HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1979 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
November 199 1979
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session on November 19, 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 Flag,
and Invocation by the Reverend Paul Thomas, Church of
Christ.
Roll Call Council Members Present:, McFarland, Schafer, Raciti,
Hertzog, Hall
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Assistant City Manager,
Development Services Director,
Director of Public Services,
Assistant Planning Director,
City Clerk
Minutes On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman
November 5, Hall, and carried, the minutes of the special joint
regular meeting meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Coun-
1979 cil, and the regular meeting of the City Council, held
held on November 5, 1979, were approved as distributed a
posted as there were no corrections.
Ordinances A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman Hall, and carried, to read all ordinances by
title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, sec-
onded by Councilwoman Hertzog, all items in the Consent
Calendar 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
Reading -Folder = The following Reading Folder items were received and
processed:
Claim - The following claim was received by the City
Clerk and no action was required: State Farm
Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of Barry
Crawley.'
Local Agency Communication from the Local Agency Formation
Formation Commission advising that determination will be
Commission made on November 14, 1979, in connection with
proposed annexation to Mesa Consolidated Water
District, designated Annexation No. 79-2, located
in the general area of Sea Bluff Drive and,Vic-
toric Street.
Public Notice of Filing Petition to Modify from the
Utilities Public Utilities Commission in the matter of
Commission Southern California Edison Company, for authority
to increase its base rates to recover increased
expenditures made towards the development, pur-
chase, and testing of advanced energy conserva-
tion metering equipment.
Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
L-icenses parking has been approved by the Planning Depart-
ment from: John C. Hayes and John R. Williams,
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doing business at 1033 El Camino Drive; and Lee C.
Reading Folder
Rarick, doing business at 2642 Newport Boulevard.
Set for Public
The following item was set for public hearing on Decem-
Hearing
ber 33 1979, at 6:30 p.m., in,the Council Chambers of
City Hall:
R-79-15
Rezone Petition R-79-15, The Reverend Conrad A. Nord-
Nordquist/
quist,-authorized agent for the Bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal
Episcopal Church, Post Office Box 2165, Los Angeles, for
Church
permission to rezone property located at the southwest
corner of Orange Avenue and Bay Street from R1 to PDR -HD
(Planned Development Residential -High Density). En-
vironmental Determination: Negative Declaration for
General Plan Amendment GP -79-3A adopted November 53,
1979.
Speed Limit on
The Traffic Commission has recommended that the speed
Fairview Road
limit be reduced from 50 to 45 miles per hour on Fair-
view Road from Interstate 405 to Sunflower Avenue
because of increased residential development. On motion
Ordinance 79-26
by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
First reading
Ordinance 79-26, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
10-332 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON FAIRVIEW ROAD BETWEEN
INTERSTATE 405 AND SUNFLOWER AVENUE, 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
Guard Rail on
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council -
Placentia
woman Hertzog, and carried, alternative proposals for
Avenue
installation of a guard rail on Placentia Avenue near
Swan Drive was continued to the meeting of January 7,
Held Over
1979, as requested by the Traffic Commission.
Prohibition of
The Traffic Commission has recommended prohibition of
Parking on Town
parking on Town Center Drive from Bristol Street to Park
Center Drive
Center Drive in order to maintain adequate safety and to
achieve controlled parking throughout the Town Center
area. On motion by -Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Coun-
Resolution 79-133
cilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 79-1333, being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, PROHIBITING'PARKING ON A PORTION OF TOWN CENTER
DRIVE, was adopted by the foll-owing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer;
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Prohibition of
The Traffic Commission has recommended prohibition of
Parking on Anton
parking on Anton Boulevard beginning from 400 feet east
Boulevard
of the Bristol Street curb return easterly for 900 feet
for adequate safety and controlled parking in the Town
Center area. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded
Resolution 79-134
by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 79-134, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF ANTON
BOULEVARD, was adopted by the following roll call'vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Prohibition of The Traffic Commission has recommended denial of a citi-
Parking on zen request to prohibit parking on the west side of
Pomona Avenue Pomona Avenue between Sterling Avenue and 20th Street.
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The Commission has found that no evident safety problems
Denied were caused by parked vehicles but that removal of park-
ing would create shortages for multi -unit dwellings. On
motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, the request wa.s denied.
