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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1969 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA September 2, 1969 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., September 2, 1969, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor for the purpose of 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, Deputy City Clerk ' Minutes The Mayor asked if there were any corrections or additions August 18, 1969 to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1969, and there being none, the Mayor declared the minutes approved as distributed and posted. Ordinance 69-20 On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Adopted Jordan, Ordinance 69-20, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Payment of Fees and COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING Establishing Park FOR THE CREATION OF A CAPITAL OUTLAY PARK AND RECREATION and Recreation Fund FUND; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF FEES IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION; TO OBTAIN MONIES FOR SAID FUND; CREATING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF SAID FUNDS, 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 The Deputy Clerk presented a request from Rudolf Renka, 1981 Maple, Costa Mesa, for relief of dedication requirements at 515 Hamilton Street. The Mayor asked that this request be held over to Part II of the meeting as the applicant was not present at this time. John Graham The Deputy Clerk presented a letter from John Graham McDonald, McDonald 136 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, regarding construction between Park Drive and West 18th Street. The Mayor asked that this request be held over to Part II of the meeting as the applicant was not present at this time. Homestead Supplies The Deputy Clerk presented a recommendation from the Business Bond Released License Supervisor that the permit bond in the amount of $1,000.00 posted by Homestead Supplies, Incorporated, be released. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man St. Clair,'and carried, the permit bond was released by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Written The Deputy Clerk presented a letter from Robert A. Wallace, Communications 2516.Bowdoin Place, Costa Mesa, requesting relief from cats and unnecessary noises, saying that both have gotten completely out of hand. The City Manager stated that he is checking into any possible violations by ambulances within the City. He Robert Wallace stated that any sirens on City equipment were necessary and not Noise Complaint in excess of the minimum required safety standards. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the letter was received and filed. The Deputy Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Wallace regarding the findings of the City Manager's investigation. Voting The Deputy Clerk presented a request from the League of California Representative for Cities that the Council designate a voting representative and League of an alternate voting representative for the business session at California-Cities the Annual�League Conference in San Francisco on September 28 through October 1. The Council designated Councilman Wilson as the representative and Councilman St. Clair as'the alter- nate. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the following written communications were received and filed: from the Cities of Cypress and Orange, acknowledg- ment of Costa Mesa's Resolution 69.47, regarding the urging of expediency on the work of the Santa Ana River, and each enclosing a copy of their resolution in support; from the City of San Clemente, saying that Costa Mesa's Resolution 69-57 regarding the Santa-Ana River, was received and filed; acknowledgment from Governor Reagan of Costa Mesa's Resolution relating to the protection of public access to the beaches and shorelines in this area; from the City Council of the City of San Clemente, copies of their resolutions protesting the expenditure of funds to implement the Orange County General Planning Program as set forth in the Program Design Project Report (Parts I and II) and their resolution expressing sincere commendation and appreciation to the agencies and participating personnel for their willing response and invaluable assistance during the August 17th anti- war demonstration in San Clemente; from the California Division of Highways, a certified resolution passed by the California Highway Commission adopting a section of Route 55 Freeway in the Cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach and declaring'it to be a freeway. The section extends between Route l Freeway and Bay Street; from the California Highway Commission, a copy of the Commission's report on the adoption of the freeway routing of the same freeway section; from the Public Utilities Commis- sion of the State of California, a copy of the order institut-, ing investigation for the purpose of establishing a list for the year 1970 of railroad grade crossings of city streets or county roads most urgently in need of alteration or reconstruc- tion; Resolution from the Local.Agency Formation Commission, dated July 9, 1969, approving Country Club North Annexation to the Costa Mesa Recreation and Park District and directing the District to initiate proceedings in compliance with their resolution. Alcoholic Beverage The following applications for liquor licenses to the Department Control of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board were received, all of which have been approved by the Planning Department for parking: transfer of an on-sale beer and wine license from Georges E: Duperroy and Gerard F. Thiry to Georges E. Duperroy at the Petite Auberge, 758 St. Clair Street; transfer of an on-sale beer license from Ralph J. Cover to Alfred Klinzmann, at La Posada, 2200 Harbor Boulevard; transfer of an off-sale general license from Robert H. Schablein to Imogene and Louis B. Salatich, Jr., at Baycrest Liquor, 333 East 17th Street; a new on-sale beer license for Catherine R. and George F. Diedricks and Charles E. See, Jr., at The Reef, 820 West 19th Street; transfer of an on- sale beer license from Raymond Rohm to Wilburt E. Heckman, at the Firehouse, 177 East 17th Street; from the City of Redondo Alcoholic Beverage Beach, a resolution requesting the Resolution Committee of Control the League of California Cities to submit a resolution to (Continued) the League's Annual Convention opposing any change in the current tax exemption on state and local government.bond interest. Also presented was a copy of a resolution from the City of Commerce urging adoption by the United States Congress of the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act of 1969; a request for ratification of permit for block party request from Mrs. Riley, 2077 Flamingo, Costa Mesa, for Sunday, Request for August 31, 1969, from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. which was received portable class- by the Police Department. On motion by Councilman Wilson, rooms granted seconded by Councilman Tucker, these communications were received and filed, and the action of the Police Department regarding the block party permit was ratified. Director of Parks The Deputy Clerk read two letters commending Director of Parks Commended Joseph Jones, for his department's maintenance of the City Parks. Councilman On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, St. Clair to a request from Councilman St. Clair for permission to go to Baja California Baja California was granted by unanimous.vote, Councilman St. Clair abstaining, for three days, September 3, 4 and 5, 1969. Permits The Clerk presented a request from American Postal Coporation 735+ Bolsa Avenue, Westminster, for the establishment of a yearly license fee. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded American Postal by Councilman Tucker, and carried unanimously, the license Corporation fee for one year was established at $36.00 and their business Approved license application was approved. A.C.I. Postal On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, System the request by A. C. I. Postal System, 8331 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, was tabled until further information was received regarding the company. Mr. Ken Dabrow, General Manager of A. C. I. was present and addressed the Council. He explained their method of distribution and answered questions asked by the Council. After discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn, and upon a new motion made by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the permit was granted and the license fee for one year established at $36.00. Mardan School of The Deputy Clerk presented a request from the Mardan School Educational Therapy of Educational Therapy, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for Vernon Roak The Deputy Clerk presented a request from Vernon Roak, 2900 Request for Baker Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to use a motor home permission to use or trailer anywhere in the City on City streets or in the motorhome anywhere driveway at that address. The Clerk also read a recommenda- in City at any time tion for denial from the Director of Building Safety. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the request was denied. 1 I. two portable classrooms to be located at that address. Also presented was a recommendation from the Director of Building Safety that his department had no objection to the portable classrooms providing they were kept at least 20 feet away from the existing building. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, "seconded by Councilman Tucker, the request was approved unanimously, subject to the approval of the Building Safety Department. Councilman Jordan requested that in view of Request for the fact that the applicant had mentioned the possibility of portable class- adding on to the existing building and also the possibility rooms granted of purchasing the site, the City Manager and staff explore the situation thoroughly and report back to the Council on the value of the building and property. Vernon Roak The Deputy Clerk presented a request from Vernon Roak, 2900 Request for Baker Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to use a motor home permission to use or trailer anywhere in the City on City streets or in the motorhome anywhere driveway at that address. The Clerk also read a recommenda- in City at any time tion for denial from the Director of Building Safety. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the request was denied. 1 I. Herald -Examiner The Deputy Clerk presented a letter from the Herald -Examiner. Joint Strike- Joint Strike -Lockout Council, 225 West Eleventh Street, Los Lockout Council Angeles, California, requesting a permit to operate sound equip- ment upon the City sidewalks. The Mayor inquired if anyone representing the Strike -Lockout Council were present. There being no representative present, the Mayor requested that the .matter be held over to the next Council meeting or until a representative of that Council could be present. Three Wheels The Deputy Clerk presented.application for business license Amusement Games from Beverly A. Saladee for two pool tables, one bowler, and one gun machine at The Three Wheels, 1830 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved. Leukemia Society The Deputy Clerk presented application from the'Leukemia Society of America, of America, Incorporated, 7775 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, Incorporated for door-to-door solicitation during November and December, 1969, and they also requested that Section 69141 conditions be waived. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the request for permit was granted and Section 69141 conditions were waived. The Clerk presented a recommendation from the Street and Park - Aquatic Pool of way Director for refund of cash bond of $100.00 to the Aquatic Orange County Pool of Orange:County, Post Office Box 2185, Fullerton, for Bond Refund street work"at 365 West Wilson Street, as the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the -Street Department. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the refund was approved 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 Wilson, Reports and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Fire Department, for August; City Clerk, for August; Finance'Department, for August; Traffic Engineer, for August; Financial Report for the City of Costa Mesa from the Finance Department dated July 31, 1969. Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Resolution 590 Warrant Resolution Number 5901 including Payroll 6917, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Resolution 591 Warrant Resolution Number 591 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Attorney The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance establishing a crime prevention committee.. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Ordinance 69-21, being AN Ordinance 69-21 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF COSTA MESA, First Reading CALIFORNIA, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A CRIM PREVENTION COMMIT - Establishing Crime TEE; FINDING AND DECLARING A NEED THEREFORE; PROVIDING FOR ITS Prevention Commit- MEMBERSHIP: SETTING FORTH ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR tee ITS STAFF AND GENERALLY INITIATING ITS PURPOSES, was given first Ordinance 69-21 reading and passed to second reading by the following roll (Continued) call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of The Director of Public Works presented a road easement, Parcel Public Works Map S-9-67, Southern California Edison Company, located, on the north side of Gisler Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Right of Way Deed Fairview Road for approval: On motion by Councilman Wilson, Road'Easement seconded by Councilman Tucker and carried, the road easement Parcel Map S-9-67 was approved, subject to approval of the City Attorney, and ,the Clerk was directed to place the document on record with the County Recorder. The Director_ of Public Works presented storm drain easements with Harold T. Segerstrom, et al, and Travenol Laboratories Incorporated, Hyland Division, for approval. On motion by Storm Drain Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, Easements the easements were approved with the understanding that park- ing and roadways be allowed over the easement, but no build- ings. Set for On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Public Hearing and carried, the proposed underground utility district on Victoria Street from Charle Drive to College Avenue and the Proposed Under- proposed underground utility district on Placentia Avenue ground from Wilson Street to Adams Avenue were set for public hearing Utility Districts at the meeting of September 15, 1969, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable. The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance regarding. real estate signs. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, Ordinance 69-22 seconded by Councilman Wilson, Ordinance 69-22, being AN First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Real Estate Signs CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8502, CHAPTER VIII, ARTICLE 5, OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REAL ESTATE SIGNS, was given first reading and passed to second reading, with the wording changed from "Logos shall be allowed on residential real estate signs" to "Logos -may be allowed on residential real estate signs," by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Attorney stated that he had been requested to amend Centralized Data the agreement for Planning of a Centralized Data Processing Processing System System with regard to the Proposed Joint Powers Agreement for Agreement Planning of a Centralized Data Processing System. He also stated that the agreement had already been executed by other cities involved in the program and once this had been done, we could not amend our agreement to read that "expenditure of up to $1,000.00 without Council approval was granted" without written agreement from all of the parties involved. He recommended that Council approve the agreement as written as they could cancel the agreement by written notice to the secretary at any time they felt the expenditures were going over $1,000.00 if they felt it was necessary. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the Council approved execution of the above agreement by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Director of The Director of Public Works presented a road easement, Parcel Public Works Map S-9-67, Southern California Edison Company, located, on the north side of Gisler Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Right of Way Deed Fairview Road for approval: On motion by Councilman Wilson, Road'Easement seconded by Councilman Tucker and carried, the road easement Parcel Map S-9-67 was approved, subject to approval of the City Attorney, and ,the Clerk was directed to place the document on record with the County Recorder. The Director_ of Public Works presented storm drain easements with Harold T. Segerstrom, et al, and Travenol Laboratories Incorporated, Hyland Division, for approval. On motion by Storm Drain Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, Easements the easements were approved with the understanding that park- ing and roadways be allowed over the easement, but no build- ings. Set for On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Public Hearing and carried, the proposed underground utility district on Victoria Street from Charle Drive to College Avenue and the Proposed Under- proposed underground utility district on Placentia Avenue ground from Wilson Street to Adams Avenue were set for public hearing Utility Districts at the meeting of September 15, 1969, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable. ;7• ;r'v On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Resolution -69-63 Resolution 69-63, being,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF , Parking Restric- THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON tions on East 17th THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST SEVENTEENTH "STREET BETWEEN TUSTIN AND and Sunflower IRVINE AVENUES AND THE EXTENSION OF THE NO PARKING ZONE ON EAST SEVENTEENTH WEST OF TUSTIN AVENUE: AND PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SUNFLOWER AVENUE, BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND FAIRVIEW ROAD,- was adopted by the following roll call vote:, AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, "Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Change Order No. 1The Director of Public Works requested Change Order No. 1 for Patching and Patching and Sealing City Streets, Gas Tax Project 69 be Sealing City approved due to the city receiving such a good unit cost on Streets this job that the,contractor has agreed to the extension of the mileage by about seven miles at an additional cost of only $4,000.00.. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, approval was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Set for Public The Director of Public Works presented a recommendation that Hearing the $25,000.00 street bond be exonerated for Occidental Petro - Occidental Petro- leum Corporation as all of their equipment has been removed. leum On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Street Bond- and carried, the matter was set for public hearing at the_. Exoneration meeting of September 15, 1969, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon there- after as practicable. Final Payment to On motion by Councilman Wilson,,seconded by Councilman Tucker, Stovalls final payment of $850.00 was approved to C.'Gertrude Stovall, as Union Oil pole sign was removed from the.new right of way, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:25 p.m. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:40 p.m., September 2, 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: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Engineer Deputy City Clerk Presentation to Battalion Chief Ron Coleman of the Costa Mesa Fire Department Chief Marshall introduced Mr. Robert Weber of the American Sports Company who presented Fire Chief Marshall with a new hat which was designed for the fire departments throughout the country through the joint efforts of members of the Costa Mesa Fire Department, especially Chief Coleman and Chief Marshall. Fire Chief Marshall addressed the Council and advised them that this hat.was designed by the Costa Mesa Fire Department and would be going to other V5_�..`' Presentation to departments all over the country. Mayor Pinkley congratulated Chief Marshall Chief Marshall and'the Costa Mesa Fire Department on their (Continued) good work. The Mayor stated that the letter from John Graham McDonald John Graham which was held over from Part I of this meeting would now be McDonald discussed. Mr. McDonald was present and addressed the Council. After discussion of the matter, it was referred to the City Attorney for discussion with the City's insurance represent- ative. Mr. McDonald was advised that he would be notified of any developments in this matter. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the matter was turned over to the City Attorney for prompt action. Rudolph Renka The Mayor stated that the request would be heard from Rudolf Renka for relief of dedication requirements at 515 Hamilton Street which was held over from Part I of this meeting. Mr. Renka was present and addressed the Council. After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the request was denied, with no animosity, and Council stated that the City will pay for improvements when the street is widened. Board of Realtors On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. F� Dedication Clair, and carried, the Council agreed to send a letter to Requirements the Board of Realtors requesting that they advise prospective buyers of property adjoining the Master Plan of Highways,_ that dedication, if needed, will be required according to Section 9298, Sub -Section 5, of the Municipal Code. The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place set Public for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-10-69, Lee Speights, Hearing R-10-69, 1225 South Brand Boulevard, Glendale, to rezone property from Speights R4 -CP to Cl -CP, on the south side of Merrimac Way east of 2600 Harbor Boulevard. The Deputy City Clerk read the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for approval. The Mayor asked if there were any objections to the rezone petition. There being none, he then asked if there was a representative of the applicant present. There was a representative present, and he agreed to the conditions set forth by the Planning Com - Public Hearing mission. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. On Closed motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Ordinance.69-23, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Ordinance 69-23 CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT A, First Reading BANNING TRACT, FROM R4 -CP TO Cl -CP, was given first reading by title only and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Jordan ABSENT: Councilmen: None The.Deputy Clerk presented from the meeting of August 18, 1969, Tentative Tentative map of Tract 7043, The Buccola Company, 4501 Birch Tract 70+3 Street, Newport Beach, to divide property on the southwest The Buccola corner of West 19th Street and Whittier Avenue into 71 lots. Company After lengthy discussion and briefing by a representative of George Buccola on the proposed tract, the Director of Building Safety stated that Condition 32 should read "All lots shall drain to street and away from buildings and retaining walls should be constructed as necessary to insure proper drain- age" instead of requiring that all lots have retaining walls. Also, Councilman Wilson requested that Condition No. 33 be added to list of conditions; stating that aprons to garages should be deep enough to hold an average -size car. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Council- man Tucker abstaining, Tentative map of Tract 7043 was approved unanimously; subject to the above condition changes and subject Tentative to final approval by Planning Commission of exact number of Tract 7043 feet to be'cont ined in apron; and also, that the source of (Continued) water supply would be through the Costa Mesa County Water District and not the Santa Ana Water District. Resolution 69-64 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Proposed vacation Resolution 69-64, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE of.Specific Plan CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, OF INTENTION TO ABANDON A SPECI- for Westminster FIC PLAN FOR A PORTION OF WESTMINSTER AVENUE, BETWEEN KNOX PLACE Avenue AND SIXTEENTH STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Request from Mesa The Deputy Clerk presented a request from Dan Ashcraft, Mesa Tow Service Tow Service, 648 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, to be placed on the rotation list for receiving calls from the Police Department for tow service,. On recommendation by the Police Department, . which was presented by the City Manager,, the request was denied on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Set'for'Public and carried, the following Rezone Petitions were set for public Hearing hearing, R-12-69, Costa Mesa Planning Commission for permission to rezone property in Tract 5492, including streets from Al to R-12=69 Rl, described as Lots 15 through 25 and Lots 34 through 39, located at 2053, 2054, 2059, 2060, 2065, 2066, 2071, 2072, 2077, 2078, 2083, 2084 and 2090 Flamingo Drive, and 2769, 2773,-2777. and 2781 Sandpiper Drive, on September 15, 1969, at 7:30 p.m.,, R-13-69 also R-13-69, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone property known as Heller Park at 235 East 16th Street, from R2 to I and R, also on September 15, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practicable. Right of Way Deeds On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the following right of I -Tay deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:, None DATE NAME FOR STREETS 8-18-69 B. J. Sports Car Center, Inc. Elm and Lemon 8-28-69 Margaret R. Bryant Merrimac and Fairview 8-28-69 Eileen F. and Wilbur J. Leach, Costa'Mesa Street 6-5--69 Raymond H. Mintle Wilson Street 6-5-69 Raymond H. Mintle Wilson Street ZE-79-69-A . The Deputy Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Loffer ZE-79-69-A, Franklin D. Loffer, 2070 Robin Road, San Marino, at which time the Deputy'Clerk also stated that she had received.a long distance phone call from Mr. Loffer r..equesting that the application be withdrawn as his plans have .changed. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was withdrawn as requested. ZE-81-69 The Deputy Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Bloome ZE-81-69, Mark C. Bloome, 5547 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, at which time the Deputy Clerk also presented a letter received from Mr. Bloome requesting application be held over to next meeting on September 15, 1969. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was granted and the permit was held over to meeting of September 15. ZE-82-69 The Deputy Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Explorer Homes Permit ZE-82-69,.Explorer Motor Homes Corporation, 3021 Corporation Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate an auxiliary distribution lot for motor homes in conjunction with a gasoline station in a C2 zone at 3000 Bristol Street. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman,Pinkley, and carried, the application was held over to the meeting of Held over September 15, 1969, during which time Council can investigate the matter further and also request that a representative be present to explain the reason for their request. ZE-83-69 The Deputy Clerk presented application for Zone Exception McCardle Permit ZE-83-69, Randall R. McCardle, 2790 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to use Cl property for residential purposes allowing 42 units on 5+,679.7 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,301.89 square feet) at 161 East 18th Street. Dick Crowell, 427 Fernleaf Avenue, Corona del Mar, represented the applicant and answered questions asked by members of the Council. After lengthy discussion,. on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Call for Bids and carried, the application was approved subject to the 17 Rescue Salvage Special Requirements listed by the Planning Commission. City Manager's The City Manager read a letter sent by him to Mr. P. R. Reed, Report District Permit Engineer, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, Los Angeles, notifying Mr. Reed that the City of Costa Mesa wishes to make formal application for an encroachment permit which would allow the City to use the median strip on Newport Boulevard from Fair Drive to 19th Street as a nursery storage area. He stated that he expected that action would soon be forthcoming on this matter. Bob Pedersen The City Manager read a letter of resignation from Bob Pedersen, Resignation effective September 16, 1969. The Mayor stated that his resignation was accepted with regrets, and also requested that a letter be sent to his new employer stating that the Council regretted losing him but they wished him well in his new position, said letter to be sent by Council. The City Manager presented a contract between the City and Omar Wilson Omar Wilson, Street Lighting Superintendent, for services Contract beginning on August 2, 1969, through August 1, 1970, at a salary increase of five percent over last year's salary. The City Manager recommended that if it became necessary for Mr. Wilson to be called upon to perform services over and above those specified in his contract, that it be understood that the rate of pay shall be computed on an hourly basis as indicated by the monthly salary. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the request of the City Manager was given approval and Omar Wilson was retained as Street Lighting Superintendent for a period of one year at a monthly salary of $693.00 beginning September 1, 1969, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the contract 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 Call for Bids The City Manager presented a request from Fire Chief Marshall Rescue Salvage for purchase of one Rescue Salvage Truck, Capital Outlay Item Truck 4 in the Fire Department Budget. He requested that specifica- tions be approved, and the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be received on or before October 20, 1969, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried. Niteline Street The City Manager requested authority to purchase from the Striping Material Prismo Universal Corporation, Orange, 3,6+0 gallons of Nite- line street striping material at $3.50 per gallon for a cost of $12,7+0.00. This is a sole source item. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, approval for the purchase of the paint was granted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Oral Mr. Thomas Nelson, 283 Lilac Lane, Costa Mesa, representing Communications Costa Mesa Tomorrow, requested that Interim Conditional Zone be established for various properties in downtown Costa Mesa. Costa Mesa After discussion, the Council requested a progress report Tomorrow back from the Planning Director, after study, in two weeks. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the matter was referred to the Planning Director. Mr. Palmer Mr. Palmer, 177 Cecil Place, Costa Mesa, requested Council to take action against mischievous youngsters harming private property and tormenting animals. Matter was referred to the City Manager and Mr. Palmer was requested to contact the City Manager on Wednesday morning, September 3, 1969. Ted Bologh Mr. Ted C. Bologh, 286 Del Mar Avenue, Costa Mesa discussed various matters and requested copies of three documents: 1. Dissolving of partnership with PRO Enterprises; 2. Employ- ment contract with City Attorney; 3. Bill of sale. Councilman St. Clair presented a memorandum regarding fresh Fresh Water Lakes water lake for fishing. He discussed this at length and named For Fishing possible locations for these lakes. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager for study on the feasibility of building lakes for this purpose and he was asked to report back in 90 days. Minibike Trails Councilman St. Clair presented a memorandum requesting mini- , bike riding trails. After discussion, on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, this was also referred to the City Manager for a feasibility study and he was asked to report back in 60 days. Traffic Problem Councilman St. Clair presented a memorandum regarding a traffic Study Requested problem study and requested that the City Manager investigate the benefits of "Topics" which could be available if desired. The City Manager stated that the City has already.submitted a Master Plan on Streets to "Topics" for study. He stated that they were awaiting a reply from them. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to a personnel session at 9:40 p.m. The meeting adjourned to a closed personnel session on September 8, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall, in the fifth -floor meeting room. ayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa