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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa