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ROLL CALL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
December 21, 1981
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in
regular session on December 21, 1981, at 6:30 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa, California. The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag, and Invocation by Father Denis Lyons, St. John
the Baptist Catholic Church.
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
None
City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Public Services,
Senior Planner, Deputy City
Clerk
MINUTES On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
December 7, 1981 McFarland, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular
meeting of December 7, 1981, were approved as distrib-
uted and posted as there were no corrections.
ORDINANCES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman McFarland, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, all 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
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder
items were received and processed:
Claims
The following claims were received by the Clerk
and no action was required: Insurance Company of
North America on behalf of Walter Bausman; Robert
Dagnall; Clarence E. Dietrich; George R. Edmis-
ton; and Matt Smith.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has
Beverage been approved by the Planning Division: David A.
Booth, doing business at 1562 Newport Boulevard,
Suites C and D; Chong and Tae Y. Lee, doing busi-
ness as L and M Dairy, 1712 Santa Ana Avenue; The
Jolly Roger, Incorporated, doing business at 2300
Harbor Boulevard; and Wicsun, Incorporated, doing
business as Tatsumi, 3033 Bristol Street, Suite N.
Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission of
Commission the filing of Application No. 61066 by Southern
California Edison Company, for authority to
implement a residential conservation financing
program with Zero Interest Financing (ZIP) and
Cash Incentive Payments (CIP), and to recover
the first year's expenses through its conserva-
tion load management adjustment clause.
Notice from the Public Utilities Commission of
the filing of Application No. 61067 by Southern
California Edison Company, for authority to
increase rates to recover the 1982 incremental
expenses of its Residential Conservation Ser-
vice (RCS) Program through its conservation load
management adjustment clause.
Notice from the Public Utilities Commission of
the filing of Application No. 61081 by Southern
California Gas Company and Pacific Lighting Gas
Supply Company, for authority to increase rates
charged for gas service based on test year 1983;
to include an attrition allowance for 1984; to
include in rates a reward for conservation
achievements; and to include in rate base as
plant held for future use the expenditures asso-
ciated with a major gas supply project.
BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose has been received from Orange County Council of
Camp Fire Girls Camp Fire Girls, 1442 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 108,
Tustin, by selling candy door-to-door and in shopping
MOTION centers from January 1 through March 1, 1982. On motion
Permit Approved by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and
carried 5-0, the request was approved with application
of Municipal Code Section 9-234J.
Children's Hospital Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose has been received from Children's Hospital of
Orange County, 2025 West First Street, Santa Ana, by
collecting reusable household goods and personal items
MOTION during the 1982 calendar year, for sale in their thrift
Permit Approved store. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Councilman Johnson, and carried 5-0, the request was
approved with application of Municipal Code Section
9-234J.
Good Shepherd Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Lutheran Home Purpose has been received from Good Shepherd Lutheran
Home, 23442 E1 Toro Road, E1 Toro, by collecting reus-
able household goods and personal items during the 1982
MOTION calendar year, for sale in their thrift store. On
Permit Approved motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and carried 5-0, the request was approved with
application of Municipal Code Section 9-234J.
Calabash A request has been received from Calabash Landing, 179
Landing East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, for a permit allowing
public dancing and live entertainment. On motion by
MOTION Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and
Permit Approved carried 5-0, the request was approved for six months
subject to one condition of the Revenue Division.
SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
HEARING' Johnson, and carried 5-0, the following items were set
for public hearing on the dates indicated, at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall:
Final EIR - January 4, 1982. Final Environmental Impact
Victoria Street Report for property located at 600 Victoria
Street.
R-81-15 January 4, 1982. Rezone Petition R-81-15, Robert
Wilkinson E. Wilkinson, authorized agent for Havens Costa
Mesa Property Trust, 9019 Park Plaza Drive, Suite
B, La Mesa, for permission to rezone property
located at 600 Victoria Street from R1 to R2.
R-81-16 January 4, 1982. Rezone Petition R-81-16, Costa
Mesa City Council, for permission to rezone prop-
erty located at 276 Victoria Street from AP -CP to
CL. Environmental Determination: Environmental
t
410
mental Impact Report accepted for General Plan
Amendment GP -76-1C.
R-81-18
January 18, 1982. Rezone Petition R-81-18, C. R.
Spiller
Spiller, Jr., authorized agent for Orange and
Adjustment
Cabrillo, Limited, 234 East 17th Street, Suite
82-249 in the amount of
117, Costa Mesa, for permission to rezone prop-
$150,500.00,
erty located at 176-186 Cabrillo Street and at
appropriation for
1745-1747 Orange Avenue from R2 to R4. Environ-
salary increases for Division
mental Determination: Negative Declaration.
Final EIR for
January 18, 1982. Final Environmental Impact
Civic Center
Report, Costa Mesa City Council, to amend the
AYES:
Master Plan for the Costa Mesa Civic Center,
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
located at 77-99 Fair Drive, in an I and R zone.
REJECTED CLAIM
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
McFarland, Johnson
Johnson, and carried 5-0, the claim of Christopher Dovey
Dovey
was rejected.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $4,000.00, was
ACTIONS
presented, relating to the contract with Hillside
None
Repair, Incorporated, 2881 La Cresta Avenue, Anaheim.
Change Order No. l
The change order is to provide an additional 250 feet
Fairview Road
of four -inch perforated subdrain in connection with the
Embankment
Fairview Road Embankment Stabilization at the 405
Freeway. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
MOTION
Councilman Johnson, the change order was approved by
Approved
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement - Werner
An agreement was presented with Lawrence M. and Margaret
S.,Werner, in the amount of $4,640.00, in connection
Surplus Property
with the sale of surplus right-of-way located at the
at Irvine and
southwest corner of Irvine Avenue and Walnut Place. On
Walnut
motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman John-
son, the agreement was approved; the Mayor and Clerk
MOTION
were authorized to sign on behalf of the City; and auth-
Approved
orization was given to open escrow. 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
Budget On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Adjustment Johnson, Budget Adjustment No. 82-23, in the amount of
No. 82-23 $50,500.00, to provide adequate appropriation to pur-
chase a showmobile unit, was approved by the following
MOTION roll call vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget.
On motion by
Vice Mayor Hall,
seconded by Councilman
Adjustment
Johnson, Budget Adjustment No.
82-249 in the amount of
No. 82-24
$150,500.00,
to provide adequate
appropriation for
salary increases for Division
Heads, Fire, and part-time
MOTION
personnel, was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Approved
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
Budget On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Adjustment Johnson, Budget Adjustment No. 82-25, in the amount of
No. 82-25 $4,675.00, to provide adequate appropriation for salary
increases reflected in Resolutions 81-81 and 81-92, was
MOTION approved by the following roll call vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Adjustment Johnson, Budget Adjustment No. 82-26, in the amount of
No. 82-26 $32,395.00, to provide adequate appropriation for
retirement benefits associated with Division Heads and
MOTION Fire personnel salary increases, was approved by the
Approved following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Adjustment Johnson, Budget Adjustment No. 82-28, in the amount of
No. 82-28 $3,500.00, for repair and expansion.of existing parking
lot, and to improve security lighting at Balearic
MOTION Center, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL.MEMBERS: Schafer,.Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Contract
A contract amendment was presented, relating to the
Amendment/Omni-
agreement with Omni -Group, Incorporated, 2800 Olympic
Group
Boulevard, Suite 103, Santa Monica, California. The
amendment is for an increase to the contract of
Corporation
$2,480.00, in order to include site plan verification
Yard Study
and space utilization floor plan in connection with the
Corporation Yard Study. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall,
MOTION
seconded by Councilman Johnson, the amendment was
Approved
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Restroom at Bids received for Construction of a Restroom at Costa
Golf Course Mesa Golf and Country Club are on file in the Clerk's
office. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
MOTION Councilman Johnson, the contract was awarded to R. G.
Awarded to R. G. Construction, 2165 State Avenue, Costa Mesa, in the
Construction amount of $33,900.00, being the lowest bid meeting
specifications. 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
Purchase of A request was presented for purchase of a showmobile
Showmobile and and portable stage equipment from Wenger Corporation,
Stage Equipment 555 Park Drive, Owatonna, Minnesota, sole source vendor,
for an amount of $43,918.00. On motion by Vice Mayor
MOTION Hall, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the request was
Approved approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item 527 Bids received for Bid Item 527, Three Gas Detectors,
Three Gas are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice
Detectors Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the bid was
awarded to Bullard Safety, 5586 East Imperial Highway,
412
MOTION
South Gate, in the amount of $5,525.09, being the lowest
Awarded to
bid meeting specifications. The
motion carried by the
Bullard Safety
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
Site Improvements
Bids received for Site Improvements at Balearic Center
at Balearic Center
are on file in the Clerk's office.
On motion by Vice
Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, the contract
MOTION
was awarded to Wakeham Construction,
Incorporated, 3621
Awarded to Wakeham
West MacArthur Boulevard, Suite
118, Santa Ana, in the
Construction
amount of $41,855.00, being the
lowest bid meeting
specifications. 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
Purchase of Used
A request was presented for the
Purchasing Agent to
Vehicle for
negotiate the purchase of one 1981
mid-size used
Revenue Division
vehicle, for an approximate amount
of $7,000.00. The
vehicle is an approved budgeted
item of the Revenue
MOTION
Division. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Purchase Approved
Councilman Johnson, 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
ZE-81-84
A request was presented from Thrifty
Corporation, Post
r Thrifty
Office Box 92333, Los Angeles,
for refund of $3,940.00,
per a Right of Entry Agreement
in connection with Zone
MOTION
Exception ZE-81-84. On motion
by Vice mayor Hall,
Refund Authorized
seconded by Councilman Johnson,
the refund was author-
ized by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
Change Order
Change Order No. 3 was presented,
relating to the
No. 3"- Canyon
contract with Thomsen Landscape
in connection with
Park Improvements
Canyon Park Site Improvements -
Phase I. The increase
- Phase.I
is in the amount of $58,662.00
for an additional 9,777
cubic yards of soil. On motion
by Vice Mayor Hall,
MOTION
seconded by Councilman Johnson,
the change order was
Approved
approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
Classification On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Change Johnson, Resolution 81-97, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING
MOTION RESOLUTION NO. 81-81 AND ADDING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION
Resolution 81-97 OF DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT TO THE SALARY RESOLUTION
Adopted FOR EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, Ordinance 79-14, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
R-79-06/Brooks COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
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THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1004, NEWPORT MESA TRACT,
MOTION FROM R2 TO R3, in connection with Rezone Petition
Ordinance 79-14 R-79-06, Jimmie B. and Rebecca Brooks, for property
Adopted located at 932 and 936 West 18th Street, 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
R-79-16/Brooks On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, Ordinance 80-5 being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
MOTION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
Ordinance 80-5 THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1004, NEWPORT MESA TRACT,
Adopted FROM R2 TO R3, in connection with Rezone Petition
R-79-16, Jimmie B. and Rebecca Brooks, for property
located at 920 - 926 West 18th Street, 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
Terms of Planning On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Commissioners and woman Hertzog, Ordinance 81-24, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Residency THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Requirement AMENDING SECTION 13-3 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO TERMS OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS AND ADDING
Ordinance 81-24 A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT, was given second reading and
Adopted adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Planned Development On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Requirements woman Hertzog, Ordinance 81-25, being AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Ordinance 81-25 AMENDING REGULATIONS CONCERNING PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
Adopted WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, 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
Former Planning Mayor Schafer announced that Richard Carstensen, former
Commission Planning Commission Chairman, had arrived and invited
Chairman him to the podium. The Mayor, on behalf of the City
Commended Council, thanked Mr. Carstensen for his dedication
while serving on the Planning Commission, and advised
him that a Certificate of Appreciation has been pre-
pared and will be forwarded to him.
Appeal of ZE-81-165 The Deputy Clerk presented from the meeting of November
Gianulias 16, 1981, an appeal from Robert E. Kelly, representing
residents of North Costa Mesa residing west of Bristol
Street, of the Planning Commission's approval of Zone
Exception ZE-81-165, James C. Gianulias, authorized
agent for Bristol Plaza; Post Office Box 2990, Newport
Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the two-
story height limitation to allow two six -story office
buildings, with variances from landscaped setback
requirements, located at 3150 Bristol Street, in a Cl
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. A petition
containing 247 signatures was submitted by Mary Ann Rose,
3100 Yellowstone Drive, Costa Mesa, in opposition to the
project. A member of the Planning Staff summarized the
Staff Report and answered questions from the Council.
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the following Costa Mesa residents spoke in opposition
to the proposed project: Bob Kelly, 3132 Trinity Drive;
Mary Ann and Roy Rose, 3100 Yellowstone Drive; Mary
Naylor, 3137 Trinity Drive; George Wiley, 3088 Roanoke
Lane; Robert Moody, 632 Shasta Lane; Harry Wong, 3112
Yellowstone Drive; Don Crippen, 3090 Yellowstone Drive;
Norman Suker, 603 Ranier Way; and Phyllis Sides, 3125
Trinity Drive. Two Costa Mesa residents spoke in sup-
port of the project: Phil Weinreich, 624 Whitney Way;
and Sol Schweitzer, 636 Rhine Lane. Andrew Gianulias,
3101 Manistee Drive, Costa Mesa, representing the appli-
cant, spoke in support of the project, gave a slide
presentation, and answered questions from the Council.
