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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/1969 - City Council34 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL-:` CITY OF COSTA MESA October 20, 1969 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:35 p.m., October 20, 1969, at - the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor for the purpose of discussion and debate on matters scheduled for Part II of the meeting and such actions as the Council desires to take under Section 2203 of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Minutes The Mayor asked if there were any corrections or additions October 6, 1969 to the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 1969, October 7, 1969 and the regular adjourned meetings of October 7, 13, and October 13, 1969 14, 1969. There being none, the Mayor approved the October 14, 1969 minutes of October 6, 7, 13, and 14, 1969, as distributed and posted. Ordinance 69-28 Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Adopted St. Clair, Ordinance 69-28, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE R-14-69 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF TRACT NO. 505 AND TRACT NO. 711 FROM Rl TO I AND R ZONING, was given second reading by title only and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 69-29 Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Council - Adopted man Wilson, Ordinance 69-29, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Documentary Stamp - CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA; CALIFORNIA; Tax AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER II OF THE ADMIN- ISTRATION PORTION OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX, was given second.reading by title only and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None R. C. Irvine The Clerk presented from the meeting of October 6, 1969, Drainage Problem the letter from Mr. R. C. Irvine, 2049-A Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, requesting that action be taken to correct the condition of flooding at that address. Mr.,Irvine spoke from the floor. The Director of Public Works ex- plained the problem. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the City refused Mr. Irvine's request for the City to install pumps at or on Mr. Irvine's property. Permit The City Clerk presented an application for business Swap Meets license from Bob Teller and Tom Phillips, 1412 Antigua Way, Newport Beach, for itinerant merchant license to hold swap meets at the Orange County Fairgrounds parking lot on Saturdays and Sundays for 36 weekends or 72 days commencing October 25, 1969, to the -end of the fiscal year or June 30, 1970. The City Attorney said that he would have an -ordinance covering swap meets ready for the - Council's approval by the Council meeting of November 3, 1969. The Clerk read a recommendation from the Director Restriction of of Finance containing the following conditions: Street Sweeping 1. Bob Teller to appear -personally at the 6:30 P.M. Hours session of the Council meeting of October 20; 2. That a copy of the lease be attached to the application; 3. That it is clearly understood by the applicant that there will be no "grandfather rights" with respect to an ordinance regulating swap meets, currently under development; 4. That the applicant obtain a sales tax permit and report the sales and remit the tax under his permit to the State Board of Equalization; 5. That the fee for the business license be set under Section 6218 -of the Municipal Code (Itinerant Merchant) at the rate of $10.00 per day for this organization only and not for each individual selling at the swap meet. Mr. -Alfred Lutjeans, General Manager, Orange County Fairgrounds, spoke from the floor. Applicant Bob Teller spoke -to the Council also. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was approved .for a period of six months and subject to the recommendation of the Director of Finance. Texaco The Clerk presented from the meeting of.October 6, 1969, Dedication request from Mr. R. W. Wright, Real Estate Agent, Texaco, Requirement Incorporated, 3922 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, for Harbor and waiving.of-dedication requirement in connection with the Wilson remodeling of existing service station at 2253 Harbor Boulevard. Mr. Wright spoke from the floor. After dis- cussion, upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the request was granted and the dedication -requirement waived. The Clerk read a request from Mr. R. W. Wright, Real Texaco Estate Agent, Texaco, Incorporated, 3922 Campus Drive, Dedication Newport Beach, -for waiving of dedication requirement in Requirement connection with the improvement,of the service station on Harbor and Baker the northwest corner of Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street. Mr. Wright explained the planned improvements to the service station. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was held over to .the meeting of November 3, 1969. Written. The Clerk presented a resolution from the City of Newport Communications Beach expressing concern about threat to public health from air pollution and urging the United States Attorney General to reconsider the advisability of the decision to settle the anti-trust action against the four major domestic auto manufacturers without a trial. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the communication was ordered received and filed. Nichols The Clerk read a letter from William H. Nichols, 495 Cabrillo Restriction of Street, Costa Mesa, requesting an ordinance to restrict street Street Sweeping sweeping operations to hours which would not create a public Hours nuisance by disturbing the normal nightly rest period. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the communication was referred to the City Manager. The Clerk presented a resolution from the Local Agency Formation Commission regarding Engineer's No. 127 Annexation to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. He Mini -Bikes also presented a petition from the Harbor Area Mini -Bike Association containing nine signatures requesting the Council to find a legal and suitable area where all children can legally enjoy riding their mini -bikes. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the communication from the Local Agency Formation Commission was received and filed, and the communication from the Harbor Area Mini -Bike Assoc- iation was referred to the Assistant City Manager. Written On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Communications Jordan, and carried, the following written communications were received -and filed: a letter of thanks to the Council for the installation of stop signs on Gisler Avenue at California Street from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cowley, 3198 Sicily Avenue, Costa Mesa; an invitation from the University of California Extension, Irvine, California, for the Council to attend a series of five meetings to explore the nature of a council of local governments for Orange County, as proposed in the General Planning Program; a letter from the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities regarding the dissolution of the Orange County Harbor District; notice of hearing on retention or dissolution of the Orange. -County Harbor District on November 5, 1969, by the Orange County Board of Supervisors;. Notice of Intention to Relinquish Highway Right of Way from the State of California Division of Highways, Number 645, area north and south of the Red Hill overcrossing the San Diego Freeway; copy of application from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for a transfer of an off - sale beer and wine license-from.The Southland Corporation and Donald W. Anderson to Barbara Jean Hall, Robert G. Hall and The Southland Corporation, 7 -Eleven Food Store No. 482-222, 488 East 17th Street; a request from the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 1+77 Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, for the Council to proclaim November 13 as Orange County Economic Outlook Day to publicize the Orange County Economic Outlook Conference to be held on that day at the Anaheim Convention Center. 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., October 20, 1969, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by the Reverend Roger H. Huebner of the First United Methodist Church. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: �D Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Director of Public Works/City Engineer The Mayor introduced Ron.Shadowen, twelve years of age, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne H. Hooks, 951 Darrell Street, Costa Mesa, and praised Ron for rescuing a,child from a swimming pool. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 69-71 seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 69-71, being Commending. A -RESOLUTION OF THE.,CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Ron Shadowen MESA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING RON SHADOWEN, A CARRIER BOY FOR THE DAILY PILOT, FOR HIS QUICK AND COURAGEOUS ACTION IN RESCUING A CHILD FROM A SWIMMING POOL, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Visitors.from Dr. Toto of Fairview State Hospital introduced Mr. Iry Japan Stone who introduced six visitors from Japan as follows: Dr. Uchida; Dr. Nakamura; Mr. Kane; Dr: Iwamoto; Mr. Ohshima; and Dr. Sasaki. The Mayor welcomed the distinguished visitors and invited them to have a tour of the Civic Center. The Mayor said that Planning; Commissioner Don Hout found it necessary to resign from the Planning Commission because of added responsibilities. his employment with the -in Newport -Mesa Unified School District. Upon motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 69-72 Resolution 69-72, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Commending OF THE CITY'OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING Don Hout- COMMISSIONER DON ROUT FOR DEDICATED.AND VALUED SERVICE TO HIS CITY AS A MEMBER OF THE COSTA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION,, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson,.Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan,.Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Don Hout'and John The Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to John C. C. Leonhardt Leo nhardt and declared .him installed as Planning Commis - Exchange Places on sioner. Councilman Jordan expressed the appreciation of Planning the Council to Don Hout and presented him with a signed .Commission, copy of Resolution 69-72, and John C. Leonhardt was presented with a copy of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa. Costa Mesa Three representatives from the Costa Mesa Jaycees, Ed Jaycees . Moore, Stan Amen, and Al Kurnuti presented trophies to Parade Trophies the City won by floats in the following parades: Westminster Founders Day Parade; Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade; and Grand Marshal's Award for Santa Ana Centennial Parade. Chamber of Planning Commissioner Jack Hammett, who is also President Commerce of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, presented a Award to Don Hout Certificate of Award to former Planning Commissioner Don Hout from the Chamber of Commerce. The Clerk presented from the meeting of October 6, 1969, Frank E. Braze the communication.from Frank E. Braze, 760-C West Wilson Complaint --Harbor Street, Costa Mesa, regarding malicious mischief practiced Assembly of God by young people attending the Harbor Assembly -of God Church Church and Costa Mesa Christian School due to lack of proper fencing between residential property and the church properties. Mr. Braze and Mrs. Morales, 758 West Wilson Street, Costa,Mesa, both told of problems caused by the lack of a fence between their property and the church Frank E. Braze property and the lack of proper supervision of the Complaint children. The Council found that -there were no violations (Continued) of the Municipal Code and told Mr. Braze and Mrs. Morales that this was a civil matter. The Reverend V. L. Hertwick, pastor of Harbor Assembly of God Church, spoke to the Council saying that a fence would be installed but he'was not able to give a date for the installation. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Councilman Tucker -voting No, the complaint was received and filed. The Clerk presented from the meeting of October 6, 1969, the recommendation of the Traffic Commission for the South Crosswalk removal of the south crosswalk at the intersection of at Newport and Newport and Harbor Boulevards. Traffic Engineer Jim Harbor Eldridge explained the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Mr. John Gurney,320 Ashton Drive, Laguna Beach, representing Green Properties; read a statement from Mr. Johnson, an architect, in favor of leaving the cross- walks in. Mr. Thomas Nelson, representing Costa Mesa Tomorrow, said a study was needed to improve pedestrian and traffic flow. Mr. John G. McDonald, 136 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, said that the intersection being con- sidered was dangerous and offered the suggestions to move the north -south crosswalk from sidewalk to sidewalk to sidewalk instead of leaving it as at present from westerly median to westerly median; move the right -and left -turn green arrows to where drivers can more easily see them; paint a double white line parallel to and six feet south of the southerly crosswalk over -northbound traffic lanes so that drivers next to the curb lane can:see pedestrians entering the crosswalk from the median platform; and police crosswalks for cars crossing crosswalks while pedestrians are legally in them. Mr. J. C. Humphries, speaking for Costa Mesa Tomorrow, requested that a study be made and that the Council deny the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Mr. Roy McCardle said he.was in agreement with Mr. J. C. Humphries. After discussion, Councilman Tucker -moved for denial of the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Jordan Councilman Jordan left the Council Chambers at approximately Leaves this point. South Crosswalk at After further discussion, upon motion by Councilman Tucker,. Newport and Harbor seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Councilman (Continued) Jordan being absent, the recommendation was referred back to the Traffic Department and Traffic Commission for further study with consideration of putting a no -right - turn -on -red sign at the corner of Newport and Harbor and to see if another solution can be found for the Newport crosswalk. Permit The Clerk presented application for business license change of name and ownership for Catherine and George Diedricks and Charles See, The Reef, 820 West 19th Street, for one pool table and one puck game. The Clerk read the recommendation for approval from the Police and Fire Departments. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker,and carried, Councilman Jordan being absent, the application was approved. Refund The Clerk read a recommendation from -the Street and Don Wulf Parkway Director that the cash bond of $100.00 be refunded to Don Wulf, 259 Princeton Drive, -Costa Mesa, for street work completed at that address. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the cash bond was 1 1 1 Refund - ordered refunded by the following roll call vote: Don Wulf AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, (Continued) Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: -None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Bond Return The Clerk read a request from Walter Serr, Sir Pools, Sir Pools 1015 North Parker Street, Orange, for return of the bond deposited for swirrming pool work at .417 East 20th Street. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the bond return was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Herald -Examiner The Clerk read from the meeting of September 15, 1969, the Joint Strike- request to operate sound equipment on City sidewalks from Lockout Herald -Examiner Joint Strike -Lockout Council, 225 West Eleventh Street, Los Angeles. Jerome Gordon, Manpower Coordinator, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the request. After lengthy discussion, Councilman Tucker made a motion for denial of the request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jordan, Miss Karen Renner, 178 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the application. Mr. Gershenburger, 1980 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of the Council's denial of the application. The motion for denial of the request carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Permits The Clerk presented application for business license ratification from Special Promotions, Incorporated, 1610 North Mill Street, Jackson, Mississippi, for itinerant photographer at'White Front, 3088 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, from July 7 through 12, 1969, and July 15 through 20, 1969, and October 13 through 18, 1969, a total of 18 days. The Clerk also presented business license appli- cation for ratification from Ed Stone, 304 Royal Laney Santa Ana, for junk dealer or collector, out -of -city -firm permit, for transport of junk autos to Golden State Auto Wrecking, Carson, California. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the ` two applications were ratified. Departmental On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Reports Pinkley, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Finance; Parks, Clerk, for the number of claims against the City received since the last regular Council meeting. Warrant On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Resolution 596 Tucker, Warrant Resolution No. 596 including Payroll No. 6921 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 10:05 p.m. F.? F Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place. Yellow Cab for the public hearing for Yellow Cab of Newport and Costa Mesa, Incorporated, 186 East 16th Street, -Costa Mesa, request for an increase .in taxi cab rates in the City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Herman Tate, President of Yellow Cab of Newport and Costa Mesa, spoke in support of his request. After discussion, upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Tucker voting No, the rate increase was approved as.requested. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place R-9-69 for, -the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-9-69, Hurwitz Max Hurwitz, 1673 Irvine Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property at that address from R1� Single Family Residential, to Cl -CP, Local Business District -Conditional Permit. Planning Commission recommended approval provided that prior to second reading of the ordinance by City Council, plans for the construction of the ice cream - parlor are presented to the Planning Commission for approval; and provided further that the Planning Commission would be guaranteed, in writing, to its satisfaction, that the ice cream parlor would be constructed on that site as presented and approved. The Clerk read a,letter from Loren D. Flickinger, Newport Unity Church, Newport Beach, in favor of having an ice cream parlor at that location. John J. Elliot, 9886 Garden.Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, explained plans for construction of an ice cream parlor by using slides projected on a screen. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Ordinance 69-31, Tucker, Ordinance 69-31, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY First Reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 78 NE14PORT HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM Rl, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO C1 -CP, LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - CONDITIONAL PERMIT, was givew first reading by title.only and passed to second reading by the following roll call Vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Jordan John D. Worcester The Clerk presented from the meeting of October 6, 1969, Request Alley request from Mr. and Mrs. John DeWitt Worcester, 2023 Dedication Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, for return of a land dedi- Return cation at the rear of 485 East 17th Street, a twenty -foot strip, one hundred thirty-two feet long. Mr. Worcester said at the time he sent his letter, he was not aware of the proposed development in the preceding public hearing. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the request was deferred until plans come before the Council for permission to con- struct the ice cream parlor proposed in Rezone Petition R-9-69. Sinclair Paint The City Attorney said that Sinclair Paint Company, located Annexation to at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and 19th Street, Costa - Vehicle Parking Mesa, had -made application to be annexed to Vehicle Parking District No. 2 District No. 2 and their application had been approved by the board of Vehicle Parking:District No. 2. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the petition for annexation to Vehicle Parking District No. 2 by'Sinclair Paint Company was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St..Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 1 Contract Extension On motion by Councilman Jordan, ,seconded by Councilman Resurfac.ing,City Wilson, and carried, the contract with Sully -Miller Streets . Contracting Company for Resurfacing and Reconstruction of Sully -Miller City Streets was extended making the completion date October 24, 1969. Notice of Completion The Director of Public Works recommended that Notice of Street Lighting on Completion be filed for the Improvement of Street Lighting Bear Between on Bear_Street Between Sunflower Avenue and the San Diego Sunflower and San Freeway, by Smith Electric Supply.. On motion by Councilman Diego Freeway Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the improvements were accepted, and the Clerk was directed to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. C. J. Segerstrom The Director of Public Works presented a report concerning Watson Avenue the Watson Avenue Drainage Area in connection with a Drainage Area letter of inquiry from C. J. Segerstrom and_Sons, from the meeting of,.August 18, 1969, regarding the FEDCO property on the northeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street. Upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan,.and carried, the report was approved. 5-1-69 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Bond Released St. Clair, the Council approved the release of the $525.00 cash bond in connection with Parcel Map No. S-1-69 at 377 West Wilson Street, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Final Tract 6694 The Director of Public Works presented final map for Apollo Development Tract 665+, Apollo Development, Incorporated, 1104 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, to divide 11.08 acres into 64 lots, located west of the Santa Ana River, south of the San Diego Freeway and north of the Greenville Banning Channel, together with three copies of an agree- ment; Performance Bond in the amount of $1+6,250.00; Labor and Material Bond in the amount of $1+6,250.00; Monument Bond in the amount of $1,200.00; and a check in the amount of $7,396.25. On motion by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 69-73 seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 69-73, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT N0. 