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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA _
August 21, 1967
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met
in regular session at 6:30 p.m., August 21, 1967, at the City
Hall, 77 Fair Drive, 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.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
Councilmen Absent: Pinkley
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Acting City
Engineer, City Clerk, Director of Public
Works
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 1967, were
August 7, 1967
approved as distributed and posted, on motion by Councilman
Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried.
Ordinance 67-22
Ordinance No. 67-22, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Adopted
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF
Rezone R-4-67
LOT "A" OF THE BANNING TRACT, AND OF BLOCKS "EE" AND "FF" OF
FAIRVIEW FROM R4 -CP TO Cl -CP, having received first reading
at the meeting of August 7, 1967, was presented for second
reading. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Tucker, Ordinance 67-22 was read by title only and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Mission Pak Trailer The request of Mission Pak Company, 125 East 33rd Street,
Los Angeles, for permit to operate a special trailer at the
Harbor Shopping Center, 2300 Harbor Boulevard, from November
1, 1967, through January 8, 1968, as in previous years, was
granted on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Barck, and carried.
Princeton Drive A letter from Attorney Robert T. Marold, 306 Princeton Drive,
Traffic urging stricter control of traffic speeds on Princeton Drive
during the late evening and early morning hours and suggest-
ing elimination of the left turn from Harbor Boulevard as a
possible solution, was read. On motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the letter was
referred to the Traffic Commission for report to the Council.
Community Antenna The Davis Broadcasting Company, 3101 West 5th Street, Santa
Television Ana, owners of Station KWIZ, asked if a community antenna
Franchise television franchise is available in Costa Mesa. On motion
Davis Broadcasting by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and
Company carried, the request was referred to the Planning Commission
for report to the Council.
Jail Conditions A letter from the State Department of Corrections, compliment -
Praised ing the City and Chief of Police Roger Neth on conditions in
the jail, was read and on motion by Councilman Milson,
seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, was ordered
received and filed.
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Grade Crossing Notice from the Public Utilities Commission of hearings on
Elimination preparation of the 1968 list of grade crossings to be elimi-
nated, with the Los Angeles hearing date set for October 16
and 17, 1967, and application to be received before September
22nd, was received and filed on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried.
Alcoholic Beverage The application of the Great Western Vending Corporation,
Control 1562 Newport Boulevard,.for a person-to-person transfer of
Queen_B on -sale beer license for the Queen B at that address, having
been approved for parking by the Planning Department, was
received and filed on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Tucker, and carried.
Edward T. Telford A letter from District Engineer Edward T. Telford of the State
District Engineer Division of Highways, in recognition of the Council's support
of the State Highway Program and urging its continuance after
his retirement, was read. On motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the letter was
received and filed.
Hanson and The request of Phil Hanson and Associates, 407- West 17th
Associates Street, Santa Ana, for refund.of $25.00 license fee because
Auction, License of cancellation of an auction license at 134 Industrial Way,
Refund was granted on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Tucker, Wilson, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Mike.'s Merrymaker The application of Donna M. and Michael J. Striani to the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a person-to-
person transfer of the off -sale general license at Mike's
Merrymaker, 1011 El Camino, was presented with the approval
of the Planning Department of parking facilities. On motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried, the application was received and filed.
Pacific Jazz The application of Pacific Jazz Festival to place promotional
Festival Banners banners across Harbor Boulevard at 19th Street, and East
17th Street at Orange Avenue for the Festival October 6, 7,
and 8, 1967, the banners to be erected next week, was pre-
sented, and on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, the permit was granted sub-
ject to the approval of the City Manager.
Dick's Horseshoe An application was presented from Richard Lawrence, doing
business as Dick's Horseshoe, 2394 Newport Boulevard, for
yearly dance license. The Fire Department report stipulated
that the dance floor should be kept clear of chairs, tables,
etc., and the Police Department report recommended approval.
A license having been previously approved for one-night
dances, the application was approved subject to Police and
Fire Department requirements on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried.
Sip and Sea The application of George A. De Vries, 2885 Bristol Street,
Pool Table for one coin-operated pool table at the Sip and Sea, 294
East 17th Street, a reopening with Police and Fire Department
approval, was presented and on motion by Councilman Barck,
:seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application
was approved.
The Huddle The application of Coin Service, 352 State College Boulevard,
Orange, for a shuffle alley at The Huddle, 741 Baker Street,
was presented with Police and Fire Department approval. On
motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried, the application was approved.
Lura Reed • The application of Lura Reed, 19779 Claremont Lane, Huntington
Beach, for permit to paint house numbers on curbs for a fee
of $1.25, was presented, and on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the permit was
granted for daylight hours only and subject to the permission
of residents.
Departmental The regular monthly reports from the following departments:
Reports Police, Fire, Finance, and Parks, were received and filed on
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried.
Warrant Resolution Warrant Resolution 507, including Payroll 6716, was approved
507 on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Agreement, The City Attorney presented an agreement between the County
Control of Animals and the City of Costa Mesa for the control of animals, and
upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, the agreement was approved and the Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the City by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Street Vendors
The reports of the Planning Department, Police Department,
Noise
Finance Department, and City Attorney, on the existing pro-
hibition of noise by vending trucks between 12:30 p.m. and
4:00 p.m. (Section 7114.1,,Municipal Code), were presented
by the City Attorney. Mr. Willis E. Graham, 2015 Maple
Street, Santa Ana, operator of vending trucks, spoke from
the floor. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson,
Ordinance 67-23
seconded by Councilman Tucker, first reading was given
First Reading
Ordinance 67-23, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 711+.1 OF THE MUNICI-
PAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SOUND TRUCKS IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES BETWEEN 1:00 O'CLOCK P.M. AND 3:00 O'CLOCK P.M. AND
BETWEEN 8:00 O'CLOCK P.M. AND 8:00 O`CLOCK A.M., by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson,. Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Pacific Telephone The City Attorney requested that the protest of the Pacific
Map Protests Telephone map be held over for 30 days for further investi-
gation. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, the report was held over for 30 days.
County Water The City Attorney presented a request from the Orange County
District Authorized Water District for authorization to represent the City in a
to Represent City unified defense in the event upstream users of Santa Ana
River water file cross complaints against users of down-
stream water. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, and carried, the execution of the authoriza-
tion on behalf of the City was ordered.
Resolution 67-94 The City Engineer presented the final map of Tract No. 599+,
Approving Tract all conditions having been complied with, and on motion by
No. 599+ Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, Resolution
67-94, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT NO. 599+ AND ACCEPTING
THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR
HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID
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Resolution 67-94 MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE
Continued AGREEMENT, was adopted by the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
.No Bids Received The Director of Public Works reported that at the time and
Bid Item 91 place set for the opening of bids for Bid Item 91, the sale
Sale of City- of the City -owned duplex structure at 688-B Wilson Street,
Owned Duplex no bids were received. ,On motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the City Manager
was directed to proceed with the disposition of the structure
by negotiation.
Public Nuisance Due notice having been given to the property owners, the
Hearings Set Department of Building Safety filed public nuisance reports
under Section 92102.2 of the Municipal Code against the
297 Avocado Street following properties: 297 Avocado Street, owned by Ralph
A. Lutge, 10+31 Bright Wood Drive, Santa Ana; 2629 Orange
2629 Orange Avenue Avenue, owned by Sara L. Bartholomae, 1916 North Flower
Street, Santa Ana. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Barck, and carried, the properties were set
for public hearing September 5, 1967.
Right of Way Deeds
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, the following right of way deeds and utility ease-
ments were accepted and ordered placed upon.record by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
DATE NAME FOR STREET
8-29-66 Katherine C. Melka, George M.
Chapman, and Gertrude C. Krull Doctors Circle
7-25-67 John M. Redfield, Jr. Placentia Avenue
Resolution 67-95
The City Manager reported that the Traffic Commission had
Prohibiting Parking
recommended prohibition of parking on Merrimac Way between
on Merrimac Way
"S" Street and Harbor Boulevard, except in designated parking
bays. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, Resolution 67-95, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROHIBITING PARKING ON
MERRIMAC WAY BETWEEN "S" STREET AND HARBOR BOULEVARD, EXCEPT
IN DESIGNATED PARKING BAYS, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Fire Chief to
The City Manager recommended that Fire Chief John Marshall
Attend Convention
be authorized to attend the International Association of Fire
Chiefs convention at San Francisco on September 7 to 144 1967.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
the attendance was authorized and the Director of Finance
was authorized to draw an advance warrant for $200.00 to
cover expenses by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
House Moving
The City Manager reported that the Building Safety Department
Permit Fee,
had found the $25.00 fee for house moving permit, as imposed
under the existing ordinance, was insufficient, and recom-
mended that the fee be raised to $50.00. On motion by
Ordinance 67-24
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, Ordinance
First Reading
67-24, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA INCREASING THE FEE FOR A HOUSE MOVING PERMIT
Ordinance 67-24 FROM $25.00 TO $50.00, was given first reading and passed to
Continued second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Tennis Court The City Manager presented the proposed tennis court regula-
Regulations tions as prepared by the Recreation Department, and on motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and car-
ried, the regulations were approved. On motion by Mayor
Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the City
Manager was directed to make a study of the possibility of
charging a fee for the use of tennis courts.
Wilbur Smith and The City Manager presented an agreement proposal from Wilbur
Associates Smith and Associates, Incorporated, for a traffic survey of
Agreement the area on Newport Boulevard between West 18th Street and
Broadway, the project having been approved at the meeting of
August 7th. On motion by Councilman Barck, seconded.by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, the agreement was approved
and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of
the City by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Tucker
Roll Call
Rezone R-6-67
Bristol Baker
Corporation
Ordinance 67-25
First Reading
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, con-
tinued its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., August 21, 1967, at
the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was
called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by Mr. Clarence McCoy
of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Councilmen Present: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
Councilmen Absent: Pinkley
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Acting
City Engineer, City Clerk, Director of
Public Works
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for
public hearing on Rezone Petition R-6-67, being the petition
of the Bristol Baker Corporation, 1237 Bayside Drive, Newport
Beach, to rezone certain real property on the north side of
Merrimac Way, beginning 460 feet easterly of the center line
of Harbor Boulevard, from R4 -CP to P, Parking District. The
City Clerk reported that the hearing had been duly advertised
and no written communications had been received. The Mayor
declared the hearing open. No one wishing to speak, the Mayor
declared the hearing closed, and on motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, Ordinance 67-25, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT A OF THE BANNING TRACT
FROM R4 -CP TO P, PARKING DISTRICT, was read by title only and
passed to second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Southern California A joint use agreement between the Southern California Edison
Edison Company Company and the City, covering the relocation of Edison
Joint Use Agreement Company transmission line in connection with the installation
Baker and Harbor of traffic signals at the northeast corner of Baker Street
and Harbor Boulevard was presented. After discussion, on
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
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Southern California the agreement was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk
Edison Company authorized to sign in behalf of the City by the following
Continued roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen.: Pinkley
Encroachment
Encroachment.Permit 17, being the application of Dick Nabers
Permit 17
Cadillac Agency, c/o Lee Speights, 1225 South Brand, Glendale,
Nabers Cadillac
for permission to encroach five feet into City right of way
Agency
with a sign, was presented with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval. The encroachment was made
necessary by the dedication of land for a parking bay at 2600
Harbor Boulevard. After discussion, the permit was granted
on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Tucker, and carried, Mayor Jordan abstaining.
Encroachment
Encroachment Permit 19, being the application of Dick Nabers
Permit 19
Cadillac Agency, c/o Lee Speights, 1225 South Brand, Glendale,
Nabers Cadillac
for permission to allow a 15 -foot encroachment of a 4 -foot=
Agency
high concrete block wall into right of way, was presented
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to an agreement on file, the wall not to exceed six
feet in height. The encroachment is necessary to permit the
extension of the wall on the agency's south property line to
join the existing wall at Harbor and Princeton. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried,
Mayor Jordan abstaining, the Council concurred with the Plan-
ning Commission and granted the requested encroachment at
2600 Harbor Boulevard, subject to the recommendation of the
Commission. Later in the evening, Mr. Charles Bolton, 464
Princeton Drive, spoke from the floor, stating that his
trailer had been fenced in by the construction of the fence
and that he had previously enjoyed the right of egress and
ingress over Orange Coast College -property. Omar J. Wilson,
right of way agent for the City, also spoke, explaining that
arrangements had been made for the removal of Mr. Bolton's
trailer and that the removed fill at the fence would be
replaced by the contractor. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, Councilman Jordan
abstaining, the problem was referred to the City Manager for
investigation.
Encroachment
Encroachment Permit 18, being the application of Clarence
Permit 18
Boardman, 225 Onyx Avenue, Balboa Island, for permission to
Clarence Boardman
install a free-standing pole sign in setback area at 2205
Fairview Road, was presented with the Planning Commission
recommendation for approval subject to the execution of an
agreement by the applicant that the sign will be removed at
his expense when Fairview Road is widened, the agreement to
run with his successors in interest. It was noted that
because of right of way dedication on Fairview Road, the sign
would not be visible from the north without the encroachment.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the encroachment was granted subject to the
condition imposed by.the Planning Commission.
Building Moving
Building Moving Permit Application 549, for Benjamin Kummerfeld,
Permit 549
101 Persimmon Lane, Santa Ana, to move a residence and garage
Benjamin Kummerfeld
from 10834 Collett Avenue, Granada Hills, to 164 23rd Street,
Costa Mesa, was presented with the recommendation of the
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Planning Commission for approval subject to the following
conditions: (1) Bond in the amount of $3,500.00 to be pro-
vided; (2) Tree planting compatible with the surrounding
area under the direction of the Street Superintendent; (3)
Installation of concrete residential sidewalks and driveway
approach by the applicant, at his expense, per standard
Building Moving specifications of the City of Costa Mesa; (4) Fire Department
Permit 549 to be notified of exact route and time of transportation 24
Continued hours in advance of move; (5) Completion irithin 60 days after
date of delivery. The applicant was present and spoke. On
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
and carried, Building Moving Permit 549 was granted subject
to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission.
Resolution 67-97 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Fixing Revenue Barck, Resolution 67-97, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Needed COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE
AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT
ITS DEPARTMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR OF 1967-1968, AT
$1,305,000.00, AND FOR THE COSTA MESA STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
AT $227,000.00, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: _Councilmen: Pinkley
Resolution 67-98 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Fixing Tax Rate Barck, Resolution 67-98, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE
TAX RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON ALL OF THE TAX-
ABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, WHICH IS TAX-
ABLE, FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, AT $1.00, AND THE TAX RATE FOR
THE COSTA MESA STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT AT $.20, AND THE
RATES FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICTS NO.'S 1 AND 2, was"
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Resolution 67-99 Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Fixing Tax Rate Wilson, Resolution 67-99 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Recreation and COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS
Park District SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, FIXING THE TAX RATE PER CENTUM, LEVYING TAX RATE
UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE COSTA MESA RECREA-
TION AND PARK DISTRICT, WHICH IS TAXABLE, FOR THE OPERATIONAL
RUNNING EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT, AT $.33, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Variance V-16-67 Variance Application V-16-67 for L. C. Miller and M. H. Koll,
L. C. Miller and 3955 Birch Street, Newport Beach, for permission to construct
M. H. Koll 12 units on 23,687 square feet of land area (1 unit per 1,974
square feet) and permission to encroach 15 feet into the
required 25 -foot rear yard setback at 2009 Maple Avenue, was
presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval subject to the following conditions: (1) Appli-
cant is to construct residential concrete sidewalks and drive-
way approach at his expense, according to the standards of
the City of Costa Mesa. (2) Tree planting compatible with the
surrounding area, in the parkway, under the direction of the
Street Superintendent. (3) Installation of a 5 -foot, 6 -inch -
high concrete block fence, or other satisfactory material,
continuously around all property lines, at owner's expense,
with special emphasis on a decorative concrete block fence
and planter combination along Maple Street under the direction
of the Director of Planning. (4) Compliance to maximum wall
height at driveway entrance for adequate sight distance. (5)
All landscaping and planters subject to the approval of the
Director of Planning. (6) Prior to the approval of applica-
tion for building permit by the Planning Department, a con-
tour and drainage plan must be submitted to the Director of
Engineering for his approval. (7) Driveway location to be
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Variance -V-16-67 approved by the Traffic Engineer. (8) Two and one-half
Continued gallon water extinguishers. as per Fire Department require-
ments, one within at least 75 feet of travel from any point
on the property; change Class B hydrant on opposing side of
street to Class A hydrant or install Class A hydrant in
front of property. (9) Conditions 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 must be
complied with prior to final occupancy of the buildings.
(10) That a report be submitted from the Costa Mesa County
Water District and the Fire Department in connection with
the water pressure in this particular area and if it meets
the standard requirements, and that these reports be filed
priorto the Council meeting of August 21, 1967. The report
was read, and after discussion, on motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, Councilman
Tucker voting No, Variance V-16-67 was approved subject to
the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission.
Variance V-17-67 Variance Application V-17-67 for Ronald Paul Barnett, 3085
Ronald P. -Barnett Molokai Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach six
feet into the required 20 -foot rear yard setback for addi-
tion of one bedroom and enlargement of other bedrooms in
the existing home, was presented with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval. The applicant was
present and spoke. After discussion, on motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, Variance
Application V-17-67 was approved.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C -39-66-A, University Oldsmobile,
Permit C -39-66-A doing business as Coast Towing Service, 132 Industrial Way,
Coast Towing Coast Mesa, for permission to use Ml property for impounded
Service and wrecked automobiles for the purpose of processing said
vehicles.for lien sale or for the junk yard, at 1650 Superior
Avenue, having been held over from the meeting of August 7th,
was again presented with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following conditions:
(1) Dedication of all land 50 feet from the center line of
Superior Avenue to the City of Costa Mesa for street purposes.
(2) Installation of concrete commercial driveway approach
under the direction of the City Engineer per standards of
the City of Costa Mesa as required by the Traffic Engineer.
(3) Tree planting compatible with the area, at ultimate loca-
tion in the parkway on Superior Avenue, under the direction
of the Street Superintendent. (4) The vehicles shall not be
stacked and only vehicles acquired through the normal towing
service shall be stored. (5) No parts shall be removed.
There shall be no dismantling. (6) All the requirements of
the California Motor Vehicle Department shall be met. (7)
A clear and concise accounting shall be maintained on each
vehicle to satisfy inquiries from City and State agencies.
(8) Gates shall be secured and locked at the end of each work-
ing day. (9) Conditions 1, 2, and 3 must be complied with
within 60 days after Council action or this Conditional Use
Permit becomes invalid and it will be necessary to cease and
desist all operations at this location. (10) Time limit of
three years. The applicant was represented by Jim Poteet,
208 Commodore Way, Newport Beach, who spoke from the floor.
After discussion, on motion,by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, Conditional Use Permit C -39-66-A was granted
subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission
with the deletion of Conditions 1 and 2 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: Tucker
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-36-67,'Carl W. Benzinger, Jr., 202
Permit C-36-67
Princeton Drive, for permission to use C1 zoned property for
Carl W. Benzinger,
a business involving the purchase of antique cars and to dis-
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mantle, salvage, and dispose of portions of them, at 2120
Placentia Avenue, having been held over from the meetings of
July 3rd and August 7th, was again presented with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to
the following conditions: (1) Tree planting compatible with
the surrounding area under the direction of the Street'Super-
intendent. (2) Applicant and/or owner to construct, at his
expense, concrete curb and gutter, commercial sidewalks and
driveway approaches on Placentia Avenue in accordance with
the standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa under
the direction of the City Engineer. (3) Shall meet all the
requirements as outlined in Article 3, Section 3.01-3.07 of
the 1961 Uniform Fire Code; shall meet all requirements as
outlined in Article 18, Section 18.01 to 18.05 inclusive.
(4) General area to be cleaned of all weeds, debris, -and
abandoned vehicles to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning. (5) Designated off-street parking area to be
improved and striped according to City standards, subject to
the approval of the Planning Department. (6) Applicant to
submit a written agreement to the City of Costa Mesa stating
that he is aware that all dismantling operations and any
work coincidental to that operation must be done within the
building and further, that storage outside of the building
is prohibited. Any violation of the above mentioned will
constitute an immediate cease and desist of all operations.
(7) Hours of operation to be no later than 10:00 p.m. (8)
State licensing requirements must be met by the applicant.
(9) One-year time limit. A letter had previously been read
from the owner of the property, Elwood F. Phillips, 301
North Bristol Avenue, Los Angeles, 900+9, stating that he
would not post a bond for the required construction. The
applicant was present and spoke from the floor. Phil
Rathgaber, 288 16th Place, Costa Mesa, also spoke. After
discussion, Conditional Use Permit C-36-67 was granted sub-
ject to the recommendations of the -Planning Commission,
with the substitution of a three-year bond for Condition
No. 2, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Tucker, and carried.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-9-67 for Mesa Verde Methodist
Permit C-9-67 Church, 1701 Baker Street, for permission to temporarily
Mesa Verde locate two mobile classroom units adjacent to the existing
Methodist Church classroom building for Sunday School and church purposes was
Withdrawal presented with the applicant's request for withdrawal because
of a church building program now in progress, and the Plan-
ning Commission's recommendation that withdrawal be approved.
On motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and carried, the withdrawal of Conditional Use Permit C-9-67
was approved.
Officer Touchton The Mayor read a letter from Mr. A. W. Fehling, 12302 Betty
Commended Lane, Garden Grove, commending Officer Touchton of the Costa
Mesa Police Department for assistance rendered Mr. Fehling's
daughter in an accident on August 9, 1967, and expressing
appreciation of Officer Touchton's competence and courtesy.
The letter was ordered filed and copies sent to Chief of
Police Roger Neth and Officer Touchton.
Fire Department The Mayor also read a letter from Robert H. Daniel, 2990
Commended Grace Lane, Costa Mesa, expressing appreciation of the
efficiency of the Costa Mesa Fire Department at a fire in
his place.of business. He stated that the skill of the
firemen saved $50,000.00 in damages to stock. He cited
Battalion Chief Locke and Captains Houston and Stucky and
noted that their crew worked as a team throughout -the emer-
gency. A copy of the letter was ordered sent to Chief John
Marshall for posting at Fire Headquarters.
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit C-39-67 for R. W. Cory, 2276 College
Permit C-39-67
Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue use of residence
R. W. Cory
in conjunction with the operation of a television repair shop
in a C2 zone at that address, was presented with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to
the following conditions: (1) Removal of free-standing sign
and boat planter in the City right of way, which was installed
without a permit. (2) Improve customer parking area for four
spaces under the direction of the Director of Planning. (3)
General cleanup of the lot. (4) Installation of concrete
sidewalks and approach by the applicant, at his expense, per
standards of the City of Costa Mesa. (5) Tree planting com-
patible with the area (one tree). (6) Building and electrical
permits shall be obtained by the owner and the building made
to conform to building codes. (7) Provide one five -pound
CO2 extinguisher which bears the seal of the Underwriters
Laboratories, Incorporated, and mount on wall three to four
feet off floor. (8) There shall be a minimum of 42 -inch
aisle ways leading to all required exits. All organic waste
material which could cause the spread of fire is to be
removed. (9) All electrical installation must meet electrical
code requirements; must meet all other requirements of the
Uniform Fire Code, 1961 Edition. ('10) All the above require-
ments to be completed within 60 days from date of Council
approval. The applicant was present and spoke, saying he was
-agreeable to installing sidewalks on his property when the
property owners on either side installed theirs. After dis-
cussion, Conditional Use Permit C-39-67 was approved subject
to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission with
the deletion of Condition No. 2 and the substitution of a
three-year bond for Condition No. 4, on motion by Councilman
Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried.
Chamber Supports
Mr. Alton L. Geiser, President of the Costa Mesa Chamber of
Council Effort to
Commerce, read a resolution of the Chamber, placing its
Control Topless
membership of more than 800 business men solidly in support
Dancing
of the Council in its effort to control so-called "topless"
dancing in the City. Mayor Jordan and Councilman Barck
thanked the Chamber for its support. Mr. Ted Bologh spoke
from the floor.
Conditional Use
Conditional. Use Permit C-48-67, for Loretta Bradley, 155
Permit C-48-67
Monte Vista Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue
Loretta Bradley
the operation of a beauty shop at that address, by.appoint-
ment only, as a home occupation by conversion of the den ,
instead of the garage, was presented with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow-
ing conditions: (1) Tree planting compatible with the sur-
rounding area as indicated on the plot plan. (2) Installation
of residential sidewalks and concrete.driveway approaches by
the applicant at her expense, per standard specifications of
the City of Costa Mesa- (3) Time limit of three years. (4)
No signs and no employees. (5) That the applicant post a
$250.00 performance bona -or cashier's check with the Plan-
ning Department prior to Council action August 21, 1967. The
applicant was present and said the bond had.been ordered but
she had not received it yet. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried,
Conditional Use Permit C-48-67 was approved subject to the
conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and subject to
the applicant's filing of the required bond.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-51-67, for Leonard Schreiber, 884
Permit C-51-67 West 19th Street, for permission to continue to operate a
Leonard Schreiber brake repair station as a home occupation at that address in
an Rl, Transitional Zone, was presented with the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the
following conditions: (1) No free-standing signs. (2) No
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Conditional Use employees. (3) The street entrance to the garage shall be
Permit C-51-67 kept closed while this operation is in progress except that
Continued ingress and egress from the garage may be from the street
side. (4) No parking on the street. (5) Operations not to
be conducted earlier than 8:00 a.m. nor later than 6:30 p.m.
Monday through Saturday only. There shall be no operation
on Sunday. (6) Applicant to install, at his expense, con-
crete sidewalks and drive approach in front of the property
on West 19th Street, according to the standard specifications
of the City of Costa Mesa. Said sidewalks to be installed
at such time as West 19th Street is widened to its ultimate
width. The applicant was present and spoke. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried,
Conditional Use Permit C-51-67 was approved subject to the
recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Oral Communications There were no oral communications.
Live Entertainment The application of Kristina Sharon Stodghill, 9534-1/8 Fire -
Permits stone, Downey, for a live entertainment permit as a topless
dancer at Baby Dolls, was presented. The Police Department
Kristina Sharon report of investigation was presented. After consideration,
Stodghill the application was denied on motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried.
Charlotte Ann Verge The application for Charlotte Ann Verge, 641 Victoria, No. 8,
Costa Mesa, for a live entertainment permit as a topless
dancer at Baby Dolls, was presented. The Police Department
report of investigation was presented. After consideration,
the application was denied on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried.
Beverly Sue The application of Beverly Sue Schreiber, 1002 South Minnie,
Schreiber No. 10, Santa Ana, for a live entertainment permit as a top-
less dancer at Baby Dolls, was presented. The Police Depart-
ment report of investigation was read. After consideration,
the application was denied on motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried.
Jess Clinton Wilson The application of Jess Clinton Wilson, 13591 Siskiyou Street,
Westminster; for a live entertainment permit as a singer at
the Corral, was presented with the Police Department report
of investigation. It was reported that the Corral was no
longer open for business. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried,
the application was denied.
Donna Lee Hamnons The application of Donna Lee Hamnons, 717 Bellevue Drive, No.
5, Anaheim, for a live entertainment permit as a go-go dancer
at Harvey's A Go -Go was presented. The Police Department
report of investigation was read. On motion by Councilman
Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the
application was granted.
Constance Jane The application of Constance Jane DeRouchey, 1328 Sunshine
DeRouchey Way, No. 3, Anaheim, for a live entertainment permit as a
go-go dancer at Harvey's A Go -Go, was presented. The Police
Department report of investigation was read. After considera-
tion, on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Tucker, and carried, application was deferred pending investi-
gation of probation conditions.
Ethan Rudolph The application of Ethan Rudolph Niles McElroy, 2187 Windsor
Niles McElroy Street, No. D, Altadena, for a live entertainment permit as
a musician at Pier "11," was presented. The Police Depart-
ment report of investigation was read. After discussion, on
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the application was denied.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. on motion by Mayor
Jordan, seconded by Councilman Baxck, and carried.'
Mayor of the Cit .y,'-of/Costa Mesa
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