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Oral Mrs. Roy.Updike, owner of.property between Maple.& Charle Street,'
Communications addressed the Council and requested that the trees, shrubs and other
debris which had been deposited on her lot during the grading of Charle
Street. -be removed. She was assured by the Council that the Street
Department would be instructed to remove said debris as soon as possible.
Improvement of. Mrs. G. A. Arleith Halling presented to the Council a Deed of Right of
Santa Tomas St. Way and a Petition requesting improvement under the 1911 Act for the
street known as "Santa Tomas Street", opening on Santa Ana Avenue
between Del Mar Avenue and Mesa Drive. Mrs. Halling advised the Council
that all but one property owner had.signed the documents and that she
had withheld.her signature for the reason that the proposed street is
50 feet in width and would necessitate the moving of her.house and garage.
On motion by C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously
carried, the City Engineer was instructed to make a survey of the area
and to prepare a map and the City Attorney was authorized to secure
title reports on the parcels.
Improvement of Mrs. R. Schlichenmoyer, 2106 Monrovia, presented a petition bearing the
16th Place signatures of approximately 2510 of the property owners requesting that
an improvement district be formed on 16th Place between Tustin Avenue
and Santa Ana Avenue. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
October 17, 1955
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session at 7:30 P.M., October 17, 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 P. G. Neumann.
Roll Call
Councilmen Present: Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle
Officials Present: City Attorney,.City Clerk, City Treasurer and
Acting City Manager Hartzler
Minutes
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes of October 3, 1955, was
waived and they were approved as written.
Petition #9
Mayor Nelson announced that the public hearing which has been duly
(Rezoning)
published and set for this time and date for an amendment to the Zoning
Tiffaney
Ordinance as described in Rezoning Petition No. 9 was now open. The
petition was submitted in the name of A. E. Tiffaney, 202'Driftwood,
Corona del Mar, for the rezoning of Lot 506, Newport Mesa Tract, from
R-4 to M-1. The Clerk reported that proof of the Notice of Public
Hearing is on file in his office. The Clerk read 18 protests from property
owners on West 18th Street protesting the rezoning on the grounds that
their property values would decrease if Lot 506 were to be rezoned to
M-1.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak regarding the proposed rezoning.
;whereupon the following persons addressed the Council: A. 'E. Tiffaney,
C. A. Higbie, Attorney for applicant, Donald Harwood, M. N. Thompson,
formerly Chief "Engineer -for the Orange County Flood Control District,
and Dean Bradford, speaking in favor of the rezoning, contended that the
property is useless as residential-property.'and that Lot 506 is adjacent
to M-1 property and for that.reason is valuable only as industrial
property. Approximately 9 persons, in addition to the subdividers of
Tract No. 25845 spoke against the petition for rezoning, contending
that residential property values would be decreased if said petition were
approved.
On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
unanimously carried, the public hearing was continued to the next regular
meeting and the City Engineer instructed to prepare a sketch of the
immediate area with the changes as suggested during the discussion.
Oral Mrs. Roy.Updike, owner of.property between Maple.& Charle Street,'
Communications addressed the Council and requested that the trees, shrubs and other
debris which had been deposited on her lot during the grading of Charle
Street. -be removed. She was assured by the Council that the Street
Department would be instructed to remove said debris as soon as possible.
Improvement of. Mrs. G. A. Arleith Halling presented to the Council a Deed of Right of
Santa Tomas St. Way and a Petition requesting improvement under the 1911 Act for the
street known as "Santa Tomas Street", opening on Santa Ana Avenue
between Del Mar Avenue and Mesa Drive. Mrs. Halling advised the Council
that all but one property owner had.signed the documents and that she
had withheld.her signature for the reason that the proposed street is
50 feet in width and would necessitate the moving of her.house and garage.
On motion by C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously
carried, the City Engineer was instructed to make a survey of the area
and to prepare a map and the City Attorney was authorized to secure
title reports on the parcels.
Improvement of Mrs. R. Schlichenmoyer, 2106 Monrovia, presented a petition bearing the
16th Place signatures of approximately 2510 of the property owners requesting that
an improvement district be formed on 16th Place between Tustin Avenue
and Santa Ana Avenue. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried, the City Clerk was
instructed to check'::the signatures on the petition and then subtit
to the City Engineer and City Attorney for preliminary report.
Vehicle Parking Upon motion by Councilman Telplinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
District #1 unanimously carried, the request of the Parking Commission to permit
Fund all rentals from tenants located on Parking District No. 1 parking
lots to be deposited to the Costa Mesa Parking District No. 1 Fund,
was approved.
A communication was read from the Costa Mesa Union School District
requesting that a signal, similar to the signal placed at the inter-
section of 19th Street and Harbor Boulevard, be placed at the
intersection of Hamilton Street and Harbor Boulevard, and that after
receipt of the bill from the City the School District would reimburse
the City half the cost of both signals, Councilman Pinkley moved that
the request be approved and the City Manager authorized to purchase.
the signal. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried
by the folloiring- roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle and Nelson.
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Chief McKenzie reported on the request from the Yelloi$ Cab Company,
3137 West Coaat Highway, for approval of a reserved taxicab parking
space on Newport Boulevard. Councilman Pinkley moved that a letter
be directed to the Division of Highways requesting the designation of
two zones at that location and upon receipt of such approval, the
Police Department was instructed to measure and mark each space. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and was unanimously carried..
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Architect
Mayor Nelson, reporting in behalf of the Committee appointed to select
Committee
an architect for the proposed City Hall, said that the firm of
Richard H. Pleger, William E. Blurock & Rumont W. Hougan, 2515 -East
Coast Hiway, Corona Del Mar, and W. T. Jordan, Costa Mesa architect,.
had been employed. The City Attorney submitted a proposed contract
for architectural services. Councilman Smith moved that the
architects named be designated the architects for the proposed City
Hall and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the
Contract for Architectural Services. Councilman Martin seconded the"
motion and it carried by the following roll call vote: `
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Departmental
On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, i
Reports
and unanimously carried, the Treasurer's report for -the month of,
September, 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 September, 1955, was accepted.and ordered filed.
Ordinance #108
Ordinance No. 108, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING'ORDINANCE NO. 21!' was
(Repeal #21)
presented for second reading. Follow:in.g,readin g of the title, `
2nd Reading
Councilman Martin.moved that further reading be waived and that it
Urgency
be,read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried unanimously. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the
adoption of Ordinance No. 108. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: _
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle and Nelson "
NOES: Councilmen - None
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ABSENT: Councilmen - None
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Ordinance #109 Ordinance No. 109, "PROHIBITING DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND PROVIDING
(Disorderly PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" was presented for second
Conduct) reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Smith moved
2nd Reading that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only.
Urgency The motion was seconded by Councilman TeWinkle and carried unanimously.
Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 109.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smit, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Ordinance #111 Ordinance No. 111, "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF
(Registration CONVICTED PERSONS" was presented for second reading. Following
Convicted full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, Councilman Smith
Persons) moved that this constitute the second reading of Ordinance No. 111.
2nd Reading The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried unanimously.
Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 111.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Vehicle Parking The City Attorney reported to the Council that a new petition is
District No. 2 being circulated to property owners within the enlarged boundaries
of the proposed parking district and that the required number of
signatures has been secured representing value but not by area.
Ordinance #107 Ordinance No. 107, "AN'ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PINBALL GAMES AND OTHER
(Pinball) GAMES OF CHANCE" was presented. After the reading of the title,
Robert Hurwitz, Attorney, addressed the Council and suggested changes
in the proposed ordinance as amended. After considerable discussion
Councilman Smith moved that the proposed ordinance be tabled until
the •next regular meeting and the City Attorney was instructed to make
a study of what other Cities in the area are doing regarding licensing.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle
NOES: Councilmen Nelson and Martin
Permits Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith,
the request of 'Edith F. Ahrens, 115 Via San Remo, Lido Isle, for a
refund of $5:00 covering a temporary certificate of occupancy (Permit #12)
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley,Smith, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen — None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
The application for business license of the Bargain Basket Market,
817 4,7est 19th Street, to hold a dance on October 28, 1955, was approved
on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman TeWinkle, and
unanimously carried.
The application for business license submitted in the name of John E.
Stark, DBA Johnny's Swap Shop, 812 West 19th Street, was approved on
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and
unanimously carried.
Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 27j0 was submitted in the name of
Tract #2750 Aldee Corporation, 312 North Main Street, Santa Ana, for the subdivision
(Aldee) of a portion of Lot "A" of the Banning Tract, into 850 lots. Councilman
TeWinkle moved that the map be approved in accordance with the
recommendations of the City Engineer as set forth in his letter dated
August 8, 1955, and with the recommendations of the Planning Commission
as set forth in their letter of August 12, 1955, both letters being on
file in the office of the City Clerk, and on the condition that the
water mains to be installed in the tract be dedicated to,the City of
Costa Mesa. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and was
unanimously carried.
Councilman Smith moved that the City Clerk urge the subdivider of
Tract No. 2750 to cooperate with the -Edison Company by signing a
petition to form a lighting district, thus eliminating the long
procedure of having a petition circulated to each property owner in
the tract, with no additional expense being put upon the subdivider
as each lot is assessed its share. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried.
Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 2896 was submitted in the name of Orange
Tract #2896 Coast Acres, Inc., for the subdivision of Lots 18, 19 and 20 of
(Orange Coast Block "B" of the Berry Tract, into 74 lots. Upon the recommendation
Acres) of the Planning Commission, Councilman Martin moved that the map be
approved in accordance with the recommendations of the City Engineer
as set forth inhis letter dated September 26, 1955, on file in the
office of the City Clerk, and on the condition that upon installation
of the water mains in the tract, said mains shall be dedicated to
the City of Costa Mesa. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Pinkley and carried unanimously.
Councilman Smith moved that the City Clerk urge the subdivider to
cooperate with the Edison Company by signing a petition to form a
lighting district (as described above). The motion was seconded
by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried.
Variance #166 Variance Application No. 166.was submitted in the name of Winston
(Young) L. Young, 133 East 16th Street, to permit the construction of a duplex
on 8,484 square feet of land (one dwelling unit now existing thereon)
and to permit the use of a house trailer during construction. Upon
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion by Council-
man Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried,
the application was approved with the provision that the use of the
trailer as a residence be limited to a period of 180 days.
Variance #167 Variance Application No. 167 was submitted in the name of Melvin J.
(Higbee) and Louise Higbee, 333'E. 18th Street, to permit a dance studio
at 333"E. 18th Street (R-4 zone). The applicants were present and
submitted to the Council a petition signed by 18 adjacent property
owners stating they have no objection to the proposed dancing school
at that location. Councilman Pinkley moved that the application
be approved on the following conditions;
1. The permit shall be non -transferable and to extend for
a period of one year only.
2. Useable parking spaces shall be provided for at least
4 cars on the inside property line of said lot.
3. The employment of other persons at the Studio shall be
prohibited.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Smith, TeWinkle and Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Variance #168 Variance Application No. 168 was submitted in the name of Carl Pearce,
(Pearce) Jr., 221 Avacado Street, to permit a 10 foot rear yard setback
at that address. Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously carried, the application was approved. _ _
Variance #169 Variance Applicatinn No. 169 was submitted in the name of Ray
(Frampton) Frampton, 189 Costa Mesa Street, to permit a rear yard setback of
5 feet, 8 inches in the construction of a sun porch on the rear of
existing residence. Upon the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
TeTtTinkle, and unanimously carried, the application was approved.
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On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
the bid of A.B.C. Lumber Company was accepted and,the City Manager
authorized to purchase same, by the following roll call vote:
AYES Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Pursuant to a call for bids for 200 gallons of white traffic paint,
the following bids were opened and read:
Per Gal+S.Tax
A. B. C. Lumber Co., 110 E. 17th St., C.M. (Gliddens Pain
Pittsburgh Plate Glass, 209 S. Main St., SantaAna 2.57
Stroot°s Hdw, 1802 Newport, C.M. (Old. Coloney) 2.295
Daniel.Paint & Glass, Box 214, Costa Mesa (Fuller) 2.50
Pervo Paint Co.,6624 Stanford Ave., Los Angeles (Pervo) 2.45
J.'E. Bauer Co., 1021 N. Mission Rd., Los Angeles (ZoneLac) 2.23
J. -E. Bauer Co., 1021 N. Mission Rd., Los Angeles (State) 2.40
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, the
bid of Strootts Hardware CO., was accepted and the City Manager
authorized to.purchase same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
NOT VOTING:, Councilman TeWinkle
Councilman Smith initiated a discussion relative to that part of the
Subdivision Ordinance concerning the subdivision of land into fewer than
five lots.
On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
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C -1 --Ey— Clerk of the ity f _76 -s -Ea Mesa
Warrant Resolution No. WR -64, including Payroll No. 31, was
presented for approval. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman TeWinkle, Warrant Resolution No. WR -64, "A RESOLUTION
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS INCLUDING PAYROLL NO. 31"
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Bids
(Audit)
-Acting City Manager Hartzler reported that as a result of a call for
proposals in connection with the audit of City records for the fiscal
year 1955-56, 2 bids had been received. Upon motion by Councilman
Marti.n,seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, opening
of said proposals was deferred to Friday morning at 8:00 a.m., in order
that the proposal of Ray Dosta, Accountant, might be considered. The
Mayor appointed the entire Council to act as a committee to meet at the
above designated time to select the auditor.
Pursuant to a call by the City Manager for informal bids for kiln -dry
rough lumber to be used for the flooring in the sheet -metal building
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to be erected at 111 East 20th Street, the following bids were opened
and read:
Costa Mesa Lumber Company, 1700 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa .... $547.24
A. B. C. Lumber Company, 140 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa...... 519.80
(The bid of the Barr Lumber Company was not considered as
quotations were on green lumber)
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
the bid of A.B.C. Lumber Company was accepted and,the City Manager
authorized to purchase same, by the following roll call vote:
AYES Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith and TeWinkle
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Pursuant to a call for bids for 200 gallons of white traffic paint,
the following bids were opened and read:
Per Gal+S.Tax
A. B. C. Lumber Co., 110 E. 17th St., C.M. (Gliddens Pain
Pittsburgh Plate Glass, 209 S. Main St., SantaAna 2.57
Stroot°s Hdw, 1802 Newport, C.M. (Old. Coloney) 2.295
Daniel.Paint & Glass, Box 214, Costa Mesa (Fuller) 2.50
Pervo Paint Co.,6624 Stanford Ave., Los Angeles (Pervo) 2.45
J.'E. Bauer Co., 1021 N. Mission Rd., Los Angeles (ZoneLac) 2.23
J. -E. Bauer Co., 1021 N. Mission Rd., Los Angeles (State) 2.40
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, the
bid of Strootts Hardware CO., was accepted and the City Manager
authorized to.purchase same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Pinkley, Nelson, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
NOT VOTING:, Councilman TeWinkle
Councilman Smith initiated a discussion relative to that part of the
Subdivision Ordinance concerning the subdivision of land into fewer than
five lots.
On motion by Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Martin, and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
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C -1 --Ey— Clerk of the ity f _76 -s -Ea Mesa