HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/05/1968 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF -THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
February 5, 1968
PART I
Ordinance 68-6 Ordinance 68-6, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Adopted THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A SECTION TO THE
Antique Shops COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OUTSIDE DISPLAY,
ANTIQUE SHOPS, was presented'for second reading, and on
motioniby Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
Ordinance 68-6 was read by title only and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck,, Jordan, Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: Tucker
ABSENT: Councilmen: .None
De Witt Worcester Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Development of a Barck, and carried,.the report of the Planning Department
Lake on the possibility of development of a lake south of Republic
Avenue was ordered received and filed, and a copy of the
report sent to Mr. De Witt Worcester.
Protesting a A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Vernon W. Eckstein, 2921 Redwood
Two -Story Dwelling Avenue, addressed to Mr. James B. Wood, President, Mesa
Verde Homeowners Association, protesting a two-story dwelling
in their tract, was read. Upon motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the City Attorney
and City Clerk were directed to write a letter.to Mr. and
Mrs. Eckstein explaining the action of the Council.
Chamber of Commerce The City Clerk presented a resolution from the Costa Mesa
Chamber of Commerce, 583 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, regard-
ing directional signs on the freeways. Upon motion by
Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
the resolution was referred to the Traffic Engineer for
report and recommendation to the Council.
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met
in regular session at 6:30 p.m., February 5, 1968, 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 Past 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, Tucker, Pinkley
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director
of Public Works, City Clerk
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
January 15, 1968
and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 15,
January 23, 1968
1968, the adjourned regular meeting of January 23, 1968, and
January 29, 1968
the adjourned regular meeting of January 29, 1968, were appmved
as distributed and posted. -
Ordinance 68-5
Ordinance 68-5, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A SUBSECTION TO THE
Sanitary District
PLUMBING CODE RELATING TO THE SANITARY DISTRICT AND THEIR
APPROVAL OF SANITARY FACILITIES, was presented for second
reading, and on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 68-5 was read by title only and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ordinance 68-6 Ordinance 68-6, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Adopted THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A SECTION TO THE
Antique Shops COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OUTSIDE DISPLAY,
ANTIQUE SHOPS, was presented'for second reading, and on
motioniby Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
Ordinance 68-6 was read by title only and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck,, Jordan, Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: Tucker
ABSENT: Councilmen: .None
De Witt Worcester Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Development of a Barck, and carried,.the report of the Planning Department
Lake on the possibility of development of a lake south of Republic
Avenue was ordered received and filed, and a copy of the
report sent to Mr. De Witt Worcester.
Protesting a A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Vernon W. Eckstein, 2921 Redwood
Two -Story Dwelling Avenue, addressed to Mr. James B. Wood, President, Mesa
Verde Homeowners Association, protesting a two-story dwelling
in their tract, was read. Upon motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the City Attorney
and City Clerk were directed to write a letter.to Mr. and
Mrs. Eckstein explaining the action of the Council.
Chamber of Commerce The City Clerk presented a resolution from the Costa Mesa
Chamber of Commerce, 583 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, regard-
ing directional signs on the freeways. Upon motion by
Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
the resolution was referred to the Traffic Engineer for
report and recommendation to the Council.
"I.
The Clerk read a notice from the Local Agency Formation
Commission for the.proposed detachment from the Orange County
Harbor District of Huntington Beach, stating that the hearing
is continued to February 21, 1968. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the
notice was ordered received and filed..
Proposed Alley A petition with seven names was received for a proposed alley
to be installed on the north side of 17th Street between
Tustin Avenue and Irvine Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded -by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the
letter was referred to the Planning Commission for study.
Written The City Clerk read the following communications:
Communications Notice from the State Controller that Highway Users Tax Fund
Apportionment in.the amount of $45,625.04 had been remitted
to the City Treasurer on January 25, 1968.
Notice from the State Controller that distribution of Cigarette
Tax Apportionment in the amount of $28,607.31 had been remitted
to the City Treasurer on January 12, 1968.
Local Agency Formation Commission regarding the proposed annexa-
tion to the Costa Mesa County Water District designated as
Annexation No. 26, and the proposed annexation to the City'of
Newport Beach designated as the Upper Harbor View Hills Annexa-
tion.
On.motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the letters were ordered received and filed. .
Alcoholic Beverage The following copies of application to the Department of
Control Alcoholic Beverage Control for licenses were presented:
License -transfer from Marshall Garrett to Ronald R. Rocheleau,
820 West 19th Street,.Costa Mesa, for an on -sale license at
the Spotted Kiwi, same address.
The application of Lois R. and Walter L. Gates, 2052 Newport
Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a new -on -sale license at the Little
Bavaria Hofbrau, same address.
The application for a new on -sale beer and wine license of
Jerry R. Ream, Henry R. Kemp, Kay B. Kemp, James F. Nameth,
and Joan M. Ream, 507 West 19th Street, at the Original
British Fish and Chips, same address.
License Transfer from Robert A. Chew and Rufus R. Longstreet
to Robert A. Chew, 2402 Newport Boulevard, for an off -sale
beer and wine license at the same address.
License transfer from John M. Clayburn to Beverly J. Harling,
15032 Purdy Street, Westminster, for an on -sale beer license
at the Play Pen, 1930-32 Placentia Avenue.
License transfer from Margaret E. Clifford and John Y. Jefferies,
to Margaret E. Clifford, 752 St. Clair, Costa Mesa, for an
on -sale beer license at the Tin Lizzie, same address.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the applications were ordered received
and filed.
Permits The application of the American Cancer Society Orange County
Branch, 18356 East 4th Street, Tustin, for waiver of condi-
tions under Section 69141 of the Municipal Code, for fund
campaign April 15 through June 1, 1968, was granted on motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried.
The application of the City of Hope, 208 West 8th Street, Los
Angeles, 90011+, for waiver of conditions under Section 69141
of the Municipal Code, for fund campaign June 9 through 16,
1968, was granted on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, and carried.
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, application for business license to hold
one -day auction on February 14, 1968, at 1654 Babcock for
California Fiberglass Company, 1+532 Friar Street, Van Nuys,
California, was approved.
Permits Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Continued, Pinkley, and carried, the Council ratified application from
Dog Show Specialties, 3291 Duffy Street, San Bernardino, for
dog show at Orange County Fairgrounds on January 21, 1968.
Refund Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Carlson Barck, refund in the amount of $8.50 was authorized to J. C.
Carlson, 1973 Newport Boulevard, Site 49, Costa Mesa, on
Building Permit No. 27986 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Clerk read a request from the Southern California
College, 2525 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a Homecoming
Parade on February 10, 1968, from 1:00 p.m. to approximately
2:00 p.m. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Barck, the request was approved subject to the
approval of the Police Department.
Departmental
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman.
,Reports
Barck, and carried, the following departmental reports were
received and filed: Traffic Engineer, Street, Fire, Planning,
Finance, Building, and Police, for the number of non-profit
permits issued during the month of January.
Warrant Resolution
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
525
Barck, Warrant Resolution No. 525 including Payroll No. 6802
was -adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Resolution
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
526
Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 526 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Outstanding Warrants A report from the Director of Finance, listing outstanding
Canceled warrants from 1960 to 1966, explaining that effort to con-
tact the payees has been unsuccessful, was presented, and,
upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the cancellation of the warrants was
approved..
Theodore C. Bologh A letter from Theodore C. Bologh was read protesting the use
of the Council Chambers by the Chamber of Commerce for a
"Meet Your Candidate" public meeting. After discussion, the
Council found it in the public interest to grant.the applica-
tion of the Chamber of Commerce to use the Council Chambers
for a "Meet Your Candidate" public meeting.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:25 P.M.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, con-
tinued its regular session at 7:35 p.m., February 5, 1968,
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 Father
Anthony McGowan of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker.
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director
of Public Works, City Clerk
Resolution 68-9 The Mayor asked Mrs. Anita Grossman of the Costa Mesa Recrea-
Anita Grossman tion Department to step forward. He expressed,the Council's
Commended appreciation for her outstanding personal contribution to the
junior presentations of the Civic Playhouse. Upon motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution
68-9, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA COMMENDING ANITA GROSSMAN OF THE COSTA MESA RECREA-
TION DEPARTMENT FOR EFFORT ABOVE AND BEYOND THE ROUTINE OF
DUTY, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Proclamation Councilman Tucker read a proclamation, and on motion by
Business Invests in Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
Heart Week February 5,':1968, through February 9,_1968, was proclaimed as
"Business Invests in Heart Week."
Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place for
Rezone R-12-67
the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-12-67, Francis X.
Shoen
Shoen, 1321 West Park Lane, Santa Ana, for permission to
rezone from.Ml to C2 property on the northwest corner of.
Baker and Newport Boulevard. Mr. Francis Shoen, applicant,
and Mr. Russelot, of Humble Oil Company, spoke in support
of the application. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to
speak. No one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the
public hearing. After more discussion, upon motion by
Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Barck, Councilman
Jordan voting No, the petition was referred back to the
Planning Department for study with a more complete overlay
showing .the effect on the surrounding area. Details requested
were parcels showing zoning, ownership, and whether developed
or undeveloped.
Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place for
Rezone R-1-68
the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-1-68, Jack B. and
Cunningham,
E. Peggy Cunningham, 2012 Commodore Road, Newport Beach,
Reinking, and
William L. -and Victoria Jane Reinking, 2337 North Santiago
Young
Avenue, Santa Ana, and Donald A. Young, 2550 Oxford Lane,
Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone from Ml to C2 property
at 2751, 2755, ?759, and 2777 Bristol Street. The Clerk
reported that one petition bearing 14.signatures in favor of
C1 -CP zoning had been received by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Jack Cunningham spoke to the Council requesting that the
property be rezoned to C2. No one else wishing to speak, the
Mayor closed the public hearing. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the
Council voted to allow the property to be rezoned to Cl -CP.
Ordinance 68-7
Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
First Reading
Wilson, Ordinance 68-7, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK F,
BERRY TRACT, FROM Ml AND R2 TO Cl -CP, received 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
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Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this.was_the time and the place
Rezone R-2-68
for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-2-68, City of
Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone from
M1 and R2 to C2, property at 2751, 27552 2759, and 2777
Bristol Street. No one else wishing to be heard, the Mayor
closed the public hearing. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
Ordinance 68-8
seconded by Councilman Barck, Ordinance 68-8, being AN
First Reading
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK F, BERRY
TRACT, FROM M1 AND R2 TO Cl -CP, 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
Resolution.68-8
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Placentia Avenue
Barck, Resolution 68-8, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Condemnation
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING, DETERMINING,
AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC 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: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker .
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Park -and Recreation The City Attorney gave a legal opinion regarding a Park and
Assessment Refund Recreation Assessment to Wally Gayner. He recommended that
to Wally Gayner a 50 per cent refund be authorized to Mr. Gayner. On motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, 50 per
cent refund of $7,683.77 was authorized by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Underground The City Attorney presented the proposed ordinance for under -
Utilities ground utilities. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Barck, and carried, the ordinance was.referred
to the Planning Commission for study and immediate action.
Ordinance. 68-9 Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
First Reading Wilson, Ordinance 68-9, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Off -Street Parking OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR OFF-
STREET.PARKING IN CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES PROVIDING LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT AND FINDING THE NECESSITY THEREFOR, 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
Resolution 68-10 The City Attorney reported on the communication from the City
Orange County of Tustin supporting the efforts of the City of Huntington
Harbor District Beach to detach the City from the Orange County Harbor Dis-
trict. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, Resolution 68-10, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
RELATING TO ORANGE COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT AND MAKING RECOM-
MENDATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ITS FURTHER ORGANIZATIONAL
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Resolution 68-10 FUNCTION IN ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT, was adopted by the
Orange County following roll call vote:
Harbor District AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Continued Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Call for Bids In the absence of the City Engineer,.the City Clerk pre -
Certain Alleys in sented plans and specifications for the Improvement of Cer-
Tract 115+ tain Alleys in Tract 1154. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the plan's and
specifications were approved, and the City Clerk was author-
ized to call for bids to be read on March 1, 1968, at
11.:00 a.m.
Resolution 68-11 On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Select System of Wilson, Resolution 68-11, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
City Streets COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING AND ADOPTING
CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL MAP THEREOF,
was adopted by the following -roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice of Completion The City Clerk read a recommendation from the City Engineer
Sully -Miller that the work be accepted for the Resurfacing of City Streets,
Resurfacing of as it was completed in accordance with the plans and specifi-
City Streets cations by the Sully -Miller Contracting Company. He recom-
mended that the bonds be released 35 days after the date of
acceptance. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Barck, the work was accepted, the bonds were
ordered released 35 days after the date of acceptance, and
the City Clerk was directed to file notice of completion with
the County Recorder by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Orange County On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Flood Control Pinkley, a permit with the Orange County Flood Control Dis-
Three Storm Drains trict for entrance of three storm drains on the Costa Mesa
on Golf Course Golf Course was approved, and the City Engineer was 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
Contract Extended The Clerk read a recommendation from the City Engineer that
Improvements in the contract for Construction of Street Improvements in
Darrell Street Darrell Street from 275 feet to 378 feet east of Pomona
Avenue be extended for 27 calendar days. On motion by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried,
the contract was extended for 27 days by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bids Opened The Director of Public Works saidthat the City Clerk had
Bid Item loo opened bids on February 2, 1968, at 11:00 a.m., for Bid Item
Elevator Service 104, Furnishing of Maintenance on the Civic Center Elevators.
The following bids were received:
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Bid Item 104 NAME MONTHLY COST OF SERVICE
Elevator Service Coast Elevator. Company 130.00
Continued Montgomery Elevator Company 140.00
The Director of Public Works recommended that the contract
be awarded -to Coast Elevator Company as having submitted the
lowest bid meeting specifications. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the contract was
awarded to Coast Elevator Company by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley,
Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Call.for Bids The Director of Public Works presented plans and specifications
Rest Room and for the Construction of a Rest Room and Snack Bar_ building at
Snack_ Bar the Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club, bids to be read on
February 23, 1968, at 11:00 a.m. Upon motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the plans
and specifications were approved, and the City Clerk was
authorized to call for bids.
First Christian The City Clerk presented the communication from the Reverend
Church James E. Piercy of First Christian Church, 792 Victoria Street,
Right of Way at Costa Mesa, regarding right of way at the corner of Placentia
Placentia and Avenue and Victoria Street. Upon motion by Councilman Barck,
Victoria seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication
was referred to the City Manager for a complete study.
Petition for a Park The City Clerk presented a petition with 138 signatures for
the City to acquire land bounded by the San Diego Freeway on
the north and the California.School on the south in northern
Costa Mesa, to be converted to a park. James P. Ream,
1674 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, and V. J. Marth, 3197 Cape Verde,
Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the petition. After discussion,
upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the petition was referred to the City Manager for
a recommendation at the meeting of February 19,.1968.
Right of Way Deeds
Set for Public
Hearing
Rezone R-3-68
Robins Properties
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
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
12-20-67 P. and N. Trautwein,
R. and H. Trautwein Placentia Avenue
1-24-68 Orval and Jean Pilling Orange Avenue
1-26-68 John L. and Helen B. D. Ingram Valley Road
1-26-68 Hoddie I. and Maude A. Proulx Placentia Avenue
1-12-68 Mesa Verde Builders,
Incorporated (three separate) Adams Avenue slope
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the following items were set for public hearing
at the meeting of February 19, 1968, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as practicable:
1. Rezone Petition R-3-68, Robins Properties, 2060 Harbor
Rezone R-4-68 2.
Planning Commission
Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to rezone from R2, Two Family
Residential, to C2; General Commercial, property easterly
of 2060 Harbor Boulevard, on the north side of Bay Street.
Rezone Petition R-4-68, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, to
rezone from R2, -Two Family Residential, to Rl, Single
Family Residential, property at 2401, 2405, 24o9, 2415,
2421, 2420, 2414, and 2408 Bonnie Place, 390 Santa Isabel
Avenue, and 2401, 2405, 2409, 2415, and 2421 Tustin Avenue.
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Abandonment of Alley 3. Proposed abandonment of an alley between Harbor Boulevard
Between Harbor and
and Parsons Street, south of Ford Road, for Mr. Jesse Van
Parsons
Riper, 1965 Parsons Street.
Abandonment of
4. Proposed abandonment of Precise Plan for Park Drive from
Precise Plan for
its present terminus to Pomona Avenue, south of 18th
Park Drive
Street, between Pomona Avenue and Crestmont Place, for
A. R. Mays, William H. Kupfer, Finn Guldjord, Lucy Marty,
John Dunne, and John McDonald.
Variance V-28-67
The Clerk presented application for Variance V-28-67, referred
Holsinger and
back to the Planning Commission as requested by the applicant
Harper
from the meeting of January 2, 1968, for L. H. Holsinger,
2341 Crestview -Drive, Huntington Beach, and James L. Harper,
120 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct
an overhead steel -beam canopy, to be attached to the existing
building, and over an area now used for parking and to permit
a reduction of 18 parking spaces from the required 27 spaces
in an Ml zone at 120 Industrial Way. The Clerk read the
recommendation of the Planning Commission from the meeting of
December 26, 1967, for denial, and also the recommendation of
the Planning Commission from the meeting of January 22, 1968,
for denial. Mr. Harper spoke in support of his application
saying that with the revised plans, no parking spaces are
eliminated. He also cited alleged instances of garages operat-
ing with restricted parking space. The Clerk said that two
protests were received by the Planning Commission. Upon motion
by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Barck, and car-
ried, Councilman Wilson voting No, the application was approved
subject to the conditions that no enclosure or wall be built
around the canopy, that it be left completely wide open, and
that the space under the canopy be used as parking space while
the business is closed.
Variance V-1-68
The Clerk presented application for Variance V-1-68, John A.
Grauer
Grauer, 117+ -Dorset Lane, -Costa Mesa, for permission to
temporarily convert an existing detached guest apartment to
a living unit, making a total of two units on 6,509 square
feet of land area in an Rl zone, with a single -car garage
for two units, at 256 East Broadway, together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to
the following conditions: 1. Dedication of all land 10.00
feet from center line of alley at rear of property for alley
purposes. 2. Complete alley improvement for the 2.5 -foot
required dedication under the direction of the City Engineer,
at the applicant's expense. 3. Construct concrete sidewalks
and approach at the expense of the applicant in front of this
property per City of Costa Mesa standards. 4. Tree planting
on Broadway under the direction of the Street Superintendent.
5. That the existing garage be made usable for garage pur-
poses and not used for storage. 6. For a time limit of one
year, when this application will be re-evaluated. 7. That
a building permit be obtained for the conversion of the
laundry room to a kitchenette. 8. That a cash bond be posted
for the removal of the kitchenette when no longer needed by
the mother, the amount to be determined by the Building Depart-
ment. 9. That no application for a building permit be
approved by the Planning Department until Conditions 1, 5, and
8 have been completed. 10. That no final occupancy be given
until Conditions 2, 3, and 4 have been completed. 11. That
the conversion, street and alley improvements, and tree
planting be completed within 90 days from Council approval.
12. That an agreement be recorded giving the City the right
of entry to remove and restore this residence to a guest
home, and that this agreement be binding upon successors,
heirs, administrators, and assigns under the direction.of the
City Attorney.. Mr. Grauer said that he agreed to the condi-
tions of the Planning Commission, and he requested that an
inspection be made of his guest apartment to determine the
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Variance V-1-68 amount of a bond (Condition No. 8) needed to be posted,
Grauer since removal of the kitchenette requires only the. removal
Continued of a couple of electric plugs. The Clerk said that the
Planning Commission.had received eleven protests against
the granting of the application. The Mayer inquired if
anyone else wished to speak. Upon motion by Councilman
Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the
application was approved subject to all the conditions of
the Planning Commission except deletion of Condition No. 4,
tree planting, and the Building Safety Department was
instructed to make an inspection and set the amount of the
bond in Condition No. 8.
Recess The Mayor declared a 10 -minute recess, and the meeting
reconvened at 9:55 P•m-
Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C -79 -66 -Amended,
Permit C -79-66-A being.the application of Gerald Howard, A-1 Television
Howard Service, at 771 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission
to continue to operate a television and radio repair shop
in a C-1 zone, was presented with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for approval subject to the following
conditions: 1. That there will be no outside storage of
any appliances. 2. That the "A" frame sign be removed
(the Planning Staff will work with the applicant in obtain-
ing a legal sign). The applicant was -present and spoke
from the floor, stating that he was agreeable to the condi-
tions. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Barck,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Conditional Use
Permit C -79 -66 -Amended was approved subject to the recom-
mendations of the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-66-67, Calvary
Permit C-66-67 Chapel of Costa Mesa,. 731 St. James, Newport Beach, for per -
Calvary Chapel mission to use R2 property for church purposes and to allow
off-site parking on adjoining property, at 400 West Bay
Street, Costa Mesa, having been held over from the Council
meeting of December 15, 1967, was again presented with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The
Reverend Charles W. Smith, speaking from the floor in behalf
of Calvary Chapel, stated that they could not comply with
Condition No. 18 as yet, but possible with more time they
might be able to acquire land for more parking spaces. After
discussion, upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was tabled
until the applicant requests that it be brought back on the
Agenda (to be within a six-month period).
Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-75-67 for June
Permit C-75-67 Lederman, 1205 McCormack Lane, Costa Mesa, for,permission to
Lederman conduct a gift shop business in an Administrative and Pro -
Reconsideration. fessional Zone at 1797 Orange Avenue, which was approved
subject to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission
at the Council meeting of, January 15, 1968, was presented for
reconsideration at the request of the applicant. Mrs. Lederman,
speaking from the floor, asked that Condition No. 2 requiring
sidewalks be deleted. After discussion, motion for approval
of the application with the deletion of Condition No. 2 by
Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, lost by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Barck
NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-1-68, for Russ and
Permit C-1-68 Tash Bailey, 10272 Pua Drive, Huntington Beach, for permission
Bailey to operate.a whirlpool sauna and massage business in a C-2
zone at 18762 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, was presented with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval,
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Conditional Use and a letter from C. G. Vaughan, owner of -the property at=
Permit C-1-68 1888, 18882, and 1890 Harbor Boulevard, stating that he had
Bailey no objection to the operation.so long as the installation
Continued complied with the City Codes. Chief Neth requested continuance
of the application to have more time to complete investiga-
tions. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, the application was held over to the
meeting of February 19, 1968.
Conditional Use
Application for Conditional Use Permit C-2-68,_ for Metro
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Permit C-2-68
California Business Enterprises, a partnership (Malcolm
Metro California
Cobrink and Frank V. Bianchini, 387 North Tustin Street,
Business
Orange) for permission to develop and install an automatic
Enterprises
automobile laundry and gasoline dispensing facilities in a
Cl zone (no steam cleaning or polishing), was presented with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval
subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedication of all
land 50.00 feet from the center line of Baker Street to the
City of Costa Mesa for street widening purposes per Master
Plan of Highways, -by owner and/or applicant. 2. Dedication
of all land 30.00 feet easterly of the center line of the
unnamed street between Logan Avenue and Baker Street, as well
as sufficient land to permit a standard knuckle.at the south
extremity where Logan Avenue intersects with the unnamed
street, to the City of Costa Mesa by owner and/or applicant.
3. Dedication of a 15.00 foot radius spandrel at the corner
of Baker Street and the unnamed north -south street, to the
City of Costa Mesa by owner and/or applicant. 4. Applicant
and/or owner shall construct concrete sidewalks and drive
approaches -on Baker Street; the unnamed north -south street
for a distance of 240 feet southerly of the center line of
Baker Street, and Fairview Road, at their expense, per stand-
ards of the City of Costa Mesa and under the direction of
the City Engineer. 5. Applicant and/or owner, at their
expense, shall improve the unnamed street, which includes
curb and gutter, aggregate base and asphalt pavement, east
along the center line of Parcel No. 1 for a distance of
240 feet southerly from the center line of Baker Street at
this time, and to improve the remainder of this street upon
development of this property; but if necessary for drainage
purposes; this portion of the street will also be improved
at this time. All improvements to be under the direction
of the City Engineer. 6. Water improvements shall be per
Costa Mesa County Water District Standard Plans. 7. Drainage
shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. 8. Sewer
improvements shall be -per Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Standard Plans. 9. Advance cost of three ornamental street
lights on Edison steel poles at $125.00 each and pay advance
energy charge on lights under direction of the Street Light-
ing Superintendent in the parkway on Baker Street. 10. Tree
planting in the parkway compatible with the area, under the
direction of the Street Superintendent. 11. Driveway ingress
and egress shall be under the direction of the Traffic
Engineer. 12. Must meet all requirements of the Uniform
Fire Code, must provide fire extinguishers required by Fire
Department, must acquire permits for installation and storage
of flammable liquids from Fire Department and install and
store same as required. 13. There shall be no deviation from
the submitted plans made a part of this Conditional Use Per-
mit unless approved by the Planning Commission. 14. All
utilities shall be placed underground. 15. A detailed land-
scaping plan showing size, type, location, and method of
irrigation shall be submitted for approval by the Plan Review
Board. 16. Construction of a block wall not less than
three feet and not more than five feet in height by appli-
cants.at their expense, along the applicants' property line
where it is common with the Jack-in-the-Box and the service
station,under the direction of the Director of Planning;
gate opening or walk-through to adjacent property may be
Conditional Use
provided. 17. Applicants shall provide a legal reciprocal
Permit C-2-68
driveway easement agreement for the 20 -foot mutual ingress
Metro California
and egress easement extending 250 feet to Fairview Road
Business
subject to approval by the City Attorney. 18. Prior to
Enterprises
issuing building permits by the City, a recorded parcel map
Continued
shall be received and filed by the City of Costa Mesa Plan-
ning Department. 19. All signing in connection with this
project shall be approved by the Planning Commission under
Master Plan of Signing. 20. Conditions 1, 2, 3, 9, 11, 15,
lTv and 18 shall be complied with prior to the issuance of
building permits, and the remaining conditions prior to
final inspection for occupancy. The City Clerk presented a
petition bearing 216 signatures opposing the proposed auto-
matic car wash; a letter in opposition from Mrs. Jane F.
Tingley, 2+502 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, owner of the
apartment at 1269 West Baker. Street;,a letter from Donald
Haas, Chairman of the Board of Deacons of Harbor Trinity
Baptist Church, urging the Council to take action to prevent
disruption of the regularly scheduled services of the Church;
and a letter in protest from Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Shaw,
10827 La Terraza Avenue, Fountain Valley, owners of one of
the eight four-plex units adjoining the proposed car wash
property. The following spoke in support of granting the
application: Frank Bianchini, Maureen Rischard, John Connelly,
and William St. Clair. The following spoke in opposition of
granting the application: Carl Romahn, the Reverend Robert
Hess, Pastor of the Harbor Trinity Baptist Church, Mr. and
Mrs. Karl Ressler, owners of the car wash on Harbor Boulevard,
and Julius Aarons. After discussion, motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, to hold over the appli-
cation to the meeting of February 19, 1968, lost by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson
NOES: Councilmen:, Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Pinkley made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Barck, for approval subject to the recommendation of the
Planning Commission. The motion lost by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Barck
NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Tucker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Tucker made a motion for denial, seconded by
Councilman Jordan. The motion lost by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: Barck, Wilson, Pinkley
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
After further discussion, Councilman Tucker made a motion
for denial, seconded by Councilman Jordan, which carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: Barck, Pinkley
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Oral.Communications
Mrs. Robert Warren, 265 Camellia Lane, Costa Mesa, spoke to
Mrs. Robert Warren
the Council regarding a letter.written with a claim for $51.75
for expense incurred by the stoppage of the sewer on December 29,
1967, at 449 Hamilton Street, and said the same sewer stoppage
had happened twice more since the letter was written. She
complained of the City's sewer and pump station procedures.
Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, -the letter was referred to the City
Manager for a report from the Street Department.
Traffic Light Mr. Ted Bologh, 2063 President Place, Costa Mesa, spoke -from
Request the floor requesting that a traffic light be put at Wilson -
Street and Placentia Avenue, Victoria Street, Monrovia Avenue,
and Republic Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, -
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was
referred to the Street Superintendent for check and to the
Traffic Commission to be looked into.
Homeowners Protest Nicholas Holt, 587 Pierpont Drive, Costa Mesa, presented the
Actions of George Council with a copy of a petition signed by 73 homeowners in
Holstein, Jr. the Del Cerro Home Development.protesting to George M. Holstein,
Jr., the erection of low-priced Hacienda Series homes because
they understood from the salesmen representing Del Cerro that
the same or higher -priced homes would be completing the
development, and the lower-priced homes would result in a
rapid depreciation of their home investments. Mr. Holt asked
the help of the Council to help protect these 73 homeowners.
The Mayor requested that the City Attorney look into ways to
help the homeowners.
Councilman Wilson Councilman Wilson left the Council Chambers at this point in
Leaves the meeting.
Budget of The City Manager requested amendment of the Recreation Depart -
Recreation ment budget to provide that one full-time position, Recreation
Department Amended Leader I, be authorized, effective February 1, 1968, to
replace a portion of the hours of part-time services currently
authorized under the social and cultural program costs. Upon
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck,
the City Manager's request was granted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Barck, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson
Friends of.the The City Manager said that he had received a letter from the
Library Friends of the Costa Mesa Library requesting permission for
the Council to waive Section 691+ J of the Municipal Code to
hold their Annual Serendipity Fair at the Costa Mesa Women's
Club, 610 West 18th Street, on February 8 and 9, 1968. Upon
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, Section 6914 J of the Municipal Code was waived.
Jim Curran, The City Manager read a letter of resignation from Jim Curran,
Director of Director of Recreation, effective through February 16, 1968,
Recreation, Resigns because of an outstanding employment opportunity offered to
him. The Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Curran
for a good job done for the City and wished him well in his
new position. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Council accepted the
resignation with regret.
Live Entertainment The application of Frederick Lewis Bolen, 2001 South Hester,
Permits No. 9C, Anaheim, for musician at The Happening,.investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was approved
Frederick Lewis on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck,
Bolen and carried.
Paul David Caspary The application of Paul David Caspary, 35 Emerson Way, Las
Vegas, Nevada, for musician at The Happening, investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was approved
on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Barck, and carried.
Gay Avalon Craven The application of Gay Avalon Graven, 1+22 Bullard Lane,
Tustin, for go-go dancer at The Happening, investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was approved
on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck;
and carried.
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Stanley Ray The application of Stanley.Ray Hartford, 6211 Seabreeze
Hartford Drive, Long Beach, for singer at The Happening, investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was approved
on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried.
William David Robley The application of William David Robley, 7763 11th Street,
Westminster, for musician at The Happening, investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was approved
on motion by Councilman Pinkley,-seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried.
Mitchell Joel The application'of Mitchell Joel Furrow, 3001 Fernheath Lane,
Furrow Costa Mesa, for musician -singer at.Bill Martini's, investiga-
tion having been completed by the Police Department, was
approved on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried.
William Harold The application of William Harold Johnson, 129+1 Newport
Johnson Avenue, Tustin, for musician -singer at Bill Martini's,
investigation having been completed by the Police Department,
was denied on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley, and carried.
Milton Leon Prather The application of Milton Leon Prather, 11556 Santa Maria,
Stanton, for musician at Bill Martini's, investigation having
been completed by the.Police Department, was approved on
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
and carried.
Robert Parker Jones The application of Robert Parker Jones, 869 Towne Street,
Costa Mesa, for musician at Bill Martini's, investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was approved
on motion by Councilman.Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Tucker, and carried.
Johnny Joseph Lopez The application of Johnny Joseph Lopez, 115 East Cubbon
Street, Santa Ana, for musician -singer at Bill Martini's,
investigation having been completed by the Police Department,
was approved on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Tucker, and carried.
Thomas Irving
The application of Thomas Irving Mahoney, Jr., 9021 Stanford
Mahoney, Jr.
Street, Garden Grove, for musician at the Little Big "0,"
investigation having been completed by the Police Department,
was approved on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Barck, and carried.
Frank Joseph
The application of Frank Joseph Padziora, 12632 Barbara Avenue,
Padziora
Garden Grove, for musician at the Little Big "0," investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was approved
on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried.
Jerry Dean
The application of Jerry Dean McMillian, 216 South Newhope
McMillian
Street, Santa Ana, for musician at the Little Big 110,"
investigation having been completed by the Police Department,
was denied on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried.
Robert Keith
The application of Robert Keith Johnson, 13271 Magnolia Street,
Johnson
Garden Grove, for musician at the Little Big "0," investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was approved
on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried.
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Linda Louise The application of Linda Louise Nichols, 2195 State Street,
Nichols Costa Mesa, for go-go dancer at the Little Big "0," investiga-
tion having been completed by the Police Department, was
approved on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried.
Larry Carleton The application of Larry Carleton White, 700 West 20th Street,
White Costa Mesa, for musician at the Little Big "0," investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was denied
on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried.
Janet Yedlin The application of Janet Yedlin, 319 Del Mar Street, Costa
Mesa, for go-go dancer at Papa Joe's, investigation having
been completed by the Police Department, was approved on
_motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
and carried. .
Jill Diane Mershon The application of Jill Diane Mershon, 1525 Placentia Avenue,
No. C4, Newport. Beach, for go-go dancer at Ye Old Inn,
investigation having been completed by the Police Department,
was denied,, on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried.
Wanda Lee The application of Wanda Lee Cunningham, 60+2 Priscilla Drive,.
Cunningham Huntington Beach, for go-go dancer at Ye Old Inn., investigation
having been completed by the Police Department, was approved
on motion by Councilman-Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried.
Sandra Lee Nied The application of Sandra Lee Nied, 613 West Bay Street,
Balboa, for go-go dancer at Ye Old Inn, investigation having
been completed by the Police Department, was approved on motion
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and
carried.
Adjournment On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck,
and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 12:25 a.m.
Mayor of the City-,6f/Costa Mesa
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