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Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
September 8, 1981
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session on September 8, 1981, 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 Charles D.
Clark, First United Methodist Church.
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
Johnson
Ralph Kiser On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Commended Mayor Hall, Resolution 81-75, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 81-75 COMMENDING EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RALPH C. KISER UPON THE OCCASION OF
HIS RETIREMENT, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Proclamation - On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Water Watch Week Mayor Hall, and carried, a joint proclamation of the
City of Costa Mesa and Mesa Consolidated Water District,
proclaiming September 13 to 20, 1981, as Southern Cali-
fornia Water Watch Week, was approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following items were removed from
the Consent Calendar: Item 16, Request from Tustin High
Officials Present: City Manager, Assistant City
Attorney, Development Services
Director, Director of Public
Services, City Clerk
Minutes -
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
July 21 and
Hertzog, and carried, minutes of the special joint meet -
August 17, 1981
ing with the City Council of Newport Beach of July 21,
1981, and the regular meeting of August 17, 1981, 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 by title only.
Willard Jordan
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Memorialized -
Mayor Hall, Resolution 81-76, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
-Resolution 81-76_=
MEMORIALIZING WILLARD T. JORDAN, DECEASED CIVIC LEADER,
AND OFFERING CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Park Named for
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Willard Jordan
Hertzog, and carried, Tustin Park was renamed Willard
T. Jordan Park in memory of the former Costa Mesa Mayor.
Ralph Kiser On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Commended Mayor Hall, Resolution 81-75, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 81-75 COMMENDING EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RALPH C. KISER UPON THE OCCASION OF
HIS RETIREMENT, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Proclamation - On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Water Watch Week Mayor Hall, and carried, a joint proclamation of the
City of Costa Mesa and Mesa Consolidated Water District,
proclaiming September 13 to 20, 1981, as Southern Cali-
fornia Water Watch Week, was approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR. The following items were removed from
the Consent Calendar: Item 16, Request from Tustin High
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School to use TeWinkle Park for a homecoming dance; and
Item 20, Request from Society for Creative Anachronism
to use TeWinkle Park for a medieval/renaissance tourna-
ment.
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
None
Johnson
Telephone Rate On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Increase woman Hertzog, and carried, a communication from Pacific
Telephone Company, advising that an application has
Referred to been filed with•the Public Utilities Commission for an
Communications increase of mobile rates, was referred to the Communica-
tions Department.
Reading Folder On motion by.Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried,.the following Reading Folder
items were received and processed:
Claims The following claims were received by the City
Clerk and no action was required: Christiana
Gerhardt; Stan Simcha Gittelman; LaVonne C.
Hayman; Lorene Nikolsky; and Attorney Jack D.
Bauman on behalf of Thomas Martin Bauman.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved -by the Planning Divi -
Licenses sion, from: Brookside Enterprises, Incorporated,
doing business as Brookside Vineyard Company,
2925 Bristol Street; Kmart Corporation, doing
business as Kmart Store No. 4047, 2200 Harbor
Boulevard; Stater Brothers Market No. 25, doing
business at 2180 Newport Boulevard; Stater
Brothers Market No. 26, doing business at 707,
West 19th Street; Stater Brothers Market No. 35,
doing business at 1175 Baker Street; and Joseph
Charles Macalusco, doing business at 270 South
Bristol Street, No. 112.
Sale of Fireworks A resolution from the City of Cypress, urging
legislation banning the sale of fireworks.
Office Building Communication from Bruce M. Bender, 459 Cambridge
Construction Circle, Costa Mesa, opposing the construction of
a six -story office building located at 17th
Street and Irvine Avenue.
Local Agency Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission
Formation that a public hearing will be held on September
Commission 10, 1981, at 2:00 p.m., to consider a proposed
annexation to Mesa Consolidated Water District,
designated Annexation No. 81-2.
Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission
that a determination will be made without notice
and hearing on September 10, 1981, at 2:00 p.m.,
on a proposed annexation to Costa Mesa Sanitary
District, designated Engineer's No. 200 Annexa-
tion.
Notice from the Local Agency Formation Commission
that a determination will be made without notice
and hearing on August 26, 1981, at 2:00 p.m., on
the following items: proposed annexation to
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Costa Mesa Sanitary District, designated Engi-
neer's No. 197 Annexation; proposed annexation to
Costa Mesa Sanitary District, designated Engi-
neer's No. 198 Annexation; proposed annexation
End of to Costa Mesa Sanitary District designated Engi-
Reading Folder neer's No. 199 Annexation.
Business Permits Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose was presented; from Girl Scout Council of Orange
Girl Scouts County, 1620 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, by selling calen-
dars from October 19 to November 30, 1981, and selling
cookies from February 4 to March 21, 1981. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, -seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
and -carried, the request was approved with application
of Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code.
Leukemia Society Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose was presented, from Leukemia Society of America,
Incorporated, 9355 Chapman Avenue, Suite 109, Garden
Grove, by door-to-door solicitation from September 15 tc
30, 1981. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the request was
approved with application of Section 9-234J of the
Municipal Code.
Set for Public - On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Hearing woman Hertzog, and carried, the following item was set
for public hearing on September 21, 1981, at 6:30 p.m.,
Abatement of in the Council Chambers of City Hall: Receive report
Dangerous and hear protests and objections regarding the assess -
Buildings ment of charges incurred in the abatement of dangerous
buildings at 1906 Pomona Avenue.
Rejected Claims On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Mercury
Crow Casualty Company, on behalf of Robert and Rita Crow, was
rejected.
Swift On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Jerry E. Swift
was rejected.
Blasberg
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried, the claim of Mel Blasberg
was rejected.
Amendment to
A third amendment to the contract with the County of
Contract with
Orange was presented, relating to the Comprehensive
Orange County
Youth Diversion Program/Y.S.P., Incorporated. The
(Y.S.P.)
amendment extends the contract through June 30, 1982,
and stipulates an amount not to exceed $114,814.00. On
Youth Diversion
motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman
Program
Hertzog, the amendment 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
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Amendment to A third amendment to the contract with the County of
Contract with Orange was presented, relating to the Comprehensive
Orange County Youth Diversion Program/Laguna Shelter. The amendment
(Laguna Shelter) extends the contract through June 30, 1982, and stipu-
lates an amount not to exceed $52,104.00. On motion by
Youth Diversion Councilman McFarland,"seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
Program the amendment was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to sign on behalf of the City, by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
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AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Agreement - An agreement with the County of Orange was presented,
Orange County providing for surveying services in conjunction with
conversion to the County's benchmark system. The con -
Surveying tract stipulates a total cost to the City not to exceed
Services $12,000.00. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, 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
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Notice of Improvements hav6'-been completed to the satisfaction
Completion of the Director of Public Services for construction
of a sidewalk on the west side of Harbor Boulevard from
Sidewalk along the Fairview State Hospital entrance to the southerly
Harbor Boulevard boundary of the Costa Mesa Golf Course. The contractor
is K. C. Pacific Corporation, 2110 East Katella Avenue,
Anaheim.- On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work was accepted; the
Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion;
and the bonds were ordered exonerated 35 days after the
Notice of Completion has been filed. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Change Order The following change orders were presented relating to
Nos. 8, 9, and the contract with Electrend, Incorporated, 15431 Black -
10 - Electrend burn Avenue, Norwalk, to replace existing traffic signal
controllers at six locations on Harbor Boulevard, four
locations on Fairview Road, and four locations on Bris-
tol Street, in conjunction with the installation of a
traffic central computer signal system (F.A.U. Master
Signal System): No. 8, in the amount of $31,900.00;
No. 9, in the amount of $70,000.00; and No. 10, in the
amount of $34,500.00. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the change orders were
approved for a total amount of $1.36,400, by the follow-
ing roll. call vote:
AYES: 'Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Change Order No. 3 Change Order No. 3, relating to the contract with Robert
Bein and Frost Bein, Wi-lliam Frost and Associates, Post Office Box
2590, Newport Beach, was presented. The change order
Assessment represents an increase of $1,500.00 for the purpose of
District 79-01 establishing centerline monument ties between Harbor
Boulevard and Fairview Road, in connection with Assess-
ment District 79-01, South Coast Drive. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the change order was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Agreement - An agreement with Southern California Edison Company
Edison Company was presented, for extension of underground electric
line to service new commercial/industrial development,
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Assessment in connection with Assessment District No. 80-1,
District 80-1 Sunflower/MacArthur Industrial Area. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the agreement 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
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Agreement - An agreement with Berryman and Stephenson, Incorporated,
Berryman and 1360 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, was presented.
Stephenson The agreement is for professional engineering services
for establishing an assessment district and the design
Engineering of street improvements on Palace and Sterling Avenues,
Services/Palace in an amount not to exceed $71,632.00. On motion by
and Sterling Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
Avenues the agreement 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
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Agreement - 32nd
An agreement with the 32nd District Agricultural Asso-
District Agricul-
ciation (Fairgrounds Board of Directors) was presented,
tural
providing for a grant of easement to the City for
Police Computer
construction and maintenance of a bicycle trail to run
Bicycle Trail at
parallel to Newport Boulevard, between Arlington and
Fairgrounds
Mesa Drives. The agreement shall have a term of 35
years subject to further renewal. On motion by Council-
man McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
agreement 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
Bid Item 510
NOES: Council Members: None
Lawn Mower
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Budget Adjustment
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
No. 82-12 - Golf
woman Hertzog, Budget Adjustment No. 82-12, in the
Course
amount of $38,000.00, for construction of a restroom
near the third tee of the Los Lagos Course of the Costa
Mesa Golf and Country Club, was approved by the follow -
in roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Contract
A communication from PRC Public Management Services was
Extension for
presented, requesting a contract extension to November
Bid Item 450 -
30, 1981, in conjunction with Bid Item 450, Police
Police Computer
Computer System. The extension is necessitated by
System
delays in contract execution, completion of computer
room, and late delivery of equipment. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the request was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Bid Item 510
Bids received for Bid Item 510, One Three -Unit Lawn
Lawn Mower
Mower, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the bid was awarded to Toro Pacific Distributing, 19515
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Awarded to East.Walnut Drive North, City of Industry, in the amount
Toro Pacific of $12,317.20 including tax, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, -Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Bid Item 51.1 Bids received for Bid Item.511, Furnishing and Spreading
Fertilizer 55 Tons of Fertilizer, are on file in the Clerk's
office. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Awarded to Councilwoman Hertzog, the bid was awarded to Wilbur -
Wilbur -Ellis Ellis Company, 14111 Freeway Drive, Santa Fe Springs, in
the amounts detailed in the Purchasing Agent's memoran-
dum dated August 24, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Permit - Use of Item 16 on the Consent Calendar was presented, a request
TeWinkle Park by from Kathy Kale, President of the senior class at Tustin
Tustin High Seniors High School, for permission to hold a homecoming dance
at TeWinkle Park on October 24, 1981. Councilwoman
Denied Hertzog expressed concern that this type of use during
evening hours would create a nuisance to the neighboring
residents. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, and carried, the request was
denied.
Permit. - Use of
Item 20 on the Consent Calendar was presented, a request
TeWinkle Park by
from the Society for Creative Anachronism, 2784 Cibola
Society of Creative
Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to use TeWinkle Park
Anachronism
on September 19, 1981, for a medieval/renaissance
tournament. During discussion it was pointed out that
this was a daytime activity of various art displays. On
motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Councilman
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McFarland, and carried, the request was approved subject
Consent Calendar
to conditions:of the Leisure Services Department.
Warrant
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Resolution 1152
woman Hertzog, Warrant. Resolution 1152, including Pay-
roll 8117, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Warrant
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Resolution 1153
woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 1153, including Pay-
roll 8118, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Sheffy Lawsuit
Mayor Schafer announced that litigation concerning
Sheffy versus the -City of Costa Mesa would be discussed
Referred to
in closed session later in the evening, after completion
Closed Session
of regular business.
Deferred
The Mayor announced that possible litigation relating
Compensation Loan
to a deferred compensation loan with Newport Equity
Funds (Zervas) would be discussed in closed session
Referred to
later in the evening, after completion of regular
Closed Session
business.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Housing Strategy
set for the public hearing.to consider the Comprehensive
of General Plan
Housing Strategy of the Costa Mesa General Plan. The
Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
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office. No communications have been received. The
Senior Planner reported that a communication dated
August 18, 1981, had been received from the Southern
Cal.ifornia Association of Governments (SCAG), 600
South Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, in
which they commented on the Goals, Policies, and Pro-
grams contained in the document entitled, "Draft
Comprehensive Housing Strategy, City of Costa Mesa
General Plan". He also reported that the State Depart-
ment of Housing and Community Development advised that -
it would not be able to provide written comments on the
subject document prior to the expiration of the public
review period which ends October 1, 1981. The Mayor
announced the format of discussion so that the hearing
would proceed in an orderly manner.
Goal I - Policies Mayor Schafer opened the public hearing for Goal I,
1 through 11 Preservation and Enhancement, along with Policies 1
through 11, which are detailed on Pages 3 and 4 of the
aforementioned document. The Planning Commission made
the following recommendations: Policies 1 and 2, adopt
as written; Policy 3, adopt as modified by the City
Council; Policies 4 and 5, adopt; Policy 6, adopt;
Policies 7 and 8, adopt as modified by the City Council;
Policy 9, delete; Policies 10 and 11, adopt. The Hous-
ing and Community Development (HCD) Committee submitted
the following recommendations: Policy 1, delete; Policy
2, support as written; Policy 3, support as modified by
the City Council; Policy 6, delete; Policies 7 and 8,
support as modified by the City Council; Policy 9,
delete; and Policy 10, strong support. There.being no
speakers., the Mayor closed the public hearing. After
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, to consider inclusion of
Policy 1. The motion carried, Mayor Schafer voting no.
A motion was made by Councilman McFarland to consider
Policy 9, however, the motion died for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Councilman McFarland to consider
Policy 10. The motion died for lack of a second. On
motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, and carried, Goal I was adopted, as well as
Policies 1, 3 modified, 4, 7 modified, 8 modified, and
11. A motion was made by. Councilman McFarland, seconded
by Mayor Schafer, to adopt Policy 5. The motion car-
ried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no. Vice Mayor Hall read a
prepared statement regarding the addition of another
policy for Goal I relating to tax assessments on resi-
dential improvements. Vice Mayor Hall made a motion,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, adding
Policy 12 to Goal I, which reads, "Develop a program to
make those governmental bodies having control of real
property taxation aware of the benefits of permitting
residential additions and remodeling without the assess-
ment of any additional taxes to the current owner; and
that this program be developed to pursue the implementa-
tion and hopefully the eventual adoption of such a tax
measure". After further discussion, a motion was made
by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
and carried, directing staff to prepare a resolution
relating to Policy 12 of Goal I, which is to be presented
to the Orange County Division, League of California
Cities.
Programs I -A to The Mayor opened the public hearing for discussion of
I -H of Goal I Programs I -A through I -H, Goal I. The Planning Com-
mission recommended adoption of Programs I -A, I -B, I -C,
I -D modified by adding "if funds are available within
the HCDA program", I -E, I -F, I -G; and recommended dele-
tion of Program I -H. The HCD Committee supported
Programs I -A through I -G, and support of Program I -H .
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modified by deleting reference to rental units. Diane
Patterson, Director of Governmental Relations for the
Newport Harbor -Costa Mesa Board of Realtors, 401 North
Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, asked if all programs
would be considered this evening, and Mayor Schafer
responded that they would. There being no other
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, and carried, the following were adopted:
Programs I -A, I -B, I -C, I -D as modified by the Planning
Commission, I -E, I -F, and I -G.
Goal II - Policies Mayor Schafer opened the public hearing for Goal II,
1 through 13 Preserving Affordability, and Policies 1 through 13.
The Planning Commission recommended adoption of Goal II,
Policies 1, 2 as modified by the City Council, 3, 4, 5B,
7, 9, 10, and 13; and recommended deletion of Policies
5A, 6, 8, 11, and 12. The HCD Committee supported the
following: Goal II, Policy 2 as originally written, 5A,
6, 8, 11 modified by deleting the words "and expansion",
and 12. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the fol-
lowing were adopted: Goal II, Policies 1, 2 modified, 3,
4, 5B, 7, 9, and 10. A motion was made by Councilman
McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to adopt
Policy.11. The motion carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting
no. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Mayor Schafer, and carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no,
Policy.13 was adopted.
Programs II -A The Mayor opened the public hearing to discuss Programs
to II -H of Goal II -A through II -H of Goal II. The Planning Commission.
II recommended the.following: adopt Program II -A; adopt
Program II -B modified to read."Investigate alternative
means (fast-track.processing one-stop permit counter,
housing expeditor, etc.) to expedite the review and
approval of all housing projects"; delete Program II -C;
adopt Program II -D; delete Program II -E; adopt Program
II -F; delete Program II -G; and -adopt Program II -H. The
HCD Committee recommended support of all programs.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Councilman McFarland, and carried, the following pro-
grams were adopted: II -A, II -B as modified by the
Planning Commission, II -D, and II -F. A motion was made
by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, to adopt Programs II -G and II -H. The motion
carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no.
Goal III - Mayor Schafer opened the public hearing to consider Goal
Policies 1 III, Provision of Adequate Sites, and Policies 1 through
through 11 11. The Planning Commission, recommended adoption of
Goal III, Policies 1, 2, 3 and 4.as modified by the City
Council, 5, 6,.8, 9, 10, and.11 as modified by the City
Council. The HCD Committee supported Policies 3 modi-
fied, 4 modified, and 11 modified. There being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, and carried, the following were adopted:
Goal III; Policies 1, 2, 3 and 4 modified, 5 modified
by substituting the word "for" for the words "and
encourage" in the first line, and by inserting the
word "building" between the words "single" and "project"
in the last line, 6, 9, 10, and 11. A motion was made
by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Mayor Schafer, to
adopt Policy 7. The motion carried, Vice Mayor Hall
voting no. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to adopt Policy 8.
The motion carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no.
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Programs III -A Mayor Schafer opened the public hearing to consider
to III -H of Programs III-A.through III -H of Goal III. The Planning
Goal III Commission recommended adoption of all programs except
Program III -C. The HCD Committee supported all programs
with special emphasis and added justification for Pro-
gram III -C. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed
the public hearing. On motion by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried, the fol-
lowing programs were adopted: III -A, III -B, III -D,
III -E, III -F, III -G, and III -H. A motion was made by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
to adopt Program III -C. The motion carried, Vice Mayor
Hall voting no.
Goal IV - Policies The Mayor opened the public hearing for Goal IV,
1 through 5 Accessibility, and Policies -1 through 5. The Planning
Commission recommended adoption of Goal IV and Policies
1, 2, and 5; and recommended deletion of Policies 3 and
4. The HCD Committee supported Policy 3 and recommended
1 deletion of Policy 4. Diane -Patterson, Newport Harbor -
Costa Mesa Board of Realtors, spoke in opposition to
Policy 2. There being no other speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearing. On motion by Vice Mayor
Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried,
Goal IV, and Policies 1 and 5 were adopted. A motion
wa-s made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Mayor
Schafer, to adopt Policy 2. The motion carried, Vice
Mayor Hall voting no.
Programs IV -A Mayor Schafer opened the public hearing to consider
to IV -F of Goal Programs IV -A through IV -F of Goal IV. The Planning
IV Commission recommended adoption of Programs IV -A, IV -C,
IV -D modified by deleting the words "alternative regu-
latory controls or", IV -E, and IV -F; and recommended
deletion of Program IV -B. The HCD Committee supported
Programs IV -A, IV -B modified to insert "multi -family"
between the words "constructed" and "residential", IV -D,
IV -E, IV -F; and opposed Program IV -C. There being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion
was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, to adopt Program IV -D as modified by the
Planning Commission, Program IV -E modified by deleting
the words "and privately -owned residential units", and
Program IV -F. After discussion, Vice Mayor Hall amended
his motion by further modification of Program IV -E,
adding the phrase "and modification of existing rental
units in participating apartment projects" after the
words "handicapped persons" in the next to last line.
The amended motion was seconded by Councilman McFarland,
and carried. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Mayor Schafer, to adopt Program IV -A. The
motion carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no.
Goal V - Policies The Mayor opened the public hearing for Goal V, Housing
1 through 7 Opportunities, and Policies 1 through 7. The Planning
Commission recommended the following: adopt Goal V;
adopt Policy 1 as modified by the City Council; delete
Policies 2 and 3; adopt Policies 4 and 5 as modified by
the City Council; and adopt Policies 6 and 7. The HCD
Committee supported Policy 1 as originally written;
deletion of Policy 2; supported Policy 3 modified by
deleting the last sentence; and supported Policies 4 and
5 as modified by the City Council. Diane Patterson,
Newport Harbor -Costa Mesa Board of Realtors, spoke in
opposition to Policy 5. There being no other speakers,
the Mayor closed the public hearing. On motion by Vice
Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and car-
ried, the following action was taken: Goal V was
adopted; Policies 1 and 4 as modified were adopted; and
Policies 6 and 7.were adopted. A motion was made by
Councilman McFarland, seconded by Mayor Schafer, to
adopt.Policy 5 as modified. The motion failed to carry,
Council Members Hall and Hertzog voting no, resulting in
a tie vote. -
Programs V-A to The Mayor opened the public hearing for Programs V-A to
V -G of Goal V V -G of Goal V: The Planning Commission recommended
adoption -of Programs.V-B, V -D, V -E, V -F, and V -G; and
recommended deletion of Programs V-A and V -C. The HCD
Committee supported all programs but with Program V -C
modified by del.eting.the-last sentence. There being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Vice Mayor Hall; seconded by Councilman McFar-
land, and carried, Programs V -B, V -E, and V -F were
adopted. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland to
adopt Program V -D, however, the motion died for lack of
a second. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Councilman McFarland, and carried, Program V -G, modified
by adding the following phrase to the end of the first
sentence "or other mutually agreed upon incentives
between.developers and the City", was adopted. After
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman McFarland,
seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to adopt Program V -D.
Policy 5 of The motion carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no. A motion
Goal V Adopted was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog,.to adopt Policy 5 of Goal V as modified
by the City Council. The motion carried, Vice Mayor
Hall voting no.
Goal VI - Policies Mayor Schafer opened the public hearing for Goal VI,
1 through 4 Coordination and Cooperation, and Policies 1 through 4:
The Planning Commission recommended deletion of Policy
1, adoption of Policy 2A, adoption of Policy 2B as modi-
fied by the City Council, adoption of Policy 3, and
deletion of Policy 4. The HCD Committee gave strong
support to Policy 1, supported Policy 2B as modified,
and supported Policy 4 modified to read "Cooperate with
appropriate Federal, State, regional, and local govern-
ments to fulfill the goal of providing a decent home in
a suitable living environment for all residents of the
City". There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing: On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, and carried, the following
were adopted: Goal VI, and.Policies 2A, 2B as modified,
and 3.
Programs VI -A to The Mayor opened the public hearing to discuss Programs
VI -F of Goal VI VI -A through VI -F of Goal VI. The Planning Commission
recommended adoption of Programs VI -A, VI -B, VI -C, VI -E,
and VI -F modified by deleting the last sentence. They
also recommended..deletion.of Program VI -D. The HCD
Committee supported all programs with additional discus-
sion -and support for Program VI -D as an alternative
funding source for thr family housing project in the
Wallace Neighborhood Strategy Area. There being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion
was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, to adopt Programs VI -A, VI -B, VI -C, VI -E, and
VI -F as modified by the Planning Commission. After dis-
cussion, Vice Mayor Hall amended his motion relating to
Program VI -E by adding the following sentence, "The
first step in this process has been accomplished by
execution of.a cooperative agreement with the Orange
County Housing Authority." The amended motion was
,seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried.
On motion by:Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Resolution 81-77 McFarland, Resolution 81-77, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Housing Strategy CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY•OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE:HOUSING STRATEGY OF THE
GENERAL PLAN, was adopted by the.following roll call
vote:
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AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
None
Johnson
Recess
The Mayor declared a recess at 9:05 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-81-08
set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition
R-81-08, Costa Mesa City Council, for permission to
rezone property located at 2930 Bristol Street; 690,
691, 696, 697, 702:, 703, and 709 Randolph Avenue; and
the 5.78 -acre parcel at the eastern terminus of Randolph
Avenue, from MG to C2. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration adopted for General Plan Amendment
GP -81-2B. 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. The Development Services Director
reported that a letter.has:been received by the Planning
Division from. an:attorney:representing Barden's Pest
Control, 696 Randolph Avenue, opposing the proposed
rezone, however,, the staff -has found that the nature
and scale of Barden's operation are consistent with the
purpose and intent of the C2. zone. There being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Ordinance 81-13
Hertzog, Ordinance 81-13, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading
COUNCIL!OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
THE ZONING OF LOTS FOURiTHROUGH TEN OF TRACT 3954, LOT
ONE AND PORTIONS OF LOTS TWO AND THREE, BLOCK "F",
BERRY TRACT, FROM MG TO C2, was given first reading and
passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Johnson
Public Hearing
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Parking District
set for the public hearing to request special district
Funds
augmentation funds for Vehicle Parking District No. 1,
in the amount of $76.69, and for Vehicle Parking
District No. 2, in the amount of $62.79. The Affidavit
of Publication is on.file in the Clerk's office. No
communications have been received. There being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. On
motion'by'Councilman McFarland, seconded by Mayor
Resolution 81-78
Schafer,'Resolution 81-78,.being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THAT THE -AUDITOR -CONTROLLER OF THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE.DISTRIBUTE TO VEHICLE•PARKING DISTRICT NUMBERS
ONE AND TWO OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, THEIR PROPOR-
TIONATE SHARES OF THE SPECIAL DISTRICT AUGMENTATION
FUND, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: .Council Members: Johnson
Appeal of ZE-81-138
The Clerk presented an appeal of the Planning Commis-
Greyshock
sion's decision concerning Zone Exception ZE-81-138,
from Phil R. Greyshock, 1130 Pescador Drive, Newport
Denied
Beach, for a variance from provisions of the sign
ordinance, for property located at 628 Terminal Way in
an MG zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office.
The Planning Commission approved the two wall signs
subject to modifications and conditions with Condition
No. 1 modified to read: Projecting sign shall be
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removed within 60 days of final action on this project,
and prior to issuance of permits for, and installation
of any signs on the property. The Commission denied
the projecting sign. The Development Services Director
reported that as shown in the Staff Report, the pro-
jecting sign is illegal and is prohibited by Code in
the MG zone. He added that the copy "Volva Penta"
describes a product, and sign copy in industrial dis-
tricts is limited to business name, logo, and address
numerals only; product advertising is prohibited. Tony
Greyshock, 624 Terminal Way, spoke in support of his
request and answered questions from the Council. A
motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Councilwoman'Hertzog,.approving the two wall signs with
modifications and conditions recommended by the Plan-
ning Commission, and denying the projecting sign. The
motion carried, Vice Mayor Hall voting no.
Appeal of ZE-81-141 The Clerk presented an appeal of the Planning Commis -
RA -81-14 - Abdalian sion's denial of Zone Exception ZE-81-141, and the
Redevelopment Agency's denial of Redevelopment Action
RA -81=14, from Kathrina Abdalian, 105 Emerald Bay,
Laguna Beach, for a variance for reduction in parking
and Redevelopment Action for expansion of restaurant
area, located at 1940-1942 Harbor Boulevard, in a Cl
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office.
The Development.Services Director summarized the back-
ground of subject application as detailed in the
Planning/Redevelopment staff memorandum of September 2,
1981. The memorandum also contains additional Condi-
tions No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6, which were recommended by
staff if the request is approved. The Development
Services Director also pointed out that the subject
property has several illegal and nonconforming signs
and recommended that Conditions No. 7 and No. 8,
contained in the aforementioned memorandum, be included
if the application is approved. Mrs. Zephyr Stuart,
105 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, representing the appli-
cant, stated she had obtained written approval from
Rabbitt Insurance Agency, 1914-18 Harbor Boulevard, to
use that parking lot after 5:00 p.m., and from Dave
Ruffell, owner of property at 1922 Harbor Boulevard,
for use of his parking area after 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Stuart
further stated that because of the proposed redevelop-
ment of the subject area, it was difficult to obtain
parking leases with the neighboring property owners.
Dave Ruffell was present and spoke in support of the
applicant's request. Ms. Terry Ireland, 1934 Flamingo
Drive, Costa Mesa, also spoke .in support of the subject
request. Dean -Ko, Manager of the restaurant to be
expanded, was present and answered questions from the
Council. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, approving ZE-81-141 and
RA -81-14 based on'the following findings: exceptional
extraordinary circumstances and hardships exist relative
to the subject property; the requested variance is not
excessive and would not result in a grant of special
privilege because of the circumstances involved; the
requested variance would not be materially detrimental
to the surrounding properties; and the reduced stall
dimensions would not create'a new unsafe condition; and
subject to the condition that plans be submitted to,
and approved by the Orange County Health Department
prior to issuance of building permits, one copy to be
filed with the Building Division. After discussion,
Vice Mayor Hall amended his motion by adding Condition
No. 2, use of dining area is prohibited before 5:00
p.m.; and Condition No. 3, all illegal signs shall be
removed within 30 days. The amended motion was seconded
by Councilman McFarland, and carried.
Flood Insurance
The Clerk presented a request from David L. Anderson,
Exemption for
Devine Properties, Incorporated, 3301 West MacArthur
Wimbledon Village
Boulevard, Santa Ana, for appropriate action to exempt
Wimbledon Village Homeowners Association from the
requirements to purchase and maintain flood insurance.
The Development Services Director reported that since
all homes within the Wimbledon Village tract, the
adjacent Plaza.del Sol tract, and the Foley tract have
been flood proofed, it-would be expeditious to all
concerned parties if the City filed a combined request
to exclude all lots from the Flood Insurance Program.
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council-
man McFarland, and carried, the Development Services
staff was directed to initiate procedures to exempt
the three aforementioned tracts from the provisions of
the Federal Flood Insurance Program.
EP-81-01
The Clerk presented a request from Pacific Federal
Pacific Federal
Savings and Loan Association, 234 East 17th Street,
Costa Mesa, for relief from Condition No. 11, in con-
nection with Encroachment Permit EP-81-01, for property
located at 400 West 19th Street, in a Cl zone. Condi-
tion No. 11 requires that the applicant provide a Title
Guarantee stating that all lands proposed for improve-
ments•are under the jurisdiction of the City of Costa
Mesa._ The applicant has presented a letter from First
American Title Insurance Company which states that a
guarantee cannot be provided which covers the rights
of a municipality's jurisdiction. On motion by Vice
Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and car-
ried, Condition No. 11 was deleted as requested.
ZE-81-26A
The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-81-26A, J. H.
Gregory
Gregory, 17961 Cowan Street, Irvine, for a variance to
allow an eight-foot high masonry wall along the ultimate
front property line, increase in variance from maximum
site coverage, and removal of condition requiring solar
space and water heating,- for property located at 250
West Wilson-Street, in a PDR-LD zone. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration adopted for General
Plan Amendment GP-80-1A. The Planning Commission recom-
mended approval subject to conditions. On motion by
Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and
carried, the request was approved based on the findings
and analysis contained in the Staff Report, and subject
to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZE-80-26A
The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-80-26A, Ray
Segerstrom
Watson,, authorized agent; for C. J. Segerstrom and Sons,
3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for an amendment to
a_Final Development Plan for 1,175,755 square feet of
planned industrial development, located west of Harbor
Boulevard and north of Sunflower Avenue, in a PDI zone.
Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact
Report for Zone Exception ZE-80-26 accepted April 7,
1980. The Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to conditions. Ray Watson was present and
answered questions from the Council. On motion by Vice
Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and car-
ried, ZE-80-26A was approved based on the findings and
analysis contained in the Staff Report, and subject to
conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.
Oral
John Palmer, Costa Mesa, spoke concerning articles
Communications
printed in two local newspapers which related to com-
ments by the Costa Mesa City Attorney regarding the
Newspaper
subject of litigation. Mr. Palmer voiced his dis-
Articles
approval of same.
Running Race at
John Bushman, representing The Running Company, 12651
Orange Coast
Newport Avenue, Tustin, referred to his letter dated
1
September 3, 1981,
running race in th
stated that the ra
California Runner
station KRLA. The
1981, at 8:00 a.m.
requesting permission to hold a
e City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Bushman
ce was being sponsored by The Southern
magazine in conjunction with radio
race is scheduled for October 31,
at Orange Coast College, and KRLA
will be donating all of its race entry fees, $7.00 per
runner, to the Orange County Music Center. During
discussion, Mr. Bushman was advised that the City pre-
ferred that the race be held on the Orange Coast campus,
rather than using City streets.
Six -story Building William G. Geffeney, 1644 Aliso Avenue, Costa Mesa,
near 17th Street submitted a petition containing 82 signatures of resi-
and Irvine Avenue dents in the area of 17th Street and Irvine Boulevard,
protesting the granting of a variance to construct a
six -story building located at 485 - 17th Street, and
also protesting that only those who live within 300
feet of of the subject structure were notified of the
variance hearing. The petition further requested that
no other variances of this type be allowed in their
neighborhood. Councilwoman Hertzog commented that there
was no community response at the time this item was
considered and approved by the Planning Commission.
After discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall,
seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried, directing
staff to investigate modification of the City's notifi-
cation ordinance relative to the height of structures
being considered.
Roushan Mary and Ali Roushan, 1550 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Litigation spoke in connection with a lawsuit involving Mr. Roushan
and the City. The Assistant City Attorney recommended
to the Council that no comments be made on this matter
since it is in litigation.
Councilmanic Mayor Schafer referred to a communication from Pacific
Comments Federal Savings and Loan Association, requesting Council
approval to change their address from 19th Street to Old
Pacific Federal Newport Road. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Address Change Councilwoman Hertzog,, and carried, approval was given,
and staff was directed to initiate the requested change.
Adjournment to At 10:40 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a
Closed Session closed session in the first floor Conference Room for
the purpose of discussing the Sheffy litigation and
the deferred compensation loan involving Newport Equity
Funds (Zervas). During closed session, the City
Attorney was authorized to take any legal action deter-
mined to be legal and necessary against Newport Equity
Funds and other parties.
Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Cos T
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