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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/1964 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA March 16, 1964 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., March 16, 1964, at the City Hall, 695 West.19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Vice -Mayor for the purpose of discus- sion 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, Meyers, Smith Councilmen Absent: Pinl�ley Officials Present: City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk, Director of Public Works, Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works reported Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman $6,811.20 was the lowest -responsible bid. On motion by March 2, 1964 Meyers, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting Contract awarded carried, the contract for the Construction of Three Turn of March 2, 1964, were approved as distributed and posted. Pockets in Harbor Boulevard at Intersections of Ponderosa Opening of Bids The Vice Mayor announced that this was the time and place Construction of set for the opening of bids for the Construction of Three Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Three Turn Turn Pockets in Harbor Boulevard at Intersections of Adopted Pockets in Harbor Ponderosa Street and Warehouse Road. The Clerk opened A PORTION OF LOT A, BANNING TRACT, FROM I & R TO AP, was Boulevard at and read the following bids: Intersections of NAME AMOUNT AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Meyers, Smith Ponderosa Street D.. C. Muralt Company $ 6,811.20 and Warehouse E. H. Philip Smith, Incorporated 7,847.00 Upon.motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Road Sully -Miller Contracting Company 9,301.60 Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REPEALING ARTICLE 3 OF R. J. Noble Company 8,876.40 W. R. Shriver, Jr., 9,034.00 CHAPTER III OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA convicts Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman :second reading and adopted by.the following roll call vote: Meyers, and carried, the bids were referred to the Director AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Smith of Public Works for checking, comparison, and report to the ABSENT: Councilmen; Pinkley Council later in the. meeting. Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works reported that the bid of D. C. Muralt Company in the amount of $6,811.20 was the lowest -responsible bid. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded -by Councilman Meyers, and Contract awarded carried, the contract for the Construction of Three Turn Pockets in Harbor Boulevard at Intersections of Ponderosa Street and Warehouse Road was awarded to D. C. Muralt Company. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Ordinance 64-14 Meyers, Ordinance 64-14 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF Rezone 242 A PORTION OF LOT A, BANNING TRACT, FROM I & R TO AP, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: (Councilman Jordan abstaining) AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Meyers, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Upon.motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Ordinance 64-15 Meyers, Ordinance 64-15, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REPEALING ARTICLE 3 OF Registration of CHAPTER III OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA convicts MESA ENTITLED: "REGISTRATION OF CONVICTS," was given :second reading and adopted by.the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Smith NOES: -Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen; Pinkley Written Communi- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman cations Meyers, and carried, the following communications were received and filed: an excerpt from the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County and the City of Westminster and the Public Utilities Commission of Cali- fornia, all acknowledging receipt of Resolution 64-20 protesting the breaking up of the Orange County Directory of the Pacific Telephone Company into five sections; also Application 45726 to go before the Public Utilities Commis- sion of the.State of California regarding the request of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for authority to increase certain intrastate rates for telephone service _furnished with the State of California. Claims Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Ameri and Paff Jordan, and carried, the claims of F. M. Ameri, 423 West Bay Street,, Apartment 4, Costa Mesa, in the amount -of $68.08, and of Miss Sharon Paff, 327 Avocado Street, Apartment C, Costa Mesa, for a new muffler on her auto- mobile, were referred to the City Attorney. Written Communi The City Clerk read a communication from the Parent - cations Teachers' Association regarding the need for training of Police, Fire Department personnel and others connected with public safety and life saving in rescue techniques and in particular that of closed chest massage. Chief McKenzie said that a program was underway already with hospital personnel being trained first, and from there the program was scheduled to branch out to other personnel. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the communication was received and filed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the communication from the United Fund of Costa Mesa,- Incorporated, 690 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, thanking the City employees for financial support was received and filed. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the communications were received and filed from the Boundary Commission of Orange County, an excerpt of the Minutes regarding the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Fountain Valley, and two copies of applications to the Costa Mesa Fire Department for fire clearance from the Orange County Department.of Social Welfare for Ada F. Dick, 2533 Greenbriar Lane, for a boarding home for the aged, capacity 2, and for Lorene G. Lennert, 200 -Wake Forest Road, for a boarding home for the aged, capacity 5 - Permits. - Permits. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application for change of address on Business License No. 2770 bras approved for D and B Sales, Incorporated, for one game located at Escapade Room, 1664 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to be changed to Dick's Horseshoe, 2394 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Refund Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman First Assembly of Meyers, refund in the amount of $64.68 on Building Permit God Church 21450 for First Assembly of God Church, 2209 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Reports Meyers, and carried, .the following departmental reports were received and filed: City Treasurer; Building; Police; Finance, for the period ending February 29, 1964. Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman tion 367 Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. 367 including Payroll No. 258 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT;_ Councilmen Pinkley_ Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman tion 368 Smith, Warrant Resolution No. 368 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Claim The City Attorney reported on the claim of Mrs. Dorothy Glascock Glascock saying that it did not comply with the statute. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the claim was denied and the City Attorney was instructed to write giving an explanation to Mrs. Glascock. Claims -Harbour The City Attorney reported that Harbour Crest Builders Crest Builders were suing the City. He also reported that the claims Gallagher. of Helen G. Gallagher and William R. Hyder did not Hyder comply with the statute and recommended denial. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the claims of Gallagher and Hyder were denied. Herman Lenz claim The City Attorney reported that the Herman Lenz claim has been paid by the insurance carrier. Quitclaim Deed The City Attorney reported that more time bras needed to Ellis Porter check the _Ellis Porter property for the Quitclaim Deed. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by.Councilman Smith, and carried, the Quitclaim Deed was ordered to be held over to the meeting of April 6, 1964. Bids called The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for Improvement.of the Improvement of Adams_ Avenue, Section IV, From 363 Adams Avenue_, Feet West of Mesa Verde Drive to 765 Feet West of Shantar Section IV, From Drive. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by 363 Feet West of Councilman Meyers, the plans and specifications were Mesa Verde Drive approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise to 765 Feet West for bids to be received and opened April 6, 1964, by the of Shantar Drive following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Tract 4502 The City Engineer reported that the subdivider of Tract Bond exonerated 4502 has deposited funds with the City for the drainage assessment and recommended that Surety Bond 485999, Gen- eral Insurance Company of .America, be exonerated. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the bond was ordered exonerated. Tract,'.5Q05 The City Engineer reported that the subdivider of Tract 5005` Bond .exonerated has deposited funds with the City for the drainage assess- ment and recommended that Surety Bond 486002, General Insur- ance Company of America, be exonerated. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried; the bond was ordered exonerated. Changes in Fair- The Director of Public Works reported that there were some view -R - oad Improve- changes needed in connection with the Fairview Road Improve- ment Dstrict, Set ment District. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded for public hearing by Councilman Meyers, Resolution 64-24, being A RESOLUTION Resolution 64-24 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE: STATING THE AMOUNT OF THE ESTIMATED INCREASE OR DECREASE IN THE COST OF THE WORK BY REASON OF SAID PRO- POSED.CHANGES: GIVING NOTICE OF A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID PROPOSED -CHANGES IN CONNECTION WITH FAIRVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (ASSESSMENT DIS- TRICT NO. 10), setting the public hearing date April 6, 1964, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Bids called The Director of Public Works presented plans and specifi- Traffic Signal cations for the Construction of Traffic Signal Facilities Facilities at at Three Intersections. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, Three Intersec- seconded by Councilman Smith, the plans and specifications tions 'were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to adver- tise for bids to be received and opened April 6, 1964, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Bids called The Director of Public Works also presented plans and - Construction of specifications for The Construction of Tennis Courts and Tennis Courts Other Work at Charles -W. TeWinkle Memorial Park. Upon and Other Work motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Smith, at Charles W. the plans and specifications were approved, and the City TeWinkle Memorial Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be received Park and opened April 6, 1964,•by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Resolution 64-25 Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Public hearing set Smith, Resolution 64-25, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Woodland No. 2 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX Annexation TO SAID CITY A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS "WOODLAND NO. 2 ANNEXATION" AND NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE COSTA MESA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT IN ORANGE COUNTY, was adopted by the following roll.call vote: (Sets hearing May 4, 1964) AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None - ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Resolution 64-26 Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Public hearing Smith, Resolution 64-26, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY set Monte Vista COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX No. 3 Annexation TO SAID CITY A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS "MONTE VISTA NO. 3 ANNEXATION" AND NOTICE OF THE PRO- POSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE COSTA MESA RECREA- TION AND .PARK DISTRICT IN ORANGE COUNTY, setting the public hearing, May 4, 1964, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: (Sets hearing May 4, 1964) AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Abandonment request The City Clerk presented the request for abandonment Drainage easement of a portion of an old drainage easement by Santa Ana Santa Ana Manor Manor Corporation, 814 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, established by the City Council under Resolution 367 in 1957. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded Resolution 64-27. by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 64-27, being A RESOLU- Sets public TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, hearing CALIFORNIA,' DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACA- TION OF A CERTAIN DRAINAGE EASEMENT, setting the public hearing for April 20, 1964, was adopted by the following roll .call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Reconveyance The City Clerk presented the request for the reconveyance request of land at 679.Center.Street by Mr..and Mrs. Lawrence McConville McConville, 703 North Bay Front, Balboa Island. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Smith, Resolution 64-28 Resolution 64-28, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Sets public OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS hearing INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF LOT 503, NEWPORT_.MESA TRACT, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, setting the public hearing date for April 20, 1964, was adopted Street and Fairview Road. by the following roll call vote: 2. Rezone Petition 245 for Santa Ana Manor Corporation, Santa Ana Manor AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson, Smith, Meyers Multiple Residential, RR, Two Family Residential, NOES: Councilmen: None and Ml, Manufacturing District, to R4, Multiple Resi- ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley 1 Change Order No. 1 The City Clerk presented the Change Order No. 1 for Con - for Mesa Verde struction of a.Park Structure and Appurtenances in the Park project Mesa Verde Park in the amount of $464.14. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan., seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Change Order was approved. City Hall to be The City Clerk presented the request by the County of receiving station Orange for a receiving station to be set up at the City for Primary Hall on the night of June 2nd from 8:00 p.m. until all Election returns are received for the Consolidated Primary Elec- tion. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the request -was granted for the receiving station June 2nd for the Consolidated Primary Election. Set for public Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman hearing April 6, Meyers, and carried, the following Rezone Petitions were 1964 set for public hearing at the meeting of April 6, 1964, at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as practicable: Rezone 243-A 1. Rezone Petition 243 -Amended for Maureen McClintock Rischard Rischard, 18901 East Dodge Avenue, Santa Ana, for permission to rezone from Al, General Agricultural District, to Cl, Local Business District, property in the.genera.l area of the southwest corner of 'Baker Street and Fairview Road. Rezone 245 2. Rezone Petition 245 for Santa Ana Manor Corporation, Santa Ana Manor 814 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, to rezone from R4, Multiple Residential, RR, Two Family Residential, and Ml, Manufacturing District, to R4, Multiple Resi- dential District, property on the east side of Pomona Avenue beginning at a point 330 feet southerly of the center line of West 18th Street. Recess The Vice Mayor declared a ten-minute recess. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., March 16, 1964, 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 Richard Johnson of Mesa Verde Methodist Church. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, Smith Councilmen Absent: Jordan Officials.Present: City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk, Director of Public Works Official Greeters The Mayor said -that this was the first night that the Official Greeters were present at the Council meeting beginning their job passing agendas to the public attend- ing Council meetings. Mr. Nick Ziener"Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, introduced Miss Audrey Erickson and Mr. Maynard "Skip" Berg as being the first to begin this new procedure. Mesal:,Verde,.Library- .'The -Mayor said"that"there had been 'a meeting between the ->'City and the"staff of the.' -,County regarding a library in the Mesa Verde area, and"it -was recommended that the City hire their own architect to begin the plans for the proposed library. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw a pro- posed contract between the City and Schwager, Desatoff and Associates for the development of the Mesa Verde Library plans and specifications. Wind damage emer- The Mayor said that due to damage to power poles caused gency help appre- by high winds in.one of our new tracts in the north area ciated of town, 40 or 50 families had to be evacuated from the area while repairs were being made to the power lines. Civil Defense, He praised the local Civil Defense group, the Southern Southern California California Edison Company, and also Killybrooke School Edison and Killy- which housed the families while the repairs were being brooke School made. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the City Clerk was instructed to send a letter of -appreciation to -these people for their help in our emergency. Public Hearing The Vice Mayor announced that this was the time and the Abandonment of a place set for the public hearing on the Abandonment of Portion of Gisler a Portion of Gisler Avenue in Tract 4608. The Clerk Avenue in Tract reported that notice of said public hearing had been 4608 duly published, and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported that nowritten communications had been received and read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for abandonment for street purposes only. The Vice Mayor then inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and -carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 64-29 Resolution 64-29, being A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF GISLER AVENUE IN TRACT NO. 4608 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, :Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Public hearing The Vice Mayor announced that this was the time and the Rezone 236 -Amended place set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition 236 - Amended, --initiated by the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, to rezone from M1, Manufacturing District, to Rl, Single Family Residential District, property described as follows: a. a parcel between the Orange County Flood Control right of way and the San Diego Freeway right of way, between the Santa Ana River and Harbor Boulevard; b. -a parcel between the Orange County Flood Control right of way and Gisler Avenue and between the San Diego Freeway right of way and .the Costa Mesa Elementary School District property; and c. a parcel between the Costa Mesa Elementary School District property and the easterly boundary of Tract 3723 and between. _the easterly terminus of California Street and Gisler Avenue. The Clerk read -the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion for approval. The Clerk reported that no communica- tions had been received. The Vice Mayor inquired if any- one wished to speak. Norman Schmidt -spoke for the approval of the rezone. No one else desiring to speak, motion to .close the public hearing was made by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried. Thereupon on Ordinance 64-16 motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, First reading Ordinance 64-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Public hearing OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS Rezone 236 -Amended OF SECTIONS 32 AND 33 FROM .Ml TO Rl, was given first read - Continued ing by the followingroll call vote: AYES:, Councilmen: Wilson,"Pinkley, Meyers, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Re-application, Orange County Association for Mental Health Mental Health, continued Councilman Jordan returns The City Clerk presented the re-application of the Orange County Association for Mental Health for the waiver of conditions of Section 6914 J of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa. Mrs. Elsie C. Kroesche, President of the League of Women Voters, read a request from the League that the waiver be granted. Mrs. James A. May, President of the Orange County Association for Mental Health, spoke to the Council for the granting of the request. After discussion, motion for the waiving of the conditions under Section 6914 J of the Municipal Code was made by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:- Meyers, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Thereupon on motion by Councilman.Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Councilman Smith voting No, it was agreed.to hold over the vote until there was a full Council present. Councilman Jordan returned to take his place on the Council at 8:00 p.m. Mental Health, Councilman Jordan was briefed on the action taking place continued before his return on the re-application of the Orange County Association for Mental Health for the waiver of conditions of Section 6914 J of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa. Reverend Proctor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church of Newport spoke to the Council in support of the work done by the mental health association. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley for the .waiver of Section 6914 J of the Municipal Code -of .Costa Mesa. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Pinkley, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: Smith, Wilson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Variance_ 1059 Variance 1059 for Rehlco Developers, Incorporated, 400 Rehlco Union Bank Building, Orange, for permission to construct 24 units on 50,640, square feet of land area (1 unit per 2,110 square feet) with a 15 -foot -encroachment into required 25 -foot rear yard setback at 350 East 20th Street, was presented together -with the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for approval subject to the following condi- tions: 1.:. Installation of residential sidewalks and con- crete driveway approaches by the owner and/or applicant, at his expense as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 2. Class "A" fire hydrant to be located under direction of the Fire Department; 3. Fire extin- guishers to be provided as per Fire Department require- ments; 4. Tree planting compatible to the area; 5. Parking under direction of the Director of Planning; 6. Installation of 6 -foot opaque fence enclosing entire project under the direction of the Director of Planning; 7. Revised plot plan to be submitted to agree with the subdivision of the property.. Mr. Don Robertson spoke for the applicant. After discussion, motion for approval subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission was made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and.carried,-Councilman Wilson voting No. Variance 1060 Variance 1060 for Otis L. Cardwell, 200 Fairway Place,' Cardwell-= Costa Mesa, for permission to construct 2 units in addition to existing 2 units, making a total of 4 units on 11,250 square feet of land area (1 unit per 2,812.5 square feet) property on the northwest corner of Broadway and Orange Avenue, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Tree planting compat- ible with the area as indicated on the plot plan, under the direction of the Street Department; 2. Installation of residential.sidewalks including concrete driveway approaches, by the applicant, at his expense, on Orange Avenue and Broadway, .as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 3. Driveway cuts to be located in accordance with City of Costa Mesa standards; 4. Existing unused driveway to be closed; 5. Dedication of a 15 -foot radius spandrel at the northwest corner of Orange Avenue. and Broadway Street, to the City of Costa Mesa, -for street purposes; 6. As per elevations dated March 9, 1964. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. Mr. David Stewart, 351 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, spoke to the Council representing the applicant. After discussion, motion for approval subject -to the recommendations of the Planning Commission was made by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. Variance 1065 Variance 1065 for Jimmy Wing Lew, 312 West Arbor Vitae, Lew Inglewood, for permission to encroach 6 feet into required front yard setback of 50 feet from the center line of Anaheim Avenue, and to encroach 12.9 feet into required 20.4 -foot rear yard setback for the construction of -a single family residence on the southwest corner of West 18th Street and Anaheim Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation -of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Instal- lation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant, at his expense, per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa, on West 18th Street and Anaheim Avenue; 2. Tree planting compatible with the area under direction of the Street Foreman. The applicant was present. Upon motion by Councilman Pihkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission. Variance 1067 Variance 1067 for Rehlco Developers, Incorporated, 400 Rehlco Union Bank Building, 500 South Main Street, Orange, for permission to construct 19 units on 29,250 square feet of land area (1,539.square feet per unit) and an encroach- ment of 15 feet into required 25 -foot rear yard setback at 1838 Placentia Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Park- ing under the direction of the Director of Planning; 2. Tree planting compatible with the area as indicated on plan under the direction of the Street Foreman; 3. Fire extinguishers shall be provided as per Pamphlet No. 10 of the National Board of Fire Underwriters; 4. Clear exit way to be provided as shown on the plot plan (Fire Department); 5. Gates are to swing in the direc- tion of egress; 6.. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant, at his expense, per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 7. Stop blocks to be installed next to fence; 8. Dedication of all land 40 feet from the center line of existing Placentia Avenue to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes; 9: As per elevations dated March 9, 1964, initialed by the Director of Planning. The Clerk 1 1 i •.J 1.1 Ott �v read a letter from Mr. Wallace C. Olson, 1512 Serenade Terrace, Corona del Mar, California, in which he objected to the density and the arrangement of the recreation area. Mrs.. Beecher spoke to the Council saying that she thought the density was too great. .Mr. Olson reiterated his objections to the density and arrangement. Donald Robertson represented the applicant. After discussion, Mr. Robertson agreed to reverse the plan. Motion was made by -Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, for the approval of the application subject to the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission and subject to the plan being reversed. Variance 1068 Variance 1068 for Ralph B. Schreiber, 236 Wake Forest Schreiber Road, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach 12 feet into required 5 -foot side yard setback for addition of family room at that address, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. The applicant was present. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the application was approved. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-260 for Edker L. Pope, III, Permit C-260 1781 Pitcairn Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to add Pope 28,units to existing 25 -unit motel, the Sea Lark, making a total of 53 units at 2301 Newport Boulevard, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That the -proposed units will contain no kitchen facilities; 2. That right of way clearance be secured from the State of California Division of Highways; 3. Fire extinguishers -shall be required as per pamphlet No. 10 of the National Board of Fire Underwriters; 4. Driveways are to be held at 27 feet; 5. ..Covered entrance ways shall be a minimum of 11 feet high; 6. Installation of commercial sidewalks with concrete driveway approaches by the applicant, at his expense, as per standard specifications of the State of California, along the frontage of this property; 7. Stop blocks to be installed in all stalls. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received._ Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Subdivision 474-A Subdivision 474-A for Dwan E. Thompson, 22+6-B Rutgers Thompson Drive, Costa Mesa, to divide property at 306 and 316 Santa Isabel Street into 3 parcels was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk.reported that no communications had ..been received. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the following conditions recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 30 feet from the center line of existing Santa Isabel Street for street widening purposes; 2. Improvement of the northerly one half of Santa Isabel for 150 -foot frontage with curbs, gutters, pavement.to existing pavement, and residential sidewalks including concrete -driveway approaches as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa, under the direction of the City Engineer. Said improvements'to be installed by owner and/or applicant, at his expense; 3. Conditions No. 1 and No. 2 must be completed prior to ..final occupancy of any buildings constructed on this property. Subdivision 482 Subdivision 482 for Earl Schetne, 340 East 20th Street, Schetne Costa Mesa, to divide property at 340 East 20th Street into 2 parcels was presented together with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for approval subject to i the following condition: 1. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches, by the owner, at his expense, as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa in front of Parcel A. Upon motion by Council- man Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning. Commission. Subdivision 483 Subdivision Application 483 for Vivian Kanagy, 350 East Kanagy 20th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to divide property at that address into 2 parcels, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: 1. Installa- tion of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches, by the owner, at his expense, as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa, California, in front of Parcels C and D. After discussion, motion for approval subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Subdivision 484 Subdivision Application 484 for Mrs. Isa Ann Iverson, Iverson 523 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, to divide property into 3 parcels on the east side of Charle Street, 183 feet southerly of the center line of Hamilton Street, was presented together,with the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission .for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 30 feet from,.the center line of existing Hamilton Street in front of Parcel B. for street purposes; 2. That Parcel C becomes.an integral -part of lot located at the southeast corner of Charle Street and Hamilton Street, said lot measuring 85 feet by 146 feet. The applicant was present. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, .the application was approved.subject to the conditions of the Planning Com- mission. Oral Communica- There were no oral communications. tions . I I - Annual population The Mayor.presented an agreement between the City of estimate agree- Costa Mesa and the Department of Finance of the State ment with the of California, providing for the annual population State of California. estimate to be made by the Department of Finance as City Clerk author- The Mayor also requested, in the absence of the City ized to attend Manager, that the City Clerk be authorized to attend the conference International Association of City Clerks' Conference in of April 11 1964, at an estimated cost of $325.00. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the agreement was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: .Meyers, Smith, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley NOES:-- Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of In the absence -of the City Manager, the Mayor requested Finance author- that the Finance Director.be authorized to attend the_ ized to attend National Municipal Finance Officers' Conference in conference Dallas, Texas, May 10th through May 15th and that an advancement.of $250.00.be authorized for expenses. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Meyers, the Director of Finance was authorized to attend the conference.and an advancement of $250.00 for expenses was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Clerk author- The Mayor also requested, in the absence of the City ized to attend Manager, that the City Clerk be authorized to attend the conference International Association of City Clerks' Conference in City Clerk author- New Orleans, Louisiana, May 18th through May 21st, and an ized to attend advance toward expenses of $250 be authorized. Upon conference motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Continued Jordan, the authorization was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley NOES:- Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Uniform Fire Code The City Attorney recommended the adoption of the 1961 Edition of the Uniform Fire'Code to replace the present 1953 edition which was adopted in 1955• On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordi- Ordinance 64-17 nance 64-17, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF First.reading THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING THE 1961 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3100, 3101, 3102, 3103 and 310+ OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was, given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES.: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith, Jordan, Wilson, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Mayor of the City of Cost esa ATTEST: ' City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa