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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/1976 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA June 21, 1976 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session at 6:30 p.m., June 21, 1976, 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 Doctor George 0. Wood, Newport -Mesa Christian Center. Roll Call Council -,Members Present: Raciti, Hertzog, McFarland, Smallwood Council Members Absent: Hammett Proclamation On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Bicentennial woman Hertzog, and carried, the proclamation designating Commemoration Henry S. Panian as this City's representative to attend in England a Bicentennial Commemoration in Dorset, England, was approved. Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Planning, Assistant City Engineer, City Clerk Minutes On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - June 7, 1976 woman Hertzog, and carried, the Minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 7, 1976, and the regular meeting of June 7, 1976, were approved as distributed and posted as there were no corrections. Orange County The City Manager reported on a recent meeting with Airport the cities of Newport Beach, Irvine, and Tustin for the purpose of establishing a joint position with regard to the future of the Orange County Airport. The City Manager presented the statements which were agreed upon as the joint position of the cities involved. The statements are as follows: (1) The Orange -.County Airport shall remain a short -haul metrgport, emphasizing and encouraging flights to Los Angeles International Airport and Ontario Inter- national Airport; (2) The County shall agree not to lease space at the Orange County Airport to any new airlines; (3) The Orange County Board of Supervisors shall take whatever action is deemed necessary to reduce noise levels to below its current level; (4) The County of Orange shall designate Ontario International Airport as the regional airport to facilitate the future air transportation needs of the County; and (5) The County of Orange shall develop a rapid transit system to the Ontario Inter- national Airport. During the discussion which followed, Councilwoman Hertzog suggested a sixth statement to the effect that the number of flights out of the Orange County Airport be limited to the 44 which are presently authorized. On motion by Council- woman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman -McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the six statements as outlined were approved as Costa Mesa's position regarding the Orange County Airport Facility. This statement will go forth to Supervisor Riley. Proclamation On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council - Healthy Baby man McFarland, and carried, a proclamation declaring Summer July 4 through August 31, 1976, as Healthy Baby Summer was approved. Proclamation On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Bicentennial woman Hertzog, and carried, the proclamation designating Commemoration Henry S. Panian as this City's representative to attend in England a Bicentennial Commemoration in Dorset, England, was approved. 1 1 Proclamation On motion by Mayor Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Bicentennial Hertzog, and carried, a proclamation authorizing Commemoration Henry S. Panian to place a commemorative wreath on in France the tomb of the Marquis de Lafayette in Paris, France, was approved. In connection with the foregoing, funds were requested from the Bicentennial Committee Budget to purchase the wreath and a park bench which will be placed in another historical location. On motion by Council- woman Smallwood, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the request was approved in the amount of $175.00 for these purchases, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Ordinances On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, all ordinances will be read by title only. R-76-20 On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Janes Councilwoman_ Hertzog, Ordinance 76-28, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Ordinance 76-28 MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY Adopted LOCATED AT 2644 HARLA AVENUE, FROM C1 TO R4 -CP, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood NOES: Council Members: McFarland ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett R-76-21 On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Smallwood, Ordinance 76-29, being AN ORDINANCE Ordinance 76-29 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- Adopted FORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED', IN THE GENERAL AREA ON CANYON DRIVE BETWEEN HAMILTON AND VICTORIA STREETS, FROM M1 TO R2 -CP, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett ZE-76-79 The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 7, 1976, American application for Zone Exception ZE-76-79, American Institute Institute of Massage, 573 West 19th Street, Costa of Massage Mesa, for Conditional Use to allow school of massage, and use of nine off-site parking stalls to meet Held Over parking requirements, in a C2 zone located at that address. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. A letter was received from the applicant requesting a continuance of this matter. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of July 6, 1976. ZE-76-38 The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 7, 1976, Davis application for Zone Exception ZE-76-38, Paul S. V. Davis, 1799 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a Denied variance to allow wall signs to exceed the standards of the Sign Ordinance, in a C2 zone located at that Reconsidered address. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental . Later in the Impact has been filed. No communications have been Meeting received. The applicant was not present at this time. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the application was denied. This item was reconsidered later in the meeting. Business The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 7, 1976; Permit - Jaws business permit application from Jaws, Incorporated, 2285 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for an enter - Held Over tainment permit at that address. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFar- land, and carried, this item was held over to the. meeting of July 6, 1976. ZE-76-38 At this time, Paul Davis, the applicant for Zone Davis Exception ZE-76-38, arrived at the meeting. A motion Reconsidered was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, to reconsider the Held Over application. The applicant requested a two-week extension of this matter in order to present additional information. After discussion, on motion by Council- woman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, this item was held over to the meeting of July 6, 1976. Request for The Clerk presented a request from Lorel A. Ungureanu, Rehearing - 140 West Wilson Street, Apartment E1, Costa Mesa, for Ungureanu a rehearing of an application for trailer permit which was denied by Council on June 7, 1976. The applicant Denied was present to answer questions from the Council. After discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Mayor Raciti voting no and Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the request was denied. CONSENT CALENDAR. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, the Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items, in the Consent Calendar, were received and processed: Orange County Minutes of the 352nd meeting of the Orange Vector Control County Vector Control District (formerly District Orange.County Mosquito Abatement District), held on May 20, 1976. Public Utilities Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Advice Commission Letter No. 12007 to the Public Utilities Com- mission, concerning filing of rates, charges, and conditions in compliance with ordering Paragraph 1 of Decision No. 85790, dated May 11, 1976, on Application No. 55527. Corona del Mar Resolution from the City of Newport Beach Frontage Road supporting the completion of the Corona del Mar Frontage Road Project at the earliest possible date. The City Council adopted similar Resolution 76-70 on June 7, 1976. Study of Local Letter from Costa Mesa resident Jack Polans Government explaining his private study of local govern- ment. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for Beverage which parking has been approved by Planning Licenses from: Mary Ann Ferro, doing business as Fettucini's, 2831 Bristol Street; Jeffrey B. Welles, doing business at 3000 Bristol Street; and The Southland Corporation and Joachim and End - Marquerita Barkschat, doing business as 7 -Eleven Reading Folder Food Store No. 2113-18226, 675 Paularino Avenue. r Business Permit Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose Applications from the Orange County Chapter Cystic fibrosis Founda- tion, 1784 West Lincoln Boulevard, Suite E, Anaheim, Cystic Fibrosis by door-to-door solicitation, August 1 through Septem- Foundation ber 1, 1976, was approved with Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code waived. Vietnamese Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable. Purpose Service Center from International Institute of Los Angeles, Vietnamese Service Center, 1919 North -Fairview Street, Santa Ana, by sale of tickets for Vietnamese Cultural Program at St. John the Baptist Catholic Chruch, 1621 West Baker Street, on June 26, 1976, was approved. Costa Mesa A request from the Costa Mesa Police Association to Police hold a variety show at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Association August 7, 1976, was approved. Set for Public Proposed street name changes of "S" Street to Pinecreek Hearing Drive; and Warehouse Road to Village Way, were set for Street Name public hearing on July 6, 1976, at 6:30 p.m., in the Changes Council Chambers of City Hall. Proposed On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council - Abandonment - man McFarland, Resolution 76-75, being A RESOLUTION OF 17th Street at THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Superior Avenue DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY IN A PORTION OF LOT 81 OF NEWPORT HEIGHTS, Resolution 76-75 LOCATED IN THE GENERAL AREA OF SEVENTEENTH STREET AT Hearing Set SUPERIOR AVENUE, setting the public hearing for July 19, 1976, at 6:30 p.m., was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Application On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council - Withdrawal man McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, Zone Exception•ZE-76-83, Ronald Gelet and Leif Nylander, ZE-76-83 13517 Ventura Boulevard, No. 7, Sherman Oaks, for a Nylander and variance from parking ordinance to allow a 2,600 square Gelet foot restaurant in an existing commercial center, in a C1 zone located at 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Units 110 and 111, was withdrawn as recommended by the Plan- ning Commission. Claims The following claims received by the City Clerk were referred to the City Attorney: Kenneth Litwak; Horst Weiler; and State Farm Insurance on behalf of R and J Imports. Agreement - An agreement with the City of Irvine for certain Police City of Irvine services, was presented. This agreement is for a for Police period of one year and concerns law enforcement services Services to be provided to the City of Irvine by the City of Costa Mesa at a cost of $7,750.00. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, 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: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Relocation The Traffic Commission recommended the relocation of of Bus Stop a bus stop on Adams Avenue to facilitate the loading on.Adams Avenue of school buses at the "Our Town" apartments. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman _7, ' .V-2198 Resolution 76-76 McFarland, Resolution 76-76, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RELOCATING BUS STOP TO THE NORTHERLY CURB OF ADAMS AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Newport -Mesa The Traffic Commission has studied the Newport Mesa School District Unified School District Transportation Study Report Transportation and recommends that the Council support the continued Report use of busing. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, the Council supported the continued use of busing. Refund - The Director of Public Services recommended a refund Tract 8072 of $49.00 to Williamson and Schmid, 17782 Skypark- Williamson Boulevard, Irvine, representing a duplicate payment and Schmid of map check fees for Tract 8072. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, refund in the amount of $49.00 was approved by -the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Refund of Deposits were received from developers to guarantee Sidewalk the improvements on Placentia Avenue from 16th Street Deposits - to 19th Street. The Director of Public Services Placentia Avenue recommends that the excess amounts collected over the AHFP 665 actual construction cost of these improvements be refunded as follows: $499.32 to Roger MacGregor, 645 Via Lido Soud, Newport Beach, on Deposit No. 245; $270.80 to Warmington Brothers Development, Incorpor- ated, 1752 Langley Avenue, Irvine, on Deposit No. 1106; and $14.55 to Fredlin Properties, Incorporated, Olinda A. Verrico; 31851 Paseo Cielo, San Juan Capistrano, on Deposit No. 1221. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland,, the recommended refunds were approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Agreement - An agreement with Roger A. McInnes, M.A.I., to provide McInnes appraisal services .for the Victoria Street widening Appraisal project from the Santa Ana River to Canyon Drive, was presented. This agreement stipulates a fee not to exceed $10,000.00. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, 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: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland, NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett. Warrant On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council - Resolution 941 man McFarland, Warrant Resolution 941 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland, NOES: Council Members: None. ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Warrant On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Resolution 942 woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 942, including Payroll 7612, was approved by the following roll call vote: 1"', 1 `-� AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Claim - Readdy The City Attorney presented the claim of Ava Lyn Readdy and recommended that it be denied as there was no Denied liability on the part of the City. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, Ogle Street and carried, the claim was denied. The City Manager recommended that the firm of Kammeyer, Park Site Lynch and Partners, 2070 Business Center Drive, Irvine, Landscape be retained for the landscape architectural design of Architectural the Ogle Street park site, at -a cost of $14,155.00. On Design motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, the recommendation was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Bear Street The City Manager recommended that the firm of Park Site Courtland Paul/Arthur Beggs and Associates, 3800 East Landscape Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, be retained for the Architectural landscape architectural design of the Bear Street Park Design Site, at a cost of $27,000.00. On motion by Council- man McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the recommendation was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Monte Vista Street The City Manager recommended that the firm of The Park Site and Reynolds Environmental Group, 4320 Campus Drive, Fordham Drive Newport Beach, be retained for the landscape archi- and Wilson Street tectural design for both the Monte Vista Street park Park Site site and the Fordham Drive and Wilson Street park Landscape site, at a combined cost of $18,700.00. On motion Architectural by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman i Design Hertzog, the recommendation was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Beautification. The City Manager presented recommendations from the Committee Beautification Committee concerning the enforcement Enforcement of the Sign Ordinance. On motion by Councilman Request McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, this item was referred to a Study Session Referred to for further discussion with the Beautification Study Session Committee. Agreement - The City Manager presented an agreement with Florence Alexander H. Alexander for the acquisition of property for the "Super Block" "Super Block", Parcels 8 and 14, located at 571 Parcels 8 and 14 Plumer Street and 572 Center Street. The agreement stipulates the payment of $75,700.00 and for escrow to close on or about November 15, 1976. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: Public Hearings AYES: Council Members: NOES:- Council Members: ABSENT: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland None Hammett The Clerk presented the following three public hear- ings which will be considered together because of their relationship to the west side of Costa Mesa: EIR and Land Use Continued from the meeting of April 20, 1976, Element of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Westside Westside Community Plan; and Land Use Element Community Plan of the Westside Community Plan. Victoria Street Consideration of various land use options Land Use Options (possible General Plan Amendment and/or (NARMCO Property) Rezone), for property located at 600 Victoria Street, presently occupied by the NARMCO Materials Plant. Land Use Options Consideration of -various land use options for for Various the following Mobile Home Parks: Island View, Mobile Home Parks 1660 Whittier Avenue; Orange Coast, 1684 Whittier Avenue; Playport, 903 West 17th Street; Greenleaf, 1750 Whittier Avenue; and Vista -Verde, 1741 Pomona Avenue. The Cali- fornia Environmental Quality Act requirements have been met by the Environmental Impact Report for the Westside Community Plan. The affidavits of publication are on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. Doug Clark of the Planning staff introduced the topics for discussion, carried over from the meeting of April 20, 1976, which include proposals for three privately -initiated General Plan changes and the con- flicts between land use and zoning. The proposed General Plan changes are identified as: P1 - 19th Street Residential Proposal; P2 - Charle Street; and P3 - Tradewinds Mobile Home Park, and are contained in the document entitled, "Land Use Element - Westside Community Plan". Mr. Clark indicated that Council's first action should be consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Clark further dis- cussed briefly the staff's recommendations with respect to NARMCO and the mobile home parks. At the conclusion -of this presentation, a motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Small- wood, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, accepting the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Westside Community Plan as meeting the requirements of the law. At this time, the Mayor invited public discussion. Ernest Skeen, representing the Mesa West Homeowners Association, expressed his opinion that studies of the entire City should be made available before the Council acts on the matters before them tonight. Carol Radcliffe, 960 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of retaining the transition zone. The transi- Issue $1 tion zone is identified in the Land Use Element as Issue S1. This is the area located on the north side Held Over of 19th Street, west of Federal Avenue. The staff recommends a repeal of the transition zone, relocation of businesses, widening of 19th Street, low interest loans for upgrading property, and return of the area to strictly residential use. The Planning Commission recommendation on this issue was that the transition zone west of Monrovia Avenue be continued, and east of Monrovia Avenue be continued but offer limited commercial zoning with lot consolidation. Sylvia I- I Jones, 2040 Monrovia Avenue, felt that R1 would not be an appropriate zoning for this area. During the discussion which followed, Councilman McFarland spoke in favor of retaining the present zoning for strictly residential use. Councilwoman Smallwood agreed with Councilman McFarland but requested more information on the amortization schedule. The City Attorney confirmed the fact that a newly -established amortization schedule could be made effective onthe existing nonconforming uses. A motion by Council- woman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Raciti, to delay action on this item and refer the matter to a Study Session, failed to .carry, Council Members Smallwood and McFarland voting no. A motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, to repeal the transition zone, failed to carry, Mayor- Raciti and Councilwoman Hertzog voting no. On further motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, this item was continued to the meeting of July 6, 1976. Issue S2 It was reported by the City Manager that the appraisal Canyons Area report on the canyons area has not been completed and he recommended that the Council delay action on this Held Over issue until this report is received. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFar- land, and carried, this item was continued to a date uncertain.. Issue S3 Area 1 in the 19th Street commercial district was pre - 19th Street sented for discussion. This proposal includes three Commercial commercially -zoned parcels located at 859 and 877 West District 19th Street. The property owners have requested a Area 1 General Plan Amendment to High Density Residential. The Planning staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of this request. Leonard Rosow, 934 - 11th Street, Huntington Beach, urged the Council to con- sider the traffic which would be generated by a residential area. Pat Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, Costa Mesa, urged consideration of the problems inherent with multiple -family development. There being no other speakers on this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman McFarland, Resolution 76-77 seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 76-77, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PORTIONS OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -75-3A, AMENDING GENERAL PLAN 1990, BEING A MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Issue S3 Area 2 in the 19th Street commercial district was pre - 19th Street sented for.discussion. This area includes two parcels Commercial located at the southwest corner of Wallace Avenue and District 19th Street. The Planning staff recommends a General Area 2 Plan Amendment to High Density Residential, and a subsequent rezone to R4 -CP. The Planning Commission recommended this area be retained as commercial. There being no speakers on this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilwoman Small- wood, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the General Plan Amendment to.High Density Residential was approved and will be incorporated into the foregoing Resolution No. 76-77, by the following roll call vote: . _. 302 A further motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, directing the Planning staff to initiate the appropriate rezones to be consistent with the foregoing General Plan Amendments. Issue P2 Mr. Clark presented for discussion the proposal con- Charle Street cerned with Issue P2, Charle Street. A General Plan Amendment was filed for the parcels located at 2020 Held Over and 2024 Charle Street, however, the scope of this study was extended to include all of the property bounded by Charle Street, Victoria Street, Bernard Street, and Harbor,Boulevard. Therefore, the Plan- ning staff recommendation to High Density Residential includes the R2 parcels on the corner of Charle and Hamilton Streets, the R2 parcels on the corner of Charle and Bernard Streets, and the C2 parcels located between 2004 and 2048 Charle Street. Since the last hearing on.this item, the Planning staff has revised their recommended zoning for the subject properties. The revised recommendation is as follows: R2 on a single -lot development; R3 if two lots are combined; AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Issue S3 Area 3 in the 19th Street commercial district was 19th Street presented for discussion. This area includes Commercial approximately 3.5 acres, including 3 acres occupied District by Bethel Towers. The Planning staff recommends a Area 3 General Plan Amendment to High Density Residential and a subsequent rezone to R4 -CP. Mr. J. A. Hirsch, the owner of the northerly parcel on Pomona Avenue, has objected to his property being changed to a High Density Residential designation. The Planning Com- mission recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment to High Density Residential with the exception of Mr. Hirsch's property. There being no other speakers on this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to include in the foregoing Resolution No. 76-77, approval of the General Plan Amendment for Area 3 to High Density Residential, with the exception of the three lots on Pomona Avenue which will remain commercial, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Issue S3 Area 4 in the 19th Street commercial district was 19th Street presented for discussion. This area includes six Commercial parcels which front on Plumer Street and Anaheim District Avenue. The Planning staff recommends a General Plan Area 4 Amendment to High Density Residential with a subse- quent -rezone to R2 -CP. The Planning Commission concurred with this recommendation. There being no speakers on this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by -Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, the General Plan Amendment to High Density Residential was approved and will -be included in the foregoing Resolution No. 76-77, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett A further motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, directing the Planning staff to initiate the appropriate rezones to be consistent with the foregoing General Plan Amendments. Issue P2 Mr. Clark presented for discussion the proposal con- Charle Street cerned with Issue P2, Charle Street. A General Plan Amendment was filed for the parcels located at 2020 Held Over and 2024 Charle Street, however, the scope of this study was extended to include all of the property bounded by Charle Street, Victoria Street, Bernard Street, and Harbor,Boulevard. Therefore, the Plan- ning staff recommendation to High Density Residential includes the R2 parcels on the corner of Charle and Hamilton Streets, the R2 parcels on the corner of Charle and Bernard Streets, and the C2 parcels located between 2004 and 2048 Charle Street. Since the last hearing on.this item, the Planning staff has revised their recommended zoning for the subject properties. The revised recommendation is as follows: R2 on a single -lot development; R3 if two lots are combined; 1 1 and R4 if three lots are combined. During the dis- ..cussion which followed, Councilwoman Hertzog expressed her concern that too much high density development is being proposed. Councilman McFarland was not in favor of the amendment as proposed because the property owned by J and J Mufflers would retain the commercial designation. Tom Miller, 1633 Cornwall Lane, Newport Beach, owner of the property at 2020 and 2024 Charle Street, spoke in favor of Medium Density Residential throughout the study area. After considerable discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, the public hearing on this item was continued to the meeting of July 6, 1976, with a request to staff that all the affected property owners be notified that the entire study area is under consideration by Council. Issue P3 Issue P-3, the Tradewinds Mobile Home Park proposal, Tradewinds was presented for discussion. This proposal includes Mobile Home four parcels located at 2177 and 2191 Harbor Boule- vard, and 2172 and 2184 Miner Street. The property Denied owner has requested a General Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential for the parcels located on Miner Street and the western portion of the parcel located at 2191 Harbor Boulevard. The Planning staff recommends implementation of Option B as described in the Westside Community Plan. This option would amend the General Plan designation of the western portion of the mobile home park to High Density Residential, but maintain the Medium Density Residential designation for those parcels fronting on Miner Street. Allen Parker, 790 Carhart Avenue, Fullerton, was present representing his mother, Mrs. Faye Parker, who resides in the mobile home park being considered. Mr. Parker suggested that this property might be included in the downtown redevelopment area, thereby permitting a venture which would entitle the tenants to be compen- sated and relocated to other housing. The City Attorney responded that any expansion of the redevelopment area would be a matter for the Redevelopment Agency to consider and not a matter before the Council tonight. Mrs. M. Ganson, a resident of the subject trailer park, spoke of the many problems facing the tenants if they are required to relocate. The Planning Director reported on the efforts of the staff to find a viable solution to this problem and indicated that Section 8, Housing, was the only likely alternative but indicated that in all probability, most of the tenants would not qualify due to the fact that they own the trailers. During the discussion which followed, the Council emphasized the fact that every effort was being made to arrive at a solution to assist the tenants of the park in any way possible. However, the matter to be considered at this time was the requested General Plan Amendment. There being no other speakers on this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, the General Plan Amendment was denied. Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 9:05 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Conflict Paul Dudley of the Planning staff introduced the next Areas items for consideration which are the zoning/General Plan conflict recommendations. Case Al, in the bluffs Case Al area, at 1185 Victoria Street, was discussed briefly and no action was taken at this time. Cases A2 and Conflicts A2 and A3 are in the same location and A3 therefore were considered at the same time. James Gregory, 1919 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, owner of the property located at the.northwest corner of Valley Road and Hamilton Street, known as Conflict A3, was .present to describe plans for development of the subject property. The Planning staff recommendation for A3 is a zone change from Ml to Rl. The Planning Commission recommended a zone change from Ml to R2 -CP. There being no other speakers on this item the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent,.the,Planning staff was directed to initiate a rezone on the A3 property from Ml to R1. Remaining On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council - Conflict woman Smallwood, and carried, the remaining conflict Areas area cases were held over to an adjourned meeting to be held August 30, 1976, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Held Over Chambers of City Hall. NARMCO Mr. Clark presented the NARMCO proposal, a special Property study and a part of the Westside Community Plan. The Study Planning staff and Planning Commission recommended implementation of Option 2 contained in the report, which would retain the Medium Density Residential General Plan classification on the NARMCO property and suggests a subsequent R2 -CP rezone. The Planning Director stated he has received an indication from the property owners in this area that they are not opposed to these objectives. There being no speakers on this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the staff was directed to initiate a rezone on the NARMCO property located at 600 Victoria Street, from M1 to R2 -CP. Westside Mr. Clark introduced for discussion a special study of Mobile Home the Westside Community Plan concerning mobile home/ Study trailer parks. This study focuses attention on the following mobile home parks: Island View, 1660 Whittier Avenue; Orange Coast, 1684 Whittier Avenue; Playport, 903 West 17th Street; Greenleaf, 1750 Whittier Avenue; and Vista Verde, 1741 Pomona Avenue. Various land use options are presented in the report for consideration. The Planning staff recommends adoption of Alternative No. 3 which would require all of the parks except Vista Verde to be rezoned to MG. The General Plan for Vista Verde would be amended to High Density Residential followed by a rezone of the property to R3 -CP. The Planning Commission recommended an amended version of Alternative No. 3, retaining the Light Industrial General Plan designation on all five parks and suggest- ing rezones to MG. A speaker from the floor indicated agreement with the Planning.Commission. There being no other speakers on this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the staff was directed to initiate a rezone on the five mobile home parks to MG. Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Amendment to set for the public hearing to consider an amendment to Final Development the Final Development Plan (Planning designation Plan - Properties ZE-75-47A), Properties West, Incorporated, 3345 Newport West Boulevard, Newport Beach, to allow division of a 24 -unit apartment project for condominium purposes, in a PDR -MD zone located at 2159 Canyon Drive. The Planning Com- mission recommended approval subject to conditions. Robert Mickelson and Dana Smith, representing the applicant, were present to answer questions from the Council. After discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Ordinance 76-30 Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, Ordinance First Reading 76-30, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 75-46 CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF PROPERTIES WEST, INCORPORATED, FOR THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2159 CANYON DRIVE, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett Tentative Map In connection with the foregoing item, Tentative Map of Tract 9381 of Tract 9381, Properties West, Incorporated, 3345 Properties West Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, for permission to create a 26 -lot subdivision for condominium purposes, in a PDR -MD zone located at 2159 Canyon Drive, was presented. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and Tentative Map of Tract 9381 was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place R-76-22 set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition Sewell R-76-22, Richard A. Sewell, 136 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property located at 161 East 18th Street, from Cl to R4. The Cali- fornia Environmental Quality Act requirements have been met by the Environmental Impact Reports for the Downtown Redevelopment and Central Area plans. The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office. In connection with this item, Zone ZE-76-105 Exception ZE-76-105 was presented for Richard A. Sewell, for a variance and Conditional Use Permit to allow reduction in required building separation and parking, elimination of required curbing adjacent to parking areas, 18 percent density increase (one unit per 1,243 square feet), for a 44 -unit apartment complex to meet CP standards in the Redevelopment Area, in a proposed R4 -CP zone located at 161 East 18th Street. The Planning Commission recommended approval of both the rezone petition and zone excep- tion, subject to conditions. No communications have been received. During the discussion, the Planning Director indicated that the density deviation being requested is diminished by the fact that this project is within the Central Area Plan which allows for a greater density. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Ordinance 76-31 Councilman McFarland, Ordinance 76-31, being AN First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 22 OF NEWPORT HEIGHTS, FROM Cl TO R4 -CP, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog, Smallwood, McFarland NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council- woman Smallwood, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, Zone Exception ZE-76-105 was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Trailer Permit The Clerk presented a request from Gary R. White, 2362 White Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for permission to locate a temporary office trailer at 1985 Harbor Boulevard Denied for a period of one year. The Planning Department recommended denial of the request, and also indicated that the official address of the subject property is 1977 Harbor Boulevard. The applicant, Gary White, was present along with his partner, Mike Smith, to answer questions from the Council. During the discussion, Councilman McFarland indicated his concern that many temporary trailer permits are being approved which are usually, in his opinion, not the best use of the properties. Also, this type of use tends to discourage permanent development by the owner. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Small- wood, and carried, Mayor Raciti voting no, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the request was denied. ZE-76-69 The Director of Planning presented an application for Dilley Zone Exception ZE-76-69, Kenneth Paul Dilley, 1885 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a variance to allow Denied a wall sign on a wall not eligible for signing, located at that address in a C2 zone. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The applicant was not present. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the application was denied. ZE-76-81 The Director of Planning presented an application for Chace Zone Exception ZE-76-81, Howard E. Chace, 436 - 62nd Street, Newport Beach, for a variance to construct a Denied triplex with a six percent density deviation (2,826 square feet per unit), and a rear yard encroachment, in an R2 zone located at 178 Cecil Place. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The applicant was not present. On motion by Council- woman Smallwood, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the appli- cation was denied. ZE-76-82 The Director of Planning presented an application for Clevenger Zone Exception ZE-76-82, Thomas K. Clevenger, 2719 Albatross Drive, Costa Mesa, for a variance from the parking ordinance to allow an 8,800 square foot restaurant in an existing commercial center, in a Cl zone located at 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Units 119-123 and 216. An Exempt Declaration of Environ- mental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. Mark Les, 1633 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, and Rudy Bukich, 3 Hampton Court, Newport Beach, owners of the subject property, were present and spoke in support of the request. Councilman McFarland expressed concern that the parking proposal will not be adequate for this use. The Planning Director indicated that the applicant has not submitted sufficient information for the Fire Department to establish occupancy load. The applicant agreed that the project will not be.commenced until the Fire Department has approved the occupancy factor. After 0' 7. considerable discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, Councilman McFarland voting no, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Exempt Declaration of Environ- mental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and subject to the afore- mentioned occupancy factor being resolved. ZE-76-85 The Director of Planning presented an application for Salmonson Zone Exception ZE-76-85, Richard N. Salmonson, Post Office Box 1314, Newport Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit for two four -unit apartments to meet CP standards, in an R3 -CP zone located at 679 West 18th Street. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Smallwood, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-90 The Director of Planning presented a revised applica- Adams tion for Zone Exception ZE-76-90, Alan Adams, 15910 Ventura Boulevard, No. 800, Encino, for a variance from parking requirements, and a Conditional Use Permit, for construction of 12 apartment units to meet CP standards, in an R4 -CP zone located at 1926 Wallace Avenue. A Negative Declaration of Environ- mental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to con- ditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-91 An application for Zone ,Exception ZE-76-91, Haig Demirdjian Demirdjian, 246 East Fourth Street, Long Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit for a retail camera shop and camera repair, in an Ml zone located at 1646 Superior Avenue, was presented. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Mr. S. Andranian, owner of the subject property, was present representing the applicant and agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-92 The Director of Planning presented an application for Hartke Zone Exception ZE-76-92, David G. Hartke, 3234 Oregon Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a variance to encroach into the required side setback with a room addition, in an Rl zone located at 3202 Oregon Avenue. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The applicant was present and spoke in support of the request. Discussion was held regarding Condition No. 2 concerning land dedication, and the Assistant City Engineer indicated that due to the unlikelihood of this street being widened, this condition could be deleted. After further discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFar- land, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to one condition of the Planning Department, with Condition No. 2 being deleted. ZE-76-93 and An application for Zone Exception ZE-76-93, and RA -23 Redevelopment Action RA -23, Jake Eberle, 207 Hanover Eberle Drive, Costa Mesa., for a variance to encroach into the required rear yard setback to construct an apartment over a four -car garage in addition to an existing residence, in an R2 zone located at 166 Magnolia Street, was presented. An Exempt Declara- tion of Environmental Imact has been filed. The 'Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions, with the exception of Condition No. 8 concerning a cash deposit to guarantee con- struction of a portion of the alley. The'applicant felt that the cost of improving the alley could be assessed at the time the work was done. After considerable discussion,.on.motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the exception of Condition No. 8 which was deleted. ZE-76-94 The Director of Planning presented an application for Dumain Zone Exception ZE-76-94, J. Paul Dumain, 3028 Cleve- land Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a variance to encroach Denied into the required rear yard setback to add a three - car garage onto an existing single-family residence, in an Rl zone located at that address. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The applicant was present to answer questions from Council and stated the purpose for the garage addi- tion was to house vintage cars. After discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the application was denied. ZE-76-97 An application for Zone Exception ZE-76-97, Emco Emco Wheaton Wheaton, Incorporated, 711 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for a conditional use to existing building for warehousing and storage, in an MG zone located at that address, was presented. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to conditions of the Water District. .Bill Moore, representing the applicant, was present and agreed to the requirements of the Water District. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Exempt Declar- ation. of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application. approved subject to the conditions of the Costa Mesa County Water -District. ZE-76-99 An application for Zone Exception ZE-76-99, Georgia Thompson and Thomas Thompson, 2687 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a variance to encroach into the required side yard setback to construct a sunshade, in -an R2 zone 1 1 1 located at that address, was presented. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-100 The Director of Planning presented an application for Horton Zone Exception ZE-76-100, Cathy Lynn Horton, 3358 Marigold Circle, Costa Mesa, for conditional use to Denied establish a dance and movement skills training center for children and adults, in an MG zone located at 1835 Whittier Avenue, Unit A-7. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The applicant was present and spoke in support of the request. After discussion, on motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the request was.denied. ZE-76-102 The Director of Planning presented an application for Pacific Outdoor Zone Exception ZE-76-102, Pacific Outdoor Advertising Advertising Company, Incorporated, doing business as Pacific Display, 3321 Castor Street, Santa Ana, for a Condi- Denied tional Use Permit to maintain one 14 -foot by 48 -foot illuminated "V10 outdoor advertising sign structure on two steel supports, 31 feet above grade (45 feet to top of sign), in a Cl -CP zone located at 1625 Newport Boulevard. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended denial. Jay Kingry, representing the applicant, was present and spoke in support of the request. After discussion, on motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the application was denied. ZE-76-103 An application for Zone Exception ZE-76-103, James H. Gregory Gregory, 1919 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 140 square foot office addition with off -premise parking, in a C2 -CP zone located at that address, was presented. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Exempt Declar- ation of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-104 An application for Zone Exception ZE-76-104, Algis Ratkelis Ratkelis, 26262 Via Juanita, Mission Viejo, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a four -unit apart- ment to meet CP standards, in an R4 -CP zone located at 143 Melody Lane, was presented. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. A letter has been received from Shirley Rinehart, 142 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, requesting delayed action on this matter as she is hospitalized and unable to attend the meeting. The applicant was present and agreed to the conditions. After discus- sion, on motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Exempt Declaration of Environ- mental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. ZE-76-106 An application for Zone Exception ZE-76-106, William Power Power, 2300 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a variance for reduction in required landscaping to allow construction of a 3,610 square foot commercial building, in a C2 zone located at 2302 Newport Boule- vard, was presented. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. A letter has been received from Melvin J. Higbee, B and M Foam Products, 2306 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, in support of the request. The applicant was present and expressed objection to Condition No. 7 concerning improvement of the alley. Mr. Power also addressed Condition No. 8 and asked if railroad ties could be used in lieu of the required concrete curb to separate landscape areas from the parking areas. Gary Criboza, contractor for the project, also asked questions concerning Condition No. 7. After consider- able discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and the application approved subject to all conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Oral Jack Polans, 2864 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, Communications informed the Council that he would be terminating his study of Costa Mesa government. Ed Cox, 3105 Roosevelt Way, Costa Mesa, spoke regard- ing median installation on Fairview Road at Augusta Street and Belfast Avenue. Mr. Cox strongly suggested that there be a break in the median to allow left turns onto Augusta Street. The Assistant City Engineer responded at length that the traffic analysis supports the present design both in the area of safety and traffic circulation. The Council concluded that the proposed median design was workable and declined to halt the project. Councilmanic Councilman McFarland requested the staff to determine Comments if the parking conditions at Spoiler Yachts are being met. If they are not, the Planning Department should so notify them to comply. Councilman McFarland urged members of the staff to take advantage of the educational classes being offered by the League of California Cities. Councilman McFarland suggested a change in Council's regular meeting schedule because of the long agendas. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, Councilwoman Hertzog voting no, Vice Mayor Hammett absent, the regular meeting held on the third Monday of each month will commence at 2:30 p.m. This change will begin in July, 1976, therefore, the July 6, 1976, Council meeting will adjourn to July 19, 1976, at 2:30 p.m. Councilman McFarland suggested that a two-day seminar be held twice a year, in spring and fall, with City management personnel. The City Manager indicated that a seminar of this type is being planned. 1 1 Councilman McFarland requested a personnel session to take place following the regular Council meeting of July 6, 1976. Mayor Raciti announced that he will be attending the Conference of Mayors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 26 to July 1, 1976. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:10 a.m. 01 Mayor of the 'ty,of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cost esa 1 i