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REGULAR MEETING OF'THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
March 1, 1976
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in
regular session at 6:30 p.m., March 1, 1976, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa, California. The meeting was called to order
by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag, and Invocation by Chaplain William R.
Parry, Hoag Memorial Hospital.
Roll Call Council Members Present: Pinkley, Hammett, Wilson,
Raciti, Hertzog
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Planning,
Director of Public Services/
City Engineer, City Clerk
Minutes The Mayor declared the Minutes of the regular meeting
February 17., 1976 of February 17, 1976, approved as distributed and
posted as there were no corrections.
Presentation
Mrs. Elmer Sproul presented brochures to the Council
South Coast
commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of South Coast
Repertory
Repertory. Mrs. Sproul also extended an invitation
Nate Reade
to the Council to attend a special South Coast Reper-
tory performance that will be given June 17, 1976.
Resignation of
Mayor Pinkley read a letter from Planning Commissioner
Planning
Nate Reade expressing his desire to resign from the
Commissioner
Planning Commission effective.March 3, 1976. On motion
Nate Reade
by Mayor-Pinkley, seconded.by Councilman Hammett, and
carried, the Council accepted Commissioner Reade's
resignation with regrets.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 76-33
Hammett, Resolution 76-33, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Commending
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Nate Reade
COMMENDING PLANNING COMMISSIONER NATE READE FOR HIS
DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY, was adopted by the
following roll call.vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Ordinances
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Mayor
Pinkley, and carried, all ordinances will be read by
title only.
R-75-30
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
Nabers Cadillac
woman Hertzog, Ordinance 76-11, being AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA -MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Ordinance 76-11
CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT ONE OF TRACT 2727, FROM Rl
Adopted
TO Cl -CP, was given second reading and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pink -ley, Wilson,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: Hammett, Raciti
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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R-76-12
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
McClellan
Hammett, Ordinance 76-14., being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Ordinance 76-14
CHANGING THE ZONING IN THE GENERAL AREA.NORTH OF NINE -
Adopted
TEENTH'STREET, WEST OF REPUBLIC AVENUE, FROM Ml TO R1,
was given second reading and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
R-76-11
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman
Erickson
Wilson, Ordinance 76-15, being.AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Ordinance 76-15
CHANGING THE ZONING IN THE GENERAL.VICINITY OF THE
Adopted
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PLACENTIA AVENUE AND VICTORIA
STREET, FROM AP TO Cl -CP, was given second reading and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Business Permit
The Clerk presented from the meeting of February 17,
Achieve, Incor-
1976, a Notice of Intention to Solicit for Charitable
porated
Purpose from Achieve, Incorporated, 134.71 Leda Street,
Garden Grove, by candy sales in stores and parking
Denied
lots, January 26 through June 30, 1976. George Jesson,
the applicant, was present and answered questions from
the Council. The City Manager recommended that Section
9-234J of the Municipal Code not be waived if Council
approved the request. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and
carried, the request was denied.
Revenue Sharing
The City Manager presented a report from the Social
Human Resources
Revenue Sharing Committee containing recommendations
Program
for further allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing funds
to the following agencies: Mardan.Center of Educa-
tional Therapy, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa;
$12,500.00 for an Adolescent Diversion Program; ATSC of
Coastal Orange County, 1640 Southeast Bristol Street,
Santa -Ana; $3,500.00 for a.Juvenile Diversion Program.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Raciti, the recommendations were approved as presented
for a total amount of $16,000.00, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following item was removed
from the Consent Calendar: Item 2, Final Environmental
Impact Report for GP -76-1C.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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Reading Folder The following -Reading Folder items., in the Consent
Calendar, were received and processed:
Marine Corps Resolution from the City of Tustin declaring
Air Station that they have initiated proceedings to annex
Annexation certain uninhabited territory -designated
No. 71B "Marine Corps Air Station (Helicopter) Annexa-
tion No. 71B" and giving notice of the proposed
annexation.
Public Utilities Notice from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Commission Company that public hearings will be heard
before the Public Utilit-ies:Commission, San
Francisco, on February 24 through 27, 1976,
regarding Amended Application No. 55276,
requesting authorization of:a revised regular
tariff increasing rates and covering rules and
conditions under which it will continue to offer
a dial PBX switcher known as 770A Dial Package
1 and 2.
Local Agency Notice of Public -Hearing from the Orange
Formation County Local Agency Formation Commission con -
Commission cerning a proposed annexation to the Costa Mesa
Park and Recreation District, designated Red
Hill Annexation No. l., said.hearing scheduled
for February 25, 1976.
State Revenues Statements from the California State Controller
for 1976-77 showing the amounts estimated to be paid to
Fiscal Year each city and county as its share of revenues
to be apportioned during the 1976-77 Fiscal
Year, from the following sources: Highway
Users Taxes, Motor Vehicle License Fees, High-
way Carriers Uniform Business License Tax, and
Off -Highway Motor Vehicle License Fees.
Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage License applications for
Licenses which parking has been approved by the Planning
Department from: Norma Geb.ler, Paul R. Gebler,
Gloria'Smith, and Wayne M. Smith, doing business
at 2200 Harbor Boulevard, Building B, Unit 1;
desolution of partnership for Joseph Fakelmann,
doing business as Petucchini, 2831 --Bristol
Street; and Albert J. and E.. Hazel Sargenti,
End - doing business as Sargenti's, 843 West 19th
Reading Folder Street.
Refunds On recommendation by the Revenue Supervisor; a refund
of $100.00 to Jeanne's, 5158 Montclair Plaza Lane,
Jeanne's Montclair, on Business License 8930, representing an
overpayment of business tax liability, was approved by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
City of Irvine On recommendation by the Revenue Supervisor, -a refund
of $2,500.00 to the City of Irvine, 4201 Campus Drive,
Irvine, representing a duplicate payment --of their
1974-75 portion of costs -in connection with the CCJ
Program, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
TPREAVRA
Claims The following claims received by the City Clerk were
referred to the City Attorney: Allstate Insurance on
behalf of June Pringle; Susan L. Weiss; Dr. Roger
Roberts on behalf of Karan Roberts, a minor; and
James W. Kelly.
Swimming Pool The Director of Public Services recommended that the
Bonds - Fund following bonds, in the amount.of $100.00 each, be
Transfer transferred from the Deposits Payable Account to a
Miscellaneous Income Account, as -these companies or
parties have either gone.out.of business or cannot
be located: Sunup Pools, Permit No. 5765; Character
Pools, Permit No. 6291; Huffman Pools., Permit No.
6791; Monarch Pools, Permit No..7022; and Norman
Banks, Permit No. 7542. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
transfer of funds was. approved as.recommended, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:- Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: 'None
ZE-74-32 The street improvements, including water and sewer
Mesa Verde installation, for Harla Avenue, Golf Course Drive,
Villas and Mesa Verde Drive East, in connection with Zone
Exception ZE-74-32, have been completed by Mesa Verde
Villas, 4540 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Services. On
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, the work was accepted and -the bonds were
ordered exonerated by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Conference On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Advance woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance for a police
lieutenant to attend I.A.C.P. Geographic Base File
Workshop, San Diego, March 15 through 17, 1976, was
approved in the amount of $165.00, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Permit -to Use On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Heller Park woman Hertzog, and carried, a request from Lynne
Koffler, Shir Ha-Ma'alot Harbor Reform .Temple, 1400
West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, to use Heller
Park for Annual Purim Carnival, March 14, 1976, from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., was approved subject to
conditions of the Leisure Services Department.
Final EIR Item 2 on the Consent Calendar, Final Environmental
GP -76-1C Impact Report for a proposed General Plan Amendment,
GP -76-1C, from Neighborhood Commercial to High
Hearing. Set Density Residential, on property located at 260-348
Victoria Street, was presented. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pinkley,_ and
carried, this item was set for public hearing April 5,
1976, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
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Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 925 Raciti, Warrant Resolution'925 was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Wilson,
Raciti, Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
ABSTAINING: Council Members: Hammett
Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Resolution 926 woman. Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 926, including
Payroll 7604, was approved .by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Warrant On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 927 Raciti, Warrant Resolution 927 was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:. Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
The Family Item 1 under City Attorney.Reports, concerning The
Group Homes Family Group Homes, was removed from the Agenda.
Removed from Agenda
Claim — Olson The City Attorney presented the late claim of Michael
Olson and recommended that it be denied. On.motion
Denied by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, the filing of a late claim by
Michael Olson was denied.
Claim - Smith The City Attorney presented the claim of.Jeffrey Lee
Smith and recommended that it be denied as there was
Denied no liability on the part of the City. On motion by
Councilman. Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett,
and carried, the claim was denied.
Agreement -
The City Manager presented an agreement with George P.
Forteville
Forteville and Barbara E. Forteville for acquisition
Super Block '=
of property for the Super Block Project, Parcel 7,
Parcel 7
6,120 square feet of land, located at 573 Plumer
Street. The agreement stipulates the payment of
$42,000.00 and an escrow to.terminate.as soon as
possible. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement was --approved
as presented, and the Mayor and -Clerk authorized to
sign on behalf of the City, .by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley; Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Agreement - Boyd The City Manager presented an agreement with Celia
Fire Station Boyd for acquisition.'o.f property located at 557
No. 1 Plumer Street for Fire Station No. 1. The agreement
stipulates the payment of $54,000.00 for the property,
including escrow and relocation costs, with escrow to
terminate as soon as possible. On motion by Council-
man Hammett, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the
agreement was approved as presented, the Mayor and
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Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City,
and the Finance Director authorized.to draw two
warrants totaling $54,000.00, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Purchase of Tree The City Manager presented a request to purchase one
for Tanager Park tree for Tanager Park, sole source item, at a cost of
$6,000.00. After discussion, on motion by Councilman
Denied Wilson, seconded by Councilman.Hammett, and carried,
Council Members-Pinkley and Raciti voting no, the
request was denied.
Wilson, Raciti,
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Hertzog
Weed Abatement
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Agreement _
The City Manager presented an agreement with Jo Ann
Rodriguez
Rodriguez for the acquisition of 2,739 square feet of
land at 152 East 20th Street, for the Fullerton
Fullerton Avenue
Avenue extension. The agreement stipulates the payment
Extension
of $7,775.00 for the property, and the payment of
$950.00 for the construction of a concrete block wall.
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY:OF COSTA MESA,
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman
Removal.of Weeds
Wilson, the agreement was approved as presented, and
the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign on behalf of
OR HIS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA TO PROCEED
the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
the following roll call vote:
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Orange Coast.
The City Manager presented a recommendation from the
College Children's
Community Development Committee:for a grant of
Care Center
$6,750.00 to the Orange Coast College Children's Care
Center. The purpose of the grant is to make needed
improvements to the facility to enable them to meet
licensing requirements of the State Department of
Health. On motion by. Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman Raciti, the grant was approved as
recommended, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Appeal — Employee
The City Manager presented a request from the Costa
Organization
Mesa Police Association, Post Office Box CE, Irvine,
Recognition
for acceptance of a late filed' -petition for recerti-
fied recognition of the association. Jim Harker,
representing the association, was present to answer
questions from the Council. After discussion, on
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Raciti, and carried, the late filing was accepted.
Purchase of Tree The City Manager presented a request to purchase one
for Tanager Park tree for Tanager Park, sole source item, at a cost of
$6,000.00. After discussion, on motion by Councilman
Denied Wilson, seconded by Councilman.Hammett, and carried,
Council Members-Pinkley and Raciti voting no, the
request was denied.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Weed Abatement
set for the public hearing for weed abatement. The
affidavit of publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Resolution 76-34
Councilman Raciti, Resolution 76-34, being A RESOLU-
Authorizing
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY:OF COSTA MESA,
Removal.of Weeds
CALIFORNIA, INSTRUCTING AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF
OR HIS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA TO PROCEED
WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND RUBBISH, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
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Public -Hearing
GP -76-1B
Johns
Resolution 76-35
Public Hearing
GP -76-1D
Janes
Resolution 76-36
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council.Member.s: None
ABSENT: Council Members-: None
The Clerk announced that this was the time.and place
set for the public hearing:.for General Plan Amendment
GP -76-1B, Brenda Johns, 14.1.Melody.Lane, Costa Mesa,
for permission to amend the land use designation of
property located at 141 and 143 Melody Lane from
Neighborhood Commercial to High.Density'Residential;
and a similar amendment for the properties located
at 123 to 156 Melody Lane, 114 to 14.4 (even numbers
only) 20th Street, 2035 Fullerton Avenue, 117 to 149
Bay Street, and the easterly 380..feet of 2060 Newport
Boulevard. A Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact has been filed. The affidavit of publication
is on file in the Clerk's office. A letter in
opposition to the request has:been.received from
Herbert S. Cor.ff, 133 21st Street, Costa Mesa. The
Planning Commission recommended.approval. There being
no speakers, the Mayor closed the public -hearing. On
motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilman
Hammett, the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the
law, and Resolution 76-35, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,.CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -76-1B, AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN -OF -THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley,�Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog.
NOES: Council Members.: .None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for the public hearing for General.Plan Amendment
GP -76-1D, Michael Janes, The Janes Company, 17965
Skypark Boulevard, Suite F, Irvine, for permission to
amend the land use designation of property located at
2644 Harla Avenue, from Commercial Center -to High
Density Residential. A Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact has been filed. The affidavit
of.publication is on file in the Clerk's office. A
letter has been received in support of the request
from Rex Rechs, 4250 Park Newport, No. 412, Newport
Beach. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Jorge Alvarez, 1947 Killdeer Circle, Costa Mesa,
representing the applicant, was present to answer
questions from the Council. There being no -other
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. During
the discussion which followed., concern was expressed
that the density being requested was excessive for
this area. After further discussion, on motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the Negative Declaration of Environmental -Impact -was
accepted as meeting the requirements -of the law, and
Resolution 76-36, being A.'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -76-1D, AMENDING
THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE.CITY OF COSTA MESA FROM
COMMERCIAL CENTER TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Abandonment of set for the public hearing to consider a proposed
Revised Specific abandonment of a Revised Specific Plan for a cul -de -
Plan for a sac for Denver Drive, Helena Circle, and Milbro
Cul-de-sac for Street; and a request to extend Denver Drive 300 feet
Denver Drive, easterly. A Negative Declaration of Environmental
Helena Circle, Impact has been filed. The affidavit of publication
and Milbro is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications
have been received. The Planning. Director presented
Denied slides depicting options.to the proposed request.
These options were identified as 1, 2, and 3, and are
a part of the record for this item. The Traffic
Engineer has recommended that Milbro Street not be
extended to Baker Street as he feels this would
interfere with the proposed signalization at Baker
Street and Babb Street. At this time, the Mayor
invited comments from those in attendance. The follow-
ing Costa Mesa residents.spoke in opposition to the
request: A. J. Sprague, 3021 Babb Street; Joseph
Schwabe; 976 Paularino Avenue; and Tim Fischbeck, 956
Denver Drive. Ken Fischbeck, 10421 Boca Canyon Drive,
Santa Ana, developer of a tract on the existing Denver
Drive, also spoke in opposition to the.request
because of the difficulties it would present to his
construction plans which are well under way. The
following speakers addressed the Council.in support of
the request: Helen Cole, 159 Morristown Lane; Tom
Wells, 1880 17th.Street; and J. W. Ray, contractor.
Frank Roldan, 937 Paularino Avenue, spoke in favor of
extending Denver Drive easterly as far as practicable
.but was opposed to the construction of Milbro Street.
Frank Knoy, a resident in the subject area, felt the
construction of Milbro Street to be necessary for
access to the commerciallots but suggested it could
be terminated at Denver Drive or Helena Circle.
William Oliver, 972 Paularino Avenue, suggested that
Babb Street be made a cul-de-sac just before its
intersection with Paularino Avenue, and that Coolidge
Avenue be improved to carry the traffic load to Baker
Street. Steve Sakaski, 3017 Babb Street; and Bob
Green, 959 Denver Drive; spoke in favor of retaining
plans for Milbro Street. Byron.Edgerly, 3026 Babb
Street; and William Cameron, 3033 Babb Street; favored
developing access through the property to Bear Street
either from Helena Circle or Paularino Avenue. There
being no other speakers, the.Mayor closed the public
hearing. A motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilman Hammett, to deny Option No. 2, was followed
by discussion and later withdrawn. A further motion
by Councilman Wilson to -approve Option No. 2 -died for
lack of a..second. Considerable concern -was expressed
over any change which would interfere with Mr.
Fischbeck's development already in progress on Denver
Drive. At the same time, a solution was sought which
would enable Mr. Ray to proceed with his residential
development of Mrs. Cole's property to the east of
proposed Milbro.Street. A motion by Councilwoman
Hertzog, seconded by Councilman Hammett, to approve
Option No. l.was followed by discussion and later
withdrawn. On motion by Councilman Hammett, seconded
by Councilman Raciti, and carried, Council Members
Wilson and Hertzog voting no, the request as
presented was denied.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 9:45 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
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On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council -
Resolution 76-32
woman Hertzog-,"Resolution 76-32, being A RESOLUTION
Opposing Diversion
OF .THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA.MESA,
of Fuel Taxes
CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE PROPOSED. BALLOT MEASURE
PERTAINING. TO THE DIVERSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL
TAXES FOR.FIXED GUIDEWAY PURPOSES, AND GIVING
REASONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
League of
The Clerk presented a request from Orange County
California
Division of League of California Cities to give
Cities
direction to Costa Mesa's voting.representatives.
Five alternatives concerning the future of the
Division were presented in a document from the. League
entitled, "Staffing Alternatives and Funding Require-
ments." On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, Service Level Alternative No. 2,
which will require an estimated funding of $27,884.00,
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Pinkley, Hammett,
Wilson, Raciti,
Hertzog
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
ZE-76-08
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Morrison
Zone Exception ZE-76-08, Jeanne C. Morrison, 3061
Carob Street, Newport Beach, for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow an employment agency in conjunction
with an existing, non -conforming residence, in a Cl
zone located at 206 West Wilson Street. An Exempt
Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject
to conditions. No communications.:have been.received.
The applicant was present.and agreed to the conditions.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Hammett, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting -the
requirements of the'law, 'and the application approved
for a maximum of three years subject to conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-76-12 and
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Master Plan,
Zone Exception ZE-76-12, Bob Beauchamp, 1752 Langley
Amendment -
Avenue, Irvine, for a variance from parking require -
Beauchamp
ments (465,000 square feet required, 397,100 square
feet provided), to allow a 1,440 square foot addition
Denied
to existing center, in a C1 -S zone located at 263 East
17th Street. An Exempt Declaration of Environmental
Impact has been -filed. Also presented in conjunction
therewith, a Master Plan Amendment, Beauchamp -Brown
Investment Corporation, 326-"L" Street, Balboa, to
allow 1,440 square foot storage addition to an exist-
ing shopping center located at the same -address. The
Planning Commission recommended denial of both items.
No communications have been received. The applicant
was not present. On motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the
applications were denied as recommended by the Plan-
ning Commission.
ZE-76-13
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Welch
Zone Exception ZE-76-13, James Welch, 11571 Kim Way,
Garden Grove, for a variance to allow 20 percent
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density deviation (one unit per 2,400 square feet),
for four units, and parking reduction (16 required,
12 shown), for construction of eight apartment units
in an R2 zone, located at 2153, 2157 Maple Street. A
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been
filed. The Planning Commission recommendedapproval
subject to conditions. No communications have been
received. The applicant was present and agreed to
the conditions. Onmotion by Councilman Hammett,
seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried, the
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was
accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and
the application approved subject to conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-76-15
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Hathaway
Zone Exception ZE-76-15, Jim Hathaway, 2219 Rutgers
Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to
repair electronic equipment (stereos, etc.), in a Cl
zone located.at 774 West 19th Street., An Exempt
Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed.
The Planning Commission recommended approval with one
condition. No communications have been received.
The applicant was present and agreed to the condition.
On motion by Councilman Wilson., seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the Exempt Declaration of
Environmental Impact was accepted as meeting the
requirements of the law,.and the application approved
with one condition as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
ZE-7.6-16
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Hartke
Zone Exception ZE-76-16, David G. Hartke, 3234 Oregon
Street, Costa Mesa, for a variance from Code to con-
struct six apartment units in addition to two existing
units with_a nine percent density.deviation (one unit
per 2,757 square feet of land), in an R2 zone located
at 1980 and 1984 Anaheim Avenue. A Negative Declara-
tion of Environmental Impact hasbeen filed. The
Planning Commission recommended approval subject to
conditions. No communications have been received.
The City,Manager indicated..-that the Fire Department
had reviewed the conditions this date, and had
recommended deletion of Nos. 2 and 3. The applicant
was present and expressed his desire to prorate the
cost of Condition No. 1 with future developers in this
area. Mr. Hartke was informed that he should contact
the Water District to obtain such an agreement. After
further discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the Nega-
tive Declaration of Environmental.Impaet was accepted
as meeting the requirements of the law, and the
application approved subject to conditions as-recom-
mended by the Planning Commission with the deletion of
Condition Nos. 2 and 3.
ZE-76-17
The Director of Planning presented an application for
Carpi
Zone Exception ZE-76-17, Rodolfo and Ricardo Carpi,
3551 Eboe Street, Irvine, for a variance from commer-
cial,parking standards to allow a reduction in parking
for a Pizza Parlor in an existing shopping center, in
a C2 zone located at 539 West 19th Street. An Exempt
Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject
to conditions. A petition requesting denial of the
application has been received containing six signatures
of businessmen located in the subject shopping center.
Bernardino Rios was present as the interpreter for the
applicant and spoke in support of the request. Andrew
Lee, owner -of thesubject property, requested consid-
eration be given to allow the permit for three years
instead of the two-year period recommended by the
Planning Commission. After discussion, on motion by
Councilman Hammett, seconded by Mayor Pinkley, and
carried, the Exempt Declaration of Environmental
Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the
law, and the application approved subject to conditions
as recommended by the Planning Commission, with an
amendment to Condition No. 1 that the permit shall be
for a three-year period.
ZE-76-19 The Director of Planning presented an.application for
Thome Zone Exception ZE-76-19, Dennis W. Thome, 345 Univer-
sity Drive, Unit E-1, Costa Mesa, for a variance to
allow construction of a patio cover encroaching to
within three feet of the rear property line, in an
R2 -CP zone located at that address. An Exempt Declar-
ation of Environmental Impact has been filed. The
Planning Commission recommended approval. No communi-
cations have been received. On motion by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried,
the Exempt Declaration of Environmental Impact was
accepted as meeting the requirements of the law, and
the application approved as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
ZE-76-20 The Director of Planning presented an application for
Shakarian Zone Exception ZE-76-20, Demos Shakarian, 836 South
Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow construction of a 90,000 square foot
office building to meet CP Standards, in an AP -CP zone
located at 3150 Bear Street. A Final Environmental
Impact Report was accepted by Council on June 3, 1975.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to
conditions. No communications have been received.
Joseph Columbo, representing the applicant, was present
and indicated that changes were made in the Fire
Department conditions which have not been revised on
the application. These conditions pertain to the
number of fire hydrants and the fire flow requirements.
After discussion, on motion by Councilman Wilson,
seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried, the
application was approved subject to conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission and to clari-
fication of the Fire Department requirements.
ZE-76-22 The Director of Planning presented an application for
Zisakis Zone Exception ZE-76-22, Gus and Philip Zisakis, 611
Fifth Street, Huntington Beach, for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow construction and operation of a 1,500
square foot glass shop, in a Cl: zone located at 1911
Pomona Avenue. A Negative Declaration of'Environ-
mental Impact has been filed. The Planning Commission
recommended approval subject to conditions. No
communications have been received. The applicant was
present and agreed to the conditions. On motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Hammett, and
carried, the.Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact was accepted as meeting the requirements of the
law, and the application approved subject to conditions
as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Oral John Brower, 1008 Van Dyke Street, Laguna Beach,
Communications requested Council approval of.a concert by Gordon
Lightfoot at the Orange County Fairgrounds on April 4,
1976. On motion by Mayor Pinkley, seconded by Council-
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man Wilson, and carried, this item was held over to the
meeting of March 15, 1976, pending a recommendation
from the Police Chief.
Councilmanic Retiring Mayor Pinkley and Councilman Wilson were
Comments commended by their fellow Council Members.
Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
to an Executive Session, and the Executive Session was
adjourned at 10:40 p.m. to March 9, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
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