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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/1958 - City CouncilREGULAR -MEET ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA - November 17, 1958 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., November 17, 1958, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invo- cation by the Reverend William -Acton. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, Asst. City Manager, City Attorney City Engineer, Director of Finance, City Treasurer, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes PUBLIC HEARING Fai rlane Annex. ORDINANCE NO. 215 PUBLIC HEARING Bristol No. 2 Annexation Upon motion by Councilman_ Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, the minutes of the meeting of November 3, 1958, were approved as written and previously distributed. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the proposed "Fairlane Annexation". The Deputy Clerk reported that the affidavits and proof of the publication of the Resolution of Intention,. and the mailing of notices of adoption of the Resolution of Intention, as required by law had been made and were on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor thereupon declared the hearing open. The Clerk reported that no written protests has been received. There being no written communications the Mayor asked if there were anyone present wishing to speak. All persona having been given full opportunity to be heard, and nb one wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the hearing be,,closed. Thereupon Ordinance No. 215 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "FAIRLANE ANNEXATION", was presented. Following-;full`'i-eading of the Ordinance, section by section, Councilman B. Smith moved that this constitute the first read- ing of Ordinance No. 215. The motion was seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried. The Mayor announced that Dais was the time and place fixed for the hearing of protests -or objections against the proposed "Bristol No. 2 Annexation".` The Deputy Clerk reported that the affidavits and proof of the publication of the Resolution of Intention, and the mailing of notices of adoption of the Resolution of Intention, as required by law,'had been made and were on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor thereupon declared the hearing open. The Clerk reported that no written protests had been received. There being no written protests 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 B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the hearing be closed. ORDINANCE NO. 216 Thereupon' -Ordinance --No. 216 being AN'ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING,THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TER- RITORY CONTIGUOUS OF'THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "BRISTOL ANNEXATION NO..2" was presented. '• Folloiring full reading of the Ordinance, section by section, Councilman B. Smith moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 216. The motion was seconded by Council- =_-man ouncil- =_ man Pinkley, and carried. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. having Rezone No. 49' arrived this was the time and place fixed by the City Council of Kovack the C'ity;of Costa Mesa, California, for public hearing of Rezone Petition'No. 49, being the application of Arthur Kovack, 320 Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton, California, to rezone from R4 to R2 iL the southeasterly 250.00 feet of the northeasterly 132.00 feet of Lot No. 221, Newport Heights Tract which is located on the southwest corner of Bay and.Fullerton. The Clerk read the recommendation for approval by the Planning Com- mission subject to the following restrictions: On or before November 3, 1958, the applicant has submitted to the Bay Escrow Company, Costa Mesa Branch, irrevocable instructions that the Escrow prepare and the applicant signs.deed restrictions in the favor of the City of Costa Mesa containing 1) 30.00 foot dedications for Bay and Fuller- ton and improvements of the same according to the City Engineer's requirements; 2) that there be a maximum of 20 units; 3) that the applicant provides two off street parking spaces for each unit.. according to the standards of the,City of Costa Mesa. The Clerk reported that no written protests had been received. There being no written communications the Mayor asked if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one present wishing to speak. The Deputy Clerk informed the Council that the necessary deeds and deed restrictions had not been received. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that inasmuch as the property deeds and deed restrictions had not been received the Public Hearing be continued to the next regular meeting. REPORTS The Attorney requested that the deeds of right of way for Don 0. Croft, City Attorney et. al., Harry A. and Pauline G. Jasper, James D. and Wanda H. Wells, be deferred until details of payment are worked out. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, action on the above deeds was deferred to the next regular meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 535 The City Attorney informed the Council that should it desire to have Separate Tax Code different tax code areas for the two Vehicle Parking Districts a pre - Areas VPD 1 and 2 liminary resolution should be adopted informing the County that the City may desire to establish two tax code areas. Thereupon Resolution No. 535, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING SEPARATE TAX CODE AREA FOR VEHICLE _ PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1, AND VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2, establish- ing two tax code areas for Vehicle Parking District No. 1 and Vehicle Parking District No. 2 was presented. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 535 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE NO. 217 The City Attorney informed the Council that he and the Chief of Police Through Truck and the City Manager had met and drafted an Ordinance for through truck Traffic traffic as requested by the Council, and read the proposed Ordinance in full. After full reading, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 217 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 44 REGULATING ROUTES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 190, be given first reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Contract - C. K. Priest, Codifying of Ordinances REPORTS City Engineer Tract No. 2953 Bond Exoneration The City Attorney presented a proposed contract with C. K. Priest, for the codifying of City Ordinances for a period of 5 months at $250.00 per month. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried the contract was approved by the following roll call vote: . AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None The City Engineer informed the Council that the improvements on Tract No. 2953 had been completed in accordance with Plans and Specifications and recommended the improvements be accepted and the bond posted by the subdivider be exonerated. After discussion it was moved by Coun- cilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried with Councilman Pinkley voting Noe that the improvements be accepted and the bond exonerated. R1 y Tract No. 1634 The City Engineer informed the Council that the improvements on Tract Bond Exoneration No. 1634 had been completed in accordance with Plans and Specifications and recommended the improvements be accepted and the bond posted by the subdivider be exonerated. After discussion it was moved by Coun- cilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, with Coun- cilman Pinkley voting Noe, that the improvements be accepted and the bond exonerated. Refund Denied A communication was read from Jay H. Needler, 1883 Monrovia Avenue, Needler requesting refund on Building Permit No. 5683, issued on September 11, 1957, together with the recommendation -of the Building Department for denial as per Section 7 of Ordinance No. 31, -no refunds after 120 days from issuance. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the recommendation of the Building Department was ratified. Bond Exonerated A communication was read from.Harbor Rest Memorial Park requesting Building Moving refund of their cash bond posted on Moving'Permit No. 148 in the 148 Harbor Rest amount of $2,000 together with the recommendation of the Building Memorial Park Department for exoneration of the bond. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried exoneration of the $2,000 cash bond was approved. Director of Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and Finance and carried the reports of the Director of Finance and City Treasurer City Treasurer were received and ordered filed. Public Hearing set Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, on Rezone No. 52 and carried, Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 52 initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from R4 to R1 all of Tracts 2836, 2023, 2992, 2993 and 2598 (when annexed), was set for December 1, 1958, in the Council Chambers at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. VARIANCE NO. 529 Variance No. 529, being the application of Bolsa Enterprises, Inc., Bolsa Enterprises 752 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for a front yard"setback to 5 feet on a portion of Lot 18, Block A, Tract 428 (south side of West 19th Street between Newport Avenue and Harbor Boulevard) was again presented, having been deferred from the meeting of November 3 for receipt of a dedication of the southerly 6.00 feet. The City Attorney informed the Council that he had approved the form of easement and the Clerk reported that this easement had now been received. Thereupon it was maed by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that.the deed of right of way be accepted and put on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, that the variance be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission - 1) a front yard setback of 9 feet 6 inches as shown on the revised plot plan dated 10-22-58. Councilman Pinkley left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 211 Ordinance No. 211 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Harbor Boulevard AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 32, BEING ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE Set back CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING LAND CLASSIFICATIONS IN DISTRICTS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND REGULATING THE USES OF PROPERTY HEREIN, ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID DISTRICTS, DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THIS ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT HEREOF, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT AND IN CONFLICT HEREWITH 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 Councilman Rea, and carried. Thereupon Councilman B. Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 211. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried by the following roil call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, J-:' Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen Pinkley ORDINANCE NO. 213 Ordinance No. 213 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Gisler Street No. 3 APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS Annexation TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIG- NATED AS "GISLER STREET NO. 3 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 Councilman Meyers and carried. There- upon Councilman B. Smith moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 213. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen Pinkley Councilman Pinkley returned and took his seat on the Council at this point. TENTATIVE TRACT Tentative Tract Map No. 2029 in the name of Roven Spiegel Construc- No. 2029 t tion Company, 5656 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles 36, and K. W. Koll Roven Spiegel and Construction Company, 2826 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, to K. W. Koll subdivide 35.7 acres located west of Fairview Road and North of Fair Drive into 112 lots was presented. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea and carried, Tentative Tract No. 2029 -oras approved subject to the recommendations of the Plan- ning Commission on file in the office of the City Clerk with the additional stipulation that the energy charges that would be used in the street lights be paid by the subdivider from the time they are turned on until November 1. Rezone No. 54 and The Clerk presented Rezone Petition No. 54 submitted by James G. Rezone No. 55 Aszman Aszman, 3252 North Walnut Grove Avenue, South San Gabriel, request- Cagney and Ellis ing the rezoning of a portion of Lot 503, Newport Mesa Tract from R4 to R2 and Rezone Petition No. 55 submitted by William J. Cagney and Clay Ellis requesting the rezoning of Lot 1 of Tract No. 9 from R4 to Cl. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried both petitions were referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. RESOLUTION NO.'536 Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Water Agreement Resolution No. 536, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE with School District CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE COSTA MESA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE FURNISHING OF WATER TO THE FAIRVIEW SCHOOL was adopted by the following roll call vote: ' AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 537 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Changing Name of Resolution No. 537 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Building Department CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILD- ING TO "DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY" was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen None Right of Way Deeds A right of way deed dated October 5, 1958, from Roy F. Benton and Mildred L. and Jesse E. Dennis, for that certain street known as Victoria Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A right of way deed dated October 5, 1958 from Roy F. Benton and Mildred L. and Jesse E. Dennis for that certain street known as Miner Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen None A right of way deed dated November 3, 1958 from United Brother- hood of Carpenters and Jointers Local 1453 for that certain storm drain north of Del Mar 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, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A right of way deed dated November 8, 1958 from Eino A. and Irene P. 011ila for that certain street known as Wilson Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A right of way deed dated November 6, 1958 from George William and Jesteen A. Sutton for that certain street known as Victoria Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A right of way deed dated November 3, 1958 from E. W. and Mary Alice Compton for that certain street known as Esther 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 Rea, Pinkley,J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A right of way deed dated November 3, 1958 from E. W. and Mary Alice Compton for that certain street known as Raymond Avenue was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A right of way deed dated November 6, 1958, from Huber J. and Estelle A. Coomes for that certain street known as Victoria Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A right of way deed dated October 20, 1958, from Costa Invest- ment Corporation and Mesa Investment Corporation for that cer- tain street known as Harbor Boulevard was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. ,Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A right of way deed dated November 14, 1958, from Ruth Hickey for that certain street known as West 20th Street was .presented. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None A right of way deed dated November 14, 1958, from W. A. and Elsie Thompson for that certain street known as Esther Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the deed was accepted and placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None VARIANCE NO. 52.1 Variance Application No. 521 being the application of Ernest K. Hart - Hartman man, 1350 West Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, to permit the construction of a commercial building in an -R4 zone - Amended by Commission action of September 8, 1958, to read "For parking area only" as requested by applicant for Lots 8, 9, 10 of Tract 590 - 1664 Orange Avenue and 205 and 217 Sparks Street, was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That Sparks Street be improved according to the requirements of the City Engineer from Orange Avenue to the easterly line of Lot 8, Tract 590. 2) That the alley between Sparks Street and Ogle Street be improved according to the requirements of the City Engineer. 3) That the redwood fence along the building site be removed and that this fence be installed on the south side of 1664 Orange Avenue for 130.30 feet. 4) That the City Council inform the Utility Company that it is the desire of the Commission to move the utility poles to the south line of Sparks Street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that the variance be granted with the recommendations of the Planning Com- mission with these three changes: 1) Owner pave the alley as recom- mended by the Planning Commission across the property that is owned by him. 2) Fence be moved as recommended with the exception that it shall be under the jurisdiction of the city codes, 3) Item No. 4 be deleted. After discussion Councilmen B. Smith withdrew his motion and Councilman Meyers withdrew his second. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried that Variance No. 521 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) Sparks Street be improved according to the requirements of the City Engineer from Orange Avenue to the easterly line of Lot 8 of Tract 590. 2) Alley between Sparks Street and .Ogle Street be improved according to requirements of the City Engineer from the intersection of Sparks Street to the center- line of the alley that is one-half way between Sparks and Ogle. 3) Paving be installed for 100 feet -72 feet wide (one-half width of the alley) along the.Southerly side of the applicants boundary to o the point of the intersection of the property line at the easterly line of the property. 4) Redwood fence along the building -site be removed and be installed along the south side of 1664 Orange Avenue for 130.30 feet to meet City standards. .VARIANCE NO. 530 Variance Application No. 530, being the application of Charles T. C. T. Jorgenson Jorgenson, 252 Wake Forest Road, Costa Mesa, to permit establishment of a church in an R4 zone on the south side of Monte Vista, 180.6' westerly of the center line of Santa Ana Avenue was read with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to a complete -plot plan being submitted to the Planning Commission for approval which will indicate fences, parking, driveways and other necessary things that the Planning Commission has recommended in the past for church sites. Mr. Leland Edwards owner of the property and Mr. Charles T. Jorgenson, applicant, spoke in favor of the vari- ance. Mr. Edwards presented the Clerk with a petition bearing the eight signatures of property owners in favor of the variance. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission in approving the Variance. VARIANCE NO. 533 Variance Application No. 533 being the application of Melvin Clift R. Clift, 2030 Federal, Costa Mesa, to permit a 3-00 foot side yard setback for addition to garage which is attached to the dwelling at 2030 Federal was read together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission, VARIANCE NO. 534 Variance Application No. 534 being the application of Herbert Herbert F. Sampson F. Sampson, 1604 Nei�rport Boulevard to permit a 42,00 foot setback from the centerline of Newport Avenue for an addition to existing building which is setback 42.00 feet from the centerline of Newport Avenue was read together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. VARIANCE NO. 535 Variance Application No. 535 being the application of Edward Edward Haupt Haupt, 195 Albert Place, to permit a 5.00'rear.ya.rd'setback at 195 Albert Place was read together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the two for one usable off-street parking according to the parking standards for the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Council- man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the Council concurred with action of the Planning Commission.. VARIANCE NO. 536 Variance Application No. 536 being the application of Willgrow Willgrow Const. Co. Construction Company, 11933 Stanton Boulevard, Anaheim, to permit signs to advertise the rental of duplexes in Tract 3345 was read together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval for 120 days from date subject to the requirements of the Building Department. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, permit was granted to Beach Amusement Com- pany to move two skill games from the Penguin to Mesa Minia- ture Golf Course, 2016 Newport Boulevard. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, permit was granted to Mrs. Alice Fair- weather, 879 West Wilson, for transient photography sales. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit was granted to Theodore B. Thomas, 349 Princeton Drive, to operate a christmas tree sales lot at the corner of 19th Street and Harbor Boulevard, from December 5th through December 23rd. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, permit was granted to Newport Harbor Area Y's Men Club to operate a Christmas tree lot at 2302 Neyrport Boulevard from December 3 to December 24, fee waived. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present wishing to speak on some item on the agenda. No one desiring to speak the Mayor called for written communications. WRITTEN COMMUNICA- Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman TIONS Meyers, and carried, permission was granted the Newport Harbor Church of Seventh-Day Adventists, 3262 Broad Street, Newport Beach, for use of a sound system in residential areas between the hours of 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Thanksgiving to Christmas for Christmas caroling. A communication was read from Ben Levin, Attorney at Law, 515 Taft Building, Hollywood 28, California, requesting a rehearing on the Council denial for an application to operate a juke box at Hap's, 686 West 19th Street, by Coast Cigarette Vendors. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and unanimously carried that the Council reaffirm its decision for denial and request for the hearing be denied. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the notification of the Alcoholic Beverage Control for a new on -sale beer license at 1550 Superior Avenue for Donald L. Vaughn, was -received and ordered filed. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication from the Advisory Committee of the Orange County Arterial Highway Financing Program concerning their procedure manual was received and ordered filed. W. R. NO. 159 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, W. R. No. 159 including Payroll No. 106 was approved by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Rea, Pinkley, J. Smith, Meyers, B. Smith NOES: Councilman - None ABSENT: Councilman - None CITY MANAGERS The City Manager informed the Council that an agreement between the REPORT City and the County of Orange would be necessary for the install- ation of a traffic signal at Adams and Harbor, and that this agree- ment should include 1) permission to the County to install the -signal within the right of way. 2) any installation be made at no cost to the City and maintained cost-free. Upon motion by Council- man Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, this per- mission was granted as recommended by the City Manager. The City Manager stated he would like the Council to consider ad- journing the meeting to November 24th to study and possibly take action on the improvement of Harbor Boulevard from Wilson to Tal- bert, stating that some decision must be reached by December 1. Discussion was held and the Council agreed to meet on November 24. Rea Deputized Chief of Police McKenzie deputized Councilman Rea as a Police Officer and presented him with his badge.- ADJOURNMENT adge: ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. to Monday, November 24, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. y or of the Cit o Costa Mesa ATTEST: 4 City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1