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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1980 - City CouncilRoll Call REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA July 21, 1980 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session on July 21, 1980, 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 led by Commander Rock of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Invocation by the Reverend Gene Talbot, First Christian Church. Council Members Present: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Services, Assistant Planning Director, City Clerk Holiday Inn Mayor Schafer announced that a letter had been received Expansion from the applicant for the,Holiday Inn expansion, with- drawing their request for an appeal hearing. Minutes On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - July 7 and 8, woman Hertzog, and carried, the minutes of the regular 1980 meeting of July 7, 1980, the special meeting of July 8, 1980, and the adjourned regular meeting of July 8, 1980, were approved as distributed and posted as there were no corrections. Ordinances A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, to read all ordi- nances by title only. Citizens Commander Rock of the Veterans of Foreign Wars presented Award a patriotic citizens award to Steve and Charlotte Chad- wick who have been flying the American Flag both day and night at their home on Elden Avenue. Commander Rock recommended that citizens fly our Flag until all our hostages are freed. CONSENT CALENDAR. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, all items in the Consent Calendar were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Paid School A communication from David Leighton, North Costa Mesa Busing and Homeowners Association, 1074 Redding Street, Costa Traffic Safety Mesa, concerning the paid busing program adopted by the Newport -Mesa Unified School District, and traffic safety problems along Fairview Road and Bear Street, was referred to the Public Services Department for a report. 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: Mike Parsel. Public Utilities Notice of filing Application No. 59752 with the Commission Public Utilities Commission, by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, requesting authority to provide new criteria for establishing credit for residential service, and to change billing and Permitted Uses collection rules for said service. in Commercial Notice of filing application with the Public Zones Utilities Commission, by Southern California Gas Company, for authorization to include certain Claims - Denied purchase gas costs in its approved PGA procedures. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning Divi - Licenses sion: Eloise R. Bodiford, doing business as The Country Boy Inn, 2156 Newport Boulevard; Carl Karcher Enterprises, Incorporated, doing business Leigh as Carl's Jr., 3333 Bristol Street, Unit No. 308; Leona M. Wenz, doing business as Carole's, 810-12 West 19th Street; and Dennis and Katherine Young, End - Reading doing business.as Bamboo Terrace, 153 East 17th Folder . Street. Set for Public The following items were set for public hearing on Hearing August 4, 1980, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: R-80-07 Rezone Petition R-80-07, Costa Mesa City Council, for permission to rezone property located at 250 West Wilson Street from R1 to PDR -LD. Environ- mental Determination; Negative Declaration adopted for General Plan Amendment GP -80-1A. Permitted Uses Proposed ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa in Commercial Mesa Municipal Code concerning permitted uses in Zones the Cl, C2, and PDC Commercial zones. Environ- mental Determination: Exempt. Claims - Denied On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried, the claim of Cliff Work was Work denied. Blank On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried, the claim of Lane Blank was denied. Leigh On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried, the claim of Michael Leigh was denied. Notice of The installation of the Brentwood Park Masonry Wall Completion Addition has been completed by Granstrom Construction, Incorporated, 16214 South Maple Street, Gardena, to the Brentwood Park satisfaction of the Director of Leisure Services. On Masonry Wall motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Addition Hall, the work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; and the bonds were ordered exonerated after the Notice of Completion has been recorded, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Agreement Renewal Renewal of an agreement with the City of Fountain,Valley with City of for street marking and striping, was presented. The Fountain Valley renewal extends the previous three-year agreement to June 30, 1982, and provides for marking and striping of Street Marking public streets in Fountain Valley by the City of Costa and Striping Mesa, with the hourly rental of equipment increased to $37.00 excluding fuel. On motion by Councilwoman ' Prohibition of Parking on Knox Place Resolution 80-73 Prohibition of Parking on Santa Ana Avenue Resolution 80-74 Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, the agreement renewal was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None In response to a petition prepared by residents on Knox Place, the Traffic Commission has recommended parking prohibition for street sweeping on both curbs of Knox Place, from Orange Avenue to Santa Ana Avenue. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, Resolution 80-73, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBIT- ING PARKING ON TUESDAYS BETWEEN 6:00 A.M. AND 8:00 A.M. ON A PORTION OF KNOX PLACE FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be prohibited on the easterly curb of Santa Ana Avenue, 200 feet south of Mesa Drive, in order to relieve traffic congestion at this intersection by providing an addi- tional northbound lane. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, Resolution 80-74, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF SANTA ANA AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES:. Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Sunflower Avenue Improvements on Sunflower Avenue east of Fairview Road, Improvements by and construction of a right turn pocket on Fairview Road C. J. Segerstrom at Sunflower Avenue, have been completed by C. J. Seger- strom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, to the satisfaction.of the Director of Public Services, and in accordance with the agreement between the City and Segerstrom dated May 7, 1979. The project included widening of Sunflower Avenue along the entire frontage of Tract 10275, curb and gutter, sidewalk drainage structures, and traffic signal modifications. The cost to the City for design, overhead, and construction will be approximately $107,600.00. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried, the work was accepted. ZE-78-138 Alley improvements in connection with Zone Exception Doggett ZE-78-138, for property located at 1962 Maple Street, have been completed by Keith Doggett to the satisfaction Alley of the Director of Public Services. On motion by Coun- Improvements cilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, the improvements were accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Agreement - An agreement with Arthur H. Johnson, Jr. and Della J. Johnson Johnson, for City purchase of property located at 110- 112 Del Mar Avenue, Parcel 8, was presented. The Del Mar Avenue agreement stipulates a payment of $145,700.00 to the Project Johnsons, with escrow to close before August 1, 1980. 1 1 On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Budget Adjustment On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice 81-04 - Del Mar Mayor Hall, Budget Adjustment 81-04, in the amount of Avenue Project $40,000.00, for the Del Mar Avenue project, was approved by the following roll call vote:, AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Lease Purchase A lease purchase contract with Videc, Incorporated, 4440 - Videc Von Karman Avenue, Suite 390, Newport Beach, sole source vendor, was presented. The contract is for two 1400 text editing stations and one printer and accessories which will be compatible with existing equipment in the Police Department. Lease period will be for 36 months at $705.25 per month for a -total of $8,463.00 per year, and at the completion of the contract period, the buy- out cost will be $23821.00. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, the lease purchase was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council -Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Agreement - Renewal of an agreement with R. L. Kautz and Company, Kautz Post Office Box 19610, Irvine, was presented, for admin- istration of the City'.s self-insured liability program. Self-insured The agreement stipulates an increased cost of $12,000.00 Liability for the current fiscal year, July 1, 1980, to June 30, Program 1981. The City Attorney recommended approval of the agreement at the higher cost since no increase has been made in the past two years and the number of claims have been increasing. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, renewal of the agreement was approved as recommended by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Development On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Zones Revision McFarland, Ordinance 80-123, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ACTING AS EX - Ordinance 80-12 OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA MESA PARK AND Adopted RECREATION DISTRICT, AMENDING SECTION 12-4 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE DEVELOPMENT ZONES FROM SIX TO ONE, AND STATING REASONS THEREFOR, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson End - Consent NOES: Council Members: None Calendar ABSENT: Council Members: None Magic Carpet The Clerk presented a request from Magic Carpet Ambulette Ambulette Corporation, 1560 Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, for a permanent Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for transporting convalescent patients (walk- ing or in wheel chairs) on a non -emergency basis for an indefinite period. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried, the request was approved subject to the condition set forth in Resolution 79 -90 -that the -driver must carry an "Ad- vanced First Aid Card". Housing for The Clerk presented a request from the Housing and Disabled - Community Development (HCD) Committee for reconsidera- Phase II tion of Phase II of the Housing Assistance Program for the Disabled. The subject program would be carried out by entering into a contract with Dayle McIntosh Center, 8100 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, to take a survey of units in the City which are accessible for the physically handicaped, or units that can be modified to make them accessible. The following persons spoke in support of the program and answered questions from the Council: Yvonne Bagstad, 1300 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the HCD Committee; and Paula Margeson from the Dale McIntosh Center. Mr. Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Ave- nue, Costa Mesa, also spoke in support the request. Tony Cannariato, the City's Housing and Community Devel- opment Coordinator, was present and answered questions from the Council regarding recently constructed apart- ments with access for the handicapped. After brief Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, to approve the agreement for Phase II of the subject program, at a cost of $8,250.00. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Housing Task The Clerk presented for consideration formation of a Force Housing Task Force. Mayor Schafer suggested that three subjects be considered: (1) who should form the Task Force; (2) what kind of input the Council wanted from the Task Force; and (3) deadline for receiving recom- mendations from the Task Force. The Assistant Planning Director reported that the Chamber of Commerce was sup- plied with the results of a survey of housing shortages and its effect on labor. He suggested three options in deciding who would form the Task Force: (1) Chamber of Commerce form their own Task Force and make recommenda- tions to the City; (2) City form their own Task Force; and (3) Combined Task Force. The Chamber of Commerce preferred the first option. Mayor Schafer and Vice Mayor Hall suggested that a member of the City staff be available to work with the Chamber of Commerce Task Force. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Coun- cilman Johnson, and carried, the Chamber of Commerce is to be asked to establish a Housing Task Force and submit solutions to the Council; a Planning staff member is to attend all meetings and work with the Task Force; and a report is to be brought back to the Council by the end of September, 1980. Warrant On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Resolution 1112 woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 1112, including Payroll 8014, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Parking The City Attorney presented an amendment to the City's Violations ordinance dealing with 72 -hour parking violations. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Ordinance 80-13 Hertzog, Ordinance 80-13, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY First Reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING 1 1 1 A PORTION OF TITLE 10 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Bid Item 450 Bids received for Bid Item 4503, Police Records Manage - Police Computer ment System and Computer Assisted Dispatch/Mobile System Digital Terminal System, are on file in the Clerk's office. A letter has been received from Sperry/Univac, Awarded to 600 City Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, asking that PRC/PMS the Council delay awarding of the contract. The City Manager advised that the Sperry/Univac proposal did not meet the City's requirements. He also summarized his memorandum and report to the Council dated July 15, 1980, in which he recommended that the contract be awarded to PRC Public Management Service, Incorporated, in the amount of $1,198,370.00, and reviewed other expenditures involved, such as: Sales Tax, $71,902.00; Computer Site Preparation, $30,000.00; First Year Maintenance, $69,580.00, and Contingency, $58,854.00, for a grant total of $1,428,706.00. The City Manager also explained the proposed financing as detailed on Page 2 of the subject memorandum. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, authoriza- tion.was given for an -.allocation of $1,428,706.00 for the subject program; the contract was awarded to PRC Public Management Services, Incorporated, 18782 Main Street,•Huntington-Beach,.in theabove stated amount, and the City Manager and Director of Finance were autho- rized to work out the most favorable lease purchase arrangement to complete the financing transaction. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Redevelopment The City Manager presented a request from the Costa Mesa Agency Line Redevelopment Agency for an extended line of credit in of Credit the amount of $2,772,000.00, and recommended that this item be continued for 30 days for receipt of a report. Held Over On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the request was continued as recommended. Public Hearing The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 16, 1980, a Mesa Tow Service request from Mesa Tow Service•, Incorporated, 2970 Grace Lane, Costa Mesa, for a Certificate of Public Conveni- Held Over ence and Necessity to, provide towing services within the City of Costa Mesa. A communication has been received from the applicant's accountant; Joseph P. Ruiz, 472 South Glassell Street,-Orange,,requesting that Council accept a• financial "Review" -in -lieu of a certified audit. . A communication has also been received from the applicant's attorney, Cynthia Garrett, 4343 Von Karman Avenue, Newport Beach, requesting a continuance to the first Council meeting in September. The City Manager reported that the contract for Police Towing Services will be awarded at the Council meeting of August 4, 1980, and if Mesa Tow has not obtained their Certificate by this date, the City cannot consider their bid. Cyn- thia Garrett was present and stated she just learned that the towing contract would be awarded at the next Council meeting and that the accountant would attempt to have the audit to the City for that meeting. In view of this -information., Ms. Garrett requested that the public hearing be continued to -August -4, 1980. The City Manager recommended that Mesa Tow be required to have the audit to the Finance Director by July 30, 1980, so that he would have time to review it prior to the next Council meeting. Jack Polans, 2864 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, referred to an item from the Council meeting of July 8, 1980, concerning police towing, and also referred to a previous item on the Agenda concerning the amendment of the City's 72 -hour parking ordinance. The Mayor informed Mr. Polans that he was out of order since his comments had no bearing on the subject being dis- cussed. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Schafer, and carried, this item was continued to the meeting of August 4, 1980, and Mesa Tow Services was directed to have the proper audit to the Director of Finance by 5:00 p.m..on July 30, 1980. Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place R-80-06 - Southern set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition California College R-80-06, Southern California College, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone the southerly 4.46 acres of the college property from I and R, Institu- tional and Recreational, and R4 to R3. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration adopted for Zone Exception ZE-80-75. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Planning Commission and Planning staff recommended approval based on the analysis and findings contained in the Staff Report of June 23, 1980, and the recommendation that second reading of the Ordi- nance be delayed until the parcel map has been recorded. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Ordinance 80-14 Vice Mayor Hall, Ordinance 80-14, being AN ORDINANCE OF First Reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF PARCEL ONE OF COSTA MESA PARCEL MAP S-74-04, AND A PORTION OF PARCEL ONE P.M. 79-5 OF PARCEL MAPS, FROM I AND R AND R4 TO R3, was given first reading; and second reading and adoption is to be continued until after the parcel map is recorded. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Public.Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Appeal of ZE-80-85 for the public hearing for the appeal of the Planning Adessian Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-80-85, from Harry Adessian, 1898 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for Variance Held Over a Conditional Use Permit to allow reopening of a gaso- line service station, with a variance from required street setbacks, located at 2502 Harbor Boulevard, in a Cl zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the Clerk's office. A communication has been received from the applicant's attorney, Patrick C. Carroll, 17291 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 405, Tustin, requesting approval of Mr. Adessian's request. The Assistant Planning Direc- tor referred to the Staff Report stating that a service station is not a permitted use in the Cl zone, there- fore, a Conditional Use Permit is required so it can be studied to determine that the station is compatible and not detrimental to the neighborhood. He also pointed out that the request involves a nonconforming use and the Municipal Code requires that when a nonconforming use is discontinued for more than 180 days, it shall thereafter conform to uses permitted in that district. The Planning Commission and Planning staff recommended denial of both the Conditional Use Permit and the Vari- ance because the requested use is not compatible to the area and he City'.s standards are not being met. The 11 attorneys-for the applicant, William A. Dougherty-arid Patrick C. Carroll, Tustin, spoke in support of,the, request and.explained.the extenuating circumstances caused by the City's 19th Street Widening Project which resulted in Mr. Adessian having to move his business from-19th Street to another location in the City. Paul Abrams, 11584 Chiquita Street, Studio City, one of the owners of the subject property, spoke in support of the request stating that the applicant entered into a lease in March, 1980, so that he could meet the requirements of the Federal Energy Regulations concerning gasoline allocations. He also denied that the station had been abandoned for 180 days. Considerable discussion fol- lowed concerning background of the previous uses of the property, as well as,the required landscaping of 20 feet along Fair.Dri,ve and the applicant's proposal of only thre6­feet,of landscaping.:, Tamar Goldmann, 2324 College Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of reopen- ing the gasoline -service station. Craig Kentner, 3850 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, stated that he was negotiating with Mr. Abrams for purchase of the office building to the rear of the subject property, but if a gasoline station was allowed to-open at the site, he could not pursue the purchasebecause he felt this type of-use would-not be compatible with the surrounding area. Vice Mayor Hall suggested that Council hold an Executive Session at this time to discuss pending liti- gatton.in connection with the applicant's business move. Recess Mayor Schafer declared a recess at 8:45 p.m., and at 8:50 p.m.:,.the Mayor adjourned the meeting to-an Execu- Adjournment to tive Session'-in the first floor Conference Room.: The Executive Session regular meeting reoonvened.at 9:20 p.m. A motion was made ,by,:Vice,Mayor.-Hal-1, seconded by Councilman McFar- land; approving:-the Conditional: Use Permit for ten years based'on,the •findings.;,that the site has existed as-a gasoline service station, that the use would not be detrimental-to the public's safety and welfare, and the improvement would upgrade the•subject intersection, and the variance from street setbacks was continued to the meeting of August 18;, 1980. The motion carried, Mayor Schafer voting ,no: • Public Hearing The Clerk�announced­that.thi.s was the time and place set EIR for ZE-80-78 for the-public-hearing to-consider the Environmental Holiday Inn Impact Report,(EIR): in connection with Zone'Exception-: Expansion ZE-80-78, for the;proposed Holiday Inn expansion. The Affidavits of Publishing andMailing are on file in the Withdrawn Clerk's office. A communication has been received from Rann Thomas, California Inn Management, Incorporated, requesting-that this item be withdrawn. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded-by Mayor Schafer, and carried, thi's--item was withdrawn as requested by the applicant. Public Hearing The-C•l:erk announced that-this,was the time and place set Appeal of ZE-80-78 for the public hearing to consider the appeal of the California Inn Planning.:Commi•ssion's denial. of Zone Exception ZE-80-78, Management from Cal•ifor.nia Inn Management; Incorporated, 808 Massa- chusetts Street,Lawrence;: Kansas, for Conditional Use Withdrawn Permits for the,proposed expansion of the existing Holiday.Inn facilities, and:-to exceed the 30-foot height limitation-with variances from parking, landscaping, and setback requirements,• located-at 3131 Bristol Street. The-Affidavits� of. Publishing and Mailing are on file in the Olerk's office. - The same communication received for the previous item from Rann Thomas requested that this item-al,so be withdrawn. On.imotion by Councilman McFar- land, seconded by Mayor'Schafer, and carried, the appeal was withdrawn as requested by the applicant. Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Uses.and Standards for the"public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance for MG and MP amending Title,13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, Districts amending the permitted uses and development standards for the MG and MP.Industrial Districts. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Assistant Planning,Director. reported on the proposed amendments which include adding "automotive repair" to permitted uses.in the MG zone except within 200 feet of a resi- dential zone; that "recording studios" be permitted in the MP zone as a conditional use; and that a height limitation be imposed limiting structures to two stories or 30 feet in industrial zones, and structures in excess of 30 feet or two stories will be considered by a Condi- tional Use Permit. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Vice Mayor Ordinance 80-15 Hal,l,.seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Ordinance 80-15, First Reading being AN ORDINANCE`OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,.AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICI- PAL CODE AMENDING THE PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE MG AND MP INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, was given.first reading and passed to second reading by the following, roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council -.Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Off-street for the public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance Parking amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, con- cerning off-street parking requirements. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Assistant Plan- ning Director stated that this item had been discussed in detail at an earlier Study'Session, but staff has since recommended the addition of Section 13-56.2 which defines "Gross Floor Area" as follows: "As used in this title, the term 'gross floor area' shall refer to the area of all floors within the walls of a structure except elevator shaft and elevator equipment areas". There being no speakers, the'Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Ordinance 80-16 Councilman McFarland, Ordinance 80-16, being AN ORDI- First Reading NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA; CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICI- PAL CODE TO REGULATE OFF-STREET PARKING, including the addition of Section 13-56.2, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, ,. McFarland, Johnson NOES: Council Members: None ABSENT: Council Members: None Request for Council The Clerk presented a request from Mayor Schafer and Review of T-11157 Vice Mayor Hall for Council review of Tentative Map Mullan/Gregory for Tract T-111575 Jack W. Mullan, authorized agent for .James H. Gregory, 17961, Cowan Street, Irvine, to create Hearing Set an eight -lot Rl'subdivision, located at 250 West Wilson Street, in an R1 zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration adopted for General Plan Amendment GP -80-1A. Mayor Schafer stated the reason for the request was'so that the Tentative Map and Rezone Peti- tion R-80-07, which was"set for public hearing on August 4,.1980, could be discussed at the same time. Jack Mullan was present to ask about Council review of this item, and Mayor Schafer explained again that both the Tentative Map and Rezone will be considered by Council on August 4, 1980. A citizen in the audience 1 1 z'7 asked for clarification of the difference between the PDR -LD and-,Rl zones. The Assistant Planning Director asked that she -contact -the Planning Department the next day for a complete explanation. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried, the request was granted.and a public hearing set for August 4� 1980; at 6:30 -p.m. Request to.Appeal The -Clerk presented a request from Contemporary Proper- ZE=80-69, RA -80-06 ties, Incorporated, 400 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 202, Contemporary Tustin, authorized agent for Finian, Incorporated, and Properties William F. Engle; to -'appeal the denial by the Planning Housing Bonds Commission of Zone Exception ZE-80-69 and denial by Denied"' the Redevelopment Agency of Redevelopment Action RA -80- Referred to 06, for a -parking variance to operate a dance academy Study Session at 583'West 19th Street, in a C2 zone. Environmental Determi.nati'on: 'Exempt: The Assistant Planning Director reported that the applicant cited "procedural error" as the reason for appeal, but failed to give any explana- tion of said error. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the request was denied. Oral Jack Polans, 2864 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, read a Communications letter addressed to the Council concerning communica- tions he has submitted concerning participation in the Polans/City City's Disaster Plan; and communications concerning the Communications _ City's charges for re-recording City Council meeting tapes. Mr.•Polans submitted the letter to the Clerk for - the record. Councilmanic Councilman McFarland referred to the last Redevelopment Comments Agency meeting held on July 9, 1980, at which time the Council, acting as the Redevelopment Agency members, Tax-exempt rejected the use of tax-exempt construction notes to Housing Bonds finance 26 condominium units to be built by Butler Housing Corporation. Councilman McFarland stated that Referred to after further re-evaluation, he would like to request Study Session that this matter be reconsidered at a Study Session. After discussion, Mayor Schafer asked for a Council vote to refer this item to the Study Session of August 11, 1980. Council Members Schafer, McFarland, and Johnson voted yes; Council Members Hall and Hertzog voted no. Traffic Mayor Schafer announced that three seats were available Commission on the Costa Mesa Traffic Commission, and that she will Appointments ask the three members whose terms have expired to re- apply and request other citizens to apply. The Mayor also stated that a philosophy statement on traffic in the City will be requested with the resume of all appli- cants. High Rise Mayor Schafer stated that she would like to open for Construction discussion the need for a policy statement concerning the construction of high rise buildings in the City. The Assistant Director of Planning stated that because of the many inquiries, the Planning Commission and staff were looking for policy direction which would include impacts on the neighborhood and on traffic. Consider- able discussion followed regarding retention of the present 30 -foot two-story limitation, and thereafter Vice Mayor Hall made a motion, seconded by Mayor Schafer, and carried, that the policy statement be that any time a variance is requested to exceed the 30 -foot height limitation within the City, that it will continue to be analyzed for traffic impacts and additionally analyzed for shadow impact in residential areas. Experience Mayor Schafer referred to discussion held by the Council Center at a Study Session, concerning the Experience Center, a a program which exposes children to various scientific Joint Council Meeting with City of Newport Beach Adjournment learning experiences: The Mayor appointed Vice Mayor Hall -as )the City's representative to work with this organization and -to report back. -to the Council on the gr.oup':s activities:: Mayor Schafer announced that she and the City Manager met with the Mayor and City Manager of the City of New- port Beach and it was decided that both Councils should meet,for a joint -dinner -meeting; The dates available were August ,28 or -September .18; :1980, and the Council agreed that -August 28,--l-980, would be the most conveni- ent date for the meeting. At 10:15 p.m., the Mayor --:declared the meeting adjourned to an Executive Session:on July 28, 1980, at 4:00 p.m., in the fifth -floor Conference Room of City Hall, to discuss pers.onne'l matters,.- Mayor-of atters.Mayor-of the City of Costa Mesa ATTr_C` r_ 1� 1 1