HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/1970 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
May 4, 1970
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The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met
in regular session at 6:30 p.m., May 4, 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.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: Acting City Manager, -City Attorney,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
City Clerk
Minutes The Mayor asked if there were any corrections or additions
April 20, 1970 to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 1970,
April 21, 1970 and the adjourned regular meeting of April 21, 1970, and
there being none, the minutes were approved as distributed
and posted.
R-1-70 The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption,
T. J. M. Ordinance 70-19, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Enterprises THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 11,
TRACT 3721, FROM Ml TO Cl -CP. On motion by Councilman
Ordinance 70-19 Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 70-19
Adopted was given second reading and adopted'by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Book Purchase The Clerk presented from the meeting of April 20, 1970,
Slice of Orange a request that Council purchase up to five hundred copies
Held Over of A SLICE OF ORANGE; THE HISTORY OF COSTA MESA from the
Costa Mesa Historical Society. The matter was held over
until later in the meeting when a member of the Historical
Society would be present.
Bid Item 140 The Clerk stated that a request had been received from the
Slurry Seal for Purchasing Agent for authority to reschedule bids for Bid
TeWinkle.Park Item 140, The Furnishing of Labor and Material to Slurry
Seal the Asphalt Walks and Parking Areas at Charles A.
Rescheduled TeWinkle Park. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the opening of bids
for Slurry -Seal was rescheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday,
May 15, 1970•
Bid Item 142 The Clerk stated that bids had been opened for Bid Item 14+ ,
Fertilizer The Furnishing of Thirty Tons of Fertilizer on May 1, 1970,
at 11:00 a.m., and that the Purchasing Agent had requested
Bids Rejected that all bids be rejected and that he be authorized to
prepare a revised bid for fertilizer, with the bids being
Revised Bid opened 11:00 a.m., May 15, 1970. On motion by Councilman
Authorized Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried,
bids were rejected and preparation for revised bid
authorized.
Junior Chamber of Mr. Gene Evans, 2232 State Street, Costa Mesa, spoke from
Commerce the floor, representing the Costa Mesa Junior Chamber of
Commerce, requested 2,500.00 in funds from the Council
Funds for Float for the City of Costa Mesa Float to be entered in competi-
Approved tion with other floats as has been done in the past. On
motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
the allocation of the $2,500.00 was approved for this
purpose by the.following roll call vote: .
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Written The Clerk presented a letter from the Chief of Police
Communications stating that the Police Department had no objection to
the program at the Orange County Fairgrounds on May 29,
Gospel Musicale 1970, "Sounds of Agape," a Gospel Musicale. The Students
of Orange Coast College and Southern California College
were granted permission to present the program at the
Council meeting of April 20, 1970, subject to Police
Department approval.
ZE-69-69 The Clerk presented a letter from George E. Regan, Post
Appeal of Office Box 2036, Costa Mesa, requesting permission to
Condition appear before the Council to submit a request for appeal
of Condition Number 5 of Zone Exception Permit ZE-69-69
Applicant to which was approved on August 4, 1969; Condition 5
File Claim requesting full improvement of Santa Ana Avenue to its
ultimate width per Master Plan of Highways at the
applicant's expense. The City Attorney advised Council.
that the party involved should file a written claim, and
that further action by Council should be held over pending
receipt of such claim.
Planning The Clerk presented a letter from A. E. Fetterling,.
Commission 2024 Phalarope Court, Costa Mesa, requesting that he be
Applicant considered for selection to Planning Commission.
Western Missionary The Clerk presented a notice from the Western Missionary
Army Application Army, Incorporated, 835 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles,
that they will be going from door-to-door in the City for
Held Over purpose of promulgation of religious activity and thought.
On request from the Director of Finance, this was held
over to the meeting of May 18, 1970, on motion by Council-
man Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and
carried, in order to complete investigation of applicant.
The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marr,
862 Capital Street, Costa Mesa, complaining about a
solicitor for magazines in their area being very rude when
they refused to make a purchase; a Progress Report from
the Municipal Financial Consultant, from J. Barth and
Company; a letter and proposed amendment to General Order
No. 98-A to Prohibit Smoking Aboard Equipment of Passenger
State Corporations Operated in this State from Public
Utilities Commission; a notice of Advance Apportionment
of Vehicle License Fee Revenues for Fiscal 1969-1970, from
the State Controller; Relinquishment of Highway Right of
Way in the City of Costa Mesa, Road 07 -ORA -405-8.4
(Redhill Avenue over -crossing) from State Division of
Highways Supervising Right of Way Agent; Notices from Local
Agency Formation Commission of hearing proposed annexation
to the City of Santa Ana designated "Marine Corps Air
Station, Santa Ana," Annexation; proposed annexation to the
City of Tustin designated Red Hill-Lowana Housing
Annexation No. 63; proposed annexation to the City of
Tustin, designated M. C. A. S. (H) Irvine Annexation No: 64,
to be held on May 13, 1970.
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Report of Harbors, The Clerk presented a letter from the Director of Harbors,
Beaches and Parks Beaches and Parks of Orange County, with a Report, includ-
ing description of existing facilities, as well as those
to be developed within the next five years and requesting
the Council to review the report. The Acting City Manager
requested that this be referred to his office for study.
Alcoholic
The following alcoholic beverage license applications
Beverage Control
were received: Person-to-person transfer of on -sale beer
Applications -
license from George H. Weaver and Geraldine Weaver, to
Queen B
William H. Headland and William J. McBride, for,the Queen
B at 1562 Newport Boulevard; On -sale beer and wine license
La Posada
from Alfred Klinzmann and Anneliese M. Klinzmann, for
La Posada, 2200 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa; Person -to -
Approved
person transfer of on -sale beer license from Floyd L.
Harding and Rita P. Harding, to Brian G. Smith, 1755 Anaheim
Vikkis
Avenue, No. 9, Costa Mesa, for Vikkis, 1791-1/2 Newport
Protested
Boulevard; Costa Mesa. A letter from Director of Planning
on grounds of insufficient parking was sent to Alcoholic
Beverage Control, a copy of which was attached to
application for Vikkis, Newport Boulevard. On motion by
Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and
carried, the protest of the Director of Planning on grounds
of insufficient parking was ratified. On motion by Council-
man St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
the written communications were received and filed, except
the letter and report from Director of Harbors, Beaches
and Parks of.Orange County, which were referred to the City
Manager.
Mr. Ed Miller, author of the book, A SLICE OF ORANGE, and
Purchase.of
a member of the Costa Mesa Historical Society, spoke from
Historical Book
the floor regarding his book, a history of Costa Mesa.
Held Over
After discussion, a report was presented from the City
Manager recommending the purchase of one hundred copies
of the book by the Council, on motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the matter was
held.over to the meeting of May 18, 1970, at which time
Council will report on the number of copies they decide to
purchase.
Dexter D. Penman The Clerk presented a letter from Dexter D. Penman, candidate
Request for Sound for the office of District Attorney for the County of Orange
Truck Referred to requesting permission to use a sound truck or passenger car
Police with sound system in the City at various times between this
date and June 2, 1970. On request of Council, the letter
was referred to the Police Department.
Kiwanis Club The Clerk presented a letter from the Kiwanis Club of Costa
Request for Sound Mesa for permission to use a sound truck in the City to
Truck Referred to advertise their breakfast on May 9, 1970. The dates
Police requested were May 7, 8 and 9, 1970. On request of Council,
the letter was referred to the Police Department.
International The Clerk presented an application for Business License
Speedway from International Speedway, Incorporated, doing business
Motorcycle Races as Harry Oxley, Manager, for a Show/Exhibition-Motorcycle
Racing Arena 1, for 26 dates, May 29 through November 20,
1970, Friday evenings only, to be concluded at 10:30 p.m.,
at the Orange County Fairgrounds. On motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
.the .permit was approved subject to conditions.
Alpha -V The Clerk presented application from Alpha -V, Incorporated,
7+25-B Orangethorpe, Buena Park, for permission to place
Amusement Games six amusement games, 1 bowler, 1 Chicago driving test machine,
Judice Family speedway, 1 pin ball, Gottleib, spin a card, 1 pin ball,
Billiards Domino, 1 pin ball, Royal Guard, 1 pin ball (to be confirmed),
at Judice Family Billiards, 518 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa.
On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the permit was approved.
Sassy Lassy The Clerk presented application from Sassy Lassy, doing
business as Vera and William Kole, 2901 Harbor Boulevard,
for two pool.tables at Sassy Lassy. On motion by
Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, the permit was approved.
United Cerebral The Clerk presented a Notice of Intention to Solicit for
Palsy Association Charitable Purpose from United Cerebral Palsy Association
of Orange County, Incorporated, 3020 West Harvard Street,
Santa Ana by door-to-door solicitation on May 23, 24 and
25, 1970. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, -and carried, the permit was approved
and Section 69141 of the Municipal Code waived,.
Fireworks The Clerk presented the following Fireworks Stand applica-
Permits tions for Council approval: Explorer Post No. 198, Post
Office Box 1200, 2300 Placentia Avenue,.for stand at 2985
Harbor Boulevard; Orange Coast Chapter Order of De Molay,
1+01 15th Street, Newport Beach, for stand at 2300 Harbor
Boulevard (Harbor Shopping Center); Costa Mesa Boy Scout
Troop No. 339, care of Sonora School, Costa Mesa, for
stand at southwest corner of Adams and Harbor (Thriftimart
Center); Boy Scout Troops Nos. 106 and 666, Post Office
Box 1281, Costa Mesa, for stand at 2180 Newport Boulevard;
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Coastline Post No. 3536,
565 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, for stand at 707 West
19th Street; Youth Services Association, Post Office
Box 1281, Costa Mesa, for stand at 2901 Redhill Avenue;
Girl Scout Council of Orange County, Troop No. 231,
331 Vista Baya Circle, Costa Mesa, for stand at 452 East
17th Street, Costa Mesa; Costa Mesa Boy Scout Troop
No. 313, 650 West Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, for stand
at northwest corner of Meyer and 19th Street. On motion
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and
carried, the applications were approved, subject to
conditions.
Amusement Game The Clerk presented application from Alpha -V, Incorporated,
White Front Store 7+25-B Orangethorpe, Buena Park, for permission to place
one amusement game at White Front, Bristol Street, Costa
Mesa. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was
approved, subject to conditions.
Live The Police Chief presented the following Live Entertainment
Entertainment Permits and recommendations: Diane Mae Borts, Go-go dancer
Permits at the Firehouse Bar, with a recommendation for approval
by Police Department. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,
Diane Mae Borts seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the applica-
tion was approved for Go-go dancer only.
Live Entertainment ,.The Chief presented application from Carole Ann Crawford
Permits
for Go-go dancer at the Firehouse Bar, with a Police
Department recommendation for denial on basis of falsifi-
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cation of application. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,.
Crawford
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application
was denied.
Live Entertainment
The Chief presented application from Jacqueline A.
Permits
Donovan, for Go-go dancer at the Firehouse Bar, with a
Police Department recommendation for denial on basis of
Jacqueline A.
falsification of her application. On motion by Council -
Donovan
man St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and
carried, the application was denied.
Live Entertainment
The Chief presented application from Fay Snyder for Go-go
Permits
dancer at the Firehouse Bar, with Police Department recom-
mendation for approval. On motion by Councilman Jordan,
Fay Snyder
seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the appli-
cation was approved for Go-go dancer only.
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Live Entertainment The Chief presented application from Stephen Jay Kraft
Permits_. for singer at the Prime Rib Inn with Police Department
recommendation for approval. On motion by Councilman
Stephen Jay Kraft Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the
application was approved.
Study Session Councilman St. Clair requested a meeting between staff and
on Freeways Council on the Freeway problem. The City Manager suggested
that a meeting be held on Monday, May 11, 1970, as a "study
session for that purpose. The Council decided to.set that
date as a tentative one in the event of anyone having other
commitments for that evening.
Departmental On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Reports Pinkley, and carried, the following departmental reports
were received and filed: Fire Department; City Clerk;
Finance Director; Building and Safety; Street and Parkway
Director; Traffic Engineer.
Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Resolution No. 618 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 618, including Payroll
Payroll No. 7009 No. -7009 was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan,'Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Reports The City Attorney requested Council's approval of his
recommended language changes in.notices to go forward
Language Changes for zone exception permits and also notices that are
in Zone Exception used to post property so that it is incumbent upon the
Permits and people interested to follow the matter through. On
Notices motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the revision of language was
approved as requested.
Golf Ball The City Attorney requested that he and the City Manager
Damage to. be given the authority to -examine claims for golf ball
Windows damage caused by persons playing golf at the Costa Mesa
Golf and Country Club and then go ahead and have broken
windows repaired for claimants. On motion by Councilman
St. Clair:, seconded by Councilman Hammett, the authority
was granted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The City Attorney stated that he had met with Mr. Harper
Report on regarding Services of Traffic Volume Data System and
Conditions of that Mr. Harper had agreed to the conditions as originally
Data System set forth by the City Attorney.and in view of that fact,
Contract the contract will be presented to the Council at a later.
meeting.
Agreement The Director of Public Works presented an Agreement with
for Additional the Division of Highways to install for a sum of $20,000.00,
Street Lights additional street lights on the frontage road of the
Newport Freeway; this is in conjunction with the construe -
tion of the extension of the Newport Freeway. On motion
by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
the Agreement was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair;
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bids Opened
The Director of Public Works reported on bids opened
Balearic Drive at
by the Clerk on April 28, 1970, at 11:00 a.m., for the
Boa Vista Drive
improvement of Placentia Avenue, from Victoria Street
to 300 feet north of Joann Street; A. H. F. P. Project
20th Street at
No. 516; Gas Tax Project No. 67. The following bids
Wallace
were received:
CONTRACTOR TOTAL
Sully -Miller Contracting Company $ 261,391-30
R. J. Noble Company . 309,406.80
Mark Construction Company, Incorporated 274,0+7.32
Improvement of
The Director of Public Works recommended that the contract
Placentia Avenue
be awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting Company as the
low bidder. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Awarded to
Councilman Pinkley, the contract was awarded to -Sully -
Sully -Miller
Miller Contracting Company, Post Office Box 432, Orange,
as low bidder, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution 70-45 The Director of Public Works presented recommendation from
Stop Signs
the Traffic Commission for a Stop Sign on Balearic Drive at
Balearic Drive at
Boa Vista Drive and a Stop sign on Twentieth Street at
Boa Vista Drive
Wallace Avenue. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 70-45, being A RESOLUTION
20th Street at
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Wallace
AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGNS ON BALEARIC DRIVE AT
BOA VISTA. DRIVE AND ON TWENTIETH STREET AT WALLACE AVENUE,,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution 70-46 The Director of Public Works presented recommendation from
No Parking on the Traffic Commission for establishment of a No Parking
Portions of East zone on East 16th Street 50 feet on either side of the drive -
Sixteenth Street way into the Aloha Trailer Court; also establishment of a No
Parking zone for thirty feet east .of Newport Boulevard on
the north side of West 16th Street. On motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 70-46,
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON CER-
TAIN PORTIONS OF EAST SIXTEENTH STREET, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen:, Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Report on The Director of Public Works stated that the Traffic
Downtown Traffic Engineer could have a report ready on the Downtown Traffic
Study Study by Williamson and Schmid in thirty days. The Council
requested the report to be made, on motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried.
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Report on The Director of Public Works presented the Traffic Engineer's
Traffic Control Report of Changes in Traffic Controls for April. On motion
Changes by Councilman St. Clair, seconded:by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, the report was received and filed. 1
Right of Way On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Deeds St. Clair, the following right of way deeds were ordered
placed on record by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Right of Way
DATE NAME FOR STREET
Deeds'
4-27-70 Silas Lamar & Doris Mae Bay Street
(Continued)
Kaneubbe
4- 4-70 M. Hamilton Collins and Placentia Avenue
David Y. F. Dea
4- 2-70 Fred & Mildred Altemeier Placentia Avenue
4-22-70 A. J. Natale & Jeffrey H. Harbor Boulevard
Kahn
11-24-69 Charles A. & Sara A. Boyt Victoria Street
5- 1-70 Phillip & Sheila Mellott & Miner Street
Rose Mellott
-Set for
Rezone Petition No. R-3-70, Doctor Steve Asahino, 1323 Ashford
Public Hearing
Lane, Newport Beach,:request for permission to rezone pro-
perty on the east side of -Orange Avenue, between 16th Place
R-3-70
and Ogle Street, Costa Mesa, from AP to R3 -CP, was set for
Asahino
public hearing on May 18, 1970, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as practicable, in the Council Chambers, on
motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
and carried.
Grant Deed The Clerk presented a Grant Deed for Council approval as
follows:, Authorization requested for purchase from Garvin T.
Garvin T. Morse Morse of property at Victoria Street and Harbor Boulevard
in the amount of $63,125.1+. On motion by Councilman
Purchase Approved Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, authorization of
purchase was granted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:20 p.m.
PART II -
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session at 7:35 p.m., May 4, 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 led by two girls from the
Harbor Area Girls Club, and invocation by Director of
Public Works George Madsen.
Roll Call. Councilmen Present: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: Acting City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer,
City Clerk
Youth Employment_ Mr. James Wood, Corona del Mar, and a representative of the
Service Week youth employment program were present_ to receive a proclama-
Proclaimed tion from the Mayor, proclaiming May 2, 1970, to May 9,
1970, as Youth Employment Week. On motion by.Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried,
May 2, 1970, to May 9, 1970, was proclaimed Youth Employment
Week.
The Mayor then turned the meeting over to the Vice Mayor
for another proclamation to be presented.
Jumping Frog The Vice Mayor then read a proclamation signed by the Mayor,
Week Proclaimed proclaiming the week of May 9,through May 17, 1970, as
Jumping Frog Week. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman Hammett, and carried; said week was proclaimed
as Jumping Frog Week in honor of a traditional contest to
be held on May 9, 1970, at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park,
California.
The Vice Mayor turned the meeting back to the Mayor.
The Mayor extended a welcome to Councilman Jack Hammett as
the newly elected Councilman attending his first full
Council meeting as Councilman.
Public Hearing
The Clerk stated that this was the time and place set for
R-15-69
reopening of Public Hearing on Rezone Petition R-15-69,
Planning Commission
request from Costa Mesa Planning Commission to rezone
property on both sides of Valley Road, approximately
400 feet from centerline of Victoria Street, from M1.
to Rl. The Clerk stated that four letters opposing the
rezone had been received, in addition to the petition with
57 signatures which was received in December at the first
hearing, also opposing. Mr. Alan Lockwood, 2113 Canyon
Drive, spoke from the floor against the rezone.
Mrs. Richard Hardistaff, 1109 Valley Circle, spoke in
favor of rezone. William E. Coburn, 1180 Gleneagles
Terrace, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of rezone. Mr. John
West, Morristown Lane, spoke from the floor and did not
state whether he was for or against rezone. Mr. Clarence
Rezone Denied
Overson, President of the Marina Highlands Association,
spoke in favor of rezone. James W. Ray, 1263,West Baker
Street, representing his father who is the owner'of land,
spoke against rezone. Miss Angela Rosarini, 274 Virginia,
spoke from the floor and did not state whether she was for
or against the rezone. Mrs. Cleo Sharp, 1434 Ross, spoke
from the.floor against rezone. Gerry Gist, 2111 Valley
Road, Costa Mesa, spoke against rezone. There being no
further speakers, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Councilman St. Clair made a motion for all the property
in M1 zone included in the above hearing be put under
Conditional Use Permit or be rezoned Ml -CP. Councilman
St. Clair withdrew his motion. After lengthy discussion,
on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the rezone was denied, Councilman
Pinkley voting No.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the Planning Commission and Director
of Planning were requested to meet with the property
owners of the parcels in question and reach some
mutually agreeable plan for the property for future use.
Public Hearing
The Clerk stated this was the time and place for Public
Specific Plan
Hearing for Proposed Street, extending along the southerly
boundary of the ten acre Newport Mesa School District site
from Tract 6758 to Intersection with Golf Course Drive,
Costa Mesa. After discussion, on motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 70-47,
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Resolution 70-47
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A
PROPOSED STREET EXTENDING ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF
THE TEN -ACRE NEWPORT MESA SCHOOL DISTRICT SITE FROM
TRACT 6758 TO INTERSECTION WITH GOLF COURSE DRIVE; was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant
On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman
Resolutions 619
Jordan, Warrant,Resolutions 619 and 620 were approved by
and 620
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Report on
The Clerk presented a report on possible rezoning of,
Simonson Property
property owned by Carolyn Simonson, 197 Magnolia Street,
Costa Mesa, ZE-27-70, from R2 to Commercial, for the
meeting of April 20, 1970, with a recommendation from
Planning Commission that property not be rezoned.
Mrs. Simonson was present and spoke from the floor. After
lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by.Councilman:Pinkley, and carried, the appeal was denied
and,the sign must be removed immediately, in accordance
with action taken at the Council meeting of April 20, 1970.
Tidelands
Mayor Wilson stated that he will report on May 18, 1970,
Exchange Report
on the Tidelands Exchange, after further investigation
Held Over
and study. Mr. Gus Patzer, 304 Flower Street, Costa Mesa,
was present and stated that he will return on May 18, to
report his findings. Mr. Eli Kaser, 1735 Pomona Avenue,
spoke from the floor. On motion by Councilman Hammett,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the report was
held over to the heeting of May 18, 1970.
Encroachment
The Clerk presented Encroachment Permit No. 51, Rodeway
Permit No. 51
Inns of America, care of QRS Corporation, 1716 West
Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, for permission to encroach
Rodeway Inns
three feet (at a height of 19 feet) into the public right of
way (65 feet from the centerline of Palisades Road) at
1400 Palisades Road, Costa Mesa. Steve Parker, contractor
for Q,RS was present and agreed to condition that a signed
agreement be provided by the property owners that the sign
will be removed at their expense when the street is improved
to its ultimate width. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Encroachment
Permit was approved, Councilman Jordan abstaining, subject
to conditions.
Encroachment
The Clerk presented Encroachment Permit No. 52, Lido Car
Permit No. 52
Wash and/or J. M. Shea, Jr., 481 East 17th Street, Costa
Mesa, for permission to project over new right of way by
Lido Car Wash
a maximum of five feet for the installation of a new sign
and/or J.1 -M. Shea
to.replace the old existing sign at 481 East 17th Street,
Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Councilman Hammett, and carried, the Encroachment Permit
was approved, subject to the condition that the applicant
shall submit a Sign Removal Agreement to move said sign
if so -required by the City. (Agreement has already been
filed . )
Williams
The Clerk presented an annexation, known as the "Williams
Annexation
Annexation," requested by Wyman R. Williams, 416 De Sola
Terrace,.Corona del Mar, for property at the northwest
Resolution 70-48
corner of Victoria Street and Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa.
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, Resolution No. 70-48, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMIS-
SION OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY TO THE CITY KNOWN AS WILLIAMS ANNEXATION, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen:. Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution 70-49 On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Williams
Hammett, Resolution 70-49, being A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD
Annexation
OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT,
Recreation and
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
Park District
COMMISSION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY, KNOWN AS
"WILLIAMS ANNEXATION," was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Tract 6582
The Clerk presented a request for extension of time on-
riApollo
ApolloDevelopment
Tentative Map of Tract.No. 6582 for Apollo Development
Company
Company, 110+ East 17th Street, Santa Ana, for said tract
north of Gisler, south of San Diego Freeway, west of
Time Extension
Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Planning Commission
Granted
recommended a time extension of one year from June 2, 1970.
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the extension as recommended by
Planning Commission was approved.
Vehicle Parking The Mayor stated that'Vehicle Parking District No. 1
District No. 1 members' terms had expired and requested that appointments
Members Appointed be made. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, and carried, Robert Raciti was -appointed
for a term of three years and J. C. Humphries was reappointed
for a term of three years.
Vehicle Parking The Mayor stated that Vehicle Parking District No. 2
District No. 2 members' terms had expired and requested that appointments
Members'Appointed be made. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Doctor S. R. Nord and
Doctor Robert Andrews were appointed to Vehicle Parking
District No. 2 for a term of three years.
ZE-107-69-A The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
Karen Fenn Permit ZE-107-69-A, Karen A. Fenn, 1544 Placentia Avenue,
Newport Beach, hearing to show cause for failure to comply
Request for Delay with conditions of approval originally imposed on
of Two Weeks ZE-107-69-A, 2099 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, in an
Granted Ml zone. The Clerk stated that the applicant had requested
a delay of two weeks, by telephone, earlier in the day as
there was illness in her family. On motion by Councilman
Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the
request for delay of two weeks was granted and the matter
will be brought up at the meeting of May 18, 1970.
ZE-32-70 The Clerk presented a request for withdrawal of Zone
Carl 0. Nelson Exception Permit application ZE-32-70 by Carl 0. Nelson,
3093 Yukon Avenue, -Costa Mesa, for permission to use a
Withdrawn portion (approximately eight feet by 22 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 at
that -address in an Rl zone. On motion by Councilman
Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the
application was withdrawn as requested.
ZE-37-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
James R. Beltinck Permit ZE-37-70 Corrected, James Richard Beltinck, Dolphin
Club, 26632 Matias Drive, Mission Viejo, California, for
permission to operate a private kindergarten and extended
day care program for 60 children (ages from four years,
nine months to twelve years of age), six days per week,
Monday through Saturday, at 541 Center Street, Costa Mesa,
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ZE-37-70
in a C2 zone. Mrs. Elizabeth Swope, owner of the property
James R. Beltinck
was present and agreed to everything listed in the condi-
(Continued)
tions, except requested that'the sidewalk condition be
deleted until such time as all other residents in the area
put in sidewalks. Mr. Beltinck, the applicant, was present
and also agreed to conditions. On motion by Councilman
Approved
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried; the
application was approved, subject to all conditions, except
the condition requesting sidewalks, and that this approval
will also apply, under the same conditions, if Mr. Beltinck
purchases the property.
ZE-44=70-
The Clerk presented a request for Withdrawal of Zone
William J. Arnold
Exception Permit ZE-44-70, William Jessee Arnold, 1424 Irvine
Avenue, Newport Beach, for permission to build a coin oper-
ated tennis courtconsisting of two fenced and lighted
courts in a Cl -CP zone between 2755 and 2777 Bristol Street.
Withdrawn
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
St. Clair, and carried, the application was withdrawn.
ZE-45-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
Robert L. Wombles
Permit ZE-45-70, Robert L. Wombles, 728 West 16th Street,
Costa Mesa, for.permission to construct an industrial
addition of 1078 square feet with a reduction of minimum
parking standards on four parking spaces in an M1 zone at
728 West 16th Street. Planning Commission recommended denial.
After discussion, during which Mr. Wombles spoke from the
Denial
floor and the Director of Planning answered questions of
the Council, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was denied,
Councilmen St. Clair and Jordan voting No.
zE-46-70
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit'
Joyce Elaine
Leedy
ZE-46-70, Joyce Elaine Leedy, 20181 Tanbark Circle,
Huntington Beach, for permission to operate a small animal
hospital with kenneling incidental to principle hospital
work in an AP zone at 1870 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa.
The Clerk read a letter of protest and also a list of six
people protesting in writing. Mrs. Gates, 1878-1884 Placentia
Avenue, spoke against the application. Mr. E. Robinson,
owner of building in question addressed the Council. Milt
Hanson, another owner, also spoke from the floor.
Doctor Joyce Leedy, 20181 Tanbark Circle, Huntington Beach,
the applicant, addressed the Council and answered questions
asked by Councilmen. After discussion, on,motion by .
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and
Approved
carried, the application was approved, subject to the list
of conditions set by the Planning Commission.
Agreement With
The Acting City Manager presented for Council ratification,
Chester L.
an Agreement with Chester L. Ferguson and Associates,
Ferguson and
Consultants to Management, 9901 Paramount Boulevard, Downey,
Associates
to represent the City of Costa Mesa as Management Consult -
Ratified
ants in the amount of $1,100.00 per month. On motion by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, the
Agreement was ratified by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
License Agreement
The Acting City Manager presented for Council approval, a
With Southern
revised License Agreement with the Southern California Edison
California Edison
Company, which shows an increase in rate from $50.00 per
Ratified
year to $250.00 per year due to the number of acres involved
for the City of Costa Mesa to utilize 5.3 acres in Suburbia
Tract, on the easterly side of Santa Ana River, for a term
of five years commencing on the first day of January, 1970,
and ending on the 31st day of December, 1974. This payment
License Agreement is in lieu of taxes. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,
(Continued) seconded by Councilman Jordan, the Contract Agreement was
ratified by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Supplemental
The Acting City Manager presented for Council approval, an
Agreement with
Agreement with Lionel D. Edie and Company, Incorporated,
Lionel D. Edie
authorizing said company to perform the necessary mechani-
and Company
cal operations required for investment in stocks. This is
a supplemental Agreement. On March 16, 1970, Council
approved an Agreement between the Retirement Plan for the
Approved
Employees and Lionel D. Edie and Company for investment
counseling services. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, the Agreement was approved
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Agreement On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Authorized for Use Jordan, and carried, the Acting City Manager was authorized
of Water to continue an Agreement, payment in lieu of taxes, with
Facilities Owned the Segerstrom family for-use,of certain water facilities
by Segerstroms owned by them, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bids Authorized The Acting City Manager presented a request from the
Bid Item 143 Purchasing Agent for authority to advertise for bids,
Bid Item 143, the Furnishing of Nine (9) each Gang
Gang Mowers Mowers and One (1) each Gang Mower Frame for the Golf
and Frame Course. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilman Jordan, and carried, permission was granted
to advertise for bids to be opened on May 15, 1970, at
11:00 a.m. by the City Clerk.
Advance The Acting City Manager requested authorization for
Authorized for advance of $122.00 to Captain Robert Green of the Costa
Captain Green Mesa Police Department, to attend the Law Enforcement
Intelligence Unit in Scottsdale, Arizona, from May 5,
1970, to May 8, 1970. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the advance was authorized
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Advance On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Authorized for Jordan, an advance of $300.00.each, for Mayor Wilson and
Attendance at Councilmen Hammett and St. Clair to attend United States
Conference of Conference of Mayors was authorized, by the following
Mayors roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,
Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Oral Mr. Tom Clark, 309 Monte Vista Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke
Communications from the floor.
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Oral Councilman Hammett requested that the Mayor appoint a
Communications committee to study airport problems and he stated that
(Continued) he will request this in writing at a future meeting.
Councilman Hammett Mayor Wilson appointed Councilman Hammett to the Inter -
Committees City Committee and the Computer Study Committee.
Councilman Pinkley Councilman Pinkley was appointed by Mayor Wilson to the
Committee School Liaison Committee.
Mr. Tom Manus, 267 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, spoke
from the floor.
Girls Club The Mayor proclaimed the week of May 10, 1970, through
Proclamation May 16, 1970, to be National Girls Club -Jubilee Week
and stated that this proclamation would be presented
to the Girls Club of the Harbor Area.
Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
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