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Home My WebLink About05/06/1957 - City Council567 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA May 6, 1957 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular ses- sion at 7:30 p.m., May 6, 1957, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by -Mayor Nelson, follow- ed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Mayor Nelson. Rol1,Call Councilmen Present Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, City Attorney Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith; and unani- mously carried, the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1957, was waived, and they were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Nelson announced that the Public Hearing which has been duly published Petition #25 and set for this time and date, for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as Rezoning described in.Rezoning Petition No. 25, was now open. Upon the suggestion of (A.A.McCray) Mayor Nelson, Councilman Martin moved that the hearing be continued until 8:00 p.m. to allow all interested parties to be present. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Oral Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to speak on a Communications matter not on the agenda, whereupon Willis Boyd, 5.36 The Toledo, Long Beach, asked to be heard regarding access to off-street parking -on Lot 806, Newport Mesa Tract. Mr. Boyd submitted a plot plan showing the location of buildings and parking area, and requested permission to cut the curb to allow trucks access to this area. Upon motion by Councilman Smith,- seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, a 601 recessed curb, as indicated on the plot plan on file in the office of the City Clerk, was authorized on Placentia Avenue to allow access to off-street parking between buildings. Written The Deputy Clerk read a communication from the Director of Finance requesting Communications that money be made available to defray the cost of the special census. Upon motion by C. Pinkley, seconded by C. Meyers, the Director of Finance was authorized to draw warrants not to exceed a total of $2505.00 to defray the cost of the special census,,by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT.- Councilmen - None The Deputy Clerk read the formal notification from the Orange County Boundary Commission that the area known as "Segerstrom Annexation No. 31, has been ap- proved for annexation to the City of Santa Ana. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously carried, the communi- cation was ordered filed. The Deputy Clerk read a Resolution of the Laguna Beach Planning Commission relative to the proposed routing of a coastal highway to serve the City of Laguna Beach. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, the communication was ordered filed. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimous - Reports ly carried, the following departmental reports for the month of April, 1957, were received as submitted and ordered filed. Fire, Street, Civil Defense, Planning, Pound, Building and Police. The motion also included the Report of Free Per- mits issued during the month of April, 1957, by the Director of Finance. Final Map The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 2992, submitted in the TRACT #2992 name of Majestic Homes, Inc., c/o Leon J. Alexander, 9832 (East Flower Avenue, (Majestic Hms) Bellflower, for the subdivision of 4.49 acres between Irvine and Aliso Ave- nues and between 20th and 21st Streets, into 18 lots, together with a certi- fied check in the amount of $726.66, a bond in the amount of $15,500.00, and signed Agreement. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 355, "A RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 2992, AND ACCEPTING THE #355 STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND 68 AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT." The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin, and Resolution No. 355 was adopted by the following roll call voter AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, 'Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Final Map The City -Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3185, submitted TRACT #3185 in the name of S. V. Hunsaker & Sons, c/o Hunny Investm nt Company, 9026 (Hunsaker) East Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, for the subdivision of 15.696 acres lying west of Placentia Avenue and south of Wilson Street into 74 lots, together with a certified check in the amount of $5,816.66, a bond in the amount of $82,100.00, and signed Agreement. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 356, RRESOLUTI ON "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 3185 AND ACCEPTING THE #356 STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGINAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE MAP, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT." The motion was seconded by Council- man Meyers, and Resolution No. 356 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Finkle y, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES. Councilmen = Nora ABSENT Councilmen - None Final Map The City"Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3187, submitted in TRACT #3187 the name of College Park No. 4 (Murray -Sanders Company), 2116 South Main (Mry/Sndrs) Street, Santa Ana, for the subdivision of 14.655 acres lying west of Fair- view Road, into 64 lots, together wi th a certified check in the amount of $3,045-83, a bond in the amount of $75,900.00,' and signed Agreement. Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 357, RESOLUTION "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 3187 AND ACCEPTING THE #357 STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGI-NTAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK -AND THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGR.EEMENT." The motion was seconded by Council- man Meyers, and Resolution No. 357 was adopted by the following roll call voter AYES: Councilmen = Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES; Councilmen - None ABSENT. Councilmen - None Record of Sur- The City Engineer presented a Record of-Survey.for the division of 61.16 vey (Segerstrom) acres belonging to Segerstrom & Sons east from Harbor Boulevard to Fair- view Road, into four parcels and showing the location of private roads. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Thereupon Councilman Mey- ers moved the adoption of Resolution No. 358, "A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY RESOLUTION COUNCIL OF TIS CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING RECORD OF SURVEY OF A PORTION #358 OF THE CUMMINGS AND MOON TRACT IN THE CITY OF COSTA IgMA.11 The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and Resolution No. 358 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unani- mously carried, the order of business was changed to permit the considera- tion of Ordinance No. 160. ORDINANCE #160 Ordinance No. 160, "AN ORDINANCE OF°THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REGULATING THE Fireworks and SALE OF FIREWORKS AND CHRISTMAS TREES WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AND Xmas Trees REPEALING ORDINANCE #50 OF THE CITY OF CCSTA MESA," was re -presented by (1st Reading) the Deputy Clerk and rEa d in full, having been revised since the first reading on March 183 1957, and again revised with regard to safety and health factors since the meeting of April 15, 1957. There was no one pres- ent who wished to speak regarding the proposed Ordinance as revised. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 160. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried. 1 1 i 569 PUBLIC HEARIIG Mayor Nelson reported that the time now being 8:00 o'cl-ock, the Public CONTINUED Hearing on Rezoning Petition No. 25 would now be continued. (2nd Reading) The.Petition was submitted in the name of A. A. McCray, 2031 North Lincoln Street, Burbank, requesting the rezoning of portions of Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Cummings and Moon's Addition to Fairview, from A-1 to M -1-A. The Deputy Clerk reported that proof of the Notices of Public Hearing is on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Deputy Clerk reported that the following written communications had been received protesting a commercial development in this area: (1) Letter from the Halecrest Women's Association of Costa Mesa, signed by Mrs. John Hoyt, 3015 Murray Lane, and Mrs. H. D. Syle, Secretary; (2) Petition bearing 63 signatures; (3) Petition bearing 66 signatures; (4) Letter signed by Virginia and Howard G. Paulson, Hale - crest. The Deputy Clerk reported that he has not as yet had a chance to check the signatures on the Petitions, some of which are duplications. Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to speak for or against Rezoning Petition No. 25, whereupon A. A. McCray presented a sketch of the proposed operation to be erected on the property in question, to be known.as Jabsco Pump Company, and advised the Council that his opera- tion would meet any requirements which the City or County might impose. Russell Ford, real estate broker, 1600 W. Coast Highway, Newport Peach, and M. C. McCray, 2031 N. Lincoln Street, Burbank, also spoke in favor of the rezoning. Sam Cochran, Richard Smith, Rosalie Smith,Frank Mc Neese, Bob Wallace, Virginia Paulson, Mrs. Dale Holl ngworth and Mr. Yost spoke in opposition to the rezoning. The City Attorney, at this point in the meeting, read a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 32, amending Article -III by establishing an M -1-A District. 'Every person having been given full opportunity to be heard regard- ing Rezoning Petition No. 25, and no further persons desiring to be heard, Councilman Meyers moved that the hearing be closed. After further discus - Sion, Councilman Meyers withdrew his motion - Hearing Councilman Martin_ then moved that the hearing be continued to May 20, Continued 1957, to allow people in the adjacent area to see the sketch of the proposed operation and to have full opportunity to voice their approval or disapproval. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried. M -1 -A Zone Ordered Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimous - ly the City Attorney carried, was instructed to prepare an Ordinance amend- ing Ordinance No. 32 to establish an M -1-A zone. ORDINANCE #158 Ordinance No. 158, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RMULATING THE Animals KEEPING OF ANIMALS, POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK IN SAID CITY," was pre sented for (2nd Reading) second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Smith moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley. The Deputy Clerk reported that one petition had been received bearing 21 signatures and requesting an extension of Zone 1. Mayor Nelson asked if there were any in the audience wishing to speak regarding this Ordinance, whereupon Edith Dinsdale, 332 Hamilton Street, Mr. Dinsdale, Mrs. Cyrus Gates, 316 Hamilton Street, and Leland Edwards, 273 Monte Vista Street, took the floor. 'Every person having been given the opportunity to be heard, and no . one else wishing to speak, Ordinance No. 158 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE #162 Ordinance No. 1623 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMTENDING ORDINANCE Dogs N0. 42 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ENTITLED: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA (2nd Reading) MESA PROVIDING FOR THE, LICENSING AND IMPOUNDING OF DOGS: REGUTATING THE KEEPING AND CONTROL OF DOGS: THE CONTROL AND SUPPRESSION OF RABIES AND OTHER INFECTIOUS AND CONTAGIOUS. DISEASES: PROVIDING PMIALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 19;111 was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Smith moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Martin moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 162. The motion was seconded by Council- man Martin. Mayor Nelson hereupon asked if there were any in the audience wishing to be heard by the Council regarding the passage of this Ordinance, where- upon Leland Edwards took the floor, reading a written protest by himself and one submitted in the name of Mary Elizabeth Baxter, 379 East 20th Street. Mrs. Jerome T. Blake, Mrs. Leland Edwards, Hope Strelsky, Dick Strel- -sky, Jim Bolding and Mrs. Fred O'Neill also spoke in opposition to the Ordinance, and G. L. Boise, Joe Trau, Mrs. B. L. 'Wells, Roy McCardle and Mr. John C. Bull spoke in favor of passage. There being no one elso desiring to speak, Ordinance No. 162 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES Councilmen - None A.$SENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE ##163 Ordinance No. 163, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23, BEING 'ENTITLED: to be built on Fairview Avenue, as prepared by Willard T. Jordan, archi- Bldg. Moving 'AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE MOVING OF BUILDINGS, REQUIRING A PERMIT cussion with the architect, and upon motion by Countilman Smith, seconded Permits_ THEREFOR, PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE FOR -THE ISSUANCE OF SAID PERMIT: MAK- tions for the Fairview Avenue Fire Station were approved and the City Clerk (2nd Reading) ING THE VIOLATION THEREOF A 1vfISDEMEkNOR,1?1 was presented for second read- on June 17th, 1957, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street. ing. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, Council- TRACT #3239 O'Conner, 442 West 19th Street, for the subdivision of 5 acres west of man Pinkley moved that Ordinance No. 163 be adopted. The motion was Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, -and upon motion by seconded by Councilman Martin, and Ordinance No. 163 was adopted by the ried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 3239 was approved subject to the condi- following roll call vote: tions as set forth by the City Dhgineer and on file in the office of the AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Petition #24 Rezoning Petition No. 24, submitted in the name of Glenn G. Havens, DBA Rezoning Narmco, Inc., 600 West Victoria Street, requesting the rezoning of the (Narmco, Inc.) east -one-half of Lot ##36, Fairview Farms Tract, located at 600 West Vic- toria Street, from R4 to 14-1-A, was presented, together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Coun- cilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, Hearing Set the public hearing was set for Monday, May 20, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. Fire Station Plans and 'Specifications for a Fire Station for the City of Costa Mesa, Plans & Specs. to be built on Fairview Avenue, as prepared by Willard T. Jordan, archi- Approved tect, 1921 Harbor Boulevard, were presented for acceptance. After dis- cussion with the architect, and upon motion by Countilman Smith, seconded Call for Bids by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the Plans and Specifica- tions for the Fairview Avenue Fire Station were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to call for sealed bids to be publicly opened at 7:30 p.m. on June 17th, 1957, at the Newport Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street. Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 3239 was submitted in the name of Frank J. TRACT #3239 O'Conner, 442 West 19th Street, for the subdivision of 5 acres west of (O'Conner) Harbor Boulevard between Wilson and Victoria Streets, into 24 lots. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, -and upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously car- ried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 3239 was approved subject to the condi- tions as set forth by the City Dhgineer and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Tentative Map Tentative Map of Tract No. 32.2 was submitted in the name of G. D. Buccola TRACT #3242 Company, 3404 Via Lido, Newport Beach, for the subdivision of 5 acres east (Buccola) of Orange Avenue between Cecil Place and Virginia Place (Lot 303, New- port Heights Tract) into 22 lots. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 3242 was ap- proved subject to the conditions as set forth by the City Engineer and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Knox Place Thereupon Councilman Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 359, ?'A Accepted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING KNOX RESOLUTION #359 PLACE AS A PUBLIC STREET." The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and Resolution No. 359 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith; Meyers, Nelson NOBS Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE.##164 The City Attorney advised.that legislation is needed amending Ordinance -Estab. Setbacks No. 22, Article X, by establishing setback line on Lot #43, Newport (1st Reading) Heights Tract, in connection with the Knox Place right of way just ac- cepted. Thereupon Ordinance No. 164, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MMA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 32, BEING ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS WITHIN 571 ORDINANCE #164 THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND REGULATING THE USES OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS, DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCE1MT AND AMENDMENT HEREOF, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FCR VIOLATION HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT AND IN CONFLICT HERUJITH,ett was introduced by Councilman Smith. Following full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, Councilman Martin moved that this con- stitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 164. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the folloT„u ng roll call vote: AYES: Councilman - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES 'Councilman-- None ABSENT: Councilman - None Petition #27 Rezoning Petition No. 27, submitted in the name of Co -Jay Corporation, 2120 Rezoning Placentia Avenue, requesting the rezoning of the west one-half of Lot #36, (Co -Jay) Block 1�IM9-9, Tract #9, from R-4 to M -1-A, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, Rezoning Petition No. 27 was referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing. Petition#29 The Deputy Clerk presented Petition No. 29 submitted by Holmes & Sorensen, Rezoning 2574 Carnegie Avenue, requesting the rezoning of Lot #17, Block "B", Berry (Holmes/ Tract, located at 929 Baker Street, from A-1 to M-1. Upon motion by Coun- Sorensen) cilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously'carried, Rezoning Petition No. 29 was referred to the Planning Commission for pub - tic hearing. Petition #30 Rezoning (NBS&L Ass In) Bond (Lee The Deputy Clerk presented Petition No. 30 submitted by Newport Balboa Savings and Loan Association, 3366 Via Lido, Newport Beach, requesting the rezoning of Portions of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block "A", Berry Tract, fronting on Baker Street and between -Fairview Avenue and Babb Street, from R-4 to C -1-S. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, Rezoning Petition No. 30 was referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing. Release A request was submitted in the name of Lee Toncray, 1680 Superior Avenue, Toncray) for the release of a cash bond covering the moving of a building to the above address, which work has been completed. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Martin, the bond was ordered released by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES:. Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Estab. C -1-'S Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and Zone unanimously carried, the City Attorney was directed to draft an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 32 to establish a C -1-S zone. Water Survey The Deputy Clerk presented a proposal submitted by James M. Montgomery, Montgomery Pro- Consulting Engineer, 535 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, for an investigation posal Accepted to bring the "Master Plan for Water Storage -and Transmission Mains," which was submitted and approved on March 18"1957, up to date in light of chan- ged conditions. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, the proposal was accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the agreement, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith,'Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT; Councilmen - None Gas Tax Alloca Upon recommendation'of the City Attorney, Councilman Smith moved the adop- tion for tion of Resolution No. 360, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF Superior Ave. COSTA MESA, PETITIONING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR APPROVAL OF EXP'EN- 'DITURE AND SETTING FORTH THE INADVERTENCE FOR FAILURE TO FOLL(XT REQUIREMENTS RESOLUTION #360 IN RE SUPERIOR AVENUE PROJECTS NOS. 2 AND 7.11 The motion was seconded by Councilman Martin, and Resolution No. 360 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith,.Meye rs, Nelson NOES:- Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None M, Variance #334 Variance Application No. 334 was submitted in the name of Darrel Owen (Holloway) Holloway, 705 West 18th Street, requesting permission to maintain a house trailer at the southwest corner of 18th Street -and Pomona Avenue, an R-4 zone. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by'Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No. 334 was denied. Variance #335 Variance Application No. 335 was submitted in the name of Victoria and (Alhadeff) Harry Alhadeff., 4332 Angeles Vista, Los Angeles 8, requesting a rear .yard encroachment within 101 of rear property line at 1881 Park Avenue, a C-2 zone. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unani- mously carried, Variance Application No. 335 was approved. Variance #336 Variance Application No. 336 was submitted in the name of Ernest E. (Flowers) Flowers, 2208 Puente Avenue, requesting the encroachment of a proposed addition to within 81 of rear property line at the above address, an R-4 zone. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon motion by Counciliman'Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unani- mously carried, Variance Application No. 336 was approved. Variance #338 Variance Application No. 338 was submitted in the name of Hollis A. Fos - (Foster) ter, 1931 Anaheim Street, requesting permission to build a triplex with- in 151iof rear of property for nicer yard arrangement at the above ad- dress, an R-4 zone. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously carried, Variance Application No. 338 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, on file in the office of the City Clerk. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, a permit was granted to the Michael Tauber -Paul Arms Company, 8912 West Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, to hold a one -day auction at 740 West 17th Street, to sell the equipment and machinery of Wild Brothers.. Refund Granted Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a re - (A1 -Ray) fund in the amount of $6.80 was granted the Al -Ray Plumbing Corporation under Plumbing Permit No. 9084 which was issued for work at 351 Avocado Street which was subsequently cancelled, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES Councilmen - None ABSENT Councilmen - None Refund Granted Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, a re - (Marshall) fund in the amount of $56.10 was granted to Hugh C. Marshall on Building .Application #1901 because of a change in building plans, by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin,_ Pinkley, Smith, Mem rs, Nelson NCE S. Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None WR -110' Warrant Resolution No. 110, including Payroll No. 68, was presented for approval. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Pink - ley., Warrant Resolution No. 110 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Martin, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT Councilmen - None Bid on Police Informal bids as received by the Director of Finance were submitted for Cars Accepted the lease of police cars, which bids are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Upon recommendation of the Director of Finance, and upon motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried, the bid of Theodore Robins was accepted, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to enter into an Agreement for the lease of Ford automobiles to be used by the City as Police Cars. W. Victoria St. Upon motion by Councilman Martin, 'seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and Improvement unanimously carried, the City Attorney and the City Engineer were autho- District rized to proceed with the West Victoria Improvement District, which will roughly comprise the area from 19th Street to Wilson Street and from Harbor Boulevard to Placentia Avenue. 1 1 573 Van Der Meer The City Attorney advised that an Agreement has been prepared between the Agreement City and Dick Van Der Meer, 2254 Harbor Boulevard, wherein he would be issued a license to wholesale milk from now until June 12, 1959, with the provision that on or before that date the entire herd will be removed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried, the Mayor arra the City Clerk were authorized to enter into the above Agreement with Mr. Van Der Meer on behalf of the City, and the Director of Finance was authorized to issue a permit upon execution of the aforementioned Agreement. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded. by Councilman Meyers, and unani- mously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. until Monday, May 13, 1957, at 7r30 p.m. 4TPor e i y oT Costa Mesa ATTEST:- City TTEST-City Clerk of the City of Cos a Mesa By Deputy L 1