HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/1978 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
August 7, 1978
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session on August 7, 1978, at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa. 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: McFarland, Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer
Council Members Absent: Smallwood
=_ Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Planning, Chief -
Advance Planning, Director
of Public Services, City
Clerk
Minutes--- On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
July 17, 1978 woman Schafer, and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of July 17, 1978, were approved as distributed
and posted as there were no corrections.
Presentation - A presentation to Jane Houston, widow of Frank Houston,
Frank Houston 20 -year employee of the Costa Mesa Fire Department, was
postponed until the meeting of August 21, 1978.
HCDC On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by'Council-
Appointment woman Schafer, and carried, Sally Velie was appointed
as a permanent member of the Housing and Community
Development Committee.
Ordinances A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilwoman Schafer, and carried, to read all ordi-
nances by title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog,
seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, and carried, all
items in the Consent Calendar_ were approved in one
motion, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
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 was required: Attorney Jack N. Whit-
taker, on behalf of Lawrence S. Saavedra; Robert P.
Leschyk; Ann-Reet Ingram; Mary E. Bowers; and Joe
Alexander Gutierrez.
Public Utilities Notice of new rate, Application No. 58223, from
Commission Pacific Telephone Company to the Public Utilities
Commission.
Application from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company to the Public Utilities Commission, for
authority to split and re -arrange the present Yellow
Pages sections of the Orange County and Orange
Coast South'directories into five Yellow Pages
directories, to be known as Fullerton, Anaheim,
Santa Ana, E1 Toro, and Orange Coast South.
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Motion for an interim increase in fares in connection
with Application No. 58126, from Air California to
the Public Utilities Commission.
Decision No. 89161 of the Public Utilities Commission,
which is an interim opinion in regard to Air Cali-
fornia Application No. 58126, requesting an increase
in its intrastate passenger fares, said decision
issuing an interim order that Air California is
authorized to establish certain increased air fares.
League of City Letter from Mayor Vernon S. Evans, City of Santa Ana,
Bylaws to the League of California Cities, in favor of an
amendment to the League's Bylaws to allow the local
subdivisions of the State League to provide for
proportional voting.
SCAG Resolution from the City of Burbank protesting the
amount of the membership assessment for members of
the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG).
Costa Mesa Letter from Acting City Manager Brian N. Hawley,
Freeway City of Cypress, to the State Department of Trans-
portation, requesting action on fulfilling transpor-
tation and safety needs along Route 55 (freeway)
through the City of Costa Mesa, and this action
endorses Costa Mesa's similar Resolution 78-56,
adopted June 5, 1978.
An excerpt from the minutes of their regular meeting
of June 20, 1978, City of.Orange, directing a reso-
lution be prepared supporting Costa Mesa's Resolution
78-56, concerning the CostaMesa Freeway completion.
Crossing Guards Resolution from the City of San Clemente, urging the
adoption of State legislation which places the re-
sponsibility for crossing guards with school dis-
tricts. The Costa Mesa City Council adopted similar
Resolution 78-55 on June 5, 1978.
Costa Mesa Jail Results of an inspection of the Costa Mesa Jail
Inspection Facility, made on May 31, 1978, by the Human Services
Agency of the County of Orange as required by Section
459 of the California State Health and Safety Code.
Local Agency Notice of public hearing from the Orange County Local
Formation Agency Formation Commission in regard to the proposed
Commission annexation to the Garden Grove Sanitary District,
designated Annexation No. B-613-78, located in the
area of Harbor Boulevard and Heil Avenue, to be held
on August 9, 1978, at 2:00 p.m.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License application for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning Department:
Licenses James R. Bollinger and James L. Harper, doing business
at 2014 Placentia Avenue; Thomas Mitchell, doing bus-
iness as the Country Boy Bar, 2156 Newport Boulevard;
The Southland Corporation, doing business as 7 -Eleven
Food Store No. 2113-19671, 2683 Harbor Boulevard; and
End - Dong Joon Suh and Sook Ja Suh, doing business at 1085
Reading Folder Baker Street.
Business Permits A request from South Coast Square Dance Association,
5700 Carbon Canyon Road, No. 19, Brea, for a show/
South Coast Square exhibition permit to hold a three-day square dance
Dance Association festival at the Orange County Fairgrounds, between
August 18 and 20, 1978, was approved.
Papa Lu's A request from Lucien Bisson, Papa Lu's, 177 East
17th Street, Costa Mesa, for a dance permit, was
approved subject to the conditions of the Finance
Department.
