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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/1963 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY.'COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA , November 18, 1963- PART 963 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., November 18, 1963, at the City Hall,.695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Vice 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, Smith Councilmen Absent: Pinkley Officials Present: City Manager, City Engineer Director of Public Works, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman November 4, 1963 Meyers, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 1963, were approved as distributed and posted. Ordinance 63-48 Ordinance 63-48, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Adopted OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF Emerson No. 1 CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF Annexation COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "EMERSON NO. 1 ANNEXATION," was given second reading on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley, Ordinance 63-49 Ordinance 63-49, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA Adopted MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4212 OF THE MUNICIPAL Minors in amusement CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RE PLAY BY MINORS OF centers AMUSEMENT MACHINES, was given second reading on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and. adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: .Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Ordinance 63-50 Ordinance 63-50, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Adopted OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN Rezone 227 REAL PROPERTY LYING EASTERLY OF BRISTOL STREET, BETWEEN Segerstrom SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND GISLER AVENUE, FROM A-1 TO C -1-S, was given second reading on motion by Councilman 'Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Policy for bill- The City Clerk presented the request of the Costa Mesa board type signs Planning Commission for the Council to adopt a policy whereby the Commission will not recommend for approval the construction, erection, or alterations 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 Jordan, seconded by.Councilman Meyers, and carried, Councilman Smith voting No, the policy was adopted. (Councilman Pinkley absent Bid rescinded, one The Director of Public Works reported that at the Council and one-half ton meeting of November 4, 1963, the bid of the Miller -Connell cab forward cab and Chevrolet Company for one and one-half ton cab forward chassis cab and chassis in the amount of $2,218.98 was accepted by the Council. He said a letter had been received from Miller - Connell Chevrolet saying they could not meet the specifi- cations. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the previous motion accepting the bid of Miller -Connell Chevrolet was rescinded. Being the next low responsible bidder, the bid of the Theodore New bid accepted Robins Company in the amount of $2,337.95 for one and one- half ton cab forward cab and chassis was accepted on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Claims The Clerk read the following claims: From Bert W. Brintnall, Bjordahl Brintnall, 292 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa, in the amount of $500.00; and from Mrs. Jean Bjordahl, 710 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, in the amount of $4,235.00. On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the claims were referred to the City Attorney. Alcoholic Beverage On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Control Meyers, and carried, the following applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses from the Department of Alco- holic Beverage Control were received and filed: R. L. Barnesen, for a retail off -sale general license at 250 East 17th Street; for Gordon G. and Joan G. Moynham, for an off -sale beer and wine license at 488 East 17th Street. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan; and carried, the letter from the Chairman of the 18th Annual Jr. Rose Bowl Game acknowledging receipt of Resolution 63-106 was received and filed. Permits On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application for business license was granted for Proctor and Gamble Distribution Company, 301 East 6th Street, Cincinnati 2, Ohio, for crew of six to distribute samples in an advertising campaign between November 20th and 30th, 1963. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application for business license was approved for Noonan Christmas Trees, 2111 Newport Boulevard, for the sale of Christmas trees December 10th through the 22nd, 1963. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application for business license was approved for Atlantic Pacific Enterprises, for one skill game at the Escapade, 1664 Newport Boule- vard, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the application for business license was approved for United Cinema Corporation, 1534 Adams Avenue, for indoor motion picture theatre. Refunds On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the following refunds were granted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Refunds To: Blue Haven Pools, 12222 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Continued Grove, refund in the amount of $18.79 (Building Permit 20363--$10.20, Plumbing Permit 39115--$5.53, Electrical Permit 20511--$3.06); To: Blue Haven Pools, refund in the amount of $18.79 (Building Permit 20891--$10.20, Plumbing Permit 39115-- $5.53, Electrical Permit 2123+--$3.06). Refund request The Clerk read a_request from L. E. Whitehead, General Whitehead, Building Delivery, Glenburn, California, for refund of cash per - Moving 386 and 387 formance bond in the amount of $72 for the installation of residential sidewalks at 371 Walnut Street on Building Moving Permits 386 and 387. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the request was referred to the Director of Finance for report at the meeting of December 2, 1963. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the request from Blue Haven Pools for refund of Street Permit 5308 in the amount of $2 was received and filed as the fee is not refundable. Departmental On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Finance Department, for a four-month period ending October 31st; Police, for the month of October; City Treasurer, October; Audit of accounts for the period of July 1st through September 30th. Warrant Resolution On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman 354 Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. 354 including Payroll Nos. 245 and 246 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Jordan, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Plans and specifi- The City Engineer presented the plans and specifications Lease, Fairview Road Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Fire Station Meyers, the lease by and between C. J. Segerstrom and Segerstrom Sons and the City of Costa Mesa for the fire station on Fairview Road in the amount of $1,000 a year for a term beginning December 1, 1963, and ending November 30, 1965, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Jordan, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley cations approved for the Improvement of Adams Avenue, Section 3, From for Improvement of Harbor Boulevard to 1,748 Feet East of Harbor Boulevard. Adams Avenue, On motion by Councilman.Jordan, seconded by Councilman Section 3, From Smith, and carried, the plans and specifications were Harbor Boulevard to approved calling for bids to be opened at the meeting of 1,748 feet East of December 16, 1963, at 6:30 p.m. Harbor Boulevard Change Order No. 1 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Recreational Facil- Smith, Change Order. No. 1 for the Construction of Recre- ities in the Picnic ational Facilities in the Picnic Area of the 50 -Acre Air Area of 50 -Acre Air Base Park in the amount of $396.47 was approved by the Base Park -McClellan following roll call vote: AYES: .Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Jordan, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Notice of Completion On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman McClellan_ Meyers, and carried, the work was accepted and the notice of completion is to be filed with the County Recorder, for Recreational Facilities in the Picnic Area of the 50 -Acre Air Base Park, R. W. McClellan. Lease, Fairview Road Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Fire Station Meyers, the lease by and between C. J. Segerstrom and Segerstrom Sons and the City of Costa Mesa for the fire station on Fairview Road in the amount of $1,000 a year for a term beginning December 1, 1963, and ending November 30, 1965, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Jordan, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley j Right of Way Deeds On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the following right of way deeds were received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: .Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith NOES:- Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley DATE NAME FOR STREET 11- 7-63 Meta F. Dinehart Costa Mesa St. 11- 8-63 Robert C. Thomas and Duane E. Vinson Hamilton Street 11-12-63 Alamo 'Stations Bay Street Bids called The Director of Public Works recommended that the City Mesa. Verde Park advertise for bids to be received December 16, 1963, for Grading and Construction of Sidewalks, Interior Walks, and Other Work for Mesa Verde Park. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was approved. Set for public On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman hearing Meyers, and carried, the following w as set for public hearing at the meeting of December 2, 1963, at 7:30 p.m. Second Phase of The Second Phase of the Costa Mesa Comprehensive Long Long Range General Range General Plan, being the plan for the development Plan of the circulation element in accordance with Section 65+62, Sub -Section B, of the California Government Code. Resolution 63-111 On.motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Woodland No. 1 Meyers, Resolution 63-111, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Annexation CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS "WOODLAND NO. 1 ANNEXATION" AND NOTICE OF THE PRO- POSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE COSTA MESA RECREA- TION AND PARK DISTRICT IN ORANGE COUNTY, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Jordan, Wilson, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Recess At 7:10 p.m. the Vice Mayor declared a recess before beginning Part II of the Council meeting. - PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., November 18, 1963, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Vice Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by the Reverend A. Anderson of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Meyers, Smith Councilmen Absent: Pinkley, Jordan Officials Present: City Manager, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, City Clerk OPENING OF BIDS The Vice Mayor announced that this was the time and place One van truck set for the opening of bids for one van truck. The Clerk opened and read the following bids: NAME AMOUNT Theodore Robins $ 2,051.86 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the bid was referred to the Director of Public Works for check and report later in the meeting. Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works recom- mended that the bid received be held to the meeting of 1 1 OPENING OF BIDS December 2, 1963. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, Continued seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the bid was ordered held over as recommended. PUBLIC HEARING The Vice Mayor announced that this was the time and Rezone 229, Adams place set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition 229 for Mary June Adams, 1215 Oxford 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. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval and said that no communications had been received. The applicant's husband William Adams was present. The Vice Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak. No one desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Ordinance Ordinance 63-51 63-51 being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE First reading. CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 211, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM R2 TO R4, was given first reading on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Meyers, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan PUBLIC HEARING The Vice Mayor announced that this was the time and Rezone 230 place set for public hearing on Rezone Petition 230 Keller for H. M. Keller, 2311 Empire Avenue, Burbank, for permission to rezone from Ml 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. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for denial. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. The Vice Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. Mr. Elliott, 2040 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke on behalf of the appli- cant. No one else -desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried. After dis- cussion, motion for denial was made by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson NOES: Councilmen: Smith ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan Jordan returns Councilman Jordan returned to take his seat on the Council at 7:50 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Vice Mayor announced that this was the time and place Rezone 231 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition 231, initiated by the Planning Commission, to rezone from the Orange County designated zone of R4-7100 (PD) -3300 to Costa Mesa Rl, Single Family Residential Zone, property known as the Aliso No. 1 Annexation, in the general area on the east side of Tustin Avenue, north of Bay Street., 173.53 feet easterly of Aliso Avenue. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval and said that no communications had been received. The Vice Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. Mr. Clarence Munsey, 2046 Aliso Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of the rezoning. No one else desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and Ordinance 63-52 carried. After discussion, Ordinance 63-52, being AN First reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING�THE ZONING OF ALISO NO. 1 ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO R1, was given .. _.._ K. first reading on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley PUBLIC HEARING The Vice Mayor announced that this was the time and Rezone 226 place set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition Harbor Hall of 226 for Harbor Hall of Fame Homes, Incorporated, Post Fame Homes Office Box 2066, Santa Ana, for permission to rezone from Rl, Single Family Residential Zone, to R2, Two Family Residential Zone, property described as Tenta- tive 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 railroad right of way. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval, and he said that no communications had been received. Mayor Pinkley and At this point Mayor Pinkley and the City Attorney City Attorney arrived to take their seats on the Council (8:00 p.m.). Arrived The Vice Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. Mr. Fred Hewitt, 219 Via Nice, Newport Beach, spoke explaining to the Council the plans for the develop- ment. Mr. Herbert C. Walker, 3137 Green Street, Costa Mesa, asked about a block wall. The City Clerk read Condition No. 2 on Conditional Use Permit C-225 which pertains to the block wall. Mr. John Jamison, 445 South "D" Street, Tustin, spoke for the applicant. Mr. Warren Atherton, 3121 College Street, Costa Mesa, said that he would like to see a masonry wall put in. No one else desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Ordinance 63-53, Ordinance 63-53 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF First reading COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 4354 FROM R1 TO R2, was given first reading upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Proposed sale of The City Manager said that, when the Mayor heard of the Santa Ana Heights proposed purchase of the Santa Ana Heights Mutual Water Mutual Water Company Company by the City of Newport Beach, he asked the City Attorney to investigate. Mayor Pinkley then stated that after investigation it appears that 85 per cent of the citizens of the area served live in Costa Mesa and will benefit by the sale. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Council urged the shareholders to approve the sale of the Santa Ana Heights Mutual Water Company to the City of Newport Beach. Roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mayor Pinkley leaves Mayor Pinkley left the Council Chambers at this time, 8:35 P.m. Tentative Tract 4354 Tentative Tract 4354 for Henry C. Cox, Post Office Box Cox 2066, Santa Ana, for permission to divide portions of Lots 1, 2, 11, and 12, Fairview Tract, into eighty-one Tentative Tract 4354 lots, located in the general area bounded on the north Continued by Gisler Avenue, on the east by College Avenue, on the south by Tract 2+32, and on the west by the railroad, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion for approval of the map dated October 23, 1963, for 81 lots subject to the recommendations of the Director of Planning, dated November 8, 1963, and subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer, dated November 12, 1963, After discussion, motion for approval subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-225 for Harbor Hall of Fame Homes, Permit C-225 Incorporated, Post Office Box 2066, Santa Ana, for permis- Harbor Hall of sion to construct a planned residential community contain - Fame Homes ing eight units plus certain accessory structures, in an R2 zone, and located east of Harbor Boulevard and south of Gisler Avenue, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. All utilities shall be underground; 2. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the rear property lines of all properties facing Watson Street and across the right of way on Green Street, the height, types of materials, and other pertinent factors shall be determined when grade differential can be estab- lished between the applicant's property and the abutting properties, under the direction of the Director of Planning; 3. A six-foot masonry or block wall shall be constructed along the right of way of the railroad track; 4. College Avenue shall be improved by the owner, at his expense, with base, paving, curbs, gutters, residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa;_ 5. This construction will fall under a Group "I" Occupancy under the Uniform Building Code of the City of Costa Mesa; 6. All legal paper relative to restrictive codes and covenants shall be presented to the City Attorney's Office ten days prior to the City Council public hearing; 7. That applicant satisfies the City Attorney's Office that they have complied with the codes of.California as amended in 1963 concerning Condominium Development; 8. Dedication of necessary right of way to the City of Costa Mesa for the alignment of College Avenue and Gisler Avenue and corner radius, as required by the Right of Way Agent;. 