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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/1962 - City Council1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA June 18, 1962 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., June 18, 1962, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meet- ing was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend Charles Jorgensen of Brentwood Chapel. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley Councilmen Absent: Tomchak Officials Present: City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, City Manager, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman June 4. 1962 Smith, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 1962, were approved as written and previously dis- tributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Monrovia Avenue the public hearing on proposed changes in work to be done in Improvement Monrovia Avenue Improvement District. The Clerk reported Changes that notice of said hearing had been duly published, and no written communications had been received. The Mayor then in- quired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman Smith, and seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, that Resolution 62-86, RESOLUTION 62-86 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE RESULTS OF HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE, OVERRULING PROTESTS, AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF MONROVIA AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.9), be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Waterman No. 1 the public hearing on proposed Waterman No. 1 Annexation of Annexation property at 23rd Street and Santa Ana Avenue, to City. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly pub- lished, and no protests had been received. The Mayor then in- quired 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. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by ORDINANCE Councilman Smith, that first reading be given to Ordinance 62-26 62-26,.being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF First Reading COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "WATERMAN NO. 1 ANNEXATION". The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Aliso Avenue the public hearing on the proposed abandonment of Aliso Avenue Abandonment between East 20th Street and Esther Street. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and posted, and no written communications had been received. Approval by the Planning Commission was read. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Mr. Charles Daniels of 452 Esther Street, which borders this property, (Lot 11) spoke in protest since it would leave his property without ingress or egress. Thereupon after discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that the public hearing be held over to July 2, 1962, and that a title search be made at the City's expense to deter- mine reversion. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Bayshore Ambul- the public hearing on the application of Bayshore Ambulance ance Service Service for an additional ambulance. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Mr. Ray Thompson, owner of Bayshore Ambulance Service, spoke and requested that the application be approved subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried that the application be granted subject to the approval of the Chief of Police at the time of the ambulance's arrival. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Tentative Tracts The Revised Tentative Map of Tracts 4354, 4355, and 4356 from 4354, 4355, and Henry C. Cox, Santa Ana, dividing property between Harbor 4356 Boulevard and Fairview Road, northerly of Halecrest, into 240 lots was presented. The Clerk read the conditions set forth by the City Engineer and the stipulations of the Director of Planning. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Mr. Jack Hill, Civil Engineer, 219 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, spoke in protest against two of the conditions: stubbing of a street out to Harbor Boulevard, -and the triangle at Fairview Park. Mr. Fred Hewitt, 436 Via Lido Nord, Newport Beach, supported his protest. It was requested that Tentative Tract 4354 be held over to the Council meeting of July.2, 1962. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried,that Tentative Tracts 4355 and 4356 be approved subject to the applicable conditions set forth by the City Engineer and the Director of Planning. Motion was made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,that Tentative Tract 4354 be held over to the next scheduled Council meeting of July 2, 1962. ORDINANCE 62-25 Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Changing zoning Smith, second reading and adoption was given to Ordinance 62-25 of portion of being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Lot 16 Fairview MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 16, FAIRVIEW FARMS Farms Tract TRACT, FROM R2 TO C2. The motion was carried by the following Second reading roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Proposed "Tree" Motion was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Ordinance Smith and carried that action on the proposed "Tree" Ordinance be deferred until August 6, 1962. ORDINANCE 62-27 Proposed Ordinance regulating private fire warning systems First reading was presented, and it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded Private Fire by Councilman Meyers, that Ordinance 62-27, being AN ORDINANCE Warning Systems OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA BY THE ADDITION TO CHAPTER VI THEREOF OF ARTICLE 10 ENTITLED "PRIVATE FIRE WARNING SYSTEMS", be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Precise Plan for The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set 20 -foot alley for the continued public hearing on precise plan for proposed Irvine to Tustin 20 -foot alley from Irvine Avenue to Tustin Avenue, parallel to East 17th Street and lying between East l7th Street and Cabrillo Street. The hearing was continued from May 21, 1962. Motion was made by.Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried that the hearing be continued until July 16, 1962, pending a meeting of the property owners. RESOLUTION 62-87 It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Approving Light- Meyers, that Resolution 62-87, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ing Report COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 62-84 DATED JUNE 4, 1962, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak RESOLUTION 62-88 It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Intention to Meyers that Resolution 62-88 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Order Lighting COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING Fixtures, etc. ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES ON CERTAIN STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, TO BE MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING SAID FIXTURES FOR A PERIOD OF MONTHS, ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1963, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak RESOLUTION 62-89 Resolution 62-89 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Setting hearing THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A TIME AND July 16, 1962 PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IM- PROVEMENT REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 62-88 AND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF SAID CITY COUNCIL TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, setting the date of hearing on the proposed lighting district on July 16, 1962, was adopted on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Planning Commiss- The Planning Commission's recommendation for the abandonment ion Abandonment of Lemon Street, between Adams Avenue and Elm Avenue, was of Lemon Street presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the hearing be set for July 16, 1962, to determine whether or not vacation proceedings should,be instituted. Building Moving Application 379 for Building Moving Permit 379 of Charles Permit 379 C. Warren and Sons, to move a storage shed from 985 Victoria Charles C. Warren Street to 2053 Newport Boulevard, was presented together with and Sons the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the appli- cation be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) All the requirements of the Department of Building Safety; 2) The posting of a $2,000.00 Bond; and 3) That the building be com- pleted 60 days after date of delivery. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the application be granted subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Planning Commiss- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman ion's Revision of Smith, and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Master Plan Commission for the revision of the City's Master Plan was held over to the meeting of July 2, 1962. Proposed Abandon- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman ment of utility Meyers, and carried, it was moved that the Proposed Abandon - easements ment of utility easements westerly of Harbor Boulevard, east of Tract 2822 be set for hearing July 2, 1962, and Resolution No. 62-90, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE UTILITY EASEMENTS WESTERLY OF HARBOR BOULEVARD AND EASTERLY OF TRACT NO. 2822 FOR A DISTANCE OF 531 FEET, was adopted upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak RESOLUTION 62-91 The City Clerk reported that Resolution 62-30 of the City amending Resolu- Council, adopted on the 5th day of March, 1962, had in - tion 62-30 advertently included waiver of fees for the construction of fallout shelters in all zones, whereas it was the intention of the Council to waive fees.only in Rl single family resident- ial zones, and presented Resolution No. 62-91, being A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 62-30 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL TO WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN CHECKING FEES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FALLOUT SHELTERS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES. On motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution 62-91 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Precise Plan for The City Attorney reported that the report of the Planning 20 -foot alley Commission regarding the proposed Precise Plan for a 20 -foot Tustin and Irvine alley in the general area southerly of East 17th Street, between Tustin and Irvine Avenues, had -transmitted the pro- posal to the Council without recommendation and therefore was insufficient to permit consideration by the Council of the Precise Plan. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the proposed Precise Plan was referred back to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Variance 973 Variance Application 973, being the application of B. A. Berks, B. A. Berks 337 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa, to construct 10 units on 17,325 square feet of land area at that address, with a 5 -foot front yard encroachment into required 50 -foot setback from the center line of East 18th Street, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in denying the variance. Variance 974 Variance Application 974 being the application of Jacob M. Jacob M. Prins Prins, 1336 Conway Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, for per- mission to encroach 2 feet into required 10 -feet side yard setback from property line on Killybrooke for an attached single -car carport, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission in granting the Variance. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit for Margaret Jean Newcombe, 271 Camellia Permit C-92 Lane, Costa Mesa, for permission to use the home as a guest Margaret Jean home for a maximum of five (5) elderly, ambulatory men and Newcombe ladies, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) For a period of one year; 2) No signs; 3) That this operation meets the requirements of all City Departments (Building Safety and Fire) and the County Health and Welfare. Departments. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meyers, 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-94 for Dike and Colegrgve, Permit C-94 Incorporated, T533 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, California, for Dike and Colgrove, permission to erect and maintain a 6 -foot by 8 -foot DF Incorporated directional sign for the first lease of apartments as per Chapter VIII, Article 5, Section 8513 (d) of the Municipal Code for property located on.the south side of Wilson Street, approximately 544 feet westerly of the center line of Harbor Boulevard, was presented together with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year or until the apartments are initially leased, 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 an 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 Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning'Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-95 for Pacesetter Joint Venture, Permit C-95 Incorporated, 1653 Minorca, Costa Mesa, California, to permit Pacesetter Joint a double-faced 10 -foot by 24 -foot directional sign to direct Venture, traffic and prospective buyers to Tract 4249 for the initial Incorporated sale of homes, was presented together with.the ratification of the Director of Planning subject to all the requirements of the Department of Building Safety for a period of one year or until the homes in this Tract are sold, whichever is sooner; that said sign be removed by the applicant at his expense at the end of one year, and -an 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 Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the application -be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Subdivision 420 Subdivision Application 420, being the application of Maria Maria Reinhold Reinhold, 161 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa, California, to subdivide property described as a portion of Lots 242, Newport Heights Tract, into two parcels, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the 15 -foot easement along the easterly line of Parcel A be made an in- tegral part of Parcel B. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld, and the application was approved. Subdivision 421 Subdivision Application 421, being the application of Roberdeau Roberdeau F. F. Neuman, 253-C Ogle Street., Costa Mesa, California, was Neuman presented to subdivide property described as Lot 1, Tract 2996, into two parcels. (The corner lot is substandard in width.) Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the action by the Planning Commission was upheld, and the application was approved. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the following permits were granted subject to the approval of the Chief of Police: D and B Sales, Incorporated, to operate a shuffleboard game at 1664 Newport Boulevard, Costa.Mesa Superior Amusement,'Incorporated, to operate a bowler game at 765 Baker Street, Costa Mesa Superior Amusement, Incorporated, to operate a bowler game at 2970 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa Superior Amusement, Incorporated, to operate a baseball game at 765 Baker Street, Costa Mesa Superior Amusement, Incorporated, to operate a pool table at 2970 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa Continued The Fling Cocktail Lounge, to hold a yearly dance at 145 PERMITS East 19th Street, Costa Mesa First Baptist Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Church Wilson, and carried, permission was granted to The First Baptist Church to have an automobile parade involving about 20 automobiles and the church bus, Saturday, June 23, 1962,, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for the pur- pose of advertising the daily vacation Bible school which is to begin Monday, June 26, 1962, subject to the approval of the Police Chief. Universalist Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Church Meyers, and carried, permission to erect a sign 30 inches by 24 inches at Valley Road and Victoria Street was granted to The Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa. Block party Upon a motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, permission was granted to the residents of Bay and Aliso Streets to block off the 400 block of East Bay Street on -July 4, 1962, for the purpose of having their second annual block party and children's bike parade. This permission was given subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Fireworks Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the following fireworks permits were granted: Costa Mesa Moose Lodge #1457, stand to be located at 259 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa. Boy Scout Explorer Post #185, stand to be located at 2300 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa. WARRANT RESOLUTION Warrant Resolution 293 including Payrolls 195 and 196 was 293 presented for approval. On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Warrant Resolution 293 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: .Meyers, Smith, Wilson., Pinkley NOES:. Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak WARRANT RESOLUTION Warrant Resolution 294 was presented for approval. On motion 294 by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Warrant Resolution 294 was adopted by the following roll call vote:, AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Written Communi- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman cations Smith, and carried, a communication from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District urging the Council to adopt a resolution favoring the passage of Senate Bill No. 2009 and H. R. Bill No. 10728 was received and ordered filed. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach opposing structures damaging to the shoreline of beaches of the City of Newport Beach; the report of the Orange County Boundary Commission on the proposed Newport=Dyer S. E. Annexation to the City of Santa Ana; announcement of the American Municipal Congress to be held in Philadelphia in August; and the report of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on the application of Speedee Mart, 110 East 19th Street, for an off -sale beer and wine license, were presented, and upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, the communications were received and ordered filed. Pacific Electric The.City Attorney presented the application of the Pacific Railway Company Electric Railway Company for permit to construct an industrial drill track across Huntzinger Avenue and advised the Council that it would be necessary to set a public hearing on the J 1 1 Pacific Electric application within a reasonable time. Thereupon, on motion Railway Company by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, Resolution Continued 62-92 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THE APPLICATION OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY FOR PERMIT RESOLUTION 62-92 TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AN INDUSTRIAL DRILL TRACK ACROSS HUNTZINGER AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, setting the hearing date at July 2, 1962, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Improvement of The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the RESOLUTION 62-94 The City Manager recommended an increase in the compensation Salaries of of classified employees in the amount of one salary -range employees step, amounting to 321 per cent, and on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, a one increment in- crease was granted to all classified employees, and Resolution 62-94 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE MINUMUM AND MAXIMUM RATES OF PAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED ON THE BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE, effective July 1, 1962, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Purchase of 4 The City Manager announced that he had received an agreement acres for pro- signed by Dr. Budge, President of the Southern California posed 10 -acre College, for the purchase of the first four acres of the pro - Civic Center posed ten -acre Civic Center.. He stated that appraisal of the property showed its value to be in excess of $30,000 per acre and recommended that the purchase be approved and that he be authorized to sign the agreement with the Southern California College on behalf of the City. He stated further that transfer of $100,000.00 to the Park Development Fund and of $200,000.00 to the Capital Outlay Fund made the necessary funds available. Wilson Street improvement of Wilson Street between Harbor Boulevard and College Street and suggested that bids be called for July 16, 1962. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION 62-93 Meyers, Resolution 62-93 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Setting hearing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE PLANS AND July 2, 1962 SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WILSON STREET BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND COLLEGE STREET was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Reports The City Engineer reported that the improvements had been City Engineer completed in Tract 3718 and recommended that the bonds be Tract 3718 exonerated. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Bond exonerated Councilman Meyers, the bonds were ordered exonerated by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Reports The reports of the City Treasurer and of the Director of City Treasurer Finance for the period of eleven months ending May 31, 1962, were accepted and ordered filed on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. RESOLUTION 62-94 The City Manager recommended an increase in the compensation Salaries of of classified employees in the amount of one salary -range employees step, amounting to 321 per cent, and on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, a one increment in- crease was granted to all classified employees, and Resolution 62-94 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE MINUMUM AND MAXIMUM RATES OF PAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED ON THE BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE, effective July 1, 1962, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Purchase of 4 The City Manager announced that he had received an agreement acres for pro- signed by Dr. Budge, President of the Southern California posed 10 -acre College, for the purchase of the first four acres of the pro - Civic Center posed ten -acre Civic Center.. He stated that appraisal of the property showed its value to be in excess of $30,000 per acre and recommended that the purchase be approved and that he be authorized to sign the agreement with the Southern California College on behalf of the City. He stated further that transfer of $100,000.00 to the Park Development Fund and of $200,000.00 to the Capital Outlay Fund made the necessary funds available. C], e.e Authorization On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman of City Manager Meyers, the City Manager was authorized to enter into the to enter into agreement with the Southern California College, the City agreement with to acquire title and possession at the end of escrow of Southern Calif- the four acres, by the following roll call vote: ornia College AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Director of Fin- On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman ante authorized Wilson, the Director of Finance was authorized to issue a to issue warrant warrant for $120,000.00 to be placed in escrow for the for purchase of purchase of the four acres by the following roll call vote: four acres AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Tomchak Retirement and The City Manager reported that it was necessary to appoint Investment three members of the Retirement Committee and the Investment Committees Committee for the inauguration of the City Retirement Plan on July lst. He stated that he had appointed A. C. Swartz to both committees as the representative of management and that Robert Oman was the choice of the City Employees as their representative on both committees. The City Council thereupon, upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, approved the appointments set forth by the City Manager and appointed A. R. McKenzie to serve as the third member of both committees. Adjournment On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Mayor of -the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1