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REGULAR MEETING OF -THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
September 19, 1955
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session at 7:30 P.M., September 19, 1955, at the Newport
Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by Reverend Ti, J. Nevin.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: --Martin, Pinkley, Nelson and Smith
Councilmen Absent: Tevii.nkle
Officials Eresent: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer
Minutes On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin,
and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of September 6,
1955, was waived and they were approved as written.
Vehicle Parking Mayor Nelson announced that this was the time and place to which the
District #2 hearing -on Vehicle Parking District No. 2 had been continued.
cY3 (Public Hearing) Councilman Smith reported that as a result of a meeting with Dr.
Q0 CoiTan'S representative, George Penney, the City Attorney had been
< advised that Dr. Cowan will not take less than the appraised value
which is $34-000-00, for the entire parcel. He reported furtherthat
Mr. Howard Lawson had made a firm offer of $14,300.00 for the front
80' which amount, together with the $15,700 appraised value for the
1001 x 220' Wly line to alley, -is $4,000:00 less than the appraised
value of the entire parcel. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, thepublic hearing was
continued to the next regular meeting to allow for further study.
Written Communi- A letter from the Parking Commissioners of Vehicle Parking District #1.
cations was read requesting Council approval to place the following funds
in the Special Fund for Costa Mesa Parking District #1:
1. Any funds from the assessments over and above acquisition costs.
Vehicle Parking 2. The $700.00 bonus from the sale of the bonds.
District #1 3. Earned interest up to the date of payment for the bonds.
Funds On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
unanimously carried, the request was granted.
On motion by Councilman Pink -ley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
unanimously carried, a petition bearing 519 signatures stating
that Sunny Crest Dairy, .located at 2260 Harbor Boulevard, is not
detrimental to the good health of this community, was accepted and ordered
filed for future reference.
Gisler Street A letter from Lewis H. Matthias, as Vice President of Harbor Rest
Annexation #1 Memorial Park, 11802 Gisler Road, owner of the property hereinafter
described, was submitted by the City Clerk, requesting to have
annexed certain uninhabited property lying contiguous to the City of
Costa Mesa, described as shown on the map on file in the City Clerk's
office. After ascertaining that the approval of the OrangeCounty
Boundary Commission had been obtained for the boundaries of the proposed
annexation to be known as "Gisler Street Annexation #111. Councilman
Smith moved that the petition be accepted and ordered filed. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was carried.
Resolution #170 Thereupon Councilman Smith moved that Resolution No. 170, "A RESOLUTION
(Intention to OF TIE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX
Annex) AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF" be adopted. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call voter
AYES; Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson and Smith
,NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
The Public Hearing was set for 7:30 P.M., November 7, 1955.
Petition #10 On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
Rezoning unanimously carried, Petition No. 10, submitted in the name of
Neal J. Martin and John F. Kimble, 2196 National Avenue, for the
rezoning of East 18th Street between Orange Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue,
from R-4 to C-1, was referred to the Planning Commission.
Departmental On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
Reports unanimously carried, the Treasurer's Report for the month of
August, 1955, was accepted and ordered filed.
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
unanimously carried, the Report of the Fiscal Department for the month
of August, 1955, was accepted and ordered filed.
Tentative Maps Tentative Maps of Tract #2726 and #2727 were submitted in the name of
of Tracts Ian Murray, 2116 South Main Street, Santa Ana, to permit the subdivision
#x2726 & 2727 of a portion of Lot "A", Banning Tract, into 295 lots. After discussion,
(Murray) the tentative maps were approved as recommended by the City Engineer
as set forth in his letter of July 11, 1955, and further in accordance w
with the recommendations of the Planning Commission as set forth in
a letter of July 12, 1955, said letters being on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
Tentative Map Tentative Tract Map #2562 (Study X) was submitted inthe name of Dike
Tract #2562 and Colegrove, 419 Est 17th Street, for the subdivision of Lots 273
(Dik6 & and 271 of Nepport Heights, into 49 lots. On motion by Councilman
Colegrove) Smith, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the
tentative map was approved subject to the recommendations of the City
Engineer as set forth in his letter dated September 12, 1955, on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolutions Upon the recoM. endation of the City Attorney, Councilman Martin moved
#171-A to the adoption of Resolutions #171-A to 171-G, inclusive, "resolutions
171-G, incl. accepting the deeds on the seven parcels of land in the Costa Mesa
(Vehicle Parking Vehicle Parking District No. 1 and the deed for the City Hall Site,
District #1 & ordering the recordation of said deeds and authorizing the Mayor and
City Hall Site) the City Clerk to sign said deeds on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa".
The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following
roll call vote: -
AYES: Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith
NOES: Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilman TeNinkle
Permits On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
unanimously carried, the application of the Newport -Balboa Music
Company, 111 Palm Street, Balboa, for permission to install one juke
box at the Speedy Lunch, Costa Mesa, was approved.
A request from Seal's Taxi Service, 1916 Newport Blvd., was submitted
8042Nfor permission to establish a taxi stand and waiting room at 1804-1-5-
Newport
ewport Blvd. Statements were submitted from Western Auto Supply,
1836 Newport Blvd., and from Kern Rima Hardware, 1844 Newport Blvd.,
to the effect that they have no objections to said taxi stand location.
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
unanimously carried, the request was granted to permit one taxi stand
space only at 184.02 the
Blvd.
Variance #152 Variance Application #152 was submitted in the name of Rick Thunstrom,
(Thunstrom) 1825 Placentia Avenue, for permission to install a trailer for living
quarters for a watchman to prevent theft and damage of material
stored at 1930 Placentia Avenue. Upon the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Martin, and unanimously carried, the application was approved for a
period of one year only.
Variance #156 Variance Application No. 156 was submitted in the name of the Hale
(Hale Co) Company, 8002 Central Avenue., Garden Grove, for the encroachment of
the normal 101 setback on side corner lots as requested:
Lot 102 - 3'
Lot 126 - 2'-2"
Lot 142 - 21-61,
Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by
Councilman Pihkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously
carried, the application was approved.
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Variance Application
No. 157 - McClean Variance Application #157 was submitted in the name of J. McClean,
921 Evergreen Place, for the construction of a temporary sign 81 x 81
to advertise the sale of homes in Tract No. 2584. Upon the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by
Council man Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously
carried, the application was approved for a period of six months
only.
Variance Variance Application #158 was submitted in the name of C. 1W.
#158 - Lindsay Lindsay, 2336 Newport Blvd., for the construction of a trailer
park at 1019 Victoria Street. Upon the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and on moton by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the application was
approved.
Variance #159 Variance Application #159 was submitted in the name of G. E.
(Watson) Watson, 1512 Dolfin Terrace, Newport Beach, for rear yard
setbackd on Lots 2, 3, 5 and 6 in Tract #2092 in the City of
Costa Mesa. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and on motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously carried, the following rear yard setbacks were
approved:
Lots 3 & 6 - rear yard setback of 6t on one unit only
as requested: on Lots 2 & 5 - a setback of 101 instead
of the requested 61.
Building Moving Building Moving Permits #94, 95 and 96 were submitted in the name
Permits of William J. Schworer, 107 Sapphire Avenue, Balboa Island, to
#9.,95 & 96 move a house and two garages from 393 East 17th Street to 549
(Schworer) Bernard Street (W.), Costa Mesa. Upon. the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and on motion by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the applications
were approved.
Resolution #172 Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 172,
(Transfer of "a resolution_lauthorizing the transfer of.City Funds from Commercial
City Funds) National Bank of Santa Ana, to the United States National Bank of
San Diego (Costa Mesa Branch) on the condition that the local bank
assume any cost in said transfer". The motion was seconded by
Councilman Martin and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
Henry Brendt of Criterion Machine Works was present to seek Council
assistance in improving a section of 16th Street near Placentia Avenue.
The steps involved for the formation of an Improvement District
under the 1911 Act were reviewed for Mr. Brendt and the Council
suggested that he meet with the City Attorney or the City Engineer
for specific details concerning the matter.
Warrant
Resolution Warrant Resolution No. VJ'R.-60, including Payroll #29 was
No. WR -60 presented for approval. On motion by Councilman Nelson, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. WR -60, "A RESOLUTION
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS INCLUDING PAYROLL NO. 291,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT. Councilman TeTginkle
Warrant Warrant Resolution NO. WR -61, (Vehicle Parking District No. 1 warrants)'
Resolution was presented for approval. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded
N0. TSR -61 by Councilman Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. WR -61, "A RESOLUTION
ALLOWING-GERTAIN CIAIMS'AND DEMANDStt was adopted by the
following roll.call-voter
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman TeWinkle
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjou:rndd at 8:40 P.M.'
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