HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/1979 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
May 21,-1979
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session on May 21, 1979, at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the
Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Fl,ag, and Invocation by Charles Roberts, Planning and
Development Services Director.
Roll Call Council Members Present: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti,
Hertzog, Hall
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
None
City Manager, City Attorney,
Planning and Development
Services Director, Director
of Public Services, Assis-
tant Planning Director,
Deputy City Clerk
Minutes On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council -
May 7, 1979 woman Hertzog, and carried,. the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 7, 1979, were approved as distributed
and posted as there were no corrections.
Ordinances A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, to read all ordinances
by title only.
Proclamation - On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Vietnam Veterans Mayor Schafer, and carried, the Council declared the
Week week of May 28 to June 3, 1979, as "Vietnam Veterans
Week".
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following item was removed from
the Consent Calendar: Item 10, claim of Linda A.
Medved.
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Labor Code A resolution from the City of Garden Grove requesting
Amendment an amendment to Section 3202 of the Labor Code relating
to industrial injury and disability retirements, was
presented. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded
Resolution 79-57 by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 79-57, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION
3202 OF THE LABOR CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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Reading Folder The following Reading Folder items were received and
processed:
Claims The following claims were received by the City
Clerk and no action was required: Justin C.
Clancy; Ruth V. Homan; Robert A. Finfrock; and
Attorney Rodney E. Moss, on behalf of Marie D.
Landers and Michele A. Weiss, a minor.
Billboards A letter from a member of the Planning and
Conservation League, urging the City Council to
join 140 other cities in California which ban
billboards entirely.
Gasoline A resolution from the Orange County Board of
Shortage Supervisors 'declaring a state of local emergency
within the territorial limits of the County of
Orange caused by the shortage of gasoline, and
requesting:, the Governor to issue the necessary
orders and regulations restricting the purchase
of gasoline within the territorial limits of the
County.
Use of Animals A resolution from the City of Anaheim supporting
for'Research the ethical use of animals in research for the
cure and control of disease. The Costa Mesa
City Council adopted Resolution 78-118 on Decem-
ber 18, 1978, requesting the County of Orange to
discontinue selling or giving away animals for
research purposes.
Tax Revenues A resolution from the City of Anaheim endorsing
to Cities the League of California Cities' policy state -
and Counties ment on revenue and taxation and the League's
resolution requesting the allocation of existing
tax revenue to cities and counties, and opposing
the McCarthy/Priolo proposal to eliminate local
sales tax and urging all cities in Orange County
to oppose said proposal.
Assembly Bill A resolution from the City of Anaheim supporting
No. 1163 Assembly Bill 1163 which grants a five percent
tax credit for qualified investments in dis-
tressed areas, and urging all cities in the
County of Orange to support this legislation.
Sunshine Studio A letter from Alan Lukei, 185 Buoy Street, Costa
Mesa, expressing appreciation to the Council
Members for their stand against the unlawful
entry of the Sunshine Studio into the City of
Costa Mesa.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for
Beverage which parking has been approved by the Planning
Licenses Department from: Tiny Naylor's, Incorporated,
doing business at 3099 South Bristol Street; and
End Elizabeth M. and Nick Radogna, doing business at
Reading Folder 1500 Adams Avenue, Suite 108.
Business Permit Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose from High Hopes Neurological Recovery Group,
High Hopes Incorporated, 542 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, by
conducting a one -day sale of crafts in front of their
premises and also in front of the adjoining business,
June 16, 1979, was approved subject to conditions of
the Revenue Division.
Set for Public The following items were set for public hearing on June
Hearing 4, 1979, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City
Hall:
Landscaping Proposed ordinance amending Title 13 of the
Standards Costa Mesa Municipal Code adopting landscaping
requirements and standards for all districts,
except R1. Environmental Determination:
Exempt.
Abandonment - Proposed abandonment to adjacent property owners
Victoria Street of that portion of Victoria Street and Victoria
and Victoria Place which is no longer needed for street
Place purposes, located adjacent to 1110, 1118, and
1124 Victoria Street, in an R2 zone. Environ-
mental Determination: Exempt.
ZE-78-117
Revocation of Zone Exception Permit ZE-78-117,
Schwimmer/McVay
Harry D. Schwimmer, authorized agent for C. H.
McVay, 2210 Lake Park Lane, Newport Beach, for a
variance from required on-site parking in con-
junction with a dance studio located at 1695
Irvine Avenue, in a C2 zone. Environmental
Determination: Exempt.
R-79-03
Rezone Petition R-79-03, James W. Ray, autho-
Ray/Catholic
rized agent for the Roman Catholic Bishop of the
Church
Diocese of Orange, 440 South Batavia Street,
Orange, for permission to rezone property from
R1 to PDR -LD (Planned Development -Low Density)
located at the southeast corner of Adams Avenue
and Placentia Avenue. Environmental Determina-
tion: Negative Declaration.
Claim - Busch
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council -
Denied
woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Douglas G.
Busch was denied.
Claim - Gerner
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwo-
Denied
man Hertzog, and carried, the claim of George Gerner
was denied.
Bid Item 423 Bids received for Bid Item 423, Night Viewing Device,
Night Viewing are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice
Device Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
bid was awarded to Standard Equipment Company, 9240
Awarded North 107th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in,the amount
Standard of $3,550.00, being the lowest bid meeting specifica-
Equipment tions, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 424 Bids received for Bid Item 424, Four -Door Sedan, are on
Four -Door Sedan file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the bid was
Awarded awarded to Theodore Robins Ford, 2060 Harbor Boulevard,
Theodore Robins Costa Mesa, in the amount of $5,492.64, being the
Ford lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following
roll call vote
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Sewage Station On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council -
Repair at Police woman Hertzog, an emergency purchase for labor and
Department material necessary to replace pumps, valves, and
component parts for the sewage station at the Police
Department, was approved in the amount of $6,300.00, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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Landscape
A proposed resolution and City Engineer's report, con -
Assessment
stituting the second step in a three-step procedure
District No. 1
for levying assessments against properties within
Tract 9901
Landscaping Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year
1979-1980, was presented. The District was formed in
1978 pursuant to a condition of approval of Tract
9901, located at the southeast corner of Sunflower
Avenue and Smalley Road. The purpose of the District
is to allow the City to assess property owners for the
cost of City maintenance of landscaped areas located
within the tract. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the report was
Resolution 79-58
accepted and approved, and Resolution 79-58, being A
Hearing'Set
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1979-1980
WITHIN CITY OF COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NUMBER 1, setting a public hearing on June 4,
1979, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Agreement -
Renewal of a traffic signal maintenance contract
Signal
between the City and Signal Maintenance, Incorporated,
Maintenance
2720 East Regal Park Drive, Anaheim, was presented.
The contract has requested that in lieu of any in-
crease of rates, labor, or equipment costs for the
coming year, the equipment painting requirements,
which amount to approximately $5,000.00, be deleted.
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by'Council-
woman Hertzog, renewal of the contract was approved as
outlined above, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Prohibition
The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
of Parking on
prohibited on the northerly curb of Paularino Avenue
Paularino Avenue
between Ludington Street and the flood control channel
because of high volume of traffic and substantial
Resolution 79-59
conflict of movement. On motion by Vice Mayor Scha-
fer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 79-
59, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A
PORTION OF PAULARINO AVENUE, was adopted by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Prohibition
The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
of Parking on
prohibited on both curbs of Paularino Avenue for a
Paularino Avenue
distance of 300 feet back from Bristol Street to
provide a left turn lane and two through lanes. On
Resolution 79-60
motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, Resolution 79-60, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF PAULARINO AVENUE,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall_
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Agreement - An agreement between the City and Lloyd L. McCollum
McCollum and Jacqueline M. McCollum, 2824 Boa Vista Drive,
Costa Mesa, for acquisition of 1,305.04 square feet of
land for the Paularino Avenue widening, Parcel 6, was
ou.
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Paularino Avenue
presented. The agreement stipulates a payment of
Widening -
$11,255.00 to the McCollums and for escrow to termi-
Parcel 6
nate as soon as possible. On motion by Vice Mayor
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agree-
ment was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy Clerk were
authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Agreement -
An agreement between the City and Mark Hasker Byer,
Byer; Strobel
M.A.I., 2191 Dupont Drive, Suite 216, Irvine; and Jack
R. Strobel, M.A.I., 2780 East Willow Street, Long
Appraisals for
Beach, for real property appraisal services in con-
Baker-Paularino
nection with the Baker-Paularino Street Widening
Street Widening
project, was presented. On motion by Vice Mayor
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agree-
ment was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Grant of Easement
A grant of easement from the City to Southern Cali -
to Edison Company
fornia Edison Company, was presented. The Edison
in TeWinkle Park
Company is planning to upgrade their electrical facil-
ities in a portion of TeWinkle Park adjacent to Ar-
lington Drive at no cost to the City. On motion by
Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
a six-foot easement was approved, and the Mayor and
Deputy Clerk were authorized to execute a deed on
behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Claim - Medved
Item 10 on the Consent Calendar, a claim from Linda A.
Medved, which was for damages due to a flooding condi-
Denied
tion, was presented. The claim was recommended for
denial based on a report from the City's Engineering
Department dated April 24, 1979. Mrs. Frances E.
Smith, 320 - 23rd Street, Costa Mesa, representing the
claimant, asked if the claim should be directed to the
County of Orange or the City of Newport Beach since
both entities may be involved in this matter. The
City Attorney recommended that because of time limita-
tions, a claim should be directed to both public
agencies. In response to Mrs. Smith's inquiry as to
flooding reoccurring, the Director of Public Services
stated he would again contact the County of Orange in
regard to this matter and advise Mrs. Smith of the
End of
outcome. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by
Consent Calendar
Councilman Raciti, and carried, the claim was denied.
Power Plant Site
The Deputy Clerk presented a proposed resolution
expressing concern and conditional opposition to the
Held Over
selection of the Huntinton Beach site as the location
for a new Southern California Edison Company power
plant. Councilman Hall stated that he felt there were
several additions which should be made to the resolu-
tion prior to adoption; and further, that there was
more information he would like to have, such as, costs
of construction at various sites, and types of trans-
mission facilities available. After discussion, a
motion was made by Councilman Hall, seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Hertzog, and carried, to continue this item
to the meeting of June 4, 1979.
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Warrant On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman
Resolution 1070 Hertzog; Warrant Resolution 1070, including Payroll
7910, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Amici -Briefs Based on the recommendations of the City Attorney, as
outlined in his memorandum to the Council dated May
15, 1979, a motion was made by Councilman Raciti,
seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, autho-
rizing the City of Costa Mesa to lend its name to the
following briefs: Woodland Hills Residential Asso-
ciati-on versus City Council of Los Angeles, campaign
contributions to Council Members by developers; Walnut
Property, Incorporated, versus Long Beach, zoning
regulations for adult uses; and City of Santa Barbara
versus Adamson,"number of occupants allowed in a
residence in an R1 zone.
Mattson versus The City Attorney reported that based on the legal
Poling facts involved in Mattson versus Poling and the City
of Costa Mesa, the City could file action for malici-
ous prosecution. On recommendation from the City
Attorney, no action was taken by the Council.
Fallon Hearing The City Attorney reported that a hearing was held on
May 11, 1979, before the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) regarding the Fallon complaint.
Indications were that more information may be re-
quested from the City.
Fenn -
The City Attorney stated that in connection with the
Litigation
Fenn case, the court has ordered that Mrs. Fenn pay
$1,000.00 costs and attorneys fees, as well as all
past due business permit fees. The hearing was con-
tinued until August 18, 1979. He further reported
that the property has been cleared.
Sunshine
The City Attorney advised that an Order to Show Cause
Studio
re Contempt was served on the Sunshine Studio on May
21, 1979. Also, a pleading has been received from Mr.
Goldberg, attorney representing the studio, to which
the City will -respond.
Preliminary
The City Manager presented the Preliminary 1979-80
1979-80 Budget
City Budget in the amount of $24,416,775.00, which is
an increase of 8.5 percent over the last fiscal year.
Of this total, $19,179,525.00 is for operational
costs, and the balance of $5,237,250.00 for capital
improvements. The City Manager also reported that.50
percent of the City's goal had been reached in regard
to decrease in positions, but before more cutbacks
were made, requested Council discussion regarding
service levels. Also, he again recommended that a 25
percent cash reserve be retained. On motion by Coun-
cilman Raciti, seconded by Mayor McFarland, and
carried, this item was referred to a study session on
May 29, 1979, at 5:00 p.m., in the fifth floor Con-
ference Room of City Hall, and a public discussion set
for the meeting of June 4, 1979.
HCDA Rehabili-
The City Manager presented proposed revisions to the
tation Program
Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA) Rehabil-
Revisions
itation Program. Tony Cannariato, HCD Coordinator,
summarized the proposed program as detailed in his
memorandum to the Council dated May 8, 1979, along
with the Preliminary Draft. The staff and HCD Com-
mittee are recommending two revisions to the HCDA
Rehabilitation Program: (1) a loan program for
investor-owned residential structures at below market
interest rates; and (2) a residential rebate program.
The Preliminary Draft outlines the rehabilitation
program as follows:
A. Intent of Program, which is, assist property
owners in making needed improvements to their
residential properties within Costa Mesa;
B. Service Areas, in order of priority, (1) Neigh-
borhood Strategy Areas, (2) Rehabilitation
Improvement Area, and.(3) Citywide Service;
C. Types of Assistance: (1) rehabilitation grants,
(2) below market interest loans, and (3) re-
bates;
D. Eligible Improvements.
Considerable discussion followed concerning the options
available, such as: limiting the program to Neighbor-
hood Strategy Areas (NSA) only; priority to NSA and
secondary to surrounding area; rent limitations; and
time limit for affected property owners to utilize the
program. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Schafer,
seconded by Councilman Hall, establishing the rehabil-
itation loan program with owner -investors within the
Neighborhood Strategy Area bounded by 19th Street,
Wallace Avenue, Hamilton Street, and Placentia Avenue;
that the requirements be that any investor -owner
participating, sign an agreement with the City that he
will not exceed the fair market rent limits as set
forth in the Section 8 Moderate Rehab Program; the
time limitation for this program will be for one year
with the option of extending same; and re-evaluation
by the Council as the program progresses. The motion
carried unanimously. On further motion by Councilman
Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, a
residential rebate program ranging from $100.00 to
$3,000...00 for owner -occupants only within the Neigh-
borhood Strategy Area, was approved.
Business Permit The City Manager presented a request from the Greek
Orthodox Church of South Orange County, Post Office
Greek Orthodox Box 2796, Laguna Beach, to hold a two-day cultural and
Church food festival at the Orange County Fairgrounds on June
2 and 3, 1979. On motion.by Vice Mayor Schafer,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the
request was approved.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:50 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
Public Hearing The Deputy Clerk presented from the meeting of April
SP -79-01 2, 1979, the public hearing for Specific Plan SP -79-
01, to include additional development standards, land
use policies, and public improvement plans governing
the future development of the properties in the area
bounded by Placentia Avenue, Hamilton Street, Pomona
Avenue, and 19th Street, as well as consideration to
designate a Redevelopment Survey Area. A communica-
tion has been received from Mrs. Frances Macdonald,
1768 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, requesting that
further upgrading of the area be delayed until present
renovation in her neighborhood is completed. The
Assistant Planning Director gave a slide presentation
of the entire area which included both blighted
properties and newer construction. He also presented
a Socio -Economic Chart, comparing the subject area
with the other sections of the City which shows that
the area involved has: lowest income, most families
below poverty level, high unemployment, lowest median
rent rates, lowest -median value of owner -occupied
units, above average in residency less than one year,
above average in overcrowded units, second highest
lacking some or all plumbing, third highest in resi-
dents over 61 years of age, and highest in female
heads of households. A second chart which was pre-
pared by the Planning staff was presented, entitled:
Specific Plan - Public Improvements - Redevelopment -
Family Housing Decisions. This chart contains options
for the Council to consider in implementing the vari-
ous incentives, improvements, and funding for same, as
well as the recommendations of the staff and Planning
Commission. Tony Cannariato, Housing and Community
Development Coordinator, stated that staff took a
survey of the subject area with encouraging responses.
Forty percent of the 126 surveys mailed were returned,
with 66 percent indicating approval of neighborhood
improvement, 55 percent interested in taking advantage
of loans available, and 75 percent in favor of public
improvements. The Housing and Community Development
Committtee has recommended that Federal funds be used
for public improvements. Discussion followed concern-
ing R1 zoning, nonconforming structures, the develop-
ment of Palace and Sterling Avenues as 30 -foot alleys,
and funding for public improvements. Jerre Vande-
walle, 2810 San Juan Lane, Costa Mesa, former Chairman
of the HCD Committee, spoke in support of the Specific
Plan, stating that he felt this was an opportunity for
the City to take the lead in adopting a model program.
Carlos Young, 918 Center Street, Costa Mesa, Vice
President of the Mesa West Homeowners Association,
spoke in opposition of the entire 75 -acre site being
zoned high density and his concern for lack of parks
in the area. Mayor McFarland responded that 45 acres
of the subject property is already zoned residential.
Joan Margol, 1796 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, stated
that the goal should be for adequate housing for all
segments of the community. Pat Skillman, 546 Hamilton
Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to R4 zoning,
and discussed the difficulty of obtaining financing
for property fronting on a 30 -foot street. Jackson
Voorhies, 2052 Pomona Street, Costa Mesa, owner of a
lot at 1926 Wallace Avenue, in the Specific Plan area,
presented a copy of a letter to,each of the Council
Members and read it in its entirety. In his letter,
Mr. Voorhies requested that SP -79-01 be revised to
allow the owner -developer to obtain City construction
approvals at the same time the City is making the
public improvements. Jean Forbath, 2880 Clubhouse
Road, Costa Mesa, expressed concern in using HCDA
funds for public improvements if there was no guaran-
tee that there would be sufficient funding for housing.
Pat Skillman spoke again supporting joint ventures and
limited partnerships. There being no other speakers,
the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council discus-
sion followed regarding the options available as
outlined in the Decision Chart presented earlier. On
R3 Zoning
motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, Council approved the recommenda-
tion to accept a rezone petition for R3 zoning after
lots have been combined for minimum of 34,000 square
feet and a frontage of 120 feet. On motion by Coun-
Development
cilman Hall, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and car -
Standards
ried, Development Standards as outlined on Pages 8 and
9 of the Specific Plan, were approved. On motion by
Plan Amended
Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and
carried, Paragraph 8, Page 10, of the Specific Plan
was amended to show that lots may be combined and
.rezone petitions filed prior to the water improvements
being made, but building permits would not be issued
until after the improvements were completed. On
Water
motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor
Improvements
Schafer, and carried, full upgrade of water facilities
Alley
Improvements
Resolution 79-61
as recommended by the Fire Department, was approved.
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hall, and carried, approval was given for the
development of Palace and Sterling Avenues as 30 -foot
alleys. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Vice
Mayor Schafer, the Negative Declaration of Environ-
mental Impact was adopted, and Resolution 79-61, being
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN SP -79-01 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE GENERAL AREA BOUND BY PLACENTIA
AVENUE, HAMILTON STREET, POMONA AVENUE, AND NINETEENTH
STREET, as amended by the Council, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members:. McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
HCDA Funding for
On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Mayor
Water Improvements
McFarland-, approval was given to utilize $250,000.00 of
HCDA funds for water improvements, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Funding for Alley
Lengthy discussion followed concerning funding for the
Improvements
Sterling Avenue and Palace Avenue alley improvements,
after which a motion was made by Councilman Hall,
Held Over
seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, referring
this item to the Study Session of July 9, 1979, and
continuing this portion of the public hearing to the
meeting of August 20, 1979. On motion by Councilman
Funding for
Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, a
Parkways
Council decision was made that parkway landscaping is
to be funded by the developer -property owner at the
time the property is developed, and that no City funds
are to be expended for this purpose. On motion by
Funding for
Councilman Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and
Sidewalks
carried, funding for installation of sidewalks in the
subject area was also referred to the Study Session of
Held Over
July 9, 1979, and this portion of the public hearing
continued to the meeting of August 20, 1979. On
motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman
Utilities Deleted
Hall, and carried, underground utilities or relocation
from Plan
of poles on Sterling and Palace Avenues was deleted
from the Specific Plan. Based on the finding that the
subject area requires study to determine if a redevel-
opment project is feasible, a motion was made by Vice
Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman Hall, adopting
Resolution 79-62
Resolution 79-62, which is A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Survey Area
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, DESIGNATING A
Designated
SURVEY AREA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 33310 THROUGH 33312 OF
THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 10:35 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 10:45 p.m.
Public Hearing The Deputy Clerk announced that this was the time and
ZE-79-65 place set for the public hearing for Final Development
Segerstrom Plan, designated ZE-79-65, Jot Lloyd, authorized agent
for C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road,
Held Over Costa Mesa, for 715,000 square feet of office and
commercial development in Blocks "E" and "F" of the
Town Center, including two 15 -story office towers, with
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a variance from parking standards, located at 655 Anton
Boulevard, in a Town Center zone. Environmental
Determination: Environmental Impact Report adopted on
February 10, 1978. The Affidavit of Publication is on
file in the Clerk's office. No communications have
been received. The Planning commission recommended
approval based on Sections II and III and subject to
Section VII of the Staff Report dated April 23, 1979.
The Planning and Development�Services Director sum-
marized the application as outlined in the above
mentioned Staff Report, and stated that Conditions 4
and 6 had been modified by the Planning Commission at
their April 23, 1979, meeting. Greg Butcher, repre-
senting C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road,
Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the request and
answered.questions from the Council concerning com-
pletion of the applicant's Traffic Systems Management
Program, whether or not an agreement had been made
with the adjacent"property owner for a shared private
street, and applicant's scheduled meetings with CAL -
TRANS, Orange County Transit District, and Federal
Aviation Administration.- Vice Mayor Schafer stated
that she preferred not voting on this item until after
the five -city (Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Ana,
Irvine, and Costa Mesa) Inter -City Liaison Committee
meeting on May 22, 1979, which is making a study of
the traffic problems in this area, and also would like
to delay voting on the project until an agreement was
consummated between the applicant and the adjacent
property owner. The Director of Public Services
advised that the CENTROCCS Study concerning overall
South Coast area development plan and intensities in
relation to present and proposed transportation
systems and transportation/land use issues, should be
completed by June 15, 1979. Councilman Hall stated
that since the cities of Santa Ana and Irvine are
delaying similar projects until after the Inter -City
Liaison Committee has completed their study, he felt
the City of Costa Mesa should do likewise. Joe
Jaconi, Palos Verdes, owner of the property adjacent
to the subject property, spoke in support of the
request being approved as soon as possible. A motion,
was made by Vice Mayor Schafer; seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, to continue this item to the meeting of
July 2, 1979. Further discussion followed, after
which time a substitute motion was made by Councilman
Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried,
continuing this item to an adjourned meeting to be
held on June 28, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall.
Because of the late hour, the following item was heard
out of order.
Housing at
The Deputy Clerk presented a request from Jess F.
Fairview State
Perez, architect, 850 East Chapman Avenue, Suite A,
Hospital
Orange, for determination that the proposed employee
housing at Fairview State Hospital is an accessory use
within the Institutional and Recreational zone; and an
incidental use to the existing hospital. A communica-
tion has been received from Mrs. Jean Robins, repre-
sentative of the Mesa Verde Homeowners' Association,
stating her concern with State legislation allowing
public housing for the general public at this site
unless a General Plan Amendment and rezone are proc-
essed. A communication from the Developmental Dis-
abilities Board, State of California, was presented
during the meeting supporting the request with certain
reservations. The Assistant Planning Director stated
that the staff recommended that the Planning Commis-
sion and City Council declare the concept of employee
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and transitional patient -client housing to be an
accessory use in the I and R zone for Fairview State
Hospital, however, staff expressed serious reserva-
tions about utilizing the I and R Zone/Master Plan
approach if there is any possibility of the housing
being made available to the general public in the
future. Mr. Perez, architect for the project, was
present and spoke in support of his request. He also
answered questions from the Council stating that the
first phase would contain approximately 150 units,
that there would be 8.4 units per acre which is well
within the PDR -MD zone requirements, and finally, that
if it is determined that more phases are not advis-
able, the project will be aborted, but indications are
that all units will be occupied by employees and
clients. Considerable discussion followed during
which time Mr. Perez gave a description of the pro-
posed housing, including square footage; discussed
placement of units on the property, and lapse of time
between completion of the first phase and start of
Phase 2. Doctor Francis Crinella, Executive Director
of Fairview State Hospital, stated that an advisory
committee will be formed to report on how needs are
being met. Mrs. Ann Woodruff, 1198 Irvine Avenue,
Newport Beach, member of the Developmental Disabil-
ities Board, spoke in'support of the request with
amendments to Assembly Bill 3502 that housing be
restricted to specified employees serving clients, and
to the clients themselves. Bob Wilson, 3435 Plumeria
Place, Costa Mesa, stated that an accessory use is not
a main structure; and also spoke in opposition to the
portion of Assembly Bill 3502 which permits the
housing units to be made available to the general
public (individuals employed in Costa Mesa whose
incomes -do not exceed 80 percent of the median income
for Orange County) if vacancies occur in units which
cannot be filled by either employees or transitional
patient -clients of the hospital. After further dis-
cussion, a motion was made by Mayor McFarland,
seconded by Councilman Hall, to approve the request.
Councilman Hall asked if the motion will include PDR -
MD standards. Further Council discussion followed
during which Councilman Hall stated that he would like
to see the motion amended to: recognize the project
as an accessory use; require the development standards
of the PDR -MD zone as far as phasing is concerned; and
that a General Plan Amendment to Medium Density Resi-
dential be filed by the hospital as soon as possible.
The motion was amended by the Mayor as suggested,
seconded by Councilman Hall, and carried, Councilman
Raciti voting no.
Appeal from CHAD
The Deputy Clerk presented an appeal from the Orange
County Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD) of an
administrative decision not to allow City employee
payroll deductions in connection with a charity drive
by this organization. On motion by Councilman Hall,
seconded by Mayor McFarland, and carried, Councilwoman
Hertzog abstaining, the administrative decision was
upheld.
Public Hearing
The Deputy Clerk announced that this was the time and
Amending Vending
place set for the public hearing to consider a proposed
Machine Ordinance
ordinance amending the regulations for vending machines
in the public right-of-way. The Affidavit of Publica-
tion is on file in the Clerk's office. No communica-
tions have been received. There being no speakers, the
Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Vice
Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Ordi-
Ordinance 79-7
nance 79-7, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
First Reading
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER VI
OF TITLE 11 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING
THE REGULATION OF VENDING MACHINES ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT
OF WAY, was given first reading and passed to second
reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 1:40 a.m.
Mayor Vf the City of Ofta, iiesa
ATTEST:
C ty Clerk of t e City of Costa sa
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