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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
May 5, 1958
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in. regular
session at 7:30 p.m., May 59 1958,.at the City Hall, 695 W. 19th 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 Mr.
David.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: B.Smith.. 'Pinkley, Meyers; J.Smith
Councilmen Absent: Rea
Officials Present: Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Manager, Asst. City
Manager, Assistant City Attorney, City Engineer,
Director of Finance,. City Treasurer.
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman B.,Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
.carried the minutes of April 21; 1958 were approved as written and
previously distributed.
PUBT,I:C, HFARING
-The Mayor announced that. the hour of 7:30 o!clock- p.m. having arrived.
Weed Abatement
this was the time 'and place set by the City'Council of the City of
Costa Mesa for public hearing of.objections'or protests against Weed
Abatement.
The -Clerk reported that no written prctests had been received.
There being no.written communications the Mayor asked if there were
anyone present wishing to speak. All persons.having been given full
-.opportunity to be heard, and no one wishing to speak, it was moved by
Councilman Pihkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that
the hearing.be.closed.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Comm il-
man Pinkley that a minute resolution instructing the street superinten-
dent to proceed with the -elimination of weeds in the City be adopted.
The motion was -carried by the following:roll call vote:
AYES: -Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES:. Councilmen - None
ABSENT; Councilman Rea
No. Costa Mesa Storm
A supplemental Agreement for additional pipe to be purchased from
Drain Ratification of
Concrete Conduit Company, for the North.Costa-Mesa Storm Drain was
Agreement
presented. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman
RESOLUTION NO. 472
Pinkley, Resolution No. 472, being- A RESOLUTION OF,THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE 'CITY OF COSTA, MESA RATIFYING; CONFIRMING AND APPROVING A SUPPI MMAL
AGRHEnW BMWM THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE, CONCRETE CONDUIT COMPANY,
DATED MAY 1ST, 3358, AND' AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY.CLERK,.was adopted by the following roll.call vote:
AYES. Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.,Smith
NOES; Councilmen - None
ABSEIL-.- . Councilman Rea
Election Cost
Inasmuch as the City Attorney was not present, it was moved by Councilman
City Attor_ney.Report
B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the report on
County of Orange preparing iWexes for Election- and billing the City for
$449.80 be deferred until the•City Attorney'is present.
Report from State
Upon motion by Councilman B.Smmith, seconded,'by Councilman Pinkley, and
Controller
carried the report from the DiTector,of'Finance.'advising the Council
that the aiidit.report from the Controller of the State of California
showed the claims submitted for matching fund monies to be proper,
was received. and ordered filed.
W. C. Ries
A communication was read from W..C..Ries., City Treasurer, informing
"would -of
Out of State
the Council that he be out state ..from May. 9..to May 25, 1958
and arranging for -Jeanne C. Adams to act in his behalf. Upon motion
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by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by -Councilman Meyers, arra carried this
was approved.
Whitmarsh request for
A communication was read from Mr. H. Z. Vhitmarsh requesting refund for
refund
Building Permit N0. 5499, tdjklfer witch a recommendation from the Building
Official that no refund be".allowed. After discussion it was moved by
Councilman B.Smith, seconded --.by Couracilinan Pink Zey, and carried that the
recommendation of the Building Offie al be upheld -. and request be disallowed.
Tentative Tract 2059 .Tentative Trac t Map No. 2059 in the Name of Al Watson, 1741 Ordhard
Watson Drive, Santa Ana, to subdivide property along Senate and Capital
Streets into 12 lots wasppresented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith,
seconded by Councilman 'Pinkley, and carried, Tentative Tract Map No.
2059 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planing Com-
missions on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Departmental
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and
Reports
carried the reports for the month of April were ordered received and
filed from the following departments. Planning, Fire, Street, Building,
Civil Defenses Police,•Poundmaster, Director of. Finance for ten free
permits.
REZONE PETITION
Rezone Petition No. -43, for We C. Ramseys.128 Virginia Place, to
N0. 43
rezone from R4 to .Cl property on both sides..of Virginia pl. from 'Elden
Ramsey
to 242.041 easterly of Newport Blvd. was presented. The Public Hearing
for this petition was held on April 21, 1958 and action deferred for
the report of Welton Becket and Associates;, The Clerk read a report
from Welton Becket concurring•in the recommendation of denial submitted
by the Planning Commission for the reasons listed and for the following:
1)Amount of land presently zoned commercial is adequate to meet needs
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of community. 2) There is vacant land resently zoned commercial im-
mediately adjacent to this property. 3� If request were granted Council
would have difficulty in justifying denial of requests for rezoning to
commercial use in many other similar residential areas in the City.
