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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/1960 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY . OF COSTA MESA August 15, 196o : The'City Council of the City of,Costa Mesa met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., August 15, 1960., at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend Jorgenson. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers Councilmen Absent: Pinkley Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Chief Deputy City Clerk, Director of Finance Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and August 1, 1960 carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1960, were approved as written and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the hour of 7:30 o'clock having arrived, Santa Ana Avenue, this was the time and place fixed by the City Council of the City of Improvement Costa Mesa, California, for hearing on the matter of the improvement District of Santa Ana Avenue and certain other streets, alleys and easements, under the provisions of Division 7 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing under Division 7 was given by mail as provided by law and that an affidavit showing such compliance is on file in his office. The Clerk further announced that Notice of Improvement had been posted along the streets and alleys of said Improvement District as required by law and that an affidavit of Posting was on file in his office. The Mayor announced that prior to the consideration of protests it would be necessary that the report under Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California be read to the Council. Whereupon the report, except as to the map, plat, or diagram and the assessed valuations and true valuations of, and assessments and estimated assessments on each parcel of land, was read to the Council. (Councilman Pinkley entered the chambers at this point.) The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or objections had been filed. The Clerk reported certain written protests and objections had been filed with him prior to the time set for the hearing. The Clerk then read to the Council all of said protests. After said protests were -read several persons asked if they might file written protests now. Thereupon all persons were advised that they might file with the Clerk at this time any written protests. Whereupon the following persons filed written protests: Petition - 17 signatures Petition - 43 signatures Petition - 17 signatures Petition - 31 signatures Petition - 5 signatures Petition - 33 signatures - protesting 19th Street between Orange Avenue and Newport Boulevard. - protesting 19th Street between Raymond Avenue and Orange Avenue. - protesting 19th Street between Tustin Avenue and Raymond Avenue. - protesting 19th Street between Irvine Avenue and Tustin Avenue. - protesting streets and drainage on Tustin Avenue between 19th and 20th Streets. - request City of Costa Mesa or Costa Mesa Sanitary District pay cost of resurfacing Lillian Place, Fairway Place, Fairway Drive from Fairway Place to Del Mar Avenue. - RESOLUTION 769 Determining Results of Hearing After said protests were read, the Mayor asked if any persons present desired to speak in support of any written protest. The following persons spoke in support of their written protests: . Assessment Name 2857— J. B. Watters 2589 F. C. Blickensderfer 2111 B. F. Gockley 1861 Leland M. Edwards - 1078 Mrs. J. J. Kerr 2110 Harold Iak 2388 W. E. Bates 2007 A. Dale Adams 2698 R. J. Connley 999 Mrs, J. E. Webb Address 1978 Tustin Avenue 368 East 19th Street 264 Del Mar 470 East Flower 249 Flower 2612 Westminster Place 362 Esther 2557 Westminster 453 Magnolia 2621 Orange On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and unanimously carried, the hearing was closed. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, all protests were referred to the Engineer for report and computation as to the percentage of the area represented thereby. The Mayor declared a recess and the meeting reconvened in fifteen minutes. The Engineer reported that the protests were made by owners of less than one-half of the area of the property to be assessed for the im- provement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Engineers report be accepted that the protests were made by owners of less than one-half of the area of the property to be assessed for the improvements-. The City Council having before it the report and the plat of the as- sessment district, the plans and specifications, and being familiar with both, and having considered all protests filed, and the character and nature of the proposed work and -necessity for the same, and determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity re- quired the improvement as set forth in the plans and specifications, and also having considered the matter as to the area of the property to be assessed for the said;_improvement, Councilman Rea presented Resolution No. 769 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING RESULTS OF HEARING, OVERRULING PROTESTS, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECES- SITY REQUIRE CERTAIN WORK OR IMPROVEMENT OF SANTA ANA AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT N0. 8) AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 761, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 770 Councilman. Wilson presented Resolution No. 770, being A RESOLUTION OF Wage Scale THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ASCERTAINING AND DETERMINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES TO BE PAID FOR THE PER- FORMANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS BY PUBLIC CONTRACT, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Engineers report On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, on changes on all protests were referred -to the Engineer for -his recommendations. as August 22 to the requests for changes and report back at the adjourned meeting on August 22, 1960. 