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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Mayor of'"the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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