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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1971 - City Council419 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 1, 1971 PART I The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., February 1; 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, Hammett Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City Clerk Ordinance 71-3 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Ordinance 71-3, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE IN CONFLICT WITH PERSONNEL Adopted RULES FOUND IN CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 7, DIVISION I, BEING SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 2104, 2750, 2751 AND 2752, 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 163 The Clerk reported that bids had been opened on Used Golf Carts January 22, 1971, for Bid Item 163, Disposal of 50 Used Golf Carts. The following bids were received: NAME AMOUNT Canadian Cart Sales $ 7,025.00 Cushman Motor Sales, Incorporated 750.00 B. Hayman Company, Incorporated NO BID Westinghouse Electric Corporation NO BID Awarded On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan,.the bid was awarded to the Canadian Cart Sales, 199-H State College Boulevard, Orange, in the amount of $7,025.00; by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bid Item 1.67 The Clerk reported that bids had been opened on January 29, - Uniforms 1971, for Bid Item 167, the Furnishing of Police, Fire and Communications Uniforms. Bids were received from the following: Uniform,Center, 456 South Main Street, Orange; Harris and Frank, 1381 West 17th Street, Santa Ana; Louis the Tailor, 528 North Euclid "'Anaheim. Prices submitted for numerous items -involved are on file in the City Clerk's Office. Awarded On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St.'Clair, the bid was awarded to Harris and Frank Company, 1381 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Pier Eleven The Clerk presented from the meeting of January 4, 1971, a report on noise survey for Pier Eleven, 1976 Newport Boulevard. The owner of the business was not present and the matter was held over until later in the meeting, as Mr. Rankin was expected to be present. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the following Consent Calendar Items were approved in one motion. Minutes The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 1971, January 18, 1971 were approved as distributed and posted. Engineer's No. 133 Three letters from the Local Agency Formation Commission Annexation notifying Council of hearing to be held on February 10,' 1971, at 2:00 p.m., on proposed annexation to Costa Mesa Sanitary District designated Engineer's No. 133 Annexation were received and processed. Badham.Letter Letter from Assemblyman Robert E. Badham, acknowledging) receipt of Costa Mesa's Resolution 71-4, urging SCAG to consider adoption of a policy to oppose any bill on a state or federal level which does not involve local government regarding orderly regional development, was received and processed. i Letter from Cypress Letter from City of Cypress acknowledging receipt of Costa Mesa's Resolution 71-4 and stating that their Council requested the City Manager to notify SCAG Executive Board of their support regarding this policy was received and processed. Letter Regarding A letter from the City of Westminster to all City Councils, Financial Problems City Managers, and City Clerks in Orange County, attempting of Cities to create an awareness of the financial problems of cities was received and processed. Elimination of Letters received from the County of Humboldt Board of Litter Supervisors and the City of Torrance enclosing copies of resolutions requesting legislative action to eliminate the litter problem created by non -returnable beverage containers were received and processed. Revision of Tariffs A notice of hearing before Public Utilities Commission on Southern California application of Southern California Gas Company for Gas Company authority to revise its tariffs for natural gas service; to be held on February 1, 1971, at 10:00 a.m., in State Office Building, Los Angeles, was received and processed. Revision of Rates A notice of a pre -hearing conference before the Public Western Union Utilities Commission on application of Western Union Telegraph Company Telegraph Company to revise certain intrastate rates and charges, to be heard on February 8, 1971, in Commission Court Room, San Francisco, at 9:30 a.m., was received and processed.. Douglas Bus Lines An Order Extending Time to February 1, 1972, by the Request for Public Utilities Commission on application of Douglas Extension of Bus Lines, Incorporated, for authority to extend service Service Area area to serve the "Autonetics" Laguna Niguel Facility, I at 2+000 Avila Road, Laguna Niguel, was received and processed. 1 1 Engineer's No. 132 A resolution of the Local Agency Formation Commission Annexation authorizing annexation of Engineer's No. 132 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District without notice, hearing or election, was received and processed. Engineer's No. 134 A resolution of the Local Agency Formation Commission Annexation authorizing annexation of Engineer's No. 134 to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District without notice, hearing or election, was received and processed. Costa Mesa A letter from Thomas E. Nelson, President, Costa Mesa Tomorrow Letter 'Tomorrow, stating that business operated by Bessie Mae Bessie Mae Hill Hill at 1914 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, should'be operated in conformity with ordinances, was received and processed. Alcoholic Beverage An application for on -sale beer license from Leona M. License Wenz, 775 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, for Carole's, 810-812 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, was received Carole's. and processed. Planning Department filed a letter of protest on grounds of insufficient parking. The Reef An application for transfer of an on -sale beer license from C. R. and George Diedricks to Kenneth A. Mead, 5481 Brook Hill Drive, Yorba Linda, for The Reef, 820 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, was received and processed. Planning Department filed a letter -of protest on grounds of insufficient parking. Departmental The following Departmental Reports were received and Reports processed: Treasurer, Finance Department, City Clerk. Business License A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purposes Applications from the City of Hope, 208 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, by door-to-door solicitation from June 6, 1971, to City of Hope June 13, 1971, was approved with Section 69141 of the Municipal Code waived. Widening of Del Mar A public hearing was set for 7:30 p.m:, on February 16, 1971, in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Public Hearing Set on the Proposed Realignment of Del Mar Avenue in the City of Costa Mesa from Newport Boulevard to Santa Ana Avenue, from its present alignment northerly for a distance of 120 feet more or less. Mr. Harry Rueffer, 2217 Raleigh Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke from the floor and requested that the public hearing on the widening of Del Mar be held over for an additional two weeks. Mr. Rueffer was informed by the Councilmen that this was a hearing that could be continued if necessary but that it was important that the people be heard as soon as possible in order to get their feelings on the proposed project. R-7172 A public hearing was set for 7:30 p.m., on February 16, 1971, in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa Planning on Rezone Petition R-71-2, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, Commission for permission to rezone property located in the general Public Hearing Set area south of West 19th Street and west of Whittier Avenue, from M1 to Rl. Public Nuisance A public hearing was set for 7:30 p.m., on February 16, Spiller,Investment 1971, in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, to show cause why property owned by Spiller Investment Public Hearing Set Company, located at 2068 Newport Boulevard, should not be declared a public nuisance. AFS S'0 :LAVAW South Coast Transit Corporation Request Pier Eleven_ Phase I of Soundproofing 45 -day Time Limit A motion was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, to refer a notice of hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on the application of South Coast Transit Corporation for authority to adjust rates and abandon certain service to be held on February 5, 1971, at 10:00 a.m.; at 645 North Ross Street, Santa Ana, to the staff for investigation and report. After discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the notice was received and processed. The Mayor stated that Mr. Vern Rankin, owner of Pier Eleven had arrived and the matter of the report on the noise study of Pier Eleven would be discussed at this time. Mr. Rankin, 2207 Meyer Place, Costa Mesa, reported that he had on February 1, 1971, filed application for Zone Exception Permit with the Planning] Department for off-site parking and the patio for Pier Eleven, 1976 Newport Boulevard; and he introduced Mr. Jerry Owens, 1601 Corsica Place, Costa Mesa, the Manager of Pier Eleven, who addressed the Council and explained the different phases for soundproofing the building. Phase I would require them to install acoustical cork on the ceiling and changing the vents toward Newport Boulevard would eliminate a great deal of the noise being heard outside. Mr. Owens also explained three additional phases of soundproofing including the installation of fiberglass baffling, fiberglass sound - board at different levels and changing over to soundproof doors. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman St. Clair made a motion seconded by Councilman Pinkley, to ,give Mr. Rankin 30 days in which to complete the first phase; of the soundproofing and the escrow for the lot where they would park cars. The motion and second were with- drawn. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, Mr'. Rankin was instructed to proceed with Phase I of the soundproofing; to be completed in 45. days, and also to continue with his Zone Exception Application for the off-site parking and patio. Resolution from On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Vallejo St. Clair, and carried, a Resolution from the City of Vallejo, urging all cities in the State to support and adopt recommendations contained in report entitled "Allocation of Public Service Responsibilities" by California Council on Intergovernmental Relations, was i 1 received and processed. Donald Bull On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, an application from Donald Bull 1 Carnival for Greater Atlas and Junior Chamber of Commerce Carnival Application to be held on January 28, 29, 30 and 31, 1971, in the ;. Ratified vacant lot adjacent to Downey Savings and Loan Association, at 380 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, was ratified. I Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman: Resolution 654 St. Clair, Councilman Hammett abstaining, Warrant Resolution 654 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Hammett i 1 Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 655 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution No. 655, including Payroll No. 7101 was approvedby the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair,- Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 656 St. Clair, Warrant Resolution No. 656 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 reported that he had investigated thoroughly the matter of costs for an unsuccessful annexation election being assessed against the pro- ponents of the annexation; and he had also conferred with Martin & Chapman, election experts regarding the matter, and could not find where this had ever been done. He stated that he could find no law that would authorize. such action in either the Government Code or the Election Law. He stated that the only thing the Council could do is to control whether there would be elections or not in the instances where they are requested by residents. Settlement of The City Attorney requested that the Council authorize Three Lawsuits the Director of Finance to issue two checks, one in the Authorized amount of $40,973.00 and the other in the amount of $3,455.00. These are to effect a settlement of two condemnation proceedings, one on Wilson Street located at the K -Mart Shopping Center, and the other on Victoria Street, located on part of the K -Mart property, both parcels owned by William 0. Gray and Gertrude Stovall, and at the same time to authorize the disposal, without= payment of any kind, of inverse condemnation proceedings. Councilman Hammett made a motion to authorize the Director of Finance to carry out the request, which was seconded by Councilman Jordan. Councilman St. Clair then made a substitute motion to hold the matter over for a period of two weeks. The motion died for lack of a second and the motion to authorize the City Attorney's request carried by the following•roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Hammett, Wilson NOES: Councilmen: Pinkley, St. Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: None Work on On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Victoria Street St. Clair, the job performed by E. L. White, 12311.Chapman from Charle to Avenue, Garden Grove, completion of Arterial Highway Newport Financing Project Number 526, Victoria Street, from Charle Drive to Newport Boulevard was approved and exoneration Bonds of the bonds authorized, and the City Clerk was directed to Exonerated 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 I S-15-68 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, street improvements including sidewalks, driveways, Almquist street lighting and tree planting in Subdivision S-15-68, located at the southeast corner of Bristol Street and j Bonds Paularino Avenue were accepted and the bonds exonerated) Exonerated as work was completed in accordance with plans and speci- fications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Street Improvements On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Woodland Place Hammett, street improvements in S-10-70; S-11-70; ZE-21-70; ZE-22-70; on Woodland Place, just west of Bonds Exonerated Tustin Avenue were approved and the bonds exonerated asi improvements have been made in.accordance with the plans and specifications and have been accepted by the City Engineer, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair„ Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Parking Removed The City Manager presented a recommendation of the Portion of Traffic Commission for removal of parking on Bay Street; Bay Street on the north side, between Newport Boulevard and Thurin; which was originally requested by the Daily Pilot. On Resolution 71-6 motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 71-6, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 'OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF BAY STREET, BETWEEN NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND THURIN STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Agreement for The City Manager presented an agreement between Garden Acquisition of Square Factors, Incorporated, and the City, which was Alley submitted by Garden Square Factors with a cashier's check in the amount of $10,000.00, for the acquistion of right - Garden Square of -way for the alley located just south of 17th Street Factors, progressing westerly from Irvine Avenue. This is for acquisition of the alley easement, as stated in Zone Approved Exception ZE-93-70. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, 1. seconded by Councilman Jordan, the agreement was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None i Bid Call The City Manager requested authorization to advertise for Bid Item 169 bids for Bid Item 169, the furnishing of one Van Type 1 Truck, bids to be opened by the Clerk on February 19, 1971, One Van Type at 11:00 a.m. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded; Truck by Councilman Pinkley, the call for bids was authorized! by unanimous vote. j i 1 11 Bid Call The City Manager requested authorization to advertise Bid Item 170 for bids for Bid Item:170, the furnishing of one 1971 Model Truck Cab Chassis and Dump Bed with Hoist, bids 1971 Dump Truck to be opened by the Clerk on February 19, 1971, at 11:00 a.m. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by -Councilman Jordan, and carried, bid was authorized. C. J. Segerstrom The City Manager presented a request from C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, that Condition Condition No. 1 No. 1 of Zone Exception Permit ZE-124-70 which was approved ZE-124-70 Amended on December 17, 1970, be amended to allow the construction of 30 -foot driveways instead of the standard 25 -foot driveway. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was approved and Condition No. 1 changed to allow 30 -foot driveways. Southern The City Manager stated that Paul Richardson was the new California Edison District Manager of_the Southern California Edison Company Company Request in the Huntington Beach area and that a request had been received from him for a written statement setting forth the position of the Council concerning portions of proposed construction situated within the City Limits of Costa Mesa of a 220 KV transmission line between Edison's Santiago Substation, located north of the San Diego Freeway and west of the Laguna Freeway, and Ellis Substation located south of Ellis Avenue on the west bank of the Santa Ana River in Huntington Beach. The new lines are required in connection with the addition of Units 2 and 3 at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, and they will provide a portion of the additional 220 KV transmission capacity which will be needed to transmit Edison's share of these new generating units from.,San Onofre to Edison's main 220 KV transmission 220 KV Transmission system. .Mr. Al Geiser, District Manager of the Southern Lines California Edison Company and Mr..Bob Burbank were present, representing the Edison Company and addressed the Council. On.motion by Councilman,Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager and staff for study and meeting with representatives of the Edison Company and the staff will present a recommendation to the Council. Marina -Highlands The City Manager presented a petition signed by 47 residents Association from the Marina -Highlands Association, Incorporated, Complaint 1136 Gleneagles Terrace, Costa Mesa, complaining about an incomplete structure located at 1128 Gleneagles Terrace which had been reported to Council in 1968., The City Manager requested that the matter be referred to the building staff for investigation as the petition had been received too late for an on-site inspection to be made before this meeting. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the matter was referred to the building staff -for investigation. Police Chief On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Advance Pinkley, and advance of $136.,00 was authorized for the Authorized Chief of Police to attend the Annual Conference of California Association of Police Chiefs by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St.'Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 I. i The City Manager requested that a personnel session be held after the adjournment of Part II of the meeting!. The Mayor declared a 10 -minute recess at 7:25 P.M. PART II The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,] continued its regular session at 7:35 p.m., February l,� 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 Father Joseph McGowan, Pastor, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Baker Street, Costa Mesa. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair; Hammett Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City Clerk I Public Hearing The Clerk stated that this was the time and place set for the public hearing continued from the meeting of Karen Fenn January 18, 1971, Karen A. Fenn, to show cause why Zone Exception Permit ZE-107-69-Amended, for permission to operate an open boat storage lot and to allow the use of an existing dwelling unit for .caretakers' quarters in addition to a trucking terminal.at 2097-2099 Placentia Avenue, in an Ml zone, should not be revoked. The Clerk stated that a letter had been received from Mrs. Fenn stating that she was the owner of the property but had never been the operator of the business, and the Zone Exception Permit which she filed originally, was there -I fore filed in error. After discussion, the Councilmen j agreed that she had signed a large number of papers as j the operator of the business as well as the owner of the property; and on motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for investigation; and they are to report back to the Council with a recom mendation. Appeal of Decision The Clerk presented an appeal of decision to deny permit Louis Hennig, by Louis Hennig, Incorporated, 900 West Vermont Avenue,l Incorporated Anaheim, Zone Exception Permit ZE-130-70, which was denied by Council on January 4, 1971. Mr. John Holing, President of the company, and Mr. Victor Homeres, Manager, were present and addressed the Council. They presented revised plans which eliminated the large front entrance door. The Director of Planning stated that the plans seemed to bejan improvement over the plans originally submitted. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett; and carried, the matter was referred to the Planning Staff for review and recommendation; and the appeal will be heard at the next Council meeting on February 16, 1971. The City Clerk is to notify all interested parties that this .application will be heard at that time. i City Clerk to On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Notify of Appeals Hammett, and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to notify all interested parties when an appeal has been I received and is to be heard by Council at least one week in advance of the meeting at which it is to be discussed. i 1 1 I. A letter received from Costa Mesa Tomorrow, Incorporated, approving unanimously the use`of the property for Hennig's Auto Paint Shop will'be attached to the appeal file. Request for Relief The Clerk presented a request for relief of certain of Conditions conditions attached to Zone Exception Permit ZE-131-70, Clement C. Doyle, 200 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, for Clement Doyle property located at 1750 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa. Mr. Robert Somers, 2+32 Newport Boulevard, and Yolanda T. Doyle represented Mr. Doyle who was at home ill. A motion was made by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, to grant the relief of Conditions 1, 6-a, 8 and 9, with.all the rest of the conditions listed to remain, and was defeated, Councilmen Pinkley, Wilson and Hammett voting No. ZE-71-4 . The Clerk presented from the meeting of January 18, 1971, Donald F. Downing Zone Exception Application ZE-71-4, Donald F. Downing, 775 Summit Drive, Laguna Beach, for permission to encroach 20 feet into rear yard setback for the construction of a duplex with an attached three -car garage in addition to existing residence in an R2 zone at 361 La Perle Lane, Costa Mesa. The applicant.was present and submitted an alternate plan for consideration by Council. The members s. of the Council stated that the plans submitted by Mr. Downing have been inadequate and requested that he have more detailed plans drawn up showing elevations and landscaping planned for the rear of the property. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the matter.was referred to the Planning staff for study and recommendation; and the Clerk will notify all interested parties that•the application will be presented at the meeting of February 16, 1971. Ted C. Bologh The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Ted C. Bologh, Letter 206 Del Mar, Costa Mesa. The Mayor stated that the City Attorney had read the letter and stated that it should be attached to the file on the widening of Del Mar Avenue. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the letter was received and processed. Resolution 71-7 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Resolution 71-7, being A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT WEEDS WHICH BEAR SEEDS OF DOWNY OR WINGY NATURE AND WEEDS WHICH ATTAIN SUCH A LARGE GROWTH AS TO BECOME A FIRE NUISANCE WHEN DRY AND WEEDS WHICH ARE OTHERWISE NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS,PARKWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN.THE Weed Abatement CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THAT THE SAME ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; DIRECTING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO POST NOTICES TO DESTROY SAID WEEDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW FIXING THE TIME FOR Set for HEARING ALL OBJECTIONS OR PROTESTS AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT Public Hearing THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER T OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, thereby setting said hearing for 7:30'p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, on March 1, 1971, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ZE-71-6 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Oroweat Baking Permit ZE-71-6, Oroweat Baking Company, Incorporated, Company 480 South Vail Avenue, Montebello, for permission to use a portion of an existing building for a relay depot) and retail bakery outlet in a Cl -CP Zone, on property located at 845-A Baker Street, Costa Mesa. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to special requirements. ':On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the application wasi approved subject to conditions listed on the application and made a part thereof. ZE-71-8 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Jerry D. Blue Permit ZE-71-8, Jerry D. Blue, 1943 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach seven feet into required 21.76 -foot rear yard setback for an existing family room addition and attached garage, on property located at 1943 Whittier Avenue, in an Rl zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to i conditions. The applicant was present and addressed the Council. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Councilman St. Clair voting No, the application was approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission except that a cash bond in the amount of $125.00 shall be posted with the Costa Mesa Planning Department to guarantee the construction of sidewalks. ZE-71-9 ! The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Orange Coast Permit ZE-71-9, Orange Coast Advertising, 1640 East Advertising Edinger, Santa Ana, for permission to construct a 10 -foot by 20 -foot single face directional sign to advertise the first sale of homes in Tract No. 7043 which is located ' at 19th Street and Whittier, said sign to be located at 571 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, in a Cl zone. Mrs. Clare L. Laljer, 2290 Columbia Drive, Costa Mesa, addressed the Council and objected to any billboards or signs being placed anywhere in the City. Mrs. Laljer was informed that these signs are of a temporary nature and are not billboards. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application wasi denied, as recommended by the Planning Commission. ! ZE-71-10 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Orange Coast ZE-71-10, Orange Coast Advertising, 1640 East Edinger, Advertising Santa Ana, for permission to construct a 10 -foot by 20 -foot single face directional sign to advertise the first sale of homes in Tract No. 7043 which is located at 19th and! Whittier, said sign to be located at 767 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, in a Cl zone. Mr. John S. Maxwell of Orang6 Coast Advertising was present and addressed the Council: On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Councilman Pinkley voting No, the application was approved, subject to the conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. ! ZE-71-11 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Orange Coast Permit ZE-71-11, Orange Coast Advertising, 1640 East Advertising Edinger, Santa Ana, for permission to construct a 10 -foot by 20 -foot single face directional sign to advertise the first sale of homes in Tract No. 7043 which is located I at 19th Street and Whittier, said sign to be located at! 2075 Harbor Boulevard, in a C2 zone. On motion by. Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Councilman Pinkley voting No, the application was approved subject to the conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. i 1 L ZE-71-12 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Orange Coast Permit"ZE-71-12, Orange Coast Advertising, 16+0 East Advertising Edinger, Santa Ana, for permission to construct a 10 -foot on the Crime Prevention Committee as he by 20 -foot single face directional sign to advertise the is going into the first sale of homes in Tract No. 70+3 which is located Mr. Jordan stated that a at 19th Street and Whittier, said sign to be located at replacement could 3101 Harbor Boulevard, in a Cl zone. On motion by be appointed at the next Council Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, meeting. Councilmen Hammett and Pinkley voting No, the application was approved subject to the conditions, as recommended The meeting adjourned to a by the Planning Commission. Oral Mr. Ted C. Bologh, 206 Del Mar, Costa Mesa addressed Communications the Council during"Oral Communications and requested various financial statements. He was advised that the statements are on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to the public. Mr. Ray Totah, 3116 Pierce Avenue, Costa Mesa, addressed the Council and.complained about a structure which was built by Mr. Edelsohn, next door to property owned by Mr. Totah, located at 3098 Cassia Avenue, Costa Mesa, which contains an extremely large asphalt roof area which has been completely exposed, without any treatment whatsoever. The City Manager will authorize a representative to inspect the area and investigate the complaint. Mr. Harry Rueffer, 2217 Raleigh, Costa Mesa, addressed the Council regarding throwaway material being left on his property. Councilmanic Councilman Hammett reported that the Aviation Committee Comments, met last week, and discussed the possibility of"meeting with interested parties regarding possible advantages Aviation to the joint use of helicopters. A report pertaining Committee_ to the meeting will be issued shortly. Paulo Drive -In Councilman Hammett reported that he had met with the City Manager, Chief of Police and people involved in the complaint regarding the Paulo Drive-in. He reported that it was a very good meeting and that another meeting is to be set with the people from the Del Cerro Tract in order to discuss alternatives suggested by the Drive-in people. Mr. Hammett stated that he will report back to the Council after that meeting. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the Aviation Committee was authorized to investigate the possible advantages to joint use of helicopters between the City of Costa Mesa and adjoining cities, especially Newport Beach. Crime Prevention Councilman Jordan reported that Steve Romines has resigned Committee from his position on the Crime Prevention Committee as he is going into the service. Mr. Jordan stated that a replacement could possibly be appointed at the next Council meeting. Adjourned to The meeting adjourned to a personnel session at Personnel Session 9:15 P.M. Personnel Session Adjourned The personnel session adjourned at 10:45 p.m. i r r Malow r of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cost esa i