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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1954 - City CouncilROLL CALL MINUTES MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA September 20, 1954 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 P.M., September 20, 1954, at the'Newport Justice Court. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by Councilman Martin. Councilmen Present: Mayor Nelson, Martin, Smith and Pinkley. Councilmen .Absent: TeWinkle Officials Present: City Attorney Dungan, City Treasurer Ries City Manager Coffey Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted unanimously to waive the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve them as written. FINAL MAP Final map for subdivision of Tract No. 2310 was submitted in the name TRACT #2310 of Dike & Colegrove, 419 East 17th Street, together with Improvement Bond and cashier's check in the amount of $397.50. Councilman Martin moved that the subdivision map be accepted and authorized the City Clerk to sign it. Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. RESOLUTION Thereupon, Resolution No. 87 was read, a resolution "APPROVING THE MAP NO. 87 OF TRACT N0. 2310 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP UPON RECEIPT OF ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE BONDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS". It was moved by Councilman Martin that Resolution No. 87 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle. FINAL MAP Final map for the subdivision of Tract No. 2315 was submitted in the TRACT #2315 name of Dike & Colegrove, 419 East 17th Street, together with Improvement Bond and cashier's check in the amount of $685.00. Councilman Smith moved that the subdivision map be accepted and authorized the City Clerk to sign. Councilman Martin seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. RESOLUTION Thereupon Resolution No. 88, a resolution 'tAPPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 88 NO. 2315 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN'THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP UPON RECEIPT OF ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE BONDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS", was read. It was moved by Councilman Smith that Resolution No. 88 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle. PUBLIC HEARING CHARLE ST. This being the date set'for the confirmation of the assessments in the Charle Street Opening Act -Proceedings and the date set for the aetermina- tion of the issuance of serial bonds to represent the unpaid balance of each assessment, Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing thereon. The City Clerk thereupon presented the assessment as made to the City Council and reported that no objections had been filed with said Clerk. Mayor Nelson thereupon advised the persons present that they could now file with the Clerk any written objections that they might have to the confirmation of the assessment. No person presented or filed any such written objection. 1 1 5 5 G Thereupon Mayor Nelson asked all persons present if anyone wished to speak on the subject of the assessment. Thereupon Mr. Fred Lorenz asked if the sewer lines could be laid before Charle Street was improved. Mrs. 0. L. Cardwell asked if the utilities could be laid in the street before the same was improved. The questions being answered, Mayor Nelson asked if any other person desired to be heard in the matter of the assessments before they were confirmed. No person present made any further request to speak on the subject. RESOLUTION Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 89, N0. 89 a resolution reading as follows: "RESOLUTION NO. 89 Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion for -adoption of Resolution No. 89, and it was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle Councilman Smith moved that the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried. ORAL Mrs. Ruth M. Carlson was present to request approval of the COMMUNICA- Council to establish a drapery shop at 1813 Fullerton Street (R-4 zone). TIONS Because of the plans now under consideration to rezone that street to C-21 Councilman Pinkley moved that a temporary permit be issued for 90 days with the understanding that if the street is not re- zoned, Mrs. Carlson will have to obtain a new permit on the basis of a variance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried unanimously. Mrs. Edwin Dinger, 2521 Fairway Drive, was present to request that a sign be placed at the corner of Monte Vista Street and Santa Ana Avenue for the purpose of slowing down traffic for the benefit of Monte Vista school children. The City Attorney advised the Council that the State law does not permit reductions in speed to 15 MPH except on premises contiguous with school property but -that by an amendment to the present ordinance, traffic could be slowed to 25 MPH. Councilman Smith moved that the City Attorney draw up such an amendment to Ordinance No. 44 and that signs to that effect be placed at a distance of 300 yards on either side of the crossing. Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Mrs. Muir, 2030 Harbor Blvd., was present to request permission to hold an auction for one day only, October 9, on the antiques in her shop. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to grant the request. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. DETERMINING THAT SERIAL BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT ASSESSMENTS AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE LAYING OUT OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DESIGNATED AS CHARLE STREET IN THE CITY OF COSTA. MESA., COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE -� OF CALIFORNIA.. The City Council of the City of Costa.Mesa does hereby resolved that a bond will be issued to represent the unpaid balance of each assessment which balance is Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars or over, remaining unpaid thirty (30) days after the date of the recordation of the assessment, in the manner provided by the Street Opening Act of 1911 (Division 6, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), the last installment of such bonds shall mature six (6) years from the second day of July next succeed- ing the next April 15 following the date of said bonds, which bonds shall bear a maximum rate of interest not to exceed six (6) per cent per annum to.be paid on such indebtedness. Resolved further that the assessment for the laying out and opening of Charle Street be and the same is hereby confirmed." Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion for -adoption of Resolution No. 89, and it was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle Councilman Smith moved that the hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried. ORAL Mrs. Ruth M. Carlson was present to request approval of the COMMUNICA- Council to establish a drapery shop at 1813 Fullerton Street (R-4 zone). TIONS Because of the plans now under consideration to rezone that street to C-21 Councilman Pinkley moved that a temporary permit be issued for 90 days with the understanding that if the street is not re- zoned, Mrs. Carlson will have to obtain a new permit on the basis of a variance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried unanimously. Mrs. Edwin Dinger, 2521 Fairway Drive, was present to request that a sign be placed at the corner of Monte Vista Street and Santa Ana Avenue for the purpose of slowing down traffic for the benefit of Monte Vista school children. The City Attorney advised the Council that the State law does not permit reductions in speed to 15 MPH except on premises contiguous with school property but -that by an amendment to the present ordinance, traffic could be slowed to 25 MPH. Councilman Smith moved that the City Attorney draw up such an amendment to Ordinance No. 44 and that signs to that effect be placed at a distance of 300 yards on either side of the crossing. Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. Mrs. Muir, 2030 Harbor Blvd., was present to request permission to hold an auction for one day only, October 9, on the antiques in her shop. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to grant the request. 156 A letter was read from the Costa Mesa Planning Commission requesting permission for three members of the Commission to attend the convention of the California State Planning Association, October 14, 15 and 16, 1954, in Monterey, California. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried, the Council granted the request on the condition-cthat the Planning Commission be advised that expenditures incurred for this convention may adversely affect attendance at later conventions. A copy of a letter was read from the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, addressed to members of the Consolidation Fact -Finding Committee, relative to the possible merger of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Upon - motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the letter was ordered filed. A. letter was read from the American Legion Post No. 155, requesting permission to hold dances in the American Legion Hall on any Saturday night the hall is nest scheduled for other events with proceeds over the cost to be used for welfare purposes. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried, the Council voted to grant the request and waive the fee on the condition that such Saturday night dances be held only for the balance of the year and that adequate police protection be provided as approvedly the Police Department. A letter was read from the Costa Mesa Junior Friday Afternoon Club requesting permission to start a campaign to purchase trash receptacles to HELP KEEP THE CITY CLEAN. Upon motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted unanimously to approve such a campaign and instructed the City Manager to advise the Club members at which locations such receptacles should be placed. A letter was read from Maurice Osborne, 200 E. 17th St., a disabled veteran, requesting permission to haul trash and rubbish on a contract or cash basis in the City. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to refer the matter to the City Manager for further study. A letter was read from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, requesting permission to hold a dance and raffle November 19, 1954. Upon motion of Councilman Pnkl:ey, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to grant the permit and waive the fee. A letter was read from B. E. Bailey, 707 W. Wilson Street, in connection with a previous complaint against unsightly trash located on the Gunning premises in the 600 block on West Wilson Street. It was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously carried, that the matter be referred to -the City Manager and the City Attorney for consideration. A notice was read from the Public Utilities Commission relative to the hearing scheduled for October 7, 1951, in the matter of the applica- tion of the Southern Counties Gas Company of California, for approval of gas franchise. Upon motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the notice was ordered filed. A communication from the Orange County Planning Commission was read relative to a request to amend Conditional Permit No. C-118, As Amended, issued to R. H. Loomis, to permit an increase in the maximum amount of children from 32 to 42 in his day nursery school located at the most northerly corner of Tustin Avenue and Del Mar Avenue (County) area. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to authorize the secretary to forward a letter to the Orange County Planning Commission expressing no opposition to the granting of such request. A letter from Sandy Steiner, 634 Coast Highway, Newport Beach, was read requesting a refund of $25 which had previously been approved by the Planning Commission on July 26, when Mr. Steiner had withdrawn his application for amendment of the zoning ordinance. Councilman Pinkley moved that the refund be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman 1 5T Martin and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Nelson, Martin, Pinkley and Smith NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle. The City Attorney reported on the question of whether or not it is legal for the Elementary School District to expend school V district money for school crossing guards. He advised the Council that because of an opinion of the Attorney General the School District cannot legally expend school district money for such guards but that if the school board requests the City to install any type d' signal device, the school district is required to pay half the cost. The Chief of Police was asked to report to the Council -his findings on cost and efficiency of various school crossing signal devices. A.'report from the City Attorney and City Manager was given relative to the feasibility of adopting an ordinance banning horror comic books. The City Attorney informed the Council that it is not possible to completely prohibit the sale of comic books but that a� an ordinance could be drawn up prohibiting the sale of certain comic books to those under 18 years of age. ORDINANCE Thereupon Ordinance No. 61, an ordinance "PROHIBITING THE SALE NO. 61 OF ILLUSTRATED CRIME AND HORROR COMICS TO ANYONE UNDER EIGHTEEN (Comic Books) YEARS OF AGE" was introduced by Councilman Martin. Following lst Reading reading of the title, Councilman Martin moved that further reading -of the Ordinance be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Martin moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 61. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle. Handbills The City Attorney reported on the feasibility of adopting an & ordinance regulating the distribution of handbills and dodgers Dodgers -TAi thin the City. He advised the Council that most cities have provisions to prohibit throwing of printed matter on public property and in vacant cars but that variations come when it is applied to private property. Upon motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Smith, the Council voted unanimously to delay action for further study. EDISON Relative to the.protest received from the Department of Public Works COMPANY which was read at the Public Hearing, September 7, the City Attorney FRANCHISE and the City Manager reported on their survey to determine what other cities have done in connection with the protest. After discussion, Councilman Smith.moved that the franchise be granted. Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion and it carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley and Smith NOES: Councilman Nelson ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle ORDINANCE Thereupon Ordinance No. 62, an ordinance "GRANTING TO SOUTHERN N0. 62 CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A.FRANCHISE (Edison) TO USE AND TO CONSTRUCT AND USE, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING lst Reading ELECTRICI`1'Y TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES, POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS, NECESSARY OR PROPER THEREFOR IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON, OVER AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA"; was introduced by Councilman Pinkley. Following reading of the title; Councilman Pinkley moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 62. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the follawing vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle. 158 TENTATIVE Tentative map of Tract #2394 was submitted for approval by MAP OF Sorensen Corporation, 1993 Rosemary Place. Upon motion of Councilman TRACT #239. Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, it was unanimously carried to approve the map as recommended by the Planning Commission that improvements of curbs, gutters and paving extend 250' to the property line at Placentia Street on the north and 1201 and return to property linem the south of Center Street to join with Placentia Avenue. TENTATIVE Tentative Map of Tract No-. 1986 was submitted in the name of MAP OF Birmingham Development Company, 4937 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, TRACT #1986 California. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, it was unanimously carried to approve the map as recommended by the City Engineer and the Planning Commission, that the roadway be 401 in width rather than 361 as shown on the map and that all improvements be installed in accordance with the standards of the City of Costa Mesa. PERMITS An application for a Building Moving Permit was submitted in the name of the Girlsl Club of the Harbor Area, to move a 121x121 building from the northeast corner of Wilsan and Newport Blvd to 2206 Newport Blvd. Mrs. Piper was present to represent the Girls Club. After discussion, it was found -that the building did not meet specifi- cations of the Building Code and the application was withdrawn. Application for permit, together with fee, was submitted in the name of South Western Amusement Company, 1325 South McClay Street, Santa Ana,= to place a juke box at Jean's Cafe, 2668 Newport Blvd. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted unanimously to grant the permit. The City Attorney advised the Council that the application had been denied because of a City ordinance requesting a four-fifths vote of the full membership of the Council. VARIANCE Variance Application No. 58 was submitted in the name of W. E. NO. 58 Fisher, 912 Coast Blvd., Corona del Mar, for permission to build an industrial building on rear lot line and to clarify off-street parking requirements at 116 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the application was unanimously approved subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission: (1) that applicant provide 8 parking spaces to accomodate up to 24 employees, (2) that a bumper be put on parking space #5 as indicated on plan, and (3) that no retail business operations shall be conducted at that location. .Application for permit was submitted in the name of Joseph L. Waldrup, 631 Victoria Street, for the purpose of hauling garbage and rubbish. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Council voted unanimously to grant the permit. VARIANCE NO. 47 Mr. Dawson, representative of Mrs. Aleen C. Hudson, was present to ask for postponement of Council action on her application for permission to build a trailer park on Victoria Avenue. After discussion, Mayor Nelson moved that the application be tabled as requested until November 1. Councilman Smith seconded the motion and it carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Nelson, Martin, Smith NOES: Councilman Pinkley ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle VARIANCE Variance Application No. 57 was submitted in the name of Walter Albers, NO. 57 1860 Orange Avenue, for permission to construct a two-bedroom addition to his existing dwelling. Councilman Smith moved that the Council revoke the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the application as submitted. .Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Nelson, Smith and Pinkley NDES: Councilman Martin ABSENT: Councilman-TeWinkle The City Attorney advised the Council that the application had been denied because of a City ordinance requesting a four-fifths vote of the full membership of the Council. VARIANCE Variance Application No. 58 was submitted in the name of W. E. NO. 58 Fisher, 912 Coast Blvd., Corona del Mar, for permission to build an industrial building on rear lot line and to clarify off-street parking requirements at 116 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the application was unanimously approved subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission: (1) that applicant provide 8 parking spaces to accomodate up to 24 employees, (2) that a bumper be put on parking space #5 as indicated on plan, and (3) that no retail business operations shall be conducted at that location. 1 9 VARIANCE Variance Application No. 60 was submitted in the name of the N0. 60 Roman Catholic Archibishop of Los Angeles. Pastor Thomas Nevin and Mr. Markel, contractor, were present to urge approval of the application to build an addition to the church for St. Joachim's parish located at 1964 Orange Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Martin, the application was unanimously approved on the condition that there shall be a parking area to accomodate 50 cars, that the area shall be made dust -free by use of road -mix oil, and that the parking spaces shall be properly marked. VARIANCE Variance Application -No. 61 was submitted in the name of Dorothy NO..61 K. Bell, 132 West Wilson Street, for the approval of 25 trailer spaces installed in her trailer park prior to the incorporation of the City. Mrs. Bell was present to urge approval of her application. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried to delay action until the Council meeting of October 4, to allow further study by the City Attorney. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 63, an ordinance 11REGULATING AND LICENSING OF TAXI M NO. 63 CABS, MOTOR BUSES, AND DRIVERS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES "-0 (Taxi. Cabs) FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF't was introduced by Councilman Smith. lst Reading Following readingcf the title, Councilman Smith moved that further reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 63. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson. NOES: None: ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle. ORDINANCE, Ordinance No. 64, an ordinance ttREGULATING THE MERCHANT PATROLS N0. 64 AND DETECTIVE AGENCIES AND THE OPERATORS THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING (Merchant PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF", was introduced by Councilman Patrols,De- Smith. Following reading of the title, Councilman Smith moved that tectives) further reading of the ordinance be waived and that it be read by 1st Reading title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 64: The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle. Following a report by the City Attorney on the request of the Newport Realtors Board for the need of a sign ordinance, Councilman Pinkley moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a sign ordinance. Councilman Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The City Attorney advised the Council of the need for the following ordinances: a. Fire Department (Volunteer) b. Reserve Police Force c. Claims and demands made against the City d. Fire Code e. Regulating the disassembling and storage of vehicles in residential areas. f. Amendment to the Land Use Ordinance providing for sectional maps and the creation of a 11P11 zone. g. Sanitation and health. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Martin, the Council voted unanimously to instruct the City Attorney to draft the above ordinances. WARRANT Warrant Resolution No. W-28, a resolution "ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS RESOLUTION AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL NO. 5" was read. It was moved by NO. W 28 Councilman Pinkley that Warraht Resolution No. W-28 be adopted. The "►s 6 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the follow- ing vote:. AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson NOES: Nnne ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle The City Manager advised the Council that the following City reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1954, have been completed and filed within the 90 -day period as required by law: Annual Street Report (Collier -Burns) filed with State Controller. Annual Maintenance of Streets, filed with Department of Highways. Annual Report of Financial Transactions, filed with City Council with copy for City Clerk for publication. Annual Report to State Controller, filed with State Controller. BIDS Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Pinkley (typewriters) moved that the Council accept the bid of the Bales Office Equipment Company for one Royal Electric typewriter in the amount of $375.00 for the office of the City Clerk and two Royal manual typewriters for the Police Department and Building Department, each in the amount of $182.50. Councilman Martin seconded the motion and it carried by- thefollowing vote: AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle. gas and maintenance The City Manager reported that the informal bid for the maintenance for City and gasoline for City cars awarded to Henry Nance's 'Shell Service cars by the Council at its meeting of August 16, would.not be satisfactory to the City because of inadequate facilities and manpower there. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, Councilman Martin moved that the previous action of the Council in awarding the bid to Nance's Shell Service, be revoked and that the City -Manager be authorized to award the bid on maintenance and gasoline for City cars to Felix & Doc Super Service, 1950 Newport Blvd., as per their informal bid previously submitted. Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The City Manager reported on the present freeway plans and recommended that the Council protest against the State's failure to provide any entry or exit to the freeway between 20th Street and Palisades Road which would cause a handicap to the Fire Department and the Police Department in both time and money. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, it was unanimously carried to instruct the City Manager to send such protest to the State Highway Department via the Council. Upon motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the Treasurer's Report for the month of August, 1954, was accepted and ordered filed. Upon motion duly made and carried, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 12:20 A.M. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City MR oT the Citt of Costa Mesa I- I