Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/1974 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 6, 1974 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.-, August 6, 19743 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 Connie Salios, Harbor Trinity Baptist Church._ Roll Call Council Members Present: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog Council Members Absent: Pinkley Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Assistant City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes The Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular July 16, 1974 meeting of July 16, 1974, and the adjourned meet - July 21, 1974 ing of July 21, 1974,. approved as distributed and posted, as there were no corrections. Ordinances On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, all ordinances will be read by title only. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following Consent Calendar items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 2, a resolution from the City of Newport Beach regarding vacant Fifth District seat; Item 16b, Easement Deed No. 2332; and Item 22, contract award for Concrete Bleachers at Costa Mesa City Park. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, 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 County Growth A resolution from the Orange County Board of Policy Supervisors regarding a growth policy for the County was referred to the Planning Department Referred to for a report by December 1, 1974. Planning Reading Folder The following Reading'Fol'der items, in Consent Calendar, were received and processed: Highway Users Letter from the Controller of the State of Tax California advising that the City's appor- tionment of Highway Users Taxes will be about 7-3/4 percent higher for the 1974-75 fiscal year than the original estimate shown in their statement of February 1, 1974. Local Agency Formation Commission Resolution from the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission establishing that the Commission will consider the 1 approval of annexations of agricultural preserve lands to cities only when a notice of non -renewal has been filed on the affected property proposed for annexation. Assembly Bill 3745 Resolution from the City of Villa Park expressing opposition to Assembly Bill 3745 which would prohibit cities from licensing businesses located outside a city which derive less than $10,000.00 gross receipts from business done within a city. Property Tax Resolution from the City of Buena Park Assessments opposing increase in property tax -assess- ments by the Orange County Tax Assessor. Workmen's Resolution from the City of Orange urging Compensation the California Legislature to adopt legis- lation providing that certain workmen's compensation benefits shall be limited to retired public employees whose injuries developed and manifested themselves during the course of their employment. United States Resolutions urging the creation of a United District Courtroom States District courtroom facility in.Santa Facility in Ana were received from: City of Fullerton Santa Ana and City of San Clemente. The City Council adopted similar Resolution 74-38 on July 2, 1974. Mosquito. Abatement Orange County Mosquito Abatement District District minutes of their 330th meeting held on July 18, 1974. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage License applications for Licenses which parking has been approved by Planning from: Alice M. and Salvatore Cavallaro to Susan and George A. Cesa, doing business as Sam's Italian Market and Restaurant, 1907- 1909 Harbor Boulevard; John P. Stodd to Diane C. and Clifford J. Hall, doing busi- ness as The Bashful Bull, 1170 Baker Street, E and F; Sylvia M. and Lawrence J. LaPierre to Harold B. Potter, Jr., doing business as King's Inn, 720 Randolph Avenue; Pop Wines of California, Incorporated, to Montcalm Vintners, Incorporated, doing business at 3001 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 113; W. W. Yacht Enterprises, Incorporated, to Lucky Lion, Incorporated, doing -business as Lucky Lion, 1700 Placentia Avenue; and General Liquor Stores, Incorporated, to Richard A. Morgan End - and Robert J. Shortle, doing business as Reading Folder Southwood Liquor 2, 2230 Harbor ,Boulevard. Permit A request from American Realty Management Company, 1971 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, for a trailer American Realty to be used as a temporary office on a lot located' Management at 1966 Placentia Avenue for a one-year period, was approved as recommended.by the Planning Depart- ment. Business A request from Collier Art Corporation, 2051 Licenses Pontius Avenue, Los Angeles, for a three-day auction of paintings, August 10, 11, and 12, 1974, Collier Art at Aaron Brothers Art Mart, 1714 Newport Boulevard, was approved. Red's Saloone A request from Red's Saloone, 2014 Placentia Avenue,, for an annual.dance license, was approved. Seventh Day Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Adventists Purpose from Southeastern California Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, through distribution of booklets through October 15, 1974, was approved with. Section 9-326J of the Municial Code waived. Orange County Notice of Intention.to Solicit for Charitable Epilepsy.Society Purpose from the Orange County Epilepsy Society, 2730-A North Main Street, Santa Ana, renewal of permit from November 1 through 30, 1974, was approved with Section 9-326J of the Municipal Code waived. Kolari A request from.Dennis R. Dolari, 1101 Valley Circle, Costa Mesa, to conduct a dog obedience Denied Denied class in a City Park, was denied. Refunds Refund of a $100.00 Pool Construction Bond on Permit No. 9571, issued to Buster Crabbe Pools, Buster Crabbe 36.9 Pendleton Avenue, Santa Ana, as specif ica- Pools tions have been met at 3045 Donnybrook Lane, was approved as recommended by the Street Superin- tendent by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Hicks Refund of a $1,800.00 cash deposit on Building. Permit No. 37321, issued to R. N. Hicks, 426 Dahlia Place, Corona del Mar, as conditions have been completed at 2417 Orange Avenue, was ap- proved as recommended by the Planning Department by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Orco Disposal Refund of a $1,100.00 cash deposit from Orco Service Disposal Service, Incorporated, 2051 Placentia Avenue, to insure completion of landscaping con- dition in connection with ZE-72-123 at that address, was approved as recommended by the Planning Department by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Diedrich Refund of a $100.00 cash deposit on Permit No. 9340, issued to Martin R. Diedrich, 174 Tulip Lane, as his.work of curb painting has been dis- continued, was approved as recommended by the Street Superintendent by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog ` NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Terry Pools Refund of a $100.00 Pool Construction Bond on Permit No. 9506, issued to Terry Pools, 400 North Loara Street, B-4, Anaheim, as specifications have been met at 1108 Salvador Street, was 1 1 1 1 1 approved as recommended by the Street Superintendent, by the following roll call vote: - AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Haumiett,! Raciti, Hertzog j NOES: Council Members: None ! ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Partial Refunds Requests for partial refunds of 1974-75 license License Fees fees for neutered dogs from: Mark Cobb, 276 Costa Neutered Dogs Mesa Street, License No. 247; J. Melancon, 799 Presidio Drive, License No. 1473; R. Olson, 231 East 19th Street, License No. 738; J. Hales, 435. Gloucester Drive, License No. 4591; R. Chase, 472 Costa Mesa Street, License No. 4042; Gene W. Hinze, 318 Vista Baya,.License No. 3878; Gordon K. Crawford, 1567 Orange Avenue, License Nos. 1656 and 1657; and Robert Ishihara, 1997 Orange Avenue, License No. 1152, for a total of $27.00 in refunds, 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 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, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley DEED RM FOR STRF,F,T 2330 Maureen L. McClintock Baker Rischard (with Agreement) Street 2333 Read and Faubus Company, Orange Incorporated Avenue Claims The following claims received by the Clerk were referred to the City Attorney:_ Margaret R. Anderson, James P. Clark, Shirley E. Miller, Henry C. Abrams, and Frank E. Braze. Permit.Fees On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council - for. Mobile woman Hertzog, Resolution. 74-51, being A RESOLUTION Homes OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ESTAB- LISHING PERMIT FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF Resolution 74-51 A PERMIT, INSPECTION OF INSTALLATION FACILITIES AND REINSPECTION, ALL AS REQUIRED ON MOBILE HOME INSTALL- ATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18300, 18613, AND 18614 HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Bus Stop The Traffic Commission recommended the relocation Orange Avenue of a bus stop from the southeast corner to the north - and 23rd Street east corner of the intersection at Orange Avenue and 23rd Street. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 74-52, Resolution 74-52 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RELOCATING THE BUS STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF ORANGE AVENUE AND TWENTY- THIRD STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: M_ 1 1 1 AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Parking The Traffic Commission recommended parking prohibi- Prohibition tion on the northerly curb of Adams Avenue between Adams Avenue Harbor Boulevard and Royal Palm Drive. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Resolution 74-53 Hertzog, Resolution 74-53, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A LOADING ZONE ON ADAMS AVENUE AND PROHIBITING PARKING BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND ROYAL PALM DRIVE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Parking The Traffic Commission recommended parking prohibi- Prohibition tion on the south curb of Bay Street for a distance Bay Street of 200 feet easterly of Newport Boulevard to accommodate merging traffic. On motion by Council - Resolution 74-54 man Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 74-54, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF BAY STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Agreement An�agreement with James M. Montgomery, Consulting Golf Course Engineers, Incorporated, to design facilities for Irrigation the waste water irrigation of the Costa Mesa Golf System and Country Club, at a cost not to exceed $44,000.00, was presented. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement was approved as outlined, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Word Processing A two-year lease agreement with International Business Lease Agreement Machines (IBM) for word processing systems for the Planning Department, City Clerk's Office, and Fire Department, was'presented. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agree- ment was approved, and the City Manager was authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog. NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Surplus On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council - Property woman Hertzog, and carried, the Council expressed no interest in Newport -Mesa Unified School District's recently declared 4.663 -acre surplus parcel known as Tanager Site, adjacent to a five -acre parcel recently purchased from the district. 1 1 1 1 Narcotics On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Index Program Councilwoman Hertzog, continued participation in the Orange County Narcotics Index Program with the City of Santa Ana was authorized at a cost of $378.65, by the following roll call vote: AYES-: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley, Vacant Seat Fifth District Resolution 74-50 Right of Way Deed 2332 Segerstrom Removed from Agenda Construction of Concrete Bleachers Costa Mesa City Park . Awarded Item 2 on the Consent Calendar, aresolution from the City of Newport Beach supporting an election to fill the vacant seat on the County Board of Supervisors, was presented. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Resolution 74-50, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF AN ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANT FIFTH DISTRICT SEAT ON THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council- man Hammett, and carried, Deed 2332, Nellie Ruth Segerstrom, et al, for Warehouse Road widening from Harbor Boulevard to College Avenue, was removed from the Agenda. Item 22 on the Consent Calendar, the award of contract for the Construction of Concrete Bleachers at Costa Mesa -City Park, was presented. Dan Berne, citizen, expressed his concern at the cost involved in constructing concrete bleachers and proposed that wooden bleachers would be more economical. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Mayor Wilson, the contract was awarded to Victor Ben -Aziz in the amount of $142,932.00, being.the lowest responsi- ble bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: Hammett ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Warrant On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Resolution 840 Councilwoman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 840, including Payrolls 7414 and 7415, 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 Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council - Resolution 841 woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 841 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 Warrant On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Council - Resolution 842 man Raciti, Warrant Resolution 842 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Claim - The City Attorney presented the claim of Bob Cavanaugh Cavanaugh and recommended that it be denied as there was no liability on the part of the City. Denied On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, the claim was denied. Claim - The City Attorney presented the claim of Marion Toncray Lee Toncray and recommended that it be denied as there was no liability on the part of the City. Denied On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, the claim was denied. Claim - The City Attorney presented the claim of Theodore Stitt Edward Stitt and recommended that it be denied. -- On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman Denied Hammett, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, the claim was denied. Transient_ The City Manager presented a proposed ordinance Occupancy increasing the transient occupancy tax from five Tax to six percent, effective October 1, 1974. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded. by Council- woman Hertzog, Ordinance 74-44, being AN ORDINANCE Ordinance .74-44 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, First Reading CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 16-68 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE OCCUPANCY TAX FROM FIVE PERCENT (5%) TO SIX PERCENT (6%), AND ESTABLISHING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 1974, FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE INCREASE OF TAX, 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 Abandonment of place set for the public hearing to: consider the Palace Avenue proposed abandonment of all right of way in excess of that required for the precise plan for Held Over and Palace Avenue (30 feet in width), as adopted by Referred to City Council Resolution 71-83, located between Study Session 19th Street and Hamilton Street. The affidavits of publishing and posting are on file in the .Clerk's office. A letter has been received from Raymond Swingle, R. S. Cabinet Company, 2020 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, in favor of the abandonment. A letter has been received from Bette J. Cooney, 2,066 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, in favor of Palace Avenue being made a street. The Planning Commission recommended approval, based on the reason that the City has no real use for the land since current plans only call for a 30 -foot alley. The Director of.Plan- ing gave a brief summary of official action taken with regard to Palace Avenue during the past two years. Councilman Raciti spoke in opposition to the abandonment stating the need for a street in 1 1 1 this area. "Councilman Hammett made a motion not to abandon the right of way.. This motion died for.a lack of a second. After further discussion, on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Mayor Wilson, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, this item was referred to a Study Session on September 23, 1974, and the public hearing held open. Public Hearing Weed Abatement The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for the public.hearing on weed abate- ment. The affidavit of posting is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. George Hoos, 2040 Monrovia Avenue, Costa Mesa, President of Mesa West Homeowners Association, spoke in favor of stronger enforcement of the weed abatement ordinance. Barbara Delgado, 1939 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, also favored stronger enforcement of the program. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Resolution 74-55, being A Resolution 74-55. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE..CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE, SHOWING THE COST OF REMOVING THE RUBBISH AND WEEDS AND REFUSE OR DIRT ON OR IN FRONT OF EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Tentative Map On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Tract No. 8734 Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Councilman Spiller Pinkley absent, Tentative Map of Tract No. 8734, Charles Spiller, Jr., 1703 Westcliff Drive, New - Held Over port Beach, for permission to create a one -lot subdivision located at 2324 and 2332 Elden Avenue, for condominium purposes, was held over for two weeks to the'meeting of August 20, 1974, at the request of the applicant. ' Amendment to On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Proposed Mayor Wilson, and carried, Councilman Pinkley Planned absent, an.amendment to the proposed Planned Development Development Ordinance requiring a model in scale Ordinance to be submitted to the Planning Department when applying for approval under the Planned Development Referred Back to Ordinance, was referred back to the Planning Com - Planning mission for further clarification. Commission' . ZE-74-56 The Director of Planning presented an application Gresco 'for Zone Exception ZE-74-56, Gresco Corporation, 1420 East Pomona Street, Santa Ana, for permission to construct an 11,000 square foot commercial building to meet CP standards in a C1 -CP zone, located at 1673 Irvine Avenue. The Planning Com- mission recommended approval subject to conditions. A communication has been received from Sterrett Metheny, 451 Cambridge Circle, Costa Mesa, in opposition to the request. Further communications have been received from Mr, and Mrs. John DeWitt Worcester, 2023 -Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa; and William B. Bastedo, 1227 Sussex Lane, Newport Beach, both outlining items to be taken into con- sideration prior to a decision on the request. Bill Greschner, President of Gresco Corporation, was present and described the project. On motion by.Councilman Hammett, seconded by Coun- cilman Raciti, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent,the application was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-74-62 The Director of Planning presented an application De Frenza. for Zone Exception ZE-74-62, Antonio De Frenza, 2430 Windward Lane, Newport Beach, for permission Referred to to operate a pre-school for a maximum of 82 chil- Study Session dren, five.days per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in a Cl zone, located at 3021-23 and 3025-27 Deodar Avenue. The Planning Commission recom- mended approval subject to conditions. A letter has been received from Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Havens., 3005 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, in opposition to the request. Willard Jordan, 1500 Adams Avenue; Costa Mesa, was present representing the applicant and spoke in support of the proposed project. John Spratler, 3016 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the proposed school for reasons of traffic congestion, adverse effect on property values, and the close proximity of a similar type school. Gary Johnson, whose resi- dence is located very close to the proposed school site, suggested that possibly the building could be set back to the alley in the rear and all parking located in the front of the building. Mr. Johnson also suggested that some method of sound barrier be constructed to the rear of the property to minimize the noise from children and cars which would be a disturbance to those resi= dents living on the other side of the alley. Willard Courtney, owner of property adjacent to the proposed school site, spoke in opposition to the project for reasons of, traffic congestion, concentration of children in one area, and possi- ble noise problems. After considerable discussion, this item was referred to a Council Study Session on August 13, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Room of City Hall, and then to be placed on the Agenda for the next regular Council meeting on August 20, 1974. ZE-74-65 The Director of Planning presented an application Darnall for Zone Exception ZE-74-65, William A. Darnall, 3465 Plumeria Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to encroach eight feet into the required 18 1/2 - foot rear yard setback with a 12 by 48 foot patio cover in an R1 zone, located at that address. The. Planning Commission recommended approval. No communications have been received. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Mayor Wilson, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, the applica- tion was approved. ZE-74-66 The Director of Planning presented an application Schriefer - for Zone Exception ZE-74-66, Robert Drew Schriefer Walker and Charles Everett Walker, 1830 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to exceed maximum fence height by four feet (six feet maximum, ten feet requested), and to operate an open beer garden in conjunction with a tavern in a C2 zone, located at that address. The Planning Commission recommended denial. A letter has been received from Yuri Mukai, 635 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, in oppo- sition to the request. Councilman Raciti stated 1 1 1 1 1 ZE-74-68, Engle Held Over Oral Communications Enforcement of Sign Ordinance Dust Control Del Cerro Residents Association that the property in question was owned by a relative in his family and therefore, he would abstain from.participation on this item: Robert Schriefer, 216 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, was present and spoke in support of the project. After considerable discussion, Councilman Hammett read the conditions that would apply to this application if approved, and added two additional requirements as follows: that this operation not be in vio- lation of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations at any time; and that applicant shall provide adequate parking in conformity with the stand- ards of the Vehicle Parking District. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Councilman Raciti abstaining, Councilman Pinkley absent, the application was approved subject to condi- tions as recommended by the Planning Commission, and the additional two conditions as outlined by Councilman Hammett. The Director of Planning presented an application for Zone Exception ZE-74-68, William Francis Engle, 2166 Musial Street, Placentia, for permis- sion to exceed standards of the Sign Ordinance, to place a sign on the east side of a building in an AP zone, located at 811 Victoria Street, and stated that the applicant was ill and had re- quested -that this item be held over to the next meeting. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman.Hertzog, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, this item was held over to the meeting of August 20, 1974. Phil Lane,.3158 Cork Lane, Costa Mesa, informed the Council that one of his real estate signs advertising an open house had been removed from the public right-of-way., and destroyed. Mr. Lane criticized this method.of enforcement, suggesting that 'confiscated signs should be kept for a period of time to allow the owners to re- claim them. After discussion, the Director of Planning was requested to hold confiscated signs for a reasonable period of time. Alice Christoff, 598 Sturgeon Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke concerning a dust control problem at a construction site near her residence. Mrs. Christoff, who had spoken on this matter at an earlier Council meeting, stated that the problem still exists and still no water truck was in operation at a regular basis. The City Attorney advised Mrs.,Christoff that he would contact the contractor and subcontractor, that steps will be taken by the City to halt construction unless this problem is rectified. Mrs. Christoff, speaking on behalf of the Del Cerro Residents Association, spoke in regard to the probable high density development of pro- perty located in the general area of.thePaulo Drive-in Theatre, and of the Association's interest -in petitioning for a lower density development of this area. Councilman Hammett advised Mrs. Christoff.to have the Association draft a resolution requesting that the Master Plan be changed to conform with the existing zoning., and to submit this resolution to the Planning Department. Costa Mesa Thomas LaVelle, .1691 Minorca Place, Costa Mesa, Aquatic Club representing the Costa Mesa Aquatic Club, re- quested.the Council consider the need for a new 50 -meter swimming facility in the Costa Mesa . area. Mayor Wilson expressed his interest in this subject and requested a meeting with Mr. LaVelle to discuss this matter further. Burglaries and Concerned citizens spoke on the increase of Gang Terrorism burglaries and gang terrorism in certain areas of Costa Mesa. Traffic Problem George Hoos, 2040 Monrovia Avenue, Costa Mesa, on Monrovia spoke concerning the increased traffic on Avenue Monrovia Avenue between 19th and Victoria Streets, and the lack of visible speed limit signs. Councilmanic Councilman Raciti spoke on the need to pursue Comments the goals of education, safety in the streets, and recreational programs, as primary goals for the City of Costa Mesa. Councilman Hammett read a letter he has addressed to the State -Board of Controls on the subject of legislation which makes available to victims of violent crimes, a method of compensation for unpaid medical bills and loss of earnings. Councilman Hammett suggests in his letter that legislators spread the risk to the taxpayer by including the perpetrator of the crime to be liablefirst and ultimately until such restitu- tion has been made. The Council approved the concept of this letter, and on motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Resolution 74-56, being A RESOLUTION OF Resolution 74-56 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGES TO VICTIM OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE; ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON THE PERPETRATOR OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE RESULTING IN INJURY TO PROPERTY OF OTHERS; AND ESTABLISHING REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Pinkley Councilman Hammett spoke on new legislation which would extend the training areas for the Paramed Program, and stated that he had written a letter supporting this bill with an amendment that Statewide criteria for the training is es- tablished. Mayor Wilson spoke on items coming up at the League of California Cities meeting and solicited the Council's opinion, particularly in regard to a resolution from Newport Beach concerning the need to keep oil wells away from the coastline._ Mayor Wilson also spoke on an upcoming EPA public hearing and wished to be advised if anyone learns of the date, to let -him know. Executive The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to an Session Executive Session at 9:30 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m. 1 1 J I 11M Appointments to On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council - Project Area man Raciti, and carried, Councilman Pinkley absent, Committee Leonard Baxter and Dick Sewell were appointed to the Project Area Committee. Adjournment On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council- man Raciti, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. M or of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: RZ City Clerk'of the City of Costa Me r