordinance. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Fazio Agreement
The City Attorney presented to the Council a proposed
Monrovia Avenue
agreement between the City and Vincent and Vita Fazio
Improvement
in the sum of $1,400.00 for replacement of trees, shrubs,
District
fences, etc., in connection with the Monrovia Avenue
Improvement District and recommended approval. Thereupon
it was moved -by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, that the agreement be approved and the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreement on behalf
of the City. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Huscroft Agreement The City Attorney presented to the Council a proposed
Monrovia Avenue agreement between the City and William A. and Marilyn
Improvement Huscroft in the sum of -$750.00 for the right of way
District for Babcock Avenue in connection with the Monrovia Avenue
Improvement District and recommended approval. There-
upon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, that the agreement be approved and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreement
on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Porter Agreement The City Attorney presented to the Council a proposed
Ford Road agreement -between the City and Ellis N. and Laura
A. Porter in the sum of $29,000.00 for acquisition
of certain property for Ford Road and recommended ap-
proval. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by -Councilman Rea that the agreement be approved
and the sum be paid by the Director of Finance to Ellis
N. and Laura A. Porter prior to the next Council meeting,
and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said
agreement -on behalf of the City. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote: .
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Durante Communica- The City Attorney informed the Council that the City
tion had received a communication from Mario Durante,
Director of the Costa Mesa County Water District
concerning the office of City Councilman and Director
of a County Water District, together with a copy of a
letter from the Attorney General's Office. The City
Attorney informed the Council that he had written an
opinion that there was no conflict of interest between
the two offices and had also contacted the Attorney
General's Office concerning their letter. He also
informed the Council that the Attorney for the Costa
Mesa County Water District had written the same
opinion that there was no conflict of interest
between the two offices, and he would recommend that
he be instructed to send to Mr. Durante a copy of his
opinion and also inform him of the conversation with
the Attorney General's office. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea that the City Attorney be instructed to send to
Mr. Durante a copy of his opinion and also inform him
of the conversation with the Attorney General's office.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen_: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Pinkley
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the hour of 8:00 o'clock p.m.
Monrovia Avenue having arrived, this was the time and place fixed by the
Improvement City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
District for hearing on the report for the improvement.of Monrovia
Avenue and certain other streets, alleys and easements
in said City and territory adjacent thereto, under the
provisions of Division 4 of the Streets and Highways
Code of the State of California.
The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing under
the Division 4 was given by mail as provided in said
Division, and that said notices were mailed more than
30 days prior to the date fixed for hearing, and that
an affidavit showing such compliance is on file in
his office.
The Mayor announced that prior to the consideration of
protests it is necessary that the report under Division 4 of
said Code be read to the Council. Whereupon the report,
except as to the map, plat, or diagram, and the assessed
valuations and true valuations of, and assessments and
estimated assessments upon each parcel of land, was read
to the Council.
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The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written
protests or objections had been filed. The Clerk re-
ported that certain written protests had been filed
with him prior to the time set for the hearing.
The Clerk then read to the Council all of said protests.
The Mayor then asked if any person then present desired
to orally protest or to speak in support of any written
protest filed.
All persons having been given an opportunity to protest
and to speak in support of such protest, and no person de-
siring to be heard, the motion was made by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously
carried that all protests received be referred to the
City Engineer for report and computation as to the per-
centage of the area represented thereby.
.The City Engineer reported that the protests represented
less than 50% of the total area of the assessment district.
After a full, fair and impartial hearing and an opportunity
having been given to all persons desiring to be heard, it
was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and unanimously carried that all protests, both
oral and written, be overruled and denied upon the finding
that all protests, are made by the owners of less than
one-half of the area of the property to be assessed for
the acquisition and improvement.
The City Council having before it the report and the plat
of the assessment district, and being familiar with both,
and having considered all protests filed, and the character
and nature of the proposed acquisition and the proposed
work and the necessity for the same, and determined that
the public interest, convenience and necessity required
the acquisition and the improvement as substantially set
forth in the report, and also having considered the matter
as to the area of the property to be assessed for the
said acquisition and improvement, Councilman Smith presented
Resolution No. 897 and moved its adoption.
RESOLUTION N0. 897
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING RESULTS OF HEARING, OVERRULING PRO-
TESTS, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY REQUIRE CERTAIN ACQUISITION, WORK OR IMPROVE-
MENT OF MONROVIA AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, ALLEYS
AND EASEMENTS, SUBSTANTIALLY AS SET FORTH IN REPORT ON
PROJECT FILED UNDER THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, INVESTIGATION,
LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931; AND DETERMINING'
THAT SAID PROJECT IS FEASIBLE,.AND MAKING OTHER DETERMINATIONS.
WHEREAS, this City Council has heretofore taken steps provided
by Sections 2821, 2822 and 2823 of the Streets and Highways
Code of the State of California, said Sections being a part
of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and
Majority Protest Act of 1931," being Division 4 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, for
certain acquisition, work or improvement in the City of
Costa Mesa, California, and adjacent territory thereto, and
WHEREAS, this City Council directed Laurence J. Thompson
to procure the required information and prepare and present
to this City Council the written report on said acquisition,
work and improvement required by the above Act, and
WHEREAS, said report has been presented to this City Council
and_approved and ordered filed by this City Council, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution, this City Council fixed a time
and place for hearing by it on said report, and
WHEREAS, notice of said hearing was mailed as required
by said Act, and
WHEREAS, at the time and place so fixed, a hearing was
duly held by this City Council at which all written
protests or objections were presented, read, and all
persons desiring to be heard thereon were heard in
respect to any matter relating to said report, said re-
port, said acquisition, said work or improvement, or
any of the proceedings therefor, and
WHEREAS, all persons desiring to appear and to be heard
were heard at said hearing, and said hearing has been
regularly held;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That said report contains all the matters
and things required by law and that notice of hearing
on the proposed project generally described therein
has been duly and regularly given.
SECTION 2. That no written protest has been filed with
the Clerk of this City Council by the owners of one-half
of the area of the property to be assessed for said pro-
posed acquisition, work or improvement and there is no
majority protest as provided in Section 2931 of said
Streets and Highways Code, against only a portion of
said proposed acquisition, work or improvement.
SECTION 3. That all protests and objections be and the
same are hereby overruled and denied.
SECTION 4. That the public interest, convenience and
necessity required the acquisition, work or improvement
substantially as set forth in said report; that the
project for said acquisition, work or improvement is
feasible; that the lands to be assessed for said acqui-
sition and work will be able to carry the burden of the
proposed assessment for said acquisition and work
and that the limitations as set forth in said Division
4 may be and shall be disregarded, both with respect
to the limitation on the district as a whole and as to
the limitation on individual specific assessments.
SECTION 5. That by this Resolution it is the intention
of this City Council to disregard the limitations set
forth in Division 4 by making all findings and deter-
minations by the affirmative four-fifts vote of all
members thereof, as to necessity, feasibility and that
the lands to be assessed will be able to carry the bur-
den of such proposed assessment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of November, 1961.
Said motion to adopt said Resolution No..897, was duly
seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the hearing was closed.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the City Attorney and City Engineer
were instructed to report to the Council their recom-
mendations on any proposed changes from and decreases
in the work proposed to be done as shown on the report.
Councilman Rea left the Chambers at this point.
Reports The City Engineer recommended to the City Council
City Engineer that the contract for the Santa Isabel Storm Channel,
Santa Isabel Storm Unit 2, be awarded to Paul H. Suckow in the amount
Channel bid Award of $52,718.51. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
Paul H. Suckow Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
with Councilman Rea being absent, that the contract
for the Santa Isabel Storm Channel be awarded to
Paul H. Suckow in the amount of $52,718.51..
Director of The Director of Public Works informed the Council that
Public Works the Traffic Commission and the Traffic Division of the
ORDINANCE NO. 414 Police Department have investigated the west and north
First Reading sections of the City and recommended certain through
Through Streets streets. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Ordinance
Councilman Rea returned to the Chambers at this point.
Tract 4157
The City Engineer recommended to the City Council that
85 per cent
85 per cent of the cash bond of $4,428.40 posted by the
of cash bond re-
subdivider of Tract No. 4157, or $3,764.14, be refunded
funded
at this time inasmuch as the sewer system is now installed.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, that $3,764.14 of the cash bond be
refunded to the subdivider and the Director of Finance
be authorized to pay said amount prior to the next
Council meeting. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
-ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Final Tract 4281
The City Engineer presented the Final map of Tract No.
K & K Development
4281 for K & K Development Company to subdivide 12.55
Company
acres into 46 lots located on the north side of Baker
RESOLUTION 898
easterly of Fairview Road, together with a contract
bond for faithful performance, labor and material, in
the amount of $77,300.00, a certified check in the amount
of -$8,751.88 and signed Agreement. It was moved by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that
Resolution No. 898, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO.
4281 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.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Final Tract 4311
The -City Engineer presented the Final map of Tract No.
Lincoln Savings
4311 for Lincoln Savings and Loan Association to sub -
and Loan Associa-
divide 23.25 acres into 90 lots located on the north
tion
side of Adams Avenue in the Mesa Verde area, together
RESOLUTION 899
with a'contract bond for faithful performance, labor
and material, in the amount of $172,000.00, a certified
check in the amount of $16,083.70 and signed Agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Rea, that Resolution No. 899 being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING
THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 4311 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 AGREE-
MENT be adopted. The motion carried by the following
roll_ call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
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ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Director of The Director of Public Works informed the Council that
Public Works the Traffic Commission and the Traffic Division of the
ORDINANCE NO. 414 Police Department have investigated the west and north
First Reading sections of the City and recommended certain through
Through Streets streets. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Ordinance
No. 414 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTIONS 3464 AND
3465 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
DESIGNATING CERTAIN THROUGH STREETS AND ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN.STOP INTERSECTIONS, be given first reading.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, the departmental reports of
Street, Building Safety, Police, Planning, Poundmaster,
Fire and Finance for 10 free permission letters were
received and ordered filed.
ORDINANCE NO. 394
Second Reading
deferred to
December 1+, 1961
The Clerk read a communi
Rados Enterprises, reque
ferred for . second readin
permit him to complete h
Corporation for the box
channel. Thereupon it v
seconded by Councilman W
reading of Ordinance No.
of December 4, 1961.
cation from Alexander S. Rados,
sting Ordinance No. 394 be de-
g until December 4, 1961, to
is negotiations with Macco
culvert across the flood control
as moved by Councilman Pinkley,
ilson, and carried, that second
394 be deferred to the meeting
ORDINANCE N0. 1+01+ Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Second Reading Rea, Ordinance No. 404 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
River No. 3 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXA -
Annexation TION 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 second
reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 405 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
Second Reading man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 405, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Rezone 141-A THE.CITY COUNCIL:OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
Initiated by THE ZONING OF AN AREA SOUTH OF 18TH STREET AT ORANGE
Planning Commis- AVENUE AND ON BOTH SIDES OF ROCHESTER STREET FROM Cl
sion AND R2 TO AP, was given second reading and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 1+06 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Second Reading
man Pinkley; Ordinance No. 406 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Rezone No. 150
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE
Dike and Colegrove
ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 29, FAIRVIEW FARMS TRACT,
Incorporated
FROM R2 TO R4 was given second reading and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 407
ABSENT:. Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council -
Second Reading
man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 1+07, being AN ORDINANCE
Rezone No. 151
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
Initiated by Plan-
THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 1083 FROM
ning Commission
C2 TO M1 was given second reading and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4o8
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
Second Reading
man Wilson, Ordinance No. 408 being AN ORDINANCE OF
Rezone No. 152
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
Sullivan
THE ZONING OF A_PORTION OF.LOT NO. 705, NEWPORT MESA
TRACT FROM R2-TO R4.was given,second reading and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 409
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council-
Second Reading
man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 409 being AN ORDINANCE OF
Rezone No. 154
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
Initiated by
THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT NO. 292 FAIRVIEW FARMS
Planning Com-
TRACT, FROM R2 TO R4, was given second reading and
mission
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers _
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE N0. 410
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-.
