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Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
August 4, 1980
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session on August 4, 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, and Invocation by the Reverend John Huntley, New-
port Mesa Christian Center.
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
None
Assistant City Manager, City
Attorney, Director of Public
Services, Assistant Planning
Director, City Clerk
Minutes
On motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
July 21 and
McFarland, and carried, the minutes of the regular meet -
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ing of July 21, 1980, and the adjourned regular meeting
of July 28, 1980, were approved as distributed and
posted as there were no corrections.
Ordinances
A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, to read all ordi-
nances-tiy title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following item was removed from
the Agenda: Item 8, Agreement with Two Town Center
- Associates, for widening of the west side of Bristol
Street at South Coast Plaza.
On motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the remaining Consent Calendar items 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
Reading Folder
The following Reading Folder items were received and
processed:
Local Agency Notice from the Orange County Local Agency
Formation Formation Commission that a determination will be
Commission made on August 13, 1980, at 2:00 p.m., concerning
the proposed annexation to the Costa Mesa Sani-
tary District, designated Engineer.'s No. 196,
located in the general area of Baker Street, Bear
Street, and the Corona del Mar Freeway.
Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage License application for which
License parking has been approved by'the Planning Divi -
End - sion: Richard Ybanez, doing business at 1728
Reading Folder Newport Boulevard.
Business Permit Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose from United Way of Orange County, North/South,
United Way 3903 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 500, Orange, by direct
mail and solicitation of business and industry, from
September 1 through December 20, 1980, was approved with
application of Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code.
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Refund
A request was presented for refund of a $10,000.00 cash
deposit from South Coast Executive Park, 16168 Beach
South Coast
Boulevard, Suite 200, Huntington Beach, since landscap-
Executive Park
ing and the basic building shell have been completed at
1503 South Coast Drive. On motion by Councilman John-
son, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the request was
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Claims - Denied
On motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Ronald Morris
Morris
was denied.
Forbes
On motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Harvey Charles
Forbes was denied.
Final Map for
The Final Map was presented for Tract 11088, C.A.S.
Tract 11088
Development Corporation, 1926 Suva Circle, Costa Mesa;
C.A.S.
one lot, 0.45 -acre, located'at 2000 Meyer Place, for
Development
condominium purposes. On moti-on by Councilman Johnson,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the map was approved;
the Council did accept on behalf of the City of Costa
Mesa the easement for emergency and public security
ingress and egress, and for public utility purposes,
over Lot 1; did also approve subject map pursuant to
the provisions of Section 66436(c)(1) of the Subdivision
Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized to sign said map
on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members:, Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members!:'. None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Change Order to
The Director of Public Services has recommended approval
Contract for the
of a Change Order to the contract with Berryman and
Anaheim Storm
Stephenson, Incorporated, 1360 South Anaheim Boulevard,
Drain Study
Anaheim, in connection with the study of the drainage
system of the proposed Anaheim Storm Drain. The Change
Order is for an alternative route down 19th Street
westerly which appears to be less costly and may be a
better alternative. On motion by Councilman Johnson,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the Change Order was
approved in the amount of $7,400.00, 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 between the City and B. Dean Clanton and
Clanton
Peryl M. Clanton, 361 Jasmine Street, Laguna Beach, was
presented. The agreement is for purchase by the City
HCDA Family
of property located at 1981 Wallace Avenue for the
Housing Project
Housing and Community Act (HCDA) Family Housing Project,
and stipulates a purchase price of $152,500.00. On
motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and
Clerk were authorized to execute said document 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
EIR Guidelines On motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog,.and carried, consideration of an
Hearing Set amendment to the City'.s Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) Guidelines, to provide for the City to contract
Bid Item 460 Bids received for Bid Item 460, One Triplex Green Mower,
Triplex Green are on file in the Clerk',s office. On motion by Coun-
Mower cilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
bid was awarded to Pacific Toro Distributing Company,
Awarded to 19515 East Walnut Drive North, City of Industry, in the
Toro Pacific amount of 6,349.00, being the lowest bid meeting speci-
fications, by the following roll call vote:
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directly with Environmental Impact Report consultants,
was set for public hearing on August 18, 1980.
Conference
On motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council -
Advance
woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance in the amount of
$405.00, for a police officer to attend the Jail Oper-
ations Course Conference in San Bernardino, August 25
through September 5, 1980, was approved by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Change Orders
Change Orders 1 and 2 were presented, which amend the
1 and 2
contract between the City and Douglas Campbell Company,
Post Office Box 5066, Fullerton, for construction of the
Neighborhood
Neighborhood Recreation Center located at 1845 Park Ave -
Recreation
nue. Change Order 1, in the amount of $13,550.14,
Center
provides for the following: (1) Change in the security
and panic hardware within the building; (2) Additional.
pipes so that the fountain design can be accomplished
and adequate water supply provided; (3) Loop water -
system around the entire building which will provide
water hose bibs and drinking fountain lines which were
not designed in the original drawing; and (4) Installa-
tion of a motorized movable partition which will enable
the two largest partitions to be mechanically operated.
Change Order 2, in the amount of $696.90, is for the
necessary electrical revisions to motorize two of the
interior movable partitions. On motion by Councilman
Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the Change
Orders were approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council.Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Budget
On motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Council -
Adjustment 81-02
woman Hertzog, Budget Adjustment 81-02 in the amount of
$15,000.00, for installation of underground electrical
service to the Downtown Community Center, 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 for Eastman
A request was presented from the Purchasing Agent for
Kodak Copier
continuation of the lease with Eastman Kodak Company,
for a Kodak 150AF copier at an estimated annual cost of
$18,000.00, with the City to be billed according to the
State and Local Government Multi-year Pricing Plan. On
motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, authorization was given for rental of the sub-
ject copier under the general terms and conditions
specified for a two-year period which are on file in the
office of the City Clerk, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Bid Item 460 Bids received for Bid Item 460, One Triplex Green Mower,
Triplex Green are on file in the Clerk',s office. On motion by Coun-
Mower cilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
bid was awarded to Pacific Toro Distributing Company,
Awarded to 19515 East Walnut Drive North, City of Industry, in the
Toro Pacific amount of 6,349.00, being the lowest bid meeting speci-
fications, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
None
None
Agreement -
An agreement between the City and Y.S.P., Incorporated,
Y.S.P.
2803 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, was presented. The
Resolution 1113
agreement is for continued implementation of a juvenile
Juvenile
diversion program for the period commencing July 1, 1980,
Diversion
and terminating June 30, 1981. On motion by Councilman
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Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement
was approved in the amount of $265,616.00, and the Mayor
McFarland, Johnson
and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
ABSENT: Council Members: None
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
McFarland, Johnson
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NOES: Council Members: None
Consent Calendar
ABSENT: Council Members: None
72 -Hour Parking The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption
Violations Ordinance 80-13, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING A POR -
Ordinance 80-13 TION OF TITLE 10 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
Held Over CONCERNING THE REMOVAL .OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES.
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, this item was continued to
the meeting of August 18, 1980, as recommended by the
City Attorney.
Uses and Standards On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
in the Industrial McFarland, Ordinance 80-15, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Districts CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance 80-15 AMENDING THE PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Adopted FOR THE MG AND MP INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, was given second
reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Off=Street On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Parking Hertzog, Ordinance 80-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
Ordinance 80-16 TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE
Adopted OFF-STREET PARKING, was given second reading and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Warrant
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Resolution 1113
Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 1113, including Payroll
8015, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
Warrant
ABSENT: Council Members: None
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Resolution 1114
woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 1114 was approved by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
GP -80-2B
The City Attorney presented from the meeting of July 8,
Perez
1980, a report on the possibility of allowing an illegal
structure to remain.in connection with General Plan
Amendment GP=80-2B, David Perez, for property located at
939-945 West 18th Street. The City Attorney referred to
the "Confidential" memorandum dated July 30, 1980, which
set forth the terms that were tentatively agreed to by
Mr. Perez's attorney and would eliminate removal of the
illegal structure. Rodolfo Montejano, 1600 North Broad-
way, Santa Ana, attorney for Mr.. Perez, was present and
confirmed that he and his client will agree to the City
Attorney's proposal detailed in the above-mentioned
memorandum. After brief discussion concerning the
$1,000.00 fine and deed restriction requirement which
are part of the terms of the subject proposal, a motion
was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog,to approve the agreement recommended by the
City Attorney. Further discussion ensued and Councilman
Johnson suggested that a larger fine be imposed by the
City because of the severity of Mr. Perez's actions.
In order to allow the applicant's attorney an opportun-
ity to speak, Vice Mayor Hall withdrew his motion and
Councilwoman Hertzog withdrew her second. Mr. Montejano
stated that Mr. Perez will be entering guilty pleas to
two counts, constructing without a permit and adding to
a nonconforming use, which carry a maximum fine of
$500.00 each. Thereafter, Vice Mayor Hall again made
the motion to approve the proposal detailed in the City
Attorney's memorandum of July 30, 1980. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, but failed to carry,
Council Members Schafer, McFarland, and Johnson voting
no. Councilman McFarland stated that he would like to
reconsider his vote, and on motion by Vice Mayor Hall,
seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, the'
request was granted. Vice Mayor Hall repeated his
motion to approve the recommended proposal; it was
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog; and carried, Council
Members Schafer and Johnson voting no.
Request for
The City Attorney requested that an Executive Session
Executive
be held for the purpose of discussing pending litiga-
Session
tion, and the Council agreed to hold said session after
regular business was concluded.
Police Tow
Bids received for the Police Tow Contract are on file in
Contract
the Clerk.'s office. The Assistant City Manager referred
to his memorandum of July 31, 1980, which outlined the
Awarded to
history of adopting a new franchise ordinance for place -
Coast Towing
ment of towing companies on the police rotation list;
and Harbor
contained an analysis of the four bids received; and
Towing
recommended that a contract be awarded to Rushco Enter-
prises, Incorporated, doing business as Harbor Towing,
964 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, and to Autocrash,
Incorporated, doing business as Coast Towing Service,
132 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa. Attorney Donald Small-
wood, 4631 Teller Avenue, Newport Beach, representative
for G and W Towing, Incorporated, 740-B Ohms Way, Costa
Mesa, stated that his client submitted the lowest bid
on most items; referred to and read the City's Purchas-
ing Rules and Regulations describing a "responsible
bidder"; and pointed out that the longer hours of opera-
tion of G and W Towing would be beneficial to the City
for police towing services. In closing, Mr. Smallwood
requested that if Council decided to award the contracts
as recommended, that specific findings be made in refer-
ence to the City's applicable ordinance. Attorney
Cynthia Garrett, 4343 Von Karman Avenue, Newport Beach,
representative for Mesa Tow Service, Incorporated, 2970
Grace Lane, Costa Mesa, stated that she had not received
a copy of the aforementioned report by the Assistant
City Manager, that Mesa Tow has now submitted all the
necessary documents to obtain'a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity, and questioned the City's
decision to award contracts to only two towing companies.
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Ms. Garrett described the benefits of Mesa Tow oper-
ations and stated her opinion that the Police Depart-
ment did not contribute input on this matter. Thomas
Gall, Manager of Harbor Towing, was present to answer
questions from the Council, however, there were none.
The Assistant City Manager, in responding to some state-
ments made earlier, reported that only two towing com-
panies were selected because it was the recommendation
of the Police Department; that the Police Department
has been an integral part of this process since the
outset; and although opinions of the City's traffic
officers was solicited, they were not used in determining
award of the contracts. He further stated that his
report was available to everyone, but only G and W
Towing had asked for it. Dan Ashcraft, Mesa Tow Service,
spoke in support of the services available at their
facility. After brief discussion, a motion was made by
Vice.Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, to
award the police.towing contracts to Harbor Towing and
Coast Towing, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and sign the agreement for the services, based on the
findings detailed in the Assistant City Manager's memo-
randum of July 31, 1980, such as lowest responsible
bidders, having adequate storage space, and meeting the
needs of the Police Department and the public. The
City Attorney, referencing Mr. Smallwood's earlier
request for findings, recommended that Council authorize
the City Attorney to create the findings; however, Mr.
Smallwood withdrew his request. Thereafter, Vice Mayor
Hall made an amended motion, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, to award the contracts to the two companies
recommended, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and sign the agreement for the services, and to authorize
the City Attorney to determine any necessary findings.
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 presented, from the continued public hearing
Mesa Tow of July 21, 1980, a request from Mesa Tow Service,
Incorporated, 2970 Grace Lane, Costa Mesa, for a Certi-
Towing Services ficate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide
towing services within the City of Costa Mesa. The
Assi.stant City Manager referred to a memorandum from
the Director of Finance dated August 1, 1980, which
recommended that approval be given for said Certificate
since the financial statement submitted by the applicant
is adequate. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed
the public hearing. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried, the request
was approved.
Recess The Mayor declared a recess at 7:55 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
Public Hearing The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-80-07 set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-80-07,
Costa Mesa City Council, for permission to rezone proper-
ty located at 250 West Wilson Street from R1 to PDR -LD
(Planned Development Residential - Low Density). Environ-
mental Determination: Negative Declaration adopted for
General Plan Amendment GP -80-1A. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the Clerk's. No communications
have been received. A telephone call was received by
the Planning Division from Clifford Rahling, who could
not attend the meeting, opposing the PDR -LD zone. The
Assistant Planning Director requested that discussion
include the next item, Tentative Map for Tract 11157,
to create an eight -lot R1 subdivision, because it involves
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the same:property. Reference was then made to the
Planning Division memorandum dated July 31, 1980, which
detailed the history of the subject property since
December, 1979, and also contained a chart comparing
the requirements of the PDR -LD and Rl zones. The Planning
Commission and Planning staff recommended denial of the
Rezone Petition and approval of the Tentative Map. The
Assistant Planning Director also pointed out that the
Planning Commission amended Condition No. 1 for the
Tentative Map and now provides that prior to issuance
of building permits, any future development plans shall
be reviewed by the Planning Commission (instead of
Planning Division) to insure adequate protection of
privacy for surrounding singl.efamily homes and provision
of adequate off -,street guest parking. Added to Condition
No. 1. was that the subject review shall also entail
approval for removal of existing trees. The Planning
Commission also added Condi.tion No. 10 which reads,
"Seller shall incorporate into the deed for transfer of
title to the property a restriction limiting height of
the.uni.t structures to 24 feet". Jack Mullan, 2031 Mesa
Drive, Santa Ana, applicant for Tentative Map for Tract
11157, representing the present owner of the subject
property and the prospective buyer, spoke in support
of retaining R1 zoning because he felt the PDR -LD zone
would delay construction from three to four months.
The following Costa Mesa citizens spoke in support of
changing the zoning to PDR -LD: Harriet and Homer Brown,
255 Joann Street; William Monteleone, 2257 Columbia
Drive; Anthony Skarbek, 2262 Avalon Street; David
Lorenzini, former Planning Commissioner; and William
Monteleone, Jr., 2269 Aval.on Street. Thomas Dorsey,
2604 Glenneyre, Laguna Beach, prospective buyer of the
subject property, stated that he could not present
plans for review by the neighbors or the City until it
has been determined whether the zoning will remain Rl
or be changed to PDR -LD. Mr. Dorsey responded to an
inquiry from Mayor Schafer by advising that he could
proceed with development with either Rl or PDR -LD zoning
if a minimum of eight units were approved. There being
no other speakers., the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilman McFarland made.a motion to deny the request;
however, the motion died for lack of a second. On
motion by.Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Schafer,
Ordinance 80-17
Ordinance 80-1.7, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
First Reading
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,.CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE
ZONING OF A -PORTION OF LOTS THREE AND FOUR OF TRACT NO.
NINE FROM Rl TO PDR -LD, was given first reading, and
second.reading is to be delayed until such time as the
project has been approved. .The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: Johnson
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Tentative Map for
for the public hearing for Council review of Tentative
Tract No. 11157
Map for Tract 11157, Jack W. Mullan, 3400 Irvine Avenue,
Mullan
Suite 101, Newport Beach, authorized agent for James H.
Gregory, 17961 Cowan Street, Irvine, to create an eight -
Held Over
lot R1 subdivision for property located at 250 West
Wilson Steet*The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing
.are on file in the Clerk's office.. No communications
have been -received. In view of the action taken for the
previous item, rezoning the subject property from R1 to
PDR -LD, the Assistant Planning Director suggested that
the applicant might want to withdraw his request or
ask for a continuance. Jack Mullan responded that he
would prefer a continuance. On motion by Vice Mayor
Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried,
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this item was continued to the meeting of August 18,
1.980, as requested.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Permitted Uses
for the public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance
in Commercial
amending Title 13 -of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code,
Zones
concerning permitted uses in Cl, C2, and PDC (Planned
Development Commercial) commercial zones. The Affidavit
of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications have been received. The Assistant Plan-
ning Director referred to the Planning Division's report
dated July 31,.1980, which explains the four basic
changes being proposed. The four areas of change
include -storage warehouses and mini -warehouses; auto-
motive, motorcycle, and boat dealerships (sales and
service); automotive repair; and expansion of uses in
the PDC zone. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed
the public hearing. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
Ordinance 80-18
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Ordinance 80-18, being
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE PERMITTED USES FOR THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL, CL, Cl, AND C2 COMMER-
CIAL ZONES, 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
Weed Abatement
set for the public hearing for the Weed Abatement
Program and to receive the report from the Fire Chief
showing the cost of removing the weeds, rubbish, and
refuse. As required by law, prior to submitting said
report to the City Council, a copy was posted for at
least three days on the bulletin board at the City Hall
with a notice of the time when the report would be
submitted to the City Council for confirmation. There
being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Counilman
Resolution 80-75
McFarland, Resolution 80-75, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF
OR HIS DESIGNEE, SHOWING THE COST OF REMOVING THE
RUBBISH AND WEEDS AND REFUSE OR DIRT ON OR IN FRONT OF
EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Speed Limit on
The Clerk presented a request from Patricia Skillman,
Hamilton Street
546 Hamilton Street, and a number of interested groups
to reduce the speed limit on Hamilton Street, between
Harbor Boulevard and Placentia Avenue, from 35 to 25
miles per hour, and to post Maple Street, Meyer Place,
Bernard Street, and Charle Street for 25 miles per
hour. The Traffic Commission recommended reduction
of the speed limit on Hamilton Street only if enforce-
able; the staff recommendation was that no change be
made of the existing speed, and to investigate actions
to remove potentially hazardous conditions on said
street. The Director of Public Services reported that
staff studies 'indicate that 35 miles per hour is an
appropriate speed for Hamilton Street, and the City
Attorney's report of July 31, 1980, states that if the
City reduces the speed limit to 25 miles per hour with-
out the support of an engineering or traffic survey
justifying such a reduction, enforceability would be
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unlikely. Mary Ann Scheidel; 665 Surf Street, Costa
Mesa, spoke in support of reducing the speed to 25
miles per hour on Charle Street, Meyer Place, and Hamil-
ton Street. Pat Skillman, gave a slide presentation
showing the streets in the subject area, and stated her
reasons for requesting the speed reduction. She also
expressed her opinion that the speed survey done by the
City in June, 1980, was not accurate. Ms. Skillman
then submitted a Traffic Count Summary which was done
at her request by Wilfred W. Recker, Professor of Engi-
neering, University of California, Irvine. The survey
was done in July, 1980, on Hamilton Street between
Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue, and showed a count
of 4,393 vehicles in a 24-hour period. Ms. Skillman
also submitted a petition containing 204 signatures
requesting that Charle Street, Maple Street, Meyer
Place, and Hamilton Street be posted for a speed limit
of 25 miles per hour. Carlos Young, President of the
Mesa West Homeowners Association, 918 Senate Street,
Costa Mesa,- spoke in support of the reduced speed and
also reported that Mary Hornbuckle, 2221 Raleigh Avenue,
Costa Mesa, could not be present but wanted Mr. Young
to report that she also favored lowering the speed limit
on the above-mentioned streets. John Moran, 973 Arbor
Street, Costa Mesa, stated that he too supported the
lower speed limit. After'considerable discussion, a
motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor
Schafer, directing staff to take steps to post Hamilton
Street, between Placentia Avenue and Harbor Boulevard,
with a 25 -mile -per -hour speed limit. Further discussion
followed regarding the removal of hazardous conditions,
and thereafter Vice Mayor Hall made an amended motion,
seconded by Mayor Schafer, directing staff to remove the
35 -mile -per -hour signs on Hamilton Street, between Har-
bor Boulevard and Placentia Avenue; to stencil 25 miles
per hour on the pavement of said street at Placentia
Avenue and Harbor Boulevard; and to remove potentially
hazardous conditions. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: Council Members: McFarland
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Redevelopment The Clerk presented for consideration compensation for
Agency Members Redevelopment Agency Members for meeting attendance.
Compensation On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, authorization was given for a payment of
$30.00 per member per meeting by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Low Rent Housing The Clerk presented a proposed resolution declaring the
Measure result of the Low Rent Housing Measure which was con-
solidated with the County of Orange Primary Election on
June 3, 1980. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Resolution 80-76 Councilman McFarland, Resolution 80-76, being A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE LOW -RENT
HOUSING MEASURE WHICH WAS CONSOLIDATED WITH THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE PRIMARY ELECTION ON JUNE 3, 1980, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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ZE-79-125
The Clerk presented a request from Pacific Telephone
Pacific
Company, to delete a condition for land dedication on
Telephone
Orange'Avenue; in connection with Zone Exception ZE-79-
1253, for property located at 1786 Orange Avenue, in an
AP zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Assistant Planning Director in reviewing this project,
reported that when approval was given for the Zone
Exception, for a parking variance in conjunction with
construction of an addition of 837 square feet to their
facilities, a condition was imposed requiring dedication
of all land 42 feet from the centerline of Orange Avenue.
Thereafter, an opinion was received from the legal
staff of the Public Utilities Commission indicating
that since a portion of the land to be dedicated was
situated under a switching station, the City could not
require the dedication if it would result in the dispo-
sition of or substantial change in the applicant's
facilities. On July 28, 1980, the Planning Commission
considered a request for waiver of the subject dedication,
however, the Engineering Division requested that instead
of eliminating this condition, that it be modified by
requiring dedication of all land 35 feet from the center-
line of Orange Avenue. This modification would not
impact any existing structures or result in any sub-
stantial change in the subject property, while it would
facilitate -future widening of Orange Avenue. The Planning
Commission recommended that Condition No. 3 be modified
as follows, "Dedicate all land 35 feet from the center-
line of Orange Avenue". Bill Clay, District Manager,
Pacific Telephone Company, 250 Ogle Street, Costa Mesa,
'i-ntroduced Ed Mapes of Pacific Telephone, who stated
that the dedication as modified was acceptable. On
motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hert=zog, and carried, the request to delete the condition
for :land dedication on Orange Avenue was denied; and
the. -modification of Condition No. 3 as stated earlier
was approved.
ZE-80-114
'The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-80-114, Wayne
Southern
Kraiss, authorized agent for Southern California Col -
California
lege, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use
College
Permit to allow an office building containing 15,000
square feet as an accessory use, for property located
at 2525 Newport Boulevard, in an I and R, Institutional
and Recreational, zone. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration adopted for Zone Exception ZE-80-75.
The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to
conditions with the following modifications. Condition
No. 3 was amended to read, "The mobile units shall be
removed within two weeks after the release of occupancy
of the new office". Condition No. 4 was amended to
read, "Approval of this temporary trailer permit shall
be contingent upon City Council approval of the proposed
office building". Condition No. 19 was added and states,
"Developer shall pay a required drainage fee of $280.00
per acre prior to the issuance of building permits".
Mr. Kraiss was present and introduced Robert S. Borders,
architect for the project. Brief discussion followed
concerning Condition No. 3 which deals with providing a
deceleration lane on Newport Boulevard at Campus Way.
The applicant agreed to all conditions. On motion by
Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and
carried, the project was approved subject to all condi-
tions as modified, including the addition of Condition
No. 19, and based on the findings and analysis detailed
in the Staff Report of July 28, 1980.
Request to Appeal
The Clerk presented a request to appeal the Planning
ZE-79-86A - Rose
Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-79-86A, from
George W. and Necla Rose, 865 Warner Avenue, Los
Hearing Set
Angeles, for a variance from height requirements to
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Councilmanic
Comments
Fire and Police
Departments
Commended
allow a third story loft in conjunction with a previ-
ously approved three -unit condominium project, for
property located at 1569 Redlands Avenue, in an R2
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. Mrs.
Rose was present to answer questions from the Council,
however, there were none. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the
request was granted and a public hearing was set for
August 18, 1980, at 6:30 p.m.
Councilwoman Hertzog commended the City.'s Fire Depart -
merit on the excellent handling of the fire at ABC Lumber
Company, and preventing its spreading to neighboring
businesses. Councilwoman Hertzog also congratulated
the City's Police Department for their outstanding per-
formance in the Police Olympics by winning 24 medals.
Adjournment to At 10:15 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an
Executive Session Executive Session in the first floor Conference Room for
the purpose of discussing pending litigation. No action
was taken.
Adjournment At 11:50 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
to an Executive Session on August 11, 1980, at 5:00 p.m.,
in the fifth floor Conference Room of City Hall to dis-
cuss pending litigation.
JOA
Mayor of the City of Cos -Ah Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Me
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