HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/07/1968 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
October 7, 1968
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met
in regular session at 6:35 p.m., October 7, 1968, at the
City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was
called to order by the Mayor for the purpose of discussion
and debate on matters scheduled -for 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,
Pinkley
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: Assistant City Manager, City Attorney,
City Engineer, City Clerk
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
September 16, 1968 Pinkley, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 16, 1968, were approved as distributed and posted.
George Heltzer The Director of Planning requested that the George Heltzer
Agreement Amended Agreement dated April 15, 1968, Tract 62+5, be amended to
Tract 62+5 read as follows: "The water acreage fee shall be payable
to the City of Costa Mesa on each portion of the land
recorded according to an equalized spread as determined by
the City Engineer." Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the request
to amend the agreement was approved.
Ordinance 66-3 The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption Ordi-
Adopted nance 66-3, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
R-29-65 THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND COLLEGE AVENUE,
BETWEEN BAKER STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF TRACT
NO. 2+32 FROM R3 AND Cl TO Cl -CP, Rezone R-29-65. On motion
by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Ordinance 66-3 was read by title only and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written The Clerk presented a letter from James E. White, Attorney,
Communications representing Mr. Bechtel, owner of "The Happening," that
Chapter VI, Article 13, Live Entertainment, of the Municipal
Code, be amended. Mr. White, 1617 West Cliff Drive, Suite 209,
Newport Beach, and Captain Moody spoke from the floor. After
discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was denied.
The Clerk read a letter from the Marina -Highland Association,
Incorporated, regarding a structure under construction at
1128 Gleneagles Terrace. No work has been performed on the
structure during the.past two years. Mr. Norman Slatter and
Mr. Hruza spoke from the floor. After discussion, on motion
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, the letter was held over for study and report from
various departments to the Council.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried,' the request from Mr. Howard Carson,
1201 Berkshire Lane, Nei -port Beach, to amend the present
Written Trailer Park Ordinance to be in accordance with the State
Communications Trailer Park Requirements for Mobile Homes and Mobile Home
Continued Parks was referred to the City Attorney for study.
The City Clerk read a letter from William E. Lord, 596 Park
Drive, Costa Mesa, regarding a broken window at one of his
apartments at 1796 Anaheim. Upon motion by Councilman
Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the
claim was referred to the City Attorney.
The City Clerk read a letter from Dean Crissman, opposing
the service station regulation ordinance. Upon motion by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and
carried, the letter was referred to the City Attorney for
reply informing Mr. Crissman that there will be a public
hearing.
The Clerk read the following communications: Resolutions
from the Cities of Nm7port Beach, Seal Beach, and Orange
County Water District opposing the Watson -Amendment;
Californians for Modern Hospitals supporting Proposition 5,
financing of non-profit hospitals in California; Applications
to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for license
transfer from Plavan Liquor, Incorporated, to Plavan Liquor,
Incorporated, 1520 Baker Street, for an off -sale general'
license at the same address; license transfer from Wilburt
Heckman to Sara F. and Alvis L. Strickland, 1651 Teak Circle,
Fountain Valley, for an on -sale beer license at 1548-F Adams
Avenue; Orange County Junior College District expressing
appreciation for support in connection with the bond issue;
Controller of the State of California regarding apportionment
of Trailer Coach Fees; Public Utilities Commission notice
regarding the resetting of public hearing for Skybus;
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce compliments and congratulations
on 1967-1968 Annual Report; a resolution from the City of
Brea expressing opposition to the proposal that the County
of Orange build and equip a fire station for any munici-
pality in the County of Orange from the County of Orange
general Fund; City of Garden Grove commending the Haig and
Haig Golf Tournament; Robert A. Dier, regarding action on
billboards; Local Agency Formation Commission regarding
proposed Bushard Street Annexation No. 8 to Midway City
Sanitary District, proposed annexation No. 1307; and proposed
annexation to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District designated
Engineer's No. 113. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, they were
ordered received and filed.
Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the communications from the City of
Newport Beach requesting the Board of Supervisors of Orange
County to appoint an Airport Land Use Commission, and from
the City of Tehachapi regarding proposed legislation to
protect law enforcement officers, were -referred to the City
Attorney.
Permits The City Clerk presented a request from Mission Pak Company,
9601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 762, Beverly Hills, to place
its trailer in the Harbor Shopping Center. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,
the request was approved.
The Clerk read a letter from the March of Dimes -requesting
permission to conduct the 1969 March of Dimes Campaign in
the City. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was approved
with waiver of conditions under Section 69141 of the Muni-
cipal Code.
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Permits The application of the Leukemia Society of America, Incor-
Continued porated, 775 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, for waiver of
conditions under Section 69141 of the Municipal Code, for
door-to-door solicitation throughout October, 1968, was
granted.on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, with a request for a
break -down of expenses next year.
The Clerk presented an application from Orange County Blind
Chapter, California Council of the Blind, 308 East Stanford
Street, Santa Ana, to sell tickets for Child-ren's Variety
Show by telephone to businessmen only from September 16
to December 16, 1968, and waiver of conditions under Sec-
tion 69141 of.the Municipal Code. Upon motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the
application was approved with the request that next year's
application show whether the telephone solicitation is by
volunteers or commercial concern.
The Clerk presented an application from Coastline Chapter,
United Nations Association of USA, Post Office Box 158,
Corona del Mar, for youth groups under supervision to
conduct house-to-house solicitation for "Trick or Treat
for UNICEF" October 27 and October 31, 1968. After discussion,
on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, Councilmen Tucker and St. Clair voting
No, the application was approved without the waiver of condi
tions under Section 69141 of the Municipal Code.
The application of Orange County Heart Association, 10+3
West Eighth Street, Santa Ana, for waiver of conditions
under Section 69141 of the Municipal Code, for fund campaign,
February 1 to March 2, 1969, was granted on motion by Council-
man Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried.
The Clerk read a request from Golden West Doberman Pinscher
Club, Post Office Box, 379+, Anaheim, oto sell fee -free soft
drinks and packaged potato chips at the Costa Mesa Park
October 27, 1968, at an Obedience and a Fun Match for Dober-
man Pinschers. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was approved.
The Clerk presented an application from Furniture Liquidators,
Incorporated, 1807 Newport Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a close-out
sale at the same address. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application
was approved.
Close -out -Sales Councilman St. Clair requested that a study be made of
close-out sales.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:40 p.m.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session at 8:00 p.m., October 7, 1968,
at the City -Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting
was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, led by the 4-H Club, and invocation
by the Reverend Jerry Fogltance of Harbor Trinity Baptist
Church.
Roll Call Councilmen -Present: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials.Present: Assistant City Manager, City Attorney,
City Engineer, City Clerk
The Mayor was presented, by Mr. Tom McCan7.z of the Daily
National Pilot Newspaper, a plaque designating him "Honorary Newsman"
Newspaper Week in observance of National Newspaper Week, the week of
October 6, 1968.
Boys' Club Mr. Lou Yantorn of the Boys' Club of the Harbor Area intro -
of the duced a Boys' Club member, Richard Riley, who presented one
Harbor Area dollar to the Mayor in payment of the lease between the City
of Costa Mesa and the Boys' Club.
Battalion Chief Beauchamp of the Costa Mesa Fire Department
presented Ilena Norton, age seven years, who was chosen
"Miss Fire Safe" "Miss Fire Safe" from girls aged seven to nine years in the
Costa Mesa schools, in honor of Fire Prevention Week, the
week of October 6, 1968.
Permit On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson,,and carried, Councilman St. Clair voting No,
application for Business License was approved for -Joseph
Ariola, 1002 Fairbrook Street, Santa Ana, to hold a one -day
auction at the Orange County Fairgrounds on October 15, 1968,
of domestic and imported antiques, furniture, and glassware.
The Clerk presented a recommendation from the Director of
Refund Streets and Parkways that the cash deposit of $100.00 be
Sedley A. Young refunded to Sedley A. Young, 30+3 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa,
and on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, the refund was authorized by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Communications Wilson, and carried, the following written communications
were ordered received and filed: An invitation to attend
the dedication of the Westminster Civic Center; and a
letter from Estancia High Booster Club thanking the City
Manager and those responsible for the extension of Estancia
Drive.
.Departmental On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Reports Wilson, and carried, the following departmental reports
were ordered received and filed: Police, August; City
Treasurer, August; Traffic Engineer; Fire; Building Safety;
Fiscal Progress Report of Parks Department; and Finance,
for the number of non-profit permits issued during the
month of September.
Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 555 Wilson, Warrant Resolution 555 including Payroll Nos. 6819
and 6820 was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 556 Wilson, Warrant Resolution 556 was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance for the
regulation of public gatherings and crowd control. On
Ordinance 68-37 motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
First Reading Jordan, Ordinance 68-37, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI'T'Y OF
Crowd Control COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO PUBLIC GATHERINGS AND
REGULATING THE SAME; RELATING TO CROWD CONTROL AND REGU-
LATING THE SAPS, was given first reading and passed to
Ordinance 68-37 second reading bythe following roll call vote:
Continued AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:- Councilmen: None
The City Engineer recommended that the City Council authorize
Contract Authorized
the Engineering Department to negotiate a contract with Land
Land Acquisition
Acquisition Company for right -of way negotiation service for
Company -
Arterial Highway Financing -Project No. 455, Wilson Street
Wilson Street
from College Avenue to 500 feet west of Harbor Boulevard.
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
authorization was granted as requested by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Engineer recommended that the Council grant an
Steiny and Mitchel
extension of 42 working days to the contract with Steiny and
Contract -Extended
Mitchel, Incorporated; for Arterial Highway Financing Project
Placentia Avenue
No. 369, Placentia Avenue intersections at 19th and Victoria
Intersections
Streets. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Jordan, and carried, the extension to the contract was
granted.
Final Tract 2789
The City Engineer presented final tract map for Tract 2789,
Newport Balboa
Newport Balboa Savings and Loan Association, 3366 Via Lido,
Savings and Loan
Newport Beach, 30 lots located between Aliso and Tustin
Avenues and between East 16th Street and Lenwood Drive,
together with the following: 1. Letter of credit from
Newport Balboa Savings and Loan Association in the amount of
$35,877.76 to guarantee faithful performance and $35,877.76
to guarantee payment for labor and material; 2. A check in
the amount of $879,00; 3. A check in the amount of $104.00;
4. A check in.the amount of $12,314.99; 5• One copy of a
signed agreement. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded
Resolution 68-66
by Councilman Jordan, Resolution,68-66, being A RESOLUTION OF
-
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE MAP
OF TRACT NO. 2789 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN
THEREON,FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, .was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Agreement
The City Engineer presented an agreement with Newport Beach
City of Newport
for a cooperative storm drain project extending down West -
Beach
cliff Drive through the Irvine Avenue intersection, with an
Storm Drain
extension down Irvine Avenue to Cabrillo Street. Costa Mesa's
estimated cost is $36,000.00, with no payment being -required
until after July 1, 1969. The total project cost is $310,000.00
with approximately $1005000.00 coming from the Orange County
Flood Control District. Upon motion by Councilman St.' Clair,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, the agreement was approved and
the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the
City by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bid Call The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for
Charles L. Heller the Construction of Charles L. Heller Memorial Park, bids to
Memorial Park be read on November 1; 1968, at 11:00 a.m. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and
carried, the plans and specifications were approved, and
the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids.
Building Permit The Clerk presented, from the meeting of September 16, 1968,
Hall and Crisafulli the request from Attorney H. Jack Hall and Alfred Crisafulli
for approval of a building permit to add a salesroom to
existing antique shop and art display room at 369 East 17th
Street, owned by J. D. Phillips, without the required land
dedication for street purposes. The City Attorney said that
the amount of proposed improvements to the building had been
reduced in value. The Director of Building Safety said
that a Building Permit had been issued for improvements
totaling $1,600.00. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, sec-
onded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was
ordered received and filed.
V -21-66-A The Clerk presented, from the meeting of September 16, 1968,
Troughton Variance V -21 -66 -Amended, approved on October 24, 1966, for
Mrs. Randalin V. Troughton, 361 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa,
to allow outside display, the recommendation for -revocation
by the Planning Commission because the applicant has failed
to comply with any of the conditions imposed on the variance.
The Mayor asked if anyone were present representing the
applicant. It was explained that the owner of the land,
J. D. Phillips, did not wish to dedicate land for street
purposes. Councilman St. Clair made a motion that the
Council not revoke the permit. The motion died for lack
of a second. After discussion, motion was made by Council-
man Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
Councilman St. Clair voting No, that the Council eliminate
Condition Nos. 1 and 2, land dedication requirements; and
Condition No. 5, 60 -day period in which to comply, was
changed to a 30 -day period from October 7, 1968, to comply
with Condition Nos. 3, sidewalks, and 4, tree planting;
and a bond deposited with the City to guarantee the side-
walk and driveway approaches is permissible.
Building Moving 575 The Clerk presented application for Building Moving Permit 575,
Lewis Richard D. Lewis; 1966 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for
permission to movea residence from 1946 Harbor Boulevard to
2176 Elden Avenue, 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 departments of the City of
Costa Mesa, copy attached and made a part of the application.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak., Upon motion
by Councilman Wilson,seconded by Councilman Jordan, and
carried, the application was approved subject to the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
Set for Public On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Hearing, R-14-68 and carried, the following rezone petition was set for public
Stansbury Buick hearing on -October 21, 1968, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon there-
after as practicable:
Rezone Petition R-14-68, Stansbury Buick, 234 East 17th
Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone from R2, Two
Family Residential, to "P," Off -Street Parking, property
at 239 Cabrillo Street.
Resolution 68-67 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Intention to Order Jordan, Resolution 68-67, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Vacation of Harbor COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARTI`d'G ITS INTENTION
Greens Alley TO ORDER THE.VACATION OF A CERTAIN ALLEY Ia\IOWN AS THE
Resolution 68-67 HARBOR GREENS ALLEY IN THE FAIRVIEW TRACT IN THE CITY OF
Continued COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
.AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
(Sets public hearing for November 4, 1968)
Set for Public On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Hearing St. Clair, and carried, the following was set for public
Amendment to Master hearing at the meeting of October 21, 1968, at 7:30 p.m.,.
Plan of Highways or as soon thereafter as practicable:
Second Amendment to the Second Phase of the Costa Mesa
Comprehensive Long Range General Plan (Master Plan of
Highways).
-Right of Way Deeds On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, the following right of way deeds were accepted and
ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR STREET -
9 -11-68 Frank P. and Alfred A. Borchard; Harbor
Alice A. Fussell; and Barbara E. Volker Boulevard
9-19-68 Spiller -Van Galder Investment Company Virginia
Place
9-23-68 Richard V. Jordan Shalimar
Drive
10-1-68 Richard V. Jordan Park Drive
10-2-68 Costa Mesa County Water District Monrovia
and 16th
10-2-68 Clarence J. Sketch Park Drive
10-3-68 Sandra L. and Richard A. Sewell Orange
Avenue
10-3-68 Virginia.A. and Malcolm Cutler East 17th
Street
V-7-68 The -Clerk presented application for Variance V-7-68, held
Whyte over from the meeting of June 3, 1968, awaiting the State'
Highway study, application of Robert W. 1,Thyte, 600 South
Bay Front, Balboa Island, and also recommendation from the
Planning Director that the application be returned to the
Planning Commission for a review and final recommendation.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the application was ordered returned
to the Planning Commission as requested.
V-47-68 The Clerk presented application for Variance -V-47-68,
de 1a Cuesta Reginald D. de la Cuesta, 36990 Highway 74, Hemet, California,
for permission to construct 17 units on 23,502.5 square feet .
of land area (one unit per 1,382.5 square feet) in an R2 and
Cl zone at 222 Avocado Street, and to encroach 10 feet into
required 20 -foot front yard setback measured from the front
property line, together with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for denial. The applicant spoke from
the floor explaining the project. The Mayor inquired if
anyone wished to speak. After discussion, upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and
carried, Councilman Jordan abstaining, the application was
denied.
V-51-68 Application for Variance V-51-68, Robert M. Blackburn,
Blackburn 866 Darrell Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach
2.5 feet into required 20 -foot rear yard setback in an Rl
zone addition of a family room at that address, was presented
together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
C -5o-65 The Clerk read a request from George Tintle, Carter Outdoor
Carter Outdoor Advertising Company, to appeal the Council's decision of
Advertising September 16, 1968, and requesting that the Council rehear
application for Conditional Use Permit C-50-65 on November 4,
1968. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting No, the
Council granted the request for rehearing.
C-57-68
The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit
V-51-68, Blackburn,
for approval. The Mayor asked if anyone objected to the
Continued
application. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was approved.
V-53-68
Application for Variance V-53-68, Roy C. Gustafson, 4138 Patrice
Gustafson
Road, Newport Beach, for permission to construct a five -unit
apartment complex in addition to existing four units, making
a total of nine units on 18,000 square feet of land area (one
unit per 2,000 square feet) and to permit a 15 -foot rear yard
encroachment into 25 -foot rear yard setback and a 2 -foot
wing of this L-shaped apartment complex in an R2 zone at
C-58-68
674 West 18th Street, was presented together with the
Lyons and Cashion
recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. The
applicant spoke from the floor. The following persons
objected to the overcrowding: Mr. Charles Kimbrough,
680 West 18th Street; Mr. Jack Brooks, 672 West 18th Street;
Mrs. Phillips, 674 West 18th Street. After discussion, upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
and carried, the application was returned to the Planning
Commission for study allowing three units or less.
C-25-68
The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit
Pope
C-25-68, Edker Pope, 2733 Shell Street, Corona del Mar, for
permission to exceed the maximum permissible building height
for construction of an 87 -room motor hotel (per Section 9293.2
of Division XII of the Municipal Code) not to exceed four
stories in height at 145 East 19th Street in a Cl zone,
together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval subject to the following condition: Must meet
all the requirements of the Certified Recommendations of
the various City departments, copy attached and made a part
of the application. The Clerk read a petition objecting to
the proposed motor hotel signed by 35 residents representing
24 property owners in the immediate vicinity. The following
spoke objecting to the proposed motor hotel: Mr. Don
Smallwood, 1918 Kornat Drive; Mrs. H. J. Wood, 212 Flower
Street. The Mayor said that a request had been received
from the applicant to hold over the application because he
was not able to be present because of illness. Upon motion
by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, the application was held over to the meeting of
October 21, 1968, and the Clerk was requested to send out
notices to property owners in the zone of influence notifying
when the application would be heard.
C -5o-65 The Clerk read a request from George Tintle, Carter Outdoor
Carter Outdoor Advertising Company, to appeal the Council's decision of
Advertising September 16, 1968, and requesting that the Council rehear
application for Conditional Use Permit C-50-65 on November 4,
1968. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting No, the
Council granted the request for rehearing.
C-57-68
The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit
International
C-57-68, International Mini Shops, 1588 Gilbreth Road;
Mini Shops
Burlingame, California, for permission to install and operate
a mini -shop building providing the services of film develop-
ing, sale of cut and artificial flowers, and key making, in
a C2 zone on the. southwest corner of 19th Street and Harbor
Boulevard (Mesa Plaza Shopping Center), together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. The
applicant was not present. Upon motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the
application was denied.
C-58-68
The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit
Lyons and Cashion
C-58-68, Phillip N. Lyons and John L. Cashion, 1617 Westcliff
Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to exceed the maximum
1
C-58-68, Lyons and permissible building height at 425 Merrimac Way in an R4 -CP
Cashion, Continued zone, allowing the construction of a 123 -unit apartment
complex, not to exceed three stories, per Section 9290.2(+)
of the Municipal Code, as per plans attached to and made a
part of the application. The -Clerk read the recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval. The Mayor inquired
if anyone wished to be heard. No one desiring to speak,
motion for approval was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Jordan, and carried.
C-59-68 The Clerk presented application for Conditional Use Permit
Stansbury Buick C-59-68, Stansbury Buick, 234 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa,
for permission to use R2 lot (proposed "P" zone) at
239 Cabrillo Street for display of new automobiles in con-
junction with the Buick Agency, together with the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission for denial. The Clerk read
letters objecting to the proposed use of the land from:
Lawrence C. Moore, 218 Cabrillo Street; Herman and Kathryn
Taylor, 226 Cabrillo Street; Frank J. McKean, 231 Cabrillo
Street; William A. Kanold, 230 Cabrillo Street; Mr. and
Mrs. Eustance C. Thomas, 222 Cabrillo Street; George R.
Allingham, 217 Cabrillo Street. The following spoke in
objection to the proposed use of the land: Harold Brownell;
246 Cabrillo Street; D. M: Baumus, 215 Cabrillo Street;
Jim Hayden, 234 Cabrillo Street. No one else desiring to
speak, and after discussion by the Council, on motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, the application was held over to the meeting of
October 21, 1968.
C-70-67 The Clerk presented from the meeting of September 16, 1968,
Humble Oil application for Conditional Use Permit C-70-67, Humble Oil
and Refining Company, Post Office Box 1254, Orange, for
permission to use Cl -CP zoned property for the construction
and operation of a service station on the northwest corner
of Newport Boulevard and Baker Street, together with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval sub-
ject to the following condition: Must meet CP requirements.
The Clerk read a request that the application be held over
to the Council meeting of October 21, 1968, from the appli-
cant's representative. Mr. Francis X. Shoen, the owner of
the property, spoke to the Council requesting that the
application be granted under the. old service station require-
ments because his application was filed November 13, 1967.
The Council asked Mr. Shoen if he wanted the application
approved subject to the list of conditions, and the applicant
would be able to come back to the Council and object to those
conditions that were unacceptable to him. Mr. Shoen answered
No. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Council-
man Jordan, and carried, the application was held over for
two weeks.
The Assistant City Manager said that the Traffic Commission
had recommended speed zoning on the recently constructed
Placentia Avenue extension. Upon motion by Councilman
Ordinance 68-38 Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson,.Ordinance 68-38, being
First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Speed on Placentia AMENDING SECTION 3.16.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON PLACENTIA AVENUE,
PLACENTIA AVENUE EXTENSION, AND ESTANCIA. DRIVE IN THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, was given first reading and passed to second
reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rosemary Dianne Jordan, and carried, live entertainment permit for a go-go
Richards dancer at Little Big "0," 1943 Placentia Avenue, Rosemary Dianne
Richards, was approved
Councilman Wilson said that he and Councilman Jordan had
been working with the City of Newport Beach and their
committee and believed there would be harmony between the
two Cities on the routing of the freeway. He read a
prepared resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
Resolution 68-68 seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Resolution 68-68, being
Realignment of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Newport Freeway CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE REALIGNMENT OF THE NEWPORT BEACH
FREEWAY FROM BAY STREET ON THE NORTH TO THE ADOPTED ROUTE 1
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The Assistant City Manager requested that an advance of
Warrant Authorized
$200.00 be authorized for expenses for Director of Public
Director of
Works, George Madsen, to attend the Public Works Congress
Public Works
in Miami, Florida, October 19 through October 24, 1968.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, the advance was authorized by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Assistant City Manager requested authorization to
purchase a tape recording reproducer, explaining there was
Communications
only one source from which to purchase the needed equip -
Department
ment for the Communications Department. Upon motion by
Purchase
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the
Council authorized the purchase in the amount of $2,470.00
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Assistant City Manager said that a request had'been
received from the Director of Finance to support H. R. 18371,
introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman
Wilbur D. Mills. Director of Finance, Robert A. Oman,
explained that the Revenue and Expenditure Control Act of
1968 failed to provide clear definition of industrial develop -
Minute Resolution
ment bonds or differentiate them from ordinary municipal
Supporting
purposes obligations, which has resulted in threat to the
H. R. 18371
tax exempt status of municipal bonds. H. R. 18371 is a bill
Municipal Bonds
designed to amend the Internal Revenue Code of _195+, clearly
distinguishing between municipal bonds and industrial
development bonds. This is important to preserve the
integrity of bonds issued for public purposes such as
parks, libraries, sanitation and flood control purposes,
and other related municipal services. After discussion,
upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the Council went on record in support
of H. R. 18371, and the above minute resolution was ordered
sent to Congressman James B. Utt requesting his support in
the passage of the bill, and also to Senators Kuchel and
Murphy, and to Chairman_ Russel B. Long of the Senate Finance
Committee.
Live Entertainment
Permits
On motion by Councilman Wilson,.seconded by Councilman
Virgil P. Beckham
Jordan, and carried, the following applications for live
Gerard F. Belisle
entertainment permits for musicians at The Happening,
Spencer T. Earnshaw
780 West 19th Street, were approved: Virgil Paul Beckham;
Dave B. Garland
Gerard Francis Belisle; Spencer,Talbot Earnshaw; and
Dave Benton Garland.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Rosemary Dianne Jordan, and carried, live entertainment permit for a go-go
Richards dancer at Little Big "0," 1943 Placentia Avenue, Rosemary Dianne
Richards, was approved
Councilman Wilson said that he and Councilman Jordan had
been working with the City of Newport Beach and their
committee and believed there would be harmony between the
two Cities on the routing of the freeway. He read a
prepared resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
Resolution 68-68 seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Resolution 68-68, being
Realignment of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Newport Freeway CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE REALIGNMENT OF THE NEWPORT BEACH
FREEWAY FROM BAY STREET ON THE NORTH TO THE ADOPTED ROUTE 1
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Resolution 68-68
ON THE SOUTH, EXPRESSING NO OBJECTION TO THE REOPENING OF
Realignment of
HEARINGS ON SAID ROUTE, AND URGING THE.ADOPTION OF PLAN tf4-D"
Newport Freeway
AS THE PROPOSED INTERCHANGE IN THE EVENT OF A REALIGNMENT
Continued
OF THE NEWPORT BEACH FREZUAT DOWN SUPERIOR AVENUE AND MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Oral Communications
The Mayor asked if anyone would like to speak on any item
Loud Music at
that was not on the agenda: Mr. Scott Lemons, 408 Ford Road,
Pier 11
Costa Mesa, said that the loud music from Pier 11 was still
causing him to lose sleep. He presented a petition with 68
signatures requesting the City to determine whether Pier 11
is a public nuisance because of excessive noise. The City
Attorney said that this was referred to him and the Chief
of Police for investigation and report from an earlier
meeting, and that a report would be ready for the meeting of
October 21, 1968.
Adjournment On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa