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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
November 20, 1967
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met
in regular session at 6:30 p.m., November 20, 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: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, Director of Public Works,
City Clerk
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
November 6, 1967
Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 6, 1967, were approved as distributed and posted.
Ordinance 67-34
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Adopted
Pinkley, Ordinance 67-34, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Rezone R-9-67
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF
LOT 93 AND A PORTION OF LOT 94 OF TRACT N0. 653 FROM Ml TO
R1, received second reading and was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 67-35
On motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Adopted
Ordinance 67-35, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Baker Street
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3+16.1 OF THE MUNICI-
Speed Limit
PAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO DECREASE THE SPEED
LIMIT ON BAKER STREET, FROM HARBOR BOULEVARD TO RED HILL
AVENUE, TO 4o MILES PER HOUR, was presented for second read-
ing and adoption. A letter from Ben Lovelace, 2997 Croftdon
Street, Costa Mesa, was read appealing the Traffic Commis-
sion's recommended 40 miles per hour and requesting that a
35 -miles -per -hour maximum speed limit be adopted. After
discussion, Ordinance 67-35 was given second reading by
title only and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Golf Course Audit A proposed agreement between the City and the firm of Pyle,
Lance, Schlinger and Soli, Certified Public Accountants for
the auditing of operations of the Golf Course, subject to
the lease agreement between the City and Novel B. James,
which had been held over from the previous meeting of the
Council, was again considered. After discussion, on motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, the audit-
ing agreement was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk
authorized to sign in behalf of the City by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Rezone R-8-67
Rezone Petition R-8-67 for Charles A. Bonnett, 1500 Adams
Bonnett
Avenue, Costa Mesa, to rezone from R2, Taro -Family Residential
District, to Cl, Local Business District, the property at
302 Victoria Street, was again presented with the approval
of the Planning Commission for rezoning to AP, Administrative
and Profession District, instead of Cl. Also presented was
a letter from the Director of Planning stating that there
would be no objection to the addition of a "CP" stipulation
to the rezoning and that the'area was well within the limits
of the AP boundaries projected by the Planning Department.
After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, the zoning change was approved and
Ordinance 67=36
Ordinance 67-36 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
First Reading
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 64 OF
TRACT 57 FROM R2 TO AP -CP, was given first reading and passed
to second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Jordan
Madeline Dicarlo The request of Mrs. Madeline DiCarlo, 725 James Street,
Trailer Apartment B, Costa Mesa, for permission to place -a trailer
on the rear of her property at 113 Monte Vista, where she
operates a restaurant, having been held over from the previous
meeting, was again presented with a report from the Police
Department. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the request was
denied.
School District A letter from Mrs. Gordon G. Dale, Youth Services Chairman of
Cooperation the League of Women Voters of Orange Coast, urging that the
City Council meet with the Newport -Mesa Unified School Dis-
trict and attempt to find a solution of the school problem,
was read. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the Council
pledged cooperation if requested by the School Board, and
directed a letter to be written to the League of Women Voters.
Lake South of A letter from DeWitt Worcester, 2023 Republic Avenue, Costa
Republic Avenue Mesa, urging consideration of the possibility of creating a
lake and recreation area to the south of the 2000 block in
Republic Avenue, was read and on motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, was referred to
the staff for report back to the Council.
Alcoholic Beverage On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Control _ Wilson, and carried, the following applications for alcoholic
beverage licenses to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control were ordered received and filed, parking provisions
having been approved by the Planning Department: Transfer
of off -sale beer and wine license from Anthony N. and Rozella
L. Moriana to The Southland Corporation for�the 7 -Eleven Food
Market at 110 East 19th Street; new on -sale general license
(public eating place) for_Reuben's, 1555 Adams Avenue, the
application being in the name of Far West Services No. 31,
Incorporated; new on -sale general license (public eating
place) by Edward F. and June M. Zilm for Mr. Ed's, 1712
Placentia Avenue; new off -sale general license for Joseph R.
Milligan, 1125 West Victoria Street, Unit P.
Howard 0. A letter was read from Howard 0. Denghausen, 343 Magnolia
Denghausen Street, Costa Mesa, stating that the frontage of his property
was four to six inches above grade level of the abutting side-
walk and offering to dedicate five feet for sidewalk purposes
if the City would regrade and install the sidewalk. After
discussion, the letter was held over to the meeting of
December 4, 1967, on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried.
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Rezoning Request A letter from Edward C. Brown, 972 Denver Drive, Costa Mesa,
Denver Drive Area accompanied by a petition bearing the signatures of 98 per
cent of the property owners in the area bounded on the north
by Paularino Avenue, on the east by the Corona del Mar
Freeway, on the west by Laurelwood Estates, and on the south
by the north line of the C1 -CP property on Baker Street,
urging rezoning from the present A-1 classification, together
with a previously submitted petition asking the establishment
of Denver Drive as a cul-de-sac, was read. The Mayor pointed
out that the rezoning of this area was being considered by
the Planning Commission and on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by -Councilman Barck, and carried, the communications
were referred to the Planning Department for report back to
the Council.
Baker Street A letter was read from Edgar K. Hill, 1691 Minorca Place,
Grade Crossing Costa Mesa, stating that he had witnessed a train proceeding
against the traffic flow across Baker Street at Harbor Boule-
vard and.that an accident was narrowly averted. He urged
again that steps be taken to protect this crossing and on
motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the letter was referred to the staff to write a
letter to Mr. Hill explaining that the tracks will be removed
in the near future.
Moden Annexation The Clerk presented an amended Minute Order of the Local
Stipulations Agency Formation Commission regarding the proposed Moden
Annexation to the City of Newport Beach, two of the added
stipulations being that the Costa Mesa County Water District
and the Costa Mesa Sanitary District should continue to serve
the area without impairment by the annexing City. On motion
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried, the communication was ordered received and filed.
Written The following written communications were received and
Communications ordered filed on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried: Mesa Verde Homeowners
Association from James B. Wood, President, thanking Police
Department for prompt and efficient assistance on Halloween;
Public Utilities Commission notice of hearing on Gray Line
Tours Company application for increased rates to be held
November 28, 1967, at 10:00 a.m. at 107 South Broadway, Los
Angeles; Mayor Gerald C. Mack of Tustin, inviting the Council
to the Tustin Chamber of Commerce meeting on November 27th,
at the Elks Lodge in Santa Ana, with Los Angeles Mayor Sam
Yorty as speaker.
Permits The Clerk presented application for business license from
Newport -Balboa and Vending, 1021 West Collins, Orange, for
one bowler at the Galley, 201+ Placentia Avenue. Location
has been approved by the Police and Fire Departments. On
motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, the license was approved.
Small Parts, Incorporated, 13+6 Logan Avenue, Costa Mesa, by
John H. Davison, requested permission to park a small trailer
as an office for a -night watchman at the rear of the plant in
an M-1 zone. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application
was referred to the Planning Department for report back to the
Council.
The Clerk presented application for business license from
Edward M. Bechtel, 1992 Anaheim Street, Costa Mesa, for yearly
dance license at The Happening, 778-782 West 19th Street,
Costa Mesa, location having been approved by Police and Fire
Departments. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was approved.
Permits The Clerk presented an application for business license for
Continued Procter and Gamble Distributing Company, Post Office Box 95,
Cincinnati, Ohio, to deliver house-to-house advertising
soap samples on November 20 through 28, 1967. Richard King,
Field Supervisor, spoke from the floor. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, the application was approved.
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the following application for license to sell
Christmas trees was approved subject to the approval of the
Fire Department: Noonan Xmas Trees, 178 East 20th Street,
Costa Mesa, for a lot at 2111 Newport Boulevard, from
December 9 through 23, 1967.
Departmental On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Reports Wilson, and carried, the following departmental reports were
received and filed:. Police, City Treasurer, Parks, Finance,
for the period ending October 31, 1967, and Finance, for the
number of non-profit permits issued during the month of
November.
Warrant. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 517 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 517 including Payroll No. 6723
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None -
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 67-37
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
First Reading
Wilson, Ordinance 67-37, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Games of Chance
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 4101 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CLARIFYING SAID SECTION TO CONFORM WITH RECENT
DECISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT, was given first
reading and passed to second reading by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Lighting District
The City Attorney reported that Tract 6256, a part of
De -annexation
Paularino No. 11 Annexation to the Costa Mesa Street Light -
Portion of
ing District, also was included in Orange County Lighting
Paularino
District No. 12, and recommended that the Council adopt a
No. 11 Annexation
resolution asking the Board of Supervisors to de -annex the
tract from the County Lighting District to avoid double
taxation. On motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by
.Resolution 67-112
Councilman Wilson, Resolution 67-112 entitled A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING THE
DE -ANNEXATION OF TRACT NO. 6256 FROM ORANGE COUNTY LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 12, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution 67-113
The City Attorney reported that he had studied the resolution
Federal�Tax Sharing
from the City of Tustin opposing federal tax sharing and
urging that the objective of such sharing be attained by the
restoration of taxing authority to local agencies, and he
stated that the Council could; if it so desired, adopt a
similar resolution. After discussion, on motion by Councilman
.i.'
Resolution 67-113 Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, Resolution 67-113,
Continued being a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Federal Tax Sharing MESA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE PRINCIPLE OF FEDERAL TAX
SHARING, was adoptea by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Agreement, The City Attorney presented an agreement between the Segerstrom
Segerstrom Family and the City for the proposed widening of Fairview
Fairview Road Road north of Baker Street. After discussion, on motion by
Widening Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, the agree-
ment was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized
to sign on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Claim, The City Attorney said some time ago the Council authorized
Harbor Hall of him to file suit against Harbor Hall of Fame Homes for the
Fame Homes certain improvements on one of their tracts and on the rail-
road crossing at Gisler Avenue. He presented the Council
with two checks totaling $21,193.73 in settlement on the two
claims. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, the Council accepted the checks in payment of the
claims by the. following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Paularino Avenue The City Engineer reported that in the negotiations for
Catch Basin _ right of entry,for catch basin construction on Paularino
Change Order Avenue, one property owner had granted approval subject to
a relocation of the catch basin from the position shown in
the specifications. The contractor has agreed to make the
change for $303.00, and the City Engineer requested approval
for'the change order. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the change order was approved
by the following -roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES:, Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bids Opened The City Engineer said that the City Clerk had opened bids on
Street Improvements November 17, 1967, at 11:00 a.m. for the Construction of
in Darrell Street Street Improvements in Darrell Street from 275 Feet to 378
Feet East of Pomona Avenue. The following bids were received:
NAME AMOUNT
E. L. White Company - $6,523.70
Griffith Company 6,623.00
R. W. McClellan and Sons, Incorporated 41999.00
Industrial Contracting Company 6,482.92
Sully -Miller Contracting Company 4,985.00
Awarded The City Engineer recommended that the bid -of the Sully -
Miller Contracting Company be accepted as the lowest bid
meeting specifications. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Barck, the contract was awarded to
Sully -Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $4,985.00
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice of The City Engineer said Yoder and Sons had completed the
Completion Improvement of Valley Road from Victoria Street to Hamilton
Yoder and Sons Street from 370 Feet West of Valley Road to 264 Feet East
of Valley Road, and recommended that the work be accepted
and notice of completion be filed. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the improve-
ments were. accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to
file notice of completion.
George Madsen Councilman Tucker congratulated George Madsen on his appoint -
Appointed ment by the City Manager as City Engineer of the City of
City Engineer Costa Mesa, effective on November 6, 1967.
Notice -of The City Engineer said R. J. Noble Company had completed
Completion the Improvement of Bear Street from Sunflower Avenue to
R. J. Noble 1,481 Feet Southerly and recommended that the work be
Company accepted and notice of completion be filed. Upon motion by
Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
the improvements were `accepted, and the City Clerk was
instructed to file notice of completion.
Bid._Item 99
The Director of Public Works reported on the bids held over
Tractor
from the meeting of November 6, 1967, Bid Item 99, One 1968
Tractor. He said that the bid of McCoy Motor Company was
the lowest responsible bid that meets specifications. Upon
Awarded
motion by Councilman Barck., seconded by Councilman Wilson,
the contract for Bid Item 99 was awarded to McCoy Motor
Company in the amount of $5,675.00, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
,ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Emergency Bid
The Director of Public Works reported an emergency situation
Runners for City
had arisen with people slipping at the front and rear entrances
Hall Entrance
of the City Hall because of rainy weather. He requested
authorization of the Council to purchase, by emergency bid,
matting for safety reasons. Upon motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, the contract for
Runners for City Hall Entrance was awarded to Pickwick
Paper Products in the amount of $2,956.70, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Recess
The Mayor declared a recess at 7:50 p.m.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., November 20,
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 the
Reverend Henry E. Jones of the Central Bible Church.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director
of Public Works, City Engineer, City
Clerk
Fountain Valley
Notice was received from the Department of Transportation,
Airport
Federal Aviation Administration, of a proposed airport in
Fountain Valley on the west side of the Santa Ana River,
between Warner and Talbert Avenue, with a 2,500 -3,000 -foot
runway. Comments, if any, were requested prior to December 6,
1967, on the proposed airport. After discussion, on motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, the notification was referred to the Planning Depart-
ment for report at the meeting of December 4, 1967.
Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for
Abatement of
the public hearing to abate a public nuisance existing at
Public Nuisance,
931 Paularino Avenue, owned by Stuart I. Hansen, 4632 Santa
Hansen
Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles. Dean Dorris of the Building
Safety Department reported conditions in violation of the
City Code. Photographs were presented showing the condition
of the property. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be
heard and, no one responding, declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
.Barck, and carried, the property at 931 Paularino Avenue
was declared a public nuisance. On motion by Councilman
Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the owner was ordered
to demolish or to commence and continue restoration to bring
the building up to Code within a 30 -day period, as set forth
in Section 92101.2 of the Municipal Code.
Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for
Abatement of
public hearing to abate a public nuisance at 513 Center
Public Nuisance,
Street, listed in the Assessor's records as owned by Dr. D. L.
Warwick
Warwick, 2095 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa. A letter was
received from Dr. Warwick stating that he had no interest
whatsoever in the property. The Clerk presented a copy of
Grant Deed recorded August 31, 1965, of the property at
513 Center Street showing the owners to be Delbert L. and
Mary Jane Warwick. Dean Dorris of the Building Safety
Department reported existing conditions in violation of City
Code. Photographs were presented showing the condition of
the property. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard.
No one desiring to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
and carried, the property at 513 Center Street was declared
a public nuisance. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the owner was ordered to
demolish or to commence and continue restoration to bring
the building up to Code within a 30 -day period, as set forth
in Section 92101.2 of the Municipal Code. The Clerk was
instructed to enclose a copy of the title report with his
communication to Dr. Warwick.
Vehicle Parking The City Clerk announced that the term of Donald D. Seymour
District No. 2 on the Board of Vehicle Parking District No. 2 had expired
Seymour on November 19, 1967. On motion by Councilman Wilson, sec -
Reappointed onded by Councilman Barck, and carried, Donald D. Seymour
was reappointed to serve another three-year term, expiring
November 19, 1970.
Wilbur Smith and The Clerk said that reports had been distributed to the
Associates Council by Wilbur Smith and Associates on their study of
Traffic Study the East 18th Street and Newport Boulevard area. Mr. Robert
Crommelin of the Los Angeles office spoke to the Council
summarizing the report. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the report was accepted and
payment authorized by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Transitional Resolution R-4-67 of the Planning Commission, establishing
Area. Use, a "collection agency service" as a permitted use in a transi-
"Collection Agency" tional area, was presented and on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by.Councilman Barck, and carried, the use was
approved for transitional areas.
Encroachment
Encroachment Permit No. 20, being the application of C. J.
Permit No. 20
Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for
Segerstrom
permission to construct a 24 -inch -high concrete retaining
wall in the public right of way at that address, was pre-
sented with the Planning Commission's recommendation for
approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The
retaining wall adjacent to the curb shall be moved away from
the curb as far as is practical. The desirable distance is
22 feet from curb face to face of the retaining wall. The
final plans shall be approved and signed by the City Engineer.
2. Applicant shall make an agreement with the City of Costa
Mesa that they will remove said retaining wall, at their
expense, upon demand by the City, if necessary. On motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried, the application was approved subject to the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
Agreements,
Agreements between the City of Costa Mesa and the following
Paularino Avenue
property owners on Paularino Avenue for right of entry for
Drainage
the construction of catch basins and drainage tubes were
presented:
Cecil and Evelyn Cruzon, 811 Paularino Avenue;
Jack H. and Jean Park, 795 Paularino Avenue;
Bert C. and Catherine Monroe, 801 Paularino Avenue;
Walter W. and Joyce B. Shellenbarger, 789 Paularino Avenue.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, the agreements were approved and the Mayor and City
Clerk were authorized to sign in behalf of the City by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Commemorative Stamp
The City Clerk presented a resolution from the City of San
Diego pointing out that the 200th anniversary of the found=
ing of Mission San Diego de Alcala, recognized as the
beginning of the State of California, would be observed in
1969, and urging that a commemorative stamp -be issued on
behalf of the State. The City of.San Diego requests that
other California cities join in asking this commemorative
stamp, and on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Resolution 67-114
Councilman Barck, Resolution 67-114, entitled A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA URGING THE
ISSUANCE OF A COMMEMORATIVE STAMP IN RECOGNITION OF THE
FOUNDING OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, was adopted by the
following -roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Set for Public
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Hearing
Wilson, and carried, the following Rezone Petitions R-10-67
and R-11-67 were set for public hearing at the meeting of
December 4, 1967, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as
practicable:
Rezone R-10-67
1. Rezone Petition R-10-67, Ben Lovelace, et al, 2997
Lovelace
Croftdon Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone
property at 2994, 2998, 2999, 2995 Milbro Street, and
2988, 299+, 2998, 2997, 2993, 2987 Croftdon Street, and
2998 Babb Street from R1, Single Family Residential, to
C2, General Commercial.
Rezone R-11-67 2. Rezone Petition R-11-67, Howard Carson, Post Office
Carson Box 1590, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property
on the east side of Whittier Avenue between 17th and
18th Streets from M1, Industrial District, to R1,
Single Family Residential District.
Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, the following right of way deeds were accepted and
ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR
11-8-67 Harold Segerstrom, et al South Coast Drive
Hyland Avenue
10-18-67 Jean C. and Thelma C. Musick Placentia Avenue
11-9-67 Edith M. Nakaya Placentia Avenue
11-10-67 Harbor Boulevard Leasing
Corporation Mesa Verde Drive East
11-15-67 Emil Comchola Placentia Avenue
11-15-67 Madison B. and Florence L.
Payne Placentia Avenue
11-8-67 Walter and Barbara Beit Placentia Avenue
11-20-67 Stephen M. and Madeline S.
Toy Wilson Street
Variance V-25-66 The Clerk presented the request for relief on certain condi-
Spengler tions on Variance V-25-66, Don H. Spengler, 421 Seville
Avenue, Balboa, having been held over from the meetings of
October 2, 16, and November 6, 1967, together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission as follows: "The Com-
mission recommended deletion of the following conditions and
added Condition No. 4. Delete: 1(B) Applicant and/or owner
shall deposit with the City a bond or savings and loan certi-
ficate (amount to be determined by the City Engineer), for
the improvement of the alley to the rear of this building
site, a distance of 147 feet. Delete: 1(C) The grades for
the rear parking shall be such that it will be accessible
from the alley. Said grades to be approved by the City
Engineer. Add: Condition No. 4. That a retaining wall be
installed for 147 feet along the alley and that the property
drain to Orange Avenue." The Mayer inquired if anyone wished
to speak.. Mr. Spengler asked for the deletion of Condition
No. 4, the retaining wall, inasmuch as a pump will be
installed. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the
application was approved subject to the recommendation of
the Planning Commission with the deletion of the retaining -
wall, to be replaced by a pump under the direction of the
Building Safety Department.
Variance V-24-67 Application for Variance V-24=67, Ralph Clure, 2770 DeSoto
Clure Street, CostaMesa, for permission to encroach one foot,
three inches into required side -yard setback of 10 feet in
order to enlarge the master bedroom at that address, was
presented together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to -
speak. No one wishing to speak, the application was approved
on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Tucker, and carried.
Variance V-25-67 Variance Application V-25-67, Eugene F. Young, 2002 Meyer
Young Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach 15 feet into
required 25 -foot rear -yard setback for construction of an
additional residence, making a total of two residences on
6,900 square feet of land area, in an R2 zone, was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
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Variance V-25-67 for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Exist -
Young ing patio cover attached to garage to be removed. 2. Tree
planting compatible with the area. 3. Construct residential
sidewalks and concrete driveway approach at owner's expense
per standard specifications of the City of Costa Mesa.
4. Driveway and parking areas to be asphalt or concrete.
5. Landscaping along the northerly side of the property and
in the front 25 feet. The Clerk reported that no written
communications had been received. Upon motion by Councilman
Tucker, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the
application was approved.subject to the recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
Variance V-26-67
Byron Tarnutzer
Variance
Hubbard
Variance Application V-26-67, Byron Mitchell Tarnutzer, 1617
Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to construct
70 apartment units on 104,647 square feet of land area (one
unit per 1,494.9+ square feet of land area) in R2 and Cl
zones, was presented together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow-
ing conditions: 1. Dedication of all land 40.00 feet from
center line of Wilson Street to the City of Costa Mesa for
street widening purposes per Master Plan of Highways. 2.
Owner shall be required to construct or post a bond, amount
to be determined by the City Engineer, for the installation
of concrete residential sidewalks and drive approach on
Wilson Street in front of proposed. 3. Advance construc-
tion costs for three ornamental steel poles (at $167.00
each) and advance energy costs for street lighting as
required by Street Lighting Superintendent. 4. Adequate
interior driveway and parking area lighting to be installed
subject to the approval of the Street Lighting Superintendent
and Director of Planning. 5. Tree planting in parkway (at
ultimate location) compatible with surrounding area (four
trees required) under the direction of the Street Superin-
tendent. 6. Driveway, 30 -foot minimum width, .to be pro-
vided under the direction of the Traffic Engineer. 7. Land-
scaping will be required, as shown on approved plan, subject
to the approval of the Director of Planning. 8. All
off-street parking areas to be improved and striped per City
standards with areas not to be used for parking to be
marked "No Parking," under the direction of the Director of
Planning. 9. Approval of this application will approve
the submitted plot plan of development which shall serve as
a precise plan. Deviations from the precise plan will not
be permitted without Planning Commission approval. 10.
Approval of this application will permit use of C1 property
for apartments until a zone change can be initiated. 11.
Prior to the issuance of any building permits, a drainage
plan of the proposed shall be submitted for review by the
City Engineer. 12. Shall meet all regulations of 1961
Uniform Fire Code and the regulations of State Fire Marshal
Code, Title 19; shall provide two Class A fire hydrants as
per Fire Department requirements. The Clerk reported that
no written communications had been received. A representa-
tive of the applicant agreed to the conditions of the Plan-
ning Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was
approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
V-27-67 Application for Variance V-27-67, Harry Howard Hubbard,
2822_Monterey Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach
13.40 feet into required rear -yard setback of 19.40 feet for
addition of playroom and patio to residence at that address,
was presented together with the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission for approval. The Clerk read a letter
addressed to the Planning Commission from James A. Goda,
Variance V-27-67 11+6 Corona Lane, Costa Mesa, opposing the granting of the
Hubbard application. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak.
Continued No one wishing.to speak, upon motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application
was approved.
Conditional Use
Application for Conditional Use Permit C -311 -Amended, Ruth
Permit C -311-A
J. Fudge, 599 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to
Fudge
continue the operation of a home occupation of using an
existing workroom as a catering kitchen for light cooking
as previously allowed under Conditional Use Permits C-17,
C -17 -Amended, and C-311, was presented together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval sub-
ject to the following conditions: 1. No signs and no
employees. 2. One 6 -BC fire extinguisher to be placed by
the entryway to the kitchen. 3. For a period of three
years. The applicant was present. The Mayor asked if any-
one wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, motion for
approval subject to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, and carried.
Conditional Use
The Clerk presented a request for permission to amend the
Permit C-33-67
plot plan originally submitted and approved under Conditional
Audette
Use Permit C-33-67, B. J. Audette, 365 North Newport Boule-
vard, Newport Beach, together with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for approval provided that the plot
plan meets all the requirements of the Planning Department
and that any deviation in the plan, if the Planning Depart-
ment so requires it, should be brought back to the attention
of the Planning Commission. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Councilman
Jordan.abstaining, the request was approved subject to the
recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use
Application for Conditional Use Permit C-63-67, Masashi
Permit C-63-67
Kawamura, 573 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission
Kawamura
to continue use of an existing dwelling for a dual usage of
living quarters and retail sales of artificial flowers and
artificial floral arrangements and to permit an addition to
existing residence for retail sales area at that address,
was presented together with the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission for approval subject to the following condi-
tions: 1. Tree planting compatible with the area. 2.
Construct commercial sidewalks and concrete drive approach
on West 19th Street at applicant's expense, per standard
specifications of the City of Costa Mesa. 3. Provide a
16 -foot minimum driveway. 4.. Applicant to take out building
permits and bring existing building up to Code. 5. Blacktop
the driveway and parking area as shown, to include striping.
6. That the front 10 feet be landscaped under the direction
of the Planning Director in place of parking space No. 8.
7. That a rear entrance be provided to the commercial area
for easy access from the parking lot. 8. That a sign
"Parking in the Rear" be installed under the direction of
the Director of Planning. 9.. Clear all weeds and organic
matter that would present a fire hazard on the property.
10. Must meet all conditions of Uniform Fire Code and
Title 19. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application
was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C-64-67, Fotomat Corporation, 920
Permit C-64-67 Kline Street, La Jolla, for permission to install and operate
Fotomat a drive-in photo pickup and delivery service in a Cl -S zone
at 201 East 17th Street (Mesa Center), was presented together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial.
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Conditional Use
Mr. Rex Hornibrook representing the applicant, and Mr. Ken
Permit.0-64-67
Hartman, owner of the property, spoke to the Council.
Fotomat
Mr. Hornibrook read a copy of a letter addressed to'the Council
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stating that Fotomat Corporation would relocate, at their
expense, their building in the event that 17th Street were
to be widened. After discussion, on motion by Councilman
Barck, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, Councilman
Pinkley voting No, the application was approved subject to
the following conditions: 1. That the applicant relocate
or remove the building at no expense to the City in the event
that 17th Street is to be widened. 2. Time limit of one
year, at no additional cost to the applicant for reapplica-
tion, and if application is not approved by the Council,
then Fotomat Corporation must remove the building at their
expense within a 30 -day period. 3. Subject to the location
of the building being under the direction of the Planning
Department.
Oral Communications There were no oral communications.
Resolution 67-115 The City Manager said that the bond indenture for Costa Mesa
Guaranteeing Municipal Golf and Country Club, Incorporated, had a require -
$1,000 Deductible ment not permitting any deductible insurance. On motion by
in Earthquake Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, Resolution
Insurance, 67-115, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Golf Course OF COSTA MESA GUARANTEEING THE PAYMENT OF $1,000.00 DEDUCTIBLE
IN EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE ON THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL GOLF
AND COUNTRY CLUBHOUSE AND GUARANTEEING THE $1,000.00
DEDUCTIBLE IN EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE ON THE MAINTENANCE BUILD-
ING FOR SAID MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Call for Bids On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
Bid Item 100, and carried, call for bids for Bid Item 100, One 1968 Trailer,
Trailer was authorized, bids to be read at 11:00 a.m. on December 1,
1967.
Permits, Stegman The City Manager said that the applications for pin -ball
machines that were held from the meeting of November 6,
1967, for American Billiards and Sip and Sea had been
investigated by the Police Department. It was found that
the counting device on the machines will go over the recom-
mended five. The City Manager requested an extension of time
to determine whether this counter can be locked to not exceed
five. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Barck, and carried, the applications were held to the
meeting of December 4, 1967.
Underground Wiring The City Manager said that $69,300.00 had been allocated by
the Southern California Edison Company for the replacement
of existing overhead with underground facilities because of
a recent ruling of the Public Utilities Commission.
Live Entertainment The Clerk presented application for a live entertainment
Permits permit for Joyce Anne Greene, for topless dancer at Baby
Dolls, 2170 Harbor Boulevard. Chief Neth recommended denial
Joyce Anne Greene because there is no license granted to the intended place of
employment. On motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by
Councilman Tucker, and carried, the permit was denied.
Treah Ann Melrose The application of Treah Ann Melrose, -topless dancer at
Baby Dolls, 2170 Harbor Boulevard, was presented. Chief Neth
reported that there was no license issued to the intended
place of employment and recommended denial. On motion by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and car-
ried, the application was denied.
Beth Elaine Ormond The application of Beth Elaine Ormond, for topless dancer
at Baby Dolls, 2170 Harbor Boulevard, was presented. Chief
Neth reported that the investigation was incomplete. Upon
motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the application was held over to the meeting
of December 4, 1967.
Billy Joe Smith The application of Billy Joe Smith, for an owner's permit,
The Galley, 201+ Placentia Avenue, was presented. Chief
Neth recommended approval of the application. Upon motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried,.the application was approved.
Calvin Ross The application of Calvin Ross Mehaffey, for musician -at
Mehaffey Maitre De Restaurant, 719 West 19th Street, was presented.
Chief Neth said that the investigation was satisfactory.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried, the application was approved.
The Chief of Police said that recent applications had been
received and.investigations were not complete for the
following:
NAME TYPE OF PERMIT
Murvy E. Bridgham, Jr. Musician
David Lindsey Booker Musician -Singer
Curtis Horace Jordan, Jr. Musician
Gary James Dodson Musician -Singer
On motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
and carried, the applications were held over to the meeting
of December 4, 1967.
Regina Shane On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
Stevens and carried, the application for Regina Shane Stevens for
go-go dancer at Papa Joe's, 178+ Newport Boulevard, was held
over to December x-,.1967, because of incomplete investigation.
Adjournment On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the meeting was -adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor of the Qi -Cy /of Costa Me
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