9. That the sixteen parallel parking spaces bounding the railroad right of way and the eight parking spaces on Gisler be removed to eliminate the hazard and give better traffic flow; 10. Gisler Avenue shall be improved for its full width from College Street to Harbor Boulevard as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa, at no expense to the City; 11. Construction to conform to precise plan as filed; 12. The location, type and method of pick-up of trash shall be subject to the Director of Planning; 13. The type and placement of interior street lighting shall be approved by the Director of Planning; .14- Sewer and water within the project boundaries shall be under the direction of the City Engineer; 15. That a six-foot Break -Away Emergency Gate be placed across the terminal point of Green Street; 16. Two Class "A" fire hydrants in loca- tions as specified by the Costa Mesa Fire Department; 17. First aid fire extinguishers to be installed as per Costa Mesa Fire Department specifications; 18. Other minor changes as per map approved by Planning and the City Engineer for alignment of driveways as outlined in red on map attached to and made a part of this applica- tion. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. The Vice Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. Mr. Fred Hewitt, 219 Via Nice, Newport Beach, spoke saying that Conditions No. 2 and 15 conflict, and that Condition No. 10 requiring Gisler Avenue to be improved the full width from College Avenue to Harbor Boulevard was a burden on the developer inasmuch as only a portion.of the avenue abutted on his property. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, for approval subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Condition No. 2 was amended to provide for the con- struction of the six-foot Break -Away Emergency Gate required in Condition No. 15, and Condition No. 10 was amended to require improvement of Gisler Avenue for its full width from College Avenue to the westerly side of the railroad track -right of way as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa, at no expense to the City, and a travel way, 20 feet in width, be con- structed from the westerly side of the railroad track right of way westerly to Harbor Boulevard at the applicant's expense. Lions Club project The City Attorney presented the proposed agreement for City Park between the City and the Costa Mesa Lions Club regarding the gift of the Lions Club to the Costa Mesa Park. Mr. Bert Smith -spoke to the Council explaining the project, a combined handball court, storage room, and stage for the park. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the agree- ment was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. Roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Recess The Vice Mayor declared a ten-minute recess, and the meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Resolution 63-112 Resolution 63-112, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Vacation, north end COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLAR- of Aliso Avenue ING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND,LOCATED AT THE NORTH END OF ALISO AVENUE, was adopted on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by ,Councilman Jordan, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Resolution 63-113 Resolution 63-113, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Vacation Opening of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLAR- Elden Avenue ING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND ACQUIRED FOR THE OPENING OF ELDEN AVENUE, was adopted on motion -by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Wilson, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Claim As recommended -by the City Attorney, the claim of Whitman William R. Whitman, amount $13.50, was denied on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. Claim As recommended by the City Attorney, the claim of Conwell Melvin E. Conwell in the amount of $96.95 was denied on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Stop signs to be The Director of Public Works said that the Traffic removed at signal- Commission requested a ruling on a recent change in ized intersections the Vehicle Code which calls for the removal of all stop.signs at signalized intersections by January 1, 1965.. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council gave authorization for the removal of stop signs at signal- ized intersections in order to comply with the State Statute. Tentative Tract,5383 Tentative Tract 5383, Study X. for Jack W. Mullan, Study X, Mullan, John R. Sparling and/or Suncoast Development Corpora- Sparling, Suncoast tion, 428 32nd Street, Newport Beach, for permission to divide property described as Lot 90 and a portion of Lot 89, Tract 300, into 33 parcels, and located at the northeast corner of Santa Isabel Street and Elden Avenue, in an R2 zone, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the recommendations of the Director of -Planning dated November 7, 1963, and the recommendations of the City Engineer dated November 12, 1963, and that the corporation name of Suncoast be changed to read "Coastsun". The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. Mr. John Sparling was present. On motion by Council- man Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, Tentative Tract 5383 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 104.6 Variance 10+6 for George J. Larrabee, 1568 West Larrabee Lincoln, Anaheim, for permission to construct fifteen units on 31,710 square feet of land area (2,114 square feet per unit), in an R2 zone, located at 667 Victoria Street was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of eleven units only and subject to the conditions following: 1. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant and/or owner, at his expense, as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 2. Re -submission of the final development plan to be approved by the Planning and Fire Departments; 3. Tree planting compatible with surrounding area. The City Clerk read a request from Mr. and Mrs. Don Matthiesen of Providence School, 657 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, for the Council to approve ten units only. The applicant was present. After dis- cussion, motion.for approval of eleven units and subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, and the applicant to comply with Ordinance 63-40, garages, was made by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Smith voting No. Variance 10+7 Variance 1047 for Donald H. Spengler, 421 Seville Spengler Avenue, Balboa, for permission to construct one unit in addition to five existing units, making a total of six units on 17,205 square feet of land area (one unit per 2,867.5 square feet) in an R2 zone, located at 2176 Placentia Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for the following conditions if approved: 1. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches along the front of this property by the applicant, at his expense, per the standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 2. Tree planting compatible with the surrounding area; 3. That the gravel in the right of way be removed. The Clerk reported that no communi- cations had been received. The applicant was present. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, for approval subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commis- sion, and subject to Ordinance 63-40, garages. Variance 10+8 Variance 1048 for Union Oil Companycf California, 463 Union Oil Company South Boylston Street, Los Angeles, for permission to encroach six feet into a required 30 -foot setback line from the property line on Newport Boulevard, and 15 - foot encroachment into a required 15 -foot rear yard setback for addition of a lube room to existing service station, in a C2 zone, located at 2281 Newport Avenue, was presented together with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. Installation of commercial side- walks and concrete driveway approaches, by the appli- cant, at his expense, per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa, upon completion of the present Fairview Road Improvement District; 2. Tree planting compatible with the surrounding area; 3. That fire extinguishers be installed as recommended by the Fire Department; 4. That a six-foot block -wing wall be constructed along the northerly property line from the proposed lube addition to the tire rack (approxi- mately 39 feet), -by the applicant at his expense, as per the standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. Mr. Myerscough of Union Oil Company was present. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Plan- ning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-226 for Fannie Price, 1875 Permit C-226 Newport Boulevard, for permission to construct three Price apartment units .over a proposed commercial building in a C2 zone at 1875 Newport Boulevard was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning commission for denial. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. The applicant was not present. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, Councilman Smith voting No, the application was denied.. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-227 for Walker Oil Company, Permit C-227 2293 West Ball Road, Anaheim, for permission to con - Walker Oil Company struct and operate a service station in a C2 zone at the southwest corner of Newport Boulevard and Bay Street was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to deletion of "the future lube area" as shown on the precise plan and subject to the following conditions: 1. Tree planting compatible with the surrounding area; 2. Spacing between tanks to be not less than three feet; tank covering of a minimum of two feet of earth, or one foot of earth with four inches of concrete; first aid fire extinguishers as recommended by the Costa Mesa Fire Department; 3. Dedication of all land 30 feet from the center line of existing Bay Street and a 20 -foot by 20 -foot corner cutoff to correspond with existing State Highway design, to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes; 4. Subject to State Division of Highway approval; 5. Installa- tion of commercial sidewalks on Newport Boulevard and Bay Street, upon completion of Fairview Road Improve- ment District at this location, by the applicant, at his expense, as per the standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. Mr. Earl Emms of Walker Oil Company was present. On motion by Council- man anith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission. Oral Communications The Vice Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak on any item that was not on the agenda. Mr. Eugene Briesemeister of Heath Electrical Advertising came forward with plans of a proposed sign. The Council referred Mr. Briesemeister to the Planning Director who immediately spoke with him and advised him on procedure for his particular project. Agreement re improve- The City Manager stated that in the negotiations ments regarding the Santa Ana Heights Water Company he (Water Company) promised at the time improvements were placed on Baker or Paularino, or whichever parcel Newport Beach elected to take, that the improvements would be made in return for a right of way. If and when improvements are made, the needed right of gray will be given at no cost to the City. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the agreement was approved. As recommended by the City Manager, on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, it Transferring terri- was moved that in the event Costa Mesa County Water tories from County District cedes the territories referred to as Produc- Water District to tion Place and the Kilroy -Buck area to the City of Santa Ana Heights Newport Beach pursuant to District's agreement with Water District said City of Newport Beach,'re Santa Ana Heights Water Company, City of Costa Mesa and District requests of City that City pay the sum which District feels it should reasonably have for the ceding of such territories, then in such event City hereby agrees to pay to District the reasonable sum so determined by District not to exceed $5,000.00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Jordan, Wilson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Adjournment On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m._ May_4Y,,,4,t-� or f the City ofCosta Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa