HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/1970 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
March 16, 1970
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., March 16, 1970, at
the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting
was called to order by the Mayor for the purpose of dis-
cussion 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.
Roll Call
Councilmen Present: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: Assistant City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
Acting City Clerk
Minutes
Councilman St. Clair stated that the vote on Resolution 70-22
March 2, 1970
was 3-l.instead of unanimous; as he voted against it. The
correction was noted by the Clerk and the Mayor declared
the Minutes approved.
No Parking on
The Clerk presented from the neeting of March 2, 1970,
Wilson Street
recommendation of Traffic Commission to post "No Parking
6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." on Wilson Street, between College
Avenue and Fairview Road. On motion by Mayor Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the matter was
held over to Part II of.the meeting.
The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption,
Speed Limits on
Ordinance 70-15, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Palisades and on
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3+16.1 OF THE
Bristol
MUNICIPAL.CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO ESTABLISH
SPEED LIMITS ON PALISADES ROAD BETWEEN RED HILL AVENUE AND
Ordinance 70-15
NEWPORT,BOULEVARD; AND -ON BRISTOL STREET BETWEEN SUNFLOWER
Adopted-
AVENUE AND PAULARINO AVENUE. On'motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, said Ordinance was
given second reading and adopted by the following roll call
vote: -
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St.. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None .
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 2, 1970, a
Employees request from the Employees Retirement Plan Investment
Retirement Committee for commencement of a new investment policy.
Investment On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Committee Request Jordan, and carried,.the new policy was approved.
The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 2, 1970, offer
Proposal for of proposal for services for the Traffic Volume Data System
Services for from Ed Harper, 1733 Kittyhawk Avenue, Los Angeles. The
Traffic Volume Data Assistant City Manager recommended that the City of Costa
System Approved Mesa enter into a contractual agreement with'IDCO, Inter-
national Data Company, and Mr. Don Phelps, Data Processing
Manager, answered the questions of the Council. After
discussion, on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, the services were approved and.the City
Attorney was instructed to draw up a contract by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written The Clerk presented a request from the Orange Coast
Communications League of Women Voters for a Proclamation and Resolution
requesting local representation in Congress for the City
of Washington, D. C., the Proclamation to be for the week
of April 16 through April 22, 1970, as Better Government
for Washington, D. C. Week. Mrs. Helene K. Hollingsworth,
President of this Chapter.of the League appeared before
the Council and after lengthy discussion, on motion by
Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Resolution 70-29 Resolution 70-29, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
REPRESENTATION FOR.WASHINGTON,.D. C., IN THE FORM OF A
MUNICIPAL" GOVERNMENT SIMILAR TO.ALL OTHER CITIES IN
OUR NATION, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
-St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor was also requested, on motion by Councilman
Proclamation Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, to issue a
Proclamation for Improved Representation for Washington,
D. C. Week from April 16 through April 22', 1970. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
The Council requested the Mayor to write a letter to the
President of the United States, sending carbon copies to
Letter to President the two Senators from California and.the two Congressmen
and also to Mr. Bob Geir, requesting attention to the
conditions existing .in Washington, D.. C. and expressing
the Council's deep concern over the situation.
The Clerk presented -a letter from Mr. Hank Panian,
Request for President of the Costa Mesa Historical Society, following
Proclamation up the Society's request of February 11, 1970, regarding
Granted the retention or modification of a book title related to
the history of Costa Mesa, and announcing a contest to
be held for the purpose of selecting a title. Also, the
Society requested the Council to issue a proclamation in
recognition of the Golden Anniversary of Costa Mesa's -
naming. The Mayor stated that he would issue the procla-
mation as.requested.
On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Traffic Regulatory Jordan, and carried, a letter from James A. E. Hyams,
Suggestions 3088 Platte Drive, Costa Mesa, containing five traffic
regulatory suggestions was referred to the Traffic
Engineer for study and report.
The Clerk presented a letter from William F. Talbot,
360 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, commending police
Police Officers officers Thomas J. Lazar and A. Courteau for their work
Commended in apprehending two burglary suspects and having all of
his stolen property returned to him. On motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson and
carried, the letter was received and filed and Council-
man Wilson -requested that a copy of the letter be given.
to the press and if possible, it be given first page
space. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Jordan and carried, the request was granted.
The Clerk presented a letter from the City Clerk of
Newport Beach enclosing their resolution expressing
support for Bill Number S-3093, "The California Marine
Sanctuary Act of 1969."
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Written The Clerk presented a letter from James E. Mahoney, President
Communications of Herbert L..Miller, Incorporated, 209 Bush Street, Santa
(Continued) Ana,. on behalf of Mrs..Opal E. Jackson lessor, and as
owners of Herbert L. Miller, Incorporated, lessee, appealing
Appeal of dedication requirements as set forth by the Master Plan of
Dedication Highways affecting the property at 1737 and 1739 Superior
Requirements Avenue, Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman Tucker,
seconded by Councilman.St. Clair, and carried, the matter
is to be set for hearing after investigation by staff.
The Clerk read a letter from the Newport-Mesa'Unified School
District commending Police Chief -Roger Neth for his presenta-
tion at a drug abuse symposium at the Costa Mesa High School
on February 25, 1970; .a letter from John L. Jensen, Professor
of History, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa, thanking the Council for the opportunity of speaking
on the rezoning issue of the proposed.ice cream parlour on
Irvine Avenue; a letter from Mrs. James B. Utt, widow of the
deceased Congressman, expressing appreciation for the
Resolution of Regret on the loss of her husband; a Program
for two one -day Seminars on Water, -People, Money, from the
University of California, Irvine, to be held on March 26 and
March 27, 1970; Minutes of the TASC Executive Board Meeting
at the Statler Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles,.on February 18,
1970; Minutes of the TASC Area Coordinating Committee Meeting,
Pacific Ballroom, Statler Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, on
February 18, 1970; letter from Preston Hotchkis, Chairman,
Californians for Yes on 7, 6380 Wilshire Boulevard, Room 1113,
Los Angeles, requesting endorsement of Proposition 7 by the
Costa Mesa City Council. -On motion by Councilman Tucker,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the above com-
munications were received and filed.
Permits The Clerk presented an application for Entertainment Permit
from Mac Rosen, owner -of the Prime Rib Inn at 428 East 17th
'Prime Rib Inn Street, who resides at 412 North Palm Drive, Beverly Hills,
with a recommendation from the Police Department for
approval. On motion by Councilman Sty. Clair, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, and carried, the permit was approved.
An .application for a business license and permit for a
Rose City Shows carnival from Rose City Shows; Fontana, California, at
Carnival the Harbor Shopping Center, 2300 Harbor Boulevard, Costa
Mesa, from March 25 through'March 29, 1970. on motion by
Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and
carried, the permit was.approved., subject to all conditions.
The Clerk presented an application for permit from Boys'
Earl Marion
Workshop, Earl Marion DBA Boys' Workshop, 9151 South
Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, California, for door-to-door
selling (candy) at various locations in the City. On
motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, the application was approved by unanimous vote.
A request was presented from Perry A. Powers, Special Events
.Kiwanis Pancake
Chairman, Kiwariis Club of Costa Mesa for permission to.sell
Breakfast
tickets .to their 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast. On motion
by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, the request was granted.
The following Departmental Reports were received and filed
Departmental
on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Reports
Wilson, and carried: Finance Department; Parks,Department;
.Street and Parkway Department; Police Department.
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Warrant
Warrant Resolution Number 612, including Payroll'Number 7005
Resolution 612
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St..Clair
NOES: Councilmen': None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Business License The City Attorney announced that the business license
Expires for Arthur B. Chamberlin,. 132 East 18th Street, Costa
Mesa, expired under its own terms.
The City Attorney announced that a new Close -Out Sales
Ordinance had been drawn up by the Committee appointed
for this purpose and if it was -suitable, the Council--
ouncil -first
firstwould have to give second reading to Ordinance 70-5
Ordinance 70-5
which repealed Ordinance. 69-7, the first Close -Out Sales
Repealing
Ordinance. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Ordinance 69-7
Councilman Tucker, Ordinance 70-5, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Adopted.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 69-7 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL, was
given second reading and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: _Councilmen: None
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 70-16, being AN
Close Out Sales
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Ordinance 70-16
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS
Given First Reading
ACTIVITIES IN THE FORM OF CLOSE OUT SALES AND MAKING
PROVISIONS FOR.FEES, REGULATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH. On motion by Councilman Tucker,
seconded by.Councilman Jordan, this ordinance was given
first reading by title only and passed to second reading
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Attorney stated that he had petitions with sig-
natures of 100 percent of the residents in favor of the
Sewell Annexation
Sewell Annexation and he,was therefore presenting it for
approval. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded.by
Resolution 70-30
Councilman St. Clair, Resolution No. 70-30, being A
Adopted
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY ANNEXED
TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,.WITHOUT HEARING OR
ELECTION,.was adapted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Attorney presented.a resolution for adoption by
the Council which would fill the vacancy of the Office of
City Clerk necessitated by the death of C. K. Priest. The
Eileen P. Phinney
resolution provides for the appointment of Eileen P. Phinney
Acting City Clerk
as Acting City Clerk through the remainder of Mr. Priest's
present term, the third Tuesday of April. On motion by
Resolution 70-31
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
Resolution No. 70-31, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FILLING THE VACANCY
OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ON AN ACTING BASIS BY
RECITING THE AUTHORITY THEREFORE AND ESTABLISHING THE
DUTIES THEREOF, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session'at 8:00 p.m., March 16, 1970,
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
James Piercy, First Christian Church, 796 Victoria Street,
Costa Mesa.
Councilman Tucker requested on..behalf of all candidates
Roll Call
that they be allowed.to use City right of way for display
Request for
of posters for campaign purposes, not more than 18 inches
Display of
by 24 inches in size and not placed.higher than three feet
Campaign Posters
from the ground. Said signs would be placed not more than
Denied.
thirty days prior to election and to be removed not more
than ten days after the election. Mr. Dave Yarnel and.
Mr. Tom Manus, candidates for council spoke from the floor
and stated they were not interested in displaying posters
and Mr. Jack Hammett, also a candidate, stated that he
C. K. Priest
did not feel that candidates should be granted permission
City Clerk_
to use city right of way when citizens could not do so.
Succumbs
Councilman St. Clair suggested that if permission were
Loyalty
granted, candidates would be required to post a $50.00
Acknowledged
bond to assure the removal within ten days after elections,
Resolution 70-32
of the signs. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded
by Councilman St. Clair, permission for candidates to
display campaign literature on City right of tray was
denied., Councilmen Pinkley, Wilson and. Jordan voting No.
Recess
The Mayor declared a ten-minute recess at 7:50 p.m.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session'at 8:00 p.m., March 16, 1970,
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
James Piercy, First Christian Church, 796 Victoria Street,
Costa Mesa.
Councilmen Present: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
Roll Call
St. Clair
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: Assistant City Manager, City -Attorney,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
Acting City Clerk
The Mayor presented a resolution honoring the loyal service
of the beloved City Clerk C. K. Priest who succumbed on
March 12, 1970, and who will be sorely missed by the Council
and all employees of the City, as well as the residents.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley,, seconded by Councilman
C. K. Priest
Wilson,'Resolution 70-32, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
City Clerk_
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PERPETU-
Succumbs
ATING THE MEMORY OF ITS"FORMER CITY CLERK, C. K. "CHARLIE"
Loyalty
PRIEST: PROVIDING FOR PERMANENT EVIDENCE THEREOF AND
Acknowledged
ACKNOWLEDGING HIS LOYALTY AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF COSTA
Resolution 70-32
MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor statedthat each of Mr. Priest's children should
be sent a copy of .the resolution.
No Parking
The Mayor statedthat this item was held over from Part I
on Wilson Street
of the meeting and.the matter of the recommendation of
Traffic Commission to post "No Parking 6:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m." on Wilson Street, between College Avenue and
Fairview Road.would,now- be discussed. The Clerk stated
that a petition had been received from seventeen property
owners on Wilson Street objecting.to the posting of the
No Parking signs. On motion by Councilman Tucker,
Held Over
seconded by Councilman Jordan, the matter was held over
to the meeting of April 20, 1970, at which time further
discussion can take place and all residents should be so
notified. At that time the'Traffic Commission and
Traffic Engineer will also be prepared to make recom-
mendations. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Costa'Mesa City The Director of,Public Works requested authorization to
Park re -advertise for bids for the Construction of Walkways
Walkways and. and Benches in the Costa Mesa City Park. On motion by
Benches Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, the request was granted..
The Director of Public Works requested.that the present
members of the Traffic Commission be re -appointed as
Traffic Commission their terms had expired. After lengthy discussion,
Terms Expire Councilman Wilson made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Tucker to reappoint them. It was then decided to refer
the matter to the City Attorney to report on the length
of terms of the Commissioners and he would then report
to the Council later in the meeting on his findings.
Councilman Tucker withdrew his second and the motion
died for lack of a second.
The Director of Public Works recommended that the bonds
on Tract 6637 for Labor, Materials and Performance be
reduced.to $10,000.00, or that the existing bond be
Tract 6637 exonerated and a new bond for $10,000.00 be accepted by
the City. This figure was based on an estimate for
Portion of Bond removal of a temporary parking lot and other work still
Released to be completed. This Tract is located at Sunflower
Avenue and Smalley Road. Heltzer Enterprises is the
subdivider. After lengthy discussion, Councilman
Jordan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
that the bonds be released and that $10,000.00 be held
back until all work is completed. The motion carried
by a 3-2 vote, Councilmen Jordan and St. Clair voting
No.
Request for The Director of Public Works requested authorization to
Informal Bid, award an informal bid.contract for street improvements
at Elden Avenue at 22nd Street. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried., the
request was held over to the April 6 meeting by which
Held.Over time the area can be studied more thoroughly and a
decision made that would be more practical for future
use.
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The Director of Public Works requested.approval of
Tract 6261
Tract Number 6261; 20 lots between Coral Avenue and
Mesa Avenue, as the developer has submitted.the bonds
and paid.the necessary fees as outlined in the'
Conditions for the Tract. On motion by Councilman
Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and.carried,
Resolution 70-33
Resolution No. 70-33, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE MAPS OF TRACT NUMBER 6261 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, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Attorney reported.that the Section of the Code
governing the term of Traffic Commission was silent on
Present Traffic
length of term of the Commission and that the term was
Commission
most likely stated in a Resolution. On motion by
Held Over Until
Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
After Election
carried, it was decided that the present�Traffic Com-
mission be held over until after the April 14 election
and in the meantime it be made public that anyone
interested in serving on said Commission notify the
City Clerk's office and,the next Commission to serve a
full term be appointed.at the meeting of April 20, 1970.
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Complaint
The Clerk presented. a petition from homeowners, con -
Rest Home
taining 68 signatures, in Tract 2896 located in North
2968 Milbro Street,
Costa Mesa, objecting to the establishment of a rest
home at 2968 Milbro Street, Costa Mesa. Mr. William
Head and Mrs. Richard Oliver spoke against the rest
home, representing other residents. The City Attorney
stated that according,to the Municipal Code any home-
owner is allowed to have three paying -guests, exclusive
of family, living together in a single housekeeping
unit. Mr. Clyde Cavanaugh spoke to the Council, defend-
ing the rest home and. stated that they did.meet the
requirements of the Code. Mrs. Mabel McNeilly spoke to
the Council and stated. -that she was the person who
rented the house from Mr. Cavanaugh and that she would
be operating the rest home. She stated that she had.
operated this type home in other areas and never had
any complaints from neighbors. The Mayor stated,that
in view of the City Attorney's ruling on: the matter
that there was no case.
The Clerk presented. a request from George and William
Pylon Sign at
Holstein, Incorporated, 170 East.14th Street., Costa
'Bob.'s Big Boy
Mesa for upgrading Pylon Sign at Bob's Big Boy
Restaurant, 154 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa.- Mr. George
Holstein, owner of the.property, spoke from the floor.
Mr. Brooks Cavanaugh explained that the owner was
asking for waiving of the dedication requirements and.
Dedication
the improvement'of the sign would entail an expenditure
Requirements
of over $2,000.00 and that was why they were required to
Waived
make dedication. On motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman. St. Clair, and carried, the
request was granted for waiving of dedication require-
ments, and the appeal was thereby granted.
The Clerk presented. an Appeal of City Council's decision
C -36-66A
on C -36-66A, Pacific Outdoor Advertising Company, 17+0 Narva
Street, Los Angeles, for permission to continue to main -
Pacific Outdoor
tain one standard City Bulletin (billboard) 13 feet
Advertising
6 inches by 46 feet in a C2 zone, at 153+ Newport Boulevard,
Company
Costa Mesa.. The Clerk stated -that the Planning Commis-
sion recommended approval subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) For a time limit of two years from date of
Council approval; (2) That a Bond or Savings and Loan
Certificate, in the amount of $200.00 be filed with the
Planning Department to guarantee the removal of this
billboard. at the expiration of the Use Permit. 'Mr. J.
Kingrey spoke on.behalf of Pacific Outdoor Company. He
requested that Item F on the Agenda also be discussed,
at this time in order to save time. Item F requested,
exchange of billboards for Pacific Outdoor Advertising
Company, 1740 Narva Street, Los Angeles, for permission
to remove five post panels (25 feet by 12 feet) and
replace them with two standard city bulletins in an
M1 zone on the east side of Bristol Street, approximately
400 feet south of Baker Street, -Costa Mesa. .Councilman
St. Clair requested that Items C and F be held over until
the subject of Billboards is settled. Mr. Eli Kaser,
1725 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke from the floor against
approval of the request due to the need,for-eliminating
some billboards. Mr. Thomas Manus also spoke from the
floor against approval; these objections being against
both C and.F. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, request for approval of C, which was
the appeal of Council's decision, was approved by a 3-2
vote subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission,
Councilmen Tucker and St. Clair voting No. Councilman
Tucker then made a motion,.seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
for denial of Item F, request for exchange of billboards.
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C -36-66A Motion for denial was defeated by a 3-2 vote, Councilmen
(Continued.) Pinkley, Jordan and Wilson voting No, and.the request
for the exchange of billboards was approved, subject to
the conditions of the Planning Commission.
Encroachment
The Clerk presented Encroachment Permit No. 45 for
Permit 45
Halecrest Club, 3124 College Street, Costa Mesa, for
Halecrest Club
permission to encroach five feet into the public right
of way to construct a masonry planter, in an I & R zone
Approved.
at that address. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the
Encroachment Permit was granted..
Encroachment
Encroachment Permit No. 47 was presented by the Clerk
Permit 47
for John Allanach, 416 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa,
John Allanach
for permission to encroach into the new public right
of way, one foot plus or minus, for a residential wall
Approved
at that address. The Planning Commission recommended-
ecommendedapproval.
approval.On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded
by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Encroachment
Permit 47 was approved..
The Clerk presented. a request for approval of a Master
Master Plan of
Plan of Drainage, Fifth Phase of Comprehensive Long
Drainage Approved
Range Plan for City of Costa Mesa, Post Office Box 1200,
Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the Master Plan of
Drainage was approved.
The Clerk presented.a Temporary Entry Permit from the .
Edison
Edison Company to the City of Costa Mesa for the purpose
Right of Way
of developing a city park and it would also be used for
Agreement
egress from one part of the park to the other, and would
open up the area from the San Diego Freeway along the
Santa Ana River and Flood Control Channel. This
property is located. at Ellis -North T.L. right of way,
between Gisler Avenue and San Diego Freeway, and the
permit would be for a period.of four months from
January 1, 1970, to April 30, 1970. The Assistant
City Manager recommended approval of this Agreement
and also recommended the sum of $50.00 be drawn in
Held Over
payment of advance rental. On motion by Councilman
Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried., the
Agreement was held over to the meeting of April 6, 1970,
in order that further investigation of the matter can
be made.
The Clerk read a letter from the California Mobile Home
Sale of Mobile
Dealers Association, 12311 Chapman Avenue, Suite 120A,
Homes in Mobile
Garden Grove, regarding sales of mobile homes at the
Park referred to
Greenleaf Mobile Sales in Park, 1750 Whittier Boulevard,
Planning and City
Costa Mesa, in a residential zone. Mr. Jim Cooper,
Attorney
3008 Java Road, Costa Mesa, spoke from the floor and
requested that permission be denied for the sales in
the mobile park. He introduced.Mr. Roy Calhoun, Mobile
Home Dealer's Association who also addressed the Council
regarding denial of this in -park sales. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and
carried, the matter was referred to the Planning Commis-
sion and the City Attorney for investigation and
recommendation.
The Clerk presented a request from C. J. Segerstrom & Sons,
Development of
3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for permission to develop
Unit #6
Unit #6, under CUP C-13-67, consisting of Fox South Coast
South Coast Plaza,
Plaza Theatre No. 2 and.the South Coast Town Center Office
Building. The Planning Commission recommended approval
Approved
subject.to conditions. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,:the applica-
tion was approved, subject to the conditions set forth
by the Planning Commission.
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Right of Way Deeds
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the following Right of Way Deeds
were accepted and ordered placed on record by the
following roll call vote:
DATE NAME FOR STREET
370 Ray I. and Freda M. Cozad 19th Street
3- 4-70 Grace Darling Cook Lowden East 17th Street and-
ndSanta
SantaAna Avenue
2-28-70 The Bostland Company Harbor Boulevard
C -30-68-A
The Clerk presented appeal of Condition 11 of Conditional
Port Mesa
Use Application C -30-68-A, Port Mesa Convalescent
Convalescent
Hospital, 2570 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa.' On
Hospital
motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and.carried., modification of Condition 11 was
approved as requested'.
Recess
The Mayor declared a recess at 10:15 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:25 p.m. at which time the
ZE-3-70
Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Fuller -Smith
ZE-3-70, Fuller -Smith Investment Company, 3471 Via Lido,
Investment
Suite 205, Newport Beach, for permission to construct
30 residential apartments on 45,400 square feet of land
area (one unit per 1,513 square feet of land area) in an
R2, -zone at 151 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa. Dick Fuller,
3471 Via Lido, Newport Beach addressed.the Council. After
discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by'
Councilman Jordan, -and carried, the application was
approved subject to conditions, Councilman Tucker voting
No.
ZE-6-70.
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Richards -and
Bishop
ZE-6-70, Harold W. Richards and Orval I. Bishop, 128 Virginia
Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct 11 units on
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16,951 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,541 square
feet of land area); plus a rear yard encroachment of 14.93
feet into required 25 -foot yard setback and a 10 -foot
encroachment into required setback of 50 feet from the
centerline of the street (with 11 feet to balconies), in
an R2 zone at 120 Albert Place, Costa Mesa. Richard Dodd,
architect for the project spoke, representing the applicant.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to'
meeting all special requirements from the various City
departments. After discussion, on motion by,Councilman
Jordan, seconcled.by Councilman St. Clair, and carried,
Councilman Tucker voting No, the application was approved
subject to the conditions as stated.
ZE-10-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Child Guidance
from the Child Guidance -Center of Orange County, 171 East
Center
18th Street in Costa Mesa, for permission for revision of
original request to have three trailers instead of two'for
a period of three years for additional office space in
conjunction with the Child Guidance Center in an AP zone
at that address,. After discussion, on motion by Council-
man St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried,
the request was grantedsubject to -special requirements
from various city departments.
ZE-13-70.
The Clerk presented application ZE-13-70 (Appeal) of
Stansell
Council's decision to deny request for zone variance.by
Mr. Gordon Ray Stansell, 1721 Stonehenge Drive, Tustin.
d.
He -requested permission to builda triplex on each of
two lots making a total of six units on 12,250.90 square
feet of land area (one unit per 2,041.80 square feet of
land area) in an R2 zone, south of 18th Street on the
ZE-13-70 west side of Anaheim, Costa Mesa. Mr. Gordon Stansell
Stansell of 1721 Stonehenge Avenue, Tustin, addressed the Council.
