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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/1968 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING .OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA April 1, 1968 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., April 1, 1968, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor for the purpose of discus- sion 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, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman March 18, 1968 Wilson, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1968, were approved as distributed and posted. Assembly Bill 678 Assembly Bill 678, regarding public employment, which had been held over from the meeting of March -18, 1968, was again considered, and, after discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Bill was again held over. Conditional Use Conditional Use Permit C -71 -67 -Amended, approved for William 0. Permit C -71-67-A Gray and/or Fotomat Corporation at the March 18 meeting, was William 0. Gray again presented for clarification of Condition No. 3 requir- ing 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. The applicant stated that he had agreed to this required dedication of the K -Mart Shopping Center property with the provision that a similar dedication be made by the owners of the property on the north side of Wilson Street, whereas it was the understanding.of the Planning and Right - of -Way Departments that the proviso referred only to the property of the Harbor Shopping Center. He pointed out that two additional parcels in the area were owned by a service station and a bank and asked that the agreement be clarified to include the requisite of dedication by all owners. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Councilman Jordan and Coun- cilman Pinkley voting No, the Council referred the problem to the Traffic Engineer for report at the meeting of April 15, 1968. Written The following applications to the Department of Alcoholic Communications Beverage Control for licenses were presented: Jane Marks, 11582 Elizabeth Street, Garden Grove, for a new on -sale beer license at the Sassy Lassy, 2901 Harbor Boulevard. Edward L. Vance and Louis R. White, 1846 Newport Boulevard, for a new on -sale beer and wine license at the Sand Pebbles, 1846 Newport Boulevard. Mesa Lanes, Incorporated, 1703 Superior Avenue, for transfer of stock owned by licensee holding on -sale general license for Mesa Lanes at 1846 Newport Boulevard. Homer H. Green, 546 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, for new on -sale beer license at the Knotty Keg, 2125 Harbor Boulevard. Alcoholic Beverage Robert J. Gilliland, 4323 Artesia Boulevard, Torrance, for Control person-to-person transfer of the on -sale beer license at Continued The Firehouse, 177 East 17th Street, from Bahama, Tavern, Incorporated. All applications having been approved for parking by the Planning Department, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the applications were .ordered received and filed. Handball A letter from Dr. Henry H. Burke, Department of Physical Tournament Education, University of California, Irvine, was read asking support of the University's bid for the United States Hand- ball Association's National Four -Wall Handball Championship Tournament in April of 1969. It was pointed out that the event would bring from 700 to 900 participants and 100 or more officials, with an additional 7,000 to 10,000 spectators to the Harbor Area, and on motion by Councilman Barck, Resolution 68-30 seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 68-30, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA URGING THE UNITED STATES HANDBALL ASSOCIATION TO HOLD THE NATIONAL FOUR -WALL HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, IN 1969, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:. Wilson, Barck,-Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Downtown Business The Clerk read a letter from Downtown Business Men's Associa- Men's Association tion, requesting that all possible efforts and powers be used toward keeping Newport Boulevard open for business accessi- bility. Mr. Kidder, representing the Association, spoke to the Council. After discussion, on motion by Councilman. Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the letter was received and filed. Harbor District Bill A letter was read from Assemblyman John V. Briggs, 35th District, asking support of his bill to dissolve the Orange County Harbor District. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the letter was received and filed. For the information of the Council, the Clerk reported that the City Council of San Clemente and the City of Cypress had ordered the Costa Mesa letter and resolution regarding the establishment of new national cemeteries received and filed; that notice had been received from the Local Agency Forma- tion Commission of a hearing set for April 10, on the proposed Dyer and Grand Northwest Annex No. 2 to the City of Santa Ana; and a notice continuing the hearing on the proposed Palisades No. 2 Annexation to the City of Costa Mesa to April 10, 1968, at 2:00 p.m. Claim, Bregozzo The Clerk read a letter from Rene J. Bregozzo, 255 Sherwood Street', Costa Mesa, requesting the amount of $66.00 for carpet cleaning and the cost of a plumber after a sewer blockage at his home. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the letter was referred to the Sanitary District. Permits Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the business application of George Van Melle, 196+ West Catalpa Avenue, Anaheim, for transient photography, and the waiving of the license fee claiming of Section 6110:; "Disabled Veterans Only," was approved subject to the approval of the Police Department. 1 1 1 Permits The letter held over from the meeting of March 18, 1968, Continued from the Orange County Association for Retarded Children, 2002 West Chestnut Street, Santa Ana, asking waiver of conditions under Section 691+ J of the Municipal Code, to solicit for ticket sales to a variety stage show, was presented. Upon -motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was approved. Lions Club The Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club requested permission Banners to hang canvas banners advertising the 23rd Annual Fish Fry and Carnival, to be held May 31, June 1 and 2, 1968, at 17th Street and Orange Avenue, and at Baker Street and Fairview Road, the banners to be placed about May lst. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was granted. Boy's Club The Boy's Club of the Harbor Area requested permission to close traffic on April 5 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. between Park Avenue and Anaheim Street, to allow the El Toro Marine Corps Band and Color Guard to conduct a Flag Ceremony as a part of the Club's "Patriotism Day" program. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the requested permission was granted subject to the approval of the Police Department. Lucille Warren A letter from Lucille Warren, Ye Ole Inn, 2376 Newport Ye Ole Inn Boulevard, was read requesting withdrawal of her request of March 16, 1968, for termination of her entertainment license. She .stated that she had sold the business, and the new owner wished to continue the entertainment program. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the request was deferred to the meeting of April 15, 1968, to allow time to work out a mutual parking problem. Applications for business licenses were presented for Mr. Chacon of the AAA Music Company, 1+731 Charloma Drive, Santa Ana, for one pin -ball machine, one pool table, and another pool table, all at Ye Olde Inn, 2376 Newport Boulevard, held over from the meeting of March 18, 1968. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the applications were held over to the meeting of April 15, 1968. Refund The Director of Building Safety recommended refund of 85 per cent of the fee for Building Permit Application 26444 issued to San Joaquin Associates, 2750 Harbor Boulevard, since the owner no longer intends to proceed with the project. On motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, refund in the amount of 2.61.38 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Clerk presented application for business license from Superior Amusement, Incorporated, 9165 Rose Street, Bellflower, California, for the exchange of one pool table for a bowler, at the Baker Inn, 765 Baker Street. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Barck; and carried, the application was approved subject to the Fire Department's approval. The application from Orange Coast College Band Section, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, to paint numbers on curbs throughout the City, was ratified by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Permits The Clerk presented application for business license from Continued The Trip, 171+ Placentia Avenue, for two pool tables, together with Police and Fire Departments' approvals. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved. The Clerk presented an application for yearly dance license for Beverly A. Saladee, 1830 Newport Boulevard, at the Three Wheels, same address. Upon motion.by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the permits were granted for two firework stands for Costa Mesa City Employees' Association, Post Office Box 1322, Costa Mesa, location of stands, 3151 Harbor Boulevard, and 639 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Departmental Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Reports Pinkley, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Street, Building, Fire, Traffic, and Finance for the number of non-profit permits issued during the month of March, 1968. Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 532 Barck, Warrant Resolution 532, including Payroll -Number 6806, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 533 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 533 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 534 Barck, Warrant Resolution 534 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 at 7:35 P.m. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:45 p.m., April 1,.1968, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Vice Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by the Reverend Henry Jones of the Central Bible Church. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Barck, Wilson, Pinkley, Tucker, Jordan Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk Live On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Entertainment Wilson, and carried, a live entertainment permit was denied Permits to Brian L. Baran, age 16, 19621'Waterbury Lane, Huntington Brian L. Baran Beach, for a musician at The Trip, 171+ Placentia Avenue. Arthur L. Morris On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, a live entertainment permit applica- tion was deferred pending investigation by the Chief of Police for Arthur Loughton Morris., 296 Probeck Street, Orange, for an owner's permit at The Trip, 171+ Placentia Avenue. Sauna Baths Councilman Pinkley said there was difficulty with regulating sauna baths in the City. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the City Attorney and the Chief of Police were instructed to make investigation and recommendation to the Council. Lease for The Vice Mayor said that there were two gentlemen representing Old City Hall the Mardan School of Educational Therapy in the audience to Clerk on.March 22, 1968, for the sign the five-year lease for the rental of the old City Hall Baker from _ at 695 West 19th Street. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, Babb to.Bris_tol seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the lease was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf NAME of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker 33,981.70 Pinkley R. W. McClellan and Sons, Inc. NOES: Councilmen: None p ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Tri-State for continued public hearing on the request of Tri-State Engineering Engineering, 615 South Raymond Avenue, Fullerton, to amend 29,366.30 the required building setback at 2799 Harbor Boulevard from Sully -Miller Contracting Co. 200 feet .to 78 feet from the center line of Harbor,Boulevard. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to. speak. On motion by . Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and `- carried, the application was referred back to the Planning Commission in connection with a pending conditional use permit. Proposed Ordinance The City Attorney presented proposed ordinance,amending Subdivision Section 9156 of the Municipal Code relating to subdivision Park Sites park sites. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the proposed ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Claim,.Avila The City Attorney said that a late claim had been received \ against the City of Costa Mesa, City of Newport Beach, City of Huntington Beach, City of Tustin by. Victor Avila and Joseph -Avila, claimants, for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and property damage from an incident on - July 8, 1967. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the late filing of the claim was denied. Partial Proof of The City Attorney requested that the City execute a partial Loss to Insurance proof of loss statement for the fire damage of the Club Company for House at the Golf Course to the Great American Insurance Fire Damage Company. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the proof of loss statement was approved. Bids Opened The City Engineer said that bids had been opened by the City Improvement of Clerk on.March 22, 1968, for the Improvement of Baker Street Baker from _ from Babb Street to Bristol Street. The following bids Babb to.Bris_tol were received: NAME AMOUNT Griffith Company 33,981.70 R. W. McClellan and Sons, Inc. 32,387.60 John B. Ewles, Inc. 23,338.80 L. C. Construction 28,1+9.00 E. L. White Company, Inc. 29,366.30 Sully -Miller Contracting Co. 29,95$•50 Awaxded Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the contract for the Improvement of Baker Street from Babb Street to Bristol Street was awarded to John B: Ewles, Incorporated, in the amount of $23,388.80 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 with the Southern Southern California'Edison Company to furnish electrical service to California Edison, the "Half -Way House" on the Golf Course. On motion by Electrical Service Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the to Half -Way House agreement was ratified by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Mayor Jordan Mayor Jordan returned to the Council table at 8:00 p.m. Returns Agreement with The City Engineer presented an agreement between the City State Landscaping and the California Division of Highways regarding land - and Maintenance scaping and maintenance of street embankments along the of Embankments of San Diego Freeway. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, San Diego Freeway seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tract 62+5 Mr. Kenneth Switzer, developer of Tract 62+5, spoke to Extension Granted the Council. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman for Filing Final Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Maps City Attorney was instructed to draw a contract between the City and the developer of Tract 62+5 incorporating the recommendation of the Planning Department in the contract, granting an 18 -month extension providing that the developer record the final tract map of the first unit within 190 days or. October 7, 1968, and final tract, maps of all four units are to be recorded within 18 months. Segerstrom It was reported by the Director of Planning that a preliminary Agreements agreement had been reached with the Segerstrom family by South Coast Road telephone call from Ted Adsit for the dedication of South Coast Road and that Mr. Adsit requested that the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare agreements according to the policy of the City of Costa Mesa. Upon motion by. Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw the requested agreements. Resolution -68-25 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Ordering Canvass Pinkley, Resolution 68-25, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY of General COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING Municipal Election THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1968, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF 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 1 i Resolution 68-26 On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Urging Support for Wilson, Resolution 68-26, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Assembly Bill 101+ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA URGING SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY Junior College BILL 101+ AUTHORIZING SADDLEBACK JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Districts TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH EXISTING JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICTS FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS THEY CANNOT ACCOMODATE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Resolution.68-27 Councilman Wilson presented a resolution, entitled A Urging Support of RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA Computer Research URGING THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH AND DESIGN OF A NATIONALLY APPLICABLE COM- PUTERIZED INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR CITIES, stating that the first phase of this project was already in progress at the University of Southern California and that additional support was needed to complete the computer program phase. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Resolution 68-27 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Proposed The Clerk presented the proposed underground utility Underground ordinances. Councilman Pinkley said there were some points Utility that needed revision. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinances seconded by Councilman Wilson, the proposed ordinances were sent back to the Planning Commission for immediate - Proposed Ordinance, action and recommendation to the Council. The Clerk presented the proposed ordinance revising and Variances and amending sections of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating Conditional Use to variances and conditional use permits and extending the Permits use thereof. Mr. James Penny, Attorney, 3+71 Via Lido, Newport Beach, spoke representing Mr. Francis Shoen. After discussion,during which Councilman Wilson Proposed a new type of condition to be imposed on a permit for gas stations stating, if the station is vacated, then the owner must remove the gas station from the land. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the proposed ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation, to be heard at the Council meeting of May 6, 1968. Control of Gas On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stations to be Pinkley, and carried, the Planning Commission was asked Studied to investigate an ordinance pertaining strictly to the control of gas stations. Right of Way Deeds Upon motion by Councilman.Pinkley, seconded -by Councilman Barck, the following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: DATE NAME FOR STREET 3-28-68 Harbor Assembly of God Church Wilson Street 3-28-68 Frank A. and Wanda J. Wish Baker Street AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Set for Public On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hearing Rezone Barck, and carried, the following rezone petitions were Petitions set for public hearing at the regular City Council meeting of April 15, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practicable: Rezone R-5-68 1. Rezone Petition R-5-68, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone property at 787 Newton Way from C2, General Commercial District, to M1, Manufac- turing District. Rezone R-6-68 2. Rezone Petition R-6-68, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone property in the general area on the north side of Victoria Street between College Avenue and Newport Boulevard from -R2, Two Family Residential, to AP -CP, Administrative and Professional. Variance V -2-68 -A Application for Variance V-2-68, being the application of Whitman Ronald B. Whitman, 410 Kings Road, Newport Beach, for permission to construct a 28 -unit apartment complex on 43,039 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,537 square feet of land area) in an R2 zone with an encroachment of 10 feet into the required 50 -foot front yard setbacks from the center line of West 18th -Street and Park Drive, with a reduction of seven open.parking spaces from the required 15 at 685-687 West 18th Street, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial because of overbuilding of the land area and failure of the applicant' to submit revised plans. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission and denied the application. Variance V-13-68 Application for Variance V-13-68, being the application of Henry George Henry, 2398 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct three additional units, making a total of four, units on 11,173.25 square feet of land area in an R2 zone at the southeast corner of Elden Avenue and Santa Isabel Avenue, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for withdrawal as requested by the applicant. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the request for withdrawal was granted. Variance V-14-68 Application for Variance V-14-68, being the application of Kwock Yan Gee Kwock Yan Gee, 569 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for permis- sion to operate a Chinese Restaurant with a reduction of parking of 34 spaces where 39 spaces are required, and to allow overlap parking on remaining on-site 12 spaces between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and to permit off-site parking on 12 spaces at 1876 Park Avenue after 6:00 p.m., in a C2 zone at 1893-1/2, 1895, and 1897 Park Avenue, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial because of insufficient parking. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received, and the Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard. The following spokefrom the floor: Edward B. Berrien, owner of the property, 208 Via Quito, Newport Beach; Don Huddleston, 1716 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa; Kock Yan Gee, applicant; and Bob Lockhart, realtor, all speaking in support of granting the application. Mrs. Robert Rea, owner of the property on the west end of Costa Mesa Plaza, objected to the lack of parking space of the proposed restaurant saying that the overflow parking would fill up her parking lot causing an insufficient number for her tenants. She also said she was owner of a private alley shown as access to a lot to be used for parking for the Chinese restaurant. Mrs. Rea said that she just had the alley blacktopped and should not be forced to keep the alley in good repair for other businesses other than her own tenants. The Planning Director read the following conditions to be imposed if the application was approved: 1. Commercial sidewalks shall be installed and driveway approaches from the curb to the property line by the applicant and/or owner, at his expense, under the direction 1 1 1 Variance V-14-68 of the Director of Engineering. Bond may be deposited in Kwock Yan Gee lieu of this installation. Said installation to be made on Continued West 19th Street and on -Park Avenue. 2. That the lease for the parking lot.run the same length of time as the lease for the restaurant, said lease to be approved by the City Attorney. 3. That the parking lot be lighted under the direction of the Director of Planning. 4. That the parking lot be surfaced and striped under the direction of the Director of Planning. Mr. Lockhart objected to Condition 1, sidewalks. Upon motion by Councilman. Tucker, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, Councilman Wilson and Jordan voting No, the application was approved subject to four conditions as listed above. Recess. The Mayor declared a recess at 9:45 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 9:55 P.m. Variance V-16-68 Application for Variance V-16-68, being the application of Bennett Jack H. Bennett, 130 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct four units on 11,550 square feet of land area (one unit per 2,887.5 square feet of land area) in an R2 zone at 2+51 Elden Avenue, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for .approval subject to the following condition: 1. Must meet all the requirements as listed on the certified recommendations of all City departments. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission and approved Variance V-16-68, subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Mr. E. R. Campbell, 760 Baker Street,_ who was granted Permit C-69-67 Campbell Conditional Use Permit C-69-67 on December 4, 1967, with a condition stipulating the dedication to the City of all land 50 feet from the center line of existing Baker Street, requested clarification of the condition to require the dedication.only of the 105.6 feet of frontage of the land covered by the permit, instead of the entire frontage of - his property on Baker Street. Mr. Campbell was present and spoke from the floor. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Condition No. 15 of Conditional Use Permit C-69-67 was amended to read: "15. Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land. measured 50 feet from the center line of existing Baker Street for a distance of 105.6 feet along Baker Street. Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-10-67 Amended, Permit C -10-67-A being the application of James N. Starbird, San Vista San Vista Building Building Company, 162 Lexington Lane, Costa Mesa, for permission to maintain a 12 -foot by 36 -foot doubleface, temporary, off-site directional sign with a 4 -foot by 36 -foot directional copy (rider) to direct the, -public to the first sale of homes in Tract 5160, the sign to be located at 2+01 Newport Boulevard, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. This sign shall be removed in six months or as soon as the homes are initially sold, whichever is sooner. 2. A bond is to be provided in the amount of $200.00 to guarantee the removal of this sign within thirty days after the expiration of the permit. 3. Any change from that approved by the Planning Commission will result in automatic forfeiture of the bond and removal of the sign. The Clerk reported that no written communica- tions had been received, and the Mayor asked if anyone in Conditional Use the audience wished to be heard on this application. No Permit C -10-67-A one responding, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded San Vista Building by Councilman Barck, and carried, Councilman Tucker Continued voting No, the Council concurred with the Planning Commission and approved Conditional Use Permit C -10 -67 - Amended, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use Application for Conditional Use Permit C-13-68, being Permit C-13-68 the application of Donald E. Witzerman, 171 22nd Street, Witzerman Costa Mesa, for permission to continue to operate a small workshop as a home occupation in an R2 zone at that address, was presented together 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 City Manager said that the wording on the mail box would take care of the identification formerly on a sign. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Conditional Use i Application for Conditional Use Permit C-19-68, being the Permit C-19-68 application of Vagabond Motor Hotels, Incorporated, 4776 Vagabond Motor E1 Cajon Boulevard, Suite 205, San Diego, for permission Hotels to construct and operate a 50 -unit motel including a manager's apartment, in a Cl zone northerly of 31+1 Harbor Boulevard, was presented with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the Certified Recommendations of the City departments attached to and made a part of the permit. Mr. Young, 4776 E1 Cajon Bou- levard, San Diego, asked clarification of Condition No. 7 on the Certified Recommendations. Alan Schwalbe spoke to the Council. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, Councilman Tucker voting No, the application was approved subject to the Certified Recommendations with Condition No. 7 changed from "Minimum height clearance for front drive entrance canopy shall be 10 feet, 6 inches"; to "Minimum height clearance for front drive entrance canopy shall be.8 feet." Call for Bids The City Manager requested permission to advertise for bids Bid Item 106 for Bid Item 106, Playground Equipment for Tustin Avenue Playground Park, bids to be read on April 12, 1968, at 11:00 a.m.. Equipment for Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tustin Park Pinkley, and carried, the specifications were approved, and the City Manager was authorized to call for bids. - Call for Bids The City Manager requested permission to advertise for bids Bid Item 107 for Bid Item 107, One Air Compressor, bids to be read on Air Compressor April 12, 1968, at 11:00 a.m. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the specifications were approved, and the City Manager was authorized to call for bids. Call for Bids The City Manager requested authority to advertise for bids Bid Item 108 for Bid.Item 108, One Type -Composing Machine, bids to be Type Composing read at 11:00 a.m., on April 12, 1968. Upon motion by Machine Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the specifications for Bid Item 108 were approved, and the City Manager was authorized to call for bids. Tri -Hi -Y Car Wash On motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, permission was granted to the'Tri-Hi-Y of the Orange Coast Young Men's Christian Association, with fee waived, to hold a car wash on April 27 at the Costa Mesa High School parking.lot. Proclamation On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Red Cross Month Wilson, and carried, the month of April, 1968, was proclaimed Red Cross Month. Resolution 68-28 On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman No Parking, Barck, Resolution 68-28, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Adams Avenue COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ADAMS AVENUE BETWEEN MESA VERDE DRIVE EAST AND HARBOR BOULEVARD, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Advertising The City Manager said that a survey was made of Orange Benches Coast Cities on advertising benches, and he recommended that the City charge a fee of $5.00 with a minimum of ten benches on each permit. Upon motion by Councilman Barck, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw an ordinance as recommended. Resolution 68-29 On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Cigarette Tax Law Wilson, Resolution 68-29, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OPPOSING ANY CHANGE IN THE PRESENT FORMULA FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CIGARETTE TAX AND DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF THE "COMMITTEE FOR RETENTION OF 1967 CIGARETTE TAX LAW," was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Barck, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Barck, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. s Mayor of'"the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1