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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1957 - City Council633 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA , September 32, 1957 Oral Communica- The Mayor announced that the Council would now hear from anyone present tions who wished to speak on matters not on the Agenda. Mr. Howard Lawson addressed. the Council requesting them to reconsider approval of Vari- ance Application No. 220 in the name of 'Elmer B. Smith because circum- stances around. the issuance of the variance were not in accordance with Ordinance No. 32. (Councilman Pinkley entered the meeting at 7:40 p.m.) The City Attorney requested permission to be excused from the meeting to present the Water Bond proposal to the Newport Heights Irrigation District Board Meeting. Joint Powers The Mayor recommended.Mr. A. Pinkley, Mr. D. Dungan, Mr. D. Southworth, Water Committee Mr. A. Swartz, and. Mr. R. Unger to serve on the Joint Powers Water Com - appointed, mittee. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and.cafried the recommendation was approved. Written Communica- A communication was read.from Wm. E. Rardin, Assistant Fire Chief, City tions of Huntington Beach expressing appreciation for the work done by the Costa Mesa Fire Department on August 11, through the Mutual Aid agree- ment. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded.by Councilman Pinkley and.carried the letter was ordered received. and, filed.. A communication was read.from Arthur B. Wade, M.D. 1616 N. Broadway, Santa Ana requesting annexation to the City of Costa Mesa of his lot 2151 x 1201 located. on the southeast, corner of the intersection of Bristol and Baker Streets. Upon motion by Councilman Pink -ley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and.carried., the request was referred. to the Orange County Boundary Commission. A communication requesting removal of two trees located at 1941 Harbor Boulevard, and. signed.by Young Auto Sales, Mels Service, West Muffler Shop, John Offnhouser, and. Robert M. Welborn was read. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, andcarried this was referred. to the Street Foreman to investigate and. take the neces- sary action. A communication was read from the Boundary Commission of Orange County regarding proposed. annexation of territory to the City of Newport Beach, known as Acacia Street Annexation. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, the communica- tion was ordered.filed. A communication was read.from Orange County TV Enterprises, Inc. (Skiatron TV, Inc.) 9134 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 46, requesting ap- plication for license4i privilege and.permit to erect, construct, lay, maintain and operate poles, pipes, etc. in the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and.carried this was referred to the City Attorney for recommendation to the Council. The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., September 3, 1957, at the Newport' Beach Justice Court, 567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend T. J. Nevin. Roll Call Councilmen Present: J. Smith, Pinkley, B. Smith, Meyers, Nelson' Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Deputy City Clerk, City Engineer, City Attorney City Manager, City Treasurer, Planning Commissioners Aldrich and Martin Minutes The minutes of the meeting of August 19, 1957, having been distributed to the Councilmen prior to the meeting, were approved. on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and. unanimously carried.. Oral Communica- The Mayor announced that the Council would now hear from anyone present tions who wished to speak on matters not on the Agenda. Mr. Howard Lawson addressed. the Council requesting them to reconsider approval of Vari- ance Application No. 220 in the name of 'Elmer B. Smith because circum- stances around. the issuance of the variance were not in accordance with Ordinance No. 32. (Councilman Pinkley entered the meeting at 7:40 p.m.) The City Attorney requested permission to be excused from the meeting to present the Water Bond proposal to the Newport Heights Irrigation District Board Meeting. Joint Powers The Mayor recommended.Mr. A. Pinkley, Mr. D. Dungan, Mr. D. Southworth, Water Committee Mr. A. Swartz, and. Mr. R. Unger to serve on the Joint Powers Water Com - appointed, mittee. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and.cafried the recommendation was approved. Written Communica- A communication was read.from Wm. E. Rardin, Assistant Fire Chief, City tions of Huntington Beach expressing appreciation for the work done by the Costa Mesa Fire Department on August 11, through the Mutual Aid agree- ment. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded.by Councilman Pinkley and.carried the letter was ordered received. and, filed.. A communication was read.from Arthur B. Wade, M.D. 1616 N. Broadway, Santa Ana requesting annexation to the City of Costa Mesa of his lot 2151 x 1201 located. on the southeast, corner of the intersection of Bristol and Baker Streets. Upon motion by Councilman Pink -ley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and.carried., the request was referred. to the Orange County Boundary Commission. A communication requesting removal of two trees located at 1941 Harbor Boulevard, and. signed.by Young Auto Sales, Mels Service, West Muffler Shop, John Offnhouser, and. Robert M. Welborn was read. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, andcarried this was referred. to the Street Foreman to investigate and. take the neces- sary action. A communication was read from the Boundary Commission of Orange County regarding proposed. annexation of territory to the City of Newport Beach, known as Acacia Street Annexation. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, the communica- tion was ordered.filed. A communication was read.from Orange County TV Enterprises, Inc. (Skiatron TV, Inc.) 9134 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 46, requesting ap- plication for license4i privilege and.permit to erect, construct, lay, maintain and operate poles, pipes, etc. in the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and.carried this was referred to the City Attorney for recommendation to the Council. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded.by Councilman Meyers, Reports and. unanimously carried. the following departmental reports were received and ordered filed.: Building, Street, Planning, Fire, Police, Poundmaster, and.Civil Defense. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and. carried.the report of the Director of Finance on one free permit and. nine Orange County Fair free permits was received. and ordered filed. Final Tract Map Final Tract Map No. 3270, for Dike and Colegrove Co. to subdivide No. 3270 five acres on Bay Street, between Santa Ana Avenue and Westminster Dike & Colegrove Avenue into 24 lots was presented by the City Engineer. Upon motion RESOLUTION #402 by Councilman_ B. Smith, Resolution No. 402, being, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3270 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGOPTAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, was adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman B.Smith, J. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Final Tract Map Final Tract Map No. 3229 for William G. Kempton and.Morial Thornburg No. 3229 to subdivide the northerly corner of Fullerton Avenue and.Flower Street Kempton & Thornburg into 14 lots was presented.by the City Engineer. Upon motion by Council - RESOLUTION #403 man B. Smith, Resolution No. 403, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3229 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING TIE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID 141P AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE, AGREEMENT, WAS adopted. Motion seconded.by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B. Smith, J. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE NO. 180 Ordinance No. 180, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Sale of Fireworks CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF (2nd. reading) COSTA MESA AND REPEALING THOSE PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 160 IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, was presented for second reading. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, reading of the Ordinance was waived. On motion by. ;.Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, Ordinance No. 180 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B. Smith, J. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - none Tentative Tract Tentative Tract No. 3297, covering the subdivision of a portion of Map No. 3297 Lots 77 and. 78, Newport Heights Tract, into 17 lots, for Ben Lamotte, Ben LaMotte 1668 Tustin Avenue, was again presented. being deferred. from the meeting of August 19 in order to permit securing of necessary rights of way on Aliso Avenue. Aa Mr. LaMotte was notpresent it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and.earried that action be deferred.until Mr. LaNlotte comes to the Council with the right of way. Building Moving Applications 162 and. The applications of Marie Gutzmer, for permit to move house and. garage from 235-237 Sparks to 1916 Maple Avenue was again pre - 163 - Marie Gutzmer sented, being deferred from the meeting of August 19 to permit inspection. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith seconded -by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld.on Application No. 162. Mr. Charles Grimes, 718 Goldenrod, Corona del Mar, acting for Mrs. Gutzmer requested the decision of the Council on Application No. 163 for the garage on the above property. Mr. Aldrich, Planning Commissioner, informed the Council that the Planning Commission denied said. application because Mr. Grimes did not want to move one building without the other. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers that Application No. 163 be approved and the action of the Planning Commission reversed. Motion failed to carry 30 by the following roll call vote: Rezoning Fetitinn Rezoning Petition No. 36 for Willard L. Killion, 3400 Via Lido, Newport No. 36 Beach, and Don McClintock, Rt. 4, Box 431, Chico, California to rezone Willard. L. Killion from Al to R2 and.M1=A in the Baker'; -,-Street area was presented. Upon & Don McClintock motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded.by Councilman J. Smith, and. carried.public hearing was set for'September 16 in the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.ra. or as soon thereafter as possible. RESOLUTION NO. 395 Resolution No. 395, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Right of Way Deeds CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS OF RIGIT OF WAY FOR THE E. 17th Street OPENING OF EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET, BETWEEN IRVINE AVENUE AND NEWPORT BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Cou-cilman J. Smith, Resolution No. 395 was adopted by the following roll call -vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT Councilmen - None AYES: Councilmen B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, NOES: Councilmen J. Smith, Nelson Building Moving Building Moving Application No. 164 of El.nor M. Haid, 2641L Newport Application No. 164 Blvd.., Costa Mesa, for permit to move an office building from 12084 E. Eleanor M. Haid. Westminster, Santa. Ana, to 2644 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that this be app proved. subject to the following conditions: 1) That it be brought up to code. 2) That it meet the Building Inspectors requirements and that a $4,000. bond be posted.. 3) That the Precise Plan be made avail- able to the Building Inspector and returned to the applicant when no longer needed by the Building Department. 1.) Not to exceed. 90 days for completion. Mrs. Haid was present and requested permission for her brother-in-law Mr. Barnett to speak in her behalf. Mr. Barnett stated that there was apossibility that said building would be used for a restaurant, but that if it could not be brought up to code for that use they would make it available for office or retail store use. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carried that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and final decision of the Building Official whether or not the building could be brought up to code for use as a restaurant. Building Moving Building Moving Applications No. 165 and 166 of William U. Walker for Application No. 165 permit to move house and garage from 300 E. 17th Street to 370 Rochester and #166 Street were presented with the recommendation of the Planning Com - Wm. U. Walker mission that both applications be denied. Mr. and Mrs. Walker were present and. stated. they felt they could bring these buildings up to code. The Building Official stated that it was his opinion that it would cost more to bring said.buildings up to code than it would,to build.new. Mr. Warren Collins of 360 Rochester, Costa Mesa, requested denial of these buildings. After discussion it was moved.by Council- man J. Smith, seconded. by Councilman B. Smith, and unanimously carried, that the,action of the Planning Commission to deny both ap- plications be upheld.. Rezone Peti- Rezoning Petition No. 35 for, Keith S. Rima, 104 W. Wilson to rezone tion No. 35 from R4 to P1, portion of Lot 702, Newport Mesa Tract at 1862 Placentia Keith S. Rima Avenue was -presented. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried., -public hearing was set for September 16, 1957 in the Council Chambers at 7:30 D.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. A communication was read from the Planning Commission regarding possible revocation of Variance No. 111 for Keith Rima. Said vari- ance pertains to Rezoning Petition No. 35, and therefore upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and.carried, action was deferred until September 16. Rezoning Fetitinn Rezoning Petition No. 36 for Willard L. Killion, 3400 Via Lido, Newport No. 36 Beach, and Don McClintock, Rt. 4, Box 431, Chico, California to rezone Willard. L. Killion from Al to R2 and.M1=A in the Baker'; -,-Street area was presented. Upon & Don McClintock motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded.by Councilman J. Smith, and. carried.public hearing was set for'September 16 in the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.ra. or as soon thereafter as possible. RESOLUTION NO. 395 Resolution No. 395, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Right of Way Deeds CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS OF RIGIT OF WAY FOR THE E. 17th Street OPENING OF EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET, BETWEEN IRVINE AVENUE AND NEWPORT BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Cou-cilman J. Smith, Resolution No. 395 was adopted by the following roll call -vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT Councilmen - None boo RESOLUTION NO.396 Resolution No. 396, being, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Right of Way Deeds THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTI-IG CERTAIN DEEDS OF RIGHT OF WAY 16th Place FOR THE OPENIP,tG OF THAT CERTAIN HIGHWAY COMMONLY KNOWN AS SIXTEENTH PLACE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was presented.. On motion by Council- man Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 396 was adopted. by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION NO. 397 Resolution No. 397., being, A RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Right of Way Deed. CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY IN KNOX PLACE Knox Place IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was presented. On motion by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 397 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson' NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION NO. 398 Resolution No. 398, being, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Right of Wa?r Deeds CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE Portion of r,,. 17th OPENING OF A PORTION OF EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET, BETWEEN IRVINE AVENUE AND NE.4PORT BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA; was presented. On motion by Councilman Meyers, Seconded.by Councilman Pinkley, Reso- lution No. 398 was adopted by the following roll call vote: RESOLUTION NO. 400 Resolution No. 400, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Right of Way Deeds CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE Westminster St. OPENING OF A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN HIGHWAY COMMONLY KNOWN AS WEST- MINSTER IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was presented. On motion by Council- man Pinkley,. seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Resolution No. 400 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B.. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION NO. 401 REsolution No. 4011, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Right of Way Deeds OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE OPENING Mortgage Holders OF WEST NINETEENTH STREET, BETWEEN PLACENTIA AVENUE AND HARBOR BOULE- W, 19th St. YARD IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA., was presented. On motion by Council- man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 401 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES. -Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION NO. 404 Resolution No. 404, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Apportioning part OF COSTA MESA APPORTIONING A PART OF THE AD VALOREM TAX TO THE CAPITAL of tax to Capital IMPROVEMENT FUND, was presented. On motion by Councilman J. Smith, Improvement Fund seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Resolution No. 404 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:' Councilmen - None AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION NO. 399 Resolution No. 399, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Right of Way Deeds CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY AND AN EASEP17NT Westminster Ave. FOR SIDEWALKS FOP THE OPENING OF A CERTAIN HIGHWAY COMMONLY KNOWN sidewalk AS WESTMINSTER AVENUE, BETWEEN 20TH STREET AND 21ST STREET IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. was presented. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded.by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 399 -was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley; Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION NO. 400 Resolution No. 400, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Right of Way Deeds CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE Westminster St. OPENING OF A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN HIGHWAY COMMONLY KNOWN AS WEST- MINSTER IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was presented. On motion by Council- man Pinkley,. seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Resolution No. 400 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B.. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION NO. 401 REsolution No. 4011, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Right of Way Deeds OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE OPENING Mortgage Holders OF WEST NINETEENTH STREET, BETWEEN PLACENTIA AVENUE AND HARBOR BOULE- W, 19th St. YARD IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA., was presented. On motion by Council- man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 401 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES. -Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION NO. 404 Resolution No. 404, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Apportioning part OF COSTA MESA APPORTIONING A PART OF THE AD VALOREM TAX TO THE CAPITAL of tax to Capital IMPROVEMENT FUND, was presented. On motion by Councilman J. Smith, Improvement Fund seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Resolution No. 404 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:' Councilmen - None 637 RESOLUTION N0. 405 Resolution No. 405, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Removal of 'Placen- OF COSTA'MESA REQUESTING THE REMOVAL OF PLACENTIA AVENUE, NORTH OF WEST tia Ave. from Org. 18TH STREET, FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS Co. Master Plan AS A SECONDARY ROAD, was presented.. On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded..by Councilman B. Smith, Resolution No. 405 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None' ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE 'Ordinance No. 181,.being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA NO. 181 AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF. ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY Setbacks on OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED, 11AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Santa Ana CGS TA MESA ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS)WITHIN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND REGULATING THE USES OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS, DE--+ FINING THE -TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT AND IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." was presented. and. read in full. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley Ordinance No. 181 was passed to second reading. Motion seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried by the following roll call. vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES:. Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION NO® 406 Resolution No. 406, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Adoption of New OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING ANEW SEAL FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was City Seal presented. On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, Resolution No. 406 was adopted by the,following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J Smith, B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson NOES-. Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Variance 220-A Variance Application No. 220-A, being the application of Elmer B. Smith, Elmer B. Smith 2133 Continental Avenue, being an cral request for reduction in parking requirements from 17 to 14 spaces on said variance application was read: with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the variance be amended. so that there should be not'less than twelve (12) usable and marked off-street parking spaces and provided that the structures be essentially for storage and office spaces and.not to exceed six (6) regular employees. Mr. John Hummel, 1910 Maple, and Mr. Howard. Lawson Jr. and Mr. Von Ehrenberg, addressed the Council requesting denial of the parking decrease. Mr. Elmer Smith, applicant, was present. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith that the request for the decrease in parking be denied and the recommendation of the Planning Commission be reversed. Motion carried by the following roll call Grote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Meyers; Nelson NOES: Councilman Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen -'None VARIANCE NO., 367 Variance Application No. 367, being the application of E. K. and Virginia E. K. & Virginia Stickney, 1652 Newport Blvd. to permit two 231 x.501 and one 221 x 501 Stickney trailer spaces and to convert present laundry room into a utility room for trailer spaces was read with the recommendation of the Planning Com mission for approval subject to all of Trailer Park Ordinance requirements. Question was raised. as to how many spaces constituted a Trailer Park. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded.by Councilman Meyers, and carried Variance No. 367 was deferred. to September 16 for further study. VARIANCE NO. 378 Variance Application No. 378, being the application of Mrs. Lorinda Bug - Mrs, Lorinda Bug- bee to permit teaching of piano in her home at 190 E. Costa Mesa St. bee between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year, with no employees and no signs. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman J. Smith the recommendation of the Planning Commission was upheld. Le e C.5 VARIANCE NO. 381 Variance Application No.381, being the application of Nina and Martin N. & M. Nereson 0. Nereson, 1685 Tustin Avenue to permit a 5 ft. rear yard setback for 8 apartments, was read.together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval upon the condition that there be no less than 22 usable and marked off-street parking spaces,outside the structures for parking purposes plus the 8 parking places inside the eAsting structures. Mr.C. W. Dutro, Waynes Construction, contractor for the Neresonts was present and presented the proposed parking. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith and seconded by Councilman Meyers, and.carried the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. VARIANCE NO. 382 Variance Application No. 382, being the application of S. V. Hunsaker S. V. Hunsaker and Sons, 9026 E. Las Tunas, Temple City, to :permit erection of (1) 81 x 121 advertising sign' -on Last 5 of,:Tract 3185, advertising sale of homes, also 8 - 31 x 51 feature signs on Wilson Avenue on each side of Lot 5 in Tract 3185, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year or until the homes are sold, whichever is sooner. Upon motion by Council- man B. Smith, seconded.by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council cor3cerred with the action of the Planning Commission. VARIANCE NO. 383 Variance Application No. 383, being the application of Dike & Colegrove, Dike & Colegrove 419 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for erection of one 10 x 30 foot sign on Lot 9, Tract 2955 and ten feature signs on Lots 1, 73 91 14, 15, 2019 21, 26, 27 and 30 was read together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period.of one year or until the homes in Tract 2955 are sold, whichever is sooner. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded.by Councilman J. Smith, and carried, the Council concurred. with the action of the Planning Commission. VARIANCE NO. 380 Variance Application No. 380. being the application of C. W. Thomas, C. W. Thomas 417 Tustin Avenue, Newport Beach, to permit rear yard encroachment to 'within 101 and to allow one unit for each 1616 sq. ft. of land. was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to a 5 ft. dedication for street purposes on Hamilton and that there be two usable and off street parking spaces for each unit. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld, and said Variance become effective upon receipt of the 5 ft. dedication on Hamilton. Refund to J. A. Communication was read from J. A. McReynolds Construction Co., 9306 E. McReynolds Const. Gardendale, Bellflower, California requesting refund of 44 sewer permits for Tract 3185. C. L. Heller, Street Foreman, recommended. refund of 85% of the total amount of $110.00. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, that 85% of $100.00 be refunded. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None WR 120 Warrant Resolution No. 120, including Payroll No. 76, was adopted on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded.by Councilman J. Smith, and carried.by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Furniture - New Deputy City Clerk read informal bids submitted for furniture for the City Hall Conference Room, and Council Chamber for the new City Hall. On motion by Councilman B. Smith,.seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried. the City Manager was authorized to purchase the furniture as recommended. Light Trucks - bid Upon motion by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, awarded the City Manager was authorized to purchase two light trucks for the Street Department, as per the bids submitted at the meeting of August 19 Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J. Smith; B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None 1 Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman J. Smith, and carri ed the meeting.was adjourned, at 9:45 p.m. Mayor of the 'Cityof Costa Mesa ATTEST: -Ci y _Clerk of the -City of osta Mesa Depu y 1 1 639