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Home My WebLink About08/31/1970 - City Council Special MeetingSPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 31, 1970 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in special session at the call of the Mayor, due notice having been given and written notice waived by unanimous consent of the Council members, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, at the hour of 8:00 p.m., August 31, 1970, for the purpose of: 1. Earl Atkinson Escrow, Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club. 2. Resolution In Regard To Aircraft Noise and Air Pollution. 3. Request For Underground Utility District. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation by Mayor Wilson. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett Councilmen Absent: Jordan Officials Present: Acting City Manager, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City Clerk Earl Atkinson The Acting City Manager stated that the Council was Escrow, Costa acquainted with the facts concerning the escrow the Mesa Golf and City had with Mr. Earl Atkinson for the inventory Country Club concerning that portion of the golf course which the City had taken over and then subsequently leased to Earl Atkinson. The escrow was written on a sixty-day basis and during the past month Mr. Atkinson has had a number of problems, including his own confinement in the hospital, which made it impossible for him to com- plete the escrow in the sixty-day period and he did request, verbally through the City Attorney, an exten- sion of the escrow. The Acting City Manager stated that basically there was an agreed price of $26,577.77 which is outstanding and which would include Inventory of the Pro Shop, Kitchen, Half Way House, Snack Shop and Store Room as shown on the inventory, a copy of which is attached to the Bill of Sale and made a part thereof. However, liquor is expressly omitted from this sale, and also the bar stock. Mr. Atkinson will have to go through another escrow with the Referee in Bankruptcy, Mr. Pete Elliott for that particular mat- ter. The Acting City Manager stated that he was hopeful that there would be an agreement within thirty days between the City and Mr. Pete Elliott, as the Referee in Bankruptcy for PRO Enterprises concerning the other outstanding items which heretofore have not been settled. Mr. Earl Atkinson, 326+ Colorado Lane, Costa Mesa, was present, with his accountant, Mr. Ron Hardy, and Mr. Atkinson addressed the Council and stated that he was requesting at this time an extension of the escrow time as the financing he was expecting had been delayed and he was hoping to have it settled in the near future. Councilman Pinkley made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hammett, that Mr. Atkinson be granted an extension of escrow for a period of 90 days. Mr. Ted C. Bologh, 286 Del Mar, Costa Mesa, addressed the Council at length regarding the time extension -of 90 days. He stated that he was opposed to the extension of time. 1 r 310`1 Time Extension The Acting City Manager stated that Mr. Atkinson has Granted been doing his best to uphold his end of the contract and he was doing a good job.Councilman Hammett stated that he felt that the City had a great number of problems and it was a difficult thing for Mr. Atkinson to take over and that he felt that Mr. Atkinson was doing his best. Councilman St. Clair stated that he also felt that Mr. Atkinson was doing the best that he could and was sincere in his efforts. The request for an extension of 90 days for the escrow was approved by unanimous vote. Aircraft Noise and The Mayor presented a resolution regarding the noise and Air Pollution air pollution caused by planes at Orange County Airport. Mr. Dan Emery, Golden Circle, Newport Beach spoke from the floor regarding possible changes in engines of the various planes in order to cut down on the noise and air pollution. Councilman Hammett requested that instead of a time limit of April 1, 1972, that modifications that are to be made by the airlines be effective before new. leases are approved, as Air California lease expires November 11, 1971, and Air West expires on April 1, 1972. Councilman Pinkley questioned Mr. Emery as to the amount of reduction in noise by -percentage. Mrs. Sophia Coats, 2580 Fairway Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke from the floor in favor of the adoption of the resolution and she also requested that the Aviation Committee study the flight patterns for takeoffs and landings at their next meeting. Mr. Ted C. Bologh, 286 Del Mar, Costa Mesa, also spoke from the floor. Mr. Hammett stated that the discussion at the next meeting of the Aviation Committee Resolution 7b-78 will be on pattern altitudes. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Resolution 70-78, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, URGING ACTION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE RELATING TO ENGINEERING AND TECHNI- CAL CHANGES IN JET AIRCRAFT DESIGNED TO REDUCE NOISE -AND AIR POLLUTION, AND URGING CONDITIONS TO,BE IMPOSED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO INSURE SUCH TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING CHANGES was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Jordan Request for The Director of Public Works stated that a request had Underground been received from The Daily Pilot which was addressed Utility District to the Underground Utilities Committee, which is an informal committee which meets to assist the Council on the setting of underground utility districts, requesting an underground utility district on Bay Street, between Newport Avenue and Thurin. They have offered to con- tribute $15,000.00 towards the project which would cost approximately $38,500.00. They requested the district as they are upgrading their property at an approximate cost of $500,000.00. The Director of Public Works stated that the cost of $38,500.00 would only cover the cost for installation of underground utilities on one side of the street and if the district were adopted it would have to be installed on both sides of the street. Held Over to After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded Study Session by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the matter of the request for underground utility district was held over to a study session._ 30, 2 Representation Requested at The Acting City Manager requested representation at the Supervisors County Board of Supervisors Meeting on September 15 or Meeting September 16 at which time a report is expected on the Court House Site. Report on Councilman Hammett requested that a report by him on the Comprehensive Comprehensive Health Planning Association be placed on Health Planning the agenda for the next Council Meeting on September 8, Association 1970. Adjourned to The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to a Personnel Personnel Session Session at 9:25 p.m. Report of Accident On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Committee Accepted Hammett, the report of the Accident Committee on the injury on duty of A. R. McKenzie was duly passed. Section 2717 On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Municipal Code St. Clair, the request that the City Manager and City Attorney be instructed to proceed immediately on taking steps to rectify the confusion and ambiguity concerning Section 2717 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code was approved by unanimous vote. Adjournment On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the personnel session adjourned at 10:01 p.m. s IAor the *City—o—fCosta Mesa ATTEST: dj-lu� City Clerk of the,City of Cost esa 1 1 1