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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/1966 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA March 21, 1966 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., March 21, 1966, 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 Coun- cil desires to take under Section 2203 of the Municipal. Code of the City of Costa Mesa. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Jordan., Wilson, Barck, Thompson Roll Call Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Director of Public Works as Acting City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk The Mayor introduced the following student members of the The Clerk presented a communication held over from the Westminster meeting of March 7, 1966, from the City of Westminster urging that the Local Agency Formation Commission hold twice monthly meetings. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication was received and filed. The Clerk presented Ordinance 66-3, R-29-65, Warlen R-29-65, Warlen Company, for second reading and adoption. He reported that the required agreement had not been received. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, second reading was postponed pend- ing receipt of the agreement. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council - Ordinance 66-11 man Pinkley, Ordinance 66-11, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE R-1-66, Van Riper ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 14, FAIRVIEW FARMS, FROM R2 TO C2, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 Orange Coast Chapter of the Order of DeMolay: Bob New- man, Jim Masi, John Marshall, Paul Cornuke, Rick Graves, Mike Tuz, Joe Kincaid, Bill Tuz. The students took the places of the Councilmen and City Officials with Bob Newman serving as Mayor. The Acting Mayor read a proc- DeMolay Week. lamation declaring the week of March 13-20, 1966, as Proclamation "DeMolay Week", and on motion by Acting Councilman Rick Graves, seconded by Acting Councilman Paul Cornuke, the proclamation was adopted by unanimous roll call vote. The Acting Mayor thereupon declared the meet- ing recessed, and the City Councilmen took their regu- lar places at the Council table. Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - March 7, 1966 man Thompson, and carried, the.minutes of the regular March 14, 1966 meeting of March 7, 1966, the adjourned meeting of March March 16, 1966 14, 1966, and the special meeting of March 16, 1966, were approved as distributed and posted. The Clerk presented a communication held over from the Westminster meeting of March 7, 1966, from the City of Westminster urging that the Local Agency Formation Commission hold twice monthly meetings. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication was received and filed. The Clerk presented Ordinance 66-3, R-29-65, Warlen R-29-65, Warlen Company, for second reading and adoption. He reported that the required agreement had not been received. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, second reading was postponed pend- ing receipt of the agreement. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council - Ordinance 66-11 man Pinkley, Ordinance 66-11, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE R-1-66, Van Riper ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 14, FAIRVIEW FARMS, FROM R2 TO C2, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 Written The Clerk presented the following commm cations expressing Communications support and devotion to the members of the armed forces of, this country fighting in Viet Nam: from the City of Brawley, and from the City of Corcoran. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the communications were received and filed. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Claim, Greco Thompson, and carried; the following claim for damages was referred to the City Attorney: Marie Greco, 2014 Federal Avenue, Costa Mesa, damage to car in the amount of $32.50. The Clerk presented from the Controller of the State of California the apportionment of trailer coach fees from the Motor Vehicle License Fee Fund for the period of July 1, 1965, through December 31, 1965. Upon motion by Council- man Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Refund,, Oelrich Jordan, the following refund was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Gary P. Oelrich Company, Incorporated, refund on Business License No. 2096 in the amount of $36.00. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the following application to solicit for charitable purpose was granted with Section 691+ J of the Municipal Code being 'waived: City of Hope, 208 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, for volunteer door-to-door solici- tation from June 5, 1966, to June 12, 1966. The Clerk presented the proposed abandonment, held over Proposed abandon- from the meeting of March 7, 1966, of the dedicated ment of Street "B" portion of, Street "B" (Servonics Avenue) located in the (Servonics Avenue) general area on the northerly side of West 16th Street, approximately 792.00 feet westerly of the center line of Monrovia Avenue for a length of 300 feet, lying within Street banner Lot 1112, Newport Mesa Tract. Upon motion by Councilman Resolution 66-28 Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, Resolution 66-28, ,Employees' Associa- being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF tion COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY IN LOT 1112 OF NEWPORT MESA TRACT IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, setting the public hearing for April,18, 1966, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written The Clerk presented the following commm cations expressing Communications support and devotion to the members of the armed forces of, this country fighting in Viet Nam: from the City of Brawley, and from the City of Corcoran. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the communications were received and filed. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Claim, Greco Thompson, and carried; the following claim for damages was referred to the City Attorney: Marie Greco, 2014 Federal Avenue, Costa Mesa, damage to car in the amount of $32.50. The Clerk presented from the Controller of the State of California the apportionment of trailer coach fees from the Motor Vehicle License Fee Fund for the period of July 1, 1965, through December 31, 1965. Upon motion by Council- man Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Refund,, Oelrich Jordan, the following refund was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Gary P. Oelrich Company, Incorporated, refund on Business License No. 2096 in the amount of $36.00. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the following application to solicit for charitable purpose was granted with Section 691+ J of the Municipal Code being 'waived: City of Hope, 208 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, for volunteer door-to-door solici- tation from June 5, 1966, to June 12, 1966. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Street block -off Thompson, and carried, permission was granted to Mr. Bruns, Principal of College Park School, to block off Villanova between Loyola and Notre Dame from 8:55 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. on March 23, 1966, for a flag -raising ceremony. Upon motion by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Street banner Pinkley, and carried, permission was granted to the Costa Costa Mesa City Mesa City Employees' Association to erect a banner over the ,Employees' Associa- intersection of Harbor Boulevard and West 19th Street to tion advertise a dance, banner to be erected on March 25 and re- moved on April 5, 1966. The Clerk read a letter from Tommy Mullins, 2237 Wallace, Fund started for Costa Mesa, stating his intention to collect funds for widow and children the widow and five children of Lawrence Gomez who was of Lawrence Gomez killed in the Watts, California, riot while in'the per- formance of his employment. Mr. Roy Erickson was in- structed to contact Mr. Mullins to request that he be present for Part II of the Council meeting to answer questions of the Council. Later in the meeting Mr. Erickson reported that Mr. Mullins was unable to be present at Part II of the Council meeting and wished the Chamber of Commerce to work with him. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the communication was referred to the Chamber of Commerce. Permits The Clerk presented business license applications, held over from the meeting of March 7, 1966, from Turnbo Amusement for one pinball machine at The Barn, 2001 Harbor Boulevard and replacement of'one shuffleboard machine by one pinball machine at the Vegas Room, 686 West 19th Street. The City Attorney said that under Pinball machines City ordinance this type of machine is prohibited. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Barck, and carried, the applications were denied, and the City Attorney was requested to update the City ordinance pertaining to pinball machines. The Clerk presented, held from the meeting of March 7, 1966,.Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Pur - Associated In -Group pose from Associated In -Group Donors, 4000 West Third Donors Street, Los Angeles 5. The City Attorney said that in- vestigation of the organization had been made, and Police Chief Neth reported also that his office had investi- gated the organization. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was held over to April 18, 1966, and the City Attorney was directed to contact the United Fund Director to provide information for the Council. Refund --Anthony Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Pools -man Barck, refund was granted to Anthony Pools, 5871 Firestone Boulevard, South Gate, in the amount of $10.20 on Building Permit No. 24912 and Plumbing Permit No. 46283 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Rick Graves, a representative of DeMolay, requested DeMolay request permission for a fireworks stand to be located at Stater fireworks stand Brothers Market on Newport Boulevard to sell fireworks during the week of July 4, 1966. The Council informed Mr. Graves that the organization does.not meet the City ordinance, Section 6501.1, by a technicality. After dis- cussion,. upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by. Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was held over to the meeting of April 4, 1966, and the City Attorney was requested to draft a proposed amendment to Section 6501.1 of the Municipal Code. Departmental reports Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Finance, for the period of eight months ending February 28, 1966; Treasurer, for February. 1 1 Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - 450 man Barck, Warrant Resolution No. 450 including Payroll No. .6605 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Orange Coast College The City Attorney said that the Costa Mesa County Water Improvement District District had submitted plans and specifications to the City Engineer for the water system in Orange Coast College Improvement District, and the City Engineer recommended that the plans and specifications be approved. Upon motion by Councilman'Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, Resolution 66-29 Resolution 66-29, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Adopting plans of OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PLANS AND Costa Mesa County SPECIFICATIONS FOR.DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM IN CONNECTION WITH Water District ORANGE COAST COLLEGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT -NO. 17), was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Attorney reported that financing for the civic Civic center center was expected to be ready by April 8, 1966, and All financing State Insurance Company is expected to purchase approxi- mately 900 bonds at $1,000.00 each. The City Engineer had nothing to report. Change Order No. 1 The Director of Public -Works presented Change Order No. 1 Adobe Restoration -in the amount of :$4,763.73 for the Adobe Restoration in in Estancia Park the Estancia Park Site. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, Site seconded by Councilman Thompson, Change Order No. 1 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice of Completion The Director of Public Works said that E. D. Johnson and Temporary.Traffic Company had completed the work on the Construction of Tempo - Signals -at Bristol rary Traffic Signal Facilities at Bristol Street and May Street and May Company Temporary Entrance. Upon motion by Councilman Company Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the work was accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to file notice of completion with the County Recorder. Bid call—Golf Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Course Irrigation Jordan, and carried, the action of.the Costa Mesa Munici- and Landscaping pal Golf and Country Club, Incorporated, calling for bids for the project known as Construction of Golf Course Irri- gation System and Landscaping --Fairview Hospital Grounds on Harbor Boulevard, was ratified. Entry road, water Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman and sewer connections Pinkley, and carried, the request.from the Costa Mesa for golf.course Municipal Golf and Country Club Corporation to have the City contract for entry road, water and sewer connections to golf course, non-profit corporation to reimburse the City upon completion, was approved. Resident inspectors Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman for civic center and Thompson, and carried the hiring of resident inspectors Baker Street Fire for the civic center and Baker Street Fire Station by the Station Costa Mesa'City Hall and Public Safety.Facilities Corpor- ation was approved. Right of way deed Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, the following right of way deed was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson., Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None _ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREET _ 3-14-66 Jesse A. and Mildred May Van Riper Ford Road Recess The Mayor declared a recess, and the meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., March 21, 1966, 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 Bob Cahill of the Upper Bay Baptist Church. Cadillac Gage Upon motion by Councilman Jordan,.seconded by Council - Trailers as temp- man Pinkley, and carried, the request from Cadillac orary offices Gage, 1866 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to park two house trailers at that address to be used as temporary office structures for the current calendar year, was approved. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson Roll Call Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Director of Public Works as Acting City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk Public hearing- The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place Building setback set for the public hearing for the establishment of a line on Huntzinger building setback line 75 feet from the center line of Avenue existing Huntzinger Avenue, along the southerly side of Huntzinger Avenue from Harbor Boulevard to Fairview Road. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to protest. No one wishing to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. Upon motion by Council - Ordinance 66-12 man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance first reading 66-12, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACKS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HUNTZINGER AVENUE BETWEEN -HARBOR BOULEVARD AND FAIRVIEW ROAD, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Cadillac Gage Upon motion by Councilman Jordan,.seconded by Council - Trailers as temp- man Pinkley, and carried, the request from Cadillac orary offices Gage, 1866 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to park two house trailers at that address to be used as temporary office structures for the current calendar year, was approved. Tentative Tracts The Clerk presented Tentative map of Tracts 5492-5493, 5+92-5+93, Revised Revised March 4, 1966, Pemba Subdividers, Incorporated, .Pemba Subdividers 2850 Mesa Verde Drive, Costa Mesa, to divide property in the general area on the south side of Adams Avenue, between the flood control channel and -Albatross Drive, into 206 lots, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following: 1. All the conditions outlined in the City Engineer's letters of March 10, 1966, and September 27, 1965; 2. All the conditions contained in the Planning Depart- ment letters of March 11, 1966, and September 27, 1965. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to.speak. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the maps of Tentative Tracts 5+92-5+93, Revised March 4, 1966, were approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Resolution 66-30 Thompson, Resolution 66-30, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Structural fire COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT protection THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HAS AN ORGANIZED FIRE DEPARTMENT IN OPERATION AND EXISTENCE WHICH PROVIDES ADEQUATE STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION TO ALL PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY, AND AUTHOR- IZING PETITION TO BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY'OF ORANGE TO HAVE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY EXCEPTED FROM THE LEVY OF ANY COUNTY TAX TO PROVIDE STRUC- TURAL FIRE PROTECTION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None . C-20-65, Amended Conditional Use Permit C-20-65, Amended, T. R. Bolte Devel Bolte opment Company, 1656 South Minnie Street, Santa Ana, for permission to continue conditional use permit to construct a 24 -unit apartment complex on 49,912.5 square feet of land area (one unit per 2,079.8 square feet)'in an R4 -CP zone at 241 West Wilson Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval sub- ject to the following conditions: 1. Time limit of one year; 2. Approved per plans as originally approved by the Planning Commission on March 8, 1965. The applicant was present. The Clerk reported that he had received no written communications. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. C-16-66, Gulf Oil Conditional Use Permit C-16-66, Gulf Oil_Corporation, 666 . East 17th Street, Santa Ana, for permission .to construct and operate a gasoline service station in a Cl zone at 3121 Bristol Street, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. One driveway only on Bris- tol Street, final location to be approved by the Traffic Engineer; 2. Installation of commercial sidewalks including concrete driveway approaches, by the applicant and/or owner, at his expense, per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 3..- Tree planting compatible with the surround- ing area under the direction of the Street Superintendent; 4. Street lights, if-needed,"to be installed by the appli- cant and/or owner, at his expense, under the direction of the Street Lighting Superintendent; 5. Beginning at the State Division of highways Right of Way, dedication of an 8 -foot strip southerly to the north line of the main entrance curb return; 6. Installation, by the applicant, at his Continued expense, of an 8 -foot sidewalk in the area described C-16-66, Gulf Oil under Condition No. 5 as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 7. Removal of existing curb and installation of paving, curb, gutter as re- quired by the City Engineer per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa, at applicant's expense. Face of curb will be 8 feet from the new property line be- ginning at the State right of way line south to the main entrance; 8. 