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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/1958 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA April 21,_ 1958 The City Council of the City of Costa Aesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 p.m., April 21, 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 Jay Durbin. ROLL CALL.!-, Councilmen Present: B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.;mith Councilmen Absent„ Rea Officials present; Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Managers Asst. City Manager, City.Attom ey, City Engineers Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the meeting of April 7, 1958, were approved as written and previously distributed. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the minutes of .the meeting of April 15, 1958, were approved as written and previously distributed. OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the opening E. 17th St. Imp. of bids for The Improvement of East 17th Street and Certain Other Streets District and Alloys. The Clerk reported that four bids had been received. The bids were then publicly opened-, read, and declared as follows: I1AME AMOUNT Griffith. 173, Oswald Co. 557067.82 ,-!Sully-Miller Co. 4349 818.03 Cox Bros. 497,718.65 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all derails as to unit prices and kind and class of work to be done. Uponmotionby Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the bids were referred to the City Engineer for check and report back. OPE:N1ING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the opening Air Compressor of bids for One (1) 85 cu. ft. Rotary Air Compressor and Miscellaneous Accessories. The Clerk reported that three bids -had been received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, -and .declared- .as follows: NAME AMOUNT Essick Machinery Co. De-clined to Bid Blystone Equipment Co. $ 3,555.10 Orange County Equipment Co. $ 31197®35 (bid on 75 cu., ft.) Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the,City Clerk for all details Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by' Councilman, B.Smith., and carried the bids were referred to the Street Foreman and City Manager for check an d report back. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that lis was the time and place set for public Alley Abandonment hearing for the abandonment of Alley north of Wilson Street and East cf Harbor Blvd., and declared the hearing open. The Clerk reported that one written protest had been received from Harwood, Heffernan, and `Soden, Attorneys at Law, in behalf of William J. Cagney, and the communication was read. There being no' further written communications the Mayor asked if there were anyone present wishing to speak. Thereupon Mr. S. R. Sherer spoke for the hbandonment, and Mr. Don Harwood, and Mr. Jewell protested the abandon- ment. All. persons having been given full opportunity to be heard, and no one else desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION NO. 464 After discussion Resolution No. 464, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN ALLEY NORTH'OF WILSON 'STREET AND EAST OF HARBOR. BOULEVARD was read in full and Councilman B.13mi.th moved the adoption of Resolution No. 464. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by 17005 the following roll. call vote: AYES: Coundilmen Pinkley,.B®`Smith, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this,was the time and place set for public Rezone Petition No. 43 hearing for Rezone Petition No. 43, and declared the hearing open. Ramsey The Clerk reported that no written protests had been received. There being no written communk ations the Mayor asked if there were anyone present wishing to speak. Thereupon Mr. Dale Ramsey spoke in favor of the rezoning. All persons having been given full opportunity to be heard, and no one else wishing tospeak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried that the hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that this Rezone Petition No. 43 be deferred, and the City Manager be authorized to consult Welton -Becket for their re- commendation. Quit Claim Deed The City Attorney reported that the right of way secured from J. Warren J. Warren Lennon ,Kennon for the -E. 17th St. Improvement District would not be needed and recommearled that -the City Quit -Claim the deed back to Mr` Lennon. There- upon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Resolution No. 465, being RESOLUTION NO. 465 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN QUITCDIM DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENTS TO Jo WARREN LENNON AND ORDERING THE RECORDING OF 'SAID DEED. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote.- AYES.- Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.,Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea Severande Damages The City Attorney,info=ed the Council that the securing of a right of E. 17th `Street Im- way on 16th Street bad caused -some damage to the owner, Edith Kleven, provement Distric and recommended severance damages in the amount of $175.00 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B.`Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that= severance.damages in the amount of $175.00 be allowed. The motion carried by the following,roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B®Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea Attorneys Conference Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the City Attorney was granted permission to attend the California League of Cities meeting for City Attorneys in Palo Alto on Thursday and Friday, April 24 and 25, 1958. Inasmuch as the City Engineer was,checking bids, his report was deferred until his return to the Chambers. Upon motion by,Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the report of the Director of Finance and City Treasurer were received and ordered filed. Tract No. 3137. Upon recommerxiation of the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Bond Exonerated Meyers, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried that the bond for improvements in Tract No. 3137 be exonerated. Refund for Building A communication was read from Patrick E. Maloney requesting refund Permit - Maloney for Building Permits Nos. 6623 and 6624.. Upon the recommendation of the Building Official, it was moved by Councilman B.Smith that Mr. Maloney be granted a refund of $76.50. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers and granted by the folloAng roll call vote-, AYES- Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.`Smith -NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea ORDINANCE N0. 201 Ordinance No. 201, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AP - Baker No. 4 Annexation PROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNIPIHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO (2nd Reading) THE CITY OF COSTA. MESA, IN TIE COUNTY OF ORAI,]GE, KNOWN AS °BAKER STREET NO. 4 ANNEXATION" was presented- for second reading. Following 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 Council- man, Pinkley and carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adop- tion of Ordinance No. 201® The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and adopted by the following roll call vote; f' 7 6 8 AYES: Councilmen B.:Gmith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman. Rea ORDINANCE NO. 202 Ordinance No. 202 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Private Detectives AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 148 BY ADDING iROVISIONS FOR THE REGULH.TION OF (2nd Reading) PRIVATE DETECTIVES THER'Br,TO, AND AMENDIAU ORDINANCE NO. 25 BY REPEALING CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS OF A SUBSECTION THEREOF was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, Councilman Ba,Smith moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 202. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers., and adopted by the follow ing roll call vote. AYE'S: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENTr Councilman Rea VARIANCE No. 462 Variance Application No. 462, beim the application of R. C. Cerf, Cerf 3511.E Amesbury Drive, Los Angeles, to permit two 4 unit apartments or two lots 50 x 137.5 each, -making a total of 8 units. AMENDMENT: "And a ten (10) foot rear yard setback", at the South side of 16th Street, 120 feet from centerline of Orange Avenue was again presented., having been deferred for a better plot plan. Plan No. 3, being the -new plot plan was presented. Upon motion by .Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried, Variance No® 462 was approved as recom- mended, and as per Plan No. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION H. J. -Wood re -appointed The Mayor placed the name of H. J. Wood for reappointment to the Plannirg Commission before the Council and moved his reappointment, for a term of four years. The motion was seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried. Re -appointment Dr. S. The Mayor placed the name of Dr. S. J. Frazier for reappointment to J. Frazier, Vehicle Vehicle Parking District No. 1 before the Council and moved his re - Parking District No.,1 appointment., for a term of three years. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Change Order No. 2 Fire Station Upon motion by Councilman B.`�%ith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and No. 2 carried Change Order No. 2 for i Record of Survey A record of survey for.Harold Hetrick, California Bank, Corona del Hetrick!..:= Plar, to re -divide Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Tract 2853 - The southwest corner of Pomona Avenue and Wilson Street was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval on condition that the corner lot shall be not less than sixty (60) feet wide. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B._Smith that the Record of ;Survey RESOLUTION NO. 466 be approved and Resolution No. 466, beLng A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA APPROVING A RECORD OF SURVEY FOR THE RE -DIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 OF TRACT NO. 2853 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkl6y, Meyers, J.Smith NOES; Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea Building -Moving Building Moving Application No. 182, of M. C. Selvage, 3121 West Coast No. 182 Highway, Newport Beach for a permit to move a residence -from K. Thanga M. C. Selvage and Coast Highway, Newport Beach, to 234 Rochester Street was presented with the recommendatbn of the.Planning Commission .for approval on the following conditions:- 1) That the recommendations and requirements of the Buildir;g Department be met. 2) That, a bond of not less than $3500 be deposited. 3) That the City Engaeering Department be contacted to assure that in bringing this building in that it is not creating a drainage hazard to the surrounding property owners. Mr. Dexter Jackson, 171 19th St., owner of the property was present and questioned the recommendation of the Building Department concerning the retaining wall. Mr. Volz, Building Official, stated 1[hat he felt that there was a drain- age problem that could cause trouble in the neighborhood. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that this be talbed to permit study of the drainage in the area. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley., Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilman B. Smith ABSENT: Councilman Rea The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m. BID AWARDED The City Engineer advised the Council that the bid of Sully -Miller E. 1 th Street Imp- Contracting Co. in the amount of $431,818.03 was the lowest regular rpvement District bid submitted for the Improvenentof E. 17th Street and Certain Other Streets and Alleys and is reasonable and within the estimate of $555,663®28 made for said work. RESOLUTION NO. 467 ?Thereupon Councilman B.Smi.th moved that the contract be awarded to Oully-Miller Contracting Co; and Resolution No. 467 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CA LIF ORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE WORK DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. ld.1 be adopted. The motion Teras seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmen Pinkley, Meyers, B.Smith,J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea FINAL TRACT NO. 2954 The City Engineer presented Final Tract No. 2954 for Dike and Colegrove Dike and Colegrove to subdivide property bounded by Fairview Road, Fair Drive, Fordham Drive, and Wake Fores Road into 77 lots, together with a certified check in the amount of $4400.00';: a bond in the amount of $96, 250.00 and a signed agreement. Thereupon Councilman B.`Smith moved the adoption of Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 468 No. 168, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROV.IIG THE MAP OF TRACT N0, 2954 AND ACCtEfITING 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 Pinkley, and Resolution No. 1.68 was approved by the follow ,ing roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Meyers, B®Smith, J®Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea A deed of right of way dated Jury 15, 1958 from William Molter, Doris M. Molter, Beatrice Freebairn and J. Ray Freebairn for that certain street known as E. 17 -Un 'Street was presented. On motion by Council- man B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and r 005 ordered placed on record by the followa.rg ' roll call vote: AYIES: Councilmen B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea A deed of right of way dated April 8, 1958 from Alfred and Doris W. Payne for that cettain street known as Wilson Street was presented. On motion_ by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen. B. 'Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT. Councilman Rea A deed of right of way dated April 18, 1958 from Anthony and Orsolina Rossi for that certain street known as Hamilton5Street was presented. On motion by Councilman B.�Snith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B. Smith, Pinkley., Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea I' A deed of right of way dated April 10, 1958 from Harold E. and Eleanor Lucy McCluskey for that certain street known as Wilson Street was pre- sented. On motion by Councilman Pinkl-ey, seconded by Councilman Meyers the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call voter AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea A deed of right of way dated April 12, 1958 from Herb and Kathryn. :Small for that certain street known as Orange Avenue was presented, On motion by Councilman Meyers., seconded by Councilman Pinkley the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote.- AYES: ote:AYES: Councilmen B.'Smith, Pinkley, Meyers,J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT. Councilman Rea RESOLUTION No. 469 Resolution No. 469,being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Construction of Drain- OF COSTA MESA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FCR THE CONSTRUCTION age Channel OF 'SANTA_ Ai% RIVER CHANNEI - PART I FROM STATION 0/00 TO.STATION 255/00, TALBERT CHANNEL FROM STATION 0/00 to'STATION 3800, AND GREENPILLE-BANNING CHANNEL FROM STATION 0/00 to STATION 251/86, BY THE ORANGE COUNTY.F+'LOOD CONTROL DISTRICT was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 469 was adopted by the followi.rg m11 call vote: AY -EIS: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea RESOLUTION N0. 470 Resolution No. 170, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY 14bed Abatement OF COSTA MESA DETER14INIG AND DECLARING THAT WEEDS WHICH BEAR SEEDS OF DOiWNY OR WINDY NATURE AND WEEDS WHICH ATTAIN SUCH A LARGE GROWTH AS TO BECOME A MENACE WHEN. DRY AND WEEDS tigHIC H ARE OTHERWISE NOXIOUS OR DANGER- OUS ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN 'STREETS, SIDEWALKS. PARKWAYS AND PRIVATE PRO.NERTY IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THAT THE SAME ARE APUBLIC NUISANCE: DIRECTING THE 'STREET `SUPERINTEDENT TO POST NOTICES TO DESTROY SAID '=S AS ROQUIRED BY LAW, FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ALL BBJECTIONS OR PORTESTS AND DIRECTING THE ABATE= THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 39 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was presented. On motion by Councilman B.Igrnith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 470 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B®;Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea Letter of Resignation A letter of resignation was read from Mr. Harvey Somers, as chairman Harvey Somers of Vehicle Parking District No. 2. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley seconded by Councilman B.:Smith and carried Mr. Somers resignation was accepted with regret. X69 RESOLUTION N0. 471 Resolution No. 471, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Fairgrounds Police CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN and Fire Protection THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE -32ND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR POLICE AND FIRE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 1958 ORANGE COUNTY -FAIR was presented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman_ Meyers, Resolution No. 471 was adopted by the following roll call voter AYES- Comm ilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Rea ing AWARD OF BID The City Manager advised the Council that after checlV, specifications Air Compressor the bid of Blystone Equipment Co. in the amount of $3555.10 for the Ingersoll-Rand Gyro -Flo Rotary Air Compressor, and the first accessory list as detailed in the bid, a copy of whinh is in the office of the City Clerk as bdrg the lowest and best bid -received. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the bid was awarded to the Blystnne Equipment Co. AYES: Councilmen B."Smith, Pinkley'. Meyers, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT- Councilman Rea `Subdivision No. 195 :Subdivision Application No. 195 being the application of J. Ray Free' J, Ray Freebairn bairn, 6 So.' Stoneman, Alhambra, California to subdivide property described as Lot 74, Tract 1113 and 'Southeasterly 125 feet of South- westerly 175 feet of Lot 92 of Newport Heights Tract, into two parcels was presented * ith the recommendation of the Planning Commission -for approval subject to the conditions as set forth in the April 3, 1958 letter from the Pacific Southwest Realty Company, 215 W. 6th 'Street, Los Angeles 14, California, that all of the buildings, fencing and improvements be removed from both parcels within one year from the date of recording the deed to the grantee. Mr. Don Huddleston was present and spoke in favor of the subdivision. -After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.'Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that Subdivision No. 195 -be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, the, sub division to become effective when a deed of right of way -of ten feet on 17th Street is in the hands of the City Clerk® Variance No. 459 Variance Application No. 159, being the :application of Kenneth W. K. W. Koll Koll, 2826 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, to permit the construction of three (3) units per lot on eighteen (18) lots facing the proposed Cabrillo Street in Tract No. 3202 (Study Z) making a total of 54 units and to permit a front yard setback of 35 let from the centerline of Cabrillo `Street was -read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval as to the three units per lot, but that the request for a 35 foot front yard setback be recommended for denial - that in recommending the approval of the three units per lot, that Cabrillo Street be completed through to Santa Ana Avenue within a period of two years and that a sufficient bond, as computed by the City Engineer, be posted with the City of Costa Mesa to assure com- pletion of Cabrillo Street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by CounciLnan Pinkley, and carried that the Variance for three units per lot be approved and the 35 foot set- back from the centerline of Cabrillo Street be denied, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, with the additional stipulation that applicant provide two for one, adequate and property marked, off street parking in -accordance with City `Standarch Variance No. 460 Variance Application No. 160 being the application of Howard B. Howard B Lawson Lawson 542 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, to permit a 40 foot front yard setback from the centerline of Center Street was presented with the recommendation of the P'lann'ing Commission for approval. On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman B.'Smith, and carried the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Com- mission. -Councilman Pinkley voted NOE. Variance No. 463 Variance Application No® 1.63, being the application of Clara B. Badage, Clara Badage -542 Broadway, to permit adhome occupation of sewing including alterations 431ining and repairing of men's women's and children clothing at 342 Broadway, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval on the following conditions. 1) For aperiod of one year with the privilege of asking for an extension, if needed, before the end of the year; 2) No signs;'3) No employees 4) No retail sales. On motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 464 Variance Application No. 464, being the application of Charlotte Prusso Charlotte Prusso 863 Congress, to permit a home occupation to teach piano and organ at 863 Congress, was read with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval on the following conditions: 1) No signs 2) No employees 3) That the lessons be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and8:00 p.m. 4) for a period of one year with tl-e privilege of asking for an ex- tension, if needed, before the end of the year. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers seconded by Co=ilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance N6. 465. Variance Application No. 465, bebg the application of Florence E. Florence E. Hentschke Hentschke,386 Ramona Way to permit a setback from rear property line from 25 ft. to 23 ft. Addition to present garage which is 3 ft from property line. Addition to be single family residential, was read with the recommendations of the P'lannixag Commission for approval on the condition that the applicant or their heirs or assignees will, upon request, make the following dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes: .14hen the balance of the right of way may be ob- tained this property will, dedicate the southwesterly 25 ft, which is now included in the existing undedicated street known as Ramona Iriay. After discssion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seccn.ded by Councilman B. '.Smith, and carried that the Variance be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission with the stipulation that the southwesterly 25 feet be dedicated to the City, and said variance to become effective upon receipt of the deed by the City Clerk. Variance No. 466 Variance Application No. 466 being th-- application of Costa Mesa Costa Mesa California California Congress of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1985 Newport Avenue, Congress.of Jehovah's Costa Mesa, to permit use of property at 1985 Newport Avenue for Witnesses meetings, was read with the recommendations of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the recommendations of the Costa Mesa Fire Department: 1) Secure Fire exteinguiser as required by Ordinance No. 1e13 2) Capacity signs to be posted. 3) Heating com- plies with FirCode. 4) Chairs to be banded together as per Fare Code. 5) Fireexits to swing out. 6) -Panic Hardware on doors. Upon motion by Councilman B..Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the Count i.1 cnncurred with the action of the Planning Commission in granting the variance. Variance No. 167 Variance Application No. 1.67, being the application of Douglas R. Douglas R. Ward Ward, 123 Via Undine, Newport Beach9 to.,permi.t 11 units on a lot oontaining 12,550 sq, ft. of land area at 1919 Maple ;Street was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for ten units with not less than fifteen, adequate andproperly marked off-street parking spaces. On motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the Conncil concurred with the action of the Planning Commission for approval for ten units. PE?14zTS The application of Acie Beavers, for junk collection was granted on motion by Councilman B.8mith, seconded by '.",Councilman Mfrs, and carried. The application of Harry C. Milkes and Lloyd and Marie Salisbury, The Lariat, for a Restaurant aril On 'Sale Beer at 1895 Park Avenue was granted on motion by Councilman B.Smith, and seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried. WR 1.4.0 Warrant Resolution No. 140 including Payroll No. 91 was presented for approval. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, WR 14.0 was adopted by the followi_rg roll call vote: AYES; Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley. Meyers, J.Smith NOES Councilmen - None ABSENT; Councilman Rea Oral. Communications The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak on some item not on tie agenda. Thereupon Mrs, Vivian Stickney, 1839 iAllace spoke requesting an investigation of Mr. D. R. Dotson, 1837 Wallace, to determine whether or not he is running a business at this address, and explained the activities of Mr. Dotston. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried the matter be referred to the City Manager to be investigated by the proper departments, as to whether or not he is in violation. 771 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS upon motion by Councilman B.`Smithg seccaded by Councilman. Pinkley, and carried the letter from Former Mayor Claire M. Nelson thanking the Council and `STaff for the presentation of the watch, was read and re- ceived and ordered filed. Cecil Place A communication was read from the City Engineer stating that that por- Improvement tion of Cecil Place adjacent to Tract No. 3242 had been completed and recommervied that the monies deposited by property owners be paid to the Sully-14iller.Company. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smits w that the DI rector of Fixes ro e be authorized to draw the warrant in the amount of $4,010.90 for Sully-I°tiller Contracting Co ., and enter it on the Warrant Resolution for the Council meeting of May 5, 1958. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pirkley, and carried by the folloi-Ang roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen B. Smith, Pi.nkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES; Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen Rea Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley9 seconded by Councilman Meyers., and carried$ _the report of the Alcoholic Beverage Control for person to person transfer of Gff-'Sale General License for Marvin E. and Thelma B®-T&ite, 1705 Newport Blvd. was ordered received and filed. A communication was read from L. B. Wallace, County Clerk stating that the County of Orange had incurred expenses for the General Muni- cipal Election of April 8, 1958, in the amount of $449.80. A reso- lution of the Board of Sugxvisors on March 26, 1958 authorizes the County to charge the 'City for tin expenses incurred. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.'Omith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that this be referred to the City Attorney for report back at the next meeting as to whether or not the city was obligated to.pay this statement. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the communication from J. Robert Hodges, Pastor, Church of the Nazarene, 650 Plumer Street, concerning the fill draining on to church property was received and ordered filed inasmuch as this con- cerned private property. A communication was read from Nara Ed Tuni.son, 2449, Santa Ana Avenue requesting the City to provide adequate protection for the vault used by the Sanitary District when it, is open to prevent small children from falling into it. Mr. Heller informed the !-. Coursit that prelimi- nary steps had been taken to protect the opening. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Zmi.th, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the communication be received and filed, and a copy forwarded to Mr. Heller so that adequate protection may be provided. A communication was read from Mrs. Amanda E. Norr, 241 21st 'Street concerning the water situation in her vicinity. Upon motion by Councilman B., -Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley9 and carried the letter was received and ordered filed and Mrs. Norr notified that this area is in a proposed improvement district, and the City is doing all it can to alleviate the situation. A communication was read from Metropolitan Transportation T.41gineering Board, 610 So. Main 'St., Roam 987, L.A. 14, concerning a request for a resolution to be passed regarding t�_- Freeway and Expressway Plan for Los Angeles County. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pi.nkley that. th is be referred to the City Manager and report back at the -next regular meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the . meeting ad j ourr_e d at 10:55 p.m. oro e ity o os. a esa ATTEST: _ ey 5er�fe i &y ;Costa Mesa