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Roll Call
Minutes -
October 5 and
19, 1981
Ordinances
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
November 2, 1981
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session on November 2, 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
Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
and Invocation by the Reverend John Richardson, Harbor
Christian Fellowship.
Council Members Present: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
Council Members Absent: Johnson
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Development Services Director,
Director of Public Services,
City Clerk
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hall, and carried, the minutes of the special,
adjourned, and regular meetings of October 5, 1981, and
the regular meeting of October 19, 1981, were approved
as distributed and posted as there were no corrections.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman McFarland, and carried, to read all ordi-
nances by title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following items were removed from
the Consent Calendar: Item 7(i), Application for Leave
to Present a Late Claim from Helen A. Dossett; and Item
23, Agreement with Crocker National Bank for equipment
lease purchase.
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, the remaining Consent Calendar items were
approved in one.motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Records Destruction On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
for Personnel man McFarland, Resolution 81-82, being A RESOLUTION OF
Department THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE PERSONNEL
Resolution 81-82 DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDI-
NANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Reading Folder On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the following Reading Folder
items were received and processed:
Claims The following claims were received by the City
Clerk and no action was required: Attorney
Lawrence A. Strid on behalf of Darrell Ray
Tucker; Attorney Fred R. Hunter on behalf of
Steven Stelle; Attorney William M. Crosby on
behalf of Michael S. Gallager (a minor);
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3'7k-)
Josephine Willard; Attorney Joseph M. Tosti on
behalf of Lotta Nyman; Mrs. Susan Molle on behalf
of Tia Marie Molle (a minor); and three separate
claims from Pacific Telephone Company.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has
Beverage been approved by the Planning Division: Nho Lai
Licenses and Khuon C. Lam, doing business at 2300 Harbor
Boulevard, Suite 5; Dean C. and Su -Chen Ko, doing
business at 1940 Harbor Boulevard; Maureen Kemp
and Hazel Valenti, doing business at 2052 Newport
Boulevard, No. 15; Patrick and Roberta E. Murray
and Doris I. and Kenneth Smith, doing business
at 3100 Airway, Suite 142.
Lone Ranger's A resolution from the City of Carson, supporting
Mask Clayton Moore, and his effort to regain the right
to wear the mask synonymous with the character
known as the Lone Ranger.
Public Utilities Protest of 24 -Hour Airport Express, Incorporated,
Commission to Application No. 60906 (filed September 14,
1981); and request for hearing before the Public
Utilities Commission in the matter of the Appli-
cation of Airport Service, Incorporated, for
authority to extend its airport service in
Mission Viejo and to create new stops along its
presently -authorized routes.
Advice letter No. 574-E from Southern California
Edison Company to Public Utilities Commission
transmitting changes in tariff schedules appli-
End of cable to its entire territory excluding Catalina
Reading Folder Island.
Business Permits On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, a Notice of Intention to
Arthritis Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Arthritis
Foundation Foundation, 900 North Broadway, Santa Ana, by door-to-
door solicitation during the month of February, 1982,
was approved with application of Municipal Code Section
9-234J.
Jewish War On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Veterans man McFarland, and carried, a Notice of Intention to
Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Jewish War
Veterans Post 680 (Orange County), 1128 Rutland Road,
No. 2, Newport Beach, by soliciting funds in front of
stores and markets between November 4 and 11, 1981, was
approved with application of Municipal Code Section
9-234J.
Set for Public On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Hearing man McFarland, and carried, the following items were set
for public hearing on November 16, 1981, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall:
R-81-13 Rezone Petition R-81-13, R and R Concepts,
R and R Concepts authorized agent for Seabird Partners, 414 Vista
Trucha, Newport Beach, for permission to rezone
property located at 2542 Santa Ana Avenue from
County R4 to City R2. Environmental Determina-
tion: Exempt.
Amendment to Amendment to Specific Plan SP -76-03, Costa Mesa
SP -76-03 Planning Commission, relating to Wakeham School
site located south of Secretariat Circle, east
of Smalley Road, and west of Fuchsia Street.
Environmental Determination: Environmental
Impact Report accepted for General Plan Amend-
ment GP -76-3D.
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Rejected Claims
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the claim of Darrell Allan
Gregory
Gregory was rejected.
Neeley
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the claim of David Michael
Neeley was rejected.
Wilson
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the claim of Steven Craig
Wilson was rejected.
Sessa
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the claim of Joseph Sessa
was rejected.
Gerhardt
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the claim of Christiana
Gerhardt was rejected.
Nickerson
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the claim of Paul M.
Nickerson was rejected.
Gittelman
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the claim of Stan Simcha
Gittelman was rejected.
Bauman
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the claim of Thomas Martin
Bauman was rejected.
Prohibition of
The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
Parking on West
prohibited on both sides of West 17th Street between
17th Street
Superior and Placentia Avenues, except in parking bays
which are set behind the curb along the north side. The
recommendation was in response to the high number of
accidents which have occurred in this area involving
left -turning vehicles. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, Resolution
Resolution 81-83
81-83, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING
ON A PORTION OF WEST 17TH STREET, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council. Members: Johnson
Agreement/OCTD
An agreement with the Orange County Transit District
(OCTD) was presented. The agreement provides for the
Bus Shelters
purchase of 11 bus shelters by OCTD, with siting,
installation, and maintenance to be provided by the
City. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman McFarland, 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
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Annexation of The Director of Public Services has recommended that
City Property to the City submit a request to the Costa Mesa Sanitary
Sanitary District District to annex certain City properties to the
District, and authorize payment of the required fees
for the annexations. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog,
seconded by Councilman McFarland, authorization was
given to request the District to annex the Civic Center
site and the TeWinkle site, and to pay the required fees
of $1,938.75 and $1,055.00, respectively. The motion
1
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carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
.ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Final Map for The Final Map for Tract 11081 was presented, Miyako
Tract 11081 Oshiro, developer, 2619 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa; two
Oshiro lots, 1.985 acres, located at 2619 and 2621 Orange
Avenue, and 2618 and 2626 -Elden Avenue, for condominium
purposes. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, the map was approved; the
Council did accept on behalf of the public the dedica-
tion.of Orange Avenue for street purposes; did also
accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa: (1) the
three-foot public utility easement for Elden Avenue;
(2) the ingress/egress-easement over Lots One and Two
for emergency vehicle purposes; did also approve said
map pursuant to the provisions of Section 66436 (c)(1)
of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk was author-
ized to sign subject map on behalf of the City, by
the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Final Map for The Final Map for Tract 10928 was presented, Jimmy B.
Tract 10928 Brooks., developer, 1668 New Hampshire Drive, Costa
Brooks Mesa; one lot, 0.90 -acre, located at 920-936 West 18th
Street, for condominium purposes. On motion by Council-
woman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, the
map was approved; the Council did accept on behalf of
the City of Costa Mesa: (1) the vehicular access rights
to 18th Street as released and relinquished; (2) the
ingress/egress easement over Lot One for emergency
vehicle purposes, did also approve subject map pursuant
to the provisions of Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Sub-
division Map Act; and the.Clerk was authorized to sign
subject map on behalf .of the City, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer,.Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES:- Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Agreement/Security An agreement with Security Pacific Bank was presented,
pacific Bank and relates to the acquisition of property located at
153 East 17th Street, designated parcel No. 7, in con -
17th Street nection with the 17th Street extension. The agreement
Extension stipulates payment by the City of $437,034.00 payable
at the close of escrow. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, 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
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Notice of Completion The work has been completed to the satisfaction of the
Bid Item 499 Assistant City Manager/Community Development in connec-
Utility Building tion with Bid Item 499, reconstruction of the utility
at Lions Park building at Lions Park (Historical Society Building) by
R. G. Construction Company, 3165 State Avenue, Costa
Mesa. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman McFarland, 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. The motion carried by
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the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Study of Bids received for Conducting a Study of the City's
Corporation Yard Corporation Yard are on file in the Public Services
Department. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
Awarded to by Councilman McFarland, the contract was awarded to -
Omni -Group Omni -Group, Incorporated, 2800 Olympic Boulevard, Suite
103, Santa Monica, in the amount of $17,300.00 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Bid Item 516 Bids received for Bid Item 516, Furnish and Install
Carpeting for Carpeting at the City Hall Building, are on file in the
City Hall Clerk's office. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog,
seconded by Councilman McFarland, the bid was awarded
Awarded to to Alden's Carpets, 1663 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Alden's Carpets in the amount of $35,150.00, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Bid Item 518 Bids received for Bid Item 518, Annual Report, are on
Annual Report file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, the bid was
Awarded to awarded to�Gem Printers, Incorporated, 3190-F Airport
Gem Printers Loop Drive, Costa Mesa, in the amount of $9,425.00 plus
partial tax, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Bid Item 519 Bids received for Bid Item 519, Leased Police Patrol
Police Patrol Units Units, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland,
Awarded to the bid was awarded to Theodore Robins Leasing Company,
Theodore Robins 2096 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Auto Allowance The City Manager has recommended that Department Head
monthly auto allowance by increased from $150.00 to
$200.00. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, the increase was authorized for
payments made after November 1, 1981, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
State Mobile Home On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Park Law man McFarland, Resolution 81-84, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 81-84 RETURNING TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE ENFORCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MOBILE HOME AND MOBILE HOME PARK
LAW IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
None
Johnson
Improvements by Construction of the parking lot and landscaping have
Orange Coast been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Savings and Loan Public Services by Orange Coast Savings and Loan Asso-
ciation, 1700 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa. On motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland,
the work was accepted, and a $40,000.00 cash deposit
was ordered exonerated, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Renewal Agreement/ Renewal of the licensing regulation agreement with the
County of Orange
County of Orange for ambulance and convalescent trans-
port services, was presented. The subject renewal has
Ambulance Services
been modified by eliminating an expiration date and
provides for termination by either party by giving
written notice of not less than 120 days. On motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland,
the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: -Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
City Emergency
In reference to Ordinance 80-20, adopted on November 3,
Plan
1980, establishing an Emergency Service Organization,
Council, and Director, a motion was made by Councilwoman
Resolution 81-85
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, to adopt
Resolution 81-85, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF COSTA
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MESA EMERGENCY PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMER-
GENCY SERVICES ACT. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
.NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Notice Of Completion
The work has been completed to the satisfaction of the
Bid Item 503
Project Director for Bid Item 503, Computer Facility at
Computer Facility
the Police Building. The contractor performing the
at Police Building
subject improvement is S.F.M. Company, 2221 East Winton
Road, Suite C, Anaheim. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, the work was
accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of
Completion; the bonds were ordered exonerated 35 days
after the Notice of Completion has been filed; and
authorization was given to release the 10 percent
retention funds immediately. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Amendment to The fifth and final amendment to the agreement with
Agreement/Y.S.P. Y.S.P. , Incorporated, was presented, and relates to the
Juvenile Diversion Program. The amendment provides for
Juvenile Diversion funds from the County of Orange to Y.S.P. for implemen-
Program tation of subject program. On motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded -by Councilman McFarland, the amendment
was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
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R-79-06 - Brooks On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, second reading and adoption of
Ordinance 79-14 Ordinance 79-14, relating to Rezone Petition R-79-06,
Held Over to rezone property located at 932 and 936 West 18th
Street from R2 to R3, was continued to the meeting of
November 16, 1981.
R-79-16 - Brooks On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, second reading and adoption of
Ordinance 80-05 Ordinance 80-05, relating to Rezone Petition R-79-16,
Held Over to rezone property located at 920-926 West 18th
Street from R2 to R3, was continued to the meeting of
November 16, 1981.
R-81-10
sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call
vote:
Ordinance 81-14
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Adopted
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Application to
Item 7(i) on the Consent Calendar was presented, an
Present Late
Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from Helen
Claim - Dossett
A. Dossett. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the application was
Denied
denied.
Agreement/Crocker
Item 23 on the Consent Calendar was presented, proposed
Bank
agreement with Crocker National Bank, providing for the
ZE-81-150/RA-81-16
lease purchase of computers, terminals, and radio
Lease -purchase
communication gear associated with the Police On -Line
of POLIS -CAD
Information System and Computer -Assisted Dispatch
Equipment
(POLIS -CAD) project. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, subject agreement
was authorized in a final form acceptable to the City
Attorney, and the City Manager and Clerk were authorized
to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
End of
NOES: Council Members: None
Consent Calendar
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
R-79-06 - Brooks On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, second reading and adoption of
Ordinance 79-14 Ordinance 79-14, relating to Rezone Petition R-79-06,
Held Over to rezone property located at 932 and 936 West 18th
Street from R2 to R3, was continued to the meeting of
November 16, 1981.
R-79-16 - Brooks On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, second reading and adoption of
Ordinance 80-05 Ordinance 80-05, relating to Rezone Petition R-79-16,
Held Over to rezone property located at 920-926 West 18th
Street from R2 to R3, was continued to the meeting of
November 16, 1981.
R-81-10
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hall, Ordinance 81-14, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Ordinance 81-14
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted
CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 7, TRACT 2584, FROM R3 TO
R2, in connection with Rezone Petition R-81-10, Costa
Mesa City Council, for property located at 1769 Anaheim
Avenue, was given second reading and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Appeal of
The Clerk presented from the meeting of October 5, 1981,
ZE-81-150/RA-81-16
an appeal of Zone Exception ZE-81-150, Redevelopment
Devine
Action RA -81-16, from Paul and Wayneta Devine, 1128
Gleneagles Terrace, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use
Denied
Permit and Redevelopment Action to convert a two -unit
apartment to condominiums, with a variance from parking
standards, for property located at 169 East 18th Street,
in an R2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
The Planning Commission and Redevelopment Agency recom-
mended denial. Wayneta Devine was present to answer
questions from the Council, and spoke in support of the
request. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall to
approve the application, however, the motion died for
lack of a second. After discussion, a motion was made
by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman
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Hertzog, and carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no, denying
the request as recommended by the Planning Commission
and Redevelopment Agency, and based on the findings
contained in the Staff Report.
Appeal of The Clerk presented from the meeting of October 5, 1981,
ZE-81-157 an appeal of Zone Exception ZE-81-157 from Gary David -
Airport West son, authorized agent for Airport West Business Park,
Business Park 1517 North Fairview Street, Santa Ana, for a variance
from parking requirements to allow the addition of
Denied 23,000 square feet of second story floor area in exist-
ing industrial buildings, located at 245 Fischer Avenue,
in an MP zone. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration. The Planning Commission recommended denial
of the parking variance. A communication has been
received opposing the variance and signed by Fred V. N.
Ellis, Master Blueprint and Supply, 234 Fischer Avenue;
Ken Consaul, Solargy Homes, 236 Fischer Avenue; and
Michael Byrne, Greater Irvine Credit Union, 238 Fischer
Avenue. In summarizing this application, the Develop-
ment Services Director reported that a revised parking
plan:gains nine spaces, for a total of 199, resulting
in a need for a variance for 10 spaces. He also advised
building permits had not been obtained by the applicant
for three of the six units on the second floor. Gary
Davidson was present, answered questions from the Coun-
cil, and voiced his opinion that a variance is needed
for only six parking spaces. After discussion, a motion
was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, to deny the variance as recommended by
the Planning Commission, based on the findings and
analysis contained in -the Staff Report. Further discus-
sion ensued, and thereafter Councilman McFarland amended
his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, by adding
the following additional recommendations of the Planning
Commission: 240 square feet of interior landscaping in
Unit D-1 is excluded from parking calculations; legalize
all illegal construction; remove all second story
improvements, floors, and stairways where these improve-
ments cannot be legalized, under the direction of the
Development Services Department; and complete Land Use
Restrictions as prepared by staff, and to be recorded,
precluding the addition of second story spaces. The
amended motion carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no.
HCDA Loan Program The Clerk presented a revision to the Housing and
Revision, Community Development Act (HCDA) Rehabilitation Loan
Program. The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from
the HCDA Committee dated October 15, 1981, recommending
that rentals containing from one to four units be added
to the program subject to three conditions concerning
interest rates, service area, and rental agreement. On
motion by Councilwomam Hertzog, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, and carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no, the
revision was approved as recommended.
Warrant On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Resolution 1157 Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1157, including Payroll
8121, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Warrant On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Mayor
Resolution 1158 Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1158, including Payroll
8122, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Warrant
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Resolution 1159
man McFarland, Warrant Resolution 1159 was approved by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Secondhand Dealers
The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance amend-
ing regulations of secondhand dealers. The purpose of
the changes is to implement a new Statewide plan that
is mandatory upon all local governments, and to include
minor word changes concerning the permit required for
"live entertainment with public dancing". On motion by
Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
Ordinance 81-16
Ordinance 81-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
First Reading
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE
LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SECONDHAND DEALERS WITHIN
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given first reading and
passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
Public Hearing
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Appeal of Tax
McFarland
Liability from
NOES: Council Members: None
Coral Reef Motel
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Retirement The City Manager recommended that David Brooks, Police
Committee Department, and Roger Lopossa, Fire Department, be re -
Re -appointments appointed to the Retirement Committee for two-year
terms expiring November 2, 1983. On motion by Council-
man McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and
carried, the recommended re -appointments were approved.
Rea Community
The City Manager presented recommendations for operation
Center Program
of the Rea Middle School as a community service center.
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, the following was authorized: (1) Budget
Adjustment No. 82-21, to establish adequate appropria-
tions for operating expenditures, and Budget Adjustment
No. 82-22, to provide adequate appropriation to provide
various improvements; (2) addition of two positions for
operation of facility; (3) City Manager to execute lease
agreements with private and nonprofit agencies; and (4)
establish a policy whereby the initial rentals will be
to nonprofit community service organizations, and if
sufficient lessees are not available to utilize the
facility to its full extent, then the City Council will
review and approve additional acceptable uses. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from
Appeal of Tax
the meeting of September 21, 1981, to consider an appeal
Liability from
from the Coral Reef Motel, 2645 Harbor Boulevard, con -
Coral Reef Motel
cerning the Fianace Dapartment's decision regarding
collection of taxes. The City Manager reported that the
appellant had met with the Revenue -Supervisor late in
the day and had requested a 45 -day continuance of the
hearing. Staff has recommended that the continuance be
denied. Richard V. McMillan, 2742 Drake Avenue, Costa
Mesa, representing subject motel, stated that in order
to review all the records, more time was needed. The
Revenue Supervisor was present to answer questions from
the Council and stated that if the appellant paid, under
protest, the taxes billed by the City, and later found
additional tax exemptions, an amendment could be filed
with the Finance Department. There being no other
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman
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McFarland, and carried, the appellant was requested to
pay the invoice in the amount of $14,173.30, and file
an amended tax form at the time proof can be supplied
that an overpayment had been=made.
Recess
The Mayor declared a recess at 7:50 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
GP -81-3A
set for the public hearing for General Plan Amendment
Meehan/Planning
GP -81-3A, Milton J. Meehan, 2319 Margaret Drive, Newport
Commission
Beach, and the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for per-
mission to amend the land use designation of properties
located at 217, 219, 221, and 221-1/2 Avocado Street
from Ge -neral Commercial to High Density Residential.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received. Three
land use options were presented, and the Planning staff
and Planning Commission recommended approval of Option
III. This option would allow the Odegaard property at
217 Avocado Street to retain its existing General Com-
mercial designation; amend the land use designation of
properties located at 219, 221, and 221-1/2 Avocado
Street, the latter being the Meehan property, from
General Commercial to High Density Residential; and
initiation of a rezone of properties located at 219 and
221 Avocado Street from C2 to R2. Milton Meehan was
present and spoke in support of his request. Attorney
Michael Joyce, 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach,
representing Alta Equities, developer of property
located at 2183 Fairview Road, advised that his client
had obtained approval of a Conditional Use Permit and
Tenative Tract Map to construct office condominiums,
and expressed concern that if the land use designation
is changed to High Density Residential, it would impact
the setback requirements for his client's property.
The Development Services Director responded that a
variance could be obtained to resolve this problem.
Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights,
spoke in opposition to:the proposed land use change.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing. During discussion, the Development
Services Director pointed out -that Mr. Odegaard could
also apply for a variance from setback requirements if
the Council approved the proposed land use designation
change. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Vice Mayor Hall, the following action was taken: the
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was
Resolution 81-86
adopted; Resolution 81-86, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -81-3A, AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, approving Option
III, was adopted; and staff was directed to initiate the
rezoning of properties located at 219 and 221 Avocado
Street from C2 to R2. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
GP-81-3B/R-81-09/
set for the public hearing for General Plan Amendment
SP -76-01 Amendment
GP -81-3B, John G. Jungkeit, authorized agent for H.
Burke/Gorbunoff/
Haven Burke and Luba Gorbunoff, and the Costa Mesa
Planning
Planning Commission, for permission to amend the land
Commission
use designation for properties located at 260, 266,
272, and 276 Victoria Street from General Commercial to
High Density Residential;.amendment,to Specific Plan
SP -76-01, for permission'to include the above -referenced
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Resolution 81-87
Option II Approved
properties; and Rezone Petition R-81-09, for permission
to rezone properties at 260, 266, and 272 Victoria
Street from AP -CP and CL to R4. Environmental Determin-
ation: Environmental Impact Report accepted for General
Plan Amendment GP -76-1C. The Affidavit of Publication
is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications
have been received. The Planning staff and Planning
Commission recommended the following: approval of
Option II for GP -81-3B which would amend the land use
designation of properties located between 260 and 276
(even numbers only) Victoria Street from General Com-
mercial to High Density Residential, and staff initiate
a rezone of property at 276 Victoria Street from AP -CP
to CL; approve the aforementioned amendment to SP -76-01;
approve R-81-09 to rezone properties at 260, 266, and
272 Victoria Street from AP -CP and CL to R4, with second
reading and adoption of the rezone ordinance held pend-
ing recordation of a tract map combining three parcels
into one lot. John G. Jungkeit, 22231 Treeridge Lane,
El Toro, spoke in support of his request. There being
no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, Resolution 81-87, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -81-3B, AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, approving Option
II, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Resolution 81-88 On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
SP -76-01 Amendment Hertzog, Resolution 81-88, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Approved CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN SP -76-01 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ON VICTORIA STREET WESTERLY OF NEWPORT
BOULEVARD, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Ordinance 81-17 On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
First Reading Hertzog, Ordinance 81-17, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
for R-81-09 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 67, ALL OF LOT 68, TRACT
57, FROM AP -CP AND CL TO R4, was given first reading;
second reading and adoption to be held pending recorda-
tion of a tract map combining three parcels into one
lot. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
GP-81-3C/R-81-11 set for the public hearing for General Plan Amendment
School District GP -81-3C, Newport -Mesa Unified School District, Post
Office Box 1368, Newport Beach, for permission to amend
the land use designation of the Wakeham School site,
located south of Secretariat Circle, east of Smalley
Road, and west of Fuchsia Street, from Public and Semi-
public to Low Density Residential; and Rezone Petition
R-81-11, for permission to rezone subject property from
Al (General Agricultural) to R1 (Single Family Residen-
tial). Environmental Determination: Environmental
Impact Report accepted for General Plan Amendment
GP -76-3D. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in
the Clerk's office. No communications have been
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received. Two options were presented: Option I, deny
the request; Option II, approve the requested land use
designation and rezone. The Planning staff and Planning
Commission recommended approval of Option II. Raymond
Schnierer, representing the applicant, was present to
answer questions from the Council. Dave Leighton, 1074
Redding Avenue,.Costa'Mesa, representing the North Costa
Mesa Homeowners Association, spoke in opposition to
residential use, and voiced his opinion that subject
property should be used for a school site. There being
no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 81-89 McFarland, Resolution 81-89, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Option II Approved CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -81-3C, AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, approving Option
II, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council'Members: Johnson
Ordinance 81-18 On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
First Reading McFarland, Ordinance 81-18, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
for R-81-11 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF PARCEL TWO AS SHOWN ON A MAP
RECORDED IN BOOK 150, PAGES 21 AND 22 OF PARCEL MAPS,
RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FROM Al to R1, was given
first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Placement of for the public hearing:to consider a proposed ordinance
Signs regulating the placement of signs within the City of
Costa Mesa. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file
in the Clerk's office. No.communications have been
-received. The Development Services Director reported
that there were some corrections to be made to the sub-
ject ordinance: 'Page 2, Line 9, delete "a" between the
words "cause" and "total"; Page 3, Line 5, in the first
sentence, delete "copy" and insert "canopy". He also
pointed out that on Page 3, Subparagraph 12 was added
to limit numeral heights to 12 inches in industrial
areas as well as in -commercial areas. Kenneth Fowler,
President of the Costa,Mesa Chamber of Commerce, spoke
in support of the proposed ordinance. There being no
other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hall, the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Ordinance 81-19 Impact was adopted, and Ordinance 81-19, being AN
First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS
' WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, as amended, was given
first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Coun-
Nonconformi.ng cilwoman Hertzog, and carried, reaffirming a previous
Signs Report directive to staff to prepare a report concerning the
possibility of changing the status of legal nonconform-
ing signs.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Electronic Game
set for the public hearing to consider a proposed
Machines
ordinance amending Chapters II and XIII of the Costa
Mesa Municipal Code to regulate electronic game
machines. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file
in the Clerk's office. No communications have been
received. Lucien Bisson, 774 Allegheny Avenue, Costa
Mesa, spoke in opposition to the ordinance. Lance
Hailstone, 1102 E1 Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that
it appeared the Council would adopt the ordinance and
expressed concern over excessive enforcement. George
Katampis, Huntington Beach, voiced his opinion that a
Conditional Use Permit should be required for all game
machine locations, regardless of the number of machines.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall,
seconded by Councilman:.McFarland, to give first reading
Ordinance 81-20
to Ordinance 81-20, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF"COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTERS II AND XIII OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO REGULATE ELECTRONIC'GAME MACHINES, with modification
of Section 13-872, Paragraph 3, located on Page 3, to
read as follows: "During the school year, persons
under the age of'18 years shall not be allowed to oper-
ate electronic game machines Monday through Friday
except on legal school holidays, between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., unless under the supervision
of an authorized agent of the school. It shall be the
responsibility of the adult attendant to enforce this
regulation." The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 81-20 will be
scheduled for the meeting of November 16, 1981.
Appeal of
The Clerk presented an appeal of the Planning Commis-
ZE-81-172
sion's denial of'Zone Exception ZE-81-172 from William
Modic
L. Modic, 1728 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, for vari-
ances from parking and.landscaping requirements, for
property located at 1720 Placentia Avenue, in an MG
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affi-
davit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. The
Development Services Director summarized the subject
project and reported that there were other methods to
develop the property which would not include variances.
William Modic was present to answer questions from the
Council and spoke in support of his request. After dis-
cussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded
by Mayor Schafer, to approve the variance subject to
conditions recommended in the Staff Report. The motion
carried, Councilwoman Hertzog voting no.
Appeal of
The Clerk presented an appeal from residents of North
ZE-81-165
Costa Mesa, west of Bristol Street, of the Planning
Gianulias
Commission's approval of Zone Exception ZE-81-165, James
C. Gianulias, authorized agent for Bristol Plaza, Post
Office Box 2990, Newport Beach, for a Conditional Use
Held Over
Permit to exceed the two-story height limitation to
allow two six-story office buildings with variances from
landscaped setback requirements, located at 3150 Bristol
Street, in a C1 zone. Environmental Determination:
Exempt., The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the
Clerk's office. Communications have been received from
both the appellants and from Mr. Gianulias requesting
that this item be continued to the meeting of November
16, 1981. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
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Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 10:05 p.m., and the
meeti.ng reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
Hazardous
by Vice Mayor. Hall, and carried, the hearing was con-
Conditions and
tinued as requested.
Appeal of
The Clerk presented an appeal of the Planning Commis-
ZE-81-161
sion's decision for Zone Exception ZE-81-161, from
Barclays Centre
Elizabeth A. Huber, authorized agent for Barclays Centre
Company, Limited, 2855 East Coast Highway, Suite 200,
Denied
Corona Del Mar, for a sign variance at 103 East 17th
Street, in a C1 -CP zone. Environmental Determination:
Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the
Clerk's office. The Planning Commission approved the
Planned Signing Program with the modification that the
American Home National Bank sign cannot be placed higher
than the roof line of the adjacent section of the build-
ing. Attorney Elizabeth Huber was present to answer
questions from the Council and spoke in support of the
variance to allow subject wall sign to extend above the
roof line. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
by Mayor Schafer, and carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting
no, the variance was denied based on the findings and
analysis contained in the Staff Report.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 10:05 p.m., and the
meeti.ng reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
Hazardous
The Clerk presented a declaration of the Building
Conditions and
Official that conditions of the property located at 2435
Public Nuisance
Norse Avenue constitute a hazard and a public nuisance,
on Norse Avenue
and a request to order abatement of the hazardoud condi-
tions. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the
Clerk's office. The property owner was notified of the
hearing date by certified mail as required by law. No
communications have been received. Slides of subject
property were shown by staff. The Development Services
Director briefly reviewed the current history of staff's
attempts to have -the property owner abate the hazardous
conditions, and is detailed in a memorandum dated Octo-
ber 19, 1981, from the Director of Building Safety.
Bob Bennett, 2463 Norse Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed
concern for the safety of children in the neighborhood.
The property owner was not present. On motion by Coun-
cilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
Council ratified the aforementioned declaration of the
Building Official based on the following findings. (1)
Proper notices have been sent to the property owner.
(2) Sufficient time has been provided in each instance
for the property owner to abate the conditions causing
the hazards and public'nuisance. (3) The property
owner has allowed the hazardous conditions and public
nuisance to continue, neglecting her responsibilities
to the community. Such conditions are described as
items numbered 1 through 7 in the Notice and Order for
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, dated August 26, 19819
which is part of administrative record. (4) Conditions
of the property are hazardous, are a public nuisance
and each structure at the site is a dangerous building;
the City Council does therefore validate and, ratify the
Building Official's determinations to that effect. The
Council also authorized substitution of the Building
Official for the Director of Public Works as described
in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, and to perform those functions of abatement
as described in Chapters 7, 8, and 9 of said Code; did
also order that all costs, including administrative
costs by City personnel, be charged directly to the
owner or as a lien against the property for collection;
and authorized the City Manager or his designated
representative to execute any required contracts to
accomplish the aforementioned findings. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
None
Johnson
Request to Waive
The Clerk presented a request from Henry A. R. Albagli,
Code Section
No. 1 Gretel Court, Newport Beach, to have Municipal
9-137/Albagli
Code Section 9-137 waived, regarding distribution of
handbills on private property. The handbills advertised
Denied
the painting of reflective home addresses on curbs by
Mr. Albagli. The applicant was present to answer
questions from the Council and spoke in support of his
request. In response to a statement by Mr. Albagli, the
Director of Finance pointed out that the applicant has a
current business license and a permit for painting house
numbers on the curb, but no valid permit for distribut-
ing handbills. During discussion, the City Manager
reported that complaints had been received concerning
the applicant's handbill activity. On motion by Coun-
cilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and
carried, the request was denied.
Unsightly Areas
The Clerk presented a request from David Leighton,
in the City
representing the Joint Homeowners Associations Board
of Costa Mesa to give a slide presentation of unsightly
areas within the City. David Browne, 871 Prospect
Place, Costa Mesa, gave the presentation and showed
slides of slope areas adjacent to certain freeways, and
other unsightly areas within the City. Also shown was
a dangerous condition to motorists which exists on
Sunflower Avenue at the exit from the Greenbrook homes.
The Public Services Director advised that his department
has been investigating means of abating the hazardous
traffic condition. Mr. Leighton reported that the
slides would be shown to CALTRANS since this agency is
responsible for upkeep of freeway slopes. Paula Litten,
President of Marina Highlands Homeowners Association,
spoke concerning clean up and sidewalk installation
along Victoria Street. Councilman McFarland referred
to a publication from the League of California Cities
which contained information regarding a Community Litter
Control Program implemented by the City of Monterey, and
requested that subject program be scheduled for discus-
sion at the December Study Session.
Oral,
John DeWitt, 2000 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke in
Communications
opposition to the City's tree removal program which is
presently being carried out in the College Park area,
Tree Removal
and is to be implemented in the Mesa Verde area in the
Program
near future. The City initiated subject program because
of damage to sidewalks, curbs, and drains. Mr. DeWitt
Held Over
submitted a petition containing 94 signatures requesting
that the City of Costa Mesa work with residents on the
issue of tree removal along the Mesa Verde Drive loop.
The following Costa Mesa residents also spoke in opposi-
tion to the present tree removal program: Virginia
Holmes, 240 Tulane Road; Hazel Ingmundson, 2263 Colgate
Drive;,Judy Gerner, 3051 Capri Lane; Steve Kimble, 2269
Colgate Drive; and Norma Starts, 2845 Ellesmere Avenue.
After discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to stop further
removal of trees at once, except for those residents
who specifically request removal, and to continue this
item to the meeting of November 16, 1981, in order for
staff to analyze subject program and report back to
Council. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmanic
Councilman McFarland referred to newly -enacted legisla-
Comments
tion, Senate Bill 230, which provides for General Law
cities, such as Costa Mesa, the option to consolidate
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Possible Election
the General Municipal Election with primary or general
Date Change
elections, or to continue to hold the General Municipal
SB 230
Election on the second Tuesday in April of even -numbered
years. Councilman McFarland suggested that the question
be submitted to the voters on April 13, 1982. During
discussion, the City Attorney suggested alternative
actions for Council consideration. On motion by Vice
Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Ordinance
Ordinance 81-21
81-21, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
First Reading
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING CONSOLIDATION
OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE JUNE PRIMARY
ELECTION IN EVEN -NUMBERED YEARS, was given first reading
and passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
NOES: Council Members: McFarland
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Ordinance 81-22
Hertzog, Ordinance 81-22, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING
CONSOLIDATION OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION'WITH THE
GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER OF EVEN -NUMBERED YEARS, was
given first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
NOES: Council Members: McFarland
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Measure for
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice
April Election
Mayor Hall, and carried, staff was directed to schedule
for the meeting of November 16, 1981, the option of
submitting to the voters on April 13, 1982, the various
alternatives for the date of the General Municipal
Election.
Leisure Services
Vice Mayor Hall commended the personnel of the Leisure
Department
Services Department for'the Halloween costume contest
Commended
which they conducted October 31, 1981, at South Coast
Plaza.
Housing Strategy In response to V ice Mayor Hall's inquiry, the Develop -
Element of General ment Services'Director,reported that a response was
Plan being prepared by staff concerning the State Housing
and Community Development comments on the Housing
Strategy of the General Plan of the City of Costa Mesa.
Tax Relief for Vice Mayor Hall requested information on the progress
Home Improvements made concerning tax relief for home improvements. The
City Manager responded that staff is preparing a report.
Fairview Housing On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, and carried, staff was directed to bring
before the Council for review, the Butler housing
project,at Fairview State Hospital.
Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
Mayor of the City of Co to Mesa
ATTEST:
C ty Clerk of the City of Costa esa