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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/1975 - City Council43A Roll Call Mayor Pro Tem Wilson i REGULAR MEETING.OF-THE-CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 5, 1975 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session .at 6:30 p.m., August 5, 1975, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by the Reverend Connie Salios, Harbor Trinity Baptist Church. Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog Hammett City Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Director of Planning, Director of. Public Services/City Engineer, City Clerk Mayor Pinkley turned the gavel over to Councilman Wilson to act as Mayor Pro Tem during the meeting. Minutes The Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular meeting June 17, 1975, of June 17, 1975, approved as amended with respect to Amended, and ZE-75-41, Citizens Bank of Costa Mesa; and the Minutes July 15, 1975 of the regular meeting of July 15, 1975, approved as distributed and posted with no corrections. Note: See Minutes of.June 17., 1975, for precise wording of amendment. Ordinances On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, all ordinances will be read by title only. Presentation Sam Dennis, representing the Costa Mesa Jaycees, presented a trophy to the Council representinga second -place -award for the Costa Mesa float in the Strawberry Festival held in Garden Grove. ICC Annual The Clerk presented from the meeting of July 1, 1975, Assessment Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County Annual Assessment in the amount of $1,887.00. Held Over On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of August 19, 1975. Beautification The Clerk presented from the meeting of July 1, 1975, Committee the bylaws of the Beautification Committee. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Beautifica- tion Committee was designated as an official City committee, and the staff was directed to proceed with preparation of guidelines for organization, princi- ples, and bylaws of the committee. Pride Equals The Clerk presented from the meeting of July 15, 1975, Respectability Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose and Equality from Pride Equals Respectability and Equality, Incor- porated, 4084 Franklin Avenue, San Diego, by door -to - Denied door solicitation in business districts, July 16, 1975, to June 30, 1976. Gailand Simmons, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the request. The City Manager indicated that the applicant does not meet the Costa Mesa code requirements for the type of permit being requested. After discussion, on motion 1 1 1 1 by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the request was denied. CONSENT CALENDAR: .The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 1, a letter from John Pelichowski concerning Gisler Park; Item 5, a trailer permit request from Brennan-Pauley Electric; and Item 28f, purchase of IBM input system. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Public Utilities Interim Opinion of the Public Utilities Commission Commission setting forth temporary nature of authorized tariffs in regard to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company application Nos. 55557 and 55603, for COM KEY 718 and 1434 Systems Service, was received and processed. Orange County A letter from the Orange County Health Officer, 645 Health Officer North Ross Street, Santa Ana, proposing adoption of an ordinance requiring permits for wiping rag busi- nesses, was received and processed. Reading.Folder The following Reading Folder items, in Consent Calendar, were received and processed: ICC Memorandum from the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County advising of those resolutions on file as of July 15, 1975. Costa Mesa Letter from the Costa Mesa County Water County Water District, advising of District Annexation District No. 75-1 of Trac.t..8390, bounded by Tustin Annexation Avenue,.,Monte Vista Avenue, Monaco Terrace, and Riviera Drive. Action was predicated upon the requirements of the City of Costa Mesa in the planning approval of a resi- dential condominium development by the joint venture owner. 50 -Meter Pool Letter from the Ross Family, 3107 College Drive, Costa Mesa, requesting Council to consider the need for a 50 -meter pool. Animal Control Letter from Doug Fritzsche expressing his Commended gratitude to the Animal Control Division of the Police Department, and especially Officer Michael Doyle, for the assistance received in retrieving family pets. Mosquito Orange County Mosquito Abatement District Abatement Minutes of their 341st meeting held on District June 19, 1975. Local Agency Resolution of the Local Agency Formation Formation Commission of Orange County approving the Commission annexation designated Engineer's No. 156, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, being a 10.3 -acre portion in the general area westerly of Golf Course Drive. 435 Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications. for Beverage which.parking has been approved by Planning Licenses from: Roger D. Hoff, doing business at 1728 Newport Boulevard; Betty, Richard H. and Robert Scott-Quekett, doing business as New Denver Mining Company, 719-21-23 West 19th Street; and John B., James L., and Paul Van End - Doren, doing business as Nana Van, 3587 Reading Folder Harbor Boulevard. Permits A letter from Perkin-Elmer Corporation, 2930 Bristol Street,.Costa Mesa, requesting permission to locate Perkin-Elmer a 20 -foot by 52 -foot trailer at that address for a one-year period, was approved. Gulton A letter from Gulton Industries, Incorporated, 1644 Industries Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, requesting a 20 -month extension of a permit for two mobile buildings, and permission to locate an additional 12 -foot by 60 -foot mobile building at that address, was approved. Business Permit A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Application Purpose from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Orange . County Chapter, 1784 West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, Cystic Fibrosis by door-to-door solicitation, August 15 through Foundation September 15, 1975, was approved with Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code waived. Set for Public Rezone Petition R-75-14, Costa Mesa Planning Commis - Hearing sion, for permission to rezone property located at the northeast corner of Valley Road and Hamilton R-75-14 Street, from M1 to R2 -CP, into conformance with the General Plan, was set for public hearing on August 19, 1975, at 6:30 p.m., -in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The California Environmental Quality Act requirements for this project have been fulfilled by the, Environmental Impact Report for GP -74-04A, accepted by Council on February 4,. 1975. Refunds On recommendation by the Revenue Supervisor, a refund in the amount of $6.00'to Mildred Lipjanec, 2211 Lipjanec Canyon Drive; Costa Mesa, on.Dog License 2561, as her address is outside of the City, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members:- Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Howe On recommendation by the Revenue Supervisor, a refund in the amount of $6.00 to Rocci L. Howe, 1702 Pegasus Street, Costa Mesa, on Dog License 3891, as his address is outside of the City, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Loud On recommendation by the Revenue Supervisor, refund of $60.00 to A. R. Loud, Victoria Manor, 989 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, on Business License 001889, as business has been sold, was approved by the following roll call vote:" AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett 1 1 1 Z6,4 General On recommendation by the Planning Department, a refund Maintenance of $16.00 to General Maintenance, 11372 Western Avenue, Stanton, on Sign Permit 00232, as sign will not be installed, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Perry On recommendation by the Planning Department, a refund of $50.00 to Tom Perry, 1876 Maui Circle, Costa Mesa, as landscaping has been completed at 1826 Maui Circle, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett General On recommendation by the Director of Building Safety, Maintenance a refund of $13.18 to General Maintenance, 11372 Western Avenue, Stanton, on Building Permit 39691 and Electrical Permit 38826, as new permits were issued, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Davis On= recommendation of the Director of Building Safety, Construction a refund of $74.80 to R. 0. Davis Construction Company, 6215 San Ricardo Way, Buena Park, on Build- ing Permit 39962, as project was canceled, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Claims The following claims received by the City Clerk were referred to the City Attorney: Attorney Mary H. Ellis on behalf of David E. Bienek, Jr.; Gerald Smoot; and Attorney Ronald W. Weiss on behalf of Marsha Larabee. Park Site An agreement between the City and Becknell-Vella and Extension at Associates, for landscape architectural services to Tanager Park develop park site extension at Tanager Park, for an amount of $5,000.00, was presented. On motion by Councilman Raciti, 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: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Police Services A one-year agreement between the City of Costa Mesa to City of and the City of Irvine to provide certain supple - Irvine mental police services to the City of Irvine at a cost of $6,822.00, was presented. On motion by Councilman Raciti, 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: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett ILA Easement. Deed A grant of easement to .Southern California Edison to Southern Company for Wakeham Park electrical service was California approved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign Edison the deed on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Financial The contract with Arthur.Young and Company for the Management Financial Management Implementation, has been com- Implementation pleted to the satisfaction of the City Manager. It - Young is recommended that Change Order No. 1 in connection with this.contract be canceled. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Resolution 75-76 Pinkley, Resolution 75-76, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Declaring CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DECLARING A Property as a PORTION OF A RECENT ACQUISITION -OF REAL PROPERTY TO Public Street BE A PUBLIC STREET; AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING OF SAID RESOLUTION; AND DECLARING REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members:. Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog- NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Agreement for An agreement between the City and Montgomery Ward for Traffic Signal the installation of a -traffic signal at Bristol Street - Montgomery.Ward and the Montgomery Ward entrance, was presented. The installation costs will be paid by Montgomery Ward. On motion by Councilman Raciti, 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: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Notice of The improvements in Tract 8328; 34 lots located south Completion of Airport Loop Drive, east of Airway Avenue, and Tract 8328 west of Orange County Airport; Irvine Industrial Com - Irvine plex, 2122 Campus Drive, Irvine, developer, have been Industrial completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Complex Public Services. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the work was accepted and the bonds were ordered exonerated, by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett J Financial The contract with Richard Monahan for Financial Management Management System modifications has been completed System - to the satisfaction of the City Manager. On motion Monahan by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the work was.accepted, retaining ten percent of the contract fee for 35 days after filing, and the Clerk was authorized.to file a Notice of Completion, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Financial The contract with Arthur.Young and Company for the Management Financial Management Implementation, has been com- Implementation pleted to the satisfaction of the City Manager. It - Young is recommended that Change Order No. 1 in connection with this.contract be canceled. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, X138 roll call vote: the work was accepted, retaining ten percent of the contract for 35 days after filing, the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion, and Change Order No.. 1 was canceled, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Policy — Change On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Orders on Capital Pinkley, and carried, a Council policy concerning Improvements change orders on capital improvements, was adopted. Policy - Streets On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman in Residential Pinkley, a Council policy concerning the appearance of Areas streets within new residential tracts, and resurfacing of trenches from underground construction, was adopted. Policy Naming On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Public Parks Pinkley, and carried, a Council policy for the naming and Recreation of parks and recreation facilities, was adopted. Facilities Sale of City On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Helicopters Pinkley, the City Manager was authorized to negotiate the sale of two 1969 model Hughes 269B helicopter air- craft, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett 17th Street West Bids received for the 17th Street West Extension, Extension Superior Avenue to Newport Boulevard, and Modification of Superior Avenue and Newport Boulevard Intersection, Awarded are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Sully -Miller Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the contract was awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting Company, 6145 Santiago Canyon Road, Orange, in the amount of $111-',7.39.60, being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Bid Item 282 Bids received for Bid Item 282, Wood Signs for Mesa Wood Signs for Linda and Los Lagos Golf Courses, are on file in the Golf Courses Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the bid was awarded Awarded to ACS Enterprises, Graphic Sign Division, 1310 East ACS Enterprises Pomona Street, Santa Ana, in the amount of $2,904.60, being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Bid Item 283 Bids received for Bid Item 283, Eight Each, 1/2 -Ton Eight 1/2 -Ton Pickup, Compact Type, Trucks, are on file in the Pickup Trucks Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the bid was awarded Awarded to Theodore Robins Ford, 2060 Harbor Boulevard, -Theodore Robins Costa Mesa, in the amount of $23,560.00, being the Ford lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley; Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES; Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Bid Item 284 Bids received for Bid Item 284, One Each Brush One Brush Chipper, are on file in the Clerk's office. On Chipper motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, all bids were rejected and authorization Bids Rejected was given to prepare new specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Sole Source On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Purchases Pinkley, sole source purchases described as follows, were approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett One each Duplex FM Portable Radio from Motorola Communications, 2041 Business Center Drive, Irvine, in the amount of $5,000.00. One each Data scope oscilloscope/defibril- lator, pediatric paddles, and charger, from Medical.Life Systems, Incorporated, Post Office Box 1043, Tustin, in the amount of $4,800.00. Miscellaneous radio equipment from Motorola Corporation, -2041 Business Center Drive, Irvine, in the amount of $8,400.00. Safety Measures Item 1 on the Consent Calendar, a letter from John for Gisler Park Pelichowski, 1264 Londonderry Street, Costa Mesa, concerning safety measures for Gisler Park, was presented. Mr. Pelichowski was present and spoke briefly concerning this request. The City Manager indicated the City's intention to develop a safe recreational area for the enjoyment of all and assured Mr. Pelichowski that everything possible would be done to assure this end. On motion by Councilman.Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, this item was referred to the Leisure Services Department. Trailer Permit Item 5 on the Consent Calendar, a letter from Brennan-Pauley Brennan-Pauley Electric, 236 Ogle Street, Costa Mesa, requesting a one-year extension of a permit for a Held Over temporary trailer at that address, was presented. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of August 19, 1975, in order that interested parties may be notified of this request. IBM Equipment Item 28f on the Consent Calendar, IBM Tone Input System; recorder with telephone input; recorder with Removed from microphone and transcriber unit, sole source, Agenda $4,123.40, was presented. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, this item was removed from the Agenda until such time as it may be resubmitted by the City Manager. 0 1 1 Warrant On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Resolution 893 Pinkley, Warrant Resolution 8.93 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Warrant On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Resolution 895 woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 895, including Payrolls 7514 and 7515, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Warrant On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Resolution 896 Wilson, Warrant Resolution 896 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Warrant On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman Resolution 897 Raciti, Warrant Resolution 897 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Redevelopment The Assistant City Attorney recommended approval of Agency Minutes the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of June 3 and June June 3, 1975 17, 1975, as the Council Members were the Redevelop - June 17, 1975 ment Agency Members at these meetings. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Minutes were approved with no corrections.', Claim - The Assistant City Attorney presented the claim of Hartmann Thelma Hartmann and recommended that it be denied as there was no liability on the part of the City. On Denied motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the claim was denied. Federal Revenue The City Manager presented the request from South Sharing Coast Repertory for $5,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing funds for an educational service tour program South Coast in Newport -Mesa Unified School District. On motion Repertory by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the request was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council.Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett St. Clair The City Manager presented a recommendation to allo- Street cate $60,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing funds Construction for the St. Clair Street extension to Baker 11re ti Joseph Kubik, 812 St. Clair Street, Costa Mesa asked for clarification as to the exact area of consc- tion. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the City Manager's recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: 442 AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Orange County The City. Manager presented a request from the Orange Health Planning County Comprehensive Health Planning Council for Council support of their agency to'implement the Health Systems Agency,for Orange County, under terms of PL 93-641, the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1975. -On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried unanimously, the Council went on record in support of the Orange County Comprehensive Health Planning Council as implementor of the Health Systems Agency for Orange County. The City Manager presented a proposed resolution establishing new.classifications for Senior Computer Operator, Clerical Shift Supervisor, Building Mainte- nance Worker, and Assistant Building Safety Director. Also included in the resolution are job titles for various C.E.T.A. classifications. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 75-77 Resolution 75-77, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY New.Classifications COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING RESOLUTION and Rates of PayNUMBERS 74-73 AND 74-74 ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES OF PAY THEREOF, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council'Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Boys' Club The City Manager requested authorization to close - Property escrow on the purchase of the Boys' Club property located at 594 Center Street, and approval of the lease of this property to the Boys' Club. Councilman Pinkley expressed opposition in granting this request_ if the new facility of the Boys' Club is not to be located on the west side of Costa Mesa. Dennis O'Neil, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, Presi- dent of the Board of Directors of the Boys' Club, gave assurances that every effort would be made to locate the new facility on the west side. Lou Yantorn, 2631 East Quincy Avenue, Orange, Executive Director of the Boys' Club, reaffirmed Mr. O'Neil's statements and expressed a willingness to express these intentions in writing to the City, if required. Darrilyn Oliver spoke briefly in support of the request. After considerable discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Wilson, subject to written documentation from the Boys' Club of their intent to build their new.facility on the west side, authorization was given to close escrow, the lease was approved including an amendment on Page 2 concerning utilities, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Appraisal of The City Manager presented an agreement between the Property Between City and Jack R. Strobel, M.A.I.. for appraisal Plumer Street and services for property between Plumer Street and Center Street Center Street, in the amount of $7,100.00. On motion Strobel by Councilman Raciti, 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: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog _NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Bicycle Moto The City Manager presented a request from the Chamber Cross - Fiesta of Commerce to use vacant property adjoining Mardan de Costa Mesa School for a bicycle moto cross in conjunction with -the Fiesta de Costa Mesa celebration from September 19 through 21, 1975. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the request was approved subject to meeting insurance requirements and restoring the property to original state after its use. The City Manager.presented a proposed. resolution authorizing an agreement with the Department of Finance of the State of California for a special census enumeration at an approximate cost of $40,000.00. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded Resolution 75-78 by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 75-78, being A Special Census RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR THE ENUM- ERATION OF THE CITY'S POPULATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Permit - Walter The City Manager presented the previously approved Greer Productions permit for Walter Greer Productions for a rock concert at the Orange County Fairgrounds on August 23, 1975, and recommended approval for a change in the date of this event to August 16, 1975. This change has been approved by the Fair Board. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the request was approved. Permit - Scott's The City Manager recommended approval of a request Restaurant for a dance permit for Scott's Restaurant, Robert Scott-Quekett,. owner, 719 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman'Pinkley, and carried, the request was approved. Public Hearings- The Mayor announced that the following six public Held Over hearings would be held over due to consideration of a new industrial ordinance which may affect these proposed rezones. R-74-27 Amended The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the public hearing, continued from the meet - Held Over ing of May 20, 1975, for Rezone Petition Petition R-74-27 Amended, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone property located on the north side of 18th Street between Placentia Avenue and Monrovia Avenue, from M1 to MG. First reading has been given to Ordinance 74-60, changing the zoning to ML. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No further communications have been IM received. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti; and carried, the public hearing was held open for 60 days to the meeting of October 7, 1975, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. R-74-36 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the public hearing, continued from the meeting Held Over of May 20, 1975, for Rezone Petition R-74-36, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone property located at -1919 to 2101, and 1912.to 2090 Placentia Avenue, from M1 to MG. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No further communications have been received. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the public hearing was held open for 60 days to the meeting of October 7, 1975, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. R-74-39 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the public hearing, continued from the meeting Held Over of May 20, 1975, for Rezone Petition R-74-39, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone the parcel on the north side of Newton Way, excluding the property on the corner of Placentia Avenue, and the property located at 1741 Pomona Avenue, from Ml to ML. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the public hearing was held open for 60 days to the meeting of October 7, 1975, at 6:30 p..m.,-in the Council Chambers of City Hall. R-74-40 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the public.hearing, continued from the meeting Held Over of May 20, 1975, for Rezone Petition R-74-40, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone properties south of Newton Way and south of the property located at 1741 Pomona Avenue between Placentia Avenue and Pomona Avenue, excluding properties along Placentia Avenue, and the property at 786 - 17th Street, from Ml to MG.. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's.office. No further communications have been received. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the public hearing was held open for 60 days to the meeting of October 7, 1975, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. R-74-41 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the public hearing, continued from the meeting Held Over of May 20, 1975, for Rezone Petition R-74-41, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone property located at 1738, 1740, and 1746 Placentia Avenue, from C2 to ML. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the public hearing was held open for 60 days to the meeting of October 7, 1975, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. R-74-42 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the public hearing, continued from the meeting Held Over of May 20, 1975, for Rezone Petition R-74-42, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to rezone properties located on the east side of Placentia Avenue between Newton Way and 17th Street, and at 786 3 17th Street, from C2 to MG. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No further communications have been received. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the public hearing was held open for 60 days to the meeting of October 7, 1975, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Final EIR for set for the public hearing to consider Final Environ - R -75-20 mental Impact Report for R=75-20, C. J. Segerstrom Segerstrom and.Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for Pinecreek-Adams, a rezone and apartment development located at 1300 Adams Avenue. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. The Clerk announced that a communication has been received from Coast Community College District, 1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressing concerns regarding parking, traffic impact on Adams Avenue, and future of "S" Street. John Cashion, 21 Lochmoor Lane, Newport Beach, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the report was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, subject to the questions raised by Coast Community College District being considered by the Council and any questions answered by the applicant prior to the second reading of the rezone ordinance being considered in conjunction therewith. Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place R-75-20 set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Segerstrom Petition R-75-20, C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property located at 1300 Adams Avenue, from Ml to PDR -HD, in accordance with the General Plan. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hear- ing. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Ordinance 75-41 Councilwoman Hertzog:, Ordinance 75-41, being AN First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ADAMS AVENUE BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND FAIRVIEW ROAD, FROM Ml TO PDR -HD, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Public Hearing The Mayor announced that this was the time and place Weed Abatement set for the public hearing for weed abatement. The Notice of Public Hearing, together with the assess- ment report was posted on the bulletin board July 15, 1975, as required by the code. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Resolution 75-79 woman Hertzog, Resolution 75-79, being A RESOLUTION Approving Report OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE, SHOWING THE COST OF REMOVING -THE RUBBISH AND WEEDS AND REFUSE OR DIRT ON OR IN FRONT OF EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: .��46 AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Appeal Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place - Brumfield set for the public hearing to consider the request First Church of of Mrs. Evie Brumfield, 1658 Minorca Drive, Costa Christ Scientist Mesa, appealing the approval of the Planning Commis- sion to amend the Master Plan for the First Church Withdrawn of Christ Scientist, to allow construction of a 2,400 square foot Sunday School building located at -2880 Mesa Verde Drive East, in an I and R zone. The affidavit of publishing, posting, and mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. A letter has been received from Mrs. Brumfield withdrawing her request and the petition filed in conjunction therewith for the reason stated that the Church has revised the building plans. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, withdrawal of the request and petition was approved. Public Rehearing -The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Abandonment of set for .the public hearing to consider the request Alley - of Ken McFarland, 2003 Quail Street, Newport Beach, McFarland for abandonment of the alley behind 782 Presidio Drive and 2709 and 2729 Bristol Street. The affi- davit of publishing, posting, and mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. The applicant was present and informed the Council that he has obtained a grant deed reservation of easement and agreement from the owners of the properties in question. By this agreement the owners have deeded their portion of the alley to Mr. McFarland in return for easements to their properties. Joe Donaldson, 2702 San Lucas Lane, Costa Mesa, went on record to state that if the alley is abandoned he requests his portion of the alley to be deeded to his property. There being no other speakers., the Mayor closed the public rehearing. On motion by.¢ouncilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Resolution 75-80 man Raciti,'R'esolution 75-80, being A RESOLUTION OF Intention to THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Abandon DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF AN Hearing Set ALLEY, ABUTTING LOTS TWO THROUGH NINE, INCLUSIVE, TRACT 3749, IN THE GENERAL AREA OF PRESIDIO DRIVE AND BRISTOL STREET, was adopted, setting the public hearing for September 2, 1975, at 6:30 p.m., by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Request to The Clerk presented a request from Bill Barnett, Hang Banner on 600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, for permission to 17th Street hang a three-foot, three-inch, by 21 -foot banner across East 17th Street in the 400 block, from Denied July 31 to August 17, 1975, to announce the United States Olympic Water Polo Trials to be held at Newport Harbor High School. Thelma Maynard, 2042 South Capella Court, Costa Mesa, representing the Newport Aquatics Booster Club, spoke in support of the -request. Mrs. Verlene Shipp suggested alterna- tives to the request. The'.City Manager recommended denial of the request with the suggestion that staff be authorized -to investigate the possibility of placing City -owned poles at various key locations 1 1 in Costa Mesa for this type of use. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the City Manager's recommendation was approved. As part of the motion it was requested that staff assist the applicant in finding a suitable location for this banner. Public Utilities The Clerk presented a Notice of Hearing before the Commission Public UtilitiesCommission on July 24, 1975, at Notice of 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Hearings 204 East Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, on the following matters: (a) Application No. 55595, Orange Coast Sight-seeing Company, to institute tours originating from South Orange County to points in Orange County and Los Angeles County. (b) Application No. 55625, The Town Tour (Funbus) Company, to operate motor vehicle passenger stage service between the Disneyland/Anaheim area and the Newport -South Coast area, County of Orange. (c) Application No. 55679, The Gray Line Tours Company, to extend operations as a passenger -stage corporation. On, -motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council- man Raciti, and carried, the applications were not opposed. Preliminary The Clerk presented Preliminary Development Plan for Development Cameo Homes, 1451 Quail Street, Newport Beach, in a Plan Planned Development (PD) District located at the Cameo Homes northwest corner of Paularino Avenue and the Newport Freeway. A request has been received from the Held Over applicant to hold this item for two weeks. On motion by Councilwoman,Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of August 19, 1975, as requested by the applicant. Encroachment The Clerk presented Encroachment Permit No. 82, Permit No. 82 Foodmaker, Incorporated, 4833 Fruitland Avenue, Foodmaker Vernon, for permission to encroach 10 feet into the City right-of-way with existing landscape planter, located at 385 East 17th Street, in a C2 zone. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the permit approved subject to one condition as recommended by the Planning Commission. Encroachment The.Clerk presented an Encroachment Permit No. 83, Permit No. 83 Barbara L. Surges, 2730 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa, Surges for permission to encroach five feet into the City right-of-way to allow construction of a block wall Held Over which will enclose the right-of-way into the back yard, located at that address. An Exempt Declara- tion of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The applicant was not present but submitted a letter requesting the City to install concrete in the right- of-way if the Encroachment Permit is denied. On -118 motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting.of August 19, 1975. Tentative Map The Clerk presented the Tentative Map of Tract 8915, J. of Tract 8915 Ray Construction Company, 188 East 17th Street, Costa J. Ray Mesa, for permission to create a 16 -lot subdivision Construction located at the northeast corner of Hamilton Street and Valley Road. This item was heard concurrently with ZE-75-75 Zone Exception ZE-75-75, J. -Ray Construction Company, J. Ray for a Conditional Use Permit to construct 16 patio Construction homes on approximately 3,600 square foot lots (6,000 square feet required), with deviations in side and rear yard setbacks ranging from three to four feet on the side (five feet required), and 15 -foot minimum in rear (20 -foot minimum required), to meet CP Standards, located at the northeast corner of Hamilton Street and. Valley Road in an R2 -CP zone. The California Environ- mental Quality Act requirements for these projects have been fulfilled by the Environmental Impact Report for GP -74-04A accepted by Council on April 15, 1975. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions in both instances. No communications have been received. The applicant was present to answer questions. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Tenta- tive Map of Tract _8915 was approved.subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, ZE-75-75,was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Council - Resolution 75-81 woman Hertzog, Resolution 75-81, being A RESOLUTION OF Vista Annexation THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, to the City DECLARING .AND ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY KNOW AS VISTA ANNEXATION ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA WITHOUT HEARING OR ELECTION, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council - Resolution 75-82 man Pinkley, Resolution 75-82, being A RESOLUTION OF Vista Annexation THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, to the Park and ACTING AS THE EX -OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Recreation COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, DECLARING AND District ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY KNOWN AS VISTA ANNEXATION ANNEXED TO THE COSTA MESA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson, Raciti, Hertzog NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 8:40 p.m. and the meet- ing -reconvened at 8:45 p.m. ZE-75-42 The Director of Planning presented from the meeting of The Grant Boys July 1, 1975, an application for Zone Exception ZE-75-42, The Grant Boys, 851 -West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, for a variance from sign code to legalize existing conforming and illegal signs, the aggregate of which exceed the terms of the sign ordinance. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been I 1 1 filed. Michael Grant, the applicant, presented a rendering of the existing sign plan totaling 574 square feet. A rendering of a sign plan to scale within the limits of the sign ordinance was also presented by the applicant. A sign plan was sub- mitted by staff depicting how the allowable signage could be utilized. During the discussion which followed the Council found that there are unusual conditions due to the style of the buildings which would warrant a variance. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved for a total of 574 square feet. ZE-75-45 The Director of Planning presented from the meeting Hudson Oil of July 1, 1975, an application for Zone Exception ZE-75-45, Hudson Oil Company, -Incorporated, Post Held Over Office Box 3100, Kansas City, Kansas, for permission to re -open an abandoned gasoline service station located at 594 West 19th Street, in a Cl zone. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. Donald 0. Green, 901 Dover Drive, Newport Beach, representing the applicant, was present and asked for reconsideration of Conditions 1 and 2 concerning land dedications. The Director of Public Services explained that an irrevocable offer of dedication for future use could be accepted for future street widening purposes to comply with these condi- tions. Mr. Green indicated he would have to discuss this matter further with the -applicant. On motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of August 19, 1975. ZE-72-105A The Director of Planning presented an application for Dowell Zone Exception ZE-72-105A, Bonnie Jean Dowell, 721 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, for Conditional Use to continue operations of existing guest home and to increase the -occupancy from five to six guests, located at 717 Shalimar Drive, in an R4 zone. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. Jerry Dowell, 721 Shalimar Drive, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the appli- cation approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-72-106A The Director of Planning presented an application for Dowell Zone Exception ZE-72-106A, Bonnie Jean Dowell, 721 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, for Conditional Use to continue operations of existing guest home and to increase the occupancy from five to six guests, located at that address, in an R4 zone. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Exempt Declara- tion of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting 450 the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-75-70 The Director of Planning presented an application for Coderre Zone Exception ZE-75-70, Joseph E. Coderre, 2130 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, for a variance from sign code to legalize existing painted wall sign.on north elevation of an industrial building, located at that address, in an M1 zone. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval for a portion of signage for one year and the remainder to be removed within 30 days of Council action. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and asked for a two-year permit and permission to retain the statue located on the property. After discussion, on motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and'the application approved for one year for a sign to read, "Battery Factory" only, remaining signage to be removed within 30 days of Council action, as recommended by the Planning Commission. After further discussion, an amendment was made to the motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded -by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, to allow the statue to remain on the property for one year. ZE-75-72 - The Director of Planning presented an application for .- Tic Toc Systems Zone Exception ZE-75-72, Tic Toc Systems, Incorporated; 2588 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for Conditional Denied Use Permit for the installation of a gasoline pump island containing two pumps at an existing Tic Toc market and variance from required 10 -foot landscaping, located at 1654 Santa Ana Avenue, in a C1 -CP zone. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended denial. A communication has been received from George W. and Ann H. Morris, Post Office Box 73, Wildomar, California, in opposition~to the request. On motion by'Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the. application was denied. ZE-75-73 The Director -,of Planning presented an application for The Janes Company Zone Exception ZE-75-73, The Janes Company, 17965 Skypark Circle, Suite F, Irvine, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of 10 bachelor apartment units on 12,500 square feet of land'area (one unit per 1,250 square feet), in conformance with the General Plan, and a variance to allow a five-foot encroachment into required 10 -foot rear yard and reduction in required parking (16 required, 12 provided), located at 1821 Fullerton Avenue, in an R4 -CP zone in the Redevelopment area. The California Environmental Quality Act requirements for this project have been fulfilled by the Environmental Impact Reports for the Redevelopment Plan and the Central Area Plan accepted by Council December 17, 1973, and November 19, 1974, respectively. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Communications in opposition to the request for a reduction in parking have been received by the following Costa Mesa residents: B. J. Paisley, 167 Magnolia Street; Laura C. Trainer, 130 Magnolia Street; and,Curt Herberts, 2949 Cliff Drive, Newport. Beach, owner of property at 1846 Fullerton Avenue. 451 Jorge Alvarez, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the application was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-75-74 The Director of Planning presented an application for Shipp Zone Exception ZE-75-74, Robert Lewis Shipp, 2752 Bayshore Drive, Newport Beach, for a variance to construct a seven -unit apartment complex at a 5.6 percent density deviation (one,unit per 2,839.9 square feet), in an R2 zone, located at 2645 Santa Ana Avenue. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. A commun- ication in opposition to the request has been received from Mrs. E. Deering, 296 Del Mar Avenue, Costa Mesa. Verlene Shipp was present and asked for clarification on the location of the sidewalk required by Condition l.' She was advised that the sidewalk could be con- structed up to the street and at such time as the street is widened, the City would remove and replace the sidewalk. After discussion, on motion by Council- man Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the'appiication approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-75-77. The Director of Planning presented an application for.. Weappa Zone Exception ZE-75-77, Norma Z. Weappa, 311 Alva Lane, Costa Mesa, for a variance to encroach 3.5 feet into the required 7.5 -foot rear yard setback to legalize an existing eight -foot, eight -inch, by 24 -foot patio cover, located at that address, in an R1 zone. An -Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval. No communications have been received. On motion by Councilman Pinkley, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the appli- cation approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-75-78 The Director of Planning presented an application for Pac-West Zone Exception ZE-75-78, Pac-West Builders, 160 Builders Centennial Way, Tustin, for a variance to encroach 15 feet into the required 25 -foot rear yard setback with a six -unit apartment complex, located at 2522 Elden Avenue, in an R2 zone. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. No communications have been received. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to condi- tions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Oral Michael Grant commended the Costa Mesa Fire Department Communications for their recent assistance with a burst water main. Councilmanic Mayor Wilson requested a letter of congratulations be Comments forwarded from the Mayor's office to Mr. and Mrs. Claire Nelson on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. 452 Adjournment The Mayor Pro Tem, at 9:30 p.m., 'adjourned the meeting to the first floor Conference Room to an Executive Session. During Executive Session, the City Council authorized the City,Attorney to retain a labor consultant/attorney for the proceedings of Tilner versus the City of Costa Mesa. The,meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and the Mayor Pro Tem announced that the meeting was adjourned to Executive Session to be held in the fifth floor Conference.Room of City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on August 11, 1975. yor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: d 4iieL.� City Clerk of the City of Cost esa 1 1