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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/1974 - City Council1 1 1 Roll Call REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. CITY OF COSTA MESA June 3, 1974 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., June 3, 1974, 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 Invoication by the Reverend L. V. Tornow, Christ Lutheran Church. Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog None City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Director of Public Services/, City Engineer, City Clerk Proclamation On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Burglary Pinkley:; and carried, a proclamation declaring June 23 Prevention Week through June 29, 1974, as Burglary Prevention Week.in the City of Costa Mesa, was approved. Minutes , The Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular meeting May 20, 1974 of May 20, 1974, approved as distributed and posted as there were no corrections. Ordinances On motion by Councilman.Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, all ordinances will be read by title only.. Animal Control On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 74-33, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Ordinance 74-33 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING THE Adopted ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS; PROVIDING FOR REDUCED LICENSE COSTS FOR NEUTERED ANIMALS; PROVIDING LIMITATION PERIOD ON RABIES VACCINATION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: _None ABSENT: Council Members: None Animal Control On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 74-35, being AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF Urgency THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING Ordinance 74-35 SECTION 3-105 OF.THE.COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REDUCING Adopted THE PENALTY CLAUSE FROM SIX DOLLARS TO THREE DOLLARS AND STATING REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None R-74-15 On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 74-34, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ordinance 74-34 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING Adopted THE ZONING OF ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 141-182-10 FROM M1 AND C2 TO C2 -CP, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council -Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None a Q CONSENT CALENDAR.: The following Consent Calendar items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 3, a petition requesting relief from noise caused by air horns; Item 14, Refund of a $15,000.00 cash deposit from Mayer Construction Company; and Item 23, contract award for Fairview Road, AHFP 690. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the remaining Consent Calendar items were ap- proved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Traffic A letter from Mrs. Violeta F. Velez, 3134 Sharon Lane, Conditions regarding traffic conditions at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard Harbor Boulevard and Gisler Avenue, was referred to and Gisler Avenue the Traffic Commission for study and report. Closing of Anton A request from George T. Pray, C. L. Peck Contractor, Boulevard 3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, to close Anton Boulevard during the construction of South Coast' Plaza Hotel and Town Center, was referred to the Traffic Commission for report. Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items, in Consent Calendar, were received and processed: Proposition One A resolution from the City of Laguna Beach endorsing Proposition One, a $250,000,000.00 Parks and Recreation bond issue on the June 4, 1974, ballot. The City Council adopted similar Resolution 74-9 on February 19, 1974. Proposition Five A resolution from the City of Stanton urging opposition to Proposition Five on the June 4, 1974, ballot which would permit motor vehicle fuel tax revenues to be used for building a public transit system. A similar resolution from the City of Buena Park was received and processed at the meeting of May 20, 1974. Proposition W A resolution from the Environmental Development Council.of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce favoring Proposition.W on the June 4, 1974, ballot which they feel would provide an improved supply of water to this area, and that this reve- nue bond financing would be a more equitable financing method for new water facilities. Local Agency Communication from the Orange County Local Agency Formation Formation Commission advising that determination Commission will be made without notice and hearing on June 12, 1974, at 2:00 p.m., regarding the proposed annexation to the Garden Grove Sanitary District, designated Annexation K-401-74. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications, for Beverage which parking has been approved by Planning from: Licenses Judy M. and Richard L. Aiken to Walter E. Durden, doing business as Snoopy's, 2000 North Newport Boulevard;_Alfonse J._, Edmund T., and Mario P. Pellegrini to Arthur F. and Beverly A. Donatelli, doing business as Donatelli's Italian Restaurant, 2574 Newport Boulevard; Mack E. Kurihara to Yasumi Miyamoto, doing business as Midori Res - End taurant, 2969 Fairview Road; and C and C Reading Folder Concessions, doing business at 88 Fair Drive. i 1 I. Business A business license application from John Lessard, License Orange County Gun and Collectors Show, 18147 New- burgh Street, Azusa,.for a show at the Orange Orange County Gun County Fairgrounds, August 17 and 18, 1974, was and Collectors Show approved. Fireworks Permits ._The following Fireworks Permits, for which the Fire Department has granted approval, were approved: Boy Scout Troop 313, 650 West Hamilton Street, for a stand located at 475 East 17th Street. Cub Scout Pack 305, 896 Capital Street, for a P stand located at 19th Street and Meyer lace. Newport=Mesa Christian Center, 148 East 22nd Street; for a stand located at Placentia Ave- nue and Victoria Street. Costa Mesa Jaycees, Post Office Box 1694, for a stand located at.3013 Harbor Boulevard. Costa Mesa High School Boosters, 2650 Fairview Road, for a stand located at 2144 Newport Boulevard. Youth Services Association, Post Office Box 1281, for a stand located at the northwest corner of Bristol Street and Red Hill Avenue. Boy Scout Troops 106 and 666, 2905 Red Hill Avenue, for a stand located at the southeast corner of 22nd Street and Newport Boulevard. Southern California College Class of 1976, 2525 Newport Boulevard, for a stand located at that address.. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Coastline Post 3536, 565 West 18th Street, for a stand located at 707 West 19th Street. Costa Mesa High School Football Boosters, 1079 Salvador Street, for a stand located at Date Place and Harbor Boulevard. Costa Mesa High School Wrestling Booster Club, 114 Brookline Lane, for a stand located at .the southwest corner of Harbor Boulevard and Adams Avenue. Set for Public The following items were set for Public Hearing Hearing June 17, 1974, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa: GP -74-03 General Plan Amendment GP -74-03, Paul A. Potts, Potts .21391 Pensacola Circle, Huntington: Beach, for property at the northwest corner of Placentia Avenue and Wilson Street, from low density residential to medium density residential. GP -74-05 General Plan Amendment GP -74-05, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, to consider proposed amendments to the General Plan in the area bounded on the east by Whittier Avenue, on the north by Oceanview Park Homes (Tract 7043), and on the west and southwest by the City limits. M. s R-74-14 Rezone Petition R-74-14, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property located at 1485 Dale Way, from Ml and C1 -CP to ML. R-74-23 Rezone Petition R-74-23, Lillian W. Butler, Butler 1863 Braemar Way, Newport Beach, for permis- sion to rezone property located at 1769 Anaheim Avenue, from R2 to R3. R-74-24 Rezone Petition R-74-24, Edker Pope, 2889 Way Pope Lane, Corona del Mar, for permission to rezone property located approximately six acres east side of Bristol Street, south of Randolph Street Subdivision, from M1 to ML. Extension of To consider adoption of a Specific Plan for West 17th Street the extension of West 17th Street between Superior Avenue and Newport Boulevard. Abandonment of A request for abandonment of the northerly 120 feet Ludington Street of Ludington Street, the extension of Traverse Drive, was withdrawn as recommended by the Planning Withdrawn Commission. Refunds Refund of a $100.00 Pool Construction Bond, on Permit No. 9447, issued to Sid Landan, Gemini Pools, 2137 Gemini Pools West Huntington Avenue, Anaheim, was, approved as recommended by the Street Superintendent, as condi- tions have been met at 3374 Wisteria Circle, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Standard Pacific Refund of a $2,000.00 cash deposit, on Building Permit No. 37015, from ,Standard Pacific Corporation, 1565 West MacArthur Boulevard, was approved as recommended by the Planning Department, as conditions have been met at 1561 West MacArthur Boulevard, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None R-73-06 Rezone Petition R-73-06, Richard A. Sewell, 136 Sewell Rochester Street, regarding Ordinance 73-23, given first reading on May 21, 1973, changing the zoning Referred to of property located at 157, 163, and 165 East 18th Planning Street, from Cl to R4 -CP, was referred to the Planning Commission Commission for recommendation. 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: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ,ABSENT: Council Members: None DEED NAME FOR STREET 2074 Mesa Del Mar Nursery and Fairview Road Patio, Incorporated (Quitclaim) 1 1 1 W DEED NAME.' FOR STREET 2075 Roger G..McKinnon, with. Fairview Road three Declarations of Subordination also to be recorded, and an agree- ment not to be recorded. 2217 Nellie Ruth Segerstrom et Fairview Road a1, (with agreement not to be recorded). 2320 Arthofer-Howard Develop- Victoria Street ment Company, Incorporated. Claim The following claim received by the Clerk was referred to the City Attorney: Richard E. Klotzly. Notice .of _ The work has been completed by Grissom and Johnson, Completion Incorporated, Post Office Box 10040, Santa Ana, to the Traffic Signals satisfaction o,f the Director of Public Services/City and Saf ety Lighting Engineer, for the installation of traffic signals and at Miscellaneous safety lighti.ng:at.miscellaneous locations. On Locations motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the work was accepted, the Clerk was author- ized to file a Notice of Completion, and the bonds were ordered exonerated May 3, 1975, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None ( Exonerate A request for exoneration of a $1,000.00 cash deposit Cash Deposit from Harbor Boulevard Leasing Corporation, 3315 Fair - Harbor Boulevard view Road, Costa Mesa, in connection with sidewalk Leasing construction on Mesa Verde Drive East, Arterial AHFP 622 Highway Financing Project 622, was approved as recom- mended by the Director of Public Services/City Engineer, as the sidewalk has been constructed to City standards, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council. Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Exonerate A request for exoneration of Performance Bond No. Bond 400DU.0860, in the amount of $4,200.00, from Lucille Tri. -Company Harrison and .Celia Turner -of Tri'Company Realty, 886 Realty West'l6th Street, Newport Beach, in connection with parking bay construction at 201 and 205 Paularino Avenue, was approved as recommended by the Director of Public Services/City Engineer, as the work has been completed satisfactorily, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Change Order On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman No. 3 Pinkley, Change Order No. 3, representing additional Street and costs for the Construction of Street and Storm Drain Storm Drain Improvements on Placentia Avenue from 300 Feet South of Improvements the City Limits to 19th Street, because of the neces- Placentia sity to relocate existing water facilities and to Avenue install a new 10 -inch water main by the Costa Mesa County Water District, was approved in the amount of $8,533.97 by the following roll call vote: W 4L Budget Adjustment The City Manager presented a request for a budget No. 122 adjustment for new and upgrading of traffic signals for the Fairview Road widening project between Signalization Princeton Drive"and Dorset Lane. On motion by Fairview Road Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Budget Adjustment No. 122, in the amount of $105,000.00, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley., Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Conference A request for Conference Advance in the amount of Advances $200.00 for Mayor Wilson to attend the United States Conference of Mayors in'San Diego, June 22 through 26, 1974, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members:, None ABSENT: Council Members: None A request for. Conference Advance in the amount of $200.00 for Vice Mayor Hammett to attend the United States Conference of Mayors in San Diego, June 22 through 26, 1974, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members:, None A request for Conference Advance in the amount of $150.00 for the Director of Finance to attend the 68th Annual MFOA Conference in Las Vegas, June'2 through 6, 1974, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Bid Item 242 Bids received are on file in the Clerk's office. On Three Type 90 motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Controllers Pinkley, Bid Item 242, Three Type 90 Controllers, was awarded to Singer Traffic Controls, 1420 South Awarded Village Way, Suite D, Santa Ana, in the amount of $21,269.00, being the lowest responsible bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Air Horn Item 3 on the Consent Calendar, a petition received Noise from seven residents of Play Port Mobile Village, 903 West 17th Street, requesting relief from noise caused Referred to by'air horns used by caterers within the City limits, Staff was presented. After discussion, on motion by Council- man Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, this item was referred to staff for investigation. 1 1 1 Refund On motion.by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Mayer_ Pinkley, and carried, Item 14 on the Consent Calendar, Construction . refund of -a.$15,OOO.00 cash deposit from Mayer Construc- tion Company, 8121 East Florence Avenue, Downey, in Removed from connection.with ZE-72-96, Ambassador Inns of America, Agenda was removed from the Agenda as recommended by the Plan- ning.Department. Fairview Road Item 23 on the Consent Calendar, Contract for Fairview Improvements Road Improvements, Arterial Highway Financing Project AHFP 690 690, was presented. Bids received are on file in the Clerk's office. After discussion, on motion by Council - Awarded man Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the contract was awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting Com- pany, Post Office Box 432, Orange, in the amount of $936,363.80, being the lowest responsible bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: Wilson ABSENT: Council Members: None Warrant On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Resolution 832 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 832, including Payroll 7410, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Warrant On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Resolution 833 Hammett, Warrant Resolution 833 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Claim - Area The City Attorney presented the claim of Oscar Area, and recommended that.it be denied as there was no Denied liability on the part of the City. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the claim was denied. Claim - Shellberg The City Attorney presented the claim of Frank Shell - berg, and recommended that it be denied as there was Denied no liability on .the part of the City. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the claim was denied. 1974 -75 -Budget The City -Manager presented a preliminary Budget for the fiscal year 1974-75, in the amount of $17,444,215.00, for operations and capital improvement needs, including the Park and Recreation District, the Street Lighting Set for Public District, and Vehicle Parking District Nos. 1 and 2,` Hearing and directed that this item be set for public discus- sion on June.17, 1974, at`6:3O p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Intergovernmental The City Manager presented the Intergovernmental Coordinating Coordinating Council of Orange County Annual Assess - Council of Orange ment for the period July 1, 1974, to June 30, 1975, in County the amount of $2,537.25. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, this assessment was approved by the following roll call vote: �t AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: Pinkley, Raciti ABSENT: Council Members: None Orange County The City Manager -presented a report on the Orange Intelligence County Intelligence Unit and stated that the City had Unit been a member of the Unit for several years. Since the County of Orange is considering a request to withdraw funds now allocated to the intelligence unit, approximately $50,000.00 annually, the City Manager recommended that the City of Costa Mesa increase its allocation to $6,300 per year instead of the $3,000 annual appropriation it is now giving. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, continued membership in the Orange County Intelligence Unit, at an increased annual allocation of $6,300.00 if necessary, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Proposed The City Manager presented a proposed ordinance regu- Ordinance lating the food handling industry; creating uniformity Food Handling with other cities,throughout the County of Orange; Industry adopting definitions providing for permits; setting forth sanitation standards; providing for hearings; Held Over providing for penalties for the protection of the health, -safety, and welfare of the citizens of the community On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Mayor Wilson, this item was held over to the meeting of June 17, 1974, as recommended by the City Manager. T. A. Towndrow At this point the City Manager introduced Mr. T. A. Frome, England Towndrow from Frome, near Bristol, England. Mr. Town Clerk Towndrow is the Solicitor and Town Clerk of Frome and was interested in observing city government in action in Costa Mesa. Mr. Towndrow explained a few proce- dures in English law and saw the similarities in both countries in certain situations. He expressed his appreciation for the warmth and friendliness of every- one he had met in his travels throughout the United States. Mayor Wilson presented greetings from the City�and-made Mr. Towndrow an honorary citizen of the City of Costa Mesa. Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place R-74-18 set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-74--18, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property located at 675 Paularino Avenue, from M1 to Cl -CP. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. Alice Christoff, 598 Sturgeon Drive, Costa Mesa, asked if this proposed rezone was strictly to bring the property into con- formance with'City zoning laws. There being no other speakers,.the Mayor. closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Ordinance 74-36 Pinkley, Ordinance 74-36, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE First Reading CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 141-081-34,FROM M1 TO C1 -CP, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: 1 1 [1 AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place R-74-19 set for the public -hearing for Rezone Petition R-74-19, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone.property located at. 2900, 2920, 2930, and 2940 College Avenue, and Logan Avenue between College Avenue and McClintock Way, from M1 to ML. The affidavit of publication is on file in the.Clerk's office. No communications have been re- ceived. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 74-37 seconded by Councilman Hammett, Ordinance 74-37, being First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 141-201-19; 141-201-20; 141-201-21; 141-201-24; 141-201-27; 141-202-01; 141-202-02; 141-202-08; 141-202-12; 141-202-14;. 141-202-15; 141-202-16; 141-192-01; 141-192-03; 141-192-05; 141-192-06; 141-192-07; 141-192-08; 141-192-09; 141-192-11; 141-192-12; 141-192-13; 141-191-27; 141-191-28; 141-191-29; 141-191-32; 141-191-34; 141-191-35; 141-191-38; 141-191-39; 141-191-40; 141-191-41; AND THE NORTHERLY 99.92 FEET OF 141-351-12 FROM M1 TO ML, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson; Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Public.Hearing The Clerk announced that -this was the time and place R-74-20 set'for the.public hearing for Rezone Petition R-74-20, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property located at Enterprise Street, Baker. Street, and Paularino Avenue, from Ml to ML. 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 Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 74-38, being Ordinance 74-38 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA First Reading MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 141-081-11; 141-081-12; 141-081-19; 141-081-20;'141-081-22; 141-081-23; 141-081=29; 141-082-01; 141-082-02; 141-082-03; 141-082-11; 141=082-12; 141-082-14; 141-082-17; 141-082-18; 141-082-19; 141-082-20; 141-082-21; 141-082-22; AND 141-082-23 FROM Ml TO ML, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place R-74-22 set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-74-22, Southern Reverend William H. Robertson, Southern California California College, 2525 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permis- College sion to rezone property.located on Fair Drive east of the Costa Mesa Civic Center, from C2 to I and R. 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 hear- ing. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 74-39, being AN ORDINANCE Ordinance 74-39 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- First Reading FORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A -PORTION OF LOT "A" OF THE BANNING TRACT RANCHO SANTIAGO DE SANTA ANA FROM C2 TO I -AND R, was given first reading.and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Orange County A request from Orange County Art World, 3059 Hayes Art World Avenue, Costa Mesa, to stage an art show at Orange County Fairgrounds, Saturdays and Sundays of each week, was presented. On motion by Councilman Withdrawn Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the request was withdrawn as requested by the applicant's representative, Mr. Clark Kennedy. Building Moving The Clerk presented an application for Building Moving Permit No. 646 Permit No. 646, Jefferson Trust, 250 East 17th Street, Jefferson Trust Costa Mesa, for permission to move a one-story office building from 3220 South Fairview Road, Santa Ana, to Held Over 1670 Westminster Avenue,.in a Cl -S zone. No communi- cations have been received. Les Crowder from the office of Willard Jordan, Architect, spoke in favor of the application. Because no plans were submitted showing the location of the building in relation to other buildings in the area, Council felt that this application required more investigation. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, this application was held over to the meeting of June 17, 1974. Environmental On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Impact Report Raciti, and carried, the Final Environmental Impact Whittier Avenue Report for the'Whittier Avenue General Plan Amendment GP -74-05 (GP -74-05) for the general area west of Whittier Avenue, south of 19th Street, and east of the Costa Mesa City Set for Public limits, was set for public hearing on June 17, 1974, Hearing at 6:30 p:m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. ZE-74-39 The Director of Planning presented an application for Hawkins Zone Exception ZE-74-39, Gordon Hawkins, 2283 Fairview Road,.Costa Mesa, for permission to add three units to three existing units, for a total of six units (one unit per 2,775 square feet, eight percent.density deviation) and to encroach 12 feet into a required 25 -foot rear yard setback in an R2 zone, located at 2180 Placentia Avenue. The Planning Commission recom- mended denial of the application. Also presented was Building Moving Building Moving Permit No. 645, Gordon Hawkins, for Permit No. 645 permission to move residential units from 24742 Hawkins La Paz Avenue, Dana Point, to 2180 Placentia Avenue, in an R2 zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. A communication has Held Over been received from the applicant advising that revised plans will be submitted. The -applicant was present and spoke in favor of the application. After much discussion, on motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, applications for Zone Exception ZE-74-39 and Building Moving Permit. No. 645 were held over to`the meeting of July 2, 1974, to allow study of the revised plans. 1 1 1 1 1 1 ZE-74-40 The Director of Planning presented an application for Laurel Zone Exception ZE-74-40, Laurel Development Company, Development 2323 Southeast Main Street, Irvine, for permission to construct a 20,000 square foot RB Furniture Showroom RB Furniture with a reduction in parking (73 spaces required, 34 provided) to meet CP standards in an Cl -CP zone, located at 3111 Harbor Boulevard. The Planning Commis- sion recommended approval subject to 14 conditions. Communications have been received from Ben and Maude Selbst, 3094 Mace Avenue, Costa Mesa, in opposition to the application. Donald E. Smallwood, 366 San Miguel Drive, Newport Beach,representing the appli- cant, addressed the Council in regard.to reduction in parking from 69 spaces to 44, and explained why he . felt this would be ample parking for this type of business. Mr. Marven Gibson of Laurel Development Company described the site and the general dimensions of the property involved. The City Attorney felt there would be some problems because of the single ownership of the land. After lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting no, the application was approved subject to conditions as recommended.by the Planning.Commission, and adding the condition: "When the City determines additional park- ing is needed, the applicant shall be required to supply the additional parking under the direction of the Planning Department within a reasonable period of time, and failure to comply shall be grounds for re- vocation of the zone exception permit." ZE-74-48 The Director of Planning presented an application for Pic 'N Save Zone Exception ZE-74-48, continued from the meeting of May 20, 1974, Pic 'N Save, 160 Centennial Way, Tustin, Held Over for permission to allow new copy on an existing sign structure in excess of maximum letter height permiss- ible by ordinance (16 inches allowed_, 48 inches proposed), and to exceed permissible number of items of information (7 allowed, 12 proposed), at 175 East 17th Street, in a C2 zone. The Planning Commission recommended denial.. The applicant requested continua- tion to the meeting of June 17, 1974. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was continued to the meeting of July 2, 1974. ZE-74-49 The Director of Planning presented an application for Horvat Zone Exception ZE-74-49, James M. Horvat, 1940-42 Meyer Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to allow six Referred Back percent density deviation (one unit per 2,833 square to. Planning feet) for construction of an additional unit on a Commission lot with two existing units, and to allow a reduction in parking (six spaces required - three provided), in an R2 zone, located at that address. The Planning Commission recommended denial. A communication has been received from Archibald M. Mann, 640 Beach Street, Costa Mesa, in opposition to the application. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the,application was referred back to the Planning Commission as requested by the applicant to enable him to'rsubmit revised plans. ZE-74-50 The Director of Planning presented an application for Mors Zone Exception ZE-74-50, William L. Mors, 1312 Dover Drive, Newport'Beach, for permission to construct a seven -unit apartment complex on 20,130 square feet of 'land (one unit per 2,875.7 square feet) , four percent density deviation, ;with parking in the front yard setback in an R2 zone; located at 2629 Orange Avenue. The Planning Commission.recommended approval 17 subject'to conditions. No communications have been received. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting no, the application was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-74-51 The Director of Planning presented an application for Wallace Zone Exception ZE-74-51, Cindy Lou Wallace, 900 Sea Lane, Corona del Mar, for permission to'operate.craft Denied classes between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., three days a week in an R2 zone, located at 606 Hamilton Street. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and agreed to all condi- tions. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the application was denied. ZE-74-52 The Director of. Planning presented an application for Ring Zone Exception ZE-74-52, William C. Ring,.2841 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, for permission to allow warehouse storage of landscape and building maintenance supplies in an MP zone, located at 3198-A Airport Drive. The Planning Commission recommended approval. No communications have been received. John M. McGann, representing the applicant, assured the Council that all warehouse storage would be inside the building. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the application was approved as recommended by the Plan- ning Commission, and with the condition that all warehouse storage be inside the building. Oral Steven Eakin, 1054 Visalia Drive, Costa Mesa, Chair - Communications man of the Park Committee, North Costa Mesa Home- owners Association, asked why the Wakeham park site Wakeham Park had not been placed in escrow 'last month along with Site three other park sites. Raymond R. Schnierer, Business Manager, Newport -Mesa Unified School District, ex- plained that it was a financial advantage to the school district not to dispose of all of its surplus school sites during the same fiscal year which ends on June 30, 1974. Agreement was reached between the school district and the City to amend the escrow in- structions previously submitted to Council, and Mr. Schnierer asked Council to approve the amended escrow instructions which would add the Wakeham site to the list of the three previously approved by Council, and defer the ten -acre Estancia Boulevard (State Hospital Elementary). site until the 1974-75 fiscal year. On Amended Escrow motion by ouncilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman for School Sites Hammett, the amended escrow instructions, in the agreed - Authorized upon price of $41,120.00 per acre for the Wakeham site was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the escrow instructions on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Proposed Alice Christoff, 598 Sturgeon Drive, Costa Mesa, Park Site informed Council that because there are no parks proposed for the area, she and other concerned Referred homeowners are interested in the acquisition of to Staff land along the San Diego Freeway right-of-way, in the general area of Traverse Drive and Ludington Avenue. Mrs. Christoff expressed the willingness of 21M, t the area residents to -develop a kiddy park, if it is established that,the City has right-of-way, and asked if the City would accept it and maintain it as a City park. Mayor Wilson referred the matter to staff for investigation. Councilmanic Councilwoman Hertzog presented a master plan for Comments Bicycle Trails. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Bicycle Trails Bicycle Trails plan was referred to the Planning Referred to Commission for a Study Session and public hearing Planning Commission as soon as possible. Businesses in Councilwoman Hertzog also expressed concern regarding Residential the legality of having any businesses in residential Areas areas, and whether the City has definite zoning laws covering this matter. She suggested that a study be made to help those residential businesses operating legally, and to compel illegal businesses of this Referred type to conform to City Requirements. Mayor Wilson to Staff referred the matter to staff for study and report. Research Study Councilman Pinkley announced that the research study of planning staffs, planning commissions, and councils throughout the Country was progressing, and a report should be forthcoming in approximately 60 days. Motorcycle and Councilman Hammett expressed his thanks to the staff Loudspeaker Noises for their study and handling of the noise from the - Fairgrounds motorcycles and loudspeakers at the Fairgrounds. Street Name Councilman Hammett stated that he has observed Changes several instances where streets terminate after a block or two; one example is Rochester Street and Cabrillo Street. Councilman Hammett suggested a Referred to name change for'Paularino Avenue eastward from Bear Staff Street to, the airport.. Other Council Members sited similar instances of street names. Mayor Wilson referred the matter to staff for study. Primary Election Mayor Wilson asked everyone to vote in the Primary Election on June 4, 1974. Senate Bill 237 Mayor Wilson explained that Senate Bill 237 concerned the use of firearms in the commission of crimes. On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, Resolution 74-31 Resolution 74-31, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORT- ING SENATE BILL 237 AS AMENDED RELATING TO PROBATION AND PUNISHMENT WHEN FELONIES HAVE BEEN COMMITTED WITH FIREARMS, AND GIVING REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. M yor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cos Mesa