Agreement -
An agreement was presented between the City and Security
Security Land
Land and Right of Way Services, Incorporated, 110 West
and Right.of
Ocean Boulevard, Suite 426, Long Beach, for consultant
Way Services
services in connection with acquisition of several prop-
erties for current City projects. On motion by Vice
Right -of -Way
Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
Services
agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
awarded to Tip Top
authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the'follow-
Councilwoman Hertzog, a qualified acceptance was ap-
ing roll call vote:
amount of
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
$93,887.50, being the
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
known and unknown; the Clerk was authorized to file a
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
RA -78-17
Improvements in connection with Redevelopment Action
Vile/Deyden
RA -78-17, for property located at 1859 Orange Avenue,
have been completed by Judd and Chris Vile, 1859 Orange
Avenue, Costa Mesa, and by Mark Deyden, 188 Broadway,
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Costa Mesa, developers, to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Services. On motion by Vice Mayor
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work was
NOES: Council Members: None
accepted; and Savings Passbooks 19-0-033526 and 8670-
1487, in the amount of $11,000.00 each, 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
Notice of
Construction of the"Canyon Storm Drain, between Wilson
Renewal -
Completion
Street and Victoria Street, has been completed by
2235, Tallahassee, Florida, was presented. The agree -
Canyon Storm
Thompson -Lee, Incorporated,, 15211 Coronado Street, Ana -
Drain
heim, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
in price of five percent. On motion by Vice Mayor
Services
Services. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by
awarded to Tip Top
the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk
Councilwoman Hertzog, a qualified acceptance was ap-
were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the
amount of
proved subject to the outstanding contingent claims,
$93,887.50, being the
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
known and unknown; the Clerk was authorized to file a
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
Notice of Completion; and the bonds were ordered exon-
ABSENT: Council Members: None
erated 35 days after the Notice of Completion 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
Agreement
Renewal of an agreement between the City of Costa Mesa
Renewal -
and the Municipal Code Corporation, Post Office Box
Municipal Code
2235, Tallahassee, Florida, was presented. The agree -
Corporation
ment is for services in'connection with codification of
the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, and reflects an increase
Codification
in price of five percent. On motion by Vice Mayor
Services
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, renewal of
awarded to Tip Top
the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk
Tip Top Tree
were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the
amount of
following roll call vote:
$93,887.50, being the
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
specifications,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 434
Bids received for Bid
-Item 434, Custom
Pruning of
Tree Pruning
Street Trees; are ori
file in the Clerk's
office. On
motion by Vice Mayor'Schafer,
seconded
by Councilwoman
Awarded
Hertzog, the bid was
awarded to Tip Top
Tree Service,
Tip Top Tree
1202 East Sixth Street; Santa Ana, in the
amount of
Service
$93,887.50, being the
lowest bid meeting
specifications,
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by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
.NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 435
Bids received for Bid Item 435; Maintenance Service for
Maintenance of
Air Conditioning Systems, are on file in the Clerk.'s
Air Condition-
office. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by
ing Systems
Councilwoman Hertzog, the bid'was awarded to Western -
Allied Service Company, 12046 East Florence Avenue;
Awarded
Santa Fe Springs, in the amount of $749.00 per month,
Western -Allied
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
Conference
On motion by Vice,,Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council -
Advances
woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance in the amount of
$800.00, for Jack Shuitt, Fire Department, to pick up
repaired aerial ladder truck in Clintonville, Wisconsin,
was approved by the'following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members:' None
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance in the amount of
$286.00, for a police officer to attend the Juvenile
Law Enforcement Officers' Course in Sacramento, November
25 through 30, 1979; was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland. Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Project Area
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council -
No. 2
woman Hertzog, Ordinance 79-25, being AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Ordinance 79-25
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT
Adopted
AREA NO. 2 (WALLACE`NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY AREA) IN THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AS THE OFFICIAL DEVELOP-
MENT PLAN FOR SUCH PROJECT AREA, was given second
reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council. Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Revenue Sharing
The Assistant City Manager presented recommendations
Funds for Social
of the Social Program Screening Committee' -for Revenue
Programs
Sharing fund allocations. Seventeen requests were
.
received with a total doll.ar cost of $251,978.00; and
the recommended funding total was $110,268.00. The
recommended allocations are as follows: (1) Assess-
ment Treatment Services Center, 1640 Southeast Bristol
Street, Santa Ana, $10,000.00; (2) We T.I.P., Incorpor-
ated, Post Office Box 858, Glendora, none; (3a) Orange
Coast YMCA, Family Crisis Center, 420 West 19th'Street,
Costa Mesa, $7,580.00; (3b) Del Mar Shelter, Costa Mesa,
$32,470.00; (4) Family Development Program, Incorpor-
ated, 362 Ocean Avenue, Laguna'Beach, none; (5) Y.S.P..,
Incorporated, School Referral Program, 2803 Royal Palm
Drive, Costa Mesa, none; ('6) Y.S.P., Incorporated,
Community Restitution Program, $7,304.00; (7) Youth
Employment Service, 542 West 19th Street, Suite B, Costa
Mesa, $7,336.00; (8) Child Guidance Center, 171 East
18th Street, Costa Mesa, $1,040.00; (9) Orange Coast
ZE-76-208A
Arnel
Held Over
College Career Development Center, 2701 Fairview Road,
Costa Mesa; $10,500.00; (10) Voluntary Action Center,
Retired Senior. Volunteer Program, 1714 West Balboa
Boulevard, Newport Beach, $7,000.00; (11) Feedback
Foundation, Incorporated, Project TLC, 124 North Sulli-
van Street, Suite E, Santa Ana, $12,638.00; (12)' First
Methodist Church, Family Guidance Center, none; (13)
Share Our.Selves (SOS), 538 Center Street, Costa Mesa,
$11,000.00; (14) Newport -Mesa -Irvine Interfaith Coun-
cil; FISH organization, 1670 Santa Ana Avenue, Suite C,
Costa Mesa, $3,000.00; (15) New Directions for Women,
Incorporated, 2601 Willo Lane, Costa Mesa, none; and
(16) Center for Creative Alternatives, 132 East 18th
Street, Costa Mesa, none.. Dr. Michael J. Scher,
Executive Director of Creative Alternatives, was
present and stated that even if the City could not
allocate the entire $17,127.00 requested, their organ-
ization would be hampered in carrying out the services
they have been offering to youths in the area, unless
some funds were forthcoming. He further stated that
an extensive evaluation of their program is in process
and will not be completed until the end of December.
