HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/1969 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
April 21, 1969
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 6:35 p.m., April 21, 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 action 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 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
April 7, 1969 Tucker, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 7, 1969, were approved as distributed and posted.
Ordinance 69-7 The Clerk presented Ordinance 69-7, being AN ORDINANCE
Held over OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PROVIDING
Closing -out Sales FOR THE REGULATION OF CLOSING -OUT SALES AND MAKING PRO-
VISIONS FOR FEES, PERMITS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, from the meeting of April 7,
1969, for second reading and adoption. On motion by
Councilman Pinkley,.seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, Ordinance 69-7 was held over to be studied
at the adjourned meeting of April 28, 1969.
Ordinance 69-9 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Adopted Wilson, Ordinance 69-9, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
R-4-69 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 second reading and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Nathan Reade The Clerk said that the term of Planning Commission Chairman
Nathan Reade was to expire on April 25, 1969. Councilman
St. Clair read a prepared statement requesting that no
appointments be made to the Planning Commission until the
City has invited those interested to declare their desire
to serve. Councilman St. Clair then made a motion for
the Mayor to appoint a Committee to study and return to
the Council with recommendations on how best the City can
benefit by setting up procedures and criteria for the
proper appointments to various commissions, committees,
and boards. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tucker.
Discussion followed, and on motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Council
voted to hold further action until the arrival of Nathan
Reade. Later in the meeting Mr. Reade arrived and spoke
from the floor. Former Vice -Mayor of the City of Costa
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Nathan Reade
Mesa, Calvin F. Barck, 2536 Greenbriar Lane, Costa Mesa,
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spoke on behalf of Nathan Reade. The Mayor repeated the
motion made by Councilman St. Clair, and seconded -by
Councilman Tucker, and called for the vote. Councilman
Tucker called for an amendment to the motion that the
appointment to the Planning Commission be held over to
the meeting of May 5, 1969, and notice given to those
interested to let their intentions to serve on the
Planning Commission be known. Councilman St. Clair
then repeated his original motion and agreed to the
modification. The Mayor called for the vote, and the
motion lost by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: St. Clair; Tucker
NOES: Councilmen:. Wilson, Pinkley, Jordan
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Nathan Reade On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Re -appointed to Jordan, Nathan Reade was appointed to serve on the Planning
Planning Commission Commission for a four-year term, to expire April 21, 1973,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES_: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: St. Clair, Tucker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Permits The Clerk presented an application for business license
for International Speedway, Incorporated, to conduct
class "A" Motorcycle Racing at Orange County Fairgrounds
for approximately twenty-two days on Friday evenings.
A copy of a letter to Harry Oxley, General Manager of
Milne Brothers Motorcycles, from Alfred G. Lutjeans,
General Manager of Orange County Fairgrounds, was read
to the Council. Alfred Lutjeans and Harry Oxley, 1935
East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, spoke to the Council.
After discussion, on motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the business
license was approved subject to the following conditions:
1. No more than 6 motorcycles to be run on the course
at one time; 2. All tail pipes -of competing motorcycles
to be slotted to the extent that sound emissions from
motorcycle exhaust are muffled; 3. All races must be
terminated before 10:30 p.m. without.exception.
Island The Clerk presented from the meeting of April 7, 1969,
Annexations a proposed resolution urging legislation permitting the
Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate unincor-
porated island annexations with the concurrence of the
municipality. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the proposed reso-
lution was tabled.
Loyalty Oath The Clerk presented from the meeting of April 7, 1969,
Assembly Constitutional Amendment 34 and Assembly Bill
11+5, regarding the Loyalty Oath. On motion by Councilman
Wilson,rseconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the
Council went on record approving the proposed legislation.
Pier 11 The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 17, 1969,
a report from the Chief of Police on vandalism at 198+
Newport Boulevard, saying a closer check was being main-
tained in this area since the complaint. On motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and
carried, the report was received and filed, and the Clerk
was directed to send a letter to Woodrow W. Matthews in-
forming him that a closer patrol check was being maintained
on his property.
George C. Woods
The Mayor said that a study meeting had'just been held
protesting ded-
at 5:30'p.m. with Mr. George C. Woods in the Council
ication of land
conference room. Councilman Wilson explained that Mr.
for street
Woods was.protesting a required dedication of a strip
widening purposes
of land on Placentia Avenue for street widening pur-
poses. Mr. Woods said that he was willing to dedicate
his land on the same basis as the other property owners
along the street. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the
Council waived the condition requiring the dedication
of land on Placentia Avenue for street widening pur-
poses by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: St. Clair, Wilson, Jordan
NOES: Councilmen: Tucker, Pinkley
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Parking Removal
The Clerk read from the meeting of February 3, 1969,
on Red Hill Avenue
the report of the Traffic Engineer on the removal of
parking on the westerly curb of Red Hill Avenue between
Palisades Road and the San Diego Freeway. The Traffic
Engineer recommended that the parking prohibition be
postponed until such time as Red Hill Avenue is widened
to the ultimate. 'On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the report
was received and filed.
Warrant
The Clerk read a letter of appreciation from Lorraine.
Authorized
Beard, Secretary of the Orange County Women's Bowling
Bowling.Brochures
Association, to the Council for welcoming the 43rd
Annual California Women's Bowling Association Champion-
ship Tournament to Costa Mesa. Mayor Pinkley thanked
Councilman'St. Clair for the fine job done on chairing
the Bowling Committee and requested that an expenditure
be approved in the amount of 118.76 for printing
brochures distributed to 15,000 women throughout the
State. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, the expenditure was approved
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair.
NOES: Councilmen: None .
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Communications
St. Clair, and carried, the following written communications
were received and filed: From the State of California;
Division of Highways, copy of the record of public hearing
covering the development of Route 55, Newport Freeway,
from the adopted Route 1 to Bay Street; Minutes of the
meeting of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District
of March 20; 1969; from the Controller of the State of
California, a report on motor.vehicle license apportion-
ment to cities, for the period of December 1, 1968,
through May 31, 1969; From the City of Burbank, California,
a copy of a letter to Councilman Robert M. Wilson, re-
questing comments concerning their report regarding
inequities in County services as it relates to cities;
from the City of Stanton, a communication stating that
the Stanton Council feels the Board of Supervisors and
Flood Control District should investigate and apply for
funds available to them through the Federal -Government
before taxing the residents from Orange County for Flood
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Written
Control Improvements and enclosing a copy of their
Communications
Resolution urging.the Board of Supervisors of Orange
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County and the Orange County Flood Control District
to take immediate steps regarding construction of flood
control projects; from the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, a resolution expressing appreciation to
the City of Costa Mesa for action recommending adoption
of the Superior'Avenue Route, the realignment of Route
55 (Newport) Freeway, and assuring its support for the
red line route; from the Local Agency Formation Commission,
County of Orange, notice that public hearings will be
held on April 23, 1969, for the proposed dissolution of
the Orange County Harbor District, and also copies of
resolution approving annexation, Engineers No. 112, 117,
and,119 to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District; copies of
application to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for
an on -sale beer license transfer from Bonnie L. and James
B. Forguson, to Earleane B. and Preston B. Scott at
436 East 17th Street; and a new off -sale beer and wine
license for Betty H. Kraus, Mesa Del Mar Market, 750
St. Clair Street, Costa Mesa; a new on -sale beer license
for General Host Corporation, 3099 Bristol Street; copy
of a letter from General Creighton W. Abrams, United
States Army, to Mrs. Oliver, expressing appreciation
for the Community Project, "Cookie Lift".
The Clerk presented from the Transportation Association
of Southern California, a copy of the amended agreement
of September ll, 1968, which supersedes the agreement
of August 24, 1964. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, the communication was received and filed.
The Clerk presented a letter from Lippold, Henderson
and Dinsmoor, Attorneys at Law, 350 East 17th Street,
Costa Mesa, regarding money owing College Office Equip-
ment and Supply, Incorporated, by the Costa Mesa Golf
and Country Club. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the letter
was referred to the City Attorney.
The Clerk said that he had received a communication from
Mrs. Nora Grangetto, Chairman of Liberty Amendment Com-
mittee of Orange County, 544 South Ohio Street, Anaheim,
requesting to speak at the Council meeting. Mrs. Gran-
getto spoke from -the floor requesting the Council to
adopt a resolution supporting Senate Joint Resolution
No. 1 by Senator John Schmitz. After discussion, on
motion by Councilman St. Clair, and seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, Councilman Wilson voting No, the
Council denied the request.
Art Judice
The Clerk presented a letter from Art Judice, Family
Family'Billiards
Billiards, 518 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, notifying
the Council that they plan to sell alcoholic beverages
and a copy of an application for a new on -sale beer
license: The Clerk read a.copy of a letter to the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from the Director of
Planning protesting the plan to sell alcoholic.beverages.
The Mayor asked if Mr. Judice or a representative were
present. There being no one present, the Council held
the letter over to later in the meeting. Later -in the
meeting Mr. Judice was not present. On motion by Council-
man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried,
the Council denied the request to sell alcoholic beverages.
Assistant City Manager Fred Sorsabal said there was a
discrepancy in the State Law as to whether firefighters
are covered under the Employer -Employee Relations'Act of
1968, Senate Bill 1228, and the City wishes all employees
to be governed by the same laws. He said Assembly Bill
1356 would place all employees under the same Act. On
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
Resolution 69-32 Resolution 69-32, being'A RESOLUTION OF THE CI'T`Y COUNCIL
Firefighters Under OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA URGING THE ADOPTING OF AB 13561
Employer -Employee PLACING FIREFIGHTERS IN CITIES UNDER THE EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE
Relations Act RELATIONS ACT, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Application for The Clerk presented letters of application for the posi-
City Treasurer tion of City Treasurer from Claire M. Nelson, 583 West
19th Street, Costa Mesa; R. B. Squier; 25271 Champlain,
Laguna Hills; Kenneth W. Fowler, 640 Tustin Avenue, Newport
Beach; Ronald 0. Hardy, 1500 Adams Avenue, Suite 307,
Costa Mesa. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to send
notices to those interested in the position of City
Treasurer that interviews will be held at the adjourned
Council meeting of April 28, 1969 at 7:30 p.m.
The Mayor said that since the hour was late, Part II
of the Council meeting would be started before a recess
was taken.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session at 8:20 p.m., April 21,
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 V. L. Hertweck of the Harbor Assembly of
Recess God Church. The Mayor declared a recess at 8:20 p.m.,
and the meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City
Engineer, City Clerk
Auditor The Mayor announced that included in the agenda for the
adjourned Council meeting of April 28th, 1969, will be
the appointment of a City auditor.
Permits The Clerk presented application for business license for
Round the World Commodities, Clinton Pigman, Post Office
Box 1252, Costa Mesa, to hold an International Yardage
Fair at the Orange County Fairgrounds for three days,
May 1, 2, and 3, 1969. On motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the
application was approved.
Application for business license for Council ratification
was presented for Fantasia, David S. Farrell, 3022 Cedar
Street, San Diego, for a cat show held at the Orange County
Fairgrounds on April 12, and 13, 1969. On motion by Council-
man Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried,
the application was ratified.
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Permits The Clerk presented application for business license
(Continued) for Boy's Enterprise, William C'. Hooks; Post,Office
Box 43182; L. A. Tigera Station, Los Angeles, to hold
candy sales by three solicitors, by door-to-door soli-..._.
citing on the dates of April 26, May 3, May 10, and May
17, 1969. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was '
approved subject to the identical conditions contained
on the last approved business license.
On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Council-
man Jordan, and carried, application for a business
license was approved for D and B Sales, Donald Bush,
130 South Prospect Avenue, Tustin, to add one pool
table at the Knotty Keg, 2125 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa.
On motion by -Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the application for a change
of address for one pool table was approved, being
moved from The Firehouse, 177 East 17th Street, to The
Escapade, 1664 Newport Boulevard, by Superior Amusement,
Incorporated.
The Clerk presented a notice of intention to solicit
for charitable purpose from National Multiple Sclerosis
Society, 1905 East 17th Street, Room.320, Santa Ana,
to hold a residential march for solicitations and place-
ment of canisters from May 11 through June 15, 1969.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the. application was approved with
Section 6914 J being waived.
Trans -Auto Rental The Clerk read a letter from John P. Conlon, Trans -Auto
Office Trailer Rental, 7727 Firestone Boulevard, Downey, requesting
permission to operate an auto rental agency at 2004
Harbor Boulevard and requesting permission to use an
office trailer on that lot. The applicant said he was
preparing to sign a lease for three years. On motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
and carried, the Council approved the use,of the office
trailer for a period of three years.
Departmental On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the following departmental reports
were received and filed: Deputy City Treasurer, March;
Parks; -and Finance.
Warrant Warrant Resolution Number 576 including Payroll Number
Resolution_ 576 6908 was approved on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried by the following roll
call vote:
-AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Continued Public The Mayor announced,that this was the time and place for
Hearing R-1-69 the public hearing continued from the meeting of April 7,
Perez 1969, 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 Clerk read the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission for denial. He said
Study Requested On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Placentia Avenue Wilson, and carried, the Planning Department was directed
to initiate rezone application for the owners of property
that had requested this through letters on file in the
Clerk's office, and the Planning Department was requested
to study the entire area. ,
Fence Complaint Mr. Rex Cook said that the fence at the wrecking yard,
Placentia Avenue that he complained about at the Council meeting of
February 17, 1969, in the vicinity of 2099 -Placentia
Avenue, was still in a state of disrepair and also
there were cars parked in front of the business during
the hours the business was closed. Mr. Cook inquired
if the City had the power to enforce the terms of the
variance granted to the wrecking yard by the County be-
fore Costa Mesa was incorporated. The Mayor requested
the City Attorney to see what action could be taken.
Councilman Tucker requested a copy of the variance issued
to the wrecking yard.
Emergency Telephone Councilman Tucker said that he and Councilman St. Clair
System were appointed to the School -Liaison Committee and pre -
Warrant Authorized sented a report to the Council regarding proposed
emergency telephone system at school sites in Costa Mesa.
On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, the Council approved the report and reserves
the right to determine the distance of the emergency
telephones to within a reasonable distance of the schools,
and the expenditures as listed in the report for the
emergency telephone system were approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was.the time and place for
R-6-69 the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-6-69, Jack G.
Raub Raub, 136 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, to rezone property
at that address from R2 to C2. The Clerk read -the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval to
Cl -CP. He said that no written communications had been
received. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak.
No one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Continued Public
that no written communications had been received. Harry
Hearing R-1-69
D. Johnson, real estate broker, 2121 Placentia Avenue,
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Costa Mesa; Mrs. Rachel Hamilton, daughter of the appli=
cant, 18901 Carolyn Lane,,Huntington Beach; and Rex Cook,
2085 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa; spoke in favor of the
application. No one else wishing to speak, the Mayor
closed the public hearing. On motion by'Councilman
Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the Council
approved the rezoning from Ml to R4 -CP, and Ordinance
Ordinance 69-10
69-1o, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
First Reading
CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 8, TRACT NO. 612,
FROM M1 TO R4 -CP, was given first reading by title
only and passed to second reading by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: Wilson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Study Requested On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Placentia Avenue Wilson, and carried, the Planning Department was directed
to initiate rezone application for the owners of property
that had requested this through letters on file in the
Clerk's office, and the Planning Department was requested
to study the entire area. ,
Fence Complaint Mr. Rex Cook said that the fence at the wrecking yard,
Placentia Avenue that he complained about at the Council meeting of
February 17, 1969, in the vicinity of 2099 -Placentia
Avenue, was still in a state of disrepair and also
there were cars parked in front of the business during
the hours the business was closed. Mr. Cook inquired
if the City had the power to enforce the terms of the
variance granted to the wrecking yard by the County be-
fore Costa Mesa was incorporated. The Mayor requested
the City Attorney to see what action could be taken.
Councilman Tucker requested a copy of the variance issued
to the wrecking yard.
Emergency Telephone Councilman Tucker said that he and Councilman St. Clair
System were appointed to the School -Liaison Committee and pre -
Warrant Authorized sented a report to the Council regarding proposed
emergency telephone system at school sites in Costa Mesa.
On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, the Council approved the report and reserves
the right to determine the distance of the emergency
telephones to within a reasonable distance of the schools,
and the expenditures as listed in the report for the
emergency telephone system were approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was.the time and place for
R-6-69 the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-6-69, Jack G.
Raub Raub, 136 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, to rezone property
at that address from R2 to C2. The Clerk read -the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval to
Cl -CP. He said that no written communications had been
received. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak.
No one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Ordinance 69-11
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
First Reading
Wilson, Ordinance 69-11, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA. MESA CHANGING THE ZONING
OF LOTS 10 AND 11, TRACT NUMBER 279, FROM R2 TO C1 -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
Public Hearing
'The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
Weed Abatement
set for hearing on the report of the Street Superintendent
regarding the abatement of weeds constituting a public
nuisance within the City. The Mayor declared the hearing
open and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wishing
to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 69-33
Tucker, Resolution 69-33, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF COSTA MESA INSTRUCTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for
Alley to Rear
the public hearing for the proposed improvement district
of East 17th
to improve the alley to the rear of commercial property
Street, Between
fronting on East 17th Street, southerly of Cabrillo
Tustin and Irvine
Street, between Tustin and Irvine Avenues. The Clerk
read a letter from Mr. E. H. Stroot, 417 Lido Nord,
Newport Beach, in opposition to the establishment of
an improvement district. The City Attorney explained
that the public hearing tonight was to determine the
amount of interest in the establishment of an improvement
district. He also said that the official commencement
of a 1911 Act improvement district commences with the
circulating of a petition signed by the necessary number
of property owners. The following people spoke from
the floor:
Mr. Robert Baher, 355 East 22nd Street, Costa Mesa, opposed;
Dr. Bob Andrews, 604 St. James Place, Newport Beach, in
favor;
Mr. Morris Molho, 348 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, in
favor;
Mr. Bob Heisey, 465 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, wants
drainage, but not alley;
Mr. William H. Nichols, 495 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa,
wants drainage and alley.
No one else desiring to speak, the Mayor closed the public
hearing. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Tucker,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Council
ordered an engineering study to determine whether an alley
can be developed or drainage, or both and the City Attorney
is to prepare a petition for circulation.
Mayor Pinkley Leaves
Mayor Pinkley left the Council chambers at this point,
turning the meeting over to Vice Mayor Wilson.
Encroachment The Clerk presented encroachment permit 35, John Pearcy,
Permit 35 2007 Commodore Road, Newport Beach, for permission to
Pearcy allow a 35 -foot high pole sign at 628 West 19th Street
to be erected 48.5 feet from the centerline of West 19th
Street to centerline of pole, and 36.5 feet from the
centerline of Meyer Place to centerline of pole with
full encroachment into the public right-of-way. The
Clerk said that no written communications had.been
received. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Encroachment
Permit 35 was approved.
Agreement On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Pyle, Lance, St. Clair, and carried, the agreement with Pyle, Lance,
Schlinger and Schlinger and Solt, certified public accountants, to
Soll Auditors perform services from July 1, 1969, and ending June
30, 1972, was held over to the adjourned meeting of
April 28, 1969.
Right of Way Deed
Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, the following right of way deed was accepted
and ordered placed on record by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen:, Pinkley
DATE NAME FOR STREET
4-11-69 Bristol -Baker Corporation Newhall Street
ZE-24-69
The Clerk presented application for zone exception permit
Gilbert
ZE-24-69, Dean Elliott Gilbert, 2472 Elden Avenue, Costa
Mesa, for permission to construct twelve apartment
units on 29,259.38 square feet of land area (one unit
per 2,438 square feet of land area) in an R2 zone at
760 West Wilson Street, together with a recommendation
of the Planning Commission for approval, subject to the
following condition: Shall meet all the requirements
from the various City departments, copy attached to the
application and made a part thereof. The applicant spoke
from the floor saying he agreed,to all the conditions.
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved
subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
ZE-26-69
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Herman
ZE-26-69, Gary J. Herman, 1933 Meyer Place, Costa Mesa,
for permission to encroach 14.5 feet into the required
22 -foot rear yard setback for the addition of a two-story
living area over a new two -car garage at that address in
an Rl zone, together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following condition:
Shall meet all the requirements from the various City
departments, copy attached to the application and made a
part thereof. The applicant said that he agreed with the
conditions. On.motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was
approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
ZE-27-69
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
The Buccola Company
ZE-27-69, The Buccola Company, 4501 Birch Street, Newport
Beach, for permission to allow a portable temporary off-
site subdivision sign at 380 East 17th Street, double
ZE-27-69 face, six-foot by twelve -foot, to advertise the first
The Buccola Company sale of homes in Tract 2789 which is located -between
(Continued). Tustin and Aliso Avenues, north of 16th Street, to-
gether with the recommendation of the Planning Com
mission for approval of a stationary sign only subject
to the following special requirements: 1. This sign
shall be removed in six months or upon the sale of the
last home in this tract, whichever is sooner; 2. A
bond or savings and loan certificate shall be provided
in the amount of $100.00 to guarantee the removal of
this sign within thirty days after the expiration of
this permit. Failure to-do so will -result in for-
feiture of the bond; 3. Any copy change from that
approved by the Planning Commission will result in
automatic forfeiture of the bond and removal of the
sign; 4. The sign company shall hold a valid
California State contractor's license. On motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
and carried, the application was approved subject to
the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pinkley Mayor Pinkley returned to the Council Chambers at this
Returns point.
ZE-28-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Spiller ZE-28-69, Philip A. Spiller, 1649 Westcliff Drive,
Newport Beach, for permission to operate a private
athletic club involving a gym, sauna and massage at
2626 Newport Boulevard, in a C2 zone, together with
the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following condition: Shall.
meet all the special requirements of the Certified
Recommendations of the various City departments, copy
of which is attached to the application and made a
part thereof. The Clerk reported that the Police
Department made a background check and recommended
approval on the basis of no record. On motion by
Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
and carried, the application was approved subject to
the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
ZE-29-69 Presented was application for Zone Exception Permit
Fair Harbor Company ZE-29-69, Fair Harbor Company, 11400 Rochester Avenue,
Los Angeles, requesting that relief be granted on the
garage door requirement on interior covered parking
structures only, none of which will be visible from
any adjoining residential or commercial property or
any adjacent public right of way, as approved on the
precise plan under.Conditional Use Permit C-73-68 for
the construction of a 508 residential unit complex on
the southeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Fair Drive,
together with the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. That an agreement be filed with the City stating that
garage doors will be installed if it is determined that
they are necessary; 2. That all garages within the
view of the street have doors installed under the direction
of the Director of Planning. The Vice Mayor inquired if
anyone wished to oppose the application, and no one came
forward. Gary Thompson spoke for the applicant, and
explained the project to the Council. Donald E. Smallwood,
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ZE-29-69
1918 Kornet Street, Costa Mesa, asked questions about
Fair Harbor Company
the proposed project, and Jerry Carter, 2395'College
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Drive, Costa Mesa, was in favor of granting the appli-
cation. After discussion regarding garage doors .re-
quired by the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, Councilman
Tucker made a motion to delay action on the application
to the meeting of May 5, 1969, and requested the
developer to furnish information detailing what the
ZE-33-69
$60,000.00, saved by not installing garage doors, will
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De Forest
be used for. Councilman St. Clair seconded the motion
Follow Charlie
and the motion lost by the following roll call vote:
Car Wash
AYES: Councilmen: Tucker, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
-- Councilman Tucker made a motion to deny the application.
The motion was seconded by Councilman St. Clair and lost
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Tucker, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, Jordan
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ZE-29-69
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, application for Zone Exception Permit ZE-29-69
was approved subject to the recommendation of the
Planning Commission by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson
NOES: Councilmen: Tucker, St. Clair
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ZE-33-69
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
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De Forest
ZE-33-69, Thomas B. De Forest, et a1, 3010 Bristol
Follow Charlie
Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to.remodel existing
Car Wash
car wash facilities into a 24-hour a day automatic car
wash having one wash unit and equipment room, known
by national franchise as "Follow Charlie", with no gas
pumps, in a C2 zone at 176 East 17th Street, together
with a recommendation of the Planning Commission 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.
