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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
November 1, 2016
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:03)
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:49 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:15) — Council Member Genis
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:49)
Pastor Phil Wood, Redemption Church, Costa Mesa
ROLL CALL (00:01:56)
Present: Council Member Foley (arrived at 5:51 p.m.), Council Member Genis,
Council Member Monahan (arrived at 6:29 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Absent: None
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Tom Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte,
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Richard Francis, Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Tamara Letourneau, Interim Development Services Assistant Director Peggy Schneble,
Interim Public Services Director Raja Sethuraman, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:02:13)
• COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) —
NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:02:24)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:04:35)
Mayor's Award — Rick Kapko, Community Volunteer
Community Volunteer Rick Kapko received the Mayor's award.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:12:00)
Richard Russell, Costa Mesa, spoke on the election and candidates. (00:12:46)
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Speaker, spoke on getting involved in local politics; the election and candidates.
(00:15:53)
Margaret Mooney, Costa Mesa, spoke on the election and candidates. (00:18:19)
Jim Fitzpatrick, Costa Mesa, spoke on positive improvements in the City; and thanked
the Council. (00:21:31)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Military Affairs Team Trunk or Treat event.
(00:24:22)
Kathy Esfahani, Costa Mesa, spoke on the election and candidates. (00:27:00)
Tim Lewis, Costa Mesa, owner of Red -E -Rentals, spoke on the election and candidates.
(00:30:08)
Shannon Bales, Costa Mesa, spoke against using children in political campaigns.
(00:33:24)
Doug Vogel, Costa Mesa, spoke on the election, candidates, and campaign filings.
Council Member Genis spoke on campaign filings. (00:39:33)
Speaker, spoke on the election and candidates. (00:41:19)
Alex Reich, Costa Mesa, spoke on transparency; the election and candidates. (00:43:21)
Ned Whittemore, Costa Mesa, spoke on the election and candidates. (00:46:34)
Allan Mansoor, Costa Mesa, spoke on the election; candidates; and pension reform.
(00:48:25)
COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:50:27)
Council Member Genis spoke on the upcoming Veterans Day celebration at the the
Orange County Fairgrounds; spoke on the Southern California Metroplex; spoke on
commercial and industrial space in the City; impartial analysis on Measure Y; spoke on
public and Council comments; and spoke on aerial spraying. (00:50:28)
Council Member Monahan spoke on aerial spraying. (00:55:26)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on election issues; campaigns; and pensions.
(01:02:01)
Mayor Mensinger spoke on the election and candidates. (01:10:19)
Council Member Foley thanked campaign volunteers; spoke on the election and
campaigns; maintenance of west side streets; Rutan & Tucker, LLP invoices; requested
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options from staff on campaign finance reform; announced the Home Tour on December
1, 2016 and the next Get Connected meeting on January 24, 2016. (01:11:24)
REPORT — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) — (01:23:32)
CEO Hatch had no items to report.
City Clerk Green spoke on the early voting location at the Neighborhood Community
Center. (01:23:55)
CONSENT CALENDAR: (01:24:35)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7
except for 2 and 6.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan, Mayor
Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
1. READING FOLDER
Claims received by the City Clerk: Gabriela Garcia
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF OCTOBER
4, 2016
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of October 4, 2016.
4. AMEND EXISTING TITLE VI PROGRAM FOR THE USE OF FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING
ACTION:
City Council amended the City's existing Title VI Plan as required by the California
Department of Transportation.
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5. APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR FEDERAL -AID PROJECTS
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Master Agreement No. 12-5312F15 Administering the
Agency -State Agreement for Federal -Aid Projects, and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 16-80, authorizing the Public Services Director to
execute all project specific Program Supplements to the Master Agreement, and
authorized the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute future revisions to the
Master Agreement; and
3. Approved Resolution No. 16-81, authorizing the Public Services Director to
execute Program Supplement No. F076 to the Master Agreement for the Bristol
Street and Bear Street Rehabilitation projects.
7. REFUND OF CASH DEPOSIT IN CONNECTION WITH ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT NO. PS15-00860 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT 334 E. 16TH ST.,
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
City Council approved the refund of cash deposit in connection with
Encroachment Permit No. PS15-00860 in the amount of $18,550.82 to 334 Costa
Mesa Partners, LLC, 20201 SW Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55): (01:25:11)
1. CONTINUED: SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SOBECA URBAN PLAN (SP -
05 -06 A2) TO ALLOW INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT
MAXIMUM DENSITY OF 40 DU/ACRE AND AN OVERALL DEVELOPMENT
CAPACITY OF 450 UNITS (01:25:20)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Monahan
(01:26:48)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor
Mensinger
Nays: Council Member Foley and Council Member Genis
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-79, approving the SoBECA Urban Plan
Amendment (SP -05-06 A2) to allow residential development at maximum density
of 40 du/acre and an overall development capacity of 450 units within the urban
plan area.
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2. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 16-12 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA FOR REZONE R-15-01 TO REZONE (OR CHANGE) A 3.18 -
ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 375 BRISTOL STREET FROM PDC (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL) TO C2 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT)
AND PLANNING APPLICATION PA -15-30 FOR A SELF -STORAGE FACILITY
AND RETAIL BUILDING AT 375 BRISTOL STREET (01:27:37)
Ex -Parte Communications: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke to the property
owner and a representative; Council Member Foley met with the property owner;
Mayor Mensinger met with the property owner; Council Member Genis spoke with
the property owner. (01:28:20)
Mel Lee, Senior Planner, presented the Staff Report. (01:29:05)
Council Member Genis spoke on the project summary and on the traffic count.
(01:35:02)
Paul Freeman, representing Sanderson J. Ray Development, addressed the traffic
modeling used and spoke on the decrease in traffic counts. (01:42:22)
Michael E. Houlihan, CEQA consultant from Environmental Science Associates,
spoke on the revised traffic estimate. (01:51:10)
Discussion ensued on undergrounding of utilities; and traffic counts. (01:53:20)
Mr. Freeman requested time to work with adjacent property owners regarding the
undergrounding of utilities. (01:56:50)
Discussion ensued on undergrounding of utility costs; and environmental reviews.
(01:58:08)
Public Hearing Opened.
Speaker, spoke on undergrounding of utilities. (02:02:19)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (02:04:41)
Dan and Sheri Krogh, Dan's Autocare Express, spoke in support of the project.
(02:06:04)
Carter Grant, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (02:07:29)
George H. Bean, spoke in support of the project. (02:08:14)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (02:10:30)
Public Hearing Closed.
MOTION: To approve recommended actions. (02:12:40)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Foley/Council Member Monahan
Council Member Genis spoke in support of the project. (02:13:10)
Discussion ensued on ensuring the undergrounding of utilities are completed for
the project in four years. (02:13:45)
SUBTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Mayor Mensinger
(02:20:23)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan,
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Initial Study/Negative Declaration; and
2. Gave first reading to Ordinance No. 16-12, to be read by title only, and further
reading waived, for R-15-01 to rezone (or change) a 3.18 -acre site located at
375 Bristol Street from PDC (Planned Development Commercial) to C2
(General Business District); and
3. Approved Planning Application PA -15-30 by adopting Resolution 16-82 to
approve the project, including a Condition of Approval to be as follows: "Prior
to the issuance of building permits, the developer shall post an irrevocable
letter of credit, subject to the approval of the City Treasurer, for the cost of
future undergrounding of the overhead utilities in the public right-of-way along
Bristol Street within 2 to 4 years from the effective date of the resolution."
3. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 16-13 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA FOR REZONE R-16-02 TO REZONE A 23.4 -ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT 1375 SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND 3370 HARBOR BOULEVARD
FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK (MP) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
COMMERCIAL (PDC) AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 13,
CHAPTERS IV AND V RELATED TO LAND USE MATRIX, FLOOR AREA
RATIOS AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RELATED TO THE
SITE (02:21:00)
Minoo Ashabi, Principal Planner, presented the Staff Report. (02:21:40)
Ex -Parte Communications: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke to the representative of
the property. (02:23:50)
Public Hearing Opened. No public comments. Public Hearing Closed. (02:24:20)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Mensinger (02:24:25)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan,
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council gave first reading to Ordinance No. 16-13, to be read by title only,
and further reading waived, adopting Rezone R-16-02 changing the zoning of the
property located at 1375 Sunflower Avenue and 3370 Harbor Boulevard from
Industrial Park (MP) zone to Planned Development Commercial (PDC) and Code
Amendment 16-05 related to Title 13, Zoning Code, Chapters IV and V relative to
land use matrix, floor area ratio and Planned Development Commercial standards.
OLD BUSINESS: (02:24:40)
1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 16-11 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA FOR REZONE R-16-05 TO REZONE (OR CHANGE) A
2.07 ACRE SITE FROM C1 (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO R1 (SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2850
MESA VERDE DRIVE EAST (02:24:47)
Ex -Parte Communications: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke to a representative
on the project; Mayor Mensinger spoke to a representative on the project; Council
Member Foley spoke to individuals involved on the project. (02:25:15)
Public Comments Opened.
