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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1970 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA April 20, 1970 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.; April 20, 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, Roll'Call St. Clair 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 April 6, 1970 to -the minutes of the regular meeting of April 6, 1970, and April 8, 1970 the special meeting of April .8, 1970, and there being none, the minutes were approved as distributed and posted. The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Mobile X -Ray Units Ordinance 70-17, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING MOBILE Ordinance 70-17 X-RAY UNITS AND MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF Adopted X-RAY FILMS. 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 for second reading and adoption, Paularino Avenue Ordinance 70-18, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF A Through Street THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3416.4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, WITH Ordinance,70-18 RESPECT TO THE DESIGNATION OF PAULARINO AVENUE AS A THROUGH Adopted STREET. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,. 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 Bids -on Walkways The Clerk reported on bids for Walkways and Benches in Costa and Benches Mesa City Park, opened on April 15, 1970. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Held over to Wilson, and carried, awarding of bids was held over to April 21 Tuesday meeting, April 21, 1970, in order to give Council time to study the plans for the park.. Alternate Bid on The Clerk:.,reported on bids received for Bid Item 141, the Bid Item 141 furnishing of Fire Apparatus of One Triple Combination Accepted Pumper and Equipment which were opened on April 17, 1970, at 11:00 a.m. by the Clerk. Following were bids received: VENDOR. TOTAL - DELIVERY Sea Coast Enterprise $43,� 15.00 27U--30 ys Howe Fire Apparatus Company 45,681.00 365 - 395 days American La France* 50,782.00 360 days *American LaFrance Alternate $44,587.00 - Immediate Delivery Crown Coach Corporation 51,969.69 270 - 340 days 1;'.- 2--Q Bid Item 141 The Assistant City Manager recommended that bids be (Continued) rejected and the alternate bid be accepted. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the bids were rejected;the alternate bid of American La France, in the amount of $44,587.00 was accepted. Left Turn at The Clerk presented a reply from the Traffic Engineer Redhill and to a letter from Dorothy White regarding left turn MacArthur problems at the intersection of Redhill Avenue and Referred to County MacArthur Boulevard. He stated that said intersection Traffic Engineer is within the County area and therefore not under City jurisdiction. The letter has been forwarded to the Orange County Traffic Engineer for his consideration. Written On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Communications Wilson, and carried, the following written communications were received and filed: Letter from Gerald D. Pomeroy, 879 Center Street, No. 17, Costa Mesa, registering objection to delivery of the Sunday Mail; letter from Tillie Vessells, 770 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, objecting to parking conditions and noise from Mr. Fat Fingers, 778-782 West 19th Street; letter from Mrs. James Temple, Jr., 3072 Johnson Avenue, Costa Mesa, endorsing the Police Department's fight against narcotics in the City; letter from David J. Yarnal, 2583 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, requesting considera- tion for appointment to Planning Commission; letter from Mrs. Ina Logsdon, 464 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach, as owner of property at 814 West 19th Street, Costa -Mesa, which is occupied by an upholstery shop, com- plaining about damage to her building by cars operated - by patrons of the 19th Hole Bar at 810 West 19th Street and a memorandum from the Planning Department with recommendations for remedy of situation; letter'from — Local Agency Formation Commission notifying of hearing on April 22, 1970, at 2:00'p.m. on proposed annexation to the City of Tustin designated Newport Freeway - Santa Fe Annexation No. 62; Invitation to attend Forty- Niner Days and Open House on April 25, 1970, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Associated Students of California State College, Long Beach; letter from Local Agency Formation Commission, notifying of hearing on April 22, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. on proposed annexation to the City of Newport Beach designated Harbor View Hills Annexation - Phase 3; letter from Fountain Valley School District thanking Council for support of their opposition to the placement of an airpark within the Mile Square Regional Park; Copy of letter to City of Fountain Valley Planning Commission from County of Orange Road Department regarding proposed industrial development lying within Fountain Valley and requesting the Planning Commission to defer action on the proposed development; notice to all City Councils and County Boards of Supervisors from the State Controller showing amounts of revenues to be apportioned by his office during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, from Highway Users Taxes and Motor Vehicle License Fees; special announcement from Orange County League of California Cities; 635-A Ramona Avenue, Laguna Beach, of Local Agency Formation Commission Election on May 14 instead of April 23 as previously announced; - letter from the Local Agency Formation Commission noti- fying of hearing on April 22, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. on proposed annexation to the Costa Mesa Recreation and Park -District designated the Sewell Annexation. -.11-0-3 Assistant, City On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Manager to Report Pinkley and carried, the Assistant City Manager and staff to Council on were instructed to bring back to council a policy on the Policy sponsorship of sports events. Costa Mesa The Clerk presented a letter from Hank Panian, President Flower Street, Costa Mesa, regarding Tidelands exchange Historical Society of the Costa Mesa Historical Society replying to the City Request Council's recent requests set at Council meetings of reconsider their original stand on the exchange. After February 9 and March 2, and recommending that the Council seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter purchase up to five hundred (500) copies of A SLICE OF was held over to the meeting of May 4, 1970, at which ORANGE: THE HISTORY OF COSTA MESA, by Edrick Miller, at anyone interested may speak for or against this matter. $4.95 (including sales tax) each. The Mayor requested Mr. Eli Kaser, 1735 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, also spoke the Assistant City Manager.to investigate and make a tion as soon as possible. recommendation on the request. The following alcoholic beverage licenses were presented Licenses The Clerk presented a letter from Theodore Argott and Request for City George Hill of the Street Department, requesting the Community Services, Incorporated, 35189 Beach Road, Sponsorship of City to sponsor a softball team at a cost of $184.75.. Softball Team After discussion, on motion by Councilman Jordan, Street, Costa Mesa, for The Galley, 2014 Placentia Avenue; Approved seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Council- person transfer of on -sale beer license from Alvis L. and man Tucker voting No, the request was approved. Assistant, City On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Manager to Report Pinkley and carried, the Assistant City Manager and staff to Council on were instructed to bring back to council a policy on the Policy sponsorship of sports events. The Clerk presented application for person-to-person trans - Papa Joe's. fer of on -sale beer license from Stephen A. B. Waterbury, Application 1784 Newport Boulevard, for Papa Joe's at the same address. Protested Planning Department approved parking if no increase in occupancy. Councilman St. Clair made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, to protest this application on the basis of inadequate parking. Mr. Fat Fingers The Clerk presented a person-to-person transfer application of on -sale beer and wine license from Cornelius and Lorraine Perez to Ethel and Lawrence H. Schnebelt, 2404 East Buffalo, Santa Ana, for Mr. Fat.Fingers, 778-782 West 19th Street, and also a copy of a letter from Planning Department Alcoholic Beverage Control protesting the application on the grounds of insufficient parking. The Clerk read a letter.from Mr. Gus Patzer, 304 East Tidelands Flower Street, Costa Mesa, regarding Tidelands exchange Exchange in Upper Newport Bay and Mr. Patzer was present and addressed the Council. He strongly urged the Council to reconsider their original stand on the exchange. After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman'Wilson; seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter Held Over was held over to the meeting of May 4, 1970, at which time Councilman Wilson will present facts for study and anyone interested may speak for or against this matter. ' Mr. Eli Kaser, 1735 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, also spoke against this exchange of land and urged further investiga- tion as soon as possible. Alcoholic Beverage The following alcoholic beverage licenses were presented Licenses by the Clerk: Application for off -sale beer and wine license for Meyerhof's, 468 East 17th Street, from Coast Community Services, Incorporated, 35189 Beach Road, Capistrano; Planning approved parking: Application for on -sale beer license from Billy J. Smith, 634 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, for The Galley, 2014 Placentia Avenue; Planning approved parking: Application for person-to- person transfer of on -sale beer license from Alvis L. and Sara F. Strickland to Edward G. and Mildred E. Paxton, 1548-F Adams Street, Costa Mesa, for the Lotus Room at the same address; Planning approved parking: An applica- tion for person-to-person transfer of on -sale general license from Kari Enterprises, Incorporated, by Joseph S. Potts, trustee in bankruptcy, to Hawaiian Skillett - Costa Mesa, Incorporated, 1400 Palisades Avenue; Planning .approved parking. Above applications were approved by Council. The Clerk presented application for person-to-person trans - Papa Joe's. fer of on -sale beer license from Stephen A. B. Waterbury, Application 1784 Newport Boulevard, for Papa Joe's at the same address. Protested Planning Department approved parking if no increase in occupancy. Councilman St. Clair made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, to protest this application on the basis of inadequate parking. Mr. Fat Fingers The Clerk presented a person-to-person transfer application of on -sale beer and wine license from Cornelius and Lorraine Perez to Ethel and Lawrence H. Schnebelt, 2404 East Buffalo, Santa Ana, for Mr. Fat.Fingers, 778-782 West 19th Street, and also a copy of a letter from Planning Department Alcoholic Beverage Control protesting the application on the grounds of insufficient parking. Permits The Clerk presented application for business license from Tel Phil Tel Phil Enterprises, Incorporated, 17901 Bascom,,Irvine, Enterprises for a change of name from Treasurers and Trash, for Swap Swap Meet Meet at Orange County Fairgrounds, also requesting extension of time. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,,and carried, the permit was approved. Newton Security The Clerk presented application from Newton Security Patrol - Private Patrol, Incorporated, 19 Pine Avenue, Suite 512, Long Guard Service Beach, for Private Guard Service. On motion by Council- man Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved. Fireworks The following Fireworks.Permits were requested: Boys' Stands Club of the Harbor Area, 2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, for fireworks stand at 315 East 17th Street, from June 28 through July 4, 1970; Boys' Club of the Harbor Area, for fireworks stand at 535 West 19th Street from June 28 through July 4, 1970; Torchbearers' Youth Group of First Christian Church of Costa Mesa, 792 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, for fireworks stand at 175 East 17th Street, from June 28 through July 4, 1970; B'nai Brith - Orange Coast, 3112 Pierce Street, Costa,Mesa, for fire- works stand at 3100 Bristol Street, from June 28 through July 4, 1970. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the permits were approved subject to fire department and police department regulations.. The Clerk presented application from Your Street Number Painting Street Sir, 182-1/2 Cecil Place, Costa Mesa, for painting street Numbers numbers on curbs on a yearly basis. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman.Jordan, and carried, the permit was approved. The Clerk presented an application from White Front Stores, Incorporated, for permission to hold a parking White Front Stores lot sale, itinerant merchant, special carnival sale, tent Parking Lot Sale .sale and petting zoo at the White Front Store, 3088 Bristol Petting Zoo �Street,'Costa Mesa, as follows: Sidewalk sale June 8, 1970; through June 28, 1970 (21 days), and Petting Zoo for June 11, 12, 13 and 14, 1970. The Clerk also read a letter from the Director of Planning recommending approval subject to requirements of the Fire Department. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved and permission thereby granted, subject to the requirements set forth by the Planning Director. - The Clerk presented a request from the Lions Club to advertise the Fish Fry being held on June 5 through June -7, Street Banners 1970, and the Kiwanis Club to advertise the Annual for Lions Club and Breakfast by displaying banners on some City streets. Kiwanis Club The Director of Streets stated the following streets are Events available for street banners: (a) Orange Avenue at 17th Street; (b) Fairview Road at Baker Street. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, permission was granted for the Kiwanis Club to have their banners from May 1 through May 9;.and the Lions Club be permitted to have their banners from May 11 through June 8. Gospel Musicale The Clerk presented a request from James Marocco, President at'Amphitheater of the Southern California College Associated Student Body, of Fairgrounds 2525 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for approval by the City Council to use the Orange County Fairgrounds Amphitheater for the presentation of the "Sounds of Agape." 1 1 Gospel Musicale It would be a gospel musicale co-sponsored by Orange Coast (Continued) College's Life Club and the Associated Student Body of Southern California College on May 29, in the evening. On, motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried; permission was granted, subject to the approval of the Police Department. The Clerk stated ..,.that the Fairgrounds Board of Directors had approved it subject to approval by the.City Council. Departmental On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Reports Jordan, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: City Clerk; Finance Department; Parks Department. Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 617 Wilson, Warrant Resolution No. 617, including Payroll 7008, Including was approved -by the following roll call vote: Payroll 7008 AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:32 p.m. PART II The City'Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:50 p.m., April 20, 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 Donald R. Kribs, St. Joachim's Catholic Church, 1964 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place Rezone set for public hearing on Rezone Petition R-1-70, T. J. M. Petition R-1-70 Enterprises, Incorporated, 118 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, request for permission to rezone property from Ordinance 70-19 M1 to Cl -CP, at the southwest corner'of Baker Street and Given First Century Avenue, Costa Mesa. The Planning Commission Reading recommended approval. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Ordinance 70-19, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 11, TRACT 3721, FROM M1 TO C1 -CP, was .given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman St. Clair commended Chris Horpel of Newport Chris-Horpel Harbor High School on his achievement as Outstanding Outstanding Wrestler of Southern California and he read Resolution Wrestler No. 70-37, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING CHRIS Resolution 70-37 HORPEL FOR HIS AWARD AS 'OUTSTANDING WRESTLER OF CALIFORNIA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Frank Horpel, the father of Chris, and Joe Fox, Coach at'Newport Harbor High School were introduced and Mr. Fox addressed the Council and commended Chris on his achievement in wrestling. 4 Live Live Entertainment Permits were brought up at this time by Entertainment the Chief of Police. Application by Mimi Marlene Dyer, Permits 507 Sixth Street, Huntington Beach, for Dancer at Papa Joe's Bar was approved on motion by Councilman Jordan, Mimi Dyer seconded by Councilman St. Clair and carried. Application for George Henry Weaver, Jr., 131 39th Street, George Henry Newport Beach, for Queen B. Bar, was approved on motion Weaver by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried. Application for Lisa Marie Frazier, 103 South Ash Street, Lisa Marie Frazier Apartment No. 1, Oceanside, for Entertainer at Firehouse Bar was presented. Chief Neth stated that in view of the citations pending against applicant as she entertained without a permit, he recommended denial of application. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was denied. Application was presented for Thelma Lilliana Stoll, Thelma Lilliana 312 North Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, for topless dancer Stoll at the Firehouse Bar. Chief Neth recommended denial on the basis of her arrest for lewd conduct and also a conviction in other cities. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was denied. The City Attorney had no report at this time. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer presented a recommendation for release of the Monument Bond, Tract 6748 Performance Bond and the Labor and Materials Bond for Bonds Released Tract Number 6748 as street improvements had been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Bonds to be released to the Aetna Life and Casualty Company, 2404 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, release of the bonds -was authorized. The Director of Public Works recommended that a check R. J. Noble for $4,170.00 be returned to the R. J. Noble Company, Check to be Post Office Box 620, Orange, for.overhead signs which Returned have been installed for which the above amount was deposited to cover cost of signs required on the street improvements on Wilson Street from 500 feet West of Harbor Boulevard to College Avenue; A. H. F. P. No. 455; Gas Tax Project No. 64. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded,by Councilman Jordan, the check was ordered returned by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works recommended that as street work on Parcel Map,S-7-67, Safeway Store, on Fairview Road Safeway Stores between Wilson Street and Victoria Street, had been com- Bond Released pleted to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, that the bond for Performance, Labor and Materials, No. M-546727 in the amount of $3,750.00 be released. On motion by Council- man Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the bond was released by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Cooperative The Director of Public Works presented Cooperative Agreement Agreement Number 2544 between the Division of Highways, State of Approved for California and City of Costa Mesa for Drainage at Arlington Drainage Drive and Newport Boulevard with his recommendation for approval. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the Agreement was approved in the amount of $6,x+00.00, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Director of Public Works requested that with reference Copy of Traffic to a letter to the Council from Mr. James A. E. Hyams, Engineer's Reply 3088 Platte Drive, Costa Mesa, containing five traffic to Council to regulatory suggestions which was referred to the Traffic Mr. James Hyams Engineer, that Mr. Hyams be sent a copy of the Traffic Engineer's letter to the City Council with his comments on the suggestions made. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the'request was approved and the Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of the Traffic Engineer's reply to Council to Mr., Hyams. The Director of Public Works presented a letter to the Educational Council from the Traffic Engineer regarding Children Program for Playing in the Streets. He recommended a stepped-up Pedestrians pedestrian education which would help this problem along with people crossing streets at other than intersections or marked crosswalks. He will initiate a program in the schools for this purpose. After lengthy discussion, it was,decided that the educational program would be the' best way to solve the problem before resorting to anything further. The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 16, 1970, No Parking on recommendation for "No Parking on South Side of Wilson South•Side of Street," from the Costa Mesa Traffic Commission, also Wilson Street a petition against it signed by 152. The following spoke from the floor against the change: Mr. Patrick Maloney, 279 West Wilson Street; David Baake, West'Wilson Street; Frank L. Means, Rutgers Drive; James McMillan, 2253 Columbia Defeated Drive. Mr. Walter.L. Bache, 221 West Wilson Street spoke in favor of it. The Traffic Engineer spoke from the floor and explained why he recommended the change. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Councilman St. Clair, - seconded by Councilman Jordan, to paint the curbs red thereby initiating "No Parking on South Side of Wilson." The motion was defeated, Councilmen Wilson, Tucker and Pinkley voting No. The Clerk'presented from'the meeting of April 6, 1970, required dedication for Orange Avenue at 211 East 17th Dedication for Street, Safeway Market. Mr. Kenneth Hartman, 230 East 17th Orange .Avenue Street, was present, representing Mesa Center Corporation. He requested deletion of the condition of dedication as he Kenneth Hartman was not told of this until the early part of this year at Mesa Center which time he had already signed leases with Thrifty Drugs and Safeway Markets in which a specified number of parking spaces, or square footage, was stated. After lengthy discussion,'during which the Council and the Director of. Planning each questioned Mr. Hartman, on motion by Council- man Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the requirement to dedicate was deleted. Request for -Use of The Clerk presented a request for permission to use sign, Sign Carolyn by Mrs. Carolyn -Simonson, 197 Magnolia Street,,for beauty Simonson parlor, approved by ZE-27-70. Special Requirement Condi- tion Number 6 states "That there be no signs inside or out. Request for Use of The Clerk presented a petition signed by 35 residents Sign - Simonson stating that they did not object to a sign displayed at (Continued) 197 Magnolia Street. Mr. Roy Watkins spoke on behalf of Mrs. Simonson as he also represented her in the original application. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was referred back to Planning for consideration of rezoning the property commercial, Councilman Pinkley voting No. The sign is to remain until a report on rezoning from Planning only, at which time property will either be rezoned or sign will come down. Benefit for At this time Mr. Don Tompkins, 853 Sonora Road, President Justin Ogata Fund of the Costa Mesa North Kiwanis Club spoke, requesting - permit -to raise funds through a benefit for Justin Ogata Permission Fund. The Club would turn 100,percent of their share of Granted the profits from the benefit over to the Ogata Fund. ' - Richard Priest, Costa Mesa High School, spoke from the floor and reported on the results of the paper fund drive. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Council- man Jordan, and carried, permission was granted to put on a benefit show at the Lyceum of Costa Mesa High School, charge to be $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students, with 20 percent of gross to go to Ogata Fund (this would be 100 percent of the Kiwanis share) and Section 6914) of. the Municipal Code was waived. Environmental Day Miss Maureen Woodard of Costa Mesa High School addressed at Costa Mesa High the Council and requested support of their Environmental School Day on May 12, 1970. The purpose of such a program is to gather awareness among the students of Costa Mesa High School of the rapidly increasing problems concerning our environment and what they can do to curb these prevailing conditions. At this time Councilman Wilson also presented a request. from Eli Kaser, 1735 Pomona Avenue, a student at Orange. Teach -In at Orange Coast College, for support of a Teach -In at Orange Coast Coast College College for two days, April 23 and April 24. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Mayor proclaimed a period of thirty days, beginning immediately, as'Environmental Month. This period.would then cover both the Costa Mesa High School and Orange Coast College Programs. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Appointments to Wilson, and carried, the matter of appointments to the Commissions Held Traffic Commission and Planning Commission was held over Over until after the change of Council on Tuesday, April 21, 1970. The Clerk read a letter from the Director of Planning Proposed Billboard stating that the Proposed Billboard Ordinance had been Ordinance written and it was being sent to the Planning Commission on April 27 for study and possible changes. A copy of this Ordinance will be distributed to the Council in the near future. The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 2, 1970, Rezone Petition Rezone Petition R-15-69, property on both sides of Valley R-15-69 Road, northerly of Hamilton Street, approval to rezone from M1 to Rl recommended by the Planning Commission. A 45 -day extension was granted at meeting of March 2, Held Over 1970. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the hearing was closed and the matter was held over to May 4, 1970, at which time the hearing will be reopened and the people will be notified. Art Festival The Clerk presented from the meeting of April 6, 1970, Building.Moving letter from William J. Walsh,�224 Tulane Road, Costa Mesa, Vista Park requesting permission to erect direction signs, to remove and 600 or lower cable which encloses east end of Vista Park and permission to park a Cardinal 14 -foot travel trailer on property on the nights of May 22 and May 23 in Vista Park on Victoria Street; in connection with,an Art Festival Denied sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The Assistant City Manager stated that he and other department heads met with Mrs. Wright and she had agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the requests were granted, subject to the conditions. Set for Specific Plan for Proposed Street for City of Costa Mesa Public Hearing Planning Commission extending along the southerly.boundary of the ten acre Newport Mesa School District Site.from Tract 6758 in intersection -with Golf'Cou.rse Drive, Costa Mesa, was set for public hearing on May 4, 1970, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, in the Council Chambers, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. The Clerk presented Application for Building Moving Permit Building.Moving Numbers 599'and 600 for Melven T. Chrislip, 2861 El Rio Permit Numbers 599 Circle, Costa Mesa, for permission to move a single.family and 600 residence and a detached garage from 1072 Palisades Road, Santa Ana, to 2687 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa. Mr. and Mrs. Chrislip were present and addressed the Council. The following neighbors spoke against the application: Rudy Denied Vanasek, 2265 Channel Road, Newport Beach, owner of the property adjoining 2687 Orange Avenue; Harold Decker, 2296 Orange Avenue, and there were other residents present objecting. The Mayor declared the hearing closed and on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application for Building Moving Permit was denied, Councilman Tucker voting No. The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception ZE-40-70 Permit ZE-40-70, Melven T. Chrislip, 2861 El Rio Circle, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach 12 feet into the required 25 foot rear yard setback with a move -in Denied residence, in an R2 zone at 2687 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried; the application was denied. The Clerk presented application for Encroachment Permit Encroachment No. 48, Morris A. Wallock, 471 East Tahquitz-McCallum Way, Permit No. 48 Palm Springs, for permission to encroach into the City public right of way as.follows: (1) Enclosed trash area; (2) Paving of 1/2 of proposed Olive Street; (3) Parking area; (4) A 44 -foot length and a 22 -foot length of six feet high wooden fencing across proposed Olive Street at 2570 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, in a C-2 zone. Mr. Gene ,Approved Wagner, 2260 Elden Avenue spoke from the floor and stated that conditions that were agreed to previously had not been carried out and he requested that the Council insist that the applicant build a concrete block wall. The Director of Planning spoke from the floor and answered Mr. Wagner's questions. After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the permit was approved. However, Council stated that the above matters would be investigated and if they are actually as Mr. Wagner states they should be corrected. The Clerk presented application for Encroachment Permit Encroachment No. 49, Builder's Emporium and/or Heath and Company, Permit No. 49 12500 East Slauson Avenue, Whittier, for permission to project a maximum of 9.5 feet over new property line with a free standing "Builder's Emporium" sign, at 289 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa.. Councilman Jordan abstained from voting on this permit and left the chambers at 10:05 p.m. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the permit was approved. Councilman Jordan returned at 10:10 p.m. Right of Way On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Council - Deeds man 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, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREET 4-15-70 Carolyn M. Simonson Orange Avenue 3-27-70 Gloria Criswell Placentia Avenue 4- 2-70 Betty Y. & Raymond W. Crissman Palace Avenue 4-15-70 Ross C. & Lilliam M. Owen East 17th Street 4-17-70 Leslie C. Miller & Richard L. Bay Street Lawrence & L. B. Fredericks ZE-38-70. The Clerk presented application for'Zone Exception Melven Genser Sign Permit ZE-38-70, Melven Genser Sign Company, 5321 Vineland,. Company North Hollywood, for permission to erect and maintain one (1) single face 10 foot by 20 foot directional sign to advertise Tract 6508 (located at Palisades Avenue and Newport Boulevard) in a C2 zone at 2668 Newport Boulevard, Approved to direct prospective home buyers to model homes. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the permit was approved, subject to all conditions. The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception ZE-39-70 Permit ZE-39-70, Charles Scott Brown, 205 Dartmouth Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a Pet Photographic Charles Scott Studio as a home occupation, on a limited basis; for a Brown quadruplegic, in an R1 zone at the same address. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by.Councilman Jordan, Approved and carried, the application was approved, subject to the conditions listed on the application and made a part thereof. The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception ZE-41-70 Permit ZE-41-70, John Angelo Iannelli, 3233 Michigan John Angelo Avenue, Costa Mesa for permission to,encroach five feet Iannelli into the required ten foot side yard setback for addition to existing residence (rumpus room, a study, a bedroom and a full bath), in an Rl zone at the same address. The Clerk also stated that two communications had been received with Approved reference to the application, one against and two in favor. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was approved. The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception ZE-42-70 Permit ZE-42-70, Rudy Renka, 515 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to allow use of existing home as a Rudy Renka residence in conjunction with the operation of a new repair garage in a C2 zone at the same address. The . Approved Clerk stated that two communications had been received, one against the application being approved and one.in favor. Mr. Roy Watkins represented the applicant and spoke from the floor. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was approved with Conditions 1, 2 and 6 to be complied with within two years. 1 1 Population The Assistant City Manager stated that the Department Estimate of Finance,had sent official notices that as of March 1,• 1970, they estimate that -the population of the City of Costa Mesa was 75,000 people. Holiday Exchange The Assistant City Manager stated that a letter had been for.Employees received by Mr. McKenzie from the City Employees' Association requesting that as Memorial Day, May 30, 1970, and Independence Day, July 4, 1970, will fall on Saturday, employees be granted the previous Fridays of May 29, 1970, and July 3, 1970, off. After lengthy discussion, Vern C. Blum, President of the employees' group, spoke from the. floor as the Association representative and agreed that City employees would exchange Primary Day, June 2, 1970, and Election Day, November 3, 1970, for the two Fridays requested. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Tucker, and carried, permission was granted for the exchange for this year only. Los Lagos Fees The Assistant City Manager requested that rates for 9 hole Reduced from $4.00 play at Los Lagos Course be reduced from $4.00 back to to $3.00 $3.00. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council- man Jordan, and carried, the fee was reduced as requested, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Seasonal , The Assistant City Manager presented a Seasonal Recreational Recreational Wage Employee proposal -classifications and wage range scale for Scale Approved Council approval. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the increases were approved by .the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Tucker, Pinkley, Jordan, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Permission to The Assistant City Manager presented a request for permis- Advertise for Bids sion to advertise for Bid Item No. 142 - The Furnishing of Granted.- Thirty (30) Tons of Fertilizer. On motion by Councilman Bid Item 142 Tucker, seconded by Councilman Pinkley; and carried, permis- sion was granted. Mr. Streeter King of the Pacific Telephone Company spoke from the floor regarding proposed increase in rates. On motion by Councilman Tucker, seconded by Councilman Applicant to Sign Wilson, and carried, in the case of a Dedication in for Dedication conjunction with a permit being issued, the owner of the property must sign that he agrees to the Dedication when first filing application. Executive Session The Assistant City Manager reminded the Council of an April 27, 1970 Executive Session being held on Monday evening, April 27, 1970, at 7:30 p.m., in the Fifth Floor Conference Room. Oral Mrs. Mary Benton, 2+80 National Avenue, Costa Mesa, Communications addressed the Council regarding the appearance at the University of California at Irvine of the Chicago Seven and their lawyers. Protest Chicago Mrs. Genevieve Anderson, 2515 Duke Place, Costa Mesa, Seven Appearance addressed the Council regarding the same event and requested the,Council to adopt a resolution protesting the event. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, �„r-19 4 ;J 4Yj Oral Communications Resolution 70-42, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Chicago Seven OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO CHANCELLOR ('Continued) DANIEL ALDRICH RECOGNIZING THE ADVANTAGES AND OPPORTUNI- TIES AFFORDED SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY THE UNIVERSITY OF Resolution 70-42 CALIFORNIA, IRVINE,AND ALSO CALLING ATTENTION TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA'S CONCERN FOR THE POTENTIAL DANGER TO THOSE SAME .COMMUNITIES PRESENTED BY CERTAIN UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: St. Clair, Wilson, Jordan NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley, Tucker ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Mayor declared that there would be a meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 1970, in the Council Chambers to Canvass the Ballots and make necessary appointments. Councilman St. Clair read a Report of Cities - School Liaison Committee Meeting held on Thursday, May 16, 1970. Mr. Conrad Pease, Santiago Street, Costa Mesa, spoke from the floor regarding children playing in the streets. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. to April 21, 1970, at 7:30 P.M. ?-' _ 2 ,/ - r" Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: p fkt�n9 City Clerk of the City of Costa sa 1 1