HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1972 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 1, 1972
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session,at 6:30 p.m., May 1, 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 to the Flag and Invocation by
the Reverend John Westby, Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church, Costa Mesa.
Roll Call Councilmen Present: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson,
Raciti
Councilmen Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager,.City Attorney,
Director of Engineering Services/
City Engineer, Director of Planning,
City Clerk
Proclamations Councilman Wilson read a proclamation designating the
Salvation Army Week week of May 8 through 14, 1972, as Salvation Army Week.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the proclamation was approved.
National Public Councilman Jordan read a proclamation designating the
Works Week week of May 14 through May 20, 1972, as National Public
Works Week. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the proclamation
was approved.
Youth Week The Mayor reported on the efforts of the students of
Estancia High School and Costa Mesa High School during
Youth Week. The Mayor requested this item be delayed
until later in the meeting to give the students of
Costa Mesa High School time to arrive.
Minutes On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
April 17, 1972 Pinkley, and carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting
April 18, 1972 of April 17, 1972, and the Minutes of the adjourned
meeting'of April 18, 1972, were approved as distributed
and posted.
Advance Marine
From the meeting of April 17, 1972, request was presented
Transport and
from Attorney Donald E. Smallwood for Advance Marine
Karen A. Fenn
Transport and Karen A. Fenn, for permission to use a
two=office trailer on the property located at
2099 Placentia Avenue. Mr. Smallwood addressed the
Council.representing Advance Marine Transport and
Karen A. Fenn, reporting that plans had been submitted
for a permanent structure in February, 1971. The
plans were returned to the applicant for changes
required. The changes were made and the plans resub-
mitted. Karen A. Fenn was. advised that the plans had
been approved and were being held in the City Attorney's
office. Mr. Smallwood reported that this building,
when constructed, would be an asset to the property.
The City Attorney reported that the plans had been
held in his office and would be returned to the staff.
The City Attorney requested Council defer action on
this application to enable him to discuss the case
with Mr. Smallwood with the trailer or building permit
pending. Mr. Smallwood stated.they are only requesting
the trailer on a temporary basis until a building can
be constructed, but rather than have the request denied
would agree to discuss the case with the City Attorney
and hold this request over for a future meeting. On
Held Over
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
Advance Marine
Transport and and carried, the request for a temporary trailer was
Karen A. Fenn held over until such time when both.parties agree to
continued bring the item back on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: Item 3, Letters from Mrs. Evelyn
Hill and students of Room 10; Monte Vista School, -
opposing a proposed highway in the proposed park area
behind Fairview Hospital, was removed from the Consent
Calendar for further discussion.
On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the following Consent Calendar
items were approved in one.motion.
Undergrounding of From the Public Utilities Commission: Order Instituting
Electric and Investigation on the -Commission's own motion to adopt
Communication statewide plan and schedule for the undergrounding of
Distribution System all electric and communication distribution systems in
proximity to State scenic highway pursuant to Public
Utilities Code Section 320; and Order Instituting
Investigation on the Commission's own motion into.
the planning, construction, operations, practices,
aesthetics, and economics of overhead and underground
transmission•facilities of all electric Public Utilities
in the State of California, were received and processed.
Gasoline Tax Letter from Houston I. Flournoy, Controller of the State
Revenues of California, reporting on.revised procedures for
apportioning gasoline tax revenues to local governments
effective April 1, 1972, was received and processed.
Highway Right of Opening Statement of Chairman Manning J. Post at Highway
Way Subcommittee Right of Way Subcommittee Meeting from the Commission
on California State Government Organization and Economy,
was received and processed.
Costa Mesa Notices of Hearings on May 10, 1972, by Local Agency
Sanitary District Formation Commission on: proposed annexation to
Costa Mesa Sanitary District designated Engineer's No. 141;
and proposed annexation to Costa Mesa Sanitary District
designated -Engineer's No. 142, were"received and processed.
Telephone Service Letter from J. P. Vukasin, Jr., Public Utilities Commis-
sion, replying to Costa Mesa's Resolution 72-9, opposing
the conversion from flat to message rate business
telephone service, advising that their decision; in
compliance with the controlling:laws, was based on
evidence obtained in the course of hearings, open to
the.public, from all interested parties, was received
and processed.
Cal -Vet Letter from Alfred P. Chamie, State Chairman, Citizens
Proposition 1 for Cal -Vet Proposition 1, requesting Council support
on Proposition 1,.the.Cal-Vet farm and home loan measure,
by a.resolution of endorsement, was received and processed.
Planning
Commission
Bicycle Trails
Letters from Myra Kirschenbaum, 366 Lourdes Lane,
Costa Mesa, and John Paul Grden, Jr., 23942 Carmel Drive,
El Toro, requesting consideration for appointment to
the Planning Commission, were acknowledged and filed
for reference.
Letter from Bicycle Trails Committee. regarding Bicycle
Trails on proposed road improvements, was referred to
the Public Works Director.
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Alcoholic Beverage A person-to-person transfer of an on-sale.beer license
Licenses from Brian G. Smith to Maureen M. Kemp, 1791-1/2 Newport
Maureen M. Kemp Boulevard, for which Planning approved parking, was
received and processed.
Mary A. Mosler An application for an on -sale beer license for
Mary A. Mosler, 1963 Harbor Boulevard, protest filed
because of insufficient parking, was received and processed.
Trailer Permit Letter from Gilbert Iwamoto, 141 East 16th Street,
Costa Mesa, for permission to locate a 12 -foot by
60 -foot trailer on the back of the property at
141 East 16th Street, was denied, as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
Business License A business license application for Robert Hall Clothes,
Applications 150 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, for a sidewalk sale
Robert Hall Clothes and/or parking lot sale for four days, May 4, 5, 6,
and 7, 1972, was approved.
International A business license application for Harry Oxley, Manager,
Speedway, International Speedway, Incorporated, 50 South Park,
Incorporated Sierra Madre, for motorcycle racing, Orange County
Fairgrounds, Friday evenings, April 28, 1972, to
October 27, 1972, was ratified.
Sassy Lassie A business license application for Jacqueline and
Terrence B. Deens, Sassy Lassie, 2901 Harbor Boulevard,
for one pool table, for which Police and Fire Departments
recommended approval, was approved.
Rowe Service Business license applications for Max E. Levine,
Company Rowe Service Company, Incorporated, 18890 Susana Road,
Compton, for two pool tables and three pin ball games,
located at Mesa Lanes, 1703 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa,
for which Police and Fire Departments recommended
approval, were approved.
Services for the A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Blind from Services for the Blind, Incorporated, 2015 North
Broadway, Santa Ana, by placement of canisters in
various stores, May 2 through August 1, 1972, was
approved with Section 6914J of the Municipal Code
waived.
General Plan General Plan Amendment No. GP -72-01, to change the
Amendment proposed land use of the area located between South Coast
Drive (north and northwest), San Diego Freeway (south),
and Bear Street (east), from High Density Residential
to Commercial Recreation, was set for public hearing,
to be held on May 15, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Hearing Set Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa."
Recreational- Proposed Commercial -Recreation District Ordinance
Commercial Zone establishing a Recreational -Commercial Zone, establishing
primary uses, accessory uses and conditional uses,
establishing property development standards, special
requirements and development procedures, was set for
Hearing Set public hearing, to be held.on May 15, 1972, at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Rezone Petition Rezone Petition R-72-09, Ross C. Owen and Forest E. Olson,
R-72-09 Incorporated, in care of Dale L. Ingram, Post Office
Owen and Olson Box 229, El Monte, for permission to rezone property
located at 2293 Harbor Boulevard, and the rear portion
of 2299 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, from C2 to Cl -CP,
was set for public hearing, to be held on May 15, 1972,
Hearing Set at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa.
Land Use Ordinance Proposed Amendment to Section 9350.1, Division 5,
Amendment Article 3 of the Land Use Ordinance of the City of
Costa Mesa, changing the required number of off-street
parking for R2, R3, R4, and R4 -W Districts, was set
for public hearing, to be held on May 15, 1972, at
6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa.
Refunds A request for refund from Joni Milan, Automation Pools,
Automation Pools Incorporated, 5443 East Washington Boulevard,
City of Commerce, for pool construction bond on
Permit Number 8431, for which the Street Superintendent
recommended refund, was approved in the amount of.
$100.00, by thefollowing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ellis P. Frink A request for refund from Ellis P. Frink, 249 Brentwood
Street, Costa Mesa, for park fee on Building Permit
Number 31403, was approved in the amount of $40.00
as recommended by.the Director of Planning, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Ellis P. Frink A request for refund from Ellis P. Frink, 249 Brentwood
Street, Costa Mesa, for building permit fees on Permit
Number 31403, for which the Director of Building Safety
recommended 85 percent refund, was approved in the
amount of,$50.15, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Claims The following claim received by the Clerk was received
and processed: C. A. Pigman.
Proposed Highway Item 3 on the Consent Calendar, a letter from Mrs.. Evelyn
Behind Fairview Hill and students of Room 10, Monte Vista School,
opposing a proposed highway in .the proposed park area
behind Fairview Hospital, was discussed. Mrs. Shirley
Price requested the staff to present an environmental
impact statement for the public, and the City Manager
reported that this is now a requirement. On motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, this item was received and processed,
and the Clerk was directed to acknowledge.
Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan., seconded by Councilman
Resolution 722 Wilson, Warrant Resolution 722, including Payroll 7208,
was approved by the following.roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 723 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 723 was approved by the
following -roll call vote:
AYES-: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINING: Hammett
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Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Resolution. 724 Raciti, Warrant Resolution 724 was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Claim The City Attorney presented a claim from Joe Hammock,
Joe Hammock whose automobile was impounded'as a suspected stolen
automobile and later released to him. The City Attorney
reported that the Police Department had probable cause
for impounding and recommended the claim be denied.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the claim was denied as recommended
by the City Attorney.
Claim The City Attorney presented a claim from Joseph Derbish
Joseph Derbish for injuries received from slipping in a hole in the
sidewalk. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the claim was denied
as recommended by the City Attorney.
Claim
The City Attorney presented a claim from Rose Gieniec
Rose Gieniec
for injuries received from stumbling on a grass covered
hole in front of 786 Shalimar Street. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, the claim was denied as recommended by
the City Attorney.
Buccola
The City Manager presented a request for refund from
Construction
Buccola Construction Company and Natec Corporation in
Company
the amount of $18,563.72 for an overcharge in the amount
of land dedication requested in the area north of the
Costa Mesa Country Club and south of Adams Avenue.
The City Manager recommended a refund and requested
Natec Corporation's portion be held until the developer
alters the block wall fence in the area of the model
homes on Adams, or within a sixty day period, the City
will see that the fence is altered. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, a
refund in the amount of $18,563.72 was approved for
Refund
Buccola Construction Company and Natec Corporation,
Approved
subject to the City Manager's recommendation, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Ralph Lutge
The City Manager presented a request from Ralph Lutge
Sun Bear
to house a Sun Bear at 2004 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa.
The City Manager reported that our ordinance does not
allow this type of animal anywhere in our City and
recommended the -Council take action to remove the
Sun Bear. Mr. Ralph Lutge addressed the Council
reporting that approximately seven years ago he was
issued a permit by the County of Orange for the Sun Bear.
