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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
February 4; 1980
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa., met in
regular session on February 4, 1980, at 6:30 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa, California. The meeting was called to order by
Councilman Hall, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag, and Invocation by the Reverend Gene Talbot,
First Christian Church.
Roll Call Council Members Present: McFarland, Schafer, Raciti,
Hall
Council Members Absent: Hertzog
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Development Services Director,
Director of Public Services,
Assistant Planning Director,
City Clerk
Councilman Hall At the request of the Mayor, Councilman Hall chaired the
Chairs Meeting meeting.
Minutes On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Mayor
January 21, 1980 McFarland, and carried, the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of January 21, 1980, were approved as distributed
and posted as there were no corrections.
Ordinances A motion was made by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Vice
Mayor Schafer, and carried, to read all ordinances by
title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following items were removed from
the Agenda: Item 1, Exchange of Southern California
Edison Company Franchise Bonds; and Item 13(a) Bid Item
440, One Fire Truck.
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Mayor
McFarland, the remaining Consent Calendar items were
approved in one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
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: Denise Davis;
Attorney Jonathan R. Cox on behalf of Harry
Johanson; and Ken and Shawn Fox.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning Depart -
Licenses ment from: T G I Friday's, Incorporated, doing
business at One Town Center Drive; Clan Im-
porters, Incorporated, doing business at 2790
Harbor Boulevard, No. 201; Hollyce S. Best, doing
business as Gramma,'s House, 1400 Southwest Bris-
tol Street; Forty Carrots, Incorporated, doing
business at 3333 Bristol Street, No. 185; John M.
Zubieta, doing business at 1712 "B" Placentia
Avenue; and Gretchen Ann and Richard Hubert
Moreno, doing business as Alta Dena Dairy, 1085
Baker Street.
Alcoholic Beverage License application from
Ronald L. Feitelson and Wayne N. Kirby, doing
business as Tiger'',s Head; 2634 Newport Boulevard;
which requires that site improvements be approved
End - by the Planning Commission prior to commencement
Reading Folder of business operations.
Business Permit A request from West Coast Promotions, Post Office Box
321, Rancho Cucamonga, to hold a two-day antique show at
West Coast the Orange County Fairgrounds, February 9 and 10; 1980,
Promotions was approved subject to one condition of the Revenue
Divisi-on.
Set for Public A request from Mesa Tow Service, Incorporated, 2970
Hearing Grace Lane, Costa Mesa, for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity, to provide towing services
Mesa Tow Service within the City of Costa Mesa, was set for public hear-
ing on March 3, 1980, at 6:30 p.m.
Claim - Ondo
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Mayor
Denied
McFarland, and carried, the claim of James Ondo was
denied.
Agreement -
An agreement between the City and Public Technology,
Public Technology
Incorporated, 1140 Connecticut Avenue Northwest; Wash-
ington, D.C., was presented. The agreement is for City
Street Cleaning
participation in a "Street 'Cleaning Equipment Evaluation
Equipment
Program" with a view towards upgrading present equipment
in order to improve the street cleaning function. On
motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Mayor McFar-
land, the agreement was approved; the City Manager
was authorized to execute said document on behalf of the
City; and an expenditure of $10,000.00 was authorized
for the project, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Prohibition
The Traffic Commission has 'recommended prohibition of
of Parking on
parking on Peppertree ane for street sweeping,purposes,
Peppertree Lane
as requested by local residents. On motion by Vice
Mayor Schafer, seconded by Mayor McFarland, Resolution
Resolution 80-12
80-12, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON
FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10:00 A.M. AND 12:00 P.M. ON PEPPERTREE
LANE FOR THE PURPOSE OF 'STREET SWEEPING, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Prohibition
The Traffic Commission has recommended prohibition of
of Parking on
parking on Orange Avenue between Santa Isabel Avenue
Orange Avenue .
and Wilson Street for street sweeping purposes, as
requested by residents in the area. On motion by Vice
Mayor Schafer, seconded by Mayor McFarland, Resolution
Resolution 80-13
80-13, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON
THURSDAYS BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M. ON A PORTION
OF ORANGE AVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members; McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Improvements
The Director of Public Services has recommended accept -
in Tract 9781 -
ance of improvements in Tract 9781 by Tom Landolf,
Landolf
developer, Post Office Box 1154, Laguna Beach, for
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Multi -Modal
Transportation
Study
Resolution 80-14
Two New.Job
Classifications
Resolution 80-15
property located at 2170 Canyon Drive. On motion by
Vice.Mayor Schafer, seconded by Mayor McFarland, the
work was accepted, -:and the bonds were ordered exon-
erated., by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members; McFarland; Schafer;
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
A letter to the Council dated January 25, 1980; concern-
ing a study of future transportation conditions in the
County of Orange, was presented. The communication from
the Director.of Public Services summarizes recommenda-
tions made to the Orange County Transportation Commis-
sion (OCTC) by the study's consultant, after which OCTC
will select a 1995 circulation plan for the County based
on this study. The Director of Public Services also
included seven recommendations to the Council to be
incorporated in a resolution to OCTC which express City
views and preferences. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer,
seconded by Mayor McFarland, Resolution 80-14, being A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE ORANGE COUNTY MULTI-
MODAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY, incorporating the recommen-
dations outlined in the communication from the Director
of Public Services, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members; McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
The City Manager has recommended the addition of two new
job classifications: Photo Lab Supervisor and Real
Property Agent. The former classification would be a
"civilian" position instead of the prior sworn super-
visory position which was vacated due to retirement.
This change would reduce payroll costs to the City since
it appears a sworn supervisor is not necessary for this
position. The classification of Real Property Agent
is only a change in title of what was previously called
"Right -of -Way Agent". On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer,
seconded by Mayor McFarland, Resolution 80-15, being A
RESOLUTION 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 BASIC
SALARY RESOLUTION, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Conference On motion by.Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Mayor
Advances McFarland, a Conference Advance for three police
officers to attend the California Homicide Investigators
Annual Seminar in San Diego, was approved in the amount
of $690.00, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer,
McFarland, a Conference Advance
to attend the Governmental Risk
Tucson, Arizona, was approved in
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
seconded by Mayor
for the Purchasing Agent
Management Seminar in
the amount of $200.00,
McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
None
Hertzog
Bid Item 442 Bids received for Bid Item 442, Furnishing of Uniforms
Uniforms for Fire; for Police, Fire; and Communications Personnel; are on
Police; and Com- file in the Clerk.',s office. On motion by Vice Mayor
munications Schafer; seconded by Mayor McFarland; the bid was
Personnel awarded to Work Duds Division; L and N Uniforms Supply
Company; 1618 East Edinger Avenue; Santa Ana, being the
Awarded to lowest bid meeting specifications, by the following roll
Work Duds Division call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Bid Item 444 Bids received for Bid.Item 444, One Truck with Special
Truck with Body, are on file in the Clerk.',s office. On motion by
Special Body Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded.by Mayor McFarland, the bid
was awarded to Hendricks GMC Trucks, Incorporated, 1710
Awarded to South Anaheim Boulevard; Anaheim, in the amount of
Hendricks GMC $8,262.00 plus tax, being the lowest bid meeting speci-
Trucks fications, by the following roll, call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer;
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Bid Item 445 Bids received for Bid Item 445; Instant Dry Traffic
Traffic Line Line Paint, are on file in the Clerk,'.s office. On
Paint motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Mayor McFar-
land, the bid was awarded to Baltimore Paint and
Awarded to Chemical Company; 3113 East 26th Street, Los Angeles,
Baltimore Paint in the amount of $6,895.30, being the lowest bid meeting
and Chemical specifications, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
HCDA Family
City staff, after successful completion of negotiations,
Housing Program
has recommended purchase of the following two parcels
for the Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA)
Family Housing Program: parcel located at 761 West 20th
Street, and parcel located at 1985 Wallace Avenue, for a
total of 26,930 square feet. On motion by Vice Mayor
Schafer, seconded by Mayor McFarland, authorization was
given to proceed with the,purchase at the appraised
value'of $184,500.00; with escrow to open at the earli-
est possible date, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
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NOES: Council Members: None
Consent Calendar
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Edison Company Item 1 in the Consent Calendar, Exchange of Franchise
Franchise Bonds Bonds for Southern California Edison Company, was
removed from the Agenda because this transaction had
Removed from Agenda been approved at -a previous meeting.
Bid Item 440 Item 13(a) in the Consent Calendar, Bid Item 440, One
Fire Truck Fire Truck, Tractor Drawn, 100 -Foot Ladder, was
presented. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded
Held Over by Mayor McFarland, and carried, this item was continued
to the meeting of.February 19, 1980.
Mobile Food On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vehicles Schafer, Ordinance 80-1; being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
Ordinance 80-1 HEALTH AND SANITATION REGULATIONS CONCERNING MOBILE FOOD
Adopted VEHICLES TO THE CODE THE SAME AS ORANGE COUNTV.S, was
given second reading and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members: McFarland; Schafer,
Raciti Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT:. Council Members: Hertzog
Work on Streets
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer; seconded by Councilman
Raciti; Ordinance 80-2; being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Ordinance 80-2
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA; CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
Adopted
TITLE 15 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING
CHAPTER II, WORK ON OR AFFECTING STREETS, was given
second reading and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Permit and
In connection with implementation of Ordinance 80-2, a
Inspection Fees
motion was made by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice
Mayor Schafer, to..adopt Resolution 80-16; being A
Resolution 80-16
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, ESTABLISHING PERMIT ISSUANCE AND INSPECTION FEES
FOR "PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION
PERMITS". The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Land.Dedication/
On motion by Councilman Raciti; seconded by Vice Mayor
.Park Fees
Schafer, Ordinance 80-3; being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA; CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
Ordinance 80-3
TITLE 13, SECTIONS 407 AND 493 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
Adopted
PERMIT CREDIT FOR PRIVATELY DEVELOPED, OWNED, AND MAIN-
TAINED PUBLIC OPEN SPACE IN LIEU OF LAND DEDICATION OR
PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PARK PURPOSES, was given second
reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Bicycle Trails
The Clerk presented .from the meeting of January 21,
Committee
1980, consideration of establishing a Bicycle Trails
Committee as a subcommittee of the Costa Mesa Traffic
Held Over
Commission. Councilman Hall suggested that this item
be discussed at the Study Session of February 11, 1980.
Robert Graham, member of the Traffic Commission, was
present and agreed to discussion at the Study Session.
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman
Hall, and carried, this item was referred to the Study
Session of February 11, 1980, and continued to the
Council,meeting of February 19, 1980.
Water Service
The Clerk presented a proposed water service contract
for Wallace NSA
with the Mesa Consolidated Water District for improve -
Redevelopment
ments in Redevelopment Area No. 2 (Wallace Neighborhood
Area No. 2
Strategy Area). Tony Cannariato, Community Development
Coordinator, summarized previous Council action for this
project, stating that in 1978, Council had allocated
$250,000.00 for public improvements in subject area.
Since that time, the estimated cost for water improve-
ments has increased to approximately $510,000.00. Mr.
Cannariato referred to the memorandum from the Redevel-
opment Agency Director to the Council dated January
28, 1980, which details the options available to fund
said project, referring specifically to the option of
using the $393,000.00 allocated to the Housing and
Community Development (HCD) for fiscal year 1979-80,
and the remainder of $117;000.00 to be obtained from
HCD fiscal year 1980-81 funds. Carl Kemp of Mesa Con-
solidated Water District was present to answer questions
from the Council. Mr. Kemp stated that the cost of
$5109000.00 should remain firm for approximately 60
days if the job has gone out to bid by then. The City
Attorney stated that his office is still working with
the Water District on -terms of the contract and recom-
mended that improvements and funding be approved in
concept only, with the agreement to be considered at a
later date. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded
by Councilman Raciti
.9 the project was approved in con-
cept, and the City Attorney was authorized to formulate
a contract for water improvements by the Water District,
said contract to.be approved by the City Council. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Warrant
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Vice Mayor
Resolution 1095
Schafer; Warrant Resolution 1095, including Payroll
8002, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Warrant
On motion by Councilman Raciti, seconded by Vice Mayor
Resolution 1096
Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1096 was approved by the
following. roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti; Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Narcotics
The City Attorney reported that Urgency Ordinance
Paraphernalia
79-24, adopted October 15, 1979; concerning adult uses
which may be in conflict with the City's general zoning
regulations, expires February 15, 1980, unless the
Council finds that it is in the best interest of the
City that said Ordinance be extended for an additional
eight months. He further stated that there is litiga-
tion pending in the courts regarding the sale of
narcotics paraphernalia; and therefore a lack of clarity
exists at this time. -In-view of the information regard-
ing pending litigation, a.motion was made by Vice Mayor
Urgency.
Schafer, seconded by Mayor McFarland, to adopt Ordinance
Ordinance 80-4
80-4, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE SALE AND
DISPLAY OF NARCOTIC AND OTHER PARAPHERNALIA AND EXTEND-
ING THE REGULATION THEREOF WITH REASONS THEREFOR. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Request for The City Attorney referred to his request for an.
Executive Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, but
Session has been advised that most of the items will be con-
sidered at a different date and time. He therefore
proceeded to report briefly on the following cases.
Arnel Case The City Attorney related that in regard to the Arnel
Case which will be heard by the California Supreme
Court, three law firms representing the Legal Aid
Society and the Western Center on Law and Poverty have
requested, and have been granted, permission to file an
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Amicus Curiae brief. The City of Alameda has also
requested the right to file an Amicus Curiae brief, and
permission was granted.
Metromedia The City Attorney referred to his memorandum to the
versus City Council dated January 303' 1980; which details the
of San.Diego latest information concerning Metromedia versus the
City of San Diego' pertaining to billboards. The
California Supreme Court has granted a rehearing of its
initial decision.
Music Plus Four
In regard to Music Plus Four versus the City of West -
versus City of
minster, sale of narcotics paraphernalia, the City
Westminster
Attorney stated that this case is going up on appeal
and requested authorization to lend the name of the
City in support of that appeal. On motion by Mayor
McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried,
Council authorized the City Attorney to file an Amicus
Curiae brief as requested.
Mustang Ranch
The City Attorney reported that in regard to the case
Litigation
of Mustang Ranch Studio versus the City of Costa Mesa,
this matter has been continued at the trial court level
due to illness of the plaintiff. A specific date has
not been set.
Fairgrounds
Concerning the City's lawsuit against 32nd District
Litigation
Agricultural Association (Fairgrounds), the City
Attorney related that he has just been advised that the
City's brief is due on March 39 1980.
Deferred
The City Manager presented a Deferred Compensation Plan
Compensation
for the City's non-executive employees. He reported
Plan for Non-
that executive personnel have participated in this type
Executive
of plan since 1973 'and that last year a request was
Employees
received from one of the employee groups to provide such
a plan for all employees., On motion by Mayor McFarland,
seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer; "Deferred Compensation
Plan for Employees of the,City of Costa Mesa on the
Basic Pay Schedule," 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, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Agreement -
On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor
National Plan
Schafer, an agreement between the City and National Plan
Coordinators
Coordinators, 444 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 15149 Long
Beach, for administration of the Deferred Compensation
Plan for City employees, was approved, and the City
Manager was authorized to -execute said document on
behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
IOD Status -
The City Manager requested authorization to extend the
Casey
Injury on Duty (IOD) status of Sergeant Don Casey for an
additional three months past February 15, 1980, because
he has exhausted his vacation, sick leave, and accrued
time. It appears Sergeant Casey may be able to return to
duty status in approximately three months. On motion by
Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and
carried, the extension was granted.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
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for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-79-163,
Brooks
Jimmy B. and Rebecca A. Brooks, 1668 New Hampshire
Drive; Costa Mesa.' for permission to rezone property
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located at 920-926 West 18th Street from R2 to R3. En-
vironmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The
Affidavit -of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received. The
Development Services Director; in reviewing the request,
advised that although the,subject properties do.not have
sufficient area for recommendation of R3 zoning, the
applicants are proposing combination of the subject
parcels with the westerly two parcels for total property
area of .90 -acre. Also; the applicants have filed a
Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Tract Map for con-
struction of a 167unit condominium project for all four
lots. The Planning Commission.recommended approval of
R3 zoning.with second reading of the ordinance to be
held until all properties ''have been combined. The
applicants were not present. There being no speakers,
Councilman Hall closed.the public hearing. On motion
by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer,
the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was
Ordinance 80-5
adopted; Ordinance 80-5, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1004,.NEWPORT MESA TRACT,
FROM R2 TO R3, was given.first reading; and Council
stipulated that second reading and adoption of said
Ordinance is to be scheduled after the parcels have
.been legally combined, by,the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Hall
NOES: Council Members:. Raciti
ABSENT: Council Members: Hertzog
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-80-01
set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition
Royale/Sakioka
R-80-01, Royale Development Company, 21515 Hawthorne
Boulevard, Suite 630, Torrance, authorized agent for
Roy K. Sakioka, Incorporated- 14850 Sunflower Avenue,
Santa Ana, for permission to rezone property bound by
the Town Center, San,Diego,_and Costa Mesa Freeways;
and Sunflower Avenue, from Al and C2 to PDC (Planned
Development Commercial) and PDR -HD (Planned Development
Residential - High Density,). Environmental Determina-
tion: Environmental Impact Report for General Plan
Amendment GP -78-3A, Revised, approved by Council on
November 19, 1979. The Affidavit of Publication is on
file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been
received. The Assistant Planning Director reported that
subject project contained approximately 151 net acres;
that the designations -of 77.6 acres for Planned Develop-
ment Residential - High Density, and 73.4 acres for
Planned Development Commercial, are within the 10 per-
cent flexibility range established by Council when the
General Plan was considered.. The Planning staff and
Planning Commission recommended approval. There being
no speakers, Councilman.Hall closed the public hearing.
On motion by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor
Ordinance 80-6
Schafer, Ordinance 80-6, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH,
RANGE 10 WEST., IN,THE LAND ALLOTTED TO JAMES McFADDEN,
FROM Al AND C2 TO PDC AND 'PDR -HD, was given first read-
ing and,passed to second reading by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members: McFarland, Schafer,
Raciti, Hall
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: -Council Members:, Hertzog
ZE-80-14
The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-80-141 Royale
Royale/Sakioka
Development Company, authorized agent for Roy Sakioka,
Incorporated, for a development plan to permit con-
struction of an 880;000 -square -foot Planned Commercial
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add Condition No. 25 in its place; this would again
eliminate reference to CENTROCCS. In the Staff Report
referenced earlier; Condition No. 25 reads: "Consistent
with the .':project phasing,implementation guideline of
General Plan Amendment GP -78-3A, Revised, which requires
equal proportions of the commercial/industrial and resi-
dential components to be constructed within the same
project phase, applicant is reminded that building per-
mits shall be issued concurrently for the first phase of
commercial/industrial and residential development on the
same property." Staff has recommended that the last
Development with a variance from parking from required
landscaped setback along the San Diego Freeway; located
northwest of the San Diego/Costa Mesa Freeway; in a
pending PDC zone. Environmental Determination: Environ-
mental Impact Report for General Plan Amendment
GP -78-3A, Revised. The Assistant Planning Director
reported that in reference to the request for a setback
variance, the City',s ordinance calls for a 25 -foot set-
back and the applicant is requesting a reduction to 10
feet. Both the Planning Commission and Planning staff,
have recommended approval since similar setback vari-
ances have been approved for other properties along the
San Diego Freeway; there is considerable setback and
landscaping on the freeway right-of-way between the
property line of the Sakioka development and the San
Diego Freeway. In addressing the parking variance, the
Assistant'Planning Director stated that the applicant is
proposing that 12 percent'of the required parking spaces
be designated for compact cars, with dimensions of 7-1/2
feet wide and 15 feet deep. The Planning staff recom-
mended approval. The Planning Commission recommended
denial because they felt that the spaces were too narrow
and notdeep enough for design of the parking lot, so
that if a large car would,park in the stall, it would
extend into the driving aisle and cause traffic circu-
lation problems. The next area of discussion covered
by the Assistant Planning,Director was in regard to the
conditions contained in the Staff Report from the Plan-
ning Commission meeting of January 14, 1980. Staff has
recommended amendment of Condition No. 2 as follows:
"Applicant shall submit evidence of reciprocal use of
the drive located along the western property line which
serves the Twin Towers development within the Town
Center," and adding; "or a revised site plan which
eliminates the proposed mutual drive on the western
property line shall be approved by the Planning Commis-
sion. Either option shall be approved prior to the
issuance of building permits". The wording change would
give the applicant'an alternative of submitting a
revised site plan which would eliminate reciprocal use
of the western property line driveway. Staff recom-
mended rewording of Condition No. 3 to read: "A Traffic
Systems Management Program for the proposed development
shall be submitted to thOirector of Public Services
for review and approval prior to final occupancy being
granted for the development (instead of 'prior to the
issuance of building permits.'). Said program shall
include the items discussed in the implementation guide-
lines of General Plan Amendment GP -78-3A, Revised."
The Assistant Planning Director advised that although
discussion has not been held with the applicant, staff
is recommending a change i;n Condition No. 4 which is
merely a clarification: ",Applicant shall participate in
the funding of off-site improvements as specified in the
agreement signed on November 9, 1979, by the Royale
Development Company", deleting reference to the Central
Orange County Circulation Study (CENTROCCS) due to pos-
sible confusion which could arise between CENTROCCS and
the Inter -City traffic study group. The Planning Com-
mission recommended that Condition No. 5 be deleted and
add Condition No. 25 in its place; this would again
eliminate reference to CENTROCCS. In the Staff Report
referenced earlier; Condition No. 25 reads: "Consistent
with the .':project phasing,implementation guideline of
General Plan Amendment GP -78-3A, Revised, which requires
equal proportions of the commercial/industrial and resi-
dential components to be constructed within the same
project phase, applicant is reminded that building per-
mits shall be issued concurrently for the first phase of
commercial/industrial and residential development on the
same property." Staff has recommended that the last
phrase be deleted, substituting the wording; "applicant
shall submit reasonable evidence; acceptable to the
Planning Division, that as equal portions as practical
of the;commercial/industrial and residential components
of the project will be completed concurrently." The
Planning Commission alsoadded Condition No. 26, "
Revised plans shall be returned to the Planning Commis-
sion for approval", due to their suggestion that 750,000
square feet be the maximum development scale for this
project. Also added by the Planning Commission was
Condition No. 27; "Revised Energy Mitigation Report
shall be submitted'to the Planning Commission for review
and approval prior to issuance of building permits";
this addition was made because the Commissioners felt
the previously submitted report was not adequate. The
last issue summarized by.the Assistant Planning Director
was the scale of development; advising that the appli-
cant has proposed development on 880,000 square feet of
land, but the General Plan Amendment indicates that the
first phase of development should not exceed 750,000
square feet. He briefly'reviewed possible options
available but stated that the size of the initial devel-
opment could be discussed at a later date. Also in
connection with scale of, development, the Planning Com-
mission recommended that the total scale of commercial
development not exceed 1;2 million square feet, although
at the time,the General Plan Amendment public hearing,
the footage discussed for commercial development was
1:6 million square feet;;the difference representing
the fact that the Planning Commission recommended that
the northeast corner of the property be developed for
residential use rather than commercial. The Planning
Commission also recommended a 1.2 million square foot
limitation for commercial development, and to accomplish
this they suggested that possibly 20 acres of the com-
mercial area be redesignated for residential use. Joe
Jaconi, Royale Development Company, was present and
agreed to the conditions; but did speak in opposition
to the development of the commercial area being reduced
to 1.2 million square feet. Considerable discussion
followed during which time clarification was made that
the first phase of,_development would be limited to
750,000 square feet. On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer,
seconded by Councilman Hall., and carried, the applica-
tion was approved. for both the 10 -foot landscape setback
and designation of 12 percent of the parking area for
compact cars, subject to conditions as recommended in
the Staff Report, and amended by staff as discussed
earlier; also stipulating a limitation of 750,000 square
feet for the first phase,of development. Councilman
Hall suggested that -discussion of compact car parking
areas and commercial/residential. size be discussed -
after the next item.
