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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/02/1959 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. CITY OF COSTA MESA March 2, 1959 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in -regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m.,: March 2, 1959, at the City - Hal -11-695 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 Floyd Nelson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith Councilmen Absent: B: Smith Officials Present: City Manager, Asst. -City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried,.the minutes of February 16; 1959, were approved as written and previously distributed. . - - 1] 1 Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman -Meyers, and carried, the minutes of February 24, 1959,,were_ approved- as written and previously distributed. (Councilman Pinkley entered and took his seat on.the Council) PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the hour of 7:30 o,'clock p.m. having-'', Rezone No. 60 arrived, this was the time and place fixed'by the City Council - Lincoln Savings of the City of Costa Mesa, California, for public hearing of & Loan Rezone Petition No. 60, and declared the hearing open. This was the petition of Lincoln Savings and Loan Association, 1300 Westcliff -Drive., Newport Beach, to rezone from Al to R2, Lots 94 through 97 of Tract 3363, located on the south side of Gisler, West of Bermuda Drive. The Clerk read the communication of the Planning Commission for approval provided that prior to the Public Hearing by -:the City Council, that the applicant file with the City Clerk an agreement which is satisfactory with the City Attorney for 1) one unit for each 1500 square feet of land area and 2) providing two usable and adequate off-street parking sapces for each unit. The Clerk reported receipt of a petition bearing 110 signatures of the Mesa Verde property owners requesting a 30 -day extension on the hearing,in order for them to study the petition more thoroughly. There being no further written communications the Mayor asked if there were anyone present .wishing to speak. Thereupon the following spoke in protest and requesting the 30 -day extension: Mr. Jack Wright, 1700 Madagascar, Mrs. Jack Wright, 1700 Madagascar, Mr. Hal Rice, temporary Vice -President of the Mesa Verde Home Owners Asso- ciation, Mr. Arnold Arp, Mrs. William Keel, Mrs. Barker, Mr. Ainsworth, Mr. John Houston, Mr. W. R. Gaynor, representing the Lincoln Savings and Loan spoke explaining the applica- tion, and stated he was agreeable for a 30 -day extension, during which time he would be glad to meet with representatives of the Home Owners Group. After further discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that public hearing be continued to April 6, 1959, at 7:30 -o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Councilman Pinkley suggested that Mr. Gaynor and the represent- ative group of the home owners get together to view the pro- posed plans during this time. RESOLUTION 565 Councilman Pinkley presented Resolution No. 565, being A RESO- Wage Rate LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ASCERTAINING AND DETERMINING THE PREVAILING WAGE RATE TO BE PAID FOR THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN WEST VICTORIA STREET AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith 1] 1 1335 Bid Opening Upon motion by'Councilman Pinkley, seconde d'by.Councilman Rea, Set-N.W. Imp. and carried, bids for the Northwest Improvement District will District be received on April 6, 1959 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, Reports and -carried, the following -Departmental Reports for the month of February were received:and ordered filed:,-: ' Poun.dmaster, Civil Defense, Street, --Building, Fires Planning, Finance for two free -permits., Traffic Commis- The Deputy Clerk read the report of the Traffic Commission Com- sion Report-- mittee report on the requests of Harper School. and Monte Vista I - Ordinance 223 The Deputy Clerk "reported that the required bond, agreement, and P.T.A. requests P.T.A. s. Tt was moved -by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council Rezone 57 man Pinkley., and carried- that", the report be .sent to the respec-" " Williams tive P.T.A.'s. Ordinance 222 The Deputy Clerk reported that the required bond, agreement, and (2nd reading). right of way had -been received from Mr. La.Lanne on Rezone Peti- Rezone 56 -tion No- 56 and thereupon presented Ordinance No. 222 for second LaLann.e reading- -Following reading of the title.,. -.Councilman Pinkley moved that further reading be waived and that "it be read by title only. The motion.was seconded by Councilman Meyers and unanimously carried.- Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 222, -being AN._ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF --COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PRO- PERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF -WILSON STREET WESTERLY OF RUTGERS REZONE -No. 54 DRIVE FROM R-4 TO R -2 -,_-The motion was seconded by Councilman Aszman Rea, and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: --Rea; Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen-- None ABSENT: Councilman: -B.'` Smith Ordinance 223 The Deputy Clerk "reported that the required bond, agreement, and (2nd Reading) right of way had been received from Mr. Williams on Rezone Petition Rezone 57 No: 57 and thereupon presented Ordinance No. -223 for second reading. Williams Following reading.of the title, Councilman-Pinkley,, moved that further reading be waived and that it be read by title only. The -motion was seconded by Councilman -Meyers --and unanimously carried. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved the: adoption of Ordinance No. 223 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE .CITY OF COSTA -MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF -CERTAIN REAL .PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COLLEGE AVENUE AND AVOCADO -STREET -FROM R-4 to R=2. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers.,, -and adopted by-the:folloving roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:"Rea, Pinkley, Meyerss.J. Smith NOES: Councilmen --:None ABSENT: Councilman:' ;B: -Smith _.. REZONE -No. 54 The Mayor announced that the -public hearing on Rezone Petition Aszman No- 54 for James G.' Aszman, 3252 North Walnut --Grove Avenue, South San Gabriel, to rezone from R4 -to R2 the westerly 189 feet of the easterly -252 feet of -Lot -503, Newport Mesa Tract had been con- tinued -to this time to permit the -Council -to study the proposed street. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak. Thereupon Mr. C. A.:Kimbrough: 580 West 18th Street stated that he had no objection to the proposed units --but did object -to the street. Mr. Aszman, the applicant was present. Afterdiscussion it was moved by Councilman Rea; seconded -by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that Rezone Petition No. 54 be approvea,as.recommended by the.Planning Commission with the deletion of requirement No. 1 (That prior to the Healing by the City -Council that there -be on file with the City Clerk a dedication of 30.00 feet along the.-southerly.line of'Lot 503, Newport Mesa Tract for street purposes.) and requirement No. 2 (that the applicant -be' given full credit' -for square footage --dedicated to the City of Costa=Mesa for -street purposes on unit construction and"automobile parking. Rezone No. 61 Upon motion by Councilman.Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and Dwaileebe unanimously carried, Rezone Petition No. 61, being the petition Set for Public of Michael C. Dwaileebe, 408 East 18th -Street, Costa Mesa, to rezone Hearing from R4 to Cl property located on the east side of Orange Avenue, betweEn Sparks Street and 16th Place was set for public hearing on I 1 1 April 61- 1959, at-the hour.'of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter a6,possible in the Council Chambers. Rezone No. 65 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Councilman Allan, Meyers., and unanimously carried., Rezone-,Petition No. 65, ;- Referred Referred to Plan: being the petition of Thomas-Craig Allan; 327,,West Wilson Commission Stteet.,-Costa Mesa.,,to-irezone:a portion of Lot.1 of Tract 9., on:thewest sic1b of Fordham,-395-54 feetnortherlyof the center line of Wilson., from R4 to R2-was.referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. ORDINANCE 225 The Clerk read a,communication from.:the_Planning Commission Intention to Va- recommending the vacation of the-southeast corner of College tate comer of -and Baker (Lot I.,.-Tract,1644) as shown on-the map made a Baker and College part of the recommendation. Mr. Dale Hollingsworth spoke from the floor requesting information. Mr. Unger stated that this was necessary to make the curb line conform to- - o - - City Standards. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Meyers that Ordinance No. 225., being AN ,ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA.MESA DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY -COUNCIL TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A RIGHT OF WAY AT THE 'SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COLLEGE AVENUE AND BAKER STREET IN SAID CITY., be adoptedi-'The.motion was seconded by Council- man Rea., and caxribd'by.the following roll-,call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea,, Pinkley., Meyers., J. Smith NOES:- Councilman - None'_ ABSENT: Councilman:) B. Smith RESOLUTION NO. 556: The Clerk read a-communication.from the Planning Commission Dedication of recommending that the Council accept Mr. Oliver L. George's Aliso Avenue offer for the dedication-of Aliso Avenue (30 feet wide) from Esther Street to.East,20th Street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 566 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION:OF A.LISO-AVENUE IN TRACT No. 641 FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES, bd adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers., and carried., by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:: Rea., Pinkley., Meyers'.. J. Smith NOES: Councilmen-- None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith ORDINANCE 226 The Clerk read alcomunication from the,Planning Commission Setback lines on, requesting adoption of an'Ordinance to establish building Congress -Street setback.lines-for the extension of Congress Street and Street and Street "A'! A As shown. on the,iRap attached;to the recommendation. The Clerk read a letter!of protest'from Mr.. J. D. Anderson'., 112 3r-d'STreet., Seal-Beach, stating that he already has conni itt- ments for a loan on this property. The following spoke from the floor, Mr. J.._D.-Ander'son, Mr.-Custer of Romar Builders., Mr. Marlo Brandemeyer., who is developing-,property that would be on the other side of A-Street. He stated that if he would -be able to secure,the.50 foot:strip in question he would give ten)feet of his property.: After a.length,di-scussion it was moved by Councilman. Meyers., that Ordinance No. 226 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE--CITT.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF:COSTA MESA ESTA- BLISHING SETBACKS ON-CONGRESS-STREET AND STREET "A" IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA -be given-first.-reading andpassedto second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley,, and carried. The Mayor declared a five,minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. TentativeTract Tentative Tract Map No. 2822 for Dike and,-Col6grove, 419 East No,-'2822 17th Street, Costa Mesa,, to-subdivide property on the west Dike and Colegrove side of Harbor Boulevard and.north-of Adams-into 270 lots as per the map was presented together with the recommendation of the-Planning-Commission for approval subject.to the following conditions: 1).Annexation,of this area to,the City of Costa Mesa.- 2)- All the requirements of the City Engineer as but- lined in his letter ofFebruary 18, 1959- 3) Street names to be approved by:the.Plaming Department. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Councilman Meyers., and carried, I 1 1 C) r� .a:J:_� Right of Way Deeds A right of way deed dated February 20, 1959, from Florence A. Shaffer for that certain street -known as Meyer Place 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, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith A right of way deed dated February_17, 1959, from George F. West .for that certain street known as alley between Wallace and Pomona 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, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith A right of way deed dated February 20, 1959, from Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California (Arthur Bellis) for that certain street known as Maple was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith A right of way deed dated February 20, 1959, from Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California (Harry H. and Jeane Osborne) for that certain street known as Hamilton Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the,following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers,- J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith Request for recon- A communication was read from Jabsco Pump Company, 1+85 Dale Way, sideration of re- Costa Mesa, requesting a reconsideration on two of the require- quirements on Re- ments under Rezone Petition No. 25. First, that they be permitted zone No. 25 to install a gate on the 30 foot easement on the easterly property McCray-Jabsco Pump line, and second that they be permitted ingress and egress for some future time at this location. The rezone petition stipulated no ingress and egress except on Maple and a solid block wall on the the Tentative Tract No. ,2822 was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Building -Moving Application for Building Moving Permit No. 216, being the Application application of Legene M.., -Shannon, 2201 Newport Boulevard, No. 216 Costa Mesa, to move a dwelling from 2201 Newport Boulevard, Shannon Costa Mesa, to the rear of 258 East 20th -Street (Sierks Street) , Costa Mesa, was read together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That the applicant make a dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes of all land 30 feet from the center line of Sierks Street along the northerline of his property and improve same under the direction of the City Engineer. 2) That the applicant -post a bond of $1,500.00 to insure bringing this building up to code. 3) Subject to the requirements of the Building Safety Department . Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried the.application was -approved as recommended. Amendment to Carl- An amendment to the contract of Sandy Carlsen, for rental at sen rental - To 111 East 18th Street, which is in Vehicle Parking District No. 1 VPD No. 1 was referred to the Vehicle Parking District Board upon the motion of Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried. Right of Way Deeds A right of way deed dated February 20, 1959, from Florence A. Shaffer for that certain street -known as Meyer Place 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, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith A right of way deed dated February_17, 1959, from George F. West .for that certain street known as alley between Wallace and Pomona 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, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith A right of way deed dated February 20, 1959, from Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California (Arthur Bellis) for that certain street known as Maple was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith A right of way deed dated February 20, 1959, from Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California (Harry H. and Jeane Osborne) for that certain street known as Hamilton Street was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, the deed was accepted and ordered placed on record by the,following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers,- J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith Request for recon- A communication was read from Jabsco Pump Company, 1+85 Dale Way, sideration of re- Costa Mesa, requesting a reconsideration on two of the require- quirements on Re- ments under Rezone Petition No. 25. First, that they be permitted zone No. 25 to install a gate on the 30 foot easement on the easterly property McCray-Jabsco Pump line, and second that they be permitted ingress and egress for some future time at this location. The rezone petition stipulated no ingress and egress except on Maple and a solid block wall on the easterly property line.- The following spoke from the floor in protest of the requested changes: Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hollingworth, Mr. Fore, son of Mrs. Beulah Fore. Mr. M. C. McCray, President of Jabsco Pump, was present and spoke in behalf of their request. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that the conditions of Rezone Petition No. 25 be changed to permit a 30 foot solid redwood gate to be installed across the easement on the easterly property line, with the remaining footage to be the former requirement -of a solid masonry wall. The motion failed to carry by the following roll, call vote: AYES: Councilmen: J. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen:, Rea, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith - Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and -carried that the request be continued to the regular meeting of March 16, 1959, and all persons con- cerned were thereby notified,, that this wou_id again be considered at that meeting. RESOLUTION N0. 567 The Clerk informed the Council that the Orange County Boundary Mesa Verde No. 1 Commission had approved the boundaries for the proposed Mesa Annexation Verde No. 1 Annexation. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 567 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Rea, and carried by the following roll call vote: ' AYES: Councilmen: J. Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES:-. Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith This establishes the date of hearing on April 6, 1959, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers. VARIANCE N0. 461-A Variance Application No. 461-A being the application of Costa Costa Mesa Savings Mesa Savings and Loan Association, 1895 Newport Blvd., Costa and Loan Mesa to apply for and receive permission to improve said second floor of its new building as it is rented and (2) to accept the applicant's guarantee that the houses on Lot 4, Block A, Tract 18, will be removed and parking area paved not later than June 15, 1959 -in order to comply with the original variance was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission at their meeting on January 26, 1959 for approval of the extension that the remaining parking area must be com- pleted by June 15,'1959• Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the variance was -approved as recommended to June 15, 1959• VARIANCE NO. 564 Variance Application No. 564, being the application of Stater Stater Brothers Brothers Market, 1433 Miller Drive, Colton, California, to permit a 15.00 foot rear yard setback on the southeast corner of 22nd Street and Newport Boulevard was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning -Commission for approval with the following conditions: 1) that the applicant installs a 6 foot high masonry wall between the residential and commercial area along the easterly property line under the direction of the Director of Planning and the Assistant City Engineer. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission with the added stipulation that curb and gutters, and commercial sidewalks be installed providing the.State does not install them with their -improvements. VARIANCE NO. 565 Variance Application No. 565, being the application of George N. Holmes Holmes, 2119 Westminster, Costa Mesa, to permit a rear yard set- back of 19 feet 6 inches and a side yard setback of 4 feet 2 inches 1 1 for a proposed dwelling at 366 West Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the two for one off-street parking ratio, under the direction of the Director of Planning. Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Variance was approved subject to the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission. VARIANCE NO. 566 Variance Application No. 566, being the application of Oakley Parker G. Parker, 2928 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, to permit construction of 14 units on 28,000 square feet of land area on the north side of 16th Street, 2.35.60 feet westerly of the center line of Santa Ana Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the following reasons: 1) This would be extending the multiple residential district beyond the area planned for this type of zoning. 2) There is a serious traffic problem on East 16th Street due to some extent to the location of the High School at 16th and Irvine Avenue. 3) This area should be held to single family residential or possibly two family usage. 4) Density. The Clerk read a communication from Mr. Parker requesting an amendment to the Variance for ten units. Mr. Parker was present and spoke in behalf of his request. The following spoke from the floor in opposition to the fourteen units; Ray Pringle, 275 East 16th Street, Dorothy Harvey, 281 East 16th Street. After discussion as to the possibility of the ten units it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the Variance be referred back to the Planning Commission for restudy and revision. All persons present were then informed that the Variance would again be brought before the Planning Commission at their next meeting on March 9, 1959, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers. VARIANCE NO. 569 Variance Application No. 569, being the application of Rogers D. Jackson Jackson, 317 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, to permit construction of three units on 8775 square feet of land area, which is 225 feet short of the required square footage on the north side of Rochester, 120 feet easterly of the center line of Santa Ana Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the -Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) two to one off- street parking ratio under the direction of the Director of Planning. 2) Installation of 4 feet residential sidewalk in front of this property on Rochester Street, under the direction of the City Engineer. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the variance was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, permit was granted to Ed's Hof-Brau, 1712 Placentia Avenue, for a yearly dancing permit for the restaurant and bar, subject to the requirements of the Fire Department, Police Depart- ment, and Building Safety Department. The Police Chief presented to the Council, the application for taxi driver permit for Harold Lou Scott, stating that he had been convicted of a misdemeanor, and under the Ordinance no permit can be issued by the Police Department if the misdemeanor has been within two ,years prior to the date of application. Mr. Scott was present and requested the permit. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Ordinance be upheld and the application be denied. W.R. No. 168 Upon motin by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 168 including Payroll No. 113 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith Oral Communications The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak on some item not on the agenda. No one desiring to speak the Mayor called for written communications. Written Communica- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded -by Councilman Rea, and tions. carried, the communications from the Metropolitan Water District of Metro. Water Dist.Southern California concerning the opening of domestic water supply mm reservoirs for fishing and other recreational uses was received and ordered filed and the City Clerk directed to send a copy to each Councilman. Lion's Club Fish Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Fry and carried, permit was granted to the Lions Club to hold its annual Fish Fry on June 6yand June 7 as indicated in its letter of March 1, 1959- A.B.C.-Ebeling Upon' motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Meyers, to be protested and carried the City Attorney was instructed to file a protest with the Alcoholic Beverage Control for the new off -sale beer and wine license for David H. Ebeling, for 1863 Harbor Boule- vm,c, Costa.Mesa. Scout -O -Rama Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Boy Scouts of America, Orange Empire Council, was granted a free permit to conduct its annual Scout -O -Rama at the Orange County Fair Grounds on April 25th and to sell tickets from March 21 to April 25. City Manager's The City Manager stated that inasmuch as Mesa No. 2 has now Report become officially annexed to the City he would like to request Mesa No. 2 field the Engineer to make a survey to provide the City with engineering survey data. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried that the Engineer be instructed to proceed with the survey of the Mesa No. 2 area. Director of Plan- The City Manager recommended an increase in salary for the ning increase in Director of Planning to $550.00 per month. Thereupon it was salary moved by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 568, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RESOLUTION 568 FIXING:AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley,.Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that there be an amendment to Resolution No. 568, that the effective date be March 1, 1959. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith Advance of $300 The City Manager reported that it would be necessary for two to pick up prisoners police officers to go to Dallas, Texas, to pick up two prisoners at Dallas, Tex. and requested Council approval for $300.00 to be accounted for and to be added to the next warrant list. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the advance of $300.00 be permitted and it be placed on the next warrant list. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith Advance of $100 for Juvenile The City Manager reported that in the past we have sent Juvenile Officers of the Police Department, to the convention each year Conference and requested an advance of $100.00 to be accounted for and to be added to the next warrant list to permit Officer Caldwell and Sgt. Iverson to attend the conference in Fresno on March 25, 26, and 27. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the advance of $100.00 be permitted and it be placed on the next warrant list. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman: B. Smith Adjournment Upon motion by.Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried the meeting was adjourned at 10:53 P.m. Ma of the City ofCostaMesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the Ci t/v of Costa Mesa . -I .1