HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/21/1959 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
December 21, 1959
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular
session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., December 21, 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 Dr. Richard Poss.
ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, Assistant City Attorney,
City Engineer, Director of Finance,
City Deputy City Clerk
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
December 7, 1959 Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 7, 1959, were approved as written and previously
distributed.
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
December 1.6, 1959 Meyers, and carried, the minutes of the Special Meeting of
December 16, 1959, were approved as written and previously
distributed.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for
Planning Com-
the Public Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 6
mission Res. 6
being A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
Extension of
COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE EXTENSION OF
Darrell Street
DARRELL STREET IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA. The
Clerk stated that the public notice had been duly published
and the affidavit was on file in the office of the City Clerk.
He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
adoption of the Precise Plan for the extension of Darrell
Street from its present terminus at the westerly edge of
Tract No. 2215 to the Easterly extension of Darrell Street
located at the Easterly edge of Pomona Avenue. He reported
no written communications had been received. Thereupon,
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and 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 public hearing be
closed. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley,
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seconded by Councilman Meyers, that Resolution No. 677, being
RESOLUTION 677
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
ADOPTING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE EXTENSION OF DARRELL STREET
FROM TRACT N0. 2215 TO POMONA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote: -
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE 282 The Assistant City Attorney presented a proposed amendment
1st reading to Ordinance No. 188 Section 2, Article III. After reading
Amends Ord. 188 it in full, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded
by Rea, and carried, that first reading be given to Ordinance.
No. 282, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 188.
Crane Claim Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to re-
present the City of Costa Mesa in the Michael Stephen Crane
claim.
Reports of Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Director of Fina- B. Smith, and carried, the reports of the City Treasurer and
nce & City Treas. Director of Finance for the month of November, were received
and ordered filed.
Bids
The bids for the radio equipment from the Motorola -Co.
Radio Equipment
and General Electric Company, having been opened..at the
Awarded to
meeting of December 7, 1959, and deferred to this meet -
Motorola
ing were presented. The City Manager informed the Council
that the General Electric Company had been contacted and
had informed the City that they had not bid according to
specifications, -therefore, the City Manager recommended that
the bid of the Motorola Company, being the lowest responsible
bid complying with specifications be accepted. Thereupon,
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, that the bid of the Motorola Co. on Item No. 2 in the
amount of $1,307.07 and on Item No. 3 in the amount of
$8,367.22, be accepted. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 280
Ordinance No. 280, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
2nd Reading
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE
Rezone 76-A
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING
Koll
THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION
33 IN THE SAID CITY FROM Ml AND Ml -A to Rl, was given
second reading, upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Rea, and carried. Thereupon, it was moved
by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that
Ordinance No. 280 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ORDINANCE NO. 281 Ordinance No. 281, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
2nd Reading
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3.2 OF ARTICLE
Rezone 90
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 32 OF SAID CITY CHANGING THE ZONING
Init. by Planning
OF AN AREA BETWEEN TUSTIN AND IRVINE AVENUES AND BETWEEN
Commission
EAST 16TH STREET AND A LINE 330.15 FEET SOUTHERLY OF AND
PARALLEL TO THE CENTERLINE OF EAST 17TH STREET, was given
second reading upon motion of Councilman B. Smith, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Thereupon, it was moved
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that
Ordinance No. 281 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Building Moving Building Moving Application No. 279 for May Warren, 106
279 Abalona, Balboa Island, to permit moving a building to
Withdrawn be used for a•Gift Shop from 2283 Newport Boulevard, to
Warren 1860 Newport Boulevard was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for withdrawal
of application as requested by applicant and no refund of
the filing fee. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman
B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that
the action of the Planning Commission be upheld.
Building Moving Building Moving Application No. 280 for Donald H. Spengler,
280 421 Seville Avenue, Balboa, California, to move a dwelling
Withdrawn from the fairgrounds to 2174 Placentia, was presented, to -
Spengler gether with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for withdrawal as requested by the applicant and no refund
of the filing fee as cards were mailed and inspections made
by the Department of Building Safety. Thereupon, it was
moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers,
and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be
upheld.
