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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/1961 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA July 17, 1961 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., July 17, 1961, 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 Paschal Hardy. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, Chief Deputy City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman July 3, 1961 Rea, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting Of July 3, 1961, were approved as written :and previously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Setbacks, between set for the Public Hearing on establishment of building Monte.Vista and setback lines for a proposed street 60 feet in width Del Mar, Newport extending from Monte Vista to Del Mar, midway between and Elden and parallel to Newport Boulevard and Elden Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file. He reported no written communications had been received. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for establishing building setbacks of 50 feet from the rear property lines on Lots 69 through 78, Tract 300 and Lots 1 through 5 and Lots 26 through 30, Tract No. 376, for a proposed street 60 feet in width extending from Monte Vista to Del Mar midway between and parallel to Newport Boulevard and Elden Avenue. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Thereupon Mr. Gene Wagner, 2573 Elden spoke in protest and presented a petition in protest. Mrs. Ledbetter, 2569 Elden also spoke in protest. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 380 being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES FOR A PROPOSED STREET EXTENDING FROM MONTE VISTA AVENUE TO DEL MAR AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC 1 ARING Rezone No. 137 Fruehling, Forbes, Plumleigh The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 137 for George S. Fruehling, Robert Forbes and R. E. Plumleigh, 2052 Newport Boulevard, to rezone from R4 to R2 property located in the general area between Scott Place and Center Street and between Placentia Avenue and Wallace Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file. He reported no written communication had been received. He read the report of the Planning Commission for approval for rezoning 1 1 1 1 ORDINANCE NO. 381 First reading 1 11 ..3 to R3 (allowing one unit for every 2000 square feet of land area under Ordinance 319) instead of R2 (allowing one unit for every 1500 square feet under old Land Use Ordinance - R4 under Ordinance No. 319). The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Whereupon Mr. Fruehling spoke on behalf of the applicants requesting rezoning for one unit for each 1500 square feet instead of the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He assured the Council that the ingress and egress would be made available on Scott Place, thereby taking some of the traffic load from Placentia Avenue. The following spoke in protest: Vivian Weaver, 1839 Wallace; Mrs. Earl E. Lang, 1843 Wallace; Robert Carter, 751-53 Scott Place; Mrs. Swengle, 1838 Placentia. After discussion and no one else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 381, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN AREA LYING BETWEEN SCOTT PLACE AND CENTER STREET AND BETWEEN PLACENTIA AVENUE AND WALLACE AVENUE FROM R2 TO R,4, and that prior to second reading of the Ordinance the applicants sign an agreement that there will be ingress and egress on Scott Place. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Meyers, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 138, being the petition of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone from R4 to R1 Lots 1 through 45, Tract 2845; Lots 1 through 61, Tract 3161, Lots 1 through 22, Tract 2344, located on the north side of West Wilson, between Fordham Drive and Columbia Drive and between Avocado Street and West Wilson Street on both sides of Avalon Street. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Mayor then in- quired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the Public Hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that first reading be given Ordinance No. 382, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN AREA NORTH OF WILSON STREET BETWEEN FORDHAM DRIVE AND COLUMBIA DRIVE, AND SOUTH OF WILSON STREET ON BOTH SIDES OF AVALON STREET, FROM R2 TO Rl. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Pinkley, Rea, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Koll Annexation set for the Public Hearing on the proposed Koll Annexation to the City of Costa Mesa. The Clerk re- ported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his -office, he reported that the property owners had been notified according to law, and no written commmications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were PUBLIC HEARING Rezone Petition 138 Initiated .by Planning Commission 1 11 ..3 to R3 (allowing one unit for every 2000 square feet of land area under Ordinance 319) instead of R2 (allowing one unit for every 1500 square feet under old Land Use Ordinance - R4 under Ordinance No. 319). The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Whereupon Mr. Fruehling spoke on behalf of the applicants requesting rezoning for one unit for each 1500 square feet instead of the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He assured the Council that the ingress and egress would be made available on Scott Place, thereby taking some of the traffic load from Placentia Avenue. The following spoke in protest: Vivian Weaver, 1839 Wallace; Mrs. Earl E. Lang, 1843 Wallace; Robert Carter, 751-53 Scott Place; Mrs. Swengle, 1838 Placentia. After discussion and no one else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 381, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN AREA LYING BETWEEN SCOTT PLACE AND CENTER STREET AND BETWEEN PLACENTIA AVENUE AND WALLACE AVENUE FROM R2 TO R,4, and that prior to second reading of the Ordinance the applicants sign an agreement that there will be ingress and egress on Scott Place. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Meyers, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the Public Hearing on Rezone Petition No. 138, being the petition of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone from R4 to R1 Lots 1 through 45, Tract 2845; Lots 1 through 61, Tract 3161, Lots 1 through 22, Tract 2344, located on the north side of West Wilson, between Fordham Drive and Columbia Drive and between Avocado Street and West Wilson Street on both sides of Avalon Street. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Mayor then in- quired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the Public Hearing be closed. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that first reading be given Ordinance No. 382, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN AREA NORTH OF WILSON STREET BETWEEN FORDHAM DRIVE AND COLUMBIA DRIVE, AND SOUTH OF WILSON STREET ON BOTH SIDES OF AVALON STREET, FROM R2 TO Rl. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Pinkley, Rea, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Koll Annexation set for the Public Hearing on the proposed Koll Annexation to the City of Costa Mesa. The Clerk re- ported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his -office, he reported that the property owners had been notified according to law, and no written commmications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were Machine Record Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by List Councilman Rea, and carried, a minute resolution Authorized was adopted authorizing the preparation of the Machine Record List of the Assessment Roll, as approved. REPORTS anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring City Attorney RESOLUTION U63 to be heard it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that Changes in Santa the Public Hearing be closed. Thereupon it was Ana Improvement moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE NO. 383 Rea, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 383, First reading being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 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 "KOLL ANNEXATION". The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Street Lighting set for the Public Hearing on the Street Lighting District District. The Clerk reported that the.notice of hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office and the District has been posted, no written communications had been received. The Mayor then declared the hearing open and inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one desiring to be heard it was moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by RESOLUTION No. 862 Councilman Pinkley, that Resolution No. 862, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER DATED JUNE 15, 1961, PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "STREET LIGHT- ING ACT OF 1919", AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 858 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT: ORDERING THE WORK AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ILLUMINATE BY ELECTRIC ENERGY THE STREET LIGHTS WITHIN SAID CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1962, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Meyers, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:. None Machine Record Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by List Councilman Rea, and carried, a minute resolution Authorized was adopted authorizing the preparation of the Machine Record List of the Assessment Roll, as approved. REPORTS The City Attorney informed the Council that the consent City Attorney RESOLUTION U63 of the Contractor had been received for certain changes to be made in the work in the Santa Ana Avenue Improvement Changes in Santa District for 1) addition of one block on Flower Street; Ana Improvement 2) portion of a street at Camellia Lane and Orange District Avenue; 3) eliminating certain drainage structures and adding certain drainage pipe, and recommended August 7, 1961, be set for the Public Hearing. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley that Resolution No. 863 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFOR- NIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE: STATING THE AMOUNT OF THE ESTIMA ED INCREASE OR DECREASE IN THE COST OF THE WORK BY REASON OF SAID PROPOSED CHANGES: GIVING NOTICE OF A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID PROPOSED CHANGES IN CONNECTION WITH SANTA ANA IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT. (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 8) 1 J, -5 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Rezone 117 -Deed The City Attorney informed the Council that on ' restriction October 17, 1961, the Council had rezoned certain amended property for George S. Fruehling and Delmar F. Reed under Rezone Petition 117 to P1 with the provision that the applicant provide a deed restriction for a maximum of one unit for each 1500 square feet of land area but that when the deed restriction was recorded in favor of the City it limited the building to residential use.only therefore he recommended the deed restriction be amended to read "l. No residential structures shall be erected, etc." Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that the Council give its consent to change the deed restriction item No. 1 to read "1. No residential structures shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain on said real property hereinabove described other than one (1) family dwelling for each 1500 square feet of land area." and authorized the amendment. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Change in Speed The City Attorney reported that the Traffic Commission Zones recommended certain changes in speed zones on several ORDINANCE 384 streets in the City and read them to the Council. First reading After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that Ordinance No. 384, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTIONS 3461 AND 3462 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA INCREASING AND DECREASING THE SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN ZONES, be given first reading. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of Pub=_,The Director of Public Works informed the Council that lic Works the Traffic Commission recommended installation of RESOLUTION 861+ yield signs on Westminster Avenue at Cabrillo Street. Yield Signs Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 864, being, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE INSTALLATION OF YIELD SIGNS ON WESTMINSTER AVENUE AT CABRILLO STREET, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Permit granted The Director of Public Works informed the Council to Santa Ana that the Santa Ana Heights Water Company was re - Heights Water questing a permit to install water main pipe lines, Company valves, fire hydrants, and service connections in the streets between 23rd Street and Mesa Drive and Newport Boulevard to Santa Ana Avenue, and recommended the permit be granted until August 31, 1961. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that permit be granted to install all water :mains:,, etc. applied for, that can be installed by August 31, 1961. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the reports of Finance, Treasurer, Building, Fire, Police and Director of Finance for 1 permission letter were received and ordered filed. The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. ORDINANCE 377 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Second reading Councilman Pinkley, second reading was given and Rezone 135 Ordinance No. 377 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Patty Lumber COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE Company ZONING OF AN AREA NORTH OF BAKER STREET AND EAST OF FAIRVIEW ROAD, FROM Cl -S TO C-1, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 378 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Second reading Councilman Pinkley, second reading was given and Rezone 136 Ordinance No. 378, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Planning COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE Commission ZONING OF AN AREA ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CABRILLO STREET, BETWEEN NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND FULLERTON AVENUE, FROM R-4 TO C-2 AND AP, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 379 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Second reading Councilman Rea, second reading was given and Ordinance Setbacks, East No. 379 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 18th Street CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES ON EAST 18TH STREET BETWEEN NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND ORANGE AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Report of Chief The Chief of Police informed the Council that he had of Police on made an investigation on the complaint of the noise noise at Fair- at the race track at the Orange County Fairgrounds as grounds race requested by the Council at their meeting of July 3, track 1961. He stated that certain types of mufflers were quieter than others, but that all the cars were muffled as required by the Council in granting the permit; that the noise could be heard within a one-half mile radius; the public address system was also audible in that distance. Mr. Bill Williams, 15322 Magnolia, Westminster, President of the Racing Association was present and in- formed the Council that they were checking into the muffler used by one particular car as it was the quieter, and if the muffler checked out, all race cars would be required to use the same type of muffler; they had already determined how to diminish- thea. noise_ 'froii .the public address system; the group had built a wood fence around the area hoping this would also muffle the noise. He requested that they be allowed to correct the noise if possible and continue'to use the race track. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the Racing Associa- tion be allowed four weeks time to diminish":.the..noise.and the Chief of Police be directed to investigate the race track at the end of this period and report back to the Council. Variance 914 The City Clerk informed the Council that in connection Kersh with Variance No. 914 for Dale L. Kersh, 2616 Willo Withdrawn Lane, he had received a communication requesting the variance to be withdrawn completely. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by.Councilman Pinkley, and carried that Variance No. 914 be withdrawn. Street Name Change The Clerk read the request and recommendation of the Loreto Avenue to Planning Commission that Loreto Avenue facing Lots 12, Santiago Road 13, 14, 15, 28 and 29 of Tract 4184 be changed to Santiago Road. After discussion and upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, Resolu- RESOLUTION NO. 865 tion No.._865 beingA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF LORETO AVENUE IN TRACT NO. 4184 TO SANTIAGO ROAD, was adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearings Set Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rezone 140 Pinkley, and carried, public hearing was set for the Resone 143 following at 7:.30 o'clock p.m. on August 7, 1961, in the Precise Plan Council Chambers: Setbacks -Ford Road 1. Rezone Petition 140, Sparling-Dewey, to rezone from C1 -S to R2 property located on the north side of Baker Street approximately 1325 feet easterly of the -centerline of Fairview Road and 825 feet westerly of Babb Street. 2. Rezone Petition No. 143, Costa Mesa Planning Commis- omms- sion, sion, to rezone from R2 to R3 property located between Wallace Avenue and Placentia Avenue on the north side of West 18th Street and on the north and south sides of Scott Place. 3. Proposed Precise Plan for a street 60 feet in width between Del Mar and Mesa Drive, running midway be- tween and parallel with Elden Avenue and Orange Avenue along the rear of Lots 36 through 53, Tract 376. 4. Building Setback Lines -of 30.00 feet from the center- line of existing Ford Road from Harbor Boulevard to Parsons Street. Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen:. None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREETS 77-1171 W. R. & Natalie.J. Tritt Clary and Gage - 5 -l-.61 Costa Mesa Union School District Access St. -school 7-5-61 Michael P. Keeler Sunset Drive RESOLUTION 866 The City Clerk informed the Council that approval had been Bus Stops on Newport received from the Division of Highways for establishment of Boulevard certain bus stops on Newport Boulevard and read them to the Council. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea -that Resolution No. 866, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FIXING AND ESTABLISHING BUS STOPS ON NEWPORT BOULEVARD WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted. The motion carred by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Pinkley, Rea, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Variance 918 Variance application No. 918, being the application of Hanna, Hanna, Inc. Sailmakers Inc. Sailmakers, 2065 Charle Street, to permit erection of a mast with a maximum height of 65 feet for the purpose of J -S examining completed boat sails was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commision for appproval subject to the following conditions:- 1) That the existing mast be removed. 2) Subject to all the requirements of the Department of Building Safety. The Council questioned whether or not the pole would have to be lighted to meet the specifications of the CAA for aircraft. After discussion it was moved by Council-- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recom- mendatims of the Planning'Commission and that the City Manager be instructed- to -check with the C.A.A. to see if there would be any requirements for lighting the pole. Variance 919 Variance application No. 919. being the application McGinnis of Wayne McGinnis, 10158 Vernon Avenue, Montclair, to permit building of two units (in addition to existing unit) on 8000 square feet of land area (2666.66 square feet per unit) at 211 Knox Place was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the following reasons: l) -This would be over -building the lot. 2) No particular hardship involved. 3) Area is primarily built up in single family residences and duplex and the Commission feels -that the single family area should be protected. Mrs. McGinnis was present and requested the application -be granted inasmuch as there were other multiple -units in the area. After discussion the Council asked the applicant if a deferral until the next meeting, on August 7, would be agreeable with her. Applicant stated that the deferral would be perfectly agreeable:- Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the application be deferred to August 7, 1961. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and=carried, permit was granted to C.C.P. Auction Service for -a one day auction at 1661 Superior --Avenue on Friday-, July 21, 1961, subject to the appro- val of the Chief of Police. Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council - 258 man Pinkley Warrant Resolution No. 258 including Payroll No. 173 was adopted by the following roll call vote:- AYES:- oterAYES:. Councilmen: •Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None - ABSENT: Councilmen: None Geographical Sign The Clerk read a :communication -from Robert J. Wigmore, Account President of the Chamber of Commerce requesting the City to'authorize them to act as trustee for the-bal ante of the funds in the Sign Account for the Geogra- phical signs which were erected in the Harbor Area, inasmuch as -the City of Newport Beach wished to erect different.signs. The.Costa Mesa Chamber would use the City's share of the money to erect and maintain entrance signs to the City. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce be given permission to act as trustee for the portion of the City's share still in the Geogra- phical Sign Account. Alcoholic Beverage _Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Control Reports Councilman Rea, ,the reports of the Alcoholic Beverage Control for Roderick A. Frazer dba Rod's Harbor Liquor, 2701 Harbor Boulevard for a new off sale general; and Dixie N. and Harvey A. Leichtfuss, 145 East 19th Street, for a new, off -sale general, were received and filed and the City Attorney directed to protest the new off -sale general for Alice and Salvatore Cavallaro dba "Sam's Liquor" at 1909 Harbor Boulevard and for new on -sale beer for Lester C. Kirk and Frank J. Williams at 720 Randolph. California Gas Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Transmission Councilman Rea, and carried, the communication Company of the California Gas Transmission Company accept- ing the Franchise under Ordinance No. 373 was received and ordered filed. Complaint on use The Clerk read a communication from Mrs. Ruth of siren by Seals Swope, 18+2 Park Avenue protesting the unnecessary Ambulance use of ambulance sirens by Seals Ambulance in their driveway and on Center Street. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the City Clerk be directed to inform Seals Ambulance of the protest and request them not to use the siren on any ambulance until they are on the Boulevard. Letters protesting Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman doctor fees Wilson, letters protesting the increasing of business license fees for doctors from Maclyn B. Somers, Roy W. Enright and P. F. Timberlake were received and ordered filed. Oral Communica- The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present tions wishing to speak on some item not on the agenda. Martin on fees Thereupon Neal Martin spoke on behalf of the Newport for Realtors Harbor Board of Realtors requesting revision of the license fee for real estate brokers and read a letter of the Board requesting said revision. Mr. Harry Frederick, President of the Board of Realtors also spoke as did Vernon Saunders, 1608 White Oak Street. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the material as presented from the Board of Realtors be given to the City Manager to be included in the study requested by the City Council at their last meeting. City Managers The City Manager presented the proposed Fence Standards Report. and Ml Zone Standards to the Council. Upon motion by Fence and Ml Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, Zone Standards the City Clerk_was instructed to make available to each Councilman a copy of each of -the Standards and action was deferred to the meeting of August 7, 1961. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith,_ and carried, the meetin ad' rned at 10:00 p.m. M f t C of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the -City of Costa Mesa Chief Deputy City Clerk