Mr. Paul Rife, Newport Beach, representing George
Holstein, said that land on East 17th Street had been
dedicated in 1957 to the City, and because of the
condition contained in right'of way deed recorded on
January 22, 1958, Book 4172, Page 421, Orange County
Records, he requested that Condition Number One on
the list of Certified Recommendations be deleted. The
City Attorney stated this to be true. On motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
and carried, the application was approved subject to
the recommendations of the Planning Commission except
that Condition Number One on the list of Certified
Recommendations was deleted.
City Attorney
The City Attorney reported on certain bills before the
legislature.
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On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the communication from the City
of,Huntington Beach, held from the meeting of Marcli
17,,1969, requesting support for Senate Bill 285, was
received and filed.
Resolution 69-34 The City Attorney said that the Attorney General had
Anti-trust Suit requested to represent the City of Costa Mesa in an
Petroleum Products anti-trust action against manufacturers of petroleum
products. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman St. Clair, Resolution 69-34, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA
TO CONDUCT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, was adopted 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 Engineer presented plans and specifications
Fence and Sprinklers for the installation of chain link fence and sprinkler
Arlington Drive system modification in Arlington Drive between Fairview
Road and Newport Boulevard, bids to be opened on May
19, 1969• On motion by Councilman Jordan", seconded by
Councilman Tucker, and carried, the plans and specifications
were approved, and the'City Clerk was authorized to
advertise for bids.
Arterial Highway On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Financing - 516 Tucker, and carried, the agreement with the County of
Placentia Avenue Orange for Arterial Highway Financing Program Project
516, Placentia Avenue from Victoria Street to 300 feet
north of Wilson Street, was approved.
Arterial Highway On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Financing - 526 Tucker, and carried, the agreement with the County of
Victoria Street Orange for Arterial Highway Financing Program Project
526, Victoria Street from Charle Drive to Newport
Boulevard, was approved.
Final Map
The City Engineer presented final map for Tract 65081
Tract 6508
F. B. Roane, 17931 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach,
Roane
to divide 7:77 acres into 49 lots, located east of
Newport Boulevard, south of Palisades Road, together
with two copies of a signed agreement; performance
bond in the amount of $59,600.00; labor and material
bond in the amount of $59,600.00; monument bond in
the amount of 800.00; check in the amount of 17,211.19.
Mr. Paul Calvo, representing the developer, spoke to
the Council. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, final map
for Tract 6508 was approved subject to the requirements
of the City Engineer, and Resolution 69-35, being A
Resolution 69-35
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT 6508
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, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: Tucker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Claims for The City Manager requested that a member of the staff' be
Flood"Damage appointed to sign the claims for flood damage and repair
reimbursements under Public Law 81-875, and he suggested
that the Director,of Finance -be appointed. On motion by
Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Direc-
tor of Finance Robert A. Oman was appointed and author-
ized to sign the claims on behalf of the city by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution 69-36 On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Pay Rates for Pinkley, Resolution 69-36, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Part -Time Employees CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING
CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND
FIXING MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM PAY RATES THEREFORE, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Additional Personnel On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Golf Course
Pinkley, authorization was granted for hiring seven
additional personnel needed to maintain the golf course
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Authorized
St. Clair, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agree -
Fish Fry Parade
ment with Television Station KTLA in the amount of
$400.00, the City's share of cost to televise the
Costa Mesa Lions Club Fish Fry Parade on June lx+, 1969,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Salary Established On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Greens Superin- Tucker, salary for Greens Superintendent for the golf
tendent-Golf Course course was established at $1,155.00 per month by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Oral Communications The Vice Mayor inquired if anyone would like to speak on
Complaint any item that was not on the agenda. Mr. Niewiarowski,
Niewiarowski 470 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, said that his neighbor
took out a permit for a patio cover and had attached his
roof to the top of his fence. The Director of Building
Safety said that Mr. Wild came in to the Building Safety
Department and was supposed to correct the situation.
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the matter was referred to the
Director of Building Safety, Director of Planning, and the
City Attorney to follow through on this complaint.
Adjournment On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at
11:35 P.M. to April 28, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall.
M or of the City of Costa M sa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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