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Building Moving
Building Moving Applications No. 281 and 282 for Edwin L.
No. 281 and 282
Noonan, 323 Bowling Green, Costa Mesa, to move a dwelling
Noonan
and detached garage from 107 Lido sou a, Newport Beach to
Lot 158, Tract 3363 (on Jamaica Road in the Mesa Verde Tract)
was presented together with the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission for approval subject to the following con-
ditions: 1) •That all the requirements of the Department
of Building Safety are met including the posting of the bid
as required by the Department. • 2) That these building3be
completely finished and final inspection given within 120
days after the buildings have been moved. The Mayor re-
quested that Variance No. 695 also be presented at this
Variance 695
time. Thereupon, the Clerk presented Variance Application
Noonan
No. 695, being the application of Edwin L. Noonan, 323
Bowling Green, Costa Mesa, to permit a detached garage in
front yard at Lot 158, Tract 3363, Jamaica Road, Mesa
Verde Tract, -together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Council-
man B. -Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
Building Moving
Building Moving Applications No. 281 and 282 were approved
No. 281 and 282
as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to all
approved
conditions. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded
Variance 695
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,, Variance No. 695 was
approved.
approved as recommended by the Planning Commisson.
Tentative Tract
Tentative Tract Map No. 3631 for Richard Jordan, 418 East
No. 3631
Bay Street, Costa Mesa, to divide property between Baker
Jordan
Street and Bristol, west of Newport Boulevard into 28 lots
for a commercial -industrial subdivision was presented to-
gether with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) All
the requirementsof the City Engineer as outlined in his
letter of December 14th. 2) Under the direction of the
Director of Planning as to the possibility of an alley
development and certain street widths and the establishment
of certain setback lines both front and rear. Upon motion
by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld.
RESOLUTION 678
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Identi-Kit Lease
Meyers, Resolution No. 678, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT,
DATED OCTOBER 16, 1959, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND TOWNSEND COMPANY, IDENTI-KIT
DIVISION, A PENNSYLVANIA CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF NEW-
PORT BEACH, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith -
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Public Hearing
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
January 4, 1960
Meyers, and carried, Public Hearing was -set for January 4,
Rezone No. 92
1960, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall for Rezone
Petition No. 92, for Costa Mesa Planning Commission to
rezone from Ml to R1 the Canyon Annexation, and that portion
of Tract.3470, located on the south side of Hamilton Street
at Valley Road.
RESOLUTION N0. 679
The Clerk read the request for Edward S. Shea, Administrator,
Convalescent -
Ontario Sanitarium, 1661 South Euclid Avenue, Ontario, California,
Hospital Permis-
requesting allowances of a convalescent hospital as a per-
sible in a C2 zom
missible use in a C2 zone together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval of a "Convalescent
Hospital" as a permissible use in a C2 zone. Mr. Shea was
present and answered questions of the Council. (Councilman
Rea left the chambers at this point.) After discussion, it
was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, that Resolution No. 679 being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT A CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL IS COMPATIBLE WITH AND SIMILAR
TO PERMITTED USES IN A C2 ZONE:, be adopted. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:_ Councilmen: Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea
Councilman Rea returned to the Chambers and took his seat.
Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a right of way deed dated December 18, 1959, from
Lucille M. Baldwin, for that -certain street known as
Fullerton Avenue, was received and ordered placed on
record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by.Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a right of way deed, dated November 24, 1959, from
Ernest Dewitt, Jean P., Shirley K.,. and Cozette E. Reason,
for that.certain street known as Elden Avenue, was received
and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vbte:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman_
Rea, a right of way deed dated December 14, 1959, from
John Earl Be.c k, for that certain street known as Avocado
Street, was received and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a right of way deed dated December 14, 1959, from
Marietta S. Franklin, for that certain street known as
Fullerton Avenue, was received, and ordered placed on.
