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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. 1 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 ('7 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 1 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 'continued 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 1 i 1 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 Freeway Meeting 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. r 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 1 J 1 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 1 2%%i