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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/1972 - City CouncilRoll Call Minutes January 17, 1972 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL February.7, 1972 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., February 7, 1972, at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting -was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance lead by members of Troop 189, Boy Scouts of America, and Invocation by The Reverend Father Anthony McGowan, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Councilmen Present: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St: Clair Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Engineering Services/ City Engineer, Director of Planning, City Clerk The Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 17, 1972, approved, as distributed and posted. Flag Request The Mayor introduced Mr. Roy McCardle, Chairman of the Americanism Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, who read a letter signed by the members of the Committee requesting the Council to approve the flying of the American flag at the City Hall 24 hours a day, and properly lighted at night. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for investigation and report. Taxi Cab Driver's The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Permit -Requirements Ordinance 72-6, relating to Taxi Cab Driver's Permit Requirements. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 72-6, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER VI, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 6412, RELATING TO TAXI CAB DRIVER'S PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, AND -MAKING IT OPTIONAL UPON THE CITY Ordinance_ 72-6 COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO WHETHER OR NOT A PERMIT IS GRANTED TO A PERSON HAVING BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, Adopted was given second reading and adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair . NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bid Item 187 The City Manager reported on bids opened by the Clerk Road Base Material on February 2, 1972, for Bid Item 187, the furnishing of Road Base Material for minor construction in the City. The following bids were received: 1 MINIMUM DELIVERY NAME PRICE PER TON LOAD Owl Rock Products $2.69 (Less 20� per 24 Tons Ton/ 25 days) - Sully Miller Company 2.43 Net 14 Tons Con Rock 2.59 (Less 20p per 24 Tons Ton/25 days) Tony's Building Materials 4.75 Net 8 Tons Bid Item 187 Traveling cost of City's crews to obtain material was Road Base Material considered in the' award of the bid, and also terms. continued On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the bid was awarded,to Consolidated Rock Products Company, 2730 South Alameda, Los Angeles, as their bid of $2.39 per ton, f.o.b. Costa Mesa, and $1.67 per ton, f.o.b. 11511 South Prospect Street, Orange, the location Awarded of their plant, was the lowest responsible bid meeting all specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES:- Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bid Item 188 The City Manager reported on.bids opened by the Clerk Asphalt on February 2, 1972, for Bid Item 188, the furnishing of Asphalt to be used in repairing the City streets. The following bids were received: NAME ASPHALT MIX 85/100 ASPHALT MIX SC4 All American Asphalt $5.25 per ton $5.25 per ton PLANT LOCATION -14.490 Edwards Street,. Westminster Sully -Miller Company 5.15 per ton 5.15 per ton PLANT LOCATION -7221 Ellis Street., Huntington Beach Griffith Company 5.25 per ton 5.25 per ton PLANT LOCATION -24000 Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, Orange County, On.motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, the bid was awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting Company, Post Office Box 432, Orange, in the amount of Awarded $5.15 per ton as their bid was the lowest responsible one meeting all specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Item.5, a letter from the Public Utilities Commission, 107 South Broadway, Los Angeles, acknowledging receipt of our Resolution 72-9, and advising that by Resolution T-7558, the service rate change made by Pacific Telephone was in conformance with goals of the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the following Consent Calendar Items were approved in one motion. Request For An excerpt from the minutes of the Board of Supervisors' Corona Del Mar meeting of January 25, 1972, receiving and ordering filed, Freeway Priority the resolutions from the Cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, urging the California Highway Commission to re-establish priorities with respect to the Corona Del Mar Freeway, and urging its immediate construction, was received and processed. Approval of A letter from Mr. Earl M. Rees, 815-N Via Alhambra, Resolution 72-14Laguna.Hills,, commending the adoption of Resolution 72-14, Expressed urging the abandonment of the no-win war policy, and enclosing a similar resolution from the Laguna Hills Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, was received and processed. Approval of A postcard from Mr. George Henning of Costa Mesa, Resolution 72-14 congratulating the Council on their adoption of Expressed Resolution 72-14 regarding foreign commitments, was received and processed. Opposition A"letter from James D. Somers,.Director, Orange County Expressed Stamp Out Smog, Box 5128, Garden Grove, stating they to Weakening of are opposed to any weakening of Rule 67 of the Air - Rule 67, Air Pollution Control District, and enclosing a resolution Pollution Control from the City of Laguna Beach urging County Supervisors District to protect public safety and -welfare from the disaster of a power shortage by taking immediate steps to permit construction of electrical generating facilities, was received and processed. Resolution 7609 Resolution 7609 from the City of Newport Beach, urging City of Newport the League of California Cities and the County Super - Beach visors' Association of California to modify the rules established by Public Utilities Commission Case No: 8209 for undergrounding existing utility lines, thus elim- inating the need for local government being directly involved in the conversion, was.referred to the City Manager for report at the meeting of February 22, 1972. Resolution 7610 Resolution 7610 from the City of Newport Beach urging City of the League of California Cities and the County Super - Newport Beach visors' Association of California to support an increase in the amount of funds now being set aside for under - grounding of existing utility lines was referred to the City Manager for report at the meeting of February 22, 1972. Services Offered A copy of a letter from Larry Miles, The TM Communications CATV Program Company, 1375 Sunflower Avenue, Costa Mesa, to William Furness, Golden West College Director of Communi- cations, offering the services of Times Mirror Communi- cations' marketing, operational and technical personnel with regard to the CATV program, was referred to the Council's representative to Cable Television Joint Powers Authority, -Councilman Pinkley. Traffic A letter from Steve Bulla, President of the Associated Improvements at Student Body of Estancia-High School, 2323 Placentia Estancia Road Avenue,, Costa Mesa, commending the Council on traffic improvements at Estancia Road,.and suggesting additional improvements, a copy of which was sent to the Director of Public Services, was received, and the Clerk was directed to express Council's appreciation. Alcoholic Beverage A person-to-person transfer of an on sale beer license Licenses from Beverly A. Saladee to Douglas Mark, and Gary H. Winterberger, for Red's Saloon, 2014 Placentia Avenue, Red's Saloon for which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. A person-to-person transfer of an on sale beer and wine license from Tom J. Fears and Paul J. King, to Tom J. Fears, for Coach's Corner, 333-A Bristol Street, for Coach's Corner which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. An on sale general license for John M. Zubieta, Robert W. Bersch, and Mary Klohs", for Zubie's Incor- Zubie's porated, 1712 Placentia Avenue,, for which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. An on sale general license for' Leona M. Wenz, for Carole's Carole's, 810-812 West 19th Street, for which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. 1 1 1 Art Judice A person-to-person transfer of an on sale beer license Family Billiards from Arthur J. and Virginia M. Judice, to Arthur J. Judice, Art Judice Family'Billiards, 518 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. Business License A business license application from William T. Barnwell, -Applications District Office Manager, Bekins Moving and Storage Company, 2510 North Main Street, Santa Ana, for one day auction on April 19, 1972, at 1535 Newport Boulevard, was approved. A business license application from Harbo, Incorporated, Black Knight Sam Falzone, President, Edward Needham, Vice President, for yearly dance license at the Black Knight, 330 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for.which Police and Fire Departments recommended approval-, was approved. A business license application from Peter Brascia or National Skating Norman Derby, National Skating Derby, Incorporated, Derby, Incorporated 1717 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, for roller games at Orange County Fairgrounds Agricultural Building, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, commencing February 4, 1972, on Friday evenings only, was approved. A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose Hemophilia from the Hemophilia Foundation, Orange County, 11752 Garden Foundation Grove Boulevard - 111, Garden Grove, by house to house march from May 7, through June 30, 1972, and placing canisters in business areas was approved with Section 6914J of the Municipal Code waived. Orange County A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose Heart Association from Orange County Heart Association, 1043 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, for general campaign February 1, to and including March 1, 1972, Heart Sunday Week, February 21 through February.27, 1972, and Heart Sunday, February 27, 1972, by residential solicitation was approved, with Section 6914J of the Municipal Code waived. R-71-18 Rezone Petition R-71-18, Dorothy M. Vetter, 3143 Bear Vetter Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property on the.west side of Bear. Street, 360 feet south of the San Diego Freeway, from Al to R4, was withdrawn as requested by the applicant. R-72-01 Rezone Petition R-72-01, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, Costa Mesa Post.Office Box 1200_, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone Planning Commission property in the general area.east of Redhill Avenue, between the San Diego Freeway and Bristol Street, in the County of Orange, from County Planned Comm. Group II to City Cl -CP and M1 -CP, was set for public hearing, Hearing Set to be heard on February 22, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Proposed The Proposed Abandonment of Wakeham Avenue, west of Abandonment Bear Street, Costa Mesa, was set for public hearing, Wakeham Avenue to be heard on February 22, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council.Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, and Hearing Set on motion.by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 72-21,.being.A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 72-21 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER.THE VACATION OF A Declaring Intention PORTION OF WAKEHAM AVENUE, WEST OF BEAR STREET, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following 4` Proposed Abandonment roll call vote: Wakeham Avenue AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, continued Hammett, St. -Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refund A request from Orange Coast Advertising, 1640 East Edinger, Santa Ana, for a refund in the amount of Orange Coast $12.50, a filing fee for a renewal application, which Advertising was accepted in error, as sign had already been renewed under a previously issued Zone Exception Permit ZE-71-97, was approved as recommended by the Director of Planning, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Quitclaim Deed A Quitclaim Deed by the City of Costa Mesa to Lovena E. Funk, for the northwesterly 22.00 feet of Lot 120, Lovena E. Funk Tract 300, located at 2533 and 2537 -Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, was approved, 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, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Quitclaim Deed A Quitclaim Deed by the City of Costa Mesa to Paul G. and Carolyn W. MacMillan, for a strip of,land 30.00 Paul and Carolyn feet in width, a portion of Lot 31 in Tract 376, located MacMillan at'2550 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, was approved 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, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Claims The following claims received by the Clerk were received and processed: Walter B. Clendenon; Katherine Ann Hughes (Guardian), on behalf of Karen G. Hughes and Darren Anthony Hughes. Pacific Telephone Item 5 on the Consent Calendar, a letter from the Service Rates Public Utilities Commission, 107 South Broadway, Los Angeles, acknowledging receipt of Costa Mesa s Resolution 72-9, and advising that by Resolution T-7558, the service rate change made by Pacific Telephone was in -conformance with goals of the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, was discussed at this time. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,' the City Clerk.'was directed to write the Commission -and -thank them for -their answer, but to inform them that their answer did not respond to the resolution adopted by the Council, and requesting them ;to please respond to the resolution. Warrant Resolution On motion by Councilman St, Clair, seconded by Councilman 709 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 709 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None' Claim The City Attorney presented a Claim from The St. Paul St. Paul Insurance Insurance Companies, Post Office Box 4285, 2600 East Nutwood Companies on behalf Avenue, Fullerton, on behalf of Robert Golding, for items of Robert Golding stolen at the Costa'Mesa Golf Clubhouse. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the claim was denied', as recommended by the City Attorney, as there was no negligence on the part of the City, and.the claim was not filed within the 100 days allowable by law. Claim Warrant Resolution On motion by Councilman Pinkley,'seconded by Councilman Zerwekh for damages incurred when a portion of a tree 710 St. Clair, Warrant Resolution 710 was approved by the seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Claim following roll call vote: was denied, as recommended by the City Attorney, as AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Agreement The City Manager presented a Supplemental Agreement St. Clair for Management Service with the Lionel D. Edie and and Company NOES: Councilmen: None City of Costa Mesa Retirement Plan. On motion by ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. ,Clair, ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Hammett Warrant Resolution On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman the City, said agreement providing for the retention 711 Hammett, Warrant Resolution 711, including payrolls 7201 investment counselor for the City of Costa Mesa, by and 7202, was approved by the following roll call vote: the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Claim The City Attorney presented a Claim from The St. Paul St. Paul Insurance Insurance Companies, Post Office Box 4285, 2600 East Nutwood Companies on behalf Avenue, Fullerton, on behalf of Robert Golding, for items of Robert Golding stolen at the Costa'Mesa Golf Clubhouse. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the claim was denied', as recommended by the City Attorney, as there was no negligence on the part of the City, and.the claim was not filed within the 100 days allowable by law. Claim The City Attorney presented a Claim from Margaret A. Margaret A. Zerwekh Zerwekh for damages incurred when a portion of a tree fell on her car. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Claim was denied, as recommended by the City Attorney, as there was no negligence.on the part of the City. Agreement The City Manager presented a Supplemental Agreement Lionel D. Edie for Management Service with the Lionel D. Edie and and Company Company,.Incorporated, which is in connection with the City of Costa Mesa Retirement Plan. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. ,Clair, the supplemental agreement was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, said agreement providing for the retention of the Lionel D. Edie and Company, Incorporated, as investment counselor for the City of Costa Mesa, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Property Appraisal The City Manager presented an agreement with the Tait Appraisal Company, -2836 West Eighth Street, Los Angeles, for an appraisal of all buildings and equipment owned and operated by the City of Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the agreement was approved at a cost to the City of $5,950.00 plus appraiser's mileage charge at the rate of ten cents per mile, as incurred, and the City Manager was authorized to sign on behalf of the -City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen:. None ABSENT: Councilmen: None CATV Project The City Manager presented a proposal for the hiring by Expenditure the CATV Committee, of a CATV Coordinator/Consultant Authorized for a six month period to get the project started. CATV Project On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Expenditure Jordan, the Council authorized the expenditure of Authorized $1800.00 for the purpose of hiring the consultant if continued it is deemed to be feasible by the Committee, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St.. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Administrative A request for authority to render administrative deci- Decisions on sions on certain permits by the City Manager was held Certain Permits for further study, on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried. Southern The City Manager presented a report on the Southern California Edison California Edison Company rate increase presently before Rate Increase the Public Utilities Commission and requested that no action be taken on the matter at this time. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, no action was taken by the Council on the matter' of the proposed increase in rates for Southern California Edison. A. L. Geiser The Mayor commended Mr. A. L. Geiser, Manager of the Commended Southern California Edison Company, who has been trans- ferred from the Costa Mesa area to the Laguna Beach area, for the fine job he has done and his excellent cooperation with the City of Costa Mesa, while serving the Costa Mesa area, and Resolution 72-16, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, UNANIMOUSLY COMMENDING A. L. GEISER OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY IN APPRECIATION OF Resolution 72-16 CONSCIENTIOUS PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES, was adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Clerk was directed to contact Mr. Geiser and make arrangements for Mr. and Mrs. Geiser and the official of the Southern California Edison Company under whom he served, and request them to be present at the meeting of February 22, 1972, at which time the Resolution may be presented formally. Newport Beach The City Manager presented a report concerning Newport Beach Surplus Land surplus land, and requested that the matter be held over to the meeting of February 22, 1972. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the report was held over to the meeting of February 22, as requested. Reclassification The City Manager presented a recommendation concerning Authorized a reclassification.in the Public Services Department, from Building Maintenance Foreman, at a salary range of $739.00 to $899.00 per month, to Air Conditioning and Building Maintenance Man, from $776.00 to $944.00 per month. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the reclassification of the position from Building Maintenance Foreman to Air Conditioning and Building Maintenance Man, at a salary range of $776.00 to $944.00 per month, effective February 7, 1972,.was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 Drainage Plan The City Manager presented a Master Plan of Drainage for Irvine for the Irvine Industrial area for adoption, which Industrial Area included the construction of storm drains in the area described as Red Hill -Annexation No. 1, with a request that the matter be held over to the meeting of February 22, 1972. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was held over to the meeting of.February 22, 1972. Final Tract Map Conference Advance The City Manager presented.a request for a conference Authorized expense advance for George Wilson.of the Costa Mesa First Los Angeles Corporation, Police Department. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, the advance of $117.00. located south of Adams Avenue, for Patrolman George Wilson to attend the Third Annual Conference of Homicide Investigators, was authorized 77 lots_, 16.731 -acres, fo-r-Council approval. On motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, by Councilman St. Clair, Hammett, St. Clair George Buccola NOES: Councilmen: None on the map were accepted, ABSENT: Councilmen: None ; Agreement The City Manager presented an agreement between the City Harbor Boulevard of Costa Mesa and the Harbor Boulevard Leasing Corporation Leasing Corporation for the signalization of the access opposite Royal Palm Drive on Adams Avenue in accordance with standard plans and.specifications of the City of Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded,by Councilman Jordan, the agreement was approved which provides for the sharing of the cost,of,-signalization for that portion which benefits the property owner, 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, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: -None Final Tract,Map The City Manager presented a Final Tract Map 7714, for 7714 - Sewell Richard Sewell, developer, located at the southeast corner of East Bay Street and Fullerton Street, for 10 lots, approximately 1.8 acres. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the Council accepted the offer of dedication of East Bay Street, Fullerton Avenue, and Laurie Lane for street purposes and did accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa the 3.00 foot public utility and sidewalk easement as dedicated, and did approve the subject tract map subject to the approval of the City Engineer, and also accepted the Continuous Offer of Dedication signed Continuous.Offer by Francis Eric Bloy,-The Bishop of the Protestant of Dedication Episcopal Church'in Los Angeles, and the Clerk was authorized -to sign the map, by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St'. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Drainage Plan The City Manager presented a Master Plan of Drainage for Irvine for the Irvine Industrial area for adoption, which Industrial Area included the construction of storm drains in the area described as Red Hill -Annexation No. 1, with a request that the matter be held over to the meeting of February 22, 1972. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was held over to the meeting of.February 22, 1972. Final Tract Map The City Manager presented a Final Tract Map 6663, 6663 —First First Los Angeles Corporation, developer, George Buccola, Los Angeles located south of Adams Avenue, east of Estancia Drive, Corporation 77 lots_, 16.731 -acres, fo-r-Council approval. On motion by Councilman.Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, George Buccola the streets and highways shown on the map were accepted, and the easement-for•the storm.drain and sewer purposes, I �,- Fi 0 Fa Final Tract Map as shown on the map, were accepted, and the Clerk was 6663 - First authorized to sign the map, by the following roll call Los Angeles vote: Corporation AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, continued Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Street Maintenance- The City Manager reported that Sully -Miller Contracting 1970-1971 Company, Post Office Box 432, Orange, had completed the Contract work covered in the Street Maintenance 1970-1971 Contract, Work Completed and recommended that the contractor be paid according to the contract. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the work was accepted and the Clerk was authorized to file Notice of Comple- tion, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Conversion of The City Manager presented a request for the under - Edison Company ground conversion of Southern California Edison Company Pole Lines pole lines adjacent to the Police Department building on Vanguard Way, as, the pole lines are hazardous to the operation of the helicopters. He reported that the Police Chief appeared before the Utilities Under- ground Committee with the request and the Committee reviewed the request and recommended that this work be done at a cost of $4,059.95. On motion by Councilman Jordan,seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the request was approved for the underground conversion of Edison Company pole lines adjacent to the Police Department, and the expenditure of $4,059.95 was authorized, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Santa Isabel The City Manager requested a transfer of the Santa Isabel Storm Drain Easement to the Orange County Flood Control District. Easement Transfer He stated that many years ago, the City of Newport Beach, City of Costa Mesa, and the Orange County Flood Control . District attempted to construct a storm drain known as the "Cherry Lake - Santa Isabel Storm Drain," portions of which werelocated within the jurisdiction of the three agencies named. The project was never completed due to the inability of the agencies involved, to secure right of way in the County territory south of Santa Isabel. He also reported that it is the concensus by all concerned that the terms of the agreement can never be fulfilled, and after discussion with the Chief Engineer of the Orange County