Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1962 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA November 5, 1962 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., November 5, 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 Councilman John Smith. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: Officials Present: Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, Smith None City Attorney, Director of Public Works, City Manager, City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman October 15, 1962 Smith, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1962, were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Precise plan for for the public hearing on the precise plan for College College Avenue Avenue, 80 feet in width, between Victoria and Wilson Streets. The Clerk reported that notice of said public hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported that no written communi- cations had been received and read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Mayor then inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith that the public hearing be closed. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Resolution 62-128 Councilman Smith, that Resolution 62-128, being A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR COLLEGE AVENUE, 80:00 FEET IN WIDTH, BETWEEN VICTORIA STREET AND WILSON STREET IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, be adopted. 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 Vacation of for the, public hearing on the vacation of a certain unnamed unnamed street street, 33 feet in width, for street or alley purposes, easterly of lying easterly of Bristol Street in Lot 2, Block F, of Bristol Street Berry Tract; and also for the vacation of the alley lying between East 17th Street and Cabrillo Street and between Vacation of alley Newport Boulevard and Fullerton Street. The Clerk reported between East 17th that notice of said public hearing had been duly published Street and Cabrillo and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported and between Newport no written communications had been received and read the Boulevard and recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Fullerton Street The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Reso- lution 62-129, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Resolution 62-129 THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN UNNAMED STREET LYING EASTERLY OF BRISTOL STREET IN THE BERRY TRACT, AND THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN ALLEY IN LOT 91, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT AND IN LOTS 1 THROUGH 9, INCLUSIVE, OF TRACT NO. 751, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Proposed vacation The proposed vacation of Lemon Street, between Adams Avenue of Lemon Street and Elm Street, was presented, action being deferred from between Adams the meeting of September 17, 1962. Upon motion by Council - Avenue and Elm man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, Street action was deferred until the deed of easement is received. Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, 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 until the meeting of December 3, 1962, at the request of the applicant. Ordinance 62-41 Ordinance 62-41, enabling regulation of trees in public Died for lack of places in the City was presented for second reading, action second reading being deferred from the meeting of October 15; 1962. The City Attorney said that he had prepared another ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9116 of the Municipal Code, which would serve the same purpose, and Ordinance 62-41 was allowed to die for lack of second reading. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-111 for Lucille Warren, 114 East Permits C-111 Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to use adjoining and C-59 R2 lot for commercial parking for hotel at 120 East Wilson Lucille Warren Street, and also request to allow revision of the parking area under Conditional Use Permit C-59 by allowing the existing single-family house and structure containing two apartments to remain were again presented, action being deferred from the meeting of September 17, 1962. The Clerk read the report from the Building Safety Department advising that the two rental units located at the rear of 114 East Wilson Street had been demolished. Mrs. Lucille Warren was present and spoke in support of her request. After discussion and upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,(Councilman Wilson voting NO) Conditional Use Permit C-111 was granted to become effective upon the fulfillment of the following conditions: 1. Completion of the paving of the parking lot. 2. Construction of block wall; and the conditions of Conditional Use Permit C-59 were modified to conform with the requirements of Conditional Use Permit C-111. State Division of The State Division of Highways notified the City Council Highways Corona of its intention to adopt the "Line No. 1" route as shown del Mar Freeway in its report of route studies, between one-half mile south of Palisades Road and San Diego Freeway for Corona del Mar Freeway. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded.by Councilman Smith, and carried, a Minute Resolution, being A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ROUTE DESIGNATED BY THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, was adopted, and the City Clerk was instructed to inform the cities of Newport Beach and Santa Ana of this action. Rezone Petition The Clerk presented a petition submitted by property North side of West owners on the north side of West 19th Street, between 19th Street, Federal and Whittier Avenues, for change in zone from between Federal Rl to Cl. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and Whittier by Councilman Smith, and carried, the petition was Avenues referred to the Planning Commission. FAY j�� Building Moving The application for Building Moving Permit 394 for Jack Permit 394 Sakioka, 14850 East Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana (mailing Sakioka address), for permission to move a warehouse from Fountain Valley to 14850 East Sunflower Avenue, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The posting of a $1,500 bond by the applicant; 2. All the requirements of the Department of Building Safety; 3. That the building be completed 60 days after date of delivery. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, Building Moving Permit 394 was approved subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Tentative Map of Tentative Map of Tract 4894 for K. W. K. Construction Tract 4894, Company, Incorporated,. 1555 Placentia Avenue, Newport Beach, K. W. K. Construc- to divide property located in the general area north of tion Company, Paularino Avenue, westerly of Yellowstone Drive, into Incorporated 47 lots, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: l.. All the requirements of the City Engineer, dated October 22, 1962; 2. All the requirements of the Director of Planning, dated October 22, 1962. After discussion, during which Mr. Koll was present and answered questions of the Council, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that Tentative Map of Tract 4894 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Agreement between An agreement between the City of Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana and Costa Mesa for the installation of a traffic control signal Costa Mesa Traffic system and highway lighting at the intersection of Harbor control and Boulevard and Talbert Avenue was read by the Clerk. Upon lighting motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and.carried, the agreement was approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk instructed to sign on behalf of the City. Petition - Samar A petition of 356 Mesa Verde residents for the improvement Drive park of the park on Samar Drive was presented by the Clerk. Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the City Manager was instructed to take the first steps in preparing the concept for the development of Samar Drive Park as a part of the City's recreation and park system. League of Women The Mayor then commended the League of Women Voters for Voters commended their civic interest shown by their attendance over a long period of time at the Council meetings. He also reminded all those present to be sure to exercise their right to vote in the general election on November 6, 1962. Rezone Petitions Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman 181, 182, 183 set Wilson, and carried, the following were set for public for public hearing hearing on November 19, 1962: 1. Rezone Petition 181 for Orange Coast Properties, c/o Penn Optical, Incorporated, 2930 Bristol Street, to rezone property at that address from R2 to Ml. 2. Rezone Petition 182 for Regan Brothers and Industrial Development, Limited, 2972 Century Place, Costa Mesa, to rezone from M1 to C2 property at the southeast and southwest corners of Grace Lane and Baker Street. 3. Rezone Petition 183, initiated by the Planning Commis- sion, to rezone from C2 to I and R a small triangular parcel bounded on the north and south by Victoria Street and on the east by Newport Avenue. Right of way Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman deeds Wilson, the following right of way deeds were accepted and Right of way ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: deeds continued AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREET 10-15-62 R. E. and V. M. Peters Avocado Street 10-15-62 William R. Regan Avocado Street 10- 9-62 J. H. Case, by M. R. Case Avocado Street 10-15-62 Fred and Selma P. Rowe Avocado Street 10-18-62 M. B. and M. E. Kincaid Avocado Street 10-17-62 C. W. and A. K. Brown Avocado Street 3- 6-61 R. J. Ward and H. D. Worthley Raymond Avenue 10-20-62 W. and E. Chamness Avocado Street .10-19-62 Henry A. Martin Avocado Street 10-23-62 Della L. Holbrook Avocado Street 10-29-62 Lucille A. Warren Alley, Wilson -Santa Isabel 10-30-62 R. E. and I. M. Felker Alley off,Westminster 10-29-62 J. H. and R. A. Morris Avocado Street 10-3o-62 E. A. and E. M. Van De Walker Avocado Street 10-30-62 R. R. and G. 0. Runyon Avocado Street 11- 3-62 M. M. and W. T. McManus Harbor Boulevard 10-29-62 Nora Gilbert Avocado Street Variance 925 The application for deletion of condition No. 2 of Variance Holstein 925 for William S. Holstein, 166 -East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for deletion of condition No. 2, "no ingress or egress from Wells Place." Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission for deletion of condition No. 2 of Variance 925 was approved. Variance 783-A Variance 783, Amended, for Gloria Joy Laho, 914 West 19th Laho Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue home occupa- tion for selling costume jewelry by single appointment in the home was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. For a period of three years; 2. .No signs; 3. No employees. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Variance ..783-A was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 990-A Variance 990, Amended, for Donald W. Schmidt, 1700 Oahu Schmidt Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct 13 units on 25,853 square feet of land area, with an 11 -foot encroach- ment into required 50 -foot front yard setback at 1977 and 1981 Maple Avenue, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That residential sidewalks be installed by the applicant the full width of the prop- erty, including concrete driveway approaches, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 2. That properties be subdivided to agree with the plot plan; 3. That the front setback be not less than 40 feet from the center line of Maple Avenue; 4. That existing curbs be replaced by the applicant with standard curbs and gutters, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 5. That a masonry wall not less than 5 feet 6 inches be installed by the applicant, at his expense, under the direc- tion of the Director of Planning, subject to all the requirements of the Department of Building Safety, as follows: (a) Along the southerly side of the property from the end of the carport to the front of the building; (b) Along the rear of the parking area, (the westerly sides) and for 47 feet along the northerly side of the parking area. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman e, sem. , Ca• ti Variance 990-A Smith, and carried, Variance 990-A was approved subject to Continued the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 993 Variance 993 for Harold Willard Richards, 128 Virginia Richards Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct a 6 -unit two-story apartment building in addition to existing residence, making a total of 7 units on 16,951 square feet (1 unit per 2,421 square feet) of land area, with a 10 -foot encroachment into required 50 -foot front yard set- back from the center line of Virginia Place, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for Conditional Use approval subject to the following condition: That resi- Permit C-130 dential sidewalks be installed the full width (121.02 feet) Arnold of the property along Virginia Place, including concrete driveway approaches, by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction.of the City Engineer and a five-foot dedication, if needed. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, Variance 993 was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Variance 994 Variance 994 for Jimmie R. and Lester L. Willard, 263 Santo Willard Tomas Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct a single apartment over a double garage in addition to an existing residential unit in an R1 zone on 6,750 square feet of land area (3,375 square feet per unit) at 263 Santo Conditional Use Tomas Street, was presented together with the recommendation Permit C-112 .of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the Martin following condition: That residential sidewalks be installed across the front of this property, including con- crete driveway approaches, by the owner, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. Mr. George Kreibich, contractor, was present on behalf of the appli- cants and requested the deletion of the sidewalk condition. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Variance 994 be approved with the deletion of the condition recom- mended by the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C -17-A for Ruth J. Fudge, 599 West Permit C -17-A. Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, for continuation of Condi- Fudge tional Use Permit C-17 to allow a home occupation in existing workroom as a catering kitchen for light cooking, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. For a period of two years; 2. No signs; 3. No employees. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C -17-A was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-130 for Shirley Arnold, 2204 East Permit C-130 4th Street, Santa Ana, for permission to operate a kennel Arnold for six dogs at 198 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for withdrawal of application for Conditional Use Permit C-130 and a refund of the filing fee as request- ed by the applicant. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried by roll call vote, refund of the filing fee was granted. Roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Tomchak, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C -112-A for Olive B. Martin, 280 Permit C-112 Broadway, Costa Mesa, for permission to increase existing Martin guest home from five elderly persons to a maximum of eight elderly persons was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. Applicant Olive B. Martin was present and requested that the number of guests to be increased to six only. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that Conditional Use Permit C-112, Amended, be approved with the number of guests to be increased to six only subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-129 for C. J. Segerstrom and Sons Permit C-129 and/or Standard Oil Company of California, 605 West Olympic C. J. Segerstrom Boulevard, Los Angeles 15, for permission to construct and & Sons operate a.service station in a commercial zone at the north - Standard Oil Com- east corner of Fairview Avenue and Baker Street, was tabled pany of California on motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried. The City Manager said that he would make a report at the meeting.of November 19, 1962. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-131 for Doyle and Shields, Permit C-131 Incorporated, 831 South Manchester, Anaheim, for permission Doyle and Shields to construct a planned residential community containing 138 138 -unit units and certain accessory structures in the general area on the easterly side of Santa Ana Avenue, between Santa Isabel and Monte Vista, was presented together with the recommendation for approval of the Planning Commission sub- ject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to construction, a final precise plan shall be submitted to the Commission detailing all phases of the development. This is to include sidewalks, landscaping area, pavement, separation methods, walls or fencing proposal and utilities plan; 2. All utilities shall be underground; 3. Fire hydrants, types and location, shall be subject to the approval of the Costa Mesa Fire Department; 4. In all cases, sight distance standards shall be adhered to and approved by the Costa Mesa Planning Department; 5. All the conditions as outlined by the City Engineer in his letter of October 22, 1962. A letter bearing seven signatures was read asking that a solution of the drainage problem in the area be reached and urging the relocation of the proposed street at the rear of properties facing Santa Ana Avenue and elimination of a proposed retaining wall and block fence. Mrs. Katherine Mohler spoke from the floor, and after discussion, Condi- tional Use Permit No. 131 was granted subject to all the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, on motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Recess The Mayor declared a five-minute recess, and the meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m. Robert L. Larson Councilman Wilson read a letter from the Fire Chief Resolution 62-130 requesting that official commendation be given to Robert L. Larson for his recent action in the fire at 1013 West Victoria Street on October 29th. He moved that Resolution 62-130 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMANDING ROBERT L. LARSON FOR COURAGEOUS AND UNSELFISH PUBLIC SERVICE IN CARRYING A CHILD FROM A BURNING HOME, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried by unanimous vote. PERMITS The application of Roller Games to conduct a National Skating Derby at the Orange County Fair Grounds was granted subject to Fire and Police approval on motion by Councilman Wilson, and seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried. The applications of Williams Cigarette Service for one bowler at Brownie's Pub, 2156 Newport Boulevard, and a shuffleboard at the Knotty Keg, 2125 Harbor Boulevard were granted subject to the approval of the Chief of Police on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried. PERMITS The application of Carol E. and William H. Haws for a yearly Continued dance license at the Maverick, 1728 Newport Boulevard, was granted on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried. The application of Frank Aiello for a license to conduct the Pine Forest Gun Shop at 183+-D Newport Boulevard, was granted on motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried. The application of Small -Fry -Enterprises for a photographic license for four days at Stater Brothers Market, 707 West 19th Street, was granted on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried. The application of Bobby R. and Mary Boydstun for a yearly dance license at the Mesa Club, 632 West 17th Street, was granted subject to.the approval of the Police Chief on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried. Boarding Homes The applications of Arthur and Marion Flynn, 708 West 20th for aged Street, for a boarding home for six aged persons and of Flynn Mrs. Mabel Stevens, 985 Victoria Street, for a boarding Stevens home for 15 aged persons were approved on motion by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Arthritis and The application of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation, Rheumatism Southern California Chapter, 8576 Wilshire Boulevard, Foundation Beverly Hills, for waiver of conditions of Section 691+ "J" of the Municipal Code for solicitation of funds during the week of February 3rd to February 9th, 1963, was granted on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried. Warrant Warrant Resolution No. 308 including Payroll Resolution No. Resolution 308 209 was approved on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, - Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Warrant Resolution No. 309 was approved on motion by Resolution 309 Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written A letter from Henry Ross, H. Edkins, and Robert Gardner communications asking immediate corrective action for a drainage condition in connection with the installation of a drain pipe under Santa Ana Avenue, was read. Mr. Gardner spoke from the floor, and after lengthy discussion in which it was pointed out that this condition would be corrected with the develop- ment of the adjoining Doyle and Shields' property, the letter was ordered received and filed on motion by Council- man Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried. The application of South Coast Transit Corporation and Laguna Beach -Santa Ana Stage Line to the Public Utilities Commission for sale of the transit line to American Transit Corporation was presented,and on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was ordered received and filed. A letter from the Junior Chamber of Commerce expressing appreciation of the cooperation of the City in the recent Written Costa Mesa Community Festival was received and ordered communications filed on motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Council - continued man Wilson, and carried. The request of Gerald L. Matlin, 288 Sherwood Street, Costa Mesa, for sidewalks in areas heavily used by children was referred to the City Manager on motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried. Alcoholic The following applications for alcoholic beverage licenses Beverage Control were presented: Kong Hom Quong, Costa Mesa Food Market, 2120 Harbor Boulevard, for an off -sale beer and brine license; Chester A. and Jean M. Chiudioni, Pink Kitchen, 2300 Harbor Boulevard, for an off -sale beer and wine license; Ezwood, Incorporated, 2156 Newport Boulevard, for an on -sale beer license; Rae Ann and Robert B. Bauer, The Honey Bucket, 780 West 19th Street, for an on -sale beer license; Robert F. Harbor and Raymond F. Schultz, et al, Tin Lizzie, 752 St. Clair Street, for on -sale beer license; On motion by Councilman Tomchak seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the applications were received and filed. Orange County The report of the Orange County Boundary Commission on the Boundary Commis- proposed Newport Avenue annexation to the City of Tustin sion - annexation was received and ordered filed,on motion by Councilman to Tustin Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried. W. F. Daly - pro- Mr. W. F. Daly, 2869 Tobago Place, Costa Mesa, spoke from testing taxes the floor protesting taxes on his property. Refund S. E. Eaton The for request of S. E. Eaton for refund of $250.00 guarantee street repairs at 1535 Newport Avenue was granted on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refund The request of Michael Kay for refund totaling $399.00 on Michael Kay unused plans on Building Permit Application 17759 and 17760 was granted on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen None Ordinance 62-43 The City Attorney presented Ordinance 62-43, being AN Trees ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA First reading AMENDING THE -MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF SUB -SECTION (K) TO SECTION 9116 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER IX REGULATING TREE PLANTING, for first 'reading, and on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, Ordinance 62-43 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Resolution He also presented Resolution 62-131, being A RESOLUTION OF 62-131 - Trees THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR TREE PLANTING IN SUB- DIVISIONS, and on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, Resolution 62-131 was adopted to become Ordinance 62-46 Thereupon Ordinance 62-46 being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY River No. 4 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION Annexation OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF First Reading COSTA MESA IN.THE COUNTY OF.ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "RIVER N0. 4 ANNEXATION," was given first reading on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak,. The motion carried by the following roll call vote- AYES-, Councilmen: Wilson, Tomchak, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Rezone 181 the public hearing on Rezone Petition 181 for Orange Coast Orange Coast Properties, c/o Penn Optical, Incorporated, 2930 Bristol Properties Street, Costa Mesa, to,rezone from R2 to M1 property at 2930 Bristol Street. The Clerk reported that notice of said hear- ing had been published, and the affidavit was on file in his office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commision for approval provided that prior to Council action the appli- cant files the following with the City Clerk: 1. Deed for dedication of all land 60 feet from the center line of exist- ing Bristol Street to the City of Costa Mesa for street widen- ing purposes. 2. That a bond be posted for the improvement of the easterly side of Bristol Street including base, paving, curbs, gutters, commercial sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches, with the amount of this bond to be determined by the City Engineer. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if anyone wished to speak. Attorney Norman Dowd for the Perkin-Elmer Corpora-' tion of Norwalk, Connecticut, spoke saying that he must get his clients' permission for the improvement of Bristol Street. No one else wishing to speak, public hearing was closed upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that first reading be Ordinance 62-47 given to Ordinance 62-47, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY First reading COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK F, BERRY TRACT, FROM R2 to M1. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tomchak, Smith, Meyers Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Wilson presented Resolution No. 62-135, being A Resolution 62-135 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Newport Harbor- COMMENDING THE NEWPORT HARBOR -COSTA MESA REAL ESTATE BOARD Costa Mesa Real FOR ITS EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL Estate Board ADVANCEMENT. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution 62-135 was adopted by the follow= ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:- Wilson, Tomchak, Smith, Meyers Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Rezone 182 public hearing on Rezone Petition 182 for Regan Brothers and Regan Brothers Industrial Development, Limited, 2972 Century Place, Costa Mesa, to rezone from M1 to C2 property located at the south- east and southwest corners of Grace Lane and Baker 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. He reported that no communications had been received. Mr. Regan, applicant, and Mr. Rambo of Pacific Cabinet Shop, 771 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, both spoke in support of Rezone Petition 182. Upon motion by Councilman 1 1 Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, public Ordinance 62-48 hearing was closed. Thereupon Ordinance 62-48 being AN First reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY,COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA withdrawn _ CHANGING THE ZONING,OF LOTS.1, 213, ASVD 14 OF TRACT 3878 FROM M1 TO,C2 was given.first reading on motion by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried. After discussion, Councilman Smith withdrew his motion, and Council- man Wilson withdrew his second: Thereupon a motion was made to defer action to the meeting of December 3, 1962, by Council- man Tomchak, and seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Rezone 183 public hearing on Rezone Petition 183 for the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, to rezone from Ml to C2 property bounded on the north and south by Victoria.and on the east by Newport Avenue. 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 Plan- ning Commission for approval. He -reported that no communica- tions had been received. The Mayor then inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, public hearing was closed upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that first Ordinance 62-49 reading be given to Ordinance 62-49, being AN ORDINANCE OF First reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A TRIANGULAR PARCEL AT VICTORIA. STREET AND NEWPORT AVENUE FROM C2 TO I AND R. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tomchak, Meyers, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: Smith ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, second reading and adoption was given Ordinance 62-43 to Ordinance 62-43, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Second reading OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE and adoption CITY OF COSTA MESA BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF SUB -SECTION (K) TO SECTION 9116 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER IX REGULATING TREE PLANTING. The motion carried by the following roll call.vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tomchak, Meyers, Pinkley Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, second reading and adoption was given to Ordinance Ordinance 62-44 62-44, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Second reading COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 251+ OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER II and adoption OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PROVIDING FOR.THE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tomchak, Meyers, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Counci=lmen: None Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, second reading and adoption was given to Ordinance Ordinance 62-45. 62-45, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Second reading COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3+61 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF and adoption THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO INCREASE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF VICTORIA STREET. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tomchak, Meyers, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 Resolution effective with Ordinance 62-43 by the following roll call 62-131 - Trees vote: Continued AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 62-44 The City Attorney presented Ordinance 62-44, being AN First reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 2514 OF ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER II OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PROVIDING FOR THE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, and on motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Ordinance 62-44 was passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Blocked alley in The Director of Planning reported that a traffic problem Tract 3460 had been created by the proposal of the owner of Lot 1, Tract 3460, to build a garage on his property thus blocking access to the alley serving lots 1 through 8 at the rear. The City Attorney explained that the owner was within his rights in building the garage. A letter was read from Myrtle L. Bell opposing closing the access of the alley. Mr. Edward J. Babson and Mr. Carl Barnett spoke from the floor. After discussion, the report was referred to the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Right of Way agent for investigation and report. Final Tract Map The City Engineer presented the final Tract Map of Tract of Tract 1+808 4808 for Mesa Del Mar Development Company for the sub- division of 18.38 acres into 85 lots in the Mesa Del Mar area together with a signed agreement; a surety bond in the amount of $78,000.00; and a check in the amount of $11,820.52. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 62-132, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 62-132 1+808 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, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Gas tax fund The City Engineer presented Project Statement No. 2 for the expenditure expenditure of gas tax funds, and on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 62-133, Resolution being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA 62-133 MESA ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES, in connection with the Fairview Road Improvement District was adopted -by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Engineer The City Engineer reported that the improvements in Tract Tracts 4184, 4281 Nos. 4184 and 4281 and 4395 had been completed in accordance and 4395 complete with plans and specifications and recommended that the Bonds exonerated improvements be accepted and the bonds exonerated thirty- five days after the date of acceptance. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the improvements were accepted and the bonds exonerated by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of Public The Director of Public Works reported that the Traffic Works Speed Limit Commission had recommended an increase in the speed increased on limit on Victoria Street from Placentia Avenue to the Victoria Street west city limits to 35 miles per hour. On motion by from Placentia Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, Ordinance Avenue to West 62-45, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY City Limits OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3461 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO INCREASE THE PRIMA FACIE ORDINANCE 62-45. SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF VICTORIA STREET, was intro - First Reading duced and given.first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None (Councilman Tomchak abstaining) Yield signs The Director of Public Works reported that the Traffic Presidio Drive Commission had recommended the installation of Yield and Junipero Drive Signs on Presidio Drive at Junipero Drive. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolu- tion 62-134,. being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE INSTALLATION OF YIELD SIGNS ON PRESIDIO DRIVE AT JUNIPERO DRIVE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Pinkley, Tomchak NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental The following Departmental reports were received and filed on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried: Police Department; Park Maintenance; Pound; Planning Department; Fire Department; Building Safety Department; and the report of the Director of Finance on the issuance of 7 non-profit permits. Spielman Permit The City Manager reported that Mr. George H. Spielman had requested permission to use a sound vehicle on election day. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the use, being of a non-partisan nature, was approved. Crossings added The City Manager requested authorization to request the to Newport Freeway State Division of Highways to add four permanent crossings to the Newport Freeway at Bay Street, Fairview Road, and Wilson Street, and Arlington Drive. On motion by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the authorization was granted. Development of The City Manager reported that he had discussed with the Fairgrounds Orange County Fair management plans for the development and use of the Fairgrounds and requested authority to proceed with the drafting of plans and present the concept to the Fair Board. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, the request was approved. Beautification Councilman Tomchak stated that Mr. Elgin Hall, chairman of of the City the Department of Agriculture at Orange Coast College, had Elgin Hall volunteered to head an advisory committee on the beautifi- cation of the City and moved that the organization of the 1 1 1 Beautification committee be authorized for a period of six months. The Continued motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Adjournment On motion by Councilman Wilson, and seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. y o the City of Costa 106 ATTEST: G� City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa