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Home My WebLink About03/03/1958 - City Councilws 'D7 REGULAR HEIETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA March 3, 1958 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. March 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 Chandler Jackson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: J.Smith, Meyer9,Nelson Councilmen Absent: Pinkley, B.Smith Officials Present; Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Treasurer, Director of Finance MINUTES Upon motion by Councilman J.Smith, 'seconded by Councilman Meyes and carried the minutes of the meeting of February 17, 1958 were approved as written. Councilman Pinkley and Councilman B.S1V111th entered the meeting at this point aAd took their seats. OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the opening of North Costa Mesa bids for construction of the NORTH COSTA MESA STORM DRAIN. The clerk re-;- e=Storm StormDrain ported that fifteen bids had been received. the bids were then publicly opened, read, and declared as follows: NAME AMOUNT Weardco Const. Corp. $120,23-.70 Cox Bros. '9$133,109.70 E. M. Penn Const. $149;120.80 James J. Gallacher 9$107,802.30 Griffith Co. $177,392.01 John A. Artukovich Sons, Inc. $132,007.20 A. H. Famularo $128,500.78 Vido Artukovich & Son, Inc. $166,083.00:, Hane Const. Co., Inc. 9$105,502.00 Peerless Concrete Pipe-., Corp. $130,501.06 Job Concrete Const. Corp. 9$126,058.70 Norco Const. Corp. $118,260.31 Burnett Const. Co. and J. T. Smith $13-1,726.8o C. R. Butterfield Co. 9$178,902.00 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to unit prices and kind and class of work to be done. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the bids were referred to the City Engineer for check and report at the Adjourned Regular meeting on March 10, 1958. REPORTS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, and DepartmentAl carried the following reports for the month of February were received and ordered filed: Fire, Police, Building, Street, Planning Poundmaster, Civil Defense. 'SOUTHEAST IMPROVE- The Deputy City Clerk read a report from the City Manager, City Attorney, MENr DISTRICT and City -Engineer, regarding the proposed ,Southeast Improvement District Assessment `Spread meethgs, stating that in their opinion the majority of the people attending the meeting desired the final assessment for drainage and intersection costs spread on the squre footage basis. The following spoke from the floor stat- ing it was the desire of the people that the assessment be spread in this manner, and also complimenting the City officials in their presentation at the meetings; Walter Weimer, Mrs. Alice Fisher, Axel Larsen, Irvin Clark. -Thereupon Councilman J.`Smith moved that the report and recommendations of the City staff be accepted and adopted. The motion was seconded by Council- man B.Smith and unanimously carried. Westminster P1. Mr. Harold J. Iak spoge from the floor requesting the Council to consider Flood Conditions a plan to prevent flooding on Westminster P1. Mr. Foster Brown, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Gockley, Mrs. Foster Brown, Mrs. Neta, Mrs. Jessie Martin, Mr. George Tibbens all spoke from the floor requesting the City to correct the situation. Mr. Unger stated that this area was under a study by the Orange County Flood Control as requested by the City, and the only permanent correction would be through an Improvement District. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman B.Smith and carried that the City Manager discuss the situation with the orange County Flood Control, inasmuch as part of this drainage area is in the County, and report to the Council at the adjourned meeting on March 10, 1958. f Final Tract The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 1634 submitted to the Ido. 1634 name of Everson and Walker (C -Ray, Inc.) for the subdivison of 7.43 acres Everson & Walker into 36 lots, between Santa Ana and Raymond and Walnut Avenue and 20th Street, together with a check in the amount of $3,158.59, a bond in the amount of $41,000.00 and signed agreement. Thereupon Councilman B.Smith moved the adoption of Resolution No. 445, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL• OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 1634 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN' THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO `SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. The motion was seconded by Councilman J.Smith and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J.`Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The Mayor requested that the petition regarding Westminster Place be read at this time. Thereupon the Clerk read a petition for Robert Gordon, et.al. for correction of Drainage Problem and Public Nuisance bearing 83 signatures. It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Counilman Meyers, and carried the petition was received and ordered filed. ORDINANCE NO. 194 Ordinance No. 194, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE (2nd reading) III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED Rezone Petition #3 8"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA -ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS Powell IN DISTRICTS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, REGUTATING THE USE OF PROPERTY THEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORC'aiENT AND AMENIMENT HERWF, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION . HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTSCF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT 'WITH AND IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." was presented for�s6condl-reading. Follow- ing reading of the title, Councilman B.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 Piniley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 194• The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT. Councilmen - None ORDINANCE NO. 195 Ordinance No. 195, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING (2nd reading) ORDINANCE NO. 325, BEING ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Pomona Avenue ESTABLISHING LAND CIAISSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED setbacks TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, REGUTA TING THE USE OF PROPE RTY THERZCN ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE,c� PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT HEREOF, PRESCRIBING IE NALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF OR- DINANCES INCONSISTENT WITH AND INCONFLICT HEREWITH." was presentef for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman B.Smith moved ' that furthr reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried. There- upon Councilman B.Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 195. The motion was seconded by Councilman J.Smith, and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE NO. 196':Ordinance No, 196 entitled AN ORDINANCTE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, (2nd reading) was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Abandon Pomona Pinkley moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title Street only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mgr ers and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman J.Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 196. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and adopted by the following roll vote: AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley Meyers, Nelson NOES; Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Audit of Accounts Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the Report on the Audit of Accounts was received for action at the next regular meeting. Right of 'Way A deed of Right of Way dated February,19, 1958 from R. L. and Doris L. Deeds Rafferty for that certain street known as Maple Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers the deed was. accepted and ordered recorded 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 dated February 25, 1958 from Arnold K. and Julia M. Payne for that certain street known as Hamilton Street 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, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A deed of Right of inlay dated February 19, 1958 from Robert D. Jr. and Joyce E. Moore for'that certain street known as Maple Street (AP 115-090-47) was pre- sented. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, ' tYa deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYE`S: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley,-Meyers., Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen -'None A deed of Right of Way dated-February 19, 1958 from Robert D. Jr. and Joyce E. Moore for that certain street known as Maple Street (A P 115-090-62) 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 Way dated February 24, 1958 from Jerrold E. Spangler Jr. and Richard H. Dodd for that certain street kn-awn as Hamilton Street was ;resented. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by -fie following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Me�,ers, Nelson NOELS: Councilmen - None ABSENT:- Councilmen - None ORDINANCE NO. 197 The Clerk read the proposed Ordirra.nce establishing terms of office for ap- Appointed Offices p ointive offices, boards and commissions. After readng in full it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith that Ordinance No. 197 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MEISA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS OF OFFICE FOR APPOINTIVE OFFICES BOARD=S AND COMMISSIONS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 79 be accepted for first reading and passed to second reading. Motion carried by the following roll call voter AYES. Councilmen J.Smith, B.,�Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NC`ESr Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE NO. 198 The Clerk read the proposed Ordinance p rovid ng for purchase and sale of Purchasing supplies, servi.es and equipment. After reading in full it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers that Ordinance No. 198 being an Ordinance OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SUPPLIES, SBVICES AM EQUIPMENT be accepted for first reading and passed to second reading. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J.Smit B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Greenhouse A communication was read from the Planning Commission stating that a request C2 zone had been rmde to permit the establishment of a greenhouse for wholesale pur- pose in a C2 zone, and they recommended that the establishmentof a green- house for wholesale purpose is compatible and similar to a C2 use. Mr. Leach and Mr. Potter were present to discuss the application request. After discussion Resolution No. 446, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GREENHOUSE FOR WHOLESALE PURPOSES IS COMPATIBLE WITH AND SIMILAR TO FE RMITT'ED USES IN A C -2 -ZONE. was presented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 446 was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: ALL AYES Building Moving Building Moving Application No. 181 of Jack Queener, for permit to move Application #181 dwelling from 630 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, to 999 44. Victoria St. was pre- Queener sented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that this be ap= proved subject to the $4,000.00 bond and all the requirements of the Build- ing Department and also that usable and adequate off-street parking be pro- vided on the property. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J.Smith and carried the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. VARIANCE N0. 443 Variance Application No. 443, being the application of Herb Small, 201 Del .'Small Mar to pox -mit a ten foot rear yard setback at 201 Del Mar was presented having been referred to the Planning Commission on February 17, 1958. The Planning Commission on their meeting of February 24, 1958 recommended approval of Flan No. 3 on the following conditions: L) That there be a six foot solid fence along the .'Southerly Property line to the corner of the house. 2) That the structure to the 'South be moved over not less than 9 feet from the property line. 3) That there be a 5 -foot dedication along Orange Ave. for street purposes. Communications dated February 24, 1958, and March 3, 1958 from Paul Chernow, 2590 Orange Avenue, were read. Mr. 'Small and Mr. Brainard, his builder, were also present to discuss the application. Mr. Small stated he desired only Plan No. 3 to be considered. Mr. and Mrs. Chernow both stated they had no objection to Plan No. 2 but did object to Plan No. 3. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith that the;;application be granted as -recommended by the Planning Commission, with one exception, ile. that the fence be a masonry fence six feet in height. The motion died for the lack of a second. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman J.Smith, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the application be denied. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, Meyers, Nelson NOES : ;,� Councilmen - None ABSMIT: Councilmen None (VARIANCE N0. 447 Variance Appli6ation No. 44� being thea l' ation The Pacific Telephone 'P'acific T"lephone and Telegraph o., 740 So. Live t. La. , to permit use of a residential & Telegraph Co. building for.temporary office building at 202 E. 18th St.., Costa Mesa, California was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject tai the following conditions: 1) For a period of one year. 2) Subject to the requirements of the Building Department. Upon viotion by Councilman B.Smith seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. VARIANCE NO. 448 Variance Application No. 448, being the application of B -Y Enterprises, Inc. B -Y Enterprises, 1712 Placentia Ave. for deviation from the required parking formular by Inc. providing attendant parking was presented with the recommendation of the. Planning Commission for approval of Plan No. 2 subject to the following conditions: L) That the temporary buildings to the East be removed. P) That the entire parking area be paved and adequately and properly marked. 3) That there be at least two parking attendants at the times when the Playhouse is in use. 4) That the approval be for one year, at which it will be reconsdered. Upon motion.by Councilman Pink�ey, seconded by Council- man B.Smith, and carried the action of the Planning ommission was upheld. :.VARIANCE NO. 449 Variance Application No. 449, being the application of Dike and Colegrove, Dike & Colegrove 419 E. 17th St., for atemporary61 x 10, sign advertising the sale of homes in Tracts 2953 and 2955 was read.with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year or when the homes are completely sold, whichever is sooner. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. VARIANCE No. 450 Variance No. 450, being the application of John L. Hart and John M. Hart, J. H. Hart and J. 718 Hawthorne, Pomona to permit construction of a commercial building L. Hart with a 01 rear yard setback at 538 W. Center St. was read? with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subjec:(to adequate and properly marked off street parking spaces and that the parking area be paved. Upon motion by Councilman B..Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. VARIANCE No. 451 Variance Application No. 451 being the application of Louis D. Pulgencio Pulgencio 3111 Dublin St. to permit 5 ft. 4 in. rear yard setback to allow the con- struction of a covered patio was p resentedtogether with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman. B.Smith and carried the action of the Planning Commission was Uphelc c,, 741 VARIANCE NO. 452 Variance Application No.. 452, being the application of.Violet Hartwigk Hartwig 2120-E. Ocean Blvd., Newport Beach for land use to allow construction of a retail and wholesale shop to the rear property line and a Of side yard setback on each side was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval on the .condition that there be paved, ade- quate and properly marked off-street parking. A communication from Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lucia requesting what protection there would-be from business WR 137 parking lot next to residential area was read. Mrs. Hartwig was present and stated that this area would be blacktopped to prevent dust and a fence would be built between the properties. After discussion it was moved by Council- man B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld, and that the applicantcheck on the „.drainage of the lot. Oral Upon motiohr, by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Nelson and Communications carried that the City Manager answer Mr. and Mrs. Lucials letter. VARIANCE No. 453 Variance Application No. 453, being the application of Herber S. Sollars, .SOLLARS 136 Broadway to permit a law office in a residence at 136 Broadway was pre- sented togEtier with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for ap- proval on the following conditions: L)!Subject to inspection by the -Build- ing Department, and bringing the building up to code requirements. 2) That -t e applicant_ provide adequate and properly paved and marked off-street parking on the premises. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried the recommendation of the Planning Commission was upheld. VARIANCE NO. 454 Variance Application No. 454 being the application of J. E. Barrirg ton, Barrington 715 ,7. Center, Anaheim for a triplex on 8,540 sq. ft. of land area was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval on the condition that the rear yard setback conform to code and that the applicant provide six"usable off-street parking spaces. Upon' motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. PERMITS A communication was read from the Lions Club for a permit to 1) block off Park Avenue from W. 18th 5t. to Center St. from 9:00 a.m. June 6 -to 12:00 noon June 9. 2) Operation of Fish Fry and Carnival. 3) Parade on June 7 4) Pet Parade 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon: on June 7, for youth activities. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the permit was granted and fee waived. A communication was read -from the Loyal Order of Moose requesting permission to hang a banner across E. 17th St. near Newport Blvd; for the prpose of announcing a fishing trip. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,'that the permit be granted, fee waived, subject to the approval of the exact location by the Chief of Police. WR 136 Warrant Resolution No. WR 136 including Pgyroll No. 88 was presented for approval. On motion by Councilmari Pdinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers W.R. No. 136 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J.`Smith, B.;Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None WR 137 i4arrant Resolution No. WR 1373 waspresented for approval. On motion by Councilman B..'Smith, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, WR No. 136 was adopted by the folloiring roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None . ABSENT: Councilmen - None Oral The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present-Twishing to speak on some Communications item not on the agenda. Thereupon Mr. George Colouris, 1029 Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, addressed the Council requesting whether or not now that Wrestling was commenced a lowering bf the $25.00 nightly fee could be _changed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the City Attorney amend Ordinance No. 25 providing that the fee for wrestling and boxing shall be $25.00 per day or $100 per quarter, and any person who is paying in the current year at the nightly rates of $25.00 and who in this current quarter -.takes out a license shall receive credit for the amount paid at $25.00 There being no one else desiring to speak the Mayor called for Written Communications. A communication was read from Mr. John Pool of the Vogel Co., 1700 Newport Blvd. requesting information as to whether or not the City of Costa Mesa will ask for an eight foot strip or any strip of land from this parcel for purpose of a sidewalk or access from Pomona to Wallace (Wly 168 feet of the fly 198 feet of the Nly 395 feet of Lot 44, Fairview Farms) Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the City Attorney was instructed to answer the letter of Mfr. Poole that no strip will be needed for sidewalk. Change Order No. 1 for the Fairview Fire Station was presented in the amount of $1,156.63.�,'Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by= Councilman Meyers the Change Order was approved by the folloUring roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen J.Smith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A communication was read from K. W. Koll Construction Co. requesting an extension for time for Tract -No. 3161, as it had expired on December -17, 1957. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the request for extension was approved. Petition bearing 12 signatures was presentedprotesting the new On -Sale Beer license for Harry C. Milkes and Marie and Lloyd E. Salisbury at 1880 Harbor Blvd. A petition bearing 68 signatures and aletter from Reverend Fugate of the First Methodist Church was also presented conderning the same license. After discussion it was moved by Councilman J.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and earried that the City protest the issuance of the license on the grounds that it is in the immediate vicinity of a church, and in an area where minors travel frequently and in large numbers, and that the City Attorney be present at the time of the hearing with the Alcoholic Beverage Control. A communication was read from the Womans Christian Temperance Union com- mending the Council on efforts regulating the location of places of dis- pensing alocholic beverages. Upon motion by Council -man J.`Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers the communication was received and ordered filed. Lot area A communication was read from Tom Monk an, 216 Knox P1.5 requesting appro- Monkman al of the Council that two units could be -built on his lot (AP' 117-144 04) inasmuch as he had dedicated 25 feet -b the City for street purposes and therefore left him only 501 x 1101 dr. 5500 sq. ft. The City Attorney in- formed the Council that he had written a memo to all departments concerned that where the City takes a strip of land for right of way purposes, for building purposes that may still be considerdd a portion of the lot. Upon motion by Councilman B.'Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried the ommmunication was ordered received and an answer written to Mr. Monkman in- forming him of the Attorneys ruling. HaleCo. A communication was read from the Building Department stating that the Hale extension Company had notified them that the sign at 1200 Baker was corrected but that the sig at 2525 Newport Blvd. was under 6 inches,of water and they re-, quested an extension of time. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman J.Smith seconded by Councilman B.Smith and carried that Hale Co. be granted an ex- tension of one week (March 10, 1958) Deletion of A communication from John Butler, Pres., Butler Motors; requesting the, 'Water Connection deletion of a water connection on Parcel No. 577 in the Southeast Improve- ment District was referred to the City Engineer on motion by Councilman B.3mith, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, and carried. Refund A communication was read from C. L. Heller, Street Foreman recommending a refund of $16.50 to California'Sewer Construction Co., 1317 Colegrove Ave. Montebello, California for permits which they had not completed. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the refund of $16.50 as recommended was approved by the following ro 11 call vote: AYES: Councilmen - J. 5m.ith, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, Nelson NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None '743 R Alcoholic For the Councils information report of anew On -Sale Beer license for Francis Beverage J. Harbison and Paul C. Rickli, 686 w. 19th St. and On -Sale General license Licenses for Clark C. Akin, 1670 Nemp ort Boulevard was presented. Ufter discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, that the application for Mr. Akin be received and filed. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried the Council objected to the application of Harbison and Rickli on the grounds that the Zoning Ordinance to -wit a C1 zone does not have as a permited use the retail sale of alcoholic beverages -either on -sale of on - sale, and that the City Attorney be present at the hearing with the Alcoholic Beverage Control. Special The Mayor inquired whether or not a special census should be taken this year. .Census After discussion it was decided to wait until an estimate of then-nber of gas meters in the City was determined, and see if one is practical. Adjournment 1 1 Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman J.Smith, and carried the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. to March 10, 1958 at 7:30 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk of the City -of Costa Mesa BY --� Chief Deputy 01 &RInylorithe City of Costa Mesa