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,REGUL_ AR MEETING OF- THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF, .COSTA MESA
April 2, .19.7,3
The City.,Council of the City of Costa Mesa,
California, met.in regular.session at 6:30
p .m.; , ,April 2,' 19.73; ..at; the City Hall, 77
Fair.-Drive,.Costa Mesa. The meeting was
called to order by Vice Mayor Jordan, -fol-
lowed by the.P.ledge:of.,Allegiance to the
Flag.by_,Brownie..Troop 450 and Invocation
by the .Reverend: G.:,F.-:Hertweck. -
Roll Call
Councilmen Pre_sent:..:Jordan,, Pinkley, Wilson,
.Raciti
Councilmen Absent: Hammett (arrived at 6:35 p.m.)
Officials.Present:. City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Engineering
.-Services/City Engineer,
Director of Planning, City
Clerk, .
Minutes
The Vice Mayor declared the;Minutes of the meeting
March .19, 1973
of:.March..19,..1973;- approved.:as distributed and
posted...,
Mayor Arrived
Mayor Hammett arrived at 6:35 p.m.
Agreement
The Clerk.:p.resented from .the meeting of March 19,
Greenbelt
1973, a proposed Greenbelt Commission Joint Powers
Commission
Agreement.. Mrs. -Gertrude .E. Drollinger, President
Joint Powers
of. the..League , of. Women Voters of Orange Coast, and
Mrs. Diane Sten.ge,, 228 Amherst Road, Chairman of
the -Costa Mesa.Greenbelt Committee, urged Council
approval of this agreement. Vice Mayor Jordan spoke
in favor of the agreement, stating that cost to the
City would be.•$6,7000..00- per .year. A motion by Vice
Mayor Jordan,.seconded by Councilman Wilson, -for
approval for a one-year period was followed by
Council discussion.. The.,motion failed to carry,
Councilmen Raciti, Hammett, and Pinkley voting no.
The.Council:is,not opposed to the plan but to the
manner in which it is being introduced.
E1 Monte Chemical
Mayor Hammett informed those present of the explo-
Corporation
sion at the El Monte Chemical Corporation, 829 West
Explosion
17th Street. The City Manager gave a short report
of the casualties and damage -as estimated at this
time.
Mayor Leaves
Mayor Hammett left the meeting at 6:50 p.m. and
returned at 6:56 .p -.m._
Beverly Carey
Vice Mayor Jordan read a resolution commending Beverly
Bicentennial
Carey for her interest in the Bicentennial Committee.
Committee
On motion by Vice Mayor Jordan, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 73-20
Wilson, Resolution 73-20, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMENDING
BEVERLY CAREY FOR HER.VITAL INTEREST IN THE COSTA
MESA BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE, AND FOR HER CONCENTRATED
INTEREST AND EFFORT IN THE -ORGANIZATION OF THE COM-
MITTEE, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS GOALS, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: 'None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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The resolution was presented to Mr. Tom Baum,
representing Mrs. Carey, who was not able to
accept the resolution because of illness.
Surplus Property
The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 19,
Bond Issue
1973, a report on surplus property as related to the
Bond Issue. Councilman Wilson reported on progress
.the Fairgrounds Liaison Committee has made during
meetings with the Fairboard regarding the 33 -acre
parcel.of land under negotiation. As directed by
Council at the.meeting of March 19, 1973, this
item will be placed on each Council agenda until
final action is taken.
Appeals Ordinance
A proposed appeals ordinance from the adjourned
Ordinance 73-8
meeting of February 6, 1973, was presented. On
First Reading
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Wilson, Ordinance 73-8, being AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTAB-
LISHING APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL FROM THE
DECISION OF THE CITY STAFF, THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
OR THE CITY COUNCIL, was given first reading and
passed to second reading, by the following roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen. None
-ABSENT: Councilmen: 'None
Revision of
A proposed ordinance..from.the meeting of December 18,
Section 9380.0
1972, revising Section 9380.0 of the Municipal Code
Ordinance 73-9
was presented. On moti.on.by Vice Mayor Jordan,
First Reading
seconded by Mayor Hammett, Ordinance 73-9, being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA,-AMENDIN.G..SECTION 9380.0 COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO PARKING.STANDARDS IN M-1 AND M-2
ZONES,.ESTABLISHING-PARKING AREA DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR SAID ZONES., AND EXPRESSING THE NEED
THEREFOR, was given first reading and passed to
second reading, by -the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENTi, Councilmen:. None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: The following items were
removed from.the Consent.Calendar for discussion:
Item 6, communications.regarding public.hearing
allowing alcoholic beverages in certain county regu-
lated recreational areas;, and Item 27b, a request from
the Daughters of the American.Revolution for use of
Costa Mesa Park.
On motion -by Mayor -Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Wilson,: and carried, -.the remaining Consent Calendar
items were -approved. -by the -following roll call vote:
AYES.: Councilmen:. Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:. Councilmen:...None
Mark IV Charter An application.before the Public Utilities Commission
Lines for Mark IV.Charter Lines,_.Incorporated, for authority
to providepassenger stage service between points in
Southern California and -Mammoth Mountain, was received
and processed.
California Angels A resolution was received from the City of Anaheim -
Resolution 73-21 supporting Orange -County's Major League Baseball Club,
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the California Angels'.. On motion by Mayor
Hammett, seconded by Councilman Wilson,. Resolution
73-21, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA SENDING BEST WISHES FOR A
SUCCESSFUL 1973 SEASON TO THE CALIFORNIA ANGELS OF
THE AMERICAN.BASEBALL LEAGUE, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:. Councilmen: -None
Growth -Policy A letter was received from the Orange County Plan --
Report ning Commission regarding their Growth Policy Report, -
and the City Manager will submit his report on May 7,
1973.
Flood Control A letter of acknowledgment of receipt of Costa Mesa's
Problem resolution from Congressman Hinshaw regarding the
Santa Ana Canyon flood control problem in Santa Ana Canyon, was
received and processed.
Santa Ana River A resolution from the City of Santa Ana urging the
Basin Flood United States Congress to appropriate funds to
Hazard complete the study of the Santa Ana River Basin flood
hazard, and implement measures to alleviate the threat
of flooding, was received and processed as Council
previously adopted a similar resolution.
Apportioned A statement from Houston I. Flournoy, Controller of
Revenues the State of.California,_showing share of revenues to
be apportioned during fiscal year ending June 30, 1974,
was received .and processed.
State Lottery A resolution from the City of Huntington Beach sup-
porting legislation establishing a State lottery for
the benefit of public, education, was received and
processed.
Alcoholic Beverage An application for person-to-person transfer of an
Licenses off -sale general license from Clarence L. and Rita
Mr. B's D. Boardman to S.S:K., Incorporated, Jack N. Kaminski,
President,, Mr'. B's, 2205 Fairview Road, for which the
Planning Department approved parking, was received
and processed. -
The Bordeaux An application for person-to-person transfer of an
on -sale beer.and.wine license from George E. Duperroy
to Jacques Bouche, Incorporated, Jean Jacques Bouche,
President, The Bordeaux, 758 St. Clair Street, for
which the Planning Department approved parking, was
received and processed.
The Gas Company
An application for person-to-person transfer of an
on-sale.beer andwinelicense from Cee -Gee Management,
Incorporated, to Anthony. E. Paley, The Gas Company,
1550 Superior Avenue, for which the -Planning Depart -
went approved parking, was received and processed.
Red's.Saloon
An application for person-to-person transfer of an
on -sale beer license from Douglas G. Mark and Gary
H. Winterberger to James E. King and Gary H. Winter-
berger, Red's Saloon, 2014 Placentia Avenue, for
which.the Planning Department approved parking, was
received and processed.
Business License
A business license application from Continental Canine,
Continental
Incorporated, Robert E.- Buesing, President, 16320
Canine
South Marquardt Street, Cerritos, for a,sentry dog
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service, for which the Police Department recommended
approval, was approved.
R-73-05
Rezone Petition R=73-05,.South Coast Plaza, 3315
South Coast Plaza
Fairview Road,'for permission to rezone property lo -
Hearing Set
cated north of the San Diego Freeway, south of.Sunflower
Avenue, and east. of Bristol Street, approximately 1,200
feet from the centerline of Bristol Street, from Al and
CIS to "TC", Town Center, was set for public hearing at
Abandonment of
6:30 p.m., April 16, 1973.
On motion by Mayor Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Specific Plan for
Wilson, a request for a proposed:abandonment of the
Denver Drive
Specific Plan for Denver Drive, being the extension of
Resolution 73-22.
existing.Denver Drive east of Tract 5442, located east
Hearing Set.
of Babb Street approximately 276.00 feet southerly of
the centerline of Paularno Avenue, was set for public
hearing at 6:30 p.m.., April 16, 1973, and Resolution
73-22, being A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, OF INTENTION TO ABANDON
A REVISED SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A CUL-DE-SAC FOR THE EXTEN-
SION OF DENVER DRIVE, LOCATED EAST OF BABB STREET.AND
SOUTH OF PAULARINO AVENUE, was adopted by the'following
roll. call' vote:
AYES: -Councilmen:- Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES; -Councilmen; None
ABSENT: Councilmen': None.
Refunds
A request from Roy.Watkins, 1981 Maple Avenue, Costa
Watkins
Mesa, for refund of fee•oii Building Permit No. 36125,
as project was: abaridoned', was approved in the amount of
$29:75;, or 85 percent.of.-fee, as recommended by the
Director of Building Safety, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen: -Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
-, Wilson, Raciti
NOES: -Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Reinecke
A -request from'Rix Reinecke, A.I.A., 238'Rose Lane, Costa
Mesa, for refund -of park and ,recreation ' fee on Building .
Permit No.' -34612, as project was abandoned, was approved
in the amount of $55.00'as recommended by the Planning
Department, by -the following -roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmen. Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen -c- None
ABSENT: Councilmen:'. -None
Right of Way Deeds
The following right of way deeds were accepted and ordered
placed.on record -with the brange County Recorder, by the
following roll cill'vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES-: Councilmen: None
ABSENT-: Councilmen: None -
DEED NAME "' FOR STREET
2250 Gabriel and Matilda Parsons'Street
Barnett widening
2222 Curtis•A. Herberts,"" Fullerton Avenue'
- et al widening
2245 Irvine Industrial storm drain on:
- Complex, Gary and'' north side of
Marie Brin'derson Baker Street
Claims
The following claims received by the Clerk were referred
to the City Attorney: George Russel Knepper; Sully -
Miller Contracting Company; John A. Hammer, Manager,
doing business as Snoopy's Bar.
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Mesa Verde Drive The following bids were opened by the Clerk on
East from Harla March 27, 1973, for Improvement of Mesa Verde
Avenue to Harbor Drive East from Harla Avenue to Harbor Boulevard,
Boulevard Arterial Highway Financing Project Number 622,
Gas Tax Number 82:
NAME AMOUNT
R. W. McClellan and Sons _ $61,647.87
E. L. White Company $61,974.00
Sully -Miller Contracting "" $63,232.05
Company
El Camino Contracting $65,160.75
Company
Griffith Company$69,757.00
Awarded On motion by Mayor Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, the contract was awarded in the amount of
$61,647.87 to R. W. McClellan and Sons, as having
submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications,
by the following roll call.vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen:, None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Select System On motion by Mayor Hammett, seconded by Councilman
of City Streets Wilson, Resolution 73 -23, -being A RESOLUTION OF
Resolution 73-23 THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE -CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING
AND ADOPTING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE SELECT SYSTEM OF
CITY STREETS 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
Newport Drainage A request from the Local'Agency Formation Commission
District to dissolve the Newport Drainage District was
presented. Council directed that no action be taken
at this time with dissolvement of the District to be
reconsidered in one year's time.
Kiwanis Club A request from t1ie.Costa Mesa Kiwanis Club, James
Costa Mesa Park Yamanaka, Special Events Chairman, for permission
to use the Costa Mesa Park on May 12, 1973, from
7:00 a.m, to 12:00 noon, for a fund-raising breakfast,
with use of street banners and a loudspeaker system
for advertisement purposes, was approved subject to
the condition that arrangements be made with the
Department of Leisure Services for electrical ser-
vice requirements, park cleanup, trash pickup,
hours of operation, and normal insurance requirements,
and with the revenue fee waived.
Senate Bill 226 A recommendation that the Council go on record in
support of Senate Bill 226, which empowers the Grand
Jury to investigate County, City, and local govern-
ment officers, was approved.
Alcoholic Beverages Item 6a on the Consent Calendar, a resolution of the -
County Board of Supervisors acting as the Governing Board
Recreational, of the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks
Properties District, setting a hearing date; and Item 6b on the
Resolution 73-24 Consent Calendar, a_letter from Supervisor Ronald
Caspers requesting Council's opinion, regarding the
allowance of alcoholic beverages in certain County
regulated, recreational areas, were presented. On
motion by.Councilman Raciti.,- seconded by Councilman
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Pinkley, Resolution 73-24, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA OPPOSING
THE LIFTING OF RESTRICTIONS FOR THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON COUNTY PROPERTY, AND SETTING
FORTH THE REASON .THEREFOR, was adopted by the fol-
lowing-roll.call'vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson., Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Daughters of Item 27b on the Consent Calendar, a request from the
the American. Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Jean
Revolution Picnic Wheeler, Committee Chairman, for permission to use
Costa Mesa Park the Costa Mesa Park on July 4, 1973, for an old-
fashioned picnic; was presented. Mrs. Wheeler was
not present. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried., the
request was held over to the meeting of April 16,
1973, and the City Manager directed to contact Mrs.
Wheeler for information regarding the use intended
for the park.
Warrant On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Resolution 769 man Wilson, Warrant Resolution 769, including Payroll
7306,.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 Mayor.Hammett., seconded by Councilman
Resolution 770 Raciti,--Warrant Resolution 770 was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: .Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
...... I.. Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Claims The City Attorney presented an application to file
Serrano a late claim from Mrs. Mildred Serrano, and requested
this claim be held'over for -further investigation.
On motion.by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
man Pinkley; and carried,: the claim was held over
pending further investigation.
Myre
The City Attorney presented .a claim from Michael J.
Myre, a minor,,.by and through Virginia L'Esperance
and Gerald..I. Myre, his Guardians ad Litem, and
recommended denial as there was no liability.on the
part of the City. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried,.the
claim was denied.._;
Redevelopment
On motion -by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Agency
man Raciti-,. Resolution.73-25, being A RESOLUTION OF
Resolution 73-25
THE CITY -COUNCIL OF -THE -CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING
THE CITY STAFF AS THE STAFF_ OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVEL-
OPMENT AGENCY, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:..-.
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:. Councilmen: • . None
Costa Mesa
On motion by.Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Redevelopment
Raciti,..and. carried, a proposed resolution of the Costa
Agency
Mesa Redevelopment.Agency establishing compensation for
Compensation
members attending meetings was held over until the Costa
Mesa Redevelopment Agency has held its next meeting.
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Agreement A proposed agreement between the Costa Mesa
Wilsey and Ham Redevelopment Agency and Wilsey and Ham for
Redevelopment services to be completed by November 15, 1973,
Agency in connection with the preparation of the re-
development plan,'in the amount of $32,500.00,
was presented. On motion by Councilman Raciti,
seconded by Mayor Hammett, the agreement was
approved and referred to the Redevelopment
Agency'for approval by the following roll call
vote:
Public Hearing
Land Evolution:
R-72-22
Public Hearing
General Plan
Amendment No.
GP -73-01
Continued
Public Hearing
Land Evolution
R-7222
Continued
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
'NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The'Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for continued public'hearing from the meeting of
March 5, 1973, Rezone Petition,'R-72-22, Land Evolu-
tion, Incorporated, 1971 Ritchey Street, Santa Ana,
for permission.to rezone property located at the
southwest corner of Thurin and Hamilton Streets from
R2 to R4 -CP. No communications have been received.
Mr. Jerrel C. Barto, President of Land Evolution,
Incorporated, opposed further delay of Council deci-
sion.. A decision that might be made regarding this
public hearing is contingent on the public hearing
for -General Plan Amendment GP -73-01, which was.
scheduled later in the meeting. On motion by Mayor
Hammett, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and.carried,
the public hearing for Land Evolution, Incorporated,
was held until later in the meeting and the public
hearing for General Plan Amendment GP -73-01 taken out
of sequence to be heard next on the agenda.
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for continued public hearing from the meeting of
March .5, 1973, General Plan Amendment No. GP -73-01,
Costa Mesa Planning Commission, 77 Fair Drive, to
consider proposed amendments -to the General Plan in
the area bounded by Victoria"Street, West 19th Street,
-Harbor Boulevard, and Newport Boulevard. Communica-
tions have been received requesting C2 zoning from
the following: Joseph. and Edith Carver, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Adams, Mr. Al Lutge, Ruth L. Hamilton. Mr.
Carver and Mr Hamilton spoke in behalf of the above
request. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by
Councilman Wilson, and carried, the public hearing
was continued to the meeting of April 16; 1973, and
the item is to be discussed at the study session on
April 9, 1973.
From earlier in the meeting, public hearing for Land
Evolution, Incorporated, Rezone Petition R-72-22, was
reopened. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by.Councilman Pinkley, the public hearing was.con-
tinued until the meeting of April 16, 1973, and the
item is to be discussed at the study session on April
9, 1973..
Public Hearing The public hearing continued from the meeting of March
Alcorn 5,1973,: Rezone Petition R-72-27, Carol R. Alcorn,
R-72-27 3152 Sicily Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to
Continued rezone property located at 377 West Bay Street from
R2 to R4, was presented. On.motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried,
the public hearing was continued until the meeting of
April'16, 1973; and the item is to be discussed at the
study session on.April 9, 1973.
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Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that -.this was the time and place
Larson Industries
..set for continued,public_:_hearing.from the meeting of
R-72-19 Amended
March 19, 1973,.Rezone:Petition R-72-19 Amended,
Ordinance 73-10
Larson Industries, Incorporated, and William England,
First Reading
-in, care of. William K. _Davis,. 359 San Miguel Drive,
Newport Beach•, for permission to rezone property
located vest of 'Newport Boulevard, south of Paularino
..Avenue, and north.of Baker.Street, from M1 and C1 -CP
to R4 -CP. No communications have been received. Mr.
William K. Davis, 359 San. Miguel Drive, Newport Beach,
requested the,zone change be amended from R4 -CP to
R2 -CP as he now plans a condominium town house
project.with-individual..ownership. A motion by
Councilman.Wi.lson., seconded by Councilman Pinkley, for
approval with the zone change amended to R2 -CP, was
followed by di'scussion.• There being no other speakers;
Vice,Mayor Jordan closed the public hearing. Ordinance
73-10, being, -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF
A PORTION OF LOT 1,•BLOCKE,,BERRY TRACT, FROM M1 AND
C1 -CP TO R2 -CP, was given first reading and passed to
second reading by,the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson
NOES: ..Councilmen*: Raci.ti
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Public Hearing
R-72-23
Ordinance.,73-.11
First.Reading
Public,.Hearing ..
Raub and Rochester
R-73-0:4
Ordinance 73-.12 -
First.Reading.
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for public hearing f,or•.Rezone Petition R-72-23,
Costa Mesa Planning..Commission, Post Office Box 1200,
Costa Mesa; for permission to' rezone property located
west.,of Bear Street be-tween.the San Diego Freeway and
South :Coast :Road,; from C1-CP.,to CR, Commercial -
Recreation: No communications have been received.
The affidavit of.publication-is on file in the Clerk's -
office: Director -of Planning stated that the environ-
mental impact,.statement has been submitted and approved
by,;the Planning- Commission. There being no other
speakers.,'Vice'Mayor.Jordan closed the public hearing.
On motion;by. Mayor�Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Wilson, Ordinance 73-11, being AN. ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL'. .OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA, 'CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE_.Z.ONING OF.A PORTION OF THE LAND ALLOTTED
TO JAMES•McFADDEN PER-F.INAL:DECREE OF PARTITION OF THE
RANCHO.SANTIAGO DE;SANTA.ANA, FROM Cl -CP TO CR, was
given'firs.t..-reading and passed to second reading, by
the :following :roll. call.;vo_te:.
AYES: Councilmen: .Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
7NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Clerk:.a'nnounced that this was the time and..place
set for public-'hearing'for Rezone Petition R-73-04,.__
far: Es tate ..of., -.Jack S Raub : and Rochester Investment,
Company, 136,Rochester,Street, Costa Mesa, for permis-
sion.y-to- rezone proper ty,:at;.1.31 and 135 East 18th Street,
from C1 -CP. and . CL ;to R4 -CP.. --The-,affidavit of publica
tion . is on -.file . in the . Clerk's office. Communications
in favor of the rezone have -been received from the
following.: H: W:' Wright .Company.; -"126 Rochester Street;
Costa. Mesa Tomorrow;. Incorporated; and from the
Rochester Investment Company_,: supporting their applica-
tion. Mr.•iSewell, Ric -hard .Sewell, Incorporated, 434
East-,, 1.7th., Street" Costa"Mesa,, the proposed developer
represents:ng.the;property.owners, described future plans.
Mr. Tom Nelson, 1796 Newport Boulevard, representing
Costa Mesa Tomorrow, and Mr. Bill Frost, of Raub, Bein,
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Recess
Frost;' and Ass`ociates;'' spoke in support of - the
appli'cat'ion._.' There being no other speakers, Vice
Mayor Jordan closed the'piiblic hearing. On motion
by Councilman.Pinkley; seconded by Councilman Raciti,
Ordinance 73=12,'being;AN`ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 121 OF NEW-
PORT.HEIGHTS'FROM C1=CP'AND C1 TO R4 -CP, was given
first read_ ing"'and' "passed to' second reading by the
'following roll 'call vote:`
AYES:'' Councilmen: Haiimett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilirien: `` None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Vice'Mayor declared a recess at 7:50 p.m., and
the meeting reconvened"at.8:00 P.M.
Expiration of A letter from Nathan Reade notifying Council of
Planning expiration of -his Planning -Commission term on April
Commission Term_ 21, 1973; and offer to accept an additional term or
Reade interim appointment was -held for acknowledgment
-after the regular Council meeting.
Dismantled Vehicles
Orimotion-by'Mayor Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Ordinance 73-13
Pinkley, Ordinance -73-13, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
First Reading
CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PROVIDING FOR
THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF
ABANDONED, -WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE
VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF -FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY OR
PUBLIC PROPERTY, NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS, AND RECOVERY
'OF COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY
SECTION 22660 VEHICLE CODE; BY AMENDING THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL'CODE, ADDING THERETO ARTICLE 6
OF CHAPTER -III,• was' given first reading and passed to
second reading'by''the following roll call vote:
AYES: 'Councilmen.: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES:'. Councilmen:' None
ABSENT: 'Councilmen:" None
Bill Numbers "-
A letter from Floyd L. Wakefield, Assemblyman, 52nd
AJR 1 and SJR 12
District,.requesting Council adoption of a resolution
Enforced Busing
in support of -Bill Numbers AJR 1 and SJR 12, opposing
Tabled
forced busing, was presented. On motion by Council-
man Wilson, secorided by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, the request was tabled.
J. H. Snyder
The Clerk presented a Tentative Map of Tract 3586,
Tentative Map
J'. H. Snyder 'Company, 1100 Glendon Avenue, Suite 1200,
Tract 3586
Los Angeles, for permission to create a one -lot sub -
Held Over
division for condominium purposes at 1741 Tustin Avenue.
Mr. Robert M. .Galloway, representing the applicant,
spoke' •in . siipp'ort of 'the' ' application and explained that
a delay would''be'detrimental'to financial funding for
the propexty. '-A communication citing sections of the
Municipal Code and explaining.conformation to City
standards had been received'from Martin and Flandrick,
2456 Huntingtbn Drive, San'Marino, a law firm repre-
senting J. H.' Snyder Company. Planning Commission
recommended denial. After discussion, on motion by
Mayor Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, Tentative Map of Tract 3586 was held over to
the meeting of April •16, 1973, and the developer and
staff directed to work together to provide sufficient
information to'enable•Council to reach a decision.
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M. B. Johnson
The Director of Planning presented a Tentative Map
Tentative Map
of Tract,8241,.•M....,B. Johnson --Development Company,
Tract 8241
8521:Whitaker:Avenue,.Buena Park, for permission
to divide property located -=between Paularino Avenue
and the.San Diego Freeway west of Ludington Street
into six -lots. Mr..Bruce.Pendegraff, Daniel N.
Salerno and -Associates, Architects, agreed to all
conditions.. Director of. -Planning stated that Con-
dii
ition No:.7-should-be amended to read, "Paularino
Avenue" rather than Baker Street. On.motion by
Mayor Hammett, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, -Tentative Map; -of Tract 8241 was approved
subj_ect.to conditions and.amending Condition No_. 7
to read; "Paularino.Avenue."
J. H. Snyder
The Director of Planning presented a Tentative Map
Tentative Map
of Tract 8265, J..H..Snyder...Company, 1100 Glendon
Tract 8265
Avenue,.Suite:.1200, Los Angeles, for permission to
Withdrawn
create a one=lo't subdivision.for condominium pur-
poses at 1845 Anaheim Avenue. On motion by
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.Councilman Wilson.,'seconded by Councilman Pinkley;
and.carrie_d, Tentative.Map:of Tract 8265 was,
withdrawn as.1-requested by applicant.
ZE-73-13
The_.Director.of Planning presented an application
Pacific Telephone
for -..Zone Exception;. ZE-73-13,..,.Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Company, i.n.care of .Fred Booth, Building
Engineer,, Room 1311, 525 "B" Street, San Diego,
for-: permission .to bui.ld,: a -_.commercial office, building
on .property located, at:.2385 Newport Boulevard, in a
C1-CP.zone. Mr: W: R. -,,Munster, representing the
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, agreed to
all. conditions.The-Director of Planning stated:
that.Condition.No...4 has.b.een deleted and Condition
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No.._.19 I amended_to read..'. -'the" .proposed, fence not be
-chain..link, and -to be"constructed under the direc-
tion of'.the .Planning:Dep.artment." On motion by
Councilman Wilson,..seconded by Councilman Raciti,
and ..carried, ..the application 7was approved subject
`to -conditions �as. amended.
ZE-73-14
The Director of Planning presented an application
Swedlund
for Zone Exception ZE-73-14,.Don E..Swedlund, 585
Withdrawn..,-
West.19.th Street.,..Costa-Mesa; for permission to
cons.tr.uct. -a :33,3.6-2 s.q.uare foot industrial building
with -a .reduction iii, .parking._requirements (125 spaces
required =..102.provided);- on property located at 629
Terminal.Way,,_asn.an M1.,zone.. On motion by Council-
man •Wilson,_ seconded by .Councilman Raciti, and
carried,, the. application was. -withdrawn as requested .
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.by applicant.
ZE-.73-,16:.
The Director.:pf Planning -presented an application
Jehovah's
for Zone -Exception ZE-73-16,- Jehovah's Witnesses, -
Witnesses,
Central..-.Congregation,..1950 Church Street, Costa Mesa,
Held Over
for .permission -',"to build ,a: religious meeting hall in -
a.residential,zone;,on-property located at 955
Paularino Avenue,..,in an RIzone. Mr. Dale Buller,
3118.YellowstoneiDrive,..Costa Mesa, representing
Jehovah.'.s:Witnesses;.reques.ted this application be
held over.:.to.,the.meeting of April 16, 1973. On motion
b.y.Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
and -carried, this application was held over to the
meeting of April. 16;: 103, to be heard after the public
hearing for Abandonment_o.f Denver Drive.
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ZE-73-18
The, ""-Director'of Planning presented an application
Don Koll Company
for Zone Exception ZE-73=18;"Don Koll Company,
1901'Dove Street,' -Newport Beach, for permission'to
construct a 35,000 -square foot industrial building
on property located'at 3120 Airway Avenue, in an
M1-CP'zone. Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to conditions. Applicant agreed to all con-
ditions. On'motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
'by Councilman Raciti,-and carried, the application
was approved subject'to.conditions.
Oral
Mr. Joe'Donaldson; 2702'9aii`Lucas Lane, registered
Communications
a "com] `faint' agaii st' the-'Boy`'s Enterprises from Los
Angeles,' -an organization doing business as itinerant
peddlers, stating that they are working after dark,
and'litte'ring the neighborhood with .trash. Mayor
'Hammett suggested Mr. Donaldson submit a signed
letter to his office and' -Fie will refer the complaint .
to staff 'for study.`` "
College'Park
Mrs.'Veronica Rhodes, 328 'Hanover Drive, read a letter
Homeowners,
from'the College Park -`Homeowners Association, signed
Association
by Mr. Henry Panian, a member of the Board of
Directors, informing Council of the association's re-
organization. 'Mrs. Rhodes-ifivited Council to attend
the ' first meeting, and= informed them that a represen-
tative will be present at each Council meeting.
Grace Massello
Vi.ce'Mayor Jordan recognized Mrs. Grace E. Massello,
a former City employee, who has been recovering from
a prolonged'illness.`
Daughters of
Mrs.' Jean Wheeler, Committee Chairman for the
the American
Daughters of the American Revolution, inquired as to
Revolution"
what action Council had taken regarding their request
to use the Costa. -Park for an old-time picnic on
-Mesa
July 4, 1973,"as she'had been absent when the request
was, heard earlier'in the meeting. City Manager
informed Mrs. Wheeler `that the request had been held
over to the'me'eting of April 16, 1973, and additional
information will be required before a decision can be
made. .
Planning Commission
The City Manager read Resolution 73-03 of the Planning
Resolution 73-03
Commission prohibiting'smoking during the course of
Smoking
meetings conducted in the Council Chambers and Con-
ference Room:' On motion by Mayor Hammett, seconded
by'C'ouncilman Pinkley,'and-carried, Councilman Wilson
abstaining, the' resolution was. referred to staff for
study t'o be returned to 'Council after a period of one
year.
Invitation
On motion by Councilman Rac ti, seconded by Councilman
Tijuana and Baja
Pinkley, Resolution 73-26, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Officials
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF COSTA MESA EXTENDING -A
Resolution 73-26
CORDIAL INVITATION TO THE MAYOR OF TIJUANA, THE POLICE
CHIEF AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM BAJA CALIFORNIA
TO THE ANNUAL COSTA MESA -NEWPORT HARBOR LIONS CLUB,
INCORPORATED,'FI'SH FRY AND PARADE ON JUNE 2, 1973, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:" Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen':' None
Resolution 73-26 will be delivered to the Mexican
officials by a delegation composed of representatives
from the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, and the City
of Costa Mesa.
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Firearms
Councilman.Wilson presented a proposed resolution
Resolution -73-27
relating .to punishment.for felonies committed with
firearms and gave a short report. On motion by
Counci-lman_Wlson, seconded by Mayor Hammett,
Resolution 73-27, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF`THE CITY OF COSTA MESA SUPPORTING
ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 95 OF THE 1973-74 REGULAR
SESSION OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE, RELATING
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TO THE PUNISHMENT -FOR FELONIES COMMITTED WITH
FIREARMS, AND GIVING:REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,
Wilson, Raciti
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Costa Mesa
Councilman Pinkley stated that the Costa Mesa
Redevelopment
Redevelopment Agency should meet as soon as possible
Agency
in order to meet deadlines for the tax freeze. City
Attorney informed .Council that the business to be
taken up at the next meeting should include: execu-
tion of the Wilsey,and Ham agreement; compensation
for -agency members; a- request- to the City for an
advance of administrative funds. The supporting
budget to accompany the request for funds may not be
available at that time, but a resolution could be '
prepared. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman Raciti; and carried, the Costa Mesa
Redevelopment Agency was. scheduled to meet on April
9, 1973,. at 7:30 p.m.
Adjournment
The Vice Mayor adjourned the meeting.at 8:40 p.m. to
a Personnel- Session in the fifth floor conference
Planning
room.
Council asked fox.applicants for Planning Commission
Commission
by April 19.;.1973, with.t'he intention of conducting
Applicants
interviews on.April 30, 1973.
Adjournment-
The Personnel Session adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Mayor o the City of Costa Mesa
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City Clerk of ,the City .of Costa - esa,-