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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1980 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA February 19; 1980 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular session on February 19, 1980, 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 Doctor Josiah R. Bartlett, Unitarian Universalist Church. Roll Call Council Members Present: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall Council Members Absent: None Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning Depart - Licenses ment-from: Robert A. Chew, Incorporated, doing Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director, Director of Public Services, City Clerk Minutes On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman February 4, and Hall, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, February 4, 1980, and the special meeting of February 11, 1980 1980, 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. Presentation Mayor McFarland presented a plaque to Pati Tambellini Costa Mesa Civic of the City'.s Leisure Services Department, in recogni- Playhouse tion of the Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse production of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" being chosen Orange County's Number One show of the 1979 season by the Daily Pilot. Ms. Tambellini directed the award-winning production and was also named the season's best supporting actress for her role in "Light Up the Sky". The Daily Pilot also gave special recognition to the cast and other members of the Playhouse for excellent performances throughout the year: Ralph Richmond, Stan Wlasick, Pat Krone, Ted Knorr, and named actress of the year for her role in "Cat on a Hot Tin`Roof", was Linda Putnam. CONSENT CALENDAR. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, 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 Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims The following claims were received by the City Clerk and no action was required: Shirley M. Cole; Attorney Myron G. Cohn on behalf of Dudley C. Browning; Attorney Hal Wolowski on behalf of Juan Gerardo Jimenez; and Ms. Remedios Magtira. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning Depart - Licenses ment-from: Robert A. Chew, Incorporated, doing business as Rancho Market; 2402 Newport Boule- vard. Local Agency 'Notice of Public'Hearing from the Orange County Formation Local Agency Formation Commission on a proposed Commission annexation to the City of Newport Beach, desig- nated County "Triangle" Annexation No. 87, located in the general area of Superior Avenue and the Coast Highway. Public Utilities Notice of application before the Public Utilities Commission Commission from Richard A. Gregory, doing busi- ness as Sunset Coast Bus Lines, for authority to operate as a passenger,stage corporation in a home -to -work service between points in Orange End - Reading County and the Garrett AiResearch facility in Folder Torrance. Business Permits A request from Kemper Sports Management, doing business as Women's Kemper Open, 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Women's Kemper Suite 208, Costa Mesa, to hold a professional golf Open tournament at the Mesa Verde Country Club, March 24 through 30, 1980, was approved subject to one condition of the Revenue Division. Circus Vargas A request from Circus Vargas, 5150 Candlewood Street, Suite 5, Lakewood, for permission to hold a three-day circus at 3100 Bristol.Street; March 14 through 16, 1980, was approved subject to conditions recommended by staff. Set for Public General P1an.Amendment GP -80-1A, Mike Burke, authorized Hearing agent for James H. Gregory, 31.87-G Airway Avenue, for permission to amend the land use designation from Low GP -80-1A Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, for Burke'/Gregory property located at 250 West Wilson Street, in an Rl zone, was set for public hearing on March 3, 1980, at 6:30 p.m. Environmental_ Determination: Negative Declaration. Claims - Denied On mot ion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of John Frank Slade Slade was denied. Harris On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Alvin F. Harris was denied. Beaufford/Hill On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Mary Hill Beaufford and James Hill was denied. Mills On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Robert S. Mills was denied. Golf Course On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council - Parking woman Hertzog, Resolution 80-17, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL'OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 80-17 REGULATING PRIVATE VEHICLE PARKING AT THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members:. McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None IBM Tax Suit On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, Resolution 80-18, being A RESOLUTION OF Resolution 80-18 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY COUNSEL TO APPEAR AND DEFEND 1 i F� AHFP Administrative Agreements for Project No. 962, right-of-way acquisition, and Project No. 963, construction, in connection with the widen- ing of the south side of Paularino Avenue from the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel to 244 feet easterly of Enterprise Street; Amendment to Administrative Agreement No. D76- 032,,for the widening and reconstruction of the Baker Street and Paularino Avenue crossings at the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel, which is in response to the City's request for additional funds and a time extension for this project. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, the four new agreements and one amended agreement were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute 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 Credit to THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN CERTAIN LITIGATION RELATING Assessment TO AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES,'in connection with Orange District 79-01 County Superior Court Case No. 320254, International South Coast Business Machines (IBM) versus the County of Orange and Drive various Orange County cities, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members:. McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall Resolution 80-19 NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Agreements for The Director of Public Services has recommended approval AHFP Projects of the following agreements with the County of Orange, 933,-934, 962, and amendment to a previous agreement with the County, and 963; and in connection with the Arterial Highway Financing Pro - Amendment to gram (AHFP) Projects: Agreement No. Raciti, Hertzog, Hall D76-032 AHFP Administrative Agreements for Project No. 933, right-of-way acquisition, and Project No. 934, construction, in connection with the widen- ing of the north side of Baker Street from Bristol Street to 230 feet easterly, and from the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel to 244 feet easterly of Enterprise Street; AHFP Administrative Agreements for Project No. 962, right-of-way acquisition, and Project No. 963, construction, in connection with the widen- ing of the south side of Paularino Avenue from the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel to 244 feet easterly of Enterprise Street; Amendment to Administrative Agreement No. D76- 032,,for the widening and reconstruction of the Baker Street and Paularino Avenue crossings at the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel, which is in response to the City's request for additional funds and a time extension for this project. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, the four new agreements and one amended agreement were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute 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 Credit to The Director of Public Services has recommended that Assessment pursuant to Section 10427.1, Streets and Highways Code, District 79-01 the $15,000.00 collected by the City from the developer South Coast of Tracts 10277 and 10278, for cost of traffic signali- Drive zation of the South Coast Drive/Fairview Road intersec- tion, be contributed to`Assessment District No. 79-01 to defray signalization costs of the South Coast Drive construction. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded Resolution 80-19 by Councilwoman Hertzog; Resolution 80-19, being A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS IN PRO- CEEDINGS AND ENGINEER'S REPORT IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE "MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913", was adopted by the foll..owing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Final Map for A Final Map and Subdivision Agreement were presented for Tract 10792 - Tract 10792, R and W Development, 188 East 17th Street, R and W Costa Mesa; 24 lots, 2.95 acres, located at the south - Development east corner of Adams Avenue and Placentia Avenue, for ,­% ��z7��tt. 413 condominium purposes. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer; seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog; the map and agreement were approved; the Clerk was authorized to sign said map, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the agreement on behalf,.of the City; the Council did accept on behalf of the public the dedication of Adams Avenue for street purposes; did also accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa: (1) all vehicular access rights to Placentia Avenue and Adams Avenue as released and re- linquished, (2) the ingress and egress easement over Lot 24 as dedicated; and did also approve subject map pur- suant to the provisions of Section 66436(c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members:$ McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Final Map for A Final Map and Subdivision Agreement were presented Tract 10856 - for Tract 10856, McKinnon -Bibb Properties, Incorpor- McKinnon-Bibb ated, 2737 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar; 42 lots, 2.11 acres, located at 2215-2229 Fairview Road, for condominium purposes. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the map and agreement were approved; the Clerk was authorized to sign said map, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City; and the Council did also approve said map pursuant to the provisions of Section 66436(c)(1) of the,Subdivision Map Act, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members; None ABSENT: Council Members: None Santa Ana -Delhi Plans and Specifications from the County of Orange for Channel construction of the Santa Ana=Delhi Channel, from the Construction San Diego Freeway northerly to Anton Boulevard, were presented. The Orange County Flood Control Act requires that prior to the award of a contract, the City Council must approve plans and specifications for work done within the City'.s jurisdiction. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, subject plans and specifications were approved. Notice of The Director of Public Services has recommended that Completion improvements be accepted in connection with 1979-80 1979-80 Street Street Maintenance - Phase I, which have been completed Maintenance - by Sully -Miller Contracting Company, Post Office Box Phase I 432, Orange. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, 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 Time Limit The Traffic.Commission has recommended 24 -minute time Parking - limit parking on the north side of Randolph Street for Randolph Street a distance of 40 feet between 500 and 540 feet east of the centerline of Bristol Street, because parking facil- ities associated with the commercial and industrial buildings were not being used. On motion by Vice Mayor Resolution 80-20 Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 80-20, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING 24 -MINUTE PARKING ON A PORTION OF RANDOLPH STREET, was adopted by; the following roll call vote: i 1 1 x oz_�Yttw AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti; Hertzog, Hall NOES: .Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Passenger Loading At the request of the administrators of Page School, 648 Hamilton Street Hamilton Street, the Traffic Commission has recommended installation of a passenger loading zone on the norther- ly curb of Hamilton Street, from 275 feet to 325 feet west of the centerline of Meyer Place. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 80-21 Resolution 80-21, being' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PASSENGER LOADING ZONE ON A PORTION OF HAMILTON 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 Bus Stops on At the request of the Orange County Transit District, Victoria Street the Traffic Commission -has recommended installation of bus stops for both eastbound and westbound traffic on Victoria Street at Monrovia Street. Parking is already prohibited so only installation of bus stop signs is necessary. Onmotion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded Resolution 80-22 by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 80-22, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING BUS STOPS ON VICTORIA STREET AT MONROVIA 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 Prohibition of On motion by Vice Mayor'Schafer; seconded by Council - Parking on woman Hertzog, Resolution 80-23, being A RESOLUTION OF Thurin Street THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON TUESDAYS BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND Resolution 80-23 9:00 A.M. ON A PORTION OF THURIN STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, 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 On motion by Vice Mayor'Schafer, seconded by Council - Parking -on Jeffrey woman Hertzog, Resolution 80-24, being A RESOLUTION OF Drive and Jennifer THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Lane PROHIBITING PARKING ON MONDAYS BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. AND; 10:00 A.M. ON JEFFREY DRIVE AND JENNIFER LANE FOR THE Resolution 80-24 PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, was adopted 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 Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council - Advance woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance in the amount of $170.00 for a Fire Captain to.attend the Fire Instructor Workshop in Fresno, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT:, Council Members: None OI dh. X-1133 Bid Item 4.40 The bid received for Bid Item.440; One Fire Truck, One Fire Truck Tractor Drawn'100-Foot Aerial Ladder- is on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, Awarded to seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog; the bid was awarded to Crown Coach Crown Coach Corporation, 2428'East 12th Street, Los Angeles, in the amount of.$187,078.00, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: 'McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Rebuilt Diesel A request was presented for an emergency purchase of Engine one rebuilt diesel engine for the Fire Department aerial ladder truck. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded Purchase from by Councilwoman Hertzog,, authorization was given to pur- Brown's chase the engine from Brown's`Engineering, sole source Engineering supplier, 909 West 16th Street, Newport Beach, in the amount of $6,466.00, by'the following roll call vote: AYES:- Council --Members,: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Installation of Bids received for the Installation of Safety Strips on Safety Strips on Fairview Road and Merrimac Way Medians, are on file in Fairview Road the Clerk'.s office. On -motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, and Merrimac Way seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Markel Cemen't,Contracting, Incorporated, Awarded to 1971 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa; in the amount of Markel Cement $21,117..55, 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 Budget Adjustment On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer', seconded by Council - No. 80-39 woman Hertzog, Budget Adjustment No. 80-39 in the Paularino Park. amount of $95,000.00, for improvements at Paularino Park, was approved by the`following roll call vote: AYES: 'Council Members: 'McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None R-80-01 On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council- Royale/Sakioka woman Hertzog, Ordinance 804., being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Ordinance 80-6 CHANGING THE ZONING OFA PORTION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP Adopted 5 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST; IN THE LAND ALLOTTED TO JAMES McFADDEN, FROM Al AND C2 TO PDC AND PDR -HD, in connec- tion with Rezone'Petition�R-80-01, Roy K. Sakioka, was given second reading 'and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Memb'ers': None ABSENT: Council'Membersl None Bicycle Trails The Clerk presented from the meeting of February 4, Committee 1980, establishment ofa Bicycle Trails Committee as subcommittee of the Traffic Commission. The Mayor Tabled stated that when this item was discussed at the Study Session of February 11, 1980, Council agreed that the matter should be delayed until update of the General Plan was complete; therefore, in order to obtain the Development Services Director's recommendation and maximum citizen participation, this item was tabled for the present time.: i 1 Estancia High The Clerk presented -from the'meeting of February 4; School Request 1980; a request for funds from Estancia High School, for Funds for their volleyball team to participate in an inter- national tournament in Bristol; England. Wayne Hughes, Estancia Athletic Director; was present and referred to his communication to the Council dated February 15; 1980, in which he gave a breakdown of the cost of the trip and the funds raised. A balance of $4,213.00 is still needed but fund-raising is still in process. At the request of Councilwoman Hertzog, Mr. Hughes gave a brief resume of how the volleyball team came to be selected to represent the United Stated in this compe- tition. During discussion, the City Manager pointed out that if approval was given for City assistance, the funds should be for promotion or advertising. A motion was made by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, authorizing an expenditure of $3,000.00 from the promotional and advertising fund; and also request- ing that Mr. Hughes present a report to the Council as to the outcome of the tournament. 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 Rochester. Street The Clerk presented a request for extension of escrow Fire Station in connection with the sale of the Rochester Street Property Fire Station property. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, approval was given to extend the escrow for 45 days. Keep America On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council - Beautiful Program woman Hertzog, and carried, discussion on the "Keep America Beautiful Program" was continued to the meet - Held Over ing of March 3, 1980. Warrant On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council - Resolution 1097 man Raciti, Warrant Resolution 1097, including Payroll 8003, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Narcotics The City Attorney reported that a conference seminar Paraphernalia will be held in the City of Lakewood to discuss the national problem of the sale of narcotics Parapher- nalia. A representative from the City Attorney's office will attend. Agins versus On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council - City of Tiburon man Raciti, and carried, the City Attorney was authorized to file an Amicus Curiae Brief in the case of Agins versus the City of Tiburon which concerns zoning laws and inverse condemnation. Expansion of The City Manager reported that a letter was received John Wayne from Ralph B. Clark, Chairman of the Orange County Board Orange County of Supervisors, concerning the possible acquisition of Airport three vacant sites in the City of Costa Mesa for expan- sion of the John Wayne Orange County Airport. On motion Referred to by Councilman Hall, seconded'by Vice Mayor Schafer, and Planning carried, this item was referred to the Planning Com - Commission mission. Pinkleys The Mayor introduced former Mayor Alvin Pinkley and Introduced his wife, Lucy Pinkley, who were in the audience. Public Hearing The Clerk presented from the meeting of February 4, G and W Towing 1980; a request from G and W Towing; Incorporated; 740-B Ohms Way, Costa Mesa, for a Certificate of Public Held Over Convenience and Necessity to provide towing services within the City of Costa,Mesa. On motion by Councilman Hall seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer; and carried, this item was continued to the meeting of March 3; 1980. Public. Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Appeal of for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the ZE-79-186A Planning Commission's denial for a sign on Orange Ave- Stewart/Hartman nue, in connection with Zone Exception ZE-79-186A, Larry Stewart, 3932 Elmwood Court, Riverside, authorized agent for Kenneth Hartman, for an amendment to the Planned Signing Program for property located at 211 East 17th Street at the intersection of Orange Avenue, in a C1 -S zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affi- davits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Development Services'Director reviewed previous action by the Planning Commission, stating that the applicant was requesting approval of two wall signs which had been installed without benefit of permits. A Planned Signing Program for the commercial center located at 211 - 239 East 17th Street was approved at at the Planning Commission meeting of November 26, 1979. At their meeting of January 14, 1980, the Commission ap- proved the requested amendment under Zone Exception ZE-79-186A for the 17th Street sign allowing the letter height of four letters - "M"; "0", "P", and "T" to exceed the 20 -inch maximum in keeping with the logo- type of Miller's Outpost. The Commission also required that the letter height on Orange Avenue be reduced to 14 inches with the exception of the same four letter which could exceed 14 inches. Larry Stewart, represent- ing Miller,'.s Outpost, was present and stated that Mr. Hartman was present at the November 26 meeting, and was under the impression that the signs had been approved, except for a pole sign. Considerable discussion fol- lowed concerning,applicant'.s confusion as to what was approved at the two meetings before the Planning Commis- sion. There being no other.speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Mayor McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Schafer voting no, Council upheld the Planning Commis- sion's decision approving the sign on 17th Street, but limiting the letter height to 14 inches for the sign on Orange Avenue with the exception of the four letters mentioned earlier. Public Hearing The Clerk announced -that this was the time and place set Appeal of ZE-80-12' for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the University Stereo/. Planning Commission',s denial of Zone Exception ZE-80-12, St. Pierre University Stereo, Incorporated, 9469 West Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City, authorized agent for Louis St. Pierre, for a variance from provisions of the Sign Ordi- nance, for property located at 1829 Newport Boulevard, in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Development Services Director in summar- izing the application, stated that a variance had been requested to allow an existing nonconforming roof sign to remain; and to legalize a painted wall sign which exceeds maximum permitted'letter height. At their meeting of January 14, 1980, the Planning Commission recommended that -applicant file an amortization for the roof sign within 30 days, and that the illegal wall sign be removed with the same period. Joseph Krenek, Presi- dent of University Stereo, was present and spoke in support of his.r.equest; and also mentioned that since the subject property is located in the Redevelopment Area; he did not want to incur heavy expenses for a new conforming wall -sign -when there was the possibility that the Redevelopment Agency would be acquiring the property. Vice Mayor Schafer reported that a decision by the Redevelopment Agency is expected within 30 to 90 days. There being no other speakers; the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Hall; seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, Council supported the Planning Commission decision that applicant file an amortization for the roof sign; but that the illegal wall sign could remain until after a decision by the Redevelopment Agency concerning the Newport Boulevard frontage properties. Removal of No- The Clerk presented a request for removal of existing Parking -Signs on parking prohibition on Delaware Place for street sweep - Delaware Place ing. The Traffic Commission recommended denial of the request. Robert Ghiselin, 3216 Delaware Place, spoke in support of removing the signs, stating it placed a hardship on the residents because driveways in this area cannot accommodate additional vehicles which cannot be parked in garages; however, Mr. Ghiselin advised that if the street sweeping could be done after 8:30 a.m., no problem would exist. He also submitted a petition indicating the majority of the residents supported removal of the signs. Kathy Evans, 3201 Delaware Place, spoke in support of retaining the parking prohibition for street sweeping. In response to Mr. Ghiselin's suggestion that the no -parking time be changed, the Director of Public Services advised that their sweeper schedule is such that a change'in time would not be practical. On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by ;= Councilman Hall, and carried, Councilman Raciti vot,ing no, authorization was given to remove the parking pro- hibition on Delaware Place. SCAG Urban The Clerk presented a request from Southern California Runoff Study Association of Governments (SCAG) for participation of Project the City of Costa Mesa in the urban runoff study project, at a cost to the City of $87,000.00. On motion Denied by Councilman Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, the request was denied. Waiver of Bond The Clerk presented a request from the 32nd District for Fairgrounds Agricultural Association`(Orange County Fairgrounds), 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, to consider waiving the Held Over Performance Bond in connection with their planned Phase IIa construction. Kenneth Fulk, General Manager of the Fairgrounds, asked that :consideration of his request be postponed for two weeks. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by,Councilman Hall, and carried, this item was continued to the meeting of March 3, 1980. Request to The Clerk presented a request from Bristol Plaza, Post Appeal ZE-80-10 Office Box 2990, Newport Beach, to appeal the Planning Bristol Plaza Commission's -denial of Zone Exception ZE-80-10, for a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the two-story height Hearing Set limitation and a variance from parking standards to permit compact parking stalls, for property located at the southeast corner of Bristol Street and the San Diego Freeway, in a Cl zone. Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact Report accepted by the Planning Commission on January 28, 1980. Councilman Raciti supported the request and made a motion to set a public hearing for both the Environmental Impact Report and the Zone Exception for March 3, 1980. During discus- sion, Council agreed that this matter should be heard but Vice Mayor Schafer pointed out that in her opinion there was no procedural error on the part of the Plan- ning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mayor McFarland, and carried, but was later amended. } dT Oral Norman Suker; 603 -Ranier Way; Costa Mesa-, representing Communications the Brookview Condominium Homeowners Association; spoke in opposition to the Council';s decision granting ZE-80-10 a hearing for the Environmental Impact Report and Zone Exception ZE-80-10. He also requested that the public hearing be rescheduled for another time because their association was meeting on March 3. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, Council decided to reconsider their earlier motion setting a public hearing on March 3, 1980, for the subject application. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Raciti,'and carried, this item was referred to the -Study Session of March 10, 1980, -and the public hearing set for March 17, 1980. Orange Coast Jim Garman, Dean of Instruction at Orange Coast College, College reported on the expenditure of'Revenue Sharing funds, which were allotted to their Career Center by the City in November, 1979. Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. hn�� ay r of the Cis y of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of t e City of Cost esa 1 1