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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
September 15, 1980
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session on September 15, 1980, 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 Donald Thurman,
Costa Mesa Nazarene Church.
Roll Call- Council Members Present: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
None
City, Manager, City Attorney,
Development Services Director,
Director of Public Services,
City Clerk
Minutes On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
August 28 and Hertzog, and carried, the minutes of the special meeting
September 2, of August 28, 1980, and the regular meeting of September
1980 2, 1980, were approved as distributed and posted as
there were no corrections.
Ordinances A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, to read all ordi-
nances by title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog,
seconded.by Mayor Schafer, all items in the Consent
Calender were approved in one motion by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
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: Arline C.
Blender; Nestor D. Prieto; Larry W. Gregory;
Gilbert and Barbara Edwards; Dennis Cain; and
Attorney Richard I. Gerson on behalf of Brendan
T. Sweeney.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning Divi -
Licenses sion: Cynthia and Jose Barragan, doing business
as Chiappe's, 1025 El Camino Drive; and Club
End - Operation's, Incorporated, doing business at 1600
Reading Folder Adams Avenue.
Business Permit A request from Road's End, 1830 Newport Boulevard, Costa
Mesa, for a dance permit at that address, was approved
Road.'s End subject to conditions of the Revenue Division.
Set'for Public The following items were set for public hearing on
Hearing October 6, 1980:
Harbor Towing A request from Harbor Towing, 964 West 17th
Rate Increase Street, Costa Mesa, for an increase in rates for
towing services.
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Coast Towing A request from Coast Towing Service, 132 Indus -
Rate Increase trial Way, Costa Mesa, for an increase in rates
for towing services.
Claims - Rejected On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Schafer, and carried, the claim of Timothy J. Hatch was
Hatch rejected.
State Farm/
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Crawley
Schafer, and carried, the claim of State Farm Mutual
Insurance/Crawley and Associates was rejected.
Hand
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Schafer; and.carried, an application for leave to pre-
sent a late claim from David Hand and Company, was
rejected.
Improvements at
Street improvements have been completed to the satis-
Industrial Way and
faction of the Director of Public Services by J and J
Superior Avenue -
Enterprises, 1540 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa, for
J and J
property located at the northeast corner of Industrial
Enterprises
Way and Superior Avenue. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Schafer, the work was
accepted, and the savings passbook in the amount of
$31,000.00 was ordered exonerated, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Improvements
Improvements in Tract 9787 have been completed to the
in Tract 9787
satisfaction of the Director of Public Services by
D'.Arlin
Jacques D.',Arlin and Associates, 10799 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, for property located at the southwest cor-
ner of Fair Drive and Fairview Road. On motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Schafer, the
work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered exoner-
ated, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Improvements
Improvements in Tract 9873 have been completed to the
in Tract 9873
satisfaction of the Director of Public Services by Jack
Thomson
Thomson; 320 Via Lido, No. 5, Newport Beach, for proper-
ty located at 2257 Pacific Avenue. On motion by Council-
woman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Schafer, the work was
accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Improvements
Improvements in Tract 10238 have been completed to the
-in Tract 10238
satisfaction of the Director of Public Services by
Snyder -Langston
Snyder -Langston, Incorporated, 1761 Reynolds Drive,
Irvine, for property located at 2960 Airway Avenue. On
motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Schafer, the work was accepted, and the bonds were
ordered exonerated, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Off-site On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Improvements Schafer, Resolution 80-85, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ESTABLISHING
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Resolution 80-85
A CITY COUNCIL POLICY PERMITTING ONLY CASH DEPOSITS AS
SUBMITTALS FOR FUTURE OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CON-
STRUCTED BY PERSONS OTHER THAN CURRENT DEVELOPERS, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Reimbursement
A reimbursement agreement was presented between the City
Agreement
and Two Town Center Associates, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa
Two Town Center
Mesa, in connection with widening of Bristol Street at
Associates
the South Coast Plaza. Since the City plans to widen
the west side of Bristol Street, and Two Town Center
Bristol Street
Associates are improving the easterly side at the same
Widening
location, the Director of Public Services has recommended
that in order to better coordinate the work, it would
be to the City's advantage to have TTCA incorporate both
projects into one. The agreement stipulates the respon-
sibilities of both parties in completing the project.
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Schafer, the agreement 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: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Budget
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Adjustment 81-09
Schafer, Budget Adjustment 81-09, in the amount of
$45,000.00, for signal modification and construction in
Bristol Street
connection with the Bristol Street widening project, was
Widening
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Prohibition
The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
of Parking on
prohibited on the southerly curb of Hamilton Street,
Hamilton Street
from 58 feet west to 60 feet east of Maple Street, to
improve vision for motorists turning from Maple Street
onto Hamilton Street. On motion by Councilwoman Hert-
Resolution 80-86
zog, seconded by Mayor Schafer, Resolution 80-86, being
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF
HAMILTON STREET, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Prohibition
The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
of Parking on
prohibited on both sides of Paularino Avenue, from
Paularino Avenue
Bristol Street to the Costa Mesa Freeway; and on the
and on Baker
southerly curb of Baker Street, .from 630 feet east of
Street
Bristol Street to the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel. These
parking prohibitions are necessary to provide additional
travel lanes when the current widening of the channel
bridge structures is completed. On motion by Council-
woman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Schafer, Resolution
Resolution 80-87
80-87, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Paularino Avenue
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON
A PORTION OF PAULARINO AVENUE, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Resolution 80-88 Schafer, Resolution 80-88, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Baker Street CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF BAKER STREET, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Removal of Parking In response to a petition received from residents, the
Prohibition on Traffic Commission has recommended the removal of park -
Rutgers Drive ing prohibition for street sweeping on Rutgers Drive,
from Wake Forest Road to Villanova Drive. On motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Schafer, Resolu-
Resolution 80-89 tion 80-89, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING PROHIBITION
OF PARKING ON A PORTION OF RUTGERS DRIVE FOR STREET
SWEEPING PURPOSES, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Street Sweeping An information item was presented concerning a request
in North Costa from the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Association to
Mesa establish parking prohibitions for street sweeping
throughout north Costa Mesa. The Traffic Commission
expressed concern that establishing no -parking zones in
this manner did not permit sufficient public evaluation
and it might result in widespread requests for removal
of the parking prohibition. Staff has contacted the
above mentioned association explaining the normal
street -by -street procedure. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Schafer, and carried, the
report was received and filed.
Change Order
The Director of*Public Services has recommended approval
No. 1 - Type III
of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Smith Elec-
Electrical
tric Supply, 10792 Knott Avenue, Stanton, in the amount
Service on Baker
of $1,475.00, for an additional electrical facility in
Street
connection with Type III electrical services on Baker
Street at the Costa Mesa Freeway. On motion by Council-
woman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Schafer, the Change
Order was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Stale -dated
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Warrants
Schafer, authorization was given to cancel the following
stale -dated warrants and paycheck: Check No. 28556, in
the amount of $42.003, to David Hellod; Check No. 31482,
in the amount of $8.00, to Tamara Miller; and Payroll
Check No. 102752, in the amount of $15.53, to Robert L.
Baker. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 461 Bids received for Bid Item 461, City'.s Annual Report,
Annual Report are on file in the Clerk.'s office. On motion by Coun-
cilwoman'Hertzog, seconded by Mayor Schafer, the bid
Awarded to was awarded to Kenneth Lorenzini, Market Finders,
Lorenzini/ 2750-E South Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana, in the amount
Market Finders of $7,200.00, being the lowest responsible bid, by the
following roll call vote
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AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
End of NOES: Council Members: None
Consent Calendar ABSENT: Council Members: None
Warrant
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Resolution .1118
woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 1118, including
Payroll 8018, was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
EIR for ZE-80-96,
for the public hearing to consider the Environmental
RA -80-10
Impact Report for Zone Exception ZE-80-96, Redevelopment
Pacific Federal
Action RA -80-10, Pacific Federal Savings and Loan Asso-
ciation, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, for the
proposed development of 9.38 acres bound by Newport
Boulevard, 19th Street, Harbor Boulevard, and Bernard
Street, with up to 343,963 square feet of office, bank,
retail, and restaurant uses. The Affidavits of Mailing
and Publishing are on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications have been received. The Associate Plan-
ner summarized the more significant concerns of the EIR
which are: Land Use, Noise, Traffic, and Energy. The
Planning Commission and Redevelopment Agency accepted
the EIR as adequate and accurate. There.being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, and carried unanimously, the Environmental
Impact Report was accepted as adequate and accurate.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
ZE-80-96,
set for the public hearing for Zone Exception ZE-80-96,
RA -80-10
Redevelopment Action RA -80-10, Pacific Federal Savings
Pacific Federal
and Loan Association, for a Conditional Use Permit for
a heliport, variance to exceed the two-story height
limitation, variance for reduction in parking, and
Redevelopment Agency approval to construct an office
building, for property located at 400 West 19th Street,
in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Environ-
mental Impact Report accepted at the public hearing
immediately preceding this item. The Affidavits of Pub-
lishing and Mailing are on file in the Clerk's office.
The following communications have been received from
Costa Mesa residents in opposition to the heliport:
Jonathan Brown, 2526 Columbia Drive; Joan Forbeck, 1973
Newport Boulevard, Space 51; Mrs. Rueger, 594 Knowell
Place; Joint Associations Board of Costa Mesa, consist-
ing of College Park, North Costa Mesa, Westside, Mesa
Verde, and Hillcrest -Hall of Fame homeowners associa-
tions; and a petition containing 120 signatures of
residents of Rolling Homes Mobile Estates, 1973 Newport
Boulevard, Ponderosa Mobile Estates, 1991 Newport Boule-
vard, and Stone Villa Mobile Estates, 333 West Bay
Street. The Development Services Director pointed out
that this item was before the Council because of conflicts
in decisions by the Planning Commission and Redevelopment
Agency. He summarized the previous actions as follows:
Commission and Agency accepted the Environmental Impact
Report; construction of a heliport was denied by the
Commission and approved by the Agency; the three-story
structure was approved by both bodies; the parking
variance was withdrawn by the applicant because it is
no longer required; Conditions 16 and 17 were combined
by the Commission and modified to read, "A Traffic
Systems Management Program is required for approval by
the Planning Commission prior to issuance of building
permits"; the Agency deleted Condition 8 concerning
flight path designation; Agency modified Condition 10
to read, "Flight operations shall be limited from 7:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on a limited basis from 7:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m."; Agency concurred with the Commission's
combination and modification of Conditions 16 and 17;
Agency modified Condition 20 to read, "Obtain necessary
permits from CALTRANS for Newport Boulevard access";
and Agency modified Condition 21 to read, "Redesign
access on West 19th Street and construct island to
prohibit left turns, under the direction of the Traffic
Engineering Division". The issues that must be resolved
by the Council are operation of the heliport, and
modifications concerning Conditions 8, 10, 20, and 21.
Mark S. Letter, Senior Vice President of Pacific Federal,
was present to answer questions from the Council but
there were none. During discussion concerning the
heliport, Council Members Schafer, Hall, and Johnson
indicated their concerns if the heliport were approved;
Council Members Hertzog and McFarland concurred that
the public be given the opportunity to hear information
from those who are knowledgeable in the field of heli-
copter construction and use. Lauretta Foy, 100 Mildas
Drive, Malibu, stated that this was her 41st year in
aviation, has flown both planes and helicopters, and
has worked with several aircraft companies. She further
advised that the newer executive helicopters are quieter
and safer; they are needed by corporations because of
the distances required to be traveled by their people
and clients; the use of the helicopter reduces ground
traffic; most corporation helicopters fly later in the
day and not during late hours; and that there was an
established helicopter corridor in this area which
would not affect the residential areas. Ms. Foy re-
sponded to questions from the Council and during this
time stated that noise tests could be conducted; there
is considerable decrease in noise level when the helipad
is located on top of a structure, as Pacific Federal
intends to do, rather than on ground level; and further
stated that use of the seven -seated helicopter has been
offered to the Police, Fire, and Sheriff departments
for emergency services. The following Costa Mesa resi-
dents spoke in opposition to the heliport: Jean Robins,
1807 Tahiti Drive; Joan Forbeck, 1973 Newport Boulevard,
who also read from a letter which she submitted for the
record; Edward J. Keefe, 3012 Killybrooke Lane, repre-
senting the Hillcrest -Hall of Fame Homeowners Association;
Bill Meyers, 3358 Fuchsia Street; and Dave Leighton,
President of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Association,
1074 Redding Avenue. Martin Fassell, 2070 Newport
Boulevard, Costa Mesa, Aviation Engineer, expressed his
concern over possible helicopter crashes and stated his
opinion that a disaster and emergency plan be implemented.
Lee Ambers, Vertical Aeronautics, 14423 Sylvan Street,
Van Nuys, an associate of Lauretta Foy, stated that
after receiving information from Pacific Federal as to
the details of the project, they recommended a helicopter
approach down the Harbor Boulevard corridor because it
would be the most beneficial to the community in keeping
down noise levels. He showed a map of Costa Mesa which
outlined the three helicopter corridors along the San
Diego Freeway, Newport Boulevard, and Harbor Boulevard,
and stated his opinion that the proposed heliport would
not be any closer than 675 feet from the nearest resi-
dence. In rebuttal to some of the concerns of the Costa
Mesa residents who spoke earlier, Lauretta Foy stated
that the helicopter which Pacific Federal intends to
use does not produce wind or dust; that the helicopter
industry is heavily policed as to maintenance in that
all moving parts and metals must be inspected regularly;
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and that the blades must be replaced after 1,200 hours
of use. Richard Benton, 3302 South Lowell Street, Santa
Ana, helicopter pilot for the Fluor Corporation, Irvine,
stated that in 18 months only two complaints had been
received. He further commented that corporations do
serve the public and are willing to work with the com-
munity. Mark Letter of Pacific Federal spoke again,
expressing the desire of his corporation to be part of
the community and stating that a one-year test of the
helicopter would be fair. Mayor Schafer then presented
for public discussion: deletion of Condition 8, and
modifications of Conditions 10, 20, and 21. Jean Robins
asked about the Newport Boulevard access, and the Mayor
responded that this must be approved by CALTRANS.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing. After Council discussion, a motion was
made by Vice Mayor Hall to approve Zone Exception ZE-80-
96; delete Condition 8; Condition 10 to remain as
recommended by the Planning Commission, that is,
"Flight operations shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m."; modify Conditions 20 and 21 as recommended
by the Redevelopment Agency; and add to Condition 7,
"At such time as the parking structure is complete,
sound studies will be made at that time, and if the
sound impacts are not compatible with the surrounding
area, approval of the heliport may be withdrawn at that
time". Brief discussion followed, and Vice Mayor Hall
amended the addition to Condition 7 as follows, "At
such time as the heliport is considered operational,
noise studies will be conducted for a period of 30
days, and at that time, if studies prove the heliport
incompatible with the surrounding area, approval will
be withdrawn"; subject to all the remaining conditions
with the modifications made by the Planning Commission
and Redevelopment Agency which are in agreement and no
conflict exists; based on the analysis and description
of the staff and the findings submitted in the Staff
Report; and that any conditions which have been modified
will not result in any significant environmental impacts
if they were in fact mitigation measures. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog. Further discus-
sion ensued, and Vice Mayor Hall added to his motion
authorization for staff to place this item on the Coun-
cil Agenda 30 days after the heliport is operational,
and to select a noise consultant to conduct the tests,
said consultant to be paid by the applicant. Council-
woman Hertzog agreed to the addition to the motion. At
the suggestion of the City Attorney, Vice Mayor Hall
deleted Finding No. 1 on Page 11, Paragraph VI, of the
Staff Report; Councilwoman Hertzog seconded this last
change. The motion as modified carried unanimously.
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, Redevelopment Action RA -80-10
was approved based on the same requirements contained
in the motion for Zone Exception ZE-80-96.
Appeal The Clerk presented a request to appeal the Planning
Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-80-119, from
Robert Davis, authorized agent for Roland T. Clark, 231
Agate Avenue, Balboa Island, for a Conditional Use Per-
mit for a massage' parlor and health spa., with a variance
from required parking, for property located at 2112
Harbor Boulevard, in a Cl zone. Environmental Determin-
ation: Exempt. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, and carried, the request was
granted and a public hearing set for October 6, 1980.
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Communications
RA -80-12
Weisshaar
Rena Weisshaar, 459 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, stated
that she expected to have her application, Redevelopment
Action RA -80-12, scheduled.for this Council meeting.
After brief discussion; Mrs. Weisshaar was advised to
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Council Meeting Mayor Schafer announced that the second Council meeting
Date Change in October would be held on Thursday, October 23, 1980,
at 6:30 p.m., because all Council Members will be
attending the League of Cities Conference on October 20,
which is the date of the regularly scheduled meeting.
contact the Development Services Director the next day;
and if the matter could not be resolved, the application
would be for public hearing on October 6, 1980.
DR -80-08
John Palmer, 204 Broadway, Costa Mesa, spoke concerning
Roushan
Development Review DR -80-08, Ali Roushan, applicant, and
stated that this matter should not have gone to court.
Vice Mayor Hall pointed out that Mr. Roushan would not
complete conditions to which he had agreed. The Mayor
stated that no further discussion will be held because
of pending litigation.
Councilmanic
Councilman Johnson, in referring to the Pacific Federal
Comments
Savings and Loan application, stated that Council wants
to do what is best for both businesses and residents of
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the City. He also thanked Lauretta Foy for again
Pacific Federal
returning to give her presentation.
Councilwoman
Councilman McFarland congratulated Councilwoman Hertzog
Hertzog
on becoming President of the Orange County Division of
Commended
the League of California Cities.
Planning
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Coun-
Commissioners
cilwoman Hertzog, to increase the salaries for the
Salaries
Planning Commissioners from $40.00 to $50.00 per meet-
ing for a maximum of five meetings per month, any
payments for additional meetings to;be approved by the
Council; and authorization was given for the City to
pay the fee for the Commissioners to attend the League
of Cities Conference in October, 1980. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
HR -6466
Vice Mayor -Ha 11 presented a request from the Automobile
Amendment to
Club of Southern California for City support of legis -
Clean Air Act
lation before the House of Representatives, HR -6466
(Satterfield), which is -an amendment to the Clean Air
Act. The amendment would remove the power of imposing
sanctions from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and allow the State of California to decide for itself
the most efficient and cost effective method for achiev-
ing Federal air quality standards. Vice Mayor Hall
stated that if sanctions were imposed, approximately
$34,000,000.00 would be withheld from Orange County.
The Vice Mayor also read a- letter from Congressman
David Satterfield which indicated that California may
be one of 29 states required by the EPA to institute an
expensive and burdensome inspection and maintenance
program for motor vehicle emission controls. The Auto-
mobile Club has requested that Council adopt a resolution
in support of HR -6466. Skip Davenport, Regional Public
Serviceā¢Manager for the Auto Club in Orange County,
introduced Steve Lindsay who is the Club's Advocate in
Washington, D.C. Mr. Lindsay stated that the Council's
support would be helpful and also advised that the EPA
has started the process to implement sanctions. The
City Manager suggested that the Council forward a request
to the City's lobbyist in Washington, D.C., to investi-
gate the precise status of this issue and to recommend
what action would be mostā¢appropriate.
Council Meeting Mayor Schafer announced that the second Council meeting
Date Change in October would be held on Thursday, October 23, 1980,
at 6:30 p.m., because all Council Members will be
attending the League of Cities Conference on October 20,
which is the date of the regularly scheduled meeting.
Adjournment At 9:55 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
to September 29, 1980, at 6:30 p.m., in the fifth floor
Conference Room of City Hall, for the purpose of inter-
viewing applicants for the Traffic Commission, and to
consider any other business which may be necessary.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
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