HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/1963 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
November 4, 1963
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., November 4, 1963,
at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor .for the
purpose of discussion and debate on matters scheduled
for Part II of the meeting and such actions as the
Council desires to take under Section 2203 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley,
Smith
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Director of Public Works,
City Clerk
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
October 21, 1963 Meyers, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting
of October 21, 1963, were approved as distributed and
posted.
Ordinance 63-45 Urgency Ordinance 63-45, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Urgency, Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Parking restric= ESTABLISHING. PARKING REGULATIONS FOR HARBOR BOULEVARD
tions BETWEEN WEST 19TH STREET AND WILSON STREET AND REPEAL -
Harbor Boulevard ING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, was given second
reading on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson,_Pinkley,
Smith_
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Council -men:: None
Ordinance 63-46 Ordinance 63-46, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Adopted OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
Rezone 218 -Amended PORTION OF THE HARBOR REST CEMETERY AREA FROM I & R TO
Harbor Rest Cemetery R12 R3, AND Cl, was given second reading on motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley,
Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 63-47 Ordinance 63-47, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Adopted OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
Rezone 225 PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK F, BERRY TRACT FROM Ml AND R2
TO C2, was given second reading on motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley,
Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Billboard -type sign The City Clerk presented the request of the Costa Mesa
policy Planning Commission for the Council to adopt a policy
whereby the Commission will not recommend for approval
the construction, erection, or alteration of any bill-
board -type signs in the areas as outlined in red on a
map presented by the Director of Planning. On motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and carried, the request was ordered held over for
study session.
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Written Communica- The City Clerk read communications from David R. Murray,
tions and James W. Tappenbeck, both of Doyle Realty Company,
270 East 17th.Street, Costa Mesa,..requesting the street
name change of East 17th Street to Westcliff Boulevard.
After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the communi-
cations were ordered received and filed.
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, it was directed that a letter be
sent to Mrs. Robert F. Akers, 279 Bowling Green Drive,
Costa Mesa, suggesting that a copy of her letter re-
garding teen-age night clubs be sent to various civic
groups.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, the communication from the City of Stanton, a
resolution urging legislation which would force school
districts to pay expenses for school crossing guard
protection, was ordered received and filed.
Claim for damage On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Conwell Smith, and carried, the claim for damage received from
Melvin E. Conwell, 19451 Alana Lane, Huntington Beach,
in the amount of $96.95, was referred to the City
Attorney.
John Grimley The City Clerk read the communication from John Grimley,
Sidewalks 336 Monte Vista Avenue, Costa Mesa, requesting that the
Council enforce the correction of improper drainage
caused by sidewalks, Tract 4486,, Lot 10, Kolco Construc-
tion. Mr. Grimley was present and requested that the
Council delay the releasing of the sidewalk -bond. The
City Engineer said that the developer has been notified
of the problem and that the sidewalk bond would be held
until the situation was corrected. Upon motion by Council-
man Wilson; seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
the matter was referred to the City Engineer.
Huber E. Myers The Clerk read a letter from Huber E. Myers, 703 West
Truck Routes 18th Street, Costa Mesa, requesting the City Ordinance
pertaining to truck routes be enforced. Mr. Myers was
present and spoke to the Council demanding that the
ordinance be enforced. Mr. David Coffman, 1741 Pomona
Avenue, Costa Mesa, made the same request. After dis-
cussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Meyers, and carried, the request was refer-
red to the City Manager for report at the meeting of
November 18, 1963.
Subdivision 472 The City Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Meta F. Dinehart,
Meta Dinehart 1918 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, requesting that the
Council review conditions on Subdivision Application
472. Mrs. Dinehart was present and requested that Con-
ditions No. 3 and 4 be deleted. Condition No. 3 reads,
"Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of 2.5 feet to
widen the existing 15 -foot alley along the southerly
property line;" Condition No. 4 reads, "Installation
of residential,sidewalks, including concrete driveway
approaches, on Costa Mesa Street and Santa Ana Avenue
for Lot 6, Tract 453." After discussion, motion to
delete'Conditions 3 and 4 was made by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried.
Claim The Clerk read a claim from William R. Whitman, 543-A
Whitman Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, in the amount of $13.50.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the claim was referred to the
City Attorney.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Jordan, and carried, the communication from the
City of Stanton,.regarding the uniform building code,
was ordered received and filed.
The Clerk read a letter from Herbert S. Corff, 133 East
21st Street, Costa Mesa, requesting that the Council
require that carelessness in collecting rubbish be
corrected. After discussion, on motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried,
the letter was referred to,the Sanitary District.
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, the communication from E. C.
Wanless Realty, 140 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa,
regarding rezoning of Ml property on Monrovia Street
between 17th and 18th Streets, was ordered received
and filed.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Jordan, and carried, the application from the
Orange County Department of Social Welfare for a
boarding home for the aged for Ray and Constance Maki,
2257 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, capacity, 6, was
ordered received and filed.
Upon motion by,Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Jordan, and carried, the application for business
license for MacNarens Company, 2503 West Washington
Boulevard, Los Angeles 18,,to hold a one -day auction
at 624 Terminal Way, Costa Mesa, was approved.
Application for business license, held over from the
meeting of October 21, 1963, was presented for Joe
Wigginton, 814 Palm Street, Huntington Beach, for
a tool sharpening service operating from a vehicle.
The Clerk reported that Mr. Wigginton called and
give the following information: Canvassing only
between 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 P.M. on Monday through
Friday; No Saturday or Sunday canvassing, commercial
sharpening on Saturday. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,
the application was approved.
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On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Meyers,.and carried, the following Conditional
Use Permits C-220 and C-224 were approved for a
period of one year or untilihe homes in Tract 5005
(Tract 4894) are sold, whichever is sooner, subject
to 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 agree-
ment to this,effect shall be signed by the applicant,
subject to the approval of the City Attorney:
Conditional Use
1. C-220 for Northgate, 15939 Las Flores Street,
Permit C-220
Fountain Valley; for permission for one double-faced
Northgate
12 -foot by 60 -foot directional sign to advertise the
first sale of homes in Tract 5005 on the southwest
corner of Baker Street and Fairview Road.
Conditional Use
2. Northgate Homes, Post Office Box 215, Corona del
Permit C-224
Mar, for permission to retain a directional sign
Northgate Homes
which was permitted under Conditional Use Permit C-
167 for the initial sale of Northgate Homes in
Tract 4894 at 1199 Paularino Avenue.
Permits
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Meyers, and carried, the application for business
license was approved for the Newport Harbor Area Y's
Men's Club, for a Christmas Tree lot at 305-307 East
17th Street, December 1st through 25th.
Upon motion by,Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
man Jordan, and carried, the application for business
license for MacNarens Company, 2503 West Washington
Boulevard, Los Angeles 18,,to hold a one -day auction
at 624 Terminal Way, Costa Mesa, was approved.
Application for business license, held over from the
meeting of October 21, 1963, was presented for Joe
Wigginton, 814 Palm Street, Huntington Beach, for
a tool sharpening service operating from a vehicle.
The Clerk reported that Mr. Wigginton called and
give the following information: Canvassing only
between 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 P.M. on Monday through
Friday; No Saturday or Sunday canvassing, commercial
sharpening on Saturday. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,
the application was approved.
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Permits Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Continued man Jordan, and carried, the,application for a business
license for a yearly dance license for Dells Hofbrau,
1930 Placentia, Costa Mesa, was approved subject to
the approval of the Chief of Police.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
man Jordan, and carried, the application from Silver -
.gate Productions, Incorporated, Post Office Box 6143,
San Diego, to hold a custom car and boat show at the
Orange County Fairgrounds on November 15, 16, and 17,
1963, was approved.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Meyers, and carried, the request of the Presbyterian
Church of the Covenant, 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa
was approved subject to the approval of the Street
Department, for three signs to be placed in the follow-
ing locations: Southwest corner of Fair Drive and
Fairview Road; Southwest corner of Baker Street and
Fairview Road; Southeast corner of Harbor Boulevard
and Baker Street.
