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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1961 - City CouncilF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 21, 1961 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., August 21, 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 W. L. Schultz. 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 Rea, seconded by Councilman August 7, 1961 Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 1961, were approved as written and previ- ously distributed. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Budget for 1961-1962 set for the public hearing on the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 1961-1962 Fiscal Year. The Clerk informed the Council that the notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office, and copies were available to those citizens wishing them. He reported no written communications had been received. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. No one wishing to be heard it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley that the Budget for 1961-1962 Fiscal Year be adopted as presented. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Smith, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Park Drive Extension for the public hearing on the proposed Precise Plan, Planning Commission Resolution No. 19, for the proposed extension of Park Drive. The Clerk informed the Council that the notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office, and reported no written communications had been received. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for the proposed extension of Park Drive, 60 feet in width from its present terminus westerly to Pomona Avenue as shown on the map made a part of their recommendation. The Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Thereupon the following spoke in opposition -Mr. John McDonald, 675 West 18th Street; John P. Dunne, 687 West 18th Street; Harold Spies, 1780 Crestmont Place; Mr. Roland Golder on behalf of Mr. Barnard and Mr. Tiffany; Mr. Huber Myers, 1517 Superior Avenue. No one else desiring to speak it was moved by Councilman Pinkley seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that RESOLUTION 882 Resolution No. 882 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ADOPTING A PRECISE PIAN FOR THE EXTENSION,OF PARK DRIVE FROM ITS PRESENT TERMINUS WESTERLY TO POMONA AVENUE, be adopted. The motion.carrie d by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Rea, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone No. 142 for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 142 for Opti Investments Opti Investment Company, 1872 Newport Boulevard, to rezone from Ml to C2 property located on the northwest corner of St. Clair and Randolph Avenue. The Clerk reported that the 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. Thereupon the Mayor inquired if there were anyone present wishing to be heard. Thereupon Mr. M. L. Cornelius, President, spoke on behalf.of the application. The Council discussed with the applicant their concern of this being spot zoning. The Planning Department informed the Council that there was to be presented at their next Commission meeting a rezone of more area to commercial use. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. After discussion it was"moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that first reading be given to Ordinance No. 389 ORDINANCE NO. 389- being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF First Reading COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 25,.26, and 27 of TRACT NO. 3631 FROM Ml TO C2. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Smith, Meyers, Rea, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone No. 141 for the public hearing on Rezone Petition No. 141 being Initiated by the petition initiated by the Planning Commission to Planning Commission rezone from R4 and Cl to AP property located in the general area on the north and south sides of Rochester Street and the east and west sides of Orange Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice of said hearing had been duly published and the affidavit was on file in his office. He read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval based on the following findings: 1) Approximately 1/3 of this area is already developed within the AP District classification. 2) This will alleviate the numerous variances being received in this area for administrative and professional development. The Clerk read a petition in protest bear 22 signatures. The Mayor then inquired if there were anyone present wishing to Referred back to speak. Thereupon Mrs. Doreen Cronin spoke on behalf of the Planning Commission property owners in the area in protest, and requested com- mercial zoning. After a lengthy discussion as to the dif- ferent zones in the area at present it was moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the rezone petition be referred back to the Planning Commis- sion for further study. Noise.at County The Mayor informed the -Council that at this time the report Fairgrounds Race of the Police Department concerning the noise at the Micro Track Midget Race Track on the Orange County Fairgrounds would be presented by Captain Neth. Captain Neth reported that invest- igations had been conducted on the four Saturday evenings prior to the meeting and presented written detailed infor- mation to each Councilman. He reported that,the operators were making an effort to correct the noise by requiring mufflers on all cars. Mrs.Frank Denton spoke requesting that the permit be revoked. Several of the members of the Racing Association spoke explaining the noise and how they were attempting to correct it. The President of the Associa- tion informed the Council that they were attempting to find another location in which to run their races during the next season and requested permission to finish the races left, which would be through October.21, 1961, and also requested some of the restrictions be removed and they be allowed to run their cars as they were prior to the complaints received by the Council. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the report of the Police Department on the noise be received and -filed and the Micro Midget Racing Association bepermitted to finish their racing season, through October 21, 1961. The Mayor declared a ten minute recess and the meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m. Variance 927 The Mayor informed the Council that Mr. Paul Seckler, Jr. Deferred to requested that his variance No. 927 be tabled until September 5, 1961 September 5, 1961. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that Variance No. 927 be deferred to September 5, 1961, as requested by the applicant. REPORTS The City Attorney informed the Council that according to City Attorney law it would be necessary to adopt a Resolution fixing RESOLUTION 80 the amount of revenue needed to support the budget that Fixing amount of had been approved. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Revenue needed Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 880 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT ITS DEPARTMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR OF 1961-1962 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 881 He also informed'the Council that a Resolution must be Fixing Tax Rate adopted fixing the tax rate for the City and for the Vehicle Parking Districts I and II. -Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 881 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FIXING THE TAX RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON ALL OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, WHICH IS TAXABLE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers' - NOES: :'Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Planning Commissim The City Attorney reported to the Council that he and to study rezoning the City Manager had attended a meeting with the pro - on north -side of perty owners on the northerly side of West 19th Street West 19th, West af.'west of Placentia Avenue and it was still the Staff Placentia recommendation that West 19th Street not be widened. He stated that after discussion with the property owners it was found that they were more concerned with the re- zoning of their property, and the Staff would suggest to the Council that a rezoning of this area be con- sidered. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the Planning Commission be instructed to start immed- iately a study on the possible rezoning of property on the north side of West 19th Street, westerly of Placentia Avenue. Right of Way The City Attorney reported that in connection with acqui- Acquisition-Santa sition of certain property for right of way purposes in Ana Avenue Improve- the Santa Ana. Avenue Improvement District there was one meat District piece remaining that had not yet been settled and it was Bovee Estate owned by the Bovee•Estate on which the Egremont School was located. He reported that the appraiser for the City had appraised the property at $3,900.00 and the property owners would settle for 4,600.00. Therefore he requested of the Council whether they wished to settle or if he should take the matter to court.' After dis- cussionit was'moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to'offer for right of way acquisition the sum of 4,250.00. City Engineer The City Engineer presented Final Tract Map No. 4157 for Final Tract 4157 M. Michaels to subdivide 26 lots in 8.89 acres at the M. Michaels corner of 16th Street and"Pomona together with a Certified check in the amount of $2,631.56 and a Certified check in the amount of $30,900.00 in lieu of a bond and signed Agreement. After discussion it was moved by Councilman RESOLUTION 883 Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Smith that Resolution No. 883 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY• OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 4157 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, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tract 2992 The City Engineer informed the Council that the improve - Bond exonerated ments in Tract No. 2992 had.been completed in accordance with plans and specifications and recommended they be accepted and the bond exonerated. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the improvements in Tract 2992 be accepted and the bond exonerated. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen_: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Second Phase of The City Engineer presented the plans for the second phase Santa Isabel Storm of the Santa Isabel Storm Channel and informed the Council Channel opening of that they were now at the County Flood Control office for bids set September their approval. He recommended approval of the plans by 18, 1961 the Council and requested advertisement for bias -by the Director of Public Works for September 18, 1961. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the plans and specifications for the second phase of the Santa Isabel Storm Channel be approved and the Director of Public Works authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at the Council meeting on September 18, 1961. Departmental The Clerk presented -to the Council the request of J. Morgan, Refund -Parsons, R. Parsons, and C. Young for refund on Building Permit Young, Morgan applications 14913-14917 together with the recommendation of the'Building Official recommending the 85% refund or $160.65. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea that the amount of $160.65 be refunded as recommended by the Building Official. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None M Monthly Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Rea, and carried, the monthly reports of Police, Finance Director, and City Treasurer, were received and ordered filed. ORDINANCE 385 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Second reading Pinkley, second reading was given and Ordinance No. 385, Changes in Animal being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Zone COSTA MESA REZONING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY FROM ANIMAL ZONE 2 TO ANIMAL ZONE 1 was adopted by the following roll call vote:' AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE NO. 386 Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Second reading man'Wilson, second reading was given and Ordinance No. Rezone No. 140 386, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Sparling-Dewey OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN AREA LYING BETWEEN FAIRVIEW ROAD AND BABB STREET, ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BAKER STREET, FROM C1 -S TO R4 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES.: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 387 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- Second.reading man Pinkley, second reading was given and Ordinance No. Rezone 143 387, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Initiated by OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING LOTS 1 THROUGH 24 OF Planning Commission TRACT NO. 2924 FROM R2 TO R3 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ORDINANCE 388 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Second reading Rea, second reading was given and Ordinance No. 388 being Setbacks on AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Ford Road MESA ESTABLISHING BUILDING SETBACK LINES ON BOTH SIDES OF FORD ROAD, FROM HARBOR BOULEVARD TO PARSONS STREET IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tentative Tract Tentative Map of Tract No. 4338, -for Huber E. Myers, 4338 1517 Superior Avenue, Newport Beach, to divide property Myers on the east side of Placentia, 165 feet southerly of the center line of Shalimar Drive and 300 feet northerly of the center line of West 17th Street, was presented, together with.the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) That the tract conforms to all the requirements of the City Engineer, dated August 11, 1961. 2) That drainage on this Tract be subject to the City Engineer. 3) Thal all vehicular ingress and egress to Lots 1, 2, 15 and 16 to Placentia Avenue .be dedicated to the City of Costa Mesa. 4) That Lots 1, 2, 15 and 16 be revised so as to front on the new proposed street in the tract. 5) That the street names be under the direction of`the'Director or Planning. 'Mr. Myers and his engineer, Mr."Stevens both spoke requesting that .requirements No. 3 and 4 be deleted due to the fill and drainage problems. After a lengthy discussion on the problems and possible widening of Placentia Avenue, it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that Tentative Tract Map No. 4338 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission LJ 1 1 Tentative Tract but that conditions No. 3 and No. -4 be deleted and with 4338 the added stipulation that the applicant dedicate 10 feet Myers on Placentia Avenue for right of way purposes. The Continued motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Revised Tentative Revised Tentative Tract -Map No. 3749 for Macco Corporation, Tract 3749 3800 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, to include a ten Macco Corporation acre site for the Costa Mesa Elementary School District and revision of Serra Way was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, that the Revised Tentative Tract Map No. 3749 be approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION 884 The Clerk presented the report of the Street Superinten- Weed Abatement dent on the cost of removing weeds, rubbish, and refuse Costs in front of certain parcels of land in the City of Costa Mesa.- After discussion it was moved by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, that Resolution No. 884, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT SHOWING THE COST OF REMOVING THE WEEDS, RUBBISH; REFUSE OR DIRT ON OR IN FRONT OF EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearings Set Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman September 5 1961 for Pinkley, and carried, Rezone Petition No. 144 initiated Rezone 144 by the Planning Commission to rezone from C2 to M1 Rezone 145 property located on the south side of Baker, between Monte Vista -Del Mar Babb Street and Bear Street; Rezone Petition No. 145, proposed new street initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from Septemoer.18, 1961 R2 to AP property located on the south side of Victoria Rezone 1 Street, approximately 350 feet easterly of Thurin Street; proposed setbacks for street 60 feet in width between Monte Vista and Del Mar were set for public hearing on Tuesday, September 5, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers and Rezone Petition No. 146, initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone from R2 to R1 property located between East 15th Street and 16th Place and between Orange and Tustin Avenues was set for Public Hearing on September 18, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Right of Way Deed Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Smith, a right of way deed dated August 9, 1961, from Jesse A. Van -Riper for right of way of Ford Road and Parson Street, was received and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith_ - Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Variance 921 Variance application No. 921 being the application of Najera Lydia Najera to permit building of four units on 10,080 square'feet of land area (2,520 square feet per unit) at 1970 Meyer Place was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial for the following reasons: 1) No definite hardship shown; 2) Over -building the lot. Mrs. Najera was present on behalf of her application. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission for denial, be upheld. Variance 926 Variance application No.'926 being the application of Better Living Better Living Industries, 11823 Sherman Way,'North Holly - Industries wood to permit encroaching 22 feet into a required 72 foot rear yard for patio addition between existing house and garage; in accordance with Section 9250.1 of Municipal Code at 1232 Conway Street was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded -by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the applica- tion be approved. Variance 928 Variance application No. 928 being the application of Beardsley Harold M. Beardsley,'1747 Miramar Drive, Balboa, to permit 1) construct 38 units on 45,000 square feet of land area (1,184 square•feet of land area per unit) 2) to use Cl property for residential purposes; 3) to allow 47 parking.spaces instead -of the required 76 parking spaces located on the south side of West 19th Street, starting at a point 280 feet westerly of the center line of Monrovia Avenue for a distance of 150 feet was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to dedication of all land 40 feet from the center line of West 19th Street to the City of Costa Mesa for Street purposes. Mr. Beardsley was present on behalf of his application. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, that the application be approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Variance 929 Variance application No. 929 being the application of Cox Bob C. Cox, 116 Kings Place, Newport Beach, to permit a reduction from a required 40 parking spaces to 30 parking spaces at 410 East 17th Street was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Commercial sidewalks to be installed the full width of the property, by the applicant, at his expense, under direction of the City Engineer. 2) Parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. The Clerk read a communication from Don Huddlest protesting the reduction in parking. Mr. Jack Shipley was present on behalf of the applicant. Council discussed with Mr. Shipley the parking layout and questioned whether or not all of it was usable. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried, that the applicant be requested to work out - a usable parking solution and the variance be continued to September 5, 1961. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit No. C-2 being the application of Permit No. C-2 Blanka Roven, 5656 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, to permit Roven construction of a Mobile Homes'Parking on the north side of Paularino, approximately 620 feet•easterly of the center fine of Bristol was presented. The Clerk read a communication of the applicant requesting deferral to September 5, 1961. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Rea, and carried that Conditional Use Permit No. C-2 be deferred to the meeting of September 5, 1961. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit No. C-4 being the application of Permit No. C-4 W. G. Weststeyn-, 1777 Monrovia Avenue, to permit construction Weststeyn of an addition to living room., bedroom. -and bathroom to existing residence for living purposes in an M1 zone.at 1777 Monrovia Avenue was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for -approval subject to 2 for 1 off-street parking under the direction of the Director of Planning. Mrs. Weststeyn was present on behalf of the application. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded.by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that the permit be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit No.'C-6 being the application of Permit No. C-6 Frank A. and Wanda'J. Wish, 1088 Dover Lane, Ventura to Wish permit establishment of a liquor store and restaurant in an Ml zone located on the west side of Bristol, 501.98 feet southwesterly of the centerline of existing Randolph Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation of the. Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1) Dedication of all land 60 feet from the center line of Bristol Street to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes. 2) Improvements, if needed, to include base, pavement, curbs, gutters, concrete driveway approaches, commercial sidewalks and street lighting, by the applicant, at his expense, under the direction of the City Engineer. Mr. M. Cornelius was present on behalf of the applicant. Inasmuch as this area is included in a proposed rezoning it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rea and carried, that the Conditional Use Permit No. C-6 be deferred to September 5, 1961. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permit was granted to D & B Sales for one skill game at Diamond Jim's, 2052 Newport Boulevard, subject to the approval of the chief of police. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried; permit for CCP Auction Service for yearly roving type auctions was denied. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, ratification was given to a permit issued to Candid Color, as an itinerant merchant for August 10-13, 1961. , Flag Lines for PGA A communication was read from the Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament requesting flag lines welcoming PGA Golf Tournament to be held at the Mesa Verde Country Club on October 19, to be located on Harbor Boulevard and Newport Boulevard. After discussion as to State approval for Newport Boule- yard it was moved by Councilman Rea, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, that permit be granted for the over -head flag lines subject to,receipt of the exact locations of the flags and subject to approval of the Division of Highways, State of California. Warrant Resolution 261 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 261 including Payroll No. 175 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:, Wilson, Pinkley, Rea, Smith Meyers NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written Communica- The Clerk read a'communciation from Lenore Wilson, et.al tions - Lenore Wilson regarding the construction of an apartment building on Petition the corner of Thurin'and Victoria Streets protesting it does not meet the requirements of the Variance. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, and carried, the petition was referred to the Director of Planning and Building Official for check and report back at the Council meeting of September 5, 1961. Los Alamitos Race A communication was read from the Los Alamitos Race' Course Course requesting the Council to reopen the hearing RESOLUTION 885 for a resolution supporting 14 days of thoroughbred racing.' Mr. Floyd Johnson, Administrative Assistant, was present on behalf of'the Race Course and presented their request to the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,, that Resolution No. 885, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI.TY OF COSTA MESA URGING -SUPPORT AND APPROVAL OF THE.THOROUGHBRED RACING APPLICATION OF THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:- Councilmen: Wilson, Rea, Pinkley, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Smith ABSENT: Councilmen: None Siren blowing by A -communication was read from'Mrs. Ruth Swope, et al Seals Ambulance regarding the use of sirens in the driveway and on Swope et al Center Street by Seals Ambulance. The City Attorney informed the Council that this was a misdemeanor but that the Police Department must actually catch the siren being blown at these locations, and if the people so desired they could file a complaint if this should occur at any future time. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, that the City Clerk send letters to the people signing the communication advising them of the course of action as described by the City Attorney and the Police Department was instructed to observe more closely any violations of siren.blowing and report back to the City Council. Associated Chambers A communication was read from Associated Chambers of of Commerce Commerce of Orange County regarding their resolution inviting the owners of the Angels' Baseball Club to locate their American league Baseball franchise in Orange County. Councilman Wilson informed the Council that the Orange County League of Cities had voted to let the Associated'Chamber of.Commerce handle the matter at their last meeting. Thereupon it was moved by Council- man Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that the communication be received and filed and the Clerk write a letter to the Associated Chambers of Com- merce that the City is -in full agreement and interested in the proposal.'c Alcoholic Beverage Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Control Reports man Smith, the application for a person to person trans- fer of on sale general alcoholic beverage license for Madlyn H. Akin at the Sportsman, 1670 Newport Boulevard was received and ordered filed and the new on sale beer license for Judith A. and William T. Riley, 752 St. Clair Street was referred to the City Attorney for pro- test. City of Fountain Valley Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman Fly Survey Smith, and carried, the communication of the City of Fountain Valley requesting the State Department of Public Health, Bureau of Vector Control to conduct a survey of fly sources in the-area•was received and ordered filed. Constitution Week Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Proclamation man Rea,'and carried, the Mayor was directed to Pro- claim the week of September 17-24 as Constitution Week. County Sanitation Upon motion by Councilman Rea, seconded by Councilman District policy on Meyers, the communication of the County Sanitation water reclamation Districts ori -their declaration of policy in regard to water reclamation was received and ordered filed by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilmen: Rea, Wilson, Smith, Meyers NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Mayor of lbhe t Costa Mesa ATTEST: D City Clerk of the City f Costa Mesa