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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1970 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 17, 1970 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 P.m., August 17, 1970,:at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Vice Mayor for the purpose of discus- sion 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, Wilson, Hammett Councilmen Absent: St. Clair 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 August 3, 1970 to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1970, and there being none, the minutes were approved as distributed and posted. Councilman St. Clair entered the meeting at this time. Mr. John Cervantes, 530 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, spoke from the floor and complained about the heavy -traffic conditions on West Wilson Street. He stated that he cannot get out of his driveway due to campers and trailers being parked on the street and he therefore cannot see when there is a break in traffic in order to pull out onto the street. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was referred - to the Traffic Commission for investigation, after which the Traffic Engineer will notify Mr. Cervantes of any action to be, taken. Bids Opened The Clerk reported that bids had been opened' on August 14, Bid Item 148 1970, for Bid Item -148, The Furnishing of Ten Tons of The Furnishing of Fertilizer. The following bids were received: Ten Tons of NAME AMOUNT PER TON Fertilizer Parco, Incorporated (ALTERNATE) $ 2,290.00 - $ 229.00 Swift Agricultural Chemicals Corporation 2,680.00 - 268.00 The Purchasing Agent stated that Parco, Incorporated, was the low bidder but they took exception to the specifica- tion which required that the 21 percent organic nitrogen be derived from isobutylidene diurea but Parco's 21 per- cent organic nitrogen as derived from vreaformaldehyde.' Bid Awarded On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the bid was awarded to Swift Agricultural Chemicals Corporation, 4060 East 26th Street, Los'Angeles, in the amount of $2,680.00, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Hammett, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: St. Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: None R-4=70 The Clerk presented, for second reading and adoption, Ordinance'70-34, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ordinance 70-34 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,,CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE WEST ONE.ACRE OF THE SOUTH FIVE ACRES OF LOT 3, BLOCK E, -BERRY TRACT, FROM Ml TO C1 -CP. On Ordinance 70-34 motion by Councilman Jordan, -seconded by Councilman (Continued) St. Clair, Ordinance 70-34 was given second reading and Adopted adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Corridor No. 1 The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Annexation to Ordinance 70-35, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL the City OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS Ordinance 70-35 TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, Adopted KNOWN AS CORRIDOR NO. 1 ANNEXATION. On motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Ordinance 70-35 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 Corridor No. 1 The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Annexation to Park Ordinance 70-36, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL and Recreation OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ACTING AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS District OF THE COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTI- Ordinance 70-36 GUOUS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, Adopted KNOWN AS CORRIDOR NO. 1 ANNEXATION. On motion by Council- man Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 70-36 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 Speed Limit on The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, -Portion of Redhill Ordinance 70-37, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Avenue Reduced OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA-, REDUCING THE OPEN HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT ON REDHILL AVENUE BETWEEN Ordinance 70-37 PALISADES ROAD AND THE NORTHERLY CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY Adopted OF COSTA MESA. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 70-37 was given second reading and adopted, reducing the speed limit from 65 to 50 miles per hour, by 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 from the Planning Director on Transitional Transitional Zoning. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, Zoning seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the report was Held Over held over until a study session between the Council and the Planning Commission is held next month, after the Director of Planning's return from vacation. Written The Clerk presented a report from the Police Department Communications stating that they would support all points included in letter from City Clerk Dorothy Storm of Brea regarding Letter on.Illegal sale of illegal drugs. After discussion, Councilman Drugs Supported Hammett made a motion to support the request of the Mayor of Brea. The motion died for lack of a second. Council - City Attorney to man Hammett then made a new motion, seconded by Councilman Report to Council Wilson, that the Council go on record as supporting the idea contained in the letter but that the City Attorney will report back with a resolution supporting letter from Letter on Drugs Brea and a good definition of a user -pusher and non - (Continued) user -pusher. Councilman St. Clair requested this in order for Council to take a stronger stand on the matter. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Hearing on The Clerk presented a notice of Public Hearing from the Proposed Collins Local Agency Formation Commission of a hearing on the Annexation to proposed annexation to the City of Newport Beach desig- Newport Beach nated Collins Annexation No. 73. The Director of Public Works stated that Costa Mesa would have no objection to this annexation and therefore would not need r_epresenta- .tion at the hearing. Shoreline -Control The Clerk presented a letter from the Mayor of the City Measure - Assembly of Seaside, requesting support in opposition to Assembly Bill 2131 Bill 2131, Shoreline Control Measure. Mayor Wilson stated that he has been working closely with the Orange Coast Association on this matter and will report back to the Council after he attends the meetings to be held on the matter. Letter Requesting The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Charles P. Grohs, Repair to Gutter 2185 B American Avenue, Costa Mesa, reporting a near and Street tragedy concerning her son due to a repair needed on Referred to street and gutter at 2191 American Avenue, Costa Mesa. Director of The letter was signed by nine'other residents on Public Works American Avenue. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the matter was referred to -the Director of Public Works for investigation, and if necessary, he will see that the repairs that are necessary will be made and Mrs. Grohs will be so notified. Mr. Dave Gosnell, 2191 American Avenue was present and spoke from the floor. He stated he was the owner of the property where the incident took Possible place and he stated that this was a hazard to the Modification of children in the area. Request Regarding The Clerk presented a communication from C. 0. Reinhardt, Airport Operation President of the Pegasus Homeowners' Association, 20152 Red - Referred to ,lands Drive, Santa Ana, requesting the Council to recommend Aviation Committee to the Orange County Board of Supervisors that no action be taken on the recommendation contained in the Phase II Orange County Air Transportation Plan Interim Report by .Ralph M. Parsons Company and also requesting that the Council support a plan which will return the level of operations at the Orange County Airport to the 1965 level. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the matter was referred to the Aviation Committee for study and report. Councilman Hammett stated that a special meeting could be called for the Aviation Committee in order to expedite the matter more quickly. Possible On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Modification of Jordan, and carried, Council requested the Aviation Flight Patterns Committee to look into the feasibility of modifying flight Referred to patterns in order to help eliminate a great deal of noise Aviation Committee over the city. Letter of The Clerk read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Everett A. Rea, Commendation for 13301 Fairfield Lane, Number 183F, Seal Beach, thanking the Park and Recreation Park and Recreation District for providing a delightful District - Heller park such as Heller Memorial Park and, commending the care - Park taker on his good care and maintenance of the park._ Alcoholic Beverage On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Licenses Pinkley, and carried, the written communications were received and filed and the following alcoholic beverage licenses approved: On sale beer and wine license for John F. Rutan, Francis R. Stradling, for Jedro's, 3000 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa; person-to-person transfer 91 D Alcoholic Beverage of on -sale beer license from Harriett A. Stopnik and Licenses William J. Stopnik to Irene Enterprises, Incorporated, (Continued) for The Station House Beer Tavern; 625 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa; supplemental application for transfer of on -sale beer license from Darlene.B. and Preston Scott, 436 East 17th.Street, Costa Mesa, to Richard Kasper, for Scotties, 436 East 17th Street; application for person-to- person transfer of on -sale beer license from Catherine R. Diedricks, George Diedricks and Charles E. See, Jr., to Catherine R. and George F. Diedricks (Dropping Partner), for The Reef, 820 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa: Complaint Regarding The Clerk presented a complaint signed by 27 homeowners in Conditions in Tract the Mesa Verde Home Tract, Republic Homes, regarding con - of Republic Homes ditions neglected by the developer. Mr. Jack Fullerton, 1806 Oriole Drive, Costa Mesa, was present and spoke from the floor. He requested that the City please take care of the matter if the developer is not going to continue Referred to the tract in the near future On motion by Councilman City Engineer Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was referred to the City Engineer for investigation and if a health or safety hazard does exist, the City will take steps to alleviate the condition. Councilman Hammett also requested that a note be attached to the bond stating that this matter should be corrected before the bond is released. Permits The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 3, 1970, an Original Boys' application from the Original Boys' Club, 1381 East 49th Club Candy Sales Street, Los Angeles, for door-to-door candy sales. The - City Manager requested Council deny the application as the Denied ._ title of the company in question. was misleading and on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, John Williams and carried, the permit was denied. The Clerk presented an application from John Williams, Painting Numbers 280 East Magnolia, Costa Mesa, for permission to paint on'Curbs numbers.on curbs, by donation only, and owners will be contacted before numbers are painted on curbs in front Approved of homes. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman�Pinkley, and carried, the permit was approved. Another motion was made by Councilman Hammett and seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, that future applica-. tions for painting numbers on curbs be referred to the Traffic Commission for final clearance on paint and other materials to be used, in order to establish criteria. Buccaneer On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Amusement Games Pinkley, and carried, an application from Coral Music Approved Company, 1+32 West Apollo Avenue, Anaheim, for amusement games at the Buccaneer, 2156 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, was approved. Hearn's On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Amusement Games St. Clair, and carried, an application from the Coral Approved Music Company, 1432 West Apollo Avenue, Anaheim, for amusement games at-Hearn's, 26+2 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, was approved. Queen B On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Dance License Pinkley, and carried, a yearly dance license was approved Approved for the Queen B Tavern, 1562 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. The Reef On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Amusement Games St. Clair, and carried, application from Jones Music Approved Company, 6080 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, for amusement games at The Reef, 820 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, was approved. Request from The Clerk presented Notice of Intention to Solicit for Harbor Area United Charitable Purpose from Harbor Area United Fund, 325 North Fund Newport Boulevard, Post Office Box.1284'Newport Beach, by door-to-door solicitation and mailings from September 1, Approved 1970, to November 25, 1970. On motion.by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved. American The Clerk presented a Notice of Intention to Solicit for Missionary Charitable Purpose from the American Missionary Society, Society 9110 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles by door-to-door solicitation from September 1, 1970, to October 15, 1970. The Director of Finance recommended that the permit be denied as the requirements of the Municipal Code have not been met, mainly the percent going for the charitable Denied purpose is not sufficient. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was denied, and the Council also stated that if the appli- cant files an amended application, a financial statement, certified, must be attached. Ernest T. Oddo The Clerk presented a recommendation for a refund on a Building Permit issued to Ernest T. Oddo for construction of a single family residence at 1914 Suva Circle, from the Director of Building Safety as the permit was cancelled. Refund On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Authorized Jordan, the refund of 85 percent of the fee which amounts to $128.78 was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Departmental On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Reports Pinkley, and carried, the following departmental reports were received and filed: City Clerk, Finance, Parks Department, Building and Safety, Fire Department,'Police Department, Street Department. Warrant -On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Resolution 632 Jordan,'and carried, Warrant Resolution No. 632 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Hammett Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 633 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 633, including Payroll No. 7016, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Attorney The City Attorney had no report. Director of The Director of Public Works requested that bonds be Public Works released after the retention period has expired, and that Notice of Completion be filed and recorded for Helicopter Pad and Jezowski and Markel, Incorporated, 2619 West Edinger Enclosure Completed Avenue, Santa Ana, as work on the Costa Mesa Police Department Heliport Pad and Enclosure had been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the request was approved. Speed Limit The Director of Public Works reported that the Traffic Reduced Commission had recommended the reduction of speed limit Anaheim Avenue from 35 miles per.hour to 25 miles per hour on Anaheim from West 19th Avenue from West 19th Street northward to Yorkshire to Bay Street. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 70-38, being AN ORDINANCE Ordinance 70-38 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, First Reading REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON ANAHEIM AVENUE FROM WEST 19TH STREET NORTHWARD TO BAY STREET IN ACCORDANCE'WITH THE STATE RESIDENTIAL SPEED LIMIT, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: St. Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: None 'Refund Authorized The Director of Public Works recommended that reimbursement for Bostland be made of their Drainage Assessment fee to the Bostland Company Company in the amount of $1,410.00 as at the time of map approval, the Bostland Company did not know what the Final drainage plan would be. The City assumed the westerly fifty feet of their parcel would drain to Iowa Street and the remainder to the Cinnamon Avenue Storm Drain, a total of 3.812 acres at $1,305.56 or $4,976.79. Bostland's "As -Built" grading plan indicates that 1.080 acres in addition to the westerly fifty feet drain to Iowa Street and reimbursement for 1.080 acres at $1,305.56 equalling $1,410.00 is recommended. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the refund was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Set for Public Upon motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Hearing Jordan, the following items were set for public hearing on September 8, 1970, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable: Request for abandonment of a portion of Gisler Avenue; Costa Mesa, a dedicated street; Request from C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for abandonment of a seven foot right of way at the northeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street, maintaining a�60-foot street measured from the centerline of Harbor Boulevard for a distance of approximately 137 feet. Set for Public Upon motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Hearing Jordan, and carried, the following rezone petition was set for public hearing on September 21, 1970, at 7:30 p.m., R-5-69 or as soon thereafter as practicable: Rezone Petition R-5-69, Peoples Investment Revised, Peoples Investment Corporation, 9777 Wilshire Corporation Boulevard, Beverly Hills, for permission to rezone property described as portion of Lot 1, Block.D of the Berry Tract from Rl and I & R to R4 -CP andI & R, at 630 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa. William 0. Paso, 506 Traverse Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding this. Right of Way On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Deeds Pinkley, the following Right of Way Deed was accepted and ordered.placed on record by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREET 8-12-70 Ruben Perez Victoria Street Recess The Mayor declared a ten-minute recess at 7:30 p.m. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,. continued its regular session at 7:40 p.m., August 17, 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 John Donaldson,.St. John The Divine Episcopal Church, 2043 Orange Avenue, 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. Public Hearing The City Attorney reported that Legal Notice for Public R-5-70 - Hearing on Rezone Petition R-5-70, L. C. Miller and L. B. Fredericks L. B. Fredericks, 2008 Calvert Avenue, Costa Mesa, L. C. Miller request for permission to rezone property described as the east one-half of Lot 2, Tract 156, M. M. 11-47, Held Over Records of Orange County from R2 and Cl to R4 -CP, at 140 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, had not been published and requested that Council hold the public hearing over until September 8, 1970. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request of the City Attorney was granted. zE-65-70 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Zone Exception Permit application L. B. Fredericks ZE-65-70, L. B. Fredericks,: Lisle C. Miller, care of L. C. Miller 2008 Calvert Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to con= struct" a 100 unit apartment complex, density one unit Held Over per 1,0+7.75 square feet, and to exceed the permissible building height as per Section 9290.2.4 of the Municipal Code, not to exceed three stories, subject to the High Rise Standards, and the CP Policy Standards; -and to allow certain yard setback deviations as shown per precise plan attached to and made a part of this application, at 140 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, between Fairview and Newport Boulevard, in a C1 and R2 (Proposed R4 -CP) zone was held over to the meeting of September 8, 1970, as this is the property to be considered for rezone under R-5-70, public hearing to be held on the same date. ZE-76-70 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Harry L. Hilliard Permit ZE-76-70, Harry L. Hilliard, 129 Rochester, Costa Mesa, for permission to use C2 zoned property for stor- age of camping trailers and small boats in conjunction with a Garage Repair Business at the same address. The Clerk read a letter from the applicant requesting that, the application be held over to the meeting of September 8, Held Over 1970. On motion by Councilman'Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was held over to the meeting of September 8; as requested. ZE-77-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception First Step House Permit ZE-77-70, First Step House of Orange County, of Orange County 2015 Charle Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue to use R2 property for the First Step House and Alcoholics meetings at the same address. Mr. Melvin P. Groskrantz, 1932 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, represented Approved the applicant and addressed the Council. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the application was approved subject to condi- tions - 2. That the private driveway at 2029 Harbor ZE-77-70 Boulevard, Costa Mesa, California, not be used for ingress First.Step House and egress for the occupants of 2015 Charle Street (First of Orange County Step House); and 3. Time limit of three.(3) years. (Continued) Condition 1. That the portion of the fence which was removed on the north side of the property be replaced prior to Council action was changed to be replaced on completion of construction work. Councilman Hammett then amended the motion to include the time limit to be extended five years instead of the requested three. This was seconded and carried. ZE-78-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit University ZE-78-70, University Oldsmobile, doing business as Coast Oldsmobile Doing Towing Service, 132 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa, for per - Business as Coast mission to continue to use M1 property for impounded and Towing Service wrecked automobiles for the purpose of processing said vehicles for lien sale or for the junk yard. There will be no dismantling, at 1650 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa. Approved On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved for three years. ZE-79-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit University ZE-79-70, University Oldsmobile, doing business as Coast Oldsmobile Doing Towing Service, 132 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa, for per - Business as Coast mission to continue to use M1 property for impounded and Towing Service wrecked automobiles for the purpose of processing said vehicles for lien sale or for the junk yard. There will Approved be no dismantling, at the same address. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved for three years. Resolution 70-74 Councilman Jordan presented a resolution for consideration Regarding by the Council urging Tournament of Roses Committee to allow the Newport Harbor High School's outstanding band -to Participation in participate in the 1971 Tournament of Roses. On motion by Tournament of Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and Roses carried, Resolution 70-74, being A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES COMMITTEE TO ALLOW THE OUTSTANDING BAND FROM NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL TO BE A PARTICIPANT IN THE 1971 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT' Councilmen: None ZE-80-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Philip C. Caricof ZE-80-70, Philip C. Caricof, 418 East Bay Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach three feet six inches into required 11 foot two inch rear yard setback for addition of Approved a playroom, at the same address in an R1 zone. On motion by Councilman Pir.�kley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved. ZE-81-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Foster and Kleiser ZE-81-70, Foster and Kleiser, 1550 West Washington, Los Angeles, for permission to maintain one illuminated painted bulletin, standard size, at 1544 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, in a C2 zone. Planning Commission recommended denial. Mr. Dave Leighton of the Planning Department addressed the Council and stated that a report would be ready in September after a meeting between the Planning Commission and representatives of the sign.industry at which time the proposed billboard ordinance will be studied. Mr. Robert F. Held Over Reid, representing applicant, spoke from the floor. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, ZE-81-70 and carried, the application was held over pending the. Foster and Kleiser results of the report from the Planning Commission after (Continued) their meeting in September,' but the applicant can con- tinue to keep the sign for only the period of time that this is under study, and the ordinance comes through, Councilman Pinkley voting.No. Study Requested On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Council requested a study report back in 60 days. ZE-82-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit William Cronacher ZE-82-70, William Cronacher, 134 Commercial Way,`Costa Mesa, for permission to use M1 property for storage of trailers and small boats at 2970 Grace Lane, Costa Mesa. Mr. Roy Watkins represented the. applicant and requested Condition 14 - Time limit of three years be deleted. Councilman Hammett stated he questioned whether this would be a compatible use. Councilman Jordan also agreed with Councilman Hammett. Councilman St. Clair stated that he felt that so long as trailers and campers and boats were allowed in front of private homes, they should be allowed in this area. Mrs. Dorothy Edwards, Lake Elsinore, owner of the adjoining property spoke against the permit being granted. She stated this would not enhance any of the adjoining property. Mr. Watkins said that the applicant had future plans to build a bakery in Denied that location. After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded.'by Councilman Jordan, Councilman St. Clair voting No, the permit was denied. ZE-83-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit_ First Christian ZE-83-70, First Christian -Church of Costa Mesa, Church 792 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to Approved. operate a pre-school for a maximum of 60 children five days per week, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 2712 years through five years of age, at the same address in an R2 zone. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-~ man.Jordan, and carried, the application was approved, subject to .the following conditions: 1. Any building used for a.school must be made to conform to all code requirements. (There is not sufficient information on these plans for other than a general statement.) 2. That the playground area be fenced and its location coordinated with the Planning Department. 3. Must meet all the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code and the Fire Department. ZE-84-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Herman ZE-84-70, Herman Marguelieux, 185+ Newport Boulevard, - Marguelieux Costa Mesa, for permission to allow open storage and dis- play of watermelons on a low, covered and demountable platform at the same address in a C2 zone. There was a lengthy discussion with the applicant who addressed the Council. Councilman St. Clair stated that the applicant should be allowed this display on a year-round basis. Report Requested On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, Mayor Wilson abstaining, the application was returned to the Planning Commission for recommendation on whether this should be a use that would be allowed for time limit of the permit. However, the applicant can continue the operation of his business until the report is complete. ZE-85-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Richard A. Sewell ZE-85-70; Richard A. Sewell, 434-1/2 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct 30 residential apartment units on 4.5,400 square feet of land area (one unit per 1,513 square feet of land area) in an R2 zone, at 151 East 21st Street, Costa Mesa (this request replaces ZE-3-70). Mr. Merritt M. Kevan, 1953 Vista Del. Oro, Newport Beach, addressed the Council. He is one of the owners of the property in question. After discussion, Approved on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Councilman Pinkley voting No, the application was approved subject to the following condition: 1. Shall meet all the requirements of the various City Departments, copy attached to. the application and made a part thereof. City Manager The Acting City Manager presented a request from the Costa Mesa Art League for permission to hold an art show on one Saturday during September or October on City Hall grounds. Art_Show The Acting City Manager recommended approval without open - Approved ing city hall or paying overtime for that day. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, permission was granted. Orange Coast Lions The Acting City Manager stated he had received a proposal Club Operation of from the Orange Coast Lions Club. He requested permission Snack Stand at to enter into an arrangement with the Club which would TeWinkle Park allow them to take over the snack stand at TeWinkle'Park. Approved The Lions Club will give 25 percent to the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District for use vrithin TeWinkle Park, up to 25 percent to'youth and/or other organizations staffing the stand and the remainder to the Orange Coast Lions Club for their youth oriented programs. On motion by Council- man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the request was granted. Advertising in The Acting City Manager requested Council to consider Futurama Section of advertising in the Futurama Section of the Daily Pilot Daily Pilot at a cost of $1,470.00. Councilman St. Clair spoke in .:opposition to the advertising in this manner and after Approved discussion, on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the expenditure was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: St. Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: None Participation in The Acting City Manager stated that Costa Mesa had been Project for Space invited by the International City Management Association, Age Technologies along with forty-nine other cities, to participate with Authorized the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation in the use.of many space age technologies to solve city problems. The cost for becom- ing a participant in this project would be $500.00. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the Council authorized participation in this pro- gram and the expenditure of $500.00 for this purpose by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan; St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley ABSENT: Councilmen: None Retirement The.Acting City Manager requested Council to make appoint= Committee, ments to the City's Retirement Committee. On motion by Appointed Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the following appointments were made to the Retirement Committee: City Manager or his delegated representative, Finance Director, Archie Locke - one 8' Retirement year term, Ron Allen - two year term, Vern Blum - two Committee year term. It is the intention that whoever occupies (Continued) the positions of Finance Director and City Manager be permanent members of the committee with appointments to fill the other terms to be made effective July 1 of any fiscal year. Resolution 70-75 The Acting City Manager recommended that Council adopt the following tax rates for the new fiscal year: General Fixing Amount of Fund, $1.0000; Park and Recreation District, .3725; Revenue Necessary Street Lighting District, .1500. Councilman St. Clair spoke at length,against the $1.0000 rate for General Fund and recommended that the rate be cut to $.90. Councilman Jordan stated that the $1.0000 rate was actually needed for projects to be carried out during the fiscal year. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman cPinkley, Resolution 70-75, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECES- SARY TO SUPPORT ITS DEPARTMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1970-1971, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, -Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: St. Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: None Resolution 70-76 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 70-76, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Tax Rate Per CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Centum FIXING THE TAX RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON ALL OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, WHICH IS TAXABLE, FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, was adopted by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Resolution 70-77 On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 70-77, being A RESOLUTION OF THE. Park and Recreation CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, District Tax Rate ACTING AS SUPERVISING AUTHORITY OF THE COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, FIXING THE TAX RATE PER CENTUM, LEVYING TAX RATE UPON ALL THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WHICH IS TAXABLE, FOR THE OPERATIONAL RUNNING EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Oral Mr. Ted C. Bologh, 286 Del Mar Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke Communications from the floor. Mr. Donald E. Smallwood, 195 Kornat Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke from the floor regarding the airport. Mrs. Grace Kockel, 394 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, addressed the Council regarding her previous complaint regarding chinchillas being raised by her neighbor. Councilmanic Councilman Hammett suggested that the property owner Suggestions adjoining the area of the helicopter pad be notified of some large trees which could be regarded -as a potential hazard to the helicopters landing and taking off. 1 is �33 Councilmanic Councilman Hammett also requested that the possibility Suggestions be investigated of other service clubs being allowed to (Continued) operate snack stands in various parks with the under- standing that the money would be used for the particular park the stand was in, in each case. The Acting City Manager said that he would be proposing this type program at some time during the new fiscal year. Adjourned to Personnel Session The meeting adjourned to a personnel session at 9:45 P.M. City Manager The City Council appointed the Assistant City Manager to Fred Sorsabal the position of City Manager, -effective November 12, 1970, Appointed or sooner, immediately upon the retirement of A. R. McKenzie, and established the salary rate at $2,011.00 per month, effective August 10, 1970. Adjournment of Personnel Session The personnel session adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Mcryor of the City of Costa Mesa. ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cost esa