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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
June 5, 1978
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular
session on June 5, 1978, at 6:30 p.m.., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Cali-
fornia. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and In-
vocation by Pastor Roger Berg, Newport Harbor Lutheran
Church.
Roll Call Council Members Present: McFarland, Smallwood, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Planning, Director
of Public Services, City Clerk
Minutes On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by Council -
May 15, 1978 woman Hertzog, and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 15, 1978, were approved as distributed
and posted as there were no corrections.
Presentations The Mayor announced that the presentations by the
by Leisure Leisure Services Department would be conducted later
Services in the meeting.
Ordinances A motion was made by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, to read all ordi-
nances by title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following item was removed from
the Consent Calendar: Item 8, Claim of Richard Amacher.
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Amendment to
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Contract with
woman Hertzog, and carried, a letter from the Costa
Sanitary
Mesa Sanitary District, proposing a change in their
District
present contract with the City concerning Paragraph
5(b), whereby the District would employ their engineer
and attorney directly, was referred to the City Attorney
to draw up the needed amendment for review by the City
Council.
School Crossing
A resolution from the City of Westminster concerning
Guards
school crossing guards, was presented. On motion by
Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hert-
Resolution 78-55
zog, Resolution 78-55, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
URGING THE ADOPTION OF STATE LEGISLATION WHICH
PLACES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CROSSING GUARDS WITH
SCHOOL DISTRICTS, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
21.4
Request for
Traffic Study -
Pallo
Referred to
Traffic Commission
Reading Folder
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
None
None
A letter from Joseph G. Pallo, 3253 Turlock Drive,
Costa Mesa, requesting a traffic study for the fol-
lowing locations: the corner of Carmel and South
Coast Drives and at both corners of Turlock Drive,
and suggesting that stop signs be considered, was
referred to the Traffic Commission.
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: Attorney
Allen R. McMahon on behalf of Robert Wayne
Rodgers; Attorney George Comroe on behalf of
Richard E. Chavez; Attorney Mark Whitefield on
behalf of Bobby Whitehead and David Scott; and
Joseph S. Zimmer.
Publication of A resolution from the City of Westminster
Ordinances requesting legislators to introduce a bill
which would limit the requirements for legal
publication of ordinances.
Noise Abatement - A resolution from the City of Irvine regarding
Orange County Orange County Airport and noise abatement.
Airport
Harmful Matter
A resolution from the City of Buena Park urging
to Minors
the State Legislature to amend the Penal Code
regarding "Harmful Matter to Minors".
Vector Control
Minutes of the 375th meeting of the Orange
District
County Vector Control District, held on
April 20, 1978.
Alcoholic
Alcoholic Beverage License applications for
Beverage
which parking has been approved by the Plan -
Licenses
ning Department: Fred Gonzales, Jr., doing
business at 2701 Harbor Boulevard, No. E-4;
William and Donna George, doing business as
7 -Eleven Food Store No. 2113-13822, 1515
Gisler Avenue; Florenc6 and Fred Cermak,
doing business as Finicky Fredi's, 2052 New-
port Boulevard, Unit No. 15; and Stonemill
End -
Enterprises, Incorporated, doing business as
Reading Folder
Stonemill Terrace, 2715 Red Hill Avenue.
Business Permit
Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose from the Junior League of Newport Harbor, In -
Junior League
corporated, No. 1 Park Newport Apartments, Newport
Beach, by conducting a four-day sale of art and gifts
at the Orange County Fairgrounds, November 14 through
17, 1978, was approved subject to one condition of the
Finance Department.
Set for Public
The following items were set for public hearing on
Hearing
June 19, 1978, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers
of City Hall,:
Precise Plan - Adoption of a Precise Plan for the 19th Street
19th Street widening between Fullerton and Park Avenues.
Amendment to Zone Exception ZE-77-78A, Jeff Wood, authorized
Final Development agent for Byron M. Tarnutzer, 12900 Garden
Plan - Grove•Boulevard, Suite 120, Garden Grove, for
Wood/Tarnutzer an amendment to Final Development Plan ZE-77-78,
establishing permitted commercial uses, located
at 2915 Red Hill Avenue, in a PDI zone. En-
vironmental Determination: Negative Declaration
for Rezone Petition R-77-09.
Claim - Richter On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Denied woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Elizabeth
Richter was denied.
Claim - Arambula On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Denied woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Jesse Arambula
was denied.
Claim - Palacio On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Denied woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Virginia
Palacio was denied.
Claim - Galantine
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Denied
woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Bob Galantine
was denied.
Claim - Ford
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Motor Company
woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Ford Motor
Denied
Company was denied.
Golf Course
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Restroom
woman Hertzog, a contract was awarded to Bayside
Remodeling
Builders, 2740 South Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana, in
the amount of $7,800.00, this amount being negotiated
Awarded
after receiving no bids to complete the work, by the
Bayside Builders-
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Change Order No. 1
Change Order No. 1, requested by H. W. Sant Company,
to Contract for
Post Office Box 3819, Anaheim, contractor, in the
Fire Station No. 3
amount of $1,381.26, and a two-day extension in connec-
Construction
tion with the construction of Fire Station No. 3, was
presented. The basis for the changes are to enlarge
the driveway to enable fire equipment better maneuver-
ability into and out of the Station site, and substi-
tuting brick for metal for the wall to decrease long
term maintenance cost. On motion by Councilwoman
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Change Order
No. 1 was approved as presented, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Agreement - Police
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Services During
woman Hertzog, an agreement with the 32nd District
Orange County
Agricultural Association for police security services
Fair
at the Fairgrounds during the Orange County Fair, July
14 through 23, 1978, was approved, and the Chief of
Police was authorized to sign said document on behalf
of the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Grant of Easement
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
to Edison Company
woman Hertzog, a grant of easement to the Southern
at TeWinkle Park
California Edison Company, for underground electrical
P61-6
service at TeWinkle Park, was approved, and the Mayor
and Clerk authorized to sign the deed on behalf of
the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Contract Renewal -
The Director of Public Services recommended renewal of
Signal
the traffic signal maintenance contract with Signal
Maintenance
Maintenance, Incorporated, 1158 Kraemer Place, Anaheim,
in the amount of $17,040.00. This represents an in-
crease of 13 percent due to general cost increase and
rapid increase in insurance rates. On motion by Coun-
cilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the contract renewal was approved as recommended, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Amendment to
An amendment to Agreement No. 07-5312 with the State
Contract with
Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) for the pave-
CALTRANS for
ment marking program, increasing the previous fund
Pavement Marking
allotment to allow compensation for sandblasting prior
Program
to the application of thermoplastic marking, was pre-
sented. Since this program is entirely at Federal
expense, there is no cost to the City.- On motion by
Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the amendment was approved as presented, and the Mayor
and Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Improvements
Improvements at 248 East 16th Street, in connection
for ZE-77-115
with Zone Exception ZE-77-115 have been completed by
- Smith
Webster Smith, developer, 1133 West Balboa Avenue,
Newport Beach, to the satisfaction of the Director
of Public Services. On motion,by Councilwoman
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the im-
provements were accepted and the Savings Pass Books,
in the total amount of $10,600.00, were ordered
exonerated, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Final Map for
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Tract 10386 -
woman Hertzog, Final Map for Tract 10386, John R.
Davies
Davies and Son, 1720 E. Garry Avenue, Suite 118, Santa
Ana, developer; 16 lots and Lot "A", 0.93 acres, for
condominium purposes, located at 1933 Maple Avenue, was
approved; did also -approve subject 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: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Tentative
Improvements at 947 Paularino Avenue, in connection
Parcel Map
with Tentative Parcel Map S-76-16, have been com-
S-76-16
pleted by J. Ray Construction Company, developer,
J. Ray
188 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, to the satisfaction
Construction
of the Director of Public Services. On motion by
Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hert-
zog, the improvements were accepted and the bonds
ordered exonerated, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Agreement -
An agreement between the City and Sidney Nemzer and
Nemzer
Susana Nemzer for the acquisition of 9,000 feet of
land for the Del Mar Avenue widening, Parcel 3, under
Del Mar Avenue
the City's hardship acquisition program, was presented.
Widening -
The agreement stipulates a purchase price of $110,000.00
Parcel 3
for the property with escrow to terminate as soon as
possible. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement was approved as
presented, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign
on behalf of the City, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Self-funded
Six firms were invited by the City to submit proposals
City Workers'
for the self-funded Workers' Compensation Program, and
Compensation
after reviewing the five received, the City Manager
Program
has recommended continuation of the agreement with
Fred S. James and Company, 3435 Wilshire Boulevard,
_ Renewal with
Los Angeles, since they continue to present the most
Fred S. James
responsible 'quote from a service and cost standpoint.
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, approval was given for continuation of
Fred S. James and Company to provide administrative
services for the City's self-funded Workers' Compensa-
tion Program as outlined in the current three-year
proposal on file with the City Clerk, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Employee Leave On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
of Absence woman Hertzog, and carried, a request for City employee,
Nancy Henthorn, to extend her leave of absence without
pay, was approved through August 9, 1978.
Council Policy On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Revisions for woman Hertzog, and carried, revisions to Council Policy
Golf and Country No. 800-2 concerning rules and regulations for the Costa
Club Mesa Golf and Country Club, were approved as outlined in
the amendment provided to the Council.
Radio Extender Authorization was requested to purchase 10 Radio Extender
Units Units, compatible with existing communications equip-
ment, from Motorola Communications, Incorporated, 2401
Motorola Business Center Drive, Irvine, as a sole source item.
Communications On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the purchase was approved in the amount
of $16,000.00, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 389 Bids received for Bid Item 389, Turnout Coats and
Turnout Coats Bunker Trousers for Fire Service, are on file in the
and Bunker Clerk's office. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer,
Trousers for seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the bid was awarded
Fire Service to Wardlaw Fire Equipment, Post Office Box 2088,
La Habra, in the amount of $4,552.00, being the lowest
Awarded bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call
Wardlaw Fire vote:
Equipment AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 390 Bids received for Bid Item 390, 1,600 Feet of Three -
Three -inch inch Fire House, are on file in the Clerk's office.
Fire Hose On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the bid was awarded to Wardlaw Fire
Awarded Equipment, Post Office Box 2088, LaHabra, in the
Wardlaw Fire amount of $3,664.00, being the lowest bid meeting
Equipment specifications, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 391
Bids received for Bid Item 391, 1,150 Feet of 1 -1/2-
1 -1/2 -Inch
Inch Fire Hose, are on file in the Clerk's office.
Fire Hose
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, the bid was awarded to Wardlaw
Awarded
Fire Equipment, Post Office Box 2088, La Habra,.in
Wardlaw Fire
the amount of $1,196.00, being the lowest bid meet -
Equipment
ing specifications, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 392
Bids received for Bid Item 392, Furnishing and
Fertilizer
Spreading of 52.25 Tons of Fertilizer, are on file
in the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilwoman
Awarded
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the bid
Robinson's
was awarded to Robinson's Fertilizer Company, 119
Fertilizer
North Olive Street, Orange, being the lowest bid
meeting specifications, in the following amounts:
Section 1, Golf Course, cost for 23 tons including
spreading, $5,106.00; Section 2, Parks Department,
cost for 23 tons including spreading, $5,658.00;
and Section 3, Parks Department, cost for 6.25
tons of bagged fertilizer, $1,287.50, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 393
Bids received for Bid Item 393, Furnishing of One
One Tractor
Tractor, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Awarded
woman Hertzog, the bid was awarded to Milo Equipment
Milo Equipment
Corporation, 1830 East Warner Avenue, Santa Ana, in
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the amount of $9,250.00, being the lowest bid meet-
ing specifications, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 394
Bids received for Bid Item 394, One Rotary Mower 90
Rotary Mower
Inches Wide, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Awarded
woman Hertzog, the bid was awarded to Artesia Imple-
Artesia
ment, 2506 South Harbor Boulevard, in the amount of
Implement
$1,370.00, being the lowest bid meeting specifica-
tions, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Claim - Amacher
Item 8 on the Consent Calendar, the claim of Richard
Denied
Amacher, was presented. Mr. Amacher was present and
expressed his disagreement with the recommendation
that his claim be denied. The City Attorney advised
the claimant that if the Council denies the claim,
his only recourse would be through the courts. On
motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Councilman
Raciti, and carried, the claim was denied.
HCD Committee
On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by Council -
Appointments
man Raciti, and carried, the following citizens were
appointed to the Housing and Community Development Com-
mittee for two-year terms, expiring June 5, 1980: Tom
Schworer, voting member; Francis L. Andreen, Jr.,
alternate; Roberta M. Thompson, alternate; and Charles
A. Beck, alternate.
Costa Mesa
The City Clerk presented a proposed resolution request -
Freeway
ing action by CALTRANS in regard to Route 55 through
the City of Costa Mesa. The Director of Public Services
gave a brief resume of a meeting he had with the staff
of CALTRANS in which they discussed the the City's re-
quirements which are detailed in Exhibits "A" and "B"
of the proposed resolution. Jack Polans, 2864 Royal
Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, asked questions regarding the
Environmental Impact Report for this project and was
advised that this document would be the responsibility
of the State. Tom Nelson, 283 Lilac Lane, Costa Mesa,
urged the Council to be very clear and specific as to
the City's goals when dealing with the Department of
Transportation, so that there would be no misunder-
standings between the City and CALTRANS. Mr. J. C.
Humphries, representing Costa Mesa Tomorrow, expressed
support of the proposed resolution and felt that the
Environmental Impact Report would show that a freeway
route was the only solution to the traffic problem on
Newport Boulevard. Mr. Humphries also suggested
Council appointment,of a Blue Ribbon Committee to
assist the City in promoting the improvements of
Route 55, and also recommended that members be
selected from the Council, Planning Commission,
Chamber of Commerce, Costa Mesa Tomorrow Committee,
and various homeowner groups. Mr. Polans again spoke
in regard to the cost of the Environmental Impact.
Report and was advised that this was not a City ex-
pense. After discussion, on motion by Vice Mayor
Smallwood, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolu-
Resolution 78-56
tion 78-56, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING ACTION
BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON FUL-
FILLING TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY NEEDS ALONG ROUTE 55
(FREEWAY) THROUGH THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, and author-
izing staff to forward a copy of the resolution to all
Orange County cities, Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG), and the Orange County Road
Department, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members:_ McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Final Development
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
Plan - McLain
woman,Hertzog, Ordinance 78-26, being AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Ordinance 78-26
CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Adopted
OF McLAIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PLANNED DEVELOP-
MENT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SUNFLOWER AVE-
NUE AND FAIRVIEW ROAD, was given second reading and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
R-78-09
On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by Council-
woman'Schafer, Ordinance 78-27, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Ordinance 78-27
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted
CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF THE TALBERT-FAIRVIEW
REGIONAL AND CANYON CITY PARK SITES FROM PDR -LD AND
PDR -MD TO I AND R, was given second reading and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Warrant
On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by Council -
Resolution 1035
woman Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1035, including Pay-
rolls,7810 and 7811, was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Warrant
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Resolution 1036
Mayor Smallwood, Warrant Resolution 1036 was approved
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Presentations by
Mayor McFarland and Donna Adam of the City's Leisure
Leisure Services
Services Department presented appreciation plaques
to those citizens who had contributed generously to
the Therapeutic Recreation Program for the Develop-
mentally disabled: Cliff and Ruth Vest, representing
Cliff's Auto Repair, donation of $700.00; George
Moeller, representing City Auto Parts, donation of
$700.00; Audrey Fisher and Carol Stocker, represent-
ing the Newport -Mesa School District Transportation
Department employees, donation of $200.00; Stanley
Rodriquez of Steck's Personalized Sweat Shirts, dona-
tion of 30 T-shirts; Mrs Jonas Schultz, and to Mr.
Schultz who was not in attendance, for their support
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'in seeking contributions. Others who will receive an
appreciation plaque but who were not in attendance:
James Sullivan, representing Banning Battery, donation
of $100.00; Christ Lutheran Church, donation of their
gymnasium facility; and Louis Jaussaud of Coast Auto-
matic Transmission, donation of $700.00.
Initiative
The City Attorney reported on
the
progress of the
Litigation
Arnel lawsuit in connection with
the Initiative
Hertzog,.Schafer
Measure on the March 7, 1978,
a motion for summary judgment
ballot,
was
as follows:
denied, a pretrial
ABSENT: Council Members: None
hearing has been set for June
6,
1978, and a tentative
The Planning Director requested Council direction in
trial date set for June 19, 1978.
connection with Specific Plan SP -78-01 which was con-
Acquisition of The City Attorney reported on the acquisition of the
"Super Block" remaining properties within the "Super Block", stat -
Properties ing that final payment on the Calhoun property will
be made on June 6, 1978, and acquisition of the
Parks property is near completion.
Noise Element Proposals received for noise consulting services
Consulting relative to the Noise Element of the General Plan,
Services are on file in the Planning Department. The City
Manager recommended that the contract be awarded to
Awarded Hilliard and Bricken, in the amount of $4,400.00,
Hilliard and being the lowest and most desirable proposal re-
Bricken ceived. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded
by Vice Mayor Smallwood, award of the contract 'as
recommended was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Revenue Sharing The City Manager, on behalf of the Council Committee,
Funds for Social presented recommendations for the allocation of 1977 -
Organizations 78 Federal Revenue Sharing funds for social organiza-
tions as follows: (1) Youth Employment Service, YES,
$3,900.00, counselor's salary for six-month period;
(2) FISH, Harbor Area, $3,625.00, rental assistance;
(3) Interfaith Counseling Service, $3,000.00, coun-
seling persons with emotional problems; and (4) Girl
Scout Council, $350.00, repair in Girl Scout House.
On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Hertzog, allocation of funds for Items 1, 2,
and 4, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Hertzog, allocation of funds for Item 3
was approved by the foll6wing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Smallwood, Raciti,
Hertzog,.Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
ABSTAINING: Council Members: McFarland
SP -78-01
The Planning Director requested Council direction in
Segerstrom
connection with Specific Plan SP -78-01 which was con-
tinued to the meeting of July 3, 1978. This continu-
ation was made by Council at their April 3, 1978,
meeting io give staff time to add the Arnel property
to the Plan area and to rewrite the proposal to
specifically apply to the new R1 zoning. Due to the
uncertain outcome of the pending litigation concern-
ing the Arnel property, the Planning Director re-
quested Council instruction to either go forward
with preparation of the Specific Plan, or discon-
tinue further staff work on the project due to the
pending litigation. The Mayor expressed his desire
that staff proceed with the completion of the Plan
for consideration at the July 3, 1978, meeting, and
should the Initiative Measure be reversed by the
Court, the Plan could be amended accordingly. The
Planning Director responded that due to the public
hearing at the Planning Commission level, this item
could not be brought back to Council until July 17,
1978. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the Planning
staff was directed to proceed with preparation of
the Specific Plan to include the Arnel property,
with the stipulation that the continued public
hearing which is scheduled for July 3, 1978, be
held over until July 17, 1978, as requested by
the Planning Director.
General Plan
The Director of Planning reported that three property
Amendment
owners within the Initiative Measure area have
Moratorium
attempted to file General Plan Amendments which he
has rejected because of the pending litigation and
the General Plan Amendment moratorium. He further
stated that appeals to his decision are being filed
for the Planning Commission's consideration at their
June 12, 1978, meeting and that the matter will come
forward to the Council thereafter.
Recess
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:00 p.m. and the
meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
1978-79 Revenue
set for the public hearing for public comment in
Sharing Funds
connection with allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing
Entitlement funds for the Fiscal Year 1978-79 Budget,
in the amount of $900,000.00. The Affidavit of Pub-
lication is on file in the Clerk's office. No com-
munications have been received. The City Manager
advised that Virgil Kimple, 666 West 19th Street,
Costa Mesa, had expressed his opinion to him that a
portion of these funds should be allocated for con-
struction of the planned Community Center in Lions
Park. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing and no action by Council was required.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Redevelopment
set for the public hearing to consider the adoption
Agency Members
of an ordinance, pursuant to California Health and
Safety Code Sections 33101 and 33200, declaring the
City Council to be the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Costa Mesa. The Affidavits of Publishing,
Posting, and Mailing are on file in the Clerk's
office, and copies of the Report of the City Council
of the City of Costa Mesa have been made available to
the public prior to and at the Council meeting. One
communication has been received from Jack Polans,
2864 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, stating his desire
to speak before the Council this evening in regard to
this item. Larry Courter, 3269 Nebraska Lane, member
of the present Redevelopment Agency, spoke in opposi-
tion to the proposed ordinance and requested the
Council to delay action until he could obtain more
information. Alvin Pinkley, former Mayor of Costa
Mesa, 1833 Fullerton Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in
favor of the Council becoming the Redevelopment Agency
members since they are elected officials and the deci-
sions should rest with -them. Mr. Pinkley also took
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this opportunity to express thanks and appreciation
on behalf of himself and Mrs. Pinkley (Lucy) for
naming one of the new City parks "Pinkley Park" in
their honor. Jack'Polans, spoke in opposition to
the proposed changeover of the Redevelopment Agency
membership. Doctor Tom Nelson, present member of
the Agency, 283 Lilac Lane, Costa Mesa, briefly out-
lined the accomplishments of the present Agency
including the 19th Street widening study; redevelop-
ment study of property bounded by 18th Street, Park
Avenue, 19th Street, and Harbor Boulevard; purchase
of property located at Center Street and Harbor
Boulevard; and preparation to sell bonds for future
projects. There being no other speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearing. After Council discussion,
on motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Vice
Mayor Smallwood, based on the findings set forth in
the Council's Report and in the proposed ordinance,
Ordinance 78-28
Ordinance 78-28, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW,,DECLARING THE MEMBERS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given first reading and
passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Prerequisites
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
for Zone
set for the public hearing to consider a proposed
Exception
ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Munici-
Permits
pal Code, adding a condition to the prerequisites
necessary for granting a Zone Exception Permit, re -
Held Over
quiring that the use allowed by a Zone Exception
Permit be consistent with the land use designation
of the General Plan. The Affidavit of Publication
is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications
have been received. On motion by Councilwoman
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and car-
ried, this item was continued for 30 days, to the
meeting of July 3, 1978, at 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
SP -78-02
set for the public hearing to consider Specific Plan
SP -78-02, to include additional development standards
and land use policies, zoning and circulation
strategies, to guide the future development of the
properties located between 735 and 811 (odd numbers)
Paularino Avenue, and also between 728 and 810 (even
numbers) Baker Street. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication
is on file in the Clerk's office. One communication
has been received from Ted A. Werkhoven, 3067 Platte
Drive, Costa Mesa, in opposition to the proposed plan.
Three options are detailed, in the document, "Specific
Plan, SP -78-02, Baker Street and Paularino Avenue",
dated April, 1978. The Planning staff has recommended
the following: (1) Adoption of Option III, which
specifies the need for a through street between Baker
Street and Paularino Avenue and that construction of
said street, referred to as Street "A", be prior to
or in conjunction with the first development of the
affected properties; and (2) Council direct staff to
initiate procedures to develop a Precise Plan for
Street "A", and because of the importance of the
street, immediate attention be given to the specific
design and alignment desired. Option III contains a
density incentive to encourage parcel consolidation.
Michael Ray, 188 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, repre-
senting his father,•Jim Ray, owner of Lots 15 and 16
of the subject properties, expressed his opinion that
the property owners should be given the opportunity to
present their own plan before Council takes action on
this item. Mr. Ray also stated that if Street "A" is
approved, owners of the lots affected, namely Lots 2
and 15, should be compensated by the City, possibly
by not requiring street dedications. Jorge Alvarez,
1947 Killdeer Circle, Costa Mesa, representing the
Janes Company, expressed his desire for R3 zoning,
but urged Council to come to a speedy decision so
that development could be started without further
delay. There being no other speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearing. During Council discus-
sion the Director of Planning offered clarification
of the fact that the Specific Plan, as written, does
not involve zoning, but two sentences in the report
refer to R4 density, and if the Council desires, a
modification could be made to exclude this zoning.
Doug Clark of the Planning staff also pointed out
that the Specific Plan Implementation on Page 6 of
the document is the same as the Plan for Victoria
Street. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded
Resolution 78-57 by Vice Mayor Smallwood, the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was adopted, and Resolution 78-
57, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY.OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFIC
PLAN SP -78-02 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON BAKER STREET
AND ON PAULARINO AVENUE, approving Option III,
amended as follows: Page 2, Subsection B, third
paragraph, should now read: "As a means of further-
ing this objective, this Specific Plan offers density
incentives to encourage lot combination. All of the
parcels will retain the existing R2 zoning. R3 will
be offered to applicants who combine parcels for
development purposes. Zoning will also be dependent
on circulation arrangements"; Page 3, last paragraph,
should now read: "This Option contains a density
incentive to -encourage parcel consolidation which
would apply to the Paularino Avenue properties as
well as those on Baker Street. R3 zoning would be
available for those properties with two acres in lot
area", was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Further, the Director of Planning confirmed with the
Council that their approval of the Plan did not in-
clude a decision as to the method to be utilized for
installation of -Street "A", and requested that a
motion be made to this effect. A motion was made by
Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice Mayor Small-
wood, directing the staff to prepare precise alignment
studies for Street "A", and also to prepare additional
detail with regard to the mechanics of financing the
street, and any reference made in the Specific Plan to
date that would deal with either the precise alignment
or the method of construction, be held over to a later
public hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 9:30 p.m. and the meet-
ing reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
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Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this.was the time and place
R-78-10
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-78-
Adkinson/Cagney
10, Donald R. Adkinson, authorized agent for William
J. Cagney, 550 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach,
for permission to rezone 11.5 acres of property,
located on the north side of Baker Street between
Babb and Bear Streets, from C1 -CP to PDR -MD,
Planned Development Residential - Medium Density.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration
for General Plan Amendments GP -77-2E and GP -78-1D.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the
Clerk's office. No communications have been re-
ceived. The Planning Commission recommended
approval based on Sections II and III of the Staff
Report, and the Commission's request that second
reading to the ordinance be continued until the
Final Development Plan, ZE-78-80, is approved by
the City Council. Stewart Woodard, 180 North
Center Street, representing the applicant, was
present and spoke in support of the petition.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed
the public hearing. Based on the findings of the
Planning staff, a motion was made by Councilwoman
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, giving
Ordinance 78-29
first reading to Ordinance 78-29, being AN ORDINANCE
First Reading
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 6 AND 7 AND A
PORTION OF LOT 8, BLOCK B, BERRY TRACT, FROM CL -CP
TO PDR -MD, and delaying second reading and adop-
tion until after the Council has approved the Final
Development Plan, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
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NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Public.Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-78-11
set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition
R-78-11, Costa Mesa City Council, for permission to
Held Over
rezone property bounded by Baker and Bear Streets, and
the Corona del Mar Freeway, from C1 -CP and Al to Cl.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration for
General Plan Amendment GP -78-1D. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications have been received. The Planning
Commission recommended approval based on Sections II
and III of the Staff Report. There being no speakers,
the Mayor closed the public hearing. During Council
discussion, concern was expressed regarding possible
traffic problems in this area with the Cl zoning.
On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the public hearing was
continued to the meeting of June 19, 1978, in order
that staff could investigate the possibility of AP,
CL, or alternative zoning.
CHILDSPACE
The Clerk presented a request from Richard C. Schnet-
Program
zer, 2818 Loreto Avenue, Costa Mesa, and Maryann
Sneed, on behalf of the CHILDSPACE Program, for
Denied
waiver of the $50.00 application fee for a Use Permit.
Maryann Sneed, 1259 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, was
present and spoke in support of the program, stating
that they were in the process of filing papers for
a nonprofit corporation status, but that this organi-
zation was duly licensed by the State. Miss Sneed
also answered questions from the Council concerning
their child care program. The following Costa Mesa
residents spoke in support of the request: Richard
C. and Georgia Schnetzer; Louise Aguirre, 2390 Elden
Avenue; Susan St. Loren; and Ton Tran, Paularino
Avenue. The City Manager pointed out to the Council
that the City could not waive the Use Permit fee
until a nonprofit corporation status was obtained,
and also suggested'that the fee be paid and a
refund requested when this organization received
their approval. After discussion, on motion by
Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by Councilwoman
Schafer, and carried, Councilman Raciti voting
no, the request was denied. Councilman Raciti
requested that the applicants meet with him after
the meeting to discuss whether he could be of
assistance in obtaining a donation to cover the
cost of the fee.
Marathon Race
The Clerk presented a request from Steve Olson,
32nd District Agricultural Association, 88 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa, to hold a 7.5 -mile marathon
on July 9, 1978, and a request for waiver of the
special events fee. The proposed' route is out-
lined in Mr. Olson's letter to the Council. Steve
Olson was present on behalf of Mike Turin, pro-
moter of the event, and answered questions from
the Council. On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood,
seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, and carried,
the marathon race was approved subject to the
recommendations of the Police Department. On
further motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded
by Councilwoman Schafer, and carried, waiver of
the special events fee was denied.
Request for
The Clerk presented a request from Juan A. Magnone,
Rehearing -
Eko Shelter Ads, 2700 East Coast Highway, Suite IA,
Eko Shelter Ads
Corona del Mar, for a rehearing of a bus shelter
proposal, which was denied by Council on April 3,
Denied
1978. Mr. Magnone was present and spoke in support
of his proposal. On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood,
seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, and carried, the,
request for rehearing was denied.
Request for
The Clerk presented a request from Don Howland,
Rehearing -
1920 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, for reconsideration
Howland
of the'Council's decision on March 6, 1978, pro -
Prohibition
hibiting parking on portions of Victoria Street,
of Parking on
and also requesting that parking be allowed 225
Victoria Street
feet on the south side of Victoria Street west of
his property at 1101 Victoria Street. Mr. Howland
Denied
was present and answered questions from the Council.
On motion by Vice Mayor Smallwood, seconded by
Councilwoman Schafer, and carried, the request for
rehearing was denied.
Mayor Leaves
Mayor McFarland left the meeting briefly and there-
fore did not participate in voting on the next item.
Request for
The Clerk presented a request from Jack Gerwick,
Rehearing -
authorized agent for Fred Gerwick, No. 126 Bayside
Gerwick
Village, 300 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, for
ZE-78-62 and
an appeal hearing of Zone Exception ZE-78-62,
RA -78-07
Redevelopment Action RA -78-07, for a variance and
project approval to encroach into the required rear
Hearing Set
yard setback to construct two residential units at
135 Flower Street, in an R2 zone, which was denied
by both the Planning Commission and Redevelopment
Agency. Environmental Determination: Exempt. Jack
Gerwick, 960 Springfield Street, Costa Mesa, repre-
senting -his father, was present and answered ques-
tions from the Council. On motion by Councilwoman
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Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and car-
ried, Mayor McFarland absent, the request was
granted and a public hearing set for June 19, 1978,
at 6:30 .p.m.
Mayor Returns
Mayor McFarland returned to the Council table at
this time.
Sunset Bluffs
The Clerk presented a proposed annexation to the City,
Annexation to
designated Sunset Bluffs Annexation. On motion by
the City
Councilman Raciti, seconded by Vice Mayor Smallwood,
Resolution 78-58, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN-
Resolution 78-58
CIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
AND ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY KNOWN AS SUNSET BLUFFS
ANNEXATION ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA WITHOUT
HEARING OR ELECTION, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Smallwood,
Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Councilmanic
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice
Comments
Mayor Smallwood, and carried unanimously, a Council
Policy establishing 11:00 p.m. as a time limit for
Council Meeting
Council meetings, except for extenuating circum -
Time Limit
stances, and providing that in the event there is
unfinished business on the Agenda, the Council will
adjourn to the next afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall to complete the busi-
ness remaining on the Agenda.
Study Session
At the request of the City Manager, a Study Session
was scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 1978, at
2:00 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Room of
City Hall, to discuss the 1978-79 Budget.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
Mayor of the City of tosta Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa esa
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