Upon motion by,Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Jordan, and carried, the request. from the Downtown
Businessmen's Association of Costa Mesa, Incorporated,
for the installation of Christmas decorations along
the sidewalk area on the westside of Newport Avenue,
from West 18th Street on the south to Broadway on the
north, installation to begin November 20th and dis-
mantling is to be in the first week in January, 1964,
received approval.
Refund On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Leaverton Plumbing Wilson, refund in the amount of $84.15 on Heating Permits
2538, 2539, and 2540 was authorized to Bill Leaverton
Plumbing, 7582 Anthony Avenue, Garden Grove, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley,
Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None -
The Clerk presented the Notice of Intention to Solicit
for Charitable Purpose from the Arthritis and Rheuma-
tism Foundation, Southern California. Chapter, 8576
Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, with the request
for the waiving of conditions under Section 6914 J of
the Municipal Code. Upon motion by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the appli-
cation was approved as requested.
The application of United Share Fund, Incorporated,
Post Office Box 205, Capistrano Beach, having been
deferred from the meeting of October 211 1963, was
presented. After discussion, motion for denial was
made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried.
Departmental On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
reports Jordan, and carried, the following departmental reports
were ordered received and filed: Director of Finance,
for the number of non-profit applications approved;
Street; Parks; Building; Fire; Pound; Planning.
Warrant Resolution Warrant Resolution No. 352 including Payroll No. 244
352 was approved on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Jordan, and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley,
. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Resolution On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
353 Jordan, Warrant Resolution No- 353 was approved by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley,
Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Recess At 7:30 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess before begin-
ning Part II of the Council meeting.
FART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California
continued its regular session at 7:40 p.m., November 45
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 the Reverend Father Nevin of St. Joachim's
Catholic Church.
Roll Call
Councilmen Present:
Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers,
Smith
Councilmen Absent:
None
Officials Present:
City Attorney, City Engineer,
Director of
Public Works, City
Clerk, City
Manager
Opening of Bids
The Mayor announced
that this was
the time and place
One and one-half
set for the opening
of bids for one and one-half ton
ton cab forward
cab forward cab and
chassis. The
Clerk reported that
cab and chassis
three bids had been
received. He
opened and read the
following bids:
NAME
AMOUNT
Theodore Robins
$ 2,337.95
Miller -Connell Chevrolet
2,218.98
Worthington Fullerton Dodge
2,068.37
(exceptions listed)
Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, the bids were referred to
the Director of Public Works for check and report
back later in the meeting.
Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works
Bid accepted reported that the bid of Miller -Connell Chevrolet
in the amount of $2,218.98 was the lowest bid conform-
ing to specifications. On motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the bid of
Miller -Connell Chevrolet was accepted.
Councilman Smith said that the Orange Coast College
football team, Pirates, was in third place on the
national list and introduced Resolution 63-106, being
Resolution 63-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Orange Coast MESA COMMENDING THE "PIRATES" OF ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
College football FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENT AND PLEDGING SUPPORT TO THE
team commended TEAM IN THE JUNIOR ROSE BOWL. Upon motion by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
Resolution 63-106 was adopted, and the City Clerk was
instructed to send a copy to the team and also the
Junior Rose Bowl Committee.
Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Emerson No. 1 fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against
Annexation the proposed Emerson No. 1 Annexation, located at 411
Emerson Street. The City Clerk reported that the
affidavits and proof of the publication of the Resolu-
tion of Intention, as required by law, had been made
and were.on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then declared the hearing open.