1 REPORTS The City Attorney presented a proposed amendment to lease with City Attorney Theodore Robins for rental of motor vehicles dated May 6, 1957- T. Robins -Lease After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that a minute resolution be adopted approving said amendment and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers .NOES: Councilmen:' None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 771 The City Attorney presented a proposed resolution fixing the amount Fixing Amount of of revenue from property taxes necessary to support the -City Depart - Revenue 1960-61 ments. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Resolution No. 771 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT.OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT ITS DEPARTMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR OF 1960-1961 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 772 The City Attorney presented a proposed resolution fixing the tax rate Establishing Tax for the 1960-61 Fiscal Year. After discussion it was moved by Council - Rate 1960-61 man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea that Resolution No. 772, being A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE TAX_ RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON ALL OF THE TAX- ABLE.PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, WHICH IS TAXABLE, FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES ($1.00 per $100.00 valuation) be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Engineer The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3853 submitted Final Tract 3853 in the name of Mesa Del Mar Development Company for the subdivision Mesa Del Mar of 102 lots, together with a certified check in the amount of $15,100.61, Development a bond in the amount of 115,000.00, and signed agreement. Thereupon RESOLUTION 773 it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea that Resolution No. 773 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3853 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 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Final Tract 3875 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 3875 submitted Dike & Colegrove in the name of Dike and Colegrove, Inc. for the subdivision of 67 lots RESOLUTION 774 together with a certified check in the amount of $10,152.00, a bond in the amount of $79,300.002 and signed agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Res- olution No. 774,. being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3875 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTH- ORIZING 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. Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers -NOES: Councilmen:' None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bonds exonerated The City --Engineer reported that the improvements in Tracts 3378, 2822, Tracts 3378, 2822.,. 3615, 3585, and Block E Fairview Tract had been completed in ac - 3615, 3585, Block cordance with Plans and Specifications and recommended they be ac- - E Fairview Tract cepted and,the bond be exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman -Rea, and carried, that the improve- ments be accepted and bonds on above tracts be exonerated. Agreement with The City Engineer presented a proposed agreement between the City and Orange County the County of Orange to perform soil tests, material control and re - soil tests, etc. commendations for pavement design for the City during the fiscal year of 1960-61 and recommended it be approved. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that a minute res- olution be adopted approving the agreement with the County of Orange and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Refunds A communication was read from Barent Van Otterlo, 2188 Placentia Ave. Van Otterlo requesting refund of $12.00 for Business License No. 3095 taken out in error, together with the recommendation of the Director of Finance for full refund. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that refund of $12.00 be granted as recommended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: C� AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Harry Kelso; Inc. A communication was read from Harry Kelso,Inc., 3+32 Via Oporto,' Newport Beach, requesting refund of $36.00 on Building Applications 12537 and 12559 taken out in error, together with the recommendation of the Building Official for full refund of $36.00 inasmuch as the permits had not been written. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson that refund of $36.00 be granted as recommended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea; Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and ordered filed: Police, Director of Finance, City Treasurer. RESOLUTION 775 Councilman Smith presented Resolution No. 775 being A RESOLUTION OF Commending Police.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMENDING THE POLICE Department DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR ITS COURAGE, EFFICIENCY, AND PROMPT ACTION UNDER FIRE and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley.and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 776 Councilman Pinkley presented Resolution No. 776 being A RESOLUTION OF Water line from THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA URGING THE ORANGE COUNTY Brea MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND COASTAL WATER DISTRICT TO TAKE AN ACTIVE PART IN BRINGING A NEW FEEDER LINE FROM THE VICINITY OF BREA TO SERVE COSTA MESA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tentative Tract Tentative Tract Map No. 3500, Revised August 3, 1960, for Milan. Roven, 3500 -Revised 5656 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles 36, to divide property located west Roven of Bristol and north of Paularino, portion of Lots 1, 2, 31 4, 5, Block D, Berry Tract, into 132 lots was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the 1 1 following conditions: (1) The requirements of the City Engineer; (2) That tract approval be subject to completion of annexation to the City of Costa Mesa, the Costa Mesa County Water Department and the Costa