The following persons connected with Creative Alterna-
tives spoke in support oftheir request: Joe Duquesnel,
Youth Services Director; Nevah Gregory; Linda Whipple;
Elizabeth Visconti; Janie Frietag; and Chris Olson.
Dr. Scher returned to the podium and answered further
questions from the Council concerning the time the
city'.s Screening Committee would receive the evaluation
report, and if funding had been received from other
public agencies such as the City of Newport Beach, the
County, Federal, or from United Way. Dr. Scher replied
that no money has.been received from the City of Newport
Beach, but that funds obtained from the City of Costa
Mesa were used only for residents of this City; and
application has been made to the other agencies. A
motion was made by Councilman Hall, seconded by Vice
Mayor Schafer., to approve the recommendations for
Revenue Sharing allocations outlined above; and request-
ing Creative Alternatives,to come back with their
report when completed, at'which time their request
would be reconsidered. During discussion; Councilman
Raciti expressed his opinion that Council allocate
enough money to this program so it could continue
until a report was submitted, however, the motion car-
ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: Raciti
ABSENT: Council Members: None
The Clerk presented a request from Leonard Hampel,
authorized agent for Arnel Development Company, 505
North Tustin Avenue, Suite 150, Santa Ana, for exten-
sion of Zone Exception ZE-76-208A to September 1, 1980,
for a planned development on South Coast Drive. Two
communications have been received from the applicant:
(1) Letter dated October 9, 1979, requesting the Plan-
ning Commission to either extend Tentative Map 9936 for
one year from January 18,1980, to January 18, 1981,
pursuant to Government Code Section 66452.6(e) or grant
a stay based on Government Code Section 66452.6(c); and
(2) Letter dated October 19, 1979; requesting a retro-
active extension of'Zone Exception ZE-76408A from
September 1, 1979, to September 1, 1980. To sum up
prior action, this property was involved in an Initia-
tive on the March, 1978, ballot rezoning said property
to R1, and subsequently this matter was heard in both
the Superior and.Appellate courts. The Development Ser-
vices Director reported that at their meeting of Novem-
ber 13, 1979; the Planning Commission extended Tentative
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Tract 9936 to January 18, 1981, subject to favorable
City Council action on extension of ZE=76=208A, and
also recommended that the Zone Exception be extended to
September 1,-1980. `The City Attorney stated that for
the record, he wanted to clarify some issues; that in
the documents submitted by the applicant.'s representa-
tive, specifically the previously mentioned letter's of
October 9 and 19, 1979, they indicated the City refused
to process a Final Tract Map which is a misstatement
because that has not been the position of this City.
He further explained that since January, 1979,'when the
Youngblood decision+was brought to the Council's atten-
tion in City Attorney's Opinion 79-03, it indicated
that the Council had a right to process the Final Tract
Map but applicant,'s right to building permits was still
an issue. Councilman Hall stated that it would be
difficult to make a'decision and suggested that this
item be continued to December; and the City Attorney
responded -that since his office has not yet made an
in-depth study,"`a continuance would be insorder. Robert
-Bower, Rutan and Tucker, Attorneys at Law, 401 Civic
Center Drive West, Santa Ana, representing Arnel Devel-
opment Company, requested that Council approve the
recommendation of the Planning Commission. He further
stated the delays in proceeding with their project has
been costly to his client, and that inasmuch as the
Appellate Court -has ruled the Initiative invalid, he
could see no reason for Council to delay their decision.
In response to Councilman Hall's inquiry, Mr. Bower
conceded that the matter could be reheard within 30
days from the decision date, or go to the Supreme Court.
On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by:Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried, this item was continued to the
meeting of December 17,1979.
Warrant
Resolution
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Mayor Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1088, including Pay -
1088
roll 7923, was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, He.rtzog; Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Claim - Flores
The City Attorney reported that since his request for
settlement authority in connection with the claim of
Marie Conception Flores was discussed during the
Special Executive Session held earlier in the day, no
further action was required.
Sale of Mardan
The City Attorney reported that the sale of the Mardan
Property
property has been consummated and title has passed
from the City to Mardan as of November 15, 1979.
John Wayne/
The City Manager presented requests from the County of
Orange County
Orange for a Government Code Section 65402 resolution
Airport
from the Planning Commission and a Public`Utility Code
determination from the City Council regarding purchase
of land in the City for use by the John Wayne/Orange
County Airport, said land to be used for vehicular and
aircraft parking., The City Manager outlined the infor-
mation needs and procedures of the City which are as
follows. The County of Orange has proposed purchase of
land in the City of Costa Mesa for use by'the John Wayne
Airport. It is the City's position that the Planning
Commission should not consider conformity of the pro-
posal with the General Plan until more information is
received. The Public Utility Code requires submittal of
plans which "show in detail the airport related uses and
other uses proposed". The City prefers to delay Plan-
ning Commission consideration of the 65402 resolution
until receipt of the information which was outlined in a
letter to William E. Price from the Planning staff dated
November 5, 1979. However; the Planning Commission must
take action at their meeting of November 26; 1979 to com-
ply with the 40 -day maximum review period established in
the Government Code. Therefore, if the Planning Commis-
sion takes action prior to receipt of the information
requested in the previously mentioned letter to Mr. Price,
a finding of conformity with the General Plan will be
unlikely. The Planning Commission 65402 resolution
will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration
concurrently with the hearing required by.the Public
Utility Code. The City',s primary concerns include the
basic use of the property, whether structures are antic-
ipated, and where access will be taken. It has been
indicated that aircraft and vehicle parking is the
intended use and presents the question if this will be
limited to small, private planes, or if commercial air-
craft will be included. The planned location of vehicu-
lar access point will be necessary to evaluate impacts
on the City's circulation system. As Airway Avenue
between Baker Street and Paularino Avenue, has been
dedicated, the City will be particularly interested in
the planned method of circulation between the east and
west portions of Site 3. While precise plans showing
the size and arrangement of the parking spaces will not
be necessary at this time,: the City will need to know
the number of aircraft and vehicles anticipated. The
location and type of perimeter walls or fencing are
also of concern. The City, assumes that development of
the site will include landscaping compatible in char-
acter and amount with adjacent properties in the City.
The City of Costa Mesa must also question the relation-
ship of the proposed land purchase with the Master
Planning efforts which are now taking place for the long
term future of the Airport. Since information has been
received that the Orange County Board of Supervisors
will be asked to make a decision on the location of the
terminal in January, 1980, the City questions whether
this land purchase proposal is a precursor to a decision
to move the terminal to the west side of the Airport.
The City was assured that complete environmental infor-
mation would be provided to the Board of Supervisors
and to the City of Costa Mesa prior to any decision
regarding terminal location. If the purchase of the
land by the County is viewed in any way as a first step
toward moving the terminal, the City must request that
appropriate environmental information is submitted. Of
special concern is that appropriate information regard-
ing traffic and noise be submitted prior to any commit-
ment which could be,interpreted as a forerunner to
movement of the terminal to the Costa Mesa side of the
Airport. It is the City's position that this informa-
tion is necessary in order to make an informed decision
regarding this proposal. The City Manager recommended
the following action: that Council establish their
position that prior`to a decision or public discussion
before the Planning Commission as to the conformity of
the County of Orange purchase., that they receive a
40 -day waiver from someone in authority, either the
Board of Supervisors or the County Counsel; and to also
inform the County to proceed under the provisions of
the Public Utilities Code Section 21661.6 which may
require a public hearing regarding the purchase of
this property in the City. -of Costa Mesa. The City
Attorney reported that he had a discussion on November
169 1979, with the Deputy County Counsel who represented
that it was his understanding from the County Planning
staff that they would comply with our request for fur-
ther information and indicated there would be a waiver
of the 40 -day statutory time limit. He further stated
that since it is not known whether or not this is
authorized representation, that Council should take
the action recommended by the City Manager. The City
Manager informed the Council that a letter had been
received from the Mayor of Newport Beach requesting
that they follow the procedures established by the
Public Utilities Code and have a.public hearing on
this purchase. On motion by Councilman Raciti,
seconded'by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried unanimously,
the above outlined recommendation of the City Manager
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was approved, and authorization was given to transmit
this action to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
either by Minute Resolution or by letter.
