HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1970 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
April 6., 1970
PART I
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met
in regular session at 6:.30 p.m.; April 6., 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, Jordan.,
St. Clair
Roll Call
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials.Present: Assistant City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
Acting City Clerk
Minutes
The Mayor asked if there were any corrections or additions
March 16.., 1970
to the minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1970,
and,there-being none, the minutes were approved as distri-
buted and posted.
The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption,
Close Out Sales
Ordinance 70-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF. THE CITY OF COSTA MESA., CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE
Ordinance 70-16
REGULATION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IN THE FORM OF CLOSE
Adopted
OUT SALES AND MAKING PROVISIONS FOR FEES, REGULATIONS AND
OTHER MATTERS IN.CONNECTION,THEREWITH. On motion by
Councilman St.'.Clair., seconded by Councilman Jordan., said
ordinance was,given second reading and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council -men: Wilson., Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan.,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 16, 1970,
Improvements at
a request for.informal bid contract for street improvements
Elden and 22nd
at Elden Avenue at 22nd Street. On motion by Councilman
Approved
Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the request was
approved by the following roll call vote.:
AYES:. Councilmen: Jordan., Pinkley., Tucker,, St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: Wilson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
R. W. McClellan and Sons was awarded the job for the total
price of $3,376.00.
Edison
The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 16, 1970,
Right of Way
License Agreement.for Edison Right of Way. The Assistant
City Manager requested that the matter be held over until
Held Over
further -word is received from the Edison Company. On
motion by Councilman Jordan., seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
and carried,, the matter was held over, as requested.
The Clerk reported on bids for furnishing of Labor and
Material to Slurry Seal the Asphalt Walks and Parking Areas
Bid,Item 140
of Charles A. TeWinkle Park. The Purchasing Agent requested
Slurry Seal
that the two bids, one from Traffic Engineering, Incorporated,
in the amount of $2,823.24, and. the other from R. W. McClellan
Rejected.
and Sons, Incorporated, in the amount of $5,070.00, be
rejected and new specifications be authorized to be opened
on May,l,, 1970. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded
by Councilman St. Clair, and carried., the bids were rejected -
and -new specifications authorized, as requested.
Written The Clerk read.a communication from Robert A. Geier,
Communications Administrative Assistant, Congress of the United States,
House of Representatives, stating that there was no
action that his office can take in support of the Council's
resolution of the City of Costa Mesa concerning representa-
tion for Washington, D. C. until after the election in
June when the vacancy caused.by the death of Congressman
James -B. Utt will be filled; letter from Local Agency
.Formation Commission, County Administration Building, Santa
Ana, California, regarding.proposed annexation to Costa
Mesa Park and Recreation District designated -Whittier
Heights Annexation.
The Clerk read a letter from Dorothy'White, 4401 Birch
Street, Newport Beach, requesting left turn lane and left
Request for Left turn arrows at intersection of Redhill Avenue and
Turn Lane and MacArthur Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
Arrows at Redhill seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the letter
and MacArthur was referred to the Traffic.Engineer and Traffic Commis-
sion for study.and.recommendation at the next meeting
of the Council on April 20, 1970.
The Clerk read a letter from Donald R. Rimpau, President,
Orange County Farm Bureau, 1916 West Chapman Avenue,
Orange, requesting the Mayor and Council to answer three
questions posed by the Bureau in connection with work they
are doing in the county -wide General Planning Program.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Donald E. Swedlund,
585 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, requesting complete
disclosure by all office holders and candidates of their
investments and sources of income that are in any way
related to expenditures of city tax funds, or if they
profit directly or indirectly from salaries or other
income from city expenditures; letter from Paul T.
Jalbert, Chairman, Committee for Governmental Awareness,
31+1 Killarney Lane, Costa Mesa, inviting members of the
City Council, and Department Heads to attend and partici-
pate in the "Meet the Candidates" night on April 10, 1970,
at 7:00 p.m..in the auditorium of Estancia High School;
a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones, Newport Beach,
regarding traffic problem on Industrial Way, from
Superior Avenue to Newport Boulevard.
The Clerk read a letter and.resolution of condolence which
was adopted.by the City Council of the City of Anaheim
from the City Clerk, on the passing of C. K. Priest. On
Resolution Adopted. motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
by City of Anaheim and carried, the Clerk was instructed to send each of
for C. K. Priest Mr. Priest's children a copy of the resolution.
