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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/1967 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY,OF COSTA MESA January 3, 1967 PART I' The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., January 3, 1967, 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:: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker Roll Call Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - December 19, 1966 man Tucker, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 1966, were approved as distributed and posted. The application of Mrs. Tillie Vessells, 770 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue C-35-66, Vessells upholstery business at that address was presented, after being continued from the previous meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Vessells spoke from the floor stating that the conditions imposed regarding right of way dedications were discriminatory and impossible to be fulfilled. After discussion, it was pointed out that improvement of Palace Avenue should be made under 1911 Act, if at all, and the staff was instructed to set up meetings with property owners to determine their desires. Street Lighting Superintendent Omar J. Wilson stated that, with installation of the new Edison sub- station on the west side, new and larger lines would have to be run along -Palace Avenue and, that a 10 -foot utility easement from the Vessells would be necessary to maintain width of existing street. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, .and carried, conditions No. 1, 3, and 4 of Conditional Use Permit C-35-66, were deleted subject to the condi- tion added that the Vessells grant a 10 -foot utility easement on Palace Avenue frontage of their property. Mr. Wilson was instructed to work with the Vessells, the mortgage holder, and the Edison Company to arrange the granting of the easement and the location of the pole. The staff was directed to complete its investi- gation of the possibilities of widening Palace Avenue and report at the meeting of February 6, 1967. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-35-66 is to be placed on the.,agenda for the Council Meeting of February 6, 1967, and if no 10 -foot utility.easement has been granted, Council will decide whether to waive conditions, grant further time, or deny the permit. Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:40 p.m. 1 1 1 PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, Ordinance 66-55 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Adopted man Pinkley, Ordinance 66-55, being AN ORDINANCE OF Paularino No. 12 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING Annexation THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "PAULARINO N0. 12 ANNEXATION", was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written The Clerk presented the following written communi- Communications cations: From the Orange Coast Junior College District, thanking the Council for the use of the Council Chambers for the Traffic and Safety class; League of California Cities, thanking the Council for Resolution 66-127, urging changes in voting procedures at annual conven- tions; Fountain Valley and San Juan Capistrano, supporting the establishment of a college of medicine at University of California Irvine; A Resolution from the City of Stanton protesting the proposed tax over- ride for Orange Coast Junior College District; A continued its regular session at 7:50 p.m., January 3, 1967, 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 the Reverend Mel Taylor of Fairview Baptist Church, Councilmen Present: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker Roll Call Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk Ordinance 66-53 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Adopted man Pinkley, Ordinance 66-53, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Conditional Use CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTIONS Permit and Variance PROVIDING FOR VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MAKING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NECESSARY PARTIES AS APPLICANTS, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:- Councilmen: None Ordinance 66-54 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Adopted man Pinkley, Ordinance 66-54, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Unlisted use in CITY OF COSTA MESA REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS UNDER THE zoning districts GENERAL PROVISIONS FOUND IN DIVISION XVII, CHAPTER IX, ARTICLE 2 AND RE-ENACTING SAID SECTIONS UNDER DIVISION XIX, CHAPTER IX, ARTICLE 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 66-55 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Adopted man Pinkley, Ordinance 66-55, being AN ORDINANCE OF Paularino No. 12 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING Annexation THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "PAULARINO N0. 12 ANNEXATION", was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written The Clerk presented the following written communi- Communications cations: From the Orange Coast Junior College District, thanking the Council for the use of the Council Chambers for the Traffic and Safety class; League of California Cities, thanking the Council for Resolution 66-127, urging changes in voting procedures at annual conven- tions; Fountain Valley and San Juan Capistrano, supporting the establishment of a college of medicine at University of California Irvine; A Resolution from the City of Stanton protesting the proposed tax over- ride for Orange Coast Junior College District; A Jm, Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County approving Sunflower Annexation No. 3. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman.Barck, and carried, the communications were received and filed. The following written communications were received and riled on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried: From Mobile -Radio, Incorporated, 11819 Burke Street, Santa Fe Springs, requesting the reasons why their bid was disqualified. The Clerk reported their letter had been answered by the Director of Public Works; the Clerk presented copies of a new report on the work of local agency formation commissions to the Council; League of California Cities annual appointment by new League President of committee members. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, the following transfers of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses were ordered received and filed: Transfer from Jack E. Clark, to Leo W. and Elsie N. Pauly of an on -sale beer license at the Kings Inn, 720 Randolph; and transfer of an on -sale general license from.Harvey Belisle, to Theodore Bolte, the Huddle, 741 Baker Street. Rick Thunstrom The Clerk presented a letter from Rick Thunstrom, 1825 Placentia Avenue, requesting the remaining 10 feet of his land be returned to him, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and. carried, the request was held over to the meeting of February 6, 1967. Permits The Clerk presented a request from the Exchange Club of Newport, Harbor, Post Office Box 1022, to hold the 4th annual fireworks show on July 4, 1967,,in Orange. Coast College stadium. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried., the request was granted. The Clerk presented applications for business.license for Wolf's,Whistle formerly the Honeys, 778-782 West 19th Street, for a yearly dance permit and three pool tables. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the appli- cations were approved, after the owners of the business stated they were also the oVmers of the pool tables. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, the business applications from Silvergate Productions, Incorporated, 1951 Cable Street, San Diego, for custom car and speed show and occasional dance on February 11 and 12 at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive were approved. The Clerk presented application for business license for Bill Martini's, 130 East 17th Street, for two pool tables. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was held over to the meeting of February 6, 1967. 1 1 1 F The Clerk presented applications for business licenses for Stegman Vending Company for one pool table and one bowler at the Seabreeze Tavern, 541 West 19th Street. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the applications were held over to the meeting of February 6, 1967. Refund, Calls Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by`Council- Plumbing Company man Pinkley, refund in the amount of $3.50 was granted to Cal's Plumbing Company, 824 West 15th Street, Newport Beach, on Plumbing Permit 49217, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refund, Pacific Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - Installers, man Pinkley, refund in the amount of $2.00 was granted Incorporated to Pacific Installers, Incorporated, 75+1 Anthony Avenue, Garden Grove, on Heating Permit 4802, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental Reports Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, the following departmental reports were received.and filed: Building Safety; Street; Fire; Finance, for the number of non-profit permits issued during the month of December; Planning; Traffic Engineer. Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - 481 man Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 481 including Payroll No. 66-26 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - 482 man Pinkley, Warrant Resolution -No. 482 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public hearing The Mayor declared that this was the time and the Weed Abatement place set for the public hearing on weed abatement. The Clerk reported that notices had been duly posted as required by law and that the affidavit of posting was on file in his office. He reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to be heard. No one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed by the Mayor. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Resolution 67-2 man Wilson, Resolution 67-2, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA INSTRUCTING AND AUTHORIZING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS, was zX , adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Barck,-Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the Yellow Cab place for the public hearing for Yellow Cab...of Newport and Costa Mesa, Incorporated, 186 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, petition to maintain and conduct a public transportation business for a period of ten years, and request for a rate increase of 10 cents per mile. The City Manager reported that the investi- gation was not complete and recommended that the public hearing be continued. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, motion to continue the public hearing to the meeting of January 16, 1967, was made by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried. The City Attorney presented an amendment to the Contract amendment, contract with Novel B. James which establishes the Novel B. James fiscal year as June 1 to May 31 of any year. The original agreement sets forth rights and obligations in the operation of a 36 -hole golf course. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the amendment to the contract was approved. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Council - Resolution 67-1 man Pinkley, Resolution 67-1, being A RESOLUTION OF. Condemnation of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Sunflower Avenue FINDING, DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC authorized INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN STREET EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF'SAID EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY BY CONDEMNATION, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Attorney reported that Mr. Orville W. Stewart, 2027 Irvine Avenue, Costa Mesa, made appli- cation for annexation of his property to the City of.,. Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, Resolution 67-3 seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 67-3, being THE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Bissell No. 2 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE Annexation LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR AN ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Call for bids-- The City Engineer presented plans and specifications Improvement of for the Improvement of Vanguard Way From Fair Drive Vanguard Way to 630 Feet Southerly. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the plans and specifications were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to call for bids to be opened at 11 a.m. on January 20, 1967. 1 1 LJ Call for bids-- The City Engineer presented plans and specifications Improvement of for the Improvement of Anton Boulevard Between Anton Boulevard Bristol Street and Santa And Delhi Channel. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the plans and specifications were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to call for bids to be opened at 11 a.m. on January 20, 1967.. Action ratified, The Director of Public Works requested that the golf course non- Council ratify the golf course non-profit corporation's profit corporation action of awarding the contract for Club House Fixtures awards contract to Crown Fixture Company of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the action was ratified. Bid call --Bid Item Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - 77, Road Base man Pinkley, and carried, the Clerk was authorized Material to advertise for Bid Item 77, Furnishing of Road Base Material for Minor Construction, bids to be opened on January 13, 1967. Time extension to Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - contract, Sprinklers man Tucker, and carried, a time extension of fourteen and Landscaping at days was granted to the contract for the Construction Estancia of a Sprinkler System and Landscaping at the Estancia Park Site. Time extension on Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council - contract, man Pinkley, and carried, a time extension of nineteen Modification of days was granted to the contract for Modification of Median, Signals and Median, Signal Facilities and Highway Lighting at the Lighting at Harbor Intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street. and Baker Contract with Santa The Clerk presented the proposed contract between the Ana --Traffic Signal City of Costa Mesa and the City of Santa Ana for traffic at Bristol and signal at the intersection of Bristol Street and Sunflower Sunflower Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the contract was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None V-29-66, White The Clerk presented application for Variance V-29-66, Hubert Lee White, 228+ Colgate Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach 8.64 feet into required 19.34 - foot rear yard setback for addition of two bedrooms to existing residence at that address, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk reported that no written communi- cations had been received. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, motion for approval was made by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried. C-79-66, Howard The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit C-79-66, Gerald Howard, 974 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a television and radio repair shop in a C1 zone at 779 West 19th Street, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That there be no outside storage of any appliances; 2. For a one-year time limit with the option for renewal without fee. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. The applicant was present. Upon motion by Council- man Pinkley; seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. C -8o-66, Pilling The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit C-80-66, Orval and Jean Pilling, 280 Broadway, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a home for the aged for a maximum of ten ambulatory guests in an R2 zone at 255+ Orange Avenue, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Must meet all the requirements of Title 19, California Admini- strative Code; 2. Tree planting compatible with the area; 3. Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 30 feet from the center of existing Orange Avenue for street purposes. (5 -foot dedication); 4. Installation of concrete sidewalks and driveway, approach (es) by the applicant at his expense per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; 5. That a garage be provided for each residence; 6. That guest parking be provided plus three extra spaces for the residences under the direction of the Director of Planning; 7. That expansion plans be submitted to the Commission for approval prior to obtaining a Building Permit; 8. A one-year time limit option to request renewal without fee. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. The applicants said that they agreed to the conditions. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak on any item that was not on the agenda. Mr. Don Ward asked the Don Ward, real Clerk to read his letter regarding real estate signs estate signs for advertising apartment rentals. The letter was read by the Clerk, and he said that each Councilman had received a copy of the letter. Mr. Ward spoke to the Council. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Councilman Tucker voting No, the Council requested the Planning Commission to study the real estate sign ordinance as it pertains to advertising apartment rentals and requested Mr. Ward to meet with the Planning Commission to offer his suggestions. The City Manager requested that the Council establish time limit parking in certain zones on Harbor Boulevard and Bernard Street. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, Resolution 67-4 seconded by Councilman Tucker, Resolution 67-4,'being Time limit parking A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA on Harbor and MESA ESTABLISHING TIME LIMIT PARKING IN CERTAIN ZONES Bernard ON HARBOR BOULEVARD AND BERNARD STREET IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES_: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Minute Resolution The City Manager requested that the Council authorize Mayor of the C' y of Costa Mes ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1 Authorizing persons himself, E. E. O'Donnell, Roy R. Erickson, and for Civil Defense William Savage to execute on behalf of the City of purposes Costa Mesa documents for the purpose.of obtaining financial assistance under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, a Minute Resolution was adopted naming the above-mentioned persons as authorized to sign the documents mentioned by the City Manager. Adjournment The meeting eras adjourned on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, at 9:00 p.m. Mayor of the C' y of Costa Mes ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1