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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Febtuary 3, 1958
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular ses-
sion at c7:30 p.m.,, -February 3, 1958 at the City Hall, 695 W. 19th St.,
Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend Gabler.
ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: B..Smith, J.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Nelson
Councilmen Absent-' - None
Officials Present: Chief Deputy City Clerk, Asst. City Manager, City
Engineer, City Attorney, Director of Finance, Planning Commissioner
Tobias
MINUTES Upon motion by Councilman B.`Smith, seconded by Councilman J.`Smith, and
carried the minutes of the meeting of January 20, 1958 were approved as
written.
OPUING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the opening
No. Costa Mesa of bids for the fabrication, transportation, labor and equipment required
Storm Drain for the delivery of approximately 2600 feet of 72 inch reinforced concrete
pipe. The Clerk reported that three bids had been received. The bids were
then publicly opened, read, and declared as follows:
NAME AMOUNT
CONCRETE COMUIT COMPANY $ 6 7;777. o o
UNITED CONCRETE PIPE CORP. 703200.00
AMERICAN PIPE & CONSTRUCTION CO. 703070.00
Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all
details as to unit prices and kind and class cf work to be done.
Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried the bids were referred to the City �Engineer for checking and
report later in the meeting.
PUBLIC HEAR-
The Mayor announced -that the hour of 7:30 Qnclock p.m. having arrived, this
ING
was.the time and place fixed by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa
Rezone #42
for public hearing of Rezone -Petition No. 42, and declared the hearing open.
J. Warren Lennon
The Clerk read the recommenlation for approval of the petition by the
Planning Commission, subject to the understanding that the applicant, before
this petition is considered by the City Council will offer a deed restric-
tion for one living unit for each 1500 sq. ft. of land area, with two useable
off street parking spaces for each unit.
The Clerk reported that the required deed restriction had been received
and no written protests had been received. There being no written communi-
cations the Mayor asked if there were anyone present wishing to speak. Mr.
Phil Sullivan was present in behalf of the applicant, Mr. J. TATarren Lennon,
474 Hilledge Drive. There was discussion on the text of the deed restric-
tion and Mr. Sullivan was asked to reword a portion of it, and so agreed.
All persons having been given full opportunity to be heard and no
one ewishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by
Councilman Meyers and carried that the meeting be closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 193
Ordinance No. 193 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING
`SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISH-
ING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A
MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS, DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINgICE PROVIDING
FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFCR CEMENT AMID AMENDMENT HEREOF, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATION HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCON-
SI"STENT �TITH AND IN CONFLICT HER15JITH," changing the zoning of The East 100 ft.
of Lcts 9 and 28, all of Lots 8 and 29 and the West 35 feet of Lots 7 and 30,
Tract No. 57, from R4 to R2 was presented, and on motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman'Meyers,.Ordinance No. 193 gas given first
reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Rezone Petition
No. 42 were upheld with the stipulation the wording in the deed be "There
shall be a maximum of one (1) unit to every fifteen hundred (1500) square
feet with two (2) parking spaces for each unit", and the recorded document
placed in the hands of the Cit�r Clerk, fees paid by the applicant.
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CHANGE IN ORDER Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
OF BUSINESS carried the Oral and Written Communications were deferred in the order
of business until after routine business had been considered.
REPORT'S On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, and
carried the following departmental reports for the month of January
were received and ordered filed: Building, Planning, 'Street, Fire, Pourid-
master, Police Civil Defense, Director of Finance -free permits.
Inasmuch as the City ?Engineer was checking the bids his report was deferred
until he returned to the Council Chamber.
The City Attorney stated that inasmuch as the items he had prepared had
not been placed on the agenda, he would present them at the end of the
meeting with the communications.
REFUND'S TO CALIFOR- The Assistant City Manager reported that a study of the costs on Plumbing
NIA 35TI. CONSTRUC- Permits had been made and it cost the City $3.50 to process such a permit.
TION Thereupon, after discussion, it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded
by Councilman J.Smith that the California Sewer Construction Co. be re-
funded the excess on each unused plumbing permit over $3.50. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
'WESTMINSTBiAVE. The Attorney reported that he and the City .Engineer had received a cost
estimate on the property that must be secured to widen Westminster Avenue
and recommended that this be not included in 1911 Act proceedings, but
that if the Council wished to widen the street it pay out of City funds
for the acquisition. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B.Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried that no action be taken at
this time.
REZONE PETITION Rezone Petition No. 38, for George W. Powell, 2263 Fairview Road, to
NO. 38 rezone from R4 to Cl twenty-five parcels on both sides of Fairview
Powell Avenue from the north property line of Fairview Farms, south approxi-
mately 1200 feet to the C2 zone on Fairview Avenue, was presented.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
carried public hearing was set for February 17, 1958 at 7:30 orclock
p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers.
ANNEXATION #22 A request for annexation from Elwood F. Phillips. 11.5 N. McGadden P1.
Baker `St. #4 Hollywood, California to annex a parcel of land of approximately four
acres at the southeast corner of the intersection of Harbor Blvd. and
Baker St. was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Meyers and carried the propsed annexation was ordered re-
ferred to the Orange County Boundary Commission.
DEEDS OF RIGHT OF A deed of Right of Way to the City.of Costa Mesa dated January 28, 1958
WAY from Kenneth R. and Thelma L. Yeaw for that certain street known as
Costa Mesa Street was presented. Upon motion bar Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman J. Smith, the deed was accepted and ordered placed
on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smi% B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES:. Councilmen - None
ABSENT- Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 29, 1958
fromHalvor Olson for that certain street known as Meyer Place, was
presented. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith,, seconded by Councilman
J.Smith, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.'Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 28, 1958
from Lydia Najera for that certain street known as Meyer Place was pre-
sented. Upon motion by Councilman J.Smith, seconded by Councilman B.
Smith,, the deed was acceptedand ordered placed on record by the follow-
ing roll call voter
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
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A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 28,. 1958
from 'Elayne A. Stull for that certain street known as Miner Street was
presented. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the
followi-ng roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NODS: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 8, 1958
from William H. and Sophia Meier for that certain street known as Hamil-
ton Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 17, 1958
from Billy C. and Audrey A. (aka Audrey M.) Walton for that certain street
known as 20th Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Meyrs, the deed was accepted and ordered placed
on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmen J.Smith, B.'Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 16, 1958
from.William E. F. and ANne Van Heeskerck for that certain street known
as Alley within Tract No. 612 was presented. Upon motion by Councilman
B."Smith, and seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and
ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B."Smith; Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Couhoilften None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 24, 1958
from Harry Johnson for.tha certain street known as Victoria Street
was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Meyas, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 24, 1958
from Cecil E. and Peggy,M. Knowles for that certain street known as
20th `Street was presented. Upon motion by C. J. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record
by the following roll call vote
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.`Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelsoh:
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 24, 1958
from Oscar and Charlene Amburgey for that certain street known as 20th
`Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman B.`Smith, seconded by
Councilman Meyers the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by
the following roll call voter
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B. -Smith., Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 24, 1958
from Martin H. and Virgie M. Kahre for that certain street known as 206h
Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Meyers the deed was accepted and placed on record by the
following rollcall vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NO'ES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 24, 1958
from Walter Leslie and Ida Athens Shepherd for that certain street known
as Miner Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman J.Smith, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith,
NOES: Councilmen- None
ABSENT Councilmen - None
B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 22, 1958
from Bessie M. Miner for that certain street known as Miner Street was
presented. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES. Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way. to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 10, 1958
from L. Arthur and Mae J. Burgess for that certain street known as
Hamilton Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley.,
seconded by Councilman Meyers the deed was accepted and ordered placed
on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of -Tay to the, City of Costa Mesa dated January 20, 1958
from Paneiano P. Yarra for that certain street known as Maple Avenue
was presented.. Upon motion by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Council-
man Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Couh-oilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None¢ .
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way. to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 24, 1958
from Frances L. Franklin and Donald• V.'Franklin for that certain street
known as 20th Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed
on record by the followi3#g roll call vote:
AYZS: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOEB: Councilmen - None
ANSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of Right of Way to the City of Costa Mesa dated January 24,,1958
from Donald V. and Frances L. Franklin for that certain street known as
Alley within Tract 612 was presented. Upon motion by Councilman B.'Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed
on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES. Councilmen J.,,Smith, B.Smith., P-Inkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A deed of'Right of Way=to the City of Costa Mesa dated Jenuary 31, 1958
from Roy W. and Marion A- Peebler for that certain street known as Victoria
Street was presented., Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by
the followng roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J„Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Contract Awarded on The City Tngineer advised the Council that the bid of Concrete Conduit
North Costa Mesa Co. in the amount of $67,470 was the lowest regular bid submitted for
'Storm Drain the North Costa Mesa Storm Drain acid within the estimate made for said
work.
Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved that the contract be awarded
to Concrete Conduit Co. and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign said contract in behalf of the City. the motion was seconded by
Councilman.Neyers and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith,, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
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Harbor Boulevard Upon motion by Councilman B.`Smith, seconded -by Councilman J.Smith, and
Baker Avenue carried the installation of water pipe lines on Baker Avenue and Harbor
Water Line accepted Boulevard by the Graven Co., having been completed in accordance with
plans and spedfications, was accepted as recommended by the City Engineer.
Bond Exonerated Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the bond
Tract 2310 on Tract No.2310 was exonerated. Motion carried by the following roll
call vote �J, th, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
ABAR�ouncjjmen
ouncilmen - one
Bond Exonerated Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyes the bond
Tract 2315 on Tract No. 2315 was exonerated. Motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT Councilmen - None
Bond Exonerated Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers the bond
Tr. 2562
on Tract No. 2562 was exonerated. Motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - none
Bond Exonerated
Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the bond
Tract 23715
on Tract No. 2315 was exonerated. Motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYM: Councilmen J.`Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
Tentative Tr. No.
A communication was read from the Costa Investment Corporation 5656 W. 3H
2956 extended
Zt., Los 'Angeles 36, California, requesting an extension of time for ap-
proval of Tentative Map No. 2956 for one year from February 18, 1958.
Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried Tentative Tract No. 2956 was extended for one.year from February
18, 1958.
Guard cover-
Discussion was held on the possibility of protecting all new catch basins
ings for
in the West 19th St. Improvement District with more bars, so that a small
Catch Basins
child would not be able to get through the openings. The City Engineer
informed the Council that he would suggest bars 12 inches apart, but that
these could only be installed with the approval of the contractor. There-
upon it was moved by Councilman J.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers
and carried that the contractor for the W. 19th St. Improvement District
be contacted and arrangements made to install extra bars in all catch
basins as soon as possible. -
VARIANCE #302A
Variance application No. 302 (amanded) being the application of Mike
M. Dmytrowetz
Dmytrowetz, 396 Bay Street, to permit the sharpening of lawnmowers, etc
as a home occupation at 396 Bay Street, was read with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year. Upon
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, and carried
the action of the Planning Commission was upheld and the application ap-
proved.
VARIANCE #435
Variance application No. 435, being the application of Burton H. Terhune, fir.
Terhune
1831 Newport Blvd. to permit use of property at 127 E. 17th ;St. by the
Christian Science Church was presented for three meetings a week, and the
daily use of a portion as a reading room. This is a temporary (one -or two
years) plan to permit the church to acquire land and build a church build-
ing. -and received the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
for a one year period under the same terms and conditions as were placed
on the former Variance No. 265, ie. that adequate and sufficient useable
off-street parking be provided at the side and rear of this building at the
ratio of one parking space for every three seats and that the church police
its own parking area. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved as recom-
mended.
VARIANCE #436 Variance Application No. 136, being the application of Fred R. Tjaden 2012
Tjaden - Meyer Place to permit 8 units on 22, 412 sq. ft..and a rear yard encroach-
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dent to 10 feet of rear p ropertylin.e at 2012 Meyer Place was read, with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval in accordance with
the plot plan submitted with the application with the off-street parking
property designated. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Meyers, and carried, the action of the Planning Commission be
upheld, and the application granted.
VARIANCE #437 Variance application No. 437, being the application of
Blanchard FE. Bishop .Drive, La Habra, California, to permit one 51
sign to advertise Trailer Park at 132 W. 1daTi.lson Street,
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval.
man B.'Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried
the Planning Commission was upheld.
VARIANCE No. 438
The Hale Co. =
Omar Blanchard, 330
x 1-01 illuminated
was read with the
On motion by Council -
the action of
Variance application No. 138, being the application of the Hale Company,
1771 W. Lincoln, Anaheim, California, to permit continued use of existing
signs and temporary real estate office for one additional year as granted
in Variance No. 128 and its amendment to advertise sale of homes in Tracts
No. 2671, 2672, and 2132, was presented with the recommendations of the
Planning -Commission for approval for one year or when the sale of the homes
is accomplished, whichever is sooner. The property owners at 1451 and 1445
Shamrock Lane were present and stated that the 100 ft. sign had bloom down
causing property damage. After discussion it was moved by Councilman J.
Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that action be deferred
to the next regular meeting to permit the Building Official to inspect
all the signs and make a detailed report.
VARIANCE No. 439 Variance application No. x.39, being the application of Thomas.W. Johnson,
T. Johnson 901 W. 19th St., to permit the establishing of a darkroom in a garage
for a mail order business of processing home movies and T. V. commercial
- film 'was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for ap-
proval on the following conditions: 1) for a period of one year. 2)no
retail sales, mail order only, 3) no employees, 4) no signs 5) approval
of fire department. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man J.'Smith, and carried actioni:was deferred to the next regular meeting
to permit the Building and Fire Departments to make an inspection and bring
a detailed report -b the Council.
VARIANCE N0. 441 Variance application No. 441, being the application of John Sinki.ewicz
'Sinkiewicz 225 Tustin. Avenue, Newport Beach, California to permit building of a one
bedroom duplex on corner lot, was read, with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval on the condition that there be not less
than six adequate and property marked off-street parking spaces. Upon
motion by Councilman B.`Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, an
VARIANCE N0. 41i.5 Variance application No. 445, in the name of Archie Hammond, 1982 West -
Hammond minster to permit a front yard setback of 42 feet from the centerline of
Esther St. was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval. Upon motion by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried the action of the Planning Commission was upheld.
d carried
the action of the Planning Commission was upheld.
At this point the Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting re-
convened at 9:05 p.m.
-WRITTEN COM14UPdI- A communication was read from Mrs. Helen A. Collins, 2732 Palmer stating
CATIONS that she felt that the charging of a dog license for two years was not
fair, especially if a person had an older dog, and it may die with the
period. The City Attorney informed Mrs.,CoZlisn that if any dog should
Dog Licenses die within the even numbered year, a refund for the odd numbered year would
be returned by the Finance Department upon presentation -of evidence of the dogs
_ death. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman J.Smith, seconded by
Councilman PInkley, and carried, that the letter be received an
d filed.
A communication was read from M. F. Bundy 228 Ogle St. requesting a refund
of $20.00 on Bia.s:lding Application No. 634., paid January 27, 1958 due to
it not being possible to make the necessary corrections, together with the
Refund recommendation of the Building Official for a 85% refund, or $17.00, -
Building App. provided all the work that has been done without permit be -removed. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman B.'Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers,
and carried that the refund be granted, with -L-he stipulation as set forth
above. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote.-
AYES-
ote:AYES: Councilmen J. Smith, B.�Smith, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilman Pinkley
ASSENT: Councilmen - None
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Fire and Health A communication was read from Harry 'EridC Corona, California stating that
Complaint the property adjoining his home at 214 'E. Camellia Lane has debris and
rubbish that is a fire and health hazard. It was moved by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, andcarried, that the communica-
tion be referred to the Fire and Health Departments for report back at
the next regular meeting.
A communication was read from Walter Mellinger, 854 Joann Street, re-
questing the Council to confider covering the storm drain ditch between
the Sunshine Homes and the Fairview Hospital.` It was moved by Council-
-man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that the letter
be received and filed and Mr. Mellinger advised that the North Costa Mesa
Storm Drain will take care of this ditch, and that the contract for the
pipe had been awarded.
A communication was read from the Orange County Boundary Commission notify-
ing the City of the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Santa
Ana (Huntzinger and Harbor N.E. of Annexation). Upon motion by Council-
man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, and carried, the communica-
tion was ordered -received and filed.
A communication was read from. Raymond N. Rapp, dated January 30, 1958,
together with a petition bearing 35 signatures protesting the conditioh
of the new streets in the W. 19th Street Improvement District. The follow-
ing were present andspoke on the type of construction and quality of work-
manship in the W. 19th St. Improvement District: Raymond Rapp, 712 Weelo
„ ..Dr., Mrs. Raymond Rapp, 712 Weelo Dr., Joe Oma, 721 Weelo Dr., John F.
Gorman, Charles Kimbrough 680 W. 18th St.' John G. McDonald (The latter
two spoke on a petition presented at the second hearing on the W. 19th
St. Improvement District.requesting the lowering of a sewer line) Mr.
Shepins,'670 W. 18th, Mr. Donald'Rapp, 1839 Pomona, Mr. Mario Durante,
i-833 Pomona, Mrs. Durante, 1833 Pomona, Mrs. Isabel Lawrence, 1849 Pomona.
Upon -motion by Councilman J.Smith, seconded by Councilman B.Smith,
and carried the Council requested the petition referred to by Mr. McDonald
to be .brought back to the Council at the next regular meeting;.
After discussion it was suggested by the City Attorney that the citi-
zens -who signed the petition select a committee to represent them with
- ,the Council on inspections, etc. on the streets, and that notice be given
to the City Manager of the members of the committee, and the name and
phone number of one,member who may be contacted to notify them of meetings
and action.
After further discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith seconded
by Councilman Meyers and carried that the five Councilmen constitute a
committee of the whole to study the conditions, to meet with the com-
mittee of citizens, inspect the work being done by the contractor, and
supervise tests taken of the thickness of the surfacing.
PERMITS The appliction of Confidential Research Bureau, 920`S. Main St., Santa Ana
to operate a detective agency and to provide guards for business firms
was granted on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J.
Smith, and carried.
The application of Statewide Sp ecial Patrol and Guard Service, 8172 Holt
Street, to operate a special patrol and guard service was granted on
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried.
A request for a permit for the Campus Estate Homeowners, Inc. to hold a
dance at the American Legion Hall, on February 15, 1958 was approved, fee
waived, on motion by Councilman J.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried.
W.R. #134 Warrant Resolution No. W.R. 1343 including Payroll No. 86 was presented
for approval. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, WR No. 134 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYL+'S: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
`Subdivision #181 The City Attorney presented"Subdivision Appliction No. 181 for Clarence R.
Dunham Dunham, stating that the Planning Commission had recommended that curbs
and gutters, and sidewalks be installed by the applicant along the north-
easterly 66 feet of Parcel A at such time as required by either the Im
provement District or the Subdivision going in to the Southwest. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman
Meyers that the application be agroved upon the receipt by the City
Clerk of a bond in the minimum amount of $600.00 guaranteeing that
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks will be put in along the Northeasterly
66 feet of P-wel A. at the o- aners expense, on or before June 30, 1960.
The City Attorney presented the deletions and additions as recommended
by the City Attorney and City Engineer for the E. 17th Street Improve-
ment District. Inasmuch as the Council wished to give this further study
actinn was delayed to Monday, February 10, 1958 at 7:30 p.m.
The Mayor presented the request of the Welcome Wagon to secure a letter
from the Mayor welcoming new citizens to Costa Mesa. Upon motion by
Councilman B.Smith, zeconded by Councilman J.Smith, the Mayor was di-
rected to write a letter of welcome to be used"by the Welcome Wagon.
The motion was carried. Councilman Pinkley abstaining from voting.
Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
carried the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. to February 10, 1958 at
7:30 p.m.
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