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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1979 - City Council Special Meetinggt 71 Roll Call Public Hearing Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA November 5, 1979 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, and the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency met in special session on November 53, 1979; at 6:15 p.m., in the Coun- cil 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 Flag, and Invocation by Miss Anyta Villarroel, Bahai Faith. Council and Agency Members Present: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog; Hall Council and Agency Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director, Director of Public Services, City Clerk, Agency Executive Director, Agency Attorney, Agency Adminis- trative Assistant The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the joint public hearing of the Costa Mesa City Council,and Redevelopment Agency to consider Redevelop- ment Project Area No. 2 (Wallace Neighborhood Strategy Area), bound by West 19th Street, Placentia Avenue, Hamilton Street, and Pomona Avenue. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk.'s office, and all property owners of record within the area were advised of the public hearing by certified mail. A communica- tion has been received from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plas- cencia, 1950 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, in support of the project. Staff has recommended adoption of a pro- posed ordinance approving the subject project area. The Administrative Assistant summarized previous actions by both the Agency and Council in connection with the project area which included adoption of Specific Plan SP -79-013, approval of use of Housing and Community Development funds for low and medium income housing construction, and initiation of the subject Redevelop- ment Project Area for the purpose of acquiring property. Dave F. Smith, Jr., Costa Mesa, asked what the Executive Director meant by an earlier statement that the Plan would "self-destruct in five years", and the Mayor responded that the goal established for implementation of the Plan was five years or sooner. Gregg Rothen- burger, 2044 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed his opinion that most of the improvements were underground, such as utilities, and not enough consideration given to traffic, sidewalks, and upgrading of the neighborhood. Laura Ramirez spoke on behalf of her parents whose home is located on 20th Street adjacent to Sterling Avenue, requesting information as to whether or not the City would acquire part of her parents.' property to improve the alley; and also inquired about methods for them to obtain a loan if needed. The Executive Director responded that each parcel will be considered individu- ally, and there are several loan variations. Mayor McFarland suggested that Ms. Ramirez leave her phone number with the Executive Director so that he could 1 1 Council Members Absent: None Minutes On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice October 153% 1979 Mayor Schafer, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1979, were approved as dis- tributed and posted as there were no corrections. Ordinances A motion was made by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, to read all ordi- nances by title only. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 3, Charitable solicitation request from Good Shepherd Lutheran Home; and Item 7, Specific Plan SP -78-02 amendments, was removed from the Agenda and will be heard at a later date. On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, the remaining"Consent Calendar items were ap- proved 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 give here further information when it was available. Roger Cunningham, 2028 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke concerning the minimum and maximum widths of the Palace and Sterling alleys. Thomas Nelson, 283 Lilac Lane, Costa Mesa, commended the Agency and Council on the Redevelopment Plan and stated that although one of the proposed findings of the ordinance is to eliminate the tax allocation method, he felt this option should be included as a source of funding as a precautionary measure. In response to an inquiry from Mike Conway, owner of property in the area, the Executive Director stated that acquiring property would be done by various methods with Eminent Domain a possibility. Roy Watkins, 1611 Kings Road, Newport Beach, owner of property in the Project Area, spoke in support of the redevelopment but expressed concern about his tenants being given sufficient notice as to when they would be required to move their businesses. The Executive Director responded that he would keep'all concerned residents informed and hoped to have more definite information in three or four months. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Based on Findings (a) through (m), Section 4, of the proposed ordinance, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman Hall, to Ordinance 79-25 give first reading to Ordinance 79-25, being AN ORDI- First Reading NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 2" (WALLACE NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY AREA) IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AS THE OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SUCH PROJECT AREA. The motion carried 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 declared the joint special session of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency adjourned at -7:10 p.m. The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in regular session at 7:15 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. Roll Call Council Members Present: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall Council Members Absent: None Minutes On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice October 153% 1979 Mayor Schafer, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1979, were approved as dis- tributed and posted as there were no corrections. Ordinances A motion was made by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, to read all ordi- nances by title only. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 3, Charitable solicitation request from Good Shepherd Lutheran Home; and Item 7, Specific Plan SP -78-02 amendments, was removed from the Agenda and will be heard at a later date. On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, the remaining"Consent Calendar items were ap- proved 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 Retirement On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Committee Schafer, and carried, Roger Lopossa was appointed as Appointment the safety employees' representative for the Retirement Committee, effective November 7, 1979, and the term to expire November 153, 1981. Bid Item 406 Bid .Item 406, One Ton Van, was originally awarded to One Ton Van Howard Chevrolet but the City has since been advised by them that they are unable to furnish the equipment. New Awarded bids received are on file in the Clerk's office. On Connell motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Chevrolet Schafer, the bid was re -awarded to Connell Chevrolet, Post Office Box 1350, Costa Mesa, in the amount of $7,364.79 plus tax, being the lowest bid meeting speci- fications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Bid Item 433 Bids received for Bid Item 433, Leasing of Police Leasing of Vehicles, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion Police Vehicles by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, the bid was awarded to Theodore Robins Leasing Company, 2096 Awarded Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, being the lowest bidder Theodore Robins meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: 1 1 work has been completed at 3100 Airway Avenue, was ap- proved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Claims - Denied On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, the claim of Robert H. Daniel was Daniel denied. Bentley On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, the claim of Cindy Bentley was denied. Johnson On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, the claim of Conrad and Vera John- son was denied. Walbert On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, the claim of Carol E. Walbert was denied. SB 174 Funds On motion by Mayor McFarland,, seconded by Vice Mayor for Canyon Schafer, approval was given to allocate the fourth year Park funding of Senate Bill 174, in the amount of $21;230.00, to the development of Canyon Park, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Notice of Improvements in connection with the development of Del Completion Mesa Park, 3170 Manistee Drive, have been completed by Hondo Company, 10747 Crawford Canyon Road, Santa Ana, to Del Mesa,Park the satisfaction of the Director of Leisure Services. Development On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, the work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; and the bonds were ordered exonerated 35 days after the Notice of Comple- tion.has.been filed, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Retirement On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Committee Schafer, and carried, Roger Lopossa was appointed as Appointment the safety employees' representative for the Retirement Committee, effective November 7, 1979, and the term to expire November 153, 1981. Bid Item 406 Bid .Item 406, One Ton Van, was originally awarded to One Ton Van Howard Chevrolet but the City has since been advised by them that they are unable to furnish the equipment. New Awarded bids received are on file in the Clerk's office. On Connell motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Chevrolet Schafer, the bid was re -awarded to Connell Chevrolet, Post Office Box 1350, Costa Mesa, in the amount of $7,364.79 plus tax, being the lowest bid meeting speci- fications, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Bid Item 433 Bids received for Bid Item 433, Leasing of Police Leasing of Vehicles, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion Police Vehicles by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, the bid was awarded to Theodore Robins Leasing Company, 2096 Awarded Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, being the lowest bidder Theodore Robins meeting specifications, by the following roll call vote: 1 1 AYES: Council Members: McFarland; Schafer, Raciti; Hertzog Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Street Mainte- Bids received for Street Maintenance 1979=80, Phase I; nance 1979-80 resurfacing and slurry sealing of various City streets, Phase I are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, the contract Awarded was awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting Company, Post Sully -Miller Office Box 432, Orange, in the amount of $296,626.00, being the 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 Agreement - An agreement between the City and Roger McInnes, 1131 McInnes East Main Street'`Suite 204, Tustin, to provide apprais- al services for all City projects for the next two years, was presented. On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded Appraisal by Vice Mayor Schafer, the agreement was approved, and Services 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 Final Map of On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Tract 10649 Schafer, Final Map of Tract 10649, John V. Case, devel- Case oper, 315 Calle Delicada, San Clemente; one lot, 0.46 - acre, located at 2615 Elden Avenue, for condominium purposes, was approved; the Council did also accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa the three-foot easement for public utility purposes as dedicated; and the Clerk was authorized to sign said map 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 Final Map of On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Tract 10781 Schafer, Final Map of Tract 10781, Eugene J. Lippnik, Lippnik developer, 301 East Bayfront, Balboa Island; one lot, 0.42 -acre, located at 2559 Elden Avenue, for condominium purposes, was approved; the Council did also accept the three-foot public utility easement as shown on said map; did also approve said map pursuant to the provisions of Section 66436(c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized to sign said map 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 Tract 9592 The improvements -in -connect ion with Tract 9592, located Gregory at the northeast corner of Wilson Street and Canyon Drive, have been completed by James Gregory, 1919 New- port Boulevard, Costa Mesa, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Services. On motion -by Mayor McFar- land, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, the work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated, by the the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None 46-1) r__ Parcel Map, The improvements in connection with Parcel Map S-76-21, S-76-21 extension of Vanguard Way from Newport Boulevard to 566 Sewell feet northerly, have been completed by Richard Sewell, 136 Rochester, Street, Costa Mesa, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Services. On motion by Mayor McFarland,. seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, the work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council. Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None New Classi- The. City Manager has recommended that the classifica- fications tions of Assistant City Manager and Budget and Research Supervisor be created and placed on the Executive Salary Resolution. On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Resolution 79-127 Vice Mayor Schafer, Resolution 79-127, being A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CREATING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES OF PAY FOR POSITIONS TO BE ADDED TO THE SALARY RESOLU- TION FOR EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Budget On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Adjustment Schafer, Budget Adjustment No. 80-23, to establish an No. 80-23 adequate appropriation to pay remaining relocation costs related to the Senior Citizens Housing Project, was ap- proved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Agreement - A Participation Agreement between the City and,Imperial Imperial Plan Plan, Incorporated, 8500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 630, Beverly Hills, for investment in second trust deeds for Executive the Executive'Deferred Compensation Plan, was presented. Deferred On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Compensation Schafer, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and 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 Business Permit Item 3 on the Consent Calendar was presented, Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose Good Shepherd from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, doing business as Lutheran Church/ Value Village, 23442 El Toro Road, E1 Toro, by phone Value Village solicitation and truck pick-up of used and discarded material, October 15,.1979, to October 15, 1980. L. Harold Bagby, 26391 Via Logrono, Mission Viejo, repre- senting the applicant, was present to answer questions from the Council, and explained that this organization solicits for two weeks, then a period of six weeks lapses before further solicitation begins for another two-week period, and so forth. Councilman Raciti expre.ssed his opinion that the permit should only be approved for six months at a time; and Councilman Hall pointed out that the schedule outlined by Mr. Bagby indicates. that actual solicitation would take place only 90 days of a one-year period. A motion was made by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to approve the permit for six months, effective November 12 1979. The motion -failed to carry, Council Members McFarland, Schafer, and Hall voting no. On further 1 1 2-52 motion by Councilman Hall; seconded by Vice Mayor End - Schafer, and carried, Councilman Raciti voting,no, the Consent Calendar request was granted for a one-year period. Warrant On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Resolution 1086 Schafer; Warrant Resolution 1086, including Payrolls 7921 and 7922, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti; Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Warrant On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Resolution 1087 Mayor Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1087 was 'approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Ordinance The City Attorney presented a proposed resolution which Summary implements a cost saving measure by which summaries of Publication ordinances are published'in the newspaper instead of the entire ordinance. On motion by Mayor McFarland, sec - Resolution 79-128 onded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 79-128, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERk TO PUBLISH SUMMARIES OF PROPOSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCES, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Subordination Agreement - The City Attorney presented a Subordination.Agreement with Mardan Foundation Educational Therapy of and Secur- Mardan Property ity Pacific National Bank in connection with the sale of surplus City property located at 695 West 19th Street, to Mardan. Basically, the agreement provides that in the event Mardan defaults on their loan from subject bank, the City has the first option to buy the note. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City,�by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: Raciti ABSENT: Council Members: None Sale of Surplus The City Manager recommended sale of surplus City City Property property for an amount of $601.40, located at Fair Drive at Fair Drive and Fairview Road, to Fairview Associates, 4 Buckboard and Fairview Lane, Rolling Hills; developer of the adjacent property. Road The excess property contains 601.40 square feet of land and is unusable unless acquired by the adjoining land- owner. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Resolution 79-129 by Councilman Hall,.Resolution 79-129, being A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF COSTA MESA, CONCERN- ING THE SALE OF RECTANGULAR SHAPED AND SIZED PARCEL OF EXCESS PROPERTY LOCATED AT FAIRVIEW ROAD AND FAIR DRIVE; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED THEREFOR, was adopted, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign said 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 Neighborhood On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Recreation Mayor Schafer, the City Manager was authorized to use Center funds from the sale of the Mardan School property'for construction of the Neighborhood Recreation Center, by the following roll call voter AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Amendment to The City Manager presented a proposed amendment to the Personnel Rules and Regulations for administration of the Person - Regulations nel System of the City of Costa Mesa, and provides for time and one-half pay rate for mandated overtime in the Police Patrol Section. This provision was agreed upon during the Meet and�Confer process. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolu- Resolution 79-130 tion 79-1305 being A RESOLUTION -OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RULE 13 OF THE RULES AND REGULATI-ONS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PER- SONNEL SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Sale of Surplus The City Manager recommended sale of certain surplus Property on City property on Rochester Street (Rochester Street Fire Rochester Street Station site). On motion by'Councilman Raciti, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, Resolution 79-131, being A RESO- Resolution 79-131 LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF SUR- PLUS REAL PROPERTY;'DESCRIBING THE LAND TO BE SOLD; SETTING FORTH IN GENERAL TERMS THE INTEREST EASEMENTS OR RESERVATIONS TO BE RESERVED BY THE PUBLIC, IF ANY; SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE SALE; ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SALE AND CALLING FOR SEALED BIDS IN WRITING, setting the time of 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 1979, for all bids to be filed with the City Clerk, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set GP -79-3A for the public hearing to consider General Plan Amend- Nordquist/ ment GP -79-3A, Reverend Conrad A. Nordquist, authorized Episcopal Church agent for the Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, 1220 West Fourth Street, Los Angeles, to amend the land use designation for property located at 183 East Bay Street and at 2043 Orange Avenue, from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. Environmental Impact: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publi- cation is on file in the Clerk's office. No.communica- tions have been received. The Development Services Director summarized -the project as outlined in the document, "October 1979 General Plan Review", Pages 18 through 23, reporting. -that the change to High Density is being requested in order to construct 36 units for senior citizen housing, with financing through Housing Urban Development (HUD) Section 202 funds. The project also includes construction of a new church on the site, which is 2.015 acres in area. The Development Services Director further out the four options which were prepared and are as'follows: Option I, retain existing Low Density Residential designation and Rl zoning; Option II, amend the General Plan designation to High Density Residential and establish Planned Development Residential -High Density, PDR -HD, zoning for the entire area; Option III, amend the General Plan designation to Request to The Clerk presented -a request to appeal the Planning Appeal ZE-79-147 Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-79-147, Bertha Smith E. Smith,.2387 Westminster Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a pre-school for a maximum of 20 children in conjunction with the construc- tion of pre-school facilities and a dwelling unit, High Density Residential with that portion to be used for apartments rezoned to R4 and the remainder rezoned to I and R (Institutional and Recreational); and Option IV, amend the General Plan to High Density Residential, establishment of I and R zoning and this zoning classi- fication further amended to include housing as a condi- tional use. The Planning Commission and Planning staff recommended Option II. The Reverend Nordquist was present to answer questions from the Council, spoke in support of the project, and expressed his concern that unless he receives the support of the community, funding may not be forthcoming. The Development Services'Direc- tor reminded the Council that the only request being considered tonight was the General Plan Amendment, rezoning would be considered at a later date at which time the City had precautionary measures available if the project doesn't proceed in a reasonable time. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing., On'motion by Councilman Raciti, sec- onded by Councilman Hall, the Negative Declaration of Resolution 79-132 Environmental Impact was adopted and Resolution 79-132, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -79-3A, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, approving Option II, was adopted by .the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti, Hertzog, Hall NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None ZE-79-138 The Clerk presented for Council review, Zone Exception Wells/Fair- ZE-79-138, Thomas H: Wells, authorized agent for Clark brother Fairbrother, 2082 Michelson Drive, Suite 300, Irvine, for a Conditional Use Permit for a 16 -unit condominium project with variance from required garage door width, located at 2063 and'2065 Charle Street, in an R2 zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration for Rezone Petition R-79=05 adopted June 18, 1979. The Development Services Director -reported that the reason this request was before the Council was because when the Rezone Petition was considered, Council requested• that the plans be approved by them before second reading of the ordinance. The Planning Commission ,recommended approval of the project but denial of the variance for 16 -foot garage door widths instead of the required 18 - foot widths. John King was present representing the applicant and spoke.in support of the narrower garage doors. On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the project was approved subject to all conditions recommended by the Planning Commission; and the variance from required garage door width was denied, applicant to maintain 18 -foot garage doors. Request to The Clerk presented'a request to appeal the; Planning 1App'ea.1'ZE-79-157 `­- Commi-ssion.'s denial of Zone Exception ZE-79-157, Sammara Sammara/Conroy Development and Conroy Flowers, 2801 Barranca Road, Irvine, for variances from provisions of the Sign Ordi- Withdrawn nance and a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor display and sales of flowers, for property located at-- 2963 Harbor Boulevard, in a Cl zone. Environmental etermination:,- Exempt. On motion by Mayor McFarland, . Determination:-,-' seconded by Councilman Hall, and carried, the request was withdrawn as requested by the applicant;. Request to The Clerk presented -a request to appeal the Planning Appeal ZE-79-147 Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-79-147, Bertha Smith E. Smith,.2387 Westminster Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a pre-school for a maximum of 20 children in conjunction with the construc- tion of pre-school facilities and a dwelling unit, Referred Back located at 2245 Orange Avenue in an R2 zone. Environ - to Planning mental Determination: Negative Declaration. On motion Commission by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman Hall, and carried, this item was referred back to the Planning Commission because new plans have been submitted.. Request to The Clerk presented a request to appeal the Planning Appeal ZE-79-167 Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-79-167, Andre Lopez R. Lopez, 9472 Molokai Drive, Huntington Beach, to con- struct one apartment unit and garages in conjunction Hearing Set with an existing unit, with a variance from the required front yard setback for a nonconforming existing struc- ture, located at 161 Broadway in an R2 zone. Environ- mental Determination: Exempt. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Mayor McFarland, and carried, the request was granted, and a public hearing set for Novem- ber 19, 1979, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Request to The Clerk presented a request to appeal the Planning Appeal ZE-79-94 Commission's motion which followed denial of Zone Excep- Verdult/Kirchner tion ZE-79-94, Winston Verdult, authorized agent for Florence Kirchner, 2669 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, to Hearing Set remove illegal signs within 30 days on property located at 1761 Newport Boulevard in„a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. 'On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the request was granted, and a public hearing set for Novem- ber 19, 1979, at 6:30.p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Oral Dave F. Smith, Jr., Costa Mesa, spoke concerning the Communications previously discussed General Plan Amendment GP -79-3A, for construction of senior citizen housing units and a GP -79-3A church, at Bay Street and Orange Avenue. Mr. Smith in- quired about the availability of stores and transporta- tion for senior citizens. Councilmanic Comments League of Cities Executive Session Adjournment to Executive Session Adjournment On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, Councilwoman Hertzog was autho- rized to support the increase in League dues when she attends the next League of,Cities meeting on November 8, 1979. Councilman Raciti requested an Executive Session after close of business of the regular meeting. At 8:20 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive Session in the first floor Conference Room for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. No action was taken. The Mayor adjourned the ATTEST: meeting at 9:05 p.m. yor of the Cit of'Costa-Mesa O City Clerk of the City of Costa a 1 1