Mesa Sanitary District as outlined on the map; (3) All street names be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. After discus- sion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that the Tentative tract be approved subject to the recom- mendations of the Planning Commission. Rezone 111, Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and Gayner Public carried, Public Hearing was set for September 6, 1960 at the hour of Hearing set 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council September 6, 1960 Chambers of"the City Hall for Rezone Petition No. 111, for Walter R. Gayner, 1653 Minorca Drive, to rezone from Rl to R2 property located northwesterly of Mesa Verde Drive. Rezone 112, Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and Riedel Public carried; Public Hearing was set for September 19, 1960 at the hour of Hearing set 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council September 19, 1960Chambers of the City Hall for Rezone Petition No. 112, .for Ernest F. Riedel, 1100 North Central Avenue, Glendale, to rezone from R4 to R2 property located on the south side of Avocado, approximately 145 feet easterly of the Centerline of existing College Avenue, and directed the City Clerk to --send cards.of the hearing to all the property owners within a'300 foot radius of the property, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. Investigation on The Clerk read the request of the Planning Commission for an inves- noise-transient tigation regarding noise from transient vendors in the City of Costa vendors by - Mesa. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Police Depart- Councilman Pinkley, and carried that the Police Department make an ment investigation as to traffic hazards and noise, and report back to the Council. Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, the Deeds following right of way deeds were received and ordered placed on, record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None - DATED FROM FOR STREETS August 15, 1960 Margaret R..Brenneman Orange and Monte Vista August 10., 1960 Donald L. & Sylvia L. Parsons Wilson & Elden Avenue August 10, 1960 Mrs. Jean Clark Orange & Cecil Place August 10, 1960 Walter D. Engelhardt Elden & Monte Vista August lo, 1960 Jean B. Gratza Orange & Mesa Drive August 6, 1960 Donald L.•& Virginia L. Dady Elden & Del Mar Avenue 'August 5, 1960 Barbara J. Hafenfeld Elden & Mesa Drive August 4, 1960 June E. & Carrie Fishback Elden & 22nd Street August 4, 1960 Ben.& Annie.L. Pietschman Elden & Mesa Drive August 4, 1960 A. C. & Julia K. Petitte Elden & Wilson August 3, 1960 Harold R. & Alice E. Kyle Elden & 23rd Street August 5; 1960 William E. Hentges Elden & Del Mar August 9, 1960 -Louise G. Hopton Elden & Del Mar August 6, 1960 Lemuel J. & Opal J. Downs Elden & Monte Vista August 3, 1960 Harold A. & Jean F.. Steck .. Elden & 23rd Street August 3, 1960 Orange -Coast Jr. College Dist. Harbor Boulevard August 10, 1960 Cecil M. & Dorothy L. Calkins Harbor Boulevard August 13-, 1960 DeArmond & Mildred Schmitz Wilson & Orange August 131 1960 Edward & Elizabeth S. Haupt Orange & Albert Place August 12, 1960 Harold A. Cunningham Orange Variance 640-A Variance application No. 640-A, being the application of Jack W. Mullan ' Mullan, 2306 Heather Lane; Newport Beach, to permit continuation of original variance to permit four -units each on two lots and to permit 10 foot encroachment into the required front yard setback of 60 feet from centerline of Victoria for property located on'the southwest corner of Victoria and Thurin Avenue, was presented, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for one 4da.sY -_J year subject to conditions imposed on original variance, i.e. (1) Dedication of all land 40.00 feet from centerline of Victoria Street to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes; (2) Dedication of all land 30.00 feet from centerline of Thurin to City.,of Costa Mesa for street purposes; (3) Installation of curbs, gutters, paving to existing pavement, and residential sidewalks on Victoria and Thurin at the expense of the applicant under direction of the City.Engineer, (4) Two for one off-street parking under direction of Director of Planning. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Variance be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 779 Variance application No. 779, being the application of Bernice B. Heffernan Heffernan, 17612 South Greenville Road, Santa Ana, to permit en- croachment of l0 feet into required 60 foot front yard setback from centerline of'West 19th Street for commercial building at 620 West 19th Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the installation of 8 foot commercial'sidewalks along West -19th Street at the applicant's expense under direction of the City Engineer. Upon motion by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, the Variance was approved subject to the recommendations of the'Planning Commission. Variance 780 Variance application No. 780 being the application of W. E. Fisher, Fisher 611 Goldenrod, Corona del Mar, to permit encroachment of 10 feet into re quire d 25 foot rear yard -setback from centerline of alley for the construction of a commercial building at 4402 East 17th Street was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following: (1) Installation of 8 foot commercial sidewalks along East 17th Street at the applicant's expense under the direction of the City Engineer and (2) off-street parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. Mr. D. G. Hoit, 2575 Crestview Drive, Newport Beach, was .present on behalf of the applicant, and requested deletion of requirement No. 1 inasmuch as there were no sidewalks in the same vicinity. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried that the Variance be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 781 Variance application No. 781, being the application of Bethel Mang, Mang 123 Via Zurich, Newport Beach, to permit encroachment of 25 feet into 25 foot rear yard setback for an industrial building at 940 Sunset Drive, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval.- Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission for approval. Variance 782 Variance application No. 782; being the application of Calvin A. Hetrick Hetrick, 3156 Gibraltar, to permit 6 foot encroachment into required 20 foot rear yard for construction of patio roof at 3156 Gibraltar Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman. Pinkley,=and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning -Commission -for approval. Variance 784 Variance application No. 784 being the application of George D. Buc- Buccola cola, 3700 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beatzh, to permit construction of 17 units on 29,500 square feet of land area at 1795 Santa Ana Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for -approval subject to the following conditions: (1) Two for one off-street parking under the direction of.the Director of Planning (2) Installation of residential sidewalks along East 18th Street and Santa Ana Avenue at the applicant's expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by.Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Variance was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Variance 785 . Variance application No. 785, being the application of.James.L. Hayden, Hayden 234 Cabrillo, to permit encroachment of 2.5 feet into required 50 foot front yard setback from centerline of Cabrillo for ornamental wall and a 2 foot encroachment into required 5 -foot side yard setback on the right side at 234 Cabrillo was presented together with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the Council concurred with the action of the Planning Commission for approval. Subdivision 323 Subdivision application No. 323, being the application of Harold Cunningham Cunningham, 2060 Newport Boulevard, to subdivide property at 2532 Orange Avenue into two parcels, one being sub -standard in width, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion for approval subject to the dedication of 5 feet to the City of Costa Mesa for the proposed widening of Orange Avenue and that the Right of Way Deed for saidcbdication be submitted to the City Clerk prior to Council action. The Clerk reported that the Deed had been received. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea and carried, that the Subdivision be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. PERMITS A communication was read from the Orange County Micro Midget Racing Orange County Club, Inc., requesting permission to extend racing hours to 11:00 p.m. Micro Midget on September 3 and September 4 for holding the California State Racing Club, Inc. Championship Race at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The applicant was present and stated all cars would be mufflered and there would be adequate police control and ambulances available. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the racing hours be extended to 11:00 p.m. on September 3 and 4, 196o. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit for a one night dance for The Highlander, 436 East 17th Street, was approved subject to approval of the date, which had been omitted from the application, by the -Police Chief. (Finance Department notified date would be August 27; 196o) Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, War - 221 rant Resolution No. 221, including Payroll.No. 150 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, 222 Warrant Resolution No. 222 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written Communica-The Clerk read a communication from Mrs. Edna Jacober, General tions - Harbor Manager, Harbor Rest Memorial Park, protesting action taken by Rest Memorial City Council on July 5, 1960, in protesting application for on - Park - Re: 1885 sale beer license at 1885 Park Avenue for Raymond L. Bramlett. Park Avenue Mrs. Jacober, Mr. Roy M. Hambler, Member Board of Trustees, and Mr. Raymond Bramlett, applicant, were present and requested the Council to rescind their former action. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the communication be received and filed. Selection of Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Major City Streetsand carried, the communication from the State Division of Highways referred to Traffic regarding selection of Major City Streets was referred to the Commission Traffic Commission. Rodent Control Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and referred to carried, with Councilman Pinkley, voting noe, the communication for Poundmaster the Orange County Department of Agriculture regarding a proposed rodent control contract was referred to the Poundmaster for study and report back. Alcoholic Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and Beverage carried, the reports from Alcoholic Beverage Control for person to Control person transfer of off -sale beer and --vine license for Junior Markets, Inc., located at 110 East 19th Street and 488 East 17th Street were received and ordered filed. Servonic Instru- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seccn ded by Councilman Smith, and ments, Inc. carried, the communication from James A. DeJulio, President, Servonic Instruments, Inc., 640 Terminal Way regarding inddequate street facilities on,Whittier Avenue and 17th"Streets, location of their new plant, was referred to the Traffic Commission and to the City Manager for answer. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, the following communications were received and ordered filed: Robert A. Geier & Associates re: Proposition No. 15: Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce re: centrally located regional airport: Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce re: Coastal Freeway: State Public Utilities Commission scheduled hearing on rate increases for Greyhound Corpora- tion: Orange County Fair re: thanking City for assistance during Fair. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10;1$ p.m. to 7;30 o'clock p.m., August 22, 1960, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, California. �z Mayor %f t e ty of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1