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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/1970 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 3, 1970 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., August 3, 1970, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Vice 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: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett Councilmen Absent: Wilson Officials Present: Acting City Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes The Vice Mayor asked if there were any corrections or July 20, 1970 additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1970, and there being none, the minutes were approved as distributed and posted. Waste Material on On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman City Streets St. Clair, Ordinance 70-33, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 5206 OF Ordinance 70-33 THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEPOSIT OF WASTE Adopted MATERIAL UPON CITY STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAYS, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson Written The Clerk presented the following written communications: Communications Letter from J. A. Legarra, State Highway Engineer, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, Post Resolution 70-55 Office Box 1+99, Sacramento, acknowledging receipt of Receipt Costa Mesa's Resolution 70-55 stating that the freeway Acknowledged segment from Palisades Road to Pacific Coast Highway is seventh in priority of 16 projects for Orange County. He also stated that the 1970 approved planning program has this section of the Newport Beach Freeway planned for construction of an eight lane freeway, in three segments, and that the contents of Resolution 70-.55 will be considered carefully during preparation of future planning programs. Illegal Drugs The Clerk presented a letter from the City Clerk of the City of Brea concerning the sale of illegal drugs and stating that their City Council was unanimous in agree- ment that non -drug -using pushers should receive manda- tory life sentences and recommended that a reward system be established for information leading to the arrest and conviction of non -drug -using pushers. The letter requests Costa Mesa's support and concurrence with this action. The Vice Mayor directed the Clerk to refer the letter to the City Attorney and the Police Chief. Public Auction The Clerk presented a letter from the County Tax Collector for Property notifying of intention of their office to sell at public auction property described as Tract 3517,'portion of Lot 5, and stating that owner.of adjoining property has made application to purchase the parcel. The property is 1.80 feet wide and is of no use to the City and the City would therefore have no objection to the.sale. �rr6 C v. A Public Hearing The Clerk presented a letter from the Local Agency Formation Rapid Transit Commission notifying of public hearing on August 12, 1970,. at 2:00 p.m., on the proposed Formation of the Orange County Transit District, which includes'all of Orange County. Councilman Pinkley stated that the Chamber of Commerce has a committee which will attend the meeting. The Acting City Manager stated that the Director of Planning or a representative from his department will attend the hearing. Notice of On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Intention to St. Clair, Resolution 70-67, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Circulate Petition CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE Resolution 70-67 PETITION RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AND TO THE COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF PETITION; was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen:' None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the written communications were received and filed. Permits The Clerk presented application for business license from Carnival Toro Disposal, Post Office Box 616, El Toro, for out of Rubbish Removal city disposal for one truck. On motion by Councilman St. Clair,.seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved. Original Boys' Club The Clerk presented an application for business license from Original Boys' Club, 1381 East 49th Street, Los Held Over for Angeles, for door-to-door candy sales on Saturday, Further Report August 8, 1970, and Saturday, August 15, 1970, for ten Charles K. Ott boys. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Landscape Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was Maintenance referred to the City Attorney and Police Department for Refund investigation -and report back at the next council meeting. White Front Stores The Clerk presented an application for business license Retail Sales from White Front Stores, Incorporated, 3088 South Bristol Carnival Street, Costa Mesa, for retail sales and carnival rides in the parking lot at the same address, from August 6, 1970, to August 16, 1970, for a period of ten days. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved, subject to the -approval of the Planning Department re-evaluating any changes in location and also subject to compliance with the requirements of the Fire Department. Charles K. Ott The Clerk presented a recommendation from the Finance Landscape Director for a refund on a.Business License to Charles K. Maintenance Ott Landscape.Maintenance in the amount of $2+.00 because Refund of an overcharge. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, Authorized seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the refund was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson Decorative The Clerk presented a recommendation from the Director of Awning Building Safety for a refund in the amount of $5.00 to Decorative Awning, 1733 "P " West -Lincoln, Anaheim, as it was found that the job for which the permit was issued is Decorative Awning located in County territory. On motion by Councilman (Continued) St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, the refund Refund Authorized was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson Balboa Bay. The Clerk presented a request from the Balboa Bay Lions Lions Club Club for permission to place a street banner at 17th Street and Orange Avenue to advertise for their Annual Lobster Street Banner Bake. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was granted. Departmental On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Reports Hammett, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: Finance Director, City Clerk, Traffic Engineer. Warrant On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Resolution 629 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 629 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan,, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Hammett Warrant On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Resolution 630 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 630 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson Warrant On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 631 Hammett, Warrant Resolution No. 631 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson Corridor No. 1 The Assistant City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance Annexation to the for action by the Council. On motion by Councilman City Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Ordinance 70-35, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ordinance 70-35 COSTA MESA ACTING AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY Given First OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNIN- Reading -HABITED TERRITORY'CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE KNOWN A5 CORRIDOR NO. 1 ANNEXATION, was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson Corridor No. 1 The Assistant City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance Annexation to -Park for action by the Council. On motion by Councilman and Recreation St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 70-36, District being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ' COSTA MESA ACTING AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA Ordinance 70-36 MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT APPROVING THE ANNEXATION Given First OF CERTAIN UNIMBITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE COSTA Reading MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT KNOWN AS CORRIDOR NO. 1 ANNEXATION, was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson a�Ar Storm Drain The Assistant City .Engineer reported on the storm drain Easement easement in the Harbor Shopping Center. Councilman Harbor Shopping St. Clair questioned the Assistant City Engineer on the Center area that comprised the Fairview Improvement Assessment District, and Councilmen Pinkley and Hammett and Vice Purchase Approved Mayor Jordan.also questioned the Assistant City Engineer on the matter. After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the purchase of the easement in the amount of $5,680.70 was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: St. Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson Changes Authorized On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman for City Streets Hammett, the following changes were authorized to be made on the streets of the City of Costa Mesa: Parking prohibi- tion on both sides of Placentia Avenue from'100 feet north of Joann Street to,Victoria Street from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; Parking prohibition at all times on the southerly curb of Hamilton Street 150 feet west of Harbor Boulevard; Parking prohibi- tion at all times on the easterly curb of Pomona Avenue Resolution 70-68 between 19th Street and Plumer Street, and.Resolution 70-68, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING;ON PLACENTIA AVENUE; HAMILTON STREET; AND POMONA AVENUE, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 3+10.3 (D) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson Speed Limit on On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Redhill Avenue Hammett, Ordinance 70-37, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE -CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REDUCING THE Ordinance 70-37 OPEN HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT ON REDHILL AVENUE BETWEEN PALISADES Given First ROAD AND THE NORTHERLY CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF COSTA Reading MESA, which would reduce the speed limit from 65 miles per - hour to 50 miles per hour, was given first reading by the following roll,call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson Tract Map for The Assistant City Engineer presented a request for approval Tract 6695 of Tract Map for Tract 6695 located between the San Diego Freeway, Santa Ana River and Iowa Street. The tract con- tains forty lots and the developer is Modular Technology, Incorporated (Suburbia, Incorporated), 110+ East 17th Street, Agreement Approved Santa Ana. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St..Clair, and carried, the Agreement for the construction of a vehicular and pedestrian bridge on New Hampshire Drive, across the Orange County Flood Control District by Modular Technology was approved and 'Resolution 70-73 Resolution 70-73, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAP OF TRACT No. 6695 AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND ALLEYS SHOWN THEREON FOR PUBLIC USE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAID MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson �r. Edison Company The Assistant City Engineer presented a request from the Request Approved Southern California Edison Company for installation of overhead service on Whittier Avenue and 18th Street. Whittier Avenue They requested permission to do this as they have a new customer needing service. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the request was granted. Edison Company The Assistant City Engineer presented a request from the Request Approved Southern California Edison Company for permission to remove three poles and install one new one in the right Wilson Street of way on Wilson -Street at Elden. On motion by Council- man Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, permission was granted subject to the approval of the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer. Set for Public On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hearing St. Clair, and carried, Rezone Petition R-5-70, L. C. R-5-70 Miller and L. B. Fredericks, 2008 Calvert Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property described as L. C. Miller the east one-half of Lot 2, Tract 156, at 140 West Wilson L. B. Fredericks Street, Costa Mesa, from R2 and Cl to R4 -CP, was set for public hearing to be held on August 17, 1970, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Right of Way On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Deeds Hammett, the following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Wilson DATE NAME 7-16-70 Sher Western Enterprises FOR STREET Harbor Boulevard 7-16-70 Sher Western Enterprises Harbor Boulevard 7-16-70 Sarm Enterprises Harbor Boulevard 7-16-70 Sher Western Enterprises Harbor Boulevard 7-28-70- J. E. Beardsley Orange Avenue Recess The Vice Mayor declared a recess at 7:10 p.m. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., August,3, 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 John R. Fleming, First Baptist Church, Costa Mesa. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: Acting City Manager, Assistant City Engineer, City Attorney, City Clerk Mayor and City The Mayor and City Attorney returned from Sacramento at Attorney Return this point in the meeting, where they had attended hear- ings on Assembly Bill 1701, deletion of a portion of the Pacific Coast Freeway. The Mayor reported briefly on the hearing. Public Hearing The Clerk declared this was the time and place set for R-4-70 public hearing on Rezone Petition No. R-4-70, Russ Ford, Russ Ford 4500 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to rezone property described as the west one acre of the south five acres of Lot 3, Block E, Berry Tract, at 688.Baker Street, Costa Mesa, from M1 to Cl -CP. There R-4-70 being no one interested in speaking, the Mayor declared (Continued) the public hearing closed. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Ordinance 70-34, being Ordinance 70-34 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE CITY OF COSTA Given First MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE WEST ONE Redding ACRE OF THE SOUTH FIVE ACRES OF LOT 3, BLOCK E, BERRY TRACT, was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearing The Clerk declared this was the time and place -set for Confirmation of public hearing on the Weed Abatement Report Confirmation. Weed Abatement The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wish - Report ing to speak. There being no speakers, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. On motion by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 70-69 seconded by Councilman Hammett, Resolution 70-69, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT SHOWING THE COST OF REMOVING THE WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE OR DIRT ON OR IN FRONT OF EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Sierra Electric The Clerk presented a request from the Sierra Electric Company Company, 146 South Granite Avenue, Ontario, for permit for work being done on 142 unit apartment at 525 Victoria Request Granted Street, Costa Mesa, to be issued without penalty. On No Penalty motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the request was granted for the permit to be issued without penalty. "S" Street The Clerk presented for Council approval "S" Street Dedication and Dedication and Improvements which would eventually provide Improvements additional routes in and out of Orange Coast College and would open up a confined area (Warehouse Road area) to a better circulation pattern. The Planning Department worked with the Segerstrom Family and Orange Coast College to develop an agreement for the eventual extension of "S" Street, northerly to Warehouse Road and the following items were agreed upon: Orange Coast College will dedi- cate a strip of land 60 feet in width from Adams, north to their property line (approximately 190 feet); The Segerstroms will, upon development of the Warehouse Road area, dedicate and improve a 60 -foot wide street from the south property line to a point some 600 plus feet northerly to connect with existing Warehouse Road; the Segerstroms will also improve the 190 feet of the college Approved land, at the same time. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the dedica- tion and improvements were approved, as requested, and the'City will assume the cost of removal of temporary improvements. Donald H. Spengler The Clerk presented a request from Donald H. Spengler, 10666 Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove, for waiver of Request for Waiver requirement to move apartment sign,out of the parkway of Requirement located at 2+37-9 Orange Avenue. The Planning Department Denied recommended denial of the request and after lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the request was denied and the applicant must remove the sign. Tentative Parcel The Clerk presented Tentative Parcel Map No. S-15-70, Map S-15-70 request from James Simakis, 141 Melody Lane, Costa Mesa, for permission to divide property described as a portion James Simakis of Lot 211, Newport Heights Tract into two parcels at 142 East 20th Street, Costa -Mesa. The Planning Department recommended approval subject to eight conditions stated in the Director of Planning's letter dated July 15, 1970. Approved On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Tentative Parcel Map S-15-70 was approved,'subject to the recommendations of the Planning Department. Civil Defense On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman and Disaster Plan St. Clair, and carried, the Civil Defense and Disaster Approved Plan, submitted according to Ordinance 70-1, was approved. Precise Plan The Clerk presented a proposed amendment to eliminate a Amended 60 -foot street, located between Fullerton and Orange Avenues, beginning approximately 300 feet northerly of 60 -Foot Street the centerline of East 20th Street, for street purposes Eliminated only. The City Attorney stated that as this was only a street on a precise plan that the plan could be amended to eliminate the street. On motion by -Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the Precise Plan was amended as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-54-70 The Clerk presented from the meeting of July 20, 1970, Robert N. Ishihara Zone Exception Permit ZE-54-70, Robert N. Ishihara, 1997 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to con- struct one residence, in addition to existing residence, in an R1 zone on 6,750 square feet of land area (one unit per 3,875 square feet) and permission to allow a 10 -foot encroachment into required 25 -foot rear yard setback, at 217 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ishihara were present and answered questions' asked by members of the Council. They explained the unit was needed to house a friend who could 'not speak English and who was coming to this country to work as a repair technician on Japanese made equipment and they were plan- ning to rent him the house at a very low rental fee. Mrs. Ethel Overly, 221 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa,, spoke against the permit being issued. Mr. Donald Evans, 190 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, stated he had no objection to the permit being issued. Councilman Hammett stated that even though the zoning is R1 there were extenuating circum- stances in this case and there were many multiple units in the area. Councilman Pinkley stated he was opposed to the permit being issued as he felt the lot size was too small Approved for multiple dwelling. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilmen Pinkley and.Wilson voting No, the permit was approved sub- ject to the list of seven conditions of the Planning Commission. ZE-47-70 The Clerk presented Zone Exception Permit ZE-47-70, Kenneth Kenneth James Bugna, 400 Morning Star Lane, Newport Beach, for permis- Bugna sion to construct ten units on 18,415 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,8+1.50 square feet of land area) in an R2 zone at 1970-A through J, Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa. Approved Mr. and Mrs. Bugna were present. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the application was approved, subject to the special require- ments of the certified recommendations of the various city departments, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof. 1 i 1 . xv, B ZE-70-70 The Clerk presented Zone Exception Permit ZE-1+7-70, George Paul George Paul Shaver, 301 Vista Baya, Costa Mesa, for Shaver permission to construct four units in addition to existing residence making a total of five units on 12,096 square feet of land area (one unit per 2,419 square feet) with a 15 -foot encroachment into required rear yard setback at 2515 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa,_.in Approved an R2 zone. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the application was approved subject to the conditions set forth by the various city departments, list of conditions attached to application and made a part thereof. ZE-73-70 The Clerk presented Zone Exception'Permit ZE-73-70, Monroe Ellis Monroe Ellis Bounds, 19001 Summerfield Lane, Huntington Bounds Beach, doing business as Funmasters Enterprises, for permission to install and operate a temporary portable bumper -car fun ride on the Harbor Shopping Center park- ing lot for a period not to exceed 90 days, as a promo- tional venture for businesses in this Center at 2300 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, in a Cl -S zone. The applicant was present and requested permission to stay open until midnight instead of 10:00 p.m. After discussion, during which time the Director of Planning - explained that the reason for the 10:00 p.m. deadline was that there is a curfew set for youth at that hour, Approved on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved, subject to the special requirements of the various city departments, copy attached to the application and made a part thereof, fora period of sixty days, at which time applicant can then apply for an additional 30 days if he wishes. The Planning Commission stated in their report that the 60 -day period should be sufficient.for promotional purposes and that was the reason for said time limit. ZE-74-70 The Clerk presented Zone Exception Permit ZE-71+-70, Fedco Fedco' Incorporated, care of Edward L. Butterworth, Pacific Coast Stock Exchange, Ground Floor Suite B, 618 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, for permission of one year time extension on original Zone Exception Permit No: ZE-67-69, to allow a Fedco, Incorporated, discount commercial store including an automotive service center and gasoline service station, in Cl -CP .and AP zones, at 3030 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Approved After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the appli- cation was approved, subject to all the conditions imposed on the original Zone Exception Permit ZE-67-69. ZE-75-70 The Clerk presented Zone Exception Permit ZE-75-70, Michael D. Kay Michael D. Kay, 400 North Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, for permission to construct a combination office _ and storage garage complex; in addition.to.existing commercial buildings, consisting of 648 square feet of office area and 12,128 square feet of storage area and to permit the reduction of 48 parking spaces where 63 are required. The applicant was present and requested deletion of certain conditions. The Clerk stated that one letter protesting the reduction in parking spaces was received from Lucille C. Emmons, 328 West 15th Avenue, Escondido, owner of the property at 1670 Newport Boulevard. After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the application was approved subject to the following: Condition 8 - Overhead wiring will be allowed, but applicant must rough in for future underground; Condition 11 should have "print shop building will be zE-75-70 removed" deleted and instead should have inserted "at (Continued) the request of the City, additional on-site parking will be provided"; Condition 13 shall be deleted; Condition 14 shall be deleted; Condition 15 shall be deleted; and Condition 17 shall be deleted. All other conditions are to be included as written. Mr. Donald Stearn, Assistant Manager of the Costa Mesa County Water District was present and answered questions asked by Mr. Kay relating., to water lines and Street Lighting Superintendent Omar Wilson answered questions asked by Mr: Kay relating to street lights and Fire Chief Marshall answered questions asked by Mr. Kay and the Council members relating to Approved fire hydrants in the immediate vicinity. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Bids Authorized The Acting City Manager requested authorization to Bid Item 148 advertise for bids for Bid Item 148, The Furnishing of Ten (10) Tons of Fertilizer to be opened at Ten Tons of 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 1970, in the Council, Fertilizer Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, by the City Clerk. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the request was granted. Salaries The Acting City Manager presented a proposed Salary Resolution for classified employees and department heads Resolution 70-70 for Council consideration. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 70-70, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ESTABLISHING THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE, ESTAB- LISHING RATES OF PAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE, AND ESTABLISHING RATES OF PAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Personnel Rules The Acting City Manager presented a proposed resolution and Regulations to amend the Personnel Rules and Regulations regarding a reduction in the work week,for Fire Department person- nel to 63.4 hours and to raise the maximum of accumulated overtime allowance to forty hours. On motion by Council - Resolution 70-71 man Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Resolution No. 70-71, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA MAKING CERTAIN REVISIONS IN THE PERSON- NEL RULES AND REGULATIONS, FINDING AND DECLARING A NEED THEREFOR, was adopted with the,regulation regarding Fire Department Personnel to become effective January 1, 1971, and the regulation regarding compensatory time to become effective August 9, 1970, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Budget Amendment The Acting City Manager requested authorization by the Authorized adoption of a resolution to amend the Budget Appropriations for the salary adjustments in the amount of $212,140.00. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 70-72 St. Clair, Resolution 70-72, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 1970-1971 BUDGET BY THE ADDITION OF AN APPROPRIATION MADE NECESSARY BY CITY EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASES AND REDUCTION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT WORK WEEK, was n l 1 Resolution 70-72 (Continued) adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Oral Communications Mr. and Mrs. Cockle, 394 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, Councilman Pinkley reported on the activities of the Costa Mesa County Water District and they were con- gratulated on the improvement to their property on Placentia Avenue. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. yor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cost esa d r7 194 spoke from the floor regarding a formal complaint that Complaint they had filed with the City Attorney regarding a neighbor Regarding who is raising chinchillas 'in a small -wooden structure Chinchillas which abuts their property. They have complained about the bad odor coming from the next yard as a result of the situation. They stated that the neighbor is actually raising the chinchillas as a home business. The City Attorney stated that he had asked the health officer to investigate and the health officer was denied entrance to the yard next door to the Cockle family. The City Attorney was authorized by Council to continue his investi- gation of the complaint and report to Mr. and Mrs. Cockle and to the health officer and anyone else involved in the complaint, and also to report back to Council so that action may be taken if an ordinance is being violated. Council -manic Councilman Hammett requested all items relating to the Suggestions Aviation Committee should be forwarded to the Aviation Committee Secretary. Councilman St. Clair stated that some city streets are actually one street but have different names, citing Fair Drive as an example, which is Fair Drive, Del Mar Avenue and University. He requested that the Planning -Director study this matter and report back to Council in' 60 days with any suggestions. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, -seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was approved. Councilman Pinkley requested permission to leave the City for a trip to Spain for two weeks. The Mayor granted the request. Better Water The Mayor read a proclamation which stated that he Week Proclaimed proclaimed the week of August 9, 1970, through August 15, 1970, as Better Water for Costa Mesa Week. Councilman Pinkley reported on the activities of the Costa Mesa County Water District and they were con- gratulated on the improvement to their property on Placentia Avenue. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. yor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cost esa d r7 194