Flood Control District, it was decided that the City should request the Board of Supervisors of Orange County to accept the Santa Isabel Storm Drain Channel Easement by a Minute Resolution submitted to H. G. Osborne, Chief Engineer, Orange County Flood Control District. On motion by Councilman Jordan,. seconded by Councilman Hammett, the Clerk was authorized to transmit a Minute Resolution to the Chief Engineer, requesting the Board of Supervisors to accept the Santa Isabel Storm Drain Channel Easement, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 Speed Limits The City Manager presented a recommendation by the Portions of Traffic Commission for the reduction of speed limit Sunflower from open highway 65 miles per hour on Sunflower to 40 miles per hour, between Hyland and the railroad, 50 miles per hour between the railroad and Fairview, and 40 miles per hour between Fairview and Bristol. The area from Bristol to Main will be considered Work Completed subsequent to the construction of a sanitary sewer. Resolution 72-17 On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 72-7, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3416.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF Ordinance 72-7 COSTA MESA TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON SUNFLOWER First Reading AVENUE, was given first reading, and passed to second Reform in Parking reading, by the following roll call vote: Requirements For AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Multi -Residential Hammett, St. Clair Areas NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Placentia Avenue The City Manager presented a recommendation by the Parking Traffic Commission .for the removal of parking on Median Islands Placentia Avenue at 16th Street, on the easterly curb, Newport Boulevard 100 feet north of 16th Street and 100 feet south of 16th Street; on the'westerly curb, 130 feet north of 16th Street. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Resolution 72-17, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Work Completed COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS Resolution 72-17 OF PLACENTIA AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None Costa Mesa High ABSENT: Councilmen: None Reform in Parking The City Manager presented a resolution from the Requirements For Traffic Commission for increase and reform in parking Multi -Residential requirements for -multi -residential areas. On motion Areas by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager. Irrigation of The City Manager reported the work was completed to Median Islands the satisfaction of the Parks Department on the irrigation Newport Boulevard of median islands on Newport Boulevard between 17th and 19th Streets. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the work was accepted and the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion, with the bonds to be held for one year from Work Completed the completion date, February 3, 1973, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Costa Mesa High The City Manager requested ratification of his approval School Carnival and Parade. of a request from Costa Mesa High School Associated Student Body, 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for permission for a carnival to be held on February 4, 5, and 6, and a small parade on February 5. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and.carried, the action of the City Manager in the approval of the request was ratified. Ace Furniture The City Manager presented an application for a business Auction license for Harry L. Goodacre, Ace Furniture, for a one day auction on February 13, 1972, at 1772 Newport Ace Furniture Boulevard, Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman Auction St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, continued the application was approved. Dick Clay The City Manager presented a request from Dick Clay Auto Sales Trailer Auto Sales, 2470 Foothill Boulevard, San Bernardino, for permission to use an office trailer on the premises of 2014 Harbor Boulevard, for.the purpose of operating a used car lot. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the request was approved subject to conditions listed in a memo- randum from the Director of Planning dated February 7, 1972. House Numbers The City Manager presented an application for business on Rooftops license which was held over from the meeting of January 17, 1972, for Paul Cornuke and Steve Laubly, 2515 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, for placement of house numbers corresponding .to address on rooftops. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the application was approved and the City Manager is to send the applicants a letter stating the City does not endorse the product or the activity of business. Traffic on The Mayor announced that the request of the property Newport Boulevard owners on Newport Boulevard for two-way traffic would Discussion Delayed be held over to later in the meeting. Public Hearing- The Mayor announced that the public hearing on the Delayed Costa Mesa Street Lighting District would be held over to later in the meeting. Red Hill The Clerk presented a proposed resolution setting the Annexation public hearing for the Red Hill Annexation No. 1. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 72-18, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, RELATING TO RED HILL ANNEXATION NO. 1, GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION Resolution 72-19 TO ANNEX AND STATING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID Hearing Set ANNEXATION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN PROTESTS, AGAINST SAID Resolution 72-18 ANNEXATION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Tentative Map Hammett, St. Clair Tract 7722 NOES: Councilmen: None Delayed ABSENT: Councilmen: None General Municipal The Clerk presented a proposed resolution calling and Election giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 11, 1972. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 72-19, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1972, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF Resolution 72-19 THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Tentative Map The Mayor announced that the Tentative Map of Tract 7722 Tract No. 7722, Richard L. Beachamp, would be discussed Delayed 1 1 1 Tentative Map later in the meeting as the applicant was not present. Tract 7722 Delayed On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman continued St. Clair, and carried, the item was held over until the applicant arrived. Van Audelin, The Clerk presented a request from_H. C. Van Audelin, Incorporated. Incorporated, 1545 Newport Boulevard, for trailer for use as a temporary office at that address. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, and carried, the. request was approved subject to the Office Trailer conditions listed in a memorandum from the Planning Department, dated February 3, 1972. ZE-71-57 The Clerk presented from the meeting of October 4, 1971, R. W. Johnson application for Zone Exception Permit ZE-71-57, - R. W. Johnson Company, Incorporated, 1711 Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to have open storage for,plastic conduit which is manufactured on.an adjacent lot, without amain building, at the southwest corner of Terminal Way and Anaheim Avenue, in an M1 zone. The.applicant requested withdrawal and a refund of the filing fee. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman St. Clair, the application was withdrawn, and the return of the fee authorized, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, Hammett, St. Clair NOES:. Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ZE-72-03 The Clerk presented application for Zone Exception Edker Pope Permit ZE-72-03, Edker Pope and/or Same Day Auto Painting, 2733 Shell Street, Corona del Mar, for permission to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 28 to 21 and.to reduce front property setback line from 80 feet to 68 feet from the centerline of Bristol Street, for the construction of an industrial building to be used for an auto paint shop, at 2956 Bristol Street, in an Ml zone. The Planning Commission rec- ommended approval subject to conditions. Mr. Bill Langston, 901 Sonora, representing the applicant, addressed the Council and explained that the business could be operated with the reduction in parking spaces as this was not the type business that needed many spaces. He stated that the applicant agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved, subject to conditions, with Condition 9 deleted as requested by the Fire Prevention Chief. Newport Boulevard The Mayor announced that the matter of the request by Two -Way Traffic the Newport Boulevard property owners for the restoration Request of two-way traffic on Newport Boulevard, where it had been changed to one-way, would be discussed. Mr. William Hoffman spoke as the representative of the group and briefed the Council -of the events up to date. Mr. Joe Devlin, 354 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke against the restoration of the two-way traffic due to the expense involved. Mr. Hoffman and Mr. John Sipple spoke in favor of the two-way traffic as'the one-way traffic has caused a severe reduction in business for the property owners in that area. Councilman St: Clair stated that he was in favor of two-way traffic. Councilman Hammett stated that he felt the City Engineer should meet with representatives of the State before a decision Request Authorized is made to request the change. Mr. Ted C. Bologh, for 90 -day Study 845 Joann Street, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the freeway _route. On motion by Councilman St. Clair, seconded by Newport Boulevard Councilman Hammett, and carried, the City Manager Two -Way Traffic was authorized to request a 90 -day study by the "City Request and State Engineers to determine if the restoration continued of two-way traffic would be feasible for Newport Boulevard. Councilman Hammett left the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Tentative Map The Clerk presented Tentative Map of Tract No. 7722, Tract 7722 Richard L. Beachamp, 2700 Peterson Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to divide property into 5 lots, on the southeast corner of 19th Street and Tustin Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to special requirements. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, -the Tentative Map was approved.subject to all requirements of City Engineering Services listed - in letters of January 17. and February 4, 1972, and subject to three conditions listed in a letter from the Director of Planning dated January 19, with Condition 4 modified, Councilman Hammett absent. Revised Tentative The Clerk presented Revised Tentative Map No. 7722, Map 7722 Richard Beachamp, for permission to divide property into 6 Pots, on the southeast corner of 19th Street and.Tustin Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended denial. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Revised Tentative Map for Tract 7722 was denied., Councilman Hammett absent. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Costa Mesa for the hearing on the Costa Mesa Street Lighting Street Lighting District, which was held over from earlier in the _ District meeting.. The Clerk announced that the Affidavits of Posting and Publication were on file in the Clerk's office, and that no protests had been received. Mr. Verlyn G. Marth, 3197 Cape Verde, Costa Mesa, spoke against the"resolution being adopted. He also presented a written communication to the Clerk. Mrs. Bertha Omeda, East 19th Street, asked questions regarding the work proposed. A real estate agent from 18th Street spoke briefly.on the undergrounding of telephone lines on East 18th Street. There were no further speakers, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 72-20, being A RESOLD - TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER DATED DECEMBER 20, 1971, PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919," AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 72-2, AND ORDERING THE WORK AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR SERVICE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ILLUMINATE Resolution 72-20 BY ELECTRIC ENERGY THE STREET LIGHTS WITHIN SAID CITY, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wilson, Jordan, Pinkley, St. Clair NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Hammett Oral Mrs. Patricia Platt, 322 Cabrillo Street, spoke Communications regarding parking cars in her front yard, and the condition of an alley to the rear of her property. Mr. -John Sipple spoke regarding the condition of an alley to'the rear of his property and asked that the alley be swept. Oral Communications Mr. Louis Carrido, 2196 State Street reported a hole continued in the street in front of his property. Councilmanic Councilman St. Clair made a report regarding the position Suggestions of City Treasurer and stated he felt the position should be separate from the Director of Finance. The City Manager _ presented a.rebuttal to Mr. St. Clair's comments. Councilman St. Clair presented reports to the Clerk regarding the matter. Crime Prevention Councilman Jordan requested Council to make an appoint - Committee ment to the Crime Prevention Committee and presented a highly qualified candidate's application for perusal. On motion by -Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Mr. Leonard Bluetrick, 3484 San Raphael Leonard Bluetrick Circle was appointed to the Committee from District VI, Appo`irited filling the vacancy of Mr. Lou Yantorn, who has moved out of the City, Councilman Hammett absent. Lou Yantorn On motion by'Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Ex -officio Member Pinkley, and carried, Mr. Lou Yantorn was appointed as an ex -officio member of the Crime Prevention Committee (Councilmen Hammett absent). Ordinance To Be Councilman Jordan announced that there was still a vacancy Studied for a college student on the Committee and that any college students or high school students -interested should write a letter to the Mayor stating their quali- fications. The Mayor stated that the City Attorney should meet with Councilman Jordan regarding possible amendments to the Ordinance for the Crime Prevention Committee regarding residency requirements, and report back to the Council. Non -Profit On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Corporation Member Pinkley, and carried, Mr. Joe Metcalf was appointed to the Costa Mesa Municipal Golf and Country Club, Incorporated, Joe Metcalf and Costa Mesa City Hall and Public Safety Facilities, Appointed Incorporated, to replace Nicholas.Ziener. Fairview Park Mayor Wilson presented a report on a meeting he attended with representatives of the State government and repre- sentatives of other cities regarding the acquisition of the Fairview Park property. He stated that he has been assured by many legislators that they will support his efforts in obtaining the property for the City of Costa Mesa, but that a master plan for the park should be submitted. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the City Manager was directed to take the necessary steps to develop a total master plan for the proposed park, Councilman Hammett absent. The Mayor urged residents to support the acquisition of the property by the City and to send letters requesting support by the State officials of the City's efforts to obtain the property. Mr. J. P. Duggan, 153 Masters Circle, addressed the Council regarding traffic on Newport Boulevard; and asked questions regarding the length of time members of the Council have served as..Councilmen. JiE Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to an executive session at 8:55 p.m. Executive Session The executive session adjourned at 10:00 p.m. e r� Mayor of the -City of Costa,Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cost r esa 1 1