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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/1957 - City Council56ID R23UTAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA April 15, 1957 Land Purchase The Deputy"Clerk read a communication from Don S. Mozley, County Tax From County Collector, offering to sell to the City of Costa Mesa three small par- cels for alley purposes, these parcels being a portion of Lot 201, New- port Heights Tract, and representing easements abandoned by the County and being offered for sale at public auction. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution RESOLUTION No. 318, 41A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, APPROVING #348 A PROPOSED SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY." The motion was seconded by Council- man Martin, and Resolution No. 348 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers., Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:. Councilmen - Smith A communication from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Inc. was read by the Deputy Clerk advising that Arthur McKenzie, Chief of Police, produced the most successful March of Dimes Campaign in the entire area and one of the best in the nation, enabling the Orange County March of Dimes to exceed x$100,000 for the first time in histox-1. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman PInkley, and unani-' nD usly carried, the communication was ordered filed and the personal gratitude and commendation of the Council was conveyed to Mr. McKenzie. The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regu- lar session at 7;30 p.m., April 15, 1957, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 1,7est 18th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invo- cation by Claire M. Nelson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Presents Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson Councilmen Absent: Smith Officials Present.- Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, City Treasurer, Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Martin, and unanimously car- ried, the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 1957, was waived, and they were approved as written. Oral Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to speak Communications on a matter not on the agenda, whereupon A. C. Justice, 437 'East 19th Street, addressed the Council and asked what recourse he had legally against sewer contractors who tear up the streets, causing damage to automobiles. He was advised that this was not a City problem but was invited by Mayor Nelson to discuss the matter further with the City Manager at a later date. written The Deputy City Clerk read a report from the Director of Finance on the Communications allocations approved by the State Department of Finance (Chapter 47 Money) for engineering services on the"East 17th Street and the west 19th Street Improvement Districts. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the communication was ordered filed. Proposed The Deputy Clerk presented an outline of a proposed transportation system Transportation to be operated within the City, as submitted by -Edward W. Noack, 1977 Rose - System mart' Place; Costa Mesa, and P. L. Reiner, 2192 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach, who are interested in establishing bus service as soon as possible. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unani- mously carried, the City Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. Noack and Mr. Reiner by letter that in the interest of the City and the citizens of Costa Mesa, the Council will give all assistance possible in the estab- lishment of a transportation system. Land Purchase The Deputy"Clerk read a communication from Don S. Mozley, County Tax From County Collector, offering to sell to the City of Costa Mesa three small par- cels for alley purposes, these parcels being a portion of Lot 201, New- port Heights Tract, and representing easements abandoned by the County and being offered for sale at public auction. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution RESOLUTION No. 318, 41A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF COSTA MESA, APPROVING #348 A PROPOSED SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY." The motion was seconded by Council- man Martin, and Resolution No. 348 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers., Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:. Councilmen - Smith A communication from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Inc. was read by the Deputy Clerk advising that Arthur McKenzie, Chief of Police, produced the most successful March of Dimes Campaign in the entire area and one of the best in the nation, enabling the Orange County March of Dimes to exceed x$100,000 for the first time in histox-1. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman PInkley, and unani-' nD usly carried, the communication was ordered filed and the personal gratitude and commendation of the Council was conveyed to Mr. McKenzie. H Arbor St. Upon motion by Councilman P-3nkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unani- ro.usly carried, a communication bearing 12 signatures and expressing the appreciation of residents on.Arbor Street for the prompt action taken by the City in restricting heavy commercial vehicles from that neighborhood,,was crdered filed. Freeways Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unani- mously carried, a communication from the Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, relative to an over-all state-wide plan of freeways and express- ways for the State of California, as proposed by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 26, was ordered filed. Coastal The Deputy Clerk read a communication from the California Highway Commission Freeway advising that they have requested the State Highway Engineer to make a study -and report on the feasibility of an alternate route between the Los Angeles County Line and the San Diego Freeway in the vicinity of Dana Point, relative to the proposed development of a coastal highway in Orange County. Upon motion by Councilman Pin;ley,,seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the communication was ordered filed. REPORTS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unani- Treasurer mously carried, the Reports of the Treasurer and the Director of Finance for Finance the month of March, 19579 were accepted as written and ordered filed: Variance #280 Variance Application No. 280, submitted in the name of Busy Bee Ranch, 504 (Busy Bee) South Broadway, Los Angeles, was again presented for approval, having been deferred since January 7, 1957. Don V. Franklin presented a sketch of the r-roposed development. After discussion, Councilman Martin moved that Vari- ace Application Nod 280 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 158 regulating the keeping of animals, poultry and livestock #158 in the City, was again presented for consideration, action having been defer - Animals red on March 18, 1957 pending a report by a Committee>to be appointed by Mayor (1st Reading) Nelson, The City Attorney read the report of the seven -man Committee, unani- mously recommending that Ordinance No. 158 as revised and now presented, be approved, and read the proposed Ordinance in full. Forrest.S. Paull, Chair- man of the Committee, thanked the members and the City Attorney for their cooperation. Mrs. Blake, 226 Hill Place, and Mrs. Robert J. Hines, 2548 Fair- way Drive, addressed the Council with questions on restrictions, and were answered to their satisfaction by the City Attorney. Thereupon Councilman Meyers moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 158, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGU- TA TING THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS, POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK IN SAID CITY." The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES:. Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith ORDINANCE The City Attorney read the report of the Committee appointed by the Council #162 to study proposed regulations concerning dogs, and Leland Edwards, Committee Dogs Member, 273 Marne Vista Avenue, made an oral report, later submitting a copy (1st Reading) of his material to the Council® The City Attorney then read a proposed Ordin- ance regulating and controlling dogs. Fifteen people spoke on this proposed Ordinance. After lengthy discussion, Councilman Nelson moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 162, "-AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 42 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ENTITLED, 'AN ORDIN- ANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND IMPOUNDING OF DOGS, REGULATING THE KEEPING AND CONTROL OF DOGS: THE CONTROL AND SUPPRESSION OF RABIES AND OTHER INFECTIOUS AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE. VIOLATION THEREOF:- AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 19. 111 The motion- was seconded by Councilman Pinkley. Upon suggestion.of the City Attorney, Mayor Nelson amended his motion to exclude the time limit, and Councilman Pink -ley accepted this amendment to the motion. The motion was carried by the following roll call voter AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOE5: Councilmen - None ABSENT. Councilmen - 'Smith 562 - At this point in the meeting (9:15 p.m.) Mayor Nelson declared a ten- minute recess. ORDINANCE1160 Ordinance No. 160, revised since the first reading on March 18, 1957, Fireworks and and being entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULATING Xmas Trees THE SALE OF FIREWORKS AND CHRIST14AS TREES 'WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 50 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA," was re- presented by the Deputy Clerk, and the proposed Ordinance was read in full. Edidn L. Noonan, 1.31 Watson Avenue, protested the restrictions imposed by the Ordinance, and Arthur A. Kitts, 183 Santa Isabel; also T oke in this regard. After discussion, Councilman Pinkley moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 160. The motion was declared dead for want of,a second. Councilman P'inkley then moved that the City Attorney .- make proposed and necessary changes in the Ordinance with regard to safety and health factors and re -present it for first reading at the next regular meeting to be held on May 6th. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried. - ORDINANCE #161 Ordinance No. 161, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE Spruce Avenue ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF Annexation COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AS 'SPRUCE AVENUE ANNEXATION,"' (2nd Reading) wMi presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, Coun- cilman Pinkley moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unani- mously carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordin- ance No. 161. The motion was seconded by Councilman.Martin, and. Ordinance No. 161 ira.s adopted by the following roll call votes AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES. Councilmen - None ABSENT.- Councilmen - Smith RESOLUTION Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution No. 319, "A RESOLU- #349 TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF COSTA MESA, ACCEPTING DM OF Accepting R/W RIGHT OF WAY OVER PORTION OF LOT 123 OF NEinWPCRT HEIGHTS IN THE CITY OF Deed - Powell COSTA MESA." The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin, and Resolution No. 349 was adopted by the following roll call vote. . AYES.- Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES; Councilmen - None ABSENT' Councilmen - Smith Petition #25 Rezoning Petition No. 25, submitted in the name of A. A. McCray, 2031 (Rezoning) North Lincoln Street, Burbank, requesting the rezoning of portions of 2 McCray Blocks 1, , 3 and 4 of Cummings and Moon's Addition to Fairview, from A-1 to M-1, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, second - Hearing Set ed by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, the public hearing was set for Monday, May 6, 1957, at 7;30 p.m. Subdivision Subdivision Application No. 137 was submitted in the name of Odis M. - Application Clark, 252 Vast Palmer Street, requesting permission to divide property #137 at the northeast corner of Flower Street and Tustin Avenue (Lots 1 and 2 of Tract #504) into three parcels. After discussion, Councilman Pinkley moved that Subdivision Application No. 137 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Fire Hall Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and Flans App'vd. unanimously carried, the preliminary plans for the'new City Fire Station as prepared by -Willard T. Jordan, Architect, 1923 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, were approved. RESOLUTION Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution No. 350, "A RESOLUTION #350 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX Gas Tax ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY Allocation CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT." The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin, and Resolution No. 350 was adopted by the following roll call vote.- AYES.- Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES.- Councilmen - None ABSENT.- Councilmen - Smith 1 563 ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 163, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 235 BEING ENTITLED: #163 'AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE MOVING OF BUILDINGS, REQUIRING A PERMIT Bldg. Moving THEREFOR, PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SAID PERMIT: MAKING Permits THE VIOLATION THEREOF A MISDEMEANOR.." was introduced by Councilman Meyers. (1st Reading) Following reading of the title only, Councilman Pinkley moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 163. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith Petition #26 The Deputy Clerk presented Petition No. 26 submitted by Willard K. Killian, (Rezoning) 3341 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, requesting the rezoning of a portion W. T. Killian, of George W. Griffiths Subdivision of Fountain Addition to Fairview south of Baker Street between College Street and Fairview Road, from A-1 to M-1. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unani- mously carried, Rezoning Petition No. 26 was referred to the Planning Commission. BOND RELEASE Upon recommendation of the City 'Engineer, and upon motion by Councilman Tract#2387 Pinkley, seconded by Councilmen Martin, and unanimously carried, the Council accepted the improvements in Tract No. 2387, which have been completed in accordance with plans and specifications, and ordered the bond exhonerated. Bldg. Moving Building Moving Permits Nos. 143 and 114 were submitted in the name of William Permits. Nos. J. Schworer, 107 Sapphire Avenue, Balboa Island, requesting permission to 143 and 144 move two houses from 542 and 542-A West 19th Street to 549 West Bernard Street and the rear of same address within the City. There was no one in the audience wishing to speak on this application. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, Building Moving Permits Nos. 143 and 144 were approved subject to the recommendations of the .Building Department, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Shell Oil Co. The Deputy Clerk presented a drawing submitted in the name of Shell Oil Com - Encroachment parry .Service Station No. L796, located at.the southwest corner of East 17th Request Street and Orange Avenue, requesting a 41 encroachment of concrete paving on 17th Street. After consideration, and upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, approval was granted for the 41 encroachment, with the provision that a 101 easement along 17th Street be dedicated to the City for street widening. Planning Com- Mayor Nelson advised that the terms of Harry M. Aldrich, Elmer Dudek and mission Ap- George H. Tobias, Planning Commissioners, expire on April 15, 1957, and high- pointments ly praised the efforts of these men on behalf of the City. Thereupon Coun- cilmen Smith moved that the above-mentioned Commissioners be re -appointed to two-year terms on the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried. WEED The Deputy Clerk reported that a survey had been made and 15096 parcels of ABATEMENT ground within the City of Costa Mesa will require weed abatement in 1957. Thereupon Resolution No. 352, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT WEEDS WHICH BEAR SEEDS OF DOWNY RESOLUTION OR WINGY NATURE AND WEEDS WHICH ATTAIN,. SUCH A LARGE GROWTH AS TO BECOIS A #352 FIRE MENACE WHEN DRY AND'WEEDS WHICH ARE OTHERWISE NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS, FARKTARYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THAT THE SAME ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE: DIRECTING AYES; Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES; Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - 'Smith R3SOLUTION Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, Councilman Pinkley moved the adop- #351 tion of Resolution No. 351, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Re W. 19th St. COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE NEWPORT MESA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT TO FURNISH THE Improvement CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADEQUATE District AND APPROPRIATE WATER SERVICE HOUSE CONNECTIONS AND FIRE HYDRANTS AND OTHER APPURTENANCES NECESSARY FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF DOMESTIC WATER 'SUPPLY IN THE IMPROVEMENT KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS tWEST 19TH STREET AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA.1' The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and Resolution No. 351 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith Petition #26 The Deputy Clerk presented Petition No. 26 submitted by Willard K. Killian, (Rezoning) 3341 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, requesting the rezoning of a portion W. T. Killian, of George W. Griffiths Subdivision of Fountain Addition to Fairview south of Baker Street between College Street and Fairview Road, from A-1 to M-1. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unani- mously carried, Rezoning Petition No. 26 was referred to the Planning Commission. BOND RELEASE Upon recommendation of the City 'Engineer, and upon motion by Councilman Tract#2387 Pinkley, seconded by Councilmen Martin, and unanimously carried, the Council accepted the improvements in Tract No. 2387, which have been completed in accordance with plans and specifications, and ordered the bond exhonerated. Bldg. Moving Building Moving Permits Nos. 143 and 114 were submitted in the name of William Permits. Nos. J. Schworer, 107 Sapphire Avenue, Balboa Island, requesting permission to 143 and 144 move two houses from 542 and 542-A West 19th Street to 549 West Bernard Street and the rear of same address within the City. There was no one in the audience wishing to speak on this application. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, Building Moving Permits Nos. 143 and 144 were approved subject to the recommendations of the .Building Department, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Shell Oil Co. The Deputy Clerk presented a drawing submitted in the name of Shell Oil Com - Encroachment parry .Service Station No. L796, located at.the southwest corner of East 17th Request Street and Orange Avenue, requesting a 41 encroachment of concrete paving on 17th Street. After consideration, and upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, approval was granted for the 41 encroachment, with the provision that a 101 easement along 17th Street be dedicated to the City for street widening. Planning Com- Mayor Nelson advised that the terms of Harry M. Aldrich, Elmer Dudek and mission Ap- George H. Tobias, Planning Commissioners, expire on April 15, 1957, and high- pointments ly praised the efforts of these men on behalf of the City. Thereupon Coun- cilmen Smith moved that the above-mentioned Commissioners be re -appointed to two-year terms on the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried. WEED The Deputy Clerk reported that a survey had been made and 15096 parcels of ABATEMENT ground within the City of Costa Mesa will require weed abatement in 1957. Thereupon Resolution No. 352, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT WEEDS WHICH BEAR SEEDS OF DOWNY RESOLUTION OR WINGY NATURE AND WEEDS WHICH ATTAIN,. SUCH A LARGE GROWTH AS TO BECOIS A #352 FIRE MENACE WHEN DRY AND'WEEDS WHICH ARE OTHERWISE NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS, FARKTARYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THAT THE SAME ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE: DIRECTING �(' a Appointment of Traffic Commission THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO POST NOTICES TO DESTROY SAID WEEDS AS RE- QUIRED BY 1AW, FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ALL OW.MTIONS OR PROTESTS AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 39,.0F THE CITY OF'COSTA MESA" was presented and read. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 352 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley', Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the City Attorney was instructed -to prepare a Resolu- tion establishing a Traffic Commission,'and setting forth the functions and duties thereof. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Martin moved the appointment of the following six men to serve on the Traffic Commis- sion and act as an advisory group to the City Council and the Planning Commission with regard to traffic problems: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith Councilman Pinkley then moved the adoption of Resolution No. RESOLUTION 3543 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHO- #354 RIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A WOOD POLE.ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH- ERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA." The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and Resolution No. 354 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES,: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NODS: Councilmen - None ABSENT. Councilmen - Smith Variance #197-A Variance Application No. 197-A was submitted in the _name of Roven Spiegel (Rouen/Spiegel) Construction Company, 5656 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, requesting a one- year time'extension on Variance No. 197, which expired March 19, 1957, permitting a sign to advertise the sale of homes in Tract No',' 2750 at the northeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Bucknell Road, an R4 zone. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unani- musly carried, Variance Application No. 197-A was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Variance #325 Variance Application No. 325 was submitted in the name of K. W. Koll (Koll) Construction Company, 2826 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, for the erection of a temporary 61 x lot sign to advertise the sale of homes in Tract No. 3065, 769 Wilson Street, an R4 zone, for a period of one year. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No. 325 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 Francis Cheatham Paul R. Dunlap D. Southworth G. P. Parmelee A. R. McKenzie C. L. Heller The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley,.and unanimously carried. Attachments The City Attorney recommended that the City enter into agreements with to Edison Co. the Edison Company which would permit the City to use Edison Company Poles poles for the attachment of traffic control devices to be used on the steel poles and for the attachment of overhead lights to be used on the wooden poles. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution RIESOLUTION No. 353, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA #353 AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A STEEL ELECTROLIER ATTACHMENT AGREE- MENT WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THESAME ON BEHALF . OF THECITY OF COSTA MESA." The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and Resolution No. 353 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith Councilman Pinkley then moved the adoption of Resolution No. RESOLUTION 3543 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHO- #354 RIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A WOOD POLE.ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH- ERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA." The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and Resolution No. 354 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES,: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NODS: Councilmen - None ABSENT. Councilmen - Smith Variance #197-A Variance Application No. 197-A was submitted in the _name of Roven Spiegel (Rouen/Spiegel) Construction Company, 5656 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, requesting a one- year time'extension on Variance No. 197, which expired March 19, 1957, permitting a sign to advertise the sale of homes in Tract No',' 2750 at the northeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Bucknell Road, an R4 zone. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unani- musly carried, Variance Application No. 197-A was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk. Variance #325 Variance Application No. 325 was submitted in the name of K. W. Koll (Koll) Construction Company, 2826 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, for the erection of a temporary 61 x lot sign to advertise the sale of homes in Tract No. 3065, 769 Wilson Street, an R4 zone, for a period of one year. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No. 325 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 565 Variance #326 Variance Application No. 326 was submitted in the name of Summerland Land (Summerland) Company, _10835 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, requesting setbacks on Lots.4 and 143 in Tract No. 2353, on Gisler Avenue 5008 west of Harbor Boule- vard, an R4 zone, as per plot plans attached to the Application. Upon recom- mendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by -Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No; 326 was approved. Variance #327 Variance Application No. 327 was submitted in the name of Clifford W. Thomas, (Thomas) 417 Tustin Avenue, Newport Beach, requesting rear yard setback of 164311 and construction of two additional units, making a total of six units on 17,.724, sq. ft. of land area, which is a shortage of 276 sq. ft., at 1948-54 Meyer Place, an R4. zone. Mr. Thomas was present to detail his plans and parking arrangements. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No. 327 was approved. Variance #328 Variance Application No. 328 was -submitted in the name of Henry I. Pirtle, (Pirtle) 353 Costa Mesa Street, requesting a 108 rear.yard setback for new construc- tion at the above address, an R4 zone. Councilman Martin moved the approval of Variance Application No. 328 for a 158 rear yard setback instead of the 208 setback recommended by the Planning Commission, to which Mr. Pirtle Variance #332 agreed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the (Buccola Co.) following roll call vote: AYES.- Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith Variance #329 Variance Application No. 329 was submitted in the name of Murray -Sanders (Murray- Company, 2116 South Main Street, Santa Ana, to permit the construction of Sanders Co.) 58 fences on nine.corner lots in four Tracts lying within the Rl zone, as per Application on file in the office of the City Clerk. Upon the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried,,Variance Application No. 329 was approved. ('Pinkley voted NO) Variance #330 Variance Application No. 330 was submitted in the,name of Elizabeth Matranga, (Matranga) 279 East Wilson Street, requesting permission to operate a small beauty shop on the above premises, an R.4 zone. Mrs. Matranga was present and submitted a petition signed by 13 neighbors stating that they have no objection. 'After considerable discussion, Councilman Meyers moved that the Council override the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the Variance for a period of one year, providing no signs are displayed and no employees hired, with the further stipulation that the applicant may request an ex- tension after one year without additional fee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vete: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith Variance #331 Variance Application No. 331 was submitted in the name of Newport Balboa (NBS&L Ass4n) Savings and Loan Association, 3366 Via Lido, Newport Beach, for the erection of a sign at the northeast corner of Fairview Road and Baker Avenue, a present A-1 zone, to advertise the 22 -acre site for a commercial development. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No. 331 was denied. After discussion and reconsideration, Councilman Pinkley moved that the preceding motion be rescinded. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried. Councilman Pinkley then moved that Variance Application No. 331 be tabled until such time as the area in question is rezoned for commercial use. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried. Variance #332 Variance Application No. 332 was submitted in the name of George Buccola Con- (Buccola Co.) struction Company, c/o 7767 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, for the erection of temporary signs to advertise the first sale of lots and houses in Tract No. 3143, an R4 zone, located on Wilson Street between Monrovia and Federal Avenues. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No. 332 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk. ,p. Variance #333 lVarilance Application No. 333 was submitted in the name of Orange Coast (Globe -Herald) Publishing Company, Bay and Thurin Streets, requesting the use of a duplex at 2066 Thurin Avenue, now zoned R4, as office space by the Globe -Herald. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unani- mously carried, Variance Application No. 333 was approved. PERMITS A request for permission to erect eleven directional signs indicating the proper entrances to the Vehicle Parking District No. 1, submitted by J. W. Reinert, Chairman of the Parking Committee, Downtown Business- V.P0. #1 men's Association, was considered. The signs have been purchased by the Association. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, the Street Foreman was directed to erect the eleven signs at the locations indicated in the Application. Lewis Markel The Application of Lewis D. Markel, 19812 southwest Acacia Street, Santa Ana, for a permit to construct a concrete driveway approach on Arbor Street on a portion of Section 17, TWP 6 R 10 Banning Tract, scheduled for hearing pursuant to written notice by the City Attorney to the ap- plicant, and no one appearing for or on behalf of the applicant, on motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unani- mously carried, the permit application was tabled. ,WR -109 Warrant Resolution No. WR -109, including Payroll No. 67, was presented for approval. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. WR -109 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - Smith Adjournment On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at -11:00 p.m. ayor o City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City.Clerk of the Cit of Costa Mesa BY Deputy 1 1