HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/1963 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
March 4, 1963
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., March 4, 1963, 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 Richard Johnson of Mesa Verde Methodist Church.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Tomchak,.Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers,
Smith.
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Director of Public Works,
City Clerk
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
February 18, 1963 Tomchak, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting
of February 18, 1963, were approved as written and
previously distributed.
OPENING OF BIDS
The City Clerk opened and read the following bids from
Passenger
five firms for one passenger automobile:
Automobile
NAME AMOUNT
Al Roberts Chrysler -Plymouth $ 2,799.00 Chrysler
21250.00 Plymouth
Theodore Robins Ford 2,301.99 Ford 300
Miller Connell Chevrolet 21492.01 Chevrolet
Stansbury Buick 21950.00 Buick
McPeek Plymouth 2,257.00 Plymouth 393
Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the bids were received and referred
to the Director of Public Works for report later in the
meeting.
Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works reported
to the City Council that the bid of Theodore Robins Ford
Awarded
in the amount of $2,301.99 was the lowest responsible bid
conforming to specifications. Upon motion by Councilman
Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, purchase of the
passenger automobile from Theodore Robins Ford was
authorized by the following roll call vote:`
AYES': Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
OPENING OF BIDS
The City Clerk opened and read the following bids from
Van Truck_
two firms for one van truck:
NAME AMOUNT
International Harvester $ 1,866.07 Van Truck 1963
Theodore Robins Ford 1,591.15 Ford Econoline Van
Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the bids were received and referred
to the Director of Public Works for report later in the
meeting.
Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works reported
to the City Council that the bid of Theodore Robins Ford
Awarded in the amount of $1,591.15 was the lowest responsible bid
conforming to specifications. Upon motion by Councilman
Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Meyers, purchase of the
OPENING OF BIDS van truck was authorized by the following roll call
Van Truck vote:
Awarded AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Continued Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
OPENING OF BIDS The -City Clerk opened and read the following bids from
Vacuum sweeper three firms for .one.combination vacuum and brush ride -on
power sweeper:
NAME AMOUNT
Cleaning Equipment Corporation $ 3,258.00 Clarke
CHD-36
R..J. Lison Company 2,785 -00 -Wayne lo44
G. H. Tennant Company 3,163.50 Tennant 85
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Tomchak, and carried, the bids were received and referred
to the Director of Public Works for report later in the
meeting.
Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works reported
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
fixed for hearing on the proposed improvement and asked
if there.was anyone present who desired to be heard.
There being no written protests, it was moved by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried,
that the hearing be closed.
On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman
Tomchak, and adopted by a unanimous vote, all protests
and objections were overruled and denied. On motion by
Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Reso-
Resolution 63-32 lution 63-32, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordering work OF -,THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING ASSESS -
done MENT ON IMPROVEMENTS MADE IN ADAMS AVENUE AND IN CERTAIN
PUBLIC EASEMENTS (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 11) IN SAID
CITY; ORDERING THE WORK DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 62-138, AND DECLARING ITS ACTION UPON THE
REPORT, was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
to the City Council'that the bid of R. J. Lison Company
Awarded
in the amount -of $2,785.00 was the lowest responsible bid
conforming to specifications. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, purchase of the
combination vacuum and brush ride -on power sweeper was
authorized by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Counc-ilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Adams Avenue
fixed for the hearing of protests against the improvement,
Drainage Improve-
or..the extent of the district, for improvements contem-
ment District
plated by Resolution of Intention No. 62-138, or to the
No. 1
proposed grades, or to the proposed assessment, as set
forth in said Resolution. The Clerk reported that due
notice of this hearing had been given in the manner and
form prescribed by law and that affidavits showing such
compliance are on file in his office. The Mayor then
asked the Clerk if any written protests had been filed.
The Clerk reported that he had no written protests.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
fixed for hearing on the proposed improvement and asked
if there.was anyone present who desired to be heard.
There being no written protests, it was moved by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried,
that the hearing be closed.
