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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1959 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA September 8, 1959 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., September 8, 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 Rev. Floyd Nelson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith Councilmen Absent: Rea Officials Present: City Manager, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, Asst City Attorney, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and 8-17-59 carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 1959,'were approved as written and previously distributed. Minutes Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, 8-24-59 and carried, the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of August 24, 1959, were approved as written and previously distributed. OPENING OF BIDS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Two-way radios opening of bids for Mobile Radio Equipment. The Clerk reported that three bids had been received. The bids were then publicly opened, read, and declared as follows: NAME AMOUNT Motorola Communications & $614.05 Electronics, Inc. Quigley Radio Communications 6+6.36 -Mobile Radio, Inc. 6+6.36 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to unit prices and kind and class of work to be done. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried,' the bids were referred to the Director of Finance for check and report back. The comparison having been completed, the City Manager advised the City Council that the bid of Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in the amount of $61+.05 was the lowest regular bid submitted for said equipment and reasonable and within the estimate made for said work. Whereupon Councilman B. Smith moved that the contract be awarded to Motorola Communications &.Electronics, Inc., and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said contract in behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES:: Councilmen: None ABSENT :- Councilmen: Rea PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for public Gisler No. 5 hearing of protests or objections against the proposed Gisler No. 5 Annexation Annexation. The Clerk reported that the affidavit 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 communications, the Mayor asked if there were anyone present wishing to speak. All persons having been given full opportunity to be heard, and no one wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried, that the public hearing be'closed. ORDINANCE.261 Thereupon Ordinance No. 261, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL lst reading OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNIN- Comm. (cont.) HABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "GISLER NO. 5 ANNEXATION" was presented. Following full reading of the Ordinance, -Councilman B. Smith moved that this consitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 261. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for public Precise Plan of hearing on the Planning Commission Resolution No.. 4, being A RESOLUTION Parson Street OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE Ford Road and PLAN FOR THE EXTENSION OF PARSON STREET AND THE PROPOSED STREETS OF FORD Patricia Place ROAD AND PATRICIA PLACE, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA. The Clerk reported that the notice of hearing had been duly published, and no written communications had been received. There being no written communications, the Mayor asked if there were any- one 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 Pinkley, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. RESOLUTION 644 Thereupon Resolution No. 644, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE EXTENSION OF PARSONS STREET, AND THE PROPOSED STREETS TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FORD ROAD AND PATRICIA PLACE, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 644, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT:: Councilmen: Rea PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Rezone 78 continuation of the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 78, being Init. by Plan. the petition of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, to rezone from Comm. (cont.) R4 to Rl property described as follows: Lots 100 and 108, Tract 300, Tract No. 2959, Tract No;. 3033, Lot 107, Tract 300, excepting the southeasterly 200 feet of said Lot 107, located between Orange Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue and between 23rd Street and Santa Isabel. The Clerk reported that no further communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. A petition protesting the proposed re -zoning, bearing twelve signatures, was presented by Donald Potter. After discussion, the Director of Planning.was instructed to prepare a map showing the boundaries of the properties proposed to be rezoned and the hearing was continued to September 21st, on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Checker Cab Co. Public Hearing on the Taxicab Revision of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. 4-1 for Checker Cab Company (Raymond V. Charette) 32012 Nest Coast Highway, Newport.Beach, from 3 cabs to a total of six. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present irishing to speak. Thereupon Mr. Young, representing the Independent Taxicab Owners Association spoke in protest, and Attorney Don McCarten, re- presenting the applicant, spoke in favor of approval of the ad- ditional cabs. All persons having been given full opportunity to be heard and no one else wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Upon motion 'by.Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Checker Cab Company Revision of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity was approved for three additional cabs, making a total of six cabs. Final Tract 3191 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3191, "sub - Garvey mitted in the name of William Garvey and Patricia Garvey, located North of Wilson Street at Miner Street, comprising 4.00 acres subdivided into 12 lots, together with a certified check in the amount of $887.55 and a bond in the amount of $3200.00, and signed agreement. RESOLUTION 645 Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution No. 645 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3191 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B.'Smith:, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen -'"None- ABSENT: "NoneABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Departmental, A communication was read from A. R. McKenzie, -Temporary Chairman, Traffic Comm. Costa Mesa Traffic Commi's'sion, recommending that Mr. Frank Myers, Assistant City Engineer be appointed to the Commission, as Chairman. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried, that Frank Myers be appointed to the Costa Mesa Traffic Commission, and be appointed Chairman. Res. of Tustin A communication was read from A. R. McKenzie; Temporary Chairman on Closing ofof the Costa Mesa Traffic Commission., stating that it was the Board's Newport Ave. decision that no action be taken on Resolution No. 482 of the City of Tustin, regarding the proposed closing of Newport Avenue, inasmuch as it is -completely out of the zone of the City of Costa Mesa. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded'by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, that'the letter be filed. Monthly Reports Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith and carried, monthly reports -from Building, Fire, Planning, Pound,, Street, Civil Defense and Police Departments, were received and ordered filed.' ORDINANCE 255". Ordinance No. 255, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 2nd reading. OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE N0. 32 OF Rezone 75 - SAID"CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF`CERTAIN PARCELS OF LA1MI LYING NORTHERLY Betz -OF BAKER"STREET,,BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND COLLEGE AVENUE, FROM Al TO Rl, Pl, AND Cl was presented for second reading. 2nd reading The.Clerk reported that -the necessary -signed documents had not been deferred, reca.ved. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that second reading be deferred to the next regular Council meeting"on September 21, 1959• The Mayor announced that'Variance No.,616, being the request of Mr. Lyman B. Betz, 821 Havenhurst Point, La Jolla, California, for the limination of the stipulation that sidewalks be constructed along the northerly boundary of the proposed Trailer Park contemplated in rezoning .Ordinance No. 255, would be taken up at this time. Mr. Russell Ford and Mr. Rod Lippold spoke from the floor, urging that the stipulation requiring a dedication of 30 feet -for right of way along the northerly boundary, for the opening of a street to Harbor Boulevard, also be eliminated. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the dedication requirement was waived on condition that a Deed.of:.Right of Way be executed and filed.with the City, but not recorded until such time as a Harbor Boulevard access -street vas aeveloped. The City Manager and the City Attorney were instructed to meet with Mr. Ford and Mr. Lippold and prepare an agreement covering the stipulations. Variance'No: 616 thereupon was approved on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried. ORDINANCE 257- Ordinance No. 257, entitled AN,ORDINAiNCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, 2nd reading CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE Prohibiting sale N0. 180, was presented for second reading, and read in full by the Clerk. of Fireworks The Clerk reported that this had been deferred from the meeting of August 3, 1959, and those organizations who had obtained Fireworks Permits in the years 1958 and..1959, had been duly notified that the second reading would be held at this time.: Letters were read from the Optimist Club and Loyal Order of Moose opposing the adoption of the'Ordinance. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present. wishing to speak. -The following spoke in -opposition: Walter Miller, representing the Knights of,Columbus, Joseph Casillas, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ed Noonan, Attorney Rod Lippold, Joe Phillips and John Gallagher. William Burr of the Chamber of Commerce spoke in favor of the Ordinance. After discussion, Ordinance No. 257, was given second reading and adopted -by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen:.' Rea At 9:45 p.m. Mayor Smith declared a five-minute recess. Variance No. 642 Variance Application No. 642, being the application of Roy R. Erickson Erickson, 840 Canyon View Drive, Laguna Beach, to permit construc- tion of 13 units on a lot 66' x 307', located at 566 Hamilton Street, zeas presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: '1) Two for one off- street parking ratio, Under the direction -of the Director of Planning. 2) Installation of sidewalks along Hamilton Street. 3) Dedications to the City of Costa Mesa for the proposed extension of Maple Avenue and Street "A", as shown on the attached map, shall be made by the applicant as required by the Right of Way Agent. In the event that the proposed extension of Maple Avenue and Street "A" as.shown on the map attached to the application, is not approved by the City Counci the deed for the property -so dedicated to the City of Costa Mesa will be returned to the applicant. The Clerk reported that he had duly notified Mr. Erickson to be present as requested by the Council at their meeting on August 17, 1959. Thereupon Mr. Erickson came forward and after discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers and carried that Variance No. 64; be approved subject to all the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Appeal on Sub- The request of E. F. Phillips for reconsideration of the Planning division No. 256 Commissions stipulation of Subdivision No. 256 for the dedication Phillips of all land 50 feet from the centerline of Baker Street was again presented together with the recommendation -of the Traffic Commission that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld and that 50' from -the centerline of.Baker Street be dedicated for future widening of the street. Thereupon the City Manager pointed out that a special traffic problem existed at Baker and Harbor Boulevard and after general discussion, agreement was reached that Mr. Phillips would dedicate the required land to the City and the City, in -return, would assume the responsiblity for the paving of the street frontage, Mr. Phillips to install the curbing and gutter.. It was further agreed that no parking would be allowed in the private street in. the'subdivision. One curb cut was approved on Baker Street in Parcel "A".of the proposed "subdivision and a second in Parcel "B". On motion by Councilman B. Smith,.seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the subdivision was approved subject to the execution of the agreement as stipulated. Bldg. - Movg. 271 Application for Building Moving Permit No. 271 for Edwin L. Noonan, Noonan 323 Bowling Green, Costa Mesa, to move a garage from 10713 Dale, Anaheim, to the rear of 357 Ogle Street, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) the posting of a $2000.00 Bond. 2) All the requirements of the Department of Building Safety. 3) That the entire outside surface be stuccoed. 4) That all the improvements fit in with the community surroundings. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the permit be granted. Change of name A request to change the name of Cypress Avenue to Ponderosa Street Cypress Avenue in Tract No. 2822, was presented together with the recommendation of to Ponderosa St. the Planning Commission for approval. Thereupon it was moved by Tract 2822. Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers that Resolution No. 646, being A RESOLUTION OF -THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RESOLUTION 646 CHANGING THE NAME OF "CYPRESS AVENUE" IN TRACT NO. 2822 TO "PONDEROSA STREET," be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Variance 397 - A A request for the deviation of parking under Variance No. 397-A for A. C. Stoneman, A. C. Stoneman, Inc., 945 Afton Road, San Marino 9, California, to Inc. eliminate four parking spaces (one each on Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Tract No. 3+11) as approved was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of seven (7) off-street parking spaces for each of Lot 1, 2, 3, and 4, Tract No. 3411, instead of the required eight (8) off-street parking spaces for each of these lots, as approved under Variance No. 397-A, for the following reason: 1) The applicant has provided parking to the rear with covered carports and the proper turning radius which seems more desirable than to obtain the required parking spaces by making curb cuts in the front of the5e units. A letter uas read from Paul Robertson, on behalf of Mr. Stoneman asking that the variance application be further amended to include Lots 5 through 18 of Tract No. 3+11. Mr. Roberton spoke from the floor urging that the enlarged variance be approved. On motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, the deviation for Lots 1 through 4 inclusive in Tract 3+11, was granted in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and the additional request -was referred to the Planning Commission. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith,seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Set Rezone No. and carried, Public Hearing was set for Monday, September 21, at 81 the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as.soon thereafter as possible Planning Comm. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, for Rezone Petiton No. 81, being the petition of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone from R4 to Rl, the following: Lots 1-20, Tract 3065, Tract 29+7, 2348, 1881, 2387, 2215, 16+3, 3135, 3075, 2966, 3239, and the easterly 320' of Lot 49, Fairview Farms Tract, and the southerly 215.50' of the westerly 340' of Lot 49, Fairview Farms Tract. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Set Rezone No. and carried,Public Hearing was set for Monday, September 21, 1959, 82 at -the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. -or as soon thereafter as possible Planning Comm. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, for Rezone Petition No. 82, being the petition of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone from R4 to R1 the following described area: All of Tracts 1279, 1163, 1+19, 1381, 1382, 1778, and the southwesterly 330' of Lot 69, Tract 376 and the southwesterly 330' of Lot 70, Tract 376. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Set Precise and carried, Public Hearing was set for Monday, September 21, 1959, Plan Extension at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible of Wilson St. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, for f e Precise Plan for the extension of East Wilson Street from its present terminus in Tract 2959 to intersect with Santa Ana Avenue. Public Hearing Upon motion -by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by .Councilman Pinkley, Set Extension- and carried, Public Hearing was set for Monday, September 21, 1959, of Wallace Ave.- at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.;m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, for the extension of Wallace Avenue from its terminus in Tract No. 3517 to West 18th Street. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, Set Extension and carried, Public Hearing was set -for Monday, September 21, 1959, of Maple Ave. at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, for the extension of Maple Avenue northerly from Hamilton to Victoria. Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by.Councilman Pinkley, Deeds a right of way deed dated August 27, 1959, from David W. Curtis and Theodore F. Frankowski, for that -certain street known as Sterling Avenue was'received and ordered put on record by the following roll .call vote: AYES: Councilm n:- B-. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: -Councilmen: Rea Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seccndea by Councilmen Pinkley, a right of way deed dated August 2-6, 1959, from Jack W. and Beverly -'F. Mullan and Hiromin and Elfriede Bik, for those certain streets known as Victoria and Thurin were received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen:' B. Smith, -Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, a right of way deed dated August 28th, 1959, from Reimer J. Holst and Matilda Dora Holst for that certain street known as Albert Place was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Rezone No. 86 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith Tiffany, referred and carried, Rezone Petition No. 86, being the petition of A. E. to Planning Comm. Tiffany to rezone from R4 to T\n and R2, property located on Park Drive and Pomona, was referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. RESOLUTION 647 Resolution No. 647, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Sunflower Annex. CITY OF COSTA MESA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNIN- HABITED TERRITORY ON ITS OWN MOTION, AND GIVING NOTICE OF SAID PROPOSED ANNEXATION, was presented, and on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Resolution No. 647. was adopted by the following roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea VARIANCE 624 Variance Application No. 624, being the application of David C. Frampton Frampton, 1020 Main Street, Huntington Beach, to permit the con- struction of 16 units on 25,151 sq, ft. of land area, located at 383 Bay Street, Costa Mesa, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to: 1) Not to exceed one unit for _each 1500 sq. ft. of land area. 2) Two for one off-street parking ratio, under the direction of the Director of Planning. 3) Dedication of all land 30.00 feet from the centerline of Bay Street -to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes. 4) That the applicant dedicates the necessary land for Patricia Place as determined by, and under the direction of, the City Engineer and in accordance with the Precise Plan adopted by the Commission under Resolution No. 4. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the Variance be approved subject to all the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 653 Variance Application No. 653, being the application of Richard D. Kinyon Kinyon, 349 Magnolia, Costa Mesa, to permit an encroachment of 4.5' into the required rear yard setback of 25 feet to attach a ,guest room to the rear of the existing attached garage, located at 349 Magnolia was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the dedication of all land 30' from the centerline of Magnolia to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes. Mr. Kinyon was present in behalf of his appli- cation. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that,the Variance be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance No. 654 Variance Application No. 654, being the application of Leslie E. Bowman Bowman, 158+ E. Ocean Blvd., Balboa, California, to permit three units on each lot, a total of six units on 12,21+0 sq. ft. of land area, and a 10.0' er_croaehment into the required 20.5' rear yard, located on the West side of Anaheim, approximately 210 feet southerly of the centerline of W. 18th Street, was presented together with .the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Two for one off-street parking ration, under the direction of the Director of Planning. 2) Instal- lation of 4' residential sidewalks along the front of1his property under the direction of the City Engineer. Mr. Bowman was present in behalf of his application. Mr. William Cullan, 782 Kenwood Place, protested the granting of the variance. Mr. Clyde Gates read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Lou Tandy, neighbors, in favor of the variance. After discussion, on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval was over -ruled and Variance Application No. 654 was denied by the following roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Variance No. 655 Variance Application No. 655, being the, application of Jerob Const.* Jerob Const. Company, 15162 Sunset Plaza Drive, Los Angeles 46, to permit encroach- ment of 10.00 feet into the required 50.00 feet front yard setback from the centerline of street for residential units, located at 679 Center Street, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Two for one off-street parking ratio under the direction of the Director of Planning. 2) Installation of 1+' residential sidewalks along the front of this property under the direction of the City Engineer. After discussion, it was moved bj Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith and carried, that the Variance be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission.. Variance No. 656 Variance Application No. 656, being the application of Newport Newport Homes, -. Homes, Inc., 1555 Placentia Avenue, -Newport Beach, to pem it en - Inc. croachment into the required rear yard setbacks as follows: Lot 171+, 15' into required 25' rear yard setback. Lot 184, 16.53' into required 22.53' rear yard setback, Tr. 3363, located on Bahama and Country Club Drive, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, the above Variance was approved, as recommended by the Plan-- ning.Commission. Variance No. 657 Variance Application No. 657, being the application of Harry M. Kelso Kelso, P. 0. Box 455, Newport Beach, to permit use of property located on the north side -of Center Street, approximately 130' westerly of the centerline of Park Avenue, for an Orange County Branch Library with a 0' side yard setback along the westerly property line.and an encroachment, -of 10' into the required front yard setback of 50.00 feet was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the installation of.sidewalks,-along the front of the property, 12' in width as shown on the plot plan attached to and made a part of the application. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved as recommended. Permits Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the application of Walter J. Baxter for an exhibition donkey baseball game on Sunday, October 18 (one -day only) was approved. The application of Roger J. Early for a yearly dance permit at Roger'.s Restaurant, 130 E. 17th Street, was approved subject to the recommendation of the Chief of Police, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. The application of Halecrest Park Incorporated for an exempt license to operate a juke box at the clubhouse, was granted on motion by Councilman Pinkley,-seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. The application of Beach Amusement Company for a permit to install a skill game at The Maverick, 1728 Newport Boulevard, was approved subject to the recommendation of the Chief of Police, on motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. The application of Thrifty Furniture for a permit to deal in new and used furniture at 100 East 17th Street, was granted, subject to the stipulation that all merchandise be stored inside the building, on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. The application of Dresden -Mobile Home Sales, Inc., for permission 'to maintain a night watchman at 2080 Newport Boulevard, was granted, subject to the approval of the Police Department, on motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. The application of Mrs. Maxine Fudge, 1920 Maple Street, to keep approximately 30 parakeets at her home, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 158, was granted on motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Perfuits It -was moved,by.:Councilman'B. Smith; seconded• by Councilman -Meyers, Butterfield Signs that a permit be granted to.Butterfield Outdoor Advertising Corp. for erection of two 10' x 10' billboards, to be located on the southeast corner of Fairview and Wilson; one on Wilson Street 1001 . east of Fairview and one on Fairview 100' south of Wilson. The motion was lost by the following roll.call vote.: AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: J. Smith, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea W. R. No. 183 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman. Meyers, Warrant Resolution No. 183, Including Payroll No. 125 was approved by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Oral Communica- The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak tions on some item not on the agenda. No one wishing to speak, the Mayor called for Written Communications. Written Communi- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, cations and carried, the premise to premise and person to person transfer A.B.C. of on -sale General License for Robert's Restaurant, 843 West 19th Street, as reported from the Alcoholic Beverage Control, was received and ordered filed. Chamber of The Mayor presented a Proclamation for the week of September 15th Commerce through September 19th as Chamber of Commerce Week for the City Week- of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman, Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the Mayor was authorized to issue a Proclamation for CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK. :;. City of Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Westminster and carried, Resolution No. 172 of the City of Westminster regarding; Resolution the construction of a refinery or similar heavy industry near the borders of the City of,Westminster, was received and ordered filed. Library Upon motion by Councilman Meyers, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Committee and carried, the letter of the Costa Mesa Library -Committee thank- ing the City Council for.the endorsement of their plans for a modern library was received and ordered filed. Fire Dept. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication of Norman C. Lumian, 230-C Cecil P1. thanking the Costa Mesa Fire Department for their help and good work in extinguishing a fire in their residence in the middle of the night was received, ordered filed, and a copy transmitted to the Fire De- partment. Burke Claim Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and - Denied carried, the claim of Alfred D. Burke of La Puente, for damages in the amount of $52.50, was denied and referred to the City Attorney.; Call for Bids The City Manager requested authorization to advertise for bids for Authorized the following equipment: One -Y4 ton pick-up truck, one 1- ton cab - over truck, for Street Department, radio equipment for Fire Depart- ment -to complete,Civil Defense organization. On motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the re- quested authorization was granted. Signals at Harbor The installation of two signal lights at Harbor and Wilson, by & Wilson transfer by Lights being replaced at other intersections was authorized, upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: B:.Smith,_ Meyers, Pinkley, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen - none ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Babcock Radio The City Manager was authorized to notify the Babcock -Radio Company that, if the Company *desired to purchase the 63 -foot lot lying westerly of Lot 809, Mesa Tract, the City would, in connection with the proposed Monrovia Street Improvement District, open a street through the lot, on motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:59 p.m. to 12.00 noon, September 14, 1959• Mayor f the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: e City Cl k of the Cit of Costa Mesa 1