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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/1971 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL October 4, 1971 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., October 4, 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 Vernon Hertweck, Harbor 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,,Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer, Director of Planning, City Clerk Minutes On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman September 20, Pinkley, and carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting 1971 of September 20, 1971, were approved as distributed and posted. Bid Item 176 The City Manager reported orf Bid Item 176, one Automatic Automatic Plate Plate Maker, which was held over from the meeting of Maker September 20, 1971. He stated that the two low bids received did not meet specifications and he was therefore Ordinance 71-27 recommending acceptance of the third lowest bid. On Adopted motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, the contract was awarded to Itek Business Products, 12639 Beatrice Street, Los Angeles, in the amount of $6,495.00, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Irrigation For The Clerk reported on bids opened on September 24, 1971, Median Islands for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation on Newport and such other facilities as may be required for the Boulevard Irrigation for Median Islands on Newport Boulevard, between 17th Street and 19th Street. The following bid was the only one received: NAME AMOUNT Bid Bob's Landscaping $9,077.80 Awarded On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the contract was awarded to Bob's Landscaping Service, 16761 Construction Way West, Santa Ana, in the amount of $9,077.80, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Rezone Petition On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman R-71-5 Jordan, Ordinance 71-27, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Irvine Company OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 20 AND 21, TRACT 5769; AND LOT 3, TRACT 6368, FROM Ml TO Ordinance 71-27 C1 -CP, in connection with Rezone Petition R-71-5, Irvine Adopted Company, for property located at northwest corner of Paularino Avenue and Pullman Street, and southwest corner of Baker Street and Pullman Street, 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 Public Cable The City Attorney requested that the Joint Powers Agreement Television for Public Cable Television Authority be held over for two Authority weeks, to the meeting of October 18, as the City of Newport Beach had requested -,some changes. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the Deferred proposed agreement was deferred to the meeting of October 18,,, 1971. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion: Item 1, a resolution of the City of Newport Beach reaffirming its support for the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission, and urging the Orange County Board of Supervisors to provide the Commission with meaningful financial assistance. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the following Consent Calendar Items were approved in one motion. Orange County A letter from the Orange County Criminal Justice Council, Criminal Justice 211 Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, requesting Council Council support of Assembly Bill 2682, Local Criminal Justice Planning, was referred to Chief of Police and City Attorney for recommendation to Council. Lot Sizes For A letter and resolution from the City of Upland opposing Mobile Homes Assembly Bill 2294, prescribing fixed lot sizes and development standards within mobile home parks were referred to the Director of Building Safety and Director of Planning for recommendation. Bicycle A resolution from the City of Stanton relating to bicycles, Resolution similar to Costa Mesa's Resolution 71-62, was received and processed. Bicycle A resolution of the City of Westminster relating to Resolution bicycles, similar to Costa Mesa's Resolution 71-62, was received and processed. Disaster Relief, A resolution of the City of Monterey Park urging passage of Senate Bill 1427 relating to disaster relief, was received and processed. Mosquito The Minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting of the Orange Abatement County Mosquito Abatement District held on September 16, 1971, were received and processed. Alcoholic Beverage An application for a person-to-person transfer of an on sale Licenses beer license from Thomas F. Van Nort to Anna M., Harold B. and John H. Ernsberger for Snoopy's, 2000 North Newport snoopy's Boulevard, for which the Planning Department approved parking, was received and processed. The Chopping An application for off sale beer and wine license from Block John J. and Phyllis L. Teeter for the Chopping Block, 1500 Adams Avenue, for which the Planning.Department approved parking, was received and processed. Sassy Lassy An application for a person-to-person transfer of an on sale beer license from Joseph P. Trau to Jacqueline and Terrence B. Deems for Sassy Lassy, 2901 Harbor Boulevard, for which the Planning Department approved parking, was received and processed. Baycrest Liquor An application for a person-to-person transfer.of an off sale Store general license from Donald R. and Robert H. Schablei-ri- to Robert H. Schablein for Baycrest Liquor Store, 333 East 17th Street, for which the Planning Department approved parking, was received and processed. 1 1 1 Smith's Food An application for a person-to-person transfer of an King No. 1 off -sale general license from Vornado, Incorporated (A Delaware Corporation) to Smith's Food King No. 1, for store located at 2300 Harbor Boulevard, for which the Planning Department approved parking, was received and processed. The Green A person-to-person transfer of an on sale beer license Lantern from Hedley E. and Lila L. Le Blanck to B & B Industries, Incorporated, for The Green Lantern, 1930-32 Placentia Avenue, for which the Planning Department approved parking, was received and processed. Business License A business license application from James L. Harper for Applications a yearly dance permit for the Queen "B," 1562 Newport Boulevard, for which the Police and Fire Departments Queen "B" recommended approval, was approved. White.Front A business license application from Associated Coin Store Amusement, 2891 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, for one pinball machine at White Front Store, 3088 Bristol Street, for which the Police and Fire Departments recommended approval, was approved. Thrifty Drug A business license application from Associated Coin Store Amusement, 2891 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, for one pinball machine at Thrifty Drug Store located at 2300 Harbor Boulevard, for which the Fire and Police Departments recommended approval, was approved. Muscular A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose Dystrophy from the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America, Association Incorporated, 1503-J Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, for canister distribution in various stores, and door-to-door march November 1, 1971, through December 31, 1971, was approved with Section 6914J of the Municipal Code waived. Rezone Petition. Rezone Petition R-71-19, Andy F. Zitney, 1819 Placentia R-71-19 Avenue, for permission to rezone property at that address Zitney from Ml to R4, was set for public hearing, to be heard at 6:30 p.m., October 18, 1971, in the Council Chambers, Hearing Set 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Repeal of Repeal of Ordinance 396 which establishes setback lines of Ordinance 396 50 feet from the centerline of a proposed street known as Olive Avenue, extending between Monte Vista and Del Mar, and midway between Elden Avenue and Orange Avenue, was set for public hearing, to be heard at 6:30 p.m., October 18, Hearing Set 1971, in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Vanguard Way The Proposed Addition of Vanguard Way, located between the Newport Freeway and Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, to the Master Plan of Highways, known as the Third Amendment to the Comprehensive Long Range General Plan, was set for public hearing to be heard at 6:30 p.m., October 18, 1971, in the Hearing Set Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Zone Exception A proposed ordinance providing for application of Zone Permits Exception Permits to industrial zones within the City was set for.public hearing, to be heard at 6:30 p.m., October 18, Hearing Set 1971, in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Newly Annexed A proposed ordinance to newly annexed territory and Territory providing for CP designation in connection therewith, was set for public hearing at 6:30 p.m., October 18,.1971, in Hearing Set the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Refund A request from Frank Sheldon, 2423 Andover Place, Costa Mesa, for refund of a $100.00 deposit on permit number Sheldon 8176 for construction of a swimming pool, which was recommended for approval by the Street Superintendent as all specifications have been met, was approved by the following roll call `vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refund A request from Menne Construction Company, 971 North Main Street, Orange,.for refund of $36.00, which is a Menne fee paid for a business license, No. 1866, as they.were Construction issued two licenses for the year, for which the Director Company of Finance recommended refund under Section 6142a of the Municipal Code, was approved 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 9-23-71 Louis A. and Sally V. Garcia Elden Avenue and Olive 9-27-71 Kenneth James Bugna Sterling Avenue Newport Beach The Council discussed Item 1, which was previously pulled Resolution from the Consent Calendar, A resolution of the City of Newport Beach reaffirming its support for the Orange County Airport County Airport Land Use Commission, and urging the Orange Land Use County Board of Supervisors to provide the Commission with Commission meaningful financial assistance. Councilman St. Clair and Councilman Jordan each stated that they felt that it was important for the area in the vicinity of airports to be studied carefully and recommendations made for proper development, and that this perhaps was the proper body to conduct such studies. Councilmen Wilson, Pinkley and. Hammett stated that they did feel that the individual cities could study the areas and either -approve or deny applications for development in their own cities. A motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan for the Council to urge the Board of Supervisors to provide necessary funds to the Airport -Land Use Commission failed to carry, Councilmen Wilson, Pinkley and Hammett voting No. Warrant On motion by Councilman-Pinkley; seconded by Councilman Resolution 691 Jordan, Warrant Resolution 691, including payroll 7119, 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 St.. Clair, seconded by Councilman Resolution 692 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 692 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 Harold Ely The City Attorney presented the contract agreement with Harold Ely for handwriting services, and stated that Contract,Renewed Mr. Ely had requested an increase which could not be considered at this time due to the price freeze. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the contract agreement with Harold Ely for services as a handwriting specialist was approved for a period of two years, effective October 1, 1971, at a rate of $200.00 per month, by.the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Accounts On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Receivable Pinkley, a request by the City Manager for an Accounts Write -Off Receivable Write-off on the Merrimac Way Improvement District, in the amount of $29,317.80, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None No.Parking On The City Manager presented a recommendation from the Portion of Traffic Commission to prohibit parking on Victoria Street Victoria on the southerly curb, 280 plus or minus feet west of Newport Boulevard. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was held over to later in the meeting in order to allow anyone interested in speaking on the matter sufficient time to be present. Advance On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Authorized Pinkley, a request for an advance of $185.00, for Richard Dahill to attend a Conference in San Francisco, October 24 Richard Dahill through October 28, 1971, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett i NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Downtown On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Redevelopment St. Clair, and carried, the Downtown Redevelopment Plan Plan submitted by Wilsey and Ham, was referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing to determine if a Redevelopment Agency should be established. Wilsey and'Ham Councilman Jordan stated that Wilsey and Ham should be Commended strongly commended on the excellent job they did on the Plan and that all people connected with the program who attended meetings'and did a great deal of work on the program should also be commended for a job well done. The other members of the Council concurred with Mr. Jordan's remarks. Fire On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Prevention Jordan, and carried, a Proclamation read by the Mayor Week designating October 3 through October 9, 1971, as Fire Prevention Week, was approved. The Mayor stated that all fire stations will be open to the public during that period. Orange County The Mayor announced that communications had been received Housing Authority from Supervisor Battin, and also Supervisor Ronald Caspers, on the proposed Orange County Housing Authority and the Consumer Orange County Consumer Protection Department, which the Protection County Board of Supervisors were planning to consider on Department, October 5 and 6, 1971, at the Board of Supervisors' meetings. The Council agreed unanimously that while these proposed programs could have some very excellent points, they did not feel that they had been allowed sufficient time to study the proposals, having only received the material two days prior to the Council meeting from the Board of Supervisors. It was the concensus of the Council that they needed more time to study all of the material submitted before making any recommendations. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Clerk was directed to send a letter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors,by messenger, acknowledging receipt of the papers explaining the programs, and requesting the Supervisors not to take any action for 30 days in order to 30 -Day Delay allow the Council and other Councils in Orange County Requested sufficient time to study the proposals thoroughly and then make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Committees The Mayor appointed Councilmen St. Clair and Jordan as Appointed representatives of the Council, along with the City Attorney and a representative appointed by the City Manager, as a Committee to study the proposed Orange County Housing . Authority; and Councilmen Hammett, Pinkley and City Attorney Roy June, along with a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, and a representative appointed by the City Manager, were selected to study the proposed Consumer Protection Agency. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the public hearing on the proposed closing of Closing of Westminster Avenue at East 16th Street. The Clerk stated Westminster at that the affidavit of publication was on file in her East 16th Street office and that 22 postcards had been mailed to residents notifying of the hearing. Mr. Donald E. Huebner, 250 East 16th Street, who initiated the action, was present and stated that there was a great deal of dust created by the cars traveling that section of the road. The Traffic Commission recommended the closing of Westminster at East 16th Street, thus creating a dead-end street with access from East 16th Place. Councilman St. Clair stated that he did not feel that any street should be closed because of dust, but that the street should be improved, if possible. The Council agreed that the possible solution to the problem would be the study of street improvement. The Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the request for the closing of Westminster between 16th Street and 16th Place Denied to through traffic was denied. Improvement On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman District Study Hammett, and carried, the staff was directed to look into the possibility of creating an improvement district to improve the street. Public Hearing, The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Assessment for the public hearing on Proposed Assessment District 20, District 20 an alley between Broadway and Magnolia. The Clerk reported that the affidavit of publication, affidavit of posting notice.of improvement, and affidavit of mailing of notices were on file in the Clerk's office. There were no written protests received since the previous meeting. There were no speakers and the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 71-72 Resolution 71-72, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF G 1 Resolution 71-72 THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE RESULTS Continued OF HEARING, OVERRULING PROTESTS, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE CERTAIN WORK AND IMPROVEMENT OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN MAGNOLIA STREET AND BROADWAY FROM TUSTIN AVENUE TO RAYMOND AVENUE, (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 20) AS SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 71-65, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Rezone Petition for the public hearing on Rezone Petition R-71-20, Hubert H. R-71-20 Wakeham, care of Forgy, Forgy and Thamer, 1666 North Main Wakeham Street, Santa Ana, for permission to rezone property located south of Sunflower Avenue, between Smalley Road and Bear Street, from Al to R1. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. Mr. John D. Tapking, 9100 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, of Larwin of Southern California, Incorporated, spoke and stated that they were the optionee of the said property. There being no other ` speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 71-28 Ordinance 71-28, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE,CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF THE RANCHO SANTIAGO DE SANTA ANA FROM Al TO Rl, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Pulsifer The Clerk presented a request from George M. Pulsifer, Request 1655 Pampas Lane, No. 14, Anaheim, for permission to add dog grooming as an official commercial use in the transitional area on property located at 900 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the request. The applicant was not present. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was held over to later in the meeting to allow sufficient time for the applicant to be present, and in the event he does not appear, -,he is to be -notified to be present at the meeting -of October 18, 1971, at which time his request will be considered. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-71-57 ZE-71-57, from -the meeting of July 6, 1971, R. W. Johnson R.'.W. Johnson Company, Incorporated, 1711 Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa, for Company,: permission to have open storage for plastic conduit, which Incorporated is manufactured on adjacent lot, without a main building, at the southwest corner of Terminal Way and Anaheim Avenue, in an M1 zone. The Clerk stated that 32 postcards had been mailed to people in the area. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions with Conditions 9 and 10 deleted, and Condition 2 amended as noted on the list of conditions. The City Attorney stated that Section 9299.14 of the Municipal Code does not authorize Zone Exceptions in industrial zones and should not have been accepted. Councilman Pinkley made a motion, seconded by Councilman St. Clair to refund the fee and withdraw the application. Councilman Hammett made a substitute motion that the application be tabled until such time as the City ordinance has been considered which would allow this type permit in an Ml zone,,and if the ordinance is approved, the applicant would then. be allowed to resume his status; and the applicant has the option to request a refund and withdraw the application if he so desires. The substitute motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried. ;7: 7. - Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-71-86 ZE-71-86, from the meeting of September 20, 19.71, Gilda Sanderson Mae Sanderson, 635 Plumer Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to install and operate a small beauty shop in a portion of a three -car garage, as a home occupation, located at that address in an R2 zone. The Planning Commission recommended denial-. The applicant was present and addressed the Council. She stated that she had presented a letter to the Clerk amending the original plan to reduce in size the planned beauty shop. She was informed that she had the prerogative of submitting this amendment to the Planning .Department and Commission anticipating possible recommendation for approval, or allowing the Council to consider it this evening; but the original recommendation from the Planning Commission for denial would be considered by the Council. The applicant stated that she would prefer that it be returned to Planning for consideration of the amendment requested. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was returned to Planning, as requested by the applicant. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-19-70-A ZE-19-70-A, Carden -4, 250 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, Carden -4 for permission to allow a home occupation for the day care of a maximum of ten (10) children, ages three -five, five days per week from 9:00 a.m.-to 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., on property located at that address, in an R1 zone. The Planning Commission recommended withdrawal as requested by the applicant. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded.by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was withdrawn.. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-71-89 ZE-71-89, Lyons and Cashion Builders, 1617 Westcliff Drive, Lyons and Cashion Newport Beach, for permission to construct 242 units on Builders 365,900 square feet of land area (one unit per 1511 square feet) to meet the CP standards, on property located at 2300 Fairview Road, in an R4 -CP -zone:, The Planning,_ Commission recommended approval subject to 24 conditions; and urged that the City cooperate fully in the construction. of Vanguard Way. The applicant was present and addressed the Council. He also displayed renderings of the proposed project. Councilman Jordan stated that it should be noted that the plans showed a 67 and one-half percent open space. .The Mayor stated that it should be noted that this was a project that he felt would be an asset to -the City. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the application was approved, subject to conditions. The applicant requested Council to consider changing the name of Vanguard Way to Santa Isabel Avenue, in order to make it easier for people to find it. He was informed that Vanguard Way was named after the Southern California College sports team. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-95-69-A ZE-95-69-A, Robert W. Browne,' -395 Victoria Street, Costa Browne Mesa, for permission to continue to do sewing in the home as a home occupation, on property located at that address, in an R2 zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions,. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the. application was approved subject to. conditions. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-95-70-A ZE-95-70-A, Ronald E. Starkman, doing business as Mikoya's, Starkman 1813 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to continue to operate a sauna and massage business in a C2 27 a Zone Exception zone,. on property located at the same address. The Permit ZE-95-70-A Planning Commission recommended approval subject to Starkman conditions. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded Continued by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to conditions. Victoria Street The Council considered the recommendation of the Traffic Parking Commission at this time for the prohibition of parking on Victoria Street on the southerly curb, 280 plus or minus feet west of Newport Boulevard. There was no one interested in speaking on the matter, and on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the request was Resolution 71-73 approved, and Resolution 71-73, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTION OF VICTORIA STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Oral Mr. Ted C. Bologh, 845 Joann Street, addressed the Council Communications and presented copies of a bulletin to the Clerk to be distributed to the Council. He spoke on traffic conditions on the north corner of Placentia due to widening of Estancia Drive; allowing the removal of the freeway to be put to a referendum vote in April, 1972; and prohibiting the use of City -owned vehicles for other than official business. Councilmanic Councilman Hammett stated that he felt that the area Comments and surrounding the airport should be studied for proper Suggestions development, possibly through an AI (Area of Influence) attached to -any permits issued, in order to make the best use possible of the land in that vicinity. He requested that the staff be directed to study the matter and report back to -Council. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded Airport Area_' by Councilman St --Clair, and carried, staff and Planning Study Requested Commission members were directed to study the area, within the City boundaries, near the airport, and bring back to Council their recommendations. SCACCI Councilman Hammett stated that a meeting of SCACCI, the Conference Southern California Aviation Council, which is a part of SCAG, Southern California Association of Governments, will hold a meeting on November 17 and 18, 1971, in Bakersfield, at which time what other counties are doing with relation to aviation will be discussed, and he requested that two members of the Aviation Committee be authorized to attend. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the request for two members of the committee to attend was granted, and if one member is also an employee, their department head's approval should be obtained before they agree to attend, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Report on Mr. St. Clair reported on a meeting he attended while at Conference the League of Cities Conference in.San Francisco. He stated that Senator Carpenter has urged cities to plan for their future because lack of action by cities in so doing could result in state and federal governments doing the job for cities by mandatory programs. Such programs would cause a loss of local control in many instances. He said that Senator Carpenter also said that some problems are regional by nature and cannot always be solved by local governments. SCAG Councilman St. Clair then cited certain problems which could be regional. He stated that SCAG, Southern California Agency of Governments, has been formed for such a purpose, and urged the Council to consider possible membership in SCAG. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the City staff was -directed to make a study investigating the advantages and disadvantages of membership in SCAG, and a report should Staff to Report be made on this matter at.the meeting of November 1, 1971, Councilmen Pinkley and Wilson voting no. Councilman Jordan requested that appropriate action be taken against Mark C. Bloome as they have not yet attempted to enclose the hoist and equipment as previously stated by them. On motion by.Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St..Clair, and carried, the staff was directed to start action against Mark C. Bloome. Noise on Councilman Jordan requested staff to investigate speed and Merrimac Way noise on Merrimac Way as complaints had been received from residents in the area. Welfare Mayor Wilson requested information regarding. welfare Recipients recipients in the City of Costa Mesa. The City Manager furnished the information requested. Site For The City Manager stated he is attempting to find another Probation location in the City for the Orange County Probation Department Department and requested assistance from anyone who might know of a suitable site. Students Thanked The Mayor thanked the students attending the meeting from local colleges for their interest. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. e Mayor -o the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: The City Clerk of the City of sta Mesa 1 1 1