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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/1962 - City Council2;13;8 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA May 7, 1962 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., May 7, 1962, at the City Hall, 695 gest 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 Councilman John W. Smith. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman April 16, 1962 Meyers, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 1962, were approved as written and previously distributed. Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman April 17, 1962 Meyers, and carried, the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of April 17, 1962, were approved as written and previously distributed. Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman April 23, 1962 Wilson, and carried, the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of April 23, 1962, were approved as written and previously distributed. OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Monrovia Avenue for the opening of bids for the Improvement of Monrovia Improvement Avenue and Certain Other Streets and Easements. The Clerk District reported that five bids had been received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, and declared as follows: NAME AMOUNT Boeck Paving Company $320,207.98 R. J. Noble Company 380,785.68 Sully -Miller Contracting Company 309,108.05 The Griffith Company 360,256.i6 Coxco, Incorporated 329,933.72 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to unit prices and kind and class of work to be done. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for check and report back later in the meeting. The City Engineer returned later in the meeting and advised the Council that the bid of Sully -Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $309,108.05 was the lowest regular bid submitted for the Improvement of Monrovia Avenue and Certain Other Streets and Easements and is reasonable and within the estimate of $338,633.2+ made for said work. RESOLUTION NO. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by 62-66 Councilman Tomchak, that the contract be awarded to Sully - Award of Miller Contracting Company and that Resolution No. 62-66 Contract being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 1 1 1 Y P.` RESOLUTION NO. COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE WORK 62-66 Cont. DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0. 62-23 be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Resignation of The Mayor announced that the resignations of Willard Planning Jordan, Nathan Reade, C. Thatcher Warren and Jackson Commissioners Hostetler from the Planning Commission had been deferred to this meeting and inquired if there was any discussion. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, with Councilman Smith voting no, that all four resignations be accepted. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that the four be reappointed to fill out their unexpired terms on the Planning Commission. After discussion a roll call vote was requested: AYES: Councilmen: Smith, Wilson NOES: Councilmen: Meyers, Tomchak, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None The motion was defeated. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, that Willard Jordan, Nathan Reade, and C. Thatcher Warren be reappointed to the Planning Commission to fill out their unexpired terms. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, that Frank Ohlman be appointed to serve out the unexpired term of Jackson Hostetler. After dis- cussion and the request of other Councilmen for an Executive Session on Personnel, Councilman Wilson withdrew his motion and Councilman Smith his second. Thereupon the Mayor announced that an Executive Session would be called at the end of the meeting before adjournment. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Monte Vista for the public hearing on Monte Vista No. 1 Annexation to No. 1 the City and to the Costa Mesa Recreation and Park District Annexation of Orange County. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office; he reported that all property owners had been notified as required by law and that no written communi- cations had been received. 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 Meyers, and carried, that.the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, that Ordinance No. 62-19 ORDINANCE 62-19 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF First reading 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 "MONTE VISTA NO. 1 ANNEXATION" be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Weed Abatement for the public hearing on Weed Abatement. The Clerk reported that notices had been duly posted as required by law and that the affidavit of posting was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. 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 Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by 62-64 Councilman Smith, that Resolution No. 62-64 being A Proceed with RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Abatement INSTRUCTING AND AUTHORIZING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Abandonment of for the public hearing to vacate an easement 30.00 feet in 30 foot ease- width lying within Lot 31 of Newport Heights on Commercial. ment - Way. The Clerk announced that notice of said hearing had Commercial Way been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his (T. Robins) office. He also reported that the property had been posted as required by law and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION NO. Wilson, that Resolution No. 62-65 being A RESOLUTION OF THE 62-65 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACA- Ordering TION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT LOCATED IN "COMMERCIAL WAY" Vacation BETWEEN NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND SUPERIOR AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone Petition for public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 169 for Max 169 - Dillman Dillman, 702 East Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, to rezone from R2 and Ml to R4 property described as a portion of Lot 67 of Fairview Farms Tract located at 989 and 993 Victoria Street. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval provided that prior to City Council action the applicant submits an Agreement agreeing to develop his project as per Precise Plan dated April 6, 1962, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Mr. Ken Smith, 2124 Valley Road, spoke on behalf of the applicant. No one else desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by ORDINANCE 62-20 Councilman Wilson, that Ordinance No. 62-20 being AN First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA 1 ORDINANCE 62-20 CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 675 FAIRVIEW Cont. FARMS TRACT, FROM R2 AND M1 TO R4 was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Reports The City Attorney presented the proposed Tree Ordinance City Attorney and the proposed ordinance regulating Private Fire Tree and Warning Systems to the Council.. Upon motion by Councilman Private Fire Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, these Warning Systems were deferred for study to the meeting of June 4, 1962. to be studied ORDINANCE NO. The .City Attorney presented a proposed Ordinance amending 62-21 the Dog Ordinance whereby it changes the age of licensing Amends Dog dogs from six (6) months to four (4) months to conform with License County and State regulations. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, that Ordinance No. 62-21 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 5100 OF DIVISION I OF ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER V OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA be.given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Costa Mesa The Director of Public Works presented to the City Council Sanitary Dis- the Budget adopted by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District at trict 1962-63 their meeting of May 2, 1962, for their consideration as Fiscal Budget per the contract. Councilman Meyers abstained from voting adopted or commenting on the proposed budget as the City Attorney ruled that he did not have a legal right to vote inasmuch as he was on the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Board. After discussion -it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, that a minute resolution be adopted approving the budget for 1962-1963 Fiscal Year for the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. ORDINANCE 62-22 The Director of Public Works informed.the Council that First reading after a traffic count it was determined that the corner of Four-way stop Orange and Del Mar warranted a four-way stop. After dis- at Orange and cussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Del Mar Councilman Meyers, that Ordinance No. 62-22 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROVIDE THAT NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC ON ORANGE AVENUE SHALL STOP AT.DEL MAR AVENUE be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and.carried, the following monthly reports were received and ordered filed: Audit from July 1, 1961, through March 31, 1962; Police; Street; Director of Finance - five letters of permission; Pound; Planning; Park; Fire; and Building. Refund Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, refund of $26.00 was granted to William Radkovich Refund Cont. Company, Incorporated, on Street Permit No. 4634 as recommended by the Street Superintendent. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Lillywhite The City Clerk read the report of the Director of communication Planning on the request of Lenore Lillywhite to have a fence installed adjacent to her parents' property inasmuch as an alley was being constructed adjacent to the home. The Director of Planning recommended that no fence be con- structed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the communication be deferred for study. ORDINANCE 62-18 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Second reading Wilson, Ordinance No. 62-18 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Talbert Avenue CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DESIGNATING TALBERT as county high- AVENUE IN THE CITY OF -COSTA MESA AS A COUNTY HIGHWAY was way for construc- given second reading and adopted by the following roll tion period call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearings Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Set Tomchak, and carried, public hearing was set for Rezone 170-A May 21, 1962, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m., or as Rezone 172 soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers of Precise Plan - the City Hall for the following: alley 1. Rezone Petition No. 170-A, initiated by the Planning Commission, to rezone from R2 to C2 property located in the general area between East 17th Street and Cabrillo Street and between Orange and Fullerton. 2. Rezone Petition No. 172, Mrs. Marguerita Reitz, Mrs. Edith Blumenthal, Robert S. Gardner, to rezone from M1 to C2 property located on the southwest and southeast corners of West 17th Street and Placentia Avenue. 3. Precise Plan for a 20 foot alley parallel with East 17th Street from Irvine Avenue to Tustin Avenue, between East 17th Street and Cabrillo Street. Agreement - Mon- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman rovia Avenue Wilson, and carried, the Agreement between the City of Improvement Dis- Costa Mesa and Alton G. Hughes and Vera R. Hughes, Paul trict - Hughes, Trautwein and Faye Trautwein, Ray F. Trautwein and Helen Trautwein, and B. Trautwein, C. H. McVay and Gladys L. McVay, J. M. McVay McVay and Shirley A. McVay was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. June 4, 1962, set Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman for preliminary Tomchak, and carried, the date of June 4, 1962, was set budget for Rec- for adoption of a preliminary budget for the Costa Mesa reation & Park Recreation and Park District. District Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Deeds Wilson, the following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Right of Way DATE NAME FOR STREETS Deeds Cont. 5-1-62 Sherwood Forest Developers Westminster Street No. 3 1-16-62 Ray F. Trautwein, Helen B. West 19th Street Trautwein, Paul Trautwein, Faye Trautwein, Alton Hughes, Vera R. Hughes, C. H. McVay, Gladys McVay, J. M. McVay, Shirley A. McVay 4-25-62 Ray M. and Marjorie Fields Costa Mesa Street 4-25-62 Edward H. Croul and Nadine Albert Place B. Croul, Robin A. Campbell and Joan Campbell 4-25-62 Gordon L. Hawkins Orange Avenue 4-17-62 Ellen J. Goodspeed Mesa Tract Storm Drain Variance 870-A Variance application No. 870-A, being the application of Church of Church of Christ, 281-289 West Wilson Street, to permit Christ continuation of variance for use of land for church purposes located on the south side of Wilson, 220.03 feet westerly of the center line of Avalon Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to all the conditions imposed on the original variance. Mr. J. W. Durbin was present on behalf of the applicant. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the applica- tion be approved subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Variance 896-A Variance application No. 896-A, being the application of Terry Kenneth Paul Terry, 2715 Villa Vista Way, Orange, to permit continuation of variance for permission to construct six (6) units on 9207.50 square feet, approximately 1534 square feet per unit, at rear of 2039 Wallace Avenue, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for another year subject to the following con- ditions: (1) Installation of residential sidewalks by the applicant, at his expense, along Wallace Avenue in front of 2039 Wallace Avenue, including concrete driveway approaches, under the direction of the City Engineer. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 968 Variance application No. 968, being the application of Esther Heins Heins, 156 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, to encroach four and - one -half feet into required seventeen and one-half foot rear yard setback for the purpose of constructing a four unit garage with single family apartment over, existing garage to be removed, at 156 East 19th Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of 2.5 feet along the rear of this property for alley widening purposes. 2) Installation of residential sidewalks along the front of this property on Costa Mesa Street, including concrete driveway approaches, by the applicant, at her expense, under the direction of the City -Engineer. After discussion, it was moved by Council- man Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the requirements of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-83, being the application of Eliza - Permit C-83 beth Matranga, 279 East.Wilson, to permit continuation of a Matranga small beauty shop in the home at 279 East Wilson, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) No signs. 2) No employees. 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-85, being the application of C. V. Permit C-85 Hunsaker, 4405 Irwindale Avenue, Irwindale, to permit a 10 Hunsaker foot by 12 foot directional sign and six (6) feature signs for.the first lease of apartments as per Chapter VIII, Article 5, Section 8513 (d) of the Municipal Code, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following con- ditions: for,a period of one year or until the first lease of apartments.at 710 West 18th Street, whichever is sooner, subject to all the requirements of the Department of Building Safety, and that said signs be removed by the applicant, at his expense, at the end of one year and Agreement to this effect shall be signed by the applicant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Subdivision 417 The appeal of Blake J. Paisley on the requirement of side - appeal - Paisley walks for Subdivision No. 417 was presented. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the deletion Of the sidewalk requirement be granted. Subdivision 418 Subdivision application No. 418, being the application of Brentwood Chapel Brentwood Chapel, 252 Wake Forest Road, to divide property located in the general area on the west side of Santa Ana Avenue, 155 feet southerly of the center line of Monte Vista Street, into three parcels, one being sub- standard, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the Director of Planning's approval dated April 25, 1962. Mr. Jorgenson was present on behalf of the applicant, and agreed to all the conditions. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the conditions of the Planning Director of April 25, 1962. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, permit was granted to Williams Cigarette Service for one skill game at The Oasis. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, permit was granted to Williams Cigarette Service for one skill game at the Oasis. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, permit was granted to Automatic Games Company, for one skill game at The Shamrock. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Automatic Games Company for two skill games at Mesa Club, 632 West 17th Street. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, permit was granted to Automatic Games Company for one skill game at Honeybucket. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Ostrin and Ostrin for a one day auction for C. M. Mitchell Boat Company on May 12, at 1980. Placentia. Written The Clerk read a communication from Mark C. Shearer, Communications requesting a franchise for a Transit passenger bus service Shearer bus within the City of Costa Mesa, and outlining his plans. franchise After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the City 1 1 I ., i'0 Shearer bus Attorney be instructed to meet with Mr. Shearer and prepare franchise the necessary papers and agreements for the franchise to be Con't. presented to the Council at their next meeting on May 21. Petition - West The Clerk read a petition bearing eleven (11) signatures 18th Street requesting that the last block of West 18th Street be sur - Last Block faced to a width of 36 feet._ The City Engineer informed Narrower the Council that the 60 foot right of way is existing in the City Engineer area, the proposed paving is to be 40 feet, only two feet Final Tract more on each side, and that there is a possibility in the 4667 - Kolco future that this street may go through and he would recommend Construction that the street not be paved any narrower. After discussion, Company it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the communication be received and filed and the writer of the petition notified of the reasons RESOLUTION No. for the action. Grant of Flowage The City Attorney presented to the Council a Grant of Flowage Easement - Easement from Servonic Instruments, Incorporated,to allow Servonic certain flood waters to flow onto their property and recom- Instruments mended that the easement be accepted. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Grant of Flowage Easement be accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and have the, easement recorded on behalf of the City. City Engineer The City Engineer presented Final Tract No. 4667 for Kolco Final Tract Construction Company to divide 1.53 acres into 8 lots located 4667 - Kolco on Susannah Place, north of Orange Avenue, south of Del Mar, Construction together with a check in the amount of $782.60; Contract Company and Labor and Materials bonds in the amount of $8,300.00; and signed Agreement. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that RESOLUTION No. Resolution No. 62-67 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 62-67 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 4667 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: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Final Tract The City Engineer presented Final Tract No. 4565 for Seaview 4565-Seaview Homes, Incorporated, 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, Homes, to divide 11.85 acres into 60 lots located north of Paularino Incorporated Avenue, east of Fairview Road, together with a check in the amount of $8,415.13; Contract and Labor and Material Bonds in the amount of $57,775.51; Agreement; and a Bond and Agree- ment in the amount of $8,887.5.0 to guarantee the payment of the drainage assessment. After discussion it was moved by RESOLUTION No. Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that 62-68 Resolution No. 62-68 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 4565 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: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tract 4157 The City Engineer recommended to the Council that a refund Refund on cash of $7,879.50 be granted on the cash bond posted by the sub - bond divider of Tract No. 4157 for improvements. Upon motion by o Tract 4157 Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the Refund cont. refund of $7,879.50 was granted to subdivider on'Tract No. 4157 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Raymond Avenue The City Engineer presented the plans and specifications and Alley set for The Improvement of Raymond Avenue and Alley. After for bids discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded May 21, 1962 • by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the plans and specifications be approved and the City Clerk authorized to advertise for bids to be opened on May 21, 1962. Thank you Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman letters Wilson, and carried, thank you letters from Orange Coast Mineral and Lapidary Society, Incorporated, and Seafaring Lodge No. 708 F. & A. M. were received and ordered filed. Newport Dunes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman signs Wilson, and carried, permission was granted to Newport Dunes to erect four directional signs as per their communication dated May 3, 1962, subject to all require- ments of the Sign Ordinance. Flag lines for Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Fair Smith,•and carried, permission was granted to the Orange County Fair to hang overhead flag lines at the locations as listed in their communication of April 25, 1962, subject to State approval of any in State right of way. Orange County Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman League of Cities Meyers, and carried, the City Clerk was directed to notify communications the Orange County League of Cities that the copy of the communication from the Orange County Association for Mental Health had been received and no action was taken. Guest Homes The Clerk read a communication from J. Steele Metzgar, 2279 Rutgers Drive, addressed to Mr. Callison of The Callison Company, concerning his purchase of property and then finding there were four guest homes in the block, together with a communication from the City Attorney to Mr. Callison stating the letter was being referred to the City Council. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the communication be received and filed. Alcoholic Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Beverage Control Meyers, and carried, the notification of the Alcoholic Report Beverage Control for on -sale beer license for Carol E. and William H. Haws at The Maverick, 1728 Newport Boulevard, was received and ordered filed. Visitation of The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to Russians at speak on some item not on the agenda. Thereupon Mr. Howard Orange Coast Brantley, 223 Hanover Drive, spoke regarding the visitation College of a group of Russian Educators who were scheduled to visit Orange Coast College as arranged by the State Department, and urged the Council to strongly protest this visitation in the City of Costa Mesa. Dr. Basil Peterson, President of Orange Coast College, spoke and explained the visit, stating it had been approved by the Board of Trustees. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, with Councilman Smith voting noe, that the discussion be tabled. 1 1 1 City Manager.'s The City Manager informed the Council that there was to be Report held in Washington D. C., from May 16 through May 19th, a Director of Harbor and River Congress and recommended that the -Director Public Works of Public Works attend the Congress inasmuch as information to Washington could be gained that would be valuable in connection with D. C. the proposed Keys Marina in the -City. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the Director of Public Works be authorized to attend the Harbor and River Congress in Washington D. C. and expenses to be paid. The motion carried by the following roll -call vote:' AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley Councilman NOES: Councilmen: None Wilson to ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of The City Manager informed the Council that there was to be Finance to held in Boston, Massachusetts, the Annual Conference of Boston, Municipal Finance Officers Association of United States and Massachusetts Canada from May 27 to 31, 1962, and that he recommended that the Director of Finance attend the Conference especially since it concerned electronic bookkeeping. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson,'seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the Director of Finance be authorized to attend the Municipal Finance Officers Conference and expenses to be paid. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman The City Manager stated that inasmuch as Councilman Wilson Wilson to was representing the City at the United States Conference of investigate Mayors in Miami it might be well for him to investigate the Marina devel- Marina development in Florida. After discussion it was moved opment in by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, that Florida Councilman Wilson be instructed to investigate and secure as much information as possible on the Marina development in Florida and report back to the Council and that he be granted an advance of $350.00 as expenses to be accounted for. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Council recessed at 9:40 p.m. for an Executive Session and the Mayor called the meeting to order at 10:45 p.m. Selection of The Mayor announced that the fifth Planning Commissioner fifth Planning would be selected in the near future. Commissioner de ferre d Agenda and The Mayor requested that something be done to speed up the meeting nights Agenda to shorten the meetings and it was unanimously agreed by the Councilmen that Council meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. with the fifth Monday set aside for a joint meeting between the Councilmen and Planning Commissioners for a study session. The Director of Planning was informed that the Council was meeting on the first and third Mondays and that the Planning Commission could revert back to the second and fourth Mondays or remain Agenda and on the first four Tuesdays of the month whichever'they Meeting nights preferred. Con't . Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Resolution Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 288, including Payroll No. 288 No. 192, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Resolution Wilson, Warrant:Resolution No. 289 was adopted by the No. 289 following roll call vote. AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson., seconded by Councilman . Meyers, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:49 p.m. Mayor of the' City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: "'e, V ' City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1 1