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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1979 - City CouncilRoll Call REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA April 16, 1979 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session April 16, 1979, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa,. California. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by Father James Dunning, St. John the.Baptist Catholic Church. Council Members Present: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Planning and Development Services Director, Director of Public Services, City Clerk Minutes On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council - April 2, 1979 woman Hertzog, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1979, were approved as distributed and posted as there were no corrections. Ordinances A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, to read all ordinances by title only. CONSENT CALENDAR. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, all Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following' roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None 1 1 Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claim The following claim was received by the Clerk and no action was required: Auto Club of Southern California on behalf of Linda Eveland. Gasoline A resolution from the Anaheim Chamber of Com - Restrictions merce expressing opposition to the United States Department of Energy emergency weekend gasoline sales restrictions, designated Standby Conservation Plan No. 1. Local Agency Determination -without notice and hearing of Formation the proposed annexation to the Garden Grove Commission Sanitary District, designated Annexation No. B-626-78. Keys Marina A petition containing 91 signatures, requesting the Council's support for installation of a public marina at "Keys Marina" at the mouth of the Santa Ana River. Excessive Rent A petition containing 26 signatures of resi- Increase dents of the Mesa Manor Apartments, 241 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, regarding a rent increase of 20 percent at this 24 -unit build- ing. O Labor Code A resolution from the City of Stanton, which Amendment endorses legislation to amend Section 3202 of the Labor Code of the State of California, from "liberally construed" to "fair and equitable". Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for Beverage which parking has been approved by the Plan - Licenses ning Department, from: Rion Corporation, doing business at 1775 Newport Boulevard; and Touch End - O'Classe, Incorporated, doing business as The Reading Folder Vegas Room, 686 West 19th Street. Business Permits Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from American Heart Association, Orange County American Heart Chapter, 1043 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, by Association public and professional education, research, and com- munity service programs, April 6 through May 6, 1979, and to hold a one -day Cycle-thon through the City on May 6, 1979, was approved subject to conditions of the Revenue Division, and with Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code waived. Quevedo Art A request from Quevedo Art Studio, 11515 Carmenita Ave - Studio nue, Whittier, to hold a two-day art sale at 2285 Denied Newport Boulevard, April 28 and 29, 1979, was denied. (Further discussion on this item took place during Oral Communications.) Permits A request from the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club, Incorporated, Post Office Box 628, Costa Mesa, to Lions Club hold a parade on June 2, 1979, which will travel south Parade on Harbor Boulevard to 19th Street, west to Anaheim Ave- nue, and south on Anaheim Avenue to 18th Street, was approved subject to conditions. Lions Club A request from the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Fish Fry Club, Incorporated, Post Office Box 628, Costa Mesa, to use Lions Park from May 29 through June 5, 1979, for their Annual Fish Fry, and for use of the recreation office in the park, was approved subject to condi- tions of the Leisure Services Department. Underground On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - Utility District woman Hertzog, and carried, the proposed formation of No. 13 Underground Utility District No. 13 on Harbor Boule- vard, from the centerline of Gisler Avenue to the Hearing Set centerline of Sunflower Avenue, was set for public hearing May 7, 1979, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Agreement - AHFP On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - Project 989 woman Hertzog, an agreement between the City and the Del Mar Avenue County of Orange in connection with Arterial'Highway Financing Program Project 989, for improvements on Del Mar Avenue from Newport Boulevard to Santa Ana Avenue, in the amount of $40,000.00, 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, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Agreement - AHFP On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - Project 923 woman Hertzog, an agreement between the City and the Superior Avenue County of Orange in connection with Arterial Highway Financing Program Project 923, for improvements on Superior Avenue from West 17th Street to the southerly City limits, in the amount of $234,000.00, was ap- proved.; and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Final Map for On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - Tract 10425 - woman Hertzog, the Final Map and a Subdivision Agree - Urbanites, ment for Tract 10425, Urbanites, Incorporated, 16152 Incorporated Beach Boulevard, Suite 160, Huntington Beach, devel- oper, one lot, 0.65 -acre, for condominium purposes, located at 2205 Pacific Avenue, were approved; the Council did also approve said map pursuant to the pro- visions of Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign said documents on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Bus Stop and The Traffic Commission has recommended retaining the Prohibition of bus stop on the west side of Pomona Avenue 50 feet Parking on south of Victoria Street; also, that parking be pro - Pomona Avenue hibited on the westerly curb of Pomona Avenue 50 feet south of Victoria Avenue, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, in order to eliminate a turning_ problem for the bus. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 79-46 Resolution 79-46, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RETAINING A BUS STOP AND PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF POMONA AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Three-way Stop The Traffic Commission has recommended installation of at Bear and St. a three-way stop at Bear and St. Clair Streets due to Clair Streets the difficulties encountered by motorists*in gaining access from St. Clair Street to Bear Street. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 79-47 Resolution 79-47, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A THREE-WAY STOP AT BEAR AND ST. CLAIR STREETS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Prohibition of The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be Parking on West prohibited at 720 West 17th Street because of the acci- 17th Street dent history along this street. On motion by Council- man Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolu- Resolution 79-48 tion 79-48, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARK- ING ON A PORTION OF WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council'Members: None Street Maintenance Bids received for Street Maintenance 1978-7.9, resurfac- 1978-79 ing of various City streets, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Awarded Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Sully -Miller Sully -Miller Contracting Company, Post Office Box 432, 1 1 1 Bid Item 418 One Truck Awarded - Newport Datsun Orange, in the amount of $315,300.60, being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: . AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None .ABSENT: Council Members: None Bids received for Bid Item 418, One Compact Truck with Utility Body, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Newport Datsun, 888 Dove Street, Newport Beach, in the amount of $5,698.00, plus tax, being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Bid Item 420 Bids received for Bid Item 420, Reflective Glass Reflective Spheres (Beads), are on file in the Clerk's office. Glass Spheres On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - (Beads) woman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Whittaker Corporation, Post Office Box 31352, Los Angeles, in -Awarded the amount of $3,319.92, being the lowest bid meeting Whittaker specifications, by the following roll call vote: Corporation AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members:, None ABSENT: Council Members: None Mowing Strips Bids received for Installation of Mowing Strips at at Civic Center the Costa Mesa Civic Center are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman Raciti, Awarded seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract was Atlas Engineering awarded to Atlas Engineering and Construction, In - and Construction corporated, 2200 West Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, in the amount of $3,560.00, being the lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Extension of On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - Agreement for woman Hertzog, an agreement between the City and the Shelter County of Orange, extending animal shelter services ,Animal Services to June 30, 1980, 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, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Conference On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - Advances woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance for a Police Captain to attend the California Peace Officers Annual Conference in San Francisco, May 20 through 24, 1979, in the amount of $310.00, was approved by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance for the Police Chief to attend the California Peace Officers Annual Conference in San Francisco, May 20 through 24, 1979, in the amount of $250.00, was approved by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Budget Adjustment On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - No. 79-44 woman Hertzog, Budget Adjustment No. 79-44, to establishappropriation for Shiffer Park, in the amount of $65,000.00, to be transferred from sub- dividers fees, Zone 6, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Notice of On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - Completion - woman Hertzog, and carried, a Notice of Completion in Fire Station connection with the construction of Fire Station No. No. 3 3, 1865 Park Avenue, was ratified. Notice of Construction of Tennis Court Lighting at TeWinkle Completion Park has been completed by Howell Electrical Service, Tennis Court 17712 Upland Avenue, Fontana, to the satisfaction of Lighting at the Leisure Services Director. On motion by Council- TeWinkle Park man Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, 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: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Weed Abatement On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, Resolution 79-49, being A RESOLUTION Resolution 79-49 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- Hearing Set FORNIA, DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT RUBBISH AND WEEDS WHICH BEAR SEEDS OF DOWNY OR WINGY NATURE AND WEEDS WHICH ATTAIN SUCH A LARGE GROWTH AS TO BECOME A FIRE NUISANCE WHEN DRY, AND WEEDS WHICH ARE OTHER- WISE NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AND THAT THE SAME AREA PUBLIC NUISANCE; DIRECTING THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE TO POST NOTICES TO REMOVE SAID RUBBISH AND DESTROY SAID WEEDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW; FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ALL OBJECTIONS OR PROTESTS AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION III OF ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER III, COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Open Space On motion by -Councilman Raciti, seconded by Council - Easement at woman Hertzog, and carried, the City Attorney was South Coast authorized to furnish copies of Legal Opinion No. Town Center 78-07, which concerns an Open Space Easement at South Coast Town Center, to the Orange County Assessor and End - Consent other interested parties. Calendar R-79-01 On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council- man Hall, Ordinance 79-5, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE 7 -L .:.�. Ordinance 79-5 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Adopted CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOTS 11, 12, 13, 145 AND 15, BLOCK "B", BERRY TRACT, FROM C1 AND M1 TO CL, was given second reading and adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Sign Ordinance The Clerk presented from the meeting of April 2, 1979, further discussion on the Sign Ordinance Compliance Program. By way of review, at the meeting of April 2, the Council took the following actions: (1) a motion was made by Councilman Hall, duly seconded, and carried, to establish a Sign Ordinance Committee and that this committee was to bring back to the Council at the first meeting in April, 1980, their recommendations as to changes, additions, or deletions to the Ordinance; and (2) Councilman Hall moved to continue the present system of inventory and enforcement, plus offer the following alternative to those who do not comply: remove all illegal signs (those without permits) immediately; how- ever, no new signs will be permitted until the entire site conforms, and site must be brought into conformity by March 31, 1981. This motion was subsequently refer- red to staff for study and recommendation as to whether the motion required an ordinance amendment or if it fell within the category of a policy directive. At the out- set of this meeting, Councilman Hall stated that because the staff has found -that the second motion detailed above would require an ordinance amendment, which was not his intent, he made an amended motion as follows: to continue sign inventory under the present system, and that property owners and businesses shall be advised to remove illegal -signs (those without permits) or leg- alize them. The amended motion was seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried unanimously. Referring to action (1) above, Councilman Hall stated that establish- ment of a Sign Ordinance Committee was somewhat premature because such a committee could not be effective until the inventory of signs was completed. He therefore moved to not havea committee at this time, wait until after the inventory was completed, and decide then. On recommendation by the City Attorney, Councilman Hall amended his last motion as -follows: vacate the prior motion of April 2, 1979, to form a Sign Committee. It was seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried. Robert H. Daniel; 449 Broadway, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the ordinance and his unwillingness to comply. Eugene Bergeron, 2885 Europa Drive, Costa Mesa, asked for clarification of the motion as well as the difference between an illegal sign and a nonconform- ing sign. Councilman Hall responded that an illegal -sign was one for which no permit had ever been acquired; a nonconforming sign was one which was legal prior to the adoption of the Sign Ordinance in 1974. Howard Clary, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that even though the Chamber was not in total agreement with the enforcement -procedure, it would be irresponsible of the Chamber not to support the law. Mayor McFarland stated that he wanted to make a public apology to Vice Mayor Schafer for remarks -he -feels were unjustified which he made to her at the last Council meeting regarding this subject. Warrant On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Vice Mayor Resolution 1067 Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1067, including Payroll 7907, was approved by the following roll call vote: Former Mayor Acknowleded AYES: Council Members: NOES: Council Members: ABSENT: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall None None Mayor McFarland acknowledged former Mayor and Mrs. Alvin Pinkley who were in the audience. Metromedia vs. The City Attorney referred to his report to the Council City of San dated April 11, 1979, in which he detailed the outcome Diego of the case, Metromedia versus City of San Diego, in which the California Supreme court ruled in favor of the city. The report further states that Metromedia has applied for a rehearing before the California Supreme Court and will probably appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Request for The City Attorney requested an Executive Session after Executive the regular meeting was adjourned to discuss pending Session litigation, including the Fenn and Arnel cases. Agreement -. The City Manager presented an agreement between the Monahan City and Richard Monahan, 9322 Flicker Avenue, Fountain Valley, to computerize the Enterprise Accounting System Computer Software and integrate it'as part of our Financial Management System. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agrement was approved in the amount of $8,550.00, and the Mayor and Clerk were autho- rized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Federal Revenue set for the public hearing to receive public comments Sharing Funds and/or proposals on the possible uses of Federal 1979-80 Revenue Sharing Entitlement funds to be appropriated in the Fiscal Year 1979-80 Budget. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. No action was required by the Council. Landscape Assess- The Clerk presented a proposed resolution initiating ment District proceedings for the renewal of City of Costa Mesa No. 1 Landscape Assessment District No. 1. The Planning and Development Services Director reviewed previous pro- ceedings for this District, which was established on May 15, 1978, for the purpose of allowing the City to assess property owners for the cost of maintaining landscaped areas with Tract 9901, which was required as development standards by Specific Plan SP -76-03. He further stated that the proposed resolution orders the City Engineer prepare a report detailing the actual maintenance cost for the last year and estimating maintenance costa for the next fiscal year. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, Resolution 79-50 Resolution 79-50, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PRO- CEEDINGS FOR RENEWAL OF CITY OF COSTA MESA LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Meeting Turned Mayor.McFarland turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Over to Vice Schafer, left the Council table, and therefore did Mayor not participate in the voting on the following item. 1 1 1 Moratorium on The Clerk presented a recommendation from the Planning Mini -warehouses Commission to establish a moratorium on approval of Appeal - Conditional Use Permits for mini -warehouses. The Plan - Held Over ning and Development Services Director explained that College Boulevard, Anaheim, to appeal the Planning the Planning Division and Fire Prevention Section have ZE-79'-47, and agreed that a study could be conducted to investigate the following problems and/or possible solutions: Redevelopment Action RA -79-07, for a Conditional Use (1) two-story versus one-story mini -storage facili- ties; (2) weight loads on second floor storage buildings; (3) security - on-site management; (4) studio.at 583 West 19th Street, in a Cl zone. Environ- storage of flammable materials; and (5) use of facil- ities for non -permitted office or business purposes. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Council- Hall, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the woman Hertzog, and carried, Mayor McFarland absent, the staff was requested to prepare an urgency ordi- nance for the May 7, 1979, Council meeting. Mayor Returns The Mayor returned to the Council table at this time. American Bus The Clerk presented a request from American Bus Shelter Shelter Proposal Company, Incorporated, 3071 Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana, ing Item 11 on the Consent Calendar, installation of to install bus shelters in the City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Denied Jean Claude Le Royer, President of the company, who had made a presentation before the Council at their Study expressed concern that the stop signs would not allevi- Session of April 9, 1979, gave a brief description of Traffic the bus shelters and the type of maintenance to be provided. He further stated that his company would approximately six accidents have occurred in the past install and maintain two shelters for a period of six months after which time the Council could decide whether or not to enter.into a contract with the appli- being monitored by the City. cant. Jean Poss, 830 Sonora Road, Costa Mesa, and Business Permit John Messina, representative from Project TLC Nutrition Program for Senior Citizens, spoke in support of the Art Studio, 11515 Carmenita Avenue, Whittier, spoke request. During Council discussion, concern was ex- pressed over the use of advertisement on the proposed Quevedo Art structures. 'On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, Councilwoman 2285 Newport Boulevard, which was denied earlier in Hertzog' voting no, the request was denied. Request to The Clerk presented a request from Joseph P. Veach, Appeal - Veach doing business as Ace Key Service, 1872 Newport Boule- SA-79-10 vard, Costa Mesa, to appeal the Planning Commission's decision on Sign Amortization SA -79-10. On motion by Hearing Set Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the request was granted and a public hearing set for May 7, 1979, at 6:30 p.m. Request to The Clerk' presented a request from Martin Goldberg, Appeal - authorized agent for OG, Incorporated, 212 North State Goldberg/OG College Boulevard, Anaheim, to appeal the Planning ZE-79'-47, and Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-79-47, RA-79-07 Redevelopment Action RA -79-07, for a Conditional Use Permit -for figure and fashion modeling and photographic Hearing Set studio.at 583 West 19th Street, in a Cl zone. Environ- mental Determination: Exempt. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the request was granted and a public hearing set for May 7, 1979, at 6:30 p.m. Oral Jean Poss, 830 Sonora Road,"Costa Mesa, spoke concern - Communications ing Item 11 on the Consent Calendar, installation of a three-way stop at Bear and St. Clair Streets. She Bear Street expressed concern that the stop signs would not allevi- Traffic ate the hazardous traffic conditions in this area where approximately six accidents have occurred in the past year. Councilman Hall stated that the situation was being monitored by the City. Business Permit Clinton King Smalley, representative from the Quevedo Art Studio, 11515 Carmenita Avenue, Whittier, spoke Quevedo Art in support of his request for a two-day art sale at Studio 2285 Newport Boulevard, which was denied earlier in E o the meeting as Item 3 in the Consent Calendar. Mr. Denied Smalley stated he arrived too late to speak when the item was presented. On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Councilman Hall, and carried, the Council agreed to reconsider the request. Mr. Smalley showed some of the art work to be -displayed, expressed his opinion that the location would not cause traffic prob- lems, and answered questions from the Council concerning parking. During discussion, Councilman Hall expressed concern over the heavy weekend traffic on Newport Boule- vard and the distraction to motorists by having the art display facing the roadway. He further suggested that it would be more beneficial to all concerned to have the art show at a shopping center. On motion by Coun- cilman Hall, seconded by Mayor McFarland, and carried, based on the finding of heavy traffic and creation of a hazardous condition, the request for an art display at this location was denied. Parade Float Dr. Les Becker, 465 Cambridge Circle, Costa Mesa, repre- senting the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club, in- formed the Council that the "Jaycees" had disbanded and therefore the Lions Club was taking over the management of the City's parade float. He further stated that the float would be used in seven parades starting in May, and requested funds for this project. On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Councilman Hall, an appro- priation of $3,500.00 from the Promotional Advertising Fund was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None ABSTAINING: Council Members: Raciti Councilmanic Mayor McFarland announced that a Study Session would Comments be held on April 23, 1979, at 4:30 p.m., in the fifth Senior Citizens floor Conference Room of 'City Hall to discuss the Housing Fund Senior Citizens Housing fund. Condominium Mayor McFarland commented on the problems being en - Conversions countered in many cities due to a large number of rental units being converted to condominiums, and commended the City's excellent job in adopting an ordinance some time ago which controls such conversions. Adjournment At 8:20 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Execu- to Executive tive Session in the City Clerk's office to discuss pend - Session ing litigation. At 8:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened and a motion was made by Councilman Hall, seconded by Coun- cilman Raciti, authorizing the City Attorney to retain Attorney Richard L. Riemer, a condemnation specialist. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Adjournment At 8:45 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session on Tuesday, April 24, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Room of City Hall, to discuss personnel matters. Mayor of the City :Costa Mesa ATTEST: 61 City Clerk of the City of Costa*.--sa 1 FJ