record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a right .of way deed dated December 8, 1959, from
Alvin L. Pinkley, for that certain street known as Fullerton
Avenue, was received and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a -right of way deed dated December 8, 1959, from
Hazel A. Harris, for that -certain street known as Fullerton
Avenue, was received and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: -Rea) Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea,_a right of way deed dated December 10, 1959, from
Arthur W. and Ella W. Henderson, for that certain street
known as Avocado Street, was -received and ordered placed on
record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a right of way deed dated December 9, 1959, from Paul
W. and Ruth E. Anders, for that certain street known as
Snata Ana Avenue, was received and ordered placed on record
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Meyers, "Pinkley, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea,.a right of way deed dated December 10, 1959, from
Howard G. Cooper, for that certain street known as Fullerton
Avenue, was received and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote: _
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a right of way deed dated December 11, 1959, from
Virginia C. McMahan, for that certain street known as
Fullerton Avenue, was received and ordered placed on record
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a right of way deed dated December 11, 1959, from
William E. Blurock and David M. Curtis, for that certain street
known as Fullerton Avenue, was received and ordered placed
on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None -
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a right of way deed dated December 14, 1959, from
Hiram D. and Anna M. Theuret, for that certain street
known as Fullerton Avenue, was received and ordered placed
on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: .Councilmen: None
Upon motion by'CouncilmanB. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rea, a right of way deed dated December 14, 1959, from G. N.
and Elsie Wells, for that certain street known as Fullerton
Avenue, was received and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Aldrich appointed Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
to V.P.D. II B. Smith, and untanimously carried, Mr. Gene Aldrich of
the U. S. National Bank, was appointed as a commissioner
on Vehicle Parking District II to fill out the unexpired
term of Mr. Herb McDonald.
Reed reappointed Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith,, seconded by Councilman
to V.P.D. I Rea, and carried, Mr. Robert Reed, was reappointed as Commissioner
do Vehicle Parking District No. 1 for another term.
Variance No. 679 Variance application No. 679, being the application of
Jansen Norbert Jansen, 18271 Huntington Beach Boulevard, Hunting-
ton Beach, to permit construction of 24 units on 38,253 sq.
ft. of land area, was presented, having been returned to
the Planning Commission at the meeting of November 16, 1959
at the request of the applicant. The Planning Commission
at their meeting of December 14, 1959, again recommended
denial for the following reasons: 1) The Commission has
found through its study of the area that it is not possible
to get a new street in this area to open up the deep lots.
2) The Commission, has-, this date, initiated a Rezone
Petition to rezone this area from R4 to R2 and set the
public hearing for December 28, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. or as
soon thereafter as possible. Thereupon, it was moved by
Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be
upheld.
Variance No. 686 Variance application No. -686, being the application of Signal
Signal Oil Co. Oil Company, 6600 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, to permit
an encroachment of 10 feet into the required 50 foot setback
from centerline of Victoria Street, was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following: 1) Installation of
concrete commercial sidewalks and approaches, under the
direction of the City Engineer; along the perimeter of
the station; 2) Installation of the planter as shown
on the plot plan attached to and made a part of the
application. Upon motion. by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman B. Smith and carried the action of the Planning
Commission was upheld.
Variance No. 687 Variance application No. 687, being the application of Paul
Hallberg G. Hallberg, 6733 E1 Cajon Drive, Riverside, to permit 22
units on 40,590 square feet located at 555 West Victoria
Street, was presented together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following:
1) Concrete sidewalks and approaches under the direction of
the City Engineer. 2) Two for one parking ratio under the
direction of the Director of Planning. Upon motion by
Councilman B: Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
carried, the action of the Planning Commission was upheld.
Variance No. 689 Variance application.No. 689, being the application of Ed-
Parda ward M. Parda, 9172 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, to permit
a 20 foot encroachment into 25 feet required rear yard set-
back to convert patio into a room at 9172 West 18th Street,
was presented together with the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission for approval subject to the use of the
additional space for a therapy room only and subject to the
removal of this portion of the building in the event the
property is sold or at the end of 50 years, whichever is
sooner. Mr. Parda was presented. Upon motion by Council-
man B. Smith; seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried,
the variance was approved subject to the use of the
additional space as a therapy room only, and the additional
requirement deleted.
Variance No. 690 Variance application No. 690, being the application of
Lincoln Savings Lincoln Savings & Loan, 630 gest 6th Street, Los.Angeles,
& Loan to permit the following encroachments, front, 5 ft. into
required 50 ft. setback from center line of Madeira; left,
3 ft. into required 40 ft. setback from center line of
Madagascar; rear; 4.242 ft. into required 19.742 rear -
setback, of Lot 1, Tract 3363, was presented together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval.
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the action of the Planning Commission
was upheld.
Variance No. Variance application No. 692, being the application -of
692 Harold Arnold, 1993 Meyer -Place, Costa Mesa, to -permit
Arnold encroachment of 10 feet into required 25 foot rear yard
setback for addition -of a garage to existing dwelling
at 1993 Meyer Place; was presented, together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the installation of residential sidewalks
along Meyer Place and Seal Street under the direction
of the City Engineer. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried the variance
was approved with the deletion of the requirement of side-
walks.
Variance No. Variance application No. 694, being the application of
694 Board of Missions and Church Extension Methodist: Church,
Methodist Church 5250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles 29, California,
-to permit use of property for church purposes on Lot 171,
Tract 3487, located on -the southwest corner of Mesa Verde
Drive and Baker. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith,
seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the action of the
Planning Commission was upheld.
Variance No. Variance application No. 696, being the application of
696 George M. Holstein, 166 East 17th Street, to permit use
Holstein of property for parking for Fredi's Family Restaurant,
said parking located on the west side of Fullerton,
approximately 150 feet northerly of the center line of
East 17th Street, was presented together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow-
ing: 1) A dedication to the City of Costa Mesa for street
purposes of 10.00 feet along East 17th Street and the spandrel
at the northwest corner of East 17th and Fullerton; 2) In-
stallation of commercial sidewalks along Fullerton and East
17th Street under the direction of the City Engineer and the
Director of Planning, the sidewalks and approaches to be
concrete. Mr. Holstein was present. The City Engineer
informed the Council that it was not practical for sidewalks
to be installed in this location. Thereupon, it was moved
by Councilman -B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be up-
held, but that the requirement of sidewalks be deleted.
Variance No. Variance application No. 697, being the application of
697 Donald N. Peterson, 2927-141 Place, Gardena, to permit
Peterson building of a duplex on 5986.50 square feet of land area,
located at the northeast corner of Tustin and Flowers Streets,
was presented, together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for denial as the area is now predominantly
signle family residential and should be held to single family
residential. Mr. Cavanaugh, 415 Woodland Place, spoke for
Mr. Peterson in requesting the variance. Mr. Jack Hostetler,
426 Flower, spoke in opposition, stating that most of the
property owners has signed the petition in protest as pre-
sented to the Planning Commission. The Council discussed
the proposed rezoning of the area and it was moved by Council-
man Rea, and seconded by Councilman B. Smith, that Variance
No. 697 be tabled until after the Public Hearing by the Plan-
ning Commission for the proposed rezoning of the area, which
would be the Council meeting in February. Mr. Peterson,
said he would not be able to wait that long and requested a
decision at this meeting. Thereupon, Councilman Rea withdrew
his motion and Councilman B. Smith, his second. Thereupon,
it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, that Variance No. 697 be denied.
Variance No. Variance application No. 698, being the application of
698 Charles McKinnon Jr., 2529 Littleton, to permit an en -
McKinnon croachment of 12.918 feet into required rear yard setback
of 17.918 feet for storage room to existing house, was
presented together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith,
seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the action of the
Planning Commission was upheld.
Variance No. 699 Variance application No. 699, being the application of
Myerco, Inc.
Myerco, Inc., 223 Via Ravenna, Lido Isle, to permit a
temporary sign to advertise sale and/or lease aC-apart-
ments in Tract 3102, located on the southwest corner of
West 18th and Pomona, was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Department for approval
for one year or until apartments are sold and/or leased,
whichever is sooner, and the Planning Commission's
ratification for approval. Thereupon, it was moved by
Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and
carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be
upheld.
PERMITS
The Clerk presented request for a permit from Styles in
Styles in Music
Music (W. H. Smith), 415 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, for
yearly dance
a yearly dance license for dances to be held at.the Legion
permit
Hall, Costa Mesa, on Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.,
Friday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., and Saturday from 9 p.m. to
1 a.m. Discussion was held on the hours and police protec-
tion required. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the permit be
deferred to the meeting of January 4. Further discussion
was held on the dances for the holiday season, and Council-
man Pinkley withdrew his motion -and Councilman Rea his second.
Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, that a dance permit be given on a
temporary basis, subject to approval of the Chief of Police
for the following dates.and hours: December 24, 1959;
December 25, 1959; December 26, 1959; January 1, 1960;
January 2, 1960 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m... December 31, 1959
from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., the yearly dance permit to be de-
ferred until the meeting of January 4, 1960, to permit
checking by the Police Department. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote: .
AYES: Councilmen: B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith
-NOES:- Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The.applicant is to be requested to be present at the
meeting on January.4, 1960.
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried, permit was granted to Styles in Music
for a sound truck to advertise their dances, to -be used be-
tween 11 a.m. and.3 p.m. on December 22, 1959•
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith,.seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, permit was granted to Paul Ward, 980 Congress,
for a Christmas tree-. lot to -be located in the Vista Shopping
Center from December 16 through December 23, 1959•
Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Meyers,
Resolution #192 Warrant Resolution No. 192 including Payroll No. 134 was
approved by -the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, B. Smith, Meyers,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant - -Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Resolution #193 Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 193 was approved by the following
-roll call vote:-
AYES Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, B. Smith, Meyers,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bowling The Clerk read a Challenge from the City Em1byees Bowling
Challenge League Captains challenging the Mayor, Councilman B. Smith,
Councilman Pinkley, Planning Commissioner Jordan, and
Planning Director B. Dunn to a bowling contest. The Mayor
returned the challenge with a Proclamation stating a date
would be set.
Written Commun- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
ications man Meyers, and carried, the communication.' from Stanley
Mosk, Attorney General regarding peace officers' zone
meetings was received and ordered filed.
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried, the communication from Edward
Lee Russell, M.D., Health Office of the County of
Orange regarding a Rabie Clinic far the City was referred
to the Rotary Club, under the chairmanship of Art Adair,
as volunteers to handle the Clinic.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried, the reports of the Alcoholic Beverage
Control for a person to person transfer of off -sale
general license for Bargain Basket, Inc. and a new on -
sale beer for Francis D. Gardner at 820 West 19th Street,
were received and ordered filed.
The Mayor called for oral communications, and no one desiring
to speak asked for the City Manager's report.
City Manager
The City Manager informed the Council that Mr. Talsrud had
contactdd him regarding payment of $96.00 for the West
Talsrud Payment
Victoria Street Improvement District, which had deposited
with the Courts but had not been paid to Mr: Talsrud due
to his withdrawal from Court action. Thereupon, it was
moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea,
that Mr. Talsrud be paid the sum of $96.00 as agreed,
subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, B. Smith, Meyers,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Water Agreement
The City Manager presented a proposed Water Agreement
with Fairview
with the Fairview State Hospital. After discussion, it
State Hospital
was moved by Councilman B. Smith; seconded by Councilman
RESOLUTION 680
Pinkley that Resolution No. 680, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING AN AGREE--
MENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, BY AND THROUGH THE DIRECTOR OF MENTAL
HYGIENE, FOR THE FURNISHING OF WATER TO THE FAIRVIEW STATE
HOSPITAL, be adopted. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, B. Smith, Moyers,
J. Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT!' Councilmen: None
City Manager to
The City Manager informed the Council that the former Santa
apply for a por-
Ana Army Air Base was being placed for sale and it would be
tion of Air Base
necessary for the Council to (decide .whether it wanted to
apply for 50 acres for a proposed park and recreational area
for the City. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that
the City Manager be instructed to apply from General
Services for a portion of the air base for the City of
Costa Mesa.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Meyers, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Ma of the City of Costa Aesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City GrT Costa Mesa