(Continued.) After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the appeal
was granted.and the application was approved. subject to
the special requirements of the Planning Department,
Councilman Tucker voting No.
ZE-16-70
The Clerk presented.from the meeting of March 2, 1970,
Follow Charlie
application of Mike Savage DBA Follow Charlie No. 2,
Car Wash
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 at the
same address. Mr. Mike Savage addressed the Council
and answered questions and Mr. Jack Daly, president of
Sav-Mor Oil Company also spoke from the floor requesting.
approval of the application. Mr. Thomas DeForest, one
of the operators of the car wash also spoke to the Council.
Also, Mr. William Holstein, the owner of the property
addressed the Council. He stated that he had an objection
to Condition 8, which requested dedication of all land
50 feet from the centerline of East 17th Street for street
widening.per Master Plan of Highways, prior to approval
of a Building Permit Application for the gas dispensing
Approved_
facilities. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman
Tucker made a motion for approval, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, with Councilman Pinkley voting No, and the
application was approved, subject to fourteen conditions.
Condition 8, above mentioned, was deleted.
ZE-23-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
S. V. Hunsaker
ZE-23-70, S. V. Hunsaker, Jr., 707 East Chapman, Fullerton,
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 as shown on a precise plan
attached to and made a part of this application, in a
proposed R4 -CP zone, between Baker and Paularino Streets,
257 feet easterly of centerline of Bristol Street, Costa
Mesa. After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman
Approved
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,
Councilman Tucker voting No, the application was approved
subject to conditions.
ZE-24-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Robinson
ZE-24-70, Oscar Robinson, 961 Darrell Street, Costa Mesa,
for permission to construct one duplex in an R1 zone on
6,000 square feet of land area (one unit per 3,000 square
feet of land area) in an Rl zone, at 235 East 22nd Street,
Costa Mesa. Mrs. Jean Brennan,: 22nd.Street, Costa Mesa,
spoke against the application, representing other residents
present who objected. Mr. Charles Easeman, contractor for
Denied
Mr. Robinson appeared in favor of the project. Mr. Vladimir
Schole, 22nd Street, lives next door to the property, spoke
against approval. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was
denied.
ZE-25-70 The Clerk presented application for zone exception permit
Peter V. Pispisa from Peter V. Pispisa, 237 Santa Isabel, Costa Mesa, for
permission to encroach 15 feet into required 25 -foot rear
yard setback for the construction of a residence in addition
to an existing residence on an R2 lot at the same address.
Mr. Lane, 2309 Carlton Place spoke against approval.
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ZE-25-70 Mr. Pispisa addressed -the Council and stated that he was
Peter -V. Pispisa trying to fix up the house which he had not .owned for too
long a period.. After lengthy discussion, on motion by
Approved Councilman Wilson, seconded -by Councilman St. Clair, and
carried., the application was approved subject to conditions.
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
ZE-26-70 Permit ZE-26-70, Harold J. Thomas, 2673 Orange Avenue,
Harold -J. Thomas Costa Mesa,.for permission to encroach seven feet into
required 25 -foot rear yard setback for addition of a
bedroom to be attached to existing residence and car-
port, in an R2 zone at 2673 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa.
Approved. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Tucker, and carried., the application was
approved subject to conditions.
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
ZE-27-70 Permit ZE-27-70, Carolyn M. Simonson, 197 Magnolia Street,
Carolyn Simonson Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a one operator
beauty,shop in the home as,a home occupation. (Originally
approved March 3, 1969, but never went into operation), in
an R2 zone at the same address. On motion by Councilman
Approved Wilson, seconded,by Councilman Jordan, and.carried, the
application was approved subject to conditions.
Joint Powers The Assistant City Manager presented. a Joint Powers
Agreement with Pads Agreement with Public Agencies Data System for considera-
tion by the Council. The Director of Finance also explained
Approved the terms of the Agreement. The Assistant City Manager
recommended that the bylaws be adopted. Mr. Sorsabal
By -laws -Adopted. explained that the $500.00 membership did -not include any
services whatsoever_by PADS. After discussion, on motion
by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried,_the By-laws were adopted, and the Agreement thereby
approved..
Cooperative The Assistant City Manager presented a resolution author -
Purchasing izing the City of Costa Mesa to purchase certain items
Agreement through a cooperative purchasing,group composed of various
Orange County cities, school districts and other tax -
supported entities. On.motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
Resolution 70-34 by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 70-34, being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,,
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS AS A MEMBER OF A'
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING GROUP COMPOSED OF VARIOUS CITIES,
SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER TAX SUPPORTED ENTITIES, was
adopted by.the.following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
ZE-28-70
ZE-28-70, and request for withdrawal of application from
Leonard.D.'Welch
„Leonard. D. Welch,.1262 Palisades Road, Santa Ana, for per-
mission to operate an open storage yard for boats, campers,
Request.for
and -trailers and to allow a "DO-IT-YOURSELF" boat repairs,
'Withdrawal .
in a Cl -CP zone at 2755 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa. On
motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
St.'Clair, and carried, the application withdrawal was
approved.
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
ZE-29-70
Permit ZE=29-70, Don L. Sadon, 28+7 Clubhouse Road, Costa
Don.L. Sadon
'Mesa,, for permission to add a family room to existing
residence with a 14 -foot encroachment into required
20 -foot rear yard setback in an Rl zone at the same address.
Approved
On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the application -was approved.
Joint Powers The Assistant City Manager presented. a Joint Powers
Agreement with Pads Agreement with Public Agencies Data System for considera-
tion by the Council. The Director of Finance also explained
Approved the terms of the Agreement. The Assistant City Manager
recommended that the bylaws be adopted. Mr. Sorsabal
By -laws -Adopted. explained that the $500.00 membership did -not include any
services whatsoever_by PADS. After discussion, on motion
by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried,_the By-laws were adopted, and the Agreement thereby
approved..
Cooperative The Assistant City Manager presented a resolution author -
Purchasing izing the City of Costa Mesa to purchase certain items
Agreement through a cooperative purchasing,group composed of various
Orange County cities, school districts and other tax -
supported entities. On.motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
Resolution 70-34 by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 70-34, being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,,
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS AS A MEMBER OF A'
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING GROUP COMPOSED OF VARIOUS CITIES,
SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER TAX SUPPORTED ENTITIES, was
adopted by.the.following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Advertising for The Assistant City Manager requested authorization to
Bids Authorized advertise for bids on Bid Item Number 140, the furnishing
of Labor and Material to Slurry Seal the Asphalt at
Bid Item 144 Charles A..TeWinkle Park. On motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded.by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the
request was granted.
The.Assistant.City Manager presented a request from the
Purchase of Police Department for the purchase of 500,000 pistol
Pistol Primers primers..at a cost of $4.80 per thousand. Police Chief
Approved Neth stated in his request to the Assistant City Manager
that this was a good saving and 500,000 would be a supply
that would carry them through at least eighteen months.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Tucker, and carried, the request was granted.
The Assistant City Manager reported that the incident
Ambulance Incident that Councilman St. Clair had reported on with respect to
to be Investigated ambulances would be investigated and a report should.be
ready shortly. If there is a violation of the Ambulance
Code, action would.be taken against the violators.
Councilman Tucker requested a copy of the Agreement with
Agreement for Earl Atkinson for the operation of the golf course. The
Golf Course City Attorney requested the City Clerk to forward a copy
Operation to Councilman Tucker.
Councilman Tucker also requested a copy of a profit and
Profit and Loss loss statement by the 15th of each month from the Director
Statement .by of Finance on the operation of the golf course for the
Director of previous month. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded.
Finance to Council by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Council requested
said Profit and Loss Statement to be submitted by the
Director of Finance to all Councilmen by the 20th of
every month.
Councilman Jordan requested staff to give some thought to
Plan for.Highway 55 beautification of the area of the median strip on Highway 55•
Beautification of He would like to have a plan for this area to be used after
Median Strip the highway work is completed.
Study Session The Mayor announced that a study session would be held on
the 5th Monday of March which would be March 30, 1970.
Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:45 a.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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,4ct1nj City Clerk of the City of Cq46ta Mesa
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