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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/1969 - City CouncilRoll Call REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY, OF COSTA MESA May 1§1'196§"' PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., May 19, 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. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, St. Clair Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Deputy City Clerk Minutes The Mayor asked if there were any corrections or additions May 5, 1969 to the minutes of the regular meeting -of May 5, 1969, May 12, 1969 and the adjourned regular meeting of May 12, 1969. Council- man Tucker and Councilman St. Clair made adjustments to the minutes of May 12, 1969, and the Mayor declared the minutes -of May 5, and 12, approved as corrected. Bid Item 126 Councilmen Tucker and St. Clair questioned the Director Multi -Channel FM of Communications at length regarding the comparison Communications figures between continuing the repair of the radio equip - Monitor ment as it is now, under contract, or purchasing the equipment in order that the City can have the work done by their own personnel. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the specifications for Bid Item. 126, Multi -Channel FM Communications Monitor, were approved, and the call for bids was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: St. Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: None Beautification On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Committee Jordan, and carried, this report was received and will Report be presented at the adjourned regular Council meeting on May 26, at which time the City Manager and the proper department heads will have suggestions for districts and other appurtenant information ready for presentation. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the letter from Mr. Jay V. V. Green, 460 Elmhurst Lane, Costa Mesa, regarding a suggestion for the Orange Freeway location was referred to the City Engineer for review and recommendation, and the City Clerk was instructed to send a letter of thanks to Mr. Green for his interest. Written A request was presented from Jim Rose, 900 West 19th Communications Street, Costa Mesa, to use sections of 18th and 19th Streets and Monrovia and Whittier Avenues, to hold a marathon bicycle tournament from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1 Written on June 28, July 5, July 12, 19, and 26-P-1969., to'be Communications sponsored -by Boy and.Cub Scouts Unit 355, of Whittier (Continued) Elementary School. Mr. Rose spoke from the floor.- After lengthy discussion, the City Attorney stated that'th6 City -Council should investigate their insurance coverage because of the fact that they could be d:eemed'a participant by allowing such a marathon race on City streets.. On motion by Councilman Jordan; seconded by Mayor Pinkley, and carried, the Council agreed to hold this over to the next meeting on May 26, 1969, at which time they will have had more time to investigate the necessary factors regarding insurance coverage. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Gary Saling, 574 Joann Street, Apartment B, Costa Mesa, regarding damage to her 1968 Camaro car by a golf ball from the Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club and requesting that the City pay for a dent in her car caused by this accident. She also requested that the City increase the height of the fence. Councilman Jordan stated that the trouble at this course was caused at hole number 15 and that it was being corrected so that.the balls would be hit away from the fence, thereby correcting the condition. On motion made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. •Clair, and carried, this claim was denied and referred to the City's insurance company, and the Clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. Saling. The Deputy City Clerk read communications from the Local Agency Formation Commission regarding proposed dissolution of the Orange County Harbor District; Proposed Annexation to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District under Engineer's Number 120 and 121; Alcoholic Beverage Control application for a transfer from Bobby G. Rudd and Stanley M. Surlow to Stanley M. Surlow, Sassy Lassy, 2901 Harbor,Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for an on -sale beer license.' On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan,'and carried, the communications were ordered received and filed. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Walter G. Hatch, 437 East Walnut Place, Costa Mesa, complaining about Boys' Enterprise. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Director of Finance was instructed to notify Mr. Hook of Boys' Enterprise regarding the complaint. The Deputy Clerk presented.a letter from Mrs. Wilbur Leach, 338 Costa Mesa Street, Costa Mesa, requesting that sidewalks be deleted and she also sent three pictures which the Council examined showing her sidewalk area. The mayor asked if Mrs. Leach were present. Mayor Pinkley made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, that Mrs. Leach be notified to attend the next regular Council meeting on June 2, 1969, at which time the matter will be Toni Popovits discussed further. The Deputy Clerk read a letter of commendation from Mrs. Commended Kay Vaughn, Secretary of Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse Patrons Association, for Mrs. Toni Popovits of the City of Costa Mesa Recreation Department. The Clerk was instructed to send a_letter to Mrs. Vaughn thanking her and informing Toni Popovits her that Mrs. Popovits was appreciated by the Council Commended also and that Mrs. Popovits should receive a copy of (Continued) the letter of commendation on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from the City of San Juan Capistrano notifying the Council of their adoption of Resolution Number 69-3-10-2, urging congressional hearings in Southern California on the subject of narcotic traffic between Mexico and California. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the letter was received and filed. The Deputy Clerk presented seven letters from the Local Agency Formation Commission as follows: Notification of public hearings on May 28, 1969, on proposed annex- ation to Airport County Service Area Number 11 desig- nated Tract Number 6636; Proposed annexation to the City of Newport Beach designated Annexation Number 65 - The Arches On -Ramp; Proposed annexation to the City of Newport Beach designated Annexation Number 64; the City of Newport Beach designated Annexation Number 63 - West Santa Ana Heights; Proposed annexation to the City of Newport Beach designated Annexation Number 67 - La Canada area; May 14, 1969, Proposed North Ford Area Detachment from County Sanitation District Number 5. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the letters were received and filed. The Clerk presented letters from the City of Cypress and the City of Petaluma with regard to Resolution 69-32 of this Council. Petaluma also adopted a similar resolution and enclosed a copy with their letter; Cypress sent their thanks for bringing the matter to their attention. Also presented was a letter from the Town of Emeryville urging support of legislation designed to protect San Francisco Bay and requesting the Council's opposition to legislation encroaching upon the principle of home rule. On motion of Councilman•St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the letters were received and filed. Permits The Deputy Clerk presented an application for a business license from SJM Fiesta Shows for permission to hold a carnival at the Harbor Shopping Center, 2300 Harbor Boulevard, for five days, July 9-13, 1969. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to -fire and police regulations. Community Concerts The Deputy Clerk presented a written request from Community Orange County Concerts, 3471 Via Lido, Newport Beach, California, reques- Fairgrounds ting permission to hold a Youth Festival on August 9 and 10, 1969, at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Mr. Tappan ex- plained the project and answered questions of the Council. Mr. Lutjeans also spoke to the Council. On motion of Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, this was held over. Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:50 p.m. PART II The City Council of the City. of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 8:00 p.m.,.May 19, 1969, at 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. Hartwick of Harbor Assembly of God Church. Roll Call. Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, St. Clair Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer, Deputy City Clerk Ed Moore Mr. Ed.Moore, 884 Capital Street, Costa Mesa, presented Junior Chamber an award won by the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the of Commerce Orange Mayfair Festival for first place for the float entered by them at the festival. Mayor Pinkley asked Councilman Jordan to accept on behalf of the City. Mayor Pinkley congratulated the Junior Chamber on behalf of the City Council. Eugene Bergeron Mr. Eugene 0. Bergeron, 2885 Europa Drive, Costa Mesa, a Mesa Verde Home- member of the Board of Directors of the Mesa Verde Home- owners Association owners Association reported that the association held a meeting and decided to set up a general membership meeting on July 31, and they will have a discussion panel of high level people and officials to discuss the Orange Freeway. They have invited Councilmen from Fountain Valley, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa, the four cities involved in the freeway location. Also attending will be William Hashimoto, Division of Highways, Assemblyman Robert Badham, Assemblyman Robert Burke, and Senator John Schmitz. He requested that the City Meeting Regarding supply them with the necessary information and help in Orange Freeway order that they may discuss the situation thoroughly with these people. Mayor Pinkley made a motion, seconded. by Councilman Wilson., that the City supply them with all the help necessary from the Councilmen, City Engineer and all department heads and appointed Mr. Bergeron, chairman of the committee. Mrs. Elsie Crocci, 254-B Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, informed the Council that the Tri County Conservation League has been making a study of the entire Santa Ana River. The Board of Super- visors of Riverside County is having a study made of the entire river basin along with Orange County and San Ber- nadino County, under the Joint Powers Agreement. Part of the plan of this study is to have bicycle trails, eques- trian,trails and parks developed along the river. She suggested that this also be worked into the Freeway plans. Mayor Pinkley suggested to Mr. Bergeron that he contact the Tri County Conservation League also about the meeting of July 31. Costa Mesa Mr. Tom Nelson, 283 Lilac Lane, Costa Mesa, President of Tomorrow Costa Mesa Tomorrow,,introduced Mr. Russell Priebe, Con- sultant, who explained the redevelopment plan for downtown Costa Mesa. Mr. Priebe stated that the Council could appoint themselves a Redevelopment Agency as authorized by State of California Law for Community Redevelopment, thereby enabling them to borrow funds or utilize funds to Costa Mesa redevelop the area chosen. He explained the procedures Tomorrow to be followed under this plan, and made a detailed (Continued) presentation to the Council for various methods of approaching the matter. Mr. Priebe then answered ques- tions asked by the members of the Council. Coun,cihfian' Wilson made -a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, that this presentation be accepted for summation. S-5-69 Letter from Mr. Segerstrom was presented again by Deputy Segerstrom Clerk. She also read a report from the City Engineer re- garding deletion of Condition Number 1 on parcel map Number S-5-69. Mr. Madsen recommended that the Council Condition Changed delete the condition on Parcels 2 and 3 and leave it on Parcel 1. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the condition was deleted as recommended by the City Engineer. Sauna Bath Permit Chief Neth reported that the department had checked into Philip Alan Spiller the background of Philip Alan Spiller, owner of Coast Athletic Club at 2626 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, applicant for a sauna bath permit. Due to the favorable report, the police department recommended approval. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting No, the application was approved. Departmental On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Reports Pinkley, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and.filed: Police Department, Street De- partment, Treasurer's. Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 579 Tucker, Warrant Resolution Number 579, including Payroll Number 6910, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: -Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Permits Application for yearly dance license from Dorothy and Alfred J. Gardner, Kings Inn, 720 Randolph Street, Costa Mesa, was denied as recommended by Police Department, on motion by Councilman Tucker; seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Mrs. Gardner was present and after the motion and second were withdrawn, Councilman Tucker made a new motion to hold this request over for two Creeks. This was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. Application for business license from Superior -Matic Company, 15161 Golden West Circle, Westminster, for two putt shuffle games at the Station House, 625 titiiest 19th Street, Costa Mesa, was approved on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried. The Clerk presented thirteen applications for Fireworks Permits from the following: Orange Coast Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Michael C. Warner, 316 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, location of stand, 2300 Harbor Boulevard, from June 28 through July 4; Newport -Mesa Boys Football Association, Incorporated, in care of Hank Webster, 436 East 21st Street, Newport Beach, to maintain and operate a fireworks stand at 241 East 17th Street, from June 28 to July 4, 1969; 1 L Permits Costa.Mesa Junior Women's Club, 610 West 18th Street, (Continued) Costa Mesa,.to maintain and operate a fireworks stand at 2220 Fairview Road, from Jun 28.to July 4, 1969; Costa Mesa City Employees' Association, in care of Mr. Francis Mahoney, to maintain and operate a fire- works stand at approximately 3131 Harbor Boulevard, from June 28, 1969 to July 4, 1969; Boy Scouts of America, Troop 444, 2864 Ballow Lane, Costa Mesa, to maintain and operate a fireworks stand at 1177 Baker Street from June 28 to July 4, 1969; Costa Mesa Christian School - P. T. -F., in care of Carl 0. Nelson, 3093 Yukon Avenue, Costa Mesa, to operate and maintain a fireworks stand at 1963 Newport Boulevard, June 28 to July 4, 1969; Jubilee Building Corporation, 769 Center Street, Costa Mesa, to maintain and operate a fireworks stand at 1098 Baker Street, from June 28 to July 4; 1969;, Costa Mesa Jaycees, in care'of Lonny Maurer, 2093 Maple Street, Costa Mesa, to maintain and operate a fireworks stand at 475 East 17th Street, June 28, to July 6, 1969; Costa Mesa Noon Optimist Club, 1989 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to operate a fireworks stand at 430 East 17th Street, from June 28 through July 4, 1969; Torch- bearers Youth`Group of First Christian Church, 792 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, location of stand, 175 East 17th Street, from June 28 through July 6, 1969; Orange Coast Bnai Brith, 3209 New York Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a fireworks stand at 3088 Bristol Street from June 28 through July 6, 1969; Boys' Club of the Harbor Area, 2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to maintain and operate a fireworks stand at 315 West 17th Street from June 28 to July 6, 1969; Boys' Club of the Harbor Area, Incorporated, 2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, to operate and maintain a fireworks stand at 535 West 19th Street from June 28 through July 4, 1969. These were approved on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried. The Deputy Clerk presented an application from the.Orange County Association for Retarded Children, 2002 West Chestnut Street, Santa Ana, California, for permission to solicit by phone for purchase of books and also requesting that the conditions of the Municipal Code be waived under Section 69141. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, this was approved pro- vided that they contribute 85 percent to charity, and Section 69141 was waived. Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Harbor of Hope Chapter City of Hope, 652 Surf Street, Costa Mesa, to raise funds for. the City of Hope by placing coin containers in business establishments within Costa Mesa from June 1 through June 30, 1969. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was approved, also waiving Section 69141 of the Municipal Code. The Deputy Clerk presented Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose by United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County, 2020 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana, for a door - to door campaign drive from May 16 through May 31, 1969. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, this was approved, and Section 69141 of the Municipal Code was waived. Permits Deputy Clerk presented a letter from the Director of (Continued) Planning for a temprary office trailer permit by Panel - Air Corporation, 1571 West Talbert Avenue, Costa Mesa, recommending that this temporary office trailer be allowed for a period not to exceed six months or until the expansion of the offices is completed. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application was approved -subject to the recommendation of the Director of Planning. The Deputy Clerk presented a letter from the Golden West Doberman Pinscher Club, Post Office Box 379+, Anaheim, California, for permission to sell fee -free soft drinks and packaged potato chips during a dog show at the Costa Mesa Park from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on June 15, 1969. On motion by Councilman St. Clair.' seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the appli- cation was approved. Arlington Drive On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Utility Poles Moved Jordan, and carried, authorization was given to move utility poles on Arlington Drive at a cost of $5,967.79 as against placing utility poles underground, due to the high cost of this project, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Underground On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Utilities Tucker, and carried, the Underground Utility Committee Committee to was requested to hold a meeting within the next 60 days Hold Meeting and report back to the Council at that time the prior- ities and rates they have agreed upon. Schaeffer's The Clerk presented a request from Schaeffer's Ambulance Ambulance Service Service, 2227 South Bristol Street, Santa Ana, held over 'from meeting of May 5, 1969, for permission to answer "Code Three" calls. Carl Paladini, representing the applicant, spoke from the floor. Dan Waksak of Seal's Ambulance spoke to the Council, and also Ted C. Bologh. After lengthy discussion, the permit was granted on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman St. Clair voting No. Declaration of Councilman Tucker read a prepared statement entitled Policy - Youth Policy Declaration urging that a Youth Advisory Commission Advisory Commission be formed for the purpose of making general and specific recommendations to the City Council for its attention in all fields of human relationship with particular emphasis on those fields involving youth -adult relationships, and to carry out general and specific tasks and projects as shall, from time to time, be initiated by the Commission. Councilman Tucker explained that the Policy Declaration is to be sent to youth organizations throughout the community together with a cover letter for their suggestions as to whether the implementation of the proposal is good or bad, and that their reactions should be determined before any further Council action is taken. After dis- cussion, on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the Council adopted the Declaration of Policy and instructed the Clerk to mail a copy of the Declaration of Policy with the cover letter to various youth organizations in the Harbor area, Newport Beach City Council, and the Newport -Mesa Unified School Board. 1 1 Auditing Policy Councilman Tucker read a prepared statement regarding Motion Lost employment of a City auditing firm stating reasons why the City should change or rotate auditing firms once each four years. Councilman Tucker made a motion that the Council reconsider its action of May 12, 1969, to continue the contract of*Pyle, Lance, Schlinger, and Soll for auditing services and for the Mayor to appoint a committee consisting of one Councilman from the majority vote of May 12, one Councilman -from the minority vote of May 12, the Director of Finance, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Treasurer, if a City Treasurer is appointed by that time; that the committee be charged with the selection of one firm from among the five new firms responding to the Council's request; also the committee is to negotiate the service and cost with this firm, accepting the proposal for recommendation to the Council or reject it; if rejection seems appro- priate, this same procedure should take place with another firm from among the five new applicants until one is found from the new group which satisfies the requirements of the appointed committee for recommendation to the City Council; this recommendation must be presented to the Council for action at the June 16, 1969 meeting; and by this motion a new policy will be established which requires the automatic change or rotation of the auditing firm at the end of each four-year period and unless a qualified one at an equitable price cannot be found. The motion was seconded by Councilman St. Clair. After dis- cussion, the motion lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Tucker, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Jordan, Wilson ABSENT: Councilmen: None On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Councilman Tucker abstaining, the Council voted to.continue with items as listed on the agenda holding discussion regarding City Treasurer to the end of the scheduled business. Occidental The Clerk said that a request had been received from Petroleum ` Occidental Petroleum Corporation, 5000 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, to conduct exploratory corehole drilling operations under lands lying within the City of Costa,Mesa: Mr. Dennis Carpenter, 901 Dover Drive, Newport Beach, explained that the applicant planned to slant drill from property located outside the boundaries of Costa Mesa to property located beneath Costa Mesa, five hundred feet or greater. Mr. Donald Stucy, engineer, answered questions of the Council. After discussion, upon motion by Council- man St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting No, the request was approved subject to the approval of the City Engineer, Director of Planning, and Director of Building Safety with the Exploratory following conditions: 1. That exploratory operations Corehole Slant be finished within a four-month period of time; 2. That Drilling the corehole be plugged immediately after drilling; 3. That noise control, aesthetics, and lighting be under the direction of the Planning Director. Resolution 69-40 Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Accepting"Lot "A" St. Clair, Resolution 69-40, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Tract 4565 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ACCEPTING LOT "A" Resolution 69-40 OF TRACT N0. 4565 FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, was adopted by Accepting Lot "A1l the following roll -call voter Tract 4565 AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, (Continued) St. Clair 'NOES: Councilmen: Norte ABSENT: Councilmen: None Set for Public On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hearing R-7-69 Tucker, and carried, the following rezone petition was Stansbury set for public hearing on June 2, 1969, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable: 1. Rezone Petition R-7-69, Ray Stansbury, 1+37 Dolphin Terrace, Corona del Mar, for permission to rezone property at 245 Cabrillo Street from R2, Two Family Residential District, to P, Parking District. Set For Public On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hearing R-8-69 Tucker, and carried, the following rezone petition was Kawamura set for public hearing on June 16, 1969, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable: 2. Rezone Petition R-8-69, Genji Kawamura, 718 St. James Place, Newport Beach, for permission to rezone property between Bear Street and Smalley Road, north of the San Diego Freeway, from A1, Agricultural District, to R3, Three Family Residential District. Mr. Harold Brownell, 246 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, and Mrs. Elsie Crocci, 254-B Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, spoke to the Council regarding methods of notification to property owners about rezone petitions. The City Attorney explained the notification procedures. Right of Way Deeds On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the following right of way deeds 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 DATE NAME 4-24-69 Newport Mesa Unified School District 4-24-69 Newport Mesa Unified School District 5-14-69 Winifred Ann and Donald H. Spengler 5-16-69 Virginia N. and Frank S. James 5-13-69 William Robertson and Ernest Kumpe u k FOR STREET Smalley Street Sunflower Street Victoria Street E. 17th Street 19th Street Alley ZE-31-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Boyd ZE-31-69, Celia Boyd, 557 Plumer Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to allow the dual usage of C2 zoned property for both residential and commercial purposes and to per- mit the construction of an addition to the existing residence, said addition to be used as an office for the existing commercial business at that address. The recom- mendation of the Planning Commission was read for approval subject to the following special requirement: 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. Bud Breithaupt, 753 Center Street, Costa Mesa, said that the applicant agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 1 r 1 1 ZE-32-69 Poole Buick and Stansbury ZE-36-69 Cullen The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit ZE-32-69, Poole Buick Agency, Incorporated,'and/or--Ray Stansbury, 234 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa for per- mission.to use-an'existing parking lot at 233'and 237 Cabrillo Street for customer service parking and storage of damaged vehicles (awaiting body shop repair:); to use the lot at 239 Cabrillo Street.fo-r customer service parking only; and to use the lot at 245 Cabrillo Street for display of new automobiles only. These lots are all in conjunction with the Poole Buick Agency. The recommendation of the Planning Commission was read for approval subject to the.following special requirements: 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. The Clerk read a letter of protest from J. Robert Egan, M. D., and Benita H. Egan, owners of property at 253 Cabrillo Street. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the appli- cation was held over to the meeting of June 2, 1969, to be heard at the same meeting with Rezone Petition R-7-69. The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit ZE-36-69, John Arden Cullen; 441 Swarthmore Lane, Costa Mesa, for permission to allow a second -story addition (20 feet by 30 feet) over existing den and rear yard area with an 8 -foot encroachment into required 23 -foot rear yard setback at that address. Eave overhang will be 12.0 feet from the rear property line. The recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval was read subject to the following special requirement: That the eave overhang on the left side be reduced to 2.5 feet as, according to ordinance, it cannot be closer than 2.5 feet to the side property line. The Clerk reported that one letter had been received by the Planning Commission in favor of the application from M. N. Jay V. V. Green, 460 Elmhurst Lane, Costa Mesa. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, the application was approved subject to the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission on motion by Council- man Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried. ZE-37-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Krueger ZE-37-69, Grace Esther Krueger, 666 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a beauty salon ('two operators).at that address in a Cl Zone in a room on the second floor of existing Bethel Towers Building for use of residents in this building only. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial, and letters opposing the granting of the application were read from: Loyal and Donna Damon, owners of the property across the street from Bethel Towers housing a(beauty shop, 2920 Clay Street, Newport Beach; and J. A. Hirsch, owner of the property at the corner of 19th and Pomona, adjoining Bethel Towers, 10512 Strathmore Drive, Los Angeles; Mr. L. E . Halverson, administrator of Bethel Towers, and Mrs. Grace Krueger, applicant, spoke in support.of the application. Mrs. Josephine Dodge, owner of beauty shop at 690 West 19th Street, spoke in opposition to the granting of the application. Councilman Tucker read a list of five conditions that the application would be subject to if approved. Councilman Tucker made ZE=37-69 a motion for approval subject to the five conditions, Krueger and the motion was seconded by Councilman Wilson. The (Continued) motion lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Tucker; Wilson. NOES: Councilmen: St. Clair, Jordan, P.inkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None ZE-38-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Dies ZE-38-69, Allan William Dies, 260 Nassau Road, Costa Mesa for permission to encroach two feet into required 5-foot side yard setback for addition of a family room at that address in an Rl zone, and a 21.5-foot by 26.5-foot addition over the garage containing a bathroom, studio, bedroom, and a retreat room with a wet bar. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak. No one wishing to speak, motion for approval was made by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. ZE-39-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Gold's Furniture ZE-39-69, Gold's Furniture and Appliance, Division of City Products Corporation, 818 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, for permission to allow a reduction of 59 parking spaces for the construction of a furniture store at 3089 Bristol Street (128 parking spaces required by ordinance). The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following special requirements: Shall meet all the requirements of the Certified Recom- mendations of the various departments of the City of. Costa Mesa, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. An unidentified representative of the applicant said that the applicant agreed with the conditions. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. zE-4o-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Waldrup ZE-40-69, Joseph Waldrup, 631 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue operation of a guest home at that address in an R2 zone for a maximum of six elderly people in an existing duplex as a home occupation. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following special requirement: Shall meet all the requirements as outlined in the Certi- fied Recommendations from the various City departments, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. The applicant said that he approved of the conditions. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. ZE-41-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Mitralux ZE-41-69, Mitralux of Orange County and/or Alan Forman Rypinski, 251+ Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, for permission to project advertising,.public service and community information slides within the boundaries of the City of Costa Mesa with the stationary screen to be located in a C2 zone at 17+0 Superior Avenue. These slides will be shown three hours each evening beginning at darkness. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the use only subject to the following special-requirements: Shall meet all the requirements of Arlington Widening The City Manager requested authorization to have the water lines lowered or moved at the City's expense on Arlington Drive in preparation for the widening, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 471, Gas Tax 61. Upon Warrant Authorized motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Water Lines Moved St. Clair, the request was authorized in the amount of 2,500.00 by the following roll call'vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Authorized On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman - .Councilman Wilson. Jordan, a warrant in the amount of $400.00 was authorized to Conference as an advance on expenses for Councilman Wilson to attend the United States Conference of Mayors, to be held June 14, through 18, 1969, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bids Opened Fence The City Engineer said that bids had been opened on May and Sprinklers on 19, 1969,.at 11:00 a.m. by the Clerk for Relocation and Arlington.Drive Installation of Chain Link Fence and Sprinkler System Modification in Arlington -Drive between Fairview Road and Newport Boulevard, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 471. The following bids were received: NAME TOTAL Crown Fence and Supply Company $ 9,0 53 .0 Guardian Fence Company 81673.53 Alcorn Fence Company 8,117.76 A. A. Fence Company, Incorporated 6,860.73 (Sprinkler System omitted) Awarded The City Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to the Alcorn Fence Company as being the lowest bid sub- mitted meeting specifications. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the contract was awarded to Alcorn Fence Company in the amount of $8,117.76 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ZE-41-.69 the Certified Recommendations of the various departments Mitralux of the City of Costa Mesa, copy attached to the application (Continued) and made a part thereof. Harry E. Fulton, 11722 Toronto Avenue, Garden Grove, and Alan Rypinski, applicant, both spoke in support of the application and answered questions of the.Council. The Director of Planning objected to a permanent screen and spoke of a screen that would be dismounted during the non-use hours, and the Chief of Police said that the screen would not be a traffic hazard where the new location was planned. Councilman St. Clair made a motion for approval subject to the recommendation of the.Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Jordan. After discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was held over to the meeting of June 2, 1969. Arlington Widening The City Manager requested authorization to have the water lines lowered or moved at the City's expense on Arlington Drive in preparation for the widening, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 471, Gas Tax 61. Upon Warrant Authorized motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Water Lines Moved St. Clair, the request was authorized in the amount of 2,500.00 by the following roll call'vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Authorized On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman - .Councilman Wilson. Jordan, a warrant in the amount of $400.00 was authorized to Conference as an advance on expenses for Councilman Wilson to attend the United States Conference of Mayors, to be held June 14, through 18, 1969, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bids Opened Fence The City Engineer said that bids had been opened on May and Sprinklers on 19, 1969,.at 11:00 a.m. by the Clerk for Relocation and Arlington.Drive Installation of Chain Link Fence and Sprinkler System Modification in Arlington -Drive between Fairview Road and Newport Boulevard, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 471. The following bids were received: NAME TOTAL Crown Fence and Supply Company $ 9,0 53 .0 Guardian Fence Company 81673.53 Alcorn Fence Company 8,117.76 A. A. Fence Company, Incorporated 6,860.73 (Sprinkler System omitted) Awarded The City Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to the Alcorn Fence Company as being the lowest bid sub- mitted meeting specifications. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the contract was awarded to Alcorn Fence Company in the amount of $8,117.76 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bid Call Arlington The City Engineer presented plans and specifications for Drive from Fairview the Improvement of Arlington Drive from Fairview Road to to Newport Newport Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the plans and specifications were approved, and the Clerk was authorized to call -for bids to be opened on June 16, 1969, at 11:00 a.m. by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Contracts to On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman be Negotiated Jordan, the City Engineer was authorized to negotiate for contracts for the 'following projects with the following firms: Jennings, 1. Placentia Avenue, Victoria Street to 300 feet north Halderman and of Joann Street, Arterial Highway Financing -Program Hood Project 516; Jennings, Halderman and Hood Corporation. 2. Victoria Street, Charle Drive to Newport Boulevard, Voorheis, Trindle, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 526, and Nelson Voorheis, Trindle, and Nelson, Incorporated. 3. Proposed assessment_ district for the construction of Donald E. Stevens an alley and/or storm drain between East 17th Street and Cabrillo Street and between Tustin Avenue"and Irvine Avenue; Donald E. Stevens, Incorporated. Raub, Bein, Frost 4. Survey work at various locations within the City and Associates limits of Costa Mesa; Raub, Bein, Frost and Associates. Oral Communications The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak on any item that is not on the agenda. Ted C. Bologh, 286 Del Mar Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked about the report requested at the meeting of May 5,-1969, regarding a garage encroach menton his property. Mr. Bologh was handed a written report, and he said that attention is needed by the Edison Company to the utility lines in the area of his home. Duties of City The matter of job specifications for the position of City Treasurer Treasurer was brought before the Council, and Councilman St. Clair moved -that the Mayor appoint a committee com- posed of the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Finance Director to reduce the requisites to an ordinance or reso- lution and return it to the .Council for action at their earliest convenience and that the Council select a man qualified to fill those requirements. Councilman Tucker, seconded the motion. Discussion followed, and Councilman Tucker offered to be a member of the committee with one other Councilman. Councilman St. Clair read a prepared statement on the job specifications of City Treasurer. More discussion followed, and the City Attorney suggested that an outside consultant be called in for evaluation of the City Treasurer's duties and make recommendation to the Council. Councilman St. Clair and Councilman Tucker with- drew their motion and second. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the City Attorney was directed to investigate the availability of services to evaluate the office of City -'Treasurer and make recommendation to the Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, St. Clair, Tucker NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Adjournment On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 12:40 a.m. to May 26, 1969, at 7:30 P.M. tr of The Cit of Costa Mesa Y Y ATTEST• City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1