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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
September 2, 1958
The City Council of the City of Costa'Mesa, California, met in regular
session at 7:30 o'clock p.m. September 2, 1958, at the City Hall, 695
W. 19th St., Costa i'aesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor
followed by the.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by
Reverend Father Nevin.
ROLL(CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.. Smith
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Deputy City Clerk City Manager, City Attorney,
City Engineer, City Treasurer., Director of Finance
MINUTES
Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith„ seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1958, were
approved as written and previously distributed.
HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Hearing
Checker Cab Co. for
for the Checker Cab Company for revision of their "Certificate of
one additional taxi
Public Conveniece and Necessity No. 4". The Clerk read the request of
cab
Raymond V. Charette, dba Checker Cab Company, and stated that there had
been no written communications. - Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there
were anyone present wishing to speak, Thereupon Mr. Young, General
Manager, California Independent Taxicab Owners, spoke from the floor
protesting the additional cab, as did Mr.- Tate, owner of Mesa Cab Co.
and Yellow Cab Co. Mr. Charette spoke in behalf of his request. After
lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by
Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be denied.
RESOLUTION NO. 514 The City Attorney presented an amendment to the City Hall Lease with
Amendment to Lease Costa 1u1esa Civic Center, Inc. determining and fixing a definite date
with Howard Lawson for occupancy. Thereupon ittwa.s moved by Councilman B.Smith that Reso-
on City Hall lution No. 514 be adopted, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO A
CERTAIN LEASE, DATED FEBRUARY 7, 1957, BY AND BETWEEN HOWARD B. LAWSON,
AS LESSOR, AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AS LESSEE. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Meyers, and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pihkley, Mdyers, J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
Fiscal Year carried, the Report on Audit of Accounts for the Fiscal Year, July 1,
1957-1958 1957, through June 30, 1958, was deferred to the next regular meeting on
September 15, 1958, to permit study:
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,
the following departmental reports for the month of August were re-
ceived and ordered filed: Building, Fire, Planning, Street, Pound,
Civil Defense, and Finance Director for Free Hermits of a None -Profit
N ,ature .
REQUEST FOR SETBACK The Clerk read a communication from the Planning Commission recommend -
ORDINANCE ing that the City Council adopt an Ordinance establishing a fifty (50)
Set for Public Hear- foot setback for the area between Monte Vista and Santa Isabel and
ing between Elden Avenue and Newport Blvd. as shown on the map presented.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman B:Smith, and carried that this be set for Public Hearing
on Monday, October 6, 1958, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as
soon thereafter as possible.
RIGHT OF WAY DEEDS A right of way _deed dated August 27, 1958, from William Garvey for
that certain storm drain West of Miner, North of Wilson, was presented.
Upon motion. by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, B.Smith, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman B. Smith
A right of way deed dated August 19, 1958, from Marie E. Wemmer for
that certain storm drain West of Miner, North of Wilson 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 Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman
A right of way deed dated August 26, 1958, from Belle L. Dix and
Henry T. McGuire for that certain street known as Wilson 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 Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT': Councilman =.NoAe
A right of way deed dated August 25, 1958, from Harriet N. Yount for
that certain portion of Subdivision No. 208 for "A" Street, Southeast
off Orange, Northeast of 21st St.. was presented. On motion by Council-
man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and
ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith., Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman _ . None'::::.
A right of way deed dated August 23, 1958 for that certain street known
as 20th Street from Henrietta N. Wallce, 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 Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman a None- : ,:
A right of way deed dated August 23, 1958, from Henrietta N. Wallace
for that certain alley in Tract 612 was presented. Upon motion by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was ac-
cepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A right of way deed dated August 18, 1958 from Ben Hur Oil Company,
for those certain streets, Bay Street, and Harbor Boulevard, was pre-
sented. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following
roll stall vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A right of way deed dated August 22, 1958 from Dean E. and Jean
Gilbert for that certain certain street known as Elden Avenue was pre
sented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman,
B. Smith, the deed was accepted and ordered placed onrecord by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith'
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A right of way deed dated May 8, 1958, from 011en E. and Jeannette
Peck for that certain street known as 20th 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 Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen- None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
A right of way deed dated August 20, 1958, from Evelyn Ada Updike
and Olive Agnes McCall aka Olivene Agnes McCall for that certain
street known as Maple Avenue was presented. Upon motion by Council-
man B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, the -deed was accepted and
ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, B.Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
SUBDIVISION NO. 211 Subdivision Application No. 211, being the application of E. L.
E. L. Williams Williams, 476 Shady Drive, Costa Mesa to divide property at 476 Shady
Drive (Portion of Lot 118, Newport Heights Tract) into two parcels was
presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Council-
man Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the
Planning Commission for approval.
VARIANCE NO. 509
Variance Application No. 509, being the application of Lester E. Cate
Lester.E. Cate
182 E. Rochester, Costa mesa, to permit a 5' rear yard setback on
Lot 21-22, Tract 442 was read together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the two for one off-street
parking.ratio. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Council-
man Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the
Planning Commission for approval as recommended.
VARIANCE NO. 513
Variance Application No. 513, being the application of Ruth M. Carlson
Ruth M. Carlson
2045 Anaheim, Costa Mesa, to -permit drapery work in her home at 2045 .
Anaheim, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions:
1) For a period of one year. 2) No signs. 3) No employees. 4) No
sales of merchandise from this address. 5) No storage of stock on the
premises. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman B.
Smith, and carried, Variance No. 513 was approved subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission and the -added stipulation - Sub-
ject to the requirements of the Building Department.
VARIANCE NO. 514
Variance Application No. 514, being the application of William D.
Trim. D. Seidel
Seidel, 1236'E. lst St., Long Beach, to'permit construction of a
medical building in a residential zone on the South side of Wilson;
520 feet easterly of the centerline of College Avenue, was read to-
gether with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval'
subject to the following conditions: 1) A five (5) foot dedication
along Wilson Street for Street purposes. 2)rApproval of the City
Engineer. 3) That the parking layout be under the direction of the
Planning Technician. 4) Approval of the Building and Fire Departments.
Dr. Seidel was present and spoke in behalf of his application. Upon
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and car-
ried the application was approved subject to the requirements of the
Planning Commission.
VARIANCE NO. 519
Variance Application No. 519, being the application of George D. Buccola,
George D. Buccola
3404 Via Lido, Newport Beach, to permit a 10' x 10' double face sign on
Tract No. 3227 was read. together withthe recommendations of the Planning
Commission for approval for a period of one year or until the homes are
sold, whichever is sooner, and subject to the requirements.of the
Building Department. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by
Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the action
of the Planning Commission for approval, as recommended.
VARIANCE NO. 520
Variance Application No. 520, being the application of George D. Buccola
George D. Buccola
3404 Via Lido, Newport Beach, to permit a tract sign in a residential
zone on Lot 1, Tract 3289, was read together with the recommendations
of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of one year or until
the homes are sold, whichever is sooner and subject to the requirements
of the Building Department. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded
by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the action
of the Planning Commission for approval, as recommended.
A communication was read from Don P. Davis, Public Relations Represen-
tative, Foster and Kleiser Co., 1429 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, re-
questing permission to erect two outdoor -advertising signs in the
City of Costa Mesa, located as foll§ws: 1) 2088 Harbor Blvd. on the,
east side of the street, 135' south of Hamilton. 2) 2077 Harbor Blvd.
on the west side of the street 275' south of Hamilton. No. 1 is a
double face sign, and No. 2 a single face sign. These 3 signs are
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to replace 3 currently licensed signs which were taken down on August 20,
1958. The locations were as follows: 2 signs on Harbor Blvd., west
side. 450' north of Bernard, and 1 sign on Harbor Blvd. west side, 608'
north of Bernard. Mr. Davis was present ti discuss his request. Upon
motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers and
carried, with Councilman Pinkley voting Noe, that the permit be approved.
Ed Marley A communication was read from Mr. Ed Marley, 1701 Spurgeon St., Santa
House Trailer Ana, requesting permission to use a house trailer for office purposes
for Office on the propertyof Keith B. Collins, in the'2100 block on Newport Avenue.
Mr. Marley was present and stated that this would be only a temporary
use, and that there would be no one living in the trailer, all beds
would be removed, the trailer would remain on wheels, and there were
adequate sanitary facilities available elsewhere on the premises.
Thereupon it zags moved by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried, that the house trailer be;°permitted for a period
of one year for office purposes only, with no one permitted to live in
the trailer.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak on
Joann Street some item not on the agenda. Thereupon Mr. Bill Myers of Glendale
spoke requesting the Council'to include the improvement of Joann
Street in Improvement District No. 4 (West side). The City Attorney
informed the Council that before this could be included in the Improve -
went District there would have to be a right of way deed signed by all
property owners unless the City wished to pay for a portion of the
condemnation. After discussion the City Engineer informed the Council
that this deed would have to be recieved by the City within 45 days in
order for it to be included on the Preliminary Plans of the Improvement
District. After discussion it was agreed that the City would furnish
Mr. Myers with the necessary legal instruments.if he would secure the
signature of the property owners and there would be a 45 day limit from
date for the City to receive the deed. Thereupon Mr. H. Dawson, and
Mr. William Garvey spoke from the floor and inquired that if Joann
Street became a part; of the Improvement Districtcould-':.Miner and Maple
extending between Joann and Wilson Streets also be included: The
Council stated that if Joann Street came in with a 100% signatures these
other two streets could also be included.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
carried the telegram received from Mr. and Mrs. Fede Bjorgo, 4028 Los
Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, asking that Joann Street be included in
the Improvement District, was received, and ordered filed.
The Mayor inquired if there were anyone else wishing -to speak on some
item not on the agenda. No one else desiring to speak the Mayor called
for Written Communications.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A claim for injury from Helen Belthen, 3124 Broad Street, Newport Beach,
Blethen Claim was referred to the insurance carrier on motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried.
Planning Comm. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
Committees carried, the communication from the Planning Commission, dated August 28,
1958, setting forth the committees was received and filed.
Pacific Tel. & Tel.Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
vacate apt. bldg. carried, the communication from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co.
notifying the Council that they were vacating the apartment building
at 202 E. 18th Street, Costa Mesa, was received and ordered filed.
Request of E. 17th A communication was read from the East Seventeenth Street Improvement
St. Imp. Assn. to Association requesting the Council to consider changing the name of
change E. 17th St. East Seventeenth Street to Westcliff Boulevard. Upon motion by Council -
to Westcliff Blvd. man B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the public
set for Public hearing was set for Monday, October 6, 1958, at the hour of 7:30 0'
Hearing clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers.
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Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
Control notification carried, the communications from the Alocholic Beverage Control for a
.The Galley person to person transfer of on -sale beer license for Kathleen and Marvin
The Vegas J. Manos, dba The Galley, 2014 Placentia Avenue, and A. Lois and James
S. David for a person to person on -sale beer license at The Vegas, 686
W. 19th St. were received and ordered filed.
W. R. #154 Warrant Resolution No. 154 including Payroll No. 101 was presented for
approval. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers,
W. R. 154 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen B.Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J.Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
CITY MANAGERS The City Manager presented the spedifications for a Fire Chiefs car
REPORT to replace the one currently used which is Jbur years old and recommended
that they be accepted and advertised for bid. Upon motion by Councilman
Advertise for Bids Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B.Smith, and carried, the specifications
for Fire Chiefs Car were accepted and the City Manager instructed to advertise for bids to
be submitted within thirty (30) days.
The City Manager presented the specifications for a Fire Ehgife Pumper to
replace the one currently used which is obsolete -y --,thiel being:the:]_,redorii-
mendatloA bf theeFtre Rating Bureau tests, and recommended that the
specifications be accepted and advertised for bids. Upon motion by
Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the speci-
fications were accepted and thelCity Manager instructed to advertise
for bids to be submitted within thirty (30) days.
ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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City Clerk of the Cit of Costa Mesa
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