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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/1960 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA March 7, 1960 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., March 7, 1960, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor follow- ed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and In- vocation by Reverend Franklin Bixler, Jr. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rea,- Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, Direc- tor of Finance, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Meyers, and carried, the minutes of the regular meet- ing of February 15, 1960, the regular adjourned meetings of February 23, 1960, February 24, 1960, February 25, 1960, February 29, 1960, and March 1, 1960, were approv- ed as written and previously distributed. RESOLUTION 708 Councilman Pinkley presented a Resolution praising the Police work of the Police Department on apprehending the per - Department son confessing to the crime of unlawful killing of one Commendation of the City's residents, to the Chief of the Police Department, Arthur R. McKenzie, and moved adoption of Resolution No. 708, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMENDING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rea and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: _Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Chief McKenzie -stated that it was the team work of the entire department that had made this possible. He pre- sented the two men who had worked continuously on the case, Sgt. Orville Amburgey and Officer L. D. Pollom. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Abandonment of for the Public Hearing on abandonment of no -name street No -Name Street lying westerly of Bristol Street in the Berry Tract-. The westerly of Clerk announced that the notice of public hearing had Bristol Street been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office, and also that the property had been posted as required by law and that affidavit was also on file in his office and reported no written communications receiv- ed. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one wishing 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 RESOLUTION 709 Pinkley, that Resolution No. 709, being A RESOLUTION OF THE, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN UNNAMED STREET LYING WESTERLY OF BRISTOL STREET IN THE BERRY TRACT IN SAID CITY, 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 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Setbacks -Fairview set for the Public Hearing for the establishment of Avenue building setback lines sixty feet (601') from the cen- ter line of the existing Fairview Avenue from Victoria Street north o Wakeham Avenue. The Clerk announced that the notice of public hearing had been duly -publish- ed and the affidavit was on file in his office. He then read the•recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval, and also stated that no written communications. had been received. The Mayor then 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. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Harbor Boulevard for the Public Hearing for the establishment of building , Setbacks setback lines sixty feet (601) from the center line of .,the existing Harbor Boulevard from Wilson Street south to 19th Street. The Clerk announced that the notice --of public hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He then read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval, and also stated - that no written communications had been received. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. PUBLIC -HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Victoria Street for the Public Hearing for the establishment of building Setbacks setback lines sixty feet (60') from the center -line of the -existing Victoria Street from Newport Boulevard west to Harbor Boulevard. The Clerk announced that the notice of public hearing had been duly published and the affida- vit was on file in his office.- He then read the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval, and also stated that no written communications had been re- ceived. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. Mrs. Olsen, 21+5 Parson Street, spoke requesting information as to what would be done for property owners with existing dwellings when the new street would be within four feet of their dwelling. The .Attorney informed Mrs. Olsen that at present there were no plans for the widening, as this was to be only a pre- caution against more buildings being built in the set- back area. He also informed her that the City could not take anyones property that close to the street without -paying severance damages. Mr. Hoff, 377 Victoria, spoke in favor of the setback. No one else wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Rea, and -carried, that the public hearing be closed. ORDINANCE 296 -Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded 1st reading by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that first -reading be Setbacks on given to Ordinance No. 296, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Fairview Avenue CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING SET - Harbor Boulevard BACKS -FOR FAIRVIEW AVENUE FROM VICTORIA STREET TO WAKE - Victoria Street HAM AVENUE, FOR HARBOR BOULEVARD FROM WILSON STREET TO 19TH STREET: FOR VICTORIA STREET FROM NEWPORT BOULEVARD TO HARBOR BOULEVARD. RESOLUTION 710 The,Attorney presented the proposed Resolution for pay - Warrants for ing warrants for certain contractural obligations of the Contractural City as requested by the Council and read it in full. Obligations Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman B. Smith that Resolution No. 710, being A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY WARRANTS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTURAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY, be adopted. -The motion carried by the following 1 1 1 Final Tract 3517 The City Engineer.presented the final map of Tract No. Elite Sales Corp. 3517 submitted in'_the name of Elite Sales Corporation for the subdivision of 22 lots, together with a cashiers check in the amount of $2,192.07, a bond in the amount of $28,400.00 and signed Agreement.. . RESOLUTION 713 Thereupon -it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by roll call vote: AYES: -Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Contractural Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded list as by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the list of the submitted approved contractural obligations of the City, dated March 1, 1960, as prepared by the Director of Finance, and submitted to the City Council, be approved. RESOLUTION 711 The City Attorney requested the Council to appoint Attor- Keith Long ney Keith Long for the sum of 200.00 to do research work employed in connection with the annexation case. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that Resolution No. 711., being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOY- MENT OF KEITH LONG FOR LEGAL RESEARCH IN ANNEXATION PRO- CEEDINGS, be adopted. 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 Minute The City Attorney informed the Council that in conjunct - Resolution ion with the proposed Santa Ana Avenue Improvement'Dis- Payment to trict it would be necessary in connection with acquiring Clora Lynch a right of way from Clora Lynch for the opening of Albert S.A_.I.D._ Place, to move a,garage and other improvements. Mrs. Lynch has agreed to dedicate the 25' x 140' area provided the improvements are moved'at no cost to her. Estimated. cost for .this would be $1800.00. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea that the Council adopt a minute resolution.authorizing „ the Director of Finance to pay Mrs. Clora Lynch the sum of $1800.00, the cost of moving improvements from the right of .way to be dedicated. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: _Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Final Tract 3631 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. Jordan -Rados 3631 submitted .in the name of Richard V. Jordan and Alexander S. Rados for the, sub division of 28 lots, to- gether with a cashiers check in the amount of $8,221..95, a bond in the amount of $71,000.00 and signed Agreement. RESOLD -TION 712 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 712 being, A RESOL- UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AP- PROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3631 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PUR- POSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, 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. Final Tract 3517 The City Engineer.presented the final map of Tract No. Elite Sales Corp. 3517 submitted in'_the name of Elite Sales Corporation for the subdivision of 22 lots, together with a cashiers check in the amount of $2,192.07, a bond in the amount of $28,400.00 and signed Agreement.. . RESOLUTION 713 Thereupon -it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Resolution No. 713 being, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3517 AND ACCEPT- ING 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, -be adopted. The -mo- tion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 714 The -Director of Public Works presented the recommenda- 19th and Harbor- tion of the Traffic Commission for restricted parking Traffic `-in the area of 19th and Harbor Boulevard to facilitate the flow of -traffic. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 714 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF•COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING LEFT TURN LANES AT THE INTERSECTION OF 19TH STREET WITH HARBOR BOULEVARD AND PROHIBITING PARKING IN CERTAIN AREAS APPROACHING SAID INTERSECTION, be adopted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by -Councilman B. Reports • Smith, and carried, departmental reports for the month of February from the following departments were received and ordered filed: Building, Street, -Planning, Civil Defense, Fire, Poundmaster, Finance for six free permits. Rezone No. 48 The Clerk presented a request from John Hundley for an Hundley extension on the decision of Rezone Petition No. 48, Continued to which is the petition to rezone from R4 to Cl property September 6, located at College and Wilson Streets. Mr. Sydney Sher 1960 was present and stated that he had no objection to the extension of time. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyers,-seconde.d by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,. that a 180 day extension to September 6, 1960 be granted, that Mr. Sher be notified and all property owners within a radius of 300 feet be notified of the next meeting date. Subdivision 279L The Clerk presented Sub division application No. 279 of. Koll -Kenneth W. Koll to subdivide Lot 1, Tract 2996 into two parcels, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial as it felt that a precedent would be established by approving this application containing a substandard corner lot and the owners of the -other -three corners in this Tract would be submitting similar requests. The Clerk also read a communication from Mr. Koll request- ing an appeal of this decision. Mr. Koll was present and explained that there were two triplexes existing on the one lot, and although they had been purchased by joint owners, these people now wanted the lot split, so each could own one of the -triplexes. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea that the action of the Planning Commission for denial, be upheld. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley., J. Smith' NOES: Councilmen: B.' Smith, Meyers ABSENT: Councilmen: None Building Moving Building Moving Applications No. 294 and 295, being the 294 and 295 applications of H.O.. Boyvey,,, 1139 West Balboa Boulevard, Boyvey Balboa, to move a house and garage from Paularino and . Newport Avenue to 340 Avocado Street, Costa Mesa, were presented together with the recommendation of the Plann- ing Commission for .denial for the following reasons: 1) The applicant doesn't have sufficient land area for the residence to be moved in without a variance; 2) The house that was moved in about three months ago, which the Commission inspected on February 23, is still in a state of disrepair; 3) The large number of protests received. The Mayor also requested that Variance No. 722 be pre- sented -at this time. Variance 722 Thereupon the Clerk presented Variance application No. Boyvey 722, being the application of Harold 0. Boyvey, to permit a 518" encroachment into required 50' setback from the center line of Avocado to permit a single dwelling to be moved onto property, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial as the applications for moving in the residence and garage were recommended for denial. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. Thereupon the following spoke in protest: Mr. H. L. Welborn, 315 Avocado; Mrs. Gaffey,.361 Avocado. Mr. Boyvey was present on behalf of his application and presented pictures'of the neighborhood showing that the proposed move -in was compatible to the area. After dis- Denial of cussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Building Moving Councilman Meyers -that Building Moving applications No. ,294 ^nd 295 and 294 and 295 be denied as recommended by the Planning Com - ,Variance 722 mission, and also.Variance No. 722 be denied. The motion carried 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 Council - Set man Pinkley; and carried, Public Hearing was set for March 21, 1960 March 21, 1960, at the hour.of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as Rezone -No. 96 soon thereafteras possible in the Council Chambers for Rezone Petition No. 96, initiated by the Planning Commis- sion to rezone from R4 to Rl property located between 21st and 22nd Streets and between Orange_ and Santa Ana Avenues. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Set man B. Smith, and carried, Public He was set for March 21, 1960 March 21., 1960, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as Rezone No. 98 soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers for Rezone Petition No. 98 initiated by the Planning Commis- sion to rezone from Al to Cl., property located in the area north of.Adams, West of Harbor Boulevard to Mesa Verde. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Set Pinkley, and carried, Public Hearing was set for March March 21, 1960 21, 1960, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. for Rezone Rezone 99 Petition No. 99, initiated by the Planning Commission, to rezone from Alto Ml property.located west of Fair- view Road, south of Huntzinger and north of Gisler Avenue. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Set. B. Smith, and carried, Public Hearing.was set for March March 21, 1960 21, 1960 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon Westminster Place thereafter as.possible, in the Council.Chambers of the City Hall for proposed building setback line for West- minster Place, between East Wilson and Santa Isabel. Variance No. 713 Variance application No. 713, being the application of Gaines Boyd M. Gaines,838 West Wilson, to permit authorization to build 5 apartment buildings (58 units) on 85,258.20 square feet located in the 1900 Block of Maple Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1) That there be 42 units instead of 58 units, as originally requested; 2) That a concrete masonry wall 6' in height be erected around the entire perimeter of this property, except where not permitted by Ordinance under the direction of the Director of Planning; 3) That curbs, gutters and paving to existing pavement be installed along Maple Avenue for 76.81 feet; 4) That residential sidewalks be installed along Maple Avenue for 76.81 -feet; 5) That the swimming pool and recreation room as shown on revised plot plan, be re- versed with pool facing the entrance; 6) That off-street parking at the ratio of two for one, be under the direct- ion of the Director of Planning; 7) That the elevations as shown on the revised plan submitted by the applicant are to be followed in a general manner. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. The Mayor declared a five minute xecess and the meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. Variance No. 719 Variance application No. 719, being the application of Mongan James Mongan, 2524 Loyola Road, to -permit encroachment of 12 feet into required 19bo rear yard setback for a patio .addition at 2524 Loyola Road, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to a Ti foot minimum distance from the rear property line to the posts supporting the roof of the patio. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. Variance No. 720 Variance application No. 720, being the application of Smith Elsie L. Smith, 641 Cove Street to permit operation of beauty shop in the home at 641 Cove Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion for approval subject to the following conditions: 1)For a period of one year; 2) The off-street parking to be worked out by Director of Planning; 3) No employees; 4) No sale of merchandise on the premises; 5) No signs; 6) That the applicant police the off-street parking. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, the.action of the Planning Commission was upheld. Variance No. 723 Variance application No. 723, being the application of Butler Lillian W. Butler, 2020 Aliso Street to permit building of three units on 6,120 square feet of land area at 1767, 69, 71 Anaheim Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, for approval subject to two for one parking -ratio under the direction of the Director of Planning. Mr. Cullen, 1782 Kenwood Place spoke in protest of the Variance and Ansel Hill on behalf of Mrs. Butler spoke in favor. After discus- sion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that the variance be denied. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Variance No. 724 Variance application No. 724, being the application of Barrett Raymond P. Barrett, 1904 Church Street, to permit oper- ation of a real estate office in an existing dwelling in an R4 zone at the northeast corner of Church and 19th Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the fol- lowing conditions: 1) Provided that the required parking area can be worked out by the Director of Planning; 2) Residential sidewalks along East 19th Street under the direction of the City Engineer. After discussion it was moved -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. Variance No. 725 Variance application No. 725, being the application of Erdelyi Judith A. Erdelyi, 2901 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, to operate an interior decoration consultation business from existing home in an R1 zone, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) For a period of two years; 2) No signs; 3) No employees; 4) No sale of merchandise on the premises. After discussion Mrs. Erdelyi, who was present requested withdrawal of the variance. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, that inasmuch as verbal request for withdrawal had been made, the request be granted and full refund of the $25.00 fee be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Variance No. 726 Variance application No. 726, being the application of Beam Henry B. Beam, 2152 National Avenue, to permit encroach- ment -of 4.5 feet into required 9.5 foot rear yard set- back to permit addition of attached garage and patio roof at 2152 National Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. Subdivision 284 Subdivision application No. 284, being the application of Paul Norman Paul, 287 East 23fd Street, to divide property des- cribed as the northwesterly 90.00 feet of the southeasterly 238.00 feet of the northeasterly 135.00 feet, Newport Heights Tract into 2 parcels located at 287 East 23rd Street, was. presented together with the recommendation of the Plann- ing Commission for approval. After discussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Rea, B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Subdivision 285 Subdivision application No. 285, being the application of Abbott Vern A. Abbott, 240 Beatrice.Street to subdivide a portion of Lot 223, Newport Heights Tract into.4 parcels at 240. Beatrice Street, was presented together with the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission for approval. After dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. PERMITS A request was read from Foster and Kleiser Company, 1429 Foster & Kleiser Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach 1, to erect outdoor advertising structures at the following locations: 1 panel each - West side of Placentia Avenue, 435 feet north of 16th Street; north side of West 19th Street, 125 feet east of Wallace Avenue; east side of Newport Avenue, 75 feet south of Walnut Street; west side of:Norport Avenue, 365 feet south of 18th Street, north side of East 17th Street, 245 feet east of Santa Ana Avenue; and a back-to-back structure on the .south side of West 19th Street, 175 feet west of --Wallace Avenue. Said structures to replace seven now existing in the City. After discussion it was. moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Couhci.lrn.ens B: --Smith; Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Trampoline Permit was presented for William F. Pells, 1121 Kings Road, Center Newport Beach, and Joseph Walker, 411 Irvine, Newport Beach,;to have a trampoline center on the south side of 17th Street, between Santa -Ana and Orange Avenues. Mr. Pells was present in behalf of his application. Discus- sion was held on the -parking. It was moved by Council- man B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers, and carried, that a temporary permit be granted for a four month period subject to the following conditions; 1) The trampoline area to be fenced with chain link fence, said fence to be setback 50 feet from the centerline of the street; 2) Entrance to be to the rear -of the area; 3) Application be reviewed in four months at the meeting of July 5, 1960. Hand Outdoor A communication was read from Hand Outdoor Advertising Advertising Company, 1731 West Anaheim Avenue, Long Beach 13, California, submitting locations for the four advertising billboards granted at the meeting of February 15, 1960-1 single panel on the easterly side of Bristol, approximately 150 feet south of Baker; 2 single panels, at 2228 Harbor Boulevard; 1 single panel, 1962 Newport Boulevard. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, sign locations were approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:.B. Smith, Meyers, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE N0.-297 A communication was -read from Mrs. Lucille Drew request - Trailers to be ing a trailer for (office purposes and a trailer for a permitted for night-watchman to be hooked up at her Trailer Sales Lot night watchman at 2360'Newport Boulevard. The Attorney informed the Council that according to the Ordinance no trailer can be- hooked up except in an approved trailer park, and the only way this could be changed was by Ordinance. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Councilman B. Smith, and carried, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 297, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM TRAILER CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA" AND PRO- VIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Said Ordinance to be adopted immediately for the preservation and safety of many establishments that need a guard on a. 24 hour basis. Mrs. Drew Thereupon it was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded Trailer permit by Councilman Meyers, and carried that permit be granted to Mrs. Drew for a -connection for an office trailer. Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, action on the trailer for the night watchman was deferred to the meeting of March 14, 1960. P.T.A. Spring Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Councilman Festival Pinkley, and carried, a free permit was granted to the com- bined Parent Teachers Association of the Costa Mesa High School, Everett A. Rea, and Heinz Kaiser School for a Spring -Festival in the Costa Mesa City Park, April 8th and 9th, 1960 as outlined in their letter of March 4, 1960, on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 F� Warrant _ - Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Resolution 199 man Rea, Warrant Resolution No. 199, including Payroll No. -140 was approved by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers, B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written' Upon motion by Councilman B: Smith, seconded by Council - Communications man Rea, and carried, with -Councilman Pinkley voting noe, the communication of the Southern Counties Gas Company of California on the initial hearings for rate increase, was received and.ordered filed. Oral Councilman Meyers requested -information on the noise of Communications racing cars on Saturdays and Sundays. Discussion was held on whether the noise came from the Fairgrounds or from some little cars used in the vicinity of the air base. It was suggested that the Police Department check into this and report back to the Council their findings. S.A.I.D. City It was moved -by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council - Contribution man Pinkley that $75,000.00 be allocated for the Santa Ana Improvement District as the City's portion of the district, said amount to come from the Gas Tax Fund. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: -AYES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley, Meyers,.B. Smith, J. Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None T: Warren and J.-. The Mayor placed before the Council the names of Thatcher - Hostetler appoint- Warren,and Jack Hostetler to serve on the Planning Commis - ed to Planning sion. It was moved by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Commission Councilman-Pinkley, and carried, that the two men be ap- pointed to serve on the Planning Commission to fill the vacancies of George Tobias and W. C. Sampson. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman B. Smith, seconded by Council- man Meyers, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March i4, 1960 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, California: Tr the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa C