HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/1960 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF -COSTA MESA
October 3, 1960
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in reg-
ular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m. October 3, 1960,
at the City Hall, 695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The
meeting was called to order by the Mayor Pro -Tempore,
in the absence of the Mayor,.followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by Reverend
Charles Dobbertin.
ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith
Councilmen Absent: Meyers
Officials Present: City Attorney, City Engineer, Di-
rector of Public Works, Director
of Finance, Chief Deputy City
Clerk.
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
9/19/6o man Rea, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting
of September 19, 1960, were approved as written and pre-
viously distributed.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor Pro -Tempore announced that this was the time
Republic No. 4
and place set for .the Public Hearing on the proposed
Annexation
Republic No. 4 Annexation. The Clerk reported that
the Resolution of Intention had been duly published and
the affidavit was on file in his office, and that no
written communications had been received. Thereupon the
Mayor Pro -Tempore inquired if there were anyone present
wishing to be heard. No one wishing to be heard it was
moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that.the hearing be closed. Thereupon it
was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, that first reading be given to Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 324
No. 324, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE
1st reading
CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "REPUBLIC
NO. 4 ANNEXATION", and it be passed to second reading.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor Pro -Tempore announced that thisias the time and
Paularino No. 3.
place set for the Public Hearing on the proposed Paularino
Annexation
No. 3 Annexation. The Clerk reported that the Resolution
of Intention had been duly published and the affidavit was
on file in his office, and that no written communications
had been received. Thereupon the Mayor Pro -Tempore inquired
if there were anyone".present wishing to be heard. No one
wishing to be heard it was.mved by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, andicarried, that the hear-
ing be closed. TherEu pon it was moved by Councilman Rea,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that first
ORDINANCE NO. 325
reading be given to Ordinance No. 325, being AN ORDINANCE
lst reading
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO
-THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND
DESIGNATED AS "PAULARINO NO. 3 ANNEXATION"; and it be pas-
sed to second reading.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor Pro -Tempore announced that this was the time and
Checker Cab Co.
place set -for the Public Hearing on the application of Lee L.
Lee Penfold
Penfold dba Checker Cab Co., 1950 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa,
requesting four additional cabs making a total of eight.
The Clerk reported no writtalcommunications had been made,
Thereupon the Mayor Pro -Tempore inquired if there were any-
one present wishing to be heard. The following spoke in pro=
test asking that it be determined that there is a need for
additional cabs in the City: Herman Tate, Catherine Tate.
Checker Cab Co.
Mr. Don McCartin, attorney for the applicant, spoke in
(continued)
favor and stated they would be glad to present any evi-
dence required by the Council, such as accounting books,
to show that.the business had tripled since being purchased
by Mr. Penfold. After discussion it was suggested that
this be tabled for study and figures to be secured from
other Cities by the City Manager. The Council asked Mr.
Penfold if a deferrment to November 7, 1960 would be agree-
able, and he stated that it would be agreeable. Thereupon
it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rea,. and carried, that the request of Lee L. Penfold for
four additional cabs be deferred to the Council meeting
on November 7, 1960, and the City Manager be instructed
to conduct surveys of Cities of the same size as to the
number of taxis in the City and that the Manager secure
any additional figures he needed from Mr. McCartin in
Mr. Penfolds behalf.
REPORTS
The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement between
City Attorney
the City and George and Abbie L. Gibbons for acquisition
Gibbons Agreement
of a right of way for storm drain purposes with the City
S.A.I.D.
to pay $100.00 which was found to be fair compensation by
the land appraisers, and recommended entering into the
agreement and authorizing the Director of Public Works
to sign on behalf of the City. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson that the
agreement between the City and George and Abbie L. Gibbons
be approved and the Director of.Public Works be authorized
to,sign said agreement on behalf of the City. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Meyers
Goodpasture Agree- The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement between
ment, S.A.I.D. the City and L. R. and Lorena Goodpasture for the acqui-
sition of a right of way for street purposes, with the
City to pay a sum of money equal to the amount of the.
assessment charges to be charged against the property for
Assessment No. 1317 of the Santa Ana Avenue Improvement
District (estimated amount $1,412.00) and recommended
entering into the agreement and authorizing the Director
of Public Works to sign on behalf of the City. Thereupon
it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, that the agreement between the City and L. R. and
Lorena Goodpasture be approved and the Director -of Public
Works be authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of
the City. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Meyers
Newsome Agree- The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement between
ment, S.A.I.D. the City and Eunice L.. Newsome for the acquisition of a
right of way for street purposes with the City to pay
$215.00 for the land and $650.00 for moving of an existing
building from the right of way back on har__property, and
recommended entering into the agreement and authorizing
the Director of Public Works to sign on bbbalf of the Ctty.
Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Rea, that the agreement betwen the City and
Eunice.L. Newsome and the Director of Public Works be
authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rea, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Meyers
McManus Agree- The City Attorney presented a proposed agreement between
ment W.V.I.D. the City and W. McManus in the West Victoria Street Im-
provement District. He informed the Council that Mr.
McManus had requested deletion of water and dewer connec-
tions from his property and the Council had deleted them,
but during the construction they were installed erroneously,
and thereby Mr. McManus did not want -b.pay for them but
would enter into an agreement.with the City whereby the
City pay for the connections and when he or his successors
wished to use one of these connections they would reimburse
the City for the cost of each one as they were used. The
Attorney recommended the entering into an agreement and
authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign said agree-
ment on behalf of the City. Thereupon it was moved by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that
the agreement between the City snd Mr. McManus be approved,
and the Director of Public Works be authorized to sign said
agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Meyers
Condemnation Suit The City Attorney informed the Council that the County of
Hamilton Avenue Orange had filed a condemnation suit for the purpose -of
widening Hamilton Avenue, and that the City had been named
as a defendant in the action, and to avoid each of the
Councilmen being served, if the Council so desired, authorize
the Attorney to accept service of all papers on behalf of
.the City and on behalf of the City Councilmen. Thereupon
it was roved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, and carried, that the City Attorney be authorized to
receive service of all papers on behalf of the City and
on behalf of the City Councilmen on the condemnation suit
for the purpose of widenig Hamilton Avenue.
Final Tract 3722 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No- 3722,
K & E Development Co. submitted in the name of K & E Development Co., Inc. to sub-
divide property north of Gisler, south of the Flood Control
Channel into 126 lots,, together with a certified check in
the amount of $18,265.76, a bond in the amount of $151,200.00
and signed Agreement. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Resolution No. 783
being a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 3722 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 Rea, Wilson, Pinkley, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: -Councilman Meyers
Councilman Pinkley left the chambers at this point.
Traffic Commission The Director of-Public.Works presenteda recommendation of
Recommendations on the Traffic Commission for the following through -streets:
Through Struts 1) Wilson Street from the westerly line of Newport to the
westerly City limits; 2) Victoria Street from the westerly
line of Newport to the westerly City limits; 3) Placentia
Avenue from the southerly City limits to the northerly City
limits, approximately 145 feet northerly of the centerline
of Joann Street. Also that a four-way stop sign be installed
at 19th Street and Monrovia, and that a stop sign be placed
on Westminster at the northerly side of 17th Street. The
Attorney informed the Council that if they so desired this
recommendation could be in one ordinance, which could be
adopted as an urgency ordinance due to the traffic hazards.
ORDINANCE NO. 326 Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
lst reading Councilman.Rea, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 326
being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
DESCRIBING AND DESIGNATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF WILSON STREET,
VICTORIA STREET, AND PLACENTIA AVENUE AS THROUGH STREETS AND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AT WHICH VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED
TO STOP, and passed it to second reading as an urgency ordinance.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Wilson, Rea, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen Pinkley, Meyers
Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried, the monthly reports from Building, Civil Defense,
Street; Planning, and Director of Finance for four free permits
were received and ordered filed.
Councilman Pinkley returned to the chambers at this point.
Report of Audit Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
for year ended and carried, the Report on Audit of Accounts for the Fiscal Year
6/30/60 ended June 30, 1960, was received and ordered filed.
Ordinances 319 and Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea,
320, second read- and carried, second reading on Ordinance No. 319, Land Use
ings deferred to Ordinance, and on Ordinance No. 320, Off -Street Parking Ordinance
November 7, 1960 were deferred to November 7, 1960.
ORDI ANCEsNO : 321_ Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
2iid,reading_, :: and carried, second reading was given Ordinance No. 321 and title
Rezone No. 110 only was read. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Planning Commis- Councilman Rea, Ordinance No. 321, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
sion COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (R-4) AREAS TO.SINGLE FAMILY (R-1), was
adopted.by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Meyers
ORDINANCE N0. 322 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
2nd reading carried, second reading was given Ordinance No. 322, and title only
Rezone No. 112 was read. Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Reidel Pinkley, Ordinance No. 322, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 53, TRACT NO. 57,
IN SAID CITY FROM R -i+ TO R-2 was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Meyers
ORDINANCE N0. 323 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
2nd reading
carried, second reading was given Ordinance No. 323 and title only
Rezone No. 113
was read. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Plan. Cbmm.
Rea, Ordinance No. 323, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANG.I NG THE ZONING OF AN AREA NORTH OF PAUL-
ARINO AVENUE ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF BRISTOL STREET FROM A-1
TO R-1 AND M-1 was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Wilson; Rea, Pinkley, Smith
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilman Meyers
Variance 758
Variance application No. 758, being the application of Macco Corp.,
Macco Corp.
3800 E. Coast Highway, Suite 1,. Corona del Mar, was presented having
been deferred from the meeting of September 19, together with the
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recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval subjectto
the following conditions: 1) That the fence be installed 30" from
the inside of the sidewalk, the 30" to be used for landscaping;
2) Subject to the final location being approved by the Police De-
partment for traffic safety only. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the variance
be approved subject to the recommenddi.ons of the Planning Commission.
Motion carried with Councilman Pinkley voting noe, and Councilman
Meyers absent.
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Variance-775
Variance application No. 775, being the application of
Percy
Robert S. Percy, 201 Dartmouth Place, was presented,
having been deferred from the meeting of September 19,
together with the recommendations of the Planning Commission
for approval provided the fence is held to a minimum of
30 inches from the front property line at all-points where
the fence exceeds 4 feet in height. After discussion it
was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried, that the Variance be approved subject to the
recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Variance 793
Variance application No. 793, being the application of
Buccola ,-
George D. Buccola, 3700 Newport Boulevard, to permit con-
struction of 48 .units on 79,569 square feet of land area
to be located on the west side of Santa Ana between West-
minster Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue, approximately 165'
feet northerly of Cabrillo was presented, together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the conditions listed on the application, having
been deferred from the meeting of September 19. The follow-
ing spoke in protest: John Hurst, 271 Rochester,-Mr. and
Mrs. Erich, 277 Rochester; Mrs. Wilson, 263 Rochester. Mr.
Worthan spoke on behalf of Mr. Buccola. After discussion
it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, that the variance be deferred to
October 17, 1960.
Variance 783
Variance Application No. 783; being the application of Mrs.
Laho -
Gloria-Laho, 914 West 19th Street, to permit home occupa-
tion for selling costume jewelry by single appointment
in the home at 914 West 19th Street,-was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following conditions: 1) For a
period of one year; 2) A-.dedication of all land 4o feet
from the center line of existing West 19th Street to the
City of Costa Mesa for street purposes; 3) No employees;
4) No-signs, having been deferred from the meeting of
September 19. Mrs. Laho was present and stated that she
had talked with Mr.-Swartz and now understood the require-
ment of the right of way but wished to know when the street
was being widened and if no widening was done within a
reasonable time if the right of gray could be returned.
After an explanation by-the City Attorney as to the pro-
cedure of abandoning a street-Mrs. Laho said it eras agree-
able to dedicate the land. Mss. Laho also explained her
business to"the Council. After discussion it was moved
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, that the Variance be approved for a two year period,
(October 3, 1962) subject to the recommendations cP the
Planning Commission.'
The Mayor..Pro=Tempore declared a-five minute recess and the
meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
Claimcf Damages
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley,_ seconded by Councilman
Wilma Smith
Wilson, and carried; the claim of Wilma Smith was denied
and ordered referred: to the City Attorney and the Insurance
Carrier.
Public Hearings
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Set October 17,
Pinkley, and carried,- Public Hearings were set for October
1960, Rezones 114
17, 1960,. at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. in the Council
115,117 and-118
Chambers of the-City Hall on the following Rezone Petitions:
NOS. APPLICANT LOCATION AND CHANGE
117- Wayne M. Scott From R4 to C2 479 Hamilton
St., Costa Mesa
115 Ernest L. Kostlan From R4 to P1 SE corner Pla-
centia & Center
117 Fruehling-Reed From R4 to Pl SW & DET corners
Of Cabrillo and
Santa Ana Ave.
118 C.M. Plan. Comm. From Al & C2 to Cl -S Property between
Adams Ave. &
Palm Ave. & be-
tween Harbor &
Mesa Verde Dr.
Public Hearings Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
Set, November 7, and carried, Public Hearing was set for November 7, 1960, at
1960, Rezone 116 the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible
in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Rezone Petition No.
116, for Frank J. Hoff, to rezone from RSI- and R2 to Cl, property
on both sides of Victoria, between Newport Boulevard and
College Avenue.
Tent. Tract 3934 Tentative Map of Tract No. 3934, for Dike and Colegrove, Inc.,
Dike and Colegrove 1533 Baker Street to divide property located north of Victoria
Street, 129.98 feet westerly of the center line of existing
State Street, into 25 lots was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject
to the following conditions: 1) Annexation of this area to
the City of Costa Mesa.- 2) All the requirements of the City
Engineer as stated in his letter of September 19, 1960. 3)
That the street names -be under the direction of the Director
of Planning. Thereupon it -was moved by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by -Councilman Rea, and carried that the Tract be
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Com-
mission.
Tent. Tract 3940 Tentative Map of Tract No. 3940, for Mary Lou and Ted Von
Mary Lou and Ted Hemert, 2341 Irvine Avenue., Newport Beach, to divide prop-
Von."Hemert erty on the southerly side of Monte Vista, approximately
429 feet easterly of the center line of Orange Avenue into
18 lots, was preserited;together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions 1) all the requirements of the City
Engineer, dated September 19, 1960; 2) that the street names
be under the Direction of the Director of Planning. There-
upon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Wilson and carried that the Tentative Tract be approved
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission with
the added stipulation that purchasers of lots in the said
tract should receive notification of its inclusion in an
Improvement District and that evidence of such notification
be filed with the City Clerk.
Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea,
the following right of bray deeds were received and ordered
placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Meyers
DATED FROM FOR STREETS
5--17-T0 Carl A. & Alice R. Hillgren East 17th Street
9-28-60 Fred A. & Ruth V. Rihs Santa Ana & Walnut
5-28-6o Cessna & Pauline McGavran Fullerton & Costa Mesa
9-23-6o Selim H. & Marietta S. Franklin Santa Ana & Costa Mesa
9-23-60 Sam & Lorraine Guttenberg Elden Avenue
9-22-60 George & Abbie L. Gibbons Westminster P1.
(Storm drain)
9-21-6o L. R. & Lorena Goodpasture Sierks Street
6-24-60 David C. Frampton & Ernest H.
Taylor Bay Avenue
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Variance 670-A
Variance Application No. 670-A being the application
Salzman
of -Michael H. Salzman, 6476 El Paseo'Street, Long
Beach 15, to permit the continuation of Variance No.
670 for construction of 12 units on 19,305 square feet
of land area located on the north side of Monte Vista
Avenue approximately 360 feet easterly of the center
line of Newport Boulevard, eras presented, together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for appro-
val for a period of one year under the following condi-
tions imposed on original variance: 1) Two for one
off-street parking under -the direction of the Director
-of Planning; 2) Dedication of 30.00 feet along the north-
westerly side of this property (as shove on the plot plan)
to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes 3) with the
added stipulation of the -City Council at their meeting,
that said -variance is to become effective upon receipt of
the dedication, and.the applicant be granted an encroach-
ment permit for as long as the City does not use the 30
feet for street purposes; that he shall convert the 30 feet
dedication into usable parking spaces. Thereupon it was
moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Counciman Rea,
and -carried, that the Variance be approved subject to the
recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Variance 790
Variance application No. 790for Charles R. Frazier, 124
.Frazier
Del Mar, to permit encroachment of 10 feet into required
25 foot -rear yard setback for construction of duplex at
124 Del Mar, was presented, together with the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission for denial as the appli-
cant requested that this not be continued and the plot
plan submitted with the variance did not show adequate
and usable off-street parking. Thereupon it tiras.moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried that the Council concur frith the action of the
Planning Commission.
Variance 792
--Variance application No. 792, being the application of
Cramer -Fox
Charles Cramer and Edwin J. Fox, 130 El Camino, Beverly
Hills, to permit encroachment of 25 feet into required
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25 foot rear yard setback for construction of a commer--
tial building to be located at 177 East 17th Street was
presented together with the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission for approval subject to the following:
1) That the analysis submitted by the Architect, Robert
H. Ainsworth, dated September 19, 1960, which shows a
ratio of 3 square feet of parking to one square foot of
building, including the proposed new construction and Plot
Plan (Exhibit A) dated September 19, 1960, be made a part
of this application. 2) That the applicant understands
that this recommendation for approval is based upon a
continued three to -one ratio of parking to building and
that any additional proposed construction shall and must
be approved by the Costa Mesa Planning Commission and the
Costa Mesa City Council. After discussion, it was moved
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and
carried, that the variance be approved subject to the
recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Variance 797 Variance application No. 797, being the application of
Blankinship Ira L. Blankinship, 240 Tulane, to permit the encroach-
ment of 16 feet into required 20 foot rear yard for patio
at 240 Tulane was presented together with the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission for approval for the
following reason. (1) This property abutts the Fairview
School grounds and is not detrimental to surrounding pro-
perty and does enhance the value of the property. It was
moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea,
and carried that the variance be approved as recommended.
Written Communica- No one -else desiring to speak the Mayor Pro -Tempore called
tions for written"communications.
-Edwards-Monrovia Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Avenue Improve- Rea., and carried, the communication from Joseph 0. Edwards,
meat District 612 Bank of America Building, Glendale 4, California, repre-
senting the Newhall Investment Company, regarding street
improvements in the area of 1641 Monrovia Street was
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Variance 798
Variance application No. 798, being the application
Audette=Myers
of B: J. Audette and Huber E. Myers, P. 0.- Box 1338,
Newport Beach,. to permit 200 unit Senior Citizens
Development on the northwest corner of 16th and
Pomona was presented together with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for denial for the follow-
ing reasons: l) This'property is best suited for the
use (M1) for which it is zoned; 2) Probable traffic
hazard for.the:pe.rsons-in residence due to the exist-
ing industrial uses it this area;- 3) Insufficient off-
street parking as it is felt that the applicants are
-deviating too much from the required off-street parking;
4) The Commission has no objection to the Senior Citizens
development but did object to'its being located in this
particular area which is -in an industrial zone, surround-
ed -by existing industries...The:. Clerk report -ed that
the applicants had requested a continuance until October
:17, 1960. The Mayor .inquired if .there was anyone vrishing
to -speak. Mr. Dave Coffman, owner of Vista Verde Trailer
Park, spoke in favor of the variance. No one else desir-
ing to speak it'vas moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by.Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the variance
beabferred to the meeting of October 17, 1960.
PERMITS
Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and .carried-, permit.tiras granted to Dorothie
Arnheim for an Antique business at 2119 Harbor Boulevard,
subject to no outdoor display.
Upon motion by Councilman-Pinkley,, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried; permit was granted to Newport
Balboa Music Company for:one'juke box, 2 candy machines,.
3 cigarette machines, 4 skill games at Kona Lanes, subject
to the approval of the Chief of Police.
Upon motion by Councilman Rea,' seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to Maury Slavkin,
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- for_a'one-day auction on October 4, 11:00 a.m. at the
Hardware House, 2001 Harbor Boulevard.
W. R._ 226
Upon motion by -Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, -Warrant Resolution 226 including Payroll No. 254 was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith
--NOES: Councilmen: Norte
ABSENT:- Councilmen: ._Meyers
W.,R.-227
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Rea, Warrant Resolution -227 was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: : Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Smith
NOES:': Councilmen: Norte
ABSENT:. Councilmen: Meyers
Oral Communication
The Mayor=Pro=Tempore inquired if there were anyone present
wishing to speak on .some item not on the agenda.
Tt-ritchell - Fly.
Mr. Chad Twitchell of Dike and Colegrove, Inc., informed
Problem
the Council that the northwest area of the City had been
plagued by flies and aninvestigationmade by the Orange
County Health Department had revealed that these flies
were coming from the other side of the Santa Ana River
in -Huntington Beach due to -fertilizer being used, and
that he and several others -'had attended the Huntington
Beach Council meeting and voiced their complaints.
Written Communica- No one -else desiring to speak the Mayor Pro -Tempore called
tions for written"communications.
-Edwards-Monrovia Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Avenue Improve- Rea., and carried, the communication from Joseph 0. Edwards,
meat District 612 Bank of America Building, Glendale 4, California, repre-
senting the Newhall Investment Company, regarding street
improvements in the area of 1641 Monrovia Street was
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received and ordered answered by the City Clerk so that
Mr. Edwards be made aware of the proposed improvement
district that is planned in the area and that the plans
are now being drawn by the City Engineer.
Cory - City Attor- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
ney-Rabies-Spon- man Wilson, and carried, the verified claim of Robert
soring group Warren Cory was referred to the City Attorney for report
back; communication from Southern California Veterinary
Medical Association regarding proposed rabies clinic was
referred to the group that handled this in 1959; communi-
cations from B. C. Kneer, regarding horse corral at 2449
Orange; Feather River Project Association urging support
of Proposition One; were.received and ordered filed.
A. B. C,_ Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Attorney to pro- Rea and carried, the City Attorney was directed to protest
test DeRobertis the new on -sale beer and gine license of Grace E. and
and Mumford Peter M. DeRobertis for DeRobertis, 625 West 19th Street;
the new on -sale general license for Katherin M. and Z-,Tilbur
W. Mumford, for same at 532 West 19th Street; and ordered
the following received and filed -On -sale Beer, Norman E.
Fisher and Ruth Louise Fisher, for NORU at 3021 Deodar
Avenue; On -sale Beer, Dorothy J. Boyd, "Mesa Club", 632
West 17th Street; On -sale Beer, Gertrude M. Johnson, for
Hearn's 26+2 Newport Boulevard; On -sale General for Leonard
E. and Marion L. Cook for same at 2000 North Newport Boule-
vard.
Dunn - appointed as Councilman Wilson reported that he had been attending the
Technical Advisor Orange County Coastal Transportation Committee as a member,
to Orange County having been appointed by the Mayor, and that most cities
Coastal Transp. also had a Technical Advisor in attendance. He therefore
Comn. moved that Mr-. William Dunn, Director of Planning, be
appointed to the committee as Technical Advisor. The. motion
was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried.
Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley., seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 P -M.
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City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
Chief Deputy City Clerk