669+ 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, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: Tucker . ABSENT: Councilmen: None Encroachment The Clerk presented application for Encroachment Permit 39, Permit 39 Berger Motors, 1980 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for Berger. Motors permission to project 4.5 feet into the public right of way to allow the installation of a sign face on an existing pole, together with the,recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Height of the proposed sign should be governed by its position relative to the "Foreign Car Parts" sign located to the north; 2. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the legal property owner and the ovmer of the proposed sign shall stipulate to a sign removal agreement, subject 42 - Permit 39 to the approval of the :City Attorney; 3. Applicant to (Continued) provide an indemnity agreement to meet the satisfaction of the City Attorney. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Bids Opened The Clerk announced that bids had been opened on October Bid Item 129 17, 1969, by the Clerk for Bid Item 129, Salvage -Rescue Salvage -Rescue Truck. The following bid was received: Truck NAME AMOUNT Crown Coach Corporation $23,030.24 Secure More Bids On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, action on the bid was delayed for the purpose of securing more bids. Set For Public On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hearing, Specific Tucker, and carried, the following item was set for Plan For Certain public hearing at the meeting of November 3, 1969, at 7:30 Streets West of p.m. or as soon thereafter as practicable: Specific Plan Corona del Mar for streets between Baker, St. Clair, and Bristol Streets, Freeway west of the Corona del Mar Freeway. Mrs. Glen Walmut Mrs. Glen Walmut, 405 Fernhill Lane, Anaheim, owner of Specific Plan property in the area of the Specific Plan coming up for public hearing on November 3, 1969, spoke to the Council concerning her property. The Director of Public Works said that he had called the Division of Highways for Mrs. Walmut about her property near the flood control channel and was awaiting an answer. Mrs. Walmut thanked the Council. Right of Way On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Deeds 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, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE` NAME FOR STREET 9-22-69 Helen M. Slezak Victoria.Street 8-26-69 Donald H. and Winifred Ann Spengler Placentia Avenue 8-26-69 Donald H. and Winifred Ann Spengler Placentia Avenue 10-17-69 Margaret A. Milligan Placentia Avenue ZE-96-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Smith ZE-96-69, Delbert J. Smith, 257 Santa Isabel, Costa Mesa, for permission to develop film, some of which is in con- junction with applicant's work, in the home at that address in an Rl zone, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial. The Mayor inquired if, anyone wished to speak. No one desiring to speak, motion for denial was made by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried. ZE-97-69_. The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Harold Soper ZE-97-69, Harold Soper Advertising, 106 East Wilson Avenue, Glendale, for permission to continue to have an outdoor advertising display (billboard-)-size 15.5 feet by 46.5 feet; double-face, in a C2 zone at 1570-1586 Newport Boulevard. The Clerk read a request -for the postponement of the application as the applicant would be out of town. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was held over to the meeting of November 3, 1969, as requested by the applicant. ZE-98-69 The Clerk presented Zone Exception Application ZE-98-69, Beamish Richard W. Beamish, 1201 Estelle Lane,'Nei,Tport Beach, for .permission to construct and operate a recreational vehicle storage lot (campers, trailers, boats, etc.) in an M1 zone at-905 Newhall Street, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following special requirement: 1. Shall meet all the requirements of the Certified Recommendations of the various City Departments, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. The Clerk read a report dated October 20, 1969, from the Director of Planning giving ' two alternate solutions in lieu of Condition No. 14 on the list of Certified Recommendations. Mr. Beamish was present. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the following condition is to replace _ Condition No. 14 on the list of Certified Recommendations: That a minimum access driveway of 20 feet in width shall be maintained from the front of this property to the rear and parallel parking permitted on one side with diagonal parking on the other. ZE-99-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Lowe ZE-99-69, Ronald-A. Lowe, Post Office Box 1043, Costa Mesa, _ for permission to encroach 14.7 feet into required 19.7- foot rear yard setback for-the-purpose of constructing a dwelling unit over an existing two-car garage, in an R2 zone at 353 La Perle Lane, together with the recommendations of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following Special Requirement: 1. Shall meet all the requirements of the Certified Recommendations of the various City Departments, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. The Clerk said that the applicant was unable to be present, and he also said that no objections had been .received. On motion by Councilman ?Nilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. ZE 101-69 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Williams:- ZE-101-69, Ann G. Williams, 874 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to do incidental repair and sell heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in .-an R1 Transitional Zone at 874 West 19th Street, together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject to the following Special Requirement: Shall meet all the requirements of the Certified Recom- mendations of the various City Departments, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. The applicant was not present. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded :. by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. A Massage Parlor The Clerk presented from the Police Department notice Permit that Vera Ilene Crawford, 345.Wakeforest Road, Costa Vera Ilene Mesa, had applied for a permit for masseuse at Lady Crawford Beautiful No. 21 2626 Newport Boulevard. A representative of the Police Department said that the investigation was not complete on this applicant. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, -action was held over to the meeting of November 3, 1969. TeWinkle Park The Assistant City Manager said that the State Division State to Purchase of Highways had made -an offer to the.City,to purchase Portion 1.165 acres of TeWinkle Park. A report from the appraiser was distributed to each Councilman previously. He also recommended that the City accept the State's offer to purchase the land at a cost of $46,600.00. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the Council approved the sale of 1.165 acres of TeWinkle Park to the State subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Assistant City Manager said that he had received a recommendation from the Street Lighting Superintendent for Tract 6508 a Street Lighting Refund.on Tract 6508 in the amount of Refund $3+6.08. Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Street Lighting Councilman Wilson, the refund was authorized to Paul Ca1vo, 17931 Beach Boulevard, Suite M, Huntington Beach, in the amount of $346.08, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Call For Bids The Assistant City Manager presented specifications for - Bid Item 131 Bid Item .1311, 17,000 Pounds of Special Seed Mix, for the Seed golf course. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the specifications were approved and authorization granted to.advertise for bids to be read on October 311 1969. The Assistant City Manager requested permission to purchase Air Conditioning air conditioning parts needed. After discussion, the Parts Assistant City Manager requested permission to obtain informal bids for the air conditioning parts.. The Assistant City Manager said that an investigation was in progress with the Honeywell Company to determine why the air con- ditioning has not worked properly, and he would have a lengthy report for the Council. Xerox The Assistant City Manager requested approval for a main - Police Department tenance and agreement contract for a 3600 III Xerox machine for the Police Department.. Upon motion by.Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the agreement contract was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair, Jordan, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Orange Freeway The Assistant City Manager said .the State was discussing Route 57 the hiring of a consultant to study Route 57 or the Orange Freeway. 1 1 1 Report The Assistant City Manager presented the report from . City Treasury Griffenhagen-Kroeger, Incorporated, on the Organization Functions and Operation of City Treasury Functions, City of Costa Mesa. Councilman St. Clair said that he was not in agreement with the report and had distributed copies of his opinion on the report to the -Council. Councilman Wilson asked that Councilman St. Clair not read his opinion on. -the report since he had received his copy of the opinion at 5:10 p.m. and moved that the Griffenhagen-Kroeger Report be held to the meeting of November 3, 1969. Councilman St. Clair seconded the motion, and it carried. Councilman Wilson also requested that opinion, reports, and memoranda of this nature go. through the Mayor instead of being released to the press first. The Clerk presented;a memorandum from Councilman St. Clair concerning plastic grass on median strips. Councilman St. Clair recommended that the City hold any further pur- Plastic Grass on. chases to see if the cost of keeping trash cleaned out Median Strips of the plastic grass would cost more than the :`beauty" is worth. He said that he had received word from the Assistant City Manager that the maintenance costs were being studied before any more material would be purchased. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the memorandum was held over for a report from staff. Fairgrounds_ The Clerk presented a memorandum from Councilman St. Clair concerning Fairgrounds road access. Councilman St. Clair said that he was concerned that the Council meet with the Fairgrounds and get reports back to the Council. Mayor Pinkley reported on his attempts and meetings with the Fairgrounds board. No action was taken on the memorandum. Overpass Design The Clerk presented a memorandum from Councilman St. Clair Newport Freeway concerning the overpass design of the Newport Freeway cross- over. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,.seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Director of Public Works was requested to report on the difference and capacity of the slip ramp and cloverleaf ramp for the Newport Freeway interchanges. Guard Rails on The -Clerk presented a memorandum from Councilman St. Clair Newport concerning the large trees on Newport Boulevard between Bristol and 19th Street when traffic is northbound on Newport Boulevard. Councilman St. Clair said that in nine months there were seven accidents with one fatality and two injuries., He recommended the installation of curbs, guard rails,.or remove the trees. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the Council requested that the staff ask the State to install guard rails between the traffic and the trees. Oral There were no oral communications. Communications Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:45 p.m. Mayor of the -City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: w M City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa