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Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
June 17, 1974
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., June 17, 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 Invocation by
the Reverend Greg Gilroy, St. John the Baptist Church.
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Wilson, Hammett, Raciti
Hertzog
Pinkley
City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Planning,
Director of Public Services/
City Engineer, City Clerk
Bicentennial
Hank Panian, representing the Costa Mesa Bicentennial
Essay Contest
Committee, presented Certificates of Achievement to
Howard Gensler of Costa Mesa High School, and Jim
Scott of Estancia High School as winners in the Bi-
centennial Essay Contest. In addition, they each
received a $500.00 cash award for a trip to Washington,
D.C. Mr. Panian announced that Annette Humphries of
Costa Mesa High School was the runner-up in the
contest. Sergeant Botts, of the United States Marine
Corps, read a statement congratulating the two winners
for their fine achievements. Mr. Gensler and Mr.
Scott addressed the Council briefly and thanked all
who had made this contest possible.
Minutes
The Vice Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular
June 3, 1974
meeting..of June 3, 1974, approved as distributed and
posted as there were no corrections.
Mayor Steps The Mayor stepped down briefly from the Council table
Down at this point for photographs with the contest winners,
and so did not participate in the voting for the next
three succeeding items.
Ordinances On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man Raciti, and carried, all ordinances will be read
by title only.
R-74-18 On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 74-36, being AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance 74-36 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Adopted CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF ORANGE COUNTY
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 141-081-34 FROM Ml TO Cl -CP,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Wilson, Pinkley
R-74-19 On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, Ordinance 74-37, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Ordinance 74-37 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted 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 adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson
R-74-20 On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 74-38, being AN
Ordinance 74-38 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Adopted 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; 141-082-14; 141-082-17; 141-082-18;
141-082719; 141-082-20; 141-082-21; 141-082-22; AND
141-082-23 FROM M1 TO ML, was adopted by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
R-74-22 On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Southern Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 74-39, being AN ORDINANCE
California OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
College FORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT "A"
OF THE BANNING TRACT RANCHO SANTIAGO DE SANTA ANA
Ordinance 74-39 FROM C2 TO I AND R, was adopted by the following roll
Adopted call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Budget 1974-75 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
set for public discussion of the Annual Budget for
fiscal year 1974-75, including the budgets of the
Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District, the Costa
Mesa City Street Lighting Districts, and Vehicle
Parking Districts 1 and 2. The affidavit of publica-
tion is on file in the Clerk's office. No communica-
tions have been received. The City Manager presented
a total budget of $17,444,215.00 which includes an
operating budget of $12,320,385.00, and a capital
improvement budget of $5,123,830.00. The City Manager
stated that the Budget also provides for 22 new posi-
tions in the City of Costa Mesa, and 17 new positions
for the City of Irvine police service. Additionally,
two new programs are recommended - one a police
motorcycle unit for traffic enforcement and a mobile
intensive care unit in the Fire Department. The
City Manager requested to.implement the latter pro-
gram in December, 1974, instead of April, 1975, as
previously requested. Finally, an increase in taxes
is reflected in the budget as a result of the recent
bond issue for park land acquisition.
John Oliver, 3077 Yukon Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if
the additional police personnel requested would
reflect an increase in the traffic enforcement service
to residential areas. The City Manager answered that
this would not necessarily result due to the greater
demand for coverage on the major arterials. There
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being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public
discussion.
Operating On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council --
Budget man Raciti, the Operating Budget for fiscal year
1974-75 was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Park and On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Recreation Councilman Raciti, the Park and Recreation District
District Budget for fiscal year 1974-75 was approved by the
Budget following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Street On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
Lighting woman Hertzog, the Street Lighting Districts Budget
Districts for fiscal year 1974-75 was approved by the following
Budget roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley.
Vehicle
On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Parking
Hammett, the Budget for Vehicle Parking Districts 1
Districts
and 2 for fiscal year 1974-75 was approved by the
1 and2
following roll call vote:
Budget
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Proposed
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Ordinance -
Councilman Raciti, and carried, a proposed ordinance
Food Handling
regarding the food handling industry, was held over
Industry
to the meeting of July 2, 1974.
Held Over
Building
The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 3, 1974,
Moving Permit
Building Moving Permit No. 646, Jefferson Trust, 250
No. 646
East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to move
a one-story office building from 3220 South Fairview
Held Over
Road, Santa Ana, to 1670 Westminster Avenue, Costa
Mesa, in a C1 -S zone. Communications have been re-
ceived from Streeter G. King, District Manager,
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, 250 Ogle
Street, Costa Mesa, and Carl Karcher Enterprises,
Incorporated, 1200 North Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim,
both in favor of the proposed project. Mr. Willard
Jordan, 1500 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, representing
the applicant, addressed the Council and discussed the
project in detail. Jack Randall, Trust Real Estate
Officer for the Bank of California, who stated that he
had been closely involved with property in the area of
the proposed project, spoke in support of the request.
After discussion, a motion by Councilman Hammett,
seconded by Mayor Wilson, to approve the application
subject to _conditions, failed to carry, Councilwoman
Hertzog and Councilman Raciti voting no. Mr. Jordan
asked for a hearing.in two weeks when a full Council
would be present. On motion by Councilman Hammett,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Council-
man Pinkley absent, this item was held over to the
meeting of July 2, 1974, when a full Council would be
present.
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Request for
The Clerk presented. °a request from Ben and Maude
Rehearing -
Selbst to -appeal previous Council decision on Zone
ZE-74-40
Exception ZE-74-40,'Laurel Development Company,
for permission to construct a 20,000 square foot
Set for
RB Furniture Decorator Showroom, with a reduction
Public Hearing
in parking to meet CP standards in a C1 -CP zone.
Mrs. Selbst was present and addressed the Council
in support of her request. Raymond Totah, 3116
Pierce Avenue, owner of property located at 3098,
3102, and 3106 Acacia Street, stated that there is
some confusion over a strip of land to the rear of
the development in question and supported the re-
quest for a rehearing so that this matter may be
clarified. Gordon Hawkins, 1582 Coriander Drive,
Costa Mesa, also spoke in support of a rehearing.
Don Smallwood, 366 San Miguel Drive, Newport Beach,
representing Laurel Development Company, stated
that this project had been fully discussed at the
time it received Council approval and the opponents
had been given ample opportunity to voice any objec-
tions. He asked that the Council deny the request
for rehearing. After discussion, on motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Raciti,
and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, the request
for rehearing was granted and set to be heard July 2,
1974.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The following Consent Calendar
item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 3,
a letter from the Director of Public Services/City
Engineer regarding posting of speed limits.
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council-
man Raciti, the remaining Consent Calendar items were
approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: -Pinkley
Santa Ana A letter and plan from the Santa Ana River/Santiago
River/Santiago Greenbelt Commission, inviting the City of Costa
Greenbelt Mesa to become a member for the fiscal year 1974-75,
Commission was received and processed.
Pedestrian A request from the Traffic Commission for an
Walkway ordinance regarding pedestrian traffic hazards
Hazards created by objects placed in pedestrian walkways,
was referred to staff to draft an ordinance.
Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items, in Consent
Calendar, were received and processed:
Traffic Officers A letter from the Costa Mesa Director of Public
and Motorcycles Services/City Engineer stating that the Traffic
Commission made a recommendation that appro-
priations for traffic officers and motorcycles
be included in the 1974-75 Budget.
Orange County Resolution from the City of Los Alamitos sup -
Intelligence porting the continuation of the Orange_County
Unit Intelligence Unit as it is presently structured.
Conservation Resolution from the City of Anaheim concerning
and Open Space the need for State tax relief to implement the
conservation and open space elements of General
Plans.
Public and
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Irvine
Quasi -public
Planning Commission concerning a proposed amend -
Facilities
ment that public and quasi -public facilities
shall be permitted in any district where not
otherwise provided, subject to the assurance of a
Conditional Use Permit by their Planning Commis-
sion, to be held on June 20, 1974.
Land Use
Notice of Public Hearing from the City of Irvine
District
Planning Commission concerning proposed land use
Changes
district changes of property bounded by the El
Toro Marine Corps Air Station on the north and
west, the Santa Ana Freeway on the south, and the
Irvine city.boundary Irvine Ranch line on the
east, to be held June 20, 1974.
Mosquito Abatement
Orange County Mosquito Abatement District Minutes
District
of their 328th meeting held on May 16, 1974.
Alcoholic
Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage
parking has been approved by Planning from:
Licenses
James G. Ronis to James G. Ronis Enterprises,
Limited, doing business as Love's Woodpit Barbe-
cue, 3046 Bristol Street; Leona M. Wenz,
exchanging license type 47 to 48, doing business
as Carole's, 810-812 West 19th Street; John
Wiebel to Marjorie L. and Roy R. Hall, doing
business as the Buccaneer, 2156 Newport Boulevard;
and Harold H. and Rosalie T. Judd to Sedley A.
Young, doing business as the Shamrock Cafe,
1824-26 Newport Boulevard.
Fireworks
Fireworks permits, for which the Fire Department
Permits
granted approval, were approved, from:
Explorer Post 198, 2300 Placentia Avenue, for
a stand to be located at 2985 Harbor Boulevard,
Bethel 313 of the International Order of Job's
Daughters, 1401 15th Street, Newport Beach,
for a stand to be located at 2200 Harbor
Boulevard;
Costa Mesa Optimist Club, 1068 Salvador Street,
for a stand to be located at Harbor Boulevard
and Wilson Street;
Costa Mesa All American Football, 3140
Sumatra'Place, for a stand to be located at
17th Street and Orange Avenue (Safeway Park-
ing lot) ;
Sea Explorer Ship 187, 110 25th Street,
Newport Beach, for a stand to be located at
the northeast corner of Victoria Street and
Harbor Boulevard;
Sea Explorer Ship 306, 110 25th Street,
Newport Beach, for a stand to be located at
270 East 17th Street;
Parents Without Partners, Incorporated,
Chapter 26, for a stand to be located at
1673 Irvine Avenue;
Boys' Club of the Harbor Area (Mothers Club),
2131 Tustin Avenue, for a stand to be located
at 315 East 17th Street;
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Orange Coast DeMolay, 1491 15th Street,
Newport Beach. for a stand to be located
at_'2300 Harbor Boulevard;
Girl -Scout Troop 340, 2283 Waterman Way,
for a stand to -be located at 380 East 17th
Street;
Orange Coast B'Nai Brith, 4302 Pickwick
Circle, No. 108, Huntington Harbour, for
a stand to be located at the White Front
Store, 3088 Bristol Street;
Santa Ana DeMolay, 3315 Fairview Road,
Santa Ana, for a stand to be located at
Fairview Road and Baker Street;
Costa Mesa Balboa Bay Corona Swim
Boosters, 1845 Port Barmouth, Newport
Beach, for a stand to be located at 287
East 17th Street;
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1444, 999
Hartford Way, for a stand to be located
at the southeast corner of Baker Street
and Fairview Road;
Knights of Columbus, 1733 Monrovia
Avenue, for a stand to be located at
1111 Baker Street;
Boy Scouts of American, Troop 339, 2756
Mendoza Drive, for a stand to be located
at the northeast corner of Fairview
Road and Sunflower Avenue; and
First Christian Church of Costa Mesa,
End - 792 Victoria Street, for a stand to be
Reading Folder located at 175 East 17th Street.
Permits A request from Max Rouse and Sons, Incorporated, 361
South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills, to hold a
Rouse. one -day auction, June 27, 1974, at 1415 Warehouse -Road,
was approved.
Leukemia Society A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable
of America Purpose from the Leukemia Society of America, In-
corporated, Tri -County Chapter, 9778 Katella Avenue,
Suite 203, Anaheim, by door-to-door solicitation,
September 1 through 15, 1974, was approved with Sec-
tion 9-326J of the Municipal Code waived.
Gold Key A request from Gold Key Furniture, 3200 Harbor Boulevard,
Furniture for promotional sale of hot dogs and soft drinks, at
that address, June 27 through July 7, 1974, was
approved.
American A request from American Motors, 2524 Harbor Boulevard,
Motors for permission to install a temporary office facility
at that address commencing June 25, 1974, until their
permanent structure is completed, was approved with the
condition that the temporary office be removed within
10 days of issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
Heltzer A request from Jason R. Heltzer, Heltzer Enterprises,
Enterprises 740 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, to park a
temporary trailer for sales purposes, approximately
50 by 60 feet, during construction at 630 Paularino
Avenue, in Tract 8241, was approved for one year.
Heltzer A request -from Jason R. Heltzer, Heltzer Enterprises,
Enterprises 740 North La.Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, to park a
temporary trailer for sales purposes, approximately
50 by 60 feet, during construction at 1111 South
Coast Drive, in _Tract 8447, was approved for six
months.
Set for Rezone Petition R-74-16, Costa Mesa Planning Commission,
Public 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone
Hearing property located at 782 Presidio Drive and 2709 and
2729 Bristol Street, from Rl to AP -CP, was set for pub-
lic hearing on July 2, 1974, at 6:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers of City Hall.
Refunds Requests for partial refunds of 1974-75 license fees
for neutered dogs from: Katherine Willcut, 338 East
License Fees 19th Street, License 154; Keith Williams, 1953 Maple
Neutered Dogs Avenue, Licenses 296 and 372; Earl Smith, 973
Valencia Avenue, License 407; Mrs. Dean Gilbert, 2472
Elden Avenue, License 329; Mrs. Robert Henderson, 271
Brentwood, License 341; Don Score, 217 Wake Forest
Drive, Licenses 205 and 206; C. H. Curry, 968 Spring-
field, License 310; Beverly Allen, 2236 Cornell Drive,
License 89; John W. Pergrin, 650 Darrell Street,
License 93; Glenda Acklin, 3162 Sicily Avenue, License
731; and -Joseph Davis, 480 Broadway, Licenses 839 and
1269, each license in the amount of $3.00, were
approved as recommended by the Revenue Supervisor, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
"ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Piaskowski's A request for refund from Piaskowski's Plumbing,
Plumbing 301 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, on Plumbing
Permit No. 65628, in the amount of $7.00, was
approved as recommended by the Director of Building
Safety, as work being done at 20342 Bayview Avenue
is in the County, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Right of Way The following Right of Way Deeds were accepted
Deeds and ordered placed on record with the Orange County
Recorder by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
DEED NAME FOR STREET
2217 Petroleum Facilities, In- Fairview Road
corporated (Quitclaim) and Baker
Street
2.217 Pantry Food Markets, In- Fairview Road
corporated (Quitclaim)
2217 Bankers Trust Company Fairview Road
(Partial Release of
Assignment of Rents)
2217 Westerlic Corporation, Fairview Road
Limited (Partial
Reconveyance)
Claims The following claims received by the Clerk were
referred to the City Attorney: Theodore E. Stitt, a
minor, by Raleigh K. Stitt, and Raleigh K. Stitt; Helen
D. Schaffer; Fern H. Holliday; and Robert H. Daniel.
Landscaping
Bids received for the Landscaping of Harbor Boulevard,
Harbor Boulevard
from MacArthur-Boulevard.to Driveway I, are on file
- MacArthur
in the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman
Boulevard to
Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, the contract
Driveway I
was awarded to Aldo's'Landscaping Company, Post Office
Box 4177, Long Beach, in the amount of $19,134.56,
being the lowest responsible bid meeting specif ica-
tions, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Architectural.
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council -
Services -
man Raciti, a contract was awarded to Creative
Wakeham Property
Techniques, to develop the Master Plan, construct
plans and specifications for the 10 -acre site known
Awarded
as the,Wakeham Property, at a basic cost of six
percent of the awarded construction contract, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES:- Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Construction of
Bids received for the Construction of Drive Approach
Drive Approach
and Washrack at Costa Mesa Fire Station No. 3, are
and Washrack
on file.in the Clerk's. office. On motion by
at Fire Station
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti,
No. 3
the contract was awarded to Jezowski and Markel,
Incorporated, 2619 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana,
Awarded
in the.amount of $6,820.30, being the lowest
responsible bid meeting specifications, by the
following roll call -vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Arterial
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Highway
Councilman Raciti, Resolution 74-32, being A
Financing
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Program
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE QUALIFI-
CATION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR THE
Resolution 74-32
PARTICIPATION IN THE ORANGE COUNTY ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCING PROGRAM, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Construction of
Bids received for the Construction of Curbs and
Curbs and Gutters
Gutters in the Mesa Del Mar Area are on file in
in Mesa Del Mar
the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman
Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, the
Awarded
contract was awarded to R. W. McClellan and Sons,
Incorporated, 1700 Superior. Avenue, Costa Mesa, in
the -amount of $65,750.00, being the lowest -respon-
sible bid meeting specifications, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Bus Stops on The Traffic Commission presented recommendations
Red Hill Avenue, for the location of bus stops .on Red Hill Avenue,
Sunflowdr.-Avenue, Sunflower Avenue, and MacArthur Boulevard. On
and MacArthur motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council -
Boulevard man Raciti, Resolution 74-33, being A RESOLUTION
Krueger vs. The City Attorney reported on the settlement proposal
City of in the matter of Krueger vs. City of Costa Mesa,
Costa Mesa which involved a proposed conversion of apartments to
condominiums. The City Attorney indicated that new
conditions have been worked out on the project, and
the concern over undergrounding of utilities had been
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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Resolution 74-33
CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR
BUS STOPS ON RED HILL AVENUE, SUNFLOWER AVENUE,
AND MAC ARTHUR BOULEVARD, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None ,
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Time Limit
The Traffic Commission recommended the establishment
Parking on
of 24 -minute time limit parking on the southerly
El Camino
curb of E1 Camino Drive for a distance of 100 feet
Drive
(between driveway and alley) 400 feet east of
Mendoza Drive. On motion by Councilman Hammett,
.Resolution 74-34
seconded by Councilman Raciti, Resolution 74-34,
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TWENTY-FOUR
MINUTE PARKING ON PORTIONS OF EL CAMINO DRIVE
BETWEEN MENDOZA DRIVE AND SAN JUAN LANE,'was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Posting of
Item 3 on the Consent Calendar, a letter from the
Speed Limits on
Director of Public Services, indicating that the
Residential
Traffic Commission, at their meeting of May 22, 1974,
Streets
received a request from Mrs. Darrilyn J. Oliver,
3077 Yukon Avenue, to post -25 -mile -per -hour speed
Referred to
limit signs throughout residential streets in the
City Manager
City, and in particular on Yukon Avenue, was pre-
sented. This letter also indicated that the
Traffic Commission did, at this meeting, request
the Police Department to increase enforcement on
Yukon Avenue. John Oliver addressed the Council
regarding the Traffic Commission meeting of May 22,
1974, stating that his wife, Mrs.-Darrilyn Oliver,
was in attendance and had indicated that her
requests were improperly handled by the Commission.
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, and carried, Councilman Pinkley
absent,'this matter was referred to the City Mana-
ger for investigation and recommendation.
Warrant
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Resolution 834
Councilwoman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 834, in-
cluding Payroll 7411, was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members; Pinkley
Warrant
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
Resolution 835
woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 835 was approved
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT:. Council Members: Pinkley
ABSTAINING: Council Members: Hammett
Krueger vs. The City Attorney reported on the settlement proposal
City of in the matter of Krueger vs. City of Costa Mesa,
Costa Mesa which involved a proposed conversion of apartments to
condominiums. The City Attorney indicated that new
conditions have been worked out on the project, and
the concern over undergrounding of utilities had been
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resolved by the owner agreeing to post a'sum of
money to guarantee this condition at a later
date. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded
by Councilman Hammett, and carried, the City
Attorney..was authorized to proceed with the
settlement of this matter as he had outlined.
Self -Insured
The City Manager recommended that the City become
Workman's
self-insured up to $50,000.00 per employee for
Compensation
Workman's Compensation, and that excess insurance
from $50,000.00 to $2,000,000.00 be placed with
State Fund. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hert-
zog, and carried unanimously, the City Manager was
authorized to establish the self-insured program
for Workman's Compensation insurance for the City
of Costa Mesa.
Golf Course
The City Manager presented regulations and policies
Policies and
for the Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club, Las Lagos
Regulations
and Mesa Linda Courses. These regulations and poli-
cies include a rate increase in green fees of 50
cents on weekdays for both Las Lagos and Mesa
Linda Courses, for a new rate of $4.50 and $4.00,
respectively. Additionally, a one -dollar increase
is reflected for weekend and holiday use of these
courses, for a new rate of $6.00 and $5.00, respec-
tively. Monthly tickets will also be increased at
Mesa Linda by $5.00 for a new rate of $25.00 per
month; and at Las Lagos -by $10.00 for a new rate of
$30.00 per month. Monthly tickets will not be valid
on weekends and holidays and may be used only for
one 18 -hole round of golf per day. Operational pro-
cedures are also covered in the regulations and
policies. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded
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by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Councilman
Pinkley absent, the regulations and policies for
Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club, as outlined by
the City Manager, were approved and will be effec-
tive July 1, 1974.
Assembly Bill
The City Manager presented a proposed resolution sup -
No. 3247
porting Street Lighting District financing, Assembly
Street Lighting
Bill No. 3247. The City Manager explained that this
Financing
Bill proposes to exempt special street lighting dis-
tricts from Senate Bill No. 90 tax limitations and
thereby enable the districts to levy a tax rate to
generate the necessary revenues to cover their in-
creased expenditures. On motion by Councilman
Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution
Resolution 74-35
74-35, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY
BILL NUMBER 3247 OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CALI-
FORNIA LEGISLATURE, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS FROM SENATE BILL NUMBER 90
TAX LIMITATIONS, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Business Permit The City Manager presented a business license applica-
tion from Mery Stewart, Stewart Equipment Auctioneers,
Stewart Equip- 19082 Crystal Street, Huntington Beach, for permission
ment Auctioneers to sell construction equipment at the Orange County
Fairgrounds on June 27, 1974. The City Manager recom-
mended approval of this application subject to the
conditions that (1) the applicant acquire a temporary
dealers permit from the State of California, Depart-
ment of Motor Vehicles; and (2) the applicant show
evidence of a seller's permit from the State Board
of Equalization showing the City of Costa Mesa as
the point of origin for the sale of these vehicles.
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, Councilman Pinkley
absent, the application was approved subject to con-
ditions as outlined by the City Manager.
Public Hearing The Clerk announced.that this was the time and place
Specific Plan set for the public hearing to consider adoption of a
for Extension Specific Plan for the extension of West 17th Street
of West 17th between Superior Avenue and Newport Boulevard. The
Street Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received. On
Held Over motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council-
man Raciti, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent,
the public hearing was continued to the meeting of
July 2, 1974.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
GP -74-03
set for the public hearing for General Plan Amend -
Potts
ment GP -74-03, Paul A. Potts, 21391 Pensacola Circle,
Huntington Beach, to consider an amendment to the
General Plan�on property at the northwest corner of
Placentia Avenue and Wilson Street, from Low Density
Residential to Medium Density Residential. The
Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received. Dan
Haley, 21391 Pensacola Circle, Huntington Beach,
addressed the Council in support of the request.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing. On motion by Councilman Hammett,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 74-36,
Resolution 74-36
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT GP -74-03, AMENDING GENERAL PLAN 1990, BE-
ING A MASTER PLAN OF ZONING FOR THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett
Raciti, Hertzog
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NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Final Environ-
set for the public hearing for the Final Environ-
mental Impact
mental Impact Report for the Whittier Avenue General
Report for
Plan Amendment GP -74-05, for the general area west
GP -74-05
of Whittier Avenue, south of 19th Street, and east
of the Costa Mesa City limits. 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 Hammett, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the Final Environmental Impact
Report was approved and accepted as meeting the
requirements of the law by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Public Hearing The Clerk.announced that this was the time and,place
GP -74-05 set for the public hearing for General Plan Amend-
ment GP -74-05, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, 77
Held Over Fair Drive, 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. The affidavit of publication is on
file in the Clerk's office. Communication has been
received from B. Herskovets, Ph. D., 1867 Parkcrest
Drive, Costa Mesa, in opposition to the request.
Additionally, a letter has been received from Mrs.
Margaret W. Hjorth, requesting that all her property
known as Lots 1206 and 1306 within the study area,
be zoned ML. The Director of Planning reviewed the
prior public hearings wherein the Council considered
four Land Use Options for development of this area,
and ultimately voted on Land Use Option No. 2 with
the amendment that a one -acre parcel of the Hjorth
property be included in the medium density residen-
tial.' The Director of Planning reported that the
Planning Commission's recommendation was still in
favor of Land Use Option No. 4. Don Hall, 1897
Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the
Planning. Commission's recommendation. The proposed
amendments before the Council were based on Land Use
Option No. 2 with the amendment that the one -acre
Hjorth property previously mentioned would be in-
cluded in the limited industrial use. After
discussion, Councilman Hammett made a motion, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, to approve the General Plan
Amendment as recommended by the Council in their
motion of May 6, 1974. The motion failed to carry,
Mayor Wilson and Councilman Raciti voting no, and
Councilman Pinkley absent. On motion by Councilman
Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and
carried, the public hearing was continued to the
meeting of July 2, 1974,
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-74-14
set for the public hearing to consider 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 M1 and C1 -.CP to ML.
The affidavit of publication is on file in the .
Clerk's office. No communications have been re-
ceived. The Planning Commission recommended
approval as MG. John McCray, 22 Hermitage Lane,
Newport Beach, owner of the M1 property described in
the petition spoke in support of the request and
indicated he would be agreeable to the MG designa-
tion. There being no other speakers, the Mayor
closed.the public hearing. On motion by Councilman
Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Ordinance
Ordinance 74-40
74-40, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
First Reading
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING
OF A PORTION OF PARCEL TWO, CUMMING'S AND MOON'S
ADDITION TO FAIRVIEW; AND ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR
PARCEL NUMBERS 141-182-01; 141-182-02; AND 141-182-03
FROM M1 AND Cl -CP TO MG, was given first reading and
passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-74-23
set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition
Butler
R-74-23, Lillian W. Butler, 1863 Braemar Way, Newport
Beach, for permission to rezone property located at
1769 Anaheim Avenue, from R2 to R3. The affidavit of
publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications have been received. The Planning
Commission recommended approval to R3 -CP. The
petitioner was present and answered questions from
nry' 1
the Council. There being no other speakers, the Mayor
The first item presented to the Council for their
consideration was the Final Environmental Impact
Report for this project. Councilman Hammett made a
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..closed the public hearing. After discussion, on
motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman
Ordinance 74-41
Hertzog, Ordinance 74-41, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
First Reading
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 7, TRACT 2584, FROM R2 TO
R3 -CP, was given first reading and passed to second
reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-74-24
set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition
Pope
R-74-24, Edker Pope, 2889 Way Lane, Corona del Mar,
for permission to rezone property located approximately
six acres east side of Bristol Street, south of Ran-
dolph Street Subdivision, 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 Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman
Ordinance 74-42
Hertzog, Ordinance 74-42, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
First Reading
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBERS 141-285-16 AND 141-292-03 FROM M1 TO ML, was
given first reading and passed to second reading by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley
Recess
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
Bay Knolls
The Clerk presented a notice from Orange County
Annexation
Local Agency Formation Commission, regarding the
Protested
proposed annexation to the City of Newport Beach,
designated Bay Knolls Annexation. The City Manager
recommended that the City of Costa Mesa direct a
letter of protest to this annexation to the Local
Agency Formation Commission since it conflicts
with the City of Costa Mesa's Sphere of Influence.
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded -by
Councilman Hammett, and carried, Councilman Pinkley
absent, the City Manager's recommendation was
approved.
ZE-74-32
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Mesa Verde Villas
Zone Exception ZE-74-32, together with the Final
Environmental Impact Report, Mesa Verde Villas,
Final Environ-
460.0 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, for permission to
mental Impact
construct a 496 -unit apartment complex on 888,624
Report
square feet of land area (one unit per 1,792 square
feet) as per plans submitted, to meet CP standards in
an R4 -CP zone, located at the southeast corner of
Mesa Verde Drive East and Golf Course Drive. The
Planning Commission recommended approval subject to
conditions. A communication has been received from
Verlyn Marth, 3197 Cape Verde Place, Costa Mesa, in
opposition to the proposed project. A communication
has been received containing 659 signatures of Mesa
Verde residents requesting denial of the project, or
if approved, outlining conditions they wish to have
imposed on the project.
The first item presented to the Council for their
consideration was the Final Environmental Impact
Report for this project. Councilman Hammett made a
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motion, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to approve
the EIR has meeting requirements of the law. Donald
E. Smallwood, 1981 Kornat Drive, Costa Mesa,
addressed the Council on a point of order, stating
that the Environmental Impact Report was a matter
for public discussion, and as such, anyone wishing to
be heard should have the opportunity to do so before
the Council took a vote on this item. The discussion
followed and it was determined that public input
should be heard prior to taking a vote. Councilman
Hammett, with the agreement of Councilwoman Hertzog,
withdrew the previous motion.
Don Smallwood proceeded to address the Council with
respect to the.EIR, requesting that .the Council con-
sider alternatives which would reduce the adverse
impacts on the environment, such as reduction in
density of the project; redesign of the project; or
denial of the project entirely. There being no .other
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. After
further discussion, on motion by Councilman Hammett,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried,
Councilman Pinkley absent, the Final Environmental
Impact Report was accepted as meeting the require-
ments of the law.
The Mayor announced that they could now proceed.
with the project itself. Mr. W. R. Gayner, 1839
Jamaica Road, Costa Mesa, representing the appli-
cant, addressed the Council at length describing
the proposed project in detail and presented
slides depicting key areas in the project. Frank
Michelena, 1819 Kauai Place, Costa Mesa; and
Grant McNiff, 2048 Phalarope Court, Costa Mesa,
also spoke in support of the project. John
Delava, 1838 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, asked
questions concerning changes made to the project
since its submittal to the City. Robert Gise,
2701 Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa, asked each member
of the Council if they had read the Environmental
Impact Report in full, or would do so before tak-
ing action on the project. Mr. Gise asked
further questions concerning the density of the
project. Marvin Oberndorfer, 1835 Hummingbird
Drive, .Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the
project, especially in terms of the parking
arrangements. Robert Donnelly, 2788 Waxwing
Circle; Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the
project and requested that the Council give every
consideration to the input from neighboring prop-
erty owners in making their decision. Joan
Torribio, 1819 Tanager Drive, Costa Mesa, asked
Mr. Gayner. questions concerning traffic exiting
from the project, and also what provisions had
been contemplated for pets. Patricia Armstrong,
2761 Bunting Circle, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding
traffic access to Mesa Verde. John Delava,
representing Mesa Verde Homeowners Association,
read a resolution originated by homeowners in
Mesa Verde, asking for a.denial of the project,
or in the event that it is approved, outlining
conditions they would like to see placed on the
project. Mr. Delava also presented slides de-
picting another apartment -complex in Fullerton
with which the applicant has been associated. Mr.
Gayner spoke again in rebuttal to some of Mr.
Delava's remarks. Ann Mound, 3128 Country Club
Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding future plans for
the development of a shopping center near the Proj-
ect and the resulting traffic problems she feels
this development and the project in question will
create. Mrs. Mound also asked about the possibility
of children being allowed in the complex at some
future date. Jean Mowery, 1845 Kinglet Court, Costa
Mesa, asked questions concerning rents, parking, and
traffic circulation. Earl Kaltenbach, 17911 Skypark
Boulevard, Irvine, Architect for the project, said
he objected to the public ridicule to which he felt
Mr. Gayner had been subjected. Mr. Kaltenbach
further went on to speak in support of the project
which he feels is a very fine one. Susan Levine,
1788 Oriole Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed her concern
with the traffic congestion she believes will be
created by this development.- Jack Lincoln, 1879
Maui Circle, Costa Mesa, raised the question of
whether the existing zoning on the property is in
the best interests of the City. Mr. Lincoln also
spoke of vested rights in zoning as related to fin-
ancial investment. Mr. Gayner indicated that the
financial investment to date amounts to some $1.5
million. At this time all input presented to the
Council was considered, and after considerable dis-
cussion, Councilman Hammett made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Wilson, and carried, Councilman Raciti
voting no, Councilman Pinkley absent, to approve the
application subject to all 31 conditions recommended
by the.Planning Commission, implementation of
conditions 25B, C, and D, incorporating into it,
on the Master Plan, the modification of the south
street, and working with the Traffic Commission
and the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association to
attempt to develop an orderly flow of traffic on
Golf Course Drive, to restrict the flow of
traffic into Tanager Drive, also included in
the motion is a provision that the plans sub-
mitted show the vegetation to the scale as it
will be planted, and finally included are any
agreements already established by the staff with
the developer.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 11:25 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 11:35 p.m.
ZE-74-43 The Director of Planning presented an application
Cummings for Zone Exception ZE-74-43, John D. Cummings,
2834 Monterey Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission
Denied to construct addition to an existing residence for
conversion to a day care center to accommodate 114
children, located at 1919 Anaheim Avenue, in a Cl
zone. The Planning Commission recommended denial.
No communications have been received. On motion
by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman
Hammett,'and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent,
the application was denied.
ZE-74-46 .The Director of Planning presented an application
Remsen for Zone Exception ZE-74-46, Joyce E. Remsen, 250
West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to
Denied operate a pre-school from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
daily, for 40 children (20 in the morning, 20 in
the .afternoon) ages i to 5, located at that
address, in an RI zone. The Planning Commission
recommended denial. A petition containing 42
signatures in opposition to the pre-school has been.
received. The applicant was not present. Gordon
Willoughby, 2497 Loyola Road, Costa Mesa, and Jim
McMillan, 2253 Columbia Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke
in opposition to the request. On motion by .
Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Hammett,
and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, the appli-
cation was denied.
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The City Manager stated that sufficient evidence
exists to indicate a zoning violation at 250 West
Wilson Street, and requested that the Council
direct staff to proceed with legal action against
Mrs. Remsen. On motion by Councilman Hammett,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried,
Councilman Pinkley absent, the staff was so
directed.
ZE-74-53 The Director of Planning presented an application
Standard for Zone Exception ZE-74-53, Standard American
American Builders, 745 North Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, for
Builders permission to encroach 7-1/2 feet into the required
25 -foot rear yard setback with a family room, lo-
cated at 1397 Garlingford Street, in an R1 zone.
The Planning Commission recommended approval. On
motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Raciti, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, the
application was approved.
Oral Ed McFarland, 1697 Oahu Place, Costa Mesa, addressed
Communications the Council regarding the number of signs that are
in violation of the City's ordinance, and requested
Illegal that the Council direct the City Manager to see
Signs that the Sign Ordinance is enforced, and that all
illegal signs are removed. The City Manager re-
ported that the staff is already working very hard
to document violations of the ordinance and will
be presenting their report to the City Attorney
for prosecution.
Councilmanic Councilman Raciti spoke regarding the use of car -
Comments ports versus garages and indicated his wish that
the Council determine which use is more preferable
on projects coming before them. Councilman Raciti
also spoke concerning a question of zoning in the
area of the Paulo Theatre. The Mayor requested
that Councilman Raciti place these items on the
Study Session Agenda.
Councilman Hammett spoke regarding Federal Funding
as a possible means of assistance in our Downtown
Redevelopment Program and requested the staff to
look into this suggestion.
Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
.12:00 midnight.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Cost esa