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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/1964 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA June 15, 1964 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., June 15, 1964, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor for the purpose of dis- cussion 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: Pinkley, Meyers, Wilson, Barck, Jordan Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman June 1, 1964 Jordan, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 1, 1964,.were approved as distributed and posted. Opening of Bids The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Construction of for the opening of bids for the Construction of a Left - Left -Turn Pocket Turn Pocket in Harbor Boulevard at the Intersection of in Harbor Boule- Mesa Verde Drive East. The City Clerk opened and read vard at Mesa the following bids: Verde Drive East NAME AMOUNT D. C. Muralt Company $ 4,150.00 Sully -Miller Contracting Company 41200.00 E. H. Philip Smith, Incorporated 41079.00 Upon motion -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works for check and report later in the meeting. Later in the meeting the Director of Public Works reported that the bid of E. H. Philip Smith, Incorporated, was the lowest responsible bid meeting the specifications for the project. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the contract was awarded to E. H. Philip Smith, Incorporated, in the amount of $4,079-00. Ordinance 64-27 The Clerk presented Ordinance 64-27, Rezone 241 -Amended Failed to pass April 27, 1964, for Mrs. Ruth Swope, for second reading Rezone 241-A and adoption. The following spoke in protest of the adoption of Ordinance 64-27: Donald Griswald, 2231 Pacific Drive, Corona del Mar; Willis Boyd, owner of Lots 806 and 805,'Newport Mesa Tract; Pauline - Sargeant, 1401 Superior Avenue, Newport Beach; Mr. Jakosky, 1718 Terrapin Way, Newport Beach;_ Mr. E. T. Fretz, property owner, 851 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. The following spoke representing the applicant: Don McCartin; Chester Nickel, 1526 South Broadway, Santa Ana.. Mr. John G. McDonald, 685 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, spoke for the adoption of the ordinance. The Clerk read a -.letter from the attorney re- presenting the applicant, and he read an agreement signed by Mrs. Swope. No other written communications were received. After discussion, motion for the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 64-27 was made by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck NOES: Councilmen: Jordan, Meyers, Wilson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Ordinance 64-28 Meyers, Ordinance 64-28, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3449 Elimination of OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO parking, Fair - PROHIBIT PARKING ON FAIR -DRIVE BETWEEN NEWPORT AVENUE AND Drive FAIRVIEW ROAD, was given second reading and adopted by the rollowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Meyers, Wilson, Barck, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Occidental Loan The Clerk presented the request from Occidental Loan Company Company for release of Improvement Bonds on Tracts 4608 Tracts.4608 and and 4536. The City Engineer presented each Councilman with 4536 a map indicating where City streets had been damaged. Mr. Edelsohn and Mr. Brobston spoke from the floor urging that written stipulations be set forth for the release of the bonds. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that the bonds be withheld until release is recommended by the City Engineer. After discussion, Councilman Meyers withdrew his second, and Councilman Pinkley withdrew his motion. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to investi- gate and report the amount of bonds necessary to be with- held in the event of release of that portion of existing bonds covering completed work, and the City Attorney was instructed to investigate and take necessary action to protect the City's interest in street damage. Recess The Mayor declared a five minute recess, and the meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 8:00 p.m., June 15, 1964, 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 Robert Hess of Harbor Trinity Baptist Church. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, City Clerk Proposed Mesa The Mayor said that Schwager and Associates had prepared Verde Library renderings of the proposed Mesa Verde Library to be located on the corner of Mesa Verde Drive and Baker Street. Mr. Schwager presented plans and renderings to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the plans are to be kept on file for inspection for one week at the City Hall before being presented -to the County Board of Supervisors, and the architect to report on the itemized estimated cost of the project at the meeting of July 6, 1964. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place set Rehearing of for the.public hearing on the rehearing of Variance 1073 Variance 1073 for Robert Nielsen, 269-A Monte Vista Avenue, Costa Mesa, Nielsen for permission to construct three residential units (two- L' 1 Public Hearing story apartment building) in addition to existing residence, Rehearing of making a.total of four units on 11,1 0 1.20 square feet of Variance 1073 land area (one unit per 2,775.3 square feet) in an R2 zone Continued at 1813 Viola Place. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been published, and the affidavit was on file in his office. The Clerk reported that one com- munication had been received from Major and Mrs. E. S. John, 1818 Viola Place, Costa Mesa, and he read the com- munication in protest of granting of the variance. Francis Horvath spoke to the Council representing the applicant. The following spoke in protest: Henry Niemus; Mrs. Marvin Gibson, 632 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa; Mr. John McDonald, 685 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. No one else desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, motion to deny Variance Application 1073 lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Wilson NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley; Barck, Meyers ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, motion for approval lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck NOES: Councilmen: Jordan, Meyers, Wilson ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place Rezone 253 set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition 253 for Cavallaro and Salvatore Cavallaro and Benjamin F. Burns, M. D., 1909 Burns Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to rezone from R4, Multiple Residential District, to AP, Administrative and Professional District, property described as Lots 1 and 2, Tract 1193, located at 302 and 306 Cabrillo Street. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. 'He reported that no communications had been received. Mr. Fred LaMotte, 310 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in protest. Applicant Dr. Burns spoke to the Council. No one else desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was referred back to the Planning Commission for study and report as soon as possible. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place Paularino No. 6 set for the public hearing'on Paularino No. 6 Annexation. Annexation The Clerk reported that the public hearing had been duly advertised, and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported that no written communications had been received. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by.Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. Thereupon on motion by Councilman Ordinance 64-29 Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 64-29, First reading being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "PAULARINO NO. 6 ANNEXATION", was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 64-57 Jordan, Resolution 64-57, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Annexing to Park COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS and Recreation THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA RECREATION AND District PARK DISTRICT, ANNEXING TERRITORY TO SAID DISTRICT, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written -Com- The City Clerk presented a written communication from the munications Orange County Commuters Association, Post Office Box 3813, Fullerton, stating that the Santa Fe Railway has applied to the State Public Utilities Commission to reduce service between San Diego and Los Angeles and points between and requesting support in the form of a resolution requesting that Santa Fe Railway be directed to continue providing present commuting service until a complete survey and study of the transportation needs of the area can be developed. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, Councilman Jordan was appointed to attend the public hearing of the Public Utilities Commission held at'10:00 a.m. in Santa Ana on June 26, 1964. Written Com- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman munications Jordan, and carried, the following written communications were ordered received and filed: From Huntington Beach urging support in approving and endorsing the Pacific Southwest Project Act; and Huntington Beach resolution supporting the Metropolitan Water District and the Orange County Municipal Water District in their protest of the action of Secretary of the Interior Udall in proposing a ten per cent cutback in water supplied to California from the Colorado River source. Claims-- Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Clark Trucking Barck, and carried, the following claims were referred to Company, Dawco the City Attorney for recommendation: Notice of Claim Products of Lien to General Insurance Company of America, Bond Harriet M. Hartley No. 486857, Drummond and Bronneck and Hooker Company, by the Clark Trucking Company; Claim by Dawco Products, 5396 Alhambra Avenue, Los Angeles 32; Claim by Harriet M. Hartley. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the following application was received and filed: Copy of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License transfer from Carl T. and Margaret J. Henrichsen to Joy R. and Raymond D. Stockton, for an on -sale beer and wine license at Pier 11, 1976 Newport Boulevard. The Clerk presented a request from Mrs. Jack K. Littleton, 431 East Bay Street, Costa Mesa, to block off Aliso Avenue and East Bay Street on the 4th of July, 1964. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the request was approved subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Application for Business License by Harold H. Judd for a yearly dance license at the Shamrock,. 185+ Newport Boulevard, was approved subject to the approval of the Police Chief. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by'Councilma.n Pinkley, and carried, the following request was approved subject to the approval of the Street Department: Request from Fairview Baptist Church, 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for permission to erect two directional signs, one on the northeasterly corner of Del Mar Avenue and Newport Boulevard, and the other on the southwesterly corner of Fair Drive and Newport Boulevard. Fireworks Permits Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the following applications were ratified: Fireworks Permit: Costa Mesa Junior Chamber 1 1 Fireworks Permits of Commerce, 538 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for stand Continued located at 2180 Newport Boulevard; Fireworks Permit: Loyal Order of Moose 1457 and Boy Scout Troop 185, 435 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, stand located at 2777 Bristol Avenue. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Building; Parks; City Treasurer; Street; Police; Finance, for period of eleven months ending May 31, 1964. Warrant Resolu- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman tion 378 Jordan, Warrant Resolution 378 including Payroll Resolutions 265 and 266 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Change Order No. 1 The Director of Public Works presented Change Order No. 1 Tennis Courts and for the Construction of Tennis Courts and Other Work at Other Work at Charles W. TeWinkle Memorial Park in the amount of $1,750.00. TeWinkle Park Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Change Order No. 1 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Change Order No. 2 The Director of Public Works presented Change Order No. 2 Tennis Courts and for the Construction of Tennis Courts and Other Work at Other Work at Charles W. TeWinkle Memorial Park in the amount of $753.00. TeWinkle Park Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Change Order No. 2 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works said that with the construction of certain new streets it is now necessary to create stop intersections at Avocado Street and College Avenue, and Parsons Street at Bay Street. Upon motion by Councilman Ordinance 64-30 Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 64-30, First reading being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Stop intersections COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3465 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE added OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF CERTAIN STOP INTERSECTIONS, was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Hall property The City Manager said that it was now possible and in the authorized to be best interests of the City to purchase the City Hall purchased property for approximately $130,000.00. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the City Manager was authorized to sign the necessary escrow papers, and the Director of Finance was directed to pay the balance due, estimated at $130,000.00, plus escrow costs to complete payment for the City Hall property. Rezone Petition The City Clerk presented Rezone Petition 251 for Wagner 251 Construction Company, 8730 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Wagner Construction Hills, to rezone from I and R, Institutional and Recrea- tional, to C2, General Commercial District, property bounded on the north and south by Victoria Street and on the east by Newport Boulevard. The applicant was not present. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was held over to the meeting of July 6, 1964, the applicant to be notified. Later in the meeting the City Manager reported that he had spoken to Mr. Allen Glass and told him that ownership of the property in that area was held by the City, by the State, and privately. A map was given to the Council showing the distribution. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Right of Way Agent was instructed to begin negotiations with the State for the acquisition of abutting property, and the Planning Department was instructed to study possible higher and better uses for this parcel of land and -to report as soon as possible. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the following appointments to Vehicle Vehicle Parking Parking Districts 1 and 2 were approved: Districts 1 and 2 VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 appointments Dom Raciti (replacing William Scott) term expires 12-17-66 Ralph Martin (replacing Dr. Frazier) term expires 4-17-67 VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 Donald D. Seymour (Lee Swenson) term expires 11-19-64 James Flagg, reappointed term expires 11-18-66 Dr. Robert Andrews, reappointed term expires 5- 1-67 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 64-58 Meyers, Resolution 64-58, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Baker No. 6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TO Annexation SAID CITY A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS "BAKER NO. 6 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 public hearing for July 20, 1964) AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan,.Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None - ABSENT: Councilmen: None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 64-59 Jordan, Resolution 64-59, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Woodland No. 3 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY Annexation A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS "WOODLAND NO. 3 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 public hearing for July 20, 1964) AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Soil Tests and Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Material Control Jordan, the agreement for Soil Tests and Material Control Tests Tests between the City and the County of Orange was ex- tended to June 30, 1965, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Costa Mesa Sanitary The City Clerk presented the proposed budget for management and District Budget operation of Costa Mesa Sanitary District, 1964-1965. After discussion, motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the Costa Mesa Sanitary District Budget for 1964-1965 was approved by the following roll call vote: (Councilman Meyers abstaining) AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Request for The Clerk -presented the -request from the Costa Mesa amendment -to Planning Commission that the parking ordinance-, with parking ordinance ­respect`to garages, be amended in such a manner to provide Variance Relief for'applicants in appropriate cases. After discussion, motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was held over to the meeting of July 6, 1964. Right of Way Upon motion.by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Deeds Jordan, the following.right of way deeds were ordered accepted and placed on file by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES:. Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREET 5-29-64 Kenneth Swanson Harbor Boulevard 6-3-64 Costa Mesa -Union School District Balearic School Site 6-10-64 Rebecca G. -Jobst and Louis Jobst, Sr. Alley northwest of Santa Ana Avenue and northeast of Costa Mesa Street Variance 1074 The City Clerk presented Variance 1074 for E. G. Long Long and Walden, Construction Company and/or Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Walden; 425 30th Street, Newport Beach, for permission to construct sixteen units on 19,800 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,237.5 square feet of land area) with an encroachment of 8 feet into required 25 -foot rear yard setback and relief from Section 9350.1 of the Municipal Code, at 2668 -Newport Boulevard together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for density and encroachment only and subject to the following -conditions: 1. . Removal of existing sidewalk and installation of new sidewalk; removal of existing curb and replacement if required by the City Engineer and off-site improvements all to be cleared by the Division of Highways; 2. Fire extinguishers as per Fire Department's requirements and Class A Fire hydrant to be installed in accordance with location recommended by the Fire Department; 3. Subject to advance energy costs for installation of a street light on existing wood pole at northeasterly side of property. Conditional Use Also presented with Variance 1074 was Conditional Use Permit C-272 Permit C-272 for W. G. Long Construction Company and/or Long and Walden Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Walden for permission to construct residential units in a C2 zone at 2668 Newport Boulevard. The Planning Commission recommended approval provided that those portions of Variance Application 1074 on which the Planning Commission was empowered to act were also approved and subject to all the conditions imposed on Variance Application 1074. The applicant was.present. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-2721.was_granted subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, and Variance 1074 was ordered held over to the meeting of July 6, 1964. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C -168-A for Clement C. Doyle, Permit C -168-A 353 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, request for amendment Doyle to conditional use permit to operate a real estate office in an R1 zone at 900 West 19th Street, was presented with.the recommendation of the -Planning Commission for withdrawal as requested by the applicant. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the application was withdrawn. Conditional Use _Conditional Use Permit C -170-A for Mercedes School of Permit C -170-A Ballet, 2238 Catherim Place, Costa Mesa, for permission Mercedes School of to continued to conduct a ballet academy in an R2 zone Ballet at 2144 Thurin Street was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: 1. No signs. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission and for a period of three years. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-253 for Fannie Price, 1875 Permit C-253 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct Price six units over a proposed commercial building to the side and rear property lines with a 10 -foot front yard setback from the property line at 2015 Newport Boulevard was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for cancellation as requested by the applicant. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was cancelled.. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-277 for Charlotte Prusso, 863 Permit C-277 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, for continuation of a home Prusso occupation to teach piano, organ, and accordion at that address, was presented together tirith the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. No signs; 2. No employees. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and for a period of three years. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-278 for 0. Z. Robertson, 2750 Permit C-278 Harbor Boulevard, -Costa Mesa, for permission to exceed Robertson maximum permissible building height allowing construction of a multi -story office building not to exceed four stories including a penthouse in a Cl zone, as per Section 9293.2, Division XII, of the Municipal Code, located at -2790 Harbor Boulevard, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. No portion of the building may be over 300 feet from a Class A fire hydrant; 2. Installation of one marbelite under- ground circuit street light on Adams Avenue. 3. Tree planting compatible with the surrounding area as indicated on the plot plan; 4. Installation of commercial sidewalks with concrete driveway approaches, by the owner at his expense, as per standard specifications of.the City of Costa Mesa; 5. That provisions for a screened trash area be devised subject to approval of the Planning Department; 6. Parking shall be revised to meet the City parking standards; 7. That the location and width of all street cuts shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer; 8. Instal- lation of underground utilities. The Clerk reported that no communication had been received. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Condi.tional'Use Conditional Use Permit C-279 for G. D. Buccola Investment Permit C-279 Company, 1045 Jamboree Road, Neirport Beach, for permission Buccola to exceed maximum permissible building height as per Section 9293.2, Division XII, of the Municipal Code, allowing the construction of a three-story residential apartment structure containing a maximum of fifty residential units in a Cl zone at the southwest corner of Fair Drive .and Vanguard Way, was presented. After discussion, motion to hold over the application to the meeting of July 6, 1964, was made.by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman E. `3& Conditional Use Jordan,:and carried. Permit C-279 Continued Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-280 for Maureen L. McClintock Permit C-280 Rischard, 18901 East Dodge Avenue, Santa Ana, and/or Rischard and Shell Shell Oil Company, Post Office Box 4090, Anaheim, for Oil permission to construct and operate a service.station in a Cl zone on the southwest corner of Baker Street and Fair- view Road was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: l.' Installation of commercial sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant and/or owner, at his expense, per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 2. Width and design of driveways shall be under the direction of the Engineering Department; 3. Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 50 feet from the center line of existing Baker Street across the front of this property (a strip of land 10 feet wide by 200 feet long plus the spandrel as•required by the Engineering Department at the southwest corner of Fairview Road and Baker; 4. The pump island setbacks facing Baker Street shall be adjusted to accommodate a right turn pocket; 5. An elevation plan and structural design detail shall be presented to the Planning Staff prior to issuance of Building Permits; 6. Installation of 20,000 lumen mercury vapor street light on ornamental steel pole on west property line on Baker and 20,000 lumen mercury vapor light on wood pole on south portion of lot on•Fairview; 7. Tree planting compatible with the area as indicated on the plot plan; 8. All the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code and Costa Mesa Fire Department must be met. The Clerk read a communication received from the applicant authorizing Mr. Tom Shoemaker to act as agent in her absence. Mr. Shoemaker spoke to the Council.: -After discussion,' upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded -by Councilman Jordan, -and carried, the application was approved subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission, and the City is to install, at its expense, the improvements at the corner of Fairview and Baker if and when needed. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-282 for Sulo V. Nyholm, 1988 Permit C-282 Charle Street, Costa Mesa,.for permission to construct Nyholm residential living quarters over commercial offices in a C2 zone.at 1988 Charle Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Installation of commercial sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches, at the expense of the applicant, as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 2. Screening of exposed parking area on Charle Street and along both sides of the property by the applicant, at his expense, per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 3. Tree planting compatible with the surrounding area as indicated on the plot plan. The Clerk reported that no.communications had been received. The applicant was present. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Refunds --Upon motion.by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the following refunds were authorized by the following roll: call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None To: Louis Schmetzer Company, 185 South Prospect Avenue, Tustin, for refund on Heating Permits 3139 through 3144 in the amount of $22.95; To: Stafford and Son, 1532 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for refund on Electrical Permit 22666 in the amount.of $18.83. Subdivision 488 The Clerk read a written communication from William De Motte De Motte, 508 Clubhouse Avenue, Newport Beach, request- ing the deletion of the sidewalks in Condition No. 1 of Subdivision Application No. 488. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the sidewalks were deleted in Condition No. 1. Oral Com- The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak on any munications item that -was not on the agenda. Mr. John McDonald, 685 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, spoke to the Council saying that the storm drain located on Pomona Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets needed attention. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer and the Street Department for investigation and action. Report requested Councilman Meyers said he would like to see a change made soundproofing and in the -City's Building Code that would require a builder parking to soundproof multiple dwellings, and he pointed out that two -car garage space plus parking space is needed in many of the multiple units now in existence. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Manager was instructed to appoint members of his staff to study the soundproofing and park- ing in connection with multiple housing projects and to make a recommendation as soon as possible. 1 The City YarBZer recommended that the following be authorized, and upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the following transfer of funds was authorized to be effective June 16, 1964: Transfer from the General Fund of $250,000.00:to the Capital Outlay Fund; Transfer from the General Fund of $50,000.00 to Park Development Fund. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Recreation and The City.Manager presented the Costa Mesa Recreation and Park Budget Park District Budget for the fiscal year 1964-1965. Upon 1964-1965 motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution 64-60, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ACTING AS SUPERVISING AUTHORITY Resolution 64-60 OF THE COSTA MESA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1964-1965; AND SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON, was adopted by the following roll call vote: (Sets hearing for July 2o, 1964) - AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Fire Chief Lee Mr. Unger read a letter from Former Fire Chief Ralph Lee expressing gratitude for having worked with the Council and for their help in building the Fire Department while he was Fire Chief. Mr. Unger asked the Council to consider that Ralph Lee be paid a sum equivalent to three months' salary for work performed over and above the ordinance requirements for his job. He explained that there is no provision for department heads to receive over- time compensation. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the Director of Finance was authorized to draw a warrant for Chief Lee equivalent Fire Chief Lee to_three.months' salary as severance pay. The motion Continued carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Meyers, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1