ZE-80-21 The Clerk presented ZoneException ZE-80-21, RNM/Thomas
RNM/Benedict/ K. Benedict, 4000 Westerly Place, Suite 200, Newport
Sakioka Beach, authorized agent for Roy K. Sakioka, Incorpor-
ated, for a Conditional Use ,Permit for Development Plan
approval, and a variance from minimum private open
space requirements, in conjunction with the proposed
development of 596 residential condominiums, located
south of Sunflower Avenue, west of Flower Street, and
north of Anton Boulevard, in a PDR -HD zone. Environ-
mental Determination: Environmental Impact Report for
General Plan Amendment GP -78-3A, Revised. The Assistant
Planning Director referred to Page 2 of the Staff Report
from the Planning Commission meeting of January 28,
1980, which explains the variance requested for decks in
the seven -story and three-story structures, and pointed
out that when the condominium ordinance was written,
muliple-story units were not envisioned; therefore,
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Parking for
Compact Cars
Referred to
Study Session
since the proposed structures will have more than 100
square feet of private open'space, the intent of the
ordinance appears to have been met. Referring to Page 3
of the Staff Report, the Assistant Planning Director
addressed the allowable density range for the PDR -HD
zone which is from 15.1 to 30.0 units per acres. The
subject project proposes 22 units per net acre exclud-
ing 3.1 acres of open space through the middle of the
development. Both the parking area and open space
proposed are more than is required by the City'.s ordi-
nance. Reference was made by the Assistant Planning
Director to the conditions contained in the subject
Staff Report, drawing attention to Condition No. 2
which stipulates applicant is to submit: Necessary
documentation to define "park area", grant public
access in perpetuity to same, establish maintenance
procedures, and to fully implement the construction and
use of said park, prepared under the direction of the
City Attorney prior to the issuance of building permits.
Also, amendments.to the following conditions were sug-
gested to read: Condition No. 33, "Applicant shall
participate in the funding of off-site improvemnts as
specified in the agreement signed November 9, 1979, by
Royale Development Company"; Condition No. 4, "Con-
sistent with the ',project phasing'. implementation
guideline of General Plan Amendment GP -78-3A, Revised,
which requires equal proportions of the commercial/
industrial and residential components to be constructed
within the same project phase, applicant shall submit
reasonable evidence, acceptable to the Planning Divi-
sion, that as equal proportions as practical of the
commercial/industrial and residential components of the
project will be completed concurrently"; Condition No.
53, "Based on adopted General Plan implementation guide-
lines, building permits shall be limited to 475 dwelling
units until such time as the reference limitations are
increased, the General Plan is amended, or until Phase
II improvements have been funded, unless alternative
measures are approved by the Planning Commission and
City Council"; and Condition No. 7, "All on-site utility
services (Edison and -telephone) shall be installed
underground, except those lines on Sunflower Avenue".
At their meeting of January 28, 1980, the Planning Com-
mission added Condition No.- 309 "A substantial portion
of the domestic hot water heating for all product types
shall be provided by solar panels." Joe Jaconi, speak-
ing for the applicants, agreed to all conditions and
amendments detailed previously, including the addition
of Condition No. 30. After brief discussion, a motion
was made by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor`
Schafer, and carried, approving the application subject
to all conditions as amended, including added. Condition
No. 30, finding that the quality and criteria``of the
project in relation to the City's condominium'ordinance
is sufficient to justify 22 units per acre.
On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer,.seconded by Councilman
Raciti, staff members from the appropriate City depart-
ments were directed to prepare a policy on compact car
parking standards, to be presented for Council review
at the Study Session of March 10, 1980, and brought
forward to the Council meeting of March 17, 1980.
Sakioka Project Councilman Hall presented for consideration, the previ-
- Scale -of ously discussed Sakioka project as to the amount of
Development commercial/industrial development versus residential.
By .way of review, the Planning Commission has requested
that Council re-establish 1.2 million square feet as
the maximum area for commercial/industrial uses; at the
time of the public hearing for General Plan Amendment
GP -78-3A, Revised, 1.6 million square feet was approved.
(am"r r n -r")
The difference relates to the northeast portion of the
property. Mayor McFarland voiced his opinion; and the
Council agreed' that the commercial/industrial develop=
ment area should not be reduced. Mr. Jaconi commended
the Council.and staff on their efforts, and introduced
members of his staff and Thomas Benedict. The Council
expressed their appreciation to the developers and to
the Sakioka Family.
Recess
Councilman Hall declared a recess at 8:30 p.m. and the
meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Harbor Towing
set for the public hearing to consider the request for
a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from
Towing Services
Rushco Interprises, Incorporated, doing business as
Harbor Towing, 964 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, to
provide towing services in the City. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the Clerk,',s office, and
letters of notification were mailed to all towing
companies of record within the City as required by the
Municipal Code. No communications have been received.
In response to Councilman Hall,'s inquiry, the Director
of Finance reported that the financial statement
received from the applicant was not sufficient to meet
the requirements of the towing ordinance which calls
for a certified audit. Bill Rush of Harbor Towing was
present to answer questions from the Council, and
advised that his accountant estimated that it would be
approximately 30 days before the requested audit is
completed. Considerable discussion followed concerning
the financial information required and the expense
incurred by applicants in providing the City with an
audit. Donald Smallwood, 4631 Teller Avenue, Newport
Beach, spoke in opposition to the required financial
statement. Mr. Rush also discussed the insurance
requirements of the City, stating that he believed the
amount was higher than in other cities. The City Mana-
ger reported that it was on the advice of the City's
broker that insurance requirements were increased. In
response to Mayor -McFarland, the Assistant City Manager
confirmed that during a meeting concerning police tow-
ing, the City',s insurance carriers recommended the
$1,000,000.00 insurance requirement be incorporated'
into the towing ordinance. There being no other
speakers,.Councilman Hall closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hall suggested a conditional approval of the
request until-the.required audit is received, since
Internal Revenue reports have been submitted and all
other conditions of the ordinance have been met. Mayor
McFarland made a motion to approve the application but
the motion died for lack of a second. Brief -discussion
followed', and thereafter a motion was made by'Councilman
Hall, seconded by -Vice Mayor Schafer, to conditionally
approve the request based on the finding that Internal
Revenue reports for the past two years have been ,
received,, that the required certified audit is being
prepared and will be submitted within 60 days; and
based on an additional finding that the applicant has
met all the other requirements of the Municipal Code. -
The motion carried, Mayor McFarland voting no. The.,
City Manager asked if the required insurance had been
received, and Tom Gall, Manager at Harbor Towing, and
Mr. Rush confirmed that it had been submitted to William
Quinn., Revenue Supervisor, and that they had received
a receipt signed by Mr. Quinn. The Director of Finance
confirmed that the proper insurance had been received.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced .that this was the time and place
Vista Towing
set for the -public hearing to consider the request for
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a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from
Towing Services
Vista Center Automotive, Incorporated, doing business as
Vista Towing 801 West 19th Street; Costa Mesa; to pro=
Held Over
vide towing services -within the City. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the Clerk;'s office, and
letters of notification were mailed to all towing com-
panies of record within the City, as required by the
Municipal Code. No communications have been received.
Joe Caouette, Vista Towing, was present to answer ques-
tions from the Council. Councilman Hall advised Mr.
Caouette that the information given to Council indicates
that his financial statement is insufficient.' The City
Manager also informed the Council that Vista Towing'must
get approval of a Conditional Use Permit for their 17th
Street property. The applicant responded that he is in
the process of obtaining the permit for both the 17th
Street and 18th Street properties, but that he has sub-
mitted the required insurance. Because the financial
statement was not sufficient, and Conditional Use Per-
mits are needed, a motion was made by Vice Mayor
Schafer, seconded by Councilman Raciti, and carried,
continuing this item to the meeting of April 7, 1980.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and, place
G and W,Towing
set for the public hearing to consider the request for
a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from
Towing Services
G and W Towing, Incorporated, 740 Ohms Way, No. B,
Costa Mesa, to provide towing services within.'the_City.
Held Over
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the.Clerk'.s
office, and letters of not were mailed to all
towing companies of record within the City, as required
by law. No communications have been received. The City
Manager advised that both the applicant.'.s financial'
statement and insurance was insufficient. Donald Small-
wood, attorney for G and W Towing, reported that he.was
in the process of obtaining the required audit and that
the insurance would be submitted in a short time. Mr.
Smallwood also requested that he be allowed to submit
tax returns as an interim financial statement'so that
his client could obtain conditional approval from the
Council until the audit is complete. On motion by Mayor
McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Schafer, and carried,
this.item was continued to the meeting of February 19,
1980.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Amendment to
set for the public hearing, continued from the meeting
SP -78-02
of January 7, 1980, to consider an amendment to Specific
Plan SP -78-02 concerning setback requirements. Council -
Withdrawn
man Hall stated.that Council has received a request'to
withdraw the request for the amendment. The Development
.Services Director advised that Richard Sewell, developer,
136 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, had requested a con-
tinuance so that he.could complete negotiations with the
property owner and that these negotiations have stale-
mated. There being no speakers, Councilman Hall closed
the public hearing. On motion -by Vice Mayor Schafer,
seconded by Mayor McFarland, and carried, the request
was withdrawn.
ZE-79=65A
The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-79-65A.'Jot Ll,oyd,
Lloyd/Martin
Albert C. Martin and Associates, 445 South Figueroa'
Street, Los Angeles, authorized agent for Two`Town Cen-
Referred Back
ter., 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for an amendment to
to Planning
a development plan to increase building height of one
Commission
structure"from two to five stories, and approval of
building elevations for said structures, located at 651
Anton Boulevard; in a TC zone. Environmental Determina-
tion: Environmental Impact Report approved by Council
on February 6, 1978. The Planning Commission recom-
mended denial. The Development Services Director
reported that the applicant has requested a rehearing
before the'Planning Commission. On motion by Vice Mayor
Schafer; seconded by Councilman Raciti; and carried;
the application was referred back to the Planning Com-'
mission.
Request to
The Clerk presented'a request from Larry Stewart,
Appeal -
authorized agent for Kenneth Hartman, 230 East 17th
ZE-79-186A
Street, Room 210, Costa Mesa, to appeal the Planning
Stewart/Hartman
Commission's denial fora sign on Orange Avenue, in
connection with Zone Exception•ZE-79-186A, for an
Hearing Set
amendment to the Planned Signing Program for property
-
located at 211 East 17th Street at the intersection of
Orange Avenue, in a CI -S zone. Environmental Deter-
mination: Exempt. Mr. Stewart was present to answer
questions'from•the Council. After brief discussion, a
motion was made by Mayor McFarland, seconded by Council-
man Raciti, to grant the request and set a.public
hearing for February 19, 1980`, at 6:30 p.m. The moti.on
carried, Vice Mayor Schafer voting no.
Request to
The Clerk presented a'request from Joseph R. Krenek,
Appeal - ZE-80-12
President of University Stereo,.Incorporated, 9469 West
Krenek/St. Pierre
Jefferson Boulevard',, Culver City, authorized agent for
Louis St: Pierre, 441 Isabell.Terrace, Corona del Mar,
Hearing Set
to appeal the Planning Commission,',s denial of Zone
Exception ZE-80=12, for a variance from provisions of
the Sign Ordinance, for property. located at 1829 Newport
Boulevard, in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination:
Exempt. The applicant was not present. On motion by
Mayor.McFarland, seconded by Councilman Hall, and car-
ried, Vice Mayor Schafer voting'no, the request was
granted and a public hearing set for February 19, 1980,
at 6:30 p.m.
Oral
Wayne Hughes, 423 Poppy Avenue, Corona del Mar, repre-
Communications
senting the Estancia High School volleyball team,
informed the Council that their team had been selected
Estancia High
to represent the United States at an international
School Request
tournament, comprising 16 nations, to be held in
for Funds
Bristol•, England. He further -advised that of the
$17,000.00 needed to participate in this function,
they were'in need of $6,000.00 and requested that the
City donate this amount to the team. After discussion,
Council agreed that this matter should be continued to
the meeting of February 19, 1980.
Adjournment to On motion by Vice Mayor Schafer, seconded by Councilman
Executive Session Raciti, and carried, Councilman Hall adjourned the meet-
ing at 10:35 p.m. to an Executive Session in.the first
floor Conference Room of City Hall, to discuss pending
litigation. No action was taken.
Adjournment At 11:55 p.m., Councilman -Hall adjourned the meeting to
an Executive Session on February 19, 1980, at 4:00 p.m.,
in the fifth floor Conference Room, for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation.
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'Mayor of theCity' of Mosea Mesa
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City Clerk of the City of Costa sa