On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman
Tomchak, and adopted by a unanimous vote, all protests
and objections were overruled and denied. On motion by
Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Reso-
Resolution 63-32 lution 63-32, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordering work OF -,THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING ASSESS -
done MENT ON IMPROVEMENTS MADE IN ADAMS AVENUE AND IN CERTAIN
PUBLIC EASEMENTS (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 11) IN SAID
CITY; ORDERING THE WORK DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 62-138, AND DECLARING ITS ACTION UPON THE
REPORT, was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
Bids called Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman
Adams Avenue Wilson, and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to
Drainage District call for bids to be opened on April 1, 1963, at 7:30 p.m.
No. 1 or as soon thereafter as possible, for the Construction
of a Storm Drain in Adams Avenue Drainage District
Improvement No. 1.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced'that this was the time and place set
Precise Plan,
for public hearing on precise plan for a 30 -foot alley
30 -foot alley
extending from Westminster Avenue to Orange Avenue, parallel
Westminster to
with East 17th Street, between East 17th Street and Cabrillo
Orange Avenues
Street. The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing had
been duly published and that affidavits of publication were
on file in his office. He read the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for adoption of the precise plan, as
expressed in Resolution 47 of the Planning Commission, and
two communications, one signed by six citizens opposing the
precise plan, the other signed by four citizens in accord
with the proposed precise plan. The Mayor then inquired if
anyone wished to be heard. The following spoke in opposition:
D. M. Bammes, Floy_d.Marsh, George Allingham. No one else
desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was
made by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried. After discussion, motion to defer action to
the meeting of March 18, 1963, was made by Councilman
Tomchak, but the motion died for lack of a second. There-
upon motion for approval of the precise plan was made by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, but lost
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson
NOES: Councilmen: Smith, Tomchak, Pinkley
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Rezone 195
for public hearing on Rezone 195 for the Costa Mesa
Planning Commission to rezone from R2, Two-family Resi-
dential District, to C2, General Commercial District,
property described as being on the northwesterly corner of
East 16th Street and Orange Avenue. The Clerk reported
that notice of the hearing had been duly published, that
an affidavit of publication was on file in his office, and
that no written communications had been received. He read
the recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission
provided that prior to the first reading of the Ordinance
by the City Council, the following documents be filed with
the City Clerk: 1. Deed for the dedication of a 17 -foot
spandrel at the northerly corner of East 16th Street and
Orange Avenue; 2. An Agreement between the property owners
of the property included in this petition and the City of
Costa Mesa subject to the approval of the City Attorney of
Costa Mesa, that prior to obtaining final occupancy on any
buildings constructed on this property, commercial side-
walks and concrete driveway approaches will be installed
by the property owners on Orange Avenue and 16th 'Street,
at their expense, under the direction of the City Engineer.
The Mayor then inquired if anyone wished to speak from the
floor. No one wishing to speak, it was moved by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that
the public hearing be closed. After discussion, it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Ordinance 63-14
that first reading be given to Ordinance 63-14, being AN
First reading
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 52, NEWPORT
HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM R2 TO C2, and the Ordinance passed to
second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set
Building Setback
for the public hearing on the Revised Building Setback
Line
Line on College Avenue between -West Wilson Street and
College Avenue
Victoria Street as follows: On the west side of existing
College Avenue of 90 feet from the center line beginning
at the.center line.of Victoria Street and extending
northerly to the center line of West Wilson Street. The
Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been
published, and the affidavit -was on file in his office.
He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
adoption. The Mayor then inquired of the audience if
anyone wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, motion
was made by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed.
It was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Tomchak, that first reading be given to Ordinance 63-15,
Ordinance 63-15
being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
First reading
COSTA MESA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 62-50 ESTABLISHING
BUILDING SETBACK LINES ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF
COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN VICTORIA, and the Ordinance passed
to second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 63-7
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Adoption
Wilson, Ordinance.63-7, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Rezone 193
COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF
Buccola
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT THE. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FAIRVIEW
ROAD -AND FAIR DRIVE FROM M1 TO Cl AND R3, 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
Ordinance 63-8
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Adoption
Smith, Ordinance 63-8, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Rezone 194
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF
LOT 38 OF TRACT NO. 653 FROM Ml TO Cl, 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
Ordinance 63-9 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Adoption Smith, Ordinance 63-9, being AN.ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Rezone 196 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING
OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 47. OF TRACT N0. 4894 FROM Al TO R1,
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
Ordinance 63-10 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Adoption Tomchak, Ordinance 63-1_0, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Rezone 197 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING,OF
LOTS 1 THROUGH 7 OF TRACT NO. 4698 FROM R 2 TO Rl, 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
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Ordinance 63-11 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Adoption Tomchak, Ordinance 63-11, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Rezone 198 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY ON WATERMAN WAY FROM R 2 TO Rl, was given
second reading and adoption by the following roll call
vote:
Record of Survey Presented with Conditional Use Permit C-145 was Record of
No. 18 Survey No. 18 action also held over from the meetirg of
Shoreline February 18, 1963, for Shoreline Construction Company,
Construction Incorporated, 2280 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to divide
a portion of Lot 221, Newport Heights Tract, into 17
parcels, property on the northerly corner of Melody Lane
and Fullerton Avenue together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval subject to all the
conditions imposed on Conditional Use Permit C-145. The
Clerk reported that no communications had been received
on either of the applications. Upon motion by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Conditional Use Permit
C-145 and Record of Survey No. 18 were both held over to
the meeting of March 18, 1963. The motion was unanimously
carried.
P B R Company The request of P B R Company, 920 East Arlee Place,
Sign location Anaheim, for approval of the location of a sign at 17th
and Santa Ana Streets was presented, being held over from
the meeting of February 18, 1963. Mr. Winterberg was
present representing the sign company. After discussion,
upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson,.Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 63-12
Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Council -
Adoption
man Wilson, Ordinance 63-12, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Rezone 199
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON SUSANNAH PLACE FROM R2 TO Rl,
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
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-145 for Shoreline Construction
Permit C-145
Company, Incorporated, 2280 Newport Boulevard, Costa
Shoreline
Mesa, to allow a planned residential community containing
Construction
16 units, a common green area, and certain accessory
structures on property located on the northerly corner
of Melody Lane and Fullerton Avenue in an R4 zone, was
presented again, action being held over from the meeting
of February 18, 1963, together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions: 1. Residential sidewalks and con-
crete driveway approaches to be installed along Melody
lane and Fullerton Avenue by the applicant, at his expense,
under the direction of the City Engineer; 2. The appli-
cant and/or subdivider shall have on file with the City
and be approved by the City, the method by which Lot 17
is to be maintained; 3. That these buildings shall meet
the Department of Building Safety's requirements; 4.
That prior to Council action, subdivider and/or applicant
shall file an amended Use Permit and Revised Record of
Survey including proposed recreation area to be included
in Lot 17; 5. A copy of the Record of Survey shall be
filed with the State Real Estate Commission.
Record of Survey Presented with Conditional Use Permit C-145 was Record of
No. 18 Survey No. 18 action also held over from the meetirg of
Shoreline February 18, 1963, for Shoreline Construction Company,
Construction Incorporated, 2280 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to divide
a portion of Lot 221, Newport Heights Tract, into 17
parcels, property on the northerly corner of Melody Lane
and Fullerton Avenue together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval subject to all the
conditions imposed on Conditional Use Permit C-145. The
Clerk reported that no communications had been received
on either of the applications. Upon motion by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Conditional Use Permit
C-145 and Record of Survey No. 18 were both held over to
the meeting of March 18, 1963. The motion was unanimously
carried.
P B R Company The request of P B R Company, 920 East Arlee Place,
Sign location Anaheim, for approval of the location of a sign at 17th
and Santa Ana Streets was presented, being held over from
the meeting of February 18, 1963. Mr. Winterberg was
present representing the sign company. After discussion,
upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
P B R Company
Tomchak, and.carried, the request of the P B R Company
Sign location
was ordered held over to the meeting of March 18, 1963,
Continued
in order that the owner may be present with the sign
company representative.
Record of Survey
Record of Survey for James Wadlow, 1801 Newport Boulevard,
Wadlow
Costa Mesa, to divide property at the northwest corner of
Tustin and Santa Isabel Avenues into 5 lots, was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Department, dated FebrLa ry 25, 1963, and to the
Colleen Place
requirements of the City Engineer, dated February 25, 1963.
Annexation
At the request of the applicant, motion was made by
Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, to hold over the.application for two weeks to
the meeting of March 18, 1963.
Tentative Map of Tentative Map of Tract 3433, Study "A", for Doyle and
Tract 3433 Shields Construction Company, 831 South Manchester Avenue,
Doyle and Shields for permission to divide property located between Santa
Isabel and Monte Vista, easterly of Santa Ana Avenue,
into 166 lots, was presented together with the recommenda-
tion for approval of the Planning Commission subject to
all the conditions previously imposed by the Planning
Commission and the City Council. Mr. Shields was present
and answered questions of the Council. He also put maps
on the bulletin board.
Recess The Mayor then declared a five-minute recess and said that
anyone interested -could look at the maps of Tract 3433
during the recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
Tentative Map of The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak. Mrs.
Tract 3433
Mohler, 2471 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked questions
Doyle and Shields
of the Council. The engineer for Doyle and Shields
explained some details. Mr. E. D. O'Brien, 2383 Tustin
Avenue, Newport Beach, and Mrs. Phyllis Hines, 311 Santa
Isabel, Costa Mesa, asked questions and received
explanations. Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Tentative Map
of Tract 3433 was approved subject to all the conditions
previously imposed.by the Planning Commission and the City
Council.
Colleen Place
The Boundary Commission's approval of proposed Colleen
Annexation
Place Annexation located between East 22nd Street and East
23rd Street -off Santa Ana Avenue was referred to the
Planning Commission on,motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried.
Yellow.Cab
The request for increase in rates of the Yellow Cab of
Newport and Costa Mesa, Incorporated, 110 Riverside Avenue,
Newport Beach, was approved on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried.
Resolution 63-33
Upon -motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Intention to annex
Tomchak,-and carried, Resolution 63-33, being A RESOLUTION
Santa Isabel
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION
Annexation No. 1
TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIG-
NATED AS "SANTA ISABEL ANNEXATION NO. 1" AND NOTICE OF THE
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE COSTA MESA
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT IN ORANGE COUNTY, was
adopted. Roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Henry Lusk
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Tomchak, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed
to appear in Small Claims Court in the matter of Henry
Lusk .vs. the City of Costa Mesa for the sum of $7.50.
Claim
On motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman
Perry
Wilson, and carried,'the City Attorney was instructed to
report back'to the Council at the next regular meeting
of March 18; 1963, on the matter of the claim of Woodrow
Perry against the City of Costa -Mesa for the sum of
$20,400.00.
Set for public
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
hearing
Smith, and carried, the proposed precise plan for the
March 18, 1963
extension of Hamilton Street and Street "A" located
Precise plan,
southerly of Victoria Street and easterly of Thurin
extension.of
Street was set for public hearing on March 18, 1963.
Hamilton Street
Right of way deeds
Upon motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the.following right of way deeds
were received and ordered placed on record:
DATE. NAME FOR
12- 6-61 Thal Investment Corporation Alley west of
Placentia
12- 6-61 Thal Investment Corporation Alley west of
Placentia
12-14-61 A. V. Bennett & B. J. and H. Jenks Alley west of
Placentia
12-14-61 A. V. Bennett & B. J. and H. Jenks Alley west of
Placentia
2-15-63 Mabel R. Shreve -Ratcliffe Avocado Street
2-19-63 John E. and Mary V. Mulder Fairview and
Avocado
2-21-63 T. C. Allan Storm Drain north
of Wilson
2-27-63 K. W. K. Construction Company Storm Drain
easement
Variance 1001
Variance 1001 for Southland Apartments, Incorporated,
Southland
11572 South Los Angeles Street, Orange, for permission to
Apartments
construct.62 residential units on 145,370 square feet of
land area (2,344.70 square feet per unit) between and
parallel to Pomona and Raleigh extending from Wilson
Street to Victoria Street, was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following.conditions: 1. A maximum of 59
units not exceeding one story in height on any unit;
2. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete
driveway approaches on Wilson and Victoria by the owner,
at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer;
3. That a 6 -foot block wall be constructed by the owner,
at his expense, under the direction of the Director of
Planning, along the entire easterly boundary lines and
westerly boundary lines not screened by the garages; 4.
As per plot plan filed with the Planning Department on
January 28, 1963, with the exception of the two-story
building and for only 59 units. The Clerk reported.that
Variance 1001 had been returned from the Planning Commis-
sion from their meeting of February 25, 1963, and recom-
mended for approval with the following changes: That
under Condition Nos. 2 and 3, the word "owner" be changed
to "applicant." The Clerk reported that no communications
had.been.received. The Mayor then inquired if anyone
wished to'speak. Mr. Francis Rudnicki spoke in support
of the application.- Upon motion by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, Variance 1001
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Variance 1001 was approved subject to the recommendations of the
Southland Planning Commission. Roll call vote:
Apartments AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Continued Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen:. None
Conditional Use Upon motion -by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Permits Smith, and carried, the -following Conditional Use Permits
were approved.subject to the conditions of the Planning
Commission:
C --64-A C -64-A for -Kathryn S. Gibson, 632 West 18th Street,
Gibson Costa Mesa, for permission to.continue the operation of
a beauty shop in .the home as a home occupation.at
632 18th Street, Costa Mesa. Conditions of Planning
Commission: 1. For a period of five years; 2. No signs;
3. No employees.
C -68-A C -68-A for Macco Corporation, 3800 East Coast Highway,
Macco Corona Del Mar, for permission to continue the use of
existing signs to advertise the first sale of homes in
Tract 4204. Conditions of Planning Commission: - For a
period of one year or until the homes in Tract 4204 are
sold, whichever is sooner, subject to all the requirements
of the Department of Building Safety; That said signs be
removed by the applicant, at his expense, at the end of
one year.and an agreement to this .effect shall be signed
by the applicant, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney.
C -69-A C -69-A for Lorraine Hampton, 1875 Anaheim Avenue, Costa
Hampton Mesa, to continue the operation of a small beauty shop
as a home occupation in the existing guest house at
607 Plumer Street in an R2 zone. Conditions of Planning
Commission: 1. For a period of five years; 2. No signs;
3. No employees. -
C -71-A C -71-A for Betty Jean Jones, 314 East Walnut Street, Costa
Jones Mesa, for permission to continue day care for -five
children, ages -12 to 9 years, in the home at 314 East
Walriut''Street,. Costa Mesa. Conditions of the Planning
Commission:. 1. For a period of five years; 2. No signs;
3. No employees.
C-146 C-146 for Harry S. Rinker, Post Office Box 2025, Anaheim,
Rinker to construct, operate, and maintain a service station in
a Cl zone on the northwest cornerlof West 19th Street and
Placentia Avenue was presented together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject
to the following conditions: 1. Dedication of all land
to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes as follows:
a. All land 40 feet from the center line of West l9th
Street for a distance of 1+7.5 feet westerly of the center
line of existing Placentia Avenue; b. All land 30 feet
from the center line .of •Placentia Avenue for a distance of
147.5 feet northerly of the center line of existing West
19th -Street; c.. 17 -foot radius on the northwest corner of
Placentia Avenue and West 19th .Street. 2. Submission of
Written Agreements, as follows,_ to be written by the
applicant and approved by the City Attorney: a. Agreement
to offer for dedication all land 40 feet from the center
line (an additional l0 feet beyond condition 1-a) of
existing Placentia Avenue for'a distance of 147.5 feet
northerly of the center line of existing West 19th Street
(This Agreement to include the 17 -foot radius) at such
time.as requested by the.City; b. Agreement to :move all::
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C-146
structures and improvements,.at the applicant's and/or
Rinker
owner's expense, if and -when -Placentia is widened; e.
Continued
Agreement to reconstruct all streets, including base, -
pavement, curbs, gutters, commercial sidewalks and other
improvements as necessary,.at the applicant's and/or
owner's expense, if in the future Placentia'is widened;
3. The improvement of West 19th Street for a width of
40 feet from the center line and of Placentia for a width
of 30 feet from the center line, including base, paving,
curbs, gutters, commercial sidewalks and concrete driveway -
approaches, under the direction of the City Engineer, at -
the expense of the applicant and/or. owner; 4. Tree
planting at the expense of the applicant, under the
direction of the Street Superintendent. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, Conditional Use Permit C-146 was approved subject
to the recommendations of. the Planning Commission.
C-148
C-148 for.Jerry Harris, 1491 -West Baker, Costa Mesa, for
Harris
permission.to construct and operate a Family Recreation
Center including billiards, archery, gymnasium, and other
related activities in a Cl zone at 1477 West Baker Street,
was presented together with the -recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval, subject to the following
conditions: 1. Improvement of the southerly one half of
Baker Street with base, paving, curbs, gutters, commercial
sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches along the
frontage of the property by the applicant and/or owner, at
his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer; 2.
That street lighting, if needed, be installed by the
applicant and/or owner, at his expense, under the direction
of the Street --Lighting Superintendent; 3. Landscaping of
the portion of this property fronting on Baker and Dale Way
and the parking area by the applicant and/or owner, at his
expense,.under.the direction of the Director of Planning.
Mr. Jerry Harris, 1491 West Baker, Costa Mesa, spoke in
support of his request. Motion to delay Conditional Use
Permit C-148 to the adjourned meeting of March 11, 1963,
in order to give Mr. Harris time to submit more detailed
information was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Smith, Wilson, Tomchak
NOES: Councilmen: Meyers, Pinkley
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
C-149
C-149 for George D. Buccola and/or Humble Oil and
Buccola and/or
Refining Company, 3700 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach,
Humble Oil
to construct and operate a service station for the sale
and handling of petroleum products and related items on
the southeast corner of Fair Drive and Fairview Road
was presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the following
conditions: 1. This approval is for the service station
use only. No building permit applications shall be
approved until a Precise Plan for the service station site,
containing a_minimum of .the following information, is
approved by the Planning Commission: a. Architectural
design of the buildings, trash area, signs and lighting,
including type of.construction, materials to be used and
elevations. b. Plan of landscape showing where and type
of plants. c. Ingress and egress. d. Type of prepared
signing.. 2. That no wall be -created along the east and
south property lines andthe parking area be designed to
integrate with that of the commercial development to the
rear. 3. Dedication of all land 50 feet from the center
line of existing Fairview Road to the City of Costa Mesa
C-149
for street purposes, if not already made. 4. Dedication
Buccola and/or
of a suitable spandrel at the southeast corner of
Humble Oil
Fairview Road.and Fair Drive to the City of Costa Mesa
Continued
for street.purposes_under the direction of the City
Engineer. 5. Improvement of the easterly one half of
Fairview Road and the southerly one half of Fair Drive,
bounding this property, with base, pavement, curbs,
gutters, concrete driveway approaches and commercial side-
walks, by the owner and/or applicant, at his expense,
under the direction of the -City Engineer or by participa-
tion in the Fairview Road Improvement District. 6. The
locations of.driveways to be under the direction of the
Costa Mesa Traffic Commission. 7. Required street
lighting shall be under the direction of the Street
Lighting Superintendent. 8. A Right Turn Pocket on
Fairview Road shall -be designed and constructed for a
distance to be determined by the City Engineer, but in no
event less than 150 feet from Fair Drive. After discussion
Conditional Use Permit C-149 was approved subject to the
recommendations of the Planning Commission with the dele-
tion of Condition No. 8 -on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, Councilman
Tomchak voting No.
C-150
C-150 for Kolko Construction Company, 333 East 17th
Kolko
Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to erect a double -
Construction
faced, 8 -foot by 12 -foot directional sign for the purpose
of advertising the first sale of homes in Tract 4787 at
2298 Santa Ana Avenue was presented together with the
Planning Commission's approval for a period of one year
or until the homes in Tract 4787 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. Conditional
Use Permit C -150 -was approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission on motion by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried.
C-151
C-151 for 0. J. Holroyd, 11002 Sherman, Garden Grove, for
Holroyd
permission to operate a retail nursery in a Cl zone at
3025_Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Precise
plan for plant beds and storage; 2. For a period of two
years with the privilege of asking for renewal with no
further filing fee... Upon motion by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Conditional
Use Permit C-151 was approved subject to the recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
C-152
C-152 for William D. Rush, 902 East First Street, Santa
Rush
Ana, for permission to use M1 property for the parking
and storage of automobiles -at 1659 Superior Avenue was
presented together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following condi-
tions: 1. landscaping not less than 10 feet in width
along the northerly and westerly property lines according
to City standards; 2. A plot plan shall be submitted
showing a satisfactory method of irrigating all planted
area; 3. An opaque wall shall be installed not less than
5 feet, 6 inches nor more than 6 feet along the northerly
and westerly property lines (wall to be installed at
inside edge of landscaping and shall comply with City
fence standards) by the applicant at his expense, under
the direction of the Director of Planning; 4. For a
C-152 period of three years with the privilege of renewal
Rush without a further filing fee.; 5. Balance of lot not
Continued covered under Condition No. 3 and not covered by any
existing structures, to be enclosed by 6 -foot opaque
fence, by the applicant at his expense, under the
direction of the Director of Planning; 6. That the
entire lot inside the fence be asphalted by the applicant,
at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-152 was
approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Permits The application for Business License for change of owner-
ship from Atlantic Pacific Patrol to Harbor Security
Patrol for John Buesing, Post_Office Box 2054, Newport
Beach, for a Private Patrol and Detective business at
702 West 5th Street, Santa Ana, was presented. Upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Tomchak, and carried, the application was approved
subject to the approval of the Chief of Police.
The application for Business License for George C. Beck,
2395 College Drive, Costa Mesa, for House Number Painting
on Curbs was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the applica-
tion was approved.
The Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose
for the American Cancer Society, Orange County Branch,
848 North Birch Street, Santa Ana, -with a request to waive
conditions as provided for under Section 6914 J of the
Municipal Code was presented. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tomchak, and carried, the
application was approved with the conditions under Section
6914 J of the Municipal Code waived.
Presented was the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club's
request to conduct its eighteenth Annual Fish Fry and
.Carnival and to perform and do all things incident to the
carrying on of said Fish Fry and Carnival including the
items specifically set forth in their request; event to
be held June 1 and 2, 1963, at the Costa Mesa Park and on
Park Avenue, adjacent thereto. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the
request was granted.
The request of Christ Lutheran Church for identification.
signs at the following locations was presented:
1. 17th Street and Irvine Avenue
2. Placentia Avenue and 15th Street (Newport Beach)
3. Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street
4. Harbor Boulevard and Victoria Street
5. Placentia Avenue and Victoria Street
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, and seconded by Council-
man Meyers, and carried the locations for identification
signs, those that are in Costa Mesa, were approved.
Warrant Resolution Warrant Resolution No. 325 including Payroll No. 222 was
325 approved on motion by Couneilman_Wilson, seconded by
Councilman
Tomchak, and
carried by the following roll
call vote:
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AYES:
Councilmen;
Meyers, Smith, Wilson,'Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Warrant Resolution Warrant Resolution No. 326 was approved on motion by
326 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
Written The Clerk read a communication with 23 signatures con -
Communications cerning undesirable literature which is readily
Undesirable available to children of our area. Mrs. Meredith L. Cook,
literature Edward Grell, Richard Opp, Irene Miller spoke asking the
cooperation of the Council. The Councilmen expressed
their support and offered to help in every way possible.
Park petition The Clerk read a petition with 32 signatures requesting
West side the development of a parksite on the west side of Costa
Mesa. Only five of the signatures are within the Park
District. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and carried, the Clerk was instructed to
write to the petitioners stating that the first requisite
for the development of the park is for the area outside
the City to come within the City and the Park District.
Alcoholic On motion by -Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Beverage Meyers, and carried the application for Alcoholic Beverage
Control License for Carl Pearce and Charles D. Snowden for an
on -sale beer license at the Chit -Chat, 1562 Newport
Boulevard, Costa Mesa, was ordered received and filed.
The communication was read from the City of Santa Ana
requesting that it be brought to the attention of the
Council that a resolution opposing Assembly Bill No. 28
Resolution 63-34-.
has been adopted. After discussion, Resolution 63-3+,
Opposing Assembly
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Bill No. 28
COSTA MESA EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 28,
was adopted on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Meyers, and carried and the Clerk was directed
to send it to our three Assemblymen and to our Senator.
Oral
The Mayor then inquired of the audience if anyone wished
Communications
to speak on any item that was not on the agenda.
The City Attorney informed the Council that the right of
way on the corner of Wilson and Fordham Drive was needed
to complete the -project for the Fairview Road Improvement
District. He said that the owner cannot be asked to give
the right of way because he would be left with a substandard
strip, and it is advisable to condemn the property. After
discussion, the City Attorney was instructed to begin
Resolution.63-35
condemnation proceedings, and Resolution 63-35, being A
Condemnation
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING,'DETERMINING,-AND DECLARING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST AND -NECESSITY -REQUIRE THE AC"QUISITION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY ON FORDHAM DRIVE FOR STREET PURPOSES,
AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SAID PROPERTY BY CON-
DEMNATION, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH
SUCH ACTION, was adopted on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded.by Councilman Tomchak, and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Williams' bond
The City Attorney informed the Council that in 1960
exonerated
Delbert Williams was required to furnish a bond under
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Williams' bond Rezone Petition 57 for improvements to be put in. That
exonerated area is in the Fairview Road. Improvement District. He
Continued recommended that Mr. Williams' bond in the amount of
$3,500.00.be exonerated. Thereupon motion was made by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that
said bond be exonerated. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Lease, Park The City Attorney presented a lease between the Costa Mesa
District and Recreation and Park District and Lawrence and Maria Frunk
Frank for the rental of $70.00 per month of the premises owned
by the District at 2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa. Upon
motion by Councilman Tomchak., seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the Mayor and the City Clerk were
authorized to sign the lease on behalf of the City.
Tract 4629 The City Engineer informed the Council that the improve -
Bond exonerated ments in Tract 4629 have been completed in accordance
with plans and specifications. He recommended that these
improvements be accepted by the City and that the Street
Improvement Bond be exonerated thirty-five days after the
date of acceptance. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the recommenda-
tion of the City Engineer was approved.
Tract 4607 The City Engineer informed the Council that the improve -
Bond exonerated ments in Tract 4607 have been completed in accordance
with plans and specifications, and he recommended that
these improvements be accepted by the City and the Street
Improvement Bond be exonerated thirty-five days after the
date of acceptance. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the recommenda-
tion of the City Engineer was approved.
Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, the following departmental reports
were received and filed: Pound; Building Safety; Parks;
Street; Planning; Fire; Finance, for the number of non-
profit permits issued during the month of February.
Councilman Wilson stated that the California Highway Com-
mission is to hold a public hearing on March 14, 1963, con-
cerning the Freeway on U. S. 101 Alternate. He said that
our Resolution 336 adopted in 1957 was being given a liberal
'interpretation and requested that the City clarify its posi-
tion regarding the proposed coastal Freeway. Resolution
Resolution 63-36 63-36, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Coastal freeway OF COSTA MESA SETTING FORTH AND CLARIFYING THE POSITION OF
THE CITY WITH REGARD TO THE PROPOSED COASTAL FREEWAY, was
adopted on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Tomchak,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Representation of On motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman
City regarding Smith, and -carried, the City Attorney and Councilman.Wilson
freeway were appointed to represent the City at the California
Highway Commission's meeting scheduled at 10 a.m. on March
14, 1963.
Adjourmnent On motion by Councilman Tomchak, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the meeting was ordered adjourned
(11:00 p.m.) to -March 11, 1963, at the hour of 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 695 West 19th
Street, Costa Mesa, California.
Mayor of the City of Costd Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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