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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/1968 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA June 3, 1968 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., June 3, 1968, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California. The meeting was called to order by the Vice Mayor for the purpose of discussion and debate on matters scheduled for Part II of the meeting and such actions as the Council desires to take under Section 2203 of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan Councilmen Absent: Pinkley Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes ' Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman May 20, 1968 Tucker, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 1968, were approved as distributed and posted. Ordinance 68-21 The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption Ordi- Adopted nance 68-21, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Underground CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND Utilities PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS. Mr. Al Geiser of the Edison Company and Mr. Art Arthington of the Pacific Telephone Company spoke. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Ordinance 68-21 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Ordinance 68-22 Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Held Over Tucker, and carried, Ordinance 68-22, being AN ORDINANCE Dance License OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6213 (b) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODES RELATING TO OCCASIONAL PERMITS FOR DANCES, was held over to the meeting of June 17, 1968. - Written Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Communications Tucker, and carried, the communication from County of Orange Planning Commission, regarding the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, was referred to the Planning Commission for study and report back to the Council. The Clerk read a letter from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 207 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, request- ing an extension of their permit on -a portable classroom for 12 months. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the request was approved. Alcoholic Beverage The following copies of applications to the Department of Control Alcoholic Beverage Control for licenses were presented: License transfer from the Southland Corporation, to Kathleen J. and Philip J. Giordano, Jr., Post Office Box 698, La Mesa, for an off -sale beer and wine license at the Speedee Mart, 110 East 19th Street. License transfer from Ronald R.Rocheleau, to Florence F. and Howard A. Lagesse, 7271 Plaza Street, Apart - went 8, Westminster, for an on -sale beer license at the Spotted Kiwi, 820 West 19th Street. Alcoholic Beverage License transfer from Parlors No. 2, Incorporated, to Control Parlors No. 2, Incorporated, 1118 Highland Drive, Newport Continued Beach, for an on -sale beer license at Me 'N Ed's Pizza Parlor, 410 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the applications were ordered received and filed. The City Clerk presented letters from Newport Harbor -Costa Mesa Board of Realtors, 401 North Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach; City of Newport Beach; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Buchanan, regarding the use and development of the Orange County Airport. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the letters were tabled until the study and report on the airport is completed. The City Clerk presented a letter from the City of Santa Fe Springs regarding Assembly Bill 1203, increasing the penalty assessment on designated traffic offenses. Councilman St. Clair made a motion to table the Assembly Bill, but for lack of a second, the motion died. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the Council went on record to support the passage of Assembly Bill 1203. The City Clerk read the following communications: A resolu- tion of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County regarding designation of Community Action Agency; Local Agency Forma- tion Commission regarding proposed annexation to the Midway City Sanitary District; proposed annexation to Garden Grove Sanitary District; and proposed annexation to the City of 'i Westminster; resolution 0 regarding proposed Annexation No. . 26 V to the Costa Mesa County Water District. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan; and carried, the communications were ordered received and filed. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the following communications were ordered received and filed: City of San Clemente and the City of Cypress, acknowledging receipt of resolution urging support of Assembly Bills 160+ and 1474, exempting non-profit corporation -financed public facilities from taxation; Assemblyman John Briggs., regarding Assembly Bill 1126; and an excerpt from Minutes of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County., acknowledging receipt of resolution regarding runway extension at Orange County Airport. Fireworks Stands Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the following permits were granted for fireworks stands: 1. Marina Highlands Association, Post Office Box 1891, Costa Mesa, location of stand, Valley Road and Victoria Street. Mr. Skinner, 2091 Balmoral Place, Costa Mesa, spoke from the floor. 2. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 801 Dover Drive, Newport Beach, location of stand, southwest corner of Victoria and Newport Boulevard. 3. Newport -Mesa Pop Warner Football Association, 2378 Fordham Drive, location of stand, 2777 Bristol Street. 4. Costa Mesa Noon Optimist, 1989 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, location of stand, 450 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa. 5. Orange Coast Chapter Order of Demolay, 1101 15th Street, Newport Beach, location of stand, 2300 Harbor Boulevard. 6. Orange Coast B'nai B'rith, 972 Junipero, Costa Mesa, location of stand, 3088 Bristol Street. 7. Boy Scout Troop No. 380, 1230 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, location of stand, 2255 Fairview Road. 1 1 1 1 Departmental Reports The Clerk read letters from Cub Scout Pack 186, Mrs. Ronald R. Peterson, 335 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, request= ing permission to block off Pomona Avenue between 16th Street and 17th Street -on June 29, 1968; from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for their annual Soapbox Derby; and Mrs. Larry Massau, 1739.Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, to.block off Iowa Street between 1709 and 17+7 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a block party on July 4, 1968. Upon motion by Council- man Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the requests were approved subject_to the approval of the Police and Fire Departments. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the following departmental report was received -and filed: Fire. Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 541 Tucker, Warrant Resolution No. 541 including Payroll No. 6811 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Warrant On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Resolution 542 Jordan, Warrant Resolution No. 542 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Resolution 68-45 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Park Dedication Tucker, Resolution 68-45, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY for Subdivisions _ COUNCIL_OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO PARK DEDICATION FOR.SUBDIVISIONS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson., -Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES.: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Ordinance 68-23 On motion.by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman First Reading Tucker, Ordinance 68-23, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Lost and Found COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING Property CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELAT- ING TO -LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Exploratory Oil Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Drilling Tucker, and carried,the request from the City Attorney to hold the report on exploratory oil drilling for further study was granted. Enjoys The City Attorney presented the Council with the business license and permits of Enjoys, 2170 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council- man Tucker, and carried, the business license and permits were revoked. Insurance Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, -seconded by Councilman Settlement Tucker, the Council approved the insurance settlement of Country Club $85,220,_85 for the fire at the Golf and Country Club and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute proofs of loss and releases as.are approved by the City Attorney, totaling $85,220.85, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Ordinance 68-24 Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman First Reading Jordan, Ordinance 68-24, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Prescribing . OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A UNIFORM Regulations FIRE CODE PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARD - Fire Code OUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISH- ING A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Tentative A request from George J. Heltzer and Associates, 144 South Tract 62+5 La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, for approval of the division of Heltzer and Tentative Tract 62+5 into 4 units with 4 separate tract Associates, numbers was presented by the City Attorney with the additional Separate Tract request that that portion of Tentative Tract 62+5, involved Numbers in negotiations with the Segerstrom Family, be changed to Tentative Tract 6639. The City Attorney said this was a technical change in numbering, and on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the change was approved. Ronnie Reif The City Attorney said that Ronnie Reif proposed to employ PRO Enterprises, Incorporated, at the Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club for such duties as he may assign to the corpora- tion. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, employment was approved. Proposed The City Attorney presented a proposed Ordinance, being Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Amending CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ACT TO PROVIDE FOR Subdivision Act UNDERGROUND.UTILITIES. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the proposed ordinance was set for public hearing at:the meeting of June 17, 1968, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable. Recess The Vice Mayor declared a recess at 7:20 p.m. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., June 3, 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 Vice Mayor Wilson. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, St. Clair Councilmen Absent: Pinkley Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the resolution received by the City Attorney from the City of Newport Beach recommending to the Local Agency Formation Commission that the City of Costa Mesa's proposed consolidation with the Costa Mesa Sanitary District be approved, was received and filed. Public Hearing The Vice Mayor announced that this was the time and the R-8-68 place set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-8-68, Gisler A. J. Gisler, in care of James R. Moore, Rutan and Tucker, 811 North Broadway, Santa Ana, for permission to rezone from R1, Single Family Residential, to R4 -CP, Multiple Residential District, Conditional Permit, and Cl -CP, Local Business District, Conditional Permit, property located in the general area between Gisler Avenue and the Orange County Flood Control and on the west side of the San Diego Freeway. 1 i 1 Public Hearing The Vice Mayor inquired -if anyone wished to speak. Mr. and R-8-68 Mrs: Bill Stevenson, 3272 Iowa Street, -Costa Mesa, spoke in Gisler opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Ralph Jensen, representing Continued the applicant, explained the project to the Council and audience. No one else desiring to speak, motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman -St. Clair, and -carried. On motion by Council - Ordinance 68-25 man St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 68-25,. First Reading being AN ORDINANCE'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Resolution 68-46 MESA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN AREAS SOUTHWESTERLY Structural Fire OF THE SAN DIEGO FREEWAY AND WESTERLY OF HARBOR BOULEVARD Protection TO R4 -CP AND Cl -CP, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: -Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Bid Call The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the Improvement of Improvement of South Coast Drive from Harbor Boulevard to South Coast Drive 1,651 feet Westerly and Hyland Avenue from South Coast Drive and Sunflower to Sunflower Avenue and Sunflower Avenue from Hyland Avenue Avenue to 725 feet Easterly, date to receive bids to be set when approval of the Orange County Flood Control is received. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the plans and specifications were approved, and authorization to advertise for bids, after the approval of the Orange County Flood Control is received, was granted by the following,roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Certification of On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Right of Way Tucker, and carried, the.Certification of Right of Way No. 4o6 for Arterial Highway Financing Project No. 406, Fairview Road from Santa Ana Freeway to Sunflower Avenue, was approved. Agreement With The City Engineer presented an agreement between the County Orange County of Orange and the City of Costa Mesa for landscaping mainten- for Maintenance ance on.Bear. Street, which is in County territory, along the on Bear Street San Diego Freeway. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Placentia Avenue On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Extension, Flood Jordan, and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to Control Permit sign Orange County Flood Control District Permit No. lo668 for concrete culvert across Fairview Channel on Placentia_ Avenue extension. Tract 599+ The City Engineer said that the subdivider has completed all Bonds Exonerated of the improvements within the public right of way as per plans and specifications within Tract 599+, general location north of Paularino Avenue and southwest of the proposed Corona del Mar.Freeway, and he recommended that the improve- ments be accepted and the bonds be exonerated. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried the work was accepted and bonds exonerated as recommended by the City Engineer. Resolution 68-46 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Structural Fire St. Clair, Resolution 68-46, being A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY Protection COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HAS AN ORGANIZED FIRE DEPARTMENT IN Resolution 68-46 OPERATION AND EXISTENCE WHICH PROVIDES ADEQUATE STRUCTURAL Structural Fire FIRE PROTECTION TO ALL PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY, AND AUTHORIZ- Protection ING PETITION.TO BE FILED WITH THE BOARD. OF SUPERVISORS OF THE Continued COUNTY OF ORANGE TO HAVE PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY EXCEPTED FROM THE LEVY OF ANY COUNTY TAX TO PROVIDE STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Agreement Between On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman the Newport -Mesa Tucker, the agreement between the Costa Mesa Park and Recrea- Unified School tion District and the Newport -Mesa Unified School District District and the for use of school facilities and grounds, to be a continuing Park and Recreation agreement in force with no termination date, was approved, District and the Mayor and City Clerk, acting as Supervising Authority, were authorized to sign on behalf of the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Agreement On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Identi-Kit St. Clair, the agreement between the Orange County Peace Officers Association, Incorporated, and the City of Costa Mesa for the use of Identi-Kit for period of July 1, 1968, to June 30, 1969, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Agreement On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Telecommunications St. Clair, the joint agreement between the City and Orange System County for the operation of the automatic telecommunications system, for a period of five years, was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Live Entertainment The Clerk presented, held over from the Council meeting of Permits May 20, 1968, the application for live entertainment permit for.Rik Eugene Ridgeway, 8522 Natoma Boulevard, Torrance, Rik Eugene Ridgeway for manager at the Firehouse_Bar, 177 East 17th Street. Police Chief Neth recommended approval of the application. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the following applications for live entertainment permits were approved as recommended by the Chief of Police: Arthur Galvan 1. Arthur Galvan, 1339 East M Street, Wilmington, musician at the Orange Groove, 88 Fair Drive. Patrick F. Maloney 2. Patrick F. Maloney, 386+ Larchwood, Riverside, musician at the Orange Groove, 88 Fair Drive. John Joseph McCauley 3. John Joseph McCauley, 188+8 Eldeen Drive, Tarzana, musician at the Orange Groove, 88 Fair Drive. M. Robert Blackwell Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and.carried, the application for a live entertain- ment permit for M. Robert Blackwell, 703 Heliotrope Avenue, Corona del Mar, for musician at the Sand Pebbles, 18+6 Newport Boulevard, was approved as recommended by the Chief of Police. 1 -1 .;Ai Q Building Moving 565 The Clerk presented application for Building Moving'Permit 565, Girls' Club of Girls' Club of the Harbor Area, 1815 Anaheim Avenue, Costa Harbor Area Mesa, for permission to move a teen center building from 337 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, to 1815 Anaheim Avenue. He also read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The structure shall be completed within a period of ninety days after date of delivery; 2. Fire extinguishers to be provided as per Fire Department requirements; 3. Structure to comply with the Costa Mesa Department of Building Safety correction sheet accompanying this application; 4.. That sidewalks shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete per City of Costa Mesa standards including concrete driveway approaches from the curb to the property line, as needed, under the direc- tion of the City Engineer. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Building Moving 566 The Clerk presented application for Building Moving Permit 566, Stephens Dick Stephens, 3848 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to move an industrial building from 3848 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, to 1827 Whittier Avenue, together with the recommenda- tion of .the Planning Commission for approval subject to'the following condition: Must meet all the requirements listed on the Certified Recommendations of the various City Depart- ments, as indicated on the copy attached and made a part of the application. The Director of Planning requested that the Council hold over the application for two weeks because of a study being conducted in the area. The applicant spoke to the Council and said that it would be a hardship to have the application held over because of a time limit imposed on moving the building by the owner of the land. After discus- sion, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council- man Tucker, and carried, the application was held over for two weeks, and if the Council cannot obtain an extension of time from the owner of the land for the building to remain for a longer period of time, then a Special Council Meeting will be held for the purpose of acting on the application., Set for Public Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hearing St. Clair, and carried, the following Rezone Petition R-1-67, R-1-67, Harbor Harbor Mesa Corporation, 1840 Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, Mesa Corporation for permission to rezone property from R1 and C1 to R3, located in the general area between Coral Avenue and Mace `Avenue, on the south side of proposed Nutmeg Drive, was set for public hearing at the meeting of June 17, 1968, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable: R-lA-67, to rezone Lots 19-24, Tentative Tract 6260, from C1 to R3 -CP. R-lB-CP, to rezone Lots 25-36, Tentative Tract 6260, from Rl to R3 -CP . V -10-67-A The Clerk presented application for Variance V -10-67-A, Kam Foy Yee Kam Foy Yee, 15601 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, for permission . to add a banquet room with an occupancy rating of 21 persons in addition to existing Chinese restaurant at 1505 Mesa Verde Drive East, -with an approved occupancy rating of 64 persons, making a total of 85 persons, with a reduction of three park- ing spaces from -the required 43 spaces during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., together with the recommendation of Orange County Health Officer George Skeith. Mrs. Clare Van Horn, owner of the Bel Congo Motel, spoke to the Council requesting that the applicant be required to install a 6 -foot solid fence between her property and the restaurant property to stop delivery trucks from using motel property while making deliveries to the restaurant. The applicant spoke from the floor. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application V -10-67-A Kam Foy Yee was held over to the meeting of June 17, 1968, to allow Continued time to work out the problems. V-7-68 The Clerk presented, tabled from the meeting of Maxch 18, Whyte 1968, application for Variance V-7-68, Robert W. Whyte, 600 South Bay Front, Balboa Island, for permission to con- struct 8 -unit apartment complex on 15,624.79 feet of land area (one unit per 1,953 square feet of land area) in an R2 zone with an encroachment of 15 feet into required front yard setback of 50 feet from the center line of existing Fullerton Avenue, resulting in a 10 -foot setback from new property line. The Director of Planning reported that the State Highway study was still being made and recommended that the application be held over for 120 days. Applicant Robert Whyte said he did not object to the recommendation of the Planning Director. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was held over for 120 days awaiting the State Highway study. V-27-68 The Clerk presented application for Variance V-27-68, Mesa Mesa Center Center Corporation, 230 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for Corporation permission to allow a reduction in the parking ratio required in a Cl -S, Shopping Center Zone, in order to use an existing vacant parcel of land (between Karl's Shoe Store and the Thrifty Drug Store) to enlarge the Thrifty Drug Store and provide a rear entrance and exit on property located at 211-241 East 17th Street. The Clerk read the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for approval as per amended request attached to.the application, and subject to the following conditions: 1. That the proposed rear entrance and exit to Thrifty Drug Store remain unlocked and usable during normal store hours; 2. Dedication to the City of Costa Mesa of all land 50 feet from the center line of East 17th Street for street widening purposes as per Master Plan of Highways prior to the approval of any application for a Building Permit by the Planning Department; 3. Dedi- cation of a 27 -foot spandrel at Orange and East 17th Street; 4. Must meet all the requirements of the Fire Department. Kenneth Hartman, representing the applicant, requested that East 17th Street, between Newport Boulevard and Irvine Avenue, be paved at one time, not piecemeal, and that street dedica- tion be made when the City was ready to widen the street. Harold Osborn, owner of the Alpha Beta Store, said he was in agreement with the proposed request. Walter Burroughs, trustee of Jefferson Trust, speaking from the floor, had no objection to the proposed enlargement. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission, approval to include the amended request attached to the application and made a part thereof; and the City is to pay for street improvements only, and not parking lot improvements or changes, when the street widening occurs; and the City further agrees that when the Street (East 17th Street) adjoining the appli- cant's property is widened, it will be between Orange and Santa Ana Avenues. Encroachment Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Permit Jordan, and carried, an'encroachment permit was granted to Mesa Center Mesa Center Corporation for the land to be dedicated to the Corporation City, required by Variance V-27-68, until such time as East 17th Street is widened. V-29-68 The Clerk presented application for Variance V-29-68, Daniel Quintero and Quintero and/or Velma E. Smith, 1881 East Mitchell, Santa Ana, Smith for -permission to construct a duplex on 5,644.17 square feet of land area (one unit per 2,822.09 square feet of land area) with a side yard setback on Knox Place of 11.52 feet instead of the required 12.5 -foot side yard setback and a 2.8 -foot encroachment into the required 25 -foot rear yard setback, on 1 V-29-68 R2 property at 1562 Orange Avenue, together with the recom- Quintero.and mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to Smith the following condition: Must meet all the requirements of Continued the Certified Recommendations.from the various departments of the City of Costa Mesa, copy attached to and made a part of the application. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. The applicant said that he agreed to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded -by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. V-30-68 The Clerk presented application for Variance V-30-68, Harry E. Wendler Wendler, 10712 Katella Avenue, Anaheim, for permission to construct an additional garage to be attached to existing nine -car garage with_an encroachment of 10 feet into required rear yard setback of 50 feet from the rear property line at 2544 Elden Avenue in an R2 zone, together with the recommenda- tion:of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That an asphalt area for three additional parking spaces be provided as indicated on the plans; 2. Tree planting in the parkway, compatible with the surrounding area, under the direction of the Street Superintendent. The applicant was present. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission. V-31-67 The Clerk presented application for Variance V-31-67, Bradbury Charlotte R. Bradbury, 108 Danbury Lane, Costa Mesa, for permission to add three units to existing residence at 2+60 Orange Avenue in an Rl zone, together with the recom- mendation,of the Planning Commission for withdrawal as requested by the applicant. Upon motion .by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, with- drawal of the application was approved. C-21-68. The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit Columbia Outdoor C-21-68, Columbia Outdoor Advertising, 4100 West Common- wealth, Fullerton, for permission to,maintain a 10.5-fo6t by 24 -foot single face, off-site, directional sign on the west side of Bristol Street, 88 feet north of the center line of Paularino Avenue, to advertise the first sale of homes in Tract 5341. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the follow- ing condition: Must meet all the requirements of the Certified Recommendations of the various City departments of the City of Costa Mesa, a copy attached and made a part of the application. The Vice Mayor asked if there were any objections to the application. There being none, motion was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council- man Tucker, and carried, for approval of the application subject to the recommendation of the -Planning Commission. C -25-67-A. The.Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit Columbia Outdoor C -25-67-A, Columbia Outdoor Advertising, x+00 West Common- wealth, Fullerton,;for permission to maintain a 12 -foot by 36 -foot single face, temporary, off-site directional sign at the northeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street on Cl zoned property. The Clerk read the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: Must meet all the requirements of the Certified Recommendations, copy attached and made a part of the application. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Recess The Vice Mayor declared a ten-minute recess, and the meet- ing reconvened at 9:25 P.M. C-28-68 The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit Banks C-28-68, Annette M. Banks, 1978 Meyer Place, Costa Mesa., for permission to operate a•guest home for five elderly per- sons on R2 property at that address, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: 1. Must meet all the requirements as outlined on.the Certified Recommendations of the various City departments, copy attached and made a part of the application. The Clerk read the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission that the applicant seek relief from Condition No. 3, sidewalks, of the Certified Recommendations. The Vice Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. Raymond Channel of 6662 Humbolt, Westminster, spoke representing the applicant, his mother-in-law, requesting relief on Condition No. 3, sidewalks. Councilman Tucker made a motion for approval of -the -application subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Tucker voting No, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission with the exception that Condition No. 3 on the Certified Recommenda- tions was deleted. C-30-68 The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit Lacy and Stabler C-30-68, Ruth Lacy and/or Stabler and Associates, 2837 Club Drive, Los Angeles, for permission to construct and operate a 112 -bed long -term -care facility (convalescent home) in C2 and R2 zones at 2570 Newport Boulevard, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to all the requirements as indicated under the Certified Recommendations from the various departments, copy being attached and made a part of the application. The Vice Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. Gene Waggoner,2573 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked questions of the Council, and Herbert Hahn, 2571 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, also asked questions about the application. Roy McCardle, realtor, 1810 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, and Sid Klein, representing the applicant, explained the pro- posed project. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. . C-34-68 The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit Cortese C-34-68, Frank C. Cortese, 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to construct a 24 -unit apartment complex on 49,912.5 square feet of land area (1 unit per 2,079.8 square feet) in an R3 -CP zone at 241 West Wilson Street, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission -.for approval, and it was also recommended that the applicant seek relief from the City Council on the bond required by the Engineering Department to cover future street improvements on Wilson Street. Frank Cortese spoke to the Council objecting to the bond required by the Engineering Department to cover future street improvement of Wilson Street. During discussion, Mr. Cortese said he would put up a $500.00 savings and loan certificate instead of posting a bond., but would rather have the street grade set now so that construction could be done all at one time. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved as per plans submitted with the condition required by the Engineering Department modified to require .the applicant to post a $500.00 savings and loan certificate as security for construc- tion of improvements required by the Engineering Department until the grade is definitely known for Wilson Street and the improvements made. C-35-68 The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use.Permit Johannsen and Pope C -35 -68, -Uwe Karsten Johannsen and/or Edker Pope, 2301 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct and operate an 18 -unit (two-story) motel.in a C2 zone adjoining an exist- ing 53 -unit motel (Sea Lark Motel) at 2289 Newport Boulevard, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: Must meet all the requirements as listed on the Certified Recommenda- tions of the various City departments, copy attached and made a part of the application. The applicant was present and agreed to the imposed conditions. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the appli- cation was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. C-36-68 The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit Slezak C-36-68, Helen M. Slezak, 316 Bucknell Road, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a guest home for a maximum of five elderly persons as a home occupation in Rl zoned property at that address, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: Must meet all the requirements as outlined on the Certified Recommendations of the various City departments, copy attached and made_a part of the application. The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Gillette White, 2512 Andover Place, Costa Mesa, saying she had no objection to the granting of the applica- tion and asking questions regarding zoning. The Vice Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. The following spoke from the floor in opposition: Gerald Hunt, 338 Bucknell Road, speaking for a group of residents of the area; and Paul Foster, 2539 Littleton Place. The following spoke in support of the application: Bill Dosta, 317 Princeton Drive, speaking for a group of residents of the area; Weston Walker and Jane White of the Department of Social Welfare; Dr. John P. Evers, Bucknell Road; Mrs. Virginia Blackwood, landlady and owner of the property; Mrs. Clyde Beal, 322 Princeton Drive; and Phil Myer, 312 Bucknell Road. Councilman St. Clair made a motion for approval of the application for five guests, and the motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion by Council- man Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved for four guests for the remaining period of time left on the applicant's lease of the premises, at which time the application is to come before the Council for review. City Attorney On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,- to lair;to Study Guest and carried, the City Attorney and staff were directed to Home Use obtain information from State and County governmental agencies Rl Areas to compare with Costa Mesa's ordinance, regarding guest homes in Rl areas, and make recommendation to the Council whether revision of Costa Mesa's ordinance is in order. C-37-68 The Clerk presented -application -for Conditional Use Permit Katzenberger C-37-68, Aretha Katzenberger, 2342 Westminster Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a guest home for a maximum of four elderly ambulatory guests in Rl zoned property at that address, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: Must meet all the requirements of the Certified Recommendations from the various City departments, copy being attached and made a part of the application. The Vice Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. The applicant said that she had no objection to the conditions. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion. C-38-68 The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit . Bliss C-38-68, Harmie Bliss, 391 La Perle Lane, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a guest home for a maximum of four elderly persons as a home occupation in R2 zoned property at that address, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: Must meet all the requirements as outlined in the Certified Recommendations of the various City depart- ments, copy attached and made a part of the application. The Clerk said that he had received a letter in favor of the application from Ethel Bland Struve, 19+6 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Guide for Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Conditional Use Jordan, and carried, -the City Attorney was directed to pre - Permits and pare a guide for the use of the Planning Commission and Variances City Council to distinguish between Conditional Use Permits and Variances or present a recommendation for modification of the ordinance. Complaint, Noise The Vice Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak on any item at The Trip that was not on the agenda.: William J. Sears, 17+1 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, made a complaint regarding noise at The Trip. The City Manager said _that investigation was already under way because of the complaints of noise. Identification Vice Mayor Wilson said that the City Manager had received a for Beb�ex and 4., letter from<James Bell, Assistant District Engineer, regard- Paularino ing the streets of Baker and Paularino. On motion by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Traffic Engineer and City Manager were directed to compose a letter to the Division of Highways saying that the City wanted the streets of Baker and Paularino identified, and Baker is the only one identified, and the Council is there- fore protesting this omission of identification of Paularino Avenue. Assistant City The City Manager read a letter from Assistant City Manager Manager, Ray I. Ray I. Hartzler stating that at the termination of his two - Hartzler Retires year agreement with the City, he wished to retire, effective August 15, 1968. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Council accepted the Assistant City Manager's decision with regret. Call for Bids The City Manager requested permission to advertise for bids Chain -Link Fencing for approximately 7,200 lineal feet of six-foot chain-link fencing to separate the Fairview Hospital grounds from the golf course. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the request for bids was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Expenditure The City Manager requested permission to enter into an agree - Authorized ment with the County of Orange for the City to pay $3,000.00 Improvement of for the improvement of Palisades Road from Santa Ana Avenue Palisades, County to a point below the flood control ditch. Upon motion by of Orange Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the expendi- ture was authorized by the following roll call -vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Proclamation Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman National Flag Week Tucker, and carried, the Council proclaimed the week of June 9 through 15, 1968, as National Flag Week. .: ��i 'i: J�'Y✓'7 Study The City Manager said that a study was being conducted for a Sewer Replacement fee charge for sewer replacement. Ventilation over The City Manager said that the 1967 Uniform Building Code was Cooking Facilities inconsistent with the present code regarding ventilation over cooking facilities and the matter was being studied. Six -Acre Purchase -The City Manager -requested permission to purchase six acres of Authorized surplus land in the vicinity of Harbor Boulevard and the San near Harbor and Diego Freeway for approximately $130,000.00. On motion•by . San Diego Freeway Councilman Jordan,, -seconded by Councilman Wilson, the purchase was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Bid Item 109, Tires Upon motion -by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Tubes, and Tire St.Clair'call for bids was authorized for Bid Item 109, Repair Vehicle Tires, Tubes, and Tire Repair Service, bids to be read at 11 a.m. on June 14, 1968, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Adjournment On motion -by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. 1 1 Mayor.of the City of Costa M sa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa