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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/25/1981 - Adjourned City Council MeetingADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA June 25, 1981 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in adjourned regular session on June 25, 1981, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, said meeting having been duly and regularly ordered adjourned from the adjourned regular meeting of June 18, 1981, and a copy of the Notice of Adjournment having been posted as required by law. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Council Members Present: Schafer, -Hall, Hertzog, McFarland, Johnson Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director, Deputy City Clerk, Senior Planners, Public Services Director Public Hearings The Mayor announced the public hearing for Goal V, Costa Mesa Transportation, Costa Mesa General Plan. The Develop- -General Plan ment Services Director read the contents of Goal V from the document entitled, "Final EIR and Recommendations - Goal V Costa Mesa General Plan". Malcolm Ross of C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, expressed his opinion that an important consideration not stated in either Goal V or its policies is the need for cooperative efforts between neighboring cities to accomplish the goals which are adopted. Loren Baum- gardner, 1670 Santa Ana Avenue, Suite G, Costa Mesa, supported the adoption of Goal V with the following rewording: It should be the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to advise and/or consult with mass transportation systems, businesses, and citizens, towards achieving a balanced, safe, and energy-efficient transportation system, incorporating all feasible modes of transpor- tation. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried, Goal V was adopted as written. Mesa West The Mayor announced that recommendations pertaining to Homeowner's Goal V have been submitted by Sam Berry, President of Submittal Mesa West Homeowner's Association, 666 Darrell Street, Costa Mesa, which will be entered into the record. Policies Mayor Schafer announced the public hearing to consider 205 - 209D Policies 205A through 209D, Goal V. The Planning Commis- sion recommended adoption of the following policies: 205B, 206A amended, 207, 208A, 209B, and 209C. The Traffic Commission supported the following policies: 205B, 206B, 207, 208C, and 209C. Sam Berry, President of Mesa West Homeowner's Association, commended Pat Skillman, a westside resident, for her insight and comments to the Association as to the effect of auto- mobile noise and traffic on residential neighborhoods, and expressed the Association's opposition of Policy 207. Referring to Policy 209B, Loren Baumgardner asked who the contributor of subject transportation improve- ments would be. Mayor Schafer responded that the developer would be the contributor. Wilson Roberts, 857 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, related that improve- ments, including sidewalks and bikeways, are necessary on Costa Mesa's westside streets, primarily Victoria Street which is heavily traveled and hazardous. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and carried, Policies 205B, 206B, and 208A were adopted. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, to adopt Policy 207 modified by deleting the word "implement" and sub- stituting it with the word "investigate". A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, to adopt. Policy 209B, reworded as follows: Investigate the feasibility of contributions to a city- wide or areawide transportation system improvement fund for projects exceeding specified levels of development. Following discussion, the motion carried unanimously. Policies Mayor Schafer announced the public hearing to consider 210A - 216 Policies 210A through 216, Goal V. The Planning Com- mission recommended adoption of the following policies: 210A modified, 210C, 211 modified, 212, 213A, 213C, 214, 215 modified, and 216. The Traffic Commission supported the following policies: 210A, 210C, 211 modified, 212, 213C,.214, 215, and 216. Carl Spitzer, 582 Knowell Place, Costa Mesa, supported the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt Policies 210A, 211, and 215 with.the deletion of the word "require". There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and carried, the following policies were adopted: 210A amended, 210C, 211 amended, 212, and 213C. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, to adopt Policy 213A replacing the phrase, "more than 100 employees" with "more than 50 employees". The motion failed to carry, Council Members Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, and Johnson voting no. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, sec- onded by Council, woman Hertzog, and carried, Policy 213B was adopted. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded -by Councilwoman Hertzog, to adopt Policies 214, and 215 amended and with the deletion of the word "affordable". The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, to adopt Policy 216. The motion carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no. Policies Mayor,Schafer announced the public hearing to consider 217 - 231 policies 217 through 231, Goal V. The Planning Com- mission recommended adoption of the following policies: 218, 220, 221, 222A, 225B, 226A, and 227 amended. The Traffic Commission supported the following policies: 218, 219 amended, 220, 221, 222B, 223 amended, 224, 225A, 225B, 226A, 227 as amended by the Planning Com- mission, 2288, 229, and 230. Diane Patterson, Director of Governmental Realtions for the Board of Realtors, 401 North Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, spoke in sup- port of Policy 218 relating to the update of the Master Plan of Bikeways and added that other policies relating to bikeways should be included in the review and update. Bob Graham, Member of the Costa -Mesa Traffic Commission, expressed his concern that the Planning Commission did not recommend adoption of Policy 219, and suggested that a bikeways committee be formed allowing public input in the updating of the Master Plan of Bikeways. Loren Baumgardner related his opinion that the intersection at Fairview Road and Newport Boulevard requires improve- ment regarding pedestrian and bikeways as its design is dangerous. He also suggested the exclusion of the phrase, "Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club" from Policy 221. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to adopt Policies 218, 222A, and 227 amended. Following discus- sion, the motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland to adopt Policy 219, however, the motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall,.seconded by Councilman Johnson, to adopt Policy 220. The motion carried, Councilman Johnson voting no. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Mayor Schafer, to adopt Policy 225A.; The motion carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Policy 225B was adopted. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, Policy 226A was adopted. Recess The Mayor declared a recess at this time and the meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. Policies Mayor Schafer announced the public hearing to consider 232A - 239B Policies 232A through 2398, Goal V. The Planning Com- mission recommended approval of the following policies: 232B amended, 232E, 233, 234C, 235, 236, 237, 238, and 239B amended. The Traffic Commission supported the fol- lowing policies: 232A, 232E, 233, 2348, 235, 236, 237, 238 amended, and 239A. Jack Polans, 2864 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, suggested the procedure of the public hearings be changed, and Mayor Schafer responded that the present procedure had been used throughout the hearings and had been very efficient. Diane Patterson recommended that the Council not require the installa- tion of sidewalks, and spoke in opposition to Policies 234A, 234B, and 234C, and in support of Policies 236, 237, 238, and 239B. Ann Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Ave- nue, Costa Mesa; supported the adoption of Policy 233, but with the added comment that larger, wider, and more visible street signs are needed for the public safety. Loren Baumgardner, in reference to Policies 234A, 234B, and 234C, stated that consideration should be given to conservation of water and personnel by reducing greenbelt and parkway requirements. He also spoke in opposition to Policy 235. There being no other speak- ers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Johnson, to adopt the following policies: 232B amended, 232E, 233, 236, 237, and 238 amended as recommended by the Traffic Commission. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall to adopt Policy 239A, however, the motion died for lack of a second. Oil Well The City Attorney reported that the City's Land Use Drilling Ordinance prohibiting the drilling of oil wells in the City is being violated by a westside property owner and requested direction from the Council in this matter. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by.Councilman Johnson, and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to enforce the City ordinance in relation to the drill- ing of oil wells within the City limits. Policy 239B Councilman McFarland requested further discussion con - Goal V cerning Policy 239B. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to adopt Policy 239B amended. The motion carried, Councilman Johnson voting no. Next General Plan Mayor Schafer announced the next public hearing for the Hearing Announced Costa Mesa General Plan is scheduled for June 29, 1981, and will be concerning Goal VI, Land Use. Adjourment At 8:50 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to June 29, 1981,.at 6:30 p.m.; in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mayor of the Ci y" f Costa Mesa - ATTEST: C'ty Clerk of the Cityof Cost esa 1