Second Reading
man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 410 being AN ORDINANCE OF
Truck Routes
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 was given second
reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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 and muffler installation service
in an M1 zone at 777 Hamilton Street was again presented
having been deferred from the meeting of October 16s
1961, to permit Mr. Thomas to meet with the City Attorney
on a proposed agreement for dedication of land for pro-
posed Palace Avenue. Mr. Thomas was present and stated
he still did not want to dedicate any portion of his
land or to install commercial sidewalks. After a lengthy
discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded.
by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the permit be ap-
proved subject to condition No. 1 of the Planning Commission
and that Conditions No. 2 and No. 3 be deleted.
Vehicle Parking
The Mayor moved that Gene Aldrich be reappointed for a
District II -
three year term to the board of Vehicle Parking District
Gene Aldrich
No. II to expire November 19, 1964. The motion was
reappointed
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION 900
The Clerk presented proposed Twichell. No. 1 Annexation
Twichell No. 1
to the City and stated the Orange County Boundary Com-
Annexation
mission had approved the annexation.. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea that Resolution No. 900 being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION
TO ANNEX A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS
TWICHELL NO.' 1 ANNEXATION, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF
be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
.NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen.: None
(Sets public hearing for December 4, 1961, at 7:30 p.m.)
Tentative Tract
Tentative Map of Tract No. 4395, Study X, for K & K
4395-X
Development Company, 155.5 Placentia Avenue, Newport
K & K Development
Beach, to divide property described as.Lot 5 and a
Company
portion of Lot 4 of the Berry Tract, located on the
northeast corner of Baker and Fairview into 60 lots
was presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow-
ing conditions: 1) Subject to all the requirements
of the City Engineer, dated September 11, 1961. 2)
That the street names be under the direction of the
Director of Planning. 3) All the requirements of the
Director of Planning. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that the tract be approved subject to
the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 415
The abandonment of Orange Street for street purposes
First Reading
from Adams Avenue to Mesa Verde Drive was presented
Orange Street
together with the recommendation of the Planning
Abandonment
Commission for approval. Thereupon it was moved
by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
that Ordinance No. 415 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS IN-
TENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION FOR STREET PURPOSES
OF THAT PORTION OF ORANGE STREET BETWEEN ADAMS AVENUE
AND MESA VERDE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA be
given first reading. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
(Sets public hearing December 18, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock
P.M.)
Public Hearings
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
Set.for November
man Rea, and carried, Public Hearings were set for
20, 1961
November 20, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock p.m., or as soon
thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall for the following:
1. Rezone Petition No. 107-A, to rezone from C2, R21
and Rl to I & R property known as Orange Coast
College, Orange County Fairground, Southern Cali-
fornia College, Costa Mesa High School, Maud B.
Davis School, proposed 50 acre Costa Mesa Park, and
the National Guard Armory Site.
2. Rezone Petition 153-A, initiated by the Planning
_Commission to rezone from Cl to Rl Lots 1-60, Tentative
Tract 4395 located between Fairview Road and Cocoa
Palm Drive and between Baker Street and Paularino.
3. Rezone Petition 155, Gray and Mullins, 10911 Atlantic
Avenue, Lynwood, to rezone from C2 and R2 to Cl -s
property located on the southeast corner of Wilson
Street and Harbor Boulevard.
4. Rezone Petition 156, Ethal and John Gaffey, 361 Avocado
Street, to rezone from R2 to R4 property at 361 Avocado
Street.
5. Rezone Petition 157, initiated by Planning Commission
to rezone from R2 to R3 and R4 property located
between Santa Ana Avenue and Westminster Avenue,
southerly of East 18th 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
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Right of Way DATE NAME FOR STREETS
Deeds (Cont.) 11-2-61 Lincoln Savings & Loan Mesa Verde Drive
9-27-61 Vincent and Vita Fazio Sunset Drive
3-6-61 Dorothy O'Hara Inc. Babcock Avenue
10-10-61 Anton H® Segerstrom et al Mesa Verde Drive and
& Harbor Blvd. Leasing Corp. Adams Avenue
10-3-61 Louis H. & Frances L. Reinkins Bristol Street
10-26-61 E. Linwood & Eleanor N. Vick W. 19th Street
& Frank S. & Virginia N. James
9-28-61 Archdioces of Los Angeles Edu-
cation and Welfare Corp. Mendoza Drive
10-5-61 Surburbanite Mobile Homes
Estates, Inc. Bristol Street
Claim for Damages Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
R. M. Vernon man Rea, and carried, the Claim for Damages by R. M.
Vernon was referred to the City Attorney.
Claim for Damages Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Francis A. and man Pinkley, and carried, the Claim for Damages by
Betty Jane Tyler Francis A. Tyler and Betty Jane Tyler was denied and
the City Clerk authorized to advise the claimants, as
recommended by the City Attorney.
Variance 831-A
Variance application No. 831-A for Park -Fairmont, Incor-
Park-Fairmont,
porated, 119 Cabrillo Street, to permit construction of
Incorporated
`6 units as per revised plot plan attached to and made a
part of the variance, in addition to existing 20 units
on 6+1081 square feet of land area located fronting on
Wilson Street on the north and Congress Street on the south,
easterly of Placentia Avenue, was presented together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1) Two for one off-
street parking under the direction of the Director of
Planning. 2) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for
street poses of 30 feet for the extension of Congress
Street. I That the northerly one-half of Congress
Street be improved by the applicant, at his expense, under
the direction of the City Engineer. Said improvements
to include curbs, gutters, base, pavement, concrete drive-
way approaches and residential sidewalks. 4) That the
applicant installs a block wall, not to exceed 6 feet in
height and not less than 5 feet 6 inches along the
westerly property line of this property and that this will
be constructed by the applicant prior to his starting any
construction. Said wall to be constructed at applicant's
expense, subject to the requirements of the Department
of Building Safety and the Planning Department. 5)
That the applicant installs a solid fence of his own
choice, not to exceed 6 feet in height and not lower
than 5 feet and 6 inches in height, along the easterly
property line, at his expense. 6) That the play area
be contained with a fence. 7) That no openings be
allowed on the rear of the two story unit (east side)
except windows no more than 2 feet 0 inches below the
header. 8) That the applicant submits revised plot plans
showing the buildings on the east side of the lot instead
of on the west side. 9) That the agreement now on file
Frith the City be revised, subject to the approval of the
City Attorney, so that it will encompass the development
requested in this application. The Clerk. reported that
new maps dated November 1, 1961, had been received and
required. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, application be
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and as per the layout shown on the plot plan
dated November 1, 1961.
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Variance 941 Variance application No. 941, being the application of
Seckler Anna I. Seckler, 227 Walnut, Costa Mesa, to permit building
one unit in addition to existing unit on 8,10+.80 square
feet of land area (4,052.40 square feet per unit) at 227
Walnut Street, was presented, together with the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to
the following conditions: 1) That the Plot Plan be
corrected to show a front yard setback of 50 feet from the
center line of Walnut Street. 2) That the off-street
parking be under the direction of the Director of Planning.
3) That the driveway have a minimum width of 12 feet
insteak of the 9 feet as shown. 4) Installation of
residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approach,
by the applicant, at her expense, under the direction
of the City Engineer, across the front of this property.
Mrs. Seckler was present on behalf of her application.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the
application be approved subject to the recommendations
of the Planning Commission with the exception that the
residential sidewalk requirement be deleted.
Variance 942 Variance application No. 942 being the application of
Dike and Colegrove Dike and Colegrove, 1533 Baker Street, to permit en-
croaching three feet into required 3 foot setback for
the purpose of constructing 35 detached carports on
the northerly property lines as per plot plan attached
to and made a part of the variance located between
Harbor Boulevard and Miner Street, south of Wilson Street,
was presented, together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow-
ing condition: That the applicant installs, at his ex-
pense; an opaque fence not less than 5 feet 6 inches
in height and not more than 6 feet in height, along
the westerly property -line of this property to screen
it from the Rl. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, the application was approved subject to the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Variance 944 Variance application No. 944 being the application of
Eichler Albert L. Eichler, 406 East 19th Street, to permit a
2 feet encroachment into required 5 foot side yard set-
back for addition of dining area and service porch at
406 East 19th Street, was presented, together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for ap-
proval. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried, the application was ap-
proved as recommended.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-22 being the application of
Permit C-22 Theta Logan, 1680 Labrador, to operate a foster day
Logan care home for children (2 years through 6 years) in
the home, for a maximum -of 8 children, Monday through
Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1680 Labrador was
presented together with the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission for denial because the Commission has
been made aware of the existing deed restriction on the
properties in Tract 3115 allowing only residential
use and due to the number of objections in the sur-
rounding neighborhood. The Clerk read a communication
in protest from the Mesa.Verde Association, Inc. Mr.
John Nettle, 1709 Labrador Drive, was present on behalf
of the Association. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, that the action of the Planning Commission for
denial be upheld.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-23 for Mesa Del Max Develop -
Permit C-23
ment Company, 3800 East Coast Highway, Corona del Max.,
Mesa Del Max.
to permit erection of a 12 foot by 30 foot sign for
Development
sales aid in Mesa Del Mar Development for a period not
Company
to exceed 12 months on Lot 80, Tract 4285 was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission ratifying the recoiamendation of approval of the
Director of Planning on September 21, 1961, subject to
a period of one year'or until homes in the Mesa Del Mar
Development are sold, whichever is sooner subject to
the requirements of the.Department of Building Safety,
and that .said sign is to be removed by the applicant
at his expense, at the end of one year, and an Agree-
ment to this effect shall .be signed by the Applicant
subject to the approval of -the City Attorney. Upon
motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, permit was granted as recommended.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-24 for K & K Development Company,
Permit C-24 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, to permit an on-site
K & K Develop- subdivision sign to advertise the homes in Tract No. 4232
ment.Company to be located on Lot 47 was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission ratifying the
recommendation of approval of the Director of Planning
on October 11, 1961, subject to a period of one year or
until the homes in Tract 4232 are sold, whichever is sooner,
.subject to the requirements of the Department of.BUilding
Safety., and that said sign is to be removed by the owner,
at his expense, at the end of one year, and an Agreement
to this effect signed by the applicant, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney. Upon motion by Council-
man Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
permit was granted as recommended.
PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkl.ey, seconded by Council -
Boy Scout Parade man.Rea;-and:carried permit was granted to Boy Scouts
ofAmerica Orange Empire Council to hold a parade for
Cub Pack Units on Saturday, December 16, 1961, begin-
ning at 9:30 a.m., subject to the supervision of the
Police Chief.
,Fund Raising Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man .Rea, and carried, Section 691+ j of the Municipal
Code was waived for the United Cerebral Palsy Association
of Oram County, Incorporated for a fund raising campaign.
Zonta Club Upon motion by Councilman-Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Christmas Tree Wilson, and carried, Zonta Club of Newport Harbor was
granted.permission to erect a 35 foot Christmas Tree
at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Center Street,
upon the parking lot of Peters Furniture, and a sound
car to announce the program, subject to the approval of
the Chief of Police.
Downtown Business -Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
men's Association man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to the Down -
Christmas Decora- town Businessmen's Association of Costa Mesa to erect
tions Christmas -Decorations along the sidewalk area on the
west side of Newport Avenue from West 18th Street on
the south to Broadway on the north.
Nick Harris Upon motion by CouncilmanSmith, seconded by Council -
Detective man Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Nick
Harris Detectives subject to the recommendations of
the Police Chief.
Skill Games Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to D & B Sales
for 2 skill games at Baker Inn, 771 Baker Street, subject
to the recommendations of the Police Chief.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to D & B
Sales for 2 skill games at Esquire #1, 2970 Bristol
Street,.subject to the approval of the Chief of Police.
Christmas Trees Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Newport
Harbor Area Y's Mens Club for a Christmas Tree Stand
at 2300 Newport Boulevard, and the fee waived.
Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
tion 268 man Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 268, including Payroll
No. 180 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Pinkley, Rea,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
tion 269 man Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 269 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written Commun- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
ications man Pinkley, and carried,.the communication regarding.
Fall -Out Shelter Survey from the Governor was received
and ordered filed.
Sisolak to Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
City Attorney man Rea, and carried, the communication from John and
Poldi Sisolack regarding use of a 200 horse power com-
pressor at 1620 Terminal Way was referred to the City
Attorney for investigation and he was authorized to
take the necessary steps for compliance of the City
ordinance should the investigation prove a need.
Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
Control reports man Pinkley, and carried, the reports of the Alcoholic
Beverage Control for Edward P. Eisenbeiss, Jack S. Davis
and Dorothy; J. and George J. Gaynor were received and
ordered filed.
Woy to City At- Upon motion by Counciman Smith, seconded by Council-
torney man Pinkley, and carried, the communication of Norman
N. Woy concerning noise on adjacent property by boys
was referred to the City Attorney.
Tax relief on fall -Upon motion by Counciman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
out shelters
man Rea, and carried, the communication from the County
Board of Supervisors regarding Tax relief for Fall -out
shelters was received and ordered filed.
Water Meters
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the communication from the City
of Westminster on installation of water meters was
received and ordered filed.
Roode to Planning
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Commission
Smith, and carried, the communication of William R.
Roode, Director Building Program, Costa Mesa School
District, regarding a new proposed tract located on
the southwest side of Santa Ana Avenue approximately
400 feet southeast of 21st Street was received and ordered
referred to the Planning Commission.
City Managers Report
The City Manager presented to the Council a proposed
Segerstrom Agreement
agreement between the City and C. J. Segerstrom and
for improvement of
Sons, concerning improvements on Adams Avenue from
Adams Avenue
Harbor Boulevard to a point approximately 830 feet
westerly, whereby;Sege.rstroms will have the work all
done at one time and the City agrees to pay for its
share of the work of the improvement in the sum of
$25, 693.55• After discussion it was moved by Cou.n.cil-
man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the
Agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk
authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the
City. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Purchase of Library
The City Manager recommended to the City Council the.
site in Mesa Verde
purchase of the new library site in the Mesa Verde
area authorized
area at the sum of $25,000.00 instead of purchase
over a three year period thus relieving the City of
paying County taxes on the property. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, that the City Manager be instructed to
take the necessary.steps to purchase the new library
site in the Mesa Verde area at the price of 25,000.00.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Inoperative Oil
The City Manager informed the Council of a dangerous
Wells to be
situation existing on the west side of the City adjacent
Abandoned
to the 200 foot city boundary strip concerning several
inactive oil wells with sumps leaving a salt deposit.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to cause these inoperative wells to be
abandoned and the slurps to be closed.
RESOLUTION 901
The City.Manager informed the Council that a certain
Condemnation
right of way 20 feet in width should be secured at
proceedings for
this time for a proposed alley entering north of
alley
Nineteenth Street west of Placentia. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley that Resolution No. 901 being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FINDING,
DETERMINING, AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT
AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ALLEY AND STREET PURPOSES AND
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF SAID EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF
WAY BY CONDEMNATION, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Manager to
The City Manager informed the Council that he had
leave City to
received a communication from the Costa Mesa Union
Artesia, New Mexico
School District inviting and urging him, together with
members of the school district, to visit an Artesia,
New Mexico, underground elementary school. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Rea, that the City Manager be authorized
to leave the City and to visit Artesia, New Mexico,
Adjournment
and surrounding area, and granted a 250.00 advance
to be accounted for. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: Smith
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:30
p.m.
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Mayor -b h C' of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the Cit3F of Costa Mesa
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Chief Deputy City Clerk