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Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
March 2, 1970
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., March 2, 1970, 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 and such
actions as the Council desires to take under Section 2203
of the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa.
Councilmen Present: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, St. Clair
Councilmen Absent: Jordan
Officials Present: Assistant City Manager, City
Attorney,.Director of Public
Works/City Engineer, City Clerk
Minutes The Mayor asked if there were any corrections or
February 16, 1970 additions to the minutes of February.16, 1970, and
there being none, he declared them approved as
distributed and posted.
Resolution 70-5 Upon motion of Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Representation on Tucker, Resolution 70-5, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Orange County COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
Grand Jury REPRESENTATION FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA ON THE ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
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The Clerk presented from the meeting of February 16, 1970,
the request from Fountain Valley School District to support
the elimination of a proposed airpark in HOLF, Helicopter
Outlying Field, Mile Square, bounded by Warner, Edinger,
Brookhurst, and Euclid Streets. After discussion, on
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Resolution -70-22
Tucker, Resolution 70-22, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Airpark
COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Elimination in
SUPPORTING THE FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL.DISTRICT IN ITS
HOLF.
PROPOSAL TO BUILD AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITHIN THE OBSOLETE
DOOLITTLE CONE OF HOLF MILE SQUARE IN THAT CITY,'was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Ordinance 70-14
Wilson, Ordinance 70-14, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Adopted
OF COSTA MESA ADDING TO CHAPTER VI OF THE COSTA MESA
Ambulance
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATING THE USE AND
Regulations
OPERATIONS OF AMBULANCES, was given second reading by
title only and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
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Ordinance 70-13
Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, -seconded by Councilman
Adopted
Wilson, Ordinance:70-13, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
R-18-69
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
THE ZONING OF LOTS. 19, 20,,21', AND 22 OF TRACT 5+75, AND
LOTS 26 AND 27 OF TRACT 6260 FROM R1 TO R2 -CP, was given
second reading by title only and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Bid Item 137
The Clerk presented the bids held over from the meeting
Aerial Lift
of February 16, 1970, for Bid Item 137, One Aerial Lift
with Special Body. He read the recommendation of the
Purchasing Agent that the contract be awarded to Pitman
Manufacturing Company. Upon motion by Councilman.
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, the contract
Awarded
was awarded to Pitman Manufacturing Company in the amount
of $11,420.00 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Bid Item 139-
The Clerk presented the bids from the meeting of February 16,
Street Sweeper
1970, for Bid Item 139, One 1970 Three -Wheel Street Sweeper.
He read the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent that it
would be in the best interest of the City of Costa Mesa
to accept the bid of Dearth Machinery.Company, which more
closely met the bid specifications. Upon motion by
Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
Awarded
the contract was awarded to Dearth Machinery Company in
the amount of $13,575'•00 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: .Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: .Councilmen: Jordan
Billboard.
The Clerk presented from the meeting of January 12, 1970,
Ordinance
proposed billboard ordinances referred to the Planning
Department with directions to draft comprehensive bill-,
board ordinance. The Clerk read a request from the
Director of Planning for an extension of thirty days to
complete the draft of the proposed ordinance. Upon
motion by Councilman.St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the extension was granted as requested.
R-15-69 The Clerk presented the application for Rezone R-15-69
from the meeting of December 2,.1969, which was returned
to the Planning Department for study of the general
Costa Mesa area to determine its proper zoning. The Clerk read a
Planning. ..request from the Director of Planning for an extension
Commission of 45 days to complete the study. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and
carried, the 45 -day extension was granted as requested:
Dorothy M. Clinch The Clerk read a letter from Dorothy M. Clinch, 2039
History:.of. President Place, Costa.Mesa, offering her history of
Costa Mesa Costa Mesa to the Council for.publishing. Upon motion
by Councilman Tucker;seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, the letter was referred to the Costa Mesa
Historical Society for their comments and recommendation,
and also requesting their comments and recommendation of
the other history by Ed Miller; and letter to go to
Mrs. Clinch thanking .her for her efforts.and telling
her the Council minute action.
Children Playing The Clerk read a letter from Trudy West, 3044 Cleveland
in Streets
Avenue, Costa Mesa, asking for Council action to prevent
children from playing in the streets to eliminate a
danger to motorists. On motion by Councilman Tucker,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the letter
was referred to the staff for a recommendation to the
Council.
The Clerk said that he had received a letter from Attorney
Donald E. Smallwood, 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach.
Mr. Smallwood came to the microphone and read the letter
Chartered
requesting answers to questions regarding the chartered
Airplane
air flight to El -Centro, -California, for City personnel
to El Centro for
to attend the.hearing of the State Highway Commission on
Freeway Hearing
February 19, 1970. The Mayor then answered the letter
paragraph by -paragraph and noted that Mr. St. Clair had
driven his automobile to E1 Centro because he had requested
space on the plane at 10:00 p.m. after the. spaces were
all taken, and it was too late to.charter a larger plane
for the following morning. Mr. Smallwood said that
courtesy should have been extended to Councilman St. Clair
out of respect for his office. Ted Bologh, 286 Del Mar,
Costa Mesa, spoke from the floor. After lengthy discussion,
upon motion -by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the letter was ordered received
and filed.
The Mayor said that he would like.to present Certificates
of Appreciation awards to the winners in the Christmas
Decoration Contest sponsored by the Community Projects
Awards
Committee. Awards were presented to the following:
Christmas
Mr. and Mrs. Bill May; Frances Keener; Jim Jordan;
Decoration Contest
Mack P. Freed; Fred Harrington; The Pipers; Earl Achlin;
Paula Didas; Cline Waughtal; Charles Brady; Don Slocum
Family; Anthony Bonacorsi; Gary Palmer Family; James D.
Brockway; Harry Hammershlag; William Polder; L. A. Jayssaud;
L. D. Longwell; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frick, Jr.; Mr. and
Mrs. Edward W.. Noack; Mrs. W. Mitschrich. Lou Yantorn,
manager of the Costa Mesa Boys' Club, and,Chairman of the
.Community Projects Committee, thanked all who helped to
make the contest a success.
Pupils from Les Miller, teacher from Davis Elementary School, intro -
Davis School duced his eighth grade pupils who were attending the
Council meeting, and the Mayor welcomed them.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess, and the meeting reconvened
at 8:00 p.m.
PART II
The City Council of the City -of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its -regular session at 8:00 p.m., March 2, 19.7019
at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa: The meeting
wascalledto order by the Mayor followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by Vice Mayor,
Wilson.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Tucker, Wilson, Pinkley, St. Clair
Councilmen Absent: Jordan
Officials Present: Assistant City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
City Clerk
Way Out Magazine Don Nelson of "Way Out Magazine" congratulated the Council on
the presentation of The Happening at the Orange County Fair-
grounds on February 28, 1970, and presented copies of his
magazine to each Councilman and the Clerk. He said that
the magazine was experimental and requested that the Council
write to him and comment on what message the magazine
was trying to impart.
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Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 70-23
Tucker, Resolution 70-23, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Dave DeSoto of
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING
KMPC
THE APPRECIATION OF THE CITY TO DAVE DESOTO, ORANGE COUNTY
NEWS BUREAU FOR KMPC, FOR HIS DEDICATED AND VALUABLE HELP
IN THE "COSTA MESA HAPPENING," was adopted by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES.: ,Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 70-24
Tucker, Resolution 70-24, being A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Lt. Austin Smith
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, EXPRESSING THE APPRECIA-
TION OF THE CITY TO LIEUTENANT AUSTIN SMITH OF THE COSTA
MESA.POLICE DEPAR'T'MENT, FOR HIS INITIATIVE AND CREATIVE
LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZING THE "COSTA MESA HAPPENING," was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:- Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Letters Thanking
Councilman Wilson moved that the Mayor be authorized to
Reporters for
write letters to the editors and publishers of those
Coverage
reporters who covered The Happening for the splendid job
they did, and also included'in the motion is that the
Mayor write a letter to the Fair Board thanking them for
the free use of the Fairgrounds. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Tucker, and carried.
The Mayor said that he was saddened to learn of the death
of Congressman Utt on March.l, 1970.. Upon motion by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Resolution 70-28
Resolution 70-28, beingA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Expressing Regret
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING REGRET
on Death of James
B. ON THE LOSS OF CONGRESSMAN JAMES B. UTT, ORANGE COUNTY'S
Utt, Congressman
REPRESENTATIVE FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS.IN WASHINGTON, D. C.
was adopted by the following roll call vete:
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AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St..Clair
NOES.: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Public Hearing
The Mayor said that this was the time set for the public
Weed Abatement
hearing on the annual weed abatement. The Clerk said
that the lots•had been duly posted as required by law;
and no written communications had been received. The
Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. Mrs. Lucy Waughtal,
2+33 College Drive, Costa Mesa, asked about the weed
abatement policy, and the Council and members of the
staff answered her questions. Dave"Yarnal, 2583 Santa Ana
Avenue, Costa Mesa, and Ted Bologh, 286 Del Mar, Costa
Mesa, spoke from the floor. No one else wishing to
speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
Resolution 70-25
Resolution•70-25, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Proceed with
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,'INSTRUCTING AND
Removal.of Weeds
AUTHORIZING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker,.Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:. Councilmen: Jordan
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ZE-13-70 The Clerk read a request for the right to appeal the
Stansell Council's denial of Zone Exception Application ZE-13-70
from Gordon Ray Stansell, 1721 Stonehenge Drive, Tustin.
Roy Lippold, attorney and co-owner of the land in the
application, -spoke from the floor. Upon motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
and carried, the Council granted the request for appeal,
and the application is to come up at the meeting of
March 16, 1970; and the Clerk is to notify the nearby
residents.
Written
On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Communications
St..Clair, and carried, the following written communi-
cations were received and filed: request from Eel River
Water Council, 2380 Professional Drive, Santa Rosa, for
the Council to become and Associate Member at the cost
of -$500.00; letter from Governor Reagan congratulating
the entire City of Costa Mesa on the Costa Mesa Happening
that was sponsored by the City on February 28, 1970;
invitation from the Orange County Board of Supervisors
to attend the dedication ceremony for the new South
Orange County Courthouse at Laguna Niguel on March 1.2,
1970, at 2:00 p.m.; Notice from the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California that there will be
investigation on the rules pertaining to underground
extensions'to commercial and industrial developments and''
individual customers of all electric and communication
public utilities in the State, and investigation on the
Commission's own motion into mandatory requirements for
underground extensions; from the City of Garden Grove, a
resolution requesting the State Legislature of California
to enact new and/or modify existing legislation to enable
all local governmental districts that serve areas of each
other, whether coinciding or not, to be able to hold
simultaneous elections; letter from Assemblyman Robert E.
Balham acknowledging receipt of Resolution 70-17;.invita-
tion from the Junior Ebell Club of Newport Beach to attend_
the ninth annual Children's Art Show on March 7 and 8,
1970, at Pomona School, 2051 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa;
from John V. Seilens, East Bluff Realty, regarding the
editorial in the Los Angeles Times. entitled Stamp Out
Stupidity; a Stamp Out Smog pamphlet, Post Office Box
5128, Garden Grove; from the Public Utilities Commission
of the State of California, application of Douglas Bus
Lines, Incorporated, for authority to extend service area
to serve Autometics Laguna facility at 2+000 Avila Road,
Laguna Niguel; from the Municipal Financial Consultant,.
J. Barth and Company, regarding the Golden Gate Bridge,
Highway and Transportation District, and their plans to
enter the mass transit field; from the City of Stanton,
a resolution requesting the California State Legislature
to introduce legislation pertaining to mobile home parks;
and also the following application copies to the Depart -
Alcoholic
ment of Alcoholic Beverage'Control of the State of
Beverages Control
California: person-to-person transfer of an on -sale
beer and wine license from Marvin Oberndorfer to Vernon E.
'Rankin, for Pier 11, 1976 Newport Boulevard; Costa Mesa;
'person-to-person transfer of on -sale license from Peter M.
Elliott (Receiver in Bankruptcy for the Estate of P.R.O.
Enterprises, Incorporated) to Earl E. Atkinson, for Costa
Mesa Golf and Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive;
person-to-person transfer of on -sale license from'Mac
Rosen to Prime -Costa Mesa for Prime Rib Inn No. 1,
428.East 17th Street; person-to-person transfer of an
on -sale beer license from Bobby G. Rudd to Vera A.:and
William Kole for Sassy Lassy, 2901 Harbor Boulevard;
person-to=person transfer of -on -sale beer and wine license
from Oberndorfer Enterprises, Marvin Oberndorfer, to
Michael J. Nuben and Vernon E. Rankin for Pier 11,
Alcoholic
1976 Newport Boulevard; transfer of an on -sale license
Beverage Control
from Zenco, Incorporated., Robert 0. McMillen, to May
(continued)
Department Stores, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa.
Permits
The Clerk presented application for business license
Business Licenses
from Orange County Voiture No.. 527, Ed Roach, Business
Agent, 1814 South Evergreen, No. 4, Santa Ana, for Gene
. Holter's Wild Animal Show at Orange.County Fairgrounds,
Sunday, May 3,,-1970. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the applica-
tion was approved subject to the approval of the Police
and Fire Departments.
The Clerk presented the application for business license
Richard.Jones
from Robert M. Stansbury, M. D., for physical therapy at
James Perez
132 East 18th -Street, Costa Mesa. The. Director of Finance
Oscar Vildosola
reported that Dr. Stansbury,has been licensed by the State
of California. The City Attorney said that no business
license was required by the;Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
On motion by Councilman St..Clair, seconded by Councilman
Tucker, and carried, the application was ordered received
and filed.
Refund
The Clerk read a letter from the Director of Finance
Hill Refrigeration
a refund in the amount of $25.00 to Hill
_recommending
Refrigeration Corporation, 4400 San Fernando Road,
Glendale, on Business License No. 1498. On motion by
Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
the $25.00 refund was authorized by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Weed Abatement
The Clerk read a recommendation from the Street and Park -
Refunds
way Director for refunds for weed abatement. Upon motion
by Councilman St. Clair, seconded_by Councilman Tucker,
the following refunds were authorized by the following
roll call vote:-.
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
NAME AND ADDRESS AMOUNT
Johanneson Ivan Johanneson, 2337 Orange Avenue $ 5.96
Richardson Harry D. Richardson, 135.East Wilson Street 5.96
Wedgeworth Mildred E. Wedgeworth, 834 West 18th Street 11.91
Live Entertainment Chief Neth said there were five applications for Live
Permits .
Entertainment Permits from musicians at Mr. Fatfingers,
780 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Three investigations
have been completed and two are incomplete. He recom-
mended that permits be issued to the three applicants
and approval of temporary permits for the two applicants
whose investigations were incomplete. Upon motion by
Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, two temporary Live Entertainment Permits were
approved .for two unidentified musicians at Mr. Fatfingers,
and Live Entertainment Permits were approved for the
following:
Richard.Jones
Richard Carl Jones, 1242 Palm Street, Anaheim
James Perez
James Perez, 1037 Sandsprings, La Puente
Oscar Vildosola
Oscar Edward Vildosola, 31+1 North Evelyn Avenue, Rosemead
Departmental On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Reports St. Clair, and carried, the following departmental reports
were received and filed: Clerk, for the number of claims
against the City since the last Council meeting; Building
:L5
Departmental Safety; Finance, for the number of non-profit permits
Reports
issued during the month of February; Fire; and report
(continued)
from Pyle, Lance, Schlinger, and Soll on Audit of Accounts
for the period of July 1, 1969, through December 31, 1969.
Warrant
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 610
Tucker, Warrant Resolution No. 610 including Payroll
No. 7004 was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Warrant
On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 611
Wilson, -Warrant Resolution No. 611 was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Miltenburg vs. City The City Attorney requested approval of the settlement of
of Costa Mesa Miltenburg vs. City of Costa Mesa in the amount of
$1,500.00, for flood water damages. The insurance company
is to take the other half of the settlement in the amount
of $1,500.00. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Tucker, a warrant in the amount of $1,500.00
Warrant Authorized was authorized for the settlement by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Proposed Ordinance The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance on
Dismantled Aircraft storage of dismantled aircraft. Mr. Loren Jones, 653 Surf
Storage Street, Costa Mesa, member of Experimental Aircraft Associa-
tion, Chapter 92, spoke against the adoption of the
ordinance. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Tucker, and carried, the proposed ordinance
was held over and Mr. Jones was requested to meet with
the staff.
Federal Flood The City Attorney reported that the Federal Flood Insurance
Insurance Program Program can be described in -three points. It requires
that the City make application to the Federal Government
to qualify. The City must promise that it will enact
appropriate zoning regulations, building codes, and other
measures to eliminate or minimize damage from future floods
or landslides. Once this is done, then the insurance is
sold through local insurance agents. The premium rates
are subsidized by payments from the Federal Government.
After discussion by the Council, on motion by Councilman
Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried,
the Assistant City Manager was requested to bring a report
to the Council showing the difference between the federal
flood subsidy and what it would cost the taxpayer to
support the proper flood control program.
On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the Council accepted the street improve -
Tract 6260 ments in Tract 6260, located between Caraway Drive and
Bonds Released Corsica Place, west of Harbor Boulevard, and released the
Kal-South performance, and labor and material bonds, Kal-South
Development, 1442 South Euclid Street, Fullerton, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works.
The Director of Public Works recommended that the bond be
s-14-69 released for the placement of a concrete monument at the
Monument Bond intersection of Gisler and Iowa Street for Subdivision
Toups Engineering S-14-69. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded.by
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S -l.4-69' Councilman Wilson, the cash bond in the amount of $45.00
Monument Bond was authorized for release to Toups Engineering, Incorpora-
(continued) ted, 1801 North College, Santa Ana, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
After the.report by the Director of Public Works on TOPICS,
Traffic Operation Program for Increasing Capacity and -
Safety, upon motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by
Resolution 70-26 Councilman Tucker, Resolution 70-26, being A RESOLUTION
Application to OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
TOPICS Program ACKNOWLEDGING THAT SAID.CITY.WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
TOPICS PROGRAM.Iff.ORDER THAT ITS_OBLIGATION TO THE MOTOR-
ING.PUBLIC AT LARGE MAY MORE QUICKLY.BE FULFILLED, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
..AYES: Councilmen: Wilson,, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None _
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Dave Yarnal Dave Yarnal, 2583 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if
Traffic Signal there was a delayed traffic signal at the corner of Newport
Boulevard and Del Mar Street. The Traffic Engineer said
that he would get the information for Mr. Yarnal.
Call for Bids The Director of Public Works presented plans and specifica-
Traffic Signals and
tions for the Installation of Harbor Boulevard Signal
Street Lighting on
System and Street Lighting on Harbor Boulevard between
Harbor
Bay Street and MacArthur Boulevard .(Talbert). Upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Tucker, and carried, the plans and specifications were
approved and the.Clerk was authorized to advertise for
bids to be opened on March 24, 1970, at 11:00 a.m.
The Director of Public Works presented the recommendation
of the Traffic Commission for posting of one-hour parking
at 191+ Newport Boulevard. Upon motion by Councilman.
Resolution 70-27
Wilson,.seconded by Councilman Tucker, Resolution 70-27,
One -Hour Parking
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF
on Newport
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A ONE-HOUR PARKING
RESTRICTION AT 191+ NEWPORT BOULEVARD, was.adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker,.Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen:. None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
The Director of Public Works presented the recommendation
of the Traffic Commission to post "No Parking 6:00 a.m.
Wilson.Street
to 6:00 p:m." on Wilson Street between College Avenue and
No Parking
Fairview Road. The Mayor said that he had just received
a petition containing 18 signatures opposing the no park-
ing on the south side of Wilson Street. The Mayor asked
if anyone wished to speak. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Maloney,
279 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, spoke opposing the
posting of no parking signs on Wilson Street. After
discussion, upon motion by.Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the recommendation of
the Traffic Commission was held over to the March 16, 1970
meeting, and copies of the Traffic Engineer's extensive
study is to go -out. to the Council.
The Director of Public Works presented the recommendations
of the Traffic Commission to lower the speed limit on
Palisades Road between Redhill Avenue and Newport Boulevard
from 50 to 45 miles per hour; and lower the speed limit on
Bristol Street between Sunflower Avenue and Paularino
ISO
Ordinance 70-15 Avenue from 45 to 40 miles per hour. Upon motion by
First Reading Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, Ordin-
Speed Limits on ance 70-15, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Palisades and CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3416.1
Bristol OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO ESTAB-
LISH SPEED LIMITS ON PALISADES ROAD BETWEEN RED HILL
AVENUE AND NEWPORT BOULEVARD;!AND ON.BRISTOL STREET BETWEEN
SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND PAULARINO AVENUE., was given 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: Jordan
The Director of Public Works presented the recommendation
Red Curb on of the Traffic Commission for a red curb painted on the
Paularino north side of Paularino Avenue from Platte Street 110 -feet
westerly. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Tucker, and carried, the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission was approved.
The Director of Public Works presented application from
Southern Southern California Edison Company to place 66 K -V poles,
California Edison to go from their Lafayette Sub -station around 17th Street
and Monrovia, across 17th to Whittier, up.1,Thittier-to
19th, and out 19th across the river. He recommended
denial of the request. Upon motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the request
was denied.
An unidentified man said that there should be a traffic
signal at Sunflower and Fairview Road. Vick Yantorn,
Traffic Safety 767 Allegheny Avenue, said that when coming down Bear
Discussed Street and turning left onto Paularino, there are trees
blocking the motorist's view. The Mayor said that the
Traffic Engineer would check that location.
Building Moving 596 The Clerk presented application for Building Moving Per-
Blurock mit 596, William E. Blurock, 1550 Bayside Drive, Newport
Beach, for permission to move a factory -built house from
- Aurora Mobile Homes, 16831 Kameria, Riverside, to 1901
Tustin Avenue in an Rl Zone, together with the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for approval subject
to the 13 conditions as outlined in the staff report with
the following statement added to Condition No. 3:
"The applicant has the prerogative of posting a cash
bond for this installation, the amount to be determined
by the City Engineer." William D. Richardson, Corona del
Mar, representing the applicant, asked that the sidewalks
be eliminated on 19th Street and that the driveway be
reduced to 16 feet instead of 20 feet wide. John Kratz,
387 Ramona Way, Costa Mesa, requested the elimination'of'
sidewalks on 19th Street because of a grade problem. -
After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Councilman
Tucker voting No, the application was approved subject to
the recommendation of the Planning Commission except that
the sidewalks are to be.installed on Tustin, and applicant
has the prerogative to post a cash bond, the amount to be
determined by the City Engineer, to guarantee the instal-
lation of sidewalks on 19th Street.
ZE-12-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
Blurock Permit ZE-12-70, William E. Blurock, 1550 Bayside Drive,
Newport Beach, for permission to allow a factory -built
house on an R1 corner lot (51 feet in width) at 1901
Tustin Avenue with a 22 -foot encroachment into the required
25 -foot rear yard setback due to a garage attached to resi-
dence by a beam, together with the recommendation of the
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ZE-12-70
Planning Commission for approval subject to the following
Blurock
Special Requirement: 1. Shall meet all the requirements
(Continued)
of the Certified Recommendations of the various depart-
ments of the City of Costa Mesa, copy attached to the
application and made'a part thereof. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded'by'Councilman St. Clair, and
carried, Councilman Tucker voting No, the application
was approved subject to the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
Right of Way Deeds
On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, the following right of way deeds were accepted
and ordered placed on record by the following roll call
vote:'
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen` Jordan
DATE NAME FOR STREET
10-28-69, Security -First National -Bank of Superior Avenue
Los Angeles
2-16-70 Mary A. and Arthur J. Gisler_ Hyland and Sunflower
2-18-70 John Allanach Victoria Street
ZE-8-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone acception Permit
Volume Shoe,
ZE-8-702 Volume Shoe Corporation; in care of Webb Con-
struction, 8687 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, for permission
to reduce the required parking from 18 to 12 parking
spaces for the construction of a 1+,000 -square foot
commercial building in a C2 zone at 2221 Harbor Boulevard,
together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval of withdrawal. On motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
the application was withdrawn as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
ZE-16-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Follow Charlie
ZE-16-70, Mike Savage, Follow Charlie No. 2, 176 East
17th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct and.
operate a two -pump self-service, remote controlled
gasoline island along with an office for the attendant, in
conjunction with an existing automatic car wash known as
"Follow Charlie," in a C2 zone, together with the recom-
mendation of :the Planning Commission for denial. The
Clerk said that he had received a request for continuation
of the application to the meeting of March 16, 1970. On
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the application was held over to
the meeting of March 16, 1970.
ZE-17-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Interland
ZE-17-70, Interland Development Corporation, 122 Saratoga
Avenue, Santa Clara, for permission to construct covered
parking structures (without garage doors). in lieu of
garages as required per Section 9350.1, Division V of
the Land Use Ordinance and Off -Street Parking Requirements,
in the general area south of Adams Avenue and southwesterly
of Mesa Verde Drive East; in R2 -CP, R3=CP, and C1 -CP zones,
together with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for approval subject to the following Special Requirement:
1. Upon evaluation of final design plans, prior to
issuance of building permits, should it be determined that
covered parking (either under apartments or"carports) are
visible to public streets, garages shall be provided as
required by the Planning Director. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried,
Councilman Tucker voting No, the application was approved
subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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ZE-18-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
Hill Permit ZE-18-70; Bessie Mae Hill, 1914 Newport
Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to use C2 property
at that address for residential purposes and to sell
antiques, gifts, vintage materials, and/or garments;
also requesting relief on garage requirements for use of
residence and to use carport for this purpose, together
with -the recommendation of the Planning. Commission for
approval subject to the following Special Requirement:
1. Shall meet all the special requirements from the
various City Departments, copy attached to the appli-
cation and made a part thereof. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried,
the application was approved subject to the recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
ZE-19-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Remsen ZE-19-70, Wallace Remsen, 1225.McCormack Lane, Costa Mesa,
for,permission to allow a home occupation for the day
care of a maximum of ten children, ages 3-5, 5 days a
week from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to
3:00 p.m. at 250 West Wilson Street in an Rl zone,
together with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission for approval subject to the following Special
Requirement: 1'. Shall meet all the special requirements
of the various City departments copy attached to the
application and made a part thereof. The Director of
Public Works said that sidewalks were already in, therefore
Condition No. 2 should be deleted. Roy McCardle, 1810 .
Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa,
be approved to begin September
one year, and ending on August
asked if it would be possible
motion that when the street is
will move the chain link fence
the water lines. Dr. Wallace ]
the Council if he could be per
required in Condition No. 1 ups
on September 1, 1971. On motii
seconded by Councilman Wilson,
cation was approved subject to
Planning -Commission except tha�
deleted, the expiration time wi
1971, and the dedication of lai
1971, at the time for renewal
requested that the permit
1; 1970, for a period of
31, 1971. Mr. McCardle
�o have included in the
widened that the City
back and also relocate
.emsen, applicant, asked
Litted to dedicate the.land
in renewal of the application
n by Councilman St. Clair,
and carried, the appli-
the recommendation of the
Condition No. 2 was
,s extended to August 31,
.d held until September 1,
,f the application.
ZE-20-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Aarness
ZE-20-70, Albert M. Aarness, Beach and Bay Trailer.Court,
7204 East Coast Highway, Space 14, Newport Beach, for
permission to allow existing:carport, converted to a
family room, without constructing.an additional garage
at 1578 San Bernardino Place, in an R2 zone, together
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
approval subject to the following Special Requirements:
1. Shall meet all the Special Requirements from the
various departments, copy attached to the application and
;made a part thereof. On motion by Councilman Tucker,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application
was approved subject to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
ZE-21-70
Presented was application for Zone Exception Permit
Sewell
ZE-21-70, Richard A. Sewell, 434 1/2 East 17th Street,
Costa Mesa, for permission to construct 15 apartment
units -on 41,627.25 square feet of land area (one unit per
2,775.15 square feet of land area) and allow,certain setback
deviations as shown on the plan attached to and made a part
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of the application, located on the northerly corner of
Tustin and Woodland Place in.an R2 zone, 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 departments of the City of Costa Mesa,
copy attached to and made a part of the application. On
motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the application was approved subject
to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
ZE-22-70,
The Clerk presented the application for Zone Exception
Sewell
Permit ZE-22-70, Richard A. Sewell, 434 1/2 East 17th
Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct 20
apartment units at 356 East 20th Street and extension of
Woodland Place in an R2 zone on 50,090.73 square feet of
land area (one unit per 2,504.54 square feet of land
area) and allow certain setback deviations as shown on
the plan attached to and made a part of the application,
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 departments of the City
of Costa Mesa, copy attached to the application and made
a part thereof.
The Assistant City Manager requested that the Director of
Finance be authorized to issue a warrant in the amount of
Warrant
$1,200.00 to Project Dare for services at The Happening.
Project Dare
Upon motion by Councilman Wilson; seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, the warrant was authorized by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Planning
The Assistant City Manager requested that Planning
Commissioners
Commissioners Charles Beck and John Leonhardt be author -
Beck and Leonhardt
ized to attend the American Society of Planning Officials
New York City
in New York City, April 4 through April 10, 1970. Upon
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded. by Councilman
St. Clair, the request was granted and the Director of
Warrants
Finance was authorized to draw warrants in the amount of
$300.00 each to Mr. Beck and to Mr. Leonhardt, as an
advance on expenses, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, St. Clair,
Pinkley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan
Golf Course
The Assistant City Manager recommended that the fees be
Fees Increase
increased at the Costa Mesa Golf Course. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and
unanimously carried, the following fee schedule was
adopted to become effective April 1, 1970:
Mesa Linda Weekdays Sat., Sun., Holidays
1U hole $3.00 $4.00
9 hole 2.00 3.00
Los Lagos
ale $3.50 $5.00
9 hole 2.00 4.00
Employees The Assistant City Manager said that a request had been
Retirement received from the Employees Retirement Plan Investment
Plan Committee for commencement of a new investment policy.
Mr. Oman explained the new policy. Upon motion by
Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
and carried, the request was held over to the meeting
of March 16, 1970, to allow time for the Council to
study the proposed policy.
Ed Harper Ed Harper, 7133 Kittyhawk Avenue, Los Angeles, spoke
Services for to the Council, first asking if the Council were opposed
Traffic to hiring outside help, then offering a proposal for
Volume Data services for the Traffic Volume Data System. Mr. Fred
System Sorsabal said that the Council has always used outside
help when needed and when the price was fair and equit-
able. Upon motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by
Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the request was held
over to March 16, 1970, for a report prior to that date
from Administration.
Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
J
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the Ci tTEf Costa Mesa
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