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
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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.
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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.
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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
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