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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/1968 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA March 18, 1968 PART I r,'ro tr' The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., March 18, 1968, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, with the following repre- sentatives of the Order of De Molay in the Council seats: Robert Cornuke, Richard Warner, John Bertram, Bill McLean, and Steave Warner. The meeting was opened by the Mayor pro -tem, and on motion duly made and seconded, Resolution 68-22, Resolution 68-22 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA De Molay Week MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 17TH THROUGH THE 24TH AS DE MOLAY WEEK IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pro -Tem: Robert Cornuke, Richard Warner, John Bertram, Bill McLean, and Steave Warner NOES: Councilmen Pro -Tem: None ABSENT: Councilmen Pro -Tem: None The City Manager announced that members of the Order of De Molay would take over City offices on March 20, 1968. Mayor Jordan thanked the representatives of the Order of De Molay for their interest and participation in City govern- ment, and the Council assumed their chairs 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, Tucker, Pinkley Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman March 4. 1968 Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1968, were approved as distributed and posted. Assembly Bill 678 Held over from the meeting of March 4, 1968, Assembly Bill 678, Public Employment relating to public employment, was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the Assembly Bill was held over for study to the meeting of April 1, 1968. Written Notices were received from the Local Agency Formation Commis - Communications sion of hearings on the proposed annexation to the Costa"Mesa Sanitary District designated as Engineer's No. 107, and pro- posed annexation to the Midway City Sanitary District desig- nated as McFadden No. 18 Annexation. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the communications were received and filed. The Clerk presented the following communications: City of Westminster, City of San Clemente,.Senator Schmitz, and City of Seal Beach, all acknowledging receipt of resolution to support the passage of certain State legislation to regulate topless waitresses and entertainers by cities and counties. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,. and carried, the communications were received and filed. Written The Clerk presented a resolution from the City of Westminster Communications requesting a dissolution of the Orange County Harbor District Continued and authorizing its representative to the Orange County League of Cities to vote in favor of reorganization. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the communication was ordered received and filed. The City Clerk read the following communication: A statement from the State Controller showing amounts estimated to be paid to each city and county as its share of revenues during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969; and he presented the following applications made to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for licenses: License transfer from Ann V. Morton to William B. McKay, 810 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for an on -sale beer license at Nineteenth Hole, same -address. Application for a new on -sale beer and wine license of Lucille A. Warren, 2376 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa., at the Ye Ole Inn Liquor Store, 115 East Santa Isabel Avenue, Costa Mesa. The application for a new on -sale beer and wine license of the May Department Stores Company, 801 South Broadway, Los Angeles, at the Terrace Room Restaurant, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the communications were ordered received and filed. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the business application of D and B Sales, 310 East 4th Street, Santa Ana, for one shuffle game at the Green Door, 2253 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, was approved. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the business application of Orange Coast -Costa Mesa Lion's Club, for a James Brothers Circus on April 18, 1968, at the Orange County Fairgrounds, was approved subject to the approval of the Police Department, and one-half of the license fee was waived. Refund. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Allied Builders Barck, refund in the amount of $43.35.was authorized to Allied Builders, 145 North Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, on. Building Permits 27929 and 27436, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Clerk presented an application from Arthur L. Morris, 1714 Placentia Avenue, Costa'Mesa, for yearly dance license at The Trip at the same address. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the permit was approved subject to the condition that the music stop at 2:00 a.m. The application of the Orange County Association for Mental Health, 2215 North Broadway, Santa Ana, for waiver of condi- tions under Section 6914 J of the Municipal Code, for fund- raising campaign the month of May, was granted on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. The Clerk presented a letter from the Orange County Associa- tion for Retarded Children, 2002 West Chestnut Street, Santa Ana, asking waiver of conditions under Section 6914 J of the Municipal Code, to solicit for ticket sales to a variety stage show. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman LLQ 1.,_Z Permits Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Continued communication was held over to the meeting of April 1, 1968, and the City Clerk was directed to secure more detailed information. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. M. V. Lee, Chairman of Boy Scout Troop No. 380, requesting permission to use land belonging to the City at the northwest corner of Wilson and Fordham for a fireworks stand. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the request was approved subject to the City being a co-insured on the liability insurance, the applicant to secure permission of the surrounding neighbors near the stand, in writing, and the approval of the Fire Department. The City Clerk read a letter from Ted Bologh, 2063 President Place, Costa Mesa, requesting the use of the Council Chambers for a "Meet the Candidates" meeting April 7, 1968. Attorney Ronald.Tucker spoke to the Council, representing Mr. Bologh. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the use of the Council Chambers was approved for April 6, 1968, from 1:00 to 3:00 in the afternoon,'subject to the following conditions: 1. A list of the Board of Directors to be presented to the Council by March 20, 1968. 2. Payment to the custodian of -approximately 10..00. 3. A written invitation to each of the candidates, to be received by March 20, 1968. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Reports Wilson, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Finance, City Treasurer, Parks, and Police. Warrant Resolution Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded -by Councilman 530 Barck, Warrant Resolution 530 including Payroll No. 6805 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 Pinkley, seconded by Councilman 531 Barck, Warrant Resolution 531 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT.: Councilmen: None_ Recess The Mayor declared a recess, and the meeting reconvened at 7:x+5 P.M. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, con- tinued its regular session at 7:45 p.m., March 18, 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 Councilman Wilson. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Barck, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tucker Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, City Clerk Proclamation On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Boys' Club Week and carried, the Mayor proclaimed the week of March 31 to April 6, 1968, as National Boys' Club Week. United.Fund Vice Mayor Barck presented trophies from the Costa Mesa United Fund to representatives of ten City of Costa Mesa . departments which had participated 100 per cent in the fund drive. Francis Mahoney of the City of Costa Mesa was pre- sented with a special award of appreciation. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for Tri-State a public hearing on the petition of Tri-State Engineering, Engineering Setback 615 South Raymond Avenue, Fullerton, to amend Setback Ordinance 369 for the establishment of a minimum setback of 68 feet from the center line of Harbor Boulevard for a dis- tance of 200.1+ feet southerly of the center line of Adams Avenue along the westerly side of Harbor Boulevard. The Clerk reported that the hearing had been duly advertised and no written communications had been received. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak from the floor. No one wished to speak. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,.and carried, the public hearing was held open. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was held over to the meeting of April 1, 1968. Proposed Ordinance The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance amending the Street Dedications Municipal Code relating to street dedication as a condition with Building for granting building permits, and he said that it was now Permits being studied by the Planning Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, the proposed ordinance was tabled until recommendation is received from the Planning Commission.. Resolution 68-23 On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Petition for Wilson, Resolution 68-23, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- Consolidation of CIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PETITIONING THE Sanitary District LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE with the City CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT WITH THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following.roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Agreement The City Engineer presented an agreement between the City and County of Orange the County of Orange for the widening of the bridge approach Adams Avenue Bridge to the Adams Avenue bridge over the Santa Ana.River, the total estimated cost to the City being $71,000.00. _Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the agree- ment was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were author- ized to sign on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Crown Fixture . The Director of Public Works presented a contract with the Company Contract Crown Fixture Company for restaurant equipment and installa- tion for the Halfway House being constructed on the Golf Course, in the amount of $2,262.75, being held over from the meeting of March 18, 1968. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, the contract was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, . Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Resolution 68-24 On motion -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Agreement with Wilson, Resolution.68-24, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY State of California COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY for Population AND BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OF THE STATE OF Estimate CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ESTIMATE OF POPULATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tentative Tract The Clerk read a request from John N. Stanley, Attorney at 62+5 Law, representing George Callens, owner of property in Tenta- George Callens tive Tract Map 62+5, for extension of time to file a final Kenneth Switzer tract map.- Mr. June explained that March 19 was the last day to record the final tract map, and negotiations are still being conducted between the developer and the City for the dedication of either a park site or a stun of money as set forth in Section 9155 and 9156 of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa. During discussion it was agreed upon by John Stanley that the proposition on the park site dedication or payment of a fee would be brought back to the Council for approval, and the condition may appear on the face of the map. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the time for filing the final tract map was extended for four weeks with the understanding that if negotiations fail to produce a park site dedication or the required fee, then the expiration date of Tentative Tract Map of Tract 62+5 reverts to the original expiration date of March 19, 1968. Right -of -Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by -Councilman Wilson, the following right-of-way deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: DATE NAPE FOR STREET 2-12-68 Francis J. and Louise H. Smith Placentia Avenue 3- 4-68 Donald E. and Judith C. Swedlund. Logan Avenue 3- 7-68 Lew and Virginia M.'Wills Placentia Avenue AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Variance.V-7-68. Application for Variance V-7-68, from the meeting of March 4, Whyte 1968, being the application of William Robert Whyte, 600 South Bay Front, Balboa Island, for permission to construct an eight -unit apartment complex on 15,62+.79 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,953 square feet) in an R2 zone, with an encroachment of 15 feet into the required front yard setback of 50 feet from the center line of existing Fullerton Avenue, resulting in a 10 -foot setback from the new property line, at the northeast corner of Flower Street and Fullerton Avenue, was presented, together with the recommendation of,the Planning Commission for denial. The Clerk read the recommenda- tion of the Director of Planning saying that it was premature to initiate any rezoning in the area on a large-scale basis because the reports have not yet been received on studies now being made by the State Division of Highways relative to the future location of the Newport Freeway from Walnut Street southerly to the City limits, and that the Planning Depart- ment's recommendation for approval subject to 15 listed con- ditions still remains the same. The applicant was present. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was held over until the Planning Department receives the State Highway Study being made and makes recommendation to the Council. Variance V-9-68 Application for Variance V-9-68, being the application of Wright Donald Wayne Wright, 2055 Thurin Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to allow a reduction of 14 parking spaces in con- junction with the operation of a graduated care center and the existing Bay View Convalescent Hospital (an integrated development) where 82 spaces are required, at 350 West Bay Street, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received, and that the Planning Com- mission had received letters from Alice Davis, 391 Hamilton Street, suggesting that each residence buy enough land for required parking, and from Westminster Convalescent Hospital, Westminster, stating that at no time were more than 75 per cent of their required parking spaces in use. Mr. Wright was present. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission and approved Variance V-9-68. Variance V-10-68 Application for Variance V-10-68, being the application of Wendler Harry E. Wendler, 10712 Katella Avenue, Anaheim, for permis- sion to construct 16 dwelling units on 40,260 square feet of land area (2,516 -plus square feet of land area per unit) with an encroachment of 15 feet into the required rear yard set- back of 25 feet at 2650 Elden Avenue, in an R2 zone, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the certified recommendations attached to and made a part of the application. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. The appli- cant was present. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission and Variance V-10-68 was approved subject to the certified recommendations. Variance V-11-68 Application. for Variance V-11-68, H and M Corporation, 722 H and M Baker Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach five Corporation feet, six inches into required front yard setback of 60 feet from the center line of existing Baker Street for addition to existing medical building at 722 Baker Street, was pre- sented together with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for approval subject to the following condition: Pay advance energy charges for installation of two 20,000-. lumen mercury-vapor lights, based on date of construction. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. Mayor Jordan abstained from any action. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Councilman Jordan abstaining, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Variance V-12-68 Application for Variance V-12-68, being the application of O'Brien John S. O'Brien, 1920 Lanai Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to increase the height of a block wall one foot, six inches above the standard height for a distance of 52 feet along a portion of the rear property lines of Lots 21, 23, and 24 of Tract 638+, at 1920 Lanai Drive and 1919 and 1925 Kauai Place, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning.Commis- sion for approval. The Clerk reported that no written com- munications had been received. The applicant was present. After discussion, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission, and on motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, Variance V-12-68 was approved. Permit The Clerk presented applicationfor business license for William Benner Corporation, Daniel's Steak House, 2831 Bristol Street, for a yearly dance license. Robert Peak spoke to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved subject to the condition that a plan be submitted to the Fire Department and to the Building Department showing location of dance floor. Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-6-68, being the Permit C-6-68 application of the Institute of Ability, 1862 Placentia Avenue, Institute of Costa Mesa, for permission to continue the use of AP -zoned Ability property at that address for church purposes for a three-year period, having been held over from the meeting of March 4, 1968, was again presented with -the revised recommendation of the Planning Department for approval for a period of three months only, to give the Institute time to relocate in a new facility. The Clerk reported that the Planning Department had received a petition signed by 14 -property owners protest- ing the continuance of the Institute at the Placentia Avenue location. The Clerk read a letter from Joseph W. Courtis, 4128 Palos Verdes Drive, South, Palos Verdes Peninsula, in support of the good work the church is doing. Chief Neth said he found no reason for denial of the permit in his investigation. The following people spoke in support of granting the application: Applicant Charles Berner; Robert L. Young and Gary Young, 1110 Alta Vista, Fullerton; Hortence Wheatley, 351-B Avocado Street, Costa Mesa; Dr. Kathleen Shuttleworth, 1175 Augusta Street, Costa Mesa; Drew Renner, 4243 Dana Road, Newport Beach; Bill Savoie and Edward Riddle, 2196-A Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa. The following people protested the granting of the application: Bernard B. Cook, 781 Center Street; Roy Robine,- 776 Center Street; Niles Motschenbacher, 785 Center Street; Alfred Spriggs, 752 Center Street; Alma Gleason, 756 Center Street; David Sullivan, 768 Centert-Street. After discussion, upon motion by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved for a three-month period subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, and the staff was requested to assist the applicants in finding a new home. Conditional Use 'Application for Conditional Use Permit C -71 -67 -Amended., being Permit C -71-67-A the application of William 0. Gray and/or Fotomat Corporation, Gray and Fotomat 7744 East Cecilia Street, Downey,:and 920 Kline Street, La Jolla, respectively, for permission to construct a portable building from which to operate a "drive-through" photo film pickup and delivery service and to allow an identifying 10 -374 -inch by 12 -foot, 1 -inch sign to advertise this service in a Cl -S zone at the.K-Mart Center, 2200 Harbor Boulevard, having been held over from the Council meeting of March 4, 1968, was again presented with the recommendation of the Plan- -ning Commission for approval subject to the following condi- tions: 1. Must meet all Uniform Fire Code specifications. Handle safety -type film only. 2. Revise driveways on Harbor Boulevard in accordance with Traffic Engineer's requirements. 3. Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 40.00 feet from the center line of Wilson Street with a 27.00 -foot corner spandrel at Wilson Street and College Avenue, by the owner, for street widening purposes per the Master Plan of Highways. 4. Owner to repair and/or replace all damaged fixtures -on entire center and keep same in active service. 5. Applicant to -remove a•portion of concrete block wall on the north side of the most northerly driveway onto College Avenue in order to conform to height requirements next to driveway. 6. All planter areas adjacent to Wilson Street shall be properly improved with acceptable landscaping and damaged concrete planter walls shall be replaced subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. Bumper stops should be placed in those parking stalls adjacent to planter walls as -a protection against damage. A bona fide written agree- - ment or copy of a contract is required by the Planning Depart- ment which will show intention by owner to maintain planter areas throughout the shopping center. 7. Tree planting in parkway on College Avenue, under the direction of.the Street Superintendent. Owner to purchase trees; City will cut out concrete in existing sidewalk and plant the trees. 8. All material directly or incidentally related to the nursery Conditional:.Use operation located at the north end of K -Mart store shall be Permit C -71-67-A maintained in the enclosed new storage area and shall be Gray and Fotomat screened in a manner not visible from the street. 9. A.. written agreement shall be filed to show that sanitary facili- ties will be available to the occupant of this building, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days per week. 10. For a period of one year with option for renewal. 11. Conditions 2 through 6 and 8 through 10 shall be complied with prior to issuing any building permits for this drive-through. 12. Installation of six marbelite street lights with 11,000 - lumen mercury-vapor luminaries, energized with underground service. This will be an Edison Company installation under the direction of the Street Lighting Superintendent. 13. Traffic problems at driveway adjacent to site could require relocation, at applicant's expense, depending upon Traffic.Commission findings at the time any problems or con- ditions would justify such action being taken. 14. Should this installation create any unexpected or diverse changes in the interior traffic patterns and become a hindrance to the safety of the general public, this conditional use permit will be brought back before the Planning Commission for a re- evaluation which may necessitate the relocation of said installation. William 0. Gray spoke from the floor, objecting to Conditions 2, 31 5, 10, and 11. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the.Planning Commission except that Con- ditions 2, 5, 10, and 12 were eliminated, and Condition No. 11 was revised to read, "Conditions 3, 4, and 6 through 9 shall be complied with prior to issuing any building permits for this drive-through." Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-10-68, being the Permit C-10-68 application of Mobil Oil Corporation, Post Office Box 158, Mobil Oil Downey, for permission to remove existing service station and replace same with a new, modern, and more attractive service station at 2799 Harbor Boulevard, having been held over from the meeting of March 4, 1.968, at the request of the applicant, was again presented with the request of the applicant that the application be returned to the Planning Commission for further architectural review. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was granted and Conditional Use Permit C-10-68 was referred to the Planning Commission. i Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-11-68, being the Permit C-13-68 application of Donald E. Witzerman, 171 22nd Street, Costa Witzerman Mesa, for.permission to continue to operate a small workshop as a home occupation.in an R2 zone at that address, was pre- sented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. No signs. 2. No employees. 3. Fire extinguishers per requirements of Pamphlet No. 10, National Board of Fire Underwriters. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. No one responding, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-13-68 was referred to the City Manager for study. Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-16-68, being the Permit C-16-68 application of Frank Wish and/or W. E. Langston, 2812 Drake Wish and Langston Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct a commercial building in a Cl -CP zone at 845 Baker Street, was presented .with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval, all requirements of the Conditional Use Permit Ordinance having been met. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-16-68 was approved. Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-17-68, being the Permit C-17-68 application of Donald Wayne Wright,. 2055 Thurin Avenue, Costa Wright Mesa, for permission to construct and operate a 36 -room gradu- ated .care center (board and nursing care) with dining and recreational facilities which will become an integrated part of the.Bay View Convalescent Hospital at 350 West Bay Street, in R2 and C2 zones, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following _ conditions: 1. Dedication of all land 30.00 feet from the center line of West Bay Street to the City of Costa Mesa to be made prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. Installa- tion at owner's expense of concrete sidewalks and driveway approach on West Bay Street under the direction of the City Engineer. 3. A grading plan shall be submitted to the Engi- neering Department prior to issuance of the building permit. 4. Tree -planting under the direction of the Street Superin- tendent. 5. Must meet the requirements of the Fire Depart- ment. 6. Adequate interior parking lot and driveway lighting under the direction of the Planning Department. 7. A desig- nated trash area shall be provided under the direction of the Planning Department. 8. Landscaping, as shown on the sub- mitted plan, will be required under the direction of the Plan- ning Department. 9. Installation of a reinforced concrete block wall not less than five feet, six inches nor more :than six feet high along the new westerly and northerly property lines, as well as repairing of existing wall, under the direc- tion of the Planning Department. 10. Final approval of this project will be given by the City of Costa Mesa only when the State agency having jurisdiction over said project advises the City that full compliance has been made with State regulations. 11. This conditional use permit will be approved only if a variance is granted permitting a reduction in the required parking and an overlap with the existing parking. 12. All utilities shall be placed underground. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Conditional Use Permit C-17-68 was approved subject to the recommendations imposed by the Planning Commission. Oral Communications The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak on any item that was not on the Agenda. Mr. Norman French, 2865 Stromboli Norman French Road, Costa Mesa, requested that the polling place for the Municipal Election on April 9, 1968, be changed from Estancia High School to a location nearer the tract of Republic Homes. The Clerk said, that when it was discovered that the distance was great, the polling place had already been changed to 2019 Phalarope Court. A. J. Delfino Mr. A. J. Delphino spoke to the Council regarding a safety barricade that was required for a gas meter. Boundary Committee The City Manager requested that the Mayor appoint a committee Members Appointed for the study of boundaries of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. The Mayor appointed Councilman Wilson, Planning Commissioner Jack Hammett, and himself to represent the City on the Boundary Committee. Benches in Public The City Manager requested that an ordinance for benches in Right of Way public right of way be drawn up, benches to be in locations recommended by the Planning Department. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw the proposed ordinance as requested by the City Manager. Call for Bids The City Manager requested authorization to advertise for. bids Bid Item 105 for Bid Item 105, Janitorial Services for City Hall and Police Janitorial Service Facility. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, Bid Item 105 was approved, and the City Manager was authorized to advertise for bids to be read on May 3, 1968, at 11:00 a.m. Warrant Authorized The City Manager said that the First Christian Church had Victoria and offered property at the intersection of Victoria Street and Placentia Placentia Avenue for street widening purposes at a cost to the Right of Way City of $12,000.00. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, the offer to buy the right of way was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES:- Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Permits The Mayor asked if Mr. Robert M. Chacon were present so ques- tions could be answered on the following three applications for business licenses: One pin -ball machine, one pool table, and another pool table, all at Ye Olde Inn, 2376 Newport Boulevard. Mr. Chacon was not present.. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the three applications were held over to the meeting of April 1, 1968. Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. 6 Mayor of theC' of Costa Mesa ATTEST City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1