Thereupon it was moved by Counci]man.B.Smith,' seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, andcarried that the recommendation for denial by the Planning
Commission be upheld.
Building -Moving
Building Moving Application No. 182s for M. C. Selvage, 3121 West Coast
No. 182-
Highway, Newport Beach, to move a dwelling from K. Thanga and Coast
Selvage
Highway, Newport Beach, to 234 Rochester Street was again presented,
having been deferred from the meeting of April 21, 1958, for study of
drainage. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried, Building Moving Application No. 182 was approved
subject to all the recommendations of: the Planning Commission with one
exception. The recommendation of the Building Official for a retaining
wall.on east and west property lines. This wall need not be built unless
itis recommended by the City Engineer after his study of the property.
Metropolitan Trans.,
The City Manager reported that he had secured some information on the
Engr. Board
Metropolitan Transit 'Fngineers and found that Mr. Al Koch, Orange County
Surveyor and Road Commissioner, was amember;iof this board. Mr. Unger
recommended that action be tabled until.a;,more detailed map could be
secured. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Meyers and carried that this be tabled until more complete
-information is received.
VARIANCE NO. 367
Variance Appl.,�.cation No. 367 for E. K. and Virginia Sti.ckney, 1652
Stiekney
Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa to permit two.231 x 501 and one 221 x 501
trailer spaces and to convert present laundry room into a utilityroom
for trailer spaces at 1652 Newport Blvd...was.again presentedhaving
been deferred to this meeting on November 4, 1957, The Clerk reported
that Mr. and Mrs. Stickney had been notified on April 29 that this
would be on the agenda for May 5, and also reported that the Building
Department had not received •the plot plan as requested pre:kiously, nor
any other communication... Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B.Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and unanimously carried that the Vari-
ance be denied.
Rezone Petition No.44
Rezone Petition No. 44 for Kenneth W.-Fether, 214 Via Ithaca, Newport
Fether
Beach, being a petition to rezone fr9m R4 tq R2, Lot 105, Newport
Heights Tract, excepting therefrom the southerly 65 feet of the, westerly
130 feet, located on the east side of `Santa"Ana Avenue, 330'+ northerly
of.East 17th Street was presented. Upon motion by. Councilman Pinkley,
seconded -by Councilman Meyers and carried, P•Ublic Hearing was set for
May. i9, 1958, at 7:30 p1clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible,
in the Council Chambers.,
Rezone Petition
No. 45
Rezone Petition No. 45, for Elwood F. Phillips, 11245 N.'McCadden P1.,
Hollywood 38, California, to rezone from Al to Cl, portion of Block 35,
Phillips
and 36, Fairview Tract, Orange County, located between Maple Street and
Baker Avenue, approximately 125 ft. easterly of Harbor Blvd. was pre-
sented. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smiths,seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, public hearing was set for May 19, 1958, at the
hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as.possible, in the
Council Chambers.
Tentative Tract 2059 .Tentative Trac t Map No. 2059 in the Name of Al Watson, 1741 Ordhard
Watson Drive, Santa Ana, to subdivide property along Senate and Capital
Streets into 12 lots wasppresented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith,
seconded by Councilman 'Pinkley, and carried, Tentative Tract Map No.
2059 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planing Com-
missions on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Final Tract No. 2059
The City Engineer presented the final map of ,Tract No. 2059 submitted
Watson
in the name of Al Watson for subdivision of -12 lots, together with a
certified check in the amout of $931.55, a bond in the amount of
$12,000.00 and signed Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 473
Thereupon Councilman B.Smith, moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 473, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA,
MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0.,2059 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND
ALLEYS MOWN THEREON FOR i�BLIC USE FOR HIaWAY PURPMES AND AUTHORIZING
THE. CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
Tol SIGN THE AGREEKENT. The motion was seconded, by Councilman Pinkley
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and Resolution No. 473 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES-_ Councilmen - None
ABSEN(Ts Councilman Rea
Fairview County Water
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, secondedeby Councilman B.Smith,
District
and carried, the action of Mr. Swartz,Water Superintendent, in
turning on the connection between Fairview County Water District and
-City during the recent break in the Fairview County Water Districts
line was ratified and Mr. Swartz was,commended for the quick service
given. ;
James Turley
The Mayor placed the name of Mr. James Turley for member of the Board
VPD II
of Costa Mesa Vehicle Parking District No. 2 before the Council.- On .
motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by.Couneilman Pinkley, and
carried Mr. Turley was appointed for a .term of'three years on.the
Board of Tgicle Parking District No.,2.
RESOLUTION NO. 474
Resolution No 474, being a lMOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Fire Equipment
OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEKENT FOR TEKPORARY
TRANSFER OF VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT BY AND BMW'EEN.THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
CALIMRNIA DISRSTER_OFFICE, AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was presented.
On motion,by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Reso-
lution No. 474 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith.
NOES: Councilmen.- None
ABSENT: Councilman Rea
Deeds of . right of way A deed of right 'of way dated May 1.,-]:958,, from Ruttht, G. King for that
certain street known as Victoria Street was,presented. On 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 B.Smith, Pinkiey; Meyers:, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Rea
A deed of right of way dated April 30,,-1958 " from James and Louie
Taylor for that certain street known as 20th Street was presented.
On 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 B.Smi
775
A,deed of right of way dated April 30, 1958.,from Albert S. Paine for
that certain street known as Alley in Tract 612 was presented. On
motion by Councilman . B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed
ams accepted and ordered.placed on record by the followirg 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 25, 1958 from Delbert D. and Mary Jane
Warwick for that certain street known as Hamilton -Street was presented.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed
was accepted and ordered placed on record by, the•followiM 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 24, 1958 from Roy R. and Marguerite
Erickson for that certain street known as 'Wilson 'Street was presented.
On 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 B.Smith, Pinkley, -Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen Rea
A deed of right of way dated.February`25, 1958 from -Edith F. Kyle for
that certain street bnown as Wilson Street was -presented. On 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 B.`Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES. Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Rea
A deed of right of way, dated April 21, 1958 from Henry . J. and. Johanna
Donahoe for that certain street known as Wilson Street was presented.
On 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 B.Smith,., Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen:- None
ABSENT: Councilman Rea
A deed of right of way dated May 11 1958 from Jessie M. Autery for that
certain street known as the Alley in:Tract.612 was presented. On
(notion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman.Mey+ers, the deed
was accepted and ordered,placed on record _b� the following roll call
.vote:
AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers,-J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen —None
ABSEffTs.'Councilman Rea
A deed of -right of way dated May 1, 1958 from David M. and Janie Day
for that certain street known as Maple 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:
Ate: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith _
NOES. Councilmen - none
ABSENT'* Councilman Rea
A deed of right of way dated April 30, 19g8 from Robert P. and Hazel S.
Wetherbee for that certain street known as 20th Street was presented.
On 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:
ote:AYES: Coiincilmen B.Smith,-Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman :Rea
A .deed of right of way dated April 21, 1958 -from Henry J. and Joharma
Donahoe for storm drain was presented. On motion by Councilman B.Smith,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley
ordered placed on record by the
AYES: Councilmen B.,Smith,
NOES: Councilmen --None
ABSENT: Councilman-,* Rea
and carried the -deed was accepted and
fo lloWing _roll callvote :
Pink ley,. Meyers,, J.Smith
RESOLUTION NO. 476 The Clerk read the communication of the Orange County Boundary Com -
Underwood Annexation mission approving the proposed Underwood Annexation. -Thereupon
Resolution No -476; being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF
was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man B.Smith, Resolution No. 476 was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: -Councilman_ Rea
VARIANCE 10. 468
Brand
Variance Application No. 468, being the application of Joyzelle L.
Brand, 939W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, to..permit the maintenance of
a studio in the home to -teach basic rhythms, (This will not involve
tap or ballroom dancing, lessons will -be mostly private, no more than
six. students to the class) was presented with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval -,subject to: 1) That there be no
teaching earlier than 9:00 a.m. nor later thar6:00 p.m. 2) That there
be no employees, 3) That there be no signs,on the premises. 4) That
this be for a pefod of one year with , the privilege of asking for an
extension, if needed, before the end of the year. Mrs. Brand was
present and spoke in behalf of her application. Upon motion by Council-
man Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried the Council con-
curred with the Planning Commission in granting the variance.
VARIANCE N0. 469 Variance Application No. 469, being the,application of College Park
College Park -!No. 4 No. 4, 2116 So. Main Street, Santa Ana, to permit 510`" high fence at
east side propery line along Fairview Road as shown on the plot plan,
was read with the recommehdation of the Planning Commission for ap-
proval on the condition that the fence be similar to their fence along
Harbor Blvd. as well as being.a solid masonry wall. Upon motion by
Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Couneilman'Meyers, and carried the
Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission in
granting the Variance.
VARIANCE NO. -470 Variance Application No. 470, being the application of Gene Shelly,
Shelly 315.,E. 8th Street, Los Angeles, to permit the construction of six (0)
units located approximately 248.441 southerly of the centerline of
Bay Street, on the East side of Meyer P1., was read with the recom-
mendation of the Planning.Commission for approval on the condition
that the applicant provides two adequate and properly marked and usably
off street parking spaces for each unit' The following spoke in op
position to the granting of the variance: Mr. Lawrence Byward, 2018
Meyer P'1., Mrs. Geneva Barnard, 644 Cove St., Mrs. Lawrence Byward,
Mrs. David Buttram, 2016 Meyer P1.< Mrs. Buttram presented a petition
bearing ten signatures opposing the variance. Mr. Shelly was present
and stated that he planned to live in one of the units also. After
discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Sm_ith, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley that the Variance be.denied and_the'action of the Planning
Commission be overruled by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen J.Sm#'+ , Pinkley, Meyers, B.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Rea
VARIANCE N0, 471 Variance Application No. 471,, being the application of Philip R. Lucas,
Lucas 169 Flower St.., Costa Mesa, to permit three.unitscn-lot containing
7,762.5 sq. ft. of.land area & 169 Flower Street was read, with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.,fgr denial for the following
reasons: 1) Applicant is over -building. 2).Surrounding neighborhood
is more of the R1 type. 3) The whole parking problem is not a workable
and proper off-street parking setup.- 4) There is a shortage of approx-
imately 1,240 sq. ft. or 15%. The clerk read a communication from
H.A. Langdale protesting the Variance. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that
the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission in
derWi ng the Variance..
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Variance No. 473
Klyn
Variance No. 474 .
Crown Homes.
Variance No.. 475,
Bolotin
Variance No. 476
County of Orange
'777
Variance Application No. 473, being the application of Lawrence J.
Klyn, 2561 Bayshore Drive, Newport Beach, to permit construction of
a three -unit dwelling on a 601 x 137.51 --lot consisting_of -8,250 sq. ft.
was -read, with the recommendation of,the Planning Commission for approval
on the condition -that there be two paved and properly marked off-street
parking spaces, for each dwelling- unit. Upon motion by Councilman B.
Smith,.seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council con-
curred -with the action of the Planning Commission in approving the
Variance.
Variance Application No. 474, being the application of Crown Homes, 2826
Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, to permit encroachment into front and rear
yards of Lots 1, 52 62 7, 8, and 12 of Tract 1776 was read with the
recommendation of the Planning .,Commission for approval. Upon motion
by Councilman B.Smi.th seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carriedthe
Council concurred with the Planning Commission for approval.
Variance Application No. 475; being.the application of A. Ivon Bolotin,
870h ictoria Street to permit two rear yard setbacks of 19 feet each
at 870 Victoria Street, was redd with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following -conditions: 11) That
there be dedicated for street purposes to the City of Costa Mesa five
feet along Victoria Street. 2) That ihere'be not less than two adequate
and properly marked off-street parking spaces -for each unit in the
entire area. Upon motion -by Councilman Pinkley seconded by Councilman
Meyes, and carried the Council concurred with the Planning Commission
for approval, with the stipulation that Varance'become valid upon
receipt of the deed of right of wag by the City Clerk.
Variance Application No. 476,, being the, application of County of Orange,
Orange County 'Court House, Santa Ana, to pe�mn'.t the construction of an
addition to the existing Justice -Court on property zoned R4 as shown
on plans on file in the office of the Planning Department, and made a
part ,of this application, was read with the; recommendation of the
Planning, Commission for approval subject tothe following conditions:
1) That the parking area to the rear.be cleaned up, paved and properly
marked for off-street parking for not less than 25 cars. 2) That
there be a legal -size sign on the front of the existing building or
driveway. 3) That neither in the existing building or in the new
addition or any place on the premises will prisoners be confined over-
night. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers,
and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld, with
one clarification, that No.2 of the stipulations be restated to read --
That there be a sign"of adequate size placed on the front of the existing
building or driveway, pointing to the parking lot -that is to be provided.
Variance No. 477 Variance Application No., 477, being the application of Harold L. Hetrick,
Hetrick. 20462 S.W. Birch -Street., Santa Ana; to permit the -construction of three
units on lot size 79.131 x 108.271 located on the West side of Pomona,
90 feet southerly of- the centerline of Wilson" Street, was read with the
recommendation of the Plan gCommission for approval. Upon motion tion of
Councilman-B.Smith seconded b Councilman Me ers and carried the
� Y Meyers.,
Council concurred with the -action of the P '
lanni.ng Commission in g ranting
the variance.
PATS The application of Albert. V. Haworth "for new and used.plumbing supplies
and building materials at 2075 Newport Blvd, was grantdd on motion by
Councilman B.Smith seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried.
A -communication was read -from Robert -Behrens, Secretary, Orange County
Micro Midgets, 15737�Eucalyptus3,-Bellflower;-alifornia, requesting
changing the hours of racing from 1.600 p.m, to 6:00 pm. Sunday after-
noon to 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Mr. Robert
Baker, 1348 Bellfower, Bellflotrer,.President requested than an extension
of time also be granted, inasmuch"as.the license expires on June 30, 1958
It was suggested to.Mr. Baker that a,communication stating such a request
be directed to'the City Council. After discussion:.it was moved by
Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Counclman.Meyers,-and, carried that the
hour ohange be granted to 5:30 p.m. , to -10::00 P. M. 'on ,Friday and Saturday
nights.
Oral Communications The Mayor inquired if there were anyone desiring to --speak on some item
not listed on,the agenda. Thereupon Mr. Robert L. Jewell, 378 La Perle
P1., Costa Mesa,'requested the Council to.grant permission for a card
room license, for a draw poke game at 18322 Newport Blvd, proposing
a 5%.gross license fee. 'Mr. Jewell was requested to make application
for a,license on the proper form. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith,
seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, -,.the City Manager was directed
to obtain legal advice on the Ordinance as adopted by the City, and
report back at the next regular Council meeting on May 19.
Written Communications A communication was read -from -Edward F. Glenn, 280 Avocado St., requesting
payment of $95.48for damages done to his automobile on traveling the
City Streets, Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Meyers, and carried, the claim was referred to the City
Attorney.
A communication was read from H. P. Cooper, 201.x. Federal Ave. a copy
of a letter sent to Bank of America concerning the possibility of .
building a retaining wall across the , rear of his piopery to prohibit
drainage. Upon motion•by Councilman,Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried the letter was received;, and ordered filed;
A communication was read from the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce en-
closing a copy of the joint resolution of the Costa'Mesa Chamber of
Commerce and the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce adopted by the
Board of Directors•stating the fine coo,pe'rition at the meeting held
on the relocation of E. 17th Street.; Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,
-seconded by Councilman B.'Smith, and, carried the communication was re-
ceived and ordered filed.
A communication was read, from the Orange.County Boundarg Commission on
the proposed annexation of_territiorg to..the City of Santa,Ana (Talbert
and Harbor N.W. Annexation). Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith,
seconded by. Counoilman Pinkley and carried, - the .communication was re-
ceived and ordered filed..
A communication was read from Mr. C. E. Bovey, Engineer.of City and
Cooperative Projects, Department, of Public 'Works, State of California,
stating that the quarterly allocation of gas tax funds to.the City,
for theperiod ending March 31, 19581s $16-182.85 based on a.popu- r
lation of 22, 631. _ ,
A communication was read from Mrs. William °Staggs, Vine President of
the Costa Mesa Republican Moments Club requesting permission to have
a caravan of;appioximately 10 cars, a sound truck, and bus on Wednesday,
May 21, 1958 for Mrs., William Knowland. . On motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried the permit was
granted subject to approval of.the Chief of:,Police on the parade route.
A communication was read from Phil Sullivan, 1856 Newport. Blvd., Costa
•Mesa, requesting.an extension for Tract No. 2788, which expired on
August'15, 1957. THe City Engineer informed the-Councilthat only one
one year extension was permissible. The'Clerk.informed the Council that
Mr. `Sullivan had been granted a one year extension 6n August 15, 1956.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman PYnkley,, seconded by` Councilman
Meyers and carried that the request,be,"denied.
W R 141 Warrant. Resolution' No. Taft 144ine lading . Payroll No. 92 was.. presented
for .approval. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by>Councilman
Meyers; Taft No. 141 was adopted by the. following roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmen B.Smith, Pfnkley, Meyers,.J.-3mith
NOES: .'Councilmen - None
ABSW:- Councilman Rea
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Adjournment Upon -motion by Councilman B.'Smith, seconded by Councilman,Meyers,--and
carried, ,themeet ng adjourned at 9:00 p.m. , to Monday, May�.:12,; 1958,.
at 5:30 otclock p.m. in the Counoil.Cliamlers.
r o a Pity or Costa mesa
ATTEST's.
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Ciy-Jerk_-of the i 'o Costa Mesa