Permit A request from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,
2987 Mesa Verde Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission
Prince of Peace to use Lions Park, August 20 through 26, 1978, from
Lutheran Church 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., was approved subject to
the conditions of the Leisure Services Department.
Set for Public
The following items were set for public hearing on
Hearing
August 21, 1978, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall:
R-78-12
Rezone Petition R-78-12, Hardy Strozier,
Strozier/Irvine
authorized agent for the Irvine Company, 550
Company
Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, for per-
Correction
mission to prezone property located south of
Bristol Street, west of the Newport Beach
Public Golf Course, north of the Santa Ana
Resolution 78-75
Delhi Drainage Channel, and 110 feet easterly
of Santa Ana Avenue, from Al -CP, Agricultural,
to PDC, Planned Development Commercial.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declar-
ation adopted for General Plan Amendment
GP -78-2A.
Specific Plan Amendment to Specific Plan SP -76-01, to include
Amendment property located between 280 and 300 (even num-
SP-76-01A bers) Victoria Street. Environmental Deter-
mination: Environmental Impact Report accepted
by Council on April 19, 1976.
Title 13 A proposed ordinance amending Title 13 of the
Industrial Costa Mesa Municipal Code, adopting additional
Districts development standards and permitted uses for
the MG, MP, and MH Industrial Districts.
Title 13
A proposed ordinance amending Title 13 of the
Condominiums
Costa Mesa Municipal Code, relating to con-
dominiums, and the conversion of apartments
to condominiums, and clarifying the defini-
tions of vacancy rate and stock cooperative.
SP -78-01
A recommendation was received from the Planning Com -
Correction
mission to the City Council, for approval of a
correction of an administrative error. On motion
by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman
Resolution 78-75
Schafer, Resolution 78-75, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CORRECTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR IN SPECIFIC PLAN
SP -78-01, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Claim - Orleans,
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Condominiums
woman Schafer, and carried, the claim of Orleans Condo -
Denied
miniums was denied.
Claim - Homan
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Denied
woman Schafer, and carried, the claim of Ruth V. Homan
was denied.
Claim - Braze
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Denied
woman Schafer, and carried, the claim of Frank and
Helen Braze was denied.
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Claim - Citizens On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Bank woman Schafer, and carried, the claim of Citizens Bank
Denied of Costa Mesa was denied.
Claim - Morabito On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Denied woman Schafer, and carried, the claim of Samuel Morabito
was denied.
Purchase of Authorization was requested to purchase six radios from
Radios - Motorola Communications and Electronics, Incorporated,
Sole Source 2041 Business Center Drive, Irvine, as a sole source
item. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilwoman Schafer, the purchase was approved in the
amount of $6,000.00, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
r NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Prohibition The Director of Public Services has recommended the
of Parking on prohibition of parking in the parkway, with towaway
Fair Drive provision, on the northerly side of Fair Drive between
Newport Boulevard and Vanguard Way. On motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Schafer,
Resolution 78-76 Resolution 78-76, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN-
CIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
A NO -PARKING TOWAWAY ZONE FOR THAT CERTAIN CITY PARK-
WAY ADJACENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ALONG
FAIR DRIVE, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
? Tract 9083 The improvements in connection with Tract 9083,
Arthofer and located at the southeast corner of Victoria Street
Howard and Canyon Drive for condominium purposes, have been
completed by Arthofer and Howard Development Company,
2400 West Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, to
the satisfaction of the Director of Public Services.
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilwoman Schafer, the work was accepted, and the
bonds were ordered exonerated, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Tract 9474 The improvements in connection with Tract 9474,
Sewell located between Baker Street, Paularino Avenue, and
the Corona del Mar Freeway, have been completed by
Richard Sewell, 136 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa,
to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Ser-
vices. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilwoman Schafer, the work was accepted, and
the bonds were ordered exonerated by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: 'Smallwood
Notice of Construction of the Princeton Drive Storm Drain
Completion from Carnegie Avenue to Fordham Drive has been
Princeton Drive completed by Fleming Engineering, 13909 Artesia
Storm Drain Boulevard, Cerritos, to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Services. On motion by Council-
woman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Schafer,
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the work was accepted, the Clerk was authorized to
file a Notice of Completion, and the bonds were
ordered exonerated 35 days after the Notice of
Completion has been filed, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
None
Smallwood
Agreement -
A contract was presented between the City of Costa
Danielian, Moon
Mesa and the architectural firm of Danielian, Moon
and Associates.
