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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA December 18, 1961 The City Council of the City of Costa.Mesa, California, 1 1 1 met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m. December 18, 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 W. L. Schultz. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea;-Pinkley, Smith, Meyers. Councilmen Absent: None. . Officials Present: City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, Chief �. Deputy City Clerk ­ Minutes Minutes Upon.motion by Councilman Pinkley,,seconded by Council - December 4, 1961 man Smith, and carried, the minutes -.of the regular meeting of December 4, 1961, were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Orange Street set for the public hearing on the proposed abandonment Abandonment of Orange Street from Adams Avenue to Mesa Verde Drive. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the area had been posted as required by law, both affidavits being on file in his office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the abandonment and reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, RESOLUTION NO. 909 seconded by Councilman -Rea, that Resolution -No. 909 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACATION OF THAT PORTION OF ORANGE STREET BETWEEN ADAMS AVENUE AND MESA VERDE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, be adopted. The motion 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 Additions of Rl-W set for the public hearing on proposed additions to and R4 ­W zones the Municipal Code of R1 -W Single Family Residential District -waterfront and R4 -W Multiple Residential District -waterfront zones. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council_ ORDINANCE NO. 427 man Pinkley that first reading be given to Ordinance First reading No. 427 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF DIVISION V-A, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT -WATERFRONT, AND DIVISION 1 1 1 Additions of Rl-W VIII -A, MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT -WATERFRONT..... and R4 -W zones The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Con't. 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 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 158 158 Shoreline for Shoreline Construction Company, Incorporated, 2280 Construction Newport Boulevard, to rezone from R2 to R4 property described as the southeast 288 feet of the northeast 107 feet of Lot 221, Newport Heights Tract, located on the, northwest corner of Fullerton and.Sierks 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 and reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded ORDINANCE NO. 428 by Councilman Smith, that first reading be given to First reading Ordinance No. 428 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 221, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM R2 TO R4. The motion -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 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 159 159 Ingram for Martin J. Ingram, 2958 Baker Street, to rezone from R2 to R4 property described as the southerly 99.36 feet of the westerly 373.40 feet of the west one-half of Lot 18, Fairview Farms Tract, located between Charle Street and Maple Avenue, 248.41 feet northerly of the center line of Bernard Street. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported that no written communications had been received and read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea,- and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded ORDINANCE NO. 429 by Councilman Pinkley, that first reading be given to Fi-rst.reading Ordinance No. 429 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 18, FAIRVIEW FARMS TRACT, FROM R2 TO,R4. The motion 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 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 160, 160 Initiated initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from by Planning R2 to Ml and AP property described as follows: To Ml - Commission the northerly 75.feet of Lot 904 and the northerly 75 feet of the westerly 396 feet of Lot 804; to AP - Lot 1, Tract 2394, located between Monrovia and Placentia Rezone Petition and between West 18th Street and Towne Street; on the 160 Con't. south side of Center Street and east of Placentia Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval and reported no written -communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one wishing to be' heard it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that first reading be ORDINANCE NO. 430 given to Ordinance No. 430, being AN ORDINANCE OF First reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF LOTS 904 AND.8o4,OF.THE NEWPORT MESA TRACT FROM,R2 TO Ml, AND OF LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 239. FROM -R2 TO AP.. The .motion.carrie d by the following roll call..vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, . . • Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None REPORTS The City Attorney presented to the Council the proposed City Attorney Ordinance adding certain grounds in which the Council ORDINANCE NO. 43L may not issue a building moving permit as requested. Additions to After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, House Movings seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 431, First reading being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER VIII OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RELATING TO HOUSE MOVING be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: -.Councilmen: None ORDINANCE N0. 432 -The .City Attorney presented -to the Council the proposed High Rise Ordinance adopting the High Rise standard as adopted Standards. at the meeting of December. 4. -After discussion it First reading was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Pinkley first reading was given to Ordinance No. 432 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE COSTA MESA -ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION.OF STANDARDS FOR HIGH RISE STRUCTURES. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tye Agreement The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement between Monrovia Avenue the City and James Tye in the amount of $600.00 for Improvement acquisition of right of way for the opening of Babcock District Avenue in the Monrovia Avenue Improvement District and recommended its approval. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the agreement between the City and James Tye in the amount of $600.00 be approved.. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 1 Brenner The City..Attorney presented a proposed agreement. Agreement between the City and Harry H. and Grace R. Brenner Monrovia Avenue in the amount of $723.00 for acquisition of right Improvement of way for Sunset Drive in the Monrovia Avenue District Improvement District -and recommended its approval. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the agreement between the City and Harry. H. and Grace R. Brenner be approved in the.amount of $723-00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Engineer The City Engineer presented Final Tract Map No. 4349 Final Tract 4349 for Lincoln Savings and Loan for 90 lots northerly of Lincoln Savings Adams and easterly of the Santa Ana River together and Loan with a Letter of Credit in the amount of $181,200, RESOLUTION NO. Certified Check in the amount of $15,642.14 and signed 910 Agreement. After discussion -it was moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith that Resolution No. -910 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 4349 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 Santa Isabel The -City Engineer presented to the Council the request Storm Channel of Paul H. Suckow for change of completion'date of the completion -date Santa Isabel Storm Channel from January 15, 1962, to changed to March 1, 1962, due to the contract being awarded 30 March 1, 1962 days from the date of bid and delivery of concrete pipe to take 45 days and recommended the change. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the contract completion date for the Santa Isabel Storm Channel be changed to March 1, 1962, as recommended. 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 Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the reports of the Director of Finance and City Treasurer were received and ordered filed. ORDINANCE N0. 418 The Clerk informed the Council that Mr. Gray of Gray Second reading and Mullins had requested -second reading of Ordinance deferred No. 418 deferred to the meeting of January 2, 1962 to permit completion of required right of way deeds. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that Ordinance No. 418 be deferred to the meeting of January 2, 1962. ORDINANCE NO. 423 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Second reading man Rea, Ordinance No. 423 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Twichell No. 1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE Annexation ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE.CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE KNOWN Twichell No. 1 AND. DESIGNATED AS "TWICHELL NO. 1 ANNEXATION" was Annexation Con't. 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, 42.4 Upon motion'by Councilman'Rea; seconded by Council - Second reading man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 424 being AN ORDINANCE Adams Avenue OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Setbacks ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES ON THE..NORTHERLY SIDE OF ADAMS AVENUE FROM HARBOR BOULEVARD WESTERLY TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF TRACT N0. 4008, 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. 425 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Second reading man Pinkley, Ordinance No..425, being AN ORDINANCE Director of OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING Planning sets SECTION 92100.2 (1) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY hearing for use OF COSTA MESA TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING permits TO SET PUBLIC -HEARINGS ON USE PERMITS 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. 426 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council - Second reading man Pinkley, Ordinance No. 426 being AN ORDINANCE 0 foot setback OF THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING for R1 zone SECTION 9260.4(4) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY accessory OF COSTA MESA TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESSORY buildings BUILDINGS TO SIDE OR REAR PROPERTY LINES 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 Refund of unused The City Attorney informed the Council that he and the portion of fee for Chief of Police had .been in contact with Ruby Kasold, yearly dance license owner.of the Hurry Bell and her counsel and they had for Hurry Bell requested the City Attorney to inform the Council they did not care to carry further their appeal on the revocation of the yearly dance license but did request that refund of the unused portion of the license fee be approved, and it was so recommended by the City Attorney. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the unused portion of the yearly dance license fee be refunded. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea; Pinkley, Smith, Meyers. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Roy, counsel for the owner of the Hurry Bell was presented, and stated that sometime in the future they may again apply for a new yearly dance license. City of -Bethlehem The Clerk presented to the .Council the request of adopted as Sister Mayor Ayoub Musallam of Bethlehem, the Hashemite City Kingdom of Jordan, requesting the City of Costa Mesa adopt them"as'a 'sister -city' and help in financing'a $70,000.00 building for an International Rest House in the Manger Square in front of the Nativity Church in Bethlehem:" The Council discussed the possibi.I.ty of the $70,000.00 possibly being raised through civic groups in the City and they did not feel this should be taken from the taxpayers. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the City of Costa Mesa adopt the City of Bethlehem as a 'Sister -City', and a letter be sent to Mayor Musallam informing him that the City of Costa Mesa is adopting the.City of Bethlehem and that perhaps local civic groups would like to raise part of the funds toward building the International Rest House. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 911 Request for Street Name. Changes of Terminal Place to Street Names Newton Way,in Tract No. 4338 and Pitcairn Street to Changed to Pitcairn Pitcairn Drive in Tract 4311 were presented together Drive and Newton with the recommendations of the Planning Commission Way for approval.. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 911 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE NAMES OF TERMINAL PLACE AND PITCAIRN STREET TO "NEWTON WAY", AND "PITCAIRN DRIVE" RESPECTIVELY be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AXES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 4502, Study X, for Kenneth W. 4502, X Koll, 1555 Placentia, -Newport Beach, to divide property K. W. Koll described as a portion of the west one-half of Lot 9, Berry Rancho, and located in the general area between Paularino Avenue and the proposed drainage channel, approximately 695 feet easterly of the center line of Fairview Road, into 99 lots was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) If the flood control channel is constructed along the Gisler Street alignment, a chain link fence five feet in height shall be constructed by the applicant, at his expense, along the rear of Lots 94 through 99, Tentative Tract 4502, Study X, under the direction of the Orange County Flood Control District. 2). All the conditions as outlined by the City Engineer in his letter dated December 8, 1961- 3) All the conditions as 'outlined by the Director of Planning in his letter dated December 8, 1961. 4) That the applicant submits a corrected map showing the correct dimensions for Lots 94 through 99, prior to the City Council meeting of December 18. The Clerk reported that corrected maps had been received and presented them to the Council. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Tentative Tract map be approved. Proposed Kaiser.No. The City Clerk read a communication from the City 2 Annexation Planning Commission stated that the request for approval given to annexation for territory to be'annexe d between 20th proponents ...Street and 21st Street and between..Santa.Ana Avenue and .Tustin Avenue together with. -the territory approximately 300.15 feet northerly of 21st Street between Santa Ana Avenue and Tustin Avenue, be recommended to the City Council and that the City Council give its consent.-. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried', that 'the City Council hereby gives its consent to the proponents to commence proceedings for the proposed annexation to be known as "Kaiser No. 2 Annexation". Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -- Deeds man Wilson, the following right of way deeds were accepted 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 STREETS 12-1-61� James M. Tye and Babcock Avenue Rachel S..Tye 12-12-61 Harry H. and Grace Sunset Drive R. Brenner 12-11-61 Willard T. and Ruth Albert Place W. Jordan 12-5-61 Johannes S. Koot and Westminster Decca Investment Group Avenue 12-6-61 Fred E. and Myrtle Bristol Street M. Allen Variance 951 Variance application No. 951 for Donald L. Whetstine, Whetstine 355 East 19th Street, to encroach 4 feet 4 inches into required side yard setback of 40 feet from center line of Raymond Avenue for addition to existing residence at 355 East 19th Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the application be approved. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-42 for Myron A. Thom, DVM, Permit C-42 959 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, to permit erection Thom and operation of a small animal hospital in an Ml zone at 697 Randolph Avenue, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application.be denied as recommended. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-43 for Floyd Underhill, 388 Permit C-43 East 17th Street to permit construction of a model Underhill Fallout shelter at 388 East 17th Street was presented, together with the request of the applicant that it be referred back to the Planning Commission. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that C-43 be referred back to the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-44 for Helen Cooper Williams, Permit C-44 910 West 19th Street, to permit the operation of a Williams - home occupation to teach singing and piano at 910 West 19th Street was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval Ll 1 1 T ;;y�.�• Conditional Use subject to the following conditions: 1) For a Permit C-44 period of one year and that this permit -be placed -Continued back'on the Commission's agenda by the staff prior to the expiration of one year. 2) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for street -purposes all land 40 feet from the center line of existing West 19th Street.- 3) No advertising signs. 4) No employees. Mrs. C. Williams was present and stated she was agreeable to the conditions. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-47.for Ted Weiseland and John Permit C-47 E. McCoy, 1360 Cordova Street, Pomona, to permit use Weiseland-McCoy of R2'property for the purpose of constructing 13 units on 19,669.47 square feet of land area (1513 square feet per unit) at 423 West Bay, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That the south one-half of Bay Street in front of this property be improved by the applicant at his expense, with curbs, gutters under the direction of the City Engineer if and when grades can be furnished by the City Engineer. Mr. Watkins was present on behalf of the applicant. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be approved, subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-48 for Lars H. Larsen, 2612 Permits C-48 Ivan Hill Terrace, Los Angeles, to permit construction Larsen and C-49 Soderblom of 8 units on 13,500 square feet of land area (1687 square feet per unit) and Conditional Use Permit C-49 for Harry F. Soderblom, 1238 Ethel Street, Glendale, to permit construction of 8 units on 13,500 square feet of land area (1687 square feet per unit) were both presented as they were located in the same area and had the same conditions of approval by the Planning Commission as follows: 1) That the parking be under the direction of the Director of Planning. 2) That there be a recorded Agreement for the common driveway between Lots 8 and 10, Tract 251 filed with and acceptable by the City Attorney with the City of Costa Mesa as beneficiary. 3) Installation of residential sidewalks by the applicant, at his expense, in front of this property, under the direction of the City Engineer. Mr. Larsen and Mr. Soderblom were both present and requested clarification of condition No. 2 which the City Attorney explained. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, that C-48 and C-49 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and that both applications are to become effective when the agreement has been approved by the City Attorney and been recorded by the applicants. PERMITS Upon -motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, permit was granted for one skill game at the Hurry Bell, 2023 Harbor Boulevard subject to approval of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted for a one night dance on December 19, 1961, at the Fighting Cock, 2645 Harbor Boulevard. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Continued man Rea, and carried, permit was granted for the First Baptist Church to have erected by the Street -Department, at the usual cost, a. directional sign at the corner of Orange Avenue and Magnolia Street. Upon motion'by Councilman Smith, seconded. by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, -section 6914 j of the. . - Municipal Code was waived for The Salvation Army to solicit funds by the use of Salvation Army Christmas Kettles in the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the permit to the Vista Center Merchants for use ofa sound truck on December 8, 9, and 11, was ratified. Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - 273 man Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 273 including Payroll No. 183 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Communications man Rea, and carried, the communication from the Park Board taken Chamber of Commerce requesting consideration of a under advisement five man board for the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District when the City takes over control of the District from the County was taken under advisement. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, the communication of David H. Coffman notifying the Council that Bar Non Kennel, Edna Pope, 750 West 17th Street had gone out of business was received and ordered filed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, the request of the League of California Cities requesting documentation of the failure of Federal Agencies to comply with local regu- lations was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Smith, and carried, the reports of the Alcoholic Beverage Control for new off -sale beer and wine license for the Speedee Mart; 110 East 19th Street and new on - sale beer license for Anderson, Kellman, and Kuhn at 177 East 17th Street were received and ordered filed. Oral Communica- The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing tions to be heard on some item not on the agenda. Thereupon Recordation of Mr. Charles Gorham of K. W. Koll spoke to the Council Tracts regarding the difficulty they were having in getting recordation of their final tract No.' 4395 which had been approved by the Council on December 4, 1961. The City Attorney presented to the Council the procedure as set forth in the Government Code. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the City Attorney be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to get the problem solved now and for all future tract recordings and a copy of the letter that is sent to the Recorder also be sent to the Orange County league of Cities. 1 1 1 Gambling Councilman Smith stated that they had been requested by the Orange County League of Cities to if possible secure the feelings of the Council on whether or not a special session should be called regarding enactment of a state law on gambling. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried,, -that the City of Costa Mesa go on record opposing any further legislation which would outlaw gambling and especially calling of a special session on the item. State Control Councilman Wilson stated that the request had also of housing been made as to whether there should be permitted by the state more control of housing under a new code. The building official spoke giving his views and after a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City of Costa Mesa go on record as being not in favor of State control on the housing code. Anti -Communistic Councilman Wilson stated that the request had also been made as to whether or not the League should take a stand on endorsing anti -communistic groups. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that every- thing possible be done to eliminate the communistic conspiracy. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Mayor o ity of Costa Mesa ATTEST: 4.2 Z57.0 � .� City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa Chief Deputy City Clerk