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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/1969 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY.OF COSTA MESA April 7, 1969 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:35 p.m., April 7, 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 The Mayor asked if there were any corrections or additions March 17, 1969 to the minutes of March 17, 1969. There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of March 17, 1969, the Mayor declared them approved as distributed and posted. Ordinance 69-6 The Clerk presented Ordinance 69-6, being AN ORDINANCE OF Fire Zones THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING, Adopted ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING FIRE ZONES WITHIN_THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, for second reading and adoption. Councilman Wilson made a motion for adoption of the Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Tucker. After lengthy discussion, Councilman Tucker withdrew his second, and Councilman Jordan seconded the motion made by Councilman Wilson. Ordinance 69-6 was given second reading by title only and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: St. Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: None Junior Chamber Mr. Ed Moore of the Costa Mesa Junior Chamber of Commerce of Commerce presented a proposal for the parade float to be entered in Parade Float six parades throughout the year representing the City of Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the Director of Finance was authorized to Warrant Authorized draw a warrant in the amount of $2,000.00 payable to the Costa Mesa Junior Chamber of Commerce by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Permit Ratified The Clerk presented for Council ratification an application for Business License for the Costa Mesa Junior Chamber of Commerce and Rose City Shows, 25+8 Westminster Street, Costa Mesa, for carnival held on April 3 through 6,'1969, at the Harbor Shopping Center, 2300 Harbor Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Business License was ratified. 1 1 1 Ordinance 69-7 The Clerk presented Ordinance 69-7, being AN ORDINANCE OF Held Over THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PRO - Closing -Out Sales VIDING,FOR THE.REGULIgTION.OF CLOSING -OUT SALES AND MAKING PROVISIONS FOR FEES., PERMITS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, for'�second reading and adoption. After discussion,,on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, Ordinance 69-7 was held over to the meeting of April 21, 1969. Ordinance 69-8 On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Adopted Ordinance 69-81 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE R-3-69 CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN PARCEL AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HARBOR BOULEVARD AND THE SAN DIEGO FREEWAY FROM Ml TO Cl -CP, was given second reading by title only and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Judy B. Rosener, 125 Via Communications Venezia, Newport Beach, expressing appreciation for the flowering plants on Newport Boulevard divider and at 17th Street and Newport Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the letter was received and filed. The Clerk presented communications regarding the Orange,County Flood Control Act from: Orange County Board of Supervisors urging an increase of the tax rate from 20 cents to 30 cents for a three-year period and thereafter to be a 25 -cent rate; Orange County Division of the League of Cities,,a sample resolution urging,the increase in the tax rate; City of Buena Park, a resolution urging increase of Orange County Flood Control District tax; City of Fountain Valley, a resolution urging the County of Orange to take immediate steps regarding construction of flood control projects. On motion by Councilman jdilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the following minute resolution was adopted: Minute Resolution WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Orange County on Supporting Legis- March 25, 1969, voted to seek State legislation authorizing lation For Increase a raise in the tax ceiling of the Orange County -Flood Control of Taxes for Flood District to repair damage and improve flood control facilites, and Control District BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa does support, the Orange County Board of Supervisors in seeking legislation to increase the tax ceiling for flood control expenditures, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such increase be limited to ten cents on the County tax rate for three years, and thereafter an increase of five cents for a period of five years. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: 'Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Notice of Studies The Clerk presented a communication from the State of California of Route 57 Freeway Division of Highways, notifying that a public hearing will be held after the completion of studies of Route 57 Freeway, from Pacific Coast Freeway to the Garden Grove Freeway. The City Manager said that the staff was working in conjunction with the Notice of Studies City of Santa Ana on a proposal for this freeway route, of Route 57 Freeway and when the proposal was completed, it would be presented- (Continued) resented(Continued) to the Council for their study. Councilman Tucker requested that the Administration and Engineer consider, if it is felt that the traffic patterns need a link going on to the Pacific Coast Freeway, that a route be considered on the'wes-6ward - side of the Santa Ana River in the City of Huntington Beach rather than Costa Mesa. The Mayor referred the communication to the City Engineer. The Clerk presented the following written communications: Local Agency Formation Commission, notice of hearing on April 23, 1969, on the proposed dissolution of the Orange County Harbor District; Resolutions from the Local Agency Formation Commission approving Engineer's No. 112, 117, and 118, annexations to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, and approving proposed Wakeham Avenue Annexation to the City of Santa Ana. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the communications were received and filed. Investigation of The Clerk presented from Derek Mc47hinney, chairman of Special Districts Special Districts Committee of the League of California Cities, a communication requesting the Council's answer on three questions about special districts. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the Council went on record as supporting the investigation of special districts. Airport Land Use After discussion regarding the Airport Land Use Commission, Commission on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the Council went on record opposing the establishment of a new Airport Land Use Commission and encouraging the present commission to study the items in the model resolution and make recommendations. Island Annexations After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Council voted to hold over the matter of island annexations to the meeting of April 21, 1969. Pacific Telephone The Clerk read a letter from Ernest Hagen, Jr. Hagen's Auto Directory Advertising Radiator, 1751 Monrovia Street, Costa Mesa, asking if the Charges Council can do something about the raise of fees charged in directory advertising by the Pacific Telephone Company. Mr. Streeter King of Pacific Telephone Company spoke to the Council. After discussion, the Mayor appointed Councilman St. Clair to obtain information regarding charges for telephone directory advertising to present to the Council. Recess At 7:35 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:50 p.m., April 7, 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 Councilman Wilson. 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 R-1-69 for the continued public hearing from the meeting of Perez February 17, 1969, for Rezone Petition R-1-69, Lydia V. Perez, 2099 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property at that address from M1 to R4. The Mayor said that this petition was being heard in the study session by the Planning Commission. On motion by Council- man Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the public hearing was continued to the meeting of April 21, 1969. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place R-4-69 for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-4-69, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone prop- erty at the rear of 1960 and 1966 Harbor Boulevard from R2, Two Family Residential District, to C2 -CP, General Commercial District, Conditional Permit., The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. No one desiring to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Ordinance 69-9 Councilman Tucker, Ordinance 69-9, being AN ORDINANCE OF First Reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 14, FAIRVIEW FARMS TRACT FROM R2 TO C2 -CP, was given first reading by title only and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None United -:Fund The City Manager presented a plaque awarded to the Costa Mesa City Employees from the United Fund for five years of contributions. Chairman of the fund drive, Ray John- son, accepted the plaque on behalf of the City employees. Resolution 69-28 Councilman Jordan said that City Treasurer W. C. Ries W. C.,(Cy) Ries had died on March 26,.1969, and the Council expressed their Expressing Regret sadness. Upon motion by. Councilman Jordan, seconded by at Loss of Treasurer Councilman Wilson, Resolution 69-28, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN RECOG- NITION.OF THE LONG AND VALUED SERVICE OF CITY TREASURER W. C. (CY) RIES TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AND EXPRESSING DEEP REGRET AT THE LOSS OF THE CITY'S FIRST TREASURER, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Computers For Fun The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Stewart M. Krakover, Computers for Fun, Incorporated, 3753 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, requesting modification of Section x+218 and x+219 of the Municipal Code. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the communication was referred to the City Attorney and the_ Chief of Police for reports to the Council. Written The Clerk presented the following written communications: Communications Resolution from the Buena Park Library District, opposing Assembly Bill 236; City of Stanton, two resolutions, ex- pressing the Council's opposition to oil drilling offshore from the Orange County Coast, and urging support of Senate Bill 285, and the inclusion therein of room addition con Written tractors; from Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Communications Board minutes of the meetings of September 26, 1968, (Continued) January 9, 1969, and March 13, 1969; City of Newport Beach, opposing any realignment of the Corona del Mar Freeway to a location southerly of the adopted route; and'from the City of Newport Beach, resolution expressing support for Assembly Bill 23, which would require that meetings of the State Legislature and its committees shall be open and public; Local Agency Formation Com- mission, regarding proposed annexation to Costa Mesa Sanitary District known as Engineer's 120 and 121, and the proposed detachment from County Service Area No. 7 designated Deannexation 69-1; City of Buena Park, reso- lution endorsing the concept of a comprehensive study to determine the need for branch superior courts in North Orange County; From the League of California Cities three proposed resolutions relating to: Airport land use by commission, island annexations, and Local Agency Formation Commission staffing; From John P. Quimby, Assembly Rules Committee, requesting consideration of Assembly Bill 524, regulating apparel worn by employees of establishments that serve food and beverage; the Clerk reported that he had sent a telegram to Mr. Quimby in- forming him that the Council has previously gone on record in support of the legislation in Assembly Bill 524; From Mr. J. N. Peterson,of Thriftimart, Incorporated, Smart and Final Iris Company Division, 4700 South Boyle Avenue, Vernon, requesting the Council to reaffirm adop- tion of route 55, Newport Boulevard from Bay Street to Route 1; From Mrs. Marguerite Jurgens, 647 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, voicing disapproval of the Counc'il's decision on the Newport Freeway location; From the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 583 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, endorsing the position taken by the Council on their adoption of the S-7 Red Route of the Newport Freeway; California Roadside Council, regarding policy and pro- cedure changes proposed by Lowell K. Bridwell relative to decision making in freeway location and design; Copies of applications to the Alcoholic Beverage License Board: For an on -sale beer and wine license at General Yen Chinese Restaurant, 1500 Adams Avenue, by Roger Kai -I Hsiao and Adeline Chun Ling Yen Hsiao; Transfer of an on -sale general license from Samuel L. Altenburg, 843 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, to Gary W. Hinz, same address; Transfer of an on -sale beer license from Harold J. Schwennesen, 1562 Newport Boulevard, to Brian J. Frank and Roger D. Benson, same address; and a letter from J. A. Vivirito, 17551 Allegheny Drive, Santa Ana, offering services as a City Treasurer to the City. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the written communications were received and filed, and the Clerk was directed to start a file for applications for Applications on File the position of City Treasurer, and the Clerk was directed Position of Treasurer to express the Council's thanks to Mr. Vivirito for his application. Councilman Wilson said he had received a call from Kenneth Fowler, banker, and requested,that the Clerk add that name to the file, saying he would request from Mr. Fowler a resume for the file. Supporting Full -Time Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Staff for Local Agency Tucker, and carried, the Council went on record requesting Formation Commission that the Board of Supervisors provide full-time staff for the Local Agency Formation Commission. George C. Woods The Clerk read a letter from George C. bloods of Woods 'and Protesting Dedi- Howard, 116 Abalone Avenue, Balboa Island, protesting a cation of Land for condition of the Land Use Ordinance which requires Mr. Street Widening Woods, if he wishes to obtain a building permit, to ded- Purposes icate a 10 -foot by 165 -foot strip of land on Placentia Avenue for Street widening purposes in the future. The Clerk also read a report from the Director of Planning. Mr. Woods spoke to the Council, and after discussion on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the Council held the matter over to a study session to be held at 5:30 p.m. on April 21, 1969, in the Council conference room. Street Banners The Clerk read a request from Pete Willson of Costa Mesa Kiwanis-Pancake Kiwanis for street banners at fairview Road south of Baker Breakfast Street and at Orange Avenue west of East 17th Street to advertise the annual pancake breakfast at the Costa Mesa Park on May 10, 1969. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the request was approved. Permits The Clerk presented a notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Orange County Association for Mental Health, 2215 North Broadway, Santa Ana, to con- duct a door-to-door campaign from April 15 through May, 1969, and for waiving of conditions in Section 691+ J of the Municipal Code. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the appli- cation was approved with Section 691+ J waived. Fireworks Stands On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the following applications for fireworks stands were approved: International Order of Job's Daughters, Bethel No. 313, 1+01 15th Street, Newport Beach,: location of the stand, 1170-A Baker Street; Ex- plorer Post 198, 2300 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, loca- tion of stand, 2985 Harbor Boulevard; Phi Theta Kappa and Boy Scout Troop 339, 1066 Mission Drive, Costa Mesa, loca- tion of stand, 15+9 Adams Avenue. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the following change of ownerships for Business Licenses were approved: The Firehouse, Raymond Rohm, 177 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, three pool tables already approved for that location; Station House, William J. and Harriett A. Stopnik, 625 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for two pool tables already approved for that location. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair; and carried, the request from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Coast Line Post 3536, 145 Cecil Place, Costa Mesa, to sell "Buddy Poppies" on May 23, and 24, 1969, was approved. Refund On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Sir Pools Wilson, refund was authorized in the amount of $100.00, a cash deposit, to Sir Pools, 1015 North Parker Street, Orange, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refund On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Automation Pools Tucker, refund of $22.10 on Building Permit 29808 was authorized to Automation Pools; Incorporated, 8040 Catherine Avenue, Garden Grove, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refund On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Red's Sprinkler Jordan, refund in the amount of $3.50 was authorized to Red's Sprinkler Company, 1653 Chateau Place, Anaheim, on Plumbing Permit 53899, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Reports Tucker, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Fire; Street; Building; Traffic, for the number of changes in traffic controls; Police, February; Clerk, for number of claims received since the last Council meeting; Finance, for the number of non-profit permits issued during the month of March. Assembly Constitu- On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman tional Amendment Tucker, and carried, the Council went on record approving No. 3 and Assembly Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 3, provides that Bill No. 23 proceedings of each house of the Legislature and the Approved committees thereof shall be public to the extent provided by statute, and Assembly Bill No. 23, provides that all meetings of the Assembly and Senate and"the committees thereof shall be open and public except executive sessions regarding employee matters, national security, and private political party caucuses. Pending Legislation Councilman St. Clair suggested that the City Attorney Reports research League of Cities bulletins regarding pending legis- lation and make recommendation to the Council. After discussion Councilman Tucker made a suggestion that Councilmen St. Clair and Wilson inform the City Manager of legislation they wish reports on for action at the next Council meeting. Senate Bills 312 On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman and 314 Opposed St. Clair, the Council strongly opposes Senate Bills 312 and 314, extending the Brown Act to two members of the same committee meeting, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: Tucker ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Resolution On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman 574 Jordan, Warrant Resolution No. 574 including Payroll Nos. 6906 and 6907 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Resolution On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Counilman 575 St. Clair, Warrant Resolution No. 575 was approved by the following roll .call vote: AYES: Councilmen:. Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Council Policy Councilman St. Clair made a motion that the following Council Meetings policy be placed on the agenda for adoption at the Council meeting of April 21, 1969: "It is the policy of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa that when reports or recommendations from staff are forthcoming for Council consideration or when resolutions, ordinances, motions, awards, or other proposals are to be presented to the Council for action, said reports, recommendations, reso- lutions, ordinances, awards, or other proposals will be delivered along with the Council agenda to the Council members on the Friday preceding the Monday Council meeting. This policy will alleviate the necessity of'making hurried decisions without the Council members able to fully read and comprehend the legislation to be'acted upon. If these reports or recommendations cannot be delivered in sufficient time, then the subject matter should be held over to the next Council meeting. If the urgency of action is so great that the above is not possible, all Councilmen should at least be notified by phone at the earliest possible time." The motion died for lack of a second, and on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker; the Council requested that a study by the City Manager and City Attorney be made to determine whether the policy should be adopted, study to be com- pleted by 30 days. Councilman Wilson asked the City Attorney to also look into the possibility of a dinner study meeting before the Council meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Tucker, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Beautification Councilman St. Clair said that the beautification committee Committee was working under adverse conditions, and moved, motion seconded by Councilman Tucker, that the staff make a 30 -day study and recommend a more workable organizational structure. He recommended that the committee be awarded a budget; that monthly progress reports be sent to the Council; that there be a commission rather than a committee; that it be composed entirely of lay people with a staff advisor such as the Planning and Traffic Commissions; that Bob Pedersen, City landscape architect, is ideally suited as staff advisor; that regular meetings be held regardless of who is ill. After discussion, the motion was amended by Councilman St. Clair and seconded by Councilman Tucker, to request the staff to obtain recommendations from the beautification committee members for a more effective organization and forward the recommendation to the Council. The motion carried unanimously. Public Nuisance The City Attorney said that the Council had declared the Agreement property at 286-288 Victoria Street a public nuisance at Gardner the meeting of February 4, 1969. Mr. Gardner's attorney Galvin Keene contacted Mr. June explaining that Mr. Gardner wants to clear the property off and sell it but is not in a position to do it now, and offers to sign an agreement i Public Nuisance saying that in period of from four to six months he will Agreement demolish the buildings. On motion by Councilman Wilson, Gardner seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the City (Continued) Attorney was authorized to enter into negotiations with Mr. Gardner for the property to be cleared within a five-month period. Agreement and Grant The City Attorney presented an agreement and grant of Of Easement for easement for Arlington Drive between the City and the Arlington Drive 32nd District Agricultural Association for ratification, in connection with the agreement dated January 16, 1969. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the agreement was ratified by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Final Map Tract 6638 The City Engineer presented final map of Tract 6638, Heltzer Enterprises Heltzer Enterprises, dividing 15.052 acres into 76 lots, located south of Sunflower Avenue and west of Smalley Street, together with three copies of the signed agree- ment, performance bond in the amount of $135,270.00, labor and material bond in the amount of $1351,270.00, monument bond in the amount of $1,200.00, a certified check in the amount of $18,521.51. On motion by Council - Resolution 69-29 man Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Resolution 69-29, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 'COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 6638 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, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Agreement On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Southern California Wilson, the agreement between the Southern California Edison Company Edison Company and the City for exchange of rights of Way and easements in Tract 6260 on Mace Avenue, off Harbor'- Boulevard arborBoulevard and off Deodar Avenue, for electrical facilities was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 s-18-69 The City Engineer requested in connection with Parcel Map Lowden S-18-69 permission to submit a savings account passbook of the Bank of California - in the name of Grace Darling Cook Lowden --to the City of Costa Mesa as holder of the book in lieu of performance bond for street construction for the development at the northwest corner of Santa Ana In Lieu of Avenue and Ogle Street. Mr. Paul Randolph, realtor, spoke Performance Bond to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the request of the City Engineer was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Resolution 69-30 The Clerk presented the Orange County Civil Defense and Emergency Fire Disaster Relief Plan Emergency Fire Services, Appendix 1 Services of Annex B, adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange on March 11, 1969. On motion by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Resolution 69-30, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ORANGE COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER RELIEF PLAN - EMERGENCY FIRE SERVICES, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Resolution 69-31 On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Urging Retention of Wilson, Resolution 69-31, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Airport Loop Road COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA URGING THE RETENTION OF THE AIRPORT LOOP ROAD IN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM OF ORANGE COUNTY, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bids Opened The Clerk said that bids had been opened on April 1+, 1969, Bid Item 122 by the City Clerk for Bid Item 122, One Garden Tractor. Garden Tractor The following bids were received: NAME AMOUNT All Rentals $ 2,229.00 Star Equipment Company 2,255.00 Reel -In Mower Shop 2,000.00 Fullerton Rentals and Ready Mix 1,887.69 T. and H. Equipment Company 1,769.25 and $ 2,027.55 McCoy Ford Tractor 2,176.00 The Clerk read the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent that the low bid,of T and H Equipment Compan did not meet specifications, and the next low bid of Fullerton Rentals and Ready Mix in the amount of $1,887.69 was recommended as being the lowest, responsible bid meeting specifications. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Council - Awarded man Jordan, the contract was awarded to Fullerton Rentals and Ready Mix in the amount of $1,887.69 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bids Opened The City Clerk said that bids had been opend on April 4, Bid Item 123 1969, for Bid Item 123, One Van Truck. The following Truck bids were received: NAME AMOUNT University Oldsmobile $ 2,613.60 J. H. Hosler, Harbor Dodge 2,338.24 The Clerk read the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent Awarded that the contract be awarded to Harbor Dodge, Incorporated, in the amount of $2,338.24, as having submitted the lowest, responsible bid meeting specifications. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the contract was awarded as recommended by the Purchasing Agent by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None fj A Set for Public Hearing The Clerk presented the communication from the Costa Mesa Alley to Rear of East Planning Department concerning the establishment of an 17th Street, Between Improvement District to improve the alley to the rear of Tustin and Irvine the commercial property fronting on East 17th Street, southerly of Cabrillo Street, between Tustin Avenue and Irvine Avenue, and also he presented a petition containing seven signatures, from the meeting of February 5, 1968, requesting that an alley be installed. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, a public hearing was set for 7:30 p.m. on April 21, 1969, for the purpose of establishing an Improvement District. Set for Public Hearing On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman R-6-69 Tucker, and carried, the following rezone petition was Raub set.for public hearing at the meeting of April 21, 1969, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable: Rezone Petition R-6-69, Jack G. Raub, 136 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property at 136 Rochester Street from R2 to C2. Right of Way Deeds On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman And Agreements Jordan, the following right of way deeds and right of way .agreements were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 DATE NAME FOR STREET 2-10-69 Harold J. Osborne E. 17th Street 1-29-69 Harold J. and Ethel K. Osborne E. 17th Street 3- 6-69 Walter Burroughs and Jefferson Scoville Ogle and Westminster 3-11-69 Newport Mesa Unified School District Salinas Avenue 3-21-69 Mesa Center Corporation (Agreement) Grace D. C. Lowden & Bank of Calif. Santa Ana and (Agreement) E. 17th Street 3-19-69 Agreement only, Pacific Southwest Realty Company Wilson Street On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the following applications for Variance V -9 -68 -Amended and Conditional Use Permit C -17- 68 -Amended were approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission: v -9-68-A v -9 -68 -Amended, Donald Wayne Wright, 2055 Thurin Avenue, Wright Costa Mesa, for permission to allow a time extension of Bay View Convales- six months, to allow a reduction of 14 parking spaces in cent Hospital conjunction with the operation of a graduated care center and the existing Bay View Convalescent Hospital (an integrated development) where 82 spaces are required at 350 West Bay Street. C -17-68-A C -17 -68 -Amended, Donald Wayne Wright, 2055 Thurin Avenue, Wright Costa Mesa, request to allow a time extension of 6 months Bay View Convales- for permission to construct and operate a 36 -room graduated cent Hospital care center (board and nursing care) with dining and recreational facilities which will become an integrated part to the Bay View Convalescent Hospital at 350 West Bay Street in R2 and C2 Zones. V-50-68 The Clerk presented application for Variance V-50-68, Basabe Joe Basabe,.2135 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, for per- mission to construct a 9-unit (one-bedroom) apartment complex in addition to an existing duplex, making.a total of 11 units on 19,8+3.75 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,803.98 square feet) in an R2 zone at 2126 Thurin Avenue, together with no recommendation from the Planning Commissi6n. The Clerk reported that no written communications had been received. The applicant spoke to the Council. On motion by Councilman.Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Councilman Tucker and Pinkley voting No, the application was approved subject to the conditions contained on the list of Certified Recommendations, copy attached to and made a part of the application, and with the added condition that the property drain to Thurin Avenue. ZE-19-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Leach ZE-19-69, Wilbur James Leach, 338 Costa Mesa Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to convert existing rooms over the garage into a residential unit, making two units on 8,082.5 square feet of land area (one unit per 4,641 square feet) in an Rl zone at that address; and to allow one two -car garage instead of the required two 2 -car garages; Open parking will be available in lieu of the required garage. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the special requirements as shown on the copy of the appli- cation. The.applicant spoke to the Council. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Tucker voting No, -the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. ZE-20-69 The application for Zone Exception Permit ZE-20-69, Madden Patrick 0. Madden, 413 Costa Mesa Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to add at that address in an R1 zone a three -car garage structure to an existing two -car garage in the required rear yard, was presented together with the recommendation from the Planning Commission for. approval subject to the special requirement as shown on the copy of ,the application. The applicant requested that the Council not require the installation of side- walks immediately and requested that he be allowed to post a bond for the installation of sidewalks at a later date. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson; seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman St. Clair abstaining, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the applicant was given permission to post a bond to guarantee the required sidewalks at a later date, bond subject to the approval of the City Attorney. ZE-22-69 The application for Zone Exception Permit ZE-22-69, James Ikeda Ikeda, 1709 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to allow the reduction of 19 parking spaces for the construction of two industrial buildings on the southwest corner of West 17th Street and Whittier Avenue (129 parking spaces required), was presented together with.the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. The applicant and John Clark, 1620 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Councilman Tucker voting No, the application was approved subject to the conditions 'contained on the list of Special Requirements, copy attached to and made a part of the application. ZE-23-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Lindsted Permit ZE-23-69, Theodore B.,Lindsted, 1000 Mariners Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to construct and operate a 33 -unit motel at 120 East 23rd Street in a C2 zone, together with the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission for denial. The Clerk reported that the Planning Commission had received two written com- munications in favor of the proposed project from.: Mrs. Meryle Mahen, 113 East 23rd Street, Costa Mesa; and Michael C. Dwaileebe, owner of adjacent property. The applicant answered questions of the Council. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Councilman Tucker voting No, the application was approved subject to the list of conditions from the various City departments attached to and made a part of the application. Call For Bids The City Manager presented specifications for Bid Item Bid Item 124 124, One 3/4 -Ton Truck. On motion by Councilman Wilson, Truck seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the speci- fications were approved and the City Manager was author- ized to advertise for bids to be opened on May 2, 1969, at 11:00 a.m. Standard Oil Company The City Manager read a letter from Standard Oil Company Geophysical Survey of California, Post Office Box 606, La Habra, California, requesting extension of time until June 17, 1969, to complete geophysical survey authorized by the Council on February 17, 1969. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Council- men Tucker and Pinkley voting No, the request was granted. Letter of Agreement The City Manager requested ratification of, and read Mayer Construction to the Council, a letter of agreement dated March 6, 1969, between the City of Costa Mesa and Mayer Construc- tion Company, in care of Mr. Dale L. Ingram, Govern- mental Services Consultant, Post Office Box 229, El Victoria Street Monte, for conditions in connection with street widening on the south side of Victoria Street approximately 150 feet west of Harbor Boulevard. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the letter of agreement was ratified by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Call For Bids The City Manager presented specifications for Bid Item Bid Item 125 125, 4,000 Feet of 2 1/2 -Inch Fire Hose. On motion by Fire Hose Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the specifications were approved and the City Manager was authorized to advertise for bids to be opened on May 2, 1969, at 11:00 a.m. Planning The City Manager said that Nate Reade's term on the , Commissioner Reade Costa Mesa Planning Commission expires on April 25, 1969. He requested that the Council be prepared to take action at the Council meeting of April 21, 1969. Sound Measuring The City Manager said there will be a demonstration on the decibel counter for measuring sound at 10:00 a.m. on April 8, 1969, at the City Hall, and any Councilman interested should attend the demonstration. Loyalty Oath Councilman Wilson requested that the Clerk place''on the agenda for the meeting of April 21, 1969, the Burke -Bill, Constitutional Amendment 34, and Assembly Bill 11+5, re- garding the loyalty oath. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. Adjournment On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Mayor of the City of Costa Meana ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1