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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:
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MINIMUM
DELIVERY
NAME
PRICE PER TON
LOAD
Owl Rock Products
$2.69
(Less 20� per
24 Tons
Ton/ 25 days)
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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,
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Final Tract Map
as shown on the map, were accepted, and the Clerk was
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mayor of the -City of Costa,Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Cost r
esa
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