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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/1965 - City Council1 e REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA April 192 1965 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., April 19, 1965, at the City Hall, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor for the purpose of discussion and debate on matters scheduled for Part II of the meeting and such actions as the Council desires to take under Section 2203 of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Thompson Barck Roll Call Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Acting City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk, Assistant Director of Public Works Minutes April 5, 1965 Opening of Bids Modification of Existing Traffic Signal Facilities - at Fairview Road and Arlington Drive Contract awarded Upon motion by Councilman. Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 1965, were approved as distributed and posted. The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place set for the opening of bids for Modification of Existing Traffic Signal Facilities at Fairview Road and Arlington Drive. The City Clerk opened and read the following bids: NAME Paul Gardner Corporation E. D. Johnson and Company A. S. Schulman Electric Company Steiny and Mitchel, Incorporated William R. Hahn AMOUNT $ 5,9$9.00 5,$97.00 7,401.00 7,155.00 6,444.00 Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for check and report later in the meeting. Later in the meeting the City Manager reported that the bid of E. D. Johnson and Company in the amount of $5,897.00 was the lowest responsible bid meeting specifications. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, the contract was awarded to E. D. Johnson and Company by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Thompson, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refund request The Clerk read a communication from Mrs. Virginia Evans, Evans 375 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, requesting reimburse- ment in the amount of $72.90 for water.,damage to home furnishings. Upon motion -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the request was referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer for investigation. Refund requests The Clerk read a request for refund for deposits of $10.00 Litle each made for instruction in the charm class sponsored by Rokner Park and Recreation Department to Mrs. Edith L. Litle, 650+ West Ocean Front, Newport Beach, and'to Mrs. Barbara Rokner, 1989 Rosemary Place, Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the requests were referred to the City Attorney for recommendation. Alcoholic Beverage On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman License applications Pinkley, and carried, the following copies of applica- tions for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses were ordered received and filed: For a new off -sale beer and wine license at Tic Toc Markets, Incorporated, 2263 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa; For transfer of on -sale beer license from Robert I. Anderson, Arthur Kellman, and Jim. L. Kuhn, The Fire House, 177 East 17th Street, to Robert I. Anderson and Arthur Kellman, The Fire House, 177 East 17th Street', Costa Mesa; Transfer of -on -sale general license from B -Y Enterprises, Incorporated, 1712 Placentia Avenue, to Patricia M. and Howard C. Williams, 1712 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa. On.motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the following copy of application for Alcoholic Beverage License transfer was ordered to the Chief of Police for investigation: For transfer of on -sale beer and wine license from Joy R. and Raymond D. Stockton, 1976 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to Henry J. and Margot S. Meyers, Pier 11, 1976 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the following copy of application for Alcoholic Beverage License was ordered held over until after action of the Planning Commission on the Conditional Use application: For a new on -sale beer license to Edna H. Theodore, 705 Ohms Way, Costa Mesa. Written Communica- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - tions man Jordan, and carried, the communication from the City of Redding urging support of Assembly Bill 1218, per- taining to the purchase of revenue producing facilities by local agencies, was ordered held over to the meeting of May 17, 1965. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the Council went on record as opposing Assembly Bill 1799, relating to registration of surfboards and rules and regulations governing surfboard riding, as urged by the City of San Clemente. The Clerk read communications from the City of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach urging support of Senate Bill 1019 and companion bills, "Lower Colorado River Basin Project Act." On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the City Clerk was directed to notify the City of Fountain Valley and the City of Huntington Beach that the Council had already gone on record in support of Senate Bill 1019. MasterPlan of Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Riding and Hiking Pinkley, and carried, the Master Plan of Riding and Trails Hiking Trails for Orange County from the County of Orange Planning Commission was referred to the Planning Com- mission for recommendation. Fireworks permit Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Boy Scouts Barck, and carried, the following permit to sell fireworks was approved subject to the condition that there will be one adult in attendance at all hours of business: Boy Scouts of America, Troop 455, c/o Gilbert A. Hires, 691 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, stand located at 2180 Newport Boulevard, from June 28th through July 6, 1965. .x.213 Trailer request The City Clerk read a request from International Testing International Testing Corporation, 1670 Babcock Street, Costa Mesa, to use a trailer for an office at that address. He also read a report from the Building Safety Department stating that an inspection had been made at the site. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was granted for a period of one year subject to the regulations of the City and State. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried; application for Business License was approved subject to the approval of the Chief of Police for A. Z. Turnbo, 358 Ramona Way, Costa Mesa, for one skill game at the Galley, 201+ Placentia, Costa Mesa. Kiwanis North Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Jordan, and carried, application for the Costa Mesa Kiwanis North Club, Post Office Drawer C, Costa Mesa, to hold a one -tent, three-ring circus at 2300 Harbor Boulevard on May 1 and.2, 1965, was approved with one- half license fee waived as non-profit. Refund Refund in the amount of $12.75 was granted on Building Anthony Pools Permit 23520 and Plumbing Permit 44841 to Anthony Pools, 5871 Firestone Boulevard, South Gate, on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Thompson, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental reports On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Police, for the month of March; City Treasurer, March; Finance, for period of nine months ending March 31, 1965. Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman 414 Jordan, Waxrant Resolution No. 414 including Payroll No. 292 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Thompson, Barck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mary V. Chamberlin The City Attorney presented an agreement between the agreement, Haxbor City and Mary V. Chamberlin regarding Harbor Boulevard Boulevard right of way. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the agreement was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Traffic study, Orange Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Coast College by Thompson, authorization for traffic study of Orange Wilbur Smith and Coast College to be done by Wilbur Smith and Associates, Associates Incorporated, was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 10 U Southern California The City Attorney presented a verbal offer from Edison Company agree- the Southern California Edison Company to furnish, ment to furnish streetinstall, and maintain 57 new street lights at lights on Harbor locations designated by the City of Costa Mesa. Boulevard from 19th These units are to be 20,000 -lumen mercury vapor to 600 feet south of integral ballast luminaries, mounted on marbelite Wilson poles, 31.5 feet above the street. This installation has been quoted at $239.29 Per pole, or a total of $13,639.62. Complete energy, maintenance and replace- ment will be furnished at $7.35 per unit per month, making a total of $5,027.40 per year. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the offer was accepted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Encroachment agree- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- ment M. B. Gretmore, man Barck, the City Manager was authorized to sign the Harbor Boulevard encroachment agreement with M. B. Gretmore regarding Harbor Boulevard by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Call for Bids The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for Storm Drain in the Construction of a Storm Drain in Harbor Boulevard Harbor Boulevard North of Gisler Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman North of Gisler Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the plans and specifications were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to call for bids to be opened at the meeting of May 32 1965. Call for Bids The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for Resurfacing of the Resurfacing of Wilson Street from Harbor Boulevard Wilson and Park to Placentia Avenue and Park Drive from Anaheim Avenue Drive to 18th Street. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the plans and specifications were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at the meeting of May 3, 1965. Notice of Comple- Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman tion Block Fences, Barck, and -carried, the work as performed by Ray R. TeWinkle Park Shellenbarger and Son, 12291 Gilbert Street, Garden Grove, for the Construction of Block Fences in the Charles W. TeWinkle Memorial Park and in the Paularino Park was accepted, and the City Clerk was directed to file notice of completion with the County Recorder. Notice of Comple- Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman tion Tennis Court Jordan, and carried, the work as performed by Smith Lighting Electric Supply, 3405 West Ball Road, Anaheim, for the TeWinkle Park Construction of Tennis Court Lighting at Charles W. TeWinkle Memorial Park was accepted,,and the City Clerk was authorized to file notice of completion with the County Recorder. Notice of Comple- Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman tion Restrooms in Jordan, and carried, the work as performed by Thompson TeWinkle Park Constructors, 8539 Devenir Street, Downey, for the Construction of Restrooms in the Charles W. TeWinkle Memorial Park was accepted, and the Clerk was directed to file notice of completion with the County Recorder. The Clerk presented a resolutio Orange approving and endorsing Constitutional Amendment No. 17 the 1965 Legislature, having be meeting of April 5, 1965. Upon Jordan, seconded by Councilman communication was ordered held 3, 1965• n from the City of the proposed Senate , to be submitted to en held over from the motion by Councilman Barck, and carried, the to the meeting of May PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:45 p.m., April 19, 1965, 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 Charles T. Jorgensen of Brentwood Chapel. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson Roll Call Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Acting City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk, Assistant Director of Public Works Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council went on record as supporting legislation to control distribution of obscene Obscene literature literature as urged by the County of Ventura Board of Supervisors and the Citizens for Decent Literature of Ventura County. Set for public Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman hearing Barck, and carried, the following Rezone Petition R-10-65, and R-11-65 were set for public hearing at the meeting of May 3, 1965, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable: Rezone Petition Rezone Petition R-10-65, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, R-10-65 to rezone from R2, Two Family Residential District, to R1, Single Family Residential District, property on both sides of Hamilton Street, easterly of Thurin Avenue. Rezone Petition Rezone Petition R-11-65, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, R-11-65 to rezone from R2, Two Family Residential District, to R1, Single Family Residential District, property on both sides of Parsons Street and College Avenue, between Hamilton and Victoria Streets. Right of way deeds Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the following right of way deeds.were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREET 3-31-65 Franchise Realty Interstate Corporation 19th Street, 4- 8-65 Henry L. and Jennie M. Muto' Harbor Blvd. 4-20-65 Mary V. Chamberlin Harbor Blvd. Beautification The Clerk read a request from the Beautification Committee Committee request that landscaping be excluded from the assessed valuation of property. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Chairman of the Beautification Committee and the City Attorney were instructed to investigate and report with estimates of the actual assessment amounts involved at the meeting of May 3, 1965• Recess The Mayor declared a recess, and the meeting reconvened at 7:45 p .m . PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:45 p.m., April 19, 1965, 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 Charles T. Jorgensen of Brentwood Chapel. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson, Barck, Thompson Roll Call Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Acting City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk, Assistant Director of Public Works 132 Tentative Map Tract Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by 3603, one year.exten- Councilman Jordan, and carried, extension of one sion year of Tentative -Map of -Tract 3603 was granted to Cape Aire Builders, -Incorporated, 1540 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, said'property being located on the east: side of' Pomona Avenue; between West 17th Street and West 18th'Street.' Declaration of Con- Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council- ditions and Restric- man Thompson, and carried; the requested cancellation tions of Declaration of Conditions and Restrictions, Lots Rezone 86, Tiffany 506, 507,, -and 508 of Newport Mesa'Tract, Rezone 86, Tiffany, was approved subject to the condition that the Planning Department investigates and finds that the.restrictions are no longer'necessary because of coverage by City ordinances. Sign at All American The Clerk presented the request for Cox Neon Corpora - Market, Cox Neon tion, 1711 Bluff Road, Montebello, for permission to allow the sign at the All American Market, 539 West 19th Street, to project 3 feet over City property, referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation from the meeting of March 15, 1965. Mr. Sidney Blair of Cox Neon Corporation spoke to the Council in support of the request. After discussion-, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the request was approved by the. following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Thompson, Barck NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Rehearing of Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - C -17-65 man Jordan, and carried, rehearing of Conditional Use set May 3, 1965 Application C-17-65, Signal Oil Company, 1221 South Signal Oil Western Avenue, Los Angeles, for permission-to,con- struct and operate a service station in a C2 zone on the northeast corner of 17th Street and Santa Ana Avenue, was set for the meeting of May 3, 1965, as requested. 2R=Qk to represent The Clerk read the request from Randall McCardle, 1700 at yes Angeles Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to appeal the decision Reglenal 'l'ransper- of the Planning Commission, meeting of January il, 1965) to -ti,„ Study to allow a sign for "The Real Estaters" in the College (LARTS) Center. He also read a communication from San Joaquin Associates, William C. Ring, 2750 Harbor Boulevard, Randall McCardle Costa Mesa, stating that there would only be three request for sign, signs on the 840 -foot frontage on Harbor Boulevard, one "The Real Estaters" of the signs being "The Real Estaters." Mr. Randall McCardle spoke to the Council in support of his request. After discussion, upon motion,by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, the Master Plan was amended to allow "The Real Estaters" sign by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Thompson, Barck NOES: Councilmen:- Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 65-9 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman First reading Barck, Ordinance 65-9 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY _ Speed limits and COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3449 "No Parking" AND SECTION 3462 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 J - Resolution 65-29 Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council - Weed abatement man Barck, Resolution 65-29, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DETERMINING AND DECLARING THATWWEEDS WHICH BEAR SEEDS OF DOWNY OR WINGY NATURE -AND. WEEDS WHICH -ATTAIN SUCH A LARGE GROWTH AS TO BECOME A FIRE NUISANCE WHEN DRY AND WEEDS WHICH ARE OTHER- WISE NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THAT THE SAME ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE: DIRECTING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO POST NOTICES TO DESTROY SAID WEEDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW, FIXING THE TIM FOR HEARING ALL OBJECTIONS OR PROTESTS AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER V OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, setting public hearing May 17, 1965, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None V-8-65, Freestone Variance V-8-65, George Allen Freestone, 710 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct four units in addition to existing three units making a total of seven units on 18,941.93 square feet of land area (one unit per 2,705.9 square feet) in an R2 zone at 657 West Wilson Street, was presented together with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches on Wilson Street by the applicant and/or owner, at his expense, per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 2. Screening of parking in the front of the lot under the direction of the Director of Planning; 3. Approval of this plan will be predicated on the removal of Lot "A"; 4. Detailed drawings shall be submitted to the Director of Planning relative to the wall design, landscaping and entryway development at Capital Street; 5. Existing driveway to be widened and reconstructed under the direc- tion of the Traffic Engineer; 6. Installation of under- ground water supply. Fire Department connection 4 -inch main and two Joneshead hydrants to be located as required by the Fire Department; 7. Dedication of all land 40.00 feet from the center line of existing Wilson'Street to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes; 8. Time - clock controlled lights for parking and garage areas to be provided except on street frontage. The Clerk read a communication from the Planning Department recommending that the existing driveway be widened to a minimum of 12 feet. He also read one letter in opposition from Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Schmidt. Applicant George Freestone spoke in support of the application. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved subject to the condition that there is to be no vehicle access between the two buildings and subject to the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission with the deletion of Condition No. 6. V-10-65, Geddes Variance V-10-65, Randall F. Geddes, 1885 Newport Boule- vard, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach 10 feet into required front yard setback of 80 feet from the center line of existing Bristol Street.for the construction of a com- mercial building on the east side of Bristol Street, 195 feet from the center line of Baker Street, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Instal- 1� v-10-65 lation of sidewalks and.concrete driveway approaches Continued by the.applicant and/or owner, at his expense, per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa under the direction of the City Engineer; 2. Utility poles to be relocated at the expense of the applicant and/or owner;. 3. Dedication of all land 60 feet from the center line of existing Bristol Street to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes; 4. Driveways to be con- structed in accordance with Traffic Engineer's require- ments; 5. Tree wells to be installed and tree planting to be compatible with the surrounding area as indicated on the plot plan; 6. Installation of paving, curbs and gutters by the applicant and/or owner, at his expense, per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa under the direction of the City Engineer. The Clerk reported that no communications had been re- ceived. Mr. Geddes was present. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, motion for approval subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried. Information Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman requested of Pinkley, and carried, the City Manager and City Clerk Hoag Hospital were directed to send a request for information to Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, asking how many patients from Costa Mesa they have served in the past ten years and how much revenue was -derived. C -270-A, Sunshine Conditional Use Permit C -270-A, Sunshine Community Nursery Nursery School School, Mrs. Dorothy M. Rose, 3074 Ki]lybrooke Lane, Costa. Mesa, for permission to continue the operation of a nursery school five days per week in the -existing Temple Sharon Building in an R2 zone at 617 Hamilton Street, was pre- sented together with the recommendation of the Planning. Commission for approval subject to the following condi- tions: 1. Not to exceed 20 children per day; 2. Parking under the direction of the Director of Planning; 3. Time limit of three years. The Clerk reported that no communications had been'received. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to protest the granting of the application. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Extreme truck traffic Councilman Jordan said there were three items that should on Bristol and Baker be brought to the Council's attention: 1. Extreme truck Speed check requested traffic on Bristol and Baker Streets. The Police Depart- ment was requested to check the area for speed violations by trucks and submit a report; 2. The new runways Airport runways developed at the airport have caused some planes to make a right-hand approach down Newport Boulevard with con- sequent noise and low-flying hazard. The City Manager All-night coffee was requested to investigate; 3. All-night coffee houses houses attract undesirable individuals to the City. The City Attorney was requested to check and determine whether an ordinance regulating these establishments could be written. Councilman Jordan made his recommendations in the form of a motion which was seconded by Councilman Pinkley,.and carried. C -271-A, Harbor Conditional Use Permit C -271-A, Harbor Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Homes Homes, Incorporated, 3100 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to maintain one single face 12.5 foot temporary advertising sign to advertise first sale of homes in Tract 4354, sign located at 3100 Harbor Boule- vard, was presented together with the recommendation of 135 Continued the Planning Commission for approval for a period of C -271 -A one year subject to all the requirements of the Department of Building Safety; said sign to be removed by the appli- cant, at his expense, at the end of one year and an agreement to this effect shall be signed by the applicant subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission C-21-65 Conditional Use Permit C-21-65, Egon and Barbara Guenther, Guenther 20271 Bayview Avenue, Santa Ana, for permission to construct and operate a restaurant in an M1 zone at 2090 Placentia Avenue, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. The Clerk reported that no communications had.been received. The applicant was not present. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was denied. C-23-65 Conditional Use Permit C-23-65, John Sparling, 2400 Elden, Sparling Suite 5, Costa Mesa, for permission to exceed maximum permissible building height allowing construction of 120 apartment units in a Cl zone, not to exceed three stories, as per Section 9293.2, Division XII, of the Municipal Code, and Section 9298.2.2 (1) of the Municipal Code, to allow residential use in a commercial zone at 1515 Mesa Verde Drive East, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. All utilities shall be underground; 2. Apartment numbering shall be by the Costa Mesa Planning Department; 3. Must meet all require- ments of Unified Building Code regarding interior wet standpipes; Fire extinguishers located according to National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 10; 4. Tree planting compatible with surrounding area as indicated on the plot plan; 5. Installation of four 11,000 -lumen mercury vapor lights on marbelite poles on Mesa Verde Drive; installation of two 7,000 -lumen mercury vapor lights on marbelite poles on Orange Street; Furnish adequate lighting on parking lot and garage area, subject to approval of the Street Lighting Superintendent, all by applicant at his expense; 6. Dedication of all land 40 feet from the center line of existing Mesa Verde Drive, East, to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes; 7. Dedication of 17 -foot spandrel at corner of Mesa Verde Drive and Orange Street to the City of Costa Mesa; 8. Driveway on Mesa Verde Drive East to be constructed under direction of Traffic Engineer; 9. The easterly one-half of Orange Avenue to be improved by the applicant at his expense with base, paving, curbs, and gutter, and residen- tial sidewalks with concrete driveway approaches, all as per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 10. That the applicant will adhere to the rendering presented April 12, 1965, and as signed by the applicant and Chairman of the Planning Commission as to its general design except for the carports. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received.. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. Mr. Tom Doyle, 1744 Missouri Street, Costa Mesa, requested that the Council enforce the ordinance pertaining to garages. Architect Ray Levanas and applicant John Sparling spoke in support of the appli- cation. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by, Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Com- mission with the added condition that the type of lighting on the garages be subject to the approval of the Street Lighting Superintendent. 136 C-24-65 Conditional Use Permit C-24-65, Marjorie L. Peluso, Peluso 848 St. Clair Street, -Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a nursery school for 15 to 20 pre-school .children in an R2 zone at 161 Mesa Drive, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Installation of parking and driveway under the direc- tion of the Planning Department as per standard specifi- cation of the City of Costa Mesa; 2. Must meet all the requirements of Title 19, California State Fire Marshal's Administrative Code; 3. Installation of residential sidewalks and concrete driveway approaches by the appli- cant and/or owner, at his expense, as per standard speci- fications of the City of Costa Mesa; 4. Tree planting compatible with the surrounding area as indicated on the plot plan; 5. Time limit of one year. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. C-25-65, Clearbrook Conditional Use Permit C-25-65, Clearbrook Lane Corpora - Lane and Buccola tion and/or George D. Buccola, 1045 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, for permission to construct one 10 -foot by 20 -foot double face directional sign to advertise first sale of apartments in Tract 5617, sign location is on the southwest corner of Fair Drive and Vanguard Way at 103 Fair Drive; was presented together with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for approval for one year or until the homes are initially sold, whichever is sooner, subject to the requirements of the Department of Building Safety; said sign to be removed by the applicant at his expense at the end of one year, and an agreement to this effect shall be signed by the applicant subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. C-26-65, Allied Conditional Use Permit C-26-65, Allied Construction, Construction 1442 South Euclid, Fullerton, for permission to construct two temporary off-site directional signs, 4 -foot by 8 - foot, to advertise the initial sale of apartments in Tract 5475, signs located on the southeast corner of Cinnamon Avenue and Gisler Avenue, and on the southwest corner of Date Place and Harbor Boulevard, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion for approval for one year or until the homes are initially sold, whichever is sooner, subject to the requirements of the Department of Building Safety; said sign to be removed by the applicant at his expense at the end of one year, and an agreement to this effect shall be signed by the applicant subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The Clerk reported that no communications had been received. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the applica- tion was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. Fire Department Rules The City Manager reported that copies of Rules and Regula - and Regulations tions of Fire Department had been distributed to the Council for their study, and he requested that action be taken to adopt the Fire Department Rules and Regulations at the meeting of May 3, 1965. 1 1 1 Harbor Area Boys The City Manager presented a lease from the Park and Club, lease for'land Recreation District to the City of Costa Mesa and a at Tustin Park lease between the City of Costa Mesa and the Boys Club of the Harbor Area, Incorporated, for property at Tustin Park for the purpose of building a satellite Boys Club. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, the two leases were approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant authorized Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Public Works Officers'man Jordan, the Director of Finance was authorized to Institute draw a warrant in the amount of $100.00 payable to George Madsen as an advance to attend the Public Works Officers' Institute held in Sacramento May 2, 3, and 4. 1965, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrants authorized Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman United States Barck, two advances in the amount of $350.00 each were Conference of Mayors authorized to be paid to the Mayor and Vice Mayor to attend the United States Conference of Mayors, May 29 throughJune 2, 1965, with the Mayor only attending the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, Washington D. C. June 8 through 11, 1965, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Engineering Depart- The City Manager said that due to the growth of the City, ment lease the Engineering Department is running out of space. More space can be gained by putting a doorway between Dr. A. G. Hughes their present quarters and the building next door. The extimated cost for adding the door, adding light fixtures and installing telephones is $750.00. He presented a one- year lease. at $125.00 per month with option to rent on a month-to-month basis after one year has elapsed. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, the Conversion expenses were authorized, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the lease on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Baseball policy The City Manager presented a policy agreement for the agreement, Harbor Baseball Program, delineating the obligations of each, Area Boys Club between the City of Costa Mesa for the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation Department, Newport Beach, and the Harbor Area Boys Club. The agreement is for a period of one year to be automatically renewed for each successive year thereafter unless 30 days' notice is given by one of the parties of desire not to renew. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the policy agreement was approved. Ray I. Hartzler The City Manager read a letter requesting permission to retirement retire as of May 17, 1965, from Director of Finance Ray I. Hartzler. After the Councilmen each paid tribute and expressed appreciation to Mr. Hartzler for his service to the City, the request was granted with regret on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. Agreement, Ray I. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Hartzler man Jordan, an agreement was approved for the employment of Mr. Hartzler when needed on special financial projects by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Jordan, Barck, Thompson NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Robert A. Oman The City Manager notified the Council that effective May appointed Director 17 he had appointed Robert A. Oman as Director of of Finance Finance of the City of Costa Mesa. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Jordan, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: 62�g City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa Barck to represent Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by at Los Angeles Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Barck was Regional Transporta- chosen to represent the City at the first Area tion Study (LARTS) Coordinating Committee meeting of the Los Angeles Regional Transportation Study to be held the first or second week in May. 1 1 1