HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1962 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY -OF COSTA MESA
April 16, 1962
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., April 16,
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 Melvin Taylor, Fairview Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Director of Public Works,
and City Clerk
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
April 2, 1962 Rea, and-carrie d, the minutes of the regular meeting of
April 2, 1962, were approved as written and previously
distributed.
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
April 91 1962
Rea, and carried, the minutes of the special meeting of
April 9, 1962, were approved as written and previously
distributed.
Reports
The City Attorney reported on.the request of the Council
City Attorney
at its meeting of April 2, 1962, for he and the Director
Guest Homes
of Planning to help clarify the City's position on the
Guest Home situation in the City. They recommended the
following: 1) That no new ordinance be adopted or any
of the existing ordinances be amended, and that Guest
Homes be continued to be granted by Conditional Use
Permits. 2) That the following procedural steps be
adopted as Administrative Procedure: (a) That the County
of Orange be notified that the City allows Guest Homes
only upon granting Conditional Use Permits. (b) That
prior to action by the Planning Commission, each applica-
tion be submitted to the Building Department, the Fire
Department, and the County. Health Department, for their
report and recommendations. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, that the recommendations as outlined be accepted.
City Engineer
The City Engineer presented Final. Tract Map No. 4629 for
Final Tract
Kolco Construction Company to divide 1.986 acres into 12
4629 Kolco
lots located on Brentwood Street, together with a check in
Construction
the amount of $951.00, a bond in the amount of $8,900.00
Company
qnd signed Agreement. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, that
RESOLUTION
'R68roluti'on No. 62-53 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
N0. 62-53
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO.
4629 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR
PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT be adopted. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Director of
The Director of Public Works presented the recommendation
Public Works
of the Traffic Commission fora one-way alley north of
ORDINANCE NO.
Tract No. 3615 westbound only, from Harbor Boulevard to
62-17
Deodar Avenue. After discussion, it was moved by Council -
One -way alley
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that first
Planning
reading be given to Ordinance No. 62-17 being AN ORDINANCE
Commission
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DESIGNATING
THAT PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN ALLEY AT THE NORTHERLY LINE
OF TRACT,NO. 3615, RUNNING BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND
DEODAR AVENUE, AS A ONE-WAY ALLEY AND AMENDING SECTION
ORDINANCE NO.
3463 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA as
62-12
an urgency ordinance. The motion carried by the following
Second reading
roll call vote:
Rezone No. 165
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Initiated by
Meyers
Planning
NOES: Councilmen: None
Commission
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the following reports were received
and ordered filed: City Treasurer, Director of Finance -
Financial Report, Police.
Refund Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, refund was granted to Shoreline Construction
Company, Incorporated for $1.70 on Building Permit No.
16268 and $6.80 on Building Permit No. 16242 as recommended
by the Building Official. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
62-10 Rea, second reading was given to Ordinance No. 62-10 being
Second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
Rezone No. 163 CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 27 AND 28, TRACT NO. 1086, AND
Initiated by A PORTION OF LOT 171, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM R2 TO Cl
Planning and it was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Commission AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
62-11
Pinkley,. second reading was given to Ordinance No. 62-11
Second reading
being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Rezone No. 164
COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 80,
Initiated by
TRACT 4232, AND LOT 1, BERRY RANCHO, FROM Al AND Cl TO
Planning
R1 and it was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Commission
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
62-12
Pinkley, second reading was given to Ordinance No. 62-12
Second reading
being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Rezone No. 165
COSTA MESA CHANGING THE.ZONING OF CERTAIN Al PROPERTY IN
Initiated by
THE MESA VERDE AREA TO Rl, AND CERTAIN Al AND Rl PROPERTY
Planning
TO I AND R and it was adopted -by the following roll call
Commission
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
62-13 Pinkley, second reading was given to Ordinance No. 62-13
Second reading being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Rezone No. 166 COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 3 OF
Lister TRACT NO. 114 FROM R2 TO R4 and it was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
62-14 Wilson, second reading was given to Ordinance No. 62-14
Second reading being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Rezone No. 167 COSTA MESA CHANGING THE_ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BETWEEN
Initiated by ANAHEIM AND PALACE AVENUES NORTH OF WEST 19TH STREET, FROM
Planning R2 TO C1 AND FROM Cl TO R2 and.it was adopted by the
Commission following roll call vote:
AYES Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
62-16
Wilson, second reading was given,to Ordinance No. 62-16
Second reading
being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Amends business
COSTA MESA AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER VI OF THE
license fees
MUNICIPAL CODE•RELATING TO FEES FOR PROFESSIONS and moved
its adoption. The Clerk also read a communication in
favor of the changes from Katherine Olson, President,
Newport -Harbor Costa Mesa Board of Realtors. The
following spoke in protest to'the higher fee: Dr. George
Stricker, 163 East 18th Street and Dr. Smith. After
discussion, question was asked for the roll call and
Ordinance No. 62-16 was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City to investi- Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
gate license Councilman Pinkley and carried, that the City make an
charges to investigation into.the various professional practices
certain and see what can be done to help alleviate the inequitable
professions charges against certain professions.
RESOLUTION NO.
The request of Theodore Robins, 3100 West Coast Highway,
62-54
Newport Beach for a quitclaim to 10 feet of the land 30
Intention to
feet from the center line of existing Commercial Way back
Vacate
to him was presented together with the recommendation of
Commercial Way
the Planning Commission for approval inasmuch as the Precise
Plan for the proposed widening of Commercial Way to a 60
foot right of way was not adopted by the Planning
Commission. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the 10 foot be quit-
claimed to Mr. Robins. After discussion as to there
being no other dedication on Commercial Way it was
suggested the entire 30 feet be returned. Thereupon
Councilman Rea withdrew his motion and Councilman Wilson
his second. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 62-54
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AN EASEMENT,
be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Variance pro- The Clerk read the request of the Planning Commission that
cedure for off the Municipal Code be amended to establish Variance Pro -
street parking ce dure for Off -Street parking. After discussion it was
tabled moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, that this.be tabled for further study.
Amendment to
The Clerk presented the request of the Planning Commission
allow Commercial
to amend the Municipal Code whereby it would be permissible
and Administra-
to allow Commercial and Administrative and Professional
tive and
uses in an M1 zone but prohibit residential uses. After
Professional
discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by
uses in M1 zone
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that this request be
to Attorney
approved and that the City Attorney be instructed to draft
an amendment to the Ordinance..
Building Moving
Application for Building Moving Permits Nos. 366 and 367 for
Permits 366 and
"Leslie Crawford, 1323 Baker Street, to move a residence and
367
garage from 2328 Newport Boulevard to 171 Albert Place was
Crawford
presented, together with the recommendations of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following stipulations:
1) All the requirements of the'Department of Building
Safety. 2) That a $3,500.00 bond for the house and $1,000.00
bond for the garage be posted by the applicant. 3) That
the building be completed 60 days after date of delivery.
4) Parking under the direction of the Director of Planning.
5) That residential sidewalks be installed along the full
width of.the property on Albert Place and concrete driveway
approaches at the expense of the applicant, under the
direction of the City Engineer.- After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, that the applications be approved subject to
the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Tentative Tract
Tentative Map.of Tract No. 4667 for Kolco Construction Company,
4667 . Kolco
333 East 17th.Street, to divide property described as portions
Construction
of Lots 58 and 59, Tract No. 376 into 8 lots located on the
Company
east.of Orange Avenue approximately 126 feet from Del Mar
Avenue was presented, together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval subject to all the
requirements of the City Engineer dated April 6, 1962, and all
the requirements of the Planning Department, dated April 9,
1962. After discussion it'was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Tentative
Tract be approved subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION 62-55
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Weed Abatement
Pinkley, Resolution No. 62-55 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DETERMINING AND DECLARING
THAT WEEDS WHICH BEAR SEEDS OF DOWNY OR WINGY NATURE AND
WEEDS WHICH.ATTAIN SUCH A LARGE GROWTH AS TO BECOME A FIRE
NUISANCE WHEN DRY AND WEEDS WHICH ARE OTHERWISE NOXIOUS OR
DANGEROUS ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS,
PARKWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
AND THAT THE SAME ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE: DIRECTING THE
STREET SUPERINTE NDENT TO POST NOTICES TO DESTROY SAID WEEDS
AS REQUIRED BY LAW, FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ALL OBJECTIONS
OR PROTESTS AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER V OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
(Sets public hearing May 7, 1962.)
Rezone Petition Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
169 Dillman Wilson, and carried, public hearing was set for May 7, 1962,
Set for Public at 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in
Hearing the Council Chambers of"the City Hall for Rezone Petition
No. 169 for Max Dillman, 702 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa,
to rezone from R2 and M1 to R4 property at 989 and 993
Victoria Street.
Gisler Agreement Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Talbert Avenue Rea, the agreement between the City of Costa Mesa and
Arthur J. and Mary A. Gisler for the widening and improving
of Talbert Avenue with the City to install curbs and
gutters along the entire frontage of the easement to be
de dicate d,.was approved. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None .
Kersh Agreement Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Monrovia Avenue the agreement between the City of -Costa Mesa and Dale L.
Improvement.: and Alverda Kersh for dedication of certain area in the
District Monrovia Avenue Improvement District for the sum of $1,725.00,
be approved. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea; Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME
April 3, 1962 Howard Carson
March 27, 1962 Dale L.:and Alverda
R. Kersh
February 22, Bertha 0. Henderson
1962
FOR STREET
Storm drain Lot
1106
West 19th Street
East 17th Street
Variance 572-A Variance application No. 572-A being the application of
Line Clara B. Line, 460 East 19th Street, to permit continuation
of a home occupation to teach piano, at 460 East 19th
Street, was presented together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following
conditions: 1) No signs; 2) No employees. After dis-
cussion it was -moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
Variance 966 Variance application No. 966 being the.application of
Fenchak Michael Fenchak, 172 East Bay Street to permit encroaching
4 feet 8 inches into required front yard setback of 16
feet 9 inches, with a 15 inch overhang for addition of a
covered front walkway at 172 East Bay Street, was presented,
together with the recommendation of the,Planning Commission
for approval as per plot plan dated March 15, 1962, and
made a part of this application. After discussion it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, that the application be approved subject to the
recommendations of the Planning Commission.
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Variance 967
Variance application No. 967 being the application of
Long
William G. Long, 300 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach,
to permit (1). Rear yard encroachment of 50% (12 feet
6 inches)' (2) Front yard encroachment for second story
deck of 10 feet (50%) (3) .Encroach swimming pool 2 feet
6 inches into side yard..at Ford Road and Parsons Street.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit No. C-81 being the application of
Permit C-81
Charles B. and Dolores V. Heap, 891 Darrell Street, to
Heap
permit operation of a small bookkeeping and telephone
answering service business in the home at 891 Darrell
Street, was presented together with the recommendation 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 right to request renewal at the
end of that time with no fee. Mr. F. N. Everett of the
State Department of Education,:Vocational Rehabilitation,
was present and explained the request of the applicants.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application be
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit No. C-82 being the application of
Permit C-82
MacDonald's,Auction Sales, 1617 Baker Street, to conduct
MacDonald's
inside retail auction sales, to be held Sundays and
Auction Sales
evenings only, at 841 West 19th Street was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) No
outside speakers. 2) Any auction sales shall be terminated
by midnight of any night. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and.
carried, that the application be approved, subject to the
recommendations of -the Planning Commission.
Subdivision 413 Subdivision application No. 413 being the application of
Killion Virginia D. Killion,3400 Via Lido, Newport Beach, to divide
property described as Parcel M of Record of Survey 47-34
into 4 parcels, parcel D being substandard, located at
1306-1308-1310 Logan Avenue, was presented, together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to.the following conditions: 1) That the block
wall on the north boundary of Parcel D be extended 25 feet
to the easterly boundary of Parcel D. 2) That commercial
sidewalks be installed along Logan Avenue along the fronts
of Parcels A, B, C and D including concrete driveway
approaches, by.the applicant, at his expense, under the
direction.of the City Engineer. Mr. Killion was present
on behalf of the. applicant. After.discussion 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.
Permits Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
.Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to MacDonald's
Auction Sales, for a yearly auction at 841 West 19th
Street.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Black Knight
Restaurant for a yearly dance at 330 East 17th Street.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, permit was granted for continuation
of a house trailer for office purposes to May 15, 1962,
to Orange Coast Daily Pilot, Bay Street and Thurin Avenue.
Permits Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Cont. Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to the Fairview
Baptist Church for three directional.signs - two at Harbor
Boulevard and Fair Drive and one at Fairview Road and
Baker Street, subject to the approval of location and
installation by the Street Department.
Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 286 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 286 including Payroll No.
191 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,-seconded by Councilman
Resolution 287 Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 287 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Communications Wilson, and carried, the communication of Lenore Lillywhite
Lillywhite- on behalf of her parents, William J. and Melissa Blackburn,
fence regarding alley in the vicinity of 1674 Santa Ana Avenue
and the request for a fence at that location was referred
to the Director of Planning for study and report back to
the City Council.
Boyle- Upon motion by Councilman Rea,, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Rezoning: and carried, the communication of Irving C. Boyle requesting
rezoning of his property at 1727 Fullerton to C2 was
referred to the -Planning Commission for their recommendation.
Butler -drainage. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the communication of David A. Butler
regarding a drainage condition on the northeast corner of
Cabrillo and Tustin was referred to the City Engineer.
Wolter- Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Monrovia Pinkley, and carried, the communication of L. C. Wolter
Avenue Improve- requesting deletion of a sewer connection on Assessment
ment District No. 104 in the Monrovia Avenue Improvement District was
deletion referred to the City Engineer.
B. Bailey Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the communication of Bryce Bailey
expressing his appreciation for serving the City of Costa
Mesa in the Parks and Recreation Department was received
and the Council directed the City Clerk to write a letter
to Mr. Bailey thanking him for his hard work and extend
their appreciation and good wishes for the future.
Airport Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, the communication of the Manager of the
Orange County Airport on the pamphlet, Aid to Airport
Planning, was received and ordered filed.
County charges Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
for use of Jail Wilson, and carried, the Resolution of the Board of
Supervisors regarding charges to Cities for use of County
Jail facilities for City prisoners was received and
ordered filed.
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Boswell -City Upon motion .by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Beautification Wilson, and carried, the communication of Dr. Carl Boswell,
Superintendent of Costa Mesa Union School District on
behalf of the Board of Trustees on progress of City
Beautification was received and ordered filed.
Gores Complaint Upon motion -by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, the communication of Marianne M. Gores, 1964
Federal Avenue, concerning the weeds and debris on the
property owned by the Costa Mesa County Water District was
referred to the District.
Newport Freeway Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the communication of George A. Hill,
District Engineer, Division of Highways, regarding the
construction of Newport Freeway and their plans for the
future was received and ordered filed.
Alcoholic Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Beverage and carried, the report of the Alcoholic Beverage Control
Control Reports for an on -sale beer license for Robert S. Gardner, at 789
West 17th Street was received and ordered filed.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the report of the Alcoholic Beverage
Control for adding spouse to on' -sale general license for
Billie P. and Edward F. Eisenbeiss at The Fling, 145 East
19th Street, was received and ordered filed.
A. C. Swartz
A. C. Swartz, City Clerk, read his letter of resignation as
resigns as
City Clerk effective April 17, 1962; thanking the Council
City Clerk
for the confidence and honor that had been conferred upon
him. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried, the communication was received
and deferred to the meeting of April 17, 1962.
City Manager's
The City Manager reported to the Council that he had received
Report
an oral offer from the Southern California College giving the
Civic Center
City options to purchase property for civic center purposes
Site
at the price and on the terms hereinafter set forth:
1) That the maximum purchase price of the land be $30,000.00
per acre.
2) That options be given for the purchase of two (2) or more
acres each year with a total of approximately ten (10)
acres.
3) That the City, upon the execution of the options, pay the
sum of $60.,000.00 and the further sum of $60,000.00 on
July 1, 1962, and that in the event City exercises any
of said options, said sums be applied on the purchase
price, and in the event said options are not exercised
on or before one year from the date thereof that said
money be returned to City.
