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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/1971 - City Council1 I- I REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL July 6, 1971 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, 'met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., July 6, 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 Ed Phillips, First Assembly of God Church, Costa Mesa. Roll Call Councilmen Present:_ Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman June 21, 1971 Jordan, and carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 1971, were approved as distributed and posted. Complaint Against A complaint was received from Ronald E. Powell, 1592 Local Readers Riverside Place, Costa Mesa, against Local Readers Service Service of Terre Haute, Indiana, and the Clerk was directed to transmit a copy of the License Supervisor's report to Mr. Powell. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the following Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion; and Item 18, an application for a business license from Charles Starr,'E. Weitzman and J. Weitzman, doing business as JEC Sales Company, 13917 Cantlay, Van Nuys, for a peddler's wholesale license for sale of radios, store to store, July 12, 13, and 14, 1971; Item 22, a request from Michael Meyer = Bryon Robb, 301 Avocado Street, No. 3, Costa Mesa, for refund of $100.00 deposit made on Street Permit Number 7995, in connection with painting address numbers on street curbs;.and Item 24. A Quitclaim Deed to B. W. Waters and Marcella V. Waters, for an alley located easterly of intersection of 17th Street and Tustin Avenue, were all pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Sure Trucking A request from Sure Trucking, Post Office Box 1636, Costa Request for Mesa, for permission to locate a temporary mobile office Temporary Mobile for a period of approximately one year at 1329 Warehouse Office Road, Costa Mesa, was approved, as recommended by the Directors of Planning and Building Safety. Request from A letter and resolution from the City of Half Moon Bay, City City of Half Hall, 501 Main Street_, Half Moon Bay, requesting active Moon Bay support by the City of Costa Mesa, of Coastal legislation, Senate Bill 1354, were referred to staff. Proposed Pacific A letter from Spero Janise, 1422 Capistrano Avenue, Laguna Coast Freeway Beach, and a petition containing 436 signatures (367 No; Petition 66 Yes; 3 No Indication) stating whether or not persons signing approve of'proposed Pacific Coast Freeway or Expressway which would be in whole or part within boundaries of the City of Costa Mesa, were referred to staff for reply. Tijuana A letter from the Board of Directors, Halecrest Park, Motorcycle Group Incorporated, 3107 Killybrooke, requesting opportunity to work with Council on a party to welcome the Tijuana Motorcycle Group to Costa Mesa for Fish Fry Parade to be held next year was received and processed and the staff was directed to express Council's appreciation for the offer. Southern California A Notice of Filing of Application with California Public Gas Company Utilities Commission by Southern California Gas Company for Request increase in rates, was received and processed. Apportionments of A Summary of Apportionments of Motor Vehicle License Fees Motor Vehicle for June 1, 1970, to May 31, 1971, from the State Controller, License Fees was received and processed. Engineer's No. A Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission of 136 Annexation hearing on July 14, 1971, on proposed annexation to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District designated Engineer's No. 136, was received and processed, as it is located at the northwest corner of Fairview and Sunflower. Spyglass Hill A Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission of a Annexation hearing on July 14, 1971, on the proposed annexation to the County Sanitation District No. 5 designated Annexation No. 5, (Spyglass Hill Annexation) was received and processed, as it is located easterly of .Ford Road, northerly of San Joaquin Road. Detachment No. 3 A Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission of a hearing on July 14, 1971, on the proposed detachment from County Sanitation District No. 5 designated Detachment No. 3, was received and processed, as it is located westerly of Coyote Canyon Road, and southerly of Bonita Canyon Road. Alcoholic An original application for on sale beer and wine license, Beverage from Sytek Enterprises, Incorporated, 10302 Meredith Drive, Licenses Huntington Beach, for Bashful Bagel, 2340 Harbor Boulevard,. for which Planning Department approved parking, was received Bashful Bagel and processed. Hawaiian A stock transfer of an on sale general license from Hawaiian Skillet Skillett, Costa Mesa, Incorporated, Cecil Heftel, Vice President, to Hawaiian Skillet -Costa Mesa, Incorporated, Cecil Heftel, President, Gene Erger, Vice President/Director, Richard P. Schulze, Jr., Secretary, Douglas Lane, Treasurer, for Hawaiian Skillet, 1400 Palisades Road, for which Planning Department approved parking, was received and processed. Japan Golf A person-to-person transfer of an on sale general license, Promotion from Boise Cascade Building Company, to Japan Golf Promotion (U.S.A.) (U.S.A.) Incorporated, for business located at 3100 Clubhouse Incorporated Road, for which Planning Department approved parking, was received and processed. Pier Eleven A person-to-person transfer of on sale beer and wine license from Vernon E. Rankin, to Pier Eleven, Incorporated, Vernon E. Rankin, to Pier Eleven, Incorporated, Vernon E. Rankin, President, Jerry M. Owens, Vice President/Treasurer, Kirsten Nierenz, Secretary, for Pier Eleven, 1976 Newport Boulevard, for which Planning Department approved parking, was received and processed. Queen B A person-to-person transfer of an on sale beer license from William H. Headland, William J. McBride, to James L. Harper, for The Queen B, 1562 Newport Boulevard, Store C & D, for which Planning Department approved parking, was received and processed. Departmental The following Departmental Reports were received and Reports processed: City Clerk, for claims filed since June 18, 1971; Finance Department. Business An application from S. J. McNash, doing business as Coast License Auction House,'2426 Newport Boulevard, for a one=day auction Applications on June 27, 1971, at Andrea's Antiques, 2380 Newport Boulevard, which was approved'by the City Manager, was ratified. 81 Three -Wheel An application from Henry J. VanRee, Van Enterprises, for Dune Cycle amusement ride, (three wheel dune cycle) at Orange County Amusement Rides Fairgrounds, yearly permit; letter from General Manager of Fairgrounds and Decibel Study submitted with application with pictures of vehicles, was approved. National Multiple A request from the Orange County Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Sclerosis Society, 11752 West Garden Grove Boulevard, Suite 108, Garden Grove, for extension of a permit granted to them on April 5, 1971, from June 21, 1971, to July 15, 1971, was approved. Rezone Petition Rezone Petition R-7178, Harold T. Segerstrom, et al, R-71-8 3315 Fairview Road, for permission to rezone property Segerstrom located in the general area of the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Fairview Road from M1 to R4 -CP, was set for public hearing, to be heard at 6:30 p.m., July 19, 1971, Set For Hearing in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Refund A request from Swan Pools, 11851 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, for refund of $100.00 deposit on Street Permit 8014, in connection with a swimming pool installation at -1823 Swan Pools Oriole Drive, Costa Mesa, was approved as recommended by the.Street Superintendent, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Right of Way The following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered Deeds 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 4-15-71 Andy F. and Theodosia Zitney Placentia Avenue 6-21-71 Mellin Sales Company, College and Logan Incorporated, E. Woods, President 6-15-71 Bank of California Placentia Avenue Library Branch Councilman Jordan read a Proclamation honoring Library Day Proclamation Branch Day on July 9, 1971. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the proclamation was approved. The Mayor introduced Miss Joyce Anthony, a student from Estancia High School, who will be leaving on July 13 for Seraing, Belgium where she will attend school for one year. She introduced Mrs. H. J. Hall. The Mayor introduced Mr. Dave DeSoto of radio station MPC, and stated that he would be giving the traffic reports with Dave DeSoto on Station MPC on July 7. The Mayor stated that Mr. DeSoto had been a big help to the City in the program on drugs, "The Happening," last year and he thanked him. Mr. DeSoto addressed the Council and audience. Warrant -On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 676 Jordan, Warrant Resolution 676 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Hammett Warrant On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Resolution 677 Jordan, Warrant Resolution 677, including payroll 7112, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 678 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 678 was approved by the Maintenance following roll call vote: the Plans and AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, for.the Street St. Clair, Hammett Maintenance Program for NOES: Councilmen: None approved and the ABSENT: Councilmen: None Transfer of On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Duties of City Jordan, and carried, the transfer of duties of the City Prosecutor Prosecutor to the District Attorney's office in the case Authorized of, all misdemeanors except violations of City Municipal Motion adopted Code, effective not later than July 1, 1972, was authorized. Electrical Code On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Ordinance 71-21 Hammett, Ordinance 71-21, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA; CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE`NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 1968 FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given first reading by the following roll call First Reading vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Outlawed Warrants On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Cancelled Jordan, outlawed warrants, for general fund and payroll fund, which have not been presented for payment within the required six months period,.were cancelled by the following.roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen-: None Adjustment of On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Receivables - Jordan, adjustment of receivables by writing off as of June 30, 1971, $2,276.55 in the. General Fund was approved, and the request for the adjustment in the Street Lighting Fund was held over to the meeting of July 19, 1971, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Street On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Maintenance Pinkley, the Plans and Specifications for.the Street Program Maintenance Program for 1971-1972 was approved and the 1971-1972 Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be opened on Tuesday, July 27, 1971, at 11:00 a.m. Motion adopted later to rescind. Right of Way On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Agreement Pinkley, the Right of Way Agreement with -the City of Newport Beach for Placentia Avenue widening, A.H.F.P. No. 570, Gas, Placentia Avenue Tax No. 73, was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk Project authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan,-Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None n 1 1 Alley to Rear Mrs. Marie E. Wemmer, 570 Joann Street, addressed the of 570 Joann Council regarding the Street Maintenance Program for 1971- 1972,,and stated that the.alley behind 570 through 592 Motion Rescinded Joann Street is low and all of the rain water collects on for Approval of it from the adjoining driveways.. She remarked that the Street water from the golf course also runs into that area. She .Maintenance said that she wanted .to be sure that this condition was Program brought to the Council's attention and that a remedy would be provided in the Street Maintenance Program. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, the motion to approve the Plans and Specifications for Street Maintenance Program for 1971-1972, and authorizing the Clerk to advertise for bids, was rescinded. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was tabled until the meeting of July 19, 1971, and the staff was instructed to contact Mrs. Wemmer regarding the matter of the alley. Soil and Material On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Control Test Pinkley, extension of an agreement with the County of Agreement Orange for Soil Tests and Material Control Tests, through the fiscal year 1975-1976, was approved and.the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the agreement, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Landscaping On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Estancia Park Pinkley, Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Valley Crest Landscaping, 1920 Yale Street, Santa Ana, was Change Order approved in the amount of approximately $2,500. for No. 1 additional walkways in the Estancia Park, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Signal On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Maintenance Jordan, the Signal Maintenance Agreement with Traffic Agreement Signal Maintenance Company, at the price of $12.00 per Renewed month per signal, was renewed through fiscal 1972, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Royal Palm Drive On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Ordinance 71-22, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ordinance 71-22 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3416.4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA First Reading MESA, WITH RESPECT TO THE DESIGNATION OF ROYAL PALM DRIVE AS A THROUGH STREET, was -given first reading by the following.roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Request'For Stop The Traffic Commission received a request from Marilyn M. Signs Denied LeBas, 3248 Minnesota Avenue, for four-way stop signs at California Street and Minnesota Avenue, which was considered at their meeting of June 23, 1971. The City Manager reported that the Traffic Commission recommended ..rpt,. Request For Stop denial of the request for stop signs, but recommended that Signs Denied parking be removed for improved vision. On motion by Continued Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 71-46, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS Parking Removed OF CALIFORNIA STREET, was adopted by the following roll Resolution 71-46 call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Request for On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Trailer for Child St. Clair, and carried, the Assisteen Auxiliary of the Care Assistance League of Newport Beach, 505 Thirty-second Street, Newport Beach, was granted permission to use a space in the parking lot at the rear of the City Hall for a trailer to be used as a playroom, from July 13 through August 31, 1971, staffed by two Assisteens and one adult, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., for the care of children who accompany their parents to district welfare offices in the City Hall on Mondays and Tuesdays, was approved. Project 21 The City Manager presented a request.from Project 21, Post Office Box 1785, Santa Ana, for contributions which would assist them in continuing the conducting of studies which could provide community leaders with guidelines for planning projects, as grants are no longer available for this purpose. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the matter was held Held Over over to the meeting of July 19, 1971, and the City Manager was directed to contact Mr. John Lawson, President of 'Project 21, and request that he ask Mr. Hugh Halderman if he could attend the meeting to explain the programs of Project 21. Proclamation Mrs. Dorise Jesko of the Orange County Library, Costa Mesa, Presented entered the meeting and Mayor Wilson presented her with the Proclamation for Library Branch Day. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing continued from the meeting of June 21, Realignment of 1971, on the Proposed Realignment of Del Mar Avenue in the Del Mar City of Costa Mesa, from Newport Boulevard to Santa Ana Avenue from its present alignment for a distance of 120 feet more or less. The Clerk reported that an affidavit of publication was on file in her office and that 181- 81notices noticeswere mailed to residents. The Assistant City Engineer described the three routes under study, Study A, widening both sides - present alignment; Study B, realignment on northerly side; Study C, realignment on southerly side. He also showed slides and maps of the road which indicated the proposed plans for the area. The Traffic Engineer reported on the traffic projection for the road. Councilman St. Clair stated that he felt that - either the northerly or the southerly plan should be chosen and not the plan showing both sides, Study A, as this could hurt property -values on both sides of the road because traffic would be very close to the houses. Councilman Pinkley said that he was not certain that anything should be done at this time, as he had not been convinced that this.would not direct a great deal of traffic to Harbor Boulevard, causing congestion on that road. Mayor Wilson stated that he felt it was necessary in order to expedite traffic, and in most cases, people will use good through streets if they are readily available, thus avoiding the overcrowding of small streets in residential areas. 1 1 1 1 i Public Hearing Councilman Jordan stated that apparently there are known Realignment'of factors of projected traffic flow in order for the staff Del Mar to recommend the approval of the project. Councilman Continued Hammett asked what would happen if nothing was done on the project. He was informed that the A.H.F.P. funds would be lost to the City. Councilman Pinkley stated that he did not consider that to be fair because the funds rightfully belonged to the City anyway. Plan B Selected Northerly Side Recess Mr. Harold Lundell, 2608 Fairway Drive, spoke against approval of the project as did Mr. Harold J. Ike, 2612 Westminster Place; Mr. Gene Waggoner, 2573 Elden Avenue, addressed the Council and asked if an alternative had been considered, such as Mesa Drive. He stated that serious consideration should be given to revise the master plan to allow this change; Mr. Edward Bruns, 221 Del Mar, stated that Plan A would hurt property values on both sides and he was against this; Mr. Herbert•Ahm, 2575 Elden Avenue asked if there would be a loss of assessment to the City and he was informed that there would be but that this could be offset partially in the future by improvements made. Mr. Arlen Pentecost, 229 Del Mar, stated that he would like to see a decision made for either the northerly side or the southerly side; Mr. Benjamin Gockley, 264 Del Mar, spoke against the project; Mr. Jim Hall, 201 Susannah Place, spoke against the project and stated that he would like to introduce the map he had prepared for the area. Councilman Hammett stated that they had already selected the three proposed plans to select from and requested that all residents living on Del Mar speak either for or against the three plans rather than introduce additional plans. Mr. Desmond Naismith, 108 Del Mar inquired if property owners would be compensated at the time of purchase, .for loss of income from units or business"property. He was advised by the City Attorney that each individual's property would be studied by licensed appraisers before any decisions are made. Mr. Doug Wright, 200 Del Mar, Mr. John Garcia, 158 Del Mar, Mr. Ted. C. Bologh, 286 Del Mar, all stated they were in favor of either the northerly, Plan B, or southerly, Plan C, over Plan A, involving both sides of the street. Mr. Ralph Sockrider, 330 University Drive, questioned the need for the project. Mr. Ahm asked if the projected decline in the faculty and number of students at the University of California -at Irvine had been studied before the recommendations for the project were made. Mr. Harold Lundell stated that there should be an off -ramp from the Newport Freeway leading to the Civic Center complex. There being no other speakers, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting No, the proposed realignment of Del Mar Avenue was deemed to be necessary. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Plan B, the northerly realignment, was approved. The Mayor declared a recess at 9:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Public.Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone Petition for the public hearing on Rezone -Petition R-71-5, Irvine R-71-5 Company, 550 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, for Irvine Company permission to rezone the property located between the Newport Freeway and Redhill Avenue,'and between Fischer Avenue and McCormick Avenue, Costa Mesa, from M1 to Cl -CP. The affidavit of publication is on file in the office of the City Public Hearing Clerk. The Council received a letter, through the City R-71-5 Attorney, from the Irvine Company requesting .that they be Irvine Company allowed to file an amended application. Mr. F. I. Remer, Continued .430 32nd Street, Newport,Beach, representing Mr. Gilbert, President.of California Injection Molding Company, to have open storage for plastic conduit, which is Incorporated, 200.Briggs Avenue, spoke and stated that Mr. Gilbert had met with representatives of the Irvine Company and had reached a mutually acceptable agreement southwest corner of Terminal Way and Anaheim Avenue, in an for the plans for the two parcels. Mr. Jim Taylor of the Irvine Company spoke and stated that they will make the necessary modifications to conform with the contents of that the application be tabled for 90 days due to the costs the letter. Mr. Ray Quigley, Greater Irvine Industrial' League, was present and stated that he was pleased that an agreement between the Irvine Company and other companies seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application in the area had been reached. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and The Mayor announced that this was the.time and place set carried, the application was returned to the Planning Signs in Rights Commission for study and recommendation to be submitted with an amended application. The Mayor requested that Zone Exception Permit ZE-71-57, be considered at this time because the applicant was present and had another appointment. Zone Exception The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 21, 1971, Zone Permit ZE-71-57 Exception Permit ZE-71-57, R. W. Johnson Company, R. W. Johnson Incorporated, 1711 Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission Company to have open storage for plastic conduit, which is manufactured on adjacent lot without a main building, at the southwest corner of Terminal Way and Anaheim Avenue, in an M1 zone. Mr. Johnson addressed the Council and requested that the application be tabled for 90 days due to the costs involved in the project. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was tabled for 90 days, as requested by the applicant. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the.time and place set Signs in Rights for the public hearing on the proposed ordinance prohibiting of Way placing of signs and advertising matter in public rights of way and utility company rights of way, making provisions for their removal and disposition. Affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. Mr.'Tom Manus, 2212 College, addressed the*Council. After a lengthy discussion, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Ordinance 71-23 Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, Ordinance 71-23, First Reading being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROHIBITING THE PLACING OF SIGNS AND ADVERTISING MATTER IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND UTILITY COMPANY RIGHTS OF WAY, MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THEIR REMOVAL AND DISPOSITION, was given first reading, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, St. Clair, Pinkley NOES: Councilmen: Wilson, Hammett ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAINING: Councilmen: None Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was.the'time and place set Rezone Petition for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-71-16, Olindo R-71-16 Verrico, 1330 Sao Paulo Avenue, Placentia, for permission Verrico to rezone property at 1830-1838 Placentia Avenue, from R2 to R4. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the property be rezoned to R4 -CP. The affidavit of publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. John Waters, representing the applicant, addressed the Council. The Director of Planning addressed d,. Rezone Petition the Council, describing the property surrounding this R-71-16 lot. There being no further discussion, the Mayor closed Verrico the public hearing. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, Continued seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 71-24, being AN Planning Commission recommended denial. The company was ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Ordinance 71-24 CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 703, First Reading NEWPORT MESA TRACT, FROM R2 TO R4 -CP, was given first Permit ZE-55-70 reading, by the following roll call vote: Hollywood, for permission to continue to maintain a AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, St. Clair, Jordan, 10 feet by 30 feet, to direct prospective home buyers to Pinkley model homes in Tract 6245 (Heltzer Tract) located at NOES: Councilmen: Hammett ABSENT: Councilmen: None centerline of Baker Street, in a C1 -CP zone. The Planning ABSTAINING: Councilmen: None Odetics, The Clerk presented a request from Odetics, Incorporated, Incorporated 1845 South Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, for permission to present video-tape made in an effort to document traffic/ pedestrian flow near Bear Street Elementary School. Mr. Mills and Mr. Lindquist of Odetics, showed a video-tape made by their company of the area. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the matter was referred to the Traffic Commission. Zone Exception The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 21, 1971, Permit ZE-71-54 application for Zone Exception Permit ZE-71-54, Winall Oil Winall Oil Company, 3030 Temple Street, Los Angeles,, for permission Company to construct and operate a service station at the'northeast corner of 19th Street and Placentia, in a Cl zone. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The company was represented by Mr. Richard Marshall. A motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, for Denied approval of the permit subject to conditions was defeated, Zone Exception Councilmen Pinkley, Wilson, and Jordan voting No. The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-55-70 ZE-55-70, Extension, Melven Genser, 5321 Vineland, North Genser Hollywood, for permission to continue to maintain a temporary subdivision single faced directional sign, 10 feet by 30 feet, to direct prospective home buyers to model homes in Tract 6245 (Heltzer Tract) located at Sunflower and Smalley, Costa Mesa, said sign is located on the east side of Harbor Boulevard, 1227 feet north of centerline of Baker Street, in a C1 -CP zone. The Planning Commission recommended denial. Mr. Murphy, representing the applicant and Heltzer Enterprises, addressed the Council, and stated that he agreed to the conditions. On -motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the application was approved subject to conditions. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-71-59 ZE-71-59, Orlin L. Overman, 114 23rd Street, Costa Mesa, Overman for permission to construct a four -car detached garage on the front portion of the lot, incidental to the -existing six residential units, on property located at the same address, in a C2 zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions, with Condition 4 to be changed to a "three foot high decorative wall." The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions but requested permission to plant shrubbery in place of the wall. He stated that if the wall was required, that he would like to have more time, from six to eight months, to complete the project,.as it is a costly one. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved, subject to conditions, and Condition 4 to be changed to a "three foot high decorative wall," to be completed in not later than eight months. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-71-67 ZE-71-6.7. James M. Kempner, care of P. T. L. Motors, Kempner 2186 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to P.T.L. Motors operate an auto -body and paint shop incidental to P. T. L. Motors, and to allow installation of a ten -foot by thirty- foot office trailer on property located at the same address, in a C2 zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to conditions. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-71-69 ZE-71-69, Robert H. Guritz, 20314 Acacia Street, Santa Ana, Guritz for permission to construct a duplex with an attached two car garage on 6,381.05 square feet of land area (one unit per 3,190.50 square feet) in an Rl zone; and to allow two open car spaces in lieu of a two car garage on property located at 250 Costa Mesa Street. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. The Director of Planning spoke and described the general surrounding area. The applicant was present and addressed the Council and Mrs. Ruth Laurie,.a real estate saleswoman, spoke and said that she had conducted a detailed inspection of the area and submitted a report to the Council on the number of garages for each unit. Councilman Jordan stated that if it is an R2 area, perhaps it should be zoned R2 and that the Planning Staff should investigate the section. Councilman St. Clair stated that he felt if the units were placed properly, there would be enough room for the garages. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, Councilman St. Clair voting No, the application was held over for 30 days, during which time the Planning staff was directed to make a study of the area to determine if it should be rezoned to R2. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-71-72 ZE-71-72, Gary G. and/or Gerald G. Gist, 2111 Valley Road, Gist Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a pre-school in an existing building in an R3 -CP zone, for a maximum of fifty children ages 2.5 years to 6 years of age, five days per week (two one-half day sessions), located at the same address. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved subject to conditions. Wholesale The Mayor stated that Item 18 on the Consent Calendar would Radio Sales be discussed. This was a business license application from Charles Starr, E. Weitzman and J. Weitzman, doing business as JEC Sales Company, 13917 Cantlay, Van Nuys, for a peddler's wholesale license'for sale of radios, store to store, July 12, 13 and 14, 1971. The Business License Division recommended approval if the applicant was present at the meeting. The applicant was not present, and on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was held over for two weeks, and the matter was referred to the Police and Fire Departments for investigation and report. Request For Item 22 on the Consent Calendar was a request from Michael Refund Meyer and Bryon Robb, 301 Avocado Street, No. 3, Costa Mesa, for refund of $100.00 deposit made on Street Permit 7995, in connection with painting address numbers on street curbs, which was recommended for approval by the Street Superintendent. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report back to Council. Quitclaim Deed Item 24 on the Consent Calendar was a Quitclaim Deed to B.'*W. Waters and Marcella V. Waters, alley located easterly of intersection of 17th Street and Tustin Avenue. The City Manager requested that this be held over to the meeting of July 19. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the matter was held over to the meeting of July 19, 1971. Oral Communications There were no oral communications. Adjourned The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m. f The Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: The City Clerk of the City of Cost esa 1 1