HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/02/1963 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
December 2, 1963
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., December 2, 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: Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers,
Smith
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Engineer, City
Attorney, Director of Public Works,
City Clerk
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting
of November 18, 1963, were approved as distributed and
posted with the correction as follows: Condition No. 2
on Conditional Use Permit C-225 for Harbor Hall of Fame
Minutes Homes to read as follows: "2. A masonry wall shall be
November 18, 1963 constructed along the rear property lines of all proper-
ties 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 differ-
ential can be established between the applicant's property
and .the -abutting properties, under the direction of the
Director of Planning."
Ordinance 63-51 Ordinance 63-51, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Adopted OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
Rezone 229, Adams_. PORTION_OF LOT 211, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM R2 TO
R4, was given second reading on motion by Councilman =_
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilne n: Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers,
Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 63-52 Ordinance 63-52, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Adopted OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF ALISO
Rezone 231 NO. 1 ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FROM UNCLASSI-
FIED TO R1, was given second reading on motion by Council-
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers,
Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 63-53 Ordinance 63-53, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Adopted OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF TENTA-
Rezone 226, Harbor TIVE TRACT NO. 4354 FROM R1 TO R2, was given second
Hall of Fame Homes reading on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers,
Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written Communica- On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
tions Meyers, and carried, the City Attorney was authorized
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Written Communica- to take the necessary action on the claim of Richard D.
tions -Claim, Woody Woody in the amount of $46.66 filed in Small Claims
Continued Court.
Alcoholic Beverage On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Control Wilson, the following applications for Alcoholic Beverage
Licenses from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
were received and filed: Philip A. Le Beau, for a retail
package off -sale general license at Sir Philip's, 2981
Bristol Avenue; Speedee Mart, Incorporated, for a new
retail package off -sale beer and wine license at Speedee
Mart No. 221, 110 East 19th Street; Ruth S.,Clark and
Margaret E. Clifford for an on -sale beer license at
The Highlander, 436 East 17th Street.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the communication from the City of Orange
regarding building regulations was received and filed.
Permits On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the following applications for
business licenses for Christmas Tree Lots were approved;
John Richardson, lot location, 2304 Harbor Boulevard;
Harold W. McGuire, Town and Country Landscape, lot
location, 384 East 17th Street; James D. Eaton, lot
location, 2016 Newport Boulevard.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the application for business license
for Superior Amusement, Incorporated, 9165 Rose Street,
Bellflower, for two skill games to be located at The
Lotus Room, 1548-F Adams Avenue, was approved subject to
the approval of the Chief of Police.
Refund On motion by CouncilmanJordan, seconded by Councilman
Tripp Electric Smith, the following refund was authorized by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Jordan, Smith,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Trip Electric, 2940 Randolph Street, Costa Mesa, in the
amount of $143.91, which is 85 per cent of the total fees,
Electrical Permits 21329 through 21333•
Refund denied As recommended by the Building Official, on motion by
Mylar Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, the request of Elmer Lee Mylar, 10632 East
Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, was denied for refund on
Building Permits 18482 through 18486, Municipal Code, -
Chapter VIII, Article 1, Section 8104.
Newport Harbor The Clerk presented a request from the Newport Harbor
Church of Seventh Church of Seventh Day Adventists, 3262 Broad Street,
Day Adventists Newport Beach, for a Christmas Caroling program from
November 30th through December 25th, 1963, with resi-
dents being given the opportunity to contribute to
the church's uplift and educational work. Upon motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, the request was approved.
Refund request
The Director of Finance reported that applications for
Whitehead
Building Moving Permits 386 and 387 to move a dwelling
Building Moving
and detached garage to 371 Walnut Street for L. E.
386, 387
Whitehead, General Delivery, Glenburn, California, were
approved by the Council on August 20, 1962. Condition
No. 6 called for the installation of residential side-
walks across the front of this property and concrete
driveway approaches by the applicant at his expense
under the direction of the City Engineer. On November
23, 1962, a check for $72.00 was deposited with the
Director of Finance to cover this installation. On
November 26, 1962, the final was signed off by the
Planning Department as the required dedication and
the deposit for the installation of sidewalks had been
received. The Acting Street Superintendent reported
to the Council that driveway approaches were installed.
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried, the bond was ordered forfeited,
and the Director of Public Works was instructed to have
the sidewalks installed using the $72.00 toward the
construction cost.
Bid accepted The Director of Public Works recommended that the bid
Van truck of Theodore Robins for one 196+ van truck in the amount
of $2,051.86 be accepted. Upon motion by Councilman
Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the bid of
Theodore Robins was accepted. by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith
Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Departmental On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the following departmental reports
were received and filed: Parks, Building, Street, Fire,
Planning, Director of Finance, for the number of non-
profit permits issued for the month of November.
Refund, Johnson On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, refund in the amount of $7.79 to Mrs. Donald
Johnson, 2579 Westminster Avenue, Costa Mesa, for weed
abatement -on property located at 2058 Pomona Avenue,
Assessors Parcel No. 115-330-57, was authorized by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith,
Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and carried, the communication from the American
Association for the United Nations, Coastline Chapter,
reporting that $144.61 had been collected and sent to
the United States Committee in New Yozk City, was
received and filed.
Warrant Resolution On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
355 Jordan, Warrant Resolution No. 355 including Payroll
No. 247 was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith,
Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Resolution On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
356 Jordan, Warrant Resolution No. 356 was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith,
Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Right of Way Deed On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, the following right of way deed was ordered
received and placed on record by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith
Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR STREET
11-20-63 Wm. H. & Alna J. Phillips Knox Street Alley
Resolution 63-114 On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman
Authorizing purchase Smith, Resolution 63-114, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
of property, Thomas CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Craig Allen AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY (Resolution 63-74,
Thomas Craig Allen) was adopted by the following roll
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., December 2,
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
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith
Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Proposed ordinances
The City Attorney presented drafts of ordinances and
Ml and M2 zoning
distributed copies to the Council as follows:
districts
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 9298.2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA RE USES PERMISSIBLE IN Ml DISTRICT;
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING AN M2 MANUFACTURING DISTRICT. On motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
and carried, the proposed ordinances were set for
public hearing at the meeting of January 6, 1964.
City Engineer
The City Engineer recommended that the work of Rosecrans
Rosecrans Construc-
Construction Company be accepted and Notice of Completion
tion
filed with the County Recorder for the Construction of
Notice of Completion
Water Mains in Fairview Road between Fair Drive and El
Camino Drive. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the work was accepted
and Notice of Completion ordered filed with the County
Recorder.
Agreement
The City Attorney presented an agreement between the
Orange Coast Junior
City of Costa Mesa and Orange Coast Junior College
College
District for the extension of Adams Avenue and an easement
deed of right of way for street purposes on Adams Avenue.
Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, the agreement was approved and the Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the City and the
following right of way deed was accepted and ordered
placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith,
Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Right of Way Deed
DATE NAME FOR STREET
11-18-63 Orange Coast Junior College Adams Avenue
District
Pay authorized for
The City Manager said that it was necessary for the
National -Day of
City Council to authorize the Director of Finance to
Mourning
pay the City employees for the National Day of Mourning
for President Kennedy which the Governor declared on
November 25, 1963. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, authorization was given
to the Director of Finance by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith,
Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Recess
At 7:05 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess before begin-
ning 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., December 2,
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 Scott of St. Joachim Catholic
Church.
Roll Call
Councilmen Present: Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers
Smith
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Engineer, City
Attorney, Director of Public Works,
City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place,
set for public hearing for the Second Phase of the
Costa Mesa Comprehensive Long Range General Plan.
The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had
been duly published and the affidavit was on file in
his office. He reported that no 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 on motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
Resolution 63-115
Resolution 63-115, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Long Range General
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING THE SECOND
Plan
PHASE OF THE COSTA MESA COMPREHENSIVE LONG RANGE
GENERAL PLAN, BEING THE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
65462,'SUB-SECTION B, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers,
Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Vacation of Certain
set for public hearing for the Vacation of a Certain
Undeveloped Street
Undeveloped Street Lying Within Lot 2, Fairview Tract.
Lying Within Lot 2,
The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been
Fairview Tract
duly published, and the affidavit was on file in his
office. He reported that no 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. After discussion,
motion to hold over action to the meeting of December.
16, 1963, was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and carried.
Variance 998 -Amended
Variance 998 -Amended for Paul G. Hallberg, 6061 Trinette,
Hallberg
Garden Grove, California, for continuation of variance
to construct ten units in addition to eight existing
units (a total of eighteen units) on 40,590 square feet
of land area (2,255 square feet per unit) on property
located on 553-555 Victoria Street, in an R2 zone,
was presented together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval for eight additional
units, making a total of sixteen units, subject to the
following conditions: 1. Two-for-one, off-street
parking for all sixteen units, eight to be enclosed
garages; 2. Installation of concrete sidewalks and
driveway approaches by the applicant at his expense
per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa,
under the direction of the City Engineer; 3. Fire
extinguishers as per National Board of Fire Under-
writers Pamphlet No. 10. The Clerk reported that no
communications had been received. The Mayor inquired
if anyone wished to speak. On motion by Councilman
Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,
Variance 998 -Amended was approved, Councilman Wilson
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Variance 998 -Amended and Councilman Pinkley voting No, subject to the condi-
Continued tions of the Planning Commission.
Variance -1042 Variance 10+2 for Lund and Woltermann Construction,
Lund and Woltermann 3019 West Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles, for permission
to construct ten apartments on 19,965 square feet of
land area (1,996.5 square feet per unit) in an R2
zone at 620 Hamilton Street, was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
denial. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak.
Mr. Herman Woltermann was present and spoke to the
Council saying they were now requesting eight units.
After discussion, motion for denial of the eight units
was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, Councilman Smith voting No.
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit C -125 -Amended for Harbor Assembly
C-125 of God Church, 1007 West Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, for
Harbor Assembly of permission to use R2 property for "Day School" in addi-
God Church tion to using the property for church purposes (original
C-125 approved for church purposes only), property located
on the north side of Wilson Street between Wallace and
Raleigh Avenue in an R2 zone, was presented together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1. That a parcel of
land 60 feet by 66 feet for the extension of Joann Street
be dedicated to the City of Costa Mesa as parcels A and B,
as shown on the master plan dated November 22, 1963, are
acquired by the applicant; 2. That Joann Street, between
Parcels "A" and "B", as shown on the master plan dated.
November 22, 1963, be improved by the applicant at his
expense with base, pavement, curbs, gutters, residential
sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches as per standard
specifications of the City of Costa Mesa upon completion
of the acquisition of this land; 3. Installation of
residential sidewalks, including concrete driveway approaches,
on Wilson Street for a length of 66 feet in front of Parcel
"B" by the applicant at his expense, as per standard speci-
fications of the City of Costa Mesa, upon completion of
the acquisition of this land by the applicant; 4. Dedi-
cation to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 30 feet from
the center line of existing Wilson Street for street pur-
poses in front of Parcel "B" upon completion of the acqui-
sition of this land by the applicant; 5. Approval of the
Master Plan, dated November 22, 1963. The Mayor inquired
if anyone wished to speak. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, Conditional Use
Permit C -125 -Amended was approved subject to the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission with the added condition,
"The applicant is to install water and sewer lines on
Joann Street."
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-228 for Floyd W. Lytle, 1913
Permit C-228 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to use Cl pro -
Lytle perty for a drive; --in dairy (without processing) and deli-
catessen store at 1913 and 1951 Pomona Avenue, was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval subject to the following conditions: 1.
Street cuts to be revised to conform with the Costa Mesa
Municipal Code; 2. That the parking be re -designed under
the Director of Planning; 3. Fire extinguishers as recom-
mended by the Costa Mesa Fire Department; 4. Subject to
all the conditions of Subdivision No. 475. On motion by
Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
carried, Conditional Use Permit C-228 was approved subject
to the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council-
m_a.n Meyers, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at
8:00 p.m.
Mayor of the City of sta Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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