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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in.regular session at 6:30 p.m., January 18, 1971,
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
Councilmen Absent: Hammett
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director
of Public Works/City Engineer, City Clerk
Councilman Hammett entered the meeting at this time.
Ordinance 71=1 On motion by.Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Adopted St. Clair Ordinance 71-1, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
Speed Limits SECTION 3416.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
Vanguard Way COSTA MESA TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON VANGUARD WAY
FROM 22050 FEET SOUTH OF FAIR DRIVE, 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
Ordinance 71-2
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Adopted
Pinkley,.Ordinance 71-2, being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
R-5-69, Rev. No. 2
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
Peoples Investment
THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF
LOT 1, BLOCK D, BERRY
Corporation
TRACT, FROM Rl TO R3 -CP; AND FROM
I AND R TO R3 -CP,
located.at 630 Paularino Avenue, as requested in
Rezone R-5-69, Revision No. 2, for
Peoples Investment
Corporation, 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
Bid Item 164
The Clerk reported that bids had been
opened on January 8,
Ready Mixed
1971, Bid Item -164, Ready Mixed Concrete.
The following
Concrete
bids were received:
NAME 5 SACKS -
6 SACKS -
Cubic Yard
Cubic Yard TERMS
Consolidated Rock
Products $14.15
$15.25 Net 30 days
Owl Rock Products 13.6.5
14:75 Net 25 days
Chamber -Mix Concrete 13.64
14.74
Standard Ready -Mix .
Concrete 14.50
15.60 50¢ per yard
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discount paid by
10th of month
Azusa Western,
Incorporated 13.65
14.75 Net 25 days
Livingston -Graham,
Incorporated 13.90
15.00 Net 30 days
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Awarded On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Counci
Pinkley, the contract was awarded to Chamber -Mix Conc
Incorporated, 11236 Western Avenue, Stanton, as the
lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, by
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bid Item,165 The Clerk reported that bids had been opened on January
Vehicle Parts, 1971, for Bid Item 165, Vehicle Parts, Accessories, and
Accessories and Vehicle Machine Shop Service for City -Owned Equipment.
Shop Service The following submitted bids:, Automotive Supply Compan3
Costa Mesa Auto Parts; Beacon Auto Parts, Incorporated;
City Auto Parts; Hub Auto Supply (NO BID); said bids arE
on file in the City Clerk's office for reference as item
were too numerous to list individually. On motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the
contract was awarded to Automotive Supply Company,
Awarded 1522 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, as the lowest
responsible bid submitted, by the following roll call vc
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bid Item 166
The Clerk reported that
bids had
been opened on
January
Draperies and
1971, for Bid Item 166,
Draperies
and Hardware,
at
the
Hardware, Police
Costa Mesa Police Facility: The
following bids
were
Facility
received:
NAME
TOTAL
TERMS
Lenore Draperies and
Carpets
$3,200.00
1 1/2%,
20
days
Modern Draperies
2,996.00
2%
10
days
Sheward Specialty
3,111.00
Net,
30
days
Awarded On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Hammett, the bid was awarded to Modern Draperies, Incor-
porated, 2400 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, in the amouni
of $2,996.00; as the lowest responsible bid meeting
specifications, by the following.roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilman -Hammett
seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the
following Consent Calendar Items were approved in one me
Minutes The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 1971,
January 4, 1971 were approved as distributed and posted.
Children Deprived A letter from Rose Maziarka, Orange County Chairman,
of Support Association for Children Deprived of Support, Post
Office Box 4144, Anaheim, regarding meeting to be held
at 7:30 P.M. on January 19, 1971, at Lake Intermediate
School, Garden Grove, to discuss the burden placed on
taxpayers by non -supporting fathers was received and
processed.
Tax Relief For A resolution from the City of San Mateo memorializing tY
Homeowner California Legislature to provide meaningful tax relief
for the homeowner by enacting legislation for tax reform
which embodies a balanced revenue program to meet the
ongoing needs of cities was received and processed.
ion.
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Grand Jury Report A letter and resolution from the City of Westminster
on Sheriff's urging the Orange.. --..,County Board of Supervisors to follow
Office the recommendations of the 1970 Orange County Gidhd'Jury
Report on Orange County Sheriff's Office were received
and processed.
Representation Letters from Senators James E. Whetmore and Dennis E.
From Costa Mesa Carpenter acknowledging receipt of Costa.Mesa's resolution
on Grand Jury expressing the Council's concern over representation from
Costa Mesa on the Orange County Grand Jury were received
and processed.
Stop Flood of Letters from Senator Dennis E. Carpenter and Assemblyman
Smut and Obscenity Robert H. Burke acknowledging receipt of Costa Mesa's
Resolution 70-109, regarding action to stop the flood
of smut and obscenity in our Country and State were
received and processed.
Resolutions A letter from Assemblyman Robert Badham acknowledging.
70-17 and 70-109 receipt of Resolutions 70-17 and 70-109 which were
acted upon by the Costa Mesa City Council on December 21,
1970, was received and processed.
Dual Grand A letter from Assemblyman Robert H. Burke acknowledging
Jury System Council's reaffirmation of Resolution 70-17, adopted
February 16, 1971, urging enabling legislation to permit
the establishment of a dual Grand Jury system in Orange
County,was received and processed.
Minutes, Mosquito The Minutes of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement
Abatement District District 287th Meeting held on December 17, 1970, were
received and processed.
Motor Vehicle The Summary of apportionments of motor vehicle license
License Fees fees for June. 1, through November 30, 1970, was received
Apportionments and processed.
Revised Draft A letter from the California Department of Public Works,
Manual of Uniform informing the Council that notification had been received
Traffic Control by them from the Federal Highway Administration that the
Devices revised draft of the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices," was approved and urging orderly transition to
the new standards, was received and processed.
Request for A petition signed by 30 residents requesting the City Council
Closing Off Portion to act immediately to control traffic'on Paularino Avenue by'
of Paularino Avenue „closing said street to through traffic at the location of
the Corona del Mar Freeway, was received and filed with a
petition received at the meeting of December 21, 1970.
Request for Relief ,A letter from Clement C. Doyle, 200 Cabrillo Street,
From Conditions requesting relief from conditions listed in Zone Exception
ZE-131-70 Permit ZE-131-70, was set for discussion at the Council
meeting of February 1, 1971.
Appeal of Decision A letter from.John Holing, President, Louis Hennig,
ZE-130-70 Incorporated, appealing decision by Council to deny
permit for auto body paint shop on Newport Boulevard,
ZE-130-70, was set for discussion at the Council meeting
of February 1, 1971.'
R -17-65A request for Rezone Petition R-17-65, Costa Mesa Planning
Withdrawn Commission, for permission to rezone property described in
the petition dated May 6, 1965, from M1 to Rl in the general
area south of West 19th Street, west of Whittier Avenue, was
withdrawn as recommended by the Planning Commission, as the
same area is covered in a new rezone petition R-71-2.
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Alcoholic Beverage An application for on -sale beer and wine license from
License Lucille A.'Warren for Ye Olde Inn, 2376 Newport Bouleva
Costa Mesa, was'redeived and processed. The Planning
Ye Olde Inn Department filed a letter of protest due to insufficien
parking.
Irvino's An application for on -sale beer and wine license from
Ristorante Irvino's Ristorante, Incorporated, 509-11 West 19th Stree
Costa Mesa, for Irvino's Ristorante, located at the same
address, was received and processed. Planning Department
approved parking.
Alcoholic Beverage An application for on -sale beer license from Perry M.
License McColpin, for Escapade Room, 1664 Newport Boulevard,
Escapade Room Costa' Mesa, was received and processed. The Planning
Department approved parking.
Vornado, An application for off -sale general license from
Incorporated Vornado, Incorporated, for Food Giant Markets, 2300
Food Giant Markets Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, was received and process
The Planning Department approved parking.
Original Joe's An application for on -sale general license from Joseph
Milligan, for Original Joe's, located at 843 West 19th
Street, Costa Mesa, was received and processed. The
Planning Department approved parking.
Departmental The following Departmental Reports were received and
Reports processed: Traffic Engineer;. Director'of Finance,
Permits of non-profit nature; Parks Department; Street
Department; Fire Department; Building Safety.
Refund A request was presented for refund of cash deposit of
$100.00 from Automation Pools, Incorporated, as they
are no longer building pools in Costa Mesa. The deposi
has been on file since March 30, 1964. On motion by
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
the refund of $100.00 was authorized as recommended by
the Street and Parkway Director by the following -roll c
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Business License A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose,
from the Arthritis Foundation, Southern California Chapter,
2315 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, by limited neighborhood
door-to-door solicitation by volunteers from January 31
through February 7, 1971, with 85 percent of contributions
collected to go to the charitable purpose, was approved with
Section 69141 of the Municipal Code waived.
Right of Way Deeds The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the
following right of way deeds for right of way dedicatic
for street purposes by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR STREET
1-18-71 City of Costa Mesa Victoria Street
1-18-71 City of Costa Mesa Victoria Street
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The following right of way deed was accepted and ordered
placed on record with the Orange County Recorder, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
DATE NAME FOR STREET
12-28-70 Villa Cordova Elden Avenue
1-18-71 City of Costa Mesa Victoria Street
1-18-71 City of Costa Mesa Victoria Street
Yearly Dance
On motion by .Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
License
Hammett, and carried, an application for a yearly dance
license from The Derby Restaurant, Incorporated,
The Derby
1262 Palisades Road, Costa Mesa, was approved, subject
.Restaurant
to approval.of Police and.Fire Departments.
Southern California
The Clerk presented a resolution from Rialto City Council
Edison Company
expressing concern regarding the request for a 16.2 percent
Rate Increase
rate increase by the Southern California Edison Company to
the California Public Utilities Commission. On motion by
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and
carried, the City Manager was instructed to contact the
Southern California Edison Company and to inquire as to
what the reasons are for the request in increase in rates
and also if said increase includes an estimate for under -
grounding.
Resolution 71-4
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, Resolution 71-4, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Urging SCAG
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, URGING
to Consider Policy
THAT SOUTHERN -CALIFORNIA AGENCY OF GOVERNMENTS (SLAG)
CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A POLICY TO OPPOSE ANY BILL
ON A STATE OR FEDERAL LEVEL WHICH DOES NOT INVOLVE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT ELECTED REPRESENTATION IN THE DECISION-MAKING
PROCESS REGARDING THE ORDERLY PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF A
REGION, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Independent
The Clerk presented from the meeting of January 4,'1971,
American
an application from Independent American Post Office;
Post.Office
1904 South -Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for door-to-door
distribution. Mrs. Marie Moore, Zip Printing Company,
who subleased the store to Independent American Post
Office when she had no right to sublease it, spoke from
Tabled
the floor in opposition to the permit being granted. The
City Manager reported that the'same company was issued a
permit by the City of Orange in January, 1971. After
discussion, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and -carried, the matter was tabled
until information is received from the company.
Willis Graham
The Clerk presented a letter from Willis E. Graham,
2105 Maple:Avenue, Santa Ana, asking that a ban on
amplified music in the afternoon be changed to allow
music to be played from his truck while he sells ice
cream between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Mr. Graham was present
and addressed the Council. Mr. Eugene 0. Bergeron,
Willis Graham 2885 Europa Drive, a member of the Board of Directors o
(Continued) the Mesa Verde Homeowners' Association, spoke against t
music being allowed. On motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the reques
Request Denied was denied.
Animal Control The Clerk presented a letter from Miss Viona Burdick,
Complaint 1973 Newport Boulevard, Number 16, Costa Mesa, complai
about the long distance calls necessary to reach the
Orange County Animal Control. The City Manager stated
that at the present time anyone calling from a number
with a Newport Beach prefix can call 834-5250, and the
message will be relayed to the Animal Control Departme
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Hammett, and carried, Miss Burdick's letter was receiv
and filed and the Council requested the City Clerk to
contact Miss Burdick, and explain the new plan for mak
calls to the Animal Control Department, and to notify
newspapers of the number also.
Warrant, On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 653 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 653, including payroll No.
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Resolution 71-5 The City Manager presented a proposed amendment to Rule
Section 12 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations entit:
Employee "Holiday Leave." On motion by Councilman Jordan, secon(
Holidays by Councilman Hammett, Resolution 71-5, being A RESOLUT:
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORN:
AMENDING RULE 12, SECTION 12, OF THE RULES AND REGULATI(
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OF THE C:
OF COSTA MESA, AND PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE
HOLIDAYS, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Improvements of On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Placentia Avenue Pinkley, the improvements of Placentia Avenue from
Victoria Street -to 300 feet north of Joann Street,
Accepted arterial Highway Financing Project 516, by Sully -Miller
Contracting Company, Post Office Box 432, Orange, were
accepted and the Clerk was directed to file a notice of
completion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
.St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Bid Call The City Manager requested authorization to advertise fi
Bid Item 1.67 bids for Bid Item 167, the furnishing of Police, Fire
Uniforms and Communications Uniforms for the period of February
through December 31, 1971, bids to be opened by.the C1e:
on January 29, 1971, at 11:00 a.m. On motion by Counci:
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the
call for bids was authorized.
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Bid Call
The City Manager requested authorization to advertise
Bid Item 168
for bids for Bid Item 168, the furnishing of various
Sprinkler Pipe
Sprinkler Pipe, Fittings and,Supplies, bids to be
Fittings
opened by the Clerk on February 5, 1971, at 11:00 a.m.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the call for bids was authorized.
Bulk Mailing
The City Manager requested authorization to place in
Authorized
the bulk mailing account for 24,500 pieces of literature
to be sent to residents of the City regarding street
sweeping information, at a cost of $925.61. On motion,
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
the request was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: -Councilmen: None
Coordinating Units
The City Manager requested authorization to order three
Authorized
Solid State Digital Coordinating Units for installation
at Harbor Boulevard and the San Diego Freeway at a price
of $1,800.00 each, for a total of $5,400.00, and
installation cost for two units, $1,940.00 less credit
on existing units, for a net cost of $6,340.00. On
motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, the request was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Service Award
The City Manager requested authorization and continuing
Banquet
Council policy also for the City, at the Banquet for
Service Awards, to pay for the recipients of the awards
at an approximate cost of $825.00 for this year as
there are 145 recipients. On motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the request
for the expenditure for this year's banquet was authorized
and the policy in the future shall continue for the City
to pay for the recipients' attendance, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Trip to Yuma
The City Manager requested authorization to have a citizen
Authorized.-
and staff trip to Yuma, Arizona, on Thursday, January 21,
1971, to view their redevelopment project. On motion by
Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the
request was authorized, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
Ordinance.71-3
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
On .motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, Ordinance 71-3, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Repealing Sections
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
of Code
SECTIONS OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE IN CONFLICT WITH
PERSONNEL RULES FOUND IN CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 7, DIVISION I,
BEING SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 2104, 2750, 2751, AND 2752, was
First Reading
given first reading by the following roll call vote: -
AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley,
St. Clair, Hammett
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Mayor declared a recess at 7:15 P.M.
PART II
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
continued its regular session at 7:30 p.m., January 18,
1971, 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 Whit W. Herring, Church of Christ, 287
West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa.
Roll Call Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
Officials Present:
Wilson, Jordan,
Hammett
None
Pinkley, St. Clair
City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant
City Engineer, City Clerk
The Mayor introduced Mrs. Lucille Pinkley, Chairman of
the Front Door Committee who presented Mike Cole with
the first prize of a certificate and $500.00 for his
winning entry in the contest. Mrs. Pinkley also
introduced members of the committee and presented them
with certificates and also members of the Chamber of
Commerce who contributed the prize money.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Les Miller who presented
American Field Service exchange students, Rosemary Sz
Switzerland; Peter Tienken, Chile; Howard Bennett,
South Africa.
The City Manager stated that he is attempting to provid
in this year's budget funds for the installation of one
of the signs designed by Mr. Cole at Harbor Boulevard a
the San Diego Freeway.
Public Hearing The public hearing continued at this time from the meet
Karen A. Fenn of January 4, 1971, Karen A. Fenn, to show cause why
Continued Zone Exception Permit ZE-107-69-Amended, for permission
to operate an open boat storage lot and to allow the us
of an existing dwelling unit for caretakers' quarters i
addition to a trucking terminal at 2097-2099 Placentia
Avenue in an M1 zone, should not be revoked. On motion
by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair,
and carried, the hearing was continued until such time
as a report is brought back from the Planning Commissio
Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set,
for the public hearing to,show cause why property owned
Public Nuisance
by the Forman Development Company, care of James Mizell,
Forman Development
located at 450 and 462 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, should
Company, care of
not be declared a public nuisance. Mr. Mizell was present
James Mizell
and addressed the Council, stating that a lack of funds
was the reason he could not finish removing the buildings
up to the present time. He stated that they are now
trying to sell the property. The Councilmen questioned
Mr. Mizell as to what his plans were at this time for
the property. He reiterated that the reasons were
economic for not cleaning it up. The Building Inspector,
Dean Dorris, reported on certain conditions existing on
the
property which he felt were dangerous. There being no
further speakers, the Mayor declared the public hearing
closed. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Councilman Hammett
abstaining, the property was declared a public nuisance;
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James Mizell On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
(Continued) Pinkley, and carried, Councilman Hammett abstaining, 90
days time was granted to demolish or to bring the buildings
up to standard. If this is not done at the end of 90
days, the City will go in and demolish the buildings and
place a lien on the property.
Report on Marina The Clerk.reported that the result of the Special Annexation
View Annexation Election held January 12, 1971, was as follows:
Election
"Shall Marina View Annexation be annexed to the City of
Costa Mesa?" Yes: 51; No: 93; and
"Shall Marina View Annexation be annexed to the Costa Mesa
Park and Recreation District?" Yes: 41; No: 94. She also
stated that the annexation proceedings had been terminated.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the canvass was approved.
Election Costs On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to
study the legality of the costs incurred in this type
of election being paid for by the people involved in the
particular area, and if the election results are not to
annex, there would be no refund_ to them. The refund
would be made only if they chose to annex.
ZE-129-70 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
Wright Permit ZE-129-70, Harry W. Wright, 126 Rochester Street,
.Costa Mesa, for permission to construct 15,075 square
feet of commercial building for a retail hardware store
and incidental storage (8,484 square feet of commercial
building to be removed) with a parking reduction of 39
parking spaces where'128 are required, at 1776 Newport
Boulevard, in a C2 zone. Councilman St. Clair stated
that.a large sum of money had been spent on a redevelopment
plan for the downtown area and that he felt that Council
should not approve the application until the plans were
finalized for that area.. Councilman St. Clair made a
motion to deny the application which was seconded by
Councilman Hammett. After further discussion, the motion
and second were withdrawn. On motion by Councilman
St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried,
the application was held over for 90 days --when there
might be more information available for that location.
ZE-71-2 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
Briggs. Permit ZE-71-2, Robert 0. Briggs, 2941 Java Road, Costa
Mesa, for permission to install and operate an open
storage rental yard for boats, campers, trailers and
incidental recreation vehicles at 2013 Placentia Avenue,
in an M1 zone. The applicant was present and addressed
the Council. He stated that he agreed with all the
conditions. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded
by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was
approved, subject to the conditions, as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
ZE-71-3 Charles. Eason, 600 Aldean Place, Newport Beach, for
Eason' permission to construct a duplex on 4,750 square feet
of land area (sub -standard lot). 1 unit per 2,375
square feet in an R2 zone, at the southwest corner of
Tustin Avenue and 18th Street. The Planning Commission
recommended approval. The applicant was present and
stated that he agreed to all the conditions. On motion
by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, the application was approved, subject to the
conditions.
ZE-71-4
The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception
Downing
Permit ZE-71-,4, Donald F. Downing, 775 Summit Drive,
Laguna Beach, for permission to encroach 20 feet into
the 25 -foot rear yard setback for the construction of
a duplex with an attached three -car garage in addition
to an existing residence, at 361 La Perle Lane, Costa
Mesa, in an R2 zone. The applicant was present and
addressed the Council. Mrs. W. Anderson, a next door
neighbor to the property, addressed the Council and
voiced an objection,to the permit being approved due
to traffic conditions in the area. The Clerk read a
petition signed by eleven residents objecting to the
approval of the application, and also two letters objecting.
The applicant stated that he planned to move into the j
new building himself. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and
carried, the application was held over for two weeks in
order to give Councilmen more time for an on-site
inspection.
Oral
Mr. Terry Morrisey, Virginia Place, Costa Mesa, addressed
Communications
the Council regarding a complaint against a swimming pool
company who installed a pool in his yard.
Mr. Ted C. Bologh, 286 Del Mar, Costa Mesa, addressed
the Council.
Mr. Harold Rueffer, 227 Raleigh, Costa Mesa, addressed
the Council and complained about littering by persons j
leaving various throw -away material and newspapers in
the City.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned to a personnel session at 9:05 p.m.
The personnel session adjourned at 10:30 P.M. 1
M yor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Cost esa
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