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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1974 - City CouncilRoll Call 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, 1 i 1 I� L� 1 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 `78 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. 1 1 1179 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. r 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: IWO 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 1 1 1 Final Map 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, - 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 1 1 1 868 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. r 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 esa 1 1