Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/1962 - City Councilr ,F' PAY i REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA March 19, 1962 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m.,'March 19, 1962, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor following by the'.Pledge of.Alle glance to the Flag and. Invocation by Reverend James Safstrom of the Evangelical Free Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen.Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers Pinkley-arrived later in the meeting Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City - Engineer, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes of March. 5, Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman 1962 Smith, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1962, were approved as written andpreviously distributed. OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Traffic Signals at for the opening of bids for.The Construction of Traffic Four intersections Signal Facilities at Four Intersections. The Clerk reported that five bids had been received. _ The bids were then publicly opened, read, and declared as follows: NAME AMOUNT Paul Gardner Corporation $8,pU2.00 Sherwin Electric Service 7,985.00 Steiny & Mitchel, Inc. 7,797.00 E. D. Johnson and Company 7,360.00 Electric Machinery Service Inc. 8,0+2.00 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details at to unit prices and kind and class of work to be done. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer Myers for checking and report back to the Council. Bid awarded to Later in the meeting City Engineer Myers advised the City E. D. Johnson and Council that the bid of E. D. Johnson and Company in the Company amount of $7,360.00 was the.lowest regular bid submitted for said work and was reasonable and within the estimate made for said work,. and recommended'.they be awarded the bid. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the bid be awarded to E. D. Johnson and Company in the amount of $7,360.00, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Mesa Verde Library Mr. Thomas 'L. Thompson, 1735 Labrado Drive, addressed the Site Building Council stating that the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association and Friends of the Library proposed to have prepared by a responsible firm, the plans_ and specifications for a library building on -the Mesa -Verde library site and request the City Council in, if they approve the plans, negotiate with the Orange County Board of Supervisors for leasing of the build- ing by Orange County for library purposes. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by ,. Councilman Rea, and carried, that after the plans are submitted to the Council on the proposed building and they are approved as submitted or as changed, a meeting will be held with the Board of Supervisors Library repre- sentative, a member of the City, and a representative from the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association and Friends of the Library to discuss further arrangements. Chamber of Commerce The Clerk read a resolution from the Costa Mesa Chamber Resolution on allo- of Commerce requesting the City Council to allocate cation of funds for necessary funds for the master planning of beautifica- beautification im- tion improvements for the following areas in Costa Mesa: provements 1) Newport Boulevard area from 19th Street to 17th Street including the area in Parking Districts I and II. 2). 17th Street from Newport Boulevard to Irvine Avenue. 3) 19th Street from Newport Boulevard to Anaheim Street including the area bounded by Harbor Boulevard, Center Street, Anaheim Street and 19th Street. The Chamber also requested allocation of city funds.for tree plant- ing master plan in all residential areas of Costa Mesa. Mr. Bud Franklin was present to address the Council on the request. Mr. William B. Johnson, 1875 Park Avenue, stated he felt sidewalks were needed first in the City. X After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the resolution be received and be referred to the City Manager for study and a report.within 30 days on some plan that can be worked together for both the downtown and residen- tial areas. -1 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Park Annexations for the public hearings on Annexations to the Costa Mesa 62-11 62-2; 62-3 Recreation and Park District on Nos. 62-1, 62-2, and 62-3. The Clerk reported that 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. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone wishing to speak. No one 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 by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Reso- RESOLUTION N0. lution No. 62-34 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 62-34-A OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE Annexation 62-1 SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ANNEXING TERRITORY TO SAID DISTRICT, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smit4 Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley RESOLUTION N0. 62-35 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Annexation 62-2 Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 62-35 being A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA RECREATION -AND PARK DISTRICT, ANNEXING TERRI- TORY TO SAID DISTRICT, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: 'Pinkley RESOLUTION NO. 62-36 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Annexation 62-3 Councilman Smith that Resolution No. 62-36 being A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ANNEXING TERRI- TORY TO SAID DISTRICT, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Adams No. 4 Annexa- the public hearing on Adams No. 4 Annexationtothe City and tion to the Costa Mesa Recreation and Park District. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published .DISTRICT and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone wishing to be heard. No one wishing to speak it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman,Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be Public Hearing on closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded ORDINANCE N0. 62-7 by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 62-7 being AN ORDINANCE First Reading OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ued ANNEXATION AS CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE KNOWN AND DESIG- NATED AS "ADAMS N0. 4 ANNEXATION", be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley RESOLUTION NO. 62-37 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 62-37 being A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, ACTING AS THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ANNEXING TERRITORY TO SAID .DISTRICT be adopted. The motion -carried by the following roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None. -ABSENT: Councilmen: Pink]_ey Public Hearing on The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for alley abandonment the continuation of the public hearing on the abandonment of Harper Tract_contin- existing,12.5 feet alley between Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block B, ued Harper Tract, and Lot 25, Tract No. 847. The Clerk also pre- sented the Precise Plan as recommended by the.Planning Commis- sion for an alley 20 feet in width to the rear of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 Block B, Harper Tract and to the rear of Lots 25-43, Tract 847. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, that the public hear- ing on the proposed abandonment be continued to April 2, 1962, Precise Plan on and that the Precise Plan be set for,public hearing on April Harper Tract alley 2, 1962 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible set for hearing in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Rezone Petition 161 the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 161, initiated by Initiated by Planning the Planning Commission to rezone from M1 and R2 to Rl-W, R4 -W, Commission Cl and C2 property between.the prolongation of West 19th Street and the southerly boundary of the Fairview State Hospital. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly pub- lished and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone wishing to be heard. No one desiring 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 Wilson, seconded ORDINANCE N0. 62-8 by Councilman Rea that Ordinance No. 62-8 being AN ORDINANCE First Reading OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BETWEEN THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF WEST 19TH STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF FAIRVIEW STATE HOSPITAL FROM Ml AND R2 TO R1 -W, R4 W, Cl AND -.C29 be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:. Councilmen: Pinkley REPORTS The City Attorney presented for the City Engineer a list City Attorney of certain corrections in assessments for the Santa Ana Santa Ana Avenue Avenue Improvement District for Nos. 687 - $110.00; No. Improvement 1140 - $81.91; No. 2416 - $139.06; No. 2254 - $110.00; No. District Correc- 2856 -$330.00; No. 2856 - $345.00, totaling $1,115.97, and tions recommended that this amount be paid to Sully Miller Con- tracting Company. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that thissum of $1,115.97 be paid to Sully Miller Contracting Company by March 29, 1962, and the Director of Finance be authorized to draw warrants in these amounts and that -they be added to the next warrant list. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, -Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Monrovia Avenue The City Attorney informed the`Council that the Costa Improvement District Mesa County Water District had approved the plans for RESOLUTION NO. 62-38 the Monrovia Avenue Improvement District and presented Water facilities Resolution No. 62-38 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COSTA MESA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS RELATING TO THE WATER FACILITIES AND RATIFICATION OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 19, 1962. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 62-38 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Jerome L. North The City Attorney reported to the Council on the Claim of Claim for Damages Jerome L. North as requested. He recommended that the City Council find the claim as presented fails to comply sub- stantially with the requirements of Section 711 of the Government Code in the following particulars: a) The person signing the purported claim does not even state that it was signed on behalf of Jerome L. North. b) The place of the .occurrence which gave rise to the claim asserted is not set forth with reasonable certainty in that the purported claim merely states, "While traveling on Whittier Avenue" and does not specify whereabouts on Whittier Avenue. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, that the claimant be notified by the Clerk that the claim does not meet Section 711 of the Government Code. Courtney C. Platt The City Attorney reported to the Council on the Claim of Claim for damages Courtney C. Platt and recommended that the claim be -held to be insufficient and fails to comply substantially with Section 711 of the Government Code in the following respects: a) No date was set forth of the occurrence or transaction which gave rise to the Claim asserted. b) No description, general or otherwise, was given in the claim of the indebted- ness, obligation, injury, damage or loss incurred. c) The amount claimed as of the date of presentation of the claim was not given. d) The basis of the computation of the amount of the claim as of the date of presentation of the claim was not given. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, that the claimant be notified by the Clerk that the claim does not meet Section 711 of the Government Code. Final Tract 4524 The City Attorney presented for the City Engineer Final Costa Mesa Savings Tract Map No. 4524 for Costa'Mesa Savings and Loan Associa- and,Loan tion for the subdivision of i.90 acres into 9 lots located on Marian -Way, south of 21st Street, and east of Orange Avenue, together with-a.letter.of,Credit in the amount of $10,000.00 and a certfied check in the amount of $874.05 and a signed Agreement. City Engineer recommended that the amount of 1 i 1 Final Tract No. $475.00 be refunded inasmuch as there was an overcharge. 4524 - Continued made on -the water fees. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Reso- RESOLUTION N0. 62-39 lution No. 62-39 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 4524 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, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Refund authorized Thereupon it'was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that a minute resolution be adopted authorizing the refund of $475.00 to the subdivider. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Final Tract No. 3878 Regan Brothers RESOLUTION N0. 62-40 The City Attorney presented for the City Engineer Final Tract Map No. 3878 for Regan Brothers for the subdivi- sion of 9::89 acres into 14 lots located on Grace Lane, south of Baker, between Babb.'and Fairview, together with a Trust Agreement, a certified check in the amount of $4,172.96 and signed Agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 62-40 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3878 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, Smith, Meyers NOES_: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: . Pinkley ORDINANCE N0. 62-9 Engineer Myers presented for the Director of Public Works Traffic regulations the recommendation of the Traffic Commission for a four - First Reading way stop at Pomona and Victoria and that parking be elim- inated on -Victoria in the vicinity of Harbor Boulevard to facilitate the movement of traffic. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Ordi- nance No. 62-9 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROVIDE THAT EAST AND WEST BOUND TRAFFIC ON VICTORIA STREET SHALL STOP AT POMONA AVENUE, AND RESTRICT- ING PARKING ON VICTORIA STREET .AT HARBOR BOULEVARD, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Report of Chief of The Clerk -read the report Police on Seiver Seiver, 1714 Oahu Place, f communication March -16 " arch l6, 1962, explaining mending that no refund be by Councilman Wilson,-seco request`for refund be d:eni be sent to Mr. Seiver by t that the City Council has satisfied with the report. on the communication of M. H. Tom the Chief of Police, dated the situation and also recom- granted. Thereupon it was moved nded by Councilman Rea, that the ed and a carbon copy of the report he Clerk and that he be notified heard the explanation and is well Solicitation Permit The'Chief of Police. presented his report on the Western Mis- Western Missionary sionary Army, Inc. for request.to solicit funds in the City Army, Inc. of Costa Mesa. He recommended that inasmuch as only 122 per cent of the money collected is used for religious purposes that the permit be denied and the organization notified that Solicitation Permit if they solicit in the City citations will -be issued Western Missionary - and court action will follow. After discussion it was Army, Inc. (Continued) moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, that the permit be denied and that they be notified that if they solicit or collect money in the City of Costa Mesa they will be cited and prosecuted. Refund - The Clerk read -a communication from the Building Official Nat Taylor and Sons for a refund of $30.00 on Plumbing Permits Nos. 33313 to Plumbing Inc. 33332 inclusive to Nat Taylor and:Sons Plumbing, Inc., 8402 Katella, Stanton, inasmuch as an overcharge had been made. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman -Wilson, that refund of $30.00 be granted to Nat Taylor and Sons Plumbing,Inc., The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: .None ABSENT: 'Councilmen: Pinkley Refund The Clerk read.a communication from Mobile Electric Company Mobile Electric Com- for refund of $10.30 on Electric Permit No. 16935 and the pany recommendation of the Building Official for refund of $8.76. Thereupon'it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith that refund of $8.76 be granted Mobile Electric Company. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None . ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Departmental Upon motion by Councilman.Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the report of the Orange County Auditor - Controller -on the accounts and records of the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1961 and the monthly -reports of the City Treasurer and Director of Finance were received and ordered filed. ORDINANCE N0. 62-5 On motion by Councilman Rea:, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Second Reading Ordinance No. 62-5 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Paularino No. 5 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF Annexation CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS -TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN -THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "PAULARINO NO. 5 ANNEXATION" was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley ORDINANCE N0. 62-6 On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Second Reading Wilson, Ordinance No. 62-6 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Rezone No. 162 COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF Initiated by Plan- LOTS 1 THROUGH 46 INCUJSIVE OF TRACT N0. 