The Clerk read. a letter from Don S. Mozley, County Tax
Collector, listing parcels in Costa Mesa which were deeded
to the State of California,.July 1, 1969, for non-payment
of taxes; copy of letter to Mr. Jay Murley, Chairman,
Police Practices Committee, American Civil Liberties Union
of Southern California, 323 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles,
from Chief Neth regarding arrest of Irvin Daniel Coleman,
528 West 19th Street, Santa Ana. On motion by Council-
man St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried,
the letter from Mr. Murley and the reply from Chief Neth
were referred to the City.Attorney for study and report
back.
The Clerk read a letter from William F. Cornett, City.
Letter of Administrator, City of Fullerton, 303 West Commonwealth
Appreciation Avenue, Fullerton,'expressing appreciation for the fine
City of Fullerton cooperation of Police Chief and Police Department of Costa
Mesa in responding to their request for support in the
recent severe disturbances at the State College campus in
Fullerton.
Written The Clerk presented a copy of a letter from Mrs. A. J.
Communications Delphino, 1623 Mesa Drive, Santa Ana, to the Manager of
(Continued) the Pacific Telephone Company complaining about poor
repair service. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
Complaint seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the letter
Pacific Telephone was referred to the Assistant City Manager for, investi-
Repair Service gation and report back.
The Clerk presented a copy of a letter from John W.. Shaver,
Assistant District Engineer, State Division of Highways,
District 7, Post Office Box 2304, Los Angeles, regarding
TOPICS Study Application dated March 9, 1970, stating
that it had been forwarded to Sacramento for further pro-
cessing; letter from R. E. Thomas, County Administrative
Officer, with a resolution.(Number 70-120) regarding
charges for city prisoners booked and held in.the County
jail; letter from the Controller's office, Houston I.
Flournoy, State Controller, Sacramento, regarding
apportionment of Trailer Coach Fees; Minutes of Executive
Meeting of Orange County Division, League of Cities of
March 12, 1970; Invitation from City of Buena Park Arts
and Cultural Commission to attend the Restoration and
Completion of the Whitaker -Jaynes Estate Open House and
Dedication on Sunday, April 5, 1970, at 2:00 p.m.; Minutes
of the 278th Meeting on March 19, 1970, of the Orange
County Mosquito Abatement District; Bulletin from J. Barth
and Company, The Municipal Financial Consultant, regarding
Proposition 7, State Bond Interest Rate Ceiling, June,
1970, special election ballot; resolution from City of
Seal Beach regarding simultaneous elections. The City
Clerk stated that:Resolution 70-18 already had been
adopted on February 16, 1970, by the City of Costa Mesa.
The Clerk also presented a Transmittal Notice from Pacific
Telephone.and Telegraph Company regarding application for
authority to increase and decrease certain intrastate
rates and charges applicable to telephone service furnished
within the State of California. On motion by Councilman
Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried,
the list was referred to the Assistant City Manager for
investigation and report back to Council. ,
Alcoholic Beverage The Clerk presented the following Alcoholic Beverage
License
Licenses for Council approval: Person-to-person trans-
fer from -Edward F. and June M. Zilm, for Casa Garcia,
1712 Placentia Avenue, to David V. Garcia and George V.
Garcia; Planning Department approved parking: Person-
to-person transfer of off sale beer and wine from
Robert C. Hall and Barbara Hall, The Southland Corporation„
to James G. Webster and Jessie E. Webster, The Southland
Corporation, for 7 -Eleven Store at 488 East 17th Street;
Planning approved parking: Person-to-person transfer of
off sale beer and wine from the Southland Corporation to
Anita J. Palmer and Paul Palmer, Mesa Village Market,
1031 E1 Camino Drive; Planning approved parking: Person-
to-person transfer of on sale beer license from George H.
Weaver, Jr. and Geraldine Weaver, 1562 Newport Boulevard;
Store C & D. to Jerry L. Furfaro, George Weaver and
Geraldine Weaver (adding a partner) for The Queen B at
the same address; Planning approved parking: Person-to-
person transfer of on sale beer license from Harrison S.'
Perryman, by Special Power of Attorney by Joe Johnson;
to Hadley E. Le Blanc and Lila L. Le Blanc, for The Bedroom,
130-32 Placentia Avenue; Planning Department protested
this application on the grounds of insufficient parking.
On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and, carried, all alcoholic beverage applications
were approved, except for The Bedroom. The protest of
Planning was upheld by the Council.
At,this time, Councilman Tucker requested that the letter
from Mr. Swedlund be read again by the Clerk. The Clerk
read the letter and on motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the matter was referred
to staff and the City Attorney for research and report, as
City Attorney to requested in Mr. Swedlund's letter, and the City Attorney
Report on Laws was also requested to include Council candidates, Department
Regarding Conflict Heads and staff in his proposals. Also, the Council
of Interest and requested the City Attorney to research existing laws for
Code of Ethics conflict of interest and code of ethics on the State
legislative level and whatever else is available on
establishing a policy of code of ethics.
On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the written communications were
received and filed.
Permits The Clerk presented an application for transfer of two
pool tables from The Hanger, 2000 Newport Boulevard to
Mr. Fat Fingers, 780 West 19th Street from Reliable
The Hanger Vending, 350 West 130th Street, Los Angeles (new name:
California Amusement Company). On motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,
the application was approved.
The Clerk presented an application for yearly auction
California Horse from California Horse Sales, John Hammer and Billy Evans,
Sales Auction 4413 West Regent Drive, Santa Ana, for Sundays only at
Orange County Fair Grounds. On motion by Couuncilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the
application was approved.
The Clerk presented an application for ratification from
Itinerant Winthrop Scott & Company, Coast Color Division, 1620 West
Photographer 20th Street, Los Angeles, for itinerant photographer on
March 5, 6 and 7, 1970, at Youngland, 2300 Harbor -
Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the permit was
ratified. The Clerk presented application from Lloyd
One -Day Auction Showers, 375 East 17th Street, for a one day auction for
April 18, 1970. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the applica-
tion was approved.
The Clerk presented application from California Amusement
Mr. Fat Fingers Company, 350 West 130th Street, Los Angeles, for one
pool table at Mr. Fat Fingers, 780 West 19th Street. On
motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the application was approved.
The Clerk presented application from California Amusement
Company, 350 West 130th Street, Los Angeles, for one
Royal Crest pool table at The Royal Crest, 1700 Placentia Avenue. On
motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair and carried, the application was approved.
The Clerk presented Notice of Intention to Solicit for
Charitable Purpose from Orange County Association for
Retarded Children, 2002 West Chestnut Street, Santa Ana,
for ticket sales to business and professional people via
Orange County telephone for Montie Montana's Wild West Show, September 13,
Association for 1970, Santa Ana Bowl, Santa'Ana. Proceeds to be used for
Retarded Children the rehabilitation of mentally retarded in Orange County.
Finance Department recommended approval subject to the
Association making 85 percent contribution to charity. On
motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Tucker, and carried, the application was approved subject
to the contribution of 85 percent to charity. Section
69141 was waived as requested.
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On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded. by Councilman
Departmental Jordan; and carried, the following departmental reports were
Reports received and filed: City Clerk, Fire Department,.Street and
Parkways., Building Safety, Finance, Traffic Engineer, Police.
The Clerk presented Notice of Intention to Solicit for
National Multiple
Charitable Purpose from National Multiple Sclerosis
,Sclerosis -Society
Society, 11752 Garden Grove Boulevard., Suite 108, Garden
Grove, for Residential March and placement of canisters,
May 10, 1970,.through June;14, 1970. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and
carried, the application was approved, and -Section 691+ J
of the Municipal Code waived.
The Clerk read a letter from the Street and. Parkway Director
Cash Deposit
recommending that a cash deposit of $100.00 be refunded to
Refunded to
Walt McLoon, Cal -Fun Pools, 25+0 West Lincoln, Anaheim,
Cal_ -Fun Pools
as street work at 2776 Mendoza Drive had been completed to
the satisfaction of the Street Department. On motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker,.and
carried, the refund of $100.00 was authorized by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: _None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Clerk read a letter from Harbor Sound, Post Office
Box 1826, Costa Mesa, by Jim Garvey, Sound Equipment Chair -
Request from
man,, requesting permission to. operate three sound trucks
Harbor Sound
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again at
3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This equipment would be in
operation on April 11, 13 and 14. Request isIin behalf
of the campaign of Mr. Jack Hammett, a candidate for
Council. On motion,by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was granted.
with no fee to be paid.
The Clerk read a letter from William J. Walsh, 224 Tulane
Request from -
Road, Costa Mesa, requesting permission to erect directing
Unitarian-'
signs, shown on a submitted sketch, to the Unitarian -
Universalist Church
Universalist Fellowship art festival in Costa Mesa's Vista
Referred.to the
Park on Victoria Street, near Pacific -Avenue *
acificAvenue. Permission
City Manager
was granted to hold the Arts and. Crafts Show'at the Council
meeting of January 19, 1970. He also requested that they
be allowed to remove or lower the cable which encloses the
east end of the park, and also requested permission to
park a Cardinal 14 -foot travel trailer on the property and.
occupy it for the two nights of May 22 and May 23 to guard
the art exhibits and equipment with Mr. Jay Allen. The
Recreation Director addressed the Council regarding this
and stated that only a portion of.the cable should be
lowered. After.discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman"St. Clair, and carried, the letter
was referred to the City Manager for study and. discussion
...with
the�Planning Department, Parks and Recreation Depart-
ments and the matter .will be on the agenda of the meeting
,of April 20, 1970.
The Clerk presented. a letter from the Orange County Chapter
of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 519 North Grand
Multiple Sclerosis
Avenue, Suite C, Santa Ana, requesting a proclamation be
Awareness Month
declared.by the Council for May 10, 1970, through June 14,
1970, as MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MONTH. They also
Proclamation
-AWARENESS
requested permission to conduct their annual fund raising
Issued
campaign activities during that period. On motion by
Councilman Jordan, second.ed•by Councilman St. Clair, and
carried., the request to conduct their campaign activities
and the request for a proclamation were approved.
On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded. by Councilman
Departmental Jordan; and carried, the following departmental reports were
Reports received and filed: City Clerk, Fire Department,.Street and
Parkways., Building Safety, Finance, Traffic Engineer, Police.
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On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Warrant Jordan, Warrant Resolution No. 613, including
Resolution 613 Payrolls 7006 and 7007 were approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor declared a recess at 7:43 p.m.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued.its regular session at 7:56 p.m., April 6,
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
Director of Public Works George E. Madsen.
Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
Roll Call St. Clair
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Attorney, Assistant City Manager,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
Acting City Clerk
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Special Meeting Tucker, and -carried, a special meeting was called for
April 8, 1970 Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m:, April 8, 1970, for the
purpose of studying the golf course inventory and settling
the matter as soon as possible.
Mayor Pinkley called Miss Rita Wakely and Mr. Bill Landers
of the Orange Coast Forensic Team to the microphone and
requested Councilman St. Clair to explain the reason why
they were present. Councilman St. Clair also. read a
Orange Coast resolution commending the team for their outstanding per -
College Forensic formance. Miss Wakely and Mr. Landers spoke from the
Team floor and requested that any contributions could be sent
to the Orange Coast College Forensic Foundation and that
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Warrant
Tucker, Warrant Resolution No. 614 was approved by the
Resolution 614
following roll call -vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant Resolution No. 615 was presented for approval and
Warrant
after lengthy discussion, during which time Mr. Ted -C.
Resolution 615
Bologh spoke from the floor, the City Attorney and
Assistant City Manager addressed the Council regarding
payment to Peter M. Elliott as Trustee for the Bankrupt
Estate of PRO Enterprises, Incorporated, for inventory at
the golf course, Councilman Tucker made a motion, seconded
by Councilman St. Clair, to hold.the warrant over for -two
weeks. The motion and second were then withdrawn and a
new motion made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council -
Meeting to be Held
man Tucker, and carried, a special meeting was called for
for Study of
Wednesday evening, April 8, 1970, at 6:30 p.m. for discus-
Inventory at
sion on the inventory only, Council to be furnished:with
Golf Course
copies of inventory in the meantime, Councilman Pinkley
voting No. The portion of Warrant Resolution No. 615 for
Payment to
payment of $146.00 to Organization for Computer Planning
Organization for
was authorized by the following roll call vote:
Computer Planning
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
Authorized
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor declared a recess at 7:43 p.m.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued.its regular session at 7:56 p.m., April 6,
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
Director of Public Works George E. Madsen.
Councilmen Present: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
Roll Call St. Clair
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Attorney, Assistant City Manager,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
Acting City Clerk
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Special Meeting Tucker, and -carried, a special meeting was called for
April 8, 1970 Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m:, April 8, 1970, for the
purpose of studying the golf course inventory and settling
the matter as soon as possible.
Mayor Pinkley called Miss Rita Wakely and Mr. Bill Landers
of the Orange Coast Forensic Team to the microphone and
requested Councilman St. Clair to explain the reason why
they were present. Councilman St. Clair also. read a
Orange Coast resolution commending the team for their outstanding per -
College Forensic formance. Miss Wakely and Mr. Landers spoke from the
Team floor and requested that any contributions could be sent
to the Orange Coast College Forensic Foundation and that
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Orange Coast
all contributions would be most welcome as they were
College Forensic
trying to arrange for a trip to Michigan to compete in
Team
the National Forensic Competition being held on May 5
(Continued)
through May 10, 1970. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Resolution 70-35,
Resolution 70-35
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, COM MMING THE ORANGE COAST FORENSIC TEAM
FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Mr. Dave Yarnal spoke from the floor briefly commending
the team from Orange Coast College, under the direction
of Barbara Burgess.
The City Attorney requested an amendment to the ordinance
Mobile X -Ray Units
regulating Mobile X -Ray Units. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 70-17,
Ordinance 70-17
being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Given First Reading
MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING MOBILE X-RAY UNITS AND
MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF X-RAY FILMS,
was given first reading and passed to second reading by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Attorney reported that Bethel, Towers has filed
Bethel Towers Suit
suit against the County.of Orange for return of taxes. He
requested that a resolution be passed authorizing the
County Counsel's office to defend the suit, in accordance
with an agreement that our City Attorney has with the
Resolution 70=36
County. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by.
Councilman Jordan, and carried, Resolution 70-36, being
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY COUNSEL TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN CERTAIN LITIGATION RELATING
TO REAL PROPERTY TAXES, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: St: Clair, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson
NOES: Councilmen:. Tucker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Attorney stated that in all probability our
Report to be Made insurance carrier, Great American Insurance Company,
on Possible would decline to give us coverage in July and he requested
Insurance Carriers that the Mayor appoint a committee to investigate other
possible carriers and report back well in advance of the
expiration date. The Mayor requested the City.Attorney,
Assistant City Manager, Director of Finance to investigate
the matter and report back to Council at the next meeting.
Permits for, The City Attorney announced that the City can no longer
Musicians Will Not regulate musicians and therefore, permits for them will -
Come before Council no longer come before the Council. Section 6000.5 of the
Business Codes regulates this item. This pertains to
live entertainment.
The Director of Public Works requested the release of a
Lee Speights Performance Bond to cover street improvements on.the south
side of Merrimac Way, adjacent to Naber's Cadillac.
Bond Released Bond Number 60529+ in the name of Lee Speights, issued by
General Insurance Company of America. He stated that
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Lee Speights improvements have been placed according to City standards
Bond Released and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. On motion
(Continued) by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
and carried, the bond in the amount of $2,000.00 was
ordered released by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES:' Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Director:of Public Works presented a request from
Trash Receptacle McDonald's Hamburgers to place a trash receptacle at the
at Boys' Club Boys' Club located on Center Street. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and
carried, the request was granted.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the City Manager was authorized to
handle these matters in the future.
The Director of Public Works presented a Right of Entry
Right of Entry Agreement with Division of Highways for the construction
Agreement Approved of proposed southbound frontage road for Newport Freeway,
adjacent to TeWinkle Park. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the agreement
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Dedication The Director of Public Works presented a recommendation
Requirements for elimination of dedication requirements, per Master
Deleted Plan of Arterial Highways, as requested by James E.
1737,and 1739 Mahoney of H. L. Miller, Incorporated, at 1737 and 1739
Superior Avenue Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the
condition of dedication was eliminated.
Red Curb on South The Director of Public Works presented a recommendation
Side of Magnolia from the Traffic Commission to paint red curb on the
west side of Fullerton Avenue for a distance of 20 feet
Stop Signs on .
south of Magnolia Street and to place "Stop".signs on
Magnolia at
Magnolia at Fullerton. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
Fullerton
seconded by Councilman Tucker, the recommendation was
approved and Resolution 70-38, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Resolution 70-38
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGNS ON MAGNOLIA STREET
AT FULLERTON AVENUE AND ON PAULARINO AVENUE EASTBOUND AT
BEAR STREET; AND AUTHORIZING THE RESTRICTION OF PARKING
ON THE WEST SIDE OF FULLERTON AVENUE FOR A DISTANCE OF
20 FEET SOUTH OF MAGNOLIA STREET, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
"Stop" Sign
The Director of Public Works presented a recommendation by
on Paularino
the Traffic Commission for a "Stop" sign to be placed oil
Paularino Avenue eastbound at Bear Street. On motion by
Ordinance 70-18
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tucker,
Given First Reading
Ordinance 70-18, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING SECTION 3416.4 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, WITH RESPECT TO
THE DESIGNATION OF PAULARINO AVENUE AS A THROUGH STREET,
was given first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Director of Public Works reported,on the results of
.-Installation of bids for the Installation of a Signal System and Street
Signal System on Lighting on Harbor Boulevard' between Bay Street and
Harbor Boulevard MacArthur Boulevard; Steiny.and Company was low bidder
at $219,574.00 and he recommended that they be awarded
Steiny and Company the contract. On motion by'Councilman St. Clair, seconded
Awarded.Contract by Councilman Jordan, the contract was awarded to Steiny
and Company in the amount:of $219,574.00 by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: .Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Director of Public Works requested'authority to
Improvements on advertise for bids for street improvements on Placentia
Placentia.Avenue Avenue from Victoria Street to 300 feet north of Joann
Street; Arterial Highway Financing Project Number 516; Gas
Bids Authorized. Tax Project Number 67. -On motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the Director
of Public Works was authorized to advertise for bids to
be opened on April 28, 1970.
The Director of Public Works presented a request from
Williamson and Williamson and Schmid for an extension of time to complete
Schmid the Traffic Study on 18th Street and Newport Boulevard
Extension of Time as authorized by the Council. Extension was requested
for Traffic Study through April 21, 1970. On motion by Councilman St. Clair; -
Approved seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the time was
-extended-to April 24, 1970, as requested.
The Director of Public Works requested the Council's
Possible Resolution attention to a possible resolution against diverting gas
.on Gas.Tax Funds tax -funds for other purposes.. After lengthy discussion,
Tabled Indefinitely on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the resolution was tabled
indefinitely.
The Clerk presented a proposed resolution regarding Revenue
Revenue Sharing Sharing Statute. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
Statute by Councilman Tucker, Resolution 70-39, being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
.Resolution 70-39 URGING THE PASSAGE OF PROPOSED FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
STATUTE,• was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
.The Clerk was instructed to send copies of the resolution
to the three Congressmen, Orange County League of Cities
and to the California League of Cities Board of Directors
as requested by Councilman Wilson.
Whittier Heights The Clerk presented a�proposed resolution regarding "Whittier
Annexation Heights Annexation." On motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 70-40, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA MESA
Resolution 70-40 RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR THE ANNEXATION
OF TERRITORY, KNOWN AS "WHITTIER, HEIGHTS ANNEXATION," was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Canvass of
The Clerk presented a proposed resolution regarding canvass
General Municipal
of general municipal election. On motion by Councilman
Election
Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Resolution 70-41,
by the follow-
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Resolution 70-41
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL,
Jordan, Tucker,
1970, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COSTA
St. Clair
MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
FOR STREET
The Clerk presented a letter from the Director of Planning
Kenneth Hartman
regarding an Appeal from Kenneth Hartman on required
Potts; Henry D. & Phyllis G.
dedication for Orange Avenue at 211 East 17th Street,
Appeal
Safeway Market. After discussion, the matter was held
over to the meeting of April 20, 1970, when Mr. Hartman
Held Over
can be present to be heard and he is to be so notified.
Sanitary District On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Operating Jordan, and carried, the Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Statement Approved Statement of Operating Costs was approved by the following
1970-1971 roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson, Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
R-1-70 Rezone Petition Number R-1-70, T. J. M. Enterprises,
T. J. M. Incorporated, 118 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona,
Enterprises for permission to rezone property described as Lot 11,
Tract Number 3721 from Ml to C1 -CP, at the southwest
Set for Public corner of Baker Street and Century Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Hearing was set for public hearing on April 20, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as practicable, on motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and
carried.
Right of Way Upon motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman
Deeds Tucker, and carried, the following right of way deeds
were accepted and ordered placed on record
by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Wilson,
Jordan, Tucker,
St. Clair
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME
FOR STREET
12-2-69 P. J. & D. F. Haley; P. A. & I. F. Placentia &
Potts; Henry D. & Phyllis G.
Wilson
La Clair
3-17-70 Harold J. and Nancy L. Thomas
Orange
3-17-70 Newport -Mesa Unified School
Placentia &
District
Wilson
1-26-70 Elizabeth Fodor
Victoria
9-23-68 Roscoe B. & Evelyn I. Speak
Albert .Street
3-17-70 Newport -Mesa Unified School
Placentia
District
1-27-70 Eddie W. & Carol J. Ziemer
Victoria
3-17-70 Nora L. & Chester W. Hester
4- 1-70 Harold E. Ginger
Fairview
Victoria
1-23-70 Louis H. Melcher
Victoria
3-15-70 W. J. & H. Van Der Plas
Placentia
ZE-15-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Gulf Oil ZE-15-70, Gulf Oil Corporation,,1801 Avenue of the Stars,
Corporation Los Angeles, for permission to construct and operate:a
service station in a Cl zone at the southwest corner of
Denied Bristol Street and San Diego Freeway. The Planning Com-
mission recommended denial. On motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application
was denied.
ZE-31-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Alfred A. Edelsohn
ZE-31-70, Alfred A. Edelsohn, 15117 Ventura Boulevard,
Suite 6, Sherman Oaks, for permission to construct six
duplexes, one duplex on each of six lots in Tract
Nos. 5475 and 6259, per CP standards, in an R2 -CP zone
on Coral Avenue, Costa Mesa, and to allow certain setback
deviations as shown on the Precise Plan submitted and made
a part of this application. Planning Commission recom-
mended approval. The applicant was present and answered
questions asked by the Councilmen.! After lengthy discus-
sion, a motion was made by Councilman Wilson,, seconded by
Councilman Tucker, for approval. The motion and second
were withdrawn and a discussion continued regarding the
distance allowed from the garage to the sidewalk. It was
then agreed that this could be worked out between the
applicant and the Planning Director, perhaps by having
the structures set back farther on the lot. Mr. Donald E.
Smallwood, 1891 Kornat Drive, spoke in favor of'the permit
being approved. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was
Approved
approved, subject to a ten percent deviation in setback,
and also subject to the special requirements of the
-various city departments and list of certified recom-
mendations.
The Clerk presented an application -for Zone Exception
ZE-32-70
Permit, ZE-32=70, Carl 0. Nelson, 3093 Yukon Avenue, Costa
Carl 0. Nelson
Mesa, for permission to use a portion (approximately
eight feet by twenty-two feet) of existing two car garage
for model railroading hobby workshop and to conduct
limited sales and repair of railroading items to hobbyists
on a part time basis as a home occupation in an Rl zone
at that address. The Planning Commission recommended
approval subject to conditions. The Clerk read a letter
of objection from Donald S. Andrews, 3101 Yukon Avenue
and the following residents were present and spoke
against the application being granted: Mr.'Paul Mason,
Yukon Avenue; Mrs. Paul Goss, 3105 Yukon Avenue, and an
Returned to
unidentified woman living -across the street from Mr. Nelson.
Planning
Mrs. Goss also stated that the residents were not properly
notified, many had not received notices of the applica-
tion. The City Attorney advised the Council to return
the application to the Planning Department and all
people in the area should be notified properly. Mr. Eli
Kaser, 1735 Pomona Avenue, addressed the Council briefly.
After discussion, on motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, the application
was returned to Planning Department and residents are to
be properly notified and then be heard'at a future meeting.
The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
ZE-33-70
Permit, ZE-33-70, Michael Erik Schultz, 2501 East 16th
Michael Erik
Street, Newport Beach, for permission to allow one
Schultz
existing additional living unit in addition to existing
residence on 7500 square feet of land area (one unit
.,per 3750 square feet) and to allow two open parking
spaces in lieu.of an additional two car garage in an
Rl zone, at 425 East 18th Street, with the Planning
Commission recommending denial. The Clerk read a letter
of objection received. Mr. Roy McArdle, Newport
Boulevard, spoke from the floor. Mrs. Anne M. Hill,
x+59 East 18th Street spoke against the permit;
Mrs. "Erickson, 458,:.East 18th Street also spoke against
the application, along with Mr. Tom Hilo, East 18th
Street. Mr. McArdle, a realtor, continued his discussion
Denied
on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Mort Scheff, Newport
Boulevard,"a real estate broker requested that if the
permit was denied, that a wet bar be allowed in the unit.
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ZE-33-70
On motion by 'Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Michael Schultz
Pinkley, and carried, the application was denied, the
(Continued)
cooking stove is to be removed'and the wet bar will be
allowed.
ZE-34-70
The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
Beacon Bay
Permit, ZE-34-70, Beacon Bay Enterprises, Incorporated,
Enterprises
the Lido Car Wash, 481 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa,
for permission to install two pump islands (four gasoline
dispensers) in addition to two existing islands (eight
gasoline dispensers) making a total of four pump islands
(12 gasoline dispensers), in a C2 zone at the same address.
Planning Commission recommended approval. Mr. John
Elliott addressed the Council and questioned the condi-
tion regarding the alley. Mr. L. B. McKinney, the
applicant, addressed the Council and answered questions
asked by the members of the Council. After lengthy
discussion, Mr. Ted C. Bologh again addressed the Council
and Mr. Bob Pederson, Union Oil Company, spoke from the
Approved
floor, and on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was
approved subject to the Special Requirements of the
Certified Recommendations of the various City departments,
copy attached to,the application.and made a part thereof.
ZE-35-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Apollo Development
ZE-35-70, Apollo Development Corporation, 1104 East 17th
Corporation
' Street., Santa Ana, for permission to construct a four
unit per lot statutory condominium project on Lots 2-12
inclusive and Lots 20-46 inclusive, Tract 6614, in an `-
R4 -CP zone, with recreation facilities on Lot 1 of
Tract 6614; to allow a minimum front yard setback on.
Lots 11, 12, 20 and 21 of 33 feet, measuring from the.
centerline of Iowa Street, and to consider the on-site
parking requirements as set forth in R4 -CP zone, rather
than those set forth in R1 zone. Property is located on
northwesterly extension of Iowa Street from Gisler Avenue.
Planning Commission recommended approval. After discus-
sion, on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Approved
Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was
approved, subject to all conditions, including require-
ments of the Certified Recommendations of the various
City departments, copy attached to application and made
a part thereof.
ZE-36-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit
Larry Hale Havens
ZE-36-70., Larry Hale Havens, 4222 Campus Drive, Newport
Beach, for permission to operate a Motor Home Rental and
Sales Business; to allow incidental storage of Campers,
Boats and Trailers; and to permit construction of one
proto-type houseboat incidental to the main uses, in a
Cl -CP zone at 2755 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa.
Planning Commission recommended approval. The following
residents from the area spoke from the floor: Mr. Louis
Renking, who stated he did not oppose; Mr. Eugene Pleek,
166 Drake Avenue, requested more information; Mrs. Vrevo-
lovich, San Lucas Lane, expressed concern over the traffic
problems this type'of business could cause and voiced
objection to this type of business in that area. The
Clerk read a letter objecting to the storage of boats, etc.
Mr. Joseph Ballow, 2734 San Lucas Lane spoke from the
floor. At this point the applicant spoke and withdrew his
request for permission to allow incidental storage of
Campers, Boats and Trailers; and to permit construction of
one prototype houseboat incidental to the main uses. He
stated that he was only interested in operating a Motor
Home Rental and Sales Business. After lengthy discussion,
on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Approved
Wilson, and carried, the permit was approved for operation
of Motor Home Rental and Sales Business only, subject to
conditions.
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City Manager The Assistant City Manager requested Council approval for
permission to advertise for bids for Bid Item Number 141 -
The furnishing of Fire Apparatus of one (1) each 1500 GPM
Triple Combination Pumper and Equipment. On motion by
Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and
carried, this authorization was granted.
Oral
Communications Mr. Eli Kaser, 1735 Pomona Avenue, spoke from the floor.
Mr. Peter Smith, 745 West 18th Street addressed the Council
regarding the noise from Mr. Fat Fingers at 780 West 19th
Street. He requested that the Council notify the owner of
.the business to take steps to reduce the noise level.
After lengthy discussion,''on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded. by Councilman Pinkley, a committee was appointed
to investigate the noise from entertainment establishments
in the City and that standards be set up for such establish-
ments to follow. The Committee will consist of a Captain
from the Police Department, to be appointed by the Police
Chief, a representative from the Fire Department, to be
appointed by the Fire Chief, and Councilman St. Clair.
Mr. Donald Kirschberg, 267 East -16th Street, spoke from
the floor and requested an amendment to the Ordinance
regulating the Ambulance Drivers age limit. He stated
that some cities had an age limit from 18 and this City's
ordinance stated an age limit of 21. The Council directed
the City Attorney to investigate and report back.
Mr. David Yarnal spoke from the floor.
Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Cost .Mesa
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Aetinj City Clerk of the City of Costa M a
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