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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/1954 - City Council1 1 1 109 'MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA May 24, 1954 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met m in adjourned regular session May 24, 1954, 7:30 p.m., at the Justice Court Building, 567 West 18th Street. The meeting was called to order -by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by Councilman Martin. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Martin, Nelson, Pinkley and Smith Absent: Councilman TeWinkle Officials Present: City Manager Coffey, City Attorney Dungan City Treasurer Ries, City Clerk Swartz COMMUNICATIONS A petition was presented, signed by approximately 13 property owners in the area of East 21st Street and Orange Avenue, protesting the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a large greenhouse on East 21st Street in an R4 Zone. A letter from the Planning Commission was also read recommending the denial of the said building permit. After a lengthy discussion the following Ordinance was presented. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 47, an ordinance "AMENDING ARTICLE VI, N0. 47 SECTION 6.1, SUBSECTION C AND ARTICLE VI, SeCTION 6.2, Amending ADDING SUBSECTION E OF THE LAND USE ORDINANCE AS Ordinance ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA" No. 32 Jas 'read. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith that Ordinance No. 47 be adopted as an urgency ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Nelson, Pinkley and Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle A letter was read from Mr. R. L. Patterson, City TRfV_T Engineer, stating that the streets in Tract No. 1778 have been approved, and recommending acceptance by the City. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Westminster Street, in Tract No. 1778 was unanimously accepted as a City Street. A communication was read from the'Chamber of Commerce requesting a list of the businesses in Costa Mesa® It was moved by Councilman Smith that the list be provided with the condition that'it was for their sole use and not for public information. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried. A communication was read from Marian Talbot requesting an encroachment permit to black top the driveway approach at 257 Santa Isabel. It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin and carried unanimously that the permit be granted subject to the condition that the flow line conform to the grade set by the City Engineer. OFF STREET Mr. R. D. Flaherty presented a petition signed by PARKING interested property owners requesting the formation DISTRICT of an Off -Street Parking District. It was moved by Councilman Smith that the petition be filed with the City Clerk to determine whether the signatures PERMITS RESOLUTION' No. 63 -- Payroll-Fund VARIANCE APPLICATION - N0, 28 represent.the required percentage of assessed valuation and the necessary percentage of the area to be included within -the proposed District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried. The City Attorney was requested to draft an ordinance of Intention to Form an Off -Street Parking District to be presented_ at the -next regular meeting of the Council. A general discussion was held regarding the Fly Situation. Mayor Nelson advised those present that representatives from the State Board of Health were making a survey of the City to determine the source ..of the flies and what could be done to combat the situation. An application for a business license was presented in the name of the Butterfield Sign Company for two advertising billboards. -Upon motion .of Council- man Martin, seconded'by Councilman Smith the permit was -unanimously granted. A request was -presented by Mrs. Piper for permission to operate a refreshment stand at Hamilton and -Harbor Boulevard on June 5; the -proceeds to go to the Costa Mesa Girls Club. -Upon motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the perm it was unanimously approved and -the fee waived. A request was read from the Horseman-ts Association for a free permit to hold a benefit dance on June 5. Upon - motion- of Councilman -Smith, seconded -by Councilman.Pinkley the permit 'was unanimously granted and the -fee waived.- A communication from the Santa Ana Novelty Company was read requesting permission to install one amusement machine at-Haroldts Restaurant. It was moved by Councilman Smith that permit be granted subject to the-condition'that-the machine will be located—in—the bar side—of the'es'tablishment and will not be installed until ­a State Liquor License is granted. The application of Michael Genovese for a permit to sell fireworks was tabled pending the enactment of a fireworksordinance.:` Resolution No. 63,a resolution "FIXING THE METHOD -OF-PAYING CITY-EMPhOYEES" was read. It was moved by 'Councilman -Smith -that_ Resolution No. 63 be adopted® The motion.was- seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following vote: AYES:- Councilman.Martin,'Nelson, Pinkley and Smith. NOES,: None ABSENT: :Councilman-TeWinkle. Variance'Application No. -28 -was submitted in the name of George M'. Holstein & Sons 'to permit the erect-ion.'of detached garages in front yard area on lots designated in Tract No® 1865. Upon -motion of Councilman Pinkley; seconded by Councilman- Smith - the p--ermit- was 'unanimously ,approved. A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission approving Appli-cation'.No. 1 for, an Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance. It was moved by 1 1 1 1 Councilman Smith that a Public Hearing be set for June 21, 10/5LL, at 7:30 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried the platter of naming a PouncLmaster was tabled to, permit the receipt of more applications for the position. Councilman Smith reported that Costa !Mesa has been granted a Civilian Defense Eire Engine, with. the necessary equipment. After a general -discussion the City Attorney was -requested to prepaire a Fireworks Ordinance for the next Council meeting. Upon motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley the meeting adjourned. ;!:a (i4 �.NeAlson�,Mayor A. C. Swartz, City Clerk