HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/1962 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
August 6, 1962
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session at 7:30 p.m., August 6, 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 Johnson of First Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: Acting City Attorney, City Engineer,
Director of Public Works, and City Clerk.
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
July 16, 1962
and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 1962"
were approved as written and previously distributed.
OPENING OF BIDS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for
Adams Avenue
the opening of bids for the construction of water mains on
Water Mains
Adams Avenue. The Clerk reported that ten bids had been
received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, and
declared as follows:
NAME AMOUNT
Hydro Construction Company $28,151-19 151.19 (Alternate 1-B)
William DeMotte 24,546.60 (Alternate 1-B)
Sanders and Wall, Incorporated 29,204.76 (Number 1)
Santa Ana Valley Contractors 30,609.43 (Alternate 1-A)
Leo Weiler Company 24,996.90 (Alternate 1-B)
E. C. Collins 26,592.38 (Alternate 1-B)
Rosecrans Construction Company 27,476.31 (Alternate 1-B)
Gallacher Company 26,084.28 (Alternate 1-B)
Hood Corporation 25,645.58 (Alternate 1-B)
I. B. Dixon Company 27,693.14 (Alternate 1-B)
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 Meyers, seconded by Councilman Tomchak,
and carried,the bids were referred to the City Engineer and the
Director of Public Works for checking and report back to the
Council later in the meeting.
The Director of Public Works and the City Engineer advised the
Council later in the meeting that the bid of William DeMotte in
the amount of $24,546.60 was the lowest regular bid submitted
for said work and recommended that they be awarded the contract.
Contract awarded Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried that the bid be awarded to William DeMotte
and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said contract
.on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced.that this was the time and place set for the
Rezone Petition public hearing on Rezone Petition 176, initiated by the Planning
176 Commission, to rezone from R2, Two Family Residential District,
to Rl, Single Family Residential District, property described as
Lots 1 through 12, Tract 4439, both sides of Robin Hood Lane
easterly of Santa Ana Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice of
said public hearing had been duly published and the affidavit
was on file in his office; he reported no written communications
had been received and read the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to
speak. No one wishing 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 Smith,
ORDINANCE 62-31 seconded by Councilman Wilson that first reading be given to
First reading Ordinance 62-31 being an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 12 OF
TRACT N0. 4439 FROM R2 TO Rl. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: .Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for
Proposed Vaca- public hearing on the proposed vacation of Lemon Street,
tion - Lemon between Adams Avenue and Elm Avenue, and of the alley between
Street and alley Elm Avenue and Ponderosa Street lying 185 feet westerly of the
between Elm and center line of Harbor Boulevard. The City Clerk reported that
Ponderosa notice of the hearing had been given and osted in accordance
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with law. After discussion, the hearing was closed on motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and
carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, that Resolution No. 62-104, being A RESOLUTION OF
RESOLUTION 62-101+ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACATION
OF THAT CERTAIN ALLEY BETWEEN ELM AVENUE AND PONDEROSA STREET,
LYING 185 FEET WESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HARBOR BOULEVARD,
be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
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and carried, action on the proposed vacation of Lemon Street
was deferred to the meeting of August 20, 1962.
ORDINANCE 62-29
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Second reading
Meyers, Ordinance 62-29 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Rezone 174
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF
LOT 708, NEWPORT IESA TRACT, FROM Ml TO C2 was given second
reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Tentative Tract
Tentative Tract 4660, Mesa Verde Development Company, 1653
4660 and Condi-
Minorca Drive, Costa Mesa, to divide property located northerly
tional Use Permit
of Tracts 3380 and 4341 and westerly of Tahiti Drive into 52
C-97 - Mesa Verde
lots and Conditional Use Permit C-97, Mesa Verde Development
Development
Company, 1653 Minorca.Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to con -
Company
struct a Planned Community.as shown on Tentative Tract 4660 were
presented together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval. The City Clerk then read the following
communications: A petition with 95 signatures opposing the
above; letters from Mesa Verde Association, Incorporated;
Donald L. Maddock; C. A. Carlson; William J. Schworer, Jr.;
Shelander and Cohen; Lee W. Gibbons; Mesa Verde Country Club;
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hall. The Mayor then inquired if anyone
wished to speak. The following spoke from the floor: Melvin
Cohen of Shelander.and Cohen, 811 North Broadway, Santa Ana;
Don Killian, 3048 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa; Michael
Turin, 3006 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa; Larry Hull, 2845
Corvo Place, Costa Mesa; Don Maddock, 1874 Samar Drive, Costa
Mesa; Ernest Shelander, 811 North Broadway, Santa Ana;
Mrs. William Campbell, 305 Loren Lane, Costa Mesa. After a
lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded
by Councilman Tomchak, and carried that the hearing be closed.
After more discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tomchak,
seconded by Councilman Smith that Tentative Tract 4660 and Condi-
tional Use Permit C-97 be denied. Roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: Meyers
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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The Mayor declared a ten-minute recess, and the meeting
reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
Proposed Tree Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Ordinance and carried, Proposed Tree Ordinance and Resolution establishing
requirements for parkway planting was deferred to the Council
meeting of October 1, 1962.
Proposed Precise
Proposed Precise Plan for 20 -foot alley parallel with East 17th
Plan for 20 foot
Street, from Irvine Avenue to Tustin Avenue, between East 17th
alley, Irvine to
Street and Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, was presented, action
Tustin
being deferred from the meeting of July 16, 1962, together with
H. J. Rogers
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, action was deferred, pending a policy decision, to the
meeting of September 4, 1962.
Variance 980
Variance 980 for C. R. Martens and/or L. E. Rudisaile, 2124 Valley
Martens and/or
Road, Costa Mesa, to construct 30 units, residential, on 60,413.76
Rudisaile
square feet of land area (1 unit per 2013.78 square feet) between
RESOLUTION 62-106
Wilson and Joann Streets, approximately 375 feet westerly of
Explorer Post 198
Pomona Street, being deferred from the meeting of July 16, 1962,
was again presented, and at the request of the applicants, was
referred back to the Planning Commission on motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried.
Proposed
Proposed abandonment of a portion of Aliso Avenue, 30 feet in
abandonment of
width, between East 20th Street and Esther Street, being deferred
Aliso Avenue
from the meeting of July 16, 1962, was again presented. Mr. Charles
Daniels, 452 Esther Street, spoke from the floor recommending
Tentative Tract
the abandonment. It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
4486
by Councilman Smith,that the public hearing be closed. On motion
Kolco Construc-
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, Resolution
RESOLUTION 62-105
No. 62-105 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACATION OF THAT PORTION OF ALISO
AVENUE BETWEEN EAST TWENTIETH STREET AND ESTHER STREET IN THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA,.was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Smith, .Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Subdivision 425
The appeal by H. J. Rogers, 733 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach, on
Appeal conditions
conditions for Subdivision 425 at 2255 Harbor Boulevard was pre -
H. J. Rogers
sented. Mr. Melvin.Spears, attorney representing the applicant,
139 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, and Mr. Thomas Rogers,
son of the applicant, spoke from the floor explaining that it
would cause a hardship if the conditions were met. Upon motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried,
action was deferred to the meeting of August 20, 1962.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council -
RESOLUTION 62-106
man Wilson,to adopt Resolution No. 62-106, being A RESOLUTION OF
Explorer Post 198
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN RECOGNITION AND
APPRECIATION OF EXPLORER POST 198, BOY SCOUTS, SPONSORED BY THE
COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND ASSISTING THE DEPARTMENT IN
SEARCH AND RESCUE WORK. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley, Meyers
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Tentative Tract
Tentative Tract Map No. 4486 for Kolco Construction Company,
4486
333 East 17t4 Street, Costa Mesa, to divide property located
Kolco Construc-
on the northeast side of Monte Vista Avenue, 500 feet south -
tion Company
easterly of Santa Ana Avenue, into 10 lots was presented to-
gether with the recommendation.of the Planning Commission
subject to the following conditions: 1. All the requirements
of the City Engineer, dated July 20, 1962. 2. All the require-
ments of.the Director of Planning, dated July 23, 1962. After
Tentative Tract discussion it was moved by Councilman Tomchak, seconded
4486 by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that Tentative Tract
Continued Map 4486 be approved subject to the recommendatiors of
the Planning Commission.
Building Moving
Application for Building Moving Permit 383 of A. L. Gatterdam,
Permit 383
333 East Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, to move a residence from
A. L. Gatterdam
13581 Mills Road, Garden Grove, to 26+1 Elden Avenue, Costa
Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission subject to the following conditions:
1. All the requirements of the Department of Building
Safety; 2. That the applicant posts a bond in the amount
of $3,500.00; 3. That the building be completed 60 days
after date of delivery; 4. Installation of residential
sidewalks across the front of this property and concrete
driveway approaches by the applicant, at his expense, under
the direction of the City Engineer; 5. Dedication to the
City of Costa Mesa, by the applicant, of all land 30 feet
from the center line of existing Elden Avenue for street
videning purposes.. After discussion, it was moved by Council-
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that
the application be granted subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
Sidewalk fees
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
waived
Smith, and carried, the fees for sidewalks were waived
on Building Moving Permit 383.
Building Moving
Applications for Building Moving Permits 384 and 355 for A.
Permits 384 and
L. Gatterdam, 333 East Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, to move
385
one residence from 10931 Devonshire, Garden Grove, and one
A. L. Gatterdam
residence from 13562 Taft Street, Garden Grove, to 2536 Orange
Avenue, Costa Mesa, were presented together with the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions: 1. All the requirements of the Depart-
ment of Building Safety; 2. That the applicant posts a bond
in the amount of $3,500.00 for each residence; 3. That the
buildings be completed 60 days after date of delivery; 4.
Installation of residential sidewalks by the applicant, at
his expense, including concrete driveway approaches, across
the front of this property, under the direction of the City
Engineer. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the
application be granted subject to the recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
Sidewalk fees
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
waived
Smith, and carried, the fees for sidewalks were waived on
Building Moving Permits 384 and 385.
Rezone Petition
Rezone Petition 177, as amended, for Mrs. Elsie Wanless,
177
140 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, to rezone from R2, Two
Elsie Wanless
Family Residential District, to C2, General Commercial
District, the Palms Trailer Park area at 140 Cabrillo
Street, was presented together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval. Public Hearing date
was set for August 20, 1962, upon motion of Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried.
Right of way
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
deeds
Tomchak, the following right of way deeds were accepted
and ordered placed on record by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR STREETS
7-24-62 Leslie P. and Barbara L. Crawford Albert Place
7-26-62 R. G. and J. Nettles (Cal. Vet.) Waterman Way
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Renewal of Request for renewal of Variance 920-A for 8 units on 11,948
Variance 920-A square feet land area for Lane E. Shanks, 13092 Flint Drive,
Lane E. Shanks Santa Ana, for permission to build 8 units on 11,948.53 square
feet (net) of land area and an encroachment of 10 feet into
required 50 -foot front yard setback from center line of 16th
Place and a 15 -foot encroachment into required 25 -foot rear
yard setback, the northwest corner of Westminster Avenue was
presented together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval for a period of one year subject to the
conditions imposed on the original Variance as follows: 1. That
the proposed structure maintain a front yard setback of 50 feet
from the center line of 16th Place instead of the 40 feet
requested; 2. That two-for-one off-street parking be provided
by the applicant -vrith suitable screening and conformance with
the required sight distance, under the direction of the
Director of Planning; 3. Dedication of 25 feet to the City
of Costa Mesa for Westminster Avenue and the spandrel at the
intersection of 16th Place and Westminster Avenue; 4. That
Westminster Avenue, on the westerly side,be improved with base,
pavement, curbs, gutters, and residential sidewalks and concrete
driveway approaches by the applicant, at his expense, under the
direction of the City Engineer; 5. Dedication of 2.5 feet
along the rear of this property to the City of Costa Mesa for
alley widening purposes and the improvement of this alley for
a width of 17.5 feet and a length of 90.13 feet by the appli-
cant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer;
6. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway
approaches on 16th Place by the applicant, at his expense, under
the direction of the City Engineer. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, renewal of
Variance 920-A was granted subject to the conditions of the
Planning Director.
Transfer of Request for the transfer of Variance 920-A from Lane E. Shanks
Variance 920-A to Michael Kay, 2340 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, (above) was
to Michael Kay granted upon motion of Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried.
Variance 982
Variance 982 for Donald H. Spengler, 421 Seville Avenue, Balboa,
Donald H.
for permission to encroach 10 feet into required 50 feet from
Spengler
center line of street with an 8 -foot high screen wall which will
be tied to and become a part of an existing single family
dwelling at 548 Bernard Street was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak,
and carried, the application was approved.
Subdivision 427
Subdivision Application 427 for Roland J. Bouchard, 1980 Raymond
Roland Bouchard
Avenue, Costa Mesa, to divide property described as a portion of
Lot 6, Tract No. 278, into two lots, (On parcel A, the house is
only 7.3 feet from the rear property line; on Parcel B, the front
house on Raymond Avenue is only 4.7 feet from the side yard)
1980, 1984, 1986 Raymond Avenue, Costa Mesa, was presented with
the recommendation for approval of the Planning Commission subject
to the following condition: 1. Installation of residential side-
walks on Esther Street in front of Parcel A, and on Raymond
Avenue, in front of Parcels A and B by the applicant, at his
expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. Upon motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
the application was approved subject to the condition of the
Planning Commission.
-Subdivision 427
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
Fees waived
and carried, permit and inspection fees for sidewalks in Sub-
division 427 were waived.
PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Harbor Amusement and carried, permit.for Harbor Amusement Company, 3150 West
PERMITS Lincoln, Anaheim, for 10 amusement machines at the following
Continued places of business:
Vegas, Kiwi Club, Knotty Keg, Del's Highlander,
was granted subject to the approval of the Chief of Police.
Junior Chamber A letter was read from the Junior Chamber of Commerce
of Commerce requesting permission to hold a Costa Mesa Community Car-
nival from October 1.0 through October 14, and permission
to use Costa Mesa Park, and to block off Park Avenue between
18th Street and Center Street on those days. Mr. Tom Quayle,
representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, spoke explain-
ing and answering all questions. After discussion, it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and carried that the permission be granted.
Atlantic Pacific Application from the Atlantic Pacific Patrol, 7795 Westmin-
Patrol ster Avenue, Westminster, for a Private Detective's License
was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was defer-
red to the meeting of August 20, 1962, pending report from
the Chief of Police.
Salk Institute An application of Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable
Purpose was received from the Salk Institute for Biological
Studies. Upon motion of Councilman Tomchak, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, permission to solicit funds was
granted with the conditions of Section 691+-1 of the Municipal
Code being waived.
Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers,
Resolution 299 Warrant Resolution No. 299 including Payroll Resolution Nos.
200 and 201 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Resolution 300 Warrant Resolution No. 300 was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written Communi- Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman
cations Wilson, and carried, the communication from the California
California Bench Bench Company requesting permission to replace benches which
Company were removed from 7 locations was received and ordered filed.
Orange County A communication was received from the Orange County Medical
Medical Association requesting that the City of Costa Mesa proclaim the
Association Sundays of October 21, 28; December 2, 9; January 20,27; to be
official polio Sundays and that adequate publicity be given, and
upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried, the above request was granted.
Vista Center Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Merchants' and carried, the communication from the Vista Center Merchants'
Association Association requesting two crosswalks was referred to the
Traffic Commissioner.
Newport Invest- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers,
ments, Incorpo- and carried, the communication from Newport Investments, Incor-
rated porated, asking abandonment of alley at 130 East 17th Street,
was referred to the Planning Department.
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Dr. D. L. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Warwick and carried, the communication from Dr. D. L. Warwick protesting
the necessity of applying for a Variance in order to add to his
residence was ordered received and filed. Dr. Warwick was
.present and spoke from the floor in support of his claim.
Alcoholic Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Beverage Control and carried, the communication of the Alcoholic Beverage Control
for an on -sale beer license for Arthur Kellman was denied and
referred to the City Attorney for protest.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried, the notifications of the Alcoholic Beverage Control
for an off -sale general license for Bill N. Pappas and for an
on -sale general license for Ted T. and Wanda M. Owens were
ordered received and filed.
Senator John A. A communication was received from Senator John A. Murdy, Jr.,
Murdy,.Jr. urging the opposition of the Bonelli Plan to reapportion the
California State Senate. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Smith, Resolution 62-107 being A RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OPPOSING PROPOSITION
62-107 NUMBER 23 ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 1962, BALLOT was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: Tomchak
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Costa Mesa A communication was received from H. Rodger Howell, attorney
County Water for Costa Mesa County Water District, and upon motion by Council -
District man Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the
communication was acknowledged and ordered taken into consideration.
Boundary Com- Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Tomchak,
mission on
and carried, the communications of the Orange County Boundary
Fountain Valley
Commission on Fountain Valley's request for an annexation to that
city, and a letter from the Federal Aviation Agency regarding aid
Orange County
in developing the Orange County Airport, and a request from
Airport
Frank H. Showalter and Betty Showalter for the annexation of
F.H. and B.
certain property to the City of Costa Mesa were ordered received
Showalter
and filed.
At this time the Mayor inquired of the audience if anyone wished
to speak on any item that was not on the agenda. Mr. Mark C.
Mark C. Shearer
Shearer came forward and asked that he be exempt from the $10
Bus Advertising
per day fee prescribed in the license.section of the Municipal
Code for bus advertising. After discussion, the Acting City
Attorney presented Ordinance 62-32 amending the Code, and on
motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
ORDINANCE 62-32
carried, the Ordinance, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
First reading
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SUB -SECTION (B) OF SECTION
6206 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA BY THE
DELETION OF THE WORD "BUSSES" THEREFROM, was given first reading.
Roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
George Maggie Mr. George Maggie, Manager of the California Bench Company,
spoke from the floor concerning bench advertising. After dis-
cussion, the Mayor announced that a study meeting on bench
advertising would be held soon.
Costa Mesa Park The Acting City Attorney reported that in some documents the
and Recreation Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District was mentioned as the
Costa Mesa Recreation and Park District and that clarification
was needed, and upon motion by Counci]man Tomchak, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation
District and the Costa Mesa Recreation and Park District were
declared to be one and the same entity.
Final Tract Map The City Engineer presented Final Tract Map 4787 for Kolco
4787
Construction Company to divide property described as Lot 325,
Newport Heights Tract, into 10 lots, together with a check in
the amount of $1,07+.16; a bond for construction and a labor
and material bond in the amounts of $13,100.00 each; and a
signed Agreement. It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Meyers,that Resolution 62-108, being A RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE
62-108
MAP OF TRACT N0. 4787 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, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Tracts 4115 and
The City Engineer informed the Council that the improvements
4439 - Bonds
in Tracts 4115 and 4439 had been completed in accordance with
exonerated
plans and specifications and recommended that they be accepted
and the bonds exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Council-
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the improvements
in Tracts 4115 and 4439 be accepted and the bonds exonerated.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Manager presented to the Council a schedule of payment
for engineering services, effective August 1, 1962, and upon
motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
RESOLUTION
Resolution 62-109, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
62-109
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FIXING THE RATE OF PAYMENT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 1962, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Budget of The City Manager.presented the budgets for the fiscal year
Vehicle Parking 1962-1963 which had been adopted by the respective Boards of
Districts 1 and 2 Vehicle Parking District No. 1 and Vehicle Parking District
No. 2. After review, the budgets of Vehicle Parking District
No. 1 and Vehicle Parking District No. 2 were approved and
adopted on motion by Councilman Wilson, and seconded by
Councilman Meyers, and carried.
Miss G. Weise The City Manager reported that the complaint regarding the
Bohemian Surf Manufacturing Company by Miss Gisela Weise was
still under investigation, and the loud -speaker system at the
Lido Car Wash Lido Car Wash had been reduced and relocated.
Mrs. Robert Cook The City Manager read a communication received from Mrs. Robert
E. Cook of Elm Street in which she expressed concern about the
ingress and egress to the proposed post office. Upon motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
carried, the City Manager was instructed to secure the Post
Office plans to be reviewed by the Council.
Library Mr. Johnson of The Friends of the Library came forward and
urged negotiations to begin on the development of the Mesa
Verde library, and upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, the City Manager was
directed to enter into negotiations with the County with the
objective of expediting the development of this branch of the
library.
The Director of Public Works reported that the Traffic
Commission recommended that speed zones on portions of Harbor
Boulevard and Mesa Drive be established. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried,
RESOLUTION Resolution 62-110 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
62-110 CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES ON PORTIONS OF
HARBOR BOULEVARD AND MESA DRIVE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA was
adopted. Roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Director of Public Works reported that the Traffic
Commission recommended the elimination of parking on West 19th
Street to a point beyond Maple Avenue, and on West 18th Street
from Newport Avenue to the alley. Upon motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Ordinance No. 62-33,
ORDINANCE 62-33 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
First reading AMENDING SECTION 3449 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT PARKING
ON PORTIONS OF WEST 19TH STREET.AND WEST 18TH STREET, was given
first reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Tract 4157 The City Engineer advised that the subdivider of Tract 4157
had posted a cash bond in the amount of $30,900.00 for the
improvements in this tract. He recommended that a partial
acceptance be made of the tract and a refund of $5,000.00 be
made at this time. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded
by Councilman Smith, the refund was authorized by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Refunds Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers,
refund of $2+.00 was granted to the Fifth Street Cleaners on
Business License 621, and refund of $10.20 was granted to
Anthony Pools on Building Permit No. 171+5 and Plumbing Permit
33785• The motion -carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak,
Reports and carried, the following Departmental reports for the month of
July, 1962, were accepted and ordered filed: Planning Department,
Police Department, Fire Department, Park and Recreation, Street
Department, Finance Department.
Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Tomchak,
and carried, the meeting adjourned at 12:25 a.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa M sa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa