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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1971 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL November 1, 1971 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., November 1, 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 Connie Salios, Harbor Trinity Baptist 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 Jordan, seconded by Councilman October 18, 1971 Pinkley, and carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting October 26, 1,971 of October 18, 1971, and the Adjourned Executive Meeting of October 26, 1971, were approved as distributed and posted. Air California Councilman Hammett reported that the Aviation Committee Request met on October 29, 1971, to consider the request of Air California for renewal of lease agreement and to make their recommendations to the Council. He read a proposed resolution relating to the application of Air California for a renewal of its facility lease and supporting the said application. Councilman St. Clair stated that he would vote against the resolution as it stressed the commercial interests too strongly and that residential interests should be considered also. He stated that the Board of Supervisors should be requested to start action on a regional airport to relieve the problems. Councilman Pinkley stated that he agreed.that this was the time for the regional airport plans to be started and that he was in favor of the resolution. He also requested that Councilman St. Clair make a motion for the Council to go on record as requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors and Airport Commission to get started on a regional airport, after the resolution being considered was acted upon. Councilman Jordan made a motion which was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, to amend the resolution to delete the name of Air California and insert "Commercial Air Carriers." Councilman Hammett stated that he felt that they were synonymous but that he felt an amendment should be made resolving that the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa urge the Board of Supervisors to recognize the value of commercial aviation to the communities of Orange County when considering the lease for facilities at Orange County Airport. Councilman Jordan withdrew his motion for amendment and Councilman Pinkley withdrew his second. Mayor Wilson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jordan, to ban departures between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The motion carried unanimously. On motion by Councilman Resolution 71-80 Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 71-80, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO DEPARTURE TIMES FOR JET AIRCRAFT AT ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT, was adopted by the following roll call vote: 172 Resolution 71-80 AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Continued St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Philip Bettencourt, Assistant City Manager of the City of Newport Beach, was present and.addressed the Council, stating that the City of Newport Beach requested that no departure flights be allowed between 10:00,p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; and that the leases be limited to the present level of service, no,increase in the number of flights allowed. Resolution 71-78 The City Attorney was directed to amend the proposed resolution and on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 71-78, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF AIR CALIFORNIA FOR A RENEWAL OF ITS FACILITY LEASE AT ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT AND SUPPORTING SAID APPLICATION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: St. Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: None - Justin Ogata Councilman Pinkley introduced Justin Ogata, of the Costa Mesa High School Wrestling Team, who was present at the meeting. Request For On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jet Flight Jordan, and carried, a request was made to the Orange County Restrictions Board of Supervisors not to allow any jet flights out of Orange County Airport between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Report on SCAG The City Manager stated. that he had sent a report to the Council regarding the Southern California Agency of Governments membership proposal. Councilman St. Clair read a prepared statement recommending that the City join SCAG. Councilman St. Clair made a motion that the City of Costa Mesa join SCAG. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Jordan stated that he did not feel that the.City should join SCAG at this time. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the report was accepted from the staff and the proposal to join SCAG was rejected, Councilman St. Clair voting No. Courtsite Councilman Jordan read a proposed resolution requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to reconsider Resolution 71-79 the proposed Harbor Judicial Courtsite in a more easily accessible central location. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Resolution 71-79, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT SITE AND URGING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO EXPAND.ANY STUDY THEY MAY UNDERTAKE, TO INCLUDE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DECENTRALIZATION COMMITTEE, AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ADVISE THE CITY COUNCIL OF ITS PRESENT PLANS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bids The City Manager requested that the awarding of bids for the Irrigation of Costa Mesa Park and Bid Item 180, Held Over 2,500 feet of one and one-half inch fire hose be held over to the meeting of November 15, 1971. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was approved. Ordinance 71-23 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 71-23, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Signs In COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PROHIBITING THE PLACING Rights of Way 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 second reading and adopted, with the amendment that the signs be removed within a reasonable period of time after general and primary elections; and the total aggregate shall be determined by number of square feet of any signs placed on one or more structures whether single or double faced, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 71-29 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,"Ordinance 71-29, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Building Code COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING THE 1970 Amended EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, BY ADDING A SUBSECTION (d) TO SECTION 3802, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 71-30 On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Ordinance 71-30, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Fire Zones COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR FIRE ZONES AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC FIRE ZONES AS ESTABLISHED BY OFFICIAL PLAT AND MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE FILING OF SAID PLAT, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 71-31 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 71-31, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Zone Exception COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING SECTION Permits In 9299.14, COSTA MESA',MUNICIPAL'CODE, PROVIDING FOR THE Industrial Zones APPLICATION OF ZONE EXCEPTION PERMITS TO INDUSTRIAL ZONES WITHIN THE CITY, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: . AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 71-32 On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 71-32, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Repeal of COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING Ordinance 396 ORDINANCE NO. 396 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL, regarding setbacks on Olive Avenue, 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 Z Ordinance 71-33 On motion by. Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 71-33, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Newly Annexed COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING SECTION Territory 9330.7 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY AND PROVIDING FOR CP DESIGNATION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ordinance 71-34 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 71-34, being AN ORDINANCE OF. THE -CITY Rezone Petition COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING R-71-8 THE ZONING OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND NORTHEASTERLY OF Segerstrom THE INTERSECTION OF ADAMS AVENUE AND FAIRVIEW ROAD, in connection with Rezone Petition R-71-8, Harold T. Segerstrom, et al, for 11.89 acres located in the general area of the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Fairview Road, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett. NOES: Councilmen: St:: Clair ABSENT: Councilmen: None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion: Item 17, Rezone Petition R-71-21, for James D. Ray and Clara Hill, for permission to rezone property located at 2100-2110 Valley Road, which was to be set for public hearing. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the following Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion. Courtroom A letter from the Orange County Bar Association requesting Request the establishment of Federal District Courtroom in Santa Ana, was received and processed. Edison Company A notice of filing of application for certificate of Request public convenience and necessity before the Public Utilities Commission in the matter of application of Southern California Edison Company that public convenience and necessity will require construction and operation by them.of numbers 1 and 2 220 -KV transmission lines from Ellis Substation to Santiago Substation, was received and processed. Bicycle Trails A letter from Chuck McDonell, Chairman, Costa Mesa Bicycle Trails Committee, recommending inclusion of bicycle trails in proposed street improvements, was referred to the Directors of Planning, Parks, and Engineering Services. Cable Television A letter and resolution from the City of Newport Beach Agreement authorizing execution of the Joint Powers Agreement for Public Cable Television Authority, were received and processed. Municipal League A letter from the Executive Director of National Municipal Notice League regarding a notice of proposed amendment to their constitution and 1971 nominations, was received and processed. Space Shuttle A letter and resolution'from the City of Yorba Linda, Program urging support of "Space Shuttle" Program, was received and processed. Dogs on Orange A letter from Mrs. Alexia Plass, 441-N Fair Drive, Coast College No. 203, Costa Mesa, requesting Council consideration Campus of regulations pertaining to no dogs allowed on Orange Coast College Campus was referred to the staff for reply. Advertising A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ingemen, 717 Center Material Street, Costa Mesa requesting Council consideration of an ordinance regarding advertising materials hung on doors, fences;, etc., was referred to staff for investigation. PTA Request A request from Mrs. James W. McCamont, C. W. TeWinkle TeWinkle School Parent Teachers Association, 1906 Lanai Drive, Costa Mesa, for waiver of license fee and permission to hold a swap meet on Saturday, November 20, 1971, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the school grounds at 3224 North California Street, was referred to the Director of Finance and the applicant is to comply with the Swap Meet Ordinance. Alcoholic Beverage An application for a person-to-person transfer of an License on sale beer license from Darol J. Freeman to Edward H. Emerick, Hugh Hollingsworth, and Donald J. Turk for Scotties Scotties, 436 East 17th Street; for which parking was approved by Planning Department, was received and processed. Tahiti Hut An application for an on sale general license for Lana Marie Gordon for Tahiti Hut, 2376 Newport Boulevard; for which a letter of protest on grounds of insufficient parking was filed by the Planning Department, and which will be withdrawn if adequate off-site parking is approved, was received and processed. Children's A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose Hospital of from the Children's Hospital of Orange County, 2025 West Orange County First -Street, Santa Ana, for house to house solicitation at various times during the year, November 2, 1971, 'through June 30, 1972, for pick up discards, was approved with Section 6914J of the Municipal Code waived. A letter was received from the Children's Hospital of Orange County requesting issuance of a permit without an expiration date for solicitations. The Clerk was directed to notify the applicant that the Municipal Code of the City of Costa Mesa requires renewal of the application each year. Three Wheels An application from Beverly A. Saladee, 1830 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for one pin ball and one shuffleboard amusement game at the Three Wheels located at that address, was approved, as recommended by the Police and Fire Departments. Repeal of The repeal of Ordinance 80 establishing a rear yard Ordinance 80 setback of 50 feet for all properties between Hamilton Street to 19th Street and between Pomona and Placentia Avenues and between Pomona and Wallace Avenues, when the rear yards abut on the existing alleys in said area,. was set for public hearing, to be heard at 6:30 p.m., Hearing Set November 15, 1971, in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Specific Plan The adoption of a specific plan for the proposed alley (known as Palace Avenue) 40 feet in width, located Proposed Alley between 19th Street and Hamilton Street, and between (Palace Avenue) Placentia and Wallace Avenues, in the City of Costa Mesa, was set for public hearing, to be heard at 6:30 p.m., Hearing Set November 15, 1971, in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Specific Plan The adoption of a specific plan for a proposed alley (known as Sterling Avenue) 30 feet in width located Proposed Alley between 19th Street and Hamilton Street, and between )(Sterling Avenue) Wallace and Pomona Avenues, in the City of Costa Mesa, was set for public hearing, to be heard at 6:30 p.m., Hearing Set November 15, 1971,.in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Refund A request from Mr. L. Odenz, 2983 Java Road, Costa Mesa, for refund of $100.00 paid as a deposit on Odenz permit number 8069, for pool construction at that address was.approved, as recommended by the Street Superintendent as all specifications have been met, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refund A request from Willard Hertzberg, Jr., 12601 Hinton Way, Santa Ana, for refund of plan check fees in the amount Hertzberg of $54.50 for building permit 33571 for Roy Ikeda, .. 350 Monte Vista Avenue, was approved, as recommended by . the Director of Building Safety as project has been abandoned, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refund A request from Melven Genser Sign Company, 5320 Vineland; Melven Genser North Hollywood, for refund of $400.00, which was Sign Company deposited with the City to guarantee removal of signs under Zone Exception Permits ZE-50-69 located at 3050 Harbor Boulevard, and ZE-56-69 located at 3080 Harbor Boulevard, was approved, as recommended,by the,Director of Planning as the signs have been removed, 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 xecord 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 10-20-71 Hubert C., Hoyt E., Fairview Road Esther Barker 10-15-71 Frances A. Hale Placentia Avenue 10-13-71 Aimel Ferris, P. Sullivan Placentia Avenue 10-20-71 Harry and Irene Clark Placentia Avenue 10-12-71 Delmar and Catherine Placentia Avenue -Mangels Audit Reports The Audit Reports for the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District and the City of Costa Mesa Financial Statements were received and processed. Rezone Petition Item 17, which was Rezone Petition R-71-21, for James D. R-71-21 Ray and Clara Hill, 188 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for Ray permission to rezone -property located at 2100-2110 Valley Road, Costa Mesa, from M1 to R3, and which was -to be set for public hearing on November 15, 1971, was discussed at this time. Mr. James W. Ray, the applicant, was present and requested that the rezone application be returned to I- I `77 Rezone Petition R-71-21 the Planning Department. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, Ray seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,,the application Returned to was returned to the Planning Department, and they will Planning notify all interested parties'of the public hearing when Continued the application is to be reheard. Warrant On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 694 St. Clair, Warrant Resolution 694 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 Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 695 Hammett, Warrant Resolution 695, including payroll 7121, 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 696 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 696 was'approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Claims On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the following Claims against the City of Costa Mesa were denied, as recommended by the City Attorney: B. Youmans, J. Heaslett, D. Angelman, W. Markus, J. Shannon, Gary Luke and Carl Carlson, and the Clerk was directed to notify the claimants of the action. Tennis Pro,Shop The City Manager requested authorization from Council TeWinkle Park for permission to work out a program for a professional tennis shop and instructional program at TeWinkle Park. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was approved. Weed Abatement_, The City Manager presented a proposed ordinance providing for the abatement of weed and rubbish nuisances and establishing the responsibility for administration thereof. Ordinance 71-35 On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 71-35, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT OF WEED AND RUBBISH NUISANCES AND ESTABLISHING THE First Reading RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION THEREOF, 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 Bicycle The City Manager requested that the matter of the revision Licensing of the bicycle licensing ordinance be referred to the Crime Prevention Committee for review and recommendation to Council. Mr. Chuck McDonell, Chairman, Costa Mesa Bicycle Trails Committee, was present and addressed the Council. He requested permission to attend the Crime Prevention Committee meeting on November 4, 1971, at which I Bicycle time he and other members of his committee could make Licensing suggestions. Mrs. Joan Finnegan, Secretary of the Crime Continued Prevention Committee was present and extended an invitation to Mr. McDonnell and other members of his committee to attend the meeting of the Crime Prevention Committee to discuss -the matters of licensing bicycles and trails for them. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the matter was referred to the Crime Prevention Committee for study - and recommendation. Personnel The City Manager presented a request for changes in Items personnel classifications and allocations in various departments. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, a new classification of Engineering Engineering Assistant - Range 41 - $835.00 to $1,015.00 per month, Assistant was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Traffic On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Engineer St. Clair, a change in pay range for Traffic Engineer to Range 54 --$1,147.00 to $1,394.00 per month, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson; Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Planners I On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, two new Planner I positions - pay range 37 - $757.00 to $921.00 per month, for the Planning Department, effective January 1, 1972, were approved, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Watson Avenue The City Manager presented a request for additional cost Storm Drain not to exceed $5,750.00 for revision of plans for the Watson Avenue Storm Drain provided the agreement for additional cost is approved by the developer and/or owner, Agreement the Segerstroms. On motion by Councilman St._ Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the request was approved, and the agreement authorized, and the Mayor and'City Clerk were directed 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 Conference The City Manager presented a request for conference Advances advances. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, advances of $300.00 each were authorized for Councilmen Wilson and Jordan to attend a National League of Cities conference in.Hawaii, and for the City Manager to attend a conference of the International City Management Association meeting in Hollywood, Florida, and the City Manager was authorized to be absent from the Council meeting of November 15, 1971,. by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 11 _Y Agreement The City Manager recommended that the City convey to William Hamilton and Associates the agreement with the William Hamilton City of Costa Mesa and Management Center of America. On and Associates motion by Councilman St: Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the conveyance of the agreement from Management Center of America to William Hamilton and Associates was approved, effective October 1, 1971, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bid Item 171 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Station Wagon Pinkley, and carried, the City Manager was authorized to advertise for bids for Bid Item 171, one 1972 Model Bid Item 179 Four -Door, Six -Passenger Station Wagon Automobile, and Van Type Truck Bid Item 179, one 1972 Model Van Type Truck, bids to be Bids Authorized opened by the Clerk at 11:00 a.m, on November 24, 1971, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Mission Pak The City Manager presented a request from Mission Pak, 3019 East Maria,'Compton, for permission to locate a temporary trailer at the Harbor Shopping Center parking lot, 2300 Harbor Boulevard, from November 13, through December 24, 1971, for retail sales. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the request was approved unanimously, subject to approval of location by the Planning Department. Agreement The City Manager presented a Joint Use Agreement between the City and Southern California Edison Company. On Edison Company motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the Joint Use Agreement between the City and Southern California Edison Company was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the City, for property southerly of Seventeenth Street, off Irvine known as the McVey property, for alley purposes, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair, Hammett NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Charter Study Mrs. Helen K. Hollingsworth, Chairman, Charter Study Committee Report Committee, presented the report of her committee regarding the advisability of the City of Costa Mesa considering the City charter form of government. She stated that the committee does not recommend the initiation of procedures which would lead to the adoption of a charter form of government for the City of Costa Mesa at this time. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated that the Committee strongly recommends that the Costa Mesa City Council establish a widely representative citizens' committee to study and recommend future goals and objectives for Costa Mesa. The Council congratulated the Committee for the fine job they did. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the recommendations of the Charter Study Committee were accepted and the Council directed that a letter be sent to the Committee thanking them for their interest. Goals Committee On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Charter Study Committee was invited to work as a Committee to study the goals of the City. Mrs. Hollingsworth stated she would be pleased to work on the Committee and she was sure the other committee members would be interested in serving on this Committee. Orange County The Clerk presented a letter from Share Ourselves, an Housing Authority organization dedicated to helping low income families, formed by parishoners.of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, requesting a hearing before the Council to allow the public to voice opinions on the proposed creation of an Orange County Housing Authority. Mr. Jack Hitchcock of the organization was present and addressed the Council and stated that they .were in favor of the formation of -the Authority. The Council informed Mr. Hitchcock that the matter would be brought back on the agenda of November 15, as Council would be better prepared at that time to discuss the matter. The City Manager stated that he would contact the City of Santa Ana and invite some of their staff members to the . meeting of November 15, to discuss the matter as.they are more familiar with the problems. Mrs. Drohlinger, President of the League of Women Voters addressed the Council and requested that her organization be involved in the hearing to be held on November 15.. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the matter was held over for hearing at the meeting of ,November 15, and the staff will notify all interested parties,'including the staff members from the City of Santa Ana, to be present and discuss the matter. The motion carried unanimously. Noise Complaint The Clerk presented a letter from Alex Takacs, 1982 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, regarding noise generated from Police helicopters, and requesting to be heard at Council meeting to present observations and suggestions towards a compromise solution. Mr. Takacs was present and stated the noise was very annoying and made various suggestions for relieving it. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the letter was accepted and filed. Advance Notice On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Requested By Hammett, and carried, the recommendation of the City Council Manager, that any citizen interested in speaking before the Council, so notify the Council prior;to the meeting stating what they intend to speak on in order that Council will be allowed sufficient time to study their -information, was accepted. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-71-63 ZE-71-631, Corrected, Philip A. Spiller, 1649 Westcliff Corrected Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to construct a'' - Spiller 40 -unit complex on 80,520 square feet of land area (one unit per 2013 square feet) in an R2 zone with an encroachment of 18 feet into the required 25 foot rear yard setback and to allow a zero (0') foot rear yard setback for a garage attached to an apartment unit, on property located at 2675 Elden Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The Clerk reported that a petition containing 50 signatures and two letters had been received by the Planning Commission objecting to the project. The applicant was present and addressed the Council. Councilman St. Clair made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jordan, to approve the application subject to conditions. - Councilman Pinkley objected to the.overbuilding of the location by 50 percent, as it is not in accordance with the proposed General Plan. The Director of Planning showed slides of the area and explained that most, of the existing units in the area were low density. He stated that the reason for a recommendation of denial by the Planning Commission was due to the density of the project proposed. After discussion Councilman Hammett made a substitute motion for a delay of two weeks in order to study the location, which was seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-94-69 ZE-94-69, Amended, Joseph Rene Bregozzo, 255 Sherwood, Amended Costa Mesa, for permission to continue to teach violin Bregozzo and piano in the home as a home occupation, by appointment only --week days 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on property located at that address in an Rl zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to.conditions. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved subject to conditions. Zone Exception The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Permit Permit ZE-71-96 ZE-71-96, Mary J. Tyrrell, 117 East 18th Street, Costa Tyrrell Mesa, for permission for reduction in parking (60 spaces CATV required, 7 spaces available) to allow a billiard parlor Representative in a C2 zone on property located at that address. The Clerk reported that two letters of objection had been received by the Planning Commission, and a letter from the Chairman of the Board of Parking Place Commissioners stating that Vehicle Parking District No. 1 could not allocate any more parking spaces to the applicant, due Abandoned Service to the demand in that area. The Planning Commission Stations recommended approval subject to conditions. The applicant was present and stated that she has been unable to obtain additional parking in the area. Mr. Tom Muntean, Manager of American Billiard Parlors, also addressed the Council and stated that he felt the parking available would be sufficient. Councilman St. Clair stated that parking in that area was a problem and he did feel that perhaps the applicant could contact the owner of an adjoining empty lot to try to arrange for a parking lease. Councilman Hammett made a motion, seconded by Councilman Jordan to deny the permit. After further discussion, a substitute w motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair to hold the application over for two weeks so that the applicant will have sufficient. time to see the owner of the adjoining property to attempt to arrange for the parking lease carried unanimously. There were no Oral Communications. Pinkley Leaves Councilman Pinkley left the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Mosquito Abatement Councilman St. Clair read a letter sent to him complimenting District him on his good work with the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District. Street Lights Councilman St. Clair requested the City Manager to set up a system for people to call in to complain about burned out light bulbs in street lamps. CATV Councilman St. Clair read a prepared statement regarding Representative the appointment of the representative to the Cable Television Joint Powers Authority and requesting that this appointment be reconsidered to allow him to serve. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the request was tabled, Councilman St. Clair voting No. Abandoned Service Councilman Jordan requested the staff to study the Stations problem of abandoned service stations in the City if something can be done about them. On motion by Councilman Abandoned Service Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, Stations the staff was renuested to stnrly the nrnhlam of ghnnrinnpd 1 1