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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/1962 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA April 2, 1962 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock, April 2, 1962, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called'to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend Russell Gabler, Central Bible 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, Director of Public Works, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman March 19, 1962 Wilson, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 19, 1962, were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the hour of 7:30 o'clock having Monrovia Avenue arrived, this was the time and place fixed by the City Improvement'Di.strict Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, for hearing on the matter of the improvement of Monrovia Avenue and certain other streets, alleys and easements, under the pro- visions of Division 7 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing under Division 7 was given by mail and by publication as provided by law and that affidavits showing such compliance are on file in his office. The Clerk further announced that Notice of Improvement had been posted along the streets and alleys of said Improve- ment District as required by law and that an affidavit of Posting was on file in his office. The Mayor announced that prior to the consideration of pro- tests it would be necessary that the report under Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California 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 on each parcel of land, was read to the Council. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or objections had been filed. The Clerk reported certain protests and objections had been filed with him prior to the time set for the hearing. The Clerk then read to the Council all of said protests. After said protests were read the Mayor asked if any persons present desired to speak in support of any written protests. (Councilman Pinkley entered the meeting at this point.) The following spoke in support of their written protests: Marjorie Fields, 2049 President Place Harold F. Craig, 932-A West 18th Street Mrs. Warwick, 1042 West 18th Street Mrs. R. Crane, 940 West 18th Street Francis Hale, 1647 Placentia Matthew Luth, 880 West 19th Street LN All protests were referred to the Engineer for report and computation as to the percentage of the area represented thereby upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried. The Engineer reported that the protests were made by owners of less than one-half of the area of the property to be assessed for the improvement. After a full, fair.and impartial hearing and an oppor- tunity having been given to all persons desiring to be heard and no person further desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously adopted that all protests be overruled and denied upon the finding that all protests filed were made by the owners of less than one-half of the property to be assessed for the improvement. The City Council having before it the report and the plat of the assessment district, the plans and specifications, and being familiar with both, and having considered all pro- tests filed, and the character and nature of the proposed work and necessity for.the same, and determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the im- provement as set forth in the plans and specifications, and also having considered the matter as to the area of the property to be assessed for the said improvement, Council- man Wilson presented Resolution No. 62-,44 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING RESULTS OF HEARING, OVERRULING PROTESTS DETER- MINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE CERTAIN ACQUISITION, WORK AND IMPROVEMENT OF MONROVIA AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 9) AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0. 62-23, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Smith presented Resolution No. 62-45, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0. 62-23, ADOPTED ON THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1962, IN THE MATTER OF THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS OF WAY AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN MONROVIA AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS, and moved its,,adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bids for the work were scheduled to be opened at the City Council meeting of May 7, 1962. Upon motion by Councilman'Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Engineer was directed to investigate the protests filed and make a report back to the Council at their next meeting on April 16,-1962. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the public hearing was closed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Continued for the continuation of the public hearing on abandonment Abandonment of alley of the existing 12.5 foot alley between Lots 1, 2 and 3, Harper Tract Block B, Harper Tract, and Lot 25, Tract No. 847 located on the north side.of Broadway,beginning at a point 176 feet easterly of the northeast corner of Newport Boulevard and Broadway, and running for a distance of 125.15 feet northerly of Broadway. The Clerk reported that no further written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there.were anyone present -wishing to speak. No one wishing to speak it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the abandonment be denied. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Precise Plan for for the public hearing on the Precise Plan for alleys 20 alley in Block B, feet in width to the rear of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block Harper Tract B, Harper Tract and to the rear of Lots 25 through 43, Tract No. 847, located between.Newport Boulevard and Fullerton and between Flower and Broadway. 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. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for adoption of the Precise Plan as per their Resolution No. 29. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Thereupon Mr. Elmer Dudek, 125 Flower Street, spoke and requested that the plan be posted for all to see. This was posted by the Clerk and Mr: Dudek said the property owners were in accord with the plan. No one else wishing to speak it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by RESOLUTION 62-46 Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 62-46 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR ALLEYS 20 FEET IN WIDTH IN BLOCK B OF THE HARPER TRACT AND IN ,TRACT NO. 847 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:, Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Precise Plan for for the public hearing on a Precise Plan for an alley 20 alley in Lot A, feet in width lying with a portion of Lot A, Banning Tract, Banning Tract located between Pomona Avenue and Meyer Place, approximately 377.43 feet northerly of the center line of West 19th Street. 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. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for adoption of the Precise Plan as per their Resolution No. 30. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one wishing to . speak it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by RESOLUTION 62-47 Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 62-47 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A.PRECISE PLAN FOR AN ALLEY 20 FEET IN WIDTH BETWEEN POMONA AVENUE AND MEYER PLACE, NORTHERLY OF AND PARALLEL TO WEST 19TH STREET be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone Petition 163 for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 163 initiated Initiated by by the Planning Commission to rezone from R2 to Cl., Planning Commission property described as Lots 27 and 28, Tract No. 1086 and the southwesterly 125.15 feet of the southeasterly 172.90 feet of Lot 171, Newport Heights Tract located on the - northeast side of 19th Street between Church Street and Fullerton Avenue. 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 communica- tions had been received. He 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 speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public, hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE 62-10 Pinkley that first reading be given to Ordinance No. First reading 62-10 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 27 AND 28, TRACT NO. 1086, AND A PORTION OF LOT 171, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM R2 TO Cl. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone Petition 164 for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 164 initiated Initiated by by the Planning Commission to rezone from Al and Cl to Planning Commission Rl property described as Lots 1 through 80, Tract No. 4232 and Lot 1, Berry Rancho, located between Fairview Road and Babb Street and Paularino Avenue and Gisler'Avenue. 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. He 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 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 by Councilman Pinkley that first reading be ORDINANCE 62-11 given to Ordinance No. 62-11 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE First reading CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 80, TRACT 4232, AND LOT 1 BERRY RANCHO, FROM Al AND Cl TO R 1. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone Petition 165 for the public hearing.on Rezone Petition No. 165, initiated Initiated by by the Planning Commission to rezone from Al and Rl to Planning Commission I and R and from Al to R1, property located in the Mesa Verde area, west of Harbor Boulevard and north of Fair- view Hospital. 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 com- munications had been received. He read the recommendation of.the Planning Commission for approval. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one wishing to speak, it was moved by Counil- man Rea, seconded by Councilman-Pinkley, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it.was moved by Councilman Pinkley,1 seconded by Councilman Smith that first ORDINANCE 62-12 reading be given to Ordinance No. 62-12 being AN ORDINANCE First Reading OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ORDINANCE 62-12 ZONING OF CERTAIN Al PROPERTY IN THE MESA VERDE AREA TO Cont. Rl, AND CERTAIN Al AND R1 PROPERTY -TO I AND R. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers - NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone Petition 166 for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 166 for C. C: C. C. Lister Lister, 4533 Perham, Corona del Mar, to rezone from R2 to R4 property described as Lot 3 of Tract 114, located at 126 East 22nd Street. 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 communica- tions had been received. He 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 speak it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that first reading be ORDINANCE 62-13 given to Ordinance No. 62-13 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 3 OF TRACT NO. 114 FROM R2 TO R4. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone Petition 167 for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 167 initiated Initiated by by the Planning Commission to rezone from R2 to C1 property Planning Commission described as the northerly 27.5 feet of Lot 36, Block E; the northerly 27.5 feet of Lots 16 and 36, Block F; the northerly 27.5 feet of the southerly 317.5 feet of Block G. Tract 612 and a strip of land 47.43 feet in width lying within a portion of Lot A, Banning Tract, and from Cl to R2 property described as the northerly 7.0 feet of the southerly 290 feet of the westerly one half of Lot 26, Fair- view Farms Tract, all located between Anaheim Avenue and Palace Avenue north of 19th Street. 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. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval as amended (to include the westerly 140 feet of the northerly 55 feet of the southerly 304 feet of Lot 26, Fairview Farms to remain Cl). The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one wishing to speak it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by ORDINANCE 62-14 Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 62-14 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BETWEEN ANAHEIM AND PALACE AVENUES NORTH OF I -TEST 19TH STREET, FROM R2 TO Cl AND FROM C1 TO R2 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 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone Petition 168 for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 168 for Butts Donald K. Butts, 789 West 20th Street, to rezone from R2 to Cl, property described as the southwesterly 135.08 feet of the southeasterly 200.3 feet- of the northwesterly 400.3 feet of Lot 103, Newport Heights Tract, located on the south side of Cabrillo between Westminster and'Orange Avenue PUBLIC HEARING approximately 230 feet easterly of the center line of Orange Rezone Petition,168 Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing.had Con't. been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval with the stipulation that if the High Rise Building is not built, that this Rezone will not be valid. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. The Council discussed with Mr. Butts the condition of the Planning Commission and the Attorney advised that such a condition could not be placed on the rezone petition. The Council thereby suggested to Mr. Butts that the second reading and adoption of the'Ordinance be deferred until after the breaking of ground on the new building. This was agreeable to Mr. Butts. Thereupon 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 by ORDINANCE 62-15 Councilman Pinkley that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 62-15 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 103, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM R2 TO Cl. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:. Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None: City Beautification The Mayor requested the City Manager to explain to the City through Parks Council and the citizens present the progress in the past Acceptance of La two years on the beautification planning of the City. The Estancia from the City Manager showed charts and plans of utilizing the local Segerstrom family school grounds as parks with trees, small zoos, and picnic and play,areas. He presented the proposed entrance to the City and explained the procedure being followed to prepare all of these items. In connection with the beautification of the City, the Clerk read a communication from the Segerstrom Family offering to the City, at no cost, the building known as "La Estancia" on Adams Avenue, west of Harbor Boulevard and approximately five acres of land to be used forevermore as a place.of public interest. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Council thank the Segerstroms for their generosity and instructed the City Manager to take whatever action was necessary to accom- plish the transfer of the land. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City Manager be instructed to proceed with 1) completion of the 50 acre park site,.and 2) the neighborhood parks in the school areas. ORDINANCE 62-16 The Mayor informed the Council that he and the staff had First reading been studying the amounts charged for business licenses Amends business for professional and semi-professional classifications and license fees recommended that Section 6203 be changed to $40.00 per year or fraction thereof and that Section -6203.1 and 6203.2 of Chapter VI, Article 2 be repealed and Section 6203.3 - Real Estate Salesman.be eliminated. After discussion it was moved by.Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson that first reading be given to :Ordinance No. 62-16 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER VI OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FEES FOR PROFESSIONS. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson,.Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting recon- vened at 9:20 p.m. REPORTS The City Attorney informed the Council that a petition had been City Attorney received by ten people requesting that the City form either a Adams Avenue drainage improvement district or an improvement district under Improvement the 1911 Act for installing a drainage outlet down Adams Street, District west of Harbor Boulevard to a point where the extension of Placentia Avenue would meet Adams going into the State Hospital property connecting with the existing drainage channel. He recommended to the Council that the project be done under the 1911 Act. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the City Engineer and City Attorney be instructed to form a 1911 Act proceeding for the project to be designated as Adams Avenue Improvement District. Claim of The City Attorney recommended to the Council that claim of Lucile Barcus Lucile Barcus be denied for the following reasons: 1) Incident did not occur on property owned or controlled by the City as the right of way is owned by the State; 2) The City does not maintain the premises on which the accident occurred; 3) The City did not receive notice of a dangerous or defective condition. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the claim be denied as recommended by the City Attorney. Dungan granted The City Attorney requested a leave of absence as City Attorney leave of absence for June, July and August and requested George Tobias be appointed in his absence with no additional cost to the City. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that City Attorney Dungan be granted a leave of absence for June, July and August, 1962, and George Tobias be appointed in his absence with no additional City Engineer .cost to the City. The City Engineer presented Final Tract No. 4593 for Lincoln Final Tract 4593 Savings and Loan for 26 lots in 8.64 acres located northeast Lincoln Savings of Mesa Verde Drive, together with a Letter of Credit in the and Loan amount of $32,400.00, certified check in the amount of $4,745.33 and a signed agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, that Resolution No. RESOLUTION 62-48 62-48 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 4593 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGH- WAY 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, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tract 3749 The City Engineer informed the Council that the State Division $5,000 bond of Highways had acquired Lots 1-9 and Lots 45 and 46 of Tract exonerated No- 3749 for highway purposes, therefore making the improvements of the alley adjacent to these lots not needed and recommended that the $5,000.00 bond posted by the subdivider be exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, that the $5,000.00 bond be exonerated. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Santa Ana Avenue The City Engineer informed the Council that certain corrections Improvement Dis- were necessary in connection with the Santa Ana Avenue Improve- trict ment District on Assessments No- 328 in the amount of $225.00 Corrections and on No. 1307 in the amount of $115.00 and recommended these be paid out of the incidental costs to correct the errors. Santa Ana Avenue Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Improvement Dis- Councilman Rea, that this.amount be paid from the incidental trict Con't. expenses to correct the errors. 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 Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the monthly reports of Planning, Pound, Building, Fire, Street, and Parks, and the eight permission letters granted by the Director of Finance were received and ordered filed. ORDINANCE 62-7 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Second reading Pinkley, second reading and adoption was given to Ordinance Adams No. 4 No. 62-7 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Annexation OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "ADAMS N0. 4 ANNEXATION". The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 62-8 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Second reading Pinkley, second reading and adoption was given to Ordinance Rezone 161 No. 62-8 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Marina 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 M1 AND R2 TO Rl-W,_ R4 -W, Cl AND C2. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: ' AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 62-9 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, Second reading second reading and adoption was given to Ordinance No. 62-9 Traffic being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Regulations 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 RESTRICTING PARKING ON VICTORIA STREET AT HARBOR BOULEVARD. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Platt and North The Clerk presented further communications on the claims of Claims of Damage Jerome L. North and Courtney C. Platt. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the communications were referred to the City Attorney. RESOLUTION 62-49 The Clerk informed the Council that the proponents for Kaiser No. 2 Kaiser No. 2 Annexation had filed with him an affidavit Annexation together with a copy of a notice of intention to circulate Acknowledge receipt a petition. The City Attorney informed the Council that if of and circulation they desired the next step would be to acknowledge receipt of petition of the petition and the circulation of the petition. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 62-49 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOW- LEDGING RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE PETITION RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF COSTA RESOLUTION -62-49 MESA, CALIFORNIA, AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF PETITION. Tentative Tract Tentative Tract No. 4653 for Newport Homes, Incorporated, 4653 Newport 1555 Placentia Avenue to divide property described as a Homes portion of the west one-half of.Lot 1, Berry Rancho, into Incorporated 63 lots, located in the general area on the east side of Fairview Road, north of Paularino Avenue, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to all the requirements of the City Engineer, dated March 22, 1962, and all the requirements 'of the Planning Department, dated March 26, 1962. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Tentative Tract be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission., Planning The Clerk presented to the Council the letters of resignation Commissioners from the Costa Mesa Planning Commissioners to become effective letters of on or before May 7, 1962 in accordance with their policy resignation adopted October 23, 1961. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the letters were received and held in abeyance until the new Council has been sworn in. Right of Way Upon motion -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Deeds Wilson, the following right of way deeds were received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREET 3-3o-62 C. Wayne and Dolores M. Joann Street alley Dutro 3-27-62 Olean Legatha Chavis Elden Avenue 3-16-62 The Irvine Company Santa Isabel Channel 4-2-62 Arthur J. and Mary -A. Gisler Talbert Avenue Variance 840-A Variance application No. 840-A, being the application of Cagney William J. Cagney, 2702 Bayshore Drive, Newport Beach, to permit continuation of original variance for a 0 foot rear yard setback (8.82 foot encroachment into 8.82 foot required yard setback) for construction of a commercial building located on the north side of Victoria Street, 123 feet west of Harbor Boulevard was presented together with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for denial as this request can now be resolved by a Resolution adopted by the Commission, No. 32. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the application be denied as recommended by the Planning Commission. Con't. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tentative -Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 4629 for Kolco Construction Company, 4629 Kolco Incorporated, 333 East 17th Street, to divide property Construction Company described as a portion of Lot 112, Tract 300, into'12 lots, located westerly of Santa Ana Avenue at Brentwood, was Incorporated presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of Study B, subject to all the requirements of the City Engineer dated March 23, 1962, and all the requirements of the Planning Department, dated March 26, 1962. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Tentative Tract, Study B, be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning.Commission. Tentative Tract Tentative Tract No. 4653 for Newport Homes, Incorporated, 4653 Newport 1555 Placentia Avenue to divide property described as a Homes portion of the west one-half of.Lot 1, Berry Rancho, into Incorporated 63 lots, located in the general area on the east side of Fairview Road, north of Paularino Avenue, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to all the requirements of the City Engineer, dated March 22, 1962, and all the requirements 'of the Planning Department, dated March 26, 1962. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Tentative Tract be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission., Planning The Clerk presented to the Council the letters of resignation Commissioners from the Costa Mesa Planning Commissioners to become effective letters of on or before May 7, 1962 in accordance with their policy resignation adopted October 23, 1961. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the letters were received and held in abeyance until the new Council has been sworn in. Right of Way Upon motion -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Deeds Wilson, the following right of way deeds were received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREET 3-3o-62 C. Wayne and Dolores M. Joann Street alley Dutro 3-27-62 Olean Legatha Chavis Elden Avenue 3-16-62 The Irvine Company Santa Isabel Channel 4-2-62 Arthur J. and Mary -A. Gisler Talbert Avenue Variance 840-A Variance application No. 840-A, being the application of Cagney William J. Cagney, 2702 Bayshore Drive, Newport Beach, to permit continuation of original variance for a 0 foot rear yard setback (8.82 foot encroachment into 8.82 foot required yard setback) for construction of a commercial building located on the north side of Victoria Street, 123 feet west of Harbor Boulevard was presented together with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for denial as this request can now be resolved by a Resolution adopted by the Commission, No. 32. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the application be denied as recommended by the Planning Commission. r :i Variance 960 Variance application No. 960, being -the application of Weisel Margaret Weisel, 106 North 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 recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the following stipulations: 1) Installation of residential sidewalks along the full width of the property on Maple Avenue and concrete drive- way approaches, by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 2) Parking under the direction of the Director of Planning; 3) That a 6 foot masonry or opaque wall be erected along the driveway side (northerly side) and across the rear of the property, by the applicant, at his expense; 4) That the applicant complies with the Revised Plot Plan dated March 12, 1962, for a maximum of 14 units. The Clerk informed the Council that new plot plans had been submitted and were dated March 30, 1962. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be -approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the plot plan dated March 30, 1962. Variance 963 Variance application No. 963, being the application of Harbor Invest- Harbor Investment Company and/or George Buccola, 2841 East ment Company Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, to permit construction of 79 units on a total of 207,927 square feet of land area (2,632 square feet per unit) in an R2 zofie, with an encroach- ment of 5 feet into required 50 foot front yard setback from the center line of Anaheim Avenue, located on the southwest corner of Anaheim and Center Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That a masonry wall not less than 5 feet 6 inches and not more than 6 feet be -installed by the applicant at his expense along the southerly property line, except where such walls are already existing, and along the westerly property line of said property, under the direction of the Director of Planning and subject to the requirements of the Depart- ment of Building Safety; said wall along the southerly extremity to be constructed prior to the construction of any building but not before the grading of the property; 2) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of the 15 foot spandrel at the southwest corner of Anaheim and Center Street for street purposes. 3) Installation of residential sidewalks by the applicant, at his expense, along the entire front of this property on Anaheim Street and along the entire side of this property on Center Street, and concrete driveway approaches, under the direction of the City Engineer. 4) The rear yard setback shall be 25 feet from the property line to conform to the Code. 5) That Viola Place not be used for any access by automobiles or pedestrians to this project. 6) That any off-street parking exposed to view on Anaheim and Center Street shall be screened under the direction of the Director of Planning. 7) Subject to the requirements of the Fire Department, dated March 20, 1962. Mr. Buccola was present and stated he was in accord with all the requirements. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 965 Variance application No. 965 being the application of Kell - Kell -Flowers- Flowers -Jones, 505.Signal Road to permit construction of 16 Jones units on 40,256 square feet of land area (1 unit per 2516.225 square feet) on R2 zoned property at 2341-2343 Orange Avenue, was presented, together with the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission for no recommendation due to a two -two tie vote. The Clerk read communications Variance 965 in favor from Mrs. Janet McAlister; 226 East Wilson; Ione Con't. Holt, 2344 Elden Avenue; Ivan Johanneson, 2337 Orange Avenue; C. Kalloway, 2340 Elden Avenue. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the following: 1) Installation of residential side- walks along the full width of this property on Orange Avenue and concrete driveway approaches by the applicants at their expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 2) 12 foot driveways on each 'side of the property; 3) 5 foot dedication on Orange Avenue (all land 30 feet from the center line of existing Orange Avenue) to the City of Costa Mesa for street.purposes; 4) Proper placement and installation of fire extinguishers -under the direction of the Costa Mesa Fire Department. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-65 for Donald W. Schmidt, 1700 Permit C-65 Oahu Place, to permit construction of 10 units in addition Schmidt to 2 existing residences giving a total of 12 units on 21,485.55 square feet of land area (1790 square feet per unit) in an R2 zone at 1977 and 1981 Maple was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That the number of units be decreased to a total of 10; 2) That parking in the front be eliminated and be under the direction of the Director of Planning; 3) That residential sidewalks be installed along the full width of this property, and concrete driveway approaches, by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 4) That a 6 foot opaque fence be installed on both sides and across the rear of this property, by applicant, at his expense; 5) That applicant submit revised plans prior to Council meeting. The Clerk informed the Council that the revised plans had been submitted and dated April 2, 1962. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, that the applica- tion be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and as per the plot plan dated April 2, 1962. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-77 for Lorene G. Lennert, 200 Wake Permit C-77 Forest Road, to permit "operation of a guest home for a Lennert maximum of six (6) elderly ambulatory people in the home at 200 Wake Forest was presented, together with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) No signs; 2) No employees; 3) For a period of one year with the privilege to request renewal at the expiration of the one year without fee; 4) That the applicant provides, at her expense, fire extinguishers as required by the Costa Mesa Fire Department; 5) That the applicant obtains the necessary clearance of the Orange County Health and Welfare Departments. The Clerk read to the Council a petition in protest bearing 44 signa- tures. Mr. John Geary, 265 Wake Forest spoke in support of the petitioners. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-78 for Marion E. Flynn, 2257 Rutgers Permit C-78 Drive, to permit operation of a guest home for a maximum of Flynn six (6) ambulatory guests, in an R1 zone, at 2257 Rutgers Drive, was presented-., together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. The Clerk read a communica- tion in support of her application from Mrs. Flynn. Mr. Allen Temple, 312 Joann Street; Anita Thorsen, 308 Joann Conditional Use Street; Eric Williams, 2273 Rutgers; Martha Ann Johnson, Permit C-78 2268 Rutgers, all spoke in protest and in support of -their Cont. petition of protest as presented to the Planning Commission. P. M. Guile, Mrs. Eva Guile, 2263 Colgate; Gertrude Madsen, 1510 West Highland, Santa Ana; Estella Walker, Santa Ana, all spoke in favor. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, that the application be approved sub- ject to the following conditions: 1) No signs; 2) No employees;' 3) For a period of one year with the privilege of requesting renewal at the expiration of the one year without fee; 4) That the applicant provides, at her expense, fire extinguishers as required by the Costa Mesa Fire Department; 5) That.the applicant obtains the necessary -clearance of the Orange County Health and Welfare Departments. Attorney and It was also moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council - Director of man Wilson, and carried, that the City Attorney and Planning to Director of Planning were instructed to draft a proposed prepare ordinance or something along that line that would help ordinance clarify the City's position on cases such as the two previously presented. Conditional Use Conditional Use -Permit C-79 for Dike and Colegrove, Incor- Permit C-79 porated, 1533 Baker Street, to permit construction of one Dike and DF 6 foot by 10 foot sign and three DF feature signs 2 feet Colegrove by 3.5 feet to advertise the first sale of homes in Tract No. 4439 to direct the public to the Tract to be located at -300 Robin Hood Lane, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for ratification of the Planning Director's approval for aperiod of one year or until the homes in this tract are sold, whichever is sooner, subject to the requirements of the Department of Building Safety.,,and that said signs are to be removed by the applicant 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. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit.C.-80 for Frank J. Karl, 11411 Geraldine Permit C-80 Circle, Garden Grove, to permit conducting a watch and Karl jewelry repair service along with a coin hobby shop on a portion of the premises at 2143 Placentia Avenue, in an A and P (Administrative and Professional) Zone at 2143 Placentia Avenue, was presented, together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Installation of commercial sidewalks on Victoria and Placentia by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer, including concrete driveway approaches; 2) No signs on Victoria;- 3) The .location and installation of driveways shall be subject_to the approval of and under the direction of the City Engineer; 4) If there is any off-street parking on the Victoria side of this property it shall conform to the residential,parking requirements; 5) For a period of one year with the privilege of renewal at the end of one year with no fee. Mr. Harry D. Johnson spoke on behalf of the applicant, requesting deletion of the sidewalk requirement. After discussion it was moved by Councilman.Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that -the application be approved with the deletion of the sidewalk requirement. Mr. Wilson requested Mr. Johnson to have Mr. Taylor, owner of the building, send a letter to the City Clerk saying that sidewalks will be installed when other property owners in the area install theirs, as Mr. Johnson had verbally told the Council. 1 1 7.. Conditional Use Request of transfer of Conditional Use Permit No. C-62 Permit ,C-62 from Bruce and Lester C. Nott; 2506 Margaret Drive, Newport Transfer from Beach, to William J. Schworer, 107 Sapphire, Balboa Island, Nott to Schworer was presented, together with the -recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of transfer subject to all the conditions itemized on the original request with the added stipulation that the applicant adheres to the Precise Plan attached to and made a part of the original use -permit. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the transfer be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Williams Cigarette Service, for two skill games at Brownies Pub, 1670 Superior Avenue, subject to the requirements of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Williams Cigarette Service for one skill game at the Lotus Room, Adams Avenue, subject to the requirements of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to William L. Robertson for a dance permit for two to three times weekly, March 23, 1962 to June 30, 1962, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight, at the small building Orange -County Fairgrounds, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Hanson O'Bryan and Associates for a one day auction on April 17th for Atlantic Electric, 760 West 17th Street. Upon.;motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, ratification of permit was granted to Anthony Stephens for photographer at Fox Market, 176 East 17th Street on March 30, 31 and April 1. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to Orange County Voiture 527408 for Gene Holter's Wild Animal Show and ticket sales to be held at the Orange County Fair Grounds on May 6, 1962, subject to adequate police and fire protection. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, permit was granted to Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southern California Chapter for door to door solicitation from June 14, through June 17, 1962, and Sub- section 6914] of the Municipal Code was waived. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the request of the Church of Faith Missionary Service to solicit funds in the City was referred to the Chief of Police for his investigation and report back to the Council at the next regular meeting on April 16, 1962. Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Resolution 284 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 284 including Payroll No. 191 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES:. Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant . Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Resolution 285 Wilson, Warrant -Resolution No. 285 was adopted by the following roll call -vote: AYES: .Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written The Clerk read a communication from Reverend David Communications Champion regarding the denial of the permit of the Western Missionary Army for solicitation, and upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson' and carried, the communication was.referred to the Chief of Police to answer. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the communications of the Orange County Firemen's Association extending an invitation to the .Fire Show on June 2, at the Fairgrounds and the communication of the Christian Business'Mens Committee of Orange Coast inviting the Council to their first annual pre -Easter breakfast on April 14, 1962, and the communication of the Dodger Stadium Dedication Committee requesting a proclamation for Baseball Fiesta were received and ordered filed. Gill -Warren Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Petition for. Rea, and carried, the petition of John E. Gill and Robert rezoning. A. Warren requesting rezone of their properties at 165 and 171 Wells Place to C2 was referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. West 19th Street Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Petition for Wilson, and carried, the petition of the property owners rezoning on the north side of West 19th Street in Tract 1712 requesting rezoning of their properties to Cl was referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Sawyer Variance The Clerk read a communication from Jacob E. Webb and conditions William 0. Whitaker regarding the fence under the variance of Mr. Sawyer, 2619 Orange Avenue. The Director of Planning informed the Council of the fence requirements and after discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Director of Planning be instructed to answer the com- munication so that both parties will understand the requirements. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried; the communications of the City of Orange on Resolution No. 62-34 and the communication of Mrs. Dan E. Lindquist regarding the Mental Health Program were received and ordered filed. Oral The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to Communications speak on some item not on the agenda. Mesa Car Wash Mr. Colwell .Beach, owner of the Mesa Car Wash, 176 East Curb cut 17th Street, was present and requested a curb cut of 50 feet in front of his business.—After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, that this request be approved subject to approval of the Traffic Commission and subject to any conditions the Traffic Commission requests. Meetings of Councilman Smith discussed with the Council the possibility Council and of meeting the first four Mondays of each month, with no Planning meeting on a fifth Monday, to lighten the load of the Commission meetings so that the meetings would not be as long. changed Councilman Wilson suggested that instead of adopting an Ordinance at this time this be tried for a period of 60 days by adjourning the meetings each time. In connection Meeting with this a change would be necessary for the Planning Con't. Commission meetings in order to use the Council Chamber for each meeting. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the Council try for a 60 day period, commencing May 1, .meeting the first four Mondays of each month and adoption of a minute resolution requesting the Planning Commission to change their meetings to the first four Tuesdays of each month, commencing May 1, 1962. City Manager's The City Manager informed the Council that he had completed Report Employee the study of the Employee Retirement Program and stated that Retirement if the plan is accepted it would not necessitate a tax Program increase. He stated it appeared to be as .reasonably priced RESOLUTION 62-50 and the benefits were equal or better than several others now in existence. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 62-50 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RETIREMENT PLAN be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 62-51 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Trust Agreement Pinkley, Resolution No. 62-51 being A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY for Retirement COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Plan THE TRUST AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RETIREMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. (Trustee to be named at a future date). The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Freeway on the The City Manager reported to the Council on his Traffic and south side of Transportation Study as they requested and stated that he City could find no good freeway route through south Costa Mesa. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that a minute resolution be adopted and the City Clerk directed to send a copy of said resolution to the State Division of Highways and the Highway Commission informing them that there is no suitable route for a freeway on the south side of Costa Mesa. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Paularino School The City Manager reported to the Council the possibility of Park Site securing some 2.8 acres of land south of the San Diego free - purchased way adjacent to the site of the proposed Paularino School for a park site at the cost of $21,000.00 per acre. He reported this could be secured from the sub -divider, Mr. Edelsohn and the terms of purchase could be arranged whereby it would be possible to pay Mr. Edelsohn by deducting the sum of cost from the fees to be paid the City by the sub- divider. After a lenghty discussion as to fees, location and future drainage district, it was moved by Councilman RESOLUTION 62-52 Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 62-52 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PARK SITE ADJACENT TO TRACT N0. 4536 IS,IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND AUTHORIZING THE.MAYOR AND CITY CLERK -TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID PARK SITE AT THE PRICE OF $21,000.00 PER ACRE be adopted. The motion.carrie d by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Disarmament Councilman Wilson presented to the Council the Series V Negotiations Bulletin on the Disarmament negotiations in Geneva and moved adoption of a minute resolution to be sent to President Kennedy, California's Senators and two Congressmen saying, "Please stop disarmament negotiations in Geneva immediately. Our armed forces must not be turned over to United Nations now or ever." The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 12:20 a.m. Mayor of th Ci of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa'Mesa 1 1