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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/1972 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 5, 1972 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., June 5, 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 James 0. Combs, First Baptist Church, Costa Mesa. Roll Call Councilmen Present: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti Councilmen Absent: Pinkley Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Engineering Services/ City Engineer, Director of Planning, City Clerk Minutes On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman May 15, 1972 Wilson, and carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 1972, were approved as distributed and posted, as there were no corrections. Proclamation Councilman Wilson read a proclamation designating the Orange County week of June 16 through 25, 1972, as,Orange County Fair Fair Time Time. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the proclamation was approved. Mr. Robert W. Krone, Director of the Orange County Fair Board, thanked the Council and presented them with complimentary tickets. Resolution 72-48 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Twenty-fifth Raciti, and carried, Resolution 72-48, being A RESOLUTION Anniversary OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RECOGNIZING Baseball Program THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HARBOR AREA BOYS' BASEBALL PROGRAM, was adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:. Councilmen:. Pinkley Baseball Week Mayor Hammett read a proclamation designating the week of June 10 through 17, 1972, as Baseball Week. On motion by Mayor Hammett, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the proclamation was approved. Planning Commission The Mayor reported that interviews had been completed Appointment for the vacancy on the Planning Commission. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, Mr. John Leonhardt was reappointed to the Planning Commission for a four-year term, ending April 13, 1976. Crime Prevention The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Committee Ordinance 72-14, changing the membership of the Crime Prevention Committee.. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 72-14, being Ordinance 72-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Adopted COSTA MESA, AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 5.5, CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP THEREON, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Councilmen's The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Salaries Ordinance 72-15 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 Ordinance 72-18 Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Ordinance 72-15, Ordinance 72-15 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Adopted COSTA MESA, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR CITY COUNCILMEN, Adopted AND FINDING JUSTIFICATION THEREFOR, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES': Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Speed Limit The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Sunflower Ordinance 72-16 reducing the speed limit on Sunflower Parking Avenue between Bristol and Main Streets from 65 MPH to 45 MPH. -On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 72-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING Ordinance 72-16 SECTION 3416.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF Adopted COSTA MESA TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON SUNFLOWER AVENUE BETWEEN BRISTOL STREET AND MAIN STREET, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 72-17, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ordinance 72-17 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING SECTION 9220.27.1 Under -Roof OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, UNDER -ROOF, was given Adopted second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen_: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley. The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Ordinance 72-18 establishing a Commercial -Recreational Zone. On motion by Mayor Hammett, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 72-18, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ESTABLISHING A Ordinance 72-18 COMMERCIAL -RECREATIONAL ZONE; ESTABLISHING PRIMARY Commercial- USES, ACCESSORY USES.AND CONDITIONAL USES; ESTABLISHING Recreational Zone PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Adopted AND DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES, AND SIGNING AND DECLARING THE NECESSITY THEREFOR, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Off -Street The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Parking Ordinance 72-19 changing the required number of off- street parking for R2, R3, R4 -W districts. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded.by Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 72-19, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ordinance 72-19 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 9350.1 (b) Adopted OF DIVISION V, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 9, OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING OFF-STREET PARKING AND GARAGES AND CHANGING THE FORMULA REQUIREMENT THEREFOR, was Off -Street given second reading and adopted by the following Parking roll call.vote: continued AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Owen and Olson The Clerk presented for second reading and.adoption, R-72-09 Ordinance 72-20 in connection with Rezone Petition R-72-09, Ross C. Owen and Forest E. Olson, Incorporated, in care of Dale L. Ingram, Post Office Box 229, E1 Monte, California, for property located at 2293 Harbor Boulevard, and the rear portion of 2299 Harbor Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Ordinance 72-20, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF Ordinance 72-20 A PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY 132 FEET OF LOT 30 OF Adopted FAIRVIEW FARMS FROM C2 TO C1 -CP, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Bid Item 183 The City Manager reported on bids opened by the Clerk Codification on March 17, 1972, for Bid Item 183, the Codification of Code of the City of Costa Mesa's Municipal Code. Bids are on file in the Clerk's office. Bids were received from the following: NAME Book Publishing Company Municipal Code Corporation Michie City Publications On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Awarded 2 Jordan, the contract was awarded to Municipal Code Corporation, Post Office Box 2235, 1700 Capital Circle, S.W., Tallahassee, Florida, in the amount not to exceed $10,242.00 for the first year, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Bid Item 191 The City Manager reported on bids opened by the Clerk Pro Shop and on May 10, 1972, for Bid Item 191, for the furnishing Tennis Program of a Professional Pro Shop and Instructional Tennis Program at the City of Costa Mesa TeWinkle Park. Bids are on file in the Clerk's office. Bids were received from the following: NAME Abbott, Moore and Dunn, in care of Harbor Greens Tennis Club George M. Deeb On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Awarded Wilson, the two-year contract was awarded to Abbott, <' Moore and Dunn, in care of Harbor Greens Tennis Club, 2700 Peterson Place, .Costa Mesa, subject to the signing of the contract with a protective condition, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley 1 1 1 Bid Item 192 The City Manager reported on bids opened by the Clerk Bank Services May 24, 1972, for Bid Item 192; for furnishing of banking services for the City of Costa Mesa. Bids are on file in the City Clerk's office. Bids were received from the following: NAME Bank of America United California Bank Southern California First National Bank Imperial Bank U. S. National Bank On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Awarded- Raciti, the five-year contract was awarded to U. S. National Bank, 1845 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, as their bid was the highest and best -bid, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion: Item 7, Resolution from the City of Newport Beach urging the passage of Assembly Bill 1322; and Item 28, Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose from American Association for the Physically Handicapped, 13719. Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the following Consent Calendar Items were approved in one motion. Jet -Powered A resolution from the City of Newport Beach urging the Aircraft Operations Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to require indemnification from the Federal and State governments and all operators of jet -powered aircraft, was referred to the Aviation Committee. Senate Bill 147 A resolution from the City of Westminster supporting Bicycle Study Senate Bill 147 with suggested alternatives as outlined in the Bicycle Study prepared by the Orange County Criminal -Justice Council dated March, 1972, was received and the Council went on record in support of Senate Bill 147.as recommended by the Chief of Police. Exemption from A resolution from the Board of Supervisors of Orange Taxation for County County, -,California, exempting Costa Mesa and certain Fire Protection cities from taxation for County fire protection services, pursuant to Government Code Section 25643, was received and processed. Superbowl A resolution from the City of Hawthorne requesting the Football Game National Football League to reconsider its decision regarding the black -out of the Superbowl Football Game, and expressing its support of Supervisor Kenneth Hahn in his opposition to this black -out, was received and processed. State and Local Resolutions from the City of Buena Park and the City Fiscal Assistance of Stanton expressing -support for the State and Local Act of 1972 Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, House Resolution 14370, were received and processed,_as.similar resolution was previously adopted. Proposition No. 9 A letter from Myron W. Doornbos, Co -Chairman, Californians Against the Pollution Initiative, requesting opposition by the Council to Proposition No. 9 on. the June 6 ballot, was received and processed. Proposition No..9 A resolution from the City of Stanton expressing its opposition to Proposition No. 9 on the June 6 ballot, was received and processed. Sun Bear A letter from Kim Hartenstine, Anaheim, opposing the Council's decision on the Sun Bear, was.received and processed. A letter signed by sixteen Costa Mesa residents supporting the Council's decision on the Sun Bear, was received and processed. A letter from a resident of Costa Mesa supporting the Council's decision on the Sun Bear, was received and processed. Federal TOPICS A letter from James A. Moe, Director.of Public Works Funds for the State of California, stating that the City will not be receiving State funds, but would be receiving Federal TOPICS funds, was received and processed. Irvine Annexation A letter from Richard T. Turner, Executive Officer, No. 1 Local Agency Formation Commission, County of Orange, concerning the Sphere of Influence for the City of Irvine, and notifying that hearing on Irvine Annexation No. 1 was set for May 24, 1972, was received and processed. Election Services A letter from David G. Hitchcock, Registrar of Voters, concerning Election Consolidations and Election Services, was received and processed. Fairview Park A letter from Keith A. Dixon, Chairman, Society for Site Committee California Archaeology's Committee on the Fairview Indian Site, requesting appointment to the advisory or planning committee for the Fairview Park site, was received and processed, and the Clerk was directed to acknowledge the request expressing appreciation and explaining present status. Alcoholic Beverage An application for person-to-person transfer of on -sale Licenses beer license from Kenneth A. Mead to Finlay G. Beveridge The Reef for The Reef, located at 820 West 19th Street, Planning approved parking, was received and processed. High Tide An application for person-to-person transfer of an on -sale beer license from Essie M. and Orva L. Denton to Violet D. and Joseph W. Deehan, for High Tide, located at 727 West 19th Street, for which Planning approved parking, was received And processed. Stockham An application for person-to-person transfer of an on -sale beer license from Elizabeth C. Edwards to Kenneth W. Stockham, for business located at 1125 West Victoria Street, Building K and L, for which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. Pop Wines of An application for premises -to -premises transfer of California a beer and wine wholesaler license from Pop Wines of California, Incorporated, 717 North La Cienega Boulevard, -Los Angeles, to Pop Wines of California, Incorporated, 3001 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 222, Building IV, for which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. Simmons An application for person-to-person transfer of an off -sale general license from Fred J. McBride and Don M. Silvernail to Pinky N. and Stephen R. Simmons, 1 i 1 Simmons for business located at 250 East 17th'Street, for'wh1ch continued Planning approved parking, was -received and processed. Anderson An application for person-to-person.transfer of an on -sale beer license from Dorothy A. and Oscar J. Alspaugh to.James L. Anderson, for business"located at 1664 Newport Boulevard, for which Planning approved parking, was received and processed. McCullough An application for on -sale beer license for Jerry L. and Phyllis G. McCullough, for business located at 625 West 19th Street, protest -filed because of insufficient parking, was received and processed. Permits A request from International Telephone and Telegraph International 'Corporation, 1485 Dale Way, Costa Mesa, to use a 10 -foot Telephone and by 50 -foot trailer at that address, was approved for Telegraph a nine-month period, as recommended by the Planning 'Department. Chez Monique A business license application from Monique T. Toth, Chez Monique, 719 and,721 West 19th Street, for a yearly dance license, for which Police and Fire Departments recommended approval, was approved. The Gas Company'', A business license application! -from Cee -Gee Management, Incorporated, The Gas Company, 1550 Superior Avenue, for a yearly dance license, for which Police and Fire Departments recommended approval, was approved. Fireworks Permits The following Fireworks Permits, for which the Fire Department had granted approval, were approved: Boy Scout Troop No. 303, 931 West 19th Street, for a stand at 2525 Newport Boulevard. Boy Scout Troop No. 380, 750 Hudson Avenue, for a stand at 2170 Harbor Boulevard. First Christian Church (Torchbearers Youth Group), 792 Victoria Street, for a stand at'175 East 17th Street. Girl Scout Troop 1839, 331 Vista Baya, for a stand at 452 East 17th Street. Golden Harbor Shrine No. 98,. 535 Center Street, for a stand at 2710 Harbor Boulevard. Newport Mesa Boys' Football, 3064 Johnson Street, for a stand at 241 East 17th Street. Optimist Club, 350 East 17th Street, for a stand at 2300 Harbor Boulevard. Sea Explorer Ship 306, 303 43rd Street, Newport Beach, for a'stand at 1673 Irvine Avenue. St. John the Devine E.Y.C., 331 Vista Baya, for a stand at 2043 Orange Avenue. Boy Scouts of America Pack 339, 2794 Lorenzo, for a stand at 3013 Harbor Boulevard. Harbor Chapter of Hadassah, 9872 Voyager Circle, Huntington Beach, for a stand at 19th .and Placentia Avenue. Fireworks Permits Bethel 313 International Order of Job's Daughters, continued 1401 15th Street, Newport Beach, for a stand at 3000 Fairview Road. Costa Mesa High School Football Boosters, 2650 Fairview Road, for a stand at 3135 Harbor Boulevard. Boy Scout Troop No. 106 and No. 666, Post Office Box 1281, for a stand at 2180 Newport Boulevard. Youth Services Association of Orange County, Post Office Box 1281, for a stand at the Northwest corner of Palisades Road and Red Hill Avenue. Veterans of Foreign Wars Coastline Post No. 3536, 565 West 18th Street, for a stand at 707 West 19th Street. Newport Harbor Y Men's Club, 282 Villanova Road, for a stand at 2200 Harbor Boulevard. Costa Mesa Boy Scout Troop No. 444, 999 Hartford Way, for a stand at 2910 Fairview Avenue. R-71-12 Rezone Petition R-71-12, for Land,Evolution, Incorporated, Land Evolution 1971 Ritchey Street, Santa Ana, for permission to rezone property as described in the petition and located on the northeast side of Palisades Road, approximately 600 feet west of Red Hill Avenue, from M1 to R4 -CP, Hearing Set was set for public hearing, to be held at the adjourned meeting of June 15, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa.Mesa. R-72-13 Rezone Petition R-72-13, for Costa Mesa Planning Commission, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property as described in the petition, and located on the west side of Harbor Boulevard, between Gisler Avenue Hearing Set and Nutmeg Place, from Cl to Cl -CP, was set for public hearing, to be held at the adjourned meeting of June 15, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers,. 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. R-72-14 Rezone Petition R-72-14, for Dorothy J. Giddings, 1819 Tahiti Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property as described in the petition, and located at 1814 Fullerton Avenue, from R2 to AP, Hearing Set was set for public hearing, to be held at the adjourned meeting of June 15, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Refunds Standard Air, Incorporated, 5937 North Oak, Temple City, Standard Air for refund for Business License No. 2318, in the amount of $25.00, recommended for approval by the Director of Finance, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Right of Way Deeds The following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered placed on record with the Orange County Recorder, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley 1 1 Right of Way Deeds DATE NAME FOR STREET continued 5-12-72 Lucille Nealon 22nd Street 5-11-72 Dorothy A. and Howard R. Richards Costa Mesa Street 5-17-72 William Rossworn 16th Place Claims The following claims received by the Clerk were received and processed: Joseph F. Calta on behalf of Edna R. Calta, and Legal Aid Society of Orange County on behalf of Albert Martin Christel, Jr. Assembly Bill.1322 Item 7 on the Consent Calendar, a resolution from the Pacific Coast City of Newport Beach urging the passage of Assembly Freeway Deletion Bill 1322 introduced by Assemblyman_ Robert E. Badham Opposed calling for the deletion of the Pacific Coast Freeway through the City of Newport Beach, was discussed. Councilman Wilson suggested that the Council not support Assembly Bill.1322 and continue to support Assembly Bill 1837 Assemblyman Burke's bill, A.B. 1837, and that other Supported communities be urged to do the same. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Council went on record as reaffirming support of Assembly Bill 1837, and directed that letters be sent to Senator Dennis Carpenter and Coastal Orange County cities. Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 727 Jordan, Warrant Resolution 727 was' approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None . ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 72'8 Jordan, Warrant Resolution 728,_including Payroll 7210, was approved by the following.roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Resolution 72-49 The City Attorney presented a resolution committing the TeWinkle Park TeWinkle Park to park purposes in perpetuity and reserving Amendment to any funds obtained from the sale of right of way to the Quitclaim State of California for park purposes. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Resolution 72-49, 'being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA CONSENTING TO AN AMENDMENT OF THE QUITCLAIM DEED BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES, AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, DATED APRIL 28, 1960; AND SETTING FORTH THE REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES:- Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley TeWinkle Park On motion,by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Right'of Way Wilson, the deed of release and subjection to TeWinkle Park right of way was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Resolution 72-50 The City Manager presented a resolution appointing Small Claims Court Mr. Will Quinn, Collection Supervisor, as the City's Representative representative in Small Claims Court. On motion by Councilman Wilson,seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 72-50, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPOINTING WILL QUINN, COLLECTION SUPERVISOR, AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT IN ALL INSTANCES WHERE CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ARE BEING ENFORCED, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan,'Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Municipal Code The City Manager presented a request to abolish Section 2716 Municipal Code Section 2716, regarding disability of Deleted Police Reserve Officers. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 72-21, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF Ordinance 72-21 COSTA MESA DELETING SECTION 2716 OF THE COSTA MESA First Reading MUNICIPAL CODE, DISABILITY PAY, POLICE RESERVES, was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Pink Bus Line The City Manager presented a letter and a copy of an application.to Public Utilities Commission from Michael A. Kadletz, President, The Pink Bus Line, requesting Council's approval of a bus run from Brea to Newport Beach. The City Manager recommended opposition to this application for a franchise for an unlimited period of time as this will conflict with the Orange County Transit District's plans to conduct similar passenger service along Harbor Boulevard during the summer of 1973. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Council opposed this application for a franchise for an "unlimited period of time." Consultant for The City Manager recommended the firm of Marshall F. Linn General Planning and Associates of'Fullerton be retained by the City Council to prepare housing, conservation, open space and scenic highway elements of the General Plan which have been mandated by the State. On motion by Agreement Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Marshall F. Linn the firm of Marshall F. Linn and Associates was awarded the contract for preparation of General Planning Elements, at a cost of $18,950.00, to be completed in 180 days, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Community Emergency The City Manager presented a sample copy of the Community Shelter Plan Shelter and Emergency Plan for Orange County, prepared by the State Office:of Emergency Services for the County and for each city within the County. Upon approval, this plan would be distributed to each household in Costa Mesa for reference during an emergency or disaster situation. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Community Shelter and Emergency Plan was approved. 1 i 1 1972-73 Budget The City Manager presented the 1972-73 Budget for Council consideration. The -City Manager recommended appropriations for the total City budget for operation and capital improvements in the amount of $10,632,048.00, an increase of approximately 1.4-1.5 percent compared to the 1971-72 Budget. On motion by Councilman Wilson; seconded by Councilman Jordan, and -carried, the Annual Budget for fiscal year, 1972-73 was set for public Hearing Set hearing, to be held at the.adjourned meeting of June 15, 1972, at 6:_30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Time -limit Parking The City Manager presented an Ordinance requested by Traffic Department, which authorizes.a change in curb parking, periods and days by resolution, rather than by ordinance amendment. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by. Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 72-22, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Ordinance 72=22 AMENDING PORTIONS OF DIVISION X OF CHAPTER III, PUBLIC First Reading SAFETY, PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTIONS TO ESTABLISH CURB PARKING LIMITATIONS, was given first reading, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Stop Sign The.City Manager presented a request from Traffic College and Gisler Engineering to change the stop signs at College Avenue and Gisler Avenue from westbound to northbound. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti,.Resolution 72-51, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Resolution 72-51 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF A STOP SIGN ON COLLEGE AVENUE AT GISLER AVENUE, was adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:. Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Stop Signs_ The .City Manager presented a recommendation from the Deodar at Nutmeg Traffic Commission for stop signs on Deodar Avenue Mace at Caraway at Nutmeg Place and Mace Avenue at Caraway Drive. On motion by Councilman Jordan,.seconded by Councilman Raciti, Resolution 72-53,. being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING Resolution 72-53 THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGNS ON DEODAR AVENUE AT NUTMEG PLACE AND ON MACE AVENUE AT CARAWAY DRIVE, was adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Time -limit Parking The City Manager presented a recommendation from the Center Street Traffic Commission for time -limit parking on Center Street south side from 150 to 250 feet west of Harbor Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution -72=52, being A RESOLUTION Resolution 72-52 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTION OF CENTER STREET, was adopted,;by the following roll call vote: -AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Stop Signs The City Manager presented a request from Miss Gene A. 16th and Placentia Lovegren for a four-way stop at 16th Street and Placentia Avenue.* The Traffic -Commission reviewed this request during March, 1969, December, 1970, and January, 1972, and each time ruled against four-way stop as it fails to meet the warrants established by the State. On Held Over motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, this item was held over to the adjourned meeting of June 15, 1972. Signs for 1972 The City Manager presented a request for Fair Grounds Orange County Fair gate signs on Arlington Drive, from Mr. J. E. Porterfield, General Manager, Action '72. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the gate signs on Arlington Drive for the 1972 Orange County Fair were -approved, as recommended by the 'Director of Public Services. Cherry Lake The City Manager presented plans and specifications for Storm Drain Cherry Lake Storm Drain. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the plans and specifications for Cherry Lake Storm Drain from Santa Ana Avenue at Brentwood Street to Rue de Cannes at Riviera Drive were approved and the Clerk was Bids Authorized authorized to advertise for bids, subject to the approval of the Director of Engineering Services. Fairview Road The City Manager presented plans and specifications for Median Landscaping Median Landscaping Project. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, plans and specifications for Fairview Road Median Landscaping Bids Authorized from San Diego Freeway to Sunflower Avenue were approved and the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be opened June 26, 1972. AHFP No. 622 The City Manager presented plans and specifications Mesa Verde Drive for Mesa Verde Drive East between Harla Avenue and East Harbor Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the plans and specifications for Mesa Verde Drive East, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 622, were approved and the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids upon approval by the County. of Orange. Right of Way The City Manager presented Right of Way Certification Certification for Mesa Verde Drive East. On motion by Councilman Mesa Verde Drive Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the Right of East Way Certification for Mesa Verde Drive East, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 622, was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Paularino Channel The City Manager presented an agreement with the Orange Box Culvert at County Flood Control District for the improvement of Fairview Road the Paularino Channel.box culvert at Fairview Road. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, the agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District for the improvement of the Paularino Channel box culvert at Fairview Road was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley 1 1 1 Airport West On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Development Wilson,�Resolution 72-54, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA -RELATING TO Master Plan THE MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE, INTEGRATING AIRPORT WEST of Drainage DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE INTO THE MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, RESOLVING Resolution 72-54 INCONSISTENCIES AND STATING REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted by,the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Drainage.Fee The City Manager presented a.proposed amendment to the Ordinance Drainage Fee Ordinance for the Master Plan of Drainage. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 72-23; being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 70-44, Ordinance 72-23 RELATING TO THE CREATION AND COLLECTION OF A DRAINAGE FEE First Reading SCHEDULE, AND MAKING FURTHER,EXEMPTIONS THEREFOR, was given first reading by the.following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen:. Pinkley Marina View Park The City"Manager presented a request from the City Change Order No. 1 Engineer for an additional expenditure of $185.00 for Marina View Park - Change Order No. 1. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson,,an additional expenditure of $185.00 was .approved by the following. roll call vote: . AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Suburbia Park The City Manager presented a recommendation from the Time Extension City Engineer for time extension for landscape construc- tion at Suburbia Park. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan,,and. carried, a time extension of ten calendar days for the landscape construction at Suburbia Park'was granted, changing the completion date from June 10, 1972, to June 20, 1972. Del Mar Widening The City Manager recommended the Council enter into Gwinn Property escrow to purchase the "Gwinn property" located at 2605 Westminster 2605 Westminster.Place, for $26,500.00 based upon the appraisal and agreed price. On motion by -Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, authorization to purchase property located at 2605 Westminster Place, from the Estate of Mary Gwinn in the amount of $26,500.00 for Del Mar Widening Project, Gas Tax No. 83, was granted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:. Pinkley Bid 180-115 The -City Manager reported on bids opened May 26,. 1972, Tree -Transplanting for the transplanting of trees from the City's parkways to various City parks. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded_by Councilman Raciti, the contract was awarded Awarded to,John'Baumhoefener and Sons, Incorporated, Post Office Box 11632, Santa Ana, at.a maximum of $165.00 per tree, estimated cost of the program is $8,000.00, Bid 180-115 being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the Tree Transplanting following roll call vote: continued AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Conference Advance The City Manager presented a request for a conference Authorized expense advance for Councilmen Jordan and Wilson. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, a conference expense advance for Councilmen Jordan and Wilson to attend the 1972 Annual Conference of Mayors in New Orleans, June 16 through 21, 1972, in the amount of $400.00 each, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Newport -Mesa The City Manager presented a request from the Newport - Unified School Mesa Unified School District to share in centralized Central Warehouse warehouse facilities on Baker Street. The City Manager recommended we do not cooperate at this time on the yard. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Newport -Mesa Unified School District was advised to award their contract without our participation. Planning Commission The City Attorney presented an ordinance reducing the Members number of Planning Commission members. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Ordinance 72-24, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ordinance 72-24 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING SECTION 2500 OF THE First -Reading COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL=CODE, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM SEVEN TO FIVE, was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, - Raciti NOES: 'Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Planning Commission The City Attorney presented a proposed resolution Salary setting the compensation to be paid to each Planning Commissioner at $40.00 per meeting. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 72-55, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Resolution -72-55 OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE SALARIES.OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ALLOWANCES AND LIMITATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR COMPENSATION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Placentia Avenue The City Manager presented plans and specifications Extension for Placentia Avenue Extension from Estancia High AHFP No. 626 School to Swan Drive, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 626. Mr. Raub spoke briefly on the traffic situation in the area. Councilman Wilson spoke in opposition to the plans as submitted. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, Councilman Wilson voting No, the plans and specifications, as -submitted -by the City Engineer, for Placentia Avenue Extension from Estancia High School to Swan Drive, Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 626, were approved and the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids upon approval by the County of Orange. 1 1 1 1 `i Right of Way The City Manager presented Right of Way Certification Certification for Placentia Avenue. On motion by Councilman'Jordan, Placentia Avenue seconded by Councilman Raciti, the Right of Way Certification for Placentia Avenue Extension, Arterial Highway,Financing Program Project 626, was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: Wilson ABSENT:- Councilmen: Pinkley Intention to Item -28 on the Consent Calendar was presented, a Notice Solicit of Intention to.Solicit for Charitable Purposes from American Association for the Physically Handicapped, 13719 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, by volunteer neighbor -to -neighbor appeal, Fund Drive March, June 6 to June 30, 1972. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti,.and carried, this application was denied. Recess The Mayor declared a five minute recess at 7:45 p.m., and the meeting.reconvened at 7:50 p.m. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place R-72-12 set for public hearing on -Rezone Petition R-72-12, Costa Mesa County Costa Mesa County Water District, 77 Fair Drive, for Water District permission to rezone property located at the northwest corner of Palisades.Road and Red Hill Avenue,.from 141 to Cl -CP. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. Mr. Don Stearns., General Manager_of the Costa Mesa County Water District,.addressed the Council briefly. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance -72-25, being AN ORDINANCE Ordinance 72-25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, First Reading CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 142, BLOCK 6, OF IRVINE'S SUBDIVISION, FROM Ml TO Cl -CP, was given first reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Raciti, Wilson NOES:- Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set General Plan -for public hearing on General Plan Amendment GP -72-01, Amendment South Coast -Drive (north and northwest), San Diego Freeway GP -72-01 (south), and Bear Street (east),_to change the proposed land use of.the'area from High Density Residential to Commercial Recreational. The affidavit of publication is,on.file in.the Clerk's office.' No communications have been received. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Jordan; seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 72-56;, being, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Resolution 72=56 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING.THE GENERAL PLAN 1990, BEING A MASTER PLAN OF ZONING FOR THE CITY OF COSTA.MESA, was adopted, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES:- Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley Orange'County On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Mosquito Abatement Jordan, and carried, the Mayor appointed Hank Hornsveld, Board Member 270 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, as. -City of Costa Mesa's representative to the Orange County Mosquito.Abatement Board, to fill the unexpired term ending December 31, 1972. r Police Services On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Orange County Fair Jordan, the contract between Orange County Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Police Department to provide police services during the Fair, June 16 through June 25, 1972, was approved and the Chief of Police was authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Pinkley ZE-71-56 The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. and Mrs. William Gallemore Gallemore, 629 Plumer Street, requesting extension of time for a condition on their Zone Exception Permit, regarding sidewalks. On motion.by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the requirement for sidewalks was eliminated for reasons contained in the recommendation from the Planning Department. ZE-71-65 The Clerk presented a request for refund of $50.00 Don Koll/SMR filing fee for Don Koll Company, Incorporated, and/or SMR Corporation,17755 Skypark Circle, Irvine, for Zone Exception Permit ZE-71-65, 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 at 940 West 16th Street, in an M1 zone. The Planning Department recommended that no refund be granted. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the request for refund was denied. ZE-71-93 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception McNash Realty, Permit ZE-71-93, McNash Realty and Investments, 2426 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct 17 apartment units (one being a Manager's apartment) and 27 motel units in a C2 zone, with 17 garages and 36 car spaces as shown on the plans (38 open -car spaces required, 36 available) on property located at 2140 Newport Boulevard. The applicant has requested withdrawal. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was withdrawn as requested by applicant. ZE-71-110 The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 6, 1972, Shell Oil application for Zone Exception Permit ZE-71-110, Shell Oil Company, Post Office Box 20158, San Diego, for approval to modernize an existing service station building with a ranch wrap treatment at 2252 Fairview Road at Wilson Street, in a Cl zone. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, this application was delayed to the meeting of July 17, 1972, as requested by the City Manager. ZE-72-33 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Moore Permit ZE-72-33, E. Wayne 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 six feet; to eliminate doors to the proposed six new garages, on property located at 2617 to 2635 Elden Avenue, in_an R2 zone. The applicant has requested withdrawal. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was withdrawn.as requested by the applicant. 1 1 i 'r ^�-- ZE-72-37 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Hall Permit ZE-72-37, Philip S. Hall, 176-A Cecil Place, for permission:to allow three (3) residences on 8,428.66 square feet (one unit 'per 2826.55 square feet) (a 5 percent deviation) caused by a proposed division of property into two parcels, on property located at 176 Cecil Place, in an R2 zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval -subject to conditions. A communi- cation -had been received by the Planning Commission in favor of the proposed variance. The applicant was present and in favor of all, conditions. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the application was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-72-44 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Marsh Permit ZE-72-44, Dion Edward Marsh, 2770 West Lincoln, Space 32, Anaheim,. -for permission to reopen a beer bar located at 778 -782 -West 19th Street allowing the reduction of 53 on-site parking spaces in lieu of substituting equivalent off-site parking spaces to be located approxi- mately 130 feet north and abutting Palace Avenue, at the rear of 1919 and 1925 Wallace and rear of 1922-24 Placentia Avenue., in a Cl zone. Planning Commission recommended denial. Communications had been received from sixteen citizens opposing the application. The applicant was not present. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was denied. ZE-72-45 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Kelly Permit ZE-72-45, John K..Kelly, 2944 Ceylon -Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission .to encroach 11 feet into the required 20 foot rear yard setback for addition of dining room, bedroom and den, on property located at that address in an Rl.zone. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Communications had been received by the Planning Commission from fourteen citizens indicating no objections. The applicant was not present. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was. approved subject to conditions as recommended.by the Planning Commission. ZE-72-46 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Ward Permit ZE-72-46, Roy J. Ward, 1709 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to allow a minimum front yard setback of 10 feet on each lot in Tract No. 7797 as per plot plan made a part. -of this application, on property located at 770 West Wilson, in an R2 zone. Planning Commission recommended approval of Plan dated May 18, 1972, subject to conditions. No communications were received. The applicant was -present -and agreed to all conditions. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the appli- cation -was approved subject to.conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-72-47 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Standard Oil Permit ZE-72-47, Standard Oil.Company, 444 West Ocean, Long Beach, for permission to remodel existing service station, located at .2590 Newport Boulevard, in a C2 zone.. Planning.Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications were received. A representative'for the applicant was present and agreed to all conditions. On motion.by Councilman Wilson, seconded by -Councilman Jordan, and carried, the application was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-72-48 The Clerk presented an application for Zone Exception Standard Oil Permit ZE-72748, Standard Oil Company, 444 West Ocean, Long Beach, for permission to exceed service station sign height standard for construction of freeway sign, on property located at 3190 Harbor Boulevard, in a Cl zone. Planning Commission recommended denial of ` the freeway sign and'approval of the 21 -foot non -rotating pole sign (47 square.feet), subject to conditions. No communications were received. Mr. Dave Garrison, representative for the Standard Oil Company, spoke in objection to the Planning Commission's recommendation, stating that his company has introduced a mass identity conversion program which is world-wide and wish to comply with this, and since other freeway signs have been granted, also wish theirs to address the freeway. Planning Director explained the Planning Commission recommendation and mentioned that several citizens had expressed opposition to the signs. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, Councilman Hammett voting No, the request for a freeway sign was denied and the request for a 21 -foot non -rotating pole sign (47 square feet) was approved subject to conditions. Oral Communications Mr. Charles Rock, 1373 Garlingford, spoke in opposition of helicopters landing in school yards on Saturdays to give children rides. He felt they should be limited to the helicopter pad behind the Police facility for safety purposes. Mr. Peter Wing, 756 Center Street, requested Councilman Wilson to explain his remark which concerned red lining curbs throughout the City. Councilman Wilson explained that he planned to introduce an ordinance which would prohibit parking during the times the street sweeper was scheduled. Mr. John Dooley, 963 Springfield Street, stated that he was displeased with some of the Councilmen's attitudes. Mayor Hammett explained to Mr., Dooley that the applicant always has the entire Council's attention, even if that impression is not given. Mr. George Williamson, Retail Manager of Standard Oil Company, addressed the Council regarding a request heard earlier in the meeting for a sign visible from the freeway. A motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Hammett, that the request from Standard Oil Company be reconsidered, failed to carry. The applicant was advised that he had the right to appeal the Council decision. Councilmanic Councilman Raciti complimented Councilman Pinkley on Comments his leadership on the Costa Mesa Freeway Committee, and requested the participation of the Mesa Verde Homeowners' Association in the cities of Fountain Valley, Westminster, and Huntington Beach in supporting us on this freeway route. Councilman Raciti reported that Mr. Spiller has applied to the Orange County Board of Supervisors for approval on his plans in County territory near Mesa Drive and Tustin Avenue. The Board of Supervisors has requested approval of this development by the City of Costa Mesa, before they approve it in County territory. Councilman Raciti recommended this territory be annexed to the City before giving approval of plans. i 1 1 1 Victoria Street Councilman Raciti recommended that Victoria Street be widened and straightened where it crosses the Santa Ana River, and the Orange County Flood Control District be requested to widen the bridge or build a second bridge to carry traffic. The City of Huntington Beach should also be encouraged to widen Victoria Street on their side of the Santa Ana River. Quarterly Report Vice Mayor Jordan reported that the Quarterly Report Audit of Accounts on the Audit of Accounts for the period July 1, 1971, through, March 31, 1972, has been received from Lance, Soli and Lunghard, and would recommend that the staff look into the possibility of implementing the recommendations submitted. Fairview Park Mayor Hammett reported on the progress being made on the Fairview Park plans. Mayor Hammett reported on meetings being held regarding helicopters for County -wide law enforcement, and stated a study arrangement is in progress for mixing fixed -wing and helicopters .throughout the County and in beach city areas with a reduction of costs to the taxpayers through joint services. Mayor Hammett reported on the success of this year's. Fish Fry Parade. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to June 15, 1972, at 6:30 p.m. Mayor the City of Costa esa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cost esa