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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/1962 - City CouncilREGULAR T,EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA October 15, 1962 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., October 15, 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 James Safstrom of Evangelical Free Church. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: Officials Present: Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, Smith None City Manager, City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman October 8, 1962 Wilson, and carried, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 8, 1962, were approved as written and previously distributed. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, second reading of Ordinance 62-38, Ordinance 62-38 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Second reading MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 30, FAIRVIEW deferred FARMS TRACT, FROM R2 TO C2, was deferred to the next regular meeting pending receipt of agreements. Ordinance 62-41 The Clerk presented Ordinance 62-41, being AN ORDINANCE OF Second reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE failed to pass MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA BY THE ADDITION TO CHAPTER VII THEREOF OF ARTICLE 6 ENTITLED: "TREES," for second reading. Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Meyers., for second reading and adop- tion, Ordinance 62-41 failed to pass by the following roll call vote; AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Tomchak NOES: Councilmen: Smith, Wilson, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Mayor said that it would be considered in the study session October 29, 1962. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Ordinance 62-42 Smith, and carried, Ordinance 62-42, being AN ORDINANCE OF Second reading THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF A PROVISION PROHIBITING THE INHALING, DRINKING OR BREATHING OF CERTAIN SUBSTANCES, was given second reading and adoption by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Proposed abandon- The proposed abandonment of existing 12 -foot alley, initiated ment - 12 -foot by the Planning Commission, abutting the southerly boundary of alley the Fairview State Hospital property, beginning 40 feet westerly of the center line of Harbor Boulevard and extending westerly for 814 feet, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the proposed aban- donment was denied. National Newspaper The Mayor announced that this .week was -being observed as Week National Newspaper Week. He expressed the thanks and appreciation on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa to the press t` s National Newspaper ,for their splendid coverage over the years in presenting Week Continued all the facts of the news to the people. Paul Todd request The request of Paul Todd for abandonment of a 10 -foot strip abandonment of of land at 814 West 19th Street was presented. Upon motion 10 -foot strip of by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and land carried, the request was referred to the Planning Commission for study and report. Precise Plan for The recommendation of the Planning Commission for adoption College Avenue of a Precise Plan, proposed 80 -foot width, for College between Victoria Avenue between Victoria and Wilson Streets was presented. and Wilson Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, public hearing date was set for November 5, 1962, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Right of way deeds Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, 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 STREET 10-5-62 Lucien W. and Margaret E. Arey Avocado Street 10-6-62 Walter A. and Mary A. Hebert Avocado Street 10-6-62 Raymond and Elinor Saragosa Avocado Street 10-9-62 Eugene W. and Dorothy Gillespie Avocado Street 10-9-62 Herold F. and Audrey J. Deardorff Avocado Street 10-9-62 Henry M. and Edith Fowler Avocado Street 10-10-62 Edith Fowler Avocado Street 10-10-62 F. H. and Jennie Paulsen Westminster Place 10-11-62 Miller F. and Georgia V. Wilson Avocado Street 10-11-62 P. M. and Veda D. Thompson Avocado Street Variance 992 Variance 992 for Harry Martin Brown, 1562 Mesa Drive, Santa Harry Martin Brown Ana, for 18 -foot encroachment into required 25 -foot rear yard setback for a proposed single family dwelling at 275 Mesa Drive, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: 1. Residential side- walks and concrete driveway approaches to be installed by the owner, at his expense, the full width of the property under the direction of the City Engineer. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, Variance 992 was approved subject to the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-121 for Humble Oil and Refining Permit C-121 Company, Box 7033, Long Beach 7, California, for permission Humble Oil Company to construct and operate a service station in a C-2 zone on the northwesterly corner of Randolph and Bristol was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Street cuts on Bristol and Randolph to be under the direction of the City Engineer; 2. Commercial sidewalks with concrete driveway approaches to be installed at owner's expense, the full frontage of the property on Randolph Avenue and Bristol Street, under the direction of the City Engineer; 3. That the application be granted approval by the California Division of Highways before Building permits are issued. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and -carried, Conditional Use Permit C-121 was approved subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. . 1 ;n 17 Conditional -Use Conditional Use Permit C-122 for Eleanor Jean Brown, Permit C-122 825 Darrell Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to care Eleanor Jean Brown for five children in the home, in an Rl zone, at 825 Darrell Street, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. No signs; 2. No employees; 3. Approved for one year subject to renewal at the end of this time. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-122 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. . Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-124 for Josam Investment, Permit C-124 Incorporated, 1672 Lincoln, Anaheim, for permission to Josam Investment, construct a 69 -unit motel on a C2 -zoned property on the Incorporated southeast corner of 21st Street and Newport Boulevard was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Commercial sidewalks with concrete driveway approaches to be installed by the owner, at his expense, the full width of the property on Newport Boulevard, and East 21st Street, under the direction of the State Division of Highways and City Engineer; 2. All street cuts on Newport Boulevard shall be subject to the approval of the State Division of Highways, and all street cuts on East 21st Street shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer; 3. 17 -foot radius to be_dedicated to the City of Costa Mesa; 4. That the applicant follow approximately the Precise Plan attached to and made a part of the request. Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-124 was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-125 for Harbor Assembly of God Permit C-125 Church, 1007 West Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, for per - Harbor Assembly mission to use property zoned R2 for church purposes on of God the north side of Wilson Street between Wallace Street and Raleigh Avenue was presented together with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Filing of a Master Plan with the Planning Department and approval by the Planning Commission; 2. Residential sidewalks with concrete drive- way approaches to be installed by the owner, at their expense, along the full width of Wilson and both sides of Joann Street; 3. That Joann Street be developed for the width of the property with curbs, gutters, base and paving, at owner's expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 4. If the City Engineer determines Joann Street may be put in after the property is developed, a bond shall be posted in an amount to be set by the City Engineer. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-125 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-126 for K. W. Koll, 1555 Placentia, Permit C-126 Newport Beach, to permit a temporary 10 -foot by 15 -foot K. W. Koll Directional sign for the initial sale of homes in Tract 4395 at 3045 Garfield Avenue, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: For a period of one year or until the homes in Tract 4395 are sold, which- ever is sooner, subject to all the requirements of the Department of Building Safety; 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. Upon motion Conditional Use by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and Permit C-126 carried, (Councilman Tomchak abstained from voting) K. W. Koll Conditional Use Permit C-126 was approved subject to the Continued recommendation of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-127 for K. W. Koll, 1555 Placentia, Permit C-127 Newport Beach, for 1 double-faced, 4 -foot by 5 -foot sign on K. W. Koll Lot 60; 1 sign 10 -foot by 15 -foot on Lot 57; 1 sign 3 -foot (the southerly 99.38 feet of the northerly 198.74 feet of by 4 -foot on Lot 33; and a double-faced 4- -foot by 19 -foot the easterly one half of Lot 18, Fairview Farms Tract); sign on Lot 28 to advertise the initial sale of homes in 2. Dedication of all land 50 feet from the center line of Tract 4395 at 1155 and 1179 Dorset Lane and 1175 and 1199 existing Harbor Boulevard to the City of Costa Mesa. Upon Paularino, was presented together with the recommendation motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the and carried, Subdivision 435 was approved subject to the following conditions: For a period of one year or until recommendation of the Planning Commission. the homes in Tract 4395 are sold, whichever is sooner, subject to all the requirements of the Department of Building Safety; 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. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, (Council- man Tomchak abstained from voting) Conditional Use Permit C-127 was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-128 for Harry J. Rogers, 733 Via Permit C-128 Lido Soud, Newport Beach, for permission to build 7 apart - Harry J. Rogers ment units over a new proposed commercial building at 2255 Harbor Boulevard, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for denial. Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by.Counci]man Wilson, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-128 was tabled for one month at the applicant's request. Subdivision 435 Subdivision application 435 for Americo Ferraro, Route 2, Americo Ferraro Box 242-C, Chino, California, to divide property at 2001-2005 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, into 2 parcels was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That parcel B becomes an integral part of AP 115-301-38 (the southerly 99.38 feet of the northerly 198.74 feet of the easterly one half of Lot 18, Fairview Farms Tract); 2. Dedication of all land 50 feet from the center line of existing Harbor Boulevard to the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, Subdivision 435 was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Permits - Chamber The Clerk read a communication from the Chamber of Commerce of Commerce requesting permission for the installation of a banner over Harbor Boulevard approximately one hundred feet north of Adams Avenue to announce the forthcoming Orange County Open Golf Tournament. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the request was granted. Mrs. J. B. Connor The Clerk read a communicationfrom.Mrs. J. B. Connor, 1654 Samar Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to block off the dead-end street on October 27, 1962, to hold a neighbor- hood party. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, permission was granted subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. United Fund of The request of the United Fund of Costa Mesa, Incorporated, Costa Mesa, Incor- for permission for the use of one car with a loud -speaker porated and three cars with advertising signs to advertise the fund drive on November 12 and 13 was read by the Clerk. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the request was granted. Orange County The Orange County March of Dimes' intention to solicit for chari- March.of Dimes table purpose with request to waive conditions under Section 691+ City Engineer "J" of the Municipal Code was read by the Clerk. Upon motion by Final Tract Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Map 4348 the request was granted. Warrant Reso- Upon motion by Councilman,Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, lution 307 Warrant Resolution No. 307 including Payroll Resolution No. 208 was approved. The motion carried by the foll6wing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, Smith Resolution NOES: Councilmen: None 62-125 ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written Com- A communication from Mayor Charles E. Hart of Newport Beach munications expressing the vieors-of the Newport Beach City Council on Senate Senate Bill Bill 998 concerning tax on watercraft was read by the Clerk. 998 After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, that the Clerk be instructed to send a telegram to the Senate Fact Finding Committee on Revenue and Taxation stating that the City of Costa Mesa is opposed to Senate Bill 998• Boarding -Homes Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman. Smith, for the aged and carried, the following applications were approved:. Ray and Constance Maki, 2257 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, for per- mission to have a boarding home for the aged, capacity, six. Faye and Robert Brown, 391 La Perle Lane, Costa Mesa, for per- mission to have a boarding home for the aged, capacity three. Arthur and Lynn Chasen, 2263 Cornell Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to have a boarding home for the aged, capacity, three. Alcoholic Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, Beverage and carried, the communication from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Control for the application for an.off-sale beer and wine license for Jack F. Carnes, Robert L. Johnson, Joel R. King at Zachary's Catering, 2918 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, was ordered received and filed. Orange County Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Press Club and carried, the invitation from the Orange County Press Club to invitation the City Council and all interested officials to attend a meeting to be held October 25, 1962, at the Tamasha Town and Country Club, 1025 South Los Angeles Street, Anaheim, was ordered received and filed. Costa Mesa The communication from the.Costa Mesa Union School District was read Union School by the Clerk urging the City to make walk ways safe for children. District Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the request was referred to the City Manager for .report in one month's time or less. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the report of the Boundary Commission of Orange Countyy on Harbor and Edinger East Annexation was ordered received and filed. The Mayor then inquired if anyone wished to speak on any item that was not on the agenda. No one wished to speak. City Engineer The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract 4348 submitted in Final Tract the name of Lincoln Savings and Loan Association, 630 West Sixth Map 4348 Street, Los Angeles 17, California, to divide 22.52 acres into 98 lots located east of Orange County Flood Control Channel and south of Gisler Avenue, together with a check in the amount of $15,0+2.95; a surety bond in the amount of $130,900.00; and a signed agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution Tomchak, that Resolution 62-125, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 62-125 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 4348 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: Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Final Tract The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract 4341 submitted Map 4341 in the name of Lincoln Savings and Loan Association, 630 West Sixth Street, Los Angeles 17, California, to divide 36.81 acres into 178 lots located east of the Orange County Flood Control Channel and south of Gisler Avenue, together with two checks, one in the amount of $22,622.62, and the other in the amount of $40.00, making a total of $22,662.62; a surety bond in the amount of $215,800.00; and a signed agreement. Thereupon it was moved by CounbE n Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, that contingent upon the name change of one of the two Elba Circles, Resolution RESOLUTION 62-126; being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY:COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 62-126 COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 4341 AND ACCEDING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PUR- POSES.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: Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Final Tract The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract 2998 submitted Map 2998 in the name of Lincoln Savings and Loan Association, 630 West Sixth Street, Los Angeles 17, California, to divide 11.6+ acres into 28 lots located northwest of Mesa Verde Drive, together with two checks, one in the amount of $5,903.57, the other in the amount of $77.50, making a total of $5,981.07; a surety bond in the amount.of $40,700.00; and a signed agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, RESOLUTION that Resolution 62-127, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 62-127 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 2998 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLWYS 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: Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Manager In the absence of the Director of Public Works, the City Manager Rotary Air asked authorization to call for bids on a Rotary Air Compressor. Compressor Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak,- seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the City Manager was authorized to call for bids to be opened at 7:30 p.m. at the regular meeting of the City Council on November 19, 1962. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Financial report for the period ending September 30, 1962; City Treasurer, for the month of September; Police Department; Director of Finance, for free permits issued for September. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Mayo 4otA�ty of Costa sa ATTEST: ity Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1