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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/1969 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA January 20, 1969 PART I The City.Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular s.ession.at 6:30 p.m., January 20, 1969, 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, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman December 24, 1968 Jordan, and carried, the minutes of the special meeting of January 6, 1969 December 24, 1968; the regular meeting of January 6, 1969; January 14, 1969 and the special meeting of January 14, 1969, were approved as distributed and posted. Northbound Lanes The City Clerk read a report from the Acting Traffic Engineer Newport Boulevard regarding the proposed northbound three lanes of traffic on Newport Boulevard, as requested at the meeting of January 6, 1969. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the report was accepted. Left -Turn Signal The City Clerk read a report from the Acting Traffic Engineer at Newport and regarding traffic signals at Newport Boulevard and Palisades Palisades Road, as requested at the meeting of January 6, 1969. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the report was accepted, and the Clerk was directed to send a copy.to Mrs. Earl Transue, 2002 Maple Avenue, Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the letter held over from the meeting of January 6, 1969, from Richard W. Leutwiler,, Jr., 1834+ Tradewinds Lane, Newport Beach, regarding a complaint against a television repair service was ordered received and filed, with a copy sent to the Chamber of Commerce, and the Clerk was directed to write a letter to Mr. Leutwiler suggesting that he discuss the matter with the Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business ,Bureau. Resolution 69-7 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, .Including Country Resolution 69-7, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Club No. 2 Annex- CITY OF COSTA MESA INCLUDING COUNTRY CLUB NO. 2 ANNEXATION ation in Tax Levy IN THE TAX LEVY FOR THE 1969-1970 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE COSTA for Lighting MESA STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT, was adopted by the following District roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:, Councilmen: None Written The City Clerk read a request from Kiwanis Club of Costa Communications Mesa, Post Office Box 612; to hold the annual breakfast at the City Park, May 10, 1969, as a fund-raising event, and he read a recommendation from the Director of Parks that -the request be granted. Upon motion by Councilman.'St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, permission was granted. Fireworks Stands The City Clerk read a request from the Costa Mesa City Employees' Association to amend Ordinance 66-13, regarding firework stands in Costa Mesa. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the Mayor appointed a committee of Chief Marshall as Chairman, the City Manager, and the City Attorney to investigate and report back to the Council at the meeting of February 17, 1969. C-31-68 The City Clerk presented a request from Fidelity Lease Fidelity Lease Limited, 4120 Rio Bravo, El Paso, Texas, for modification of Certified Recommendation Condition No. 12 of C-31-68, regarding the underground power. The Clerk read a letter of recommendation from the Costa Mesa Planning Department, and he read a letter from the Southern California Edison Company. Mr. A. L. Geiser of the Southern California Edison Company answered questions of the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Pinkley and Councilman Tucker voting No, the request was approved and Condition No. 12 amended to read: Overhead utility service will be permitted in lieu of underground until such time that this property is required to convert from overhead to underground utility service provided that a penalty bond in the amount of $500.00, with an appropriate agreement, be submitted to the City to cover cost for future conversion, all subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Director of Planning. Elite Sauna The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. R. R. Bailey, requesting permission for a rehearing for the Elite Sauna at 2626 Newport Boulevard. Chief Neth of the Costa Mesa Police Department reported his recommendation would be for a firm denial. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, Councilman St. Clair voting No, the appeal was denied. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the resolution from the Building Industry Association regarding competitive bidding was ordered received and filed. The City Clerk presented the following communications: resolutions from the cities of Stanton and Newport Beach commending Dr. S. I. Hayakawa; letter from Chart endorsing the school bond issue; resolution of the Local Agency Formation Commission regarding Engineer's No. 114 to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District; Municipal Consultants of California, Incorporated, regarding the outlook for 1969 on interest rates and bond markets; hearing notice from the California Legislature Assembly Committee on Transportation and Commerce, John Francis Foran, Chairman, regarding.transportation, planning, and finance; resolution restating procedure relative to adoption of freeway locations by the California Highway Commission; Harbor District Dissolution Committee, plan for implementing action to dissolve the Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Harbor District; and application from the Department of Control Alcoholic Beverage Control for a license transfer of Type 47 to Type 48 from Marcel Meersseman to Marcel Meersseman, 1700 Placentia, for an on -sale general public premise at the Royal Crest. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the communications were received and filed. Permits The Clerk presented an application for business license from Stephen J. McNash III, Post Office Box 1812, Newport Beach, for a pawnshop at 2+26 Newport Boulevard. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded-by'Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved. The application from Associated In -Group Donors, 4000 West Third Street, Los Angeles, for waiver of conditions under Section 691+ J of the Municipal Code, for fund campaign by payroll deduction program for commerce and industry, was granted with Section 691+ J waived'on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried. Refund On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Aquatic Pools refund in the amount of $100.00 for a cash deposit on Street Permit Number 7136 was granted to Aquatic Pools, Dan Loori, 243 Pageantry Drive, Placentia, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: None Kathy Investment The City Clerk read a request from James E. Mizell, Vice Trailer President, Kathy Investment Company, 326 North Street, Taft, California, for permission to use a trailer office on property located at 455-465 East 17th Street for one year. Mr. Mizell spoke from the floor. After'discussion, Councilman Wilson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tucker, to refer to the Planning Department for report. The _motion failed to carry with Councilman Pinkley, Councilman Jordan, and Councilman St. Clair voting No. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan and carried, Councilman Wilson and Councilman Tucker voting No, the request was approved for one year. Departmental On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Reports St. Clair, and carried; the following departmental reports were received and filed: Clerk, for claims; Parks; Building; City Treasurer; Finance; Police; and Acturial Report on Retirement Plan, year ending June 30, 1968, for Costa Mesa City Employees. Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 566 St. Clair, Warrant Resolution No. 566 including Payroll No. 6901 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 69-1 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman First Reading St. Clair, Ordinance 69-1, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Zone Exception COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN Permit SECTIONS OF THE LAND USE ORDINANCE TO CONFORM WITH THE ZONE EXCEPTION PERMIT PROVISIONS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND GENERALLY PROVIDING FOR UNIFORMITY IN TERMINOLOGY IN THE LAND USE ORDINANCE, was given first reading by title only and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: Ordinance 69-1 AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, Continued St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tax Exemption The City Attorney reported that the City acquired three parcels Parcels of Land of land in 1968, to wit: Corsica Park; surplus freeway parcel - Harbor Boulevard; and the so-called Loving property at Placentia Avenue and Victoria Street, and asked authorization to request tax exemption from the Orange County Tax Assessor on these parcels. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the requested authorization was granted. Permit, Orange Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman County Flood Tucker, and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to Control District sign Permit No. 24168 with the Orange County Flood Control District for work in the Greenville -Banning Channel, adjacent to Tract 6693• Change Order No. 2 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman South Coast Drive Jordan, Change Order No. 2, an increase of $600.00, for the Improvement of South Coast Drive, Hyland Avenue, and Sunflower Avenue, was approved 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 between the City and Heltzer Heltzer Enterprises for temporary access rights into Tract Enterprises 6637 and Sub Tract 62+5 from Sunflower Avenue and Smalley Road. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, 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 Time Extension The City Engineer recommended a time extension of forty days Charles Heller for the construction contract for Charles L. Heller Memorial Park Park. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the extension to the contract was granted. Agreement The City Engineer,presented an agreement between the City and Segerstroms the Segerstroms for street lights ori Bear Street from Sunflower Avenue to the San Diego Freeway bridge. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the agreement was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair 4. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice of Com- The City Engineer said that the Sully -Miller Contracting pletion Resurfacing Company has completed the Resurfacing of City Streets. of City.Streets Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, -seconded by Councilman Wilson, the work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered released according to City procedure, and the Clerk was directed to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder by the following roll call vote: i 1 1 Notice of Com- AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, pletion Resurfacing St. Clair of City Streets NOES: Councilmen: None Continued ABSENT: Councilmen: None Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:25 p.m. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:40 p.m., January 20, 1969, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by the Reverend Charles Jorgenson of Brentwood Chapel. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: Officials Present: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair. None City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, City Clerk Public Hearing ._The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place set Abandonment of for.the public hearing continued from the meeting of January 6, Sparkes-Street and 1969, for the proposed abandonment of a portion of Sparkes Westminster Avenue Street and Westminster Avenue for Harold Osborne, 9301 Royal Palm Boulevard, Garden Grove, located between'East 17th Street and Ogle Street and between Orange Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue.. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval as recommended by the Planning Department. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak, and no one desiring to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed., The applicant said he agreed to the conditions. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the request for abandonment was approved subject to the recom- mendation.of the Planning Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Resolution 69-4 Jordan, seconded by Councilman. Wilson, Resolution 69-4, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ORDERING THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF SPARKES STREET AND WESTMINSTER AVENUE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public.Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place set Abatement of Public for the public hearing for the abatement of a public nuisance, Nuisance, Gardner property located at 286 and 288 Victoria Street, owned by Paul Gardner, 3025 Donnybrook Lane, Costa Mesa. The Clerk said that the affidavit of notification to the owner was on file in his office. Mr. Dean Dorris of the Costa Mesa Building Safety Department said he had received word from the applicant that he could not be present at the public hearing because of illness. Mr. Dorris reported to the Council the problems created by the property., Mr. Homer Bear, ovmer of property at 235 Victoria Street, requested the Council to act to clear the property at 286 and 288 Victoria Street. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the public hearing was continued to the meeting of February 3, 1969, and the Clerk was instructed to notify the applicant that the public hearing will not be continued again, and if the applicant cannot be present at the hearing of February 3, 1969,. he,should have representation at that meeting. Set for Public Hear- The Clerk presented the proposed ordinance establishing service ing Proposed Service station standards. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded Station Standards by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the proposed ordinance was set for public hearing at.the meeting of March 17, 1969, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable. Right of Way On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Deeds 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 , 10-16-68 Agnes and Kenneth A. Higginson Olive Avenue 12-28-68 Mayer Construction Company, Inc. Merrimac Way V-65-68 The Clerk presented from the meeting of January 6, 1969, Varrin application for Variance V-65-68, Albert Varrin, Route 4, Box 333-A, Escondido, California, for permission to add 10 units (two 5 -unit apartment buildings, 2 -story) in addition to 6 existing units, making a total of 16 units on 33,916.95 square feet of land area (one unit per 2,120 square feet) in an R2 zone at 165 and 169 East 21st Street, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. The Clerk said the Council had received as requested, a list from the Planning Department of variances approved in the area. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. Mr. Jim Nowell, 10666 Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the application. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was denied. 7-66-68 The Clerk presented from the meeting of January 6, 1969, Goll application for Variance V-66-68, Ronald E. Goll, 1812 West Bay, Newport Beach, for permission to build 8 units on 15,000 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,875 square feet) in an R2 zone at 1818 Pomona Avenue, where a total of five -units are permissible. The Clerk said that the Planning Department had recommended approval for six units subject to twelve conditions. Mr. Arnold Mitchell, 1822 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, and Mr. Jim McNish, 686 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, said they would like to see the property remain R2. Mr. Mario Durante, 1833 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, was opposed because of a potential parking problem. After discussion, Councilman Wilson made a motion for approval of the application subject to the 12 conditions as recom= mended by the Planning Department. Councilman St. Clair seconded the motion. After additional discussion, the motion was amended by Councilman Wilson, and amended motion seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, to approve the application for 6 units subject to the 12 conditions recom- mended by the Planning Department with Condition No. 8, height of fence to be worked out with the Planning Department because of the problem of having to raise the rear of the property for proper drainage, and Condition No. 4, grading plan to be worked out with the Engineering Department for good drainage. V-62-68 Application for Variance V-62-68, James S. Simakis, 141 Simakis Melody Lane, Costa Mesa, was presented for permission to construct 5 units on 9,307.5 square.feet of land area (one unit per 1,861.5 square feet of -land area) with the following variations: (a) 15 -foot encroachment into required front 1 1 J I. V-62-68 yard setback of 50 feet from the center line of Melody Lane; Continued (b) 0 -foot setback on rear and both sides for a detached garage with an apartment over the garage; (c) a 10 -foot driveway instead of the required 20 -foot; and (d) four open parking spaces instead of the required five, at 143 Melody Lane in an R2 zone. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval for four apartments only -- eliminating the apartment over the garage in Building No. 1 and subject to the following condition: 1. Shall meet all the requirements as outlined in the Certified Recommendations, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. Mr. Roy McCardle, realtor representing the applicant, requested that.the application be held over to the next meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was held over to the meeting of February 3, 1969, as requested. v-67-68 Presented was application for Variance V-67-68, Harold L. Van de Walker Van de Walker, 539 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct three units in addition to two existing units, making a total of five units on 9,480 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,896 square feet) where a total of three units -are permissible at 541 Hamilton Street in an R2 zone, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject -to the following conditions: 1. A trash area is to be provided under the direction of the Director of Planning; 2. Must meet all the requirements of the Fire Department. The applicant was present and said that he agreed to the conditions. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, Councilman Wilson made a motion for approval of the application subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried. V-3=69 The Clerk presented application for Variance V-3-69, Barbara Crusha A. Crusha, 2438 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct.a single family residence with an attached two -car garage.and add a detached two -car garage, in addition to an existing residence, making a total of two residential units on this 9,000 -square -foot Rl lot, with a 10 -foot encroachment into required 25 -foot rear yard setback at that address -in an R1 zone, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following condition: 1. Shall meet all the requirements as outlined by the.- he:various variousdepartments of the City of Costa Mesa, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. Mr. Jim Nowell, 10666 Westminster Avenue., Garden Grove, representing the applicant, requested that a chain-link fence be allowed on the northeast side of the property because the applicant's parents lived on the adjoining property, and the property was already fenced'on the rear and southwest sides with opaque fencing. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St..Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission with Condition No. 5 eliminated. Freeway Meeting Councilman St. Clair made a motion, seconded by Councilman Requested Jordan, and carried, that the City Council request Division 7 of the State Highway Department of Los Angeles to present the latest information regarding Route 55 alternates between Bay and Coast Freeway to the City Council and to the open public at a scheduled advertised open public meeting and that the public be spectators only, and that Councilmen and staff be the only ones asking.any questions. I I -'Application for 'Conditional` Use,.Permit, -C-10-68., from thie� Mob �... ­-Cbunci2: 4idotlng' -of" March% 18,., 1968,,was presented forMobil 0 ,011'=Coirporatlom, ,Post" Officer Bbx 158,, Downey, for pQrmi s sion :.to` ,-servide"station~ and replace same with a new, modern and more attractive service station at 2799 Harbor Boulevard in a C2 zone (southwest corner of Harbor Boulevard and Adams Avenue), together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subj&ct to fourteen conditions listed in the Certified Recommendations, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. Mr.- Andy Hedblom., representing the applicant, said the conditions were acceptable. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan., and carried, the application was approved subject to the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission. Tri-State The Clerk presented request from Tri-State Engineering, 615 Engineering South Raymond Avenue, Fullerton, for permission to amend the setback ordinance for setback on Harbor Boulevard to 68 feet from the center line of Harbor Boulevard, for a distance of 200.14 feet southerly of the center line of Adams Avenue along the westerly side of Harbor Boulevard, together with the following recommendation of.the Planning Commission: The Commission reaffirms its original recommendation for approval of a minimum setback of 68 feet from the center line of Harbor Boulevard for a distance of 200.14 feet southerly of the center line of Adams Avenue along the westerly side of Harbor Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded Ordinance 69-2 by Councilman Wilson, Ordinance 69-2. being AN ORDINANCE OF First Reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING DISTRICT Setback on Harbor MAP B-6 OF SAID CITY TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACK OF 68 FEET FROMTHE CENTER LINE OF HARBOR BOULEVARD FOR A DISTANCE OF 200.14 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER LINE OF.ADAMS AVENUE ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF HARBOR BOULEVARD., was given first reading by title only 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 C -22-68-A Application for Conditional Use Permit C -22 -68 -Amended was Slide -Rides presented for Slide -Rides, Limited, 3432 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, for permission to continue to operate an eight -lane portable fiberglas amusement slide which is approximately 40 feet high, including canopy, in a Cl zone at 1425 Baker -Street, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for withdrawal as requested by the applicant. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was withdrawn as re- quested by the applicant. C-77-68 Application for Conditional Use Permit C-77-68, Rodeway Inns Rodeway Inns of America, 919 North First Street, Phoenix, Arizona, was presented for permission to construct and operate a ,,motor hotel, restaurant, and cocktail lounge on the southwest corner of Palisades Road and Santa Ana Avenue, in a Cl -CP zone, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. Mr. Jim Mackel of Caldwell.Banker- and Company, 2200 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, said that the applicant has accepted the conditions. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan., and carried, the application was approved subject to the conditions on the list of Certified Recommendations with Condition No. 1 deleted because it is duplicated in Condition No. 2. I I C-79-68. Application for Conditional Use Permit C-79-68, Pacific Pacific Outdoor Outdoor Advertising Company, 17+0 Narva Street, Los Angeles., for permission to erect and maintain one standard 14.5 -foot by 46 -foot city bulletin (billboard) at 1501 Newport Boulevard (southwest corner of Industrial Way and Newport Boulevard) in a C2 zone, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. The Clerk read a letter voicing opposition from Acting Planning Director of the City of Newport Beach. Mr. J. A. Kingry of Pacific Outdoor Advertising Company requested permission to relocate the billboard. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was returned to the Planning Commission for recommendation of the requested revision. C-84-68 Application for Conditional Use Permit C-84-68 for Wesley L. Woods Woods, Newport T. V. Sales and'Service, 2076 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to use existing residence for T. V. repair shop as well as residential purposes in an AP zone at 1767 Orange Avenue, was presented together with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for denial. The Clerk read a letter from the applicant requesting that the application be returned to the Planning Commission because of revision of plans by the applicant. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by -Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was returned to the Planning Commission as requested by the applicant. C-85-68 Application for Conditional Use Permit C-85-68, William Van Van Heemskerck Heemskerck, 2087 Wallace Avenue, for permission to conduct -a limited automotive repair.service business at that address.in an R2 zone as a home occupation, was presented together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Clerk read letters from the following in opposition to granting the permit: Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Ries, 2062 Wallace Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Lindeman, 2073 Wallace Avenue, Apartment A; Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Schnittker, 2072 Wallace Avenue; Mr. Charles M. Ferguson of The Real Estaters, 2790 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, agent for buyers of property at 2077-2083 Wallace Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Kehlet. The Clerk read a letter in favor of granting the permit from Mae C. and Hudson Thomas, 777 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, and read a petition in favor signed by ten residents of Wallace Avenue. The following spoke in opposition: Mr. Gilbert Hires, owner of property at 2058 Wallace Avenue; Mr. Fred Lindeman, 2073 Wallace Avenue; Dennis Hires, 2058 Wallace Avenue; Apartment A; Mrs. Helen Schnittker, 2072 Wallace Avenue. The following spoke in favor: Mrs. William Van Heemskerck, applicant; Mr. Hugh Schriber, 2865 El Rio. Councilman St. Clair read a letter from Dr. Stanley F. Hansen, 131+ South Euclid Avenue, Suite 4, Anaheim, stating medical reasons why the applicant should work at home. The applicant said the conditions were acceptable. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Wilson and Tucker voting No, the application was approved subject to the conditions contained in the Certified Recommendations. C-1-69 Application for Conditional Use Permit C-1-69, Paul Brecht Paul Brecht Orchid Orchid Company, 1989 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for Company permission to relocate a 14 -foot by 20 -foot greenhouse to the rear of 173 East Wilson Street, for the purpose of growing rare and unusual orchids and allied plants for potential resale at.1989 Harbor Boulevard with no retail sales on the premises at 173 East Wilson Street in an R2 zone, was presented C-1-69 together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission Continued for approval subject to the following condition: Shall meet all the requirements of the Certified Recommendations of the various departments of the City of Costa Mesa, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Resolution 69-5 The City Manager said he had received a request from the Battalion Chief Fire Chief to add to the Table of Organization one Battalion Chief position. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Resolution 69-5, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF ONE BATTALION CHIEF TO THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE COSTA MESA FIRE DEPARTMENT, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Street Line Paint The City -Manager requested permission to purchase a one - Purchase Author- source bid item, yellow and white night -line binder, to: -be ized used in the street line painting machine. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the purchase in the amount of $5,1+2.20 was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Call for Bids Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Bid Item 121 St. Clair, call for bids was authorized for Bid Item 121, Patch Truck One 1969 Single -Unit Patch Truck, bids to be read on February 14, 1969, at 11:00 a.m., by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St: Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None L7 i The Acting Traffic Engineer presented recommendations from the Traffic Commission for parking restriction on Wilson Street from Pomona Avenue to Federal Avenue and for parking restriction in the Newport Boulevard area between East 17th Street and East 19th Street. The following spoke in opposition to the removal of parking on Wilson Street: Mr. Howard -Taylor, Assistant Manager of Villa Mesa Apartments at 719 Wilson Street; and Mr. Harold Bradford, 719 Wilson Street. After discussion,.upon motion by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 69-6 seconded by Councilman Tucker, Resolution 69-6, being Parking on Wilson A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA -MESA and Newport RESTRICTING PARKING ON WILSON STREET FROM POMONA AVENUE TO Boulevard Area FEDERAL AVENUE AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN THE NEWPORT BOULEVARD AREA BETWEEN EAST 17TH STREET AND EAST 19TH STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,. St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Recommendation The Acting Traffic Engineer presented a recommendation for For Parking parking removal on Red Hill Avenue on the westerly curb from Removal on Red Hill the San Diego Freeway to north of Palisades Road. Mr. John Avenue Bridges, representing Briggs -Cunningham Automotive Museum, spoke in opposition to the removal of Parking on Red Hill Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the recommendation was held over to the meeting of February 3, 1969. Oral Communi- Mr. Roy McCardle, realtor, said he was in agreement with cations the two-hour parking restriction on Broadway at Newport Boulevard. Adjournment On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P•m• Mayor of the City of Costa M sa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1