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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 1 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. 1 1 1 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. 1 1 1 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