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The Clerk reported that no written communications had
been.received. _The Mayor inquired if anyone wished
to_speak. No one desiring to speak, motion to close
the public hearing was made by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. Thereupon
Ordinance 63-48 Ordinance 63-48, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
First reading OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIG-
NATED AS "EMERSON NO. 1 ANNEXATION," was given first
reading upon motion by -Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen:: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution 63-107 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Jordan, Resolution 63-107, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ACTING AS THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ANNEXING TERRITORY TO
SAID DISTRICT, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Public Hearing,
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone 215
set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition 215 for
Phillips
E. F. Phillips, 275 Twin Palms Drive, Palm Springs,
to rezone from MI to R4, property described as the
easterly 319.22.feet of Lot 1205, Newport Mesa Tract,
as measured from the center line of Whittier Avenue,
located on the southwest corner of West 18th Street
and Whittier Avenue. The Clerk reported that no com-
munications had been received. The Mayor inquired if
anyone wished to speak. The following spoke in oppo-
sition: William Wells, West 18th Street, Costa Mesa;
Bob Britt, 1010 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa; Robert
High, 18th Street, Costa Mesa. Mr. Koll, 159+ Monrovia,
Newport Beach,,spoke in favor of the rezoning. No one
else desiring to speak, motion to close the public
hearing was made by.Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, and carried. After discussion,
motion for denial was made by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, Councilman
Smith voting No.
Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone 227
set for public hearing on Rezone Petition 227 for
Segerstrom
Anton H. Segerstrom, et al, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa, to rezone from Al to C1S, property located in
the general area between Sunflower Avenue on the
south, Bristol Street on the West, Gisler Avenue on
the south except that portion lying inthe County,
and ;the Orange County Flood Control Right of Way on
the east. The Clerk reported that no written communi-
cations had been received. The Mayor inquired if
anyone wished to speak. No one desiring to speak,
motion to close the public hearing was made by Council-
man Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried.
Ordinance 63-50
Thereupon Ordinance 63-50, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
First reading
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE
ZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LYING EASTERLY OF
BRISTOL STREET, BETWEEN SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND GISLER
AVENUE, FROM A-1 TO C -1-S, was given first reading on
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Rezone 228 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition 228 for
A. R. Builders A. R. Builders, 153 South Cypress, Orange, to rezone
from Al to R4,.property immediately south of the pro-
posed San Diego Freeway and immediately east of the
proposed Corona del Mar Freeway. The Clerk read the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial.
He reported that no communications had been received.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. Jeff
Millett, 511 South Brookhurst, spoke to the Council
in favor of the rezoning. No one else desiring to
speak,'motion for the public hearing to be closed
was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried. After discussion, motion
for denial was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Councilman Smith
voting No.
City Attorney The City Attorney said that, in order to proceed with
the work of the Fairview Road Improvement District
with no delay, it was necessary for a family to move
immediately and some expenses were incurred. On
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Warrants authorized Jordan, the Director of Finance was authorized to
Fairview Road Improve -draw immediately warrants in the amounts of $85.00
went District payable to Roger Watson and $41.50 payable to Harbor
Transfer Company. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
.The City Attorney presented the proposed ordinance
recommended by.the Chief of Police regulating minors and
amusement centers.. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Ordinance 63-49 Ordinance 63-49, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
Play by minors of COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4212 OF THE
amusement machines MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RE PLAY BY
MINORS OF AMUSEMENT MACHINES, was given first reading
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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The City Attorney presented a request by the Segerstrom
family for the vacation of an unnamed 60 -foot street
which they had previously dedicated to the City, located
in a triangular piece of property bounded by Harbor
Boulevard on the west, Gisler Street on the north, and
a railroad track on the east. Upon motion by Council-
man Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, Resolution
Resolution 63-108
63 -108, -being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Vacation of 60 -foot
CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
unnamed street
THE VACATION OF AN UNDEDICATED STREET, was adopted by
Segerstrom
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Corsica Park Agreement
.The City Attorney presented an agreement between the
Graziadio-
City of Costa Mesa and George L. Graziadio, Jr., for
the purchase of land known as Corsica Park at an
agreed price of $20,000 an acre, for a total of three
acres. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, the agreement was approved and the
Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of
the City by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Final map Tract 5212
The City Engineer presented final map for Tract 5212 for
Cape Series
Cape Series, Incorporated, 504 North Newport Boulevard,
Newport Beach, to -divide property described as portion
of Lots 227 and 237, Newport Heights Tract, into 36 lots,
located in the general area between Tustin Avenue and
Aliso Avenue north of Bay Street. The Clerk reported
that notices had been sent to 130 people in the neighbor-
hood. The City Engineer presented a signed agreement,
a surety bond -in the amount of $8,600.00, and a check in
the amount of $2,166.06. The Mayor invited the audience
to look at the map. The Mayor inquired of the audience
if anyone wished to speak. The following spoke in oppo-
sition -to the density of the proposed buildings:
-Richard Elliott, 2032 Aliso; Patricia Skillman, 421
Emerson; Carol Elliott, 2032 Aliso Avenue. Paul
Marks, attorney for the applicant, spoke -on behalf of
Resolution 63-109
his client. After discussion, Resolution 63-109, being
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT.NO. 5212 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 on motion by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Set for public hearing
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
November 18, 1963
Jordan, and carried, the following were set for public
hearing at the meeting of November 18, 1963, at 7:30
p.m. or as soon thereafter as practicable:
Rezone 226
1. Rezone Petition 226 for Harbor Hall of Fame Homes,
Harbor Hall of Fame
Incorporated, Post Office Box 2066, Santa Ana, for
Homes
permission to rezone from Rl, Single Family Resi-
dential Zone, to R2, Two Family Residential Zone,
property described as Tentative Tract 4354, in the
general area bounded on the north by Gisler Avenue,
on the east by College Avenue, on the south by
Tract 2432, and on the west by the Segerstrom Rail-
road Right of Way.
Rezone Petition 229
2. Rezone Petition 229 for Mary June Adams, 1215 Oxford
Adams
Lane, Newport Beach, to rezone from R2 to R4 property
to the rear of 124 East 20th Street, on the south side
of Melody Lane.
Rezone 230
3. Rezone Petition 230 for H. M. Keller, 2311 Empire
Keller
Avenue, Burbank, for permission to rezone from M1
to R4 property described as Lot 11, Block E, Berry
Tract, in the general area of the southwest corner
of Newport Boulevard and Baker Street.
Rezone. 231
4. Rezone Petition 231, initiated by the Planning Com-
mission, to rezone from the Orange County designated
zone of R4-7100 (PD) -3300 to Costa Mesa R1, Single
Family Residential Zone, property known as the Aliso
No. 1 Annexation, in the general area on the east
side of Tustin Avenue, north cf'Bay Street, 173.53
feet easterly of Aliso Avenue
Variance 987-A
Variance 987-A for Joseph C. Humphries, 1823 Newport
Mullan, Sparling,
Humphries.
Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue Variance
to construct a planned residential community conta'in-
to permit an encroachment of 5 feet into a required
structures on the northeast corner of Santa Isabel
5 -foot rear yard setback for construction of a commercial
and Elden Avenues, was presented together with the
building at 1803 Newport Avenue, was presented together
subject to the following conditions: 1. Tree plant-
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
ing compatible -with the area; 2. That the applicants
approval. Upon motion by.Councilman Wilson, seconded
complied with the codes of California as amended in
by Councilman Smith, and carried, Variance 987-A was
1963 concerning condominium development if this is
approved.
Variance 10+0
Variance 10+0 for Jack W. Mullan, John R. Sparling,
Underwriters and Class A fire hydrant at.the access
Mullan, Sparling,
and/or Suncoast Development Corporation, 428 32nd
Suncoast Development
Street, Newport Beach, for permission to construct
119-060-02 and 03 (all land 30 feet from the center
32 residential -units on 90,000 square feet of land
ing required in garage driveway; 6. Installation
area (2,812.5 square feet per unit) with an encroach-
of residential sidewalks with concrete driveway approaches
ment of 5 feet into required 50 feet from the center
specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 7. Dedica-
line of existing Elden Avenue for a front yard setback
tion of a 15 -foot spandrel at the northeast corner of
on the northeast corner of Santa Isabel and Elden
Mesa for street purposes; 8. This construction will
Avenues, was presented together with the recommenda-
fall under a Group "I" Occupancy under the Uniform
tion of the Planning Commission for approval based on
That this Conditional Use Permit is granted in con-
all the conditions imposed on Conditional Use Permit
formity with the precise plan dated October 25,
C-212. The Clerk reported that no communications
That the.structuresindicated as "carports" on the
were received.. Mr. Mullan was present. After dis-
precise plan be changed to "garages". Upon motion by
cussion, on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded
and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting No, Condi-
by -Councilman Wilson and carried, Councilman Pinkley
tional Use Permit C-212 was approved subject to the
voting No, Variance 10+0 was approved subject to
Variance 1044
Variance 1044 for Louis Jobst, Sr., 276 East Costa Mesa
the -recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Street,.Costa Mesa, for permission to construct a single
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit -C-212 for Jack W. Mullan,
C-212-
John R. Sparling and/or Suncoast Development Corpora -
Mullan, Sparling,
tion, 428 32nd Street, Newport Beach, for permission
Suncoast Development
to construct a planned residential community conta'in-
ing 32 residential units plus certain accessory
structures on the northeast corner of Santa Isabel
and Elden Avenues, was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1. Tree plant-
ing compatible -with the area; 2. That the applicants
satisfy the City Attorney's Office that they have
complied with the codes of California as amended in
1963 concerning condominium development if this is
to be a condominium; 3. Fire extinguishers as
required by Pamphlet No. 10 National Board of Fire
Underwriters and Class A fire hydrant at.the access
entrance on Santa Isabel Street; 4. Dedication of
5 feet to widen Elden Avenue on Assessor Parcel Nos.
119-060-02 and 03 (all land 30 feet from the center
line of existing Elden Avenue); 5. Adequate light-
ing required in garage driveway; 6. Installation
of residential sidewalks with concrete driveway approaches
by the applicant, at his expense, as per standard
specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 7. Dedica-
tion of a 15 -foot spandrel at the northeast corner of
Santa Isabel and Elden Avenue to the City of Costa
Mesa for street purposes; 8. This construction will
fall under a Group "I" Occupancy under the Uniform
Building Code, if this is to be a condominium; 9.
That this Conditional Use Permit is granted in con-
formity with the precise plan dated October 25,
1963, which is made a part -of this application; 10.
That the.structuresindicated as "carports" on the
precise plan be changed to "garages". Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting No, Condi-
tional Use Permit C-212 was approved subject to the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Variance 1044
Variance 1044 for Louis Jobst, Sr., 276 East Costa Mesa
Jobst
Street,.Costa Mesa, for permission to construct a single
family residential unit, replacing an existing sub-
standard residence which is to be demolished, making
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Variance 1044
a total of two units on 6,381.05square feet of land
Jobst
area (3,190.5 square feet per unit) in an Rl zone
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with a 15-foot encroachment into required 25-foot
rear yard setback at the same address, was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following
conditions: 1. Tree planting compatible with the
area; 2. Dedication of 2.5 feet of land to the
City of Costa Mesa to widen the existing alley;
3. Approval of the Fire Department; 4. Installa-
tion of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway
approaches, by the applicant at his expense, per
standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa;
5. That the applicant paws the alley behind his
property. The Clerk reported that no communications
have been received. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,
Variance 1044 was approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission.
Variance 1045
Variance 1045 for Robert M. High, 4197 Menton Avenue,
High
Culver City, for permission to allow existing eight
units on 23,308.59. square feet of land area (one unit
per 2,913.57 square feet) after division of the lot,
in an R2 zone at 21.51 Orange Avenue was presented
together with the recommendations of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following
conditions: 1. Fire extinguishers as per require-
ments of Pamphlet No. 10, National Board of Fire
Underwriters; 2. Tree planting compatible with the
surrounding area; 3. Installation of residential
sidewalks, including concrete driveway approaches,
for 66.03 feet on Orange Avenue, and on Elden Avenue
when that portion of the property is developed, as
per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa;
4. That the off-street parking in the front of Orange
Avenue be screened under the direction of the Director
of Planning. The Clerk reported that no communications
had been received. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Variance
1045 was approved subject to the recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Subdivision 459
Subdivision Application 459 for Robert M. High, 4197
High
Mentone Avenue, Culver City, to divide property des-
cribed as a portion of Lot 272, Newport Heights Tract,
into two parcels, at 2151 Orange Avenue, Parcel A being
substandard inasmuch as the existing eight units on
this parcel exceed the permitted density, was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission for approval subject to the following condi-
tion: 1. Installation of residential sidewalks and
concrete driveway approaches by the applicant, at his
expense, on Orange Avenue, and on Elden Avenue when
Parcel B.is developed, as per standard specifications
of the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,
Subdivision 459 was approved subject to the recommenda-
Conditional Use
tion of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit C-213 for the Roman Catholic
Permit:C-213
Archbishop of Los Angeles, c/o Reverend Thomas J.
Roman Catholic
Nevin of S t. Joachim's Church, Post Office Box 397,
Archbishop
Costa Mesa, for permission to construct a new church
in addition to existing parish hall, rectory, class-
room building and two residences in an R1 zone in the
general area between Orange Avenue and Westminster
Avenue and between Walnut Street and 20th Street was
presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions: 1. Approval for Church pur-
poses per precise plan dated October 28, 1963; 2.
Installation of residential sidewalks on 20th Street,
Westminster, Walnut and Orange, by the applicant, at
his expense, per standard specifications of the City
of Costa Mesa, and concrete driveway approaches; 3.
Tree planting compatible with the area; 4. Dedica-
tion of 16 feet of land along Westminster Avenue to
the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes; 5. The
off-street parking to be paved and striped according
to specifications of the City of Costa Mesa under the
direction of the Director of Planning, retaining -as
much grass area for the football field as possible;
6. Installation of.a block wall, not less than five
feet, six inches nor more than six feet in height,
by the applicant, at.his expense, along the property
line adjoining the parking areas and driveways. Said
block wall to be constructed on a three-year program,
one third each year; 7. That the applicant submits
an agreement for the required improvement on West-
minster Avenue subject to the approval of the City
Attorney. Said agreement to state that the appli-
cant will improve•his.portion of Westminster Avenue
at the time the rest of the property owners in this
block improve their portions of this street; 8.
That a recommendation be sent to the Traffic Commis-
sion for a study of this area for a possible time
zone on the on -street parking, especially on Orange
Avenue. The Clerk reported that no communications had
been received. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished
to speak. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman Wilson; and carried, Conditional Use
Permit C-213 was approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C-218 for Marion E. Flynn,
C-218, Flynn 3000 Harding Way, Costa Mesa, for permission to
operate a guest home for five ambulatory persons at
that address, was presented together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject•to the following conditions: 1. No signs;
2. No employees; 3. Time limit of one year with
the right to request renewal without fee; 4. Sub-
ject to the approval of the Department of Building
Safety. A copy of the application to the Costa Mesa
Fire Department from the Orange County Department
of Social Welfare Bras read by the Clerk with the
recommendation from the Fire Department as follows:
A reasonable degree of fire safety exists at this
time. However, this facility shall not be approved
until a Conditional Land Use Permit has been approved
by the City Council. The Clerk reported that no
written objections had been received. Upon motion
by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers,
and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-218 was approved
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Com-
mission.
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C-219 for James I. Sessions,
C-219, Sessions 430 Dahlia, Corona Del Mar, to construct a thirty -
unit motel with kitchenettes in a C2 zone at 21+0
Newport Boulevard was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial.
The Clerk reported that no communications had been
received. Jack Cornier spoke to the Council, repre-
senting the applicant. Mr. Cornier told the Council
that this was a difficult piece of property and that
there must be a use for this land that would be
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Conditional Use Permit acceptable. Mrs. Coleman, the owner of the property,
C-219 spoke to the Council. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
Continued seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the appli-
cant was instructed to submit a new plan, fee to be
waived, and Conditional Use Permit C-219 was denied.
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C-221 for Lillian E. McClellan,
C-221 2074 State Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to oper-
McClellan ate a guest home for five ambulatory persons at that
address was presented together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions: 1. Installation of residential
sidewalks along State.Avenue and Linden Place and
concrete driveway approaches, by the applicant, at her
expense, per standard specifications of the City of
Costa Mesa; 2. No signs; 3. No employees; 4. Time
limit of one year with right to request renewal with-
out fee; 5. That the vacant portion of this property
which has not been landscaped be properly landscaped
by the applicant, at her expense, and screened under
the direction of the Director of Planning. The Clerk
reported that no written communications had been
received. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak.
