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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/1965 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA June 21, 1965 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, _ met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., June 21, 1965, 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. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson Roll Call, Councilmen Absent: Jordan Officials Present: Acting City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Assistant Director of Public Works, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman June 7, 1965 Thompson, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1965, were approved as distributed and posted. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the copy of application for Alcoholic Beverage License transfer from Jimmy W. Ownbey, 121 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, to E. T. Peabody, Incorporated, Howard Johnson's, 2750 Harbor Boulevard, for an on -sale general license, was received and filed. The Clerk read a communication from the American Institute of Architects, Orange County Chapter, urging adoption Overhead utility of an ordinance governing the continued use of overhead lines utility lines and making it possible for existing areas presently on overhead services to convert to underground. -Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication was referred to the Street Lighting Superintendent and the Planning Commission for study and report. Claims--Loewen vs. The Clerk presented the following: Complaint for personal Wilkinson.,• Nubia injuries No. 137413 from Attorney D. Thomas Johnstone, Jr., Land Company; 338 East Third Street, Long Beach 12, William R. Loewen vs. Conroy vs. -Kunz Robert Neal Wilkinson, the City of Costa Mesa; Complaint No. 136889, Nubia Land Company vs. County of Orange and City of Costa Mesa, action to recover taxes paid under Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Ordinance 65-16 Barck, Ordinance 65-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF R-16-65 LOTS 1103 AND 110+, NEWPORT MESA TRACT, FROM M1 TO I & R, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Alcoholic.Beverage The Clerk presented copy of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Control, Foley application for a new on -sale -beer license for Leslie C. Foley, III, at 120 Virginia -Place together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Department for denial on the basis that the parking does not meet the requirements of the City ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, Business license seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the issuance withheld of a business license was -ordered withheld. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the copy of application for Alcoholic Beverage License transfer from Jimmy W. Ownbey, 121 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, to E. T. Peabody, Incorporated, Howard Johnson's, 2750 Harbor Boulevard, for an on -sale general license, was received and filed. The Clerk read a communication from the American Institute of Architects, Orange County Chapter, urging adoption Overhead utility of an ordinance governing the continued use of overhead lines utility lines and making it possible for existing areas presently on overhead services to convert to underground. -Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication was referred to the Street Lighting Superintendent and the Planning Commission for study and report. Claims--Loewen vs. The Clerk presented the following: Complaint for personal Wilkinson.,• Nubia injuries No. 137413 from Attorney D. Thomas Johnstone, Jr., Land Company; 338 East Third Street, Long Beach 12, William R. Loewen vs. Conroy vs. -Kunz Robert Neal Wilkinson, the City of Costa Mesa; Complaint No. 136889, Nubia Land Company vs. County of Orange and City of Costa Mesa, action to recover taxes paid under protest; From Allstate Insurance Company, 1+01 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim,. notice of claim against the City, Theresa Conroy, et al, vs. Robert E. Kunz and City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the communica- tions were referred to the City.Attorney. Written Communica._ Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman tions Wilson, and carried, the communication from Assemblyman James E. Whetmore containing copies of proposed plans for the two Orange County Senatorial Districts was received and filed. i Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the,following communications were received and filed: Resolution of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Orange County regarding proposed annexations; Excerpt of the minutes of the Orange -'County Boundary Commission regarding -the porposed annexation of territory to the City of Tustin, the Red Hill -Valencia Annexation; From the City of Claremont, announcing the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit available for viewing at Garrison Theater, June 12 through July 5th; Minutes of the Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board -Executive Committee meeting in Santa Ana, June 3, 1965; From Assembly- man George A. Willson, House Resolution 523, relative to constitutional guarantees of "Free Press" and "Fair Trial". 1 The Clerk read a request frau Charles W. Jobbins, 2127 Charles W. Jobbins Bayport Way, Newport Beach, for an expression of the Council's support for a radio station located in the Costa Mesa -Newport Beach area. Mr. Jobbins spoke to the Council in support of his request. The Clerk reported that Resolution 65-18 supporting a proposed radio station in Fullerton had been adopted on February 15, 1965. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 65-49 -Barck, Resolution 65-49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Supporting radio OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ENDORSING THE APPLICATION -OF - station located in CHARLES W. JOBBINS FOR AN A.M. BROADCASTING STATION IN Costa Mesa -Newport COSTA MESA - NEWPORT BEACH AND URGING THE FEDERAL COMMUNI- Beach area CATIONS COMMISSION TO GRANT THIS APPLICATION FOR THE COASTAL AREA., was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan The Clerk presented a resolution from Newport Beach stating its position on a new coastal freeway route known, as the Newport Beach:Inland Corridor. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, -seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, it was ordered received and filed. After dis- cussion, the motion and second were withdrawn. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 65-55 Barck, Resolution 65-55, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Opposing the reopen- COUNCIM OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA STATING ITS POSITION ing of location of WITH RESPECT TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PROPOSAL FOR coastal freeway route A NEW COASTAL FREEWAY ROUTE KNOWN AS THE NEWPORT BEACH INLAND CORRIDOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson ,_NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Councilman Pinkley, after stating that the Council had not had a chance to study the request that the Division of Highways examine a possible "Newport Beach Inland Corridor", moved that further study be given before the Council take a position for or against the corridor. The motion was seconded by Councilman-Barck and carried. 1 • z Y The City Manager reported that a letter from Seagrave Pacific Corporation had been received stating that there Seagrave Pacific would be a delay of delivery of 'the Aerial Ladder Truck. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, a 30 -day extension was granted with the stipulation that it is not to be construed as a waiver of any conditions contained in the contract, specifically, the penalty clause. The Clerk reported that the applicant has withdrawn the application held over from the meeting of June 7, 1965, Tee Pee Tavern for Business License for John Gruick, Tee Pee Tavern, 2170 Harbor Boulevard, for a yearly dance license, and requested that Business License be issued for one pool table at that address to Superior Amusement, Incorporated, 9165 Rose Street, Bellflower. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, permission for one pool table was granted. The Clerk presented a request frau the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor for permission to Harbor Boulevard at 19th Street Show at Orange Coast College on Exchange Club of by Councilman Barck, seconded by Newport Harbor carried, permission was granted of the Police Chief and the Cit yput a banner across to publicize the Fireworks July 4th. Upon motion Councilman Pinkley, and subject to the approval Manager. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Refund,Matheus Pinkley, refund in the amount of $174.25 was granted on Building Permits 23464 and 23465 to Mr. T. Matheus, 2760 Mendoza Drive, Costa Mesa, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan The Clerk presented the request from Robert Forbes and Time.extension on George S. Fruehling, 2052 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, Building Permits, for time extension on Building Permits 23332, 23333, 23334. Forbes and Fruehling Mr. Freehling spoke in support of his request. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, an extension of time was granted to December 3, 1965. The Clerk presented request -for reconsideration of action of June 7, 1965, to withhold business license because of Tepper insufficient parking for Phillip and Ross Lynn Tepper. at 1562 Newport Boulevard, for a new on -sale beer license application to Alcoholic Beverage Control. After discus- sion, upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and -carried, the City Attorney was instructed to investigate the circumstances and report to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Tauber-Arons Company Barck, and carried, a one -day auction at 638 West 17th Auction Street, Empco, on June 25, 1965, by Tauber -Axons Company, was approved for issuance of Business License. Application for Business License for D and B Sales, The Office Incorporated, for two pool tables at the Office, 1550 Superior Avenue, was held over pending a report after construction is completed, upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded:by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Business License was approved for one pool table at the Buccaneer Buccaneer, 2156 Newport Boulevard, for Jack Harris, upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Dick's Horseshoe Thompson, and carried, one pool table was approved for Dick's Horseshoe, Richard Lawrence, 2394 Newport Boulevard. The Clerk presented two applications for Business License Mesa Club for the Mesa Club, 632 West 17th Street, one, for a pool table, the other, for a yearly dance license. The Chief of Police has recommended, that due to space limitations, only one of the permits be granted. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the applications were held over pending a choice from the owner of the Mesa Club . Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried,.the following requests were approved subject to the approval of the Chief of Police: Mrs. Streets blocked off Clarence Munsey, 2046 Aliso Avenue, for permission to on 4th of July block off the cul de sac at Aliso Avenue across from Bay Street from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; From E. D. Dunford, 3210 Michigan Avenue, to close Michigan Avenue cul de sac from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; James D. Brockway, 1695 Palau Place, to close a portion of Palau Place from the intersection of Ceylon Drive -.eastward to the cul de sac of Palau Place from 12 noon to 12 midnight; all for 4th of July block paxties. Departmental reports Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the following departmental reports -were received and filed: City Treasurer, Finance Depart- ment, Police, Parks. Permit Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Firehouse Pinkley, and carried, one pool table at the Firehouse, 177 East 17th Street, for Seaboard Music Company, 3294 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, was approved. Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman 421 -Thompson, Warrant Resolution No. 421 including Payroll No. 297 was -approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Recess The Mayor declared a recess, and the meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:45 p.m., June 21, 1965, 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 Charles T. Jorgensen of Brentwood Chapel. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson Roll Call 'Councilmen Absent: Jordan Officials Present: Acting City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Assistant Director of Public Works, City Clerk Mr. George Atkinson, 1516 East Ocean Front, Balboa, repre- Fireworks permit senting the 20-30 Club, requested approval of a fireworks stand, the application not having been filed yet. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved subject to meeting all the requirements of the Fire Department and of the City.. 1 i 1 Public hearing . The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place Vacation of ease- set for the public hearing of the proposed vacation of ments in Block Z, certain. -easements -in Block Z of'Fairview, Lots 5 through Fairview, south of: 14, located south of Palm and west of Harbor. The Clerk Palm, west of Harbor reported that notices were published and posted as required by law. He.reported that no written communications had been received. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to be heard. No one desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck;,-,and carried. Upon motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Resolution Resolution 65-50 65-50, being A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Ordering vacation OF COSTA MESA. ORDERING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN BLOCK "Z" OF FAIRVIEW IN..THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was _ adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:. Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan. Public hearing The Mayor announced that -this was the time and the place R-18-65, Wish set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-18-65, Frank A. and Wanda J. Wish, 2812 Drake Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone from Ml, Manufacturing District, to C2, General Commercial District, property at 845 West Baker Street. The.Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for rezoning to Cl -CP, Local Business District (Conditional Permit). He reported that no written communications had been received. Applicant Frank Wish spoke to the Council. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one.else desiring to speak, motion'to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried. Thereupon on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Ordinance 65-17 Councilman Barck, Ordinance 65-17, being AN ORDINANCE OF First reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF -LOT 11 IN BLOCK B OF THE BERRY TRACT FROM M1 TO -Cl -CP, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Public hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place R-19-65,.Howell set for the public hearing of Rezone Petition R-19-65, David J. Howell., -.2453 Riverside Drive, Santa Ana, for permission to rezone from Ml, Manufacturing District, to C2 -CP, General Commercial -District -Conditional Permit, property at 725 Baker Street. The Clerk reported that he had received a request from the applicant that the public hearing be continued. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, _ seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the public .Hearing continued hearing was continued to the meeting of July 6, 1965. Public hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place R-20-65. • set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-20-65, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone from C11 Local Business District, to I and R, Institu- tional and Recreational District, property at 2880 Mesa Verde Drive. The Clerk reported that no written communica- tions 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 Barck, and carried. Upon motion -. by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Ordinance 65-18 Ordinance 65-18, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL First reading OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA -CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE _ 3A. NORTHERLY 2.07 ACRES OF LOT 173, TRACT NO. 3+87, FROM Cl _.. TO I & R, was given first reading and passed to second= reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Mayor Wilson said that at the Orange Coast College graduation ceremonies, City Manager Arthur R. McKenzie had been honored as an Outstanding Harbor Area Citizen, and he congratulated the City Manager on behalf of the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Resolution 65-51 Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 65-51, being A RESOLUTION Commending Arthur R. OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMENDING McKenzie AND CONGRATULATING CITY MANAGER,ARTHUR R. MCKENZIE ON HIS DESIGNATION BY ORANGE COAST COLLEGE AS AN OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE HARBOR AREA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan The Reverend P. G. Neumann of the First Baptist Church said that while on a trip to Europe he had visited the City of Bethleham City of Bethlehem, and he and his wife had been treated very hospitably. He presented to Mayor Wilson from Mayor of the City of Bethleham Elias Bandak of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan a Certificate of Honorary Citizenship. Report of bid opening The City Engineer reported that bids were opened by the Recreation and Picnic City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., June 18, 1965, in the Council Facilities at Harper Chambers for the Construction of Recreation and Picnic and Lindbergh Schools Facilities at the Harper School and the Lindbergh School. The following bids were received: - NAME "All ttBtt R..W..McClellan and Sons 16,925.00 $ 15,777.00 Cummings Construction 13,930.00 12,893.00 E. T: Grandy General Contractor 15,8+2.00 14,960.o0 The City Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to Cummings Construction on Schedule "A" in the amount of $13,930.00. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded Contract awarded by Councilman Barck, the contract was awarded to Cummings Construction on Schedule "A" in the amount of $13,930.00 by the following roll -call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: -Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Report of bid opening The City Engineer reported that bids were opened by the Traffic Signals at City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., June 18, 1965., in the Council Harbor and Mesa Verde Chambers for the Installation of Traffic Signal Facilities Drive East at Harbor Boulevard and Mesa Verde Drive East. The follow- ing bids were received: NAME AMOUNT Paul Gardner Corporation $ 16,68+.00 E. D. Johnson and Company 17,2+5.00 Steiny and Mitchel, Incorporated 16,775.00 William R. Hahn Electric Contractor 17,220.00 Smith Electric Supply 15,870.00 The City Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to Smith Electric Supply in the amount of $15,870.00. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Contract awarded Barck, the contract was awarded to Smith Electric Supply in the amount of $15,870.00 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan 1 1 1 Tract 5160 The City Engineer reported that the improvements in Bonds exonerated Tract 5160 had been completed in accordance with plans and specifications and recommended that the bonds be exonerated 35 days after the date of the acceptance. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the improvements were accepted and the bonds ordered exonerated 35 days after the date of acceptance. Call for bids The City Engineer presented plans and specifications Adobe Restoration for the Estancia Park Site Adobe Restoration. Upon in Estancia Park motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Site Barck, and carried, the plans and specifications were ' accepted, and the -City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be received on or before 10:00 a.m. July 16, 1965, to be opened at 10:00 a.m. July 16, 1965. The City Manager said that the Traffic Commission recommended that Paularino Avenue be designated a through street from Babb to Fairview. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance Ordinance 65-19 65-19, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE First reading CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3464 OF THE MUNICIPAL Paularino desig- CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA WITH RESPECT TO THE nated through DESIGNATION OF PAULARINO AVENUE.AS A THROUGH STREET, street, Babb to was given first reading by the following roll call Fairview vote: AYES: Councilmen:, Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Traffic lane policy Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman during construction Pinkley, and carried, the following policy was adopted of Harbor between during the construction of Harbor Boulevard between Wilson Wilson and 19th and 19th,Streets: No traffic lanes are to be closed .Streets without the approval of the Traffic Engineer before the hours of 8:30 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Orange County Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Master Plan of Councilman Barck, and carried, the Orange County Master. Regional Parks Plan of Regional Parks was held over to the meeting of July 6, 1965. Moratorium The Clerk presented the request from the Planning Com- mission for a moratorium on medium and high density con- struction as outlined in Mr. Dunn's letter to the Planning Commission dated May 24, 1965, being held over from the meeting of June 7, 1965. The City Manager said that there was no longer a need for such a moratorium. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the request of the Planning Com- mission was denied. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Resolution 65-52' man Barck, Resolution 65-52, being A RESOLUTION OF THE United States CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA URGING THE UNITED Conference of STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS TO EXPEDITE AND CLARIFY THE Mayors, resolution PROCEDURES FOR THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS BY THE CON - procedure FERENCE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 65-53, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX Resolution 65-53 TO SAID CITY A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED Continued AS "PAULARINO NO. 8 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: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Minute Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Fairview Road Thompson, and carried a Minute Resolution was adopted Improvement District directing that certain unpaid assessments levied in the Fairview Road Improvement District be collected upon the tax roll. Palace Avenue The City Clerk presented a petition from owners of petition property along Palace Avenue requesting the City to grade and pave Palace Avenue. Mr. Rick Thunstrom, Thunstrom 1825 Placentia, Avenue, Costa Mesa, said that he had deeded property to the City along Palace Avenue years ago for the purpose of having a street put through, and nothing has been done. He said there was heavy traffic, and the roadway was in poor condition and requested the City to take immediate measures to control the dust problem. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Manager was requested to investigate, and if possible, have the alley oiled to aid in keeping down the dust. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Manager, City Engineer, and City Attorney were instructed to proceed with all speed for the purpose of installing a street or an alley under the 1911 Act. Agreement for Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Lindbergh School man Thompson, and carried, the Mayor and the City Clerk park were authorized to sign on behalf of the City the agree- ment between the City of Costa Mesa and the Costa Mesa Union School District for use of a portion of Lindbergh School property in the development of a park. Set for public Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - hearing man Barck, and carried, the following Rezone Petitions R-21-65 and R-22-65 were set for public hearing at the hour of 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, at the meeting of July 6, 1965: - R-21-65 1. Rezone Petition R-21-65, Costa Mesa Planning Commission for permission to rezone from R4, Multiple Residen- tial District, to R2 -CP, Two Family Residential District -Conditional Permit, property in the general area westerly of Mesa Verde Drive and southerly of Club House Road. R-22-65 2. Rezone Petition R-22-65, Costa Mesa Planning Com- mission, for permission to rezone from R2, Two Family Residential, and Ml, Manufacturing District, to Cl -CP, Local Business District -Conditional Permit, property at 2951, 2973, 2981, and 2995 Bristol Street. V-24-65, Moss Variance application V-24-65, Thomas Moss, 1050 Rutland Road, Newport Beach, for permission to allow existing four -unit apartment structure on 10,725 square feet of land area (resulting from proposed lot split) in an R2 zone, one unit per 2,681 -plus square feet of land area, in an R2 zone at 1843 Pomona Avenue, was presented 1 1 V-24-65 together -with the recommendation of the Planning Com - Continued mission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant and/or owner at his expense per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 2. Tree planting compatible with the surrounding area as indicated on plot plan; 3. That a Cashier's Check or a Cash Bond, the amount of which is to be determined by the City Engineer, for the installation of sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa be filed with the City Clerk prior to Council action on this application. Also presented was Subdivision Appli- S-16-65, Moss cation S-16-65, for the applicant.of V-24-65, to divide property at 1839 and 1843 Pomona Avenue into two parcels. The Clerk.read the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1.. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant and/or owner, at his expense, per.standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 2. Tree planting compatible with surrounding area as indicated on plot plan; 3. That a Cashier's Check or a Cash Bond, the amount of which is to be determined by the City Engineer, for the installa- tion of sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches on both Parcel A and Parcel B, per standard specifications. of the City of Costa Mesa, be filed with the City Clerk prior to Council action on this application. The Clerk reported that a Cashier's Check in the amount of $600.00 had been received in his office. Applicant Tom Moss spoke to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application for Variance V-24-65 was approved subject to the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission. Upon motion by Council -- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, application for Subdivision S-16-65 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. .V-25-65, Scott Variance application V-25-65, Louis E. Scott, 2691 Bayshore Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to con- struct -two 4 -unit apartment structures in an R2 zone in addition to existing 8 units, making a total of 16 units on 39,930 square feet of land area, one unit per .2,495.625 square feet, with an encroachment of 10 feet into 20 -foot required separation from existing unit at 552 and 555 Victoria Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. Mr. Paul Hallberg, the owner of the property, said that he had received a variance and the same plot plan had been approved about a year and a half ago but he had to allow it to expire due to circumstances beyond his control. Mr. Louis E. Scott said that he desired to purchase the property from Mr. Hallberg. The Clerk reported that he had received a -recommendation from the Fire Department that in the conditions should be included, if the appli- cation is approved, an underground water system and hydrants'as shown on the plot plan dated May 19, 1965. The conditions were read to the applicant that the permit would be subject to if approved. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedication of all land .40 feet from the center line of existing Victoria Street to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes; 2. Tree planting compatible with the surrounding area as indicated on the plot plan; 3. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the applicant, at his expense, per the standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 4. Underground water system and hydrants as shown on plot plan dated May 19, 1965, filed in City Clerk's Office. a C-35-65, McCombs Conditional Use Permit C-35-65, McCombs and Rosebrugh, and Rosebrugh 9778 Katella, Suite 116, Anaheim, for permission -to -- construct one 4 -unit residential apartment structure and one 5 -unit residential apartment structure (two stories) in an R3 -CP Zone with an encroachment of 17 feet into required -35 -foot separation between buildings at 349 West Wilson Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: 1. Prior to issuance of any Building Permits, dedication of all land 40 feet from the center line of existing Wilson Street shall be made to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the appli- cation was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. C-36-65, Chess Club Conditional Use Permit C-36-65, Chess Club of Orange of Orange County County, Post Office Box 442, Corona del Max, for per- mission to operate a chess playing club in an Adminis- trative and Professional Zone atf,1770 Orange Avenue, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following con- ditions: 1. Subject to the Municipal Ordinance per- taining to gambling; 2. Subject to time limit of one year. The Mayor inquired if anyone were present objecting to the application. No one desired to speak, thereupon on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. - NC -2-65, Newport Non -Conforming Use Permit NC -2-65, Newport Auto Works, Auto Works 120 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa, for restricted auto dismantle permit, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. At least a 20 -foot by 20 -foot enclosed storage area shall be provided for storage for the accumulated parts necessarily removed from vehicles; 2. Subject to Condition Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of the City Attorney's opinion No. 65.6, dated May 24, 1965; which are as follows: 1. That there beno retail or wholesale sales of the parts which have been removed within the garage or tow yard; 3. That all dismantling take place within a fenced or screened area, pursuant to Section 3482 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code; 5. That the auto bodies not be stacked on top of another in the garage or yard of the applicant; 6. That the applicant be required to comply with Section 3482 to and including 3485 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code; 7. That the applicant be required to comply with Section 5211 of the Municipal Code in disposal of the auto bodies that have been stored and stripped. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one desiring to speak, the applica- tion was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. The 1964 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and Amend- ments thereto was introduced and upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, Ordinance 65-20 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 1964 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, 1 1 Ordinance 65-20 was given first reading and"passed to second reading First reading by the following roll call vote: 1964 -Uniform Building AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Code Thompson Continued NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Zeledon and Karch Mrs. Ralph Zeledon, 636 Plumer Street, and Mrs. Karch, 640 Plumer Street, requested the Council to investigate the drainage situation in their area saying that the natural flow of water had recently been changed. After discussion, upon motion by"Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the City Manager and City Engineer were instructed to investigate to determine. if there was a violation of the law. Population The City Manager reported that he had just received the population figure for Costa Mesa estimated by the State as 65,300 as of April, 1965. Costa Mesa County The City Manager reported that he had received a check Water District, from the Costa Mesa County Water District in the amount water improvements of $60,000.00 for water improvements being made to service the new shopping center where the May Company and Sears are building. The City Manager said that he had received a letter from Bulwin Manufacturing Company, 2460 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, asking if it is the intent of the City to Olive Street cut through the 'Olive Street" thoroughfare. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager, City Engineer, and City Attorney for investigation. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Building Official Frank Hruza was given per- mission to attend the annual business meeting of the International Conference of Building Officials in Phoenix, Arizona, October 18th through 22nd, 1965, and a warrant in the amount of $250.00 was authorized as an advance toward expenses by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Preliminary library The City Manager said that the Council had received study copies of a preliminary library study. The City Manager reported that the Council had received copies of the Costa Mesa Recreation and Park District Recreation and Park Budget for the 1965-1966 fiscal year. Upon motion by District Budget, Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and 65-66 carried, public hearing date was set for July 19, 19652 Public Hearing set at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practicable, for the Costa Mesa Recreation and Park District Budget, 1965- 1966. The City Manager reported that it was the recommendation of the Civic Center Committee for the City to locate a new fire station site in the northern section of the City and that a location had beEnfound at 780 Baker Street, but it was unable to be purchased at a fair market price. The Committee has had an appraisal made. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, Resolution 65-54, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Resolution 65-54 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE Continued CITY ATTORNEY TO BEGIN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A FIRE STATION SITE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: P.inkley, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Adjournment Upon motion man Barck, 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - and carried, the meeting was adjourned at yor of he City of Costa Mesa City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1 1