HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1981 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
April 20, 1981
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session on April 20, 1981, 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
Vice Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag, and Invocation by the Reverend Ignatius Lau, St.
Joachim Catholic Church.
Roll Call I Council Members Present: Hall, McFarland, Johnson
Council Members Absent: Schafer, Hertzog
Officials Present: City .Manager, City Attorney;
Development Services Director,
Assistant City Engineer, City
Clerk
Minutes On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
April 6, 1981 man Johnson, and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 6, 1981, were approved as distributed
and posted as there were no corrections.
Ordinances A motion was made by Councilman'McFarland, seconded by
.Councilman Johnson, and carried, to read all ordinances
by title only.
Award from Gas Sam Bonnick, District Manager, Southern California Gas
Company Company, Laguna Beach, presented a plaque, which was
accepted by Vice Mayor Hall on behalf of the City, in
recognition of the City's achievement in energy conser-
vation. Specifically, five City sites were mentioned:
Fire Stations 1, 2, and 4; the corportion yard; and
Lions Park. The annual energy savings totaled 389,000
cubic feet, for an amount of $1,300.00.
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following item was removed from
the Consent Calendar: Item 5, Request from The Black
Rose, for a live entertainment permit.
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, the remaining Consent Calendar items were
approved in one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Reading Folder On motion.by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, and carried, the following Reading Folder
items were received and processed:
Claims The following claims were received by the Clerk
and no action was required: Attorney Claude D.
Brock on behalf of Helen R. Fish; Jannette
Nettles; and Ronald L. Green.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning Divi -
Licenses sion: La Cuisine of Newport, Incorporated, doing
business at 1400 Southeast Bristol Street; Frank-
lin E. Graves and Myron L. Miller, doing business
as Outer's Inn, 1033 E1 Camino Drive; and D.
Foley Wilson,.doing business as The Road's End,
1830 Newport Boulevard.
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S.B. 200 A resolution from the City of Commerce supporting
End - ratification of Senate Bill 200, peripheral
Reading Folder canal.
Business Permits A request was presented from the Costa Mesa -Newport
Harbor Lions Club, Incorporated, Post Office Box 10628,
Lions Club Costa Mesa, to hold their 36th annual fish fry and carni-
val on June 5, 6, and 7, 1981. On motion by Councilman
McFarland, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and carried,
the request was approved subject to conditions of the
various City departments.
Children's Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Hospital Purpose was presented from Children's Hospital Founda-
tion of Orange County, doing business as CHOC Thrift
Stores, 2025 West First Street, Santa Ana, by solicita-
tion and pickup of used clothing and household items
for the remainder of the 1981 calendar year. On motion
by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
and carried, the request was approved with application
of Municipal Code Section 9-234J.
South Coast A request was presented from•South Coast Association of
Association of Square Dancers, 5102 New Mexico Lane, Cypress, to hold
Square Dancers a three-day square dance festival at the Orange County
Fairgrounds on May 22, 23, and 24, 1981. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
and carried, the request was approved.
Parks A request was presented from Chris Parks, 307 East 18th
Street, Costa Mesa, for waiver of Business License Tax
and Home Occupation Permit Fee, in connection with an
Eagle Scout project of painting house numbers on curbs.
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, and carried, the request was approved.
Set for Public On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Hearing man Johnson, and carried, the following items were set
for public hearing on May 4, 1981, at 6:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers of City Hall:
Revenue Sharing Proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing funds.
Taxicab Rate A request from Orange Coast Yellow Cab, Incor-
Increases porated, 17300 Mount Herrmann Street, Fountain
Valley, for an increase in taxicab rates.
Regulation of
A proposed ordinance regulating the location and
Adult Uses
conditions of approval of adult uses within the
City of Costa Mesa.
Weed Abatement
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, Resolution 81-20, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Resolution 81-20
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Hearing Set
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'OTHERWISE NOXIOUS OR
DANGEROUS ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS,
PARKWAYS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, AND THAT THE SAME ARE A 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, setting a public hearing for May 4, 1981, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
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Rejected Claims On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, and carried, the claim of Daniel Phillips
Phillips was rejected.
Padin On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, and carried, the claim of Joe Padin was
rejected.
Swyler On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, and carried', the claim of Laura Swyler was
rejected.
Page On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, and carried, the claim of Erma Page was
rejected.
Liability Limit
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
for Municipal
man Johnson, Resolution 81-21, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Governments
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, URGING THE CON-
GRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AMEND TITLE 42 UNITED
Resolution 81-21
STATES CODE SECTIONS 1983 AND 1988 TO LIMIT THE LIABIL-
ITY OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS AND TO LIMIT ATTORNEY'S
FEES IN ACTIONS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF CIVIL RIGHTS, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council -Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Agreement -
An agreement was presented between the City and Willdan
Willdan
Associates, 1020 Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 300, Anaheim,
for additional plan check services. On motion by Coun-
P1an Check
cilman McFarland, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the
Services
agreement was approved, and the Vice Mayor and Clerk
were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Agreement Amend-
The Development Services Director has recommended that
ment - Douglas
approval be given for an amendment to the agreement
between the City and D. L. Douglas and Associates, In -
Building
corporated, 2400-D West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, for
Inspection
building inspection services. The agreement stipulates
Services
payment by the City of $147.50 per day per inspector
for the period commencing April 1, 1981; additionally,
automobile mileage expense shall be reimbursed at the
prevailing rate. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilman Johnson, the amendment was
approved, and the Vice Mayor and Clerk were authorized
to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council'Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Grant Funds for
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Canyon Park
man Johnson, Resolution 81-22, being A RESOLUTION OF
-
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 81-22
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM,
said funds to be used for improvement of Canyon Park,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
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Assessment
The Director of Public Services has recommended that the
District 79-01
City dedicate certain water facilities which were con-
structed in Assessment District 79-01, South Coast Drive
Dedication of
between Harbor Boulevard and Fairview Road. On motion
Water Facilities
by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
authorization was given to dedicate the subject water
facilities to Mesa Consolidated Water District so that
the District could commence maintenance work; and the
_Vice Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the dedica-
tion document. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Agreement - Smith
An agreement was presented between the City and James H.
Smith, a sole proprietor, 25042 Reflejo, Mission Viejo,
B.aker Street
for field engineering construction services for the
Crossing at Flood
Baker Street crossing at the Santa Ana -Delhi Flood
Control Channel
Control Channel. The subject services are needed for
specialty inspection of foundations, reinforced con-
crete, and structural backfill, and the estimated cost
is $14,400.00. On motion by Councilman McFarland, sec-
onded by Councilman Johnson, the agreement was approved,
and the Vice Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on
behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Change Order
The Director of Leisure Services has recommended that
No. 1 - TeWinkle
approval be given for Change Order No. 1, in the.amount
Park Sidewalks
of $12,474.00, for construction of 6,300 square feet of
additional sidewalk at TeWinkle Park, by Porter Con-
struction Company, 13901 Gershon Place, Santa Ana. On
motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, the change order was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council_ Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Appropriations
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by -Council -
Limitation
man Johnson, Resolution 81-2.3, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNA,
Resolution 81-23
DETERMINING AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR OF 1980-81, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE
XIII -B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Budget
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Adjustment 81-29
man Johnson, Budget Adjustment 81-29, in the amount of
Wakeham Park
$5,000.00, to establish adequate appropriations to
construct a volleyball court at Wakeham Park, was
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Budget
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Adjustment 81-30
man Johnson, Budget Adjustment 81-30, in the amount of
Paularino Park
$33,575.00, to increase appropriations for the Paularino
Park remodeling, -was approved by the following roll call
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vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Landscaping
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Assessment
man Johnson, Resolution 81-24, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
District No.
1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE RENEWAL OF CITY OF COSTA
Resolution 81-24 MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, located
adjacent to Tract 9901, at Smalley Road and Sunflower
Avenue, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Landscaping
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Assessment
man Johnson, Resolution 81-25, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
District No.
2 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE RENEWAL OF CITY OF COSTA
Resolution 81-25 MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, located
adjacent to Tract 10513, at the intersection of Bear
Street and Yukon Avenue, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Patterned Concrete Bids received for Installation of Safety Strips and
on Adams Avenue Patterned Concrete on Adams Avenue, between Fairview
Road and Harbor Boulevard, are on file in the Clerk's
Awarded to
office. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Leonite Concrete
Councilman Johnson, the contract was awarded to Leonite
Concrete, Incorporated, 1570 East Edinger Avenue, Suite
K, Santa Ana, in the amount of $23,767.50, being the
lowest bid meeting specifications. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Sidewalk on
Bids received for Construction of Sidewalks on the West
Harbor Boulevard Side of Harbor Boulevard, from the Fairview Hospital
Entrance to the Southerly Boundary of the Costa Mesa
Awarded to
Golf Course. On motion by Councilman McFarland, sec -
KC Pacific
onded by Councilman Johnson, the contract was awarded
to KC Pacific Corporation, 2110 East Katella Avenue,
Anaheim, in the amount of $24,959.60, being the lowest
bid meeting specifications. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
.NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Notice of
The work has been completed to the satisfaction of the
Completion
Assistant City Manager for the Remodeling of City Hall
Remodeling of - Phase II, by Miles and Kelley Construction Company,
City Hall -
1292 Cameo Drive, Tustin. On motion by Councilman
Phase I.I
McFarland, seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Business Permit
Item 5 on the Consent Calendar was presented, a request
The Black Rose
from The Black Rose, 1728 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa,
for live entertainment at that address. The Redevelop -
Denied
ment Agency recommended denial due to limited parking
spaces. Councilman McFarland asked for clarification
that it was only a live entertainment permit that was
being recommended for denial, and Vice Mayor Hall
responded that it was. On motion by Councilman McFar-
land, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and carried, the
permit was denied. James Endsley, the applicant,
arrived and asked to speak on this item. A motion was
made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and carried, to reconsider the request. Mr.
Endsley stated that the live entertainment would
consist of one or two performers on Thursdays, Fri-
days, and Saturdays only, between the hours of 9:00
p.m. and 1:30 a.m., and that there would be no dancing.
He further reported that on other nights of the week
pool tournaments would be held. Councilman McFarland "
voiced his concern regarding the limited parking and
made a motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, to deny
the request. Vice Mayor Hall stated the tournaments
during the week would also draw crowds and expressed
his opinion that the permit should be approved; however,
the motion to deny carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no.
Peter Similuk, 3090 Mace Avenue, Apartment A, Costa
Mesa, spoke in support of granting the permit. Mr.
Endsley inquired about the parking variance which was
granted, prior to his negotiations to purchase the
property, and Vice Mayor Hall recommended that he
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contact the Planning Division in order to obtain this
Consent Calendar
information.
Warrant
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Resolution 1139
man Johnson, Warrant Resolution 1139, including Payroll
8108, was -approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
ZE-81-81
Vice Mayor Hall announced that Zone Exception ZE-81-81
Kamph
would be heard out of order because the outcome would
affect the decision for Rezone Petition R-81-02. The
Withdrawn
Vice Mayor then presented Zone Exception ZE-81-81,
Thomas F. Kamph, 16901 Roundhill Drive, Huntington
Harbor, for a variance from the two-story height limi-
tation to construct a -three-story commercial structure,
and a Conditional Use Permit for small car parking
spaces, for property located at 2910 Red Hill Avenue,
in a CL zone. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration adopted for Rezone Petition R-79-02. The
Development Services Director referred to the revised
plans submitted by the applicant, which were reviewed
by the Council" earlier in the evening, and reported
that because of the changes.of_design, the Zone Excep-
tion Permit was no longer needed. The applicant was
present requesting that his application be withdrawn.
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, and carried, this item was withdrawn as
requested by Mr. Kamph.
Public Hearing
The Vice Mayor announced the public hearing, continued
R-81-02
from the meeting of April 6, 1981, for Rezone Petition
R-81-02, Costa Mesa City Council, for permission to
Denied
rezone property located at 2910 Red Hill Avenue (south-
east corner of Red Hill Avenue and Clinton Street) from
CL,'Limited Commercia-1, to MP, Industrial Park.
Environmental_ Determination: Negative Declaration.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
off -ice. No communications have been received. The
ZE-81-56 The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-81-56, Architects
Tarnutzer- Orange, 144 North Orange Street, Orange, authorized
Hamilton agent for Tarnutzer-Hamilton Development Company, 2195
Red Hill Avenue, Suite F-200, Costa Mesa, for a Condi-
tional Use Permit to amend a Planned Industrial Develop-
ment to allow construction of garages over existing open
parking spaces, located at 151 Kalmus Drive, in an MP
Planning Commission recommended approval of MP zoning.
Thomas Kamph, 16901 Roundhill Drive, Huntington Harbor,
requested that the zoning remain CL, Limited Commercial,
because of the project he is proposing for this property
which was detailed in the'revised plans reviewed by the
Council for the previous item, Zone Exception ZE-81-81.
There being no other speakers, the Vice Mayor closed the
,public hearing. On motion by Councilman McFarland, sec-
onded by Councilman Johnson, and carried, the rezone
petition was denied.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-81-03
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-81-03,
Costa Mesa City Council, for permission to rezone
property located at 400 West 19th Street from C2 to Cl.
Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact
Report accepted on September 15, 1980, in connection
with Zone Exception ZE-80-96. The Affidavit of Publi-
cation is on file in the Clerk's office. No communica-
tions have been received. The Planning Commission
recommended approval. There being no speakers, the Vice
Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Council-
man McFarland, seconded by Councilman Johnson, Ordinance
Ordinance 81-4
81-4, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
First Reading
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF POR-
TIONS OF LOT 15, FAIRVIEW FARMS, AND A PORTION OF LOT 3,
TRACT NO. 1002, FROM C2 TO Cl, was given first reading
and passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
EP -81-01.
The Clerk presented Encroachment Permit EP -81 -01, -con -
Pacific, Federal
tinued from the meeting of April 6, 1981, for Pacific
Federal Savings and Loan Association, 234 East 17th
Held Over
Street, Costa Mesa, to improve the frontage road with
parking, driveway, and landscaping along Newport Boule-
vard, in conjunction with an approved development
located at 400 West 19th -Street, in a C2 zone (Cl zone
pending). Environmental Determination: Environmental
Impact Report accepted on.September 15, 1980, in con-
nection with Zone Exception ZE-80-96. A communication
has been received from the Department of Transportation,
State of California, advising that they have denied the
applicant's request for constructing driveway access
from a cul-de-sac that currently connects to West 19th
Street and which is adjacent to southbound Newport
Boulevard (Route 55). The Planning Commission recom-
mended approval subject to conditions outlined in the
Staff Report. Mark Letter, representing the applicant,
expressed concern over liability during construction.
Vice.Mayor Hall asked Mr. Letter if he wished to with-
draw the request for an encroachment permit because of
thef'State's action. Mr. Letter responded that if they
withdrew their request, Pacific Federal would not be
able to meet the conditions of the original plan. The
Development Services Director suggested that this item
be held over so that the staff could study other
alternatives. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilman Johnson, and carried, this item
was continued to the meeting of May 4, 1981.
ZE-81-56 The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-81-56, Architects
Tarnutzer- Orange, 144 North Orange Street, Orange, authorized
Hamilton agent for Tarnutzer-Hamilton Development Company, 2195
Red Hill Avenue, Suite F-200, Costa Mesa, for a Condi-
tional Use Permit to amend a Planned Industrial Develop-
ment to allow construction of garages over existing open
parking spaces, located at 151 Kalmus Drive, in an MP
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Planning Commission recommended approval subject to
conditions. Rick Blomgren, Architects Orange, was_
present and agreed to all conditions. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
and carried, the application was approved based on
the findings, analysis, and conditions outlined in
the Staff Report.
Oral Peter Similuk, 3090 Mace Avenue, Apartment A, Costa
Communications. Mesa, spoke concerning the treatment of injured animals
by City and County animal control officers. He related
Animal Control in detail an incident regarding an injured animal which
he felt was handled improperly by animal control offi-
cers. Judy Stricker, 3001 Royal Palm Drive, Costa
Mesa, also related information concerning an injured
animal and voiced opposition to the manner in which it
was handled by a Costa Mesa police officer. Vice Mayor
Hall stated that the City Manager would investigate
these incidents and report back to the Council.
Liability Limit Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in
for Municipal opposition to Resolution 81-21, adopted earlier in the
Governments meeting, which urges the United States Congress to
limit the liability of municipal governments and to
limit attorney's fees in actions alleging violations of
civil rights.
Costa Mesa John Stansbury, representing the Costa Mesa -Newport
Float Harbor Lions Club, requested .a City contribution of
$3,500.00 for the Costa Mesa parade float, which would
be used in various parades in Orange County. Mr. Stans-
bury answered questions from the Council and showed a
model of the proposed float. Peter Similuk, 3090 Mace
Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that if a contribution -is -
made for the float, the City should also contribute to
the animal control center. Councilman Johnson pointed
out that all money raised by the Lions Club is donated
to various worthy organizations within the City of
Costa Mesa. A motion was made by Councilman Johnson,
seconded by Councilman McFarland, to approve a $3,500.00
contribution for the City float from the promotional and
advertising fund, and requested the City Manager to
obtain more information regarding expenditure of the
subject funds. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hall, McFarland,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Schafer, Hertzog
Adjournment The Vice Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Q".,LtD _, �_ _'t, L "C'A
Mayor of the City—of Cost Mesa
ATTEST:
Cikfy'Clerk of the City of Costa M a-
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