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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/1959 - City Council080 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA May 18, 1959 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., May 18, 1959, 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 Invocation by Reverend William Acton. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, Rea, J. Smith Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Clerk City Attorney City Engineer, Director of Finance. Minutes Upon motion -by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1959, were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed Baker Street No. 5 for the hearing of protests or objections against the proposed Baker Street No. 5 Annexation. The Clerk reported that the affidavits and proof of the publication 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 communications the Mayor asked if there were anyone.present wishing to speak. No one wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the hearing be closed. Thereupon ORDINANCE 238 Ordinance No. 238 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING'THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CON- TIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE""BAKER STREET NO. 5 ANNEXATION" was given first reading and passed to second reading upon motion by Council- mand Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed for Rezone No. 55-A the Public Hearing of Rezone Petition No. 55-A, being the Cagney petition of William J. Cagney, 6777 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles 28, to rezone from R4 to Cl the west half of the west half of Lot one, Tract No. 9, as shown on a map recorded in Book 9, Page 9, of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, located on the north side of Wilson Street, at College Avenue, just West of the Orange Coast Nursery, and declared the hearing open. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval provided that prior to City Council action, there shall be on file with the City Clerk, the following: 1) A 5.00 foot dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes on Wilson Street. 2) A dedication for drainage purposes under the direc- tion of the City Engineer. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. There being no written communications the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. There- upon Mr. Donald Harwood, spoke in behalf of the applicant. There being no one else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the hearing be closed. Thereupon, it was moved by Council- man Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the Rezone be approved subject to the conditions of the Plan- ning Commission. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded ORDINANCE 239 by Councilman Rea, and carried, Ordinance No. 239, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 9 FROM R4 TO Cl, was given first reading and passed to second. mi PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor(announced that this was the time and place set for the Rezone No. 67 public hearing on Rezone Petition 67, being the petition initiated Planning Commission by the Planning Commission to rezone from C2 to C1 all of Lots ( E. 17th Street) 85, 86, 87, 88, 93, 94, 96, 97, and 98 of Newport Heights Tract and all of Tract No. 659. From C2 and R4 to Cl -S all of Lots 83, 84, and 74, and Lots l to 11 inclusive of Tract No. 590, located on both sides of East 17th Street, from Irvine Avenue to Orange Avenue, and declared the hearing open. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk reported that the following written protests had been received: Petition bearing 20 signatures, George M. Holstein, C. H. McVey. The following written communi- cations in favor of the rezoning were read: Petition with 12 signatures, Joe Phillips, Howard B. Lawson. There being no further written communications the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. Thereupon, the following spoke in favor of the rezoning Mr. Dennis Carpenter, attorney for the proponents, Mr. Rod Lippold, in behalf of the Costa Mesa Lodge Building Association. The following spoke in protest: Mr. William S. Lee for Mr. Sheets and Mr. Seal; Mr. Pete Geddes; Mr. Elmer B. Smith. The Mayor inquired if there were._anyone else wishing to speak, hearing no one, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Public Hearing be closed. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman J. Smith that Rezone Peti- tion No. 67 be approved. The motion died for the lack of a second. Thereupon the Council inquired of Mr. Lee if a two weeks delay would be approved by his clients Mr. Sheets and Mr. Seal, whom some of the Council felt should not be effected by the rezone, inasmuch as their property was in escrow, the time the rezoning was started. Mr. Lee stated that a two week postponement would be agreeable. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the Rezone be taken under submission to the meeting of June 1, 1959, to permit study of the area and business concerned. Thereupon the Mayor declared a five minute recess and the meeting reconvened, at 9:10 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed by Rezone No. 68 the Council for Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 68, being Clay D. Ellis the petition of Clay D. Ellis, 380 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, to rezone from R4 to C1 the east half of the west half of Lot 1, Tract No. 9, known as the Orange Coast Nursery and located at 380 West Wilson. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Comm ssion for approval provided that prior to City Council action there shall be on file with the City Clerk a 5.00 foot dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes on Wilson Street and a dedication for drainage purposes under the direction of the City Engineer. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. Hearing no one, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Rezone was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and this be brought to the attention of the Council before the second reading of the Ordinance. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that Ordinance ORDINANCE 240 No. 240 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1, TRACT NO. 9 FROM R4 TO Cl, was given first reading and passed to second. 1 i �I LJ s�� 0 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed by Rezone No. 69 the Council for Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 69 being Forbes-Fruehling the Petition of Mr. Robert Forbes and Mr. George S. Fruehling, 115 Cabrillo Street, to rezone from R4 to R2 property described as the Southwesterly rectangular 102.06 feet of Lot 231, Newport Heights Tract, excepting the westerly 250 feet therefrom-, located on the northwesterly corner of East Bay and Fullerton Avenue, and the Mayor declared the hearing open. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. Thereupon Mr. Forbes spoke and stated they would meet all the requirements. No one else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman B.Smith seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed and the action of the Planning Commission be ratified. Thereupon the City Attorney recommended to the Council that either continue the hearing or close the hearing and take it under submission to the next regular meeting, thereby allowing the applicant to meet the requirements of the Planning Commission as far as dedications, agreements, and bonds are concerned. A discussion followed and it was the decision of the Council that in the future there would not be a first reading of the Ordinance approving any rezoning before the papers as recommended by the Planning Commission had been received by the Clerk. Thereupon Mr. Forbes was informed that it was necessary for the Clerk to receive all the required documents before reading of the Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Rezone No. 72 public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 72 being the petition Initiated by Plan. initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from Al to Cl Commission Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Tract 2822 and the southerly half of Lot 1, Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, Block 3, Lots 1 through 14, and Lots 16 through 19, inclusive, Block 6, McCormick's and Minter's Addition to Fairview, together with and including adjoining vacated alleys and streets and declared the hearing open. The Clerk read,the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval and reported'that no -written commuications had been received. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one wishing to speak it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that ORDINANCE 241 Ordinance No. 241, being_AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF TRACT N0. 2822 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND.OF PORTIONS OF McCOMICK'S AND MINTER'S ADDITION TO FAIRVIEW IN SAID CITY FROM Al TO Cl, was given first reading and passed to second. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval provided that prior to City Council action, there be on file with the City Clerk, the following: 1) A 25.00 foot dedication for street purposes to the City for Fullerton Avenue. 2) An agreement for a deed restriction providing a maximum of one unit for each 1500 square feet of land area and two usable off-street parking spaces for each unit constructed in accordance with the standards of the City of Costa Mesa. 3) That a bond be posted with the City Clerk for the following -improvements, the amount to be set by the City Engineer: a) installation of sidewalks along Fullerton and Bay Streets, under the direction of the City Engineer. b) Improvement of the 25.00 feet dedication on Fullerton Avenue, including curbs, gutters and paving, under the direction of the City Engineer. c) Street lights under the direction of the City Engineer and at the dis- cretion of the City Engineer. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. Thereupon Mr. Forbes spoke and stated they would meet all the requirements. No one else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman B.Smith seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed and the action of the Planning Commission be ratified. Thereupon the City Attorney recommended to the Council that either continue the hearing or close the hearing and take it under submission to the next regular meeting, thereby allowing the applicant to meet the requirements of the Planning Commission as far as dedications, agreements, and bonds are concerned. A discussion followed and it was the decision of the Council that in the future there would not be a first reading of the Ordinance approving any rezoning before the papers as recommended by the Planning Commission had been received by the Clerk. Thereupon Mr. Forbes was informed that it was necessary for the Clerk to receive all the required documents before reading of the Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Rezone No. 72 public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 72 being the petition Initiated by Plan. initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from Al to Cl Commission Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Tract 2822 and the southerly half of Lot 1, Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, Block 3, Lots 1 through 14, and Lots 16 through 19, inclusive, Block 6, McCormick's and Minter's Addition to Fairview, together with and including adjoining vacated alleys and streets and declared the hearing open. The Clerk read,the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval and reported'that no -written commuications had been received. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one wishing to speak it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that ORDINANCE 241 Ordinance No. 241, being_AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF TRACT N0. 2822 IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND.OF PORTIONS OF McCOMICK'S AND MINTER'S ADDITION TO FAIRVIEW IN SAID CITY FROM Al TO Cl, was given first reading and passed to second. 936 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Weed Abatement for Public Hearing of objections or protests for Weed Abatement. The Clerk reported that the properties concerned had been posted and there were no written communications. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. All persons have been given full opportunity to be heard and no one wishing to speak it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the hearing be closed. RESOLUTION 591 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley that Reso- lution No. 591, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA INSTRUCTING AND AUTHORIZING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY OF ,COSTA MESA TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS, be adopted. The motionwas seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith' Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Taxicabs for public hearing of Certificates of Public Convenience for: 1) Mesa Cab to change from 3 to 2 taxicabs; 2) Yellow Cab of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa to change from 5 to 6 taxicabs; 3) Checker Cab Company to change from 2 to 3 taxicabs;. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the applications be granted. Monrovia Avenue The Attorney informed the Council that he had received Improvement Dist. a petition of property owners requesting an Improvement District under the 1911 act for the Mesa No. 2 Annexation, and requested that he and the Engineer be instructed to proceed with the plans if the Council so desired. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that authorization be given the City Engineer and the City Attorney to proceed with the Monrovia Avenue Improvement District. Variance 546 The Attorney informed the Council that Variance No. 546 Boyvey for Douglas Boyvey, had been approved subject to certain conditions, and these conditions had not been complied with, but as of last week Mr. Boyvey had taken out the necessary Building Permits and has met all the other requirements. He then inquired of the Building Official how long he felt it would take Mr. Boyvey to complete the building. Mr. Volz stated 90 days would be ample. Thereupon the Attorney recommended that this be tabled for 60 days and if the work is completed it need not be brought before Council again. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that Variance No. 516 be tabled for 60 days, to July 20, 1959, for completion of the building. ORDINANCE NO. 242 The Attorney informed the Council that no ordinance had Street Lighting in been adopted to have the subdivider pay for the street New Tracts lighting at the time they turn on the lights until they are on the tax assessment, and thereby there is no authorization for the Engineer to collect the fee for the lighting at the same time he collects the other fees on Final Tracts. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that Ordinance No. 212, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING SUB -DIVIDERS TO PAY STREET LIGHTING COSTS, be given first reading and passed to second reading. 1 The Attorney informed the Council -that the work has started on -the West Victoria Street Improvement District and in acquiring certain rights of way it was necessary to enter into certain agreements and the money had been places in escrow,.and inasmuch as the project had now been started the escrows should.be closed. RESOLUTION 592 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded Wells by Councilman Pinkley, that Resolution No® 592, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MAPLE AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM JAMES D. IVELLS AND WANDA H. WELLS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAY141ENT OF SEVERANCE DAI,IAGES AND THE -EXECUTION OF ES:CRO7vT INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith.' Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 593 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Jasper Pinkley, that Resolution No. 593, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED .OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MAPLE AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM HARRY A. JASPER AND PAULINE G. JASPER, AND AUTHOR- IZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE DAMAGES THEREFOR, AND THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 594 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Willis Pinkley, that Resolution No. 594 being A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY -FOR THE IMTROVEMENT OF MAPLE AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM WILLARD R. WILLIS AND MAURITA WILLIS, AND AUTHO- RIZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE DAMAGES THEREFOR, AND THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 595 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roseberry - Pinkley, that Resolution No. 595, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MAPLE AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM MARY FLORIS ROSEBERRY, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF_SEVERANCE .DAMAGES THEREFOR, AND THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 596 It was moved by Councilman B._ Smith, seconded by Councilman Armour Pinkley, that Resolution No -596, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POMONA AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM ELGIE L. ARMOUR AND ARLENE E. ARMOUR, AND AUTHOR- IZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE DAMAGES THEREFOR, AND THE EXECUTION -OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 597 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Morris Pinkley, that Resolution No. 597, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MAPLE AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM SARA E. MORRIS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE DAMAGES THEREFOR, AND THE EXECUTION OF EXCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers; Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 598 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Scott man Pinkley, that Resolution No. 598, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MAPLE AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM BEDFORD FORREST SCOTT AND HAZEL MARY SCOTT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE DAMAGES THEREFOR, AND THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B.Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J.Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 599 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Rossi man Pinkley, that Resolution No. 599, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POMONA AVENUE IN SAID CITY 'FOR ANTHONY ROSSI AND ORSOLINA ROSSI, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE DAMAGES THEREFOR, AND THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen:: None ABSENT: Councilmen - None 11 RESOLUTION 600 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Hiatt man Pinkley, that Resolution No. 600, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING -A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MAPLE AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM DOROTHY M. HIATT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE DAMAGES°THEREFOR, AND THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the -following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 601 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Croft, et. al. man Pinkley, that Resolution No. 601, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MAPLE AVENUE IN SAID CITY'FROM DON 0. CROFT, BERNICE CROFT, JACK R. CROFT, BETTY L. CROFT, GLENN -W. CROFT AND VELMA C. CROFT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE DAMAGES, AND THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 602 It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- Lifquist man Pinkley,-that Resolution No. 602, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING A DEED OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POMONA AVENUE IN SAID CITY FROM JOHN A. LIFQUIST AND.OPAL LIFQUIST, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE DAMAGES THEREFOR, AND THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None City to proceed It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - with work under man Meyers, that the City be authorized to complete the agreements. work as it arises, pursuant to the agreements signed for the West Victoria Street Improvement. District. Director of Finance Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman and City Treasurer Rea, and carried, the reports of the City Treasurer for Reports the month of April and for the Director of Finance, were received, and ordered filed. ,moo Reports Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, secczded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the reports of the Civil Defense for the month of April and for the Director of Finance account- ing of advances to the Police Department for out-of-town trips. Auditors Report Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Report of the Auditor for the period of July 1, 1958, through March 31, 1959, was received and deferred for action at the meeting of June 1. ORDINANCE 234 Ordinance No. 234 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF 2nd Reading COSTA MESA REGULATING AMBULANCE SERVICES IN SAID CITY" was Ambulance Regula- presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, tions it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that further reading be waived and Canyon Annexation that it be read by title only.: Thereupon Councilman Pinkley RESOLUTION 606 moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 234. The motion was seconded by Councilman B. Smith and carried, by the following roll.call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE 235 Ordinance No. ,235 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 2nd Reading OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III Rezone 66 OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS Brandon Properties 605 AND 606, NEWPORT MESA TRACT, FROM R4 TO R2 was presented for second reading. Following reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that it be read by title only. Thereupon Council- man Rea, moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 235. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinklcj and carried, by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE 236 Ordinance No. 236 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA 2nd Reading MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING SELLERS OF LOTS TO NOTIFY PURCHASERS Notification to OF PENDING 1911 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, was presented for second purchasers of reading. Following reading of the title, it was moved by Council - lots in new tracts man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that it be read by title only. Thereupon Councilman Pinkley moved that adoption of Ordinance No. 236. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Uniform Sign Code Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Uniform Sign Code was deferred, to a later meeting. Rezone No. 73 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Planning Commission and carried, Rezone Petition No. 73, being the petition initiated Set for Public by the Planning Commission to rezone from Al to Rl and R2 as Hearing follows: To R2, Lots 5 through 39, Tract 2822; to Rl, Lots 40 through 298, Tract 2822 and all of Tracts 2353, 3115, and 3363, was set for Public Hearing on June 1, 1959, at the hour of 7:30 Canyon Annexation o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The Clerk informed the -Council that a request had been made by RESOLUTION 606 the Macco Corporation for annexation to the City of Costa Mesa of property located in the vicinity of Valley Road and Hamilton Street, and that the Orange. County Boundary Commission found the boundaries to be definite. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, that RESOLUTION No. 606, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.COSTA MESA OF INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN UNINHABITED AREA DESIGNATED AS CANYON ANNEXATION AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: ti (Sets Public Hearing on June 15, 1959) AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Pinkley, Meyers, J. Smith, Rea NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Romar Builders. The Clerk read the request.of Romar Builders, Inc., 2430 Access rights on Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for access to Santa Ana Avenue Santa Ana and and Raymond Avenue of Lots 1 and 11, Tract 1193 and use of Raymond - Tract easement over rear of Lots with approaches from Santa Ana No. 1193 Avenue and Raymond Avenue, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that vehicular access rights on the Northeasterly 20 feet of Lot 1 to Santa Ana Avenue, be vacated; that the existing curb cut to the garage on Lot 1 be closed with curbs and gutter and sidewalks to be replaced under the direction of the City Engineer; that the garage on Lot 1 have its entrance on the access road; that the present access road will continue as it is with curbs and gutters and that the Commission will approve the Tract as it has been laid out to driveways and access roads on Lots 2 through 11, Tract 1193. Mr. Gilmore of Romar Builders was present to discuss their request. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Meyers, that the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission be upheld. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, B. Smith, Meyers: NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley, J. Smith ABSENT: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION 607 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith that Resolution Public Hearing - No. 607 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Vacation Tract OF COSTA MESA SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUEST No. 1193 OF W. W. DANIEL FOR RELEASE -OF RESTRICTION ON VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS IN TRACT NO. 1193, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley, J. Smith ABSENT: Councilmen -.None .(Sets hearing June 15, 1959) The Council directed Mr. Heller to check as to whether or not a curb cut permit was obtained for the cut and to report back to the Council. Rezone 77 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Co -Jay Corp. Meyers and carried, Rezone Petition No. 77, being the petition of Co -Jay Corp., 2120 Placentia Avenue, to rezone from Ml -A .to Cl the north half of West half of Lot 36, Tract 9, was referred to the Planning Commission. Budget -Vehicle Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Pkg. Dist. 1 Meyers, and carried, the Council approved the budget for Vehicle Parking District No.l for the 1959-60 Fiscal'Year in the amount of $600.00. Budget -Vehicle Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Pkg. Dist. 2 Meyers, and carried, the Council approved the budget for Vehicle Parking District No. 2 for the 1959-60 Final year in the amount of $450.00. Right of way Deeds Upon motirn by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Syvilla and Jack Cefis, and Laura Ellis dated May 15, 1959, for that certain street known as Fairview Avenue, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Gordon and Lucille Martin for that certain street known as Wilson Street, dated May 13, 1959, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote. 1 AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Douglas D. and Harold 0. Boyvey_dated May 8, 1959, for that certain street known"' as Wilson Street was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith,J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Iwao and Frances M. Kogan for that certain street known as Alley in Tract 612, dated May 8, 1959, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley,'Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Ralph N. and Kay R. Kinnings for that certain street known as Alley in Tract 612 dated May 8, 1959, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Juanitta L. and Arnold Edward Rockrohr, dated May 14, 1959, for that certain street known as Elden Avenue, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll.call vote: AYES: Councilmen: -Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Herbert M. Carqueville Jr, Carle E. and Margaret H. Sauter, dated May 18, 1959, for that certain street known as Alley east of Bernard, south of Maple, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman . Meyers, a right of way deed from Dorothy and Glenn Gossett, for -drainage on Miner Street was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from George H. and Thelma M. Miner, dated May 15, 1959, for that certain street known as Avocado Street, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Gust C. and Lydia Tonne for that certain street known as Albert Place, dated May 12, 1959, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea,.Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Douglas D. and Harold 0. Boyvey_dated May 8, 1959, for that certain street known"' as Wilson Street was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith,J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Iwao and Frances M. Kogan for that certain street known as Alley in Tract 612, dated May 8, 1959, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley,'Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Ralph N. and Kay R. Kinnings for that certain street known as Alley in Tract 612 dated May 8, 1959, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Juanitta L. and Arnold Edward Rockrohr, dated May 14, 1959, for that certain street known as Elden Avenue, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll.call vote: AYES: Councilmen: -Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Herbert M. Carqueville Jr, Carle E. and Margaret H. Sauter, dated May 18, 1959, for that certain street known as Alley east of Bernard, south of Maple, was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman . Meyers, a right of way deed from Dorothy and Glenn Gossett, for -drainage on Miner Street was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a right of way deed from Dorothy Gossett and Bessie Miner, for drainage on Maple Avenue was accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Tent. Tract 3411-X Tentative Tract No. 3411, Study X, being the tract of Alan C. Stoneman Stoneman, Inc., 945 Afton Road, San Marino, to divide prop- erty described as a portion of Lot 38, Fairview Farms into 18 lots, located on the north side of Wilson Street, west of Harbor Boulevard, between Tracts 2215 and 2327, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to all the requirements of the City Engineer, dated April 27, 1959. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the tract was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. 1 Building-ivIovings Application for Building Moving Permit No. 235 and 2363 235 and 236 being the applications of Clyde H. Gates, 1884 Placentia Gates Avenue, to move a dwelling and garage from 2165 Fairview Road., Costa Mesa, to 913 Sunset Drive, Costa Mesa, was presented., together with the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) A dedication of 25 feet from the center line of the present street (driveway) for street purposes to the City of Costa Mesa subject to the approval of the City Engineer and at the discretion of the City Engineer. 2) Subject to the posting of a $6,000.00 bond. 3) Sub- ject to all the requirements of the Building Safety De- partment. Mr. Gates was present and requested informa- tion on the bond, and also stated he would be willing to dedicate the 25 feet. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers., and carried, that the applications be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission., to become effective upon receipt of the necessary documents by the City. Building -Moving Applications for Building Moving Permit No. 2379 being 237 the application of Carl Sauter, 2589 Orange Avenue., Sauter to move a duplex dwelling from the Orange County Fair- grounds, to 1944 Maple Street was presented., together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) The dedication of 5.00 feet for the widening of the alley. 2) The posting of a $55000.00 bond. 3) All the requirements of the Building Safety Department. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried., the application was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission., to become effective upon receipt of the.necessary documents by the City. RESOLUTION 608 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Councilman Traffic Commission Meyers, Resolution No. 608., being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC COMMISSION AND DESIGNATING THE DUTIES THEREOF, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley; Meyers, Rea, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Water Agreements Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Robertson -Hudson Pinkley, and carried, agreements for water for Robertson Inv. - Newport- and Hudson Investment Company, and Newport -Fairview Prop- Faivi.ew Prop. erties, Inc. were approved and the City Clerk and Mayor authorized to sign in behalf of the City. Variance 468-A Variance Application No. 1[68-A, being the application Brand of Joyzelle L. Brand, 939 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, to permit the maintenance of a studio in the home to teach basic rhythms. This will not involve tap or ball- room dancing, lessons will be mostly private, but in cases of classes, there will be from 6 to 12 in a class, was presented to gether,with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for a period of two years under the following conditions imposed on the original variance: 1) That there be no teaching earlier than 9:00 a.m., nor later than 6:00 p.m.; 2) That there be no employees; 3) That there be no signs on the premises. Mrs Brand was present. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the variance was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Variance 605 Variance Application No. 605, being the application Hughes of John W. Hughes, 345 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, to permit an encroachment of 20.00 feet into the required rear yard.setback of 25.00 feet for an additional dwelling on the lot, was presented,together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) A rear yard encroachment of 17 feet (8 feet from rear of property) instead of an encroachment of 20 feet into the required 25 feet rear yard setback as shown on the Plot Plan. 2) That there be four (4) usable and adequate off- street parking spaces under the direction of the Director of Planning. 3) That residential sidewalks be installed along Flower Street. Mr. Hughes was present and discussed his application with the Council. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld with the exception of condition No. 3, which was deleted, and the Director of Planning directed'to.grant the second parking in front of each other. Variance 606 Variance Application No. 606, being the application Graski of Arnold F. Graski, 117 Northwest Street, Anaheim, to permit one unit for each 23130 square feet or 18 units on 38,375 square feet of land area located on the south side of Wilson Street, approximately 348.04 feet westerly of the center line of Fairview Road, was presented together with the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) A dedication of 5 feet for street purposes for Wilson Street; 2) That the applicant installs, curbs, gutters, paves to existing pavement and installs sidewalks on Wilson Street under the direction of the City Engineer; 3) There will be a two for one off-street parking ratio. under the the direction of the Director of Planning and in accordance with the parking standards of the City of Costa Mesa; and 4) Street lights if so recommended by the City _Engineer. Mr. Meyers was present in behalf of Mr. Graski., Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. Variance 607 Variance Application No. 607, boing the application Winner of Raymond L. Winner, 11131 East Elliott Street, El Monte, to permit construction of three units on 6,750 square feet of land area, located on the southeast corner of 16th Place and T.Iestminster Avenue, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following: 1) Applicant -post a 4$1,000.00 bond for the improvements of Westminster.. 2) That the City Engineer work out the street problem on West- minster as far as grade, amount of paving, curbs, gutters and sidewalks are concerned. 3) That side- walks be installed on 16th Place. 4) That the off- street parking at the ratio of two to one, be under 994 the direction of the Director of Planning. Mr. Winner .was present on behalf of his application. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Council upheld the action of the Planning Commission, with one exception, i.e. deletion of side- walk requirements. Variance 609 Variance Application No. 609, being the application of Brandon Properties Brandon Properties, Inc., 12218 South Atlantic Boulevard, Compton, to permit an encroachment of 10.00 feet into the required 50 feet frontyard setback from the center line of streets, and an encroachment of 7.90 feet into the required rear yard setback of 20.40 feet from the property line on Lots 1 through 50 of Tract No. 3102, located on the south west corner of 18th and Pomona, was presented together with the requirements of the Planning Commission, for approval for Lots 1 through 40, as amended by applicant, subject to the original requirements of Tentative Tract Map 3102. Mr. Myers was present in behalf of the applicant to dis- cuss the variance. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, with Councilman Pinkley voting noe, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. Variance 610 Variance Application No. 610, being the application of Grant Edward B. Grant, 1750 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to permit an addition to an existing building which encroaches 20 feet into the required 25 foot rear yard setback (5.00 feet from the rear property) was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Mr. Grant was present, and the subject of outdoor display was discussed. Upon motion by Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the variance was approved subject to the stipulation that the outdoor display be no more than two items. Variance 613 Variance Application No. 613, being the application of Beaudette Edward T. Beaudette, 586 Plumer Street, to permit a 10.00 foot encroachment into the required 60.00 foot front yard setback from the center line of West 19th Street for a commercial building, located on the south side of West 19th Street, approximately 165 feet easterly of the center line of Anaheim Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following: 1) Subject to approval of City Attorney of the lease for the 15 feet from the lot to the west of this lot to cover additional parking and 2) that the applicant installs commercial sidewalks along the front of this property on West 19th Street. Mr. Bill Hendricks was present in behalf of the applicant. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission. Variance 614 Variance Application No. 614, being the application of Jehovah's Witnes- Costa Mesa Congress of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2762 Costa ses Mesa Street, to permit the use of property commonly known as Keith Collins Property, located on the west side of Newport Avenue, approximately 680 feet northerly of the center line of Bay Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the requirements of Fire and Building Safety Departments, and that the parking be under the direction of the Director of Planning. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld. Variance 615 Variance Application No. 615, being the application of Offstein Myron"G. Offstein, 351. Pasadena Avenue, South Pasadena, to permit an encroachment of 7 feet 6 inches into the required rear yard setback of 25.00 feet from the center line of the alley for an additional unit, and to permit two units on 5,741.10 square feet of land area located at 209 Ogle Street, was presented together with the 1 _OUT')M W R 173 recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval 1v �� subject to installation of residential sidewalks along Ogle Street under direction of City Engineer and subject to two for one off-streetlarking ratio, under direction of Director of Planning. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, thL, Council upheld the action of the Planning Commission with the exception of the deletion of the sidewalks. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the permit was granted to Walter 0. Hennings, for a juke box at the Halecrest Club. Upon motion by; -Councilman J. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the permit of Mesa By Products,, J.A. Getchell, for retail electrical products, bird cages-, mis- cellaneous, new and used at 1834 Newport Boulevard; -was denied. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. 173, including Payroll No. 118, was approved by the following roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, J.Smith, B.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None W R 174 Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 174, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, J.Smith, B.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None Written Communica- tions Oral Communications RESOLUTION 609 One license plate bill opposed Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the applications of Food Giant Markets, Inc., for an off -sale general license and Bill's Ranch Market Inc., for new Off -sale beer and wine license were received and ordered filed. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, a petition concerning R4 zoning in the area between Orange Avenue and Westminster Place and Wilson and Santa Isabel, was referred to the Planning Commission. The Chief of Police requested the Council to consider oppo- sition to a bill before the State Legislature to eliminate the front license plate on vehicles, inasmuch as the omission would make it difficult for officers to -.-,,apprehend criminals. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman J. Smith,'Resolution No. 609, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OPPOSING THE USE OF A SINGLE LICENSE PLATE ON A MOTOR VEHICLE AS CONTEMPLATED IN THE PRO- VISIONS OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2186, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Rea,_Meyers, B.Smith, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:'): Councilmen - None 995 City Manager's Report The City Manager reported that property owners in the Mesa Verde Developmetn were protesting the view of the Sanitation District facility and would like trees planted on the fourth side, now vacant. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded RESOLUTION 610 by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 610, being A RESOLUTION Requesting tree OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE planting ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS TO COMPLETE THE PLANTING OF TREES AT TREATMENT PLANT NO. 1 OF SAID DISTRICTS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pinkley, Rea, Meyers, B.Smith, J.Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:- Councilmen - None. Signal Installa- The City Manager reported to Council that he would like to tions -bids to be advertise for bids for signal installations at seven inter - advertised for sections. 17th and Tustin; 17th and Santa Ana; 17th and Orange; 17th and Irvine - in conjunction with the City Of Newport Beach; Harbor and Victoria; 19th and Placentia; Harbor and 19th. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smi.th, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Manager was authorized to advertise for bids. .Mr. Meyers requested that Mr. Unger replace him on the Nuisance and Pollution Committee. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that Mr. Unger replace Mr. Meyers on the Nuisance and Pollution Committee. Upon motion by Councilman B.Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 a.m. (Itz '- , /"0. '4L1Z.Lt1'4— or 6f the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: a City Clerk of the City`s"bf Costa Mesa 1