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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
October 16, 1978
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session October 16, 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 a moment of silence in memory of Mary T.
Smallwood, former Vice Mayor, who passed away on Octo-
ber 7, 1978. Invocation was given by the Reverend A.
C. Starn, Huntington Beach Church of God.
Council Member The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to
J. Donn Hall J. Donn Hall, who then took his place at the Council
Given Oath table.
Roll Call Council Members Present: McFarland, Raciti, Hertzog,
Schafer, Hall
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Planning, Assis-
tant Director of Planning,
Associate Planner, Director
of Public Services, City
Clerk
Minutes On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
October 2, 1978 woman Schafer, and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 2, 1978, were approved as distributed
and posted as there were no corrections.
Ordinances A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman Hall, and carried, to read!all ordinances
by title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following item was removed from
the Consent Calendar: Item 3, Notice of Intention to
Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Agape
Force.
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council-
woman Schafer, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer, Hall
None
None
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: Janet Y.
Drury; Diane A. Davidson; and Attorney Douglas
B. Chaffee on behalf of Linda Hinkle and minors,
Michael Putt, Yvette Hinkle, and Dana Hinkle.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License application for
Beverage which parking has been approved by the Planning
License Department, from: Arthur R. and Camille Marie
Fishman, doing business at 2052 Newport Boule-
vard, Unit No. 15.
Supporting Chief A resolution from the City of Compton, support -
Justice Bird ing Chief Justice Elizabeth Rose Bird for the
Supreme Court of California.
State Mandated A resolution from the City of Tustin establish -
Costs Imposed on ing its strong opposition to the State's lack
Local Agencies of concern for the impact of State mandated
costs imposed on cities, counties, special dis-
tricts, and school districts.
Public Utilities From the Public Utilities Commission, a Notice
Commission of Filing Application for Rate.Change, Appli-
cation No. 58393, Southern California Edison
Company, for authority to modify its energy
End - costs adjustment clause to increase its energy
Reading Folder cost adjustment billing factors.
Business Permits Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose from Girl Scout Council of Orange County, 1620
Girl Scout Council Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, by calendar sales November 3
through 19, 1978, and cookie sales February 15 through
April 1, 1979, by door-to-door solicitation and sell-
ing,from booths, was approved with application of
Section 9-234J of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
Forestry Employees A request from the California Department of Forestry
Association Employees Association, Post Office Box 86, Orange, to
hold its annual rodeo at the Orange County Fairgrounds
on October 21 and 22, 1978, was approved subject to
one condition of the Revenue Division.
Balboa Ski Club A request from the Balboa Ski Club, No. 1 Sanderling,
Irvine, to hold a three-day ski show exhibition at the
Orange County Fairgrounds, November 3 through 5, 1978,
was approved subject to conditions of the Revenue
Division.
Set for Public The following item was set for public hearing November
Hearing 6, 1978, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City
Hall:
R-78-17 Rezone Petition R-78-17, George Tindall, auth-
Tindall/Mesa orized agent for Mesa Pacific Development
Pacific Company, 428 Oak Grove Circle, Anaheim, for
Development permission to rezone property located at 1995
and 1999 Maple Avenue, from R2 to R3. Environ-
mental Determination: Negative Declaration.
Bid Item 388 Bids received for Bid Item.388, Revision "A", for
Revision "A" One Station Wagon, are on file in the Clerk's office.
Station Wagon On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council-
woman Schafer, the bid was awarded to Howard Chevro-
Awarded let, Incorporated, 895 Dove Street, Newport Beach, in
Howard Chevrolet the amount of $7,221.56, being the lowest bid .meeting
specifications, by the following roll call vote:
Late Claim Appli-
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
cation - Munson
woman Schafer, and carried; the application for leave
Denied
to present a late claim from Janet Munson, was denied.
Landscaping of
Bids received for Landscaping.of Harbor Boulevard,
Harbor Boulevard
Baker.Street South to Wilson Street, are on file in
Baker.Street
the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman Raciti,
South to Wilson
seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, the contract was
Street
awarded to Aka -Tani Landscape Company, 18703 South
Broadway, Gardena, in the amount of $167,044.54, be -
Awarded
ing the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the
Aka -Tani
following roll call vote:
Landscape
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 388 Bids received for Bid Item.388, Revision "A", for
Revision "A" One Station Wagon, are on file in the Clerk's office.
Station Wagon On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council-
woman Schafer, the bid was awarded to Howard Chevro-
Awarded let, Incorporated, 895 Dove Street, Newport Beach, in
Howard Chevrolet the amount of $7,221.56, being the lowest bid .meeting
specifications, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Grant of Easement
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council -
to Edison Company
woman Schafer, a Grant of Easement to the Southern
on Baker Street
California Edison Company to provide for an under-
ground electrical vault in front of the Baker Street
Fire Station, 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, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Establishing
-The City Manager recommended that the position of
Classification
Traffic Engineer be re -titled to Transportation Ser -
Transportation
vices Manager and the requirements expanded to include
Services Manager
registration as a Civil Engineer. Other changes would
include closer coordination with the Planning Depart-
ment in regard to overall transportation planning,
Planning Commission Study Sessions, Orange County
Transportation Commission meetings, CALTRANS, et
cetera, as well as absorbing more of the administra-
tion and supervisory workload from the Public Services
Director. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by
Resolution 78-105
Councilwoman Schafer, Resolution 78-105, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MANAGER AND RATE OF PAY THERE-
OF, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Business Permit
Item 3 on the Consent Calendar, a Notice of Intention
to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from
Agape.Force
Agape Force, Post Office Box 386, Lindale, Texas, by
door-to-door solicitation, October 16 through December
30, 1978, was presented. Greg Landson-was present
representing the Agape Force, and answered questions
from the Council concerning the organization. Council-
man Raciti expressed concern over the number of charit-
able organizations soliciting in the City. After
further discussion, it was suggested that solicitation
be permitted but limited to 30 days. Mr. Landson was
agreeable to this suggestion and stated they were
prepared to start soliciting at any time. He also
agreed to the dates of solicitation from October 23
through November 23, 1978. On motion by Councilman
Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried,
the request was approved for October 23 through Novem-
End -
ber 23, 1978, with application of Section .9-234J of
Consent Calendar
the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
Residential
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
District
man Hall, Ordinance 78-45, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Limitations
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, LIMITING ACCES-
SORY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO ONE STORY,
Ordinance 78-45
ESTABLISHING A SETBACK REQUIREMENT FOR FENCES IN RESI-
Adopted
DENTIAL DISTRICTS, AND PROHIBITING PARKING IN REQUIRED
SETBACKS ADJACENT TO PUBLIC STREETS, including correc-
tions regarding nonconforming structures, was given
second reading and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Final Development On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council-
Plan.- Cagney woman Hertzog,-Ordinance 78-46, being AN ORDINANCE OF
ZE-78-80A THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CONCERNING.THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Ordinance 78-46 LOCATED AT 950 BAKER STREET, was given second reading
Adopted and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Business.Permit The Clerk presented from the meeting of October 2,
1978, a request from Syed A. Hussain, 11338 Grand
Cagney's Manan Drive, Cypress, for a dance permit at Cagney's
2300 Harbor Boulevard. The City Manager presented a
Denied favorable police report, but expressed concern over
the private club that would occupy the second floor,
and pointed out that according to the Building.Code,
fire sprinklers may have to be installed. Mr. Hussain
was present and answered questions from the Council
concerning the second floor structure and the private
club he plans to establish there. Councilman Hall
made a motion, seconded by Mayor -McFarland, to
approve the dance permit. After further discussion
concerning the noise this type of business would
generate for nearby residents, Councilman Hall with-
drew his motion for approval. On further motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog,.seconded by Councilwoman Schafer,
and carried, the request was denied.
Warrant On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Resolution 1049 man Raciti, Warrant Resolution 1049, including Payroll
7820, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT.: Council Members: None
Claim - Latz The City Attorney requested.authorization to settle
the claim of Harvey W. and Melinda K. Latz, and
Settlement stated that the Insurance.Committee of the City, com-
Approved posed of three Department Heads, and R.. L. Kautz and
Company, have both.recommended settlement of this
claim. Settlement would include authorizing the
Director of Finance.to issue warrants in the amounts
of $7,500.00 to Melinda Latz and Harvey W. Latz and
Pierson,.Norton and Hayes, Attorneys at Law; and
$250.00 to Harvey W. Latz as parent and guardian of
Sonya Latz, a minor, and Pierson, Norton and Hayes,
Attorneys at Law. Councilman Hall stated he would
abstain from voting on this.issue because he was not
aware of all.the details. On.motion by Councilwoman
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
settlement was approved, and the Director of Finance
was authorized.to issue warrants as detailed above,
by the.following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer
NOES: Council.Members: None
ABSENT: Council.Members: None
ABSTAINING.: Council Members: Hall
Acting City The City Manager reported that Planning Director
Manager Charles Roberts.will be the Acting City Manager be -
Appointed ginning.November 4, 1978, and continuing until the
City Manager returns.from vacation on November 27,
1978.
Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
ZE-77-49 set for the public.hearing, continued from the meet -
Harper ing of. August 7, 1978, for consideration of the
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revocation of Zone Exception ZE-77-49, James L.
Held Over
Harper, 120 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa, for a Con-
ditional Use Permit on property located at 1724-
1734 Newport Boulevard, in a C2 zone. Application
to the Planning Commission for a variance for re-
duction in required parking spaces for this item
was withdrawn from the Planning Commission meeting
of October 9, 1978. The applicant plans to re-
submit the application and the Planning Director
requested that this item be continued for 60 days
so that the applicant could obtain the variance
required. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer,
seconded by Councilman Hall, and carried, this
item was continued to the meeting of December 18,
1978.
Public Hearing
The.Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Abandonment of
set for the public hearing, continued from the meet -
a Portion of
ing of October 2, 1978, for the proposed abandonment
Center Street
of Center Street between Anaheim and Park.Avenues,
in an I and R zone. Environmental Determination:
Environmental Impact Report accepted April 4, 1977,
for the "Super Block". No communications have been
received. The Planning Director explained that it
has not been decided how to.expand the park facili-
ties in the downtown area, and as a part of the
expansion, it is necessary to abandon this portion
of Center Street. The City Attorney stated that the
utility easements contained in the proposed resolution
are general and are yet to be defined. There being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Resolution 78-106
woman Schafer, Resolution 78-106, being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF CENTER
STREET BETWEEN ANAHEIM AND PARK AVENUES, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Raciti,
Hertzog, Schafer, Hall
NOES: Council Members.: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-78-16
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R -78 -
Sewell
16, Richard Sewell, authorized agent for Jeanne C.
and Theresa C. Morrison, in care .of Don Adkinson,
550 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, for permis-
sion to rezone property at 398 West Wilson Street
from C1 to R4. Environmental Determination: Nega-
tive Declaration adopted for General Plan Amendment
GP -77-3I on February 6, 1978. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications have been received. The Planning
Director stated that the applicant requested that the
petition be amended to indicate R3 zoning for this
project, and further pointed out that the property is
affected by General Plan Amendment GP -77-3I, and has
been redesignated for High Density Residential use.
Further, Mr. Sewell has indicated that 50 percent of
the units will be family apartments. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of R3 zoning, with
second reading of the ordinance delayed.until an
agreement has been finalized whereby 50 percent of
the units will be available for families. Mr. Sewell
was present and stated he has given a proposed land
use agreement to the Assistant City Attorney, and he
outlined the benefits of his project. There being no
other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Coun-
Ordinance 78-47
cilwoman Hertzog, Ordinance 78-47, being AN ORDINANCE
First Reading
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1,
TRACT 9, FROM Cl TO R3, was given first reading, with
second reading and adoption to be delayed until an
agreement has.been finalized stipulating.50 percent
of the units will be family -apartments, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Hertzog,
Schafer, Hall
NOES Council Members: Raciti
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
ZE-78-136 set for the public hearing for Council review of Zone
Yelland/Fenn Exception ZE-78-136, John Yelland, authorized agent -
for Karen A. Fenn, 1672 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Held Over for a Conditional Use Permit for a public storage
facility with a manager's unit, and with variances
from side setback, parking, and landscaping require-
ments, located at 2097 and 2099 Placentia Avenue in
an MG zone. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration. The Affidavits of Publishing, Posting,
and Mailing -are on file in the.Clerk's office. No
communications have been received. The Planning
Director -explained that there are five buildings in-
volved in this project and that buildings No. 3 and
No..4-, as well as the caretaker's residence, are two -
..story. structures. The Planning Director further
stated that the property is presently used for boat
storage, and explained the variances involved in
this project. John Yelland was present and answered
questions from the Council pertaining to the two-
story structures, business hours, and number of
people using the facility. There being no other
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
After discussion, Councilman Hall made a motion to
approve the request. The motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog but failed to carry, Council
Members Schafer, McFarland, and Raciti voting no.
Councilman Raciti requested a Study Session on this
item, and thereafter made a motion to deny the
permit. Councilwoman Schafer seconded the motion.
After further discussion, the previous motion and
second were withdrawn. The Mayor reopened the public
hearing and Mr. Yelland stated that.he was willing to
delete the second story.. Councilman Hall made a sub-
stitute motion granting approval of the permit with
elimination of the second story. The motion was
seconded'by Councilwoman Hertzog. Councilwoman
Schafer stated that she was not concerned with the
second story, but feels this might not be the best
use for the property. Councilwoman Schafer was in
favor of setting a policy for storage units in the
City and suggested a report be prepared showing the
need for these units in the City. Mayor McFarland
suggested that this item be referred to the Study
Session of November 13, and continued to the neet-
ing of November 20, 1978. Councilman Hall withdrew
his motion for approval of the request with elimina-
tion of the second story, and Councilwoman Hertzog
withdrew her second. On motion.by Councilman Hall,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, this
item was referred to the Study Session of November
13, 1978, and continued to the Council meeting of
November.20, 1978.
Moratorium on On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Council -
Public Storage woman Schafer, and carried, a moratorium on public
Facilities storage facilities was established.
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
ZE-78-135
set for the appeal hearing requested by Michael Mc-
Arker/Kawamura
Laughlin, representing the North Costa Mesa Home-
owners Association,. of Zone Exception ZE-78-135,
Denied
Arker, Incorporated, authorized agent for Genji
Kawamura, 718 St. James Place, Newport Beach, for
variances from the minimum lot area, width, and re-
quired setbacks for a 126-lot subdivision, Tentative
Maps of Tracts 9936 and 10057, located at the south-
west corner of Bear Street and South Coast Drive, in
an R1 zone. Environmental Determination: Environ-
mental Impact Report accepted September 20, 1976, for
General Plan Amendment GP-76-2A. The Affidiavits of
Publishing, Posting, and Mailing are on file in the
Clerk's office. No communications have been re-
ceived. Councilman Hall requested an opinion from the
City Attorney as to whether or not he should partici-
pate in this hearing due to his former involvement on
the Planning Commission. The City Attorney replied
there was no legal reason to prevent him from parti-
cipating in this discussion. The Associate Planner
pointed out that the minimum lot size in an R1 zone
is 6,000 square feet, and that the average lot size
of Tract 9936 is 5,542 square feet, and 5,617 square
feet in Tract 10057. The Associate Planner further
explained the variances and indicated that a total
of 111 of the 126 proposed lots have a minimum of one
requested variance, and some have as many as four
variances. The Planning Staff recommended denial.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject
to Section X of the Staff Report dated August 28,
1978. The Planning.Staff.maintains that the hardship
claimed by the applicant, shape of the property re-
sulting from the alignment of South Coast Drive, is
not justification for the requested variances. The
Planning Staff feels that the installation of South
Coast Drive is a.recognized planning tool and simi-
lar streets are required of other developers.
Further, the Planning Staff maintains that Specific
Plans are an additional recognized planning tool and
have applied to other properties without variances
from lot.size standards. The Associate Planner
stated that approval of these variances would consti-
tute rezoning the property from R1 to Planned Develop-
ment - Low Density. Robert Mickelson, 3823 Casselle
Avenue, Orange, representing Arker, Incorporated,
reviewed the project and outlined three basic find-
ings as required by Code. These findings were: (1)
Extraordinary circumstances involved that created
hardships for the development; (2) Proposed use
would not be materially detrimental to other develop-
ments in the general area; and (3) Granting of the
permit will not be materially detrimental to the-
health, safety, and general welfare. Mr. Mickelson
also discussed the 12 findings on which the Planning
Commission based their recommendation for approval.
Ms. Jean Robins, 1807 Tahiti Drive, Costa Mesa, ques-
tioned whether the Council was going to uphold the
present ordinances or change them by variances..
Leonard Hampel, 401 Civic Center Drive West, Santa
Ana, stated that the Tentative Map had been approved
in July, 1977, and that the City also approved a
Final Development Plan with minor variances at that
time. Mike McLaughlin, 925 Crocus Circle, Costa
Mesa, representing the North Costa Mesa Homeowners
Association, read an editorial from the October
12, 1978, edition of the Costa Mesa News, and pre-
sented the 12 findings on which the Planning
Commission based their decision, and his arguments
against the findings. Darrilyn Oliver,'3077 Yukon
Xvj,
Councilmanic Councilwomen Schafer and Hertzog welcomed Councilman
Comments Hall... Councilwoman Schafer inquired about the News -
rack Ordinance. The City Attorney replied that he
Newsrack will have it ready for the Study Session scheduled
Ordinance for November 13, 1978.
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Avenue, Costa Mesa, endorsed Mr. McLaughlin's point
of view; and Annette Watson spoke in opposition to
the density.. Mr. Hampel, Mr. Mickelson, and Mr.
McLaughlin spoke again.and reinforced their ideas
Recess
on this subject. The Mayor declared a recess at
9:45 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
The City Attorney advised.the Council that despite
some statements made by others to the contrary,
approval of this application was not, as a matter
of law, a subversion.of the initiative process or
a rezone by variances, giving a detailed explana-
.tion, with reasons. He also stated that his office
could legally defend.and.support the Council's de-
cision either to. -grant or deny.the request, depend-
ing upon how they found the facts to exist. On
motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the request was denied,
incorporating the findings contained on Page 6 of
the Planning Staff Report of August 28, 1978, their
memo of September 15, 1978, and comments made during
the Council's discussion.of this item.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced..that.this was the time and place
Amendment to
set for-the.public.hearing of -,an amendment to Speci-
SP-78-01
fic Plan SP -78-01, Arker, Incorporated, authorized
Arker/Kawamura
agent for Genji.Kawamura,..718 St. James Place, New -
,port Beach, requesting a revision of the circulation
Withdrawn
plan contained in -the -Specific Plan to eliminate the
access point required on South Coast Drive at Pansy
Lane. Environmental Determination: Environmental
Impact Reports accepted on.September 20, 1976, for
General Plan Amendment GP -76-2A; and on August 1,
1977, .for General Plan Amendment GP -77-2B. The
Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received.
Leonard Hampel, representing.the applicant, requested
that this item be withdrawn and that the Council ini-
tiate proceedings to reconsider Specific.Plan SP -78-01.
Councilman Hall stated he would only be interested in
reconsidering.the Specific Plan if the developer ini-
tiated the proceedings.- George Argyros expressed his
opinion that communication between the City, the
developer, and the residents, concerning this issue
and Zone Exception ZE-78-135.was not good, and stated
that everyone involved should work closer to get this
problem resolved. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog-, and carried, the
amendment to the Specific Plan was withdrawn as re-
quested.
Oral
Darrilyn Oliver, 3077 Yukon Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked
Communications
questions regarding Ordinance 78-45, and requested a
copy.of same.
Smog Emissions
Jack Polans, 2864 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke
concerning.the smog emissions on July 14 and 15, 1978,
and stated that he had tried to trace where the emis-
sions came from and.concluded that it was from car
exhausts.. .Mr - Polans requested the City to hire a
parttime meteorologist. Mayor McFarland replied that
a staff member, Mike Robinson, was somewhat familiar
with these problems and therefore felt there was no
need to hire an additional.person.
Councilmanic Councilwomen Schafer and Hertzog welcomed Councilman
Comments Hall... Councilwoman Schafer inquired about the News -
rack Ordinance. The City Attorney replied that he
Newsrack will have it ready for the Study Session scheduled
Ordinance for November 13, 1978.
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Former Finance Mayor McFarland stated that he was sorry to hear that
Director Hartzler the City's first Finance Director, Ray Hartzler, had
Passes Away passed away on October 11', 1978, and he spoke of some
of Mr. Hartzler's accomplishments.
Mary Smallwood Mayor McFarland reminded the Council that they had
Park Dedication discussed dedicating a park in memory of Mary Small-
wood, and requested the City Manager to make the
necessary arrangements.
Councilwoman Mayor McFarland asked for,nominations for Vice Mayor.
Schafer Councilman Hall nominated Arlene Schafer. On motion
Appointed by Councilman Hall, seconded by Mayor McFarland, and
Vice Mayor carried unanimously, Councilwoman Schafer was elected
Vice Mayor.
Adjournment At 11:30 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to
Thursday, October 19, 1978, at 5:30 p.m., in the fifth
floor Conference Room of City Hall, and applicants
will be interviewed for the two Planning Commission
positions left vacant by Commissioners Shirley Price
and Donn Hall.
ZL
Mayor of the Ci -Y "of Q.osta Mesa'
ATTEST:
G -I ��_djj'
City Clerk of the City of Costa esa'
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