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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JUNE 3, 1985
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session June 3, 1985, 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 Carl Omaye, Orange Coast Free
Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Wheeler,
Schafer, Hall
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Development Services Director,
Director of Public Services,
City Clerk
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
May 20, 1985 Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 20, 1985, were approved as
distributed and posted.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded
by Council Member Hall, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS Raymond Westland, representing residents of Trailertown
Mobile Home Park, 327 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa,
Rent Increases submitted a letter frcin the Trailertown Carnnittee
at Trailertown informing the Council of the 35 percent increase which
Mobile Home Park has been imposed by the new owners of the Trailer Park.
The residents are requesting that Council consider
rent stabilization or arbitration and to grant a rent
moratorium to mobile have owners of Costa Mesa.
Earl Hosler and Stephanie Lund, members of the Trailer -
town Canmittee,,also spoke in support of the request
contained in their letter.
Political Signs Jim Aynes, 2811 Loreto Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported that
there are two political signs still remaining near the
intersection of -Baker and Bear Streets, and that these
signs have been there since the November, 1984, elec-
tion. The Development Services Director responded that
he would direct staff to have the signs removed.
CONSENT CALENDAR on motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, all Consent Calendar items were
approved in one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, resolution 85-47, being A RESOLUTION
Wanan of the Year OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA COMMENDING FLORENCE SCHUMACHER ON BEING CHOSEN
MOTION WOMAN OF THE YEAR IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING COMMUN-
Resolution 85-47 ITY SERVICE, was adopted by the following roll call
Adopted vote:
M,
Man of the Year
MOTION
Resolution 85-48
Adopted
READING FOLDER
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
None
None
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 85-48, beim A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, COMMENDING FRED J. OWENS ON BEING CHOSEN MAN
OF THE YEAR IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY
SERVICE, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the following Fading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Attorney Peter T.
Steinberg on behalf of Judy Milan and Michael Bornia;
David M. Crawfords Michael R. Gorman; Sandra Matthews;
Attorney David W. Graf on behalf of Lisa Mahony; Lynn
V. Perrin; West American Insurance Ccmpany/Kenneth A.
Larkin; Shelley Hickok; Monica Lynn Struthers; and
Attorney C. R. "Bud" Marsh on behalf of Barbara and
Harold Wyant.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: The
Licenses Stove Corporation, Incorporated, doing business as The
Stove, 1969 Harbor Boulevard; Fan Tiu Wong and Wai Lin
Tse, doing business as Colonial Kitchen, 512 West 19th
Street; Kyotaru.America Corporation, doing business
as The Cafe on Bristol Street, 3099 South Bristol
Street; and Alvin F. and Boris L. Boehm, and Gene H.
Faulstick, doing business at 752 St. Clair Street.
Public The following notifications have been received from
Utilities the Public Utilities Ccxmnission:
Commission
Notice that Southern California Edison Company has
filed Application No. 85-05-008, for authorization
to make modifications to San Onofre Nuclear Generat-
ing
enerating Station Unit No. 1; and authorization to make
adjustments in the electric revenue adjustment
mechanism.
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Notice that Southern California Edison Ccxmpany has
filed Application No. 85-05-055, for authority to
change its energy cost adjustment billing factors.
Department of
Notice of public hearing from the Department of Indus -
Industrial
trial Relations to consider revisions to the Cali -
Relations
fornia Administrative Code concerning the payment of
prevailing wages on public works projects..
Local Agency
Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission
Formation
advising that a determination will be made without
Commission
notice or hearing on June 5, 1985, regarding a pro-
posed annexation to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District,
designated Engineer's No. 215 Annexation, located
northwest of the intersection of Arbor Street and
Whittier Avenue, immediately east of Sundance Drive,
and containing approximately 2.37 acres.
City Employees
Cammunication fram Ronald V. Craig, O.D., 497 - 16th
Ccxmnended
Place, Costa Mesa, thanking the Costa Mesa Fire
Departnent, Police Department, and in particular, the
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Paramedic Team, for their efforts in trying to save
his grandson's life.
SET FOR PUBLIC
HEARING On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the following items
were set for public hearing on June 17, 1985, at
6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall:
Small Car Parking Ordinance to consider increasing the number of small
Spaces car parking spaces allowed, and clarifying wording in
the Municipal Code sections dealing with parking.
Environmental Determination: Exempt.
Parking Standards Ordinance amending the Municipal Code establishing
for Commercial parking standards for caYmercial projects over 100,000
Projects square feet, and allowing reduced parking for mixed-
use projects. Environmental Datenuination: Exempt.
REJECTED CLAIMS
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Avakian Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the claim from Brian
Avakian was rejected.
Hendrickson On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the claim frau Donna
Louise Hendrickson was rejected.
AEMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS
The Director of Public Services has requested approval
of Change Orders No. 14 and No. 15, for $19,048.00 and
Change Orders
$14,061.40, respectively, to the contract with Clarke
14 and 15
Contracting Corporation, 1218 South Alameda Street,
Assessment District
Campton, in connection with Assessment District
No. 82-2/South
No. 82-2, South Coast Metro Center. The change orders
Coast Metro Center
are final quantity adjustments for concrete work and
water service installation. On motion by Council Member
MOTION
Schafer, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the change
Change Orders
orders were approved by the following roll call vote:
Approved
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item 663
Bids received for Bid Item 663, Sound Monitoring System
Sound Monitoring
in the Police Building, are on file in the Clerk's
System
office. On motion by Council Member Schafer-, seconded
by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to
MOTION
Audio/Video Services, Post Office Box 1927, Garden
Awarded to
Grove, in the amount of $6,529.56. The motion carried
Audio/Video
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item 666
Bids received for Bid Item 666, One Color Film Negative
Film Negative
Processor, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
Processor
by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to Colenta America,
MOTION
1150 Knollwood Circle, Anaheim, in the amount of
Awarded to
$13,000.00 plus tax. The motion carried by the follow-
Colenta America
ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item 667 Bids.received for Bid Item 667, Re -roof Downtown CaTmun-
Ra-roof Downtown ity Center, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
Canmunity Center motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, all bids were rejected
MOTION and staff was authorized to prepare revised specifica-
Bids l�ejected tions to be mailed to interested vendors.
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Bid Item 668 One bid received for Bid Item 668, 165 Sets of Gutter
Gutter Brooms Broems, is on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice Mayor
MOTION Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to San Diego
Awarded to Mary Brown Company, Incorporated, Post Office Box
San Diego Rotary 847, Escondido, in the amount of $9,444.60. The motion
Brom carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
23rd Street Bids received for Improvements on 23rd Street east of
Improvements Santa Ana Avenue are on file in the Clerk's office. On
motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
MOTION Mayor Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to Fecit
Awarded to Strata, 10727 Leland Avenue, Whittier, in the amount
Fecit Strata of $27,690.00. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Traffic Signals Bids received for Installation of Traffic Signals at
at Victoria/Valley Victoria Street and Valley Road and Signal Modifications
and on Victoria on Victoria Street and on Red Hill Avenue are on file
and on Red -Hill in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member
Schafer, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the contract
MOTION was awarded to Steiny and Company, Incorporated, 2230
Awarded to East Orangethrorpe Avenue, Fullerton, in the amount of
Steiny and Company $134,665.00. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Completion The Signal Modifications on West 19th Street at Pomona
Signal Modifications Avenue and at Placentia Avenue have been canpleted to
on hb st 19th at
the satisfaction of the Director of Public Services
Pomona and at
by Superior Signal Service, 7224 Scout Avenue, Bell
Placentia/Superior
Gardens. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded
Signal Service
by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the work was accepted; the
Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion;
MOTION
Council ordered the release of retention funds 35 days
Work Accepted
after filing the Notice of Completion; the Labor and
Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months after
filing the Notice of Ccmpletion; and the Performance
Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months after filing the
Notice of Completion. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES:' COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Cempletion The Reconstruction of Alleys between Coriander Drive
Reconstruction of and Caraway Drive has been completed to the satisfaction
Alleys between of the Director of Public Services by E. C. Construction
Coriander and Company, 2213 North'Chico Avenue, South E1 Monte. On
Caraway/E. C. motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Construction Mayor Hornbuckle, the work was accepted; the Clerk was
authorized to file a Notice of Completion; Council
MOTION ordered the immediate release of retention funds; the
Work Accepted Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months
after filing the Notice of Canpletion; and the Perform-
ance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months after filing
the Notice of Completion. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement/Orange
The Assistant City Manager has recam-nended approval of
County Consolidated
an agreement with Orange County Consolidated Transpor-
Transportation
tation Service Agency, 1440 East First Street, Fourth
Floor, Santa Ana, to provide transportation services
for the elderly. The agreement extends the existing
MOTION
contract for one year and expires June 30, 1986. On
Agreement
motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice Mayor
Approved
Hornbuckle, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor
and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS; Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Roberti-Z'Berg On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Open Space and Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 85-49, being A RESOLUTION
Recreation Funds OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER
MOTION THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
Resolution 85-49 PROGRAM, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS
Conflict of
Interest Code
MOTION
Ordinance 85-13
Adopted
Regulating Parking
of Vehicles
MOrTION
Ordinance 85-16
Adopted
On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Member Schafer, Ordinance 85-13, being AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REVISING THE LISTING OF POSITIONS COVERED BY THE
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
was given second reading and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, Ordinance 85-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE PARKING OF VEHICLES,
was given second reading and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
.NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
None
None
Purchase of The Clerk presented a report concerning the feasibility
McClellan Property of purchasing the McClellan property located north of
for Canyon Park Arbor Street and west of Whittier Avenue as an extension
Extension of Canyon Park.
The City Manager referred to his memorandum of May 29,
1985, and reported that the parcel contains approxi-
mately 2.4 acres and is owned by Cal American Financial
Corporation who purchased the property frau Rollo
McClellan. The owner is planning a 16 -unit residential
project for the site (Tentative Map for Tract 12067R
and Planning Action PA -85-70). An official appraisal,
one which could be used in court, would cost approxi-
mately $4,000.00,to $5,000.00 and would take a maximum
of six.weeks to canplete. The developer indicated that
estimated cost to date for the project is $50,000.00.
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The City Manager mentioned that since Canyon Park is
already designed and almost ready to go to bid, it
would be difficult to change the plans to include this
parcel in the open space concept without considerable
delays and additional design costs.
Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, thanked
Council Member Hall'for suggesting that the purchase be
considered, and thanked the City Manager for preparing
the report. Mr. Pizarek indicated that the neighboring
residents are concerned with the additional traffic
which will be generated by the project, particularly on
Sundance Drive. Mr. Pizarek also commented that it was
his understanding that the Mesa Consolidated Water
District is asking that the City pay for the water line
through the McClellan property into Canyon Park. He
opposed public funds being used to provide water lines
for a private development.
In response to an inquiry frau Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor
Street, Costa Mesa,,Mayor Hertzog stated that the
Council will make a'final decision this evening.
Council Member Wheeler asked for further information
regarding the waterline. The City Manager responded
that the Water District has informed him that in order
to provide water for Canyon Park, the line must cane
through the McClellan property.
Noel Hart, representing Mr. McClellan reported that
the water line for the subject property is already
in place; however, the line must be continued through
the McClellan parcel in order to provide water for
Canyon Park.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle camnented that the cost to pur-
chase the site is excessive, and acquisition of the
property would not be beneficial to the majority of
Costa Mesa residents.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded
Purchase by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, to abandon
Rejected the concept of purchasing the McClellan property.
PA-85-70/Tract The Clerk presented frau the meeting of May 6,, 1985,
12067R Planning Action PA -85-70 and Tentative Map for Tract
McClellan 12067R, Daugherty and Hart, AIA, 1180 North Coast
Highway, Laguna Beach, authorized agent for Rollo W.
McClellan, 2424 Windward Lane, Newport Beach, for a
Planned Development Review for a 16 -unit planned
residential project and a 17 -lot subdivision for
property located north of Arbor Street and west of
Whittier Avenue in a PDR -LD zone. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration.
The Development Services Director reviewed staff's
memorandum of April 26, 1985, and the Staff Report.
The project has been reduced from 23 units to 16 units.
The project density is 6.7 units per acre and is con-
sistent with the range allowed in the PDR -LD (Planned
Development Residential - Low Density) zone. The neigh-
bors living on the bluffs above the site are concerned
about noise from pool activity, chimney smoke, erosion
below their haves, and their views being obstructed by
trees.
The Director canted on Condition No. 1 as amended by
the Planning Commission: "Applicant shall include a
requirement within the CC& R's (Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions) that limits the selection of landscap-
ing to trees that will not interfere with the view of
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surrounding properties.". The Director recommended
alternative wording that would better meet the intent
of the Planning Commission: "The homeowners associa-
tion shall select and maintain trees and landscaping so
that views from adjacent properties are not adversely
impacted. A condition to this effect shall be included
in the CC& R' s" .
The Planning Cammission reccmmnded adoption of the
Negative Declaration, approval of the Tentative Map
subject to conditions, and approval of the Planning
Action subject to conditions as amended, with Condition
No. 42 deleted as recommended by the Fire Department.
Noel. Hart, authorized agent, reported that the pool is
buffered by two buildings and landscaping; and pool
hours are determined for the protection of the project
residents. Mr. Hart also agreed to all conditions.
Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed
his appreciation to the Council for all the time they
have spent listening to the citizens. He reiterated
his previous statements concerning increased traffic on
Sundance Drive, and possible erosion problems.
MOTION Based on staff's analysis and findings, Council Member
PA -85-70 and Wheeler moved to adopt the Negative Declaration of
Tract 12067R Environmental Impact; approve Planning Action PA -85-70
Approved subjectto conditions with the following modifications:
arnend.Condition.No. 1 as recommended by the Development
Services Director; add a condition that the CC&R's shall
include a condition limiting the operation and hours of
pool activity from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday; adding a further condition that
wood burning fireplaces shall not be allowed and that
such a condition shall be included in the CC&R's; and
to adopt the 'Tentative Map for Tract 12067R subject to
all conditions contained in the Staff Report. The
motion died for lack of a second.
A motion was -made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
Council Member Schafer, restating the motion made by
Council Member Wheeler excluding the condition relating
to wood burning fireplaces. The motion carried 5-0.
VARRANTS
On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor
MOTION Hornbuckle, Warrant Resolution.J287, including Payroll
Warrant 1287 8510, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor
Warrant 1288 Hornbuckle, Warrant Resolution 1288 was approved by the
Approved following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER
REPORTS The City Manager presented the City's Budget for fiscal
year .1985.-86. He reviewed his City Manager's Budget
1985-86 Budget Message contained in the document. Total recommended
appropriation for operations and capital improvements
is $47,008,595.00. This includes salary adjustments
for all City employees as outlined in the Memoranda of
.Understanding with the three employee associations,
and which were approved by Council in 1984.
Some of the major items contained in the budget include
aWbstside Satellite Police Facility; replacement of one
helicopter with the lease/purchase of a "low noise"
helicopter which should reduce outside noise by 50 per-
cent; construction of the Civic Center Fire Station;
storm drain construction; and an appropriation for the
initial payment to acquire the Fairview Regional park
site from the County of Orange.
The City Manager stated that of the total revenues,
retail sales tax continues to comprise the largest
resource category at 38.5 percent. The property tax
estimate will comprise 13.5 percent of total resources.
In conclusion, the City Manager recamuended that the
Council's current policy of maintaining a cash reserve
of 25 percent of the operating budget be continued and
that policy is included in the budget.
Public discussion of the 1985-86 budget will be held
at the Council meting of June 17, 1985.
Former Mayor Alvin Pinkley commended the staff on an
excellent budget.
Salary Increase The City Manager presented a resolution providing for
for City IImployees salary increases for fire, police, and miscellaneous
employees. The resolution reflects a five percent
increase for most employees for the second year wage
increase agreed upon with the three employee organiza-
tions.
MOTION Council Member Hall -made a motion to adopt Resolution
Resolution 85-50 85-50,'being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted CITY OF COSTA MESA,IESTABLISHING THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE,
ESTABLISHING THE RATES OF PAY FOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND
EMPLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE. The
motion was seconded,by Council Member Schafer.
Council Member Wheeler commented that the Council
recently approved new pay scales for administrative
employees and that they received a larger increase than
5 percent. He pointed out that in light of the 6.9
percent increase insrevenues, and in light of the diffi-
culty in recruiting certain members to serve as City
family employees, that a larger increase may be neces-
sary to attract new,employees, and to retain the high
caliber of present employees.
The motion to adopt solution 85-50 carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Report on Accessory The City Clerk presented a report from the Planning
Dwelling Units staff on alternative approaches to accessory dwelling
units.
The Development Services Director summarized staff's
report contained in a memorandum dated May 30, 1985.
California State Law includes two sections concerning
accessory dwelling units. The first of these, Section
65852.1, states:
. . any city . . . may issue a zoning variance,
special use permit, or conditional use.penmit for a
dwelling unit to be constructed, or attached to, a
primary residence on a parcel zoned for a single-
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family residence, if the dwelling unit is intended
for the sole occupancy of one adult or two adult
persons who are 60 years of age or over, and the area
of floor space of the dwelling unit does not exceed
640 square feet!'.
The other section (65852.2) requires local jurisdictions
to approve second units which ccanply with the eight
standards detailed in staff's memorandum.
Eccal jurisdictions may adopt ordinances which are less
restrictive, but the only additional limitations allowed
are provisions which limit accessory units to specific
geographic areas, establish a maximum size for the
units, or require that the property be owner -occupied.
After the Development Services Director completed his
summary of the six-page report, Council Member Wheeler
suggested that this item be referred to a Study Session
for further review.
MOTION Council Member Wheeler made a motion to refer the report
Referred to to the Study Session of July 8, 1985. The motion was
Study Session seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Appeal of PA -85-77 for the public hearing to consider an application from
Duckett Lance'Thampson-Hailstone, President of the Mesa del Mar
Homeowners Association, 1102:E1 Camino Drive, Costa
Mesa, appealing the Planning Commission's approval of
Planning Action PA -85-77, Lloyd G. Duckett, 891 Cortez
Street, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to
construct an accessory apartment in conjunction with
an existing single-family residence, and a variance
from parking, located at 891 Cortez Street in an Rl
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affi-
davit of Mailing is - on . file , in the Clerk's office. No
communications have been received.
The Development Services Director referred to staff's
memorandum of May 29, 1985, and reported that the Plan-
ning Commission recommended approval of the request.
The Planning staff recommendations to approve the
project were based on the fact that the proposed acces-
sory unit meets both the requirements and the intent of
State law regarding accessory living units for senior
citizens. The unit does not exceed 640 square feet and
is intended for occupancy of two adults over 60 years of
age. The unit was processed as a "granny flat" since
the addition exceeds the allowable 10 percent increase
over the floor area of the existing residence.
The appeal filed by the homeowners association expresses
concern that the accessory unit could be converted into
a "bootleg" apartment some time in the future. This
potential problem has been recognized by staff but
should be mitigated by the fact that the accessory
dwelling unit is only accessible from the living area
of the primary residence and because conditions of
approval require the filing and recordation of a land
use restriction and the prohibition of a separate out-
side
utside entrance to the accessory living unit.
Lance Thompson -Hailstone, the appellant, reiterated the
concerns of the homeowners association as stated in
their appeal.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
there is no way of controlling the number of people who
live in a residence.
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The applicant, Lloyd Duckett, was present and described
the location of the.den and sliding glass door leading
to the back yard. '
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
PA -85-77 Mayor Hertzog, to approve Planning Action PA -85-77
Approved based on the analysis and findings of staff and the
reccomendation of the Planning Camission, and subject
to all conditions contained in the Staff Report.
Council Member Vmeeler asked that the following phrase
be added to Condition No. 1: "and that an owner of the
property shall live in one of the units at all times".
Council Member,Hall amended his motion to include the
aforementioned wording. The amended motion was seconded
by Mayor Hertzog, and carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Appeal of PA -85-80 set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the
Summers/Evans Planning Ocmnission's denial of Planning Action PA -85-80
from Roger Summers, 20292 Southwest Birch Street, Santa
Ana Heights, authorized agent for Charles R. Evans, 2122
Orchard Drive, Santa Ana Heights, for a Conditional Use
Permit to legalize an existing accessory living unit as
a "granny flat", with a variance fran parking require-
ments,.located at 262 Walnut Street in an R1 zone.
Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of
Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office.
A ccmnunication has'been received from the authorized
agent requesting that this item be continued for two
weeks.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
Held Over Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the public hearing
was continued to the meeting of June 17, 1985.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:30 p.m., and the meet-
ing
eeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Appeal of PA -85-65 set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of a
Martucci Planning Carnmission Condition of Approval for Planning
Action PA -85-65, from Pete J. and Anna M. Martucci,
387 Costa Mesa Street, for a variance from side yard
setbacks to allow construction of a roan addition to an
existing, nonconforming, single-family residence at the
above address in an Rl zone. Environmental Determina-
tion: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file
in the Clerk's office. No ccomunications have been
received.
In the Planning staff memorandum of May 29, 1985, it
states that the Planning Commission approved Planning
Action PA -85-65 and the applicants are appealing Condi-
tion of Approval No. 6: "Obtain a permit from the City
of Costa Mesa Engineering Division at the time of
development and then remove any existing westerly drive
and/or curb depression that will not be used and replace
with full height curb at applicant's expense".
The applicants indicated in their appeal that the drive-
way is necessary to provide an additional off-street
parking space because of the high demand for on -street
parking spaces created by a church at the corner of
Tustin Avenue and Costa Mesa Street; however, staff
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noted that the church at,19.19 Tustin Avenue is operating
in an Rl zone without benefit of any City approvals.
The Development Sery ices Director commented that if
directed -by Council, the Code Enforcement Division could
investigate the church use and associated parking prob-
lems.
Anna Martucci was present and explained that the subject
driveway is being used by her neighbor as a parking
space, and if the approach were removed it would result
in his having to park on .the street. She pointed out
that there are approximately 20 vehicles presently park-
ing on the street, and to . remove the space she now has
would only add to the on -street parking problems.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, disagreed with
the conditions imposed for this project.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
In response to a question from Council Member Hall, the
Development Services Director reported that Condition
No. 7, concerning trees in the front setback, is not
a Code requirement.
MOTION Council Member Hall moved to delete Conditions No. 6 and
Conditions No. 6 No. 7 from Planning Action PA -85-65 based on the finding
and No. 7 Deleted that an unusually high requirement for parking exists in
the neighborhood and to satisfy those parking require-
ments, the present on -sits parking should continue to
exist. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Wheeler, and carried 5-0.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Directed Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, Code Enforcement staff
Investigation were directed to investigate the church use and associ-
of Church Use ated parking problems.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced.that this was the time and place set
Appeal of PA -85-88 for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the
Craig/Lindborg Dahl Planning.Camission's denial of Planning Action PA -85-88
from Stephen Craig, -1011 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa,
authorized agent for Lindborg Dahl -El Camino, 17220
Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow 10 electronic game machines in an exist-
ing
xisting liquor store,at 1011 El Camino Drive in a Cl zone.
Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of
Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office.
One communication in opposition to the application has
been received from Floy Newman, 1068 El Camino Drive.
The Development Sery ices.Director referred to staff's
memorandum of May 28, 1985. The Planning Commission
denied the application because they felt that combining
game machines, liquor sales, and children is not appro-
priate for a site bordered by residences. The Planning
staff recommended approval because the Conditions of
Approval would provide adequate protection for the
neighborhood and the children using the game machines.
The applicant appealed the decision of the Cmnission
because he contends he can adequately monitor the use
of the game machines as well as satisfy all Conditions
of Approval. He suggested turning off the machines
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
during the school year. ,
The Director camnented that during the two year the
establishment has been at this location, neither the
police nor Planning staff have received any conplaints.
Stephen Craig reported that when he had only three game
machines, the establishment was very congested at peak
hours; however, since he has added additional games,
this situation has been resolved. He caiTtented that
more families utilize the games presently and submitted
a petition signed by 32 residents over 18 years of age
supporting the placement of additional video games in
the store.
While answering questions from the Council, Mr. Craig
mentioned that liquor storage is not near the area
where the games are located.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in
support of the application.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall to approve
PA -85-88 Planning Action PA -85-88 based on the analysis and find -
Approved ings of staff and subject to all conditions contained in
the Staff Report. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Schafer, and carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Outdoor Seating for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending
for Restaurants the Costa Mesa Municipal Code concerning outdoor seating
for restaurants. Environmental Detennination: Exempt.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, expressed his
support for the ordinance.
There beim no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Ordinance 85-17 Member Schafer, Ordinance 85-17, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Given First leading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CONCERNING OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS FOR RESTAURANTS, was
given first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
SP -85-01 set for the public hearing to consider Specific Plan
SP -85-01, regarding zoning and development options for
properties bordered by Newport Boulevard, East 16th
Street, Orange Avenue, and East 17th Street, except
for properties located at 175-195 East 17th Street and
1683-87 Orange Avenue. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is
on file in the Clerk's office. No canmunications have
been received.
The Senior Planner reviewed the document detailing the
Specific Plan which was forwarded to the Council with
staff's memorandum of May 29, 1985.
In March, 1985, Council approved General Plan Amendment
GP -85-1C and directed preparation of a Specific Plan
to guide future development in the aforementioned area.
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The Specific Plan Study Area covers 15 parcels contain-
ing approximately 11 acres. All properties have a
Commercial Center General Plan designation. 'Ien parcels
have C2 zoning; three parcels have a split C2/R2 zoning;
and two parcels are zoned R2. Neither the C2 nor the
R2 zoning is consistent with the Commercial Center
General Plan designation. Von's Shopping Center, at the
southwest corner of 17th Street and Orange Avenue, is
not included in the Specific Plan study area. The shop-
ping center is zoned Cl which is consistent with the
General Plan.
The Senior Planner reviewed major issues and concerns
detailed in the Specific Plan document. Although the
study area is in proximity to Newport Boulevard and the
future 55 Freeway and appears to be in a suitable loca-
tion for commercial development, a number of problems
create constraints on new development: access, traffic
circulation, and lot size.
Additionally, two trailer parks are located within the
study area and extend from Newport Boulevard to Orange
Avenue. The trailer park site has a Commercial Center
General Plan designation and split zoning, R2 and C2.
Neither of these zones is consistent with the land use
designation. Conversion of the trailer parks to a
cammercial use would require rezoning the R2 portion to
a commercial zone; however, when there is a proposal
for conversion, State legislation requires notification
of the park tenants and also requires a report on the
impacts of conversion to be completed by the property
owner or developer. If additional protection for the
trailer park use is desired, criteria for conversion
could be included in the Specific Plan.
Based upon the information contained in the Specific
Plan report; the Planning staff recommended that the
most effective solution would be to place the study area
in a Redevelopment Project Area. This would provide a
far better guarantee that the area will be developed in
a unified manner and function as an attractive gateway
to the City than simply adopting the proposed Specific
Plan. However, the Specific Plan should be adopted
whether or not the study area becanes a Redevelopment
Area.. In either case, the Specific Plan provides much
needed development guidelines. Even with redevelopment,
it may be several years before the Redevelopment Agency
could acquire the sites and the Specific Plan would
provide interim development guidelines.
Approval of the Specific Plan, as recommended by staff,
requires the following City Council actions:
(1) Adopt Nagative Declaration.
(2) :Rezone all existing C2 (General Commercial)
properties within the study area to CL (Limited
- Camuercial) .
(3) Approve criteria for Cl, AP, and PDC zoning as
identified in the Specific Plan.
(4) Approve criteria for trailer park conversion and
rezoning as identified in the Specific Plan.
(5) Approve development standards for PDC zoning, and
development standards for all commercial zones
as identified in Sections IV.B and IV.0 of the
Specific Plan.
Council Member Hall asked if, in fact, the freeway is
built and access is denied to property owners in the
study area, must the Stag compensate the owners. The
City Attorney responded that the State may be required
to buy all properties if no access exists. Council
Member Hall then asked if the City could be liable
because of the adoption of the Specific Plan. The City
Attorney answered that it was his opinion that the City
would not be liable for loss of access.
During further discussion, the Senior Planner and
Development Services Director canmented on the access
problem and answered questions concerning the C2 zon-
ing for the trailer parks.
There beim no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Lengthy discussion ensued concerning building height
allowed in the PDC zone, and criteria for trailer park
conversion and rezoning. The Development Services
Director reported that the property owners within the
study area have requested direction from the City.
MOTION Council Member Hall made a motion, seconded by Council
SP -85-01 Member Wheeler, to continue this item for, one year.
Held Over After discussion, Council Member Hall amended his
motion to continue the public hearing for six months.
The amended motion was seconded by Council Member
Wheeler. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle disagreed with delay-
ing a decision for this length of time and requested
that the item be. referred to the July Study Session.
Council Member Hall again amended his motion by
referring this item to the July 8 Study Session, and
continuing the public hearing to August 5, 1985. The
last amended motion was seconded by Council Member
Wheeler, and carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING The. Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Underground set for the public hearing to consider formation of
Utility.District Underground Utility District No. 17, Fair Drive frau
No. 17 - Fair Fairview lmad to Newport Boulevard and Del Mar Avenue,
Drive and from Newport Boulevard to 350 feet east of Elden
Avenue. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in,
the Clerk' s office . ' The utility companies and affected
property owners were notified of the public hearing as
required by law. No communications have been received.
The Director of Public Services reported that the esti-
mated cost to Southern California Edison Company to
underground the utilities is $1,000,000.00. It is the
telephone company's policy to match the Edison Conpany
funds on a foot by -foot basis. Cost to the City will be
staff time necessary to form the district, as well as
costs associated with undergrounding the traffic signals
and the five of eight parcels the City owns within the
district. Approximate cost for signal work is $2,000.00
and cost for the five parcels is $9,500.00.
Jim Kennedy, Southern California Edison Company, 390
East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, stated that Edison agrees
with forming the district and estimated that the under -
grounding will be completed in 1987.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council
Resolution 85-51 Member Schafer, Resolution 85-51, being A RESOLUTION OF
Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 17 ON
FAIR DRIVE FROM FAIRVIEW ROAD TO NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND
DEL MAR AVENUE, AND FROM NEWPORT BOULEVARD TO 350 FEET
EAST OF ELDEN AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll
call, vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing regarding levying
Landscaping an assessment for parcels within Tracts 9901 and 12011,
Assessment located south of Sunflower Avenue and east of Smalley
District No. 1 Iniad. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the
Tracts 9901 and Clerk's office. No communications have been received.
12011
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Resolution 85-52 Member Schafer, Resolution 85-52, being A RESOLUTION
Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-1986
WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NUMBER ONE, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing regarding levying
Landscaping an assessment.for parcels within Tract 10513, located
Assessment west of Bear Street and north of Route 73. The Affi-
District No. 2 davit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office.
Tract 10513 No communications have been received.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
resolution 85-53 Member Schafer, Resolution 85-53, being A RESOLUTION
Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-1986
WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NUMBER TWO, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented a proposed ordinance revising the
Terns of office qualifications for membership and terns of office for
and Qualifications the Costa Mesa Traffic Commissioners.
for Traffic
Commissioners The ordinance will provide for selection of five Traffic
Commissioners at large and establishes a maximum four-
year tern for all commissioners.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Ordinance 85-18 Member Wheeler, Ordinance 85-18, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Given First'Reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REVISING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP AND TERM OF
OFFICE OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION, was given first read-
ing and passed to second reading by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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COUNCILMANIC Council Member Wheeler thanked the Fair Board for its
COMMENTS support of Senate Bill 1257. He also thanked Senator
John Seymour for sponsoring the bill and his responsive -
SB 1257 ness to the desires of the City Council and the citizens
of Costa Mesa.
Council Member Hall requested that the Mayor send a
letter to the Fair Board and Senator Seymour reiterating
Council Member Wheeler's canments.
Fish Fry Council Member Wheeler also congratulated the Lions Club
for another fantastic fish fry and parade.
Traffic Catmission Vice Mayor Hornbuckle.suggested that the Traffic Camnis-
Authority sioners be given final authority on more items caning
before them, such as parking prohibition for street
sweeping.
Council Member Wheeler asked that this item be scheduled
for the July 8 Study Session.
Senior Citizens Vice Mayor Hornbuckle announced that Kay Sesma has
Committee resigned frau the Senior Citizens Ccnnittee and reccan-
mended that Melva N --ft be appointed to fill Mrs. Sesma's
unexpired term.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Melva Neft Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, Melva Neft was selected
Appointed to fill the unexpired term of Kay Sesma on the Senior
Citizens Ccmittee.
Amphitheatre Vice Mayor Hornbuckle expressed her desire to have the
Survey City do a survey of,residents who are impacted by the
Pacific Amphitheatre noise, predaninantly Mesa del Mar
and College Park residents, in order to determine how
agreeable they are with the various proposals that have
been set forth.
MOTION Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion requesting a staff
Survey Report report within 30 days containing possible questions to
Authorized be included in a survey which may be sent to those
residents near the Amphitheatre. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Hall.
Council Member Schafer stated that the noise impact
depends on weather conditions.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle reported that sane residents in
the area feel their points of view are not being
represented.
Council Member Wheeler expressed his opposition to the
survey for the following reasons:
(1) The survey is premature in that Senate Bill 1257
is pending. He suggested that such a survey be
delayed until resolution of that bill which should
be within 60 days, and for that reason, it would
be a waste of staff time.
(2) No matter what the results are of the survey,
it would undercut the Concerned Citizens of
Costa Mesa (CCCM) and make their position more
difficult if it is not congruent, and since they
are the bargaining agent involved at this time,
this maneuver ( the survey) will make their posi-
tion weaker.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle responded that the survey would
supplement the actions of CCCM.
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Council Member Hall carnnented that the motion was only
to have staff submit questions for the survey.
The motion to have staff prepare questions for a survey
regarding the Pacific Amphitheatre noise carried 4-1,
Council Member Vheeler voting no.
AATOURNMENr The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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