He has had the Sun Bear since she was two months old and
she is a vegetarian. Mr. Robert Wohrman, Chief of
Animal Services for the County of Orange, addressed the
Council and stated that in his interpretation this would
be considered a wild animal. Mr. Burch Pickett stated
that insurance could be obtained to protect the City
against liability. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the request
was denied. Councilman Jordan made an amendment to the
motion, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, that
Request Denied
the applicant be given approximately 90 days or sufficient
time to locate the animal.
De -Annexation
Request from
Prime Property
Referred to
Liaison Committee
The City Manager presented a request for de -annexation
of certain City properties at the southwest corner of
16th Street and Superior Avenue from Prime Property
Development•Company. The City Manager recommended
that this request be denied. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried,
this request was referred to the Liaison Committee of
this City in conjunction with the Liaison Committee -
of the City of Newport Beach to talk about the entire -
boundary in that area.
Bid Item 192 The City Manager presented a request for authorization
Banking Services for Bid Item 192, for the furnishing of banking services
for the City of -Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilman
Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the staff was
authorized to advertise for bids for Bid Item 192,
the furnishing of bank services for the City of
Costa Mesa, bids to be opened on -May 24, 1972, at
Bids Authorized 11:00 a.m-., in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, -Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Certificates of -Mayor Hammett presented to -Mr. David Breese, a teacher
Appreciation to at Estancia High School, and to•several of the students
Estancia Students of Estancia High School certificates of appreciation
for the excellent job they performed on Youth Civic
Day, April 7, in the City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Breese
thanked the Council on behalf of the students.
Retirement Plan The City Manager presented a recommendation from the
Amended Retirement Committee that the'Council-adopt a mandatory
retirement plan for all new employees hired after
July 1, 1972. On motion by Councilman Wilson., seconded
by Councilman.Jordan, and.carried, the Retirement Plan
was amended to include mandatory enrollment for all
new employees effective July 1, 1972.
Building and Plan The City Manager requested ratification.of waiver of -
Check Fees Waived building and plan check fees for the Girl Scout Council
house located on Adams Avenue. On motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded,by Councilman -Jordan, waiver of
building and plan check fees for the Girl Scout Council
house was ratified, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None_:
ABSENT: Councilmen:- None
Tract 6695 The City.Manager recommended the Council accept improve -
Modular Technology ments on Tract 6695. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the improve-
ments were accepted for Tract 6695, the bonds were
exonerated, and the Clerk was directed to file a Notice
Notice of of Completion. Tract 6695 is located west of Harbor
Completion Boulevard, south of San Diego Freeway; 40 lots;
Bonds Exonerated developer is Modular Technology, Incorporated.
Traffic Signals The City Manager reported that Grisson and Johnson,
Adams and Albatross Incorporated, has, completed work on installation of
traffic signals and safety lighting at Adams Avenue
and Albatross (Shantar Drive). On motion by
Councilman -"Wilson; seconded by ,Councilman Jordan,
Notice of the work was accepted and the Clerk was authorized
Completion to file a Notice of Completion, with the bonds to be
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Traffic Signals
Adams and Albatross held for one year from the completion date, April 18,
continued •1973, by the following.roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:. Councilmen: None
Traffic Signals- The City Manager reported that C. T. and F., Incorporated,
19th Street and has completed work on installation of traffic signals
Park Avenue and safety lighting at West 19th Street and Park Avenue.
On motion by -Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, the work was accepted and.the Clerk was
Notice of authorized to file a Notice.of Completion, with the
Completion :,bonds to be held for one year from the completion
date-, Apri1.18, 1973, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Traffic Signals The City Manager reported Grissom and Johnson, Incorporated,
Adams Avenue and has completed work on installation of traffic signals
Royal Palm Drive and safety lighting at Adams Avenue and Royal Palm Drive.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Jordan, the work was accepted and the Clerk was authorized
Notice of to_file:a Notice of Completion, with the bonds to be.
Completion held for one year from the -completion date, April 21,,
1973, by the 'following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: -None
Conference Advance The City Manager presented requests for Conference
advance for Roger Neth and Robert Moody. On motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
Conference advances for Chief Roger Neth and
Captain Robert Moody in the amount of $154.00 each
to attend the California Peace Officers Association
Annual Conference in Anaheim. from May 21 through May 24,
1972, were approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett:, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, •Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
TOPICS .-.The City Manager recommended that the Council authorize
Supplement No. 1 the.Mayor-to sign Supplement No. 1 to Local Agency -
State Agreement No: 3 of the TOPICS Program. This
supplement designates the approximate amounts of
funds to be expended for the several items of construction,
right of way,•and engineering for the three proposed
right..turn pockets on Harbor Boulevard at Adams,
Baker.:at Fairview, and Fair at Fairview. On motion
-by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
the Mayor was authorized to sign Supplement No. 1
to Local Agency -State Agreement No. 3 of the TOPICS
Program, by the -following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Service Station The City Manager presented a request from the Planning
Moratorium Commission for a 60 -day mor.atorium,on service stations
in the City. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Planning Commission
Service Station
was requested to study the matter and hold a public
Moratorium
-hearing within the next 60 days, and report back to
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the Council on the outcome.
Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
R-72-06
set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition R-72-06,
Heltzer
Heltzer Enterprises, 740 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles,
for permission to rezone property located 700 feet east
of the intersection of South Coast Road and Fairview Road,-
oad,from
fromAl to R4 -CP. No communications have been received.
The affidavit of publication is on.file in the Clerk's
office. Mr. Blaine Hill, 1062 San Pablo Circle,
president of the North Costa Mesa Home Owners Association,
stated that they originally opposed a high density
development in this area, but after seeing the rendering
they have no objections to this type development in
this area. Mr. Raymond Totah, resident of the North
Costa Mesa area, spoke in opposition to this development.
Mr. Dunn presented the staff's recommendations, stating
that this area was planned for high density. On motion
Public Hearing
by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Continued
and carried, the public hearing was continued to the
meeting of May 15, 1972.
Public Hearing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
R-72-07
set for the public hearing on Rezone Petition R-72-07,
Pentecost
Arlan and Dorothy Pentecost, 229 Del Mar Avenue,
Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property described
as the northwesterly 70.2 feet of Lot 18, Tract 1279,
located at 229 Del Mar Avenue, from R1 to R2. No
communications have been received. The affidavit of
publication is on file in the Clerk's office.
Arlan Pentecost addressed the Council, stating that
his property is next to R2 lots and his neighbors
have no objection to the rezone. The City Manager
requested this item be held up to give the Council
and staff time to study the area. Councilman Raciti
made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, that
this petition be held over to give the staff and
Council time to study the area. Councilman Jordan
requested a time limit be set on this item. Councilman
Raciti amended his motion, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, that the petition be held over for 60 days,
Held Over
and the staff is to conduct a study of the entire area
60 Days
along Del Mar Avenue with a view of considering a
rezone of the entire area.
Santa Ana River- The Clerk presented a letter from Supervisor Caspers
Santiago Creek requesting Costa Mesa City Council adopt the Santa Ana
Greenbelt Plan River -Santiago Creek Greenbelt Plan. The City Manager
reported that we have adopted the implementation plan
and asked that the Council adopt the resolution that
came with it. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 72-40, being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA RIVER -
Resolution 72-40 SANTIAGO CREEK GREENBELT PLAN, was adopted, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Technical Advisory Mayor Hammett instructed the City Manager to make an
appointment to the Technical Advisory Committee from
his staff.
Encroachment The Clerk presented Encroachment Permit No. 64 for
Permit No. 64 Mrs. Grace Lowden, 710 South Bay Front, Balboa Island,
Lowden California, for permission to install a free standing
sign 6 feet by.8 feet.in the City right of way at
289 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, in a,Cl-S zone,
to advertise Lowden Center. Mr. Jack Randell, Trust
Real Estate Officer 'for the Bank of California,
reported on the problems in renting the stores that
face onto the parking lot, the main objection being
they have no exposure of the 17th Street traffic.
On motion by Councilman Wilson; -seconded by Councilman
Raciti, the permit was approved'by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Pinkley, Wilson,
Raciti
NOES: Councilmen:- None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Jordan
ZE-72-14 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
Stukkie Permit ZE-72-14, Nadine E..Stukkie, 2538 Oxford Lane,
Costa Mesa, for permission for a reduction in parking
of 13 spaces (12 available'and 25 required) to allow
renting of'a Cl Commercial Building for wedding recep-
tions, small club meetings and use of building for
non-profit organizations with an occupancy limit of
50 persons; the Hope Place Youth Involvement Program
will use the building three days per week - Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday. Property is located at
1922 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa. No communications have
been received. Planning Commission recommended approval
for the use of Hope Place,.'and denial of the parking
reduction.. Nadine E. Stukkie, 2538 Oxford Lane, was
present and stated she will accept a partial approval
for the use of Hope Place with an occupancy limit of
24 persons, and agreed to all conditions. On motion
by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett,
and carried, the application was approved subject to
staff and Planning Commission's recommendations for
the use of Hope Place and denial of the reduction of
parking.
ZE-72-28 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
Sundberg Permit ZE-72=28, John Soren Sundberg, 232 Monte Vista,
Costa Mesa, for permission to construct six units
on 15,240 square feet of land area (one unit per 2540
square feet) on property located at 189 Del Mar Avenue,
Costa Mesa, in an R2 zone. No communications have been
received." Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to conditions and subject to change in
Condition No. 10. Mr. Roy Watkins, applicant's repre-
sentative, questioned•the feasibility of installing
sidewalks before the completion of the widening of
Del Mar Avenue, and requested Condition No. 1 be
modified. On -motion -by Councilman.Wilson, seconded
by Councilman PiAkley, and carried, the application
was approved subject to conditions and subject to
change in Condition No.' 10, and Condition No. 1 was
changed to read: "bond may'be posted in lieu of
installation of sidewalks, until widening of Del Mar
Avenue is completed."
ZE-71-65 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
SMR Corporation Permit ZE-71-65, SMR Corporation and/or Don Koll Company,
and/or Don Koll 17755 Skypark Circle, Irvine, for permission to allow
construction of a storage garage with chain link and
slat exterior with a"parking reduction of 28 parking
spaces (34 available, 62 required), -on property located
ZE-71-65 at 940 West 16th Street, Costa Mesa, in an Ml zone.
SMR Corporation The Clerk reported a letter was received from the
and/or Don Koll applicant requesting withdrawal and a refund of the
continued $50.00 filing fee. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the
application was withdrawn, as requested by the applicant,
and the staff was instructed to investigate what
financial obligations the City has expended before
the Council acts upon the request for refund.
ZE-72-26 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
Diversified Permit ZE-72-26, Diversified Shopping Centers,
Shopping Centers 2028 Business Center Drive, Irvine,.for permission
to construct a Lucky Super Market and Shops in a
C1 -CP zone per CP standards, on property located at
2180 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Planning Commission
recommended approval subject to.conditions and subject
to deletion of Condition No. 6. No communications have
been received. Mr. John Guiltinan, Vice President of
Diversified Shopping Centers, was in agreement with the
conditions with the deletion of Condition No. 6.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, and carried, the application was approved subject
to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-72-30 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
Parham Permit ZE-72-30, Jerry Parham, 3131 Harbor Boulevard,
Costa Mesa, for permission to store and rent U -Haul
Trailers on Cl property located at the northwest corner
of Date Place and Cinnamon, Costa Mesa. A letter was
received from George Williams; authorized agent for the
applicant, requesting this application be held over to
the meeting of May 15, 1972. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
the application.was held over to the meeting of May 15,
1972.
ZE-72-31 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
Firestone Tire Permit ZE-72-31, Firestone Tire and Rubber Company,
and Rubber Company 6333 Telegraph Road, Commerce, for permission to operate
Firestone Tire Service Store, in a Cl zone, on property
located on the southwest corner of Date Place and
Cinnamon Avenue, Costa Mesa. A letter was received
from the applicant requesting this item be held over
for four weeks. Councilman Wilson motioned that this
request be held over to the June 5 meeting, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley. Mr. Jim Agrusa, 1905 Suva Circle,
was requested by the property owners in the area to
speak on their behalf in opposition to this zone
exception. Mr. Van Selts, owner of four pieces of
property in the area, spoke in opposition to this
application. Mr. Paul Smith, 3106 Ginger, apartment
owner, was opposed to the zone exception, stating this
would be a downgrading of the neighborhood. Mr. John
Magoffin, 3111 Mace Avenue, stated that this area
presently has a traffic problem and approving this
zone exception would only add to the traffic problems.
Mr. Tom Chamberlain, owner of the property at
3117 and 3123 Cinnamon Avenue, spoke in opposition
to the application. The Planning Director reported
they are studying the possibilities of rezoning this
area to C1 -CP. Councilman Wilson withdrew his motion
to hold this item over to the meeting of June 5, and
Councilman Pinkley withdrew.his second. Mr. Dick
Oberholtzer, representing the owners of the property,
requested Council give the applicant four weeks to
submit their architectural plans before making a decision.
Mr. E. C. Paterson, Project Engineer with Firestone,
requested a four-week delay to allow time to re-evaluate
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ZE-72-31 and reconsider their architectural drawings. An
Firestone Tire unidentified speaker spoke strongly in.opposition.to
and Rubber Company this application due to the traffic problems it would
continued create. Mr. Oberholtzer stated that the lease is
with Firestone, and they believe this to be a company
owned and operated store. On.motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,
the application was denied, Councilman Jordan voting No.
ZE-72-32
The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
Duncan
Permit ZE-72-32, Clifton B. Duncan, 771 West 19th Street,
Costa Mesa, for permission to allow a reduction of six
parking spaces for a plumbing shop due to roofing over
six parking spaces for truck and merchandise storage,
on property located at 1680 Tustin. Avenue, Costa Mesa,
in a C2 zone. Planning Commission recommended approval
Proposed Rezone
subject to conditions. No communications have been
received. The applicant was present and agreed to
Fall conditions. On motion by Councilman Jordan,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the
William Haun
application was approved subject to conditions, as
Eko Protection
recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-72-34
The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception
Redman
Permit ZE-72-34, Richard G. Redman, doing business as
Redman Van and Storage Company, 321 21st Street,
Santa Monica, for permission to have a reduction of
Trash Receptacles.
70 parking spaces (117 required, 47 available) to
allow construction of a van and storage operation,
Helicopters
on property located at 3050 Pullman, Costa Mesa, in
an M1 zone. Planning Commission recommended approval
,Golf Course
subject to conditions. No communications have been
received. The applicant was present and agreed to
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all conditions. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the
application was approved subject to conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Oral Communications Mr. Verlyn Marth, 3197 Cape Verde Place, spoke in
Verlyn Marth
opposition to helicopters patroling the City, removal
of trees on Washington Street, removal of trees at
Baker and Harbor Boulevard, the eyesore created by
power lines in the City, and the creation of any
additional freeways in the area. He spoke in favor
of purchasing the land behind Fairview Hospital for
a park.
Proposed Rezone
Mr. Harry D. Johnson, 2121 Placentia Avenue, spoke on .
a proposed rezoning of a parcel at Mesa Drive and Tustin
Avenue. The City Manager reported that the staff will
present a report to the Council on this subject.
William Haun
Mr. William M. Haun, Jr., 2085 Placentia Avenue,
Eko Protection
presented a proposal for furnishing and installing
trash receptacles within the City which they will
service at no cost to the City, expenses to be covered
by contracting of commercial advertisements on
receptacles. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
Trash Receptacles.
by Councilman Jordan,,and carried, the proposal was
referred to the City Manager for his. recommendations.
Helicopters
Mr. Frank Speilen of.Costa Mesa spoke in support of
the Police using helicopters for patrol. He also
,Golf Course
commented on the improvements at the Costa Mesa Golf
Course.
Freeway Meeting
Mr. Burch Pickett, President of the Mesa Del Mar Home
Owners Association, thanked the Council for attending
the Freeway Meeting.
Newport Freeway
Mr. Bill Hawkins asked the Council if there was a
report available on the study session regarding the
two-way frontage of the Newport Freeway. The City Engineer
reported this information should be available some time
this month.
Fairview Park
Mr. Burt Modd, 1068 Royal Circle, spoke in rebuttal of
Mr. Marth's statements. He is in favor of helicopters,
ecology, and freeways. He is also in favor of purchasing
the land behind Fairview Hospital for a park, -but is
concerned as to how funds will be obtained.
Councilmanic
Councilman. Raciti spoke briefly stating he is looking
Comments
forward to two progressive years with the present
Mayor and Council.
Federal Revenue
Councilman Wilson presented a resolution on Federal
Sharing
Revenue Sharing for Council consideration. On motion
by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,
and carried, Resolution 72-41, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REAFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAM OF FEDERAL REVENUE
SHARING AND URGING PASSAGE OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 14370,
Resolution 72-41
THE STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1972,
was adopted, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Senate Bill 301 Councilman Wilson presented for Council consideration
Senate Bill 301, relating to the punishment for crime.
Councilman Jordan requested this item be held over
to the meeting of May 15, 1972, to give the Council
adequate time to study this issue.
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Pinkley's Freeway Councilman Pinkley presented the Council with his
Presentation personal policy statement on freeways and traffic.
Campaign Signs Councilman Jordan commended the candidates in the
General Municipal Election on the rapidity with which
they took their campaign signs down.
Fairview Park Mayor Hammett reported on a meeting he attended in
Sacramento on the proposed Fairview State Park, with
the State Public Works Board.
Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to. an
executive session.
Executive Session It was moved, seconded, and carried, that the following
appointments by Mayor Jack Hammett be approved:
Committee Golf Course Committee - Willard Jordan -
Appointments Alternate: Jack Hammett
Public Cable Television Authority - A. L. Pinkley -
Alternate: Robert Wilson
City -School Liaison Committee - A. L. Pinkley and
Dom Raciti
Freeway Committee - A. L. Pinkley, Chairman, and
Willard Jordan - Alternate: Robert Wilson
Fairgrounds Committee - Robert Wilson and Dom Raciti
Inter -City Committee - Jack Hammett and Willard Jordan
Aviation Committee - Jack Hammett
Greenbelt Organization Committee - Willard Jordan -
Alternate: Dom Raciti
Public Agencies Data Systems - Jack Hammett -
Alternate: Willard Jordan
State and National Liaison - Robert Wilson
Crime Committee - Willard Jordan - Alternate: Dom Raciti
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Discussion on other committees was held. It was decided
that the Ecology Begins At Home Committee would be
abandoned The Route 57 Freeway Advisory Committee
would remain as originally formed. The Mayor will
appoint all new members to the Bicycle Trails
Committee.
Planning Discussion was then held on the appointment of the
Commission Planning Commissioner; Mr. John Leonhardt's term
expired April 17, 1972. It was decided that interviews
would be held for any resident of the City of Costa Mesa
who desired to submit an application based upon the
following criteria: 1) That they presently live in
the City of Costa Mesa; 2) That they have been a resident
of the City of Costa Mesa for a minimum of five years;
3) That they have demonstrated civic service to the
community.
The interviews will be held as rapidly as possible and
persons not selected for the Planning Commission would
be asked to serve on some other citizens' committee.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
May r f the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of. Costa sa
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