Mrs. McClellan requested that the sidewalk condition
be deleted. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Conditional Use
Permit C-221 was approved, Condition No. 1 deleted,
and subject to the approval of the Fire Department,
and subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C-222 for Ada M. Hooper, 121
C-222, Hooper Cecil Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to make doll
clothes in the home as a home occupation and to allow
a maximum six -square -foot sign at that address was
presented together.with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow-
ing conditions: 1. One 2 - 1/2 -gallon water fire
extinguisher to be installed; 2. Installation of
residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches,
by the applicant, at her expense, as per standard
specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 3. No
signs; 4. No employees; 5. Time limit of one
year with right to renew with no fee; 6. Delete
request for a sign from the application as signs are
not permitted in a residential district. The Clerk
reported that no communications had been received.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-222
was approved with Condition No. 2 deleted, and subject
to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C-223 for Henry C. Cox, Post
C-223, Cox Office Box 2066, Santa Ana, for permission to con-
struct a planned residential community containing
116 residential units plus certain accessory struc-
tures in an R3 zone in the general area on the west
side of Monrovia Avenue, between West 18th and West
19th Streets, was presented together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1. That the
applicant satisfies the City Attorney's Office that
he has complied with the codes of California as
amended in 1963.concerning condominium development;
2. Tree planting compatible with the surrounding
area; 3. Street lighting interior drive illumination
subject to approval of the Street Lighting Superintendent;
4. Minimum of 26 -foot access roadways; 5. Class A
fire hydrants to be placed at 500 -foot intervals;
6. Installation of a masonry or block wall not less
than 5 feet, 6 inches in height and not more than 6
feet in height, by the applicant, at his expense,
completely surrounding the entire project per fencing
standards of the City of Costa Mesa. The fencing on
Monrovia Avenue is to be worked out under the direction
of the Director of Planning; 7. Minimum of 10 -foot
radius on all inside curb returns; 8. This construc-
tion will fall under a Group "I" Occupancy under the
Uniform Building Code. The Clerk reported that no
communications had been received. Mr. Fred Hewitt,
212 Via Nice, Newport Beach, represented the appli-
cant. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application
was approved subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
Tentative Tract 4394 Tentative map of Tract 4394 for Henry Cox, Post Office
Cox Box 2066, Santa Ana, for permission to divide Lots
1002 and 1003, Newport Mesa Tract, into 117 lots for
a planned residential development in the general area
on the west side of Monrovia Avenue between West 18th
and West 19th Streets was presented together with the
recommendationofthe Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1. All the
requirements as contained in the letter from the City
Engineer, dated October 28, 1963; 2. All the require-
ments as contained in the letter from the Costa Mesa
Planning Department dated October 25, 1963; 3. That
a copy of the letter received from the Cadillac Gage
Company dated October 25, 1963, be sent to the office
of the California Real Estate Commissioner. Upon
motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the application was approved
subject to the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission. -
Study of West l9th The Mayor inquired of the audience if anyone wished
Street for possible to speak on any item that was not on theagenda.
rezoning, Laho Mrs. Gloria Laho, 914 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa,
came forward and presented to the Council maps which
illustrated the number of businesses being conducted
from homes on West 19th Street. She requested that
the matter of rezoning the area be brought before
the Council in the immediate future. On motion by
Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
and carried, the Planning Department was directed
to make a study.
The Director of Public Works reported that the
actuaries for the employees' Retirement Program
have indicated that it is possible to include with-
out additional cost to the City or the employees a
provision for disability benefits through the pre -
Resolution 63-110 sent Retirement -Plan. Resolution 63-110, being A
Disability to Retire- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ment Plan COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ADDITION OF DISABILITY
BENEFIT TO THE RETIREMENT PLAN, was adopted on
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Adjournment On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25
p.m.
Mayor of the City of Vosta Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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