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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1960 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA May 16, 1960 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., May 16, 1960, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor Pro -Tempore followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend Clifford Fugate. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith Councilmen Absent: Rea, Meyers Officials Present: City Attorney, City Engineer,.City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, May 2, 1960 and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 19602 were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor -Pro -Tempore announced that this was the time and place Change of Street set for the Public Hearing for Change of Street Name of Ogle Name to "Blue Circle and Ogle Street between Tustin and Irvine Avenues to "Blue Anchor Way" Anchor Way". The Clerk reported that 32 cards had been mailed on May 4, 1960 to the property owners on both streets, and that the Notice of Public Hearing had been published on May 4, the affidavit being on file in his office. The Clerk read a petition bearing 53 individual signatures requesting that the name be changed to Eastridge Drive and Eastridge Circle instead of Blue Anchor Way. He read a letter in favor of Eastridge Drive from Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Scully who purchased property at 419 Ogle Circle. He also read two letters requesting no mane change from P. D. Baker, 415 Ogle Circle and Mrs. Charles F. Gibian, 418 Ogle Circle. The following spoke from the floor in favor of the name change to Eastridge Drive and Eastridge Circle: John Pinches, 1654 Aliso Avenue; William Mitchell, 493 Ogle Street; Marian Seely, 424 Ogle Circle; M. Hogan, 423 Ogle Circle. The City Attorney informed the Council that this h-- aring could only determine whether the street should be changed to "Blue Anchor Way" or not. No other name could be considered until a public hearing had been held by the Planning Commission, and the Council had received their recommendations. Mrs. P. D. Baker spoke in protest of any mane change. Thereupon the Mayor Pro -Tempore requested a hand vote of any person present living on Ogle Street and Ogle Circle between Tustin and Irvine - 26. He then requested all those in favor of changing the name of the street to "Blue Anchor Way" for a hand vote - 0. He then requested a hand vote of all those.in favor of changing the name to "Eastridge Drive" and "Eastridge Circle" - 25 - - those opposed to changing the name to "Eastridge Drive" and "Eastridge Circle".- 1. After more dis- cussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the request for change of Ogle Circle --and Ogle Street between Tustin and Irvine Avenues to "Blue Anchor Way" be denied. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that this be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendations as to what this street should'be called, with the information given to the Council, also being submitted to them so they will have a complete record of detail and can arrive at some decision PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor Pro -Tempore announced that this was the time and place Weed Abatement for hearing of protests on the Weed Abatement. The Clerk reported that the Superintendent of Streets had posted the notices for des- troying weeds as directed by Resolution No. 736, and that no written communications had been received. The Mayor -Pro -Tempore then in- quired if there were anyone present wishing to speak. No one desiring to speak, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Public Hearing be closed. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - RESOLUTION 737 man Wilson, that Resolution No. 737, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 1 I I 1 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF -COSTA MESA INSTRUCTING AND AUTHORIZING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS, be adopted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES:- Councilmen: Wilson; Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea, Meyers Variance 747 The City Attorney informed the Council that inasmuch as so many Vard, Inc. of the people present were interested in Variance No. 747 for Vard, Inc. it might be well to inform the Council that inasmuch as it would take a 4/5 vote to overrule the decision of the Planning Commission and there were only three Council members in attendance, he could not see legally how they could vote either way, and therefore would suggest that this be postponed to a later date. Thereupon, the Mayor Pro -Tempore inquired of Mr. Harwood, Attorney for Vard, Inc. if this delay would meet the applicants approval.1 He stated it would be all right if it would not be too long. Councilman Wilson suggested an interim - meeting by the Vard, Inc., Orange County Fairgrounds, Southern California College, and the representatives of the Homeowners' Associations prior to the meeting by the Council. Thereupon discussion was held and Mr. Kitrick, 2328 Fordham, stated that he felt that this manner of discussion was unfair as some of the people in attendance tonight could not meet during the working hours. The Mayor Pro -Tempore informed the citizens that this would not be in place of the public hearing which would be held at a later date, and everyone would have an opportunity to speak who desired to do so, but this would be only for clarification of zoning in the entire area. Thereupon it was moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried that this be deferred to the Council meeting on July 18, 1960 and that a study be made with the Staff, Vara, Inc., -Orange County Fair- grounds, Southern California College, and representatives of the different Homeowners Associations. Thereupon it was requested that those wishing to attend the meeting sign at the Clerks desk. (The following signed: Paul Rowland, 331 Bowling Green Drive, College Park; Frank Irwin, 2425 Duke Place, Harbor Estates; Jack Richardson, 261 Nassau Road; Ralph D. Mills, Pres., 254 Bucknell Road, Cambridge Highlands Homeowners Assn.; also A. H. Roberts, 2511 Vassar Place, Director; A. S. Kit nick, 2338 Fordham Drive, Fairview Homeowners Assn.) The Mayor declared a 5 minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Right of Way The Attorney presented a Right of Way -Contract for the sum of Leichtfuss $5,468.00 and an Easement Deed covering Parcel Nos. 1814-2 and 3 for Harbor Boulevard from Harvey A. and Dixie N. Leichtfuss. It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the Right of Way Contract in the -sum of $5,468.00 be approved and the easement deed be accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES:, Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:- Councilmen: Rea, Meyers Right of Way The Attorney presented a Right of Way Contract for the stun of Mullins -Gray $2,949.80 for William 0. and Maude N. Gray and E. W. and Claudean P. Mullins covering Parcel No. 9, 1814.Harbor Boulevard as granted to the City under Resolution No. 694. It was moved by Councilman Wilson seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the Right of Way Contract in the sum of $2,949.80 be approved and the checks be issued as follows: $583.00 to Hudson House, Inc.., Mr. Ted Hudson, 2260 Harbor Blvd., $2,366.80 to United States National Bank of San Diego for the account of Wm., 0. and Maude N. Gray and E. W. and Claudean P. Mullins, 202 Broadway, San Diego, California. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson; Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea, Meyers Right of Way The Attorney presented a Right of Way Contract for the stun of Heacock $7,043.00 for Edwin E. and Ruth B. Heacock covering Parcel No. 1-1814, Harbor Boulevard and an Easement Deed. It was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the Right of Way Contract in the stun of $7,043.00 be approved and the easement deed be accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea, Meyers Right of Way The Attorney presented two Right of Way Deeds from Anton H. Segerstrom Segerstrom, et. al. for the widening of Huntzinger Avenue on AP. Nos. .113-07-26 and 113-07-25. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the two right of way deeds be accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:. Wilson, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea, Meyers Change of The.Attorney informed the Council that he and the City Manager had Ambulance Rates- made a study on the request for increased ambulance rates for Seals Deferred Seal's Ambulance Service, but inasmuch as the City Manager was not to June 6, 1960 at the meeting he requested this be deferred for his report. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried that this be deferred to June 6, 196o. Country Club The City Engineer presented his recommendation that the work by Storm Drain- James A. Moran, 1202 E. Washington Avenue, on the Country Club Work Accepted Storm Drain had been completed in accordance with Plans and Specifications and that the work be accepted by the City. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley and carried, that the work be accepted as recommended by the City.Engineer. Sanitary District The Director of Public Works presented the Costa Mesa Sanitary Budget approved District Budget. in the amount of $160,393.00 for 1960-61, with 1960-61 the recommendation that this would be adequate to run the services of the District. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wils.on, and carried, that the Sanitary District Budget for 1960-61 be approved, as recommended by the Director of Public Works. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Reports and carried, the following departmental reports were received and ordered filed: City Treasurer, Director of Finance, Police. ORDINANCE 308 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Rezone No. 103 .and carried, title only'wgs read,and'.second reading .given'.to:- 2nd reading Ordinaiice.No. 308, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, S.B.B. & M. FROM A-1 TO C-1 AND C-2. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 308 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson,. Pinkley, Smith NOES Councilmen:, None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea, Meyers ORDINANCE 309 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, 2nd reading and carried, title only was read and second reading given to Rezone No..104 Ordinance No. 309, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF:COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 10, FAIRVIEW FARMS, FROM R4 TO.C2.. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that Ordinance No. 309 be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmem: Rea, Meyers 1 1 ORDINANCE 310 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, 2nd reading ' and carried, title only was read and second reading given to Rezone No. 106 Ordinance No- 310 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Lansing Const. CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE.ZONING OF.A PORTION OF THE SOUTH Rehearing set ONE-HALF OF.SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, S.B.B. & for June 20, M. FROM M-1 AND.M-1A TO R1. Thereupon.it was moved by Councilman 1960 Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Ordinance No. 310 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Council -men:: Rea, Meyers ORDINANCE 311 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, 2nd reading and carried, title only was read and second reading given to Setbacks -Tr. Ordinance No- 311, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 3717 CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACKS IN LOTS 131 AND 132 OF TRACT N0. 653 (LOTS 1 THROUGH 24 OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 3717). Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Ordinance No. 311 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea, Meyers Ordinance 299,. The Clerk reported that the signed agreement had not yet been 2nd reading received and therefore second reading could not be given Ordinance deferred No. 299, but would be deferred until the next meeting. Variance 742 The Clerk read a communication from Mr. Robert C. Cerf, 263 16th Lansing Const. Place, Costa Mesa, requesting a rehearing on Variance No. 742 of Rehearing set Lansing Construction Co. which was approved on May 2, 1960. Mr. for June 20, Cerf was present.and spoke on his request. After discussion it 1960 was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried that there be a rehearing on Variance No. 742 on June 20, 1960, subject to the Director of Planning determining that no building permit has been issued to the Applicant and that he has not actually started construction, and that the Director of Plan- ning send out post card notices to all property owners previously notified of the rehearing on June 20, 1960. RESOLUTION 738 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson Structural Fire Resolution No. 738 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Protection CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HAS AN ORGANIZED FIRE DEPARTMENT IN OPERATION AND EXISTENCE WHICH PROVIDES ADEQUATE STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION TO ALL PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY, AND AUTHORIZING PETITION TO BE FILED WITH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO HAVE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY EXEMPTED FROM THE LEVY OF ANY COUNTY TAX TO PROVIDE STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT Councilmen: Rea, Meyers Tent. Tr- 3749- Tentative Tract Map No. 3749 -Revised for Macco Corporation, P. 0. Rev. Macco Corp. Box 442, Newport -Beach., to divide the former Army Airbase Property into 1033 lots was presented together -with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to all the requirements of the City Engineer dated April 11, 1960; that the street names be under the direction of the Director of Planning and that -there be a 55 ft- right-of-way into the Tract from Baker.Street. After dis- cussion it was mored by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be upheld. Mayor Meyers entered the chambers at this point and took his seat. Public Hearing Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Set Rezone No. and carried, public hearing was set for June 20, 1960 at 7:30 105 Taylor o'clock p.m. or as soon -thereafter as possible in the Council June 20, 1960 Chambers for Rezone Petition No. 105 being the petition of Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Taylor to rezone from -R1 to P1 property located on the southwest corner of Victoria and Placentia. 112,T `f•) Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, Deeds a Right of Way Deed dated May 1, 1960 from Herbert C. and Lillian F. Sampson for that certain street known as Wilson Street was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a Right of Way Deed dated May 4, 1960 from Randall R. McCardle for that opening of Street "A" between Elden Avenue and Orange Avenue and for that certain street known as Elden Avenue was received and ordered placed on recordd by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley., Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a Right of Way Deed dated May 6, 1960 from Wm. H. St.Clair and Anna Mary St.Clair for that certain street known as Raymond Avenue was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Meyers, Smith NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Meyers, a Right of Way Deed dated March 28., 1960 -from Church of Christ of Costa Mesa, George D. Lenick, Pres. and Erwin A. Leischher, Sec. for that certain street known as Church Street was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea VPD 1 & VPD 2 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Acquisition Funds and carried, a minute resolution was adopted establishing two Established funds - Vehicle Parking District No. 1 Acquisition Fund and Vehicle Parking District No. 2 Acquisition Fund. Variance 597-A Variance application No. 597-A, being the application of James Aszman G. Aszman, 343 Orlando Way, Covina; to permit continuation of variance for a 40.00 ft. setback from the center line of Center Street (encroachment of 10.00 ft. into required front yard setback of 50.00 ft. from the center line of Center Street) and parking space dimensions of 9' x 18' with back up distance of 26.00 ft. was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion for denial for the following reason: (1) That the applicant has informed the Commission that he does not plan to build until February, 1961. The Clerk reported that this had been deferred from the meeting of May 2, 1960 for study. Thereupon after dis- cussion as to the restrictions to be in the new zoning code; it - was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission for denial be upheld. Variance 744 Variance application No. 744 being the application of R. J. Basile Basile -Reece and E. C. Reece, Jr., 2925 Chestnut Avenue and 2924 Jacaranda Avenue to permit erection of a 6' high fence to within 3.00 ft. of the property line (an encroachment of 7' into the required side yard setback) along Primrose as shown on the plot plan made a part of the application was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval as per the plot plan made a part of the Variance. The Clerk reported to the Council that the first action of approval on May 2, 1960 was rescinded and the variance was deferred to this meeting. Thereupon Mr. Basile and Mr. Reece both spoke requesting approval:.. Discussion was held on not granting a decision until such time as the study was completed on fences in the City. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Meyers that the Variance i�r_, J_, ')O be granted. No action was taken because of a 2-2 tie vote: AYES: Councilmen: Meyers, Smith NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Thereupon Mrs. Basile spoke requesting reconsideration at this meeting and no deferral. Thereupon the Mayor Pro -Tempore declared a 2 minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 10:12 p.m. After still further discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson and unanimously carried that the variance be approved, that the inspection fee be waived, ma the Building Safety Department be instructed to assist the applicants in making sure that the wall is safe structurally. Variance 748 Variance application No. 748 for Nora A. Schuessler, 167 Rochester Schuessler Street to build two additional units to existing residence on 7000 square feet of land area and an encroachment of 7 feet into required 25 foot rear yard setback was presented, together with the request of the applicant that this be resubmitted to the Plan- ning with revised plans. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried that Variance No. 748 be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration of the revised plans. Variance 751 Variance application No. 751 for Robert.S. Bardin, 4701 Seashore, Bardin Newport Beach, to permit encroachment of 25 ft. into.required 25 ft. rear yard setback from rear property line to construct an industrial building was presented together with tin recommendation Variance 754 of the Planning Commission for approval provided the building is Laurence reduced to a 70' depth rather.than an 80' depth and that the off- street parking be under the direction of the Director of Planning. The Clerk also read a communication from Mr. Bardin requesting withdrawal of the variance. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the Variance be granted subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 752 Variance application No. 752, being the application of Harold W. Baxter Baxter, 379 E. 20th Street, Costa Mesa, to.permit encroachment of 2' into required 5' side yard at 211 Mesa Drive, was presented together with the.recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be.upheld. Variance 753 Variance application No. 753, being the application of Saffell and Saffell & McAdam McAdam, 2080 Placentia, Costa Mesa, to permit 25' encroachment into required 25' rear yard setback for construction of commercial building to be located on the southwest corner of Harbor and Baker was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval: subject -to the following conditions: (1) Installation of commercial sidewalks along Baker Street under the direction of the City Engineer; (2) Revamping of the loading area on the north (on the Baker Street side) so that trucks delivering produce and other items will maneuver on Market Basket property only. The City Clerk presented the.revised plot plan to the Council. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that.the Variance be approved as submitted on the revised plan. Variance 754 Variance application No. 754, being the application of Gilbert Laurence Laurence, 126 E. Loma Alta to permit encroachment of 25' into required 25' rear yard setback (0' rear yard setback) for the construction of an industrial building at 1811 Monrovia Street, was presented together with the recommendations of the Planning Commis- sion for approval for the following reasons: (1) This is a reasonable request; (2) The additional parking provided by the applicant under the proposed plan would be to the City's advantage; (3) This property and the surrounding area is zoned Ml and not as a residential- esidentialuse. use.After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried that the Variance be granted. Variance 755 Variance application No. 755 being the application of Richard W. Cornell Cornell, 1806 Marapata Drive, Corona del Mar, to permit 18 additional spaces to existing -trailer park at 1660 Whittier Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following: (1) That the applicant dedicate to the City of.Costa Mesa the necessary land for the proposed streets A and B as shown on the Precise Plan adopted by the City of Costa Mesa on February 1, 1960; (2) Subject to the new Trailer Park Code. After discussion it was moved.by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried that the action of the Planning Commission .be.upheld. PERMITS Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted, subject to the approval of the Chief of Police, for one skill game at'Hearn°s, 2642 Newport Blvd. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, permit was granted to Robert K. Smith for a retail - used TV and radio sets and new small unusual hobby supplies, to be located at -445 Victoria, subject to no outdoor display. W. R. 210 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, Warrant Resolution No. 210 including Payroll No. 144 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmen:_ Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea W. R. 211 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 211 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Rea Petition re: A petition was read bearing 24 signatures requesting investigation 960 Union Ave. into the living and sanitation conditions of property located at 960 Union Avenue. A -communication was also read from Mrs. G. L. Campbell. Several of the signers were present and the City Attorney informed them and the Council that he had complete reports in his office from several departments in the City as well as juvenile officers and that action would be taken by.the end of this week. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - mail Wilson, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be authorized to abate this nuisance and the deplorable conditions of 960 Union Avenue as rapidly -as possible. Soap Box Derby Upon motion'by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, permit wasgranted-to Cub Scout Pack 107 of Costa Mesa to block off Pomona Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets on Sunday, May 22 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for their annual Soap Box Derby. Advertise for At the re quest of the Street Forman, it was moved by Councilman Bids Hydraulic Pinkley; seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the City Aerial -Platform Manager be instructed to advertise for bids for one Hydraulic Aerial Platform. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Mayorof th of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of th City of Costa Mesa Chief Deputy City Clerk i I i