Reverend Jim Turrell, spoke in opposition to the item. (02:26:14)
Speaker, spoke in support of the item. (02:30:34)
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the item. (02:31:48)
Public Comments Closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Mensinger (02:34:55)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote: (02:47:50)
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan,
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
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ACTION:
City Council gave second reading to Ordinance No. 16-11, to be read by title only,
and further reading waived, for R-16-05 to rezone (or change) a 2.07 -acre site
from C1 (Local Business District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District - eight
(8) dwelling units per acre maximum density allowed).
Council Member Foley spoke in support of the motion. (02:35:10)
Council Member Genis spoke in support of the motion. (02:36:46)
NEW BUSINESS: (02:48:05)
1. HEROES HALL FINANCIAL SUPPORT (02:48:07)
Daniel K. Baker, Assistant to the CEO, presented the Staff Report. (02:48:45)
Public Comments Opened.
Nick Berardino, spoke in support of the item. (02:50:56)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. (03:01:18)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. (03:03:33)
Speaker, spoke in support of the item. (03:05:12)
Karl Ahlf, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. (03:07:01)
Public Comments Closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Council Member Foley (03:08:00)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote: (03:10:45)
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan,
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council approved an additional $25,000 for the completion of the Heroes Hall
Veterans Museum at the Orange County Fairgrounds.
Council Member Genis, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger spoke in
support of the item. (03:08:15)
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (03:10:57)
2. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2565 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS,
INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 16-21 FOR $2,153,330.61, 16-21 "A"
FOR $-3,777.97, AND 16-22 FOR $2,180,346.50; AND CITY OPERATING
EXPENSES FOR $3,894,782.67; AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (03:11:01)
Public Comments: (03:11:16)
Speaker, spoke on attorney billings for the Solid Landings case and on returned
business license fees for sober living homes. (03:11:20)
Public Comments Closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Mayor Mensinger (03:14:27)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Genis, Council Member Monahan,
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2565.
6. EAST 17TH STREET LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, FEDERAL
PROJECT NO. RPSTPLE — 5312(091), CITY PROJECT NO. 13-12 (03:14:39)
Council Member Genis left the dais at 9:06 p.m. (03:14:45)
Public Comments: (03:14:59)
Speaker, spoke on the project. (03:15:00)
Public Comments Closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Mensinger (03:16:15)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Foley, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem
Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Genis
Motion carried: 4-0-1
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by Horizons Construction Co.
International and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and
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2. Authorized the release of the Labor and Materials Bond seven (7) months after
the filing date; release of the Faithful Performance Bond six (6) months after
the filing date; and release of the retention monies 35 days after the Notice of
Completion filing date.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS — (03:17:21)
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke on public safety; pensions; and police and fire
contracts. (03:17:34)
Council Member Genis returned to the dais at 9:09 p.m.
Julie C., spoke on the election and candidates. (03:20:44)
Greg Ridge, Costa Mesa, spoke on study sessions and election issues. (03:24:48)
Karl Ahlf, spoke on election issues; and campaigns. (03:28:16)
Speaker, spoke on the 60th Anniversary event. (03:31:22)
Speaker, spoke on firefighters overtime. (03:34:33)
David Bracey, Anaheim University, spoke on academic services provided by Anaheim
University. (03:38:02)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on comments made by Mayor Mensinger. (03:39:52)
Speaker, spoke on a variety of issues and the election. (03:43:00)
Barrie Fisher, Costa Mesa, spoke on the wall closures along Victoria. (03:46:03)
Council Member Monahan left the dais at 9:37 p.m.
T. Koken, Costa Mesa, sang a song. (03:48:10)
Greg Tunnell, Costa Mesa, spoke on a variety of issues and the election. (03:51:00)
Charles Mooney, Costa Mesa, spoke on Measure TT. (03:54:10)
Public Comments Closed.
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Minutes adopted on this 15th day of November, 2016.
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Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
October 17, 2016
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:09)
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:48 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:27) - Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:01:02)
Sayed Mostafa Qazwini, Imam of the Islamic Educational Center of Orange County,
Costa Mesa
ROLL CALL (00:04:47)
Present: Council Member Genis, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Absent: Council Member Foley and Council Member Monahan
Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Tom Hatch, Deputy City Attorney Tarquin
Preziosi, Assistant Chief Executive Officer Richard Francis, Assistant Chief Executive
Officer Tamara Letourneau, Interim Deputy City Manager/Economic and Development
Services Director Jay Trevino, Interim Public Services Director Raja Sethuraman, and
City Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:05:02)
• COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) —
NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:05:14)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:07:24)
1. Mayor's Award — John Hawley, Railmakers, Inc.
John Hawley, founder and owner of Railmakers Inc., received the Mayor's award.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:015:29)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Military Affairs Team Candy Drive. (00:16:24)
Alex Reich, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Costa Mesa Water District. (00:17:55)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Tanager Bike Trail. (00:20:23)
Barrie Fisher, Costa Mesa, spoke on new housing developments. (00:22:33)
Steve Chan, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Holiday business. (00:24:09)
Denise Davis, Costa Mesa, spoke on a proposed development at 440 Fair Drive.
(00:26:44)
Greg Tunnell, Costa Mesa, spoke on the City Council election and the Trump rally.
(00:29:57)
Chris McEvoy, Costa Mesa, spoke on transparency and campaigns. (00:34:32)
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, spoke on a campaign mailer. (00:37:35)
T. Koken, Costa Mesa, sang a song; and spoke on a campaign flyer. (00:40:36)
Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke on Measure AA. (00:42:56)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke on the election and campaign mailers. (00:46:06)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on representation; the election; and campaigns.
(00:49:04)
Paula Rivera, Costa Mesa, spoke on campaigns. (00:52:08)
COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:55:38)
Council Member Genis spoke on the award to John Hawley; the Tanager Bike Trail; and
firefighters overtime. (00:55:43)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on the community and election issues. (00:59:45)
Mayor Mensinger spoke on election issues and campaigns. (01:10:14)
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REPORT — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) — (01:15:30) - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR: (01:15:37)
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7
except for 2, 3 and 5. (01:15:50)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley and Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 3-0-2
1. READING FOLDER
Claims received by the City Clerk: Marian Boquette
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
4. CLEARBROOK LANE ALLEY (ALLEY NO. 46), FLOWER STREET ALLEY
(ALLEY NO. 81), BROADWAY ALLEY (ALLEY NO. 89), MAGNOLIA STREET
ALLEYS (ALLEY NO. 91, ALLEY NO. 93 AND ALLEY NO. 94), AND 18TH
STREET ALLEY (ALLEY NO. 96) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY PROJECT
NO. 15-13
ACTION:
1. City Council accepted the work performed by Blackrock Construction Company
and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and
2. Authorized the release of the Labor and Material Bond seven (7) months after
the filing date; release of the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year after the
filing date; and release of the retention monies 35 days after the Notice of
Completion filing date.
6. RELEASE OF BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO.
PS15-00147 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 2562 SANTA ANA
AVENUE, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
City Council authorized the release of the Performance and Labor and Material
Bonds (Certificate No. 802544S) in the amounts of $19,583.00 each for street
improvements to NTH 5, LLC (Developer), 418 Via Lido Nord, Newport Beach, CA
92663.
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7. FUNDING FOR PURCHASE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY 800 MHZ
COUNTYWIDE COORDINATED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE
PROJECT DISPATCH CONSOLES AND PARTNERSHIP COSTS
ACTION:
1. City Council approved and authorized the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to
sign the sole source purchase request and authorized the purchase of eight (8)
Dispatch Consoles and accessories designed to interface with the existing
Orange County ASTRO 25 System offered by Motorola in the amount of
$1,103,107.00; and
2. Approved payment of $371,267.00 to the County of Orange for 800 MHz Next
Generation Project partnership costs; and
3. Authorized the CEO to use up to $1,326,000.00 from the City's Equipment
Replacement Fund 601 (with no interest) and be repaid in FY 17-18 for this and
related equipment.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55): (01:16:22)
1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -16-05 CHANGING THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF A 2.07 ACRE SITE FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR); AND FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE 16 -XX OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
FOR REZONE R-16-05 TO REZONE (OR CHANGE) A 2.07 ACRE SITE FROM
C1 (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO R1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2850 MESA VERDE DRIVE
EAST (01:16:30)
Ex -Parte Communications Report: (01:17:00)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke to the developer on the project. (01:17:25)
Council Member Genis spoke on the Planning Commission minutes and comments
by Chair Dickson. (01:18:00)
Mel Lee, Senior Planner, presented the Staff Report. (01:22:45)
Discussion ensued on the wall opening from Mesa Verde to Andros Street; and on
cumulative data on the loss of commercial space in the City. (01:27:17)
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Discussion ensued on the site history, lot size, and building height requirements
(01:30:00)
Peter Zehnder, representing applicant Pinnacle Residential, spoke on the project;
reduced traffic counts; and on the wall opening on Andros Street. (01:38:12)
Public Hearing Opened: (01:44:15)
Greg Tunnell, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project. (01:44:26)
Susan Shaw, Costa Mesa, spoke on traffic concerns and guest parking.
(01:47:40)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on Planning Commissioner comments; and in
opposition to the project. (01:50:12)
Amorra Raa, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project. (01:53:33)
Tiffany Van Drimlen, spoke in opposition to the project. (01:56:31)
Reverend Jim Turrell, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project. (01:59:38)
Public Hearing Closed.
Mr. Zehnder, spoke on the owner's communication with the tenants; history of the
property; and working with the tenants. (02:03:50)
Discussion ensued on the history of the property. (02:07:25)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on the economic life of the property; and
reduction of daily trips. (02:09:10)
Council Member Genis spoke on documenting the building history; and working
with the tenants. (02:16:20)
Mr. Zehnder, spoke on the relocation of the tenants. (02:17:20)
Discussion ensued on the tenant's leases. (02:19:00)
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Genis (02:25:25)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley and Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 3-0-2
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the Initial Study/Negative Declaration.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Genis (02:29:32)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley and Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 3-0-2
ACTION:
2. City Council adopted Resolution No. 16-78 approving the General Plan
Amendment GP -16-05 to change the land use designation of a 2.07 -acre site from
GC (General Commercial) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and to include the
following conditions of approval: 1. Neither the applicant nor property owner shall
turn off utilities and/or commence removal of the existing tenants or demolition of
the existing structures or otherwise make the property un -inhabitable until
expiration of the final lease at the property. No lease shall be terminated, other
than for a violation of any provision thereof as permitted by law, prior to 9 months
from the effective date of this resolution. Nothing herein shall require the property
owner to extend any lease beyond 12 months from the effective date of this
resolution; and 2. The applicant and/or property owner shall provide appropriate
documentation as to the history of the buildings (photographs, building plans, etc.)
to the Development Services Department prior to demolition of the existing
development.
Council Member Genis spoke in support of the motion. (02:26:50)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer/Council Member Genis (02:30:20)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer and Mayor Mensinger
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Foley and Council Member Monahan
Motion carried: 3-0-2
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ACTION:
3. City Council gave first reading to Ordinance No. 16-11 for R-16-05 to rezone (or
change) a 2.07 -acre site from C1 (Local Business District) to R-1 (Single Family
Residential District - eight (8) dwelling units per acre maximum density allowed).
2. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SOBECA URBAN PLAN (SP -05-06 A2) TO
ALLOW INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT MAXIMUM DENSITY
OF 40 DU/ACRE AND AN OVERALL DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY OF 450
UNITS (02:31:19)
Minoo Ashabi, Principal Planner, presented the Staff Report. (02:32:00)
Public Hearing Opened: (02:35:00)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on converting commercial buildings to
residential space; and on building heights and inclusionary housing. (02:35:21)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the item. (02:38:05)
Public Hearing Closed.
Mayor Mensinger spoke on the IKEA and AAA Automobile Club developments.
(02:41:01)
Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer spoke on the issue; a maximum of 450 units and zero
traffic impacts; and including a parking condition that does not require a variance.
(02:44:30)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Mensinger/Mayor Pro Tem Righeimer
MOTION: City Council approve SoBECA Urban Plan Amendment (SP -05-06 A2)
to allow residential development at maximum density of 40 du/acre and an overall
development capacity of 450 units within the urban plan area by adoption of
Resolution 16-79.
Council Member Genis left the dais prior to the vote (8:37 p.m.).
No action due to lack of quorum.
The City Clerk adjourned the meeting due to a lack of quorum at 8:38 p.m.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR WERE NOT
HEARD.
2. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2565 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS,
INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NO. 16-21 FOR $2,153,330.61 AND CITY
OPERATING EXPENSES FOR $1,983,488.41; AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS
OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID
3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF OCTOBER
4, 2016
5. EAST 17TH STREET LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, FEDERAL
PROJECT NO. RPSTPLE — 5312(091), CITY PROJECT NO. 13-12
Minutes adopted on this 15t" day of November, 2016.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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