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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION OF THE COSTA MESA CITY
COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Special Joint Study Session was called to order by the Mayor at 6:00 p.m. in the
Administration Building at the Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL (00:00:26)
CITY COUNCIL
Present: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley
Absent: None
PLANNING COMMISSION
Present: Chair Stephan Andranian, Vice -Chair Byron de Arakal, Commissioner
Jeffrey Harlan, Commissioner Isabell Kerins, and Commissioner Carla
Navarro Woods
Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Tom Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte, Assistant
Economic and Development Services Director Barry Curtis, Principal Planner Minoo
Ashabi, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
SMALL LOT ORDINANCE AND URBAN PLAN AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Barry Curtis, Economic and Development Services Director, presented the staff report.
(00:02:46)
Mayor Pro Tem Genis spoke on building massing; open parking; population data; public
noticing for projects; curb cuts; and loss of parking; overlay zones; parking standards;
and three-story houses with a patio on top. (00:36:39)
Council Member Stephens spoke on promoting ownership opportunities; an analysis on
the sale price of homes under the Small Lot Ordinance; and the Harbor and Newport
Boulevard overlays. (00:46:18)
Council Member Righeimer spoke on the difference in development standards; private
open space; rear setbacks; and overlays. (00:50:35)
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Council Member Mansoor spoke on the Sobeca apartments; the west side overlays;
density; open space; and setbacks. (01:00:17)
Chair Andranian spoke on the Newport Boulevard overlay; single family ownership; and
open space requirements. (01:08:01)
Vice -Chair de Arakal spoke on accessory dwelling ordinance; fiscal impact and analysis
of downzoning; second floor ratios; and the Harbor and Newport Boulevard specific
plan. (01:12:31)
Commissioner Navarro Woods spoke on the loss of permeable open space; ecological
evaluations; a walkable city; and sustainability. (01:23:27)
Commissioner Harlan spoke on the developments in the east side; and the Harbor and
Newport Boulevard overlays. (01:29:48)
Mayor Foley spoke on the economic analysis in the General Plan update. (01:32:12)
Commissioner Kerins spoke on the Small Lot Ordinance timeline; accessory dwellings;
creating more housing; and the Harbor Boulevard overlay. (01:32:52)
Mayor Foley spoke on setbacks; open space between buildings; parking standards;
design guidelines; a Small Lot Ordinance analysis; minimum lot size; property owner
surveys; the Newport Boulevard overlay; 4 -unit per acre on the south side of Newport
Boulevard; the Harbor Boulevard overlay; Sobeca; and the west side overlays.
(01:41:23)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (01:57:08)
Tim Lewis, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding an approved project in the Harbor Boulevard
overlay. (01:58:00)
John Lilly, Costa Mesa, spoke on the vision of the bluffs plans; limit high density and a
park. (01:59:30)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on parking issues in the City; and permeable
landscaping. (02:01:37)
Bill McCarty, Costa Mesa, spoke on overlays; and protecting open space. (02:02:46)
Martin Mallard, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding live -work units on the west side; and
changing the 19th Street medians. (02:03:46)
Patrick Clark, Costa Mesa, spoke on garage conversions into living units. (02:05:19)
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Grant Keen, owner of WJK Development, spoke on the 19'" west overlay; and spoke in
support of the Small Lot Ordinance. (02:06:48)
Zabeth Shuman, spoke in support of the Small Lot Ordinance. (02:08:40)
Linda Tang, representing the Kennedy Commission, spoke on modifying the urban
plans and overlay district for affordable housing. (02:10:48)
Barbara Correa, representing People for Housing, spoke on maintaining the Small Lot
Ordinance and urban plan overlays. (02:12:30)
Pete Zehnder, builder, spoke on providing housing for people. (02:13:53)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on revising the Small Lot Ordinance; open space,
setbacks; parking issues; and spoke against the Harbor and Newport Boulevard
overlays. (02:16:04)
Tim Delson, Costa Mesa, spoke against roof top decks and density. (02:18:09)
Patty Conover, Director of Communications at the Orange County Business Council,
spoke in support of the Small Lot Ordinance and the urban overlays because more
housing is needed. (02:21:04)
Joanne Perler, Costa Mesa, spoke on the adopted General Plan and Environmental
Report; and revising the Small Lot Ordinance. (02:22:42)
Bill Turpit, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Small Lot Ordinance. (02:24:54)
Speaker, spoke in support of the Small Lot Ordinance. (02:27:01)
Adam Wood, representing the Building Industry Association, spoke in support of the
Small Lot Ordinance; open space; fostering home ownership; the urban plans; and
expanding the housing stock. (02:28:41)
Andrea Marr, Costa Mesa, spoke on vision; density; open space; and affordable
housing. (02:30:47)
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of more park space; and spoke on
parking; overlays; and live -work units. (02:32:06)
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, spoke against the Small Lot Ordinance; spoke on the re-
examination of the overlays; and parking problems. (02:34:25)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a moratorium on the Small Lot
Ordinance; character of neighborhoods; and shade and shadow. (02:36:48)
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Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a moratorium on the Small Lot
Ordinance; and redoing the overlays. (02:38:40)
Brian West, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a moratorium on the Small Lot Ordinance;
and spoke on scale and character, traffic, and smaller affordable projects. (02:41:11)
Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a moratorium on the Small Lot
Ordinance. (02:43:38)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke against the Harbor and Newport Boulevard overlays;
spoke in support of revising the Small Lot Ordinance; open space; and guest parking
issues. (02:46:52)
Margaret Sharp, spoke against the overlays and the implementation of the Small Lot
Ordinance; supports granny units; and spoke on affordable housing. (02:48:56)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a moratorium on the Small Lot
Ordinance. (02:50:32)
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of revising the Small Lot Ordinance;
spoke on urban plans; and high density overlays. (02:51:42)
Arlis Reynolds, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of open space; clearer goals; and long-
term sustainability. (02:53:54)
Speaker, representing South Pointe Construction, provided statistics by the Southern
California Association of Governments. (02:56:03)
Speaker, spoke on vision; infrastructure; and in opposition to massive projects.
(02:58:12)
Speaker, spoke in support of a moratorium on the Small Lot Ordinance; and spoke on
completion of the SR -55 freeway. (03:00:49)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
(03:03:00)
Council Member Stephens spoke on the Small Lot Ordinance provisions; preserving
character of neighborhoods and setbacks. (03:03:22)
Council Member Mansoor spoke on equal distribution of open space on the Small Lot
Ordinance. (03:06:10)
Council Member Righeimer spoke on accessory dwelling units; minimum lot sizes and
parking impacts. (03:06:44)
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Mayor Foley spoke on visioning; and revising the Small Lot Ordinance to address
density and traffic concerns. (03:09:26)
Commissioner Kerins spoke on two -car garages and reducing liveability. (03:12:10)
Discussion ensued on the Planning Commission reviewing the Small Lot Ordinance.
(03:14:00)
Discussion ensued on removing the overlays; Measure Y; Specific Plan for Newport
Boulevard; and Harbor Boulevard overlay nodes. (03:15:40)
Mayor Pro Tem Genis supports visioning process; and spoke on density and ranges.
(03:27:25)
Mayor Foley spoke on the west side urban plans and park space. (03:29:13)
Chair Andranian spoke on re-examination of the Newport Boulevard overlays; and
effects of Measure Y. (03:31:20)
Vice -Chair de Arakal spoke on the Mesa West overlay; density; affordable housing; and
stricter parking standards. (03:32:35)
Mayor Foley spoke on a housing component North of the 405 freeway. (03:37:05)
ADJOURNMENT (03:38:50) — The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m.
Minutes adopted on this 7t" day of November, 2017.
Katrina Foley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OCTOBER 3, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Special Closed Session was called to order by the Mayor at 4:07 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Green stated that Council Member Stephens will participate remotely from
Killington, Vermont.
Present: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens via teleconference, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
Council Member Stephens made a statement as to compliance with the Brown Act and
reported that no members of the public were in attendance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — NONE
The City Council recessed to Conference Room 5A at 4:12 p.m. for Special Closed
Session to consider the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6, California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: Tamara Letourneau, Assistant City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Firefighters Association (CMFA).
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: Timothy Dadey, et al. v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County
Superior Court of California, Case No. 30-2014-00757962-CU-CR-CJC.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: The Kennedy Commission, et al. v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange
County Superior Court of California, Case No. 30-2016-00832585-CU-WM-CJC.
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: Yellowstone Women's First Step House, Inc., and Sober Living
Network, Inc. v. City of Costa Mesa, U.S. District Court, Central District of
California, Case No. SACV14-01852 JVS.
The City Council reconvened at 6:01 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:10)
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:29) Council Member Righeimer
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:47)
Pastor Mike Decker, Palm Harvest Church
ROLL CALL (00:03:17)
City Clerk Green stated that Council Member Stephens will participate remotely from
Killington, Vermont.
Present: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens via teleconference, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Tom Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte, Assistant
City Manager Tamara Letourneau, Development Services Director Barry Curtis, Public
Services Director Raja Sethuraman, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
Council Member Stephens made a statement as to compliance with the Brown Act and
reported that no members of the public were in attendance. (00:04:08)
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:04:19) - NONE
COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) — Mayor
Foley met with Ms. Letourneau and the president of the Costa Mesa Firefighters
Association for clarification on phrases in the contract. (00:04:26)
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:04:50)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
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PRESENTATIONS (00:07:40)
Christine Tsao, Accounting Supervisor, was recognized by the City Council for receiving
the City Manager's Leadership Award for the month of September.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTER NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (00:11:40)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, inquired on the status of the Placentia Traffic Calming project.
(00:12:13)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke on the green living wall at the Buick Dealership on
Merrimac and Harbor. (00:15:57)
Dara Hendricks, Costa Mesa, representing the Fairview Park Pacific Avenue Residents
Alliance, spoke on the Fairview Park entrance and turnaround. (00:19:34)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns on the following: airport noise,
landscape maintenance, and 55 freeway construction; and spoke about the progress on
the fire station. (00:22:56)
Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa, thanked the 1977 High School Class for gathering blankets
for the veterans. (00:25:36)
Tom Walker, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the Small Lot Ordinance. (00:27:17)
Speaker, requested a moratorium on the Small Lot Ordinance. (00:29:24)
Speaker, requested a moratorium on the Small Lot Ordinance; and spoke on sober
living homes. (00:32:22)
Speaker, representing the Fairview Park Pacific Avenue Residents Alliance, spoke
regarding maintenance issues on Pacific Avenue. (00:35:24)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke about the increase in crime; dynamics in the City; and
homelessness. (00:37:22)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke on sober living home issues. (00:40:39)
Jordan Stickland, Costa Mesa, thanked the City Council for the extra police patrols on
Pacific Avenue; and spoke regarding maintenance issues on Pacific Avenue. (00:43:53)
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Stephens via teleconference - requested citizens contact him with
concerns; reported on visiting the Humane Society; and spoke on the meeting with
Council Member Mansoor regarding alternative public restrooms. (00:47:59)
Council Member Righeimer spoke on the Pacific Avenue issues; homeless issues; and
the Huntington Beach Air Show. (00:50:32)
Council Member Mansoor reported on visiting the Humane Society; attendance at the
Sanitary District and Water District liaison meeting; spoke on the Huntington Beach Air
Show; Pacific Avenue issues and consideration by the Fairview Park Committee;
requested a study session on taping public debates; spoke on the Coyote Cacher
reporting website and coyote issues. (00:54:53)
Mayor Foley thanked the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the State of the City event;
reported on the liaison to Travel Costa Mesa Board meeting and spoke on a Culinary
Arts event in 2018; requested an airport noise meeting; spoke on the Small Lot
Ordinance study session; and maintenance issues on Pacific Avenue. (01:00:02)
Mayor Pro Tem Genis reported on attendance at the Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc
committee meeting; spoke on airplane noise; Buick dealership issues; homeless issues;
Hepatitis issues; October Breast Cancer Awareness month; and the Pacific Avenue
turnaround and maintenance issues. (01:04:31)
CONSENT CALENDAR: (01:10:04)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Council Member Mansoor
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 4
except for 2.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
1. READING FOLDER
Claims received by the City Clerk: Cuauhtemoc Colin, Nancy Cox, Cheryl
Giacomino, Shakrzad Kayvan, and Michael Schaffer.
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
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3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 -
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of September 5, 2017.
4. AWARD CONTRACT FOR INTERSECTION SAFETY LIGHTING PROJECT —
CITY PROJECT NO. 17-15
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted the plans, specifications, and working details for the
Intersection Safety Lighting Project, City Project No. 17-15; and
2. Approved Budget Adjustment No. 18-010; and
3. Awarded a construction contract to Express Energy Services, 10610 Humbolt
Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, in the amount of $308,095.49; and
4. Authorized the City Manager to execute the Public Works Agreement.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2584 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NOS. 17-17 "A" FOR $546.74;
17-18 FOR $2,268,534.34; 17-18 "A" FOR $-1,239.69; AND 17-19 FOR
$2,301,688.25; AND CITY OPERATING EXPENSES FOR $2,879,433.35; AND
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID
(01:11:03)
Public Comments:
Speaker, spoke on Jones & Mayer billing and sober living issues. (01:11:07)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2584.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55) (01:13:08)
1. CODE AMENDMENT CO -16-04A — AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1
(RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) OF CHAPTER 5 (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS)
OF TITLE 13 (PLANNING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Willa Bouwens-Killeen, Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report.
(01:13:35)
Discussion ensued on the height of the accessory structures and setbacks.
(01:16:18)
Public Hearing Opened:
Speaker, spoke against 8 -foot sheds. (01:25:36)
Public Hearing Closed.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Genis
MOTION: To receive and file.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Stephens
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: To approve the recommended action of adopting
Zoning Code Amendment CO -16-04A.
Mayor Foley spoke on the issue. (01:28:31)
Mayor Pro Tem Genis spoke to supporting the original motion. (01:30:31)
Council Member Righeimer spoke to supporting the original motion. (01:34:49)
Mayor Foley withdrew the substitute motion. (01:35:49)
ORIGINAL MOTION/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem
Genis
ORIGINAL MOTION: To receive and file.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
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ITEM #2 WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA AND NOT CONSIDERED.
2. CODE AMENDMENT CO -16-04B — AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 3 (SIGN
REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER VIII (SIGNS) OF TITLE 13 (PLANNING,
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING NON-COMMERCIAL BANNERS
3. CIVIC OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS (COIN) ORDINANCE FIRST PUBLIC
HEARING OF THE ADOPTION OF THE 2017-2021 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE
COSTA MESA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (CMFA) (01:38:00)
Peter Brown, Chief Negotiator from Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, presented the
staff report. (01:38:17)
Discussion ensued on pension costs; health insurance; the normal cost and the
unfunded liability. (01:44:55)
Public Hearing Opened:
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the contract. (01:52:55)
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, expressed financial concerns on the contract.
(01:53:57)
Rich Russell, Costa Mesa, expressed financial concerns on the contract; and
spoke on campaign contributions. (01:57:04)
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the contract; spoke on the
finances; and a 115 trust. (01:59:57)
Speaker, spoke on campaign contributions; and in support of the contract.
(02:02:53)
Public Hearing Closed.
Council Member Righeimer spoke on the issue. (02:04:47)
Council Member Mansoor spoke on the issue. (02:08:20)
Mayor Pro Tem Genis spoke on the issue. (02:12:42)
Council Member Stephens spoke on the issue. (02:16:45)
Mayor Foley spoke on the issue. (02:20:38)
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Mayor Pro Tem Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council held the first public hearing regarding the proposed 2017-2021
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Costa Mesa and the Costa
Mesa Firefighters Association and scheduled the second public hearing for October
17, 2017 as required by COIN.
Old Business Item #1 was considered next.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-14 OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA AMENDING SECTION 9-190 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE GOVERNING
ILLEGAL FIREWORKS (02:45:50)
Lt. Greg Scott, provided the staff report. (02:46:55)
No public comments on this item.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council gave second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 17-14, read by title
only, and further reading waived, amending the City of Costa Mesa Municipal Code
Section 9-190 entitled "Prohibitions; state permit required" regulating the use of
fireworks.
The City Council recessed into a break at 8:50 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:58 p.m.
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The City Council resumed the meeting in order with Public Hearing Item #4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS PA -16-41 AND PA -16-44 TO OPERATE A
SOBER LIVING FACILITY SERVING 28 WOMEN, INCLUDING AN APPEAL
OF DENIAL OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A LAND USE
REQUIREMENT, AT 269 AND 271 16TH PLACE (02:57:03)
Sheri Vander Dussen, Interim Assistant Director Community Improvement,
presented the staff report. (02:57:48)
Discussion ensued on the size of group homes; and a single housekeeping unit.
(03:09:59)
Steven G. Polin, Attorney representing Melissa Goodmon, the owner of Casa
Capri, spoke on the letter submitted to the City Council regarding the requested
accommodation for a single housekeeping unit. (03:21:14)
Ms. Goodmon spoke on the facility. (03:41:17)
Public Hearing Opened:
Speaker, Newport Heights, spoke in opposition to the Conditional Use Permits
(CUPs). (03:50:56)
Veronica Parker, Clinical Director for Casa Capri, spoke in support of the CUPs.
(03:54:09)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the CUPs. (03:56:13)
Stephanie Burchard, Costa Mesa, works at Casa Capri, spoke in support of the
CUPs. (03:58:47)
Speaker, Newport Heights, spoke in opposition to the CUPs. (03:59:52)
Jamie Armstrong, Costa Mesa, works at Casa Capri, spoke in support of the
CUPs. (04:02:39)
Joe Paluma, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to high density. (04:04:52)
Speaker, former resident of Casa Capri, spoke in support of the CUPs.
(04:06:11)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the CUPs. (04:07:51)
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Shayla Lynn, former resident of Casa Capri, spoke in support of the CUPs.
(04:10:54)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the CUPs. (04:13:08)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, former resident of Casa Capri, spoke in support of the
CUPs. (04:17:04)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the CUPs. (04:20:13)
Speaker, former resident of Casa Capri, spoke in support of the CUPs.
(04:23:13)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the CUPs. (04:25:54)
Speaker, works at Casa Capri, spoke in support of the CUPs. (04:27:27)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the CUPs. (04:28:35)
Laura Hagan, Costa Mesa, works at Casa Capri, spoke in support of the CUPs.
(04:31:24)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the CUPs. (04:32:43)
Ms. Goodmon responded to the issues addressed by the public. (04:35:12)
Discussion ensued on resident curfews; onsite meetings; parking for vans; and
balancing concentration. (04:36:05)
Discussion ensued on the findings for denial of the Planning Commission
Resolution No. PC -16-60. (04:50:25)
Public Hearing Closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Genis spoke on the issue. (05:04:06)
Mayor Foley spoke on the motion. (05:06:34)
Council Member Mansoor spoke on the motion. (05:11:49)
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Righeimer
MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 17-62, upholding the Director's denial of the
request for reasonable accommodation and denying Conditional Use Permit PA -
16 -41 to allow a sober living facility serving up to 14 women at 269 16th Place.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-62, upholding the Director's denial of
the request for reasonable accommodation and denying Conditional Use
Permit PA -16-41 to allow a sober living facility serving up to 14 women at 269
16th Place.
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Righeimer
MOTION: To adopt Resolution No. 17-63, upholding the Director's denial of the
request for reasonable accommodation and denying Conditional Use Permit PA -
16 -44 to allow a sober living facility serving up to 14 women at 271 16th Place.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
2. City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-63, upholding the Director's denial of
the request for reasonable accommodation and denying Conditional Use
Permit PA -16-44 to allow a sober living facility serving up to 14 women at 271
16th Place.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS (05:15:08)
Mayor Foley thanked her brother for his 21 years of service in the Army.
REPORT — CITY MANAGER - NONE
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
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ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:17 p.m. in memory of the 59
victims of the Las Vegas shooting.
Minutes adopted on this 7t" day of November, 2017.
Katrina Foley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OCTOBER 17, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Session was called to order by the Mayor at 4:10 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer (arrived at 4:16
p.m.), Council Member Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor
Foley.
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — NONE
The City Council recessed to Conference Room 5A at 4:12 p.m. for Closed Session to
consider the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6, California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: Tamara Letourneau, Assistant City Manager
Name of Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Firefighters Association (CMFA).
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (b)(1) of Section 54957, California Government Code
Title: City Manager
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (b)(1) of Section 54957, California Government Code
Title: City Attorney
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: Timothy Dadey, et al. v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County
Superior Court of California, Case No. 30-2014-00757962-CU-CR-CJC.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9, California Government Code
Name of Case: The Kennedy Commission, et al. v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange
County Superior Court of California, Case No. 30-2016-00832585-CU-WM-CJC.
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The City Council reconvened at 6:04 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER (00:00:10)
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (00:00:29) Council Member Stephens
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:47)
Mr. Doug Jacks, Palm Harvest Church
ROLL CALL (00:01:13)
Present: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Tom Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte, Assistant
City Manager Tamara Letourneau, Development Services Director Barry Curtis, Public
Services Director Raja Sethuraman, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT (00:01:28) — NONE
COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) - NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (00:01:43)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the
community.
PRESENTATIONS (00:04:21)
1. Australian Sister City Education Exchange — Mr. Hayato Yuuki, Estancia
Teacher/ROP Medical Academy Coordinator & Chaperone to the Youth
Ambassadors, presented the City Council with a gift from the Wyndham City
Council. (00:04:22)
2. Bikeway and Walkability Committee Annual Report — Chair Jim Erickson and Vice -
Chair Cynthia McDonald presented the annual report. (00:11:30)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS — MATTER NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (00:25:40)
Dara Hendrix, Costa Mesa, representing the Fairview Park Pacific Avenue Residence
Alliance, showed photographs and spoke in support of a turnaround at Pacific Avenue;
and spoke on public safety and storm drainage issues. (00:26:48)
Jordan Strickland, Costa Mesa, showed photographs and spoke in support of a
turnaround at Pacific Avenue; and spoke on public safety and storm drainage issues.
(00:30:08)
Bill McCarty, Costa Mesa, spoke on protected bike lanes. (00:33:05)
Speaker, spoke on an incident at his business with a police officer. (00:34:13)
Dorothy McNiff, Costa Mesa, spoke on the parking issues at Beach Pit BBQ. (00:35:41)
Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa, spoke on addressing homelessness. (00:39:30)
Alex Reich, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Estancia High School Production Drama
performing Twelve Angry Jurors. (00:41:38)
Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke on the 19th Street Bicycle Lane project; and the
Pacific Avenue issues. (00:43:18)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on various events that may no longer be held at
Fairview Park; and spoke on permit parking issues. (00:44:57)
Sandy Johnson, Costa Mesa, spoke on the traffic and parking issues on Raymond and
Cabrillo Street; and spoke against the Small Lot Ordinance. (00:46:44)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on various events that may no longer be held at
Fairview Park; and requested a moratorium on the Small Lot Ordinance and overlays.
(00:50:06)
Speaker, thanked the citizens for decorating and collecting donations; spoke on the
opiate crisis; and sober living issues. (00:52:24)
Speaker, spoke on preserving the way of life and working together. (00:55:40)
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
(00:58:43)
Council Member Righeimer requested the Pacific Avenue issue be considered by the
Parks and Recreation Commission; and spoke on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife and Fairview
Park events. (00:58:48)
Council Member Mansoor spoke on airport noise and mitigation efforts. (01:02:53)
Mayor Foley spoke on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife and Fairview Park events; Pacific
Avenue issues; reported on meetings with elected officials regarding tax monies for
mental health issues; requested staff to look into the following: update on the Small Lot
Ordinance and overlay revisions, motorized billboard issue on Tustin Avenue, and
parking issues on Raymond and Cabrillo Street; and spoke on Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. (01:03:51)
Mayor Pro Tem Genis spoke on the Scarecrow Festival and Fall in love with Westside
event at Estancia High School; reported on the Finance and Pension Advisory and
Fairview Park Steering committee meetings; and spoke on Fairview Park issues.
(01:07:51)
Council Member Stephens spoke on Pacific Avenue issues; exceptions to Measure AA;
the U.S. Fish & Wildlife and Fairview Park events; requested to agendize the Fairview
Park events for a City Council meeting; and acknowledged the firefighters working at
the fires. (01:11:28)
CONSENT CALENDAR (01:14:39)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Council Member Mansoor
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 10
except for 2 and 8.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
1. READING FOLDER
Claims received by the City Clerk: Michael Cherney
ACTION:
City Council received and filed.
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3. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, COSTA MESA FINANCING
AUTHORITY BOARD, COSTA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
BOARD, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
ACTION:
City Council approved the minutes of September 19, 2017.
4. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-14 OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA AMENDING SECTION 9-190 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE GOVERNING
ILLEGAL FIREWORKS
ACTION:
City Council gave second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 17-14, read by title
only, and further reading waived, amending the City of Costa Mesa Municipal Code
Section 9-190 entitled "Prohibitions; state permit required" regulating the use of
fireworks.
5. AWARD THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW 2018 FORD TRANSIT VANS TO
BE USED AS POLICE CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION VEHICLES
ACTION:
City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase
order with the National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG), 490 Auto Center Drive,
Watsonville, CA 95076 in the amount of $57,971.82, for two (2) 2018 Ford
Transit Vans (E1Y) T-150, 130" Low Roof 8600 GVWR, with Sliding RH Door
through the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract #120716 -NAF.
6. AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2017-2018 CIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE
COSTA MESA CONNECTOR PIPE SCREEN INSTALLATION PROJECT TO
RECEIVE OCTA MEASURE M2 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS
ACTION:
1. City Council approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Capital
Improvement Program to include the Costa Mesa Connector Pipe Screen
Installation project; and
2. Approved Budget Adjustment No. 18-011.
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7. NOTICE OF INTENT FOR THE VACATION OF SIDEWALK AND LANDSCAPE
EASEMENT AT 585 AND 595 ANTON BOULEVARD
ACTION:
1. City Council scheduled the public hearing for November 21, 2017, for the
vacation of a portion of Sidewalk and Landscape Easement at 585 and 595
Anton Boulevard; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 17-68, intent to vacate Sidewalk and Landscape
Easement.
9. REQUEST FOR A "RESIDENT ONLY" PARKING RESTRICTION ON
GOVERNOR STREET BETWEEN PLACENTIA AVENUE AND NATIONAL
AVENUE
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-70, approving the implementation of
a "Resident Only" parking restriction on Governor Street between Placentia
Avenue and National Avenue; and
2. Authorized the Transportation Services Manager to extend the "resident only"
parking restriction for a maximum of 1,000 feet as needed.
10. MESA VERDE LIBRARY LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AND COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
MESA VERDE LIBRARY
ACTION:
City Council approved the 10 -year lease between the City of Costa Mesa and the
County of Orange for the lease of the Mesa Verde Branch Library site and
authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (01:14:55)
2. WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2585 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NOS. 17-19 "A" FOR $892.43;
AND 17-20 FOR $2,282,442.21; AND CITY OPERATING EXPENSES FOR
$2,874,644.67; AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME
ARE TO BE PAID (01:15:30)
No public comments on this item.
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MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Foley/Council Member Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2585.
8. REQUEST FOR A "RESIDENT ONLY" PARKING RESTRICTION ON FEDERAL
AVENUE BETWEEN W. 19TH STREET AND W. 20TH STREET (01:15:45)
Public Comments:
Anita Villagrana, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the item. (01:15:51)
Public Comments Closed.
Council Member Righeimer spoke on the issue. (01:19:12)
Council Member Stephens spoke on the issue. (01:19:50)
Mayor Pro Tem Genis spoke on the issue. (01:20:15)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Mansoor/Council Member Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted Resolution No.
a "Resident Only" parking restriction
Street and W. 20th Street; and
17-69, approving the implementation of
on Federal Avenue between W. 19th
2. Authorized the Transportation Services Manager to extend the "resident only"
parking restriction for a maximum of 1,000 feet as needed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55): (01:21:30)
1. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PA -17-16 FOR A MICROBREWERY
WITH A TASTING ROOM AND OFF-SITE PARKING AT 2930 BRISTOL STREET
AND 700 & 710 RANDOLPH AVENUE AND A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO INCLUDE AN OUTDOOR DINING PATIO AND OFF-SITE ACCESS
ACROSS 2930 BRISTOL STREET (01:21:40)
Ex -Parte Communications to report: Mayor Pro Tem Genis, Council Member
Righeimer, Council Member Mansoor, and Council Member Stephens spoke with
Mr. Shaheen Sadeghi; and Mayor Foley had a meeting with staff, Mr. Sadeghi, and
five business owners in the area, regarding a variety of issues including parking.
(01:22:06)
Dan Inloes, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. (01:22:58)
Discussion ensued on parking issues; SPARK withdrawing their appeal; parking
requirements; parking solutions; and a comprehensive parking plan. (01:32:10)
Robert Burnand, appellant, spoke in opposition to the project; spoke on parking
issues; 24 liquor licenses in the area; the Brewery's distance from residences; trash
issues; cars towed off his driveway; unpleasant odors and environmental issues;
parking in front of building; Bristol being a major arterial highway; remodeled
building with no permits; and impacting others negatively. (01:48:18)
James Trush, Costa Mesa, Creekside Office Condominiums Association, spoke in
opposition to the project; spoke on insufficient parking; and use of shared parking at
700 and 710 Randolph. (02:01:07)
Public Hearing Opened:
Speaker, spoke against the Conditional Use Permit (CUP). (02:08:55)
Mary Ann Frericks, owner of Barley Forge Brewing Company, spoke on the need
for shared parking within the Sobeca area. (02:10:04)
Brandon Munoz spoke in support of the business. (02:13:37)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, showed photographs and spoke against the CUP.
(02:15:45)
Kim Hendricks, Costa Mesa, spoke against the CUP. (02:18:51)
Speaker, spoke on ABC restrictions and against the CUP. (02:20:35)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the CUP. (02:22:09)
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Speaker, spoke in support of the CUP. (02:24:08)
Elmer Noonan, spoke in support of the CUP. (02:25:04)
Aaron Barkenhagen, founder and CEO of Bootlegger's Brewery, spoke on the
business. (02:25:47)
Mike Gill, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the CUP. (02:34:23)
Chris Bennett, works for the LAB, stated that Memphis does not use the Randolph
parking lot; and spoke in support of the CUP. (02:34:54)
Teresa Drain, Costa Mesa, spoke against the CUP. (02:38:56)
Anthony Massaro, applicant and architect for the microbrewery, spoke on the
floorplan, the doorways and employee entrances. (02:41:00)
Discussion ensued on the rebuilding of the wall and window additions. (02:42:37)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the CUP. (02:44:45)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke against the CUP. (02:46:49)
Speaker, spoke against the CUP. (02:48:25)
Speaker, spoke in support of the CUP; and expressed concerns regarding parking
issues. (02:51:43)
Shaheen Sadeghi, owner of the LAB Holding, LLC, spoke in support of the CUP.
(02:54:24)
Speaker, spoke against the CUP. (03:05:22)
Public Hearing Closed.
Mr. Burnand spoke in response to public comments and spoke on parking and
quality of life issues. (03:09:07)
Discussion ensued on a property maintenance program; an Uber study; and
clarification of the 100' rule. (03:13:02)
Discussion ensued on the additional changes to the Conditions of Approval;
enforcement of customer and employee parking; reaching out to property owners
regarding parking issues; street sweeping issues; and a parking management plan.
(03:21:16)
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MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Stephens/Mayor Foley
MOTION: To uphold the Planning Commission's decision to approve the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a microbrewery with a tasting room (Bootlegger's
Brewery) and outdoor patio area by adoption of Resolution No. 17-71 and with the
following revisions to the Conditions of Approval: a) The applicant shall ensure that
all areas of the premises under which it has control, as well as areas in the vicinity
of the subject property including the street and sidewalks, are maintained free of
litter, including daily waste pickup of these areas at opening and closing of the
business. b) Prior to issuance of building permits a Land Use Restriction shall be
recorded on 2930 Bristol Street, 700 and 710 Randolph Avenue, and 696 Randolph
Avenue for reciprocal access, shared parking, and public vehicular access across
2930 Bristol Street, 700, and 710 Randolph Avenue for 696 Randolph Avenue. In
the event the City establishes a parking district in this area the applicant shall
participate in the amount consistent with the onsite parking deficiency, if any.
c) Public access into the building from Randolph Avenue shall be for employee
and emergency access only. d) All odors shall be contained onsite.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
The City Council upheld the Planning Commission's decision to approve the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a microbrewery with a tasting room (Bootlegger's
Brewery) and outdoor patio area by adoption of Resolution No. 17-71 and with the
following revisions to the Conditions of Approval: a) The applicant shall ensure that
all areas of the premises under which it has control, as well as areas in the vicinity
of the subject property including the street and sidewalks, are maintained free of
litter, including daily waste pickup of these areas at opening and closing of the
business. b) Prior to issuance of building permits a Land Use Restriction shall be
recorded on 2930 Bristol Street, 700 and 710 Randolph Avenue, and 696 Randolph
Avenue for reciprocal access, shared parking, and public vehicular access across
2930 Bristol Street, 700, and 710 Randolph Avenue for 696 Randolph Avenue. In
the event the City establishes a parking district in this area the applicant shall
participate in the amount consistent with the onsite parking deficiency, if any.
c) Public access into the building from Randolph Avenue shall be for employee
and emergency access only. d) All odors shall be contained onsite.
The City Council recessed into a break at 9:56 p.m. (03:52:16)
The City Council reconvened at 10:05 p.m. (04:01:34)
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2. CIVIC OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATIONS (COIN) ORDINANCE SECOND
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE 2017-2021 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE
COSTA MESA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (CMFA). THE ADOPTION OF
THE ACCOMPANYING SALARY RESOLUTION AND ADOPTION OF THE
CALPERS EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTION RESOLUTION
(04:01:36)
Peter Brown, Chief Negotiator from Liebert Cassidy Whitmore and the
independent outside Labor Negotiator, presented the staff report. (04:02:03)
Discussion ensued regarding percentages. (04:07:43)
Council Member Mansoor spoke on the issue. (04:12:47)
Council Member Stephens spoke on the Unfunded Liability chart and spoke on
the issue. (04:17:00)
Mayor Pro Tem Genis spoke on the issue. (04:25:40)
Public Hearing Opened:
Rich Russell, Costa Mesa, requested Mayor Pro Tem Genis and Council
Member Stephens recuse themselves; and spoke on campaign independent
expenditures. (04:33:30)
Ralph Taboada, Costa Mesa, suggested the City Council meet with CalPers in
Sacramento regarding the pension's financial impact on the city. (04:38:02)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on reforms and cities lobbying in Sacramento.
(04:39:57)
Rob Gagne, President of the Costa Mesa Firefighters Association, spoke in
support of the contract. (04:40:58)
Speaker, spoke in support of the contract. (04:44:46)
Tim Lewis, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the contract. (04:45:40)
Public Hearing Closed.
Council Member Stephens spoke in support of the contract. (04:47:03)
Mayor Foley spoke in support of the contract. (04:49:05)
Council Member Righeimer spoke against the contract. (04:50:27)
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Council Member Mansoor spoke against the contract. (04:51:45)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Stephens/Mayor Foley
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: Council Member Mansoor and Council Member Righeimer.
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
ACTION:
1. City Council held the second Public Hearing as required by COIN; and
2. Approved and adopted the 2017-2021 Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Costa Mesa and the CMFA; and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 17-64, which provides for a 3%, 3%, 3%, and 3%,
salary increases for CMFA represented employees inclusive of the pay
periods of the adoption of the MOU, January 1st, 2018, July 1st, 2018 and
January 1st, 2019; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 17-65, for paying and reporting the value of the
Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) related to the Costa Mesa
Firefighters Association. The effective date of this Resolution is October 29,
2017; and
5. Adopted Resolution No. 17-66, for paying and reporting the value of the
Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) related to the Costa Mesa
Firefighters Association. The effective date of this Resolution is December 24,
2017; and
6. Adopted Resolution No. 17-67, for paying and reporting the value of the
Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) related to the Costa Mesa
Firefighters Association. The effective date of this Resolution is June 24,
2018.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
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NEW BUSINESS: (04:52:42)
1. GENERAL PLAN SCREENING GPS -17-01 FOR PROPOSED CLOSURE OF
FORD ROAD AT NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 27 -
UNIT THREE LEVEL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.36 -ACRE SITE (04:52:50)
Minoo Ashabi, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. (04:53:19)
Discussion ensued on street easement; and a traffic analysis. (05:01:46)
Council Member Mansoor spoke on two-story detached units; density; tandem
parking; spaces for storage; Measure Y; and landscaping of the project.
(05:09:25)
Sandi Gottlieb, applicant representing the Olson Company, presented a power
point presentation. (05:16:51)
Public Comments:
Speaker expressed concern on the closure of Ford Road. (05:30:31)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke on strong towns and active transportation.
(05:32:18)
Marlene Harrell, Rolling Homes Mobile Home Park resident, expressed concern
on the closure of Ford Road. (05:35:16)
Speaker, Rolling Homes Mobile Home Park resident, expressed concern on the
closure of Ford Road. (05:38:32)
Tim Lewis, Costa Mesa, spoke on the traffic flow on Newport Boulevard.
(05:40:15)
Lori Suntrade, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project and closure of Ford
Road. (05:43:48)
Speaker, spoke on the staff reports. (05:45:55)
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke on walkability; and the monetary value of
the easement. (05:49:04)
Phyllis Parrot, Rolling Homes Mobile Home Park resident, expressed concern on
the closure of Ford Road. (05:51:10)
Judy Smith, Cost Mesa, spoke in support of the project and the closure of Ford
Road. (05:52:11)
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Rich Russell, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (05:54:22)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Righeimer/Council Member Stephens
MOTION: To continue the meeting past midnight.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council approved to continue the meeting past midnight.
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, expressed concern on the closure of Ford Road.
(05:56:54)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, expressed concern on the closure of Ford Road.
(06:00:03)
Robin Leffler, Costa Mesa, spoke on a General Plan vision; and an analysis on
the closure of Ford Road. (06:03:09)
Speaker, spoke against tandem parking. (06:06:13)
Speaker, spoke on the 55 freeway and traffic problems. (06:08:00)
Public Comments Closed.
Council Member Righeimer spoke in support of moving forward with the General
Plan Amendment request, and expressed concerns on tandem parking.
(06:12:47)
Mayor Pro Tem Genis spoke in support of moving forward with the General
Plan Amendment request, expressed concerns on the parking; spoke on
providing access for the Rolling Homes Mobile Home Park; and the need for a
turnaround. (06:17:07)
Council Member Stephens spoke on providing access for the Rolling Homes
Mobile Home Park. (06:19:00)
Discussion ensued on compensation pertaining to the street vacation. (06:19:15)
Mayor Foley spoke on providing access for the Rolling Homes Mobile Home
Park; and consideration of solar. (06:21:21)
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Ex -Parte Communications to report: All five Council Members spoke with the
applicant. (06:22:35)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Stephens/Council Member Righeimer
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Mansoor, Council Member Righeimer, Council Member
Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Genis, and Mayor Foley.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council accepted the General Plan Amendment request for processing to
allow development of two parcels located north and south of Ford Road at Newport
Boulevard. The project would include development of a 27 -unit residential project
and closure of Ford Road at this intersection.
ADDITIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND
SUGGESTIONS (06:25:05)
Council Member Stephens spoke on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife e-mail. (06:25:13)
Council Member Mansoor spoke on comments by Mayor Foley. (06:25:41)
Mayor Foley read a letter submitted by the Paularino Elementary School students
regarding the red ribbon week contest and that voting begins via online at
www.ochealthinfo.com. and in person at the Norman P. Murray Community Center,
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, from October 21 — November 11, 2017. (06:25:59)
REPORT — CITY MANAGER (06:28:07) - NONE
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY (06:28:12) - NONE
ADJOURNMENT (06:28:15) - The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 12:32 a.m.
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Minutes adopted on this 7t" day of November, 2017.
Katrina Foley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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