4) That the exercise of any of the options by City be
conditioned upon the Southern_California College having
entered into a lease with third person or persons for the
adjacent 12 or 15 acres.
After discussion as to what facilities will be placed on
this land it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, that the'City Manager and City Attorney
be authorized and instructed, upon receipt by City of a
written offer to negotiate for options for the City to
purchase said property for civic center purposes and to
present said offer to the City Council for its consideration.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Master Plan for
The City Manager then requested the Council authorize the
Civic Center Site
preparation of a Master Plan at the cost of approximately
$500.00 for the proposed Civic Center site. After dis-
Councilmen to
cussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
attend School
Councilman Wilson that the City Manager be authorized to
and Feather
have prepared a Master Plan for the Civic Center Site.
River project
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Friden Company
The City Manager informed the Council that after investi-
Lease Agreement
gation he would recommend that the City enter into a
lease agreement with the Friden Company for a three year
period for use of a Friden Add -Punch and a Friden Flexo-
Wri.ter to be used by the City accounting division. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that -the City Manager be
authorized to enter into an agreement with the Friden
Company for a three year period for an Add -Punch and a
Flexo-Writer. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Contractural The City Manager presented the amended monthly contractural
Payment list payment lease of the Director of Finance as required by the
Metropolitan The Mayor informed the Council that a member of the City had
Water Trip been invited to go on the Metropolitan Water Trip to the
Colorado River. The Council authorized the City Manager to
arrange for a member of the City staff to attend if he
desired.
Coast Freeway The City Manager reminded the Council the public hearing for
Hearing the proposed route of the Coast Freeway would be on April
19, 1962, at 1:30 p.m. in the Newport Harbor Union High
School. The Council felt that inasmuch as Councilman
Wilson was the representative on the Orange Coast Trans—
portation Committee, if the City was asked their opinion,
he should act as spokesman.
Trustee The City Manager informed the Council that the Bank of
appointed for America had offered the best agreement of trust for the
Retirement employees' Retirement Plan and recommended they be appointed
Plan as trustee. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that
the Bank of America be appointed as trustee for the
Retirement Plan.
City Council. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried, the amended list dated
April 16, 1962, was approved.
Councilmen to
The City Manager informed the Council that there was to be
attend School
a school for Councilmen and Mayors sponsored by the
and Feather
California League of Cities on May 20, 21, 22 and also a
River project
Feather River Water Project trip on May 24 and 25 and
inquired if any of the Councilmen would like to attend.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that up to two Councilmen
be authorized to attend each meeting with an advance in
money, to be accounted for upon their return. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Metropolitan The Mayor informed the Council that a member of the City had
Water Trip been invited to go on the Metropolitan Water Trip to the
Colorado River. The Council authorized the City Manager to
arrange for a member of the City staff to attend if he
desired.
Coast Freeway The City Manager reminded the Council the public hearing for
Hearing the proposed route of the Coast Freeway would be on April
19, 1962, at 1:30 p.m. in the Newport Harbor Union High
School. The Council felt that inasmuch as Councilman
Wilson was the representative on the Orange Coast Trans—
portation Committee, if the City was asked their opinion,
he should act as spokesman.
Trustee The City Manager informed the Council that the Bank of
appointed for America had offered the best agreement of trust for the
Retirement employees' Retirement Plan and recommended they be appointed
Plan as trustee. After discussion it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that
the Bank of America be appointed as trustee for the
Retirement Plan.
Radiological The City Manager requested the Council's permission to
School send City employee Dave Teter to a Radiological School
under the Civil Defense program, to be held in Alameda
and requested an advance of $150.00, to be accounted for.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Rea, that Dave Teter be authorized
to attend the Radiological School and an advance of $150.00
be granted, to be accounted for upon return. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley,
Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Gift presented Mayor Meyers presented to Ex -Councilman Everett A. Rea, a
to Mr. Rea gift from the City Family inasmuch as this would be his
last meeting as Councilman, thanking him for his service
rendered to the citizens of Costa Mesa. Mr. Rea expressed
his thanks and spoke a few words regarding his term on the
Council.
Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 1962, in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa
Mesa, California.
Mayor of j City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of -the Cit of Costa Mesa