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REGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
June 6, 1977
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in
regular session at 6:30 p.m., June 6, 1977, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa, California. The meeting was called to order
by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag, and Invocation by the Reverend Conrad
Nordquist, St. John the Divine Episcopal Church.
Roll Call Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Hertzog, Raciti, Smallwood
Hammett, McFarland
City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Planning,
Director of Public Services/
City Engineer, City Clerk
Minutes On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
May 16 and Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Minutes of the
May 23, 1977 regular meeting of May 16, 1977, were approved as
distributed and posted as there were no corrections.
On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Minutes of the
special meeting of May 23, 1977, were approved as
distributed and posted as there were no corrections.
Proclamation A proclamation declaring the week of June 12 through 18,
Americanism 1977, as Americanism Week was approved, and presented
Week to Mrs. Betty Bergeron, Americanism Chairman.
Ordinances/Order On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
of Business woman Smallwood, and carried, the Agenda order of
business was changed, and all ordinances will be read
by title only.
CONSENT. CALENDAR. The following items were removed from
the Consent Calendar: Item 11, to consider new census
and average parkland cost data; Item 12, a request from
Conva-Care to operate an ambulance service to Fairview
State Hospital; and Item 24, extension of Criminal
Justice Contract for Juvenile Diversion Program.
On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
State Housing A letter from the Department of Housing and Community
Element Development, regarding revisions to the State Housing
Guidelines Element Guidelines, was referred to the Planning
Department for comments.
Request to A letter from the National Catholic Society for Animal
Abandon Rodeos Welfare, Incorporated, 509 Madison Avenue, New York,
at Orange County Laguna Beach Chapter, requesting abandonment of rodeos
Fairgrounds at the Orange County Fairgrounds because of the cruel
treatment to animals in connection with such shows,
was referred to the Fair Board.
Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items, in the Consent
Calendar, were received and processed:
Claims The following claims were received by the City
Clerk and no action is required: Vernon Venaas;
John Henry Keck; Mark Waring; and James L.
Rubel, Jr. on behalf of Jeannette C. Shafer.
Vector Control
District
Minutes of the 363rd meeting of the Orange County
Vector Control District, held on April 21, 1977.
Chino Hills A resolution from the City of Anaheim expressing
Airport its opposition to.the proposed study for the
Chino Hills Airport site and urging all cities
to withdraw their support of said proposal and
further urging support of Senate Concurrent
Resolution.No. 19 for a regional park in place
of the proposed airport site.
Local -Agency Notification from the Orange County Local Agency
Formation Formation Commission that determination will be
Commission made without notice and hearing on June 8, 1977,
at 2:00 p.m., on.the following proposed annexa-
tions to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District:
Engineer's No. 169 Annexation, located south
of Paularino Avenue and east of Babb Street.
Engineer's No. 170 Annexation, located north
of Sunflower Avenue and west of Hyland Avenue.
Engineer's No. 172 Annexation, located south
of Paularino Avenue and east of Bear Street.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for
Beverage which parking has been approved by Planning,
Licenses from: Livio Benigni, doing business at 1550
Superior Avenue; Khalil T. Ghosn, doing busi-
ness as The Phoenician, 2701 Harbor Boulevard,
Suite E; Charles E. Dugan, doing business as
Chuck Wagon Cooking, 88 Fair Drive, Space 1-A;
Donald E. Zerwekh,'doing business as E -Z In,
2267 Harbor Boulevard; Jack B. Connors and
John S.,Pitt, doing business at 177 East 17th.
Street; Leslie Baugher, doing business as Far.
West, 2831 Bristol'Str.eet; and Atsuko and
End - Kunizo Koyama, doing business as Ooiso Res -
Reading Folder taurant, 310 East 17th Street.
Business Permits A Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable Purpose
from Southern California College (Baseball Team), 55
Southern Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, by sale of -advertising books,
California June 6 through September 31, 1977, was approved with
College application of Section 9-234J of the Costa Mesa Muni-
cipal Code.
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George
A request from Richard E. George Productions, Incor-
Productions
porated, 2518 Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach, to
conduct.a one-night variety show at the Orange County
Fairgrounds on August 6, 1977, was approved.
Trailer Permit
A request from J. C. Carter Company, 671 West 17th
Street, Costa Mesa, to install three temporary trailers
J. C. Carter.
at the above address, for -use as office space until
Company
their construction program is completed in 1978, was
approved for six months subject to the conditions of
the Planning and Building Safety Departments.
Set for Public
The following items were set for public hearing on
Hearing
June 20, '1977, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of
City Hall:
Proposed Consideration of proposed ordinance governing
Ordinance the conversion of apartments to condominiums,
Governing and the construction of.new condominium
Condominiums projects.
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R-77-18 Rezone Petition R-77-18, Coast Community College
Coast Community District, 1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, for
College ;permission to rezone property located approxi-
:;:.�mately 92 feet east of 2828 and 2850 Harbor
Boulevard, from I and R to CL. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration.
R-77-20
Rezone Petition R-77-20, Robert F. Hollingsworth,
Hollingsworth
1115 West Bay Avenue, Balboa, for permission to
rezone property located at 1925, 1927, and 1929
Anaheim Avenue, from R2 to R3 in conformance with
the General Plan. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration.
Title 13
Consideration of possible amendments to Title 13
Amendments
of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to
residential zoning designations.
Refunds -
On recommendation by the Director of Building Safety, a
refund of $41.22, to Jesse V. Davidson, 2970 Harbor
Davidson
Boulevard, No. 215, Costa Mesa, representing 80 percent
of the total fee of $48.50, on Building Permit 43758,
due to cancellation of the work at 2074 President
Place, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Conrad's Mobile
On recommendation by the Director of Building Safety, a
Home Service
refund of $30.50 to Conrad's Mobile Home Service, 1555
West Sixth Street, Corona, on Building Permit 43811, as
site of construction is located in the County, was
-approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Berman
On recommendation by the Director of Leisure Services,
a refund of $7.00 to Sharon Berman, 1671 Pegasus
Street, Santa Ana, as class could not be attended due
to illness, was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Cancellation of
Cancellation of delinquent weed and other assessments
Delinquent Weed
amounting to $2,090.40, which.were erroneously billed,
and Other
dating back to 1964, was approved by the following roll
Assessments
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Final Payment
On recommendation by the City Manager, final payment
for Purchase
in the amount of $3,200.00, for the purchase of Heller
of Heller Park
Park from .the Costa Mesa County Water District, was
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Conference On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Advance Councilman Raciti, a Conference Advance request for a
police officer to attend the "Officer Survial and
Internal Security" Conference in San Luis Obispo,
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June 26 through July 1, 1977, was approved in the
amount of $260.00, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Destruction of A request for destruction of specific records in the
Certain Records City Clerk's office, was presented. On motion by
in the City Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman Raciti,
Clerk's Office Resolution 77-65, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL•OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING RECORDS
Resolution 77-65 DESTRUCTION FOR THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Bid Item 354 Bids received for Bid Item 354, for the furnishing of
Air Compression an Air Compression Station for Charging Portable
Station Breathing Air Systems'Equipment, are on file in the
Clerk's office. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood,
Bids Rejected seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, all bids
were rejected, and this item will be rebid at a later
date.
Bid Item 355 Bids received for Bid Item .355, for the furnishing of
Portable Breathing Portable Breathing Air Systems for Fire Persons, are
Air Systems on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council-
woman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and
Bids Rejected carried, all bids were rejected, and this item will
be rebid at a later date.
Bid Item 356 Bids received for Bid Item 356, for the furnishing of
Furnishing and Three Each Five -ton Air Conditioning Units, and Repair
Repair of Air of Four Each Five -ton Air Conditioning Units, are on
Conditioning file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilwoman
Units Smallwood, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried,
all bids were rejected, and this item will be rebid at
Bids Rejected a later date.
Tract 8915 Improvements for Tract 8915, located on the northeast
R & W corner'of Hamilton Street and Valley Road, have been
Development II partially completed by R and W Development II, 188
East" 17th Street, Costa Mesa, to the satisfaction of
the Director of Public Services. On motion by Council-
woman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman Raciti, 85
percent of the work was accepted, and 85 percent of
the bonds ordered exonerated, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Tracts 9383 and The improvements for Tract 9383, Tract 9413, and Parcel
9413, and Parcel Map S-76-06, located south of Paularino Avenue and west
Map -S-76-06 of the Corona del Mar Freeway, by Buccola Company, 4501
Birch'Street, Newport Beach, were completed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Services. On
motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Council-
man Raciti, the work was accepted and the bonds ordered
exonerated, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Member's: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
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Final Map for On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Tract 9470 Councilman Raciti, Final Map for Tract 9470, Burgess -
Donovan, Incorporated; 3990 Westerly Place, Suite 220,
Newpor;t,Beach; one lot, 0.84 acres, located at 314 and
324 Victoria Street, was approved; the Council did
accept on behalf of the public the dedication for
street purposes: Victoria Street; did also accept said
map pursuant to the provisions of Section 66436 (c)(1)
of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized
to sign said map on behalf of the City, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Parkland Item 11 on the Consent Calendar, consideration of a
Dedication new census, and average parkland cost data to be used
in the City's ordinance formula for calculating park -
Hearing Set land dedication, or in -lieu park fees, was presented.
On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, and carried, this item was set for
public hearing on July 18, 1977, at 6:30 p.m., with a
Study Session to be held in June.
Conva-Care Item 12 on the Consent Calendar, a request from Conva-
Ambulance Care Ambulance Services,- Incorporated, Post Office Box
Services 10412, Santa Ana, to operate an ambulance service for
pick-up and drop-off of patients and employees of
Hearing Set Fairview State Hospital, was presented. Mark
Edwards, representing Canva-Care, presented a written
request for exemption from Costa Mesa Municipal Code
Section 9-114 et seq. On.motion by Councilwoman Small-
wood, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, this
item was set for public hearing on June 20, 1977, at
6:30 p.m.
Juvenile Diversion Item 24 on the Consent Calendar, extension of Criminal
Program Agreement Justice Contract for Juvenile Diversion Program, was
presented. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood,
Held Over seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, this item
was postponed ,to a date uncertain.
R-76-62
On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 77-21, being AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance 77-21
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
Adopted
FORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LAND IN THE GENERAL
LOCATION EAST OF FAIRVIEW ROAD BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO
FREEWAY AND SUNFLOWER AVENUE, FROM Cl, C2, AND Al TO
PDR -MD AND PDR -LD, was given second reading and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
R-77-05
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council-
woman Smallwood, Ordinance 77-22, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Ordinance 77-22
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted
CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LAND ALLOTTED TO
JAMES MCFADDEN.AS DESCRIBED IN THE FINAL DECREE OF
PARTITION OF THE RANCHO SANTIAGO DE SANTA ANA, FROM Al
TO Rl_, was given second reading and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Agenda Order
On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
of Business
Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 77-23, being AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMEND-
Ordinance 77-23
ING SECTION 2-48 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE,
Adopted
CHANGING -THE ORDER OF BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA OF THE
CITY COUNCIL FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND
SETTING FORTH THE REASONS THEREFOR, was given second
reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:
-AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
ZE-77-71
From the meeting of May 16, 1977, an application for
Martinez
Zone Exception ZE-77-71, Pete Martinez, 850 West
Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, for a variance to construct
a two -car carport in lieu of the required two -car
garage, in order to legalize conversion of the garage
into two bedrooms, and a Conditional Use Permit to
rent these bedrooms to four college students, was
presented. Environmental Determination: Exempt. Mr.
Martinez was present to answer questions from the
Council and agreed to withdraw the Conditional Use
Permit to rent the bedrooms, and also agreed to con-
struct a garage instead of the proposed carport.'
After discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Smallwood,
-seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Exempt
Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as
meeting the requirements of the law, and the applica-
tion approved subject to conditions as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
Mayor Requests
At this time, the Mayor requested that a letter be
Letter Sent to
sent to the Realty Board asking that they make buyers
Realty Board
aware of construction that may be illegal under the
current Code.
ZE-77-85
From the meeting of May 16, 1977, an application for
Criswell
Zone Exception ZE-77-85; Gloria Criswell, 100 Calle
Patricia, San Clemente, for a variance to allow a 10
Denied
percent density deviation'(2,710 square feet per unit)
and reduction in the required rear yard setback for
two existing developments in order to create three
parcels where there are now two parcels, in an R2 zone
located at 2278 Placentia Avenue, -was presented.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration.
The applicant was not present but had previously
indicated willingness to move the property line 21
feet to'the east, thereby eliminating the need for a
variance. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded
by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, the application
was denied as it was no longer needed.
Warrant
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
Resolution 988
woman Smallwood, Warrant Resolution 988 was approved
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Warrant
On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Resolution 989
Councilman Raciti, Warrant Resolution, 989, including
Payrolls 7710 and 7711, was approved by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Warrant On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
Resolution 990 woman Smallwood, Warrant Resolution 990 was approved
by the following"roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
_- ABSENT: Council Members:
Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
None
Hammett, McFarland
Agreement -
An agreement between the Costa Mesa Redevelopment
Redevelopment
Agency and Stone and Youngberg, to conduct an
Agency and Stone
economic feasibility study on -the property between
and Youngberg
Harbor Boulevard and 19th Street, Park Avenue, 18th
Street, and Newport Boulevard, was presented. The
agreement calls for additional consultation on
bonding, should the study prove feasible. On motion
by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman
Raciti, the agreement was approved at an approximate
cost of $10,000.00, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Retirement Plan
The City Manager presented a recommendation from the
for City Employees
Retirement Committee to increase the retired
employees' benefit rate by 1.25 percent for each
quarter of retirement since the date of the last
increase on July 1, 1975. The increase would then
range from 10 percent to 1.25 percent. On motion by
Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman Raciti,
Resolution 77-66
Resolution 77-66, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING THE RETIRE-
MENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council'Members: Hammett, McFarland
Agreement -
The City Manager presented an agreement with Marjorie
Lindamood
Lindamood for professional services to evaluate the
present records system and to determine the City's
Microfilming and
microfilming requirements. On motion by Councilwoman
Records Study
Smallwood, seconded by Councilman Raciti, the agree-
ment was approved in the amount of $4,800.00, and the
Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the -
City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Agreement -
The City Manager presented an agreement between the
Redevelopment
City, Robert and Sinee Coles, and the Costa Mesa
Agency, the
Redevelopment Agency, for Senior Citizens Housing
City, and Coles
Development under the Housing and Urban Development
Program (HUD). On motion by Mayor Hertzog, seconded
by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, the agree-
ment was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized
to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Agreement - The City Manager presented an agreement between the
'County of Orange City and the Orange County Harbors, Beaches, and Parks
District, concerning Fairview Regional Park. Under
Fairview terms of the agreement, the City would receive the
Regional Park park itself, approximately 257 acres, with the right
to utilize it for recreational purposes; and the
right to approve the plans for Phase I development,
approximately one-third of the park. The City would
be required to provide approximately 27.5 acres
which were purchased as part of the City's Open
Space Bond Issue; -$230,000.00 from the 1974 State
Approved'Bond Issue; approximately $375,000.00
from the 1974 City's Open Space Bond Issue, and
the same level of police and fire protection. The
County would provide $2,000,000.00 for Phase I;
$3,,000,000:00 for the remainder of the park; all
plans, specifications, supervision, and contract
management associated with the development; and all
ongoing maintenance and operation costs associated
with the Park. On motion by Councilwoman Small-
wood, seconded by Councilman Raciti, 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: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Postition of The City Manager presented a recommendation concerning
City Attorney the job description, classification, and salary range
for the position of City -Attorney. Establishment of
this, position at,pay range:170, $2,476.00 - $3,009.00
per month, was recommended. Since the position is
outside the classified service, and the Personnel
Rules and Regulations regarding recruitment and
selection do not apply, a limited recruitment by
invitation only was suggested. A selection of 10
candidates.from the applications received would then
appear before an oral board composed of a maximum of
two Council Members, the City Manager, and a City
Attorney from another jurisdiction. This board would
select three candidates for the City Council to
interview from which the final appointment would be
made. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded
by Councilman Raciti, the recommendation of the City
Manager was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Van de Water A recommendation to employ Van De Water Associates,
Associates Incorporated, for management training services for
fiscal year 1977-78, was presented. Five sessions
Management from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., every other month, for
Training Services up to 50 employees, was recommended. On motion by
Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood,
the recommendation for management training services
was approved in the amount of $6,050.00, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council -Members: Hammett, McFarland
CETA - New and The City Manager advised that he had been informed by
Additional the Orange County Manpower Commission that the City
Allocations is entitled to receive approximately $1,700,000.00
in addition to the current half -million dollars to
operate the Comprehensive Employment Training Act
(CETA) Program. The City Manager explained that
this would require adding approximately 100 new posi-
tions and that the City does not have sufficient
space, supervision, or equipment to add this large
number of additional employees. He recommended that
the Council accept -the amount of money necessary to
continue the current level of CETA-employment through
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$700,000.00 and to release the balance of funds,
approximately $1,000;000.00, to the County of Orange.
On'motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, the recommendation of the City
Manager was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
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ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Public Rehearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
ZE-77-60
set for the public rehearing of an application for
Williams
Zone Exception ZE-77-60, Vernon L. Williams, 10532-B
Trask Avenue, Garden Grove, for a variance from the
Denied
maximum sign area allowed per site, to construct two
wall signs, in a C2 zone located at 1921 Harbor
Boulevard, which was denied by Council on May 2,
1977. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Affidavit of Publishing, Posting, and Mailing is
on file in the Clerk's office. Mr. Williams was
present to answer questions from the Council. Ben
Neilson, representing Abbey Rents, owner of the
building, was present to state their position. There
being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing. After discussion, it was determined that
the issue was a matter to be resolved between land-
lord and tenant. On motion by Councilman Raciti,
seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, the
application was denied.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R -77-10A
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition
Chung and
R -77-10A, Dr. and Mrs. John K. C. Chung, 211 East
Planning
18th Street, Costa Mesa, and the Costa Mesa Planning
Commission
Commission, for permission to rezone property located
at 211 and 213 East 18th Street, and at 1789 Rogers
Place, from AP to R2 -CP, in conformance with the
General Plan. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the
Clerk's office. No communications have been received.
Dr-. Chung was present and agreed to the conditions.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing. On motion by Councilman Raciti,
seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, the Exempt
Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as
meeting the requirements of the law, and Ordinance
Ordinance 77-24
77-24, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
First Reading
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING
OF A PORTION OF LOT 123, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT, FROM
AP TO R2 -CP, was given first reading and passed to
second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Public Hearing.
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-77-15
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R -77 -
Gray
15, James and Anna Gray, 1478 Galaxie Drive, Newport
Beach, for permission to rezone property located at
the southeast corner of Wilson Street and College
Avenue, from C2 to R4 -CP, in conformance with the
General Plan. Environmental Determination: Nega-
tive Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on
file in the Clerk's office. The Planning Commission
has recommended R3 -CP zoning. No communications have
been received. Tom Hardesty, 1312 Bay Front, Balboa
Island, was present representing the applicant and
agreed to the R3 -CP zoning. There being no other
Ordinance 77-25
First Reading
R-77-16
Vaughn
Ordinance 77-26
First Reading
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion_by:Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Councilman Raciti, the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
requirements.of the law, and Ordinance 77-25, being
AN ORDINANCE OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ,
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT
18 OF TRACT 57 FROM C2 TO R3 -CP, was given first
reading and passed to second reading by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
The Clerk.announced that this was the time and place
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-77-
16, Henry Vaughn, 2800 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach,
for permission to rezone property located at 1927
and 1933 Maple Avenue,.from R2 to R3, in conform-
ance with the General Plan. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit
of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office.
No communications have been received. Jeff Berta -
lite, 834 Darrel Street; Costa Mesa, was present
representing the applicant. There being no other
speakers, the'Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Councilman.Raciti, the Negative Declaration of
Environmental.Impact was accepted as meeting the
requirements of the.law, and Ordinance 77-26, being
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
PORTION OF LOT 26., FAIRVIEW FARMS, FROM R2 to R3 -CP,
was given first reading and passed to second reading
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES:" Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-77-17
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R -77 -
McKinnon
17, Roger G. McKinnon, -2737 East Coast Highway,
Corona del Mar; for .permission to rezone property
Held Over
located.at Fairview Road and Avocado Street, from
Cl, C2, and R2 to R4 -CP, in conformance with the
General Plan.- Environmental Determination: Nega-
tive Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is
on file in the Clerk's office. No communications
have been received. Richard Beigle, 15661 Primrose
Lane, Westminster, was present representing the
applicant, and requested that first reading of the
ordinance be held until a Reversion to Acreage Map
was secured. ,Discussion followed regarding density
and traffic problems on Avocado Street. On motion
by.Councilwoman'Smallwood, seconded by Councilman
Raciti, and carried, this item was continued to
the meeting of July 18, 1977.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Federal Revenue
set for the second required public'hearing to consider
Sharing
the Federal Revenue Sharing funds to be budgeted for
fiscal year 1977-78. The Affidavit of Publication is
on file in the Clerk's office. The City Manager
presented.the following allocation of funds: Social
_Program Support - $152,.000.00; Police Radio Pack
Sets - $50,000.00; Street Maintenance - $240,000.00;
Remodeling of City Hall - $360,000.00; Install
Emergency Generator — $62,500.00; Modify Fire Hydrant
.System - $100,000.00; Construct Community Center,
Phase I - $500,000.00; There being no speakers, the
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Request for The Clerk presented a request from Leonard Schreiber,
Additional Use 1700 Minorca Place, Costa Mesa, to add "bicycle
in Transitional repair shop with incidental sales" to the list of
Area - Schreiber uses in the Transitional'Area, for properties located
at _854 to 1014 (even numbers only) West 19th Street,
Held Over and at 1903 Federal Avenue. After discussion, this
item was held over to the meeting of June 20, 1977,
so that the applicant could be present.
Mayor closed the public hearing. During Council
discussion; it was pointed out that funds could be
re-allocated'if necessary, and unused funds would
remain.within'.the,community for future years. On
motion. by -Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council-
woman Smallwood, the -allocation of Federal Revenue
Sharing funds was approved as presented, in the
total amount of $1,464,500.00, by the following roll
call -vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
1977-78 Budget
The City Manager presented for discussion the Budget
for the City of Costa Mesa -for Fiscal Year 1977-78.
The total recommended appropriations for operation,
including capital improvements, is $22,734,720.00.
This figure includes a salary increase for Police
and Fire Department employees of 2-1/2 percent,
effective July 1, 1977; and the hiring of nine addi-
tional employees. After discussion, the Mayor
requested that a hold be put on the hiring date of
all new employees, and that the matter be brought
before the Council for release. On motion by
Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman
Raciti, the 1977-78 Budget was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Standard
The Clerk presented a proposed ordinance adopting
Specifications
standard specifications, general provisions, and
standard drawings in conjunction therewith for use
in the construction of all public works projects.
On motion -by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by
Ordinance 77-28
Councilman Raciti, Ordinance 77-28, being AN
First Reading
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA,. CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CERTAIN STANDARD SPECI-
FICATIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND STANDARD DRAWINGS
IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF ALL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS, was given first
reading and passed to second reading by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Fees for Appeals
The Clerk presented a resolution of the Costa Mesa
and Rehearings
Planning Commission recommending adoption of fees
for applications for rehearings and appeals, pur-
suant to Ordinance 77-15. On motion by Councilman
Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, Resolu-
Resolution 77-67
tion 77-67, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR REHEARINGS AND APPEALS PURSUANT TO SECTION
13-813 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Request for The Clerk presented a request from Leonard Schreiber,
Additional Use 1700 Minorca Place, Costa Mesa, to add "bicycle
in Transitional repair shop with incidental sales" to the list of
Area - Schreiber uses in the Transitional'Area, for properties located
at _854 to 1014 (even numbers only) West 19th Street,
Held Over and at 1903 Federal Avenue. After discussion, this
item was held over to the meeting of June 20, 1977,
so that the applicant could be present.
Bid Item 358 The City Manager requested that the next item, Bid
City Banking Item 358; CityBanking Services, be held to the
Services meeting of June 20, 1977. On motion by Councilman
Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and
Held Over carried, this item was continued to June 20, 1977,
as requested.
ZE-77-68
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Gibbs
Zone Exception ZE-76-68, Della P. Gibbs Foundation,
11602 Town and Country Drive, Garden Grove, for a
Conditional Use Permit to add an 18 -foot by 30 -foot
wading pool to an existing pre-school and elementary
school, in an R2 zone located at 657 Victoria Street.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject
to conditions. The Council received one communication
in opposition from Donald H. Spangler, 667 Victoria
Street; Costa Mesa. The Planning Commission has
received communications in opposition from: Donald H.
Spangler;.Frank.Eisendrath, 1300 Kings Road, Newport
Beach, (adjacent property owner); and a letter from
residents of 651 Victoria Street containing five
signatures. Charles Vaughn, -131 South Arden, Los
Angeles, representing the applicant; was present to
answer questions from the -Council. Discussion followed
regarding the upgrading of the facilities, with Mayor
Hertzog voicing strong concern over the installation
of a swimming pool before improvements are made to the
parking lot and play areas. On motion by Councilman
Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and
carried, Mayor Hertzog voting.no, the Negative 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-77-79
The Director of.Planning presented an application for
Alternatur
Zone Exception ZE-77-79, Alternatur Specialties,
Incorporated, 746 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for
Denied
a variance to allow a trailer for use as offices and
a security guard facility, with encroachment into the
required front setback in conjunction with an existing
industrial use, in an MG zone located at the above
address. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Planning Commission recommended denial. No commun-
ications have been received. The applicant was not
present. After discussion, on motion by Councilman
Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and
carried, the request was denied.
ZE-77-80
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Rischard
Zone Exception ZE-77-80, Theodore E. Rischard, 18901
East Dodge Avenue, Santa Ana, for a,Conditional Use
Held Over
Permit.for.off-premise parking to construct a commer-
cial building, including a drive-through donut shop,
with variances to reduce the required front landscape
setback and the required rear yard setback, in a C1
zone located at"2959 Fairview Road. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration. The Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to conditions.
Mr. Rischard was present to answer questions from,the
Council. The City Engineer expressed concern over the
ingress and egress and possible traffic hazards
involved. After discussion, on motion by Councilman
Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and
carried, this item was continued to the meeting of
June 20, 1977.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 8:45 p.m. and the
-meeting reconvened at 8:50 p:m.
ZE-77-81
The Director'of.Planning presented an application for
I. Magnin
Zone Exception ZE-77-81, I. Magnin, Incorporated,
Union Square, San Francisco, for a variance to exceed
Held Over
maximum letter.height.and sign area in order to con-
struct two wall signs, in a C1 -S zone located at 3333
Bristol Street. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject
to conditions. A communication was received from the
applicant requesting continuance to. the next meeting.
Mayor Hertzog advised that this item is to be heard at
the meeting of June 20, 1977.
ZE-77-84
The Director.of Planning presented an application for
Zimmerman
Zone Exception ZE-77-84, Bernard Zimmerman, 678 South
LaFayette Park Place, Los Angeles, for variances to
exceed the provisions of the Sign Ordinance for the
Standard Shoe Store, -in a Cl zone located at 3077
Bristol Street. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject
to conditions. One communication in opposition has
been received from Walter C. Myhre, 3249 Nebraska
Lane, Costa Mesa. Mr. Zimmerman, architect for
Standard Shoe Stores, was present to answer ques-
tions from the Council, using slides and drawings to
illustrate his request.. Larry Schwartz, 466 Dalehurst,
Los Angeles, an officer within the Standard Shoe
Stores organization, was also present and spoke in
support of the proposal. After lengthy discussion,
on motion by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Mayor
Hertzog, Councilman Raciti voting no, the Exempt
Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as
meeting the requirements of the law, and the appli-
cation approved subject to the following conditions:
the ground sign shall not exceed 7 feet in height and
15 square feet in area.; all letters in the words
"Standard Shoes" shall not exceed 20 inches in height
except for the letters "t", "d", and "h", which may
be 27 inches in height; the logo shall not exceed 7
feet in height with proportionate width; and the
convenience sign shall comply with the 6 square foot
requirement.
ZE-77-92
The Director of Planning -presented out of order, an
Zimmerman
application for Zone Exception ZE-77-92, Bernard
Zimmerman, 678 South LaFayette Park Place, Los
Angeles, for relief from an agreement made with
the City in 1961 requiring Cl -S parking standards,
in a Cl zone located at 3077 Bristol Street. Environ-
mental Determination: Exempt. The Planning Commis-
sion recommended approval. .No communications have
been received. Mr.. Zimmerman was present. On motion
by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman
.Raciti, and carried, 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-77-87
The Director.of Planning presented an application for
Zimmer
Zone Exception ZE-77-87, Joe Zimmer, 2431 Orange Ave-
nue, Costa Mesa, for a variance to construct seven
units with a 4.2 percent density deviation (2,876
square -feet per unit) and reductions in the required
rear yard setback, parking space size, and maneuver-
ing distance, in an R2 zone'located at the above
address. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration. The Planning Commission recommended
approval subject -to conditions. No communications
have been received. Brian Jeanette, Architect, was
present, representing the applicant, and answered
questions from the Council. On motion by Council-
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woman Smallwood. seconded by Councilman Raciti, and
carried,.the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact was. accepted as meeting the requirements of
the law, and the.application approved subject to
conditions as.r.ecommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-77-91 The Director of Planning presented an application for
Kanold Zone.Exception ZE-7.7-91, William A. Kanold, 230
Cabrillo Street,_ Costa Mesa, for a variance to
encroach into the required side setback to construct
a room addition in alignment with an existing house,.
in an R2 zone located at the above address. Environ-
mental.Determination: Exempt. The Planning Commis-
sion recommended.approval subject to conditions. No
communications have been received. Mr. Kanold was
present and asked for relief from Condition No. 1,
pertaining to sidewalk construction. After brief
discussion, on motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded
by Councilwoman Smallwood, and carried, the Exempt
Declaration of Environmental Impact was accepted as
meeting the requirements of the law, and the applica-
tion. approved, with the deletion of Condition No. 1,
and subject to the remaining condition recommended by
the Planning Commission.
ZE-77-93 The Director of'Planning presented an application for
Parnell Zone Exception,ZE-77-93, Walter H. Parnell, 525
Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, for an amendment to the
Harbor Center Master Plan to add a five-foot by seven -
foot key booth with a variance from the required 325 -
foot centerline of Harbor Boulevard setback, in a C1 -S
zone located at 2300 Harbor Boulevard. Environmental
Determination: Exempt. The Planning.Commission
recommended approval subject to conditions. No com-
munications have been received. Mr. Parnell was
present to answer questions from the Council. On
motion by Councilman--Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman
Smallwood, and carried, 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-77-96 The Director of Planning presented an application for
Donat Zone Exception ZE-77-96, Kurt Donat, 1592 Santa Ana
Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to enlarge an
existing dwelling with variances to encroach into the
required front yard setback and for tandem parking,
in an R2 zone located at the above address. Environ-
mental Determination: Exempt. The Planning Commis-
sioh recommended approval subject to conditions.
One communication, in.opposition was received from
Allan A. Ritter, 316 Ramona Place, Costa Mesa. Mr.
Donat was present and agreed to all conditions.
After discussion, on motion by Mayon Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman.Raciti, and carried, the Exempt Declara-
tion of Environmental -Impact was accepted as meeting
the requirements of the law, and the application
approve.subject to conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
ZE-77-97 The Director of Planning presented an application for
Donat Zone Exception_ZE-77-97, Kurt Donat, 1592 Santa Ana
Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to
add on to an existing non -conforming single-family
dwelling and a.variance to encroach into the required
rear yard.setback with a second story unit over an
existing three -car garage, in an R2 zone located at
2101 Orange Avenue.. Environmental Determination:
Exempt. The Planning Commission recommended approval
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subject to conditions. No communications have been
received. Mr.' Donat was present to answer questions
from the .Council. On motion by Councilwoman Small-
wood, seconded by -'Mayor Hertzog, and carried, 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-77-98 The Director of Planning presented an application for
Budget Dyno-Tune Zone Exception ZE-77-98, Budget Dyno-Tune, 1416 East
Wilshire Avenue, Santa Ana, for a Conditional Use
Permit to convert an existing car wash into a tune-up
shop, in a Cl zone located at 628 West 19th Street.
Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to conditions.
No communications have been received. Bob Allstad,
representing Budget Dyno-Tune, was present to answer
questions from the Council. On motion by Councilman
Raciti; seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and car
ried, 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-77-100 The Director of'Planning presented an application for
Fletcher Zone Exception ZE-77-100, Clyde B. Fletcher, 499
Broadway, Costa Mesa, for a variance to construct an
eight -foot high slumpstone and wood fence, in an R1
zone located at the above address. Environmental
Determination: Exempt. The Planning Commission
recommended approval subject to conditions. No
communications have been received. Lucy Fletcher
was present to answer questions from the Council, and
requested relief from Condition No. 2, pertaining to
fencing on the rear property. On motion by Council-
man Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Smallwood, and
carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental
Impact was accepted -as meeting the requirements of
the law, and the application approved, with the dele-
tion of Condition No. 2, and subject to all remaining
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-77-101 The Director of Planning presented an application for
Postal Instant Zone Exception ZE-77-101, Postal Instant Press (PIP),
Press 10835 Sant Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, for permis-
'sion to amend the Master Plan of the K Mart Shopping
Center by the addition of a six-foot by six-foot,
ten=inch Postal Instant Press booth, in a Cl -S zone
located at 2200 Harbor Boulevard. Environmental
Determination: Exempt. The Planning Commission
recommended approval subject to conditions. No
communications have been received. Scott Barrett,
-270 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, was present repre-
senting Postal Instant Press, and agreed to the
..conditions. On motion by Councilwoman Smallwood,
seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, 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.
Oral Stuart Reynolds presented a request to hold concerts
Communications on unspecified dates throughout the summer, similar
to -,the one-night concert he requested at the meeting
of -May 16, 1977. He was informed that certain
information is required before such a request can be
granted and was -advised to apply for the proper
permit at the Finance Department.
Councilmanic Councilwoman•Smallwood..expressed concern over the
Comments problems encountered.in enforcing the current Sign
Ordinance and proposed that a joint study session
between the Planning Commission and Council be held
to resolve problem areas.
Councilman Raciti requested the staff be directed to
undertakea study to determine if R4 zoning can be
eliminated altogether.
Mayor Hertzog suggested a study to determine the
number of occupants per unit in order to get a more
accurate picture when determining density.
The City Attorney's request to leave the Country
from June 18 to July 10, 1977, was approved.
Adjournment At 10:45 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to the
to Executive first floor Conference Room in Executive Session for
Session the purpose of discussing pending litigation.
The meeting reconvened at 10:50 p.m., and on motion
by Councilwoman Smallwood, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 77-68 Raciti, Resolution 77-68,,being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADANDONING CONDEMNATION OF THE WARWICK PARCELS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO TAKE SUCH
STEPS AS ARE NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH SAME, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hertzog, Raciti,
Smallwood
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hammett, McFarland
Adjournment At 10:55 p.m., the -Mayor adjourned the meeting to
June 14; 1977; at 2:00 p.m., in the fifth floor
Conference'Room-of City Hall.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Cos Mesa
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