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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1974 - Adjourned City Council Meeting1 1 1 Roll Call ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA July 21, 1974 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in adjourned regular session at 8:30 a.m.., July 21, 1974, at the Holiday - Inn, 3131 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, said meeting having been duly .and regularly ordered adjourned from the regular meeting of July 16, 1974, and a copy of the Notice of Adjournment having been posted as required by law. Council Members Present: Council Members -Absent: Officials Present: Wilson, Hammett, Pinkley, Raciti, Hertzog None City Manager, City Attorney,.Director of Planning, Assistant Director of Finance, City Engineer, City Clerk, Director of Building Safety, Fire Chief, Police Captain Glasgow, Golf Course Super- intendent, Administrative Assistant Zoning Discussion was held concerning the possible reasons Enforcement for eliminating "hardship" from the criteria for Home allowing home occupations. It was mentioned that Occupations home occupations have generally been allowed pro- vided there were no employees, no merchandise sold on the premises, no signs, and no traffic generated. After discussion, it was the general feeling of the Council that the word "hardship" should be included as part of the criteria for allowing home occupa- tions. Therefore, Councilman Hammett made a motion that the City Manager, City Attorney, and Planning Director review the Home Occupation Standards to establish the recommended criteria: that the hard- ship requirement and neighborhood approval be a part of this criteria, and staff recommendations be presented to the Council at its August 20, 1974, meeting. This motion was seconded by Councilman Raciti and carried unanimously. Billboard Discussion was held concerning the status of the Ordinance Billboard Ordinance, the number of billboards pre- sently in Costa mesa, types and sizes of billboards, etcetera. Mayor Wilson alluded to the previous studies made, asking the Planning Director if this information is readily available. The Planning Director indicated that all previous studies and information gathered could be made available to Council. Councilman Hammett made a.motion that the Planning Director submit to the Council up-to-date information on the City's outdoor advertising, includ- ing thenumber of billboards in the City, expiration dates, conditions, and any other pertinent information as soon -as possible. This motion was seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried unanimously. Proposed.- After discussion regarding the Proposed Planned Planned Development Ordinance, Councilman Raciti made a ,,Development motion, seconded by Councilman Pinkley, and carried, Ordinance that this item be carried over to be discussed at the Referred to July 29, 1974, study session between the City Council Study Session and the Planning Commission. Study Mayor Wilson said he would prefer to return to Sessions the procedure which requires the Planning Com- mission to prepare the agendas for the combined City Council/Planning Commission study sessions on the fifth Mondays. Planning The Council discussed Planning Commissioner Commissioner Clarke's letter�of June 17, 1974, which made the Clarke's following recommendations: Recommendations "That the Council adopt a policy setting forth the details necessary on any plans submitted to -the Planning Department for processing to include the following items: 1.� Full dimensions in scale of project' site. 2. Full dimensions of proposed project. 3. Landscaping in scale as proposed to be planted. 4. Full dimensions of elevations, all sides, including proposed design to screen all -roof venting. 5. Location in scale of all utility vaults. 6. Color rendering showing all land- scaping in scale to project as it is proposed to be planted. 7. All off-site improvements to be clearly set forth, and in scale. 8. Signature by all owners, architects, and engineering contractors respon- sible for project." The Building Safety Director said there were certain conditions from the building safety area that should also be made a part of this policy. Councilman Pinkley made a motion that the appropriate staff members draft a Council policy incorporating Commis- sioner Clarke's recommendations, as well as the recommendations submitted.from the Building Safety Director, and 'submit to Council for adoption. This motion was seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried unanimously. Special Sign After discussion concerning the Special Sign Regula - Regulations tions recently submitted to Council for study, Councilman Raciti made a motion, seconded by Council- man Pinkley, and carried, that they be returned to the Planning Commission for action. Housing Element The City Manager discussed with Council the State of the General requirements of the Housing Element, stating that Plan prior to adoption, citizen input is required. Sub- sequently, it was given to the Goals and Objectives Committee which submitted recommendations to the Council. After further discussion, Councilman Hammett made a motion that Housing Element Goals be placed on the agenda for adoption at the meeting of September 3, 1974, seconded by Councilman Raciti,_ and carried unanimously. Social Element The City Manager informed the Council of the action. of the General taken by the League of California Cities concerning Plan the social aspects of the General Plan. He stated they had adopted an Action Plan for California cities, and expressed concern that Costa Mesa give serious consideration to the social problems that exist in our City. He spoke about the importance of the 26.Orange County cities cooperating as a central planning body, and mentioned.that the United Way may become actively involved in this area. He stated that the most important thing is to identify the human resource problems in Costa Mesa. Recess Mayor Wilson called a recess at 11:50 a.m., and the meeting reconvened at 1:15 p.m. Revenue The City Manager made reference to the memo directed Sharing to the Council, dated February 26, 1973, which listed various possible revenue sharing projects. The Council asked for a copy of the memo regarding these projects. He further stated that out of the $750,000.00 anticipated for revenue sharing pro- jects in the 1974-75 fiscal year, $205,000.00 had not been allocated to specific projects. The City Mana- ger asked Council to review the projects listed and to make recommendations regarding the allocation of the $205,000.00. School The Director of Public Services informed the Council Crossing that it has been the City's stand to provide the Guards safest mechanized solution to get the children safely across the streets. The Traffic Commission has recommended that the City not establish a crossing guard program until it has been determined that the need exists at a specific.intersection. To date, there have been no intersections that meet the State warrants for a crossing guard. Status of A brief discussion was held concerning the need to Newport make recommendations for the State Design Hearing Freeway regarding the Newport Freeway. The Director of Public Services indicated that this is very crucial as the Environmental Impact Report must be filed. The Council recommended that this item be placed on an early Study Session agenda. Dial -a -Ride Herman Tate, citizen, was present to offer input Program concerning the Dial -a -Ride program. He was informed by Council that the City of Costa Mesa was not ready at this time.to become a part of the program, due to the cost involved. Permit,Fees Discussion followed regarding the problem of for Move -in move -in structures, and it was suggested that the Structures word "compatible" be replaced with "enhance" in the criteria for acceptability of a move -in structure. Before taking any action, the Council felt they needed more information. Therefore, Councilman Raciti made a motion that staff conduct an investigation to determine what regulations other cities have regarding move -ins, such.as standards, permit fees, extent of inspections, etcetera, to be returned to Council for action. This motion was seconded by Councilman Hammett, and carried, Councilman Pinkley voting no. Redevelopment The.financial problems involved with.the Downtown Agency Redevelopment Area were discussed, and it was mentioned that before definite plans could be formulated, the City would have to know the costs involved, and that a financial expert should be consulted. Councilman Pinkley made a motion that Project Area within 30 days a meeting be held with the Project Committee Area Committee, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried unanimously. Recess Mayor Wilson called a recess at 11:50 a.m., and the meeting reconvened at 1:15 p.m. Revenue The City Manager made reference to the memo directed Sharing to the Council, dated February 26, 1973, which listed various possible revenue sharing projects. The Council asked for a copy of the memo regarding these projects. He further stated that out of the $750,000.00 anticipated for revenue sharing pro- jects in the 1974-75 fiscal year, $205,000.00 had not been allocated to specific projects. The City Mana- ger asked Council to review the projects listed and to make recommendations regarding the allocation of the $205,000.00. School The Director of Public Services informed the Council Crossing that it has been the City's stand to provide the Guards safest mechanized solution to get the children safely across the streets. The Traffic Commission has recommended that the City not establish a crossing guard program until it has been determined that the need exists at a specific.intersection. To date, there have been no intersections that meet the State warrants for a crossing guard. Status of A brief discussion was held concerning the need to Newport make recommendations for the State Design Hearing Freeway regarding the Newport Freeway. The Director of Public Services indicated that this is very crucial as the Environmental Impact Report must be filed. The Council recommended that this item be placed on an early Study Session agenda. Dial -a -Ride Herman Tate, citizen, was present to offer input Program concerning the Dial -a -Ride program. He was informed by Council that the City of Costa Mesa was not ready at this time.to become a part of the program, due to the cost involved. b, ;: d Sidewalks A map, indicating the location of 'sidewalks in Costa Mesa, was displayed -for the information of Council. After discussion, the Council directed the City Manager to conduct a study and submit a report to Council regarding the sidewalk program. Landscape The City Manager informed Council of the high Architect costs involved in hiring landscape architects and briefly discussed the feasibility of hiring a full-time landscape architect. Councilman Pinkley made a motion, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried unanimously, that the City Manager be authorized to"investigate the hiring of a full-time landscape architect, or the hiring of a landscape architect on a contractual basis. Financial City Attorney Roy June informed the Council that he Disclosure would have the appropriate Financial Disclosure forms to them by September, 1974. CP Standards A brief discussion was held regarding. the CP. July 29, 1974 standards, and Councilman Raciti asked if this Study Session item could be placed on the agenda for the July 29, 1974, Study Session. Recess Mayor Wilson called a recess at 5:15 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 6:30 p.m. Citizens The City Manager informed Council that various Commissions committees and commissions had been appointed and and some committees, such as the Goals and Objectives, Committees had not been officially appointed. In some in- stances, it was felt that Council does not give committees enough direction. Other committees specifically mentioned were the Crime Committee, Aviation Committee, and Beautification Committee. Mayor Wilson asked Councilwoman Hertzog to report on the activities of the Crime Committee_ and he said that he would personally meet with Joan Margol, Chairperson of the Goals and Objectives Committee. Youth,Committee The City Manager asked the Council if they wished to proceed with establishing the Youth Committee. Discussion followed concerning the age groups that should be included, the value of having a Youth Committee, etcetera. The City Manager said he felt that we should talk perhaps to the assistant prin- cipals to get their feelings about the value of . this Committee. The Council asked the City Manager n to make contact with the schools and pursue this with the school officials. Noise on The City Manager alluded to a petition received from Merrimac Way the College Park Homeowners Association regarding the noise problems on Merrimac Way, and submitted the staff report concerning this matter. After dis- cussion, Councilman Hammett made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried unanimously, that the follow-up staff report be accepted. - Catering Horns Discussion was held concerning the recent complaints regarding the noise made by catering trucks. Coun— cilman Hammett said he would like to personally evaluate the situation. Cadet Program The City Manager briefly explained that the purpose of the Police Cadet Program is to get young people who are in the Criminal Science Department to start their training program to release the sworn police personnel from some of.their routine non -sworn police duties. The cadets must be enrolled in an accredited college in a police science course. He also mentioned that the cadets were considered part-time employees and are covered under our workmen's compensation program. Staff Mayor.Wilson indicated that only those staff members Attendance who have items on the agenda should be'in attendance at 5:30. at the 5:30 p.m: dinner meetings, and stated that Dinner Meetings the'City Manager should decide which staff members should attend. Adjournment to The Mayor declared a closed executive session at Executive Session 8:05 p.m. When the meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m., Adjourned Meeting the following statement was issued: Inconsistencies Reconvened in.the nonconforming use provisions of the Costa: Mesa Municipal Code have been brought to the atten- tion of the City Council by. Commissioner H.J. Wood, and correcting legislation has been drafted for Council adoption. The inconsistencies were subject to interpretation by Bill Dunn, Director of.Planning, and Dick Hanhart, Director of Building Safety, and the interpretations made were reasonable and acceptable under the circumstances. Because of the fact that the owner of the"house at 209 Flower Street was -so far along in his project in both expenditure of money and labor, he will not be delayed by additional hearings before -the Planning Commission or City Council. .He will, however, be urged to solve an awkward on-site parking situation. Mayor Comments Mayor Wilson commented that the committee from the on Fairgrounds Fair Board had requested the City make suggestions regarding future possible uses for the Orange County Fairground property. He reported that he has been in contact with certain officials from the Fairgrounds and will be working with staff to come up with suggestions. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. --to Za�4� Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Cost esa