HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/1974 - City CouncilRoll Call
Robert L.
Humphreys
Commended
Resolution 74-37
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
July 2, 1974
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., July 2, 1974, at
the City Hall, 77 Fait 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 Charles T. Jorgenson, Brentwood Chapel.
Council Members Present:.
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley,
Raciti, Hertzog
None
City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Planning,
Assistant City Engineer,
City Clerk
On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, Resolution 74-37, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMENDING
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY ROBERT L. HUMPHREYS.FOR LOYAL
AND CONTINUOUS SERVICE FROM MARCH 21, 1966, TO JULY 1,
1974, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Mayor'Wilson presented the resolution and an engraved
plaque containing the City Seal, and extended best
wishes to Mr. Humphreys. The City Attorney also
expressed his personal thanks to his longtime asso-
ciate, and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Bicentennial Don Bull of the Bicentennial Committee described the
Committee fireworks display and other activities planned for
the July 4th celebration at Orange Coast College and
urged all to attend. Hank Panian reported on the
various programs initiated by this committee during
the current year.
Minutes The Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular
June 17, 1974 meeting of June 17, 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.
R-74-14 On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
man Raciti, Ordinance 74-40, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Ordinance 74-40 CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF PARCEL TWO,
Adopted 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 adopted by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
None
None
R-74-23
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 74-41, being AN
Ordinance 74-41
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Adopted
MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 7,
TRACT 2584, FROM R2 TO R3 -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
R-74-24
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 74-42, being AN
Ordinance 74-42
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Adopted
MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF ORANGE
COUNTY ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 141-285-16 AND.
141-292-03 FROM Ml TO ML, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Food Handling
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by
Industry
Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 74-43, being AN
Ordinance 74-43
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA REGULATING THE FOOD HANDLING INDUSTRY CREAT -
First Reading
ING UNIFORMITY WITH OTHER CITIES THROUGHOUT THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE; ADOPTING DEFINITIONS PROVIDING
FOR PERMITS; SETTING FORTH SANITATION STANDARDS;
PROVIDING FOR HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES
FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND
WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY, 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
Building Moving
The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 17,
Permit No. 646
1974, Building Moving Permit No. 646, Jefferson
Jefferson Trust
Trust, 250 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for
permission to move a one-story office building from
3220 South Fairview Road, Santa Ana, to 1670
Westminster Avenue, Costa Mesa, in a Cl -S zone.
Willard Jordan, 1500 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa,
representing the applicant, explained the details
of the proposed move -in. Jack Randall, Trust Real
Estate Officer for the Bank of California;. and
Walter Borroughs of Jefferson Trust, both spoke in
support of .the request. After discussion, on
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by'Council-
man Hammett, and carried, Councilman Raciti voting
no, the application was approved subject to condi-
tions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The following Consent Calendar
item'was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item
2, Contract with 32nd District Agricultural
Association for police services.
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, the remaining Consent Calendar
items were approved.in one motion by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT:. Council Members: None
United States A resolution from the City of Santa Ana, request -
District ing creation of a United States. District Courthouse
Courthouse facility in Santa Ana, was received. On motion by
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman-Pinkley,
Resolution 74-38 Resolution 74-38, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A UNITED STATES DISTRICT.
COURTROOM FACILITY IN SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council. Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council.Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Assembly Bill An amendment to Assembly Bill No. 3951 from the
No. 3951 City of.Placentia, regarding proposed Orange
County Transit District Sales Tax Legislation, was
received and processed:
Public Application No. 54946 to the Public Utilities
Utilities Commission, from Southern California Edison
Commission Company, for rate increase for electric service,
was received and processed.
Public Application No. 54933 to the Public Utilities
Utilities Commission, from Southern California Edison
Commission Company, for fuel cost adjustment to billings
for electric service, to offset cost of fuel oil
transportation, was received and processed.
Catering Trucks Petitions requesting.that catering truck operators
Use of Air Horns be allowed to continue use of air horns to indicate
their presence at local businesses, were referred
to sta£f.to be included with material now being
investigated from the meeting of June 3, 1974.
Reading Folder The following Reading Folder Items, in Consent
Calendar, were received and processed:
Conservation A resolution from the City of Irvine
and Open Space concerning the need for State tax relief
to implement the conservation and open
space elements of General Plans. A
similar resolution was received and pro-
cessed at the meeting of June 17, 1974.
Assembly Bill A resolution from the City of San Clemente
No. 3745 expressing opposition to Assembly Bill No.
3745,.which would.prohibit cities from
.licensing businesses located outside a
city which derives less than $10,000.00
gross receipts from business done within
a city.
Loca1 Agency Notice of Hearing on June 26, 1974, by the
Formation Local Agency Formation Commission of the
Commission proposed annexation to the Garden Grove
Sanitary District, designated Annexation
No. K-395-74.
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Alcoholic
Beverage
Licenses
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Reading.Folder
Business
Licenses
Dance Permits
Alcoholic Beverage License applications for
which parking has been approved by Planning
from: Pop; Wines of California, Incorporated,
:�=to Montcalm Vintners, Incorporated, 3001
Red.Hi11 Avenue, Suite 222, Building IV;
Alfred D. Sperry to Harold Renz, doing busi-
ness as Grin 'N Bier It, 435 East 17th Street;
Newport Harbor Imports Company, 1635 Superior
Avenue, Unit B; Richley H. Abbott, 2101
Placentia Avenue; and Papa Joe's, 1784 Newport
Boulevard.
Dance Permits, for which approval was recommended by
the Fire, Police, and Finace Departments, were
approved for:. Quits Pub, 1562 Newport Boulevard,
Lawrence Scanlon, sole owner; The Shamrock Cocktail
Lounge, 1824 Newport Boulevard, Sedley A. Young, sole
owner; Denver Mining Company, 719 West 19th Street,
Larry Smith, Secretary -Treasurer; and The Marquis
Restaurant, 1670 Newport. Boulevard, Kenneth K.
.Russell, Vice -President.
Family Arcade
A request from Family Arcade, 585 South Euclid Avenue,
Fullerton, Al McDonald, Partner, to install one target
game and one television video game at the Ground Round,
2750 Harbor Boulevard, was approved as recommended by
the Fire, Police, and Finance Departments.
Amex Corporation.
A request from Amen Corporation, 3833 South Walton
Avenue, Los Angeles, Raul Pedroza Maynez, for profes-
sional wrestling every Monday Night at 8:00 p.m., at
Orange County Fairgrounds, on July 8, 15, 22, 29;
August 5, 12, 19, 26, and September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
1974, was approved.
Pride Equals
Notice to Solicit.for Charitable Purpose from Pride
Respectability
Equals Respectability and Equality, Incorporated,
and Equality
Post Office 281, Santa Ana, for renewal of their permit
for 1974-75, was approved with Section 9-325J of the
Municipal Code waived.
Partial Refunds
Requests for partial refunds of 1974-75 license fees
for neutered dogs from: Tobey K. White, 1721
License Fees
Paloma Drive, Newport Beach, License 1034; Gary
Neutered Dogs
Yoches, 1721 Paloma Drive, Newport Beach, License 1017;
Phyllis Starn, 940 Governor Street, License 285;
Margie La Perle, 1980 Federal Avenue, License 576;
Ralph Floren, Post Office Box 997, License 1242; and
W. Monteleone, 2269 Avalon Street, License 956, for
a total of $24.00 in refunds, were approved as
recommended by the Revenue Supervisor, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Set for Public
The proposed abandonment of all right-of-way in
Hearing
excess of that required for the Precise Plan for
Palace Avenue, 30 feet in width, as adopted by City
Council Resolution 71-83,.located between 19th
Street and Hamilton Street, was set for public
hearing on August 6, 1974, and Resolution 74-39,
Resolution 74-39
being A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF. COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO,ORDER THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF PALACE AVENUE
BETWEEN NINETEENTH AND HAMILTON STREETS, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members:( Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Refunds A request for refund of a $2,000.00 cash deposit
from Robb's Interiors, 150 East Santa Fe Avenue,
Robb's Fullerton, was approved as recommended by the
Interiors Planning Department, in connection with ZE-73-80,
Harrington Development, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Orange Coast A request for refund of a $200.00 cash deposit,
Sign Company as the sign has been removed from property
located at 2350 Harbor Boulevard, on Building
Permit No. 34560 from Orange Coast Sign
Company, Incorporated, 1313 East Hunter Avenue,
Santa Ana, was approved as recommended by the
Planning Department, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Mayer A request for refund of .a $15,000.00 cash deposit
Construction from Mayer Construction Company, 8121 East Florence
Avenue, Downey, was approved as recommended by the
Planning Department, in connection with ZE-72-96,
Ambassador Inns of America, 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 From the meeting of June 3, 1974, Ordinance 73-23,
Sewell which received first reading on May 21, 1973,
adoption being held in abeyance since that date,
Ordinance 73-23 was withdrawn as requested by applicant, Richard
Second Reading A. Sewell, 136 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, in
Withdrawn connection with Rezone Petition R-73-06, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: 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:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
DEED . NAME FOR STREET
2329r David.and Thelma M. Chriss Santa Ana Avenue
231.4°. Schaefer Ambulance Service, Wells Place
Incorporated ;(Corrected
Easement Deed)
Grant Deed A Grant Deed from Newport -Mesa Unified School
Newport -Mesa District for'Parcel 1, Wakeham Site; Parcel 2, State
Unified School Hospital (Intermediate);.and Parcel 3, Tanager Site,
District. was accepted and the Clerk was authorized to return
the deed to First American Title Insurance Company
Park Sites for escrow purposes, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Claims The following claims received by the Clerk were
referred to the City Attorney: Attorney Gerold G.
Williams on behalf of John Nastasi, William A. R.
Bolton, and Bob Cavanaugh.
Traffic Signal
A request forcontract renewal with Traffic Signal
Maintenance
Maintenance Company was presented. This contract
reflects a recommended increase to $18.06 for
Contract
maintenance of each intersection per month. On
Renewed
motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, the contract renewal for one year was
approved as recommended by the Director of Public
Services, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Beautification
A request from the Beautification Committee for
Committee's
additional funds for. the Clean -Up Program, in the
Clean -Up
amount of $1,750.00, was presented. An overwhelming
Program
response was received from the initial two areas of
pick-up, and a similar response is anticipated in the
final phase of the.program, which will necessitate the
additional funds to continue to service the needs of
the community. On motion by Councilmam Hammett,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the request was
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Street Lighting
The Costa Mesa Street Lighting, Energy, and Mainte-
District
nance District Report, compiled and presented to
Annual Report
cover the third year of a five-year fiscal period,
beginning July 1, 1972, and ending June 30, 1977;
covering the incorporated area of the City under the
ad valorem method of .collecting the assessment under
alternative procedure of the Street Lighting Act of
1919, was received and filed with the City Clerk.
CATV Franchises On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, Resolution 74-40, being A
Resolution 74-40 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE PROPOSAL OF THE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO IMPOSE LIMITA-
TIONS ON THE FEE WHICH MAY BE CHARGED BY THE CITY
FOR A CATV FRANCHISE AND THE USES OF THE FUNDS
DERIVED THEREFROM, was adopted by the following
roll call -vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members:• None
ABSENT: Council.Members: None
Bid Item Bids received for.Bid Item No. 234 - bus benches,
No. 234 are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Bids Rejected Pinkley, and carried, the bids were rejected as
they did not meet specifications.
Transfer of Funds A transfer of $10,000.00 to the Redevelopment Agency
to Redevelopment Fund for the purpose of reconciliation of the Re -
Agency development Plan, General Plan, and the actual
zoning within the Redevelopment Project Area, 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 Conference Advance for a police officer to attend
Advance the Homicide Investigation Institute in Marysville,
California, July 21 through August 3, 1974, in the
amount of $203.00, was approved by the following
roll call vote
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Police Services
Item 2 on the Consent Calendar, a contract with the
for Orange
32nd District Agricultural Association, for Police
County Fair
services for the Orange County Fair, was presented. _
The City Manager indicated that the contract, as
presented,.is based on a charge of $5.50 per
man-hour, which is the old rate of pay. The City
Manager recommended that the Chief of Police be
authorized to sign the contract at the new rates
of pay, which are as follows: Senior Police
Officer, $7.51 per. hour; Police Sergeant, $8.51
per hour.; and Police Lieutenant, $9.71 per hour.
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, the City Manager's recommen-
dations were 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
Resolution 836
Councilman Raciti,.Warrant Resolution 836 was
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Pinkley,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: .Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
ABSTAINING: Council Members: Hammett
Warrant
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Resolution 837
Councilman Hammett, Warrant Resolution 837, in-
cluding Payroll 7412, was approved by the following
rollcall 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
Resolution 838
Councilman Raciti, Warrant Resolution 838 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
The City Attorney presented the claim of Helen
Schaffer
Schaffer, and recommended that it be denied as
there was no liability . on the part of the City.
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, the claim was denied.
Fair Labor
The City Manager requested authorization to
Standards Act
contribute $200.00 to the League of California
Cities -Litigation Fund to be one of many cities in
California -filing a law suit against the Federal
Government in relation to the Fair Labor Standards
Act, which imposes overtime criteria on all cities
throughout the Country, and would require the City
in 1975 to pay public safety employees -time and
one-half for a work week over 60 hours in a 28 -
day cycle. The City Manager further stated that
what the cities hope to gain through their litigation
is the right to regulate their own personnel policies.
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the expenditure was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog.
NOES: Council Members: None
.ABSENT.: Council Members: None
Mayor
At this time, the Mayor recognized officials from the
Recognizes
Planning Commission present in the audience, and also
Officials
acknowledged a new reporter from the Newporter-Mesa
Present
News.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Specific Plan
set for the public hearing, continued from the meeting
for Extension
of June 17, 1974, to consider adoption of a Specific
of West 17th
Plan for the extension of West 17th Street, between
Street-
Superior Avenue and Newport Boulevard. No communica-
tions have been received. Rollo McClellan, 2424
Windward Lane, Newport Beach, owner of property which
would be affected by the proposed alignment, summar-
ized his negotiations with the City and expressed his
dissatisfaction with the reimbursement offer which had
been made. There being no other speakers, the May -or
closed the public hearing. After discussion, on
motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman._
Resolution 74-41
Pinkley, Resolution 74-41, being A RESOLUTION OF -THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE ALIGNMENT OFWEST
SEVENTEENTH STREET BETWEEN SUPERIOR AVENUE AND NEW-
PORT BOULEVARD, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
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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
GP -74-05
set for the public hearing, continued from the meet-
ing of June 17, 1974, for General Plan Amendment
GP -74-05, 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 south by the
City Limits. A further communication has been re-
ceived from Helen S. Wada, 4401 Stinson Drive West,
Columbus, Ohio, reaffirming her wish for Ml zoning
on her Lot 1207. The Planning Commission recommended
approval as presented in the Whittier General Plan
Study, Option No. 4, except the Ikeda property to be
Light -Industrial rather than Medium Residential.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Mayor Wilson and
Councilman Raciti voting no, the recommendation of
the Planning Commission was denied. On motion by
'Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
Resolution 74-42, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 74-42
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN•AMENDMENT GP -74-05, AMENDING
THE GENERAL PLAN 1990, BEING A MASTER PLAN OF ZONING
FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hammett, Pinkley,
Hertzog,
NOES: Council Members: Wilson, Raciti
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Public Rehearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
ZE-74-40
set for the rehearing requested by Mr. and Mrs. Ben
Laurel
Selbst, of Zone Exception ZE-74-40, Laurel Development
Development
Company, for permission to construct a 20,000 square
foot RB Furniture Showroom at 3111 Harbor Boulevard,
Held Over
with a reduction in parking (69 required, 44 provided)
to meet CP Standards in a Cl -CP zone. The affidavits
of publishing and posting are on file in the Clerk's
office. Two petitions have been received requesting
the rehearing, one containing 15 signatures, the other
9. Communications have been received from Ursula M.
Varilek (no address), and Robert H. Kirksey, 3110
Mesa Avenue, Costa Mesa, both in opposition to the
proposed project because of the reduced parking. Mrs.
Ben Selbst, 3094 Mesa Avenue, Costa Mesa, addressed
the Council in opposition to the project for reasons
of parking reduction, unattractive building,and in
her opinion, not compatible to the surrounding devel-
opment. -Furtherobjections to the proposed project
were expressed by the following persons., mainly for
the reasons of reduced parking: Gordon Hawkins, 1582
Coriander Drive, Costa Mesa; J. Reynolds, owner of
property on Coriander,Drive; Paul Smith, 71--521
Halgar, Rancho Mirage; Tom Hopson, 3109 Ginger Avenue,
Costa Mesa; Hermann Haselbeck, 1623 Coriander Drive,
Costa -Mesa; Ray Totah, 3116 Pierce Avenue, Costa Mesa;
and Tom Chamberlin, owner of properties on Cinnamon
Avenue. Don Smallwood, 366 San Miguel Drive, Newport
Beach, was present representing the applicant, Laurel
Development Company, elaborated on various aspects of.
the development and offered statistical data to indi-
cate that additional parking would not be required.
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Robert W. Gold., Laurel Development Company, also
explained various details of the development and
answered questions from the Council. Bob Gragg,
2043 Coveridge Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, repre-
senting the owners of the entire parcel, of
which only a portion is proposed for the RB
development, informed the Council of the anticipated
usage for the remaining lots. Questions were raised
concerning the additional parking that may be re-
quired and where this parking might be located. A
lengthy discussion followed, and.Mr. Smallwood
reaffirmed that the Declaration required by the con-
ditions would guarantee the additional.parking, if
required. Tom Hopson spoke again regarding traffic
flow, and Harry Johnson, 2121 Placentia Avenue,
Costa Mesa, also addressed himself to the subject.
Councilman Hammett asked if it would be possible at
this time to present some form of master plan for
the entire property, incorporating into it desig-
nated areas for parking that could be adopted by
the Council into the record and be subject to review
by .the Council for any modifications in the future.
Mr. Smallwood stated that he did not know if the
owners were willing to make such a commitment at
this time. Councilman Hammett requested that Mr.
Gragg be asked if they would make such a commitment.
Mr. Smallwood reviewed the proposed development of
the entire property as including a bank or savings
and'loan.association, RB Furniture, a restaurant,
and some other commercial activity, with the rear
portion of the property being designated for parking,
and Mr.'Gragg indicated that this summary was
correct. After further reconsideration, Councilman
Hammett made a motion to approve the application
based on the previous conditions. set forth and an.
additional condition requiring that the back 96 feet
of the entire property be master planned as parking,
and other developments on the property be oriented to
Harbor Boulevard, and that this is to be committed by
the owners before the Zone Exception Permit shall be
granted, with the understanding that the owners may
apply for a change in this master plan in connection
with a CP application at some time in the future.
This motion died for lack of a second. After further
discussion, on motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Hammett and carried, this item was con-
tinued and the public hearing held open for two weeks.
R-74-16
The Clerk announced that this was the time and
place set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
Held Over
R-74-16, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located at 782 Presidio
Drive and 2709 and 2729 Bristol Street, from Rl to
AP -CP. The affidavit of publication is on file in
the Clerk's office. A communication has been re-
ceived from Betty Vrebalovich, 2737 San Lucas Lane,
Costa Mesa, in favor of the proposed rezone. Bill
Frost,,from the firm of Raub, Bein, Frost and
Associates, Environmental Engineers and Planners,
was present, representing the owners, Jerwel
Enterprises, and addressed the Council. He spoke in
opposition to the proposed zone change, and recalled
the past objections of the adjacent property owners
to development of this property as a restaurant. He
stated that the owners were willing, at this time, to
make an agreement in writing to the effect that they
would not build a restaurant if some other more
workable designation could be placed on the property.
The owners would then attempt to' develop a compatible
use that would meet the approval of the residents.
He further stated that perhaps a special zone could
be created that would specify exactly what could be
developed on the property. After further discussion,
it was determined that the owners do not have any
definite.plans for development of the property to
present to the Council at this time. Councilman
Hammett suggested that possibly this matter could be
held for 90 days so that the owners working with the
Planning Department could.possibly come up with some
definite ideas that could.be discussed at the end of
that time. Betty Vrebalovich expressed her opposi-
tion to this item being held for 90 days, and
requested the Council to make a decision at this
time and further stated that she felt the proposed
designation of AP -CP was a very reasonable one. Tom
Ouillett, 2726 San Lucas.Lane, Costa Mesa, spoke in
favor of the AP designation as this would limit the
commercial development of the property. Joe Balough,
2734 San Lucas Lane, Costa Mesa, asked for a clarifi-
cation on what a special zone would permit. After
further discussion, on motion by Councilman Raciti,
seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, this
item was returned to the Planning Department for 90
days, and the public hearing held open.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 9:30 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
Oral An oral communication was taken out of order and
Communication heard at this time due to a medical disability.
Frank Braze, 760 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa,
spoke regarding the proposed Master Plan for Joann
Street and how it might affect his easement rights.
The Director of Planning explained that the Harbor
Assembly of God Church had presented a new Master
Plan which was approved by the Planning Commission
subject to the Joann Street extension being completed.
The Harbor Assembly of God .Church had written a
letter to appeal this condition and this item would
be coming up for consideration before the Council in
the near future. Mr. Braze was advised that he should
appear at the time this item comes before Council to
voice his objections.
Proposed Ordinance On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman
- Uniform Pinkley, and carried, a proposed ordinance making
Plumbing Code provision for additional requirements under the
Uniform Plumbing Code.relating to gas meters, was
Held Over held over for two weeks.
Tentative Map The Clerk presented Tentative Map of Tract
Tract No. 8390-R No. 8390-R, John Wells and Associates, 4500 Campus
Wells Drive, No. 416, Newport Beach, for permission to
divide property described as a Portion of Lot 114
of Tract 300, located at 2449 Tustin Avenue, into
22 lots for condominium purposes. The Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to all of
the conditions contained in the Planning Director's
letter dated June 19, 1974. Edward Moore, 1101
Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, representing the
applicant, was present and agreed to all conditions.
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by. Coun-
cilman Pinkley, and carried, the request was approved
subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning:
Commission.
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ZE-74-39
The Director of Planning presented from the meeting
and Building
of June 3, 1974, application for Zone Exception
Moving Permit
ZE-74-39, Gordon':Hawkins, 2283 Fairview Road, Costa
No. 645
Mesa, for permission to add three units to three
Hawkins
existing units, for a total of six units (one unit
per 2,775 square feet., eight percent density devia-
Denied
tion), and to encroach 12 feet into the required
25 -foot rear yard setback in an R2 zone, located at
2180 Placentia Avenue; and in conjunction therewith,
Building Moving Permit No. 645, Gordon Hawkins, 2283
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for permission to move
residential units from 24742 La Paz, Dana Point, to
2180 Placentia Avenue, in an R2 zone. The amended
request as presented to Council at this time is for
a total of five units with no deviation in density.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
revised plans subject to conditions. No communica-
tions have been received. Mr. Hawkins was present'
and spoke in support of his request. After discus-
sion, a motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, to approve the request, failed
to carry, Mayor Wilson and Councilmen Pinkley and
Raciti voting no.
Councilman Pinkley requested that the subject of
move -ins be discussed at a Council Study Session
on Sunday, July 21, 1974, at 8:30 a.m.
ZE-74-48, The Director of Planning presented from the meeting
Pic 'N Save of June 3, 1974, application for Zone Exception
ZE-74-48, Pic 'N Save, 160 Centennial Way, Tustin,
Denied for permission to allow new copy on existing sign
structure in excess of maximum letter height per-
missible by ordinance (16 inches allowed, 48 inches
proposed), and to exceed permissible number of
items of information (7 allowed, 12 proposed), on
property located at 175 East 17th Street, Costa
Mesa, in a C2 tone. The Planning Commission recom-
mended denial. A letter has been received from
Lucille C. Emmons, 328 West 15th Avenue, Escondido,
in opposition to the request. Mr. Bill Becker, 160
Centennial Way, Tustin, representing the applicant,
spoke at length in regard to this request, and
among other things,. stated that the sign structure
in question was an integral part of the building,
and he had plans in his possession to substantiate
that- .fact. Ed McFarland; 1697 Oahu Place, Costa
Mesa, spoke in opposition to this request. -After
considerable discussion, on motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried,
Mayor Wilson voting no, the application was denied.
ZE-74-49 The Director of Planning presented from the meeting
Horvat of June 3, 1974, application for Zone Exception
ZE-74-49, James M. Horvat, 1940-42 Meyer Place,
Returned to Costa Mesa, for permission to allow six percent
Planning,' density deviation (one unit per 2,833 square feet),
Commission for construction of an additional unit on a lot with
two existing units and to allow a reduction in
parking (six required -three provided), in an R2
zone, located at the above address. The Planning
Commission recommende& denial. The Planning Director
stated that a request had been made by the applicant
to return this application to the Planning Commission.
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Coun-
cilman Raciti, and carried, this item was returned to
the Planning Commission.
ZE-74-54
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Miller
Zone Exception ZE-74-54, Barry T. Miller, 37 Linda
Isle, Newport Beach, for permission to reduce the,
Withdrawn
required landscaped setback on Clinton Street, 7-1/2
feet (20ifeet required, 12 feet, 6 inches shown) in
an MP zone_, located at. 2920 Red Hill Avenue. The
Planning Commission recommended withdrawal as requested
by -the applicant. On motion -by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the appli-
cation was withdrawn as requested by the applicant.
ZE-74-55
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Driver -Eddy
Zone Exception ZE-74-55, Driver -Eddy Construction
Construction
Company, 1982 Charle Street, Costa Mesa, for permis-
sion to replace existing storage buildings and to
allow a reduction of four parking spaces (ten required,
six proposed), in a C2 zone, located at the above
address. The Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to conditions. The Director of Planning
stated that the Planning.Commission had added a condi-
tion which would eliminate one of the six proposed
parking spaces. A letter has been received from Ante
Burica, et al, 920 Capital Street, Costa Mesa, in
opposition to the request. Francis J. McConnell,
representing the applicant, addressed the Council in
support of the request.. After discussion, on motion
by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, the application was approved
subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
ZE-74-57
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Alcorn
Zone Exception ZE-74-57, Carol Rae Alcorn, 3152
Sicily Avenue; Costa Mesa, for permission to con-
struct an -ll -unit apartment complex on 22,906 square
feet of land (one unit per 2,082 square feet of land)
to meet CP standards in an R3 -CP zone, located at 377
West Bay Street. The Planning Commission recommended
approval subject to conditions. No communications
have been received._ Mayor Wilson made a motion,
seconded by'Councilman Pinkley, to red -line Bay
Street with the exception of the commercial area.
This motion failed to carry, Councilwoman Hertzog and
Councilman Hammett voting no, and Councilman Raciti
abstaining. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilman'Raciti, and carried, Mayor Wilson voting
no, the application was approved subject to conditions
as recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-74-58
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Leal
Zone Exception ZE-74-58, John T. Leal, Jr., 1955
Wallace Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to con-
struct a 10 -unit apartment.complex on 18,415 square
feet of land area (one unit per 1,841.5 square feet
of land) to meet CP standards in an R4 -CP zone,,
located at the above address. The Planning Commis-
sion recommended approval subject to conditions. No
communications have been received. The applicant was
present and agreed to all conditions. On motion by
Councilman Hammett-, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
and carried, the application was approved subject to
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-74-59 The Director of Planning presented an application for
Schafer Zone Exception ZE-74-59,,Paul W. Schafer, 2827 Serang
Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach 20 feet
into the required rear yard -setback with a bedroom
addition in an R1 zone, located at the above address.
Request for Harry D. Johnson, 2121 Placentia.Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Rezone presented a request, signed by four residents in the
area of Whittier Avenue and 17th Street, requesting
rezone on their properties. The Mayor referred this.
item to the Planning Department.
Councilmanic Councilman Raciti spoke a few words in recognition
Comments of Independence Day. He also expressed the hope that
Ron Caspers and those with him who are lost at sea,
would yet be found and reunited with their families.
Councilman Pinkley spoke regarding the need to estab-
lish better communications between staff, Planning
Commission, and City Council. He also asked the
status of a lawsuit involving Karen Fenn, and Mr.
June answered that due to the anticipated length of
the trial, the court date was yet some two years
away.
Vice Mayor Hammett announced that the State Board of
Aeronautics would hold their monthly meeting away
from Sacramento, here in our City Hall next Monday,
July 8, 1974, at 10:00 a.m.
On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Hammett, and carried, the Council reaffirmed their
stand in support of General Revenue Sharing.
The Planning Commission recommended approval. No
communications have been received. On motion by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti,
and carried, the application was approved.
Oral,
Mr. H, J. Wood of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission
Communications
addressed the Council with regard to the demolition
of a structure and the commencement of work on a new
Building Project
building located at 209 Flower Street, without bene -
on Flower Street
fit of the proper City permits. JHe further criticized
the manner in which this violation had been handled by
the staff and asked the Council to stop all work on
the project until the owner has filed for the appro-
priate permits. Mrs. Darrilyn J. Oliver, 3077 Yukon
Avenue,.Costa, Mesa, added in regard to the previous
item that better communications should be established
between City officials. Mrs. H. J. Wood,, 212 Flower
Street, also spoke in regard, to the construction at
209 Flower Street, and asked the Council to give
serious consideration to,the parking aspects of this
project. Darryl Backman, owner of the subject pro-
perty at 209 Flower Street, addressed the Council
regarding the home he is building, stating that
adequate parking will be available in the form of an
attached garage, and to the rear, a carport. On
motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Raciti, and carried, this matter was referred to the
City Manager for investigation and report back to
the Council.
Development
Ed McFarland, 1697 Oahu Place, Costa Mesa, addressed
Standards
the Council regarding the Mesa Verde Villas develop -
Ordinance
ment and suggested that for the future guidance of
Proposal
the staff and developers coming into the City, a
directive be given to the Planning Department and
Commission to establish a Development Standards
Ordinance for all Cl, C2, medium and high density
development.
Request for Harry D. Johnson, 2121 Placentia.Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Rezone presented a request, signed by four residents in the
area of Whittier Avenue and 17th Street, requesting
rezone on their properties. The Mayor referred this.
item to the Planning Department.
Councilmanic Councilman Raciti spoke a few words in recognition
Comments of Independence Day. He also expressed the hope that
Ron Caspers and those with him who are lost at sea,
would yet be found and reunited with their families.
Councilman Pinkley spoke regarding the need to estab-
lish better communications between staff, Planning
Commission, and City Council. He also asked the
status of a lawsuit involving Karen Fenn, and Mr.
June answered that due to the anticipated length of
the trial, the court date was yet some two years
away.
Vice Mayor Hammett announced that the State Board of
Aeronautics would hold their monthly meeting away
from Sacramento, here in our City Hall next Monday,
July 8, 1974, at 10:00 a.m.
On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Hammett, and carried, the Council reaffirmed their
stand in support of General Revenue Sharing.
Adjournment
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The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Mayor. of the City of Costa Mesa
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City Clerk of the City of Cost esa
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