25 -foot curb return to be installed at the northeast corner of the main entrance by the appli- cant, at his expense, per standard,specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 9. Prior to the approval of any building permit applications by the Planning Department, the following plans and/or details shall be submitted to and meet the approval of the Plan Review Board; a. Landscape plans showing the location of all planters, sprinklers, wall and types of plants; b. Architectural style shall be the same as that of the Holiday Inn; c. The color scheme of the station shall be the same as that of the Holiday Inn; d. All canopies shall be an integral part'of the main station structure; e. No accessory structures shall be allowed without approval of the Plan Review Board; f. The only sign allowed shall be one facia sign; g. An ornamental block wall not less than 5 feet, 6 inches nor more than 6 feet in height shall be constructed along the westerly, north- westerly and northeasterly property lines; h. A planter 10 feet in width shall be constructed along the easterly and :southerly property lines; i. There shall be an approved "corner -type planter" on the southeasterly corner of the property; j. Planter to be installed com- pletely surrounding the station; k. The finished grade shall be the same as that of the Holiday Inn; 1. Design, style, location and color scheme of this project to be subject to the approval of the Plan Review Board; m. The trash area shall be inside the building --no visible trash area to be allowed; n. There shall be no accessory uses allowed in connection with the service station unless explicitly allowed by the Planning Commission --this in- cludes trailer rentals, etc.; o. . An agreement to be provided, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, that all conditions imposed on C. U. P. C-16-66 will be adhered to unless a release from said condition is re- ceived in writing from the City; p. All of the above items, when submitted, shall meet the approval of the Plan Review Board --other plans and/or details may be required as deemed necessary by the Plan Review Board; q. All utilities to be underground; r. Property to be subdivided to agree with the plot plan; s. The Plan Review Board will mot consider the architectural style of this project until such time as the Board has received elevations, renderings and any other information deeded necessary to fully determine the archi- tectural style of the Holiday Inn as it is to be built; 1. Items b, c, d, g, and m of Condition No. 9 are to be incorporated under item s; 2. Item 9-f shall read "only one sign shall be allowed"; 3. Item 9-m shall read "Trash area shall be enclosed --not necessarily inside the building"; 10. No building permit shall be issued for any portion of this project until the Holiday Inn project outlined under C. U. P. C-4-66 has broken ground and commenced construe - tion on their main building. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. Mr. Fred Westover spoke to the.Council, representing the applicant. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. C-19-66, 4 -Most Conditional Use Permit C-19-66, 4 -Most Liquor, Incor- Liquor porated, 2885 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, to convert an industrial building for a commercial use in a Cl -CP Warrants authorized zone at 841 Baker Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approv- al subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to final action by the City Council, the owner of this prop- erty shall submit a written agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, whereby he is in agree- ment with the plans submitted and approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. John Adams, the owner of the property, presented an agreement to the Clerk, which the City Attor- ney approved. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. National Rivers and The Mayor said that the meeting of the National Rivers Harbors Congress and Harbors Congress in Washington, D. C., would be held on June 7-10, 1966, and requested that authorization be granted to a member of the Council to attend. Upon motion Council member to by.Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and attend carried, permission was granted, the trip to be combined with another conference at that time. National League The Mayor said that at the meeting of February 7, 1966, of Cities two members of the Council were authorized to attend the National League of Cities in Washington D. C., on March 28 - Warrants authorized 31, 1966. He requested that an advance of $250.00 each be .authorized for the members appointed to attend the confer- ence, expenses to -be accounted for and any unused portion to be returned. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, sec- onded by Councilman Jordan, the warrants were authorized as requested by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Mayor said that he had received a letter from the Board of Supervisors in Los Angeles urging opposition to legislation to legalize the sale of marijuana. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, the following minute resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Minute resolution WHEREAS; a group calling itself "The Anonymous Committee Opposing proposed for the Abolition of the Prohibition against Marijuana" initiative to legal- has commenced action to amend the Constitution of the State ize marijuana of California to legalize the manufacture, sale, purchase, possession, and transportation of marijuana within the State of California; and WHEREAS; this group has chosen to remain anonymous; and WHEREAS; it is known that the use of marijuana leads in- evitably to the use of hard narcotics such as heroin as the addict's tolerance and his need for more and stronger nar- cotics increases; and WHEREAS; the legalizing of marijuana will subject untold numbers of our citizens to the personal tragedy and suffer- ing of becoming dependent upon the use of marijuana and as a result thereof to addiction to heroin; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Adjournment City of Costa Mesa most strenuously opposes the.proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by "The Anonymous Committee for the Abolition of the Prohibition against Marijuana" and opposes the measure if it qualifies for the ballot. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Jordan, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: �� City'Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1