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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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