Music Center
The City Manager reported that C. J. Segerstrom and
Sons have donated to the Orange County Music Center
group, a parcel of land in the City of Costa Mesa,
located south of Sunflower Avenue and north of the
South Coast Repertory Theatre, for a proposed music and
cultural center, that discussions have been held with
Mr. Segerstrom and the OCMC group by the City Manager
and some Council Members; and that it was appropriate at
this time for the Council to authorize a staff study on
the parking needs, with-a report and/or recommendation
to be brought back to Council about the possible parti-
cipation or nonparticipati,on of this community into
those parking requirements. The Mayor stated that he
and Councilwoman Hertzog have met with members of the
OCMC group and asked that she offer her comments.
Councilwoman Hertzog expressed her opinion that there
is much interest on the part of the community for a
music and cultural center, and that it was a marvelous
opportunity to have such a center located within the
City. Councilwoman Hertzog further stated that this
was the type of venture in which the City should become
involved, and that if the-staff can recommend various
parking options, it would be a way for the City to
participate. She also mentioned that no City funds
would be used. On motion by Councilwoman.Hertzog,
seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, the City
Manager was authorized to initiate a staff study on the
parking needs for the center, and to bring back a report
or recommendation to the Council.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
R-79-13
for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition R-79-
Tarnutzer-
13, Tarnutzer-Hamilton, Incorporated, authorized agent
Hamilton/More-
for Moreland Development Company, Incorporated, Post
land
Office Box 7600, Los Angeles, to rezone property located
at 151 Kalmus DriVe`from MP (Industrial Park) to PDI
(Planned Development Industrial). Environmental; Deter-
mination: Negative'Declaration. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in'the Clerk's office. No com-
munications have been received. The Planning Commission
recommended approval based on the analysis and findings
contained in the Staff Report. A second request was
also presented at this time because it involvesthe same
ZE-79-142
property, which was Zone Exception ZE-79-142, for a Con-
ditional Use Permit`for'a Planned Development. Environ-
mental Determination: Negative Declaration for Rezone
Petition R-79-13. The Planning Commission recommended
approval based on the analysis and findings outlined in
the Staff Report, and subject to conditions as amended
in said Report. The Development Services Director sum-
marized pertinent information in the Staff Report which
was as follows: Subject Property contains 15.84acres;
project consists of 14 two-story and 3 one-story struc-
tures; maximum height of buildings is 32 feet; maximum
site coverage required by the City is 50 percent but
applicant proposed only .a 34 percent coverage; City
ordinance requires 551 parking spaces for this type of
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project and applicant has proposed 762 spaces; and
proposed landscaping by the applicant exceeds that
required by the PDI designation. The Director also
referred to the list of permitted uses as modified by
staff' and amended further by the Planning Commission
by deleting No. 169 Brokers, in connection with the
Zone Exception. Further, he detailed the conditions
which were amended -by the Planning Commission at their
meeting of October 22, 1979. Condition 13, amended to
read, "In Buildings 5 through 8 and 10 through 6, a
maximum of 25 percent of the floor area of any unit
shall be devoted to'office space. No building permits
shall be approved for the interior alterations which
result in office space exceeding the percentages estab-
lished above. However, applications may be made to the
Planning Commission for office areas exceeding the
percentages set forth herein. Condition 15, amended
to read, "A revised site plan shall be prepared under
the direction of the Planning Division to concentrate
more parking in the vicinity of Buildings 1 through 4
and Building 9. Said plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission for review and approval prior to
submittal of the required subdivision of the subject
property." Condition 17, amended to read, "Miscellan-
eous business and professional offices, including
lawyer and CPA offices and the like, but excluding
medical and dental offices." Tad Jones, Tarnutzer-
Hamilton, Incorporated, spoke in opposition to that
portion of Condition 13 which limits percentage of
floor area to 25 percent of any unit for office space.
Because of applicant's proposal to provide more parking
and landscaping than is required, and voluntarily
including additional use limitations by way of the CC
and R,'s and deed restriction, Mr. Jones expressed his
opinion that 50 percent would be a more appropriate
figure. There being no,other speakers, the Mayor closed
the public hearing. During Council discussion, Council
Members Hall and Hertzog agreed that Condition 13 should
allow for 50 percent office space. On motion by Coun-
cilman Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, the Nega-
tive Declaration of Environmental Impact was adopted,
and based on the analysis and findings contained in
the staff report as well as the Planning Commission's
recommendation to approve Rezone Petition R-79-13,
Ordinance 79-27
Ordinance 79-27, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
First Reading
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE
ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOTS 141 AND 142, BLOCK 69
IRVINE'S SUBDIVISION, FROM MP TO PDI, was Igiven first
reading and passed to second reading by the following
rol-1 call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
On.motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
ZE-79-142
Hertzog, and carried, Zone Exception ZE-79-142 was
Approved
approved based on the recommendation of the Planning
Commission as well as the analysis and findings of
staff as outlined in the Staff Report, and including the
following: Commission's modification of Condition 15;
their modification of Condition 13 with further amend-
ment by the Council that in connection with Buildings 5
through 8 and 10 through 16, maximum floor area of any
unit which is devoted to office space shall be 50 per-
cent; deletion of Use 16, Brokers, on the Uses Permitted
List; the Commission's modification of Condition 17;
and addition of Condition 37 which shall read, "The
Commercial/Office Uses shall be limited to Buildings 1,
29 3; 4, -and 9".
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Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
R-79-14/Bourke
for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R=79-14,
David N. Bourke, 1500 Adams Avenue, Suite 313; Costa
Mesa, to rezone property located at 2013-2029 Anaheim
Avenue from R2 to R3. Envi-ronmental Determination:
Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is
on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have
been received. The Development Services Director sum-
marized the application as shown in the Staff Report,
stating that the existing 18 apartment units would be
destroyed and a 24 -unit condominium constructed. The
applicant was present to answer questions from the
Council. Councilwoman Hertzog expressed her opposi-
tion to the destruction of rental units. 'There being
no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded'by Councilman
Hall, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
Ordinance 79-28
was adopted, and Ordinance 79-28, being AN ORDINANCE OF
First Reading
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING.OF A PORTION OF LOT 22, FAIRVIEW
FARMS, FROM R2 TO R3, was given first reading and passed
to second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members:- Hertzog
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Appeal of
for the public hearing to consider the appeal of Zone
ZE-79-94
Exception ZE-79-94, from Winston Verdult,,authorized
Verdult/Kirchner
agentfor Florence Kirchner, 2669 Santa Ana Avenue,
Costa Mesa, to remove illegal signs within 30 days on
property located at 1761 Newport Boulevard, in a C2
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affi-
davits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the
Clerk's office. No communications have been received.
Mr. Verdult was present and stated that it would be dif-
ficult to remove the illegal.signs in 30 days because of
the Christmas season which is their busiest time of the
year. Council Members Raciti and Hall concurred that a
90 -day extension would be more appropriate.. There being
no -other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Councilman
Raciti, and carried, a 90 --day extension of time,was
authorized for removal of illegal signs, which would
make the deadline February 19, 1980.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Appeal of
for the public hearing to consider the appeal of Zone
ZE-79-167,
Exception ZE-79-167,'from Andre R. Lopez,: 9472 Molokai
Lopez
Drive, Huntington Beach, to construct one apartment unit
and garages in'.conjunction with an existing unit, with a
Denied
variance from the required front. yard setback for a non-
conforming existing structure, located at 161 Broadway in
an R2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Affidavits of Publishing.and Mailing are on file in the
Clerk's office. No'communications have been received.
The Development Services Director reported that the Re-
development Agency denied the request .at their meeting
of November 71 1979. The applicant was present and
spoke in support.of his request, stating that at the
time he purchased the -,property he was told that he
would be able to build, and asked if he could add two
rooms to the present structure. The Development Ser-
vices Director responded that if he wanted to make an
addition to the present structure, new plans would be
required and presented to.the Planning Commission and
Redevelopment Agency. There being no other speakers,
the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilman Hall
stated that this project might be approved if it were
not located in the Redevelopment Area. On motion by
Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog.,
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was denied.
Item Heard Out
A motion was -made by Councilman Hall, seconded by
of Agenda Order
Councilwoman Hertzog; and carried, to hear Encroach-
ment Permit EP -79-05 at this time.
EP -79-05
The Clerk presented Encroachment Permit EP -79-05, Roy
Mardan
E. June, authorized agent for Mardan Foundation of
Educational Therapy; Incorporated, 695 West 19th Street,
Costa Mesa, to allow 13 parking spaces, a chain link
fence, and playground equipment to encroach into newly
acquired right-of-way until such time as the street is
widened, for property located at the above address in a
Cl zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Planning Commission recommended approval based on the
-analysis and findings- outlined in the Staff Report, and
subject to the following conditions: (1) Applicant
shall file a "Hold Harmless" agreement relieving the
City of liability which is acceptable to the City Attor-
ney's office; and (2) Submit Title Report. On motion
by Councilman Raciti,' seconded by Mayor McFarland, and
carried, the request was approved subject to the condi-
tions recommended by the Planning Commission.
Recess
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:50 p.m. and the meet -
meeting reconvened at 9:00'p.m.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced•that this was the time and place set
EIR for GP -78-3A,
for the public hearing to consider the Environmental
Revised
Impact Report for General Plan Amendment GP -78-3A,
Sakioka Farms
Revised, Sakioka Farms, for property located in the area
specified in the next item, GP -78-3A. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No com-
munications have been received. This item has been
discussed at length at two previous Study Sessions.
The Assistant Planning Director stated the project
covered 165 acres, which is 1-1/2 percent of the land
area in the City; could possibly add an additional 20
percent employment; and increase the City's population
by three percent. The Associate Planner reported that
the memoranda of November•9 and November 19, 19793,
outlining the potential for affecting certain intersec-
tions, are intended to serve as addenda to the EIR.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by
Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, the Environmental
Impact Report, including the previously mentioned
addenda, was accepted as accurate and adequate.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
GP -78-3A
for the public hearing to 'consider General Plan Amend-
Sakioka Farms
ment GP -78-3A, Royale Development Company, Incorporated,
authorized agent for Sakioka Farms, Incorporated, 14850
Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, for permission to amend the
land use designation of property located north of the
San Diego Freeway, west of Main Street and the Costa
Mesa Freeway,.south of Sunflower Avenue, and approxi-
mately 1,300 feet east of Bristol Street, from Low
Density Residential to Commercial Center (79.4 acres),
Industrial Park (6.9 acres), Low Density Residential
(8.8 acres), Medium Density Residential (30 acres), and
for permission to amend the Circulation Element'of the
General Plan. The Affidavit of Publication is on file
in the Clerk's office. -No communications have been re-
ceived. The Assistant Planning Director referred to
his memorandum of November 15, 1979, which includes the
following attachments: Revised Table 23, General Plan/
Circulation Option Impact Summary, which adds the Plan-
ning Commission',s recommendation and the applicant,'.s
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revised proposal; and Circulation Options. The 'Planning
Commission recommended 84 acres for residential use;
40 acres for commercial use, and 20 acres for industrial
use, as well as approval of Circulation Option IV -D
which shows a connector street between Anton Boulevard
and Main Street. The Planning staff recommended up-
grading of Sunflower Avenue, Anton Boulevard, and Flower
Street to 106 -foot widths, with the connector street
between Anton Boulevard and Main Street to be 60 feet
in width. The applicant's revised proposals are as
follows: 67 acres for residential use, 53 acres for
commercial use, and 26 acres for industrial use; and
proposed Circulation Option V -E. The Assistant Direc-
tor, -in referring to the land use options, stated that
the basic differences between the Commission's recommen-
dation and the applicants revised proposal is the acre-
age figure for commercial and residential`uses,'and
additionally, there is some difference of -opinion as to
the northeast corner of the property being used'for
residential or commercial purposes. The applicant
proposed commercial,use; and the Planning Commission
recommended high density residential. Other items to
be considered are: amendment to the PDC zone to allow .
certain light industrial uses which would require a
Conditional Use Permit and was recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission'; amendment to the Park Dedi-
cation Ordinance to`allow full credit for private
facilities if public access is guaranteed, also -recom-
mended for approval by the Planning Commission;,allow-
ing excess of 30 units per acre on a portion of the
property,for high rise development, and there was no
recommendation from the Planning Commission; in connec-
tion with the recommendation contained in the EIR to
construct a fire station in this area, the Planning
-
Commission recommended that a 30,000 -foot parcel' of
land be accepted from the developer for this purpose,
that property owners in the area should be asked to
contribute to the construction of said station,'but
since the analysis -for this proposed recommendation is
not yet completed, action could be delayed until a
later date; and lastly, General Plan guidelines for
project phasing, construction timing, Transportation
System Management, housing opportunities, energy con-
sumption and residential density limitation. During
discussion, Council'concurred that the 10`acres'at the
northeast corner of the subject property should be
developed for commercial use, instead of residential,
because of its proximity to the airport and freeway,
and if this change were approved, the recommendation
of the Planning Commission would reduce residential use
to 74 acres. In response to the Vice Mayor's inquiry
concerning.housing.opportun'ities, the Assistant Plan-
ning Director stated that l0,percent of housing would
be held_for first choice of refusal by employees in the
community. Discussion was also held regarding the
Central Orange County Circulation Study (CENTROCCS)
which is for review of traffic and circulation problems
and to develop a coordinated solution. Joseph Jaconi,
Royale Development Company, 21515 Hawthorne Boulevard,
Suite 630, Torrance; spoke briefly on the various issues
which were outlined by the Assistant Planning Director,
in particular the circulation element as it concerns
the intersection of Sunflower Avenue and Flower Street;
the proposed connector street between. Anton Boulevard
and Main Street, expressing his opinion that this be a
condition of future development; supported Royale's
proposal for alignment of Anton Boulevard; endorsed the
CENTROCCS traffic study; and suggested a study be made
to determine the need and benefit of a fire station in
the area. There being no other speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearing. The Assistant Planning
Director suggested that a separate motion be made on
C7,
each issue and thereafter a resolution adopted i,ncorpor=
ating the motions. Referring to the Assistant Planning
Director's memorandum of November 15, 1979, and attach -
Circulation
ments, specifically the Traffic Circulation Elements; a
Element
motion was made by Councilman Hall, seconded by Vice
Mayor Schafer, to adopt Option IV -D; approve street
widths of 106 feet for Sunflower Avenue, Anton Boule-
vard, and Flower Street, with the connector street
between Anton Boulevard and Main Street to be 60 feet;
determine that the apparent specific alignment of Anton
Boulevard as shown.on'the revised Staff Proposal may
not be, necessarily followed as shown, but may possibly
be moved northerly; and acquire the right-of-way neces-
sary to construct dual left turns at the intersection
of Sunflower Avenue and Flower Street. The motion
carried unanimously. On motion by Councilman Hall,
seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, a modifica-
Land Use Option
tion of the Land Use Option recommended by the Planning
Commission shown on Table 2 was adopted, calling for
74 acres to be developed for High Density Residential;
and 70 acres for Commercial Center with further direc-
tion that approximately 20 acres of this area be devoted
to research and -development, corporate headquarters,
and industrial,uses, with variance of up to 10 percent
since acreage is not exact. On motion by.Councilman
Hall, seconded by Mayor McFarland, and carried, staff
PDC Zone
was directed to initiate an amendment to the PDC zone,
Amendment
to allow Research and Development and Light Industrial
uses. On motion by Councilman Hall, seconded by Vice
Park Dedication
Mayor Schafer, and carried, staff was directed to initi-
Amendment
ate an amendment to'the Park Dedication Ordinance to
allow full credit for private facilities if public
access is guaranteed. On motion by Councilman Hall,
Density
seconded by Vice Mayor schafer, and carried, an amend -
Amendment
ment was adopted to allow densities in excess of 30
units per acre. A motion was made by Vice Mayor
Fire Station
Schafer, seconded by Councilman Hall, to hold the fire
station issue in abeyance for 90 days. The motion
carried unanimously. On motion by Councilman Hall,
Project Phasing
seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried, Project
Phasing, as outlined on Page 16 of the document entitled
"October 1979 General Plan Review", was adopted. On
motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman
Construction.
Hertzog, and carried, Construction Timing, as outlined
Timing
on Page 16 of the document: entitled "October 1979
General Plan Review", was adopted. On motion by Vice
Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and
TSM
carried, Transportation System Management (TSM), as
detailed on Page 16 of the document entitled "October
1979 General Plan Review", was adopted. Considerable
Housing
discussion was held concerning Housing Opportunities,
Opportunities
after which a motion was made by Mayor McFarland, sec-
onded by Councilman Hall, determining that the developer
commit to work with the City to explore various'ways of
providing affordable housing on the subject property;
and reserve 10 percent of the housing for employees in
the area. The motion carried unanimously. On motion
by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman Hall, and
Energy
carried, Energy Consumption, as outlined on Page 17 of
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the document entitled "October 1979 General Plan Review"
was adopted. On recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion, Residential Density Limitation was eliminated.
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Council -
Anton Boulevard
woman Hertzog, and carried, a determination was made
Extension
that the Council may require extension of Anton Boule-
vard to connect with Sunflower Avenue when warranted
by traffic impacts, and said extension may be required
with any phase of development. On motion by Vice Mayor
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution
Resolution 79-135
79-135, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT GP -78-3A, REVISED, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN
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Comments
Greenleaf Mobile
Home Park
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA; AMENDING THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 65357 OF THE GOVERN=
MENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; ADOPTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER PLAN OF HIGHWAYS FOR THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, incorporating all the actions of the
Council detailed above, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hertzog, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Councilman Hall reported that he is still receiving
complaints from residents of Greenleaf Mobile Home
Park, 1750 Whittier'Avenue, of industrial noise from
adjacent -properties." The Development Services Director
stated that the City's Zoning Inspector had investigated
on several occasions, made contact with three or four of
the industrialists, and found no violations. He further
reported that the Inspector made arrangements to
witness boat engine tests which were held last week, but
he has not received the results as yet; also, that each
time a noise complaint has been received from these
residents, the Inspector has investigated"and found no
violations. The Development Services Director offered
the alternative of retaining an acoustical engineering
firm to install sophisticated monitoring equipment for
approximately one month, but stated that it would be
very expensive. Councilman Hall stated that the moni-
toring service probably would be too expensive to
cons-ider, however, requested that a cost estimate be
Obtained.
Nazmack Councilman Hall also reported that he has -received a
Complaint complaint from Mike Nazmack, 725 Center Street, that
auto storage and repair is being done on the property
adjacent to his home; that there are approximately 14
cars parked on the.site and.in the street and that
repair work is being done.' Councilman Hall requested
that staff investigate the matter.
Joint Meeting Vice Mayor Schafer requested information regarding the
with Santa Ana joint meeting between the City Councils of Costa Mesa
Council and Santa Ana which is scheduled for November 29, 1979,
at the Hungry Tiger Restaurant in Santa Ana, and asked
if there was an agenda. The Clerk replied that .she had
received a call from the Clerk of Santa Ana requesting
that any items the Council wished to discuss be for-
warded to her.
Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m.
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