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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/1973 - Adjourned City Council MeetingRoll Call Minutes June 4, June 115, and June 181, 1973 Right of Way Worcester Street Widening ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA June 26; 1973 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in adjourned regular session at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, said meeting having been duly and regu- larly ordered adjourned from the regular meeting of June .18, 1973; -and'a copy of the notice of adjourn- ment having been posted as required by law. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation by the Reverend Richard Caughlin, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church'.. .. . . Councilmen Present: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti Councilmen Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer, City Clerk The Mayor declared the Minutes of the meetings of June . 4, June:11, and June 18, 1973, approved as distributed and posted, as there were no corrections. The Clerk presented_ from the meeting of June 4, 1973, a request .from Mr. and Mrs.,John De Witt Worcester for payment for. any frontage.property at 485 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, which may be required by the City for future street widening purposes. The City Manager recommended that the Council establish the policy that the road width on 17th Street be 100 feet, 50 feet from centerline. If in the future an additional 10 - foot street dedication is required for a traffic right -turn pocket, then this dedication is open for negotiation or condemnation. Mr. Worcester addressed the Council regarding his request. The Council explained to Mr. Worcester that if he should make application for a building permit where the valuation exceeds $2,000.00, an automatic 10 -foot street dedica- tion will be required by City Ordinance. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Council went on record in support of the City Manager's recommendation, and established the policy that the road width on 17th Street be 100 feet, 50 feet from centerline; and if in the future an additional 10 -foot dedication is required for a right - turn pocket, it would be subject to negotiation by purchase or condemnation. Retirement Plan The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 4, 1973, Amendment No. 7 Retirement Plan Amendment No. 7, Paragraph 2, the removal of disability retirement provision, and Para- graph 4, the increase of monthly benefit for retired employees. The City Manager submitted his report as a result of meetings with recognized employee organi= zations, and recommended Amendment No. 7 be approved as submitted, and that Council policy for paying medical insurance premiums for retired employees be modified. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman i 1 1 Jordan, and carried, Retirement Plan Amendment No. 7, Paragraphs 2 and 4, were approved, effective July 1, 1973. Medical Premiums On.motion.b.y Councilman Wilson,.seconded by Council - for "Retired" man Jordan, and carried, the updating of Council Employees policy concerning payment of medical premiums for "retired" employees, amended to include Retirement Plan members who terminate under the City Group Long Term.Disability Insurance Plan, was approved as recommended by the City Manager. Firehouse The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 4, 1973, Business a business license application from Raymond Rohm, The License Firehouse, 177 East 17th Street, for a theatre, motion pictures, and live entertainment. Assistant City .Denied Attorney .Robert Humphreys stated that Berrien E. Moore, Incorporated, Attorneys for the applicant, had been notified of the time and place of this meeting. The Assistant City Attorney -introduced witnesses: Chief .Lewis, Fire Marshal for the Costa Mesa Fire Department, and Officer DeFrancisco of the Costa Mesa Police Department. Chief Lewis reported on the phy- sical structure of the Firehouse premises, and comparisons. were offered between the Firehouse premises and other existing theatres in Costa Mesa. Officer DeFrancisco reported on the activities taking place -therein...- The.City.Attorney cited a passage, from_,the-.Crownover case,.which established the City's right to ..regulate and prohibit this type of activity, with -respect to theatres. Rozlyn Abrams, representing the Firehouse as an employee, stated that the Fire- house.is trying to meet City standards and have revised their outdoor signs, and entertainment programs have been revised. After discussion and consideration of -the -statements. heard•and'reports received from various City departments, including a report from the Director of Planning stating that the parking area is deficient 52 spaces for this type of activity, based upon evidence heard, Councilman Jordan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, to deny this application for business.license as it does not meet-the.definitio'n or standards for a theatre. Assembly Bill 594 The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 4, 1973, Refund Value of a,proposed resolution supporting Assembly Bill 594, Beverage relating to refund value.of,specific beverage con - Containers tainers.. Judy Tracy, 706 Bison Avenue, Newport Beach, representing Citizens to Recycle Useful Discards, spoke in.support of Assembly Bill 594. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, and carried, the Council declined to support Assembly Bill 594. Use and Storage The -Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, of Explosives Ordinance. -73-24.. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded.by,Councilman Wilson, Ordinance 73-24, being Ordinance 73-24 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Adopted MESA.AMENDING ORDINANCE 72-34 RELATING TO THE -UNIFORM FIRE CODE, AND ADDING -THERETO CERTAIN SECTIONS RELAT- ING TO THE ISSUING OF PERMITS FOR THE USE AND STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES, was adopted by the following roll call. vote: -AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None, ABSENT: Councilmen: None R-73-07 The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Prezoning Ordinance 73=25, in connection with property located Costa Mesa at 335, 339, 341, and 345`University Drive. On Planning motion by.Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Commission Jordan., Ordinance- 73=25; being AN ORDINANCE OF' THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE CITY�OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Ordinance 73-25 PREZONING CERTAIN -UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY ADJOINING Adopted THE CITY,BOUNDARY- FROM COUNTY R4 TO CITY R2 -CP, was adopted by the"following roll call vote: AYES:: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, - Wilson, Raciti. NOES': Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: ''None R-73-08 The'Clerkpresented.for second -reading and adoption, Verrico Ordinance 73-26', in --connection with property located at 1915 -Wallace Avenue. On: motion by Councilman. Ordinance 73-26 Wilson,, -seconded by. CouncilmAn Jordan, Ordinance Adopted 73-26,, being'AN ORDINANCE'OF-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,`CALIFORNIA.; CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 38, BLOCK E,.OF,TRACT-612, FROM Cl TO R3 -CP, was 'adopted -by the following roll call vote: AYES: Co'u 'cilmeni -Hamulett, Jordan, Pinkley, " Wilson, Raciti, NOES: Councilmen:' None''' - ABSENT: Councilmen:` None R-73-09 The Clerk presented -for second reading and adoption, Prezoning' Ordinance 73=27', in` -connection with property located Costa Mesa at lilO Victoria 'Street.'.' On, motion by Councilman Planning Raciti, seconded'by 'Councilman Jordan, Ordinance Commission 73-27, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF -COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PREZONING CERTAIN Ordinance'73-27 UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY'ADJOINING THE CITY BOUNDARY Adopted FROM COUNTY�R4 TO CITY R3 -CP, -was adopted by the following roll call vote:. AYES:' Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, —Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 'CONSENT CALENDAR -ITEMS: 'The -following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion:. Item 5, a business license application from William C. Hooks, Boys Enterprize for itinerant candy sales in the City; and Item 6', a'No.tice of Intention to ' Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Pride Equals.` Respectability, and'Equality, Incorporated. On motion by Councilman Wils'on,'seconded by Councilman Jordan,. the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: 'None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items, in Consent Calendar, were .received and processed: Nude Bars A,letter from Mr. F. S.. Huwaidi, Harbor Hi-Fi, 1780 Newport Boulevard, complaining about the hands-off policy in respect to the two nude bars in the' City. California's A letter from 'the Division of Highways, Department Continuing 'of Public 'Works, advising they are initiating an Functional update of California's Continuing Functional Classi- Classification fication Study pertaining to existing State highways, Study County roads, and City streets. 1 F� Mosquito Abatement Orange County Mosquito Abatement District Minutes Minutes of the meeting of May 17, 1973. Jail Standards Jail Standards Evaluation Form from John R. Philp, M.D., Health Officer., City of Costa Mesa and County of Orange. Curbside Mail Letters from the United States Post Office, Santa Boxes. Ana, with pictures enclosed showing what can be done in the design of curbside mail boxes, and City Delivery giving details on new policies for establishing Service and extending city delivery service. Reapportionment of A resolution from the City of Los Alamitos regarding State Legislature reapportionment of the.State Legislature, and re- questing that the Supreme Court,preserve the political integrity of Orange County boundaries. Litter from Non- A resolution from the City of Villa Park urging the returnable California State Legislature to adopt legislation Containers to alleviate the problem of litter and waste disposal created by the sale of beverages in disposable, non- returnable containers. Public Employer- A resolution from the City of Seal Beach expressing Employee Relations its opposition to public employer-employee relations Legislation legislation. Felonies with A..resolution from the City. of Seal Beach supporting. Firearms Assembly Bill 95 relating to the punishment for felonies committed with firearms. Government Economy A resolution from the -City of Buena Park requesting and Efficiency the League of California Cities to establish a com- mittee on Government,Economy.and Efficiency. Senate Bill 90 Resolutions from the Cities of Seal Beach and Villa Reimbursement Park opposing the introduction of bills by the State Provision Legislature containing exemptions from Senate Bill 90 reimbursement provisions. . Public Utilities Public Utilities Commission Notice of Order instituting Commission Investigation on the,Commission's own motion into methods of compliance with the Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and Notices of Hearing on Application No. 54797 regarding Southern California Gas Company's, request for rate increase, and Application No. 53933, Mark IV Charter. Lines, Incorporated, requesting authority to provide passenger stage service between points in Southern California and Mammoth Mountain. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage License applications, for which Licenses Planning approved parking, from: Jean and Harry H. Brenner, doing business as Mesa Lanes, 1703 Superior Avenue; National Convenience Stores, Incorporated, doing business.as Stop N.Go, 594 West 19th Street; and John R. Wiebel, doing business as The Buccaneer,'2156 End - Reading. Folder. Newport Boulevard. Dissolution�of A resolution.from,the City of Newport Beach calling for Mosquito Abatement dissolution of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District District, was.received and processed. Stop Sign on A petition signed by 34 residents requesting a stop sign Gibraltar Avenue or other traffic control device on Gibraltar Avenue, was referred to the.Traffic.Commission. Business License A business license application from Bill C. Younger, Circa Imports Circa Imports, 375 East 17th Street, for a one -day antique auction, July s, 1973, was approved. Jam; Fireworks Permits The following Fireworks Permits, for which the Fire Department had granted approval, were approved: Sea Scout Ship "306" Flying Toads, 303 43rd Street, Newport Beach, fora stand at 17th Street and Irvine Avenue. Jamboree '73 Committee, 928 Presidio Drive, Costa' Mesa, for a'sCand at'the northeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street. Costa Mesa Boosters Club, 263 Bowling Green Drive, Costa Mesa, for a stand at 21.44 Newport Boulevard. ,Amendment to The Environmental Management System Conservation, General Plan - Open Space, and Scenic Highway Elements of the General Hearing Set Plan as an amendment -to the'General Plan of the City of Costa Mesa, was set for public hearing at 6:30 p.m., July 16, 1973. Abandonment On motion by Councilman Wilson,- seconded by Councilman of Alley Jordan, Resolution 73-56, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Hearing Set DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A SIXTEEN -FOOT ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF FORD ROAD AND EAST Resolution. 73-56 OF HARBOR BOULEVARD, setting the time and place for public hearing to be heard at 6:30 p.m., July 16,1973, in the Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Refunds Refund of a $500.00 Completion Bond posted by William Rossworn Rossworn and Associates, Post Office Box 1011., Tustin, as work has been completed, was approved 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 Jim`Lee A refund of $43.70 for Plumbing Permit fees on Permit Plumbing No. 63950 to Jim Lee Plumbing, Incorporated, 1603 Superior'Avenue, Costa Mesa, as duplicate permits were issued, was approved 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 Russell' Refund of a $100.00 Pool Construction Bond on Permit No. 8939 to William K. Russell, 2715 Sparrow Circle, as all specifications have been met, was approved as recommended by the Street"Superintendent, by the following roll. call.vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti -NOES: Councilmen: 'None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Right of Way The following right of way deeds were accepted and Deeds ordered placed on record.with the Orange County Recorder, by the following roll call vote: 1 1 1 AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson_, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None DEED NAME FOR STREET 2232 Newport -Mesa Unified Tanager Drive School. District .2234. ..Steven, Maddalena, Santo J., East 15th Street Cathy and Steven J. Riboli 2235, Arthofer-Howard Development East 2.2nd Street Company, Incorporated _2262 Irvine Industrial Complex Airway Avenue 14- Walter R. and Margaret Baker Street Schmid, Offer to Dedicate Claims The following claim received by the Clerk was referred to the City Attorney: Hugh DeWeese by and through his guardians ad.litem. Budget The City Manager presented the estimated budget contri- Contribution bution.for Emergency Services -per Unified Orange County - for Emergency Cities Disaster Agreement in accordance with the State Services of. California Office of Emergency Services requirement. On motion by Councilman.Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, payment was authorized.in the amount of $1,338.00.to the County of Orange for its share of the 1973 -74 -Budget, -by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:. None-. Traffic,Safety The City Manager presented a request for the purchase Paint. of traffic safety paint.. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by.Councilman Jordan, the purchase of traffic safety paint from J. E. Bauer Company, in the amount of approximately._$8,824.00,.._was.authorized, by the follow- ing roll call -vote: AYES_: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley-, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: -.None. ABSENT: Councilmen:: None Fairgrounds A request to-install.signs, at the Fairgrounds entrance Signs on Arlington Drive, for.the,Orange County Fair, July 6. to 15, 1973, was approved.,... Parking Prohibitions On motion,--by.Councilman Wilson; secorided by Councilman Paularino Avenue_ Jordan, Resolution .73-57, being A RESOLUTION OF THE and.Baker Street CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF PAULARINO AVENUE, Resolution 73-57 BAKER STREET, AND ON NEWPORT FRONTAGE ROAD EAST, was adopted by the.followin.g roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: !Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None Parking Prohibition On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Bay Street Jordan, Resolution 73--58, being.A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 73-58 PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF BAY STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES -:...Councilmen:. Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Parking Prohibition On motion by Councilman -Wilson, seconded by Councilman Monrovia Avenue Jordan, Resolution 73-59, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 73-59 PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WESTERLY CURB OF MONROVIA AVENUE, was adopted by the following.roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Parking Prohibition On motion by Councilman -Wilson, seconded by Councilman Sunflower Avenue Jordan, Resolution 73-60, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Jordan, Final Map for Tract No. 8208; Irvine Industrial CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 73-60 PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHERLY CURB Developers; 20 lots, 12.842 acres, generally located OF SUNFLOWER AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: Hill Avenue and Airport Loop Drive for street purposes AYES:, Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley,• dedication of Lot A and Lot B for street purposes for -Wilson, Raciti which Council reserves the right to accept said offer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Merrimac Way A request to Cul-de-sac Merrimac Way or construct "S" Cul-de-sac Street to divert traffic from Merrimac Way was --denied to sign on behalf -of the City, by the following roll and the staff directed -to investigate noise abatement Denied measures. Four Winds An application before the Public Utilities Commission Proposed Bus from Four Winds Transportation, Incorporated, for Service authority -to establish operations as a passenger stage corporation between Costa Mesa, Orange, and Placentia, Orange County, and Hughes Aircraft facilities.at or near Los Angeles International Airport, was endorsed. Final Tract Map- On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tract 8208, Jordan, Final Map for Tract No. 8208; Irvine Industrial Irvine_ Industrial Complex, a corporation, and Don Koll Company, Incorpor- Complex and ated, 1901 Dove Street, Newport Beach, California - Don Koll Company„„ Developers; 20 lots, 12.842 acres, generally located south of the San Diego Freeway and east of Red Hill Avenue was approved; the offer of dedication of Red Hill Avenue and Airport Loop Drive for street purposes was accepted, with the exception that the offer of dedication of Lot A and Lot B for street purposes for which Council reserves the right to accept said offer by Resolution at a future -date, was not accepted;' all vehicular access rights to Red Hill Avenue, except.at street intersection and the;10.00-foot wide easement for storm drain purposes, as shown, as offered for dedication, were accepted; and the Clerk was authorized to sign on behalf -of the City, by the following roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti - - NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Placentia Avenue On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Widening Jordan, an.agreement with the City of Newport Beach for widening the east side of Placentia Avenue, south City limits to 19th Street, was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign, by the following -roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Right of Way On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Certification Jordan, the Right of Way Certification for Placentia Placentia Avenue Avenue widening from the south City limits to 19th 1 1 1 F', 1 Warrant On motion by, Councilman Raciti,. seconded by Councilman Resolution 781 Jordan, Warrant Resolution -_781 was approved by the following roll call vote:- AYES:. .Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson Raciti. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Hammett Street, AHFP Project No..665, was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti ,NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Arterial Highway On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Master.Plan Jordan, Resolution 73--61, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 73-61 ESTABLISHING THE QUALIFICATION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ORANGE COUNTY ARTERIAL HIGHWAY.FZNANCING.PROGRAM, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES- Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Bid Item - Bids received for the Extension of Tanager Drive,are Extension of on file in the:Clerk's office.. On motion by Council- Tanager:Drive man Wilson, seconded by.Councilman Jordan, the contract was awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting Company, Post Awarded Office Box 432, Orange, in the amount of $21,448.50, 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 Boys Enterprize Item 5 -on -the Consent -Calendar, a business license application from -William C. Hooks, Boys Enterprize, Held.Over Post Office Box 43182, LaTij.era Station, Los Angeles, for itinerant candy sales in the City, on Saturdays, from July 7, 1973, to June 29, 1974, with no alternate dates, was discussed. The -applicant was not -present.. On motion.by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson; and carried, this application was held over to the meeting of July 2, 1973.. Pride Equals Item 6 on the Consent Calendar; a Notice of Intention Respectability to _Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Pride Equals and Equality. Respectability and Equality, Incorporated, 4082 Franklin Avenue, San Diego, by public candy sales by Held Over boys.and girls, ages 11-17, with adult supervision, during business hours from. June 27, 1973 to June 30, 1974, was discussed. City Manager recommended.this item be held-for.further investigation. The applicant addressed the Council.regarding his operation. On . motion by,Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, this application was held over to the meeting of July 2, 1973, for further input from staff. . . Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 780 -Jordan, Warrant..Resolution 780, including Payroll 7311, 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 Raciti,. seconded by Councilman Resolution 781 Jordan, Warrant Resolution -_781 was approved by the following roll call vote:- AYES:. .Councilmen: Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson Raciti. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAINING: Councilmen: Hammett Consent -Calendar Reopened Merrimac Way Cul-de-sac and Noise Study Traffic Commission Reorganization Ordinance 73-28 First Reading Bond Issue Land Acquisition for Park Sites and/or Open Space Purposes Proposition "A" Resolution 73-62 Land Acquisition - Construction and" Completion'for Park Improvements and Recreational Facilities Proposition "B" Resolution 73-63 On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the Consent Calendar was reopened., and Item 23, Merrimac Way request for cul-de-sac, was discussed. Grace Massello, 324 Hanover Drive, repre- senting the College Park Homeowners Association, addressed the Council stating that they agreed with staff recommendation for denial of request, and requested the noise study be conducted in 90 to 120 days. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the request was delayed for 90 to 120 days, -and a noise study was authorized. The -City Manager presented a recommendation for Traffic Com fnission Reorganization. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Ordinance 73-28, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 3402.7 OF ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 1, PUBLIC SAFETY, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC; PROVIDING FOR. THE REORGANIZATION OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION; ESTABLISHING A STAFF FOR THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION; AND ESTABLISHING QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEM- BERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION, was given first reading and passed to second reading, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkl.ey, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: No ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Manager presented John J. Murphy of Rutan and Tucker, Legal Counsel on the Bond Issue, who presented items for Council consideration. Mr. Murphy advised the Council that the requirement of the Government Code is" that two-thirds of the members of the Council must approve resolutions determining public interest and necessity. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resoluti"on.73-62, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,, DETERMINING THAT "THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVE- MENT AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATING THERETO, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pin.kley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT Councilmen: None On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, Resolution 73-63, being"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST .AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATING THERETO, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Land Acquisition On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman for Recreational Jordan, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Purposes OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA; -DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC Proposition "C" INTEREST AND NECESSITY =DEMAND THE ACQUISITION.OF A. CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATING THERETO, in connection with the 33 acres of 1 1 1 Fairground prop.erty, was.:adopted by the following roll call. vote • , AXES:,, Councilmen; Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley .Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen:-. None ,ABSENT;_. _Councilmen: None Resolution ,After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson, Rescinded -seconded:by Councilman.Jordan,.this resolution was rescinded, by.the:following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen:. Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley Wilson, Raciti NOES.: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:, None Reconsider On motion by Mayor Hammett, seconded by Councilman Resolutions Wilson, Resolutions 73-62 and 73-63 were reconsidered 73-62 and 73-63 and:discussed;.:by.the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley - Wilson, Raciti ..:NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None .Land Acquisition A proposed,Ordinance in connection with Resolution for Park Sites. 73762, relating:to'the land acquisition for park -and/or-Open Space ,sites.and/or open space purposes, in the amount of Purposes $2;602 000.00;.was.discussed. •A motion to read the Proposition "A" Ordinance. -by title :only,,was; fmade by Councilman Pinkley, seconded:by.Councilman: Wilson, and carried. Ordinance 73-29 On,motion by,Councilman Pinkley;, seconded by Council - First Reading man Wilson, Ordinance:.7.3-2-9,.being.AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR,1AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD.IN.SAID CITY ON•SEPTEMBER 11, 1973, FOR THE PURPOSE-OF::SUBMITTING":TO•THE_:QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID 'CITY A PROPOSITION'TO INCURt.BOND.ED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, 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 Land.Acquisition - A proposed.0rdinance;in.:connection with Resolution .Construction and 73-63,.relating to land acquisition, construction and Completion for completion for park improvements -and recreational.. Park Improvements facilities.;;in-the amount of�_$1,308,.000,00, was dis- and Recreational cussed.. A motion to read,the Ordinance bytitle only Facilities was, made -by Councilman'Wilson, seconded by Councilman Proposition "B.".- Jordan;: and.- carried;:; On. motion-. by Councilman :Wilson, seconded.by Councilman Jordan.,, -Ordinance 73-30, being Ordinance -73-30- - . AN. ORDINANCE .OF THE CITY -OF.--.COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, First.,Reading ORDERING; -CALLING;;-PROVID.ING,- FOR, AND GIVING NOTICE - OF. -A ,SPECTAL; ELECTION T0;•BE.!HELD; IN SAID CITY ON SEPTEMBER 11. , :1973, FOR :THE` PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO:THE.._QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL,IMPROVEMENT', was given first reading and passed to second reading, by the following roll call. vote: ;.. AYES:: ::,Councilmen:: : Hammett, Jordan, .Pinkley; . -...Wilson _:iRaciti _NOES:.,.. Councilmen: ..Vone_Li. .: ABSENT:.:: -Councilmen: N.bne-:-: Land Acquisition The:"pr_oposed Resolution determining that the public for Recreational interest- and.l.necessity demand -':the acquisition of certain Purposes land, namely 33 acres of Fairground property, for recrea- Proposition."C" tional purposes, which may include, but not be limited to, a community center, a senior citizens' building, a ..'20-41 Recess Public Hearing Abandonment of Specific Plan for Patricia Place Resolution 73-64 Public Hearing Street Name Change from Frawley Drive to Kalmus Drive - Resolution 73-65 Public Hearing 1973-74 Budget youth ".center;: , a: ilibrary,, a: ; convention center, parks, and other similaran.d-related-recreational uses, was .presented: again for' discu'ssion. Vaughn Redding, .2077'..Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, Chairman for the Steer- ing-:Commit.tea'.for -Citizens for Open Space, and Thomas_Nelson,:.:283-�Lilac•�Zane, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of having all three issues on the ballot. After_.dis.cussion;,,: a: motion by Mayor Hammett, seconded -.by. .Councilman.Jordan,: for adoption of a RESOLUTION" OF THE:. CITY., COUNCIL. OF: THE- CITY, OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING::THAT1THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND., THE ACQUISITION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVE- MENT::AND MAKING)FINDINGS-'RELATING THERETO, failed to carry,, by:Gove'rnment Code requirements, by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES::: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Raciti :.;NOES:`. Gouncilmen: Pinkley, Wilson ABSENT: -.Councilmen:.- - None . The -,,Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 p.m., and the meeting reconvene&at 8 30' 1 p .m. The Clerk announced that this was the time and place se.t=.ifan.-the public' -hearing -for the abandonment: of the Spe:cifi.c,-Plan for Patricia• Place as adopted by Resolution::No: 801; dated!,December 19, 1960, in the general area. easterly of­Pars.on"s Street, approximately 300..00:feet::southe*tly of the�denterl'ine of Bay Street.' 'The affidavit -,of 'publication his on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. There" being':no Speakers.,; the--Mayox closed the public hearing. On.motion by:Councilmari Jordan; seconded by Councilman W lson,;.Resolution 73-64,-being'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY.,.COUNCIL OF THE:_`CITY 1OF ;COSTA MESA ABANDONING THE SPECIFIC TLAN.'FOR-PATRICIA•-PLACE AS ADOPTED BY RESO- LUTION". NO:: 801; .was' .adopted by the following roll call vote:.,. AYES: ...Councilmen:'• Hammett; Jordan, Pinkley, ._Wilson, Raciti NOES:._-Co.unci.lmen: ,None .-,ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Clerk announced' -that this was the time and place set for the public hearing for the,proposed name change !of Frawley-Drive,""between Red Hill Avenue and Airway Avenuein the. ­City of Costa Mesa, to Kalmus Drive The::'affidavirt of publication. is on file' in' -the Clerk's off ce:,'.No communications have been received. There -,.being. no speakers, diel -Mayor closed the public hearing., -On; "motion .by °Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman"Jor'da'n;-Resolution`"73-65 being.A RESOLUTION OF THE -•CITY COUNCIL•OF THE­CITY~OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING'THE" NAIAA OF "FRAWLEY' DRIVE," LYING BETWEEN -RED; HILL.AVENUE AND AIRWAY" AVENUE, TO "KALMUS " DRIVE,, " was..adopted.by..the: following roll call vote: 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 the -:public hearing .for the Annual Budget.for fiscal••year 1973-74, including the budgets of the CostaMesa Park.and Recreation District, the Costa Mesa:City Street Lighting District, and Vehicle Parking Districts -1 and 2. The affidavit of publica- tion is. on..file'in the Clerk's office. No communica- tions.have b.een:received. The City Manager -presented 1 1 1 1 1 Vehicle Parking Districts 1 and 2 Home Silk Shop Withdrawn . On motion by Councilman -Wilson', seconded by Councilman Jordan,,the Budget for Vehicle, -Parking Districts 1 and 2 for fiscal year 1973-74, was approved by the follow- ing<-rol.l--call vote: AYES: Councilmen:- Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, `Raciti :NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:, None On moti`on`by Councilman Wilson; seconded by Councilman Jo.rdan`, and- 'carr edr,_. al request from Home Silk Shop to appeal:a:Planning Commission decision was withdrawn, as- requested by the applicant. a total.Budget of -$13,405,570.00, including an Operating. Budget of $10,035,780.00 and a Capital. Improvement Budget of $3,369,790.00., Two items were pulled from the Budget for discussion, the Administrative position of -Public Relations Officer, and the Police Department Motorcycle Program. The City.Manager reported on the proposed Administrative position.—Roger.Neth, Chief of Police, discussed the need for a Motorcycle Program in our City. Sam Wakeley,. 2527 Loyola Road,'addressed the Council in support of the -proposed Motorcycle Program, and commended the Police Department for their fine work. Therebeing no other speakers; the Mayor closed the public hearing. Budget On'motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman. Amendments Pinkley, the position of Publi6'Relations Officer was removed from the.Budget, by the following roll call Vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Pinkley, Wilson NOES: Councilmen: 'Jordan, Raciti ABSENT: Councilmen.: None A motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Mayor Hammett, to include the Police Department Motorcycle Program in the Budget, failed to carry', Councilmen Pinkley, Wilson and Raciti, voting no. Operating On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Budget Wilson, -the balance of -the; Operating Budget for fiscal year- 1973-74,:was, approved-by.'the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, - Wilson, Raciti :NOES::...Councilmen:: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Park and On motion:by, Councilman Pinkley, 'seconded by.Councilman Recreation Wilson.;=:the Park.and Recreation District Budget for District fiscal year 1973-74, was approved by the following roll call -vote: AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti NOES', Councilmen: Norte ABSENT. Councilmen: None Street. On motion by Councilman Wilson,' -seconded by Councilman Lighting Pinkley, the City Street Lighting District Budget for District fiscal''year 1973-74, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: 'Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, - Wilson, Raciti NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Vehicle Parking Districts 1 and 2 Home Silk Shop Withdrawn . On motion by Councilman -Wilson', seconded by Councilman Jordan,,the Budget for Vehicle, -Parking Districts 1 and 2 for fiscal year 1973-74, was approved by the follow- ing<-rol.l--call vote: AYES: Councilmen:- Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, `Raciti :NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:, None On moti`on`by Councilman Wilson; seconded by Councilman Jo.rdan`, and- 'carr edr,_. al request from Home Silk Shop to appeal:a:Planning Commission decision was withdrawn, as- requested by the applicant. Carden -4 The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Joyce Remsen, Request for Appeal Carden -4, requesting an appeal hearing on the deci- sion recently made by the City Council denying Denied continued operation of a school. On motion by •Councilman Jordan,.seconded..by Councilman Wilson, and carried;.the request.for appeal.was denied. Joyce Remsen, 250 Wilson Street, addressed the Council regarding this request,.and.asked permission to submit new information. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded.by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the pre- vious motion..was,rescinded. Joyce Remsen stated she did not know her appeal had been scheduled on the agenda. James McMi11an,.2253 Columbia Drive, spoke in opposition to the,appeal. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Jordan,.and carried, the•request for appeal was denied. ZE-73-38 The Director of Planning presented an application, Dishner held over from the meeting of June 4, 1973, for Zone Exception ZE�73-38, Paul F. Dishner, 440 Fair Drive, Denied Costa Mesa, for permission to. -allow a reduction in City parking requirements for two existing medical buildings, 141 spaces required - 92 provided, on property located at that address, in a C2 and RI zone. Planning -Commission recommended denial of the appli- cation; A letter signed by 10 residents in the area had been received in opposition to this application. A letter from Henry S. Panian in opposition to this application had,been received and read into the record. The results.of a questionnaire sent out by the City indicated that of the.occupants.of the medical building, six were in favor of this applica- tion,.nine were opposed, and there was no response from five. Dr. Dishner. and Mr. Abrams addressed the Council and presented a letter signed by 17 tenants. of.the;medical.building.in_support of the application. Mrs:.:Enes, 2550 Carnegie Avenue,, indicated enough of the,:neighbors had. -not been notified of this zone exception.. Diane.Stenge, 228.Amhurst Road, and Sam Wakeley, 2527 Loyola Road, spoke in opposition to the reduced parking. Jack Cannon, 2535 Carnegie, stated he had not been notified by mail of this zone excep- tion. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, Councilman Jordan voting no,. the application was denied. Tentative Parcel The Director of Planning presented Tentative Parcel Map S-73-11 Map S-73-11, Paul F. Dishner, 440 Fair Drive, Costa Dishner Mesa, for.permission to.divide property described as being a division of Parcel "B" and Parcel "C", Withdrawn located at 440 Fair Drive, into two parcels. The applicant -requested withdrawal of this Parcel Map. On motion by Councilman. Jordan, seconded by Council- man Wilson, and carried, Tentative Parcel Map S-73-11 was'.withdrawn as requested by applicant. ZE-71-16-A The Director of Planning presented an application for Cook Zone Exception ZE-71-16-A, Sylvester J. Cook, 3318 Maryland Circle, Costa Mesa,.for permission to con- tinue to operate.an open storage rental yard for construction equipment and minor building materials incidental to the present Engineering Construction Business, on property. located at 2025 Placentia Avenue, in an Ml zone. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Mr. Cook addressed the Council_stating he agreed to..the conditions as amended fl 1 1 by the Planning Commission with the exception of Condition No. 5 which he would like amended to a period,of two years. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Jordan, -and carried, the appli- cation was approved subject.to conditions as amended by the Planning Commission, and amending Condition No. 5 to read:. "Approval -for a period of two years from date of Council approval." ZE-73-44 The Director of Planning presented an application for They.s Zone Exception ZE=73-44, Eugene A. Theys, 393 South Tustin Avenue, Orange, for permission to continue the operation of an existing.church in an R2 zone and to allow a parking reduction of.46 spaces, 55 spaces required - 9.provided, on property located at 1950 Church Street, Costa Mesa. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Letters had -been received from C & W Paint and Body Shop, 1955 Church Street, and Midas Muffler Shop, 1944 Newport Boulevard, authorizing the use of their parking lots.. OA -motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman kdciti, and carried, the application was approved sub- ject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-73-46 The Director of Planning presented an application for Gavin Zone Exception ZE-73-46, Evelyn V. Gavin, 1767 and 1767A Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to use an 8 by 44 square foot area in front of Eve's Sandwich;Shop for outside sandwich service, on property located At the above address;,in a C2 zone. Planning Commission recommended approval. On motion by Councilman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the application was approved. ZE-73-47 The -Director of Planning presented an application for Stone Zone Exception ZE-73-47., Art -A; Stone, 1500'Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa,.for.per�mission to construct a 17 - unit condominium to meet CP standards, on property located.at 229-West,Wilson Street, in an R3 -CP -zone. Planning.Commission recommended approval subject to conditions as amended. James McMillan, 2253 Columbia Drive, requested clarification of this zone exception, and the number of off-street parking provided. Helen Monteleone, 2269 Avalon Street, inquired as to the amount of green space being provided. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the application was approved subject to con- ditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, Councilman Jordan abstaining. Signs for Willard.Cortney, owner of the property at 1596 Newport Young and Lane.. Boulevard, currently occupied by Young and Lane Tire Tire Company Company, reported to the Council that this building has recently been completely remodeled, and in the process all of the existing signs had been removed. He requested Council to authorize new signing. Mr. Cortney was advised his request should first be directed to the Planning Department, and if he is not satisfied with their decision, he has the right to appeal this decision before the Planning Commission. Billboards -. Maureen Di Domenico, 941 Coronado Drive, representing the Beautification Committee, addressed the Council regarding off-site outdoor advertising structures, and requested that approval on existing billboards not be renewed upon expiration, and that additional billboards not be approved. The Council advised that they are making every effort to eliminate these structures. t,, 06 Councilmanic Comments Resolution 73-66 Sign Ordinance Committee Adjournment Councilman.Raciti commended our Police Department. Councilman Wilson commended Vice Mayor Jordan for having received the Outstanding�Citizen of the Year Award.' On -motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Resolution 73-66,,being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMENDING CAP- TAIN ROBERT -MOODY FOR•HIS-OUTSTANDING RECORD IN COMPLETING A COURSE,OF THE 93RD SESSION OF THE FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY,. AND RECOGNIZING HIS VALUED SERVICES OF -THE -COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT, was adopted by the following.roll call vote: .,AYES: Councilmen: Hammett, Jordan, Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti _NOES Councilmen:, None . ABSENT: -:Councilmen:.-.None Mayor Hammett requested the Homeowners Associations to respond to our, request for --volunteers for the Sign Ordinance. Committee. The Mayor adjourned the:meeting at 10:35 p.m, Mayor�/of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: 1 1 1