and Associates, to provide preliminary plans and
cursory cost estimates, final construction documents,
Community Center
and services in connection with the awarding of the
Building and
construction contract for the Community Center Build -
Handball Courts
ing and Handball Courts, and monitoring of the
construction contractor's work during the construction
phase of the project. The contract provides for a fee
of 8.6 percent of the total contract, plus an addi-
tional $6,000.00 fee for the master planning of the
surrounding park area. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, the con-
tract was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Grant of Easement
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
to Edison Company
woman Schafer, a grant of easement to the Southern
California Edison Company, to provide underground
New Fire Station
electrical service for new Fire Station No. 3, located
No. 3
at Plumer Street and Park Avenue, was approved, and
the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the
deed on behalf of the City; by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Change Order
Change Order No. 8 in connection with the TeWinkle Hill
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project by Boething Treeland Nursery, 23475 Long Valley
TeWinkle Hill
Road, Woodland Hills, in the amount of $5,679.30, was
presented. This additional amount is for compensation
for nine months' maintenance of trees. On motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Schafer,
Change Order No. 8 was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Bid Item 397 Bids received for Bid Item 397, Labor and Material
Repaint Pumper to Repaint a 1965 American La France Pumper Truck
Truck (Equipment No. 193), are on file in the Clerk's
office. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
Bids Rejected by Councilwoman Schafer, all bids were rejected as
exceptions were taken to the specifications, and
authorization was given to advertise for a re -bid,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
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Mardan Center
The City Clerk presented a request from the Board of
Trustees of the Mardan Center to purchase City -owned
property at 695 West 19th Street, which they now
occupy on a lease. Faye Wilson, President of the
Board, gave a brief history of Mardan School and
stated that this was an ideal location for them and
that the school had developed an identity there.
Several people in favor of allowing Mardan School to
purchase the site pointed out the great accomplish-
ments of the school and the need for such services
in the community. During the discussion which fol-
lowed, Councilman Raciti expressed his opinion that
since this property was worth considerably more than
the previous appraisal, the City should give other
interested parties an opportunity to bid on the
property in order to get the full market value for
it. Councilwoman Schafer declared that she was no
longer a member of the Mardan Board of Trustees, and
that there was now no conflict of interest in this
matter. Proponents for Mardan School pointed out
they were willing to pay the appraised purchase price.
The following persons spoke in favor of Mardan Center
purchasing the property: Faye Wilson, 2924 Pemba
Drive, Costa Mesa; Barbara Datoni Schetenzer, 2818
Loreto Avenue, Costa Mesa; Barbara Jessen, no address
given; Zinada Davis, Administrator for Bethel Towers
Senior Citizens Residence, 666 West 19th Street,
Costa Mesa; Ann Mound, 3128 Country Club Drive, Costa
Mesa; Frank Hall, 2384 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa;
and Alvin Pinkley, 1833 Fullerton Avenue, Costa Mesa.
Councilwoman Hertzog stated that Mardan School contri-
butes services that are invaluable to the community
and should be allowed to purchase at the appraised
value. Councilwoman Schafer was in favor of letting
Mardan School have first choice to purchase. After
further discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Hertzog,
seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, the City Manager was
authorized to obtain a second appraisal as a first
step to offering the sale of the property to Mardan
Center, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Hertzog
Schafer
NOES: Council Members: Raciti
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:50 p.m., and the 1
meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
Warrant On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Resolution 1041 McFarland, Warrant 1041 was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Warrant On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
Resolution 1042 woman Hertzog, Warrant 1042, including Payroll 7715,
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Request to File The City Attorney presented an Application for Leave
Late Claim - to Present a Late Claim from Derek Allan Duncan, a
Duncan minor, and recommended denial for several reasons,
one being that the claimant is filing against the
Denied wrong entity. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the
request was denied.
Arnel Litigation The City Attorney reported on the Arnel litigation
in connection with the Initiative Measure which is
still pending in the trial court level.
Swope Litigation The City Attorney also advised that Mrs. Ruth Swope
has opened escrow to buy a replacement property.
There is no resolution or settlement of the case at
this time.
City Employee The City Attorney stated that the City has been
Litigation served in connection with a suit by a former
employee. Other employees who are named in the
litigation have asked the City to defend them. The
City Attorney recommended the City do so under reser-
vation of rights. The City Attorney was requested to
send memoranda to the Council on this matter.
Productivity The City Manager recommended that the City employ
Study Kapner, Wolfberg, and Arlich, Incorporated, for
Phase II of the Productivity Program to be conducted
in the Public Services Department. On motion by
Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the contract was approved in the amount of $55,000.00,
and the City Manager authorized to sign on behalf of
the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
State Surplus The City Manager presented a summary of the restric-
Funds tions which apply to any city attempting to qualify
for its share of the $250 million appropriation from
the State surplus (bail out) funds, how it affects
the City of Costa Mesa, and recommended that the
City not apply for funds. The City Attorney advised
the Council of other cities bringing suit against
the State on this matter, and asked that they con-
sider joining in the litigation. After further
discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Schafer,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the City Manager's
recommendation was approved, and the matter con-
cerning the litigation was deferred to a later date,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
P.E.R.S. The City Manager presented a proposed ordinance con-
cerning the Public Employees Retirement System
(P.E.R.S.). On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded
Urgency by Councilwoman Hertzog, Ordinance 78-33, being AN
Ordinance 78-33 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Adopted MESA CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH AND
INCORPORATION OF CITY'S NON -SAFETY EMPLOYEES RETIRE-
MENT BENEFITS INTO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE WITH REASONS THEREFOR,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Classification On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
and Rate of Pay woman Schafer, Resolution 78-77, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING
Resolution 78-77 RESOLUTION NO. 77-121 ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL CLASSI-
FICATION AND RATE OF PAY THEREOF, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Classifications On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
and Rates of Pay woman Hertzog, Resolution 78-78, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING
Resolution 78-78 SECTIONS 2 AND 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 77-120 ESTABLISHING
CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES OF PAY THEREOF, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer,
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Prohibition of Councilwoman Hertzog stated that she wanted to discuss
Parking on Fair Item 16 on the Consent Calendar, parking prohibition
Drive with towaway provision on Fair Drive at the Fair-
grounds, and asked for alternative measures to be
invoked rather than towing away vehicles in violation.
She asked the Director of Public Services to monitor
this for a couple of months.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 9:15 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Appeal of
set for the public hearing, continued from the meet-
ZE-78-12 -
ing of June 19, 1978, for appeal of Zone Exception
Gerwick
ZE-78-62, Redevelopment Action RA -78-02, Jack Gerwick,
authorized agent for Fred Gerwick, 126 Bayside Village,
Withdrawn
300 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, for a variance
to encroach into the required rear yard setback to
construct two residential units at 135 Flower Street,
in an R2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
A letter has been received from the applicant request-
ing withdrawal of the appeal. On motion by Mayor
McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, and car-
ried, the request to withdraw was approved.
Public Hearings
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
SP -78-02
set for the public hearing, continued from the meet-
ing of July 17, 1978, for Precise Plan of Alignment
Precise Plan of
for Street "A", extension of Randolph Avenue between
Alignment of
Baker Street and Paularino Avenue, as described in
Street "A"
Option III of Specific Plan SP -78-02. Because they
are so closely related and dependent upon one another,
Implementation
the Council heard concurrently the public hearing,
of Street "A"
continued from the meeting of July 17, 1978, for
Specific Plan SP -78-02 to consider alternatives and
Held Over
implementation techniques for the construction of
Street "A", extension of Randolph Avenue between
Baker Street and Paularino Avenue, as shown on Option
III of. the Specific Plan. A letter has been received
from J. Ray Construction, Costa Mesa, owner of Lots
15 and 16, stating that they will not dedicate a
portion of Lot 15 without assurance that their
property can be economically developed. Mr. Clark,
Chief -Advanced Planning, presented the precise
alignment of the street and ways to implement it.
The Planning Commission forwarded this item to the
Council with no recommendation. The following Costa
Mesa residents spoke in opposition to Street "A":
Don A. Montgomery, 801 Paularino Avenue; Robert Lind-
quist, 3107 Platt Drive; Cy Potoniac and Jean
Potoniac, 786 Paularino Avenue; Donna De Antonio,
Olympic Avenue; Robert Leonard and Elaine Leonard,
3083 Platt Drive; Jim Ray, 180 East 17th Street; Pat
Skillman, 546 Hamilton Street, as well as Santa Ana
residents Jerome Stewart, 2131 Vista Pravado, and
Jerry Odegard, 1632 Pegasus Street. Jorge Alvarez,
1947 Killdeer Circle, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of
the street construction. On motion by Councilwoman
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and car-
ried, the Precise Plan of Alignment for Street "A"
was referred to the Study Session of September 11,
1978, and continued to the Council meeting of Septem-
ber 18, 1978. On further motion by Councilwoman
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and car-
ried, Implementation of Street "A" was also referred
to the Study Session of September 11, 1978, and
continued fo the Council meeting of September 18,
1978.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Building Permit
set for the public hearing to consider alternative
Moratorium -
urgency ordinances to rescind or extend the effect of
Baker Street and
Ordinance 78-24 concerning a moratorium on the issu-
Paularino Avenue
ance of building permits or revised uses in the
general area between Baker Street and Paularino Ave-
nue, from 375 to 1,433 feet west of the centerline of
Bristol Street. The Affidavit of Publication is on
file in the Clerk's office. No communications have
been received. There being no speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearong. On motion by Mayor McFar-
Urgency
land, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Ordinance
Ordinance 78-34
78-34, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE EFFECT
OF ORDINANCE NO. 78-24 CONCERNING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS OR REVISED USES IN THE
GENERAL AREA BETWEEN BAKER STREET AND PAULARINO AVE-
NUE, FROM 375 TO 1,433 FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF
BRISTOL STREET, DECLARING SAID ORDINANCE TO BE AN
URGENCY ORDINANCE AND SETTING FORTH THE REASONS
THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Meeting Time
Mayor McFarland announced that the Council had
Extended
adopted a policy several months ago not to start
new business after 11:00 p.m. without a majority
vote of the Council. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, and
carried, the meeting was continued past the 11:00
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p.m. deadline.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
ZE-77-49 -
set for the public hearing for consideration of the
Harper
revocation of Zone Exception ZE-77-49, James L.
Harper, 120 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa, for a Con -
Held Over
ditional Use Permit on property located in the
Redevelopment Area at 1724-34 Newport Boulevard, in
a C2 zone. The Affidavit of Publication is on file
in the Clerk's office. No communications have been
received. The Planning Commission recommended that
the permit be revoked. The applicant was present
and spoke in opposition to revocation. On motion by
Mayor McFarland, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and
carried, this item was continued for 10 weeks, to
the meeting of October 16, 1978.
Recess
The Mayor declared a recess at 11:55 p.m:, and the
meeting reconvened at 12:00 midnight.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Del Mar/University
set for the public hearing for the Del Mar/University
Precise Plan
Precise Plan. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mail-
ing are on file in the Clerk's office. No communica-
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tions have been received. The Planning Director
explained that this item was being brought up because
there are several residents on Del Mar Avenue who
would like to improve their property and the Precise
Plan indicates that a substantial portion of the par-
cels on the north side of the street would be in the
right-of-way. He further stated that the plan'of
the City had been to acquire the properties under a
hardship situation, but the funds for this have been
depleted, therefore, the City should let the resi-
dents know what the future plans are for this project.
l Of the four options presented by the Director of
Planning, he recommended Option III, which holds the
Precise Plan in abeyance. The Director of Public
-Services pointed out that the City is not contemplat-
ing widening of the street at this time, and at such
time as it did, would purchase all properties needed.
The following Costa Mesa residents spoke in opposition
to the Precise Plan: Desmond Naismith, 108 Del Mar
Avenue; Will Marshall, representing Mrs. Esther
Gockley, 264 Del Mar Avenue; Lee Knudson, 2378 Norse
Avenue; Mrs. Hartenson, 167 Del Mar Avenue; Carla
Brockman, 180 Del Mar Avenue; and Glen Rice, 116
Brookline Lane. There being no other speakers, the
Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Mayor
Resolution 78-79 McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, Resolu-
tion 78-79, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HOLDING IN ABEYANCE THE PRECISE
PLAN OF ALIGNMENT FOR DEL MAR AVENUE BETWEEN NEWPORT
BOULEVARD AND SANTA ANA AVENUE AND REQUIRING DEDI-
CATION OF 53 FEET FROM THE CENTERLINE OF DEL MAR
AVENUE ON THE NORTH SIDE ONLY, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
League of Cities, Several resolutions from the Orange County Division,
Orange County League of California Cities, were presented. The
Division, Council went on record in support of the following
Resolutions resolutions: the League initiating legislation to
control registration and use of mopeds at the State
level; opposing the policy of the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) in its use of goals
and objectives in an attempt to control local land
use planning; and SCAG Committee to provide a 60 -day
comment period. The Council went on record in oppo-
sition to the National League of Cities resolution
in regard to their change in voting policies, and in
support of the Orange County Division resolution. A
League resolution urging legislative amendments revis-
ing the method of canceling voter affidavits of
registration was referred to the City Attorney for
review. And, lastly, no Council support was given
to the resolution urging the State to provide finan-
cial reimbursement to coastal cities for expenses
incurred in providing recreation and parking facili-
ties and services for those who reside outside these
cities.
Rent Freeze A request was presented for consideration of a rent
freeze from Phyllis Fallein, 333 Cabrillo Street,
Apartment A, Costa Mesa. Mrs. Fallein was not in
attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas DiPietrantonio,
13651 Olympic Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposi-
tion to a rent freeze. The Council took no action
at this time.
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1977-78 Annual A proposal was presented from Richard C. Gavotto
Report Public Relations, 1077 West Ball Road, Anaheim,
for the City's 1977-78 Annual Report. The City
Manager stated that the report would carry the
25th anniversary theme. On motion by Council-
woman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the annual report expenditure, in the amount of
$7,200.00, was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Bingo Ordinance A request was presented from the Volunteer Commit-
tee of St. Joachim's Parish for adoption of an
Referred to ordinance to permit bingo games. Matthew Arko,
Study Session 2700 Peterson Way, Costa Mesa, stated their desire
to have bingo games, and that they were willing to
do everything necessary under the ordinance and to
police and run the activities themselves. Bruce
Hampton, 1731 Bayport Way, Costa Mesa, pointed out
that the parish needed additional money and that
this was a good way of raising funds. He also
stated that he was aware of the problems involved
but feels that if the games are controlled proper-
ly, many of these problems would be eliminated.
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, this item was
referred to the Study Session of September 11,
1978.
Design Standards The recommendation of the Planning Commission was
for Parking Areas presented for consideration of modified design
standards for parking areas, including garages.
The Planning Director explained that this action
proposes some additional standards for parking "
that are not currently requirements within the
City at this time. These regulations would relate
to carports, supporting posts, stall widths, gar-
age door widths, depths of parking spaces, etc.
The Planning Commission has recommended approval
of the modified standards. On motion by Council-
woman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor McFarland,
Resolution 78-80 Resolution 78-80, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING MODIFIED DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PARKING
AREAS, INCLUDING -GARAGES, was adopted by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Smallwood
Temporary Trailer A request was presented from David Rosenbaum,
Permit - doing business as Jim's Wheel City, for a temporary
Rosenbaum/Jim's office trailer permit, in conjunction with an auto -
Wheel City mobile dealership, located at 2026 Harbor Boulevard.
David Rosenbaum was not in attendance. On motion
Denied by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, the request was denied.
Temporary Trailer A request was presented from J. C. Carter Company,
Permit - J. C. for three temporary trailers to provide temporary
Carter Company housing for office personnel evacuated from exist-
ing buildings due to a major remodeling program,
located at 671 West 17th Street, for a period of
four months, August through November, 1978. The
Planning Director gave a brief history of previous
requests for temporary trailers on this property.
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Mr. Nelson, 2182 Salt Air Drive, Santa Ana, Opera-
tions Director for J. C. Carter Company, was
present and presented the plans for constructing
new buildings this year, and assured the Council
that due to financial reasons, it was necessary
to have the buildings completed by the end of the
year. The Planning Director recommended that the
following conditions be imposed: (1) The permit
shall expire on January 1, 1979; (2) The trailers must
meet all Building Code requirements; (3) All trailers
shall be located at least 10 feet from the property
lines; and (4) All trailers shall be removed from the
property by January 1, 1979. Mr. Nelson assured the
Council that all these conditions would be met. On
motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the request was approved
subject to the conditions as outlined by the Planning
Director.
Councilmanic Mayor McFarland announced that Shirley Price had re -
Comments signed from the Planning Commission, leaving a
vacancy. Councilwoman Schafer stated she had a list
Planning Commission of names of interested citizens and would like to
Vacancy have a discussion before appointing anyone. This
matter was continued to the adjourned meeting of
Held Over August 9, 1978, at 12:00 noon, in the Fifth Floor
Conference Room of City Hall.
Adjournment At 1:20 a.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to Wed-
nesday, August 9, 1978, at 12:00 noon, in the fifth
floor Conference Room of City Hall.
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Mayor of the ,o Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa sa
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