4281 FROM R4 TO ning Commission_ R3 was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Orange County Associ- The Clerk presented the request of the Orange County Asso- ation of Mental ciation for Mental Health appealing the decision of the Health appeal on Council at their meeting of March 5, 1962, in not waiving solicitation permit Section 6914 i of the Municipal Code. Reverend David Deshler, President, spoke on behalf of the organization. Mr. R. W. Coury, 2275 Republic Avenue also spoke asking certain questions about the organization. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Orange County Association for Mental Health conform to the Ordinance of solicitation. The Mayor declared a ten minutes -recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Councilman Pinkley arrived and took his.seat on the Council at this point. Subdivision No. 409 The Clerk presented the appeal of Mr. B. F. Gockley, 264 Gockley Del Mar Avenue on Subdivision No. 409 requesting the de- letion of the sidewalk installation requirement. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the requirement of the sidewalks on Subdivision No. 409 be deleted. L. Harrison The request of Mr. L. Harrison, 1664 Newport Boulevard, for Off-site parking off-site parking at 16522 Newport Boulevard for proposed tavern at 1664 Newport Boulevard, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be denied. Mr. Art Adair addressed the Council stating that the applicant had spent considerable money in remodeling the building and securing the lease for the parking. Mr. Ted Wicks was present on behalf of the appli- cant, and stated that they had proceeded with the remodeling job without securing the approval of the Planning Department on the parking required after the occupancy load was deter- mined by the Fire Department. He stated that it was at the suggestion of the Planning Department that he had secured the additional parking off-site. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman. Pinkley, and carried, that the approval be given for this additional parking in .the adjoining area in this particular case. Building Moving 362 Building Moving application No. 362 for Floyd W. Lytle, Lytle 583 West 19th Street, to move an office building from 750 West 18th Street to 1915 Pomona Avenue was presented to- gether with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following stipulations: 1) All the requirements of the Department of Building Safety. 2) That a $3,000.00 bond be posted by the applicant. 3) That the building be completed 60 days after date of delivery. 4) Parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. 5) Installation of commercial sidewalks the full width of the property on Pomona and concrete driveway approaches, by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION 62-41 The Clerk informed the Council that he had received the Monte Vista No. 1 report of the Orange County Boundary Commission on the Annexation definitness and certainty of the boundaries of the proposed Monte Vista No. 1 Annexation to the City of Costa Mesa and to the Costa Mesa Recreation and Park District. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 62-41 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN.UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS "MONTE VISTA :NO. 1 ANNEXATION" AND NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE COSTA MESA RECREATION. AND PARK DISTRICT IN ORANGE COUNTY 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 hearing May 7, 1962) PUBLIC HEARINGS SET Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the following were set for public hearing on April 2, 1962 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall: PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 1. Rezone Petition No. 163, initiated by the Planning (Continued) Commission to rezone from R2 to Cl property located on the northeast side of 19th Street between Church Street and Fullerton Avenue. 2. Rezone Petition No. 164, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from Al and Cl to Rl, property located between Fairview Road and Babb Street and Paularino Avenue and Gisler Avenue. 3. Rezone Petition No. 165, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from Al and Rl to I and R and from Al to Rl property located in the Mesa Verde Area. 4. Rezone Petition No. 166, C. C. Lister, 4533 Perham, Corona del Mar; to rezone from R2 to R4, property located at 126 East 22nd Street. 5. Rezone Petition No. 167, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from R2 to C1 and Cl to R2 property located between Anaheim Avenue and Palace Avenue, north of West.19th Street. 6.. Rezone Petition No. 168, Donald K. Butts, 789 West 20th Street, to rezone from R2 to Cl property on the south side of Cabrillo between Westminster and Orange Avenues, approxi- mately 230 feet easterly of center line of Orange Avenue. 7. Precise Plan for alley 20 feet in width lying within a portion of Lot A, Banning Tract, located between Pomona Avenue and Meyer Place approximately 377.43 feet northerly of the center line of West 19th Street. Request for Postal The Clerk presented a petition and resolution from the Employees for Salary National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 4248, adjustment resolution requesting the City Council to adopt a Resolution request- ing a salary adjustment for postal employees. Mr. Adolph Z. Tallhes spoke on behalf of the Association. The Councilmen stated they felt they could not as another governmental agency request a raise in salaries of the postal employees and explained this to Mr. Tallhes. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the communi- cation be received and ordered filed. Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, the following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record and the agreement between the City and the property owners for the alley opening in Lots 75 and 85, Newport Heights Tract was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREETS 3-15-62 Theodore Robins & Theodore Robins Jr. Commercial Way 2-1-62 William Louis Reinking et al Bristol Street 3-9-62 Anthon H. Segerstron et al Underground Utilities 1-15-62 Leslie E. & Mary Elizabeth Alley opening sely Whitehead and Ambrose & off Santa Ana Nellie M. Stewart 1-10-62 George W. & Anne Henrietta Morris 3-5-62 Harold s. & Eva C. Graham 1-18-62 Richard C. & Marjorie Ann Johnston 1-18-62 Charlotte L. Irvin " 1-18-62 Robert A. & Mary Ann Shaw 1-18-62 Gilbert F. & Edith A. Benson Claim for Damages Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Lucile Barcus Rea, and carried, the Claim of Damages of Lucile Barcus was referred to the City Attorney for his study and report back to the Council on his recommendation. Variance 957 Variance application No. 957 being the application of Roy Morrison I. Morrison, 382 Rochester Street, to permit construction of a commercial building in an R2 zone for use of two rental offices and one barber shop (two chairs only) with a 5 foot encroachment into the required 5 foot side yard setback on one side and an encroachment of 9.24 feet into required 9.24 foot rear yard setback at 120 Cabrillo Street, was pre- sented together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the following stipulations: 1) Installation of Commercial sidewalks along the full width of this property on Cabrillo Street and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. 2) Parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 960 Variance application No. 960 for Margaret Weisel, 106 North Weisel Highland Avenue, Los Angeles 36, to permit construction of 16 units on an R2 zoned lot containing 24,433 square feet of land area (1527 square feet per unit) at 2009 Maple Avenue was.presented together with the request of the applicant that this be deferred to the meeting of April 2, 1962. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the application be deferred to the meeting of April 2., 1962, as requested. Variance 964 Variance application No. 964 for Henry D. Barriat, 1552 Elm Barriat Street, Apartment A, to permit a 3.5 feet eave overhang instead of the required 2.5 feet eave overhang on each side of a proposed residence, with a 5 foot side yard setback at 1818 Jamaica Road was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk read a letter in protest from James D. Beck, 1018 West 21st Street, Santa Ana, who owns the adjacent lot. Mr. Barriat was present on behalf of his application. Mr. Beck spoke in protest. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by CouncilmanRea, that the application be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Smith, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-58 for Howard Carson, P.O. Box 546, Permit No.,C-58 to permit construction and operation of a 100 unit Deluxe Carson Mobile Homes Park:on M1 zoned property containing 9.55 acres was presented together with the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for no recommendation and that the fee be refunded to the applicant inasmuch as residential uses are strictly prohibited in an Ml zone according to Section 9298.2-5 of the Municipal Code. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman a Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the application be denied and the full 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 Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-74 for David Ruffell, 874 West 19th Permit No. C-74 Street, to permit operation of a small upholstery shop in Ruffell the garage as a home occupation, to include a part time helper and an 8 square foot sign on the garage at 874 West 19th Street, was presented together with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the dedica- tion of all land 40 feet from the center line of existing West 19th Street for street widening, to the City of Costa Mesa; 2) The garage door is to be closed at all times in front of the house or adequate screening provided across the driveway to conceal this operation; 3) No work to be allowed after 6:30 p.m. 4) No parking in the front --parking to be in the rear of.the house with a 12 foot driveway along the side of the house; 5) Adequate parking to be provided under the direction of the Director of Planning; 6) A small directional sign is to be installed directing the parking to the rear of the house; 7) To be allowed for one year with the right to apply for renewal at the end of this time. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, with Councilman Smith voting noe, that the application be approved subject to the recom- mendations of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-75 for Donald E. Ericksen, 2259 Permit No. C-75 Placentia Avenue, to permit operation of a rest home for a Ericksen maximum of nine (9) elderly ambulatory persons at 708 West 20th Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the fol- lowing conditions: 1) No signs; 2) Installation of residen- tial sidewalks the full width of the property on West 20th Street and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 3) Parking under the direction of the Director of Planning; 4) For a period of one year with the right to apply for renewal at the end of that time. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to Patricia N. Roberts for used furniture and knick knacks at 2045 Harbor Boulevard subject•to all display being inside the build- ing. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to David Weisz Company for a one day auction of South Coast Mechanical Corporation on March 31, 1962, at 220 Victoria Street. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to Leonard's Auction for a one day auction at 660 West 17th Street, Warehouse 18, one day, April 1, 1962, for Balboa Transfer delinquent merchandise. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the application of William L. -Robertson for a dance -.permit at the Orange County Fairgrounds was deferred to the meeting of April 2, 1962. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Louie R. Olivos for a one night dance at the Agricultural Building at the Orange County Fairgrounds from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on April 22, 1962, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to the Costa Mesa City Employees' Association for an advance sale of tickets for a Youth Dance on April 18, 1962, at the Orange County Fairgrounds, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, permission was granted to Seal's Ambulance Service for an increase in rates as outlined in their letter of February 20, 1962. Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, No 283 Warrant Resolution No. 283. including Payroll No. 190 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen.: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES Councilmen: None ABSENT:. Councilmen: None Written Communica- The Clerk read a comunication from Robert S. Gardner, 825 tions West Balboa Boulevard, request an amendment to the Zoning Commercial uses Ordinance permitting commercial uses in M1 zones. Mr. in M1 zone - Gardner was present on behalf of his. request. After discus - Gardner sion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, that this be referred to the Planning Commission for.study and a recommendation to the Council. Signs and poles The Clerk read a communication from Edgar H. Stroot, 243 Via on 17th and Ithaca, Newport Beach, requesting that certain signs and Irvine - Stroot utility poles be removed from the corner of East 17th Street and Irvine Avenue.. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the communication be referred to the City Manager. County.use.of City Upon motion by Councilman Rea,.seconde d by Councilman Pinkley, Hall for Polling and carried, permission was granted to the County Clerk for Place use of the City Hall Council Chambers as a polling place for the June 5, 1962, and November 6, 1962, elections. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,.the communications of the Goodwill Industries on their work in 1961 was received and ordered filed. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea; and carried, the following communications were received and filed: Costa Mesa Union School District thanking Council for their Resolution commending the Americanism Programs . State Divison of Highways notification of public hearing on -- proposed route of Legislative Routes 60 and 184 and 171. _ Orange County Board of Supervisors on Arterial Highway Financ- ing Program Thank you letter from Seafaring Lodge No. 708 F and A M Controller of State on Apportionment of Trailer Coach Fees Boundary Commission report on de -annexation of Territory in Fountain Valley Boundary Commission report on annexation of territory in Newport Beach Five communications from legislators on City Resolutions pre- viously adopted Notification of Alcoholic Beverage Control for Anthony M. Palaferri for a new on -sale beer and wine license at 2023 Harbor Boulevard RESOLUTION 62-42 Councilman Wilson presented Resolution No. 62-42 being A Commends Costa Mesa RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA High Basketball COMMENDING THE 1961-62 COSTA MESA HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASKET - team and coach BALL TEAM AND ITS COACH and moved its adoption. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Planning Commission Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman to study 17th Place Pinkley, and carried, the Planning Commission was requested to make a study of the alley on 17th Place between Raymond and Tustin and further investigate from Santa Ana to West- minster, Westminster to Orange. RESOLUTION 62-43 The City Manager requested the Council to establish the Police Lieutenant position of Police Lieutenant.in charge of Technical Services, in charge of Tech- which will not be an -appointment as a result of competitive nical Services .examinations. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, position seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 62-43 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF POLICE LIEUTENANT IN CHARGE OF TECHNICAL SERVICES, be adopted.- The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. i Mayo_ o t ity of Costa Mesa ATTEST: -- City erk o the i y o Costa Mesa Chief ®ePuty City Clerk 1 City Managers The City.Manager informed the Council that in the area north Report of the City, along the route of the proposed San Diego Free - Area north of way, certain things were going to have to be done before the City in area Freeway is built: 1) the railway which runs along the east of San Diego side of Harbor Boulevard should'be moved onto the M1 property; Freeway 2) A drainage district within this area which will cause a drainage channel to be constructed to drain into the new Orange County Flood Control Channel. Certain negotiations will have to be made with the Divison of Highways for both of these plans to start together. Therefore after discus- sion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that a minute resolution be adopted instructing the City Manager to negotiate with the Division of Highways for an agreement on their part of.the three way program to bring back to the Council for study and further action. RESOLUTION 62-43 The City Manager requested the Council to establish the Police Lieutenant position of Police Lieutenant.in charge of Technical Services, in charge of Tech- which will not be an -appointment as a result of competitive nical Services .examinations. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, position seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 62-43 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF POLICE LIEUTENANT IN CHARGE OF TECHNICAL SERVICES, be adopted.- The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. i Mayo_ o t ity of Costa Mesa ATTEST: -- City erk o the i y o Costa Mesa Chief ®ePuty City Clerk 1