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Minutes
October 15, 1974
REGULAR MEETING OF -THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
November 5, 1974
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., November 5, 1974,
at the City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meet-
ing was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by the
Reverend V. L. Hertweck, Harbor Assembly of God Church.
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley,
Raciti, Hertzog
None
City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Planning,
Director of Public Services/
City Engineer, City Clerk
The Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular meeting
of October 15, 1974, approved as distributed and
posted, as there were no corrections.
Proclamation
Vice Mayor Hammett read a Proclamation declaring
Youth Appreciation
November 11 through 17, 1974, as Youth Appreciation
Week
Week in the City of Costa Mesa.
Proclamation
The Mayor read a Proclamation declaring November 14,
Veterans Benefit
1974, as City of Costa Mesa Veterans Benefit Night at
Night
the California Sun game, and urged the people of Costa
Mesa to attend this game. The City of Costa Mesa and
the Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a trip to the
game, the proceeds of which will be turned over to the
Permit
Veterans office. The Mayor presented the Proclamation
MSI Data
to Dave Herring of the Orange Coast College Veterans
Corporation
Office, who in turn thanked the Council for their
support of the veterans.
Presentation Councilman Pinkley presented a bow tie to Fred
to City Manager Sorsabal, City Manager, on behalf of Bob Boles,
Secretary of the Highway Commission. Mr. Boles feels
that Mr. Sorsabal is a fine City Manager and the bow
tie will add to his distinction.
World Plan
Val Mailander, representing the American Foundation for
Week
the Science of Creative Intelligence, extended an invi-
tation to the Council to attend a reception to be held
November 7, 1974, at Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in
Corona del Mar, in conjunction with World Plan Week.
Mrs. Mailander further thanked the Council for pro-
claiming November 10, 1974, as World Plan Week, and
thanked the Mayor for his forthcoming appearance at
one of their scheduled symposiums.
Permit
The next item was taken out of order so that the
MSI Data
applicant might have the opportunity to get to his
Corporation
polling place. On motion by Councilman Hammett,
seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, Item 5 on
Taken Out
the Consent Calendar, a request from MSI Data Corpora -
of Order
tion, 340 Fischer Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission
to move two 10 -foot by 55 -foot trailers now located at
the above address, to 355 Baker Street, and for
trailers to remain there until December 31, 1975, was
approved.
Ordinances
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Hammett, and carried, all ordinances will be read by
title only.
Business The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 20,
License 19742 a business license request for relief from
Von Sonn Section 9-74C of the Municipal Code pertaining to
license for distribution of handbills, from Edward
Held Over Von Sonn, Student Home Services. The Clerk advised
the Council of a message received that Mr. Von Sonn
was ill and would not be in attendance. On motion
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, this item was held over for
two weeks to the meeting of November 19, 1974.
FHWA/UMTA
The City Manager presented from the meeting of Octo-
Draft
ber 15, 1974, a proposed resolution opposing Federal
Guidelines
Highway Administration and Urban Mass Transportation
Administration's Draft- Guidelines for a Transporta-
Resolution 74-96
tion Development Program. On motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Resolution
74-96, being A RESOLUTION OF THE'CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE FEDERAL
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION
ADMINISTRATION (FHWA/UMTA) DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR A
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (TDP) AND URGING
FHWA/UMTA TO WORK WITH THE INDIVIDUAL URBANIZED AREAS
TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM APPLICABLE TO THAT PARTICULAR
AREA, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Request for The Clerk presented from the meeting of October 15,
Rehearing of 1974, a request for rehearing of Ordinance 74-46 from
Ordinance 74-46 Thomas R. Elliott, Sr., President, Environmental
Elliott Impact Reports, Incorporated, 3303 Harbor Boulevard,
B-9, Costa Mesa. -The applicant was not present at
Held Over Until this time, and the Mayor declared that this item will
Later in Meeting be held;until later in the meeting.
R-74-25 On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, Ordinance 74-55, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Ordinance 74-55 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE GENERAL
AREA OF MONROVIA AND PLACENTIA AVENUES AND SEVENTEENTH
STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY CITY LIMITS FROM M1 TO MG,
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-74-26 On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, Ordinance 74-56, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Ordinance 74-56 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted CHANGING THE'ZONING OF PROPERTY IN THE GENERAL AREA OF
MONROVIA AND PLACENTIA AVENUES AND SEVENTEENTH AND'
EIGHTEENTH STREETS FROM Ml TO MG, 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-74-28 On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, Ordinance 74-57, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Ordinance 74-57 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE GENERAL
AREA BETWEEN PLACENTIA AVENUE, SEVENTEENTH STREET,
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POMONA AVENUE,.SUPERIOR AVENUE, AND THE SOUTHERN CITY
LIMITS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AT
SEVENTEENTH STREET AND PLACENTIA AVENUE FROM Ml TO MG,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Request for
John Howley, 227 211th Place, asked for reconsidera-
Reconsideration
tion of Ordinance 74-56 as he wished to address himself
Ordinance 74-56
to this item. A motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, to reconsider
this item, was approved. After discussion, it was
determined this was not the item Mr. Holey wished to
discuss. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the original
motion to adopt Ordinance 74-56 was reinstated.
Nonconforming
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Buildings and
woman Hertzog, Ordinance 74-58, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Uses
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING PORTIONS OF SECTION 13-321 COSTA MESA MUNICI-
Ordinance 74-58
PAL CODE MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO DISTINGUISH
Adopted
BETWEEN NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND NONCONFORMING USES
AS AFFECTED BY SAID SECTION, MAKING NO SUBSTANTIVE
CHANGES AND SETTING FORTH REASONS THEREFOR, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: The following item was removed from
the Consent Calendar: Item 45b, the Award of Contract
for Improvements on Adams Avenue and Bristol Street
Medians.
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Federal -Aid A copy of a letter from California Roadside Council
Highway Bill to Senator Cranston objecting to the proposed new
language in Section 131(g) of Title 23 of the Federal -
Aid Highway Bill, was received and processed.
Request for A petition containing 132 signatures from residents
Public Park of the Rancho Mesa, Mesa North, and Del Cerro tracts
requesting a public park in the area known as Zone 6
on the Park and Recreation Map, was received and
processed.
Inoperable A letter from Betty Carlson, 2277 Harbor Boulevard,
Vehicles Costa Mesa, requesting the Council to amend Section
10-194 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to make pro-
vision for exceptional circumstances pertaining to
inoperable vehicles, was received and processed.
Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items, in Consent Calendar,
were received and processed:
177
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Proposition 15 A letter requesting support of Proposition 15
from Gabrielle Pryor, Mayor, City of Irvine;
Robert E. Ward, Vice Mayor, City of Fullerton;
and Robin Young, Councilwoman, City of
La Habra.
Proposition 17 A letter from League of California Cities
advising that Proposition 17 will be on the
agenda for reconsideration at the board meeting
to be held during the Annual Conference.
Intergovernmental Memorandum from Intergovernmental Coordinating
Coordinating Council of Orange County, advising of those
Council resolutions on file as of October 15, 1974.
Public Utilities Applications before the Public Utilities Com -
Commission mission:'
(a) Amendment to Application 55117,
Southern California Gas Company,
for authority to increase revenues
to offset the effect of certain
increased costs.
(b) Application 54946, Southern Cali-
fornia Edison Company, for authority
to increase rates.
(c) Application 55214, Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company, requesting
interim telephone service rate
increases.
(d) Order denying Application 55214,
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company, and providing for hearings
to be set.'
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for
Beverage which parking has been approved by Planning
Licenses from: Margery D. Aldrich, doing business as
The Pitcher, 2101 Placentia Avenue; The South-
land Corporation, doing business as 7 -Eleven
Food Stores, 1673 Irvine Avenue; Larry Ray
Payton, doing business at 2831 Bristol Street;
and George D. Ryan, doing business at 686 West
19th Street.
Local Agency Notice from the.Orange County Local Agency
Formation Formation Commission that determination will be
Commission made regarding the proposed annexation to the
Garden Grove Sanitary District, designated
End - Annexation K-424-74, at the hearing of October
Reading Folder 30, 1974, at 2:00 p.m.
Business A request from Tauber-Arons Company, Incorporated,
Licenses 9000 Sunset Boulevard, No. 1500, Los Angeles, to hold
a one -day auction of metal works on November 18, 1974,
Tauber-Arons at 624 Terminal Way, was approved.
Dunn A request from Jim Dunn, Auctioneer, 18276 Brookhurst
Street, Fountain Valley, to hold a one -day auction of
contemporary environments on November 9, 1974, at 1892
Harbor Boulevard, was approved.
Muscular A request to solicit for charitable purpose from
Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophy Association, 12917 Fern Street, A,
Association Garden Grove, by'door-to-door solicitation during
November and December, 1974, was approved with Section
9-326J of the Municipal Code waived.
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March of Dimes A request to solicit for charitable purpose from
Orange County Chapter, National Foundation -March
of Dimes, 111 West Dyer Road, No. 10G, Santa Ana,
by door-to-door solicitation from January 1
through'31, 1975, was approved with Section 9-326J
of the Municipal Code waived.
Optimist Club/ A request from Bruce B. Howey, Optimist Club of Costa
John Strong Circus Mesa/John Strong Circus, 4100 Birch Street, No. 102,
Newport Beach, to hold a circus on November 23, 1974,
at 2300 Harbor Boulevard, was approved with one-half
of fee waived, and insurance required.
Photo Corporation A request from Photo Corporation of America, 4000
of America Birch Street, No. 112, Newport Beach, to take photo-
graphs at K -Mart, 2200 Harbor Boulevard, October 16
through 20, 1974, was ratified.
Santa Land/ A request from Santa Land, in care of Daisy Florist,
Daisy Florist Dave Johnson, 4341 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, for
a Christmas tree lot at 3031 Bristol Street,
December 1 through 22, 1974, was approved.
Estancia High A request from Estancia High School A.F.S., 1863
School A.F.S. Paros Circle, for a Christmas tree lot at 2323
Placentia Avenue, December 9 through 24, 1974, was
approved with fee waived.
B. P. Tree A request from B. P. Tree .Company, 813 Amigos Way,
Newport Beach, for a Christmas tree lot at 485 17th
Street, December 4 through 24, 1974, was approved.
Wilson A request from Mary Ann Wilson, 3041 Harding Way,
Costa Mesa, for a Christmas tree lot at 929 Baker
Street, December 7 through 24, 1974, was approved.
Set for Public The following items were set for public hearing on
Hearing November 19, 1974, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa:
Consolidation Proposed ordinance accomplishing functional
consolidation of the City of Costa Mesa and
the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District.
Consolidation Proposed ordinance accomplishing functional
consolidation of the City of Costa Mesa and
the Street Lighting District.
Reorganization Proposed ordinance accomplishing governmental
reorganization of the City of Costa Mesa and
the Costa Mesa Park and Recreation District.
Reorganization Proposed ordinance accomplishing governmental
reorganization of the City of Costa Mesa and
the Street Lighting District.
EIR - Janes Final Environmental Impact Report for the
Janes Company Bluffs Development, located at
2151-2165 Pacific Avenue.
R-74-33 Rezone -Petition R-74-33, Costa Mesa Planning
Commission, for permission to pre -zone pro-
perty located at 2155 Pacific Avenue, from
County R4 to City R3 -CP.
R-74-34 Rezone Petition R-74-34, Costa Mesa Planning
Commission, for permission to rezone property
described as Newport Mesa Tract, Lots 1207,
1208, and 1209, in the general area of Whittier
Avenue and West 17th Street, from Ml to MG,
Manufacturing General.
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Refunds
Refund of $500.00 cash deposit to Saffell and
McAdam, 17842 Skypark Boulevard, Irvine, as parking
Saffell and
lot improvements have been completed satisfactorily
McAdam
at 385 Clinton Street, in connection with ZE-73-75,
was approved, as recommended by the Planning Depart-
ment, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES:' Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Carter Sign
Refund of $250.00 cash deposit to Carter Sign Company,
3321 West Castor Street, Santa Ana, as sign has been
removed at Harbor Boulevard and Fair Drive, was ap-
proved, 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
Orange Coast
Refund of two $200.00 cash deposits, for a total
Sign
of $400.00, to Orange Coast Sign Company, 1313
East Hunter Avenue, Santa Ana, as two signs have been
removed.at 3101 Harbor Boulevard, was approved, as
recommended by the Planning Department, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Irvine Pools Refund of $29.32, 85.percent of total fees, to Irvine
Pools, 4301 Birch Street, Suite 6, Newport Beach, on
Building Permit 38435, Plumbing Permit 65570, and
Electrical Permit 37511, as contract was canceled at
1111 South Coast Drive, was approved, as recommended
by the Director of Building Safety, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Harby Refund of $91.65 to Emil Harby, 1041 West 18th Street,
Assessor Parcel No. 116-140-16, as incorrect charge
was made for weed abatement at the above address, was
approved, as recommended by the Fire Marshall, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
West Coast Refund of $100.00 to S. E. Comstock, West Coast
Detectives Detectives and Special Police Patrol, 1543 West
Olympic Boulevard, No. 401, Los Angeles, on Business
License.2484, as duplicate license was issued, was
approved, as recommended by the Revenue Supervisor,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
MOU
Aaron Charles= Refund of $27.50 to Aaron Charles Formal Wear, 13250
Formal Wear Century.Boulevard, Garden Grove, on Business License
5148, as duplicate license was issued, was approved,
as recommended -by the Revenue Supervisor, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Lynch Refund of $36.00 to John T. Lynch Construction
Construction Company, 2700 St. Louis Avenue, Long Beach, on Busi-
ness License♦6328, as duplicate license was issued,
was approved, as recommended by.the Revenue
Supervisor, 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 re-
ferred to the,City Attorney: Attorney James L.
Kellner, on behalf of:Christina Gaudy, a minor, and
Daniel and Donna Gaudy, acting as Guardian Ad Litem;
and Travelers Insurance Company, on behalf of
Loretta Blain.
GP -74-08 General -Plan Amendment GP -74-08, to consider proposed
General Plan Amendment for the Paulo Theatre property
Withdrawn and adjacent vacant property, located north of
Paularino Avenue west of the Newport Freeway, was
withdrawn as recommended by the Planning Commission.
R-74-08 Rezone Petition R-74-08, Costa Mesa Planning Commis-
sion, for permission to rezone property located at
Withdrawn 600 -Victoria Streety-from.Ml to R2 -CP, was withdrawn
as -recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-74=87:x' Zone Exception ZE-74-87, Diana.Rae Cortina, 1717 Iowa
Cortina Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to operate a home
occupation for the manufacturing of porcelain flower
Withdrawn arrangements, in an R1 zone, at the above address, was
withdrawn as requested by the applicant.
ZE-74-88 Zone Exception ZE-74-88,.Lu.Walker, 2280 Newport
Walker Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to construct a
3,195 square foot addition to an existing 1,830 square
Withdrawn foot commercial building, with a reduction in required
parking (22 required - 15 shown) in a C2 zone, located
at the above address, was withdrawn as requested by
the applicant.
Right of Way A Right of Way Agreement between the City of Costa
Agreement Mesa and William and Rita Lash for the acquisition of
right of way for the LaSalle Avenue storm drain, was
LaSalle Avenue approved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign
Storm Drain on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Right of Way Right of Way Agreement between the City of Costa Mesa
Agreement and Shell Oil Company and Maureen McClintock Rischard
for acquisition of right of way on Fairview Road, was
Fairview Road approved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign
on behalf of the City, 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
Drainage.Fee
The Director of Public Services recommended reim-
Reimbursement
bursement of drainage fees paid within Area XII of
Irvine
the Master Plan of Drainage, under the provisions
Industrial
of Ordinance 7.4-52. On motion by Councilman Hammett,
Complex
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, reimbursement of
fees to Irvine Industrial Complex, 2122 Campus Drive,
Margaret Hills
Irvine, in the amount of $1.0,386.26; and to Margaret
Land and
Hills Land and Exploration Company, 1303 Avocado
Exploration
Avenue, Suite 175, Newport Beach, in the amount of
Company
$3,153.93, was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Refunds
The Director of Public Services recommended refund
of cash deposit, accepted to cover installation of
Grant
curb drains at The Barn Restaurant, 2001 Harbor
Boulevard. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, refund in the amount of
$108.70 to Mr. Edward Grant, 851 West 18th Street,
was approved, as installation has been completed, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Larwin-Southern
The Director of Public Services recommended refund
California`
of deposit, accepted to guarantee removal of that
portion of the Tract 7718 temporary access road
which was to have been constructed outside the limits
of the future South Coast Drive. On motion by
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
refund in the amount of $1,200.00 to Larwin-Southern
California, Incorporated,.16255 Ventura Boulevard,
Encino, was approved, as temporary road has been re-
aligned, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Tract 8184
Tract 8184: two lots located east of Santa Ana Avenue
Mariners Savings
on the south side of University Drive; Mariners
and Loan
Savings and Loan Association, 1515 West Cliff Drive,
Newport Beach, developer, was presented. On motion
by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, the improvements.in Tract 8184 were accepted
and the bonds were ordered exonerated, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council -
Tract 8328
woman Hertzog, Final Map of Tract 8328, Irvine
Irvine
Industrial Complex, 2122 Campus Drive, Irvine, owner,
Industrial
34 lots, 13.476 acres, generally located east of
Complex
Red Hill Avenue and south of the San Diego Freeway,
was approved; the Council did accept on behalf of
the public the offer of dedication for street
purposes: Airway Avenue; and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement in con-
nection therewith, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
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Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Animal
An agreement for animal shelter services between the
Shelter
City of Costa Mesa and the County of Orange, for a
Services
five-year period, at a cost of $9,200.00 for fiscal
year 1974-75, was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk
authorized to sign by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Small Claims
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council -
Court
woman Hertzog, Resolution 74-97, being A RESOLUTION
Representative
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPOINT-
ING ARTHUR STUCKY, LICENSE INSPECTOR AS THE CITY'S
Resolution 74-97
REPRESENTATIVE IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT IN ALL INSTANCES
.WHERE CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA ARE
BEING ENFORCED, 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 258 On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council -
Helicopter. woman Hertzog, the City Treasurer was authorized to
Lease -Purchase negotiate with the Bank of America in regard to
Financing helicopter lease -purchase financing, Bid Item 258, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 250 Bids received for Bid Item 250; Leasing of Police
Leasing of Vehicles, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
Police Vehicles motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Theodore Robins
Contract Leasing Company, 2060 Harbor Boulevard, Costa.Mesa,
Awarded being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 252 Bids received for Bid Item 252, One Each Steel
Steel_ Building Building, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council -
Awarded woman Hertzog, the bid was awarded to Design I
Builders, 1935 Port Locksleigh Place, Newport
Beach, in the amount of $4,450.00, being the lowest
bid meeting specifications., by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 254
Bids received for Bid Item 254, .38 Caliber Ammuni-
.38 Caliber
tion Reloader,•are on file in the Clerk's office.
Ammunition
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council-
Reloader
woman Hertzog, the bid was awarded to Rosan
Enterprises, Incorporated, 2901 West Coast Highway,
Awarded
Newport Beach, in the amount of $4,875.00, being the
lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 257 Bids received for Bid Item 257, Playground Equipment,
Playground are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Equipment Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the bid was awarded to Timberform Division,
Awarded Niedermeyer-Martin Company, 1727 Northeast Eleventh
Avenue, Portland, Oregon, in the amount of $4,246.00,
being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Purchase of On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council -
IBM Selectric woman Hertzog, authorization was given to purchase
Composer one IBM Selectric Composer, in the amount of
$4,665.00, from the IBM Company, Office Products
Division, One City Boulevard, Orange, as a sole
source item, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Change Order Change Order No. 1 for Harbor Boulevard Median
No. 1 improvements was requested to permit the addition of
Harbor Boulevard a small island between the San Diego Freeway and
Median Improve- Gisler to the already approved improvement project.
ments On motion•by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, Change Order No. 1, in the amount of
.$3,000.00, was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
.NOES: Council Members: -None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Improvements on Item'45b on the Consent Calendar,,the award of
Adams Avenue and contract for the improvements on Adams Avenue and
Bristol Street Bristol Street medians., was presented. In view of
Medians the fact that a protest to the award has been re-
ceived from Aldo's Landscaping Company, Long Beach,
Held Over the City Manager recommended this item be held for
two weeks to investigate the allegations. On motion
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman
Hammett, and carried, this.item was held over for
two weeks to the meeting of November 19, 1974.
Warrant
On motion by, Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council -
Resolution 854
woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 854 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 Council=
Resolution 855
man Hammett, Warrant Resolution 855, including
Payroll 7421, was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Warrant.
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
Resolution 856
man Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 856 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 Allstate
Cachola
Insurance Company, on behalf of Archie Del Mundo
Cachola, and recommended that it be denied as there
Denied
was no liability on the part of the City. On motion
by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, the claim was denied.
Financial
The City Manager presented an agreement between the
Management
City of Costa Mesa and Arthur Young and Company for
System
a Financial Management System Implementation Proposal.
Implementation
This agreement allocates $33,500.00 from Federal
Proposal
Revenue Sharing funds to place a new Financial Man-
agement Program on the computer. On motion by
Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the agreement was approved -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,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Fire Rescue
The City Manager presented an agreement between the
Services
City of Costa Mesa and the County of Orange for fire
rescue services in the County area around the Bear
Street School; in the Pacific Avenue and Canyon
Drive areas. The agreement provides for the County
to pay to the City a sum that equals 87 -percent of
the current fiscal year's structural fire protection
fund tax rate in the County area served by the City..
On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement was approved,
and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign on behalf
of the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bond Requirements
The City Manager presented a proposed ordinance
Finance Director
amending Section 2-5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Treasurer
Code. The City Manager recommended adoption of
Clerk
this ordinance to correct a clerical error made
during the codification process., relating to the
amount of the bond required for City Treasurer and
Director of Finance. On motion by Councilman
Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance
Ordinance 74-59
74-59, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
First Reading
CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING SECTION 2-5 COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE BONDS OF THE CITY
CLERK, CITY TREASURER, AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND
ESTABLISHING THE METHOD OF DETERMINING THE PRINCIPAL
OF SAID BONDS, 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
Retired Senior
The City Manager presented a request from the Retired
Volunteer
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for a $3,000.00
Program
grant in the Southern Orange County area. Council-
man Raciti acknowledged Mrs. Bemus of RSVP, and
spoke in support of the request. Councilman Pinkley
felt a more extensive evaluation was necessary prior
to allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing funds.
Councilwoman Hertzog spoke in support of the RSVP
program and recommended approval of the request. On
motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man Raciti, a $3,000.00 grant to RSVP was approved
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: Pinkley
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Corona del Mar
The City Manager presented a cooperative agreement
Freeway Drainage
with the State of California, Department of Trans -
System
portation, for the upgrading of the Corona del Mar
Freeway drainage system. The cost to the City of
this upgrade is $147,000.00 but realizes a savings
of $60,000.00 from not building a separate system.
On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor
and Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the City,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
'NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-74-27 Amended
set for the public hearing, continued from the meet-
ing of October 15,'1974, for Rezone Petition R-74-27,
Amended, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located on the north side of
18th Street between Placentia and Monrovia Avenues,
from M1 to MG, Manufacturing General. No further
communications have been received. The following
persons spoke in favor of the petition: John How-
ley, representing' Railmakers, Incorporated, 867 and
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868 West 18th Street; Larry Courter, 850 West 18th
Street; Harry Johnson, 2121 Placentia Avenue; and
Philip.Rathgaber, 858 West 18th Street. The fol-
lowing persons spoke in opposition to the MG designa-
tion: Kathy Palmer, 915 West Wilson Street; and Dave
Salcido, 954 West 17th Street. George Hoos, repre-
senting Mesa West Homeowners Association, was opposed
to MG and in favor of ML, as recommended by the
Planning staff. Vernon Taylor, 1889 Parkview Circle,
representing Oceanview Park Homeowners Association,
suggested that there might be an alternative to ML or
MG that could be worked out to the satisfaction of
all concerned. There being no other speakers, the
Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilman Hammett
spoke in favor of the ML zoning, with the possibility
that those nonconforming businesses could apply for a
Variance. After considerable discussion, Councilman
Hammett made a motion, seconded by Councilman Raciti,
to rezone the subject property to ML. Councilwoman
Hertzog asked if -Councilman Hammett would be willing
to add to his motion a statement regarding application
for Variance for those nonconforming uses in the area;
Councilman Hammett responded that he felt this should
be done by separate motion. On motion by Councilman
Hammett, seconded by Councilman Raciti, Ordinance
74-60, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Ordinance 74-60 CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING
First Reading OF LOTS 804 AND 904 OF NEWPORT MESA TRACT FROM Ml 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: Pinkley
ABSENT: Council Members: None
On further motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Planning Director
wasinstructed to identify the existing businesses
that will now become nonconforming uses and advise
the owners that they may file for a Variance, and the
City will waive the fees.
Presentation to Chief Golson of the Costa Mesa Fire Department des -
Thomas Hamilton scribed Fireman Thomas Hamilton's courageous actions
while off-duty in a neighboring city, in effecting
the rescue of a woman from a burning building. The
Mayor commended Fireman Hamilton and presented to him
a Certificate of Award in recognition of his actions.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-74-29
set for the public hearing, continued from the meet-
ing of October 15, 1974, for Rezone Petition R-74-29,
Returned to
Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to
Planning
rezone property located in the general area of
Commission
Whittier Avenue and 18th Street, from M1 to ML, Manu-
facturing Limited. A further communication has been
received from Mrs. Margaret W. Hjorth, 4999 Kahala,
Honolulu, Hawaii, requesting the MG zone for her pro-
perty instead of her previous request for ML.
Charles Smith, representing Troy Equities Corporation,
owner of the Pacific Bluffs Industrial Park, located
in the subject area, was present and addressed the
Council. He suggested a combination ML/MG zoning for
this property, using the ML zone as a buffer strip
around those lot lines adjoining residential uses.
He therefore requested this item go back to the Plan-
ning Commission for re-evaluation along these lines.
Vernon Taylor, representing Oceanview Park Homeowners
Association, was in agreement that this item be
referred back to the Planning Commission for further
study of alternatives. Councilman Pinkley asked if
the property owner in Hawaii was aware of the alter-
natives being discussed. Clarence Turner, attorney
representing the property owner in Hawaii and
another property owner in Ohio, responded that he felt
his clients would have no objections to Mr. Smith's
proposal. There being no other speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman
Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and
carried, this item was returned to the Planning
staff for reconsideration before the Planning
Commission.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Rehearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
ZE-73-01 Amended
set for the public rehearing, continued from the
Ghiselin
meeting of October 15, 1974, of certain conditions
Jehovah Witnesses
required by Zone Exception ZE-73-01, Amended,.Robert
E. Ghiselin, 3216 Delaware Place, Costa Mesa, to
No Action
build a religious meeting hall at 669 West 18th
Street; request having been initiated by the Newport
Beach Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. The -City
Manager stated that this item is being resolved and
an agreement may be forthcoming, therefore Council
need take no action at this time. On motion by
Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti,
and carried, the public hearing was held open and
no action taken. Mayor Wilson made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, to
reconsider the previous motion. Discussion followed
on the proper action for this item. The Mayor
closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman
Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried,
the request was denied.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Extension of
set for the public hearing to determine whether or
Ordinance 74-26
not Ordinance 74-26 shall be given an extension of
time, preserving the status quo of land use in the
Civic Center Area. The affidavit of publication is
on file in the Clerk's office. No communications
have been received. The Director of Planning recom-
mended the extension be given as the plan for the
Civic Center Area is still in preparation. There
being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded
by Councilman Pinkley, Ordinance 74-61, being AN
Urgency
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Ordinance 74-61
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED TO PRESERVE THE STATUS QUO
Adopted
OF LAND USE IN THE CIVIC CENTER AREA; ADOPTING THE
SAME AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND STATING REASONS
THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Hammett,
Pinkley, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Final EIR for
set for the public hearing to consider Final Environ -
GP -74-10
mental Impact Report for GP -74-10, Proposed Central
Area Plan: an element of the Costa Mesa General Plan,
in the general area between Superior Avenue, 17th
Street, Orange Avenue, and the south City limits.
The affidavit of publication "is on file in the Clerk's
office. A communication containing 10 signatures
from Costa Mesa Tomorrow; has-been received with sug-
gestions for changes and additions to the body of the
Central Area Plan submitted by Wilsey and Ham.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing. The Planning Director recommended approval
of the EIR, subject to the inclusion for consideration
of points raised regarding recreation facilities, air
pollution, and school enrollment, as outlined in a
Planning Department memo dated November 4, 1974.
On -motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the report was
accepted as meeting the requirements of the law
subject to clarification of the points raised by
the Planning Director.
Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
GP -74-10 set for the public hearing to consider General Plan
Amendment GP -74=10, to consider proposed amendments
Held Over to the Land Use'Element of the General Plan in the
Downtown Redevelopment ProJect Area, and in the
general area between Superior Avenue, 17th Street,
Orange Avenue, and the south City limits. The
affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. A communication has been received from
Dorothy D. and Herbert W. Ward, 212 Rochester Street,
Costa Mesa, requesting their property remain resi-
dential. Larry Morrison of the firm of Wilsey and
Ham thanked those citizens groups who participated
in preparation of the Central Area Plan. Bill
Reynolds, Wilsey and Ham, summarized the Central
Area Plan, along with a slide presentation.
Councilman Hammett Councilman Hammett left the meeting at 9:05 p.m., and
Leaves returned at 9:10 p.m.
Mayor Wilson Mayor Wilson left the meeting at 9:10 p.m., and
Leaves returned at 9:15 p.m.
Councilwoman Hertzog Councilwoman Hertzog left the meeting 9:15 p.m., and
Leaves returned at 9:20 p.m.
Richard Sewell, representing Costa Mesa Tomorrow and
the Project Area No. 1 Committee, stated that with
the exception of a few minor changes, they are
basically.in agreement with the Plan. Herbert Ward,
212 Rochester Street, owner of property located at
1541 Orange Avenue, requested the same zoning of R2
remain on his property. There being no other speakers,
the Mayor referred this item to a Study Session
November 12, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., in the -fifth floor
Conference Room, and the public hearing was held open
to the meeting of November 19, 1974.
ZE-72-16 Amended The Director of Planning presented application for
Foster and Kleiser Zone Exception ZE-72-16, Amended, Foster and Kleiser,
1550 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, for
permission to maintain an advertising sign (bill-
board) double-faced, standard sign (12 feet by 25
feet) located at 3391 Main Street, southwest corner
of Sunflower Avenue and Main Street. The Planning
Commission recommended approval for one year from the
previous expiration date to April 14, 1975. No
communications have been received. On motion by
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Mayor Wilson, and
carried, Councilmen Raciti and Pinkley voting no,
the application was approved as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
ZE-74-64 The Director of Planning presented application for
Tice Zone Exception ZE-74-64, Jim Tice, 3206 Colorado
Place, Costa Mesa, for permission to upgrade build-
ing and operate a party rental store in a C2 -CP
zone, located at 2025 Newport Boulevard. The
Planning Commission recommended approval subject to
conditions. A communication has been received from
the applicant in support of his request and agreeing
to the conditions. On motion by Councilman Raciti,
seconded by Councilman .Pinkley, and carried, the
application -was approved subject to conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-74-78 Revised The Director of Planning presented application for
Stoll Zone Exception ZE-74-78, Revised., -Julie Ann Stoll,
3020 Cleveland Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission
Withdrawn to operate a tropical fish business in an R1 zone,
located at that address. The Planning Commission
recommended denial. Communications have been re-
ceived in opposition 'to the request from the
following: Rhea R.' Sparling and Janet Vincent, 252
Bowling Green Drive, Costa Mesa; resident at 1146
Dorset Lane; and a petition from homeowners in the
area containing 17 signatures: The Director of
Planning announced that the applicant had requested
withdrawal of the application. On motion by Council-
man Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and
carried, the application was withdrawn as requested
by the applicant.
ZE-74-89 The Director of.Planning presented application for
Roberts Zone Exception ZE-74-89, Henry M. Roberts, Jr., 9461
Village Creek Grindlay Street, Cypress, for permission to construct
a 133 -unit condominium project on 12.26 acres (10.85
units per acre) to meet Planned Development Standards
in an R2 -CP zone, located on the northwest corner of
Sunflower Avenue and Bear Street. The Planning Com-
mission recommended approval subject to conditions.
John Richards, a planner with the City of Santa Ana,
addressed the Council and submitted a report contain-
ing their objections to the proposed project for
reasons of insufficient open space, insufficient
parking, and circulation problems. The applicant,
Henry Roberts, described the project in detail, along
with a slide presentation. After discussion, on
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the application was
approved subject to conditions, with clarification
on Condition No. 1 that the Director of Public
Services will coordinate the alignment of driveways.
ZE-74-90 The Director of Planning presented application for
Tiny Naylor's Zone Exception ZE-74-90, Tiny Naylor's, 5650 West
Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, for permission to
Held Over construct and install one monument type sign, eight
feet overall height and 30 square feet, where a'sign
of 15 square feet.and seven feet in height is per-
mitted upon property with 134 feet of street frontage,
located at 3099 Bristol Street, in a C1 zone. The
Planning Commission recommended denial. The Planning
Director presented a written request from the appli-
cant requesting continuance of this item until
November 19, 1974. On motion by Councilman Pinkley,
seconded by Mayor Wilson,'and carried, this item was
held over to the meeting of November 19, 1974, as
requested by the applicant.'
ZE-74-91 The Director of Planning presented application for
McCallum. Zone Exception ZE-744- 'i,.John C. McCallum, 2543
Santa Ana Avenue, No. 3, Costa Mesa, for permission
Denied to operate a home occupation for the manufacture of
ceramic ware in an R2 zone, located at that address.
The Planning Commission recommended denial. A com-
munication has been received from Richard E. Olson,
2538 Westminster Avenue, Costa Mesa, in opposition
-to the ,request. The applicant was not present. On
-motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the application was
denied. _
ZE-74-92 The Director of Planning presented application for
Snapp Zone Exception ZE-74-92, Bonnie Jean Snapp, 18402
Goodwin Lane, Huntington Beach, for permission for
Denied Conditional Use to operate a pre-school and extended
day care center for a maximum of 35 children (to be
expanded to 64 children upon completion of proposed
construction) in an R2 zone, located at 613 Plumer
Street. The Planning Commission recommended denial.
A letter has been received from Costa Mesa Church of
the Nazarene, 1885 Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa, grant-
ing permission to the proposed school for use of
their parking lot. The applicant was present and
spoke in support'of her request. After discussion,
on motion by Councilman Hammett; seconded by Coun-
cilman Pinkley, and.carried, the request was denied.
Oral Raymond J. Sowders presented a request on behalf of
Communications Ports of Call Imports, 1111 North Olive Drive, Los
Angeles, for a 30 -day close-out sale from November
Ports of Call 13 to December 13, 1974, at 3088 Bristol Street. On
motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the request was approved.
Environmental A request for rehearing of Ordinance 74-46 from
Impact Reports, Thomas R..Elliott, Sr., President, Environmental
Incorporated Impact Reports, Incorporated, 3303 Harbor Boulevard,
B-9`, was re -introduced at this time. The applicant
Denied was not present. On motion by Councilman Hammett,
seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the
request for rehearing was denied.
Rezone Request Harry Johnson requested the status on a rezone
request which has been submitted at an earlier
meeting.- The Director of Planning indicated he
would check the scheduling of this item. Mr..Johnson
also expressed his concern with the acquisition of
Bus Benches bus benches in the City, and the City Manager re-
sponded that a quantity has been ordered.
Councilmanic Councilman Raciti requested the appointment of
Comments Shirley Werner to the West Side Task Force. On
motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman
Pinkley, and carried, the appointment was approved.
Councilman Raciti spoke on the need to work toward
eliminating the obscene and pornographic newspaper
stands that exist. Councilman Raciti expressed a
desire to learn more about money spent on the Orange
County Fairgrounds presentation. The Mayor requested
a list of expenditures be prepared for Councilman
Raciti.
Mayor Wilson felt that voting booths should contain
a place for attaching one's sample ballot while
voting.
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Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to an
Executive Session at 11:00 p.m. No action was taken
in Executive Session. The Mayor declared the meet-
ing adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST°
City Clerk of the City of Cos r
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