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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/1972 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL May 15, 1972 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., May 15, 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 V. L. Hertweck, Harbor Assembly of God 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 Jordan read a proclamation designating the National Girls' week of May 14 through 20, 1972, as National Girls' Club Club Week. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the proclamation was approved. Costa Mesa On motion'by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Women's Club Wilson, Resolution 72-42, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INCOR- Resolution 72-42 PORATION AND FEDERATION OF THE COSTA MESA WOMEN'S CLUB, was adopted.by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Minutes The Mayor declared the Minutes of the meeting of May 1, 1972 May 1, 1972, approved as distributed and posted, as there were no corrections. Senate Bill 301 Councilman Wilson reported on Senate Bill 301, relating Punishment for to punishment for crime, and requested Council support Crime of this Bill. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 72-43, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 72-43 IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 301, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR CRIME, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bid Item 183 Bids were opened March 17, 1972, for Bid Item 183, Codification for the Codification of Ordinances for Costa Mesa, California, Publication of the.Code, and Supplemental Held Over Service. The City Manager requested the award of this contract be held over to the meeting of June 5, 1972. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Item 8, Letter from Project 21, Post Office Box 4809, Irvine; Item 10, Bicycle loss study by Criminal Justice Council; and Item 16, Letter of appeal from Derby Restaurants, were 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: 1 1 1 Fairview Park Letters from students of Davis Middle School requesting the Council to support the proposed Fairview Park concept for the area behind Fairview Hospital, were received and processed, and the Clerk was directed to acknowledge. Uniform Sales Resolution from the City of Irwindale opposing attempt to and Use Tax alter the method of levying, collecting and distributing the uniform sales and use tax under the Bradley -Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax -Law, was received and processed.. Police Department Letter from William F. Talbott thanking our local Police Commended Department for its good work in apprehending the persons guilty of burglarizing his construction shack at 380 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, was.received and processed and forwarded to the Chief of Police. Fairview Hospital A resolution from the Orange County Board of Supervisors Surplus Land opposing the transfer of any portion of surplus land of Fairview State Hospital to any private interest, was received and processed.- . State and Local A resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove Fiscal Assistance' expressing support for the State and Local Fiscal Act of 1972 Assistance Act of 1972, House Resolution 14370, was received and processed. Sun Bear Letter from Michael John Hitchens, 140 -West Orangethorpe Avenue, No. 78, Placentia, opposed to the Council ruling on the Sun.Bear, was received -and processed. Environmental Letter from City of Irvine'in favor of Environmental Enhancement Program Enhancement'Program Agreement, was referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Progress Report Monthly Progress Report for April, 1972, from Rod Sackett, Greenbelt Greenbelt Coordinator, County of Orange, General Planning Program, was received and processed. Alcoholic Beverage An application for person-to-person transfer of on -sale Licenses beer license from Jacqueline and Terrence B. Deems to Deems Terrence B. Deems for business located at 2901 Harbor Boulevard, for which.Planning approved parking, was received and processed. Fieldhouse -and An application for person-to-person transfer of on -sale Kenny beer license from James L. Harper to Donald R. Fieldhouse and Walter Kenny for business located at 1562 Newport Boulevard, for which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. 'Ludman An application for person-to-person transfer of on -sale beer license from Florence M. and Peter J. DeBruyn to Dana E. and Glenn S. Ludman for business located at 541 West 19th Street, for which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. Permits Request from Stacoswitch, 1139 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, Stacoswitch for permission to locate a 10 -foot by 55 -foot trailer to be used as temporary office space, for approximately six months at that address, was approved as recommended by the Planning Department. Brentwood Savings Request from Brentwood Savings and Loan Association, -12001 San Vincente Boulevard,Los Angeles, for permission to locate two 20 -foot by 52 -foot factory built modules at 1640 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, was approved subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Department. Business License A business license application for Orange County.Kennel, Applications Harlen D. Lambert, 4131 South Main Street, Santa Ana, Orange County for permission to operate guard dogs and security Kennel patrol in the City, was approved. Alsac St..Jude A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose Children's Research for Alsac St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Hospital 100 Vincent Avenue, Suite 406, West Covina, by candy sales, May and June; Tag Days, July or August; National Door -to -Door Teen March, soliciting door-to-door November 10, 11, and 12, 1972, daylight hours only; and canisters placed in businesses year round, was approved with Section 6914J of the Municipal Code waived. Fireworks Permits The following Fireworks Permits, for which the Fire Department had granted approval, were approved: Boys' Club of the Harbor Area, Incorporated, 2131 Tustin Avenue, for a stand at 315 East 17th Street. Boys' Club of the Harbor Area,'Incorporated, 2131 Tustin Avenue, for a stand at 535 West 19th Street. Costa Mesa Christian School P.T.F., 740 Wilson Street, for a stand at 1957 Newport Boulevard. Parents Without Partners, 11838 Gloxinia, Fountain Valley, for a stand at 2144 Newport Boulevard. Temple Sharon, 617 West Hamilton Street, for a stand at 17th and Westminster, Hillgren Square. Costa Mesa High School Boosters, 263 Bowling Green Drive, for a stand at 2220 Fairview, Safeway Store. Costa Mesa City Employees' Association, Post Office Box 1322, Costa Mesa, for a stand at 2705 Harbor Boulevard. Costa Mesa Boy Scout Troop No. 313, 650 West Hamilton Street, for a stand at 1901 Meyer Street. Explorer Post No. 198, 2300 Placentia Avenue, for a stand at 2985 Harbor Boulevard. R-72-12 Rezone Petition R-72-12, for the Costa Mesa County Costa Mesa Water District, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission Water District to rezone property as described in the petition and Hearing Set located on the northwest corner of Palisades Road and Red Hill Avenue,.from M1 to Cl, was set for public hearing, to be held on June 5, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, '77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Right of Way Deed The following right of way deed'was accepted and ordered placed on record with the Orange County Recorder, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DATE NAME FOR STREET 5-4-72 Humble Oil and Refining Company Placentia Avenue Quitclaim Deed A Quitclaim Deed by the City of Costa Mesa to Ian and Jane Linton, for the northwesterly 100.00 feet of Lot 54 in Tract 376, in the City of Costa Mesa, was approved, I. 1 1 Quitclaim Deed and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on continued behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Greenbelt Plan Item 8 on the Consent Calendar, a letter from Project 21, Post Office Box 4809, Irvine, offering'the assistance .of the Greenbelt Coordinating Committee in furthering the Greenbelt Plan, was discussed. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Mayor was directed to acknowledge their letter and thank them for their'support. Bicycle Loss Item 10 on the Consent Calendar, a Bicycle Loss Study Study by Criminal Justice Council, 220 West 8th Street, Post Office Box 1405, Santa Ana, was discussed. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the proposal was received and processed. Derby Restaurant Item 16 on the Consent Calendar, a letter of appeal Sign from Derby Restaurants, 1262 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, for an additional sign on that property. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, this item was held until later in the meeting, as the applicant was not present. Warrant On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Resolution 725 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 725, including Payroll 7209, 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 726 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 726 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None - ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Hammett Watson Avenue On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Storm Drain Pinkley, payment was approved for C. J. Segerstrom and Payment to. Sons in -the amount of $29,659.19 for the final payment C. J. Segerstrom of the Watson Avenue Storm Drain as per an agreement with C.' J. Segerstrom and Sons and the City of Costa Mesa, 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 report on a claim from Giannini Steve Giannini for damages due to an accident on Newport Boulevard. Newport Boulevard is State Highway Number 55 over which the City has no jurisdiction. Crime Prevention The City Attorney presented an ordinance changing the Committee membership of the Crime Prevention Committee. On motion Membership by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 72-14, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ordinance 72-14 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER II, First Reading ARTICLE 5.5, CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE, RELATING TO Crime Prevention Committee Membership continued Councilmen Salaries Ordinance 72-15 First Reading THE MEMBERSHIP THEREON, the following roll call AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: was given first reading, by vote: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti None None The City Attorney presented an ordinance establishing the salary for City Councilmen, increasing the present rate of pay from $250.00 to $300.00 per month, as the population of the City is over 75,000. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Ordinance 72-15, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR CITY COUNCILMEN, AND FINDING JUSTIFICATION THEREFOR, was given first reading, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Spiller Investment The City Manager presented a recommendation from the Planning Department on Zone Change 72-14, Spiller Investment Company (County of Orange). The City Manager recommended that the letter sent to the County Planning Commission with our recommendations be kept on record with the County of Orange. As the applicant was not in the audience, this item was tabled until later in the meeting. Conference Advance The City Manager presented a request for Conference Advance for Ruth Nelson. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Conference Advance for Ruth Nelson in the amount of $160.00 to attend the Women's Peace Officers Association of California Annual Training Conference in Anaheim, was approved 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 Steiny and Company, Fairview Road and Incorporated, has completed work on installation Paularino Avenue of traffic signals and safety lighting at Fairview Road and Paularino Avenue. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, 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 the completion date, May 9, 1973, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Final Tract The City Manager presented a -Final Tract Map 7722; Map 7722 developer is B and G Construction Company, 2700 Peterson B and G Way, Costa Mesa; 5 lots; .956 acres; located at the Construction southeast corner of Tustin Avenue and 19th Street, for Council approval. Mr. John Grimstead, one of the owners of the property, stated the house on the property would be removed as soon as the plans are approved; approximately a week to ten days. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the map was approved, and Council accepted on behalf of the public the offer of dedication for street purposes: 1 L 1 Final Tract 19th Street and Alley and did also accept the vehicular Map 7722 access rights to 19th Street except at street inter - B and G sections; and the Clerk was authorized to sign the map, Construction by the following roll call vote: continued AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None One -Hour Parking The City Manager presented a recommendation by the Traffic Commission for one-hour parking from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. except Sundays and holidays, on East 17th Street between Tustin and Irvine on the northerly curb. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 72-44, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 72-44 RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTION OF EAST 17TH STREET, was adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Speed Limit The City Manager presented a recommendation by the Traffic Commission to reduce the speed limit on Sunflower Avenue between Bristol and Main Streets from 65 MPH to. 45 MPH. On .motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 72-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING.SECTION 3416.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance 72-16 OF THE. CITY OF COSTA MESA TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON First Reading SUNFLOWER AVENUE BETWEEN BRISTOL STREET AND MAIN STREET, was given first reading, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 24 -Minute The City Manager presented a recommendation by the Parking Areas Director of Public Services for a resolution recognizing existing 24 -minute time limit parking areas (green curb). On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 72-45, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 72-45 ESTABLISHING 24 -MINUTE PARKING ZONES ON CERTAIN STREETS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3411.0 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted, 'by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Senate Bill 325 The City Manager presented a.report on Senate Bill 325, concerning the use of funds derived from the sale of gasoline in the City. The City -Manager recommended that the City not enter into a formal agreement with the County, however, that we agree in principle to the concept of spending this additional sales tax money for "environmental purposes and enhancement programs," but that it not be established in a special budget or special fund of the City of Costa Mesa. The 1972-1973 budget has appropriated approximately $221,000.00 for items which might be classified "environmental enhancement:" increased,median landscaping, a proposal for the beginning of the bicycle trails program for $20,000.00, and an increase in the capital improvements in the park program. If the budget is adopted as presented, there is an Senate Bill 325 allocation to these different areas. The sales tax continued has been broken down as follows: 93 percent to General Fund-, 5 percent to Park and Recreation Purposes, and 2 percent to Transportation. Girls' Club The Mayor thanked the members of the Girls' Club for Presented Gifts the gifts presented to the Council in appreciation for proclaiming May 14 through 20, 1972, as National Girls' Club Week. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Amend Specific Plan set for the public hearing to amend the Specific Plan South Coast'Drive for the proposed realignment of South Coast Drive. The Clerk read a letter received from Hubert H. Wakeham stating that he has made no agreement with Larwin Company concerning the "dedication" of an easement across his property. Mr. Ed Regan, President of Four Seasons, reported on their parking requirements, and presented two drawings showing a realignment with an 800 -foot radius curve which'would give them an additional 110 parking spaces. The City Manager recom- mended an 80 -foot right of way instead of the 76 -foot right of way previously recommended. The City Manager reported that this project will -have a considerable amount of pedestrian traffic and a sidewalk will be required on the south side, and bicycle trails will be included in the arterial highways which would require an 80 -foot right of way. There being no other speakers the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the realignment of South Coast Road was approved with an 800 -foot radius curve and an 80 -foot right of way, and Resolution 72-46, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Resolution 72-46 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF SOUTH COAST DRIVE BETWEEN BEAR STREET AND SMALLEY ROAD, was adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, in the intent of Senate Bill 325, we accept the funds and allocate to those environmental projects which we put into a priority, but we do not put this ,fund into a special itemized budget, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson,.Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None I Derby Restaurant Item 16 on the Consent Calendar, a letter of appeal Sign from Derby Restaurants, 1262 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, for an additional sign on that property, was discussed. Mr. Charles Sturniolo, Manager of the Derby Restaurant, advised the Council that the problem with the area is that the restaurant gives the appearance of being a private club. An additional sign would draw the attention of the traffic on Bristol Street.. After discussion on the additional sign, the general lighting, and the condition of the driveway, Councilman Pinkley Approved made a motion, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, that the additional sign be approved, but that the old sign be removed at the expiration of the lease or in 18 months, whichever is sooner. Councilman Jordan advised the applicant that he has the right to appeal this decision at the expiration of the lease on his old sign. Girls' Club The Mayor thanked the members of the Girls' Club for Presented Gifts the gifts presented to the Council in appreciation for proclaiming May 14 through 20, 1972, as National Girls' Club Week. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Amend Specific Plan set for the public hearing to amend the Specific Plan South Coast'Drive for the proposed realignment of South Coast Drive. The Clerk read a letter received from Hubert H. Wakeham stating that he has made no agreement with Larwin Company concerning the "dedication" of an easement across his property. Mr. Ed Regan, President of Four Seasons, reported on their parking requirements, and presented two drawings showing a realignment with an 800 -foot radius curve which'would give them an additional 110 parking spaces. The City Manager recom- mended an 80 -foot right of way instead of the 76 -foot right of way previously recommended. The City Manager reported that this project will -have a considerable amount of pedestrian traffic and a sidewalk will be required on the south side, and bicycle trails will be included in the arterial highways which would require an 80 -foot right of way. There being no other speakers the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the realignment of South Coast Road was approved with an 800 -foot radius curve and an 80 -foot right of way, and Resolution 72-46, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Resolution 72-46 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF SOUTH COAST DRIVE BETWEEN BEAR STREET AND SMALLEY ROAD, was adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 1 1 Under -Roof The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for public hearing on an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, amending Section 9220.27.1 of the Code, Under -Roof. Nocommunications have been received. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk'.s office. There were no speakers and the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 72-17, Ordinance 72-17 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF First Reading COSTA MESA, AMENDING SECTION 9220.27.1 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, UNDER -ROOF; was given first reading, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None General Plan The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set Amendment GP -72-01 for public hearing on the'General Plan Amendment GP -72-01, to change the proposed land use of the area between South Coast Drive (north and northwest), San Diego Freeway (south), and Bear Street (east), from High Density Residential to Commercial Recreational. No communications have been received. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. There Public Hearing were no speakers. On motion by Councilman Raciti, Continued seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the public hearing was continued to the meeting of June 5, 1972. Commercial- The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Recreational Zone set for public hearing to consider the establishment of a Commercial -Recreational Zone. 'No communications have been received. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. Mr. Ed Regan, President of Four Seasons, requested the zone be changed with regard to the setback requirements. The present requirement is a 20 -foot setback and they requested a 14 -foot setback, in order to increase their parking area. The Director of Planning reported on the setback requirements established. A motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, that.the proposed ordinance be changed in Section 92104.5, 4.a,,from 20 -foot setback Setback to 16 -foot setback from property line, failed to carry, Requirements Councilmen Hammett,-Pinkley, and Raciti voting No. There were no other speakers, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 72-18, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL -RECREATIONAL ZONE; ESTABLISHING PRIMARY USES, ACCESSORY USES AND CONDITIONAL USES; ESTABLISHING.PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SPECIAL Ordinance 72-18 REQUIREMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES, AND SIGNING AND First Reading DECLARING THE NECESSITY THEREFOR, was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen:. Hammett,.Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ZC-72-14 The City Manager submitted a report on ZC-72-14, Spiller Spiller Investment Investment Company, which was held from earlier in the meeting. Mr. Scott presented.the Council with a list of signatures from the residents in the area concerned, who support this project. The Planning Department has recommended denial•of this zone change request. On motion by'Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the original staff action was to ZC-72-14 remain the same, and the staff was instructed to get. Spiller Investment together with Mr. Scott and the other residents to get continued this area into Costa Mesa. Off -Street The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Parking set for public hearing on a proposed amendment of Section 9350.1, Division V, Article 3, of the Land Use Ordinance of the City of Costa Mesa, changing the required number of off-street parking for R2, R3, and R4 -W Districts. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. The Clerk read a letter from Richard Sewell, Incorporated, opposing Section E, Item 3, of the proposed ordinance. The Director of Planning reported that this section has been amended as requested. There were no speakers, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 72-19, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9350.1 (b) OF DIVISION V, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 9, OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO OFF - Ordinance 72-19 STREET PARKING AND GARAGES AND CHANGING THE FORMULA First Reading REQUIREMENT THEREFOR, was given first reading, and transferred to a study session prior to second reading, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place R-72-06 set for the public hearing continued from the meeting of May 1, 1972, on Rezone Petition R-72-06, Heltzer Enterprises, 740 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, for permission to rezone property located 700 feet east of the intersection of South Coast Drive and Fairview Road, from Al to R4 -CP. No communications have been received. Mr. George Heltzer stated that this area is not suitable to be developed into R1 lots. Mr. Robert Barnett, 221 North Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills; architect for Heltzer Enterprises, stated that due to the odd shape of the' -property the best possible use for the property would be to develop it into condominiums with attractive landscaping. The architect submitted -a rendering for staff study. Mr. Paul Diehl, 1092 Santa Cruz Circle, a member of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners' Association, stated their homeowners' association has taken no action in favor of this project, and would recommend Council make a compromise and rezone R2. Mrs. Myra Kirschenbaum, 366 Lourdes Lane, strongly recommended the density be considered, due to .parking and traffic problems that develop. Mr.. Barnett stated they will meet the parking requirements for the R4 zone. Mr. Mike Mokede, 1062 Santa Cruz Circle, asked the staff's intention with regard to Smalley Road. The Director of Planning reported that Smalley Road will not continue to South Coast Drive. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the public hearing was held open and the petition was returned to Planning for a study session. Public Hearing The Mayor announced.that this was the time and place R-72-09 set for public hearing on Rezone Petition R-72-09, Owen/Olson Ross C. Owen and Forest E. Olson, Incorporated, in care of Dale L. Ingram, Post Office Box 229, E1 Monte, California, for permission to rezone property located at 2293 Harbor Boulevard, and the rear portion of 2299 Harbor Boulevard, from C2 to Cl -CP. The affidavit Public Hearing of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. R-72-09 A note was received by the Planning Commission from Owen/Olson Ross C. Owen in favor of the rezone. Mr: Dale L. Ingram, continued representing the property owner, stated that this rezone was in conjunction with a rezone previously approved by the -Council. There were no other speakers, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 72-20, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE Ordinance 72-20 ZONING OF A PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY 132 FEET OF LOT 30 First Reading OF FAIRVIEW FARMS FROM C2 to'Cl-CP; was given first reading; by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Recess The'Mayor declared a ten-minute recess at 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. The Clerk presented a resolution from the Southern California Association of Governments supporting measures to increase the Natural Gas Supply to Southern California as a step in meeting Federal, State, and Local Air Quality Standards.' On motion by,Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 72-47, being Resolution 72-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Increase the CALIFORNIA, URGING THAT NATURAL GAS BE USED IN PREFERENCE Natural Gas Supply TO FUELS TENDING TO CREATE GREATER AIR POLLUTION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: -,Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson,.Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Pete Shaw On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Rental Agreement Jordan, the rental agreement between Mr. Pete Shaw and the City of Costa Mesa for property located at 2151 Harbor Boulevard,.Costa Mesa,.for the period from May 15', 1972, to May 15, 1973, at which time the lessee may have the option to renew and negotiate for another year, for the monthly rental sum of $250.00, was approved, by the.following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett,.Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ZE-72-30 The Clerk presented an application held over from the Parham meeting of May 1, 1972, .for Zone Exception Permit ZE-72-30, Jerry -Parham, 3131 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to store'an.d rent U -Haul Trailers on C1 property located at the northwest corner of Date Place and Cinnamon." Planning Commission recommended denial. A letter was received from Mr. Parham designating George Williams as his.authorized agent. A petition containing 128 signatures was received in opposition to the zone exception. Mr. Jim Agrusa presented -a letter of protest signed by 28 residents and owners of the Harbor'Heights Development.. They feel this type of business would be detrimental to the area. Mr. Robert Kirksey, 3110 Mace Avenue, recommended denial of this zone.exception.. Mr. Paul Smith,' 3106 Ginger, spoke in opposition to this application. Mr. Tom Chamberlain, 1915 Sumba Circle, owner.of two pieces of property in the area, questioned the reason ZE-72-30 for the zone exception. Mr. G. P. Magoffen, Parham 3111 Mace Avenue, spoke in opposition to the variance. continued Mr. George Williams, representing theapplicant, stated he felt there was a misunderstanding of their operation on the part of the residents. He stated they will comply with the requirements -made by the staff. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was denied. ZE-72-33 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Moore Permit ZE-72-33, Wayne E. Moore, 208 Grand Canal, Balboa Island, for permission to encroach 20 feet into the required rear yard setback of 25 feet; to reduce the required distance between main structures from 10 feet to 6 feet; to eliminate doors to the proposed six new garages, on property located at 2617 to 2635 Elden Avenue, in an R2 zone. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the nine conditions in the staff report. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and requested Council approval with the deletion of Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 and with modifications to Condition 9. Councilman ..Wilson motioned that this application be denied, and Councilman Pinkley seconded the motion. After further discussion, Councilman Wilson withdrew his motion and Councilman Pinkley withdrew his second. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of June 5, 1972, Councilman Hammett voting No. ZE-72-36 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Stonis Permit ZE-72-36, John -A. Stonis, 333 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct three (3) units on 8,788 square feet of land area (one unit per 2929.33 square feet) and permission to encroach three feet into the required five foot side yard setback for the attached garage, on property located at 416 Hamilton Street, in an R2 zone. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions, and subject to additions to Conditions 4 and 6 and deletion of Condition 11. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and was opposed to Conditions 3, 4, and 6.. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved, subject to conditions as recommended and amended by the Planning Commission, and changing Condition 3 to delete the six inch curb. ZE-72-39 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Belous Permit ZE-72-39, Paul Belous, 1086 Vallejo Circle, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct eight units on 19,843.75 square feet of land area (one unit per 2480.46 square feet) with the following encroachments: (1) 5 foot encroachment into required 50 feet front yard setback from centerline of street, (2) 3 foot 6 inch encroachment into the required 10 feet between main buildings, and (3) 15 foot encroachment into the required 25 foot rear yard setback, on property located on the east'side of Thurin, 236 feet south of Victoria Street, in an R2 zone. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions and subject to change in Condition No. 9. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and agreed to all the 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. 1 1 1 ZE-72-40 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Gallemore Permit ZE-72-40, William Wood Gallemore, 2619 Redlands Drive,,Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a guest home for 17 elderly people and to expand an existing residence to accomodate these people, on property located at 1919 Anaheim Avenue, in a Cl zone. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communi- cations have been received. The Director of Planning requested that Condition 6 be amended to add "must be approved before occupancy." The applicant was present and agreed to all conditions, but requested an extension of time for installation of sidewalks. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was approved, subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, and amending Condition 6 as modified, and a 90 -day extension was granted for the installation of sidewalks, and an agreement will be signed by the applicant. ZE-72-42 The Clerk presented.an application for Zone Exception Scott Permit ZE-72-42, Denny Leroy'Scott, 550 Sturgeon Drive, Costa'Mesa, for permission to continue the operation of a guest -home for six elderly people in an R2 zone: This guest home was formerly approved under Zone Exception Permit ZE-71-55 for Gallemore, on property located at 613 Plumber Street, Costa Mesa. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and questioned Conditions 1 and 2, as he feels this property will be taken by the State for construction of the freeway. 'He requested an extension of time for installation of the sidewalks. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved, subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, and with a 90 -day extension of time for installation of the sidewalks. ZE-72-43 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Scott Permit ZE-72-43, Denny Leroy Scott, 550 Sturgeon Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a guest home for six elderly people in an RI zone, on property located at 550 Sturgeon Drive. The applicant requested withdrawal of application. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was withdrawn as -requested by the applicant. Oral Communications Mrs. Gallemore requested clarification of a condition on Zone Exception Permit ZE-72-40 previously approved in the meeting. Councilmanic The Mayor announced the following appointments to Comments the Costa Mesa Greenbelt Committee: Mrs. Diane Stenge, Mr. Thomas Miles, Mr. James Thrasher, Mrs. Kathleen Belanger,, and Mr. Ed McFarland. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Mayor's appointments were accepted. Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. to a Personnel Session, and the Personnel SessAn adjourned at 10:15 p.m. of the -City of Costa ATTEST: &�� .1 (A City Clerk of the City of Costa r a