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Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
October 4, 1976
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in
regular session at 6:30 p.m., October 4, 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 led by Girl Scout Troop 440, and Invocation
by the Reverend Robert J. Ross, Unitarian/Universalist
Church.
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Raciti, Hertzog, McFarland
Hammett, Smallwood
Assistant City Manager,
Assistant City Attorney,
Director of Planning,
Director of Public
Services/City Engineer,
City Clerk
Minutes ..
The --Mayor declared the minutes of the regular meet-
September,20, 1976
ing of September 20, 1976, approved as distributed
Drive
and-, pbsted as there were no corrections.
Proclamation
A_proclamation declaring the week of November 14
Teen Challenge
through'21, 1976, as Southern California Teen
Week
Chalienge Week was approved.
Presentation
The Mayor presented a plaque to former Planning
John C. Leonhardty-----
Commissioner .john C. Leonhardt in recognition of
years of service to the City from 1969 to 1976.
Ordinances-
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, all ordinances
will be read by title only.
R -76-27A
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Sewell
Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, second reading
Newsracks
and adoption of Ordinance 76-44, in connection
Ordinance 76-44
with Rezone Petition R -76-27A, Richard Sewell,
Held Over
Incorporated, was held over to the meeting of
Adopted
November 1, 1976.
Speed Limit on
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Golf Course
Councilman McFarland, Ordinance 76-46, being AN
Drive
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10-332 OF THE
Ordinance 76-46
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO
Adopted
ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT ON GOLF COURSE DRIVE
BETWEEN MESA VERDE DRIVE EAST AND TANAGER DRIVE,
was given second reading and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Disposal of
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Newsracks
Councilwoman Hertzog, Ordinance 76-47,.being AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Ordinance 76-47
MESA AMENDING SECTION 11-113 OF THE COSTA MESA
Adopted
MUNICIPAL CODE, CONCERNING IMPOSING OF A LIEN ON
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CONFISCATED NEWSRACKS AND PROVIDING FOR SALE THEREOF,
was given -second reading and adopted by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
R-76-33 On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, Ordinance 76-48, being AN
Ordinance 76-48 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Adopted MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION
OF THE LAND ALLOTTED TO JAMES McFADDEN IN THE FINAL
DECREE OF PARTITION OF THE RANCHO DE SANTA ANA,
FROM C1 -CP TO CL, was .given second reading and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Spoiler Yachts The Clerk presented from the meeting of September 20,
Trailer Permit 1976, consideration of the Spoiler Yachts Trailer
Permit. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
Held to Later by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, this item was
in the Meeting continued until later in the meeting to permit the
applicant -an opportunity to review a report of the
City's findings in this matter.
Beautification
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Committee
Councilman McFarland, and carried, a form to be used
for the Beautification Committee letter to property
owners concerning recommendations for upgrading the
appearance of property, was approved.
Request for
The Clerk presented a request -from Donald E. and
Rehearing of
Dorothea A. Lucius, 2763 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa,
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for a rehearing of Zone Exception Application
Lucius
ZE-76-98. The Planning Director and Assistant City
Attorney have found no grounds to justify a rehear -
Denied
ing. After discussion, on motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and
carried, Vice Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman Small-
wood absent, the request was denied.
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following item was removed
from the
the City
Board of
District.
Consent Calendar: Item 1, Resolution from
of Orange concerning an appointment to the
the South Coast Air Quality Management
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, the remaining Consent Calendar
items were approved in motion, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Height Restriction A petition from residents of the Marina Highlands
of Single-family District requesting legislation to restrict the
Dwellings height of single-family dwellings on cliff fronts,
was referred to the Planning Commission for review
and recommendation.
Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items, in the Consent
Calendar, were received and processed:
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Letter of A letter of appreciation from the Reverend
Appreciation Anthony McGowan,.0ur Lady of Fatima Church,
from Father San Clemente, thanking Council for Resolution
McGowan No. 76-94, commending his association with
the City.
Tax Collector Letter from the Orange County Office of the
Approval of Tax Collector -Treasurer, enclosing minutes of
Property Sale the Board of Supervisors approving the sale
of certain tax deeded property in the City of
Costa Mesa.
Paramedic Resolution from the City of Garden Grove urging
Program State Legislature to enact legislation author-
izing local paramedic programs on a permanent
basis.
Public Utilities Notice of Filing of Application No. 56747,
Commission Southern California Gas Company for: (1) a
certificate under Section 1001 of the Public
Utilities Code that the public convenience and
necessity require the acquisition and operation
of an underground storage reservoir and the
construction, operation, and maintenance of
compressor and dehydration plants and related
facilities for underground storage of natural
gas in the ten -section field in Kern County,
and (2) addition of the proposed subsection (o)
Gas Banking Adjustment to Southern California
Gas Company's Rule No. 2.
Notice of Hearings in various cities on various
dates regarding Application No. 56415, Atchison,
Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company for an
order cancelling General Order 36-D.
Notice of Hearings, in various cities on -various
dates, Public Utilities Case No. 10150 and
Energy Resources Conservation and Development
Commission No. 76 -R&D -1, a joint investigation
regarding the availability and potential use of
solar energy in California. Pacific Gas and
Electric Company, San Diego'Gas and Electric
Company, Southern California Edison Company,
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power,
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, and City
of Santa Clara Municipal Electric Department,
respondents.
California Notice of public hearing from the California
Housing Finance Housing Finance Agency on proposed priorities
Agency for the allocation of CHFA financing assistance
under the Agency's Neighborhood Rehabilitation
Program, held on September 28, 1976, in the
auditorium of the Water Resources Building,
1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento.
Local Agency Minutes of the regular meeting of the Local
Formation Agency Formation Commission of Orange County,
Commission held on September 8, 1976.
Department of Memorandum from the Director of the Department
Transportation of Transportation, State of California, out-
lining procedures and allocations for the
Federal -Aid Urban program covered by the 1976
Federal Highway Act.
Orange County Board Meeting Digest, from the regular meeting
Transit District of the Orange County Transit District Board of
Directors, held on September 20, 1976.
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Alcoholic Beverage
Alcoholic Beverage License applications for
Licenses
which parking has been approved by Planning
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from: Richard J. and Paulette Green, doing
business at 369 East 17th Street, No. 12;
Chambers of City Hall:
James L. Harper, doing business as The Office,
Business Permits
1728 Newport Boulevard; Jojos Restaurants of
California, Incorporated, doing business at
from the American Cancer Society, 4030 Birch Street,
2750 Harbor Boulevard; Marquis No. One, Incor-
American Cancer
porated, doing business at 1670 Newport Boule-
vard; The Southland Corporation, doing business
Thon, October 16, 1976, was approved with Section
as 7 -Eleven Food Store No. 2113-15913, 2150
Placentia Avenue;. Chien Shan and Huei Yu Wang,
doing business at 1400 South Bristol Street;
Notice of 'Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose
and R. Schlesinger and H. Burke, doing business
High School
as Rampart Athletic Club, 254 Victoria Street.
Alcoholic Beverage License application for
an original on -sale beer and wine license from
William E. Brander and Gregory A. Williams,
doing business as Pizza's Ate, 1500 Adams
Avenue, No. 108, has been protested by the
Director of Planning until such time as a City
license can be issued for a restaurant with
on-site consumption.
March of Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose
Dimes from National Foundation March of Dimes, Orange
County Chapter, 111 West Dyer Road, Suite 10-G, Santa
Ana, by various fund-raising activities, October 15,
1976, through December 31, 1977, was approved with
Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code waived.
Permit Request from the Clumber Spaniel Club of America,
2724 San Juan Lane, Costa Mesa, to hold an American
Clumber. Kennel Club Section A Match at TeWinkle Park on
Spaniel Club November 6, 1976, was approved subject to conditions
of the Director of Leisure Services.
Claim - Mattson
Claim from Attorney Steven L. Stern on behalf
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of John Otto Mattson; no action required.
Reading Folder
Chambers of City Hall:
Business Permits
Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose
Revision for
from the American Cancer Society, 4030 Birch Street,
American Cancer
No. 101, Newport Beach, by holding a one -day Bike -A -
Society
Thon, October 16, 1976, was approved with Section
9-234J of the Municipal Code waived.
Costa Mesa
Notice of 'Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose
High School
from Costa Mesa High School Band Boosters, 2260
Band Boosters
Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, by door-to-door solicita-
tion, October 23 and 24, 1976, was approved with
Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code waived.
March of Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose
Dimes from National Foundation March of Dimes, Orange
County Chapter, 111 West Dyer Road, Suite 10-G, Santa
Ana, by various fund-raising activities, October 15,
1976, through December 31, 1977, was approved with
Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code waived.
Permit Request from the Clumber Spaniel Club of America,
2724 San Juan Lane, Costa Mesa, to hold an American
Clumber. Kennel Club Section A Match at TeWinkle Park on
Spaniel Club November 6, 1976, was approved subject to conditions
of the Director of Leisure Services.
Set for Public
The following items were set for public hearing on
Hearing
November 1, 1976, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall:
Precise Plan
Request from the Costa Mesa Planning Commis -
Revision for
sion, for revision to Precise Plan for the
"A" and "B"
extension of Street "A" (Newhall Street)
Streets
from Whittier Avenue to Monrovia Avenue
-.between West 16th and West 17th Streets; and
abandonment of that portion of the Precise
Plan relating to Street "B" northerly from
'West 16th Street for 630 feet between
Whittier Avenue and Monrovia Avenue, as
adopted by City Council Resolution No. 684,
February 1, 1960.
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Specific Plan Request from the Costa Mesa Planning Commission,
for Village for a Specific 'Plan for the extension of Village
Way Way between College Avenue and Pinecreek Drive.
A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
has been filed.
Refunds On recommendation by the Director of Finance, a refund
of $15.00 to Mary Buff Lambert, in care of Suzette
Lambert Tesdahl, 921 South Hesparian Street, Santa Ana, on
Business License No. 333, as permit application was
denied, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Cortese On recommendation by the Director of Finance, a refund
of $25.00 to Rick Cortese, 520 Via Lido Soud, Newport
Beach, on Receipt No. 13628, as permit application was
denied, was approved by the followingroll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Yang On recommendation by the Director of Finance, a refund
Electrode of $15.00 to Yang Electrode Corporation, 3100 West
Harvard Street, No. 5, Santa Ana, on Business License
No. 10304, due to 'relocation, was approved by the
following roll call vote:
•AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Vaughn On recommendation by the Director of Finance, a refund
of $25.00 to Bette Vaughn, 2815 Catalpa Street, New-
port Beach, on Business License No. 3477, paid in
error, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
S-76-06 The Director of Public Services recommended reim-
J. Ray bursement of drainage fees and water acreage fees
Construction collected as a condition of approval on Parcel Map
S-76-06, J. Ray Construction Company, 188 East 17th
Street, Costa Mesa', as no improvements are contem-
plated and water service is already provided. On
motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, reimbursement of $209.60 was approved
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
IDR 75-02 The improvements in connection with Industrial
Cabot, Cabot Development Review, IDR 75-02, located at 1683
and Forbes Sunflower Avenue at Hyland Avenue - Sunflower
Avenue extension, have been completed by Cabot,
Cabot,, and Forbes, 2001 South Harbor Boulevard,
Santa Ana, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Services. On motion by Councilman McFar-
land, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work
was accepted and the bonds were ordered exonerated,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
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Sale of Surplus
Bids received for purchase of surplus City property
Property - East
at 129-133 East 17th Street, are on file in the
17th -Street
Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, an offer and
agreement to purchase the property in the amount of
$65,250.00 from Stephen M. Boice and Walter C. Boice,
was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to
sign the agreement and Grant Deed on behalf of the -
City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Agreement -
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
Tallmantz
woman Hertzog, an addendum agreement between Tallmantz
Aviation
Aviation, Incorporated and the City of Costa Mesa, for
servicing of Police helicopters at a cost of $27,.90
per hour,. excluding fuel and oil, 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,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Backhoe Purchase
The Purchasing Agent requested authorization to
- Sole Source
purchase one each Backhoe, John Deere 1975 Model
Item
JD 410, at a cost of $5,021.22, sole source, item,
from Milo Equipment Corporation, 1830 East Warner
Milo Equipment
Avenue, Santa Ana. This equipment has previously
been leased by the City and the rental credits have
been applied to the purchase price. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, -seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, the purchase was approved as recommended,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Bid Item 323
Bids received for Bid -Item 323, Photographic
Photographic
Processing Equipment for the Police Department, are
Processing
on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council -
Equipment
man McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
bid was awarded as follows: Section I, Photographic
Awarded
Film Automatic Processing System - Rotary Type,
Colenta America-,
$11,057.00, to Colenta America Corporation, 1712-N
Pako Corporation,
Newport Circle, Santa Ana; Section II, Photographic
and Royce Photo-
Paper Processor, $5,100.00, to Colenta America Cor -
Graphics Supply
poration; Section III, Continuous Photographic Paper
Printer, $10,127.15, to Pako Corporation, Post Office
Box 310, Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Section IV, Dual
Enclosed Filter Head Transmission/Reflector
Densitometer, $2,995.00, to Royce Photo -Graphics
Supply, Incorporated, 1300 Flower Street, Glendale,
being the lowest bids meeting specifications, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Bid Item 324 Bids received for Bid Item 324, Installation of a
Fuel Dispensing Fuel Dispensing System at the'Corporation Yard, are
System on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council-
man•McFarland, seconded'by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
Awarded bid was awarded to R. McAlpine Construction, Incor-
R. McAlpine porated, 15709 Illinois Avenue, Paramount, in the
Construction amount of $8,783.00, being the lowest bid meeting
specifications, by the -following roll call vote:
436.
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Budget On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Adjustment Councilwoman Hertzog, Budget Adjustment No. 77-02,
No. 77-02 increasing the Traffic Engineering, Administration
Capital Outlay object code, by $5,000.00, for
purchase of a punched papertape reader converter,
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Budget On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Adjustment Councilwoman Hertzog, Budget Adjustment No. 77-18,
No. 77-18 to increase appropriation to cover landscaping and
sprinkler installation costs to complete landscap-
ing and irrigation on Golf Course Drive median,
in the amount of $2,160.00, was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Budget On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Adjustment Councilwoman Hertzog, Budget Adjustment No. 77-19,
No. 77-19 to increase appropriation for purchase of addi-
tional parcels for Lions Park Site as part of
the Center Street Project, in the amount of
$312,350.00, was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
South Coast On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Air Quality Councilman McFarland, and carried, a resolution
Management from the City of Orange urging the selection of
District of Councilman Jim Beam as a member of the Board
of the South Coast Air Quality Management District,
Removed from was removed from the Agenda.
Agenda
Warrant On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Resolution 955 Councilman McFarland, Warrant Resolution 955,
including Payroll 7619, was approved by the
following roll call vote:'
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Warrant On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Resolution 956 Councilwoman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 956
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council -Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Warrant On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Resolution 957 Councilwoman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 957
was approved by the following 'roll call vote:.
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
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Claims - The Assistant City Attorney presented the claims
Knox, Pantel of Attorney Robert J. Findley, on behalf of Arthur
Knox, Johnny Pantel, Adam Pantel, and Arlen Pantel,
Denied and recommended that they be denied as there was no
liability on the part of the City. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, the claims were denied.
Employees' The Assistant City Manager reported on the salary
Salaries negotiations with various employee groups. On
motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, memorandums of
understanding with the Costa Mesa Fire Department,
Costa Mesa Police Department, and Costa Mesa
Employees' Association, were received and filed.
Resolution 76-127 On motion by Councilman -McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 76-127, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA ESTABLISHING THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE,
ESTABLISHING RATES OF PAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES PLACED
UNDER THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE, AND ESTABLISHING RATES
OF PAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE BASIC
PAY SCHEDULE, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Resolution 76-128 On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 76-128, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA ESTABLISHING RATES OF PAY FOR EXECUTIVE PERSON-
NEL, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Personnel Rules On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
and Regulations Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 76-129, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Resolution 76-129 MESA, AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PERSONNEL
SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Redevelopment On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Agency Councilman McFarland, authorization was given to
pay Redevelopment Agency members $25.00 each for an
additional meeting in September, 1976,. in accordance
with the Agency's bylaws, by the following roll call
vote:
Yellow Cab The City Manager presented a request from Herman R.
Company Tate, doing business as Yellow Cab of Newport and
Fare Increases Costa Mesa, Incorporated, 11251 Slater Avenue,
Fountain Valley, for a fare increase in accordance
Held Over with Section 9-248, Costa Mesa Municipal Code. On
motion by Councilman McFarland; seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, Council Members Hammett
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Yellow Cab The City Manager presented a request from Herman R.
Company Tate, doing business as Yellow Cab of Newport and
Fare Increases Costa Mesa, Incorporated, 11251 Slater Avenue,
Fountain Valley, for a fare increase in accordance
Held Over with Section 9-248, Costa Mesa Municipal Code. On
motion by Councilman McFarland; seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, Council Members Hammett
and Smallwood absent, this item was held over to
November 1, 1976, as requested by the applicant.
Purchase of
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Martinez Property
Councilwoman Hertzog, authorization was given to
draw a warrant in the amount of $43,250.00, in
connection with the purchase of property at 591
Plumer Street, from Eloy and Della Martinez, by
the following roll call vote: -
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Revenue Sharing
The Assistant City Manager presented recommendations
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for allocation of'Revenue Sharing funds as follows:
Services
Mardan Center, $11,788.00; and Share Our Selves,
$6,000.00. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog,
seconded by Councilman McFarland, the recommenda-
tions were approved, in the total amount of
$17,788.00, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Business Permit
The Assistant City Manager presented a Business
Permit request from Peter Giambrone, 8593 Rose Street,
Giambrone
Bellflower, for a dance at the Orange County Fair-
grounds on October 23, 1976, from,12:00 noon to
12:00 midnight. The applicant was present and
supplied further information on the nature of the
event, the anticipated attendance, and the security
measures being taken. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett and Council-
woman Smallwood absent, the request was approved.
Spoiler Yacht
At this time, consideration of the Spoiler Yacht
Trailer Permit
Trailer Permit was reintroduced. The Director of
Continued
Planning gave a report of the applicant's activities
over the past month which have been in violation of
Permit Revoked
the conditions set forth in the trailer permit. The
applicant, Dale Anderson, was present and gave
explanations for his actions. Mr. Anderson further
indicated his intention to lease office space at
1516 Newport Boulevard thereby making available addi-
tional space for customer parking, display purposes,
and boat maneuvering. Willard Courtney, 611
St. .lames Place, Newport Beach, owner of property at
1532-34 Newport Boulevard, and Walter Kierner, 513
Poinsettia Avenue, Corona del Mar, expressed their
opinions that Mr. Anderson's business has outgrown
this facility and is now causing a great deal of
inconvenience to the neighboring businesses. There
being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the dis-
cussion. In reviewing the. -facts of this matter, the
Council supported'the findings of the staff that the
applicant has not complied with the conditions of the
permit. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor
Hammett and Councilwoman Smallwood absent, the
temporary trailer permit was revoked effective within
45 days of this action.
Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Civic Center set for the public hearing, continued from the meeting
Study of September 20, 1976, concerning Parcel. 1 of the
Civic Center Study,located at the northwest corner of
Held Over Newport Boulevard and:Vanguard Way. The Planning
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ING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 75, FAIRVIEW FARMS,
Director recommended that this item be held over due
to a pending rezone application on the subject
property. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the public hear-
ing was held open to the meeting of December 6, 1976.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Abandonment at
set for the public hearing to consider a proposed
Bear Street and
abandonment of unused property located at Bear Street
Paularino Avenue
and Paularino Avenue, in the vicinity of the Corona
del Mar Freeway. An Exempt Declaration of Environ-
mental -Impact has been filed. The affidavits of
publishing and posting are on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, the Exempt Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
Resolution 76-130
requirements of the law, and Resolution 76-130, being
Ordering
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Abandonment
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION
OF LOTS 1; 2, AND 3, BLOCK "C", BERRY TRACT; AND A
PORTION OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3,.BLOCK "B", BERRY TRACT;
LOCATED IN THE GENERAL AREA OF BEAR STREET AND
PAULARINO AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF THE CORONA DEL
MAR FREEWAY, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Abandonment at
set for the public hearing to consider a proposed
Fairview Road
and Arlington
abandonment of excess traffic signal easement on the
northwest corner of Fairview Road and Arlington Drive.
Drive
An Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been
filed. The affidavits of publishing and posting are
on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have
been received. There being no speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearing..' On motion by Councilman
McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the Exempt
Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as
meeting the requirements of the law, and Resolution
Resolution 76-131
76-131, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Ordering
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION
Abandonment
OF A PORTION OF LOT A, BANNING TRACT, LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF FAIRVIEW ROAD AND ARLINGTON DRIVE,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place.
R-76-01
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-01, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located at 1231 Victoria
Street, from M1 to MG, consistent with the General
Plan. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
has been filed. 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 hearing. On motion by Councilman
McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
Negative'Declaration of Environmental Impact was
accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and
Ordinance 76-49
ORDINANCE 76-49, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading
COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANG-
ING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 75, FAIRVIEW FARMS,
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Public Hearing
R-76-02
Ordinance 76-50
First Reading
Public Hearing
R-76-03
Ordinance 76-51
First Reading
FROM M1 TO MG, was given first reading and passed to
second -reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: .Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members:: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-02, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located on the south side of
Victoria Street, west of Canyon Drive, and east of
Valley Road, from M1 to MG, consistent with the
General Plan. A Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact has been filed. 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 hearing. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as
meeting the requirements of the law, and Ordinance
76-50, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING
OF LOTS 92, 100, AND 101, OF TRACT 653, FROM Ml TO
MG, was given first reading and passed to second
reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
The.Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-03, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located at 977 to 991 West
19th Street, and 1866 to 1898 Whittier Avenue, from
M1 to MG, consistent with the General Plan. A Nega-
tive Declaration of Environmental Impact has been
filed. 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 hearing. On motion by Councilman McFar-
land, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as
meeting the requirements of the law, and Ordinance
76-51, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA,:CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING
OF LOT 1102 AND A PORTION,OF LOT 1101 OF NEWPORT MESA
TRACT FROM Ml TO MG, was given first reading and
passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place,
R-76-04 set for the public hearing.for Rezone Petition
R-76-04, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located in the general area
south of 18th Street, west of Monrovia -Avenue, north
of 17th Street, and east of Whittier Avenue, from Ml
to MG, consistent with the General Plan. A Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed.
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
hearing. On motion'by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
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441
Ordinance 76-52
requirements of the law, and Ordinance 76-52, being
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1105,
1005, 1006, 1007, 1108, AND 1008 OF NEWPORT MESA
TRACT FROM M1 TO MG, was given first reading and
passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti; Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-76-05
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-05, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located south of 17th Street,
west of Monrovia Avenue, north of 16th Street, and
east of Whittier Avenue, from M1 to MG, consistent
with the General Plan. `A Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact has been filed. 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 hearing.
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, the.Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
Ordinance 76-53
requirements of the law, and Ordinance 76-53, being
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 11092
1111, 1011, 11122 AND 1012, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT,
FROM M1 TO MG, was given"first reading and passed.to
second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-76-06
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-06, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located in the general area
north of 17th Street, west of Anaheim Avenue, east
of Pomona Avenue, including Terminal Way, from Ml to
MG, consistent with the General Plan. A Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed.
The affidavit of publication is on file in the
Clerk's office. A communication in opposition to
the request has been received from D. L. White,
637-C Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa. There being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the Negative Declaration of Environ-
mental Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements
Ordinance 76-54
of the law, and Ordinance 76-54, being AN ORDINANCE OF
First Reading
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF LOTS 507, 407, AND
408, NEWPORT MESA TRACT, FROM M1 TO MG, was given first
reading and passed to second reading by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-76-07 set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-07, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located in the general area
along the east side of Superior Avenue, north of the
City limits, and south of 17th Street, from M1 to MG,
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consistent with the General Plan. A Negative Decla-
ration of Environmental Impact has been filed. 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 McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
Ordinance 76-55 requirements of the law, and Ordinance 76-55, being
First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF
LOTS 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, AND 61, NEWPORT HEIGHTS
TRACT, FROM M1 TO MG, was given first reading and
passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing
R-76-34 and
ZE-76-160
Manookian
Ordinance 76-56
First Reading
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-34, Manookian;Developers, Incorporated, 6900
West Ocean Front, Newport Beach, for permission to
rezone property located at 810 Center Street, from
Cl to R3 -CP, in'conformance with the General Plan.
A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has
been filed. The affidavit of publication is on file
in the Clerk's office. No communications have been
received. Also presented to be heard concurrently
with the rezone, Application for Zone Exception
ZE-76-160, Manookian Developers, Incorporated, for
a conditional use permit to construct a seven -unit
apartment complex (2,160 square feet per unit), -to
meet CP standards, in an R3 -CP zone located at.810
Center Street. A Negative Declaration of Environ-
mental Impact has been filed. The Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to condi-
tions. The applicant, Dave Manookian, was present
to answer questions from the Council and agreed to
the conditions. There being no other speakers, the
Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of
the law, and Ordinance 76-56, being AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS SEVEN AND EIGHT
OF TRACT 2421 FROM -C1 TO R3 -CP, was given first
reading and passed to second reading by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman McFarland, the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
requirements of the law, and Zone Exception
ZE-76-160 was approved subject to conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-76-35 set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-35, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located at the southwest
corner of Newport Boulevard and Fair Drive, from C2
to I and R, in conformance with the General Plan. A
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been
filed. 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
hearing. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
Ordinance 76-57
requirements of the law, and Ordinance 76-57, being
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF
PARCEL TWO OF PARCEL MAP 5-74-04, FROM C2 TO I AND
R, was given first reading and passed to second
reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-76-36
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-36, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located at 111 Fair Drive,
from C1 -CP to I and R, in conformance with the
General Plan. A Negative Declaration of Environ-
mental Impact has been filed. 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 hearing. On
motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the Negative Declaration of Environ-
mental Impact was accepted as meeting the
Ordinance 76-58
requirements of the law, and Ordinance 76-58, being
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF LOT "A" OF BANNING TRACT IN THE RANCHO
SANTIAGO DE SANTA ANA FROM C1 -CP TO I AND R, was
given first reading and passed to second reading by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:. Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-76-37
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
R-76-37, Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permis-
sion to rezone property located at 2460 Fairview
Road, from Cl -CP to R3 -CP, in conformance with the
General Plan. A Negative Declaration of Environ-
mental Impact has been filed. The affidavit of
publication is on file in the Clerk's office. A'
letter in opposition to the rezone has been received
from the Buccola Company, 4501 Birch Street, Newport
Beach. Also, a petition containing 15 signatures in
opposition to the request has been received. There
being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hear-
ing. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
Ordinance 76-59
requirements of the law, and Ordinance 76-59, being
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, -CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A'
PORTION OF LOT "A" OF BANNING TRACT IN THE RANCHO
SANTIAGO DE SANTA ANA, FROM Cl -CP TO R3 -CP, was
given first reading and passed to second reading by
the following roll call vote:'
AYES: Council Members: Raciti, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-76-38
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition .
Hawley and
R-76-38, Hawley and Burkhart, 1700 Newport Boule-
Burkhart
vard, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone property
located at 145 East 18th Street, from Cl to R4, in
Environmental Quality Act requirements have been met
by the Environmental Impact Reports for the Redevelop-
ment and Central Area Plans, accepted by Council on
December 17, 1973; and November 5, 1974, respectively.
The affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received. The
Planning Commission recommended approval of R4 -CP
zoning. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed
the public hearing. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, Ordinance
Ordinance 76-60
76-60, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
First Reading
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING
OF A PORTION OF LOT 121, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT, 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,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, Smallwood
ZE-76-145
The Director of Planning presented an application
Pirih
for Zone Exception ZE-76-145, Boris Pirih, 2830
La Cresta Avenue, Anaheim, for a variance from
Denied
setback, parking, and landscaping requirements to
allow construction of a 9,380 square foot commercial
building, in a Cl'zone located at the southeast
corner of Baker Street and Randolph Avenue. A
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has
been filed. The Planning Commission recommended
denial. A letter in opposition to the request has.
been received from William H. Patrick, 2973 Randolph
Avenue, Costa Mesa. Gary Rierson, 14431 Pinewood
Road, Tustin, architect for the project, was present
representing the applicant to answer questions from
the Council. The Planning Director indicated that a
revision has been made to the plans which eliminates
the request for the setback variance and the interior
landscaping variance. Considerable discussion fol-
lowed concerning possible solutions to the parking
deficiency which the Council felt was a very serious
problem. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor
Hammett and Councilwoman Smallwood absent, the appli-
cation was denied.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 8:55 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
ZE-76-150 The Director of Planning presented an application
Stephens for Zone Exception ZE-76-150, Patrick Stephens, 179
East 18th Street,;Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use
Permit to operate an automotive repair business, in
an MG zone located at 1690 Placentia Avenue. An
Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been
filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to conditions. Chuck Pettingall, 2048
Garden Lane, Costa Mesa, was present representing
the applicant and agreed to the conditions. After
discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Hertzog,
seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Vice
Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman Smallwood 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.
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ZE-76-.152
The Director of Planning presented an application
Frisbee
for Zone Exception ZE-76-152, Stanley G. Frisbee,
2019 Federal Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a variance
from minimum driveway width to allow.enclosure of
existing carport, in an R1 zone located at that
address. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental
Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission
recommended approval subject to-one condition.
A letter in support of.the request has been
received.from Edna M. Stoeckle, 2023 Federal
Avenue, Costa Mesa.. Russell Evans,-2142 Orange
Avenue, Costa Mesa, was present representing the
applicant and spoke in support of the request.
After discussion, on motion by Councilman
-McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and
carried, Vice Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman
Smallwood absent, the Exempt Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
requirements of the law, and the application
approved with one condition as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
ZE-76-153
The Director of Planning presented an application
All Coast
for Zone Exception ZE-76-153, All Coast Trading
Trading
Company,`3175 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a
Company
variance-.for parking reduction to allow addition
of approximately 430 square feet of second floor
office area within an existing industrial build-
ing, in an MP zone located at that address. 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 not present.
After discussion, on motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and
carried, Vice Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman Small-
wood 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-76-154
The Director of Planning presented an application
Public Storage
for Zone Exception ZE-76-154, Public Storage,
Incorporated, 94 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite
200, Pasadena, for a Conditional Use Permit to
allow construction of 39,400 square feet of public
storage garages and manager's apartment, with
variance from parking, landscaping, and sign
requirements, in an MG zone located at 2065
Placentia Avenue. A Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact has,_been filed. The Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to condi-
tions. No communications-have been received.
Dwight Harper was present, representing the appli-
cant, and agreed to the conditions. Mr. Harper
requested consideration of some changes to the
plan concerning parking arrangements. After
discussion, on motion by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried,
Vice Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman Smallwood
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.
ZE-76-155
The Director of Planning presented an application
Baumgardner
for Zone Exception ZE-76-155, Loren Baumgardner,
Post Office Box 176, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional
Use Permit to construct three apartment units in
conjunction with three existing units, with a
variance for ten percent density deviation (2,698
square feet per unit), to meet CP,standards, in an
R2 -CP zone located at 187 East 18th Street. The
California Environmental Quality Act requirements
have been met by the Environmental Impact Reports
for the Redevelopment and Central Area Plans.
The Planning Commission recommended approval sub-
ject to conditions. No communications have been
received. The applicant was not present. On
motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett and
Councilwoman Smallwood absent, the application was
approved subject to conditions as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
ZE-76-156 The Director of Planning presented an application
Adams for Zone Exception ZE-76-156, Alan L. Adams, 15910
Ventura Boulevard', No. 802, Encino, for a Condi-
tional Use Permit to construct 12 apartment units
to meet CP standards, with variances from density
requirements (five percent, 1,429 square feet per
unit), parking (23 required, 22 provided), and rear
setback.(20 feet required, 11.5 feet provided), in
an R4 -CP zone located at 2035 Pomona Avenue. A
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has
been filed. The Planning Commission recommended
approval subject to conditions. No communications
have been received. A revised plan was submitted
immediately prior.to the Planning Commission
hearing which eliminates the variances, leaving
only the permit and CP standards for Council's
consideration. The applicant was present and
agreed to the conditions. On motion by Councilman
McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and
carried, Vice Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman
Smallwood 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-76-157 The Director of,Planning presented an application
Devigne for Zone Exception ZE-76-157, Rene Devigne, 3768
East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, for a Condi-
tional Use Permit.to enclose existing overhang to
create a lobby/entrance area for a proposed night-
club, with a variance to encroach into front
setback with said'construction, in a Cl -CP zone
located at 725 Baker Street. An Exempt Declara-
tion of Environmental Impact has been filed. The
Planning Commission recommended denial. Michael
Solopeck, 975 Post Road, Costa Mesa, was presents
representing the applicant, and answered questions
from the Council. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett and
Councilwoman Smallwood absent, the Exempt Decla-
ration of Environmental Impact was accepted as
meeting the requirements of the law, and the
application approved subject to the conditions as
recommended by the City staff.
ZE-76-158 The Director of Planning presented an application
Boatswain's for Zone Exception ZE-76-158, Boatswain's Locker,
Locker Incorporated, 2431 West Coast Highway, Newport
Beach, for a Conditional use Permit to construct
a 9,650 square foot warehouse building with a
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ZE-76-162 The Director of Planning presented an application
Williams for Zone Exception ZE-76-162, Barry Williams, 3955
Birch Street, Suite 202, Newport -Beach, for a
variance to allow reduction in the required number
of parking spaces, in an MG zone located at 931
West 18th Street. A Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to condi-
tions. No communications have been received. The
application was revised prior to Planning -Commis-
sion's review reducing the square footage of the
building to 8,899 square feet. This revision also
reduces the parking deficiency to four spaces.
Jerry Kosten, architect, 125 Baker Street, Costa
Mesa, was present representing the applicant, and
agreed to the conditions. Hank Hill, part owner of
the subject business, was present and answered
questions from the Council. During the discussion
which followed, Councilman McFarland expressed much
concern over the parking deficiency. On motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Raciti;
and carried, Councilman McFarland voting no, Vice
Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman Smallwood absent,
the Negative 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.
ZE-76-159
The Director of Planning presented an application
Palmer
for Zone Exception ZE-76-159, Frank C. Palmer,
1589 Minorca Drive, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional
Held Over
Use Permit for open storage in conjunction with
construction of a 12,480 square foot storage
building with a variance from required parking
and landscaping, in a C2 zone located at 2672
Newport Boulevard. A Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning
Commission recommended denial. No communications
have been received. The applicant was not present.
Harold Cunningham, 2110 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa,
owner of the subject property, was present to
answer questions from the Council. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor'Hammett and
Councilwoman Smallwood absent, thi's application
was held over to the meeting of November 1, 1976,
in order that the applicant may be requested to
be in attendance.
ZE-76-161
The Director of Planning presented an application
Family
for Zone Exception ZE-76-161, Family Development
Development
Program, Incorporated, 362 Ocean Avenue, Laguna
Program
Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow repair
of discarded items for resale in conjunction with
Youth J.O.B.S. (Junior Operated Business Services)
Program, and to allow occasional group counseling,
in an MG zone located at 1001 West 17th Street. An
Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact has been
filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to conditions. No communications have been
received. Barbara Trear was present representing
the applicant, and agreed to the conditions. On
motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hammett and
Councilwoman Smallwood absent, the Exempt Declara-
tion 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-76-162 The Director of Planning presented an application
Williams for Zone Exception ZE-76-162, Barry Williams, 3955
Birch Street, Suite 202, Newport -Beach, for a
variance to construct a seven -unit apartment
complex with a 4.5 percent density deviation
(one unit per 2,876 square feet of land) in
an R2 zone, located at 2427 Orange Avenue. A
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
has been filed. The Planning Commission
recommended approval subject to conditions.
No communications have been received. Barry
Williams, 1401 Dove Street, Newport Beach,
was present and agreed to the conditions with
the exception of Condition No. 18 concerning
the upgrading of a fire hydrant. After discus-
sion, on motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor
Hammett and Councilwoman Smallwood absent, the
Negative 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,
with the right to appeal .the fire hydrant condi-
tion if Council policy with respect to fire hydrant
installation is changed in -the future.
ZE-76-163
The:Director of Planning presented an application
Cristen and
for Zone Exception ZE-76-163, Bill Cristen and
Di Paola
Gary Di. Paola, 905 West Balboa.Boulevard, Newport
Beach, for a variance from parking ordinance to
allow a health club in an existing commercial
building in a Cl -.CP zone, located at 1525 Mesa
Verde Drive East, Suite 108-109. An Exempt
Declaration of Environmental Impact has been
filed. The Planning Commission recommended denial.
Rudy Bukich, 1221 Pembroke.Lane, Newport.Beach, and
Mark Les, 1633 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, were
present representing the applicants and answered
questions from the Council. A lengthy discussion
followed concerning possible solutions to the
parking deficiency with the applicants' agreeing
to either -re -stripe the parking lot or reduce the
occupancy of the adjacent restaurant at this loca-
tion, to satisfy the requirements. After further
discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Hertzog,
seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried,
Vice Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman Smallwood
absent, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental
Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of
the law, and the application approved subject to
conditions recommended by staff with Condition
No. 3 added to read as follows: In order to offset
the parking deficiency created by the establishment
of the proposed health club, the size of the
restaurant approved on this same property under
ZE-76-82
ZE-76-82 shall be reduced, as stipulated to by the
petitioner, to the extent that the permitted
occupancy assigned by the Fire Department shall
not exceed 166 persons, rather than 200 as origin-
ally approved.
ZE-76-164
The Director of Planning presented an application
Abernethy
for Zone Exception ZE-76-164, Robert Abernethy,
Post -Office Box 90855, Los Angeles, for a Condi-
tional Use Permit for 44,000 square feet of storage
garages with office and manager's apartment,
variances from parking and landscaping require-
ments, in an Ml'zone located west of the Corona del
Mar Freeway, and north of St. Clair Street. A Nega-
tive 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
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the conditions. Mrs. Darrilyn Oliver, 3077 Yukon
Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed concern that perhaps
too many storage facilities were being approved.
During the discussion which followed, some concern
was expressed regarding the possible excessive use
of Bear Street; the access road, to the property
by heavy vehicles, and the Director of Public
Services suggested the possibility of placing a
load limit on this street. After further discus-
sion, on motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Mayor Raciti
voting no, Vice Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman
Smallwood absent, the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
k_equ-cements of the law, and the application
approved subject to all conditions as recommended
by=the Planning Commission.
ZE-76=165
The`Director of Planning presented an application
Cook
for,,Zone Exception ZE-76-165, Bryan Cook, 9961
Moore Circle, Huntington Beach, for a variance
in parking to allow a billiard business in an
existing shopping center, in a Cl zone located at
841-B West 19th Street.' An Exempt Declaration of
Environmental Impact has been filed. The Planning
Commission recommended approval with one condition.
A letter in opposition to the request has been
received from Donald H. Palmquist, 105 Via Havre,
Newport Beach. The applicant was not present.
The Planning Director indicated that this property
is in the process of being re -striped and will
then have in excess of 300 parking spaces. After
discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Hertzog,
seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried,
Vice Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman Smallwood
absent, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental
Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements
of the law, and the application approved subject
to one condition as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
ZE-76-167
The Director of Planning presented an application
Wielenga
for Zone Exception ZE-76-167, John Wielenga, 1658
Ricky Avenue, Anaheim, for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow construction of 24 apartment units
in compliance with the Victoria Street Specific
Plan (SP -76-01), in an R2 -CP and R3-CP'zone located
,at 326-336 Victoria Street. The California
Environmental Quality Act requirements have been
met by the Environmental. Impact Report for
SP -76-01, accepted by Council on April 19, 1976.
The Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to conditions. Raymond Levanas, architect,
3345 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, was present
representing the applicant and agreed to the con-
ditions. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried,
Vice Mayor Hammett and Councilwoman Smallwood
absent, the application was,approved subject to
conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Oral
Darrilyn Oliver, 3077 Yukon Avenue, representing
Communications
residents in the northeast area of Costa Mesa,
spoke concerning the Corona del Mar Freeway and
their desire to have the landscaping between the
San Diego Freeway and Bristol Street completed
prior to the formal opening of this portion of the
freeway. Bill Herget, 971 Trenton Way, Costa Mesa,
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spoke in support of Mrs. Oliver and expressed the
need for access to the freeway from Paularino
Avenue.
Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
11:45 p.m.
Mayor of t &RIty, o Costa Mesa
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City Clerk of the City of Costa Me
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