MOTION After discussion., a motion was_made by Councilman
Denied McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to deny
Zone Exception ZE-81-165 based on the findings and
analysis contained in the Staff Report, and the input
received from the public. Further discussion ensued,
and thereafter, Mayor Schafer called for a vote. The
motion to deny the application carried 4-1, Vice Mayor
Hall voting no.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:20 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Tree Removal Toe Deputy Clerk presented from the meeting of November
Program 169 1981, report from a citizens committee regarding a
tree removal program. On motion by Councilman McFar-
MOTION land, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried 5-0, this
Held Over item was continued to the meeting of January 18,'1982.
WARRANTS On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 1163, including
Warrant Payroll 8125, was approved by the following roll call
Resolution 1163 vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
MOTION NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Approved ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY ATTORNEY At the request of the City Attorney, a closed session
REPORTS to discuss the Arnel litigation was scheduled following
Arnel Lawsuit the close of regular business. Mayor Schafer announced
that if anyone in the audience wished to speak on this
subject, they could do so at this time. There were no
speakers.
People versus The City Attorney reported that the League of California
Simon Cities has requested that the City participate as amicus
in the case of People versus Simon. The issue in this
case is the constitutionality of the City of Pico
Rivera's indecent exposure ordinance. A motion was made
MOTION by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall,
Amicus and carried 5-0, authorization was given to add the name
Participation of the City of Costa Mesa to the amicus brief prepared
Authorized by the City of Pico Rivera.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager presented a request for Council policy
Reimbursement for concerning reimbursement of expenses for citizen commit -
Citizen Committees tees. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, to continue with
MOTION the present policy of payment to the Planning Commis -
Continue sioners for scheduled meetings and mileage allowance,
Present Policy and no reimbursements for members of other committees.
Parking Financing On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
for Music Center woman Hertzog, Resolution 81-98, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
MOTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLMENT SALE FINANCING FOR THE PURPOSE
Resolution 81-98 OF PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND
Adopted FINANCING OF CERTAIN PARKING FACILITIES, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
'AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS- 'None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COMMISSIONER Mayor Schafer introduced Costa Mesa Traffic Commissioner
INTRODUCED Mark Sloate who was in the audience.
NEW BUSINESS The Deputy Clerk presented a request from Dave Leighton,
1074 Redding Street, Costa Mesa, on behalf of the North
Flood Insurance Costa Mesa Homeowners Association, for exemption from
Exemption flood insurance requirements for the Mesa Woods and
Greenbrook homes. The Senior Planning reported that,
the six tracts within the'subject developments do not
contain sufficient information (building pad elevations
and elevation of surrounding properties) required by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency to determine if a
parcel can be exempt. Also; no records were found for
two of the'four tracts within the Mesa Woods development.
MOTION After discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall,
Action Withheld seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0,
authorizing staff to advise Mr. Leighton that the City
cannot proceed with the request, and suggesting that
the homeowners association retain a private surveyor or
engineer to provide the necessary information which
would be required to make such a determination.
Appeal of ZE-81-177 The Deputy Clerk presented an appeal of the Planning
Shumaker/Bicycle Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-81-177, from
World Stephen Shumaker, authorized agent for Star Bicycle, 22
Westcliff Villa, Newport.Beach, for a Conditional Use
Permit for outside storage to allow for the display of
bicycles on the landscaped area in front of the build-
ing, located at 2146 Newport Boulevard, in a C2 zone.
Environmental Determination: Exempt. A communication
has-been received from Beryl K. Hall and Mrs. Arthur'P.
Hall of Yankee'Peddler Antiques, 2134 Newport Boulevard,
stating that they had no objections to the display of
bicycles on the lawn of subject property. The Senior
Planner gave a brief summary'of the Staff Report and a
memorandum dated December 17, 1981. Stephen Shumaker
was present and spoke in support of his request, and
answered questions from the Council.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Coun-
Zone Exception cilman Johnson; to approve Zone Exception ZE-81-177
Approved' based on the findings that the impact of the display
would not be detrimental to the surrounding area;
that -the -type of display is commensurate with the busi-
ness; that bicycles are not usual objects to observe in
front of business establishments; and subject to the
following conditions: No. l; as.written in the Staff
Report; No. 2, amended'by'deleting, "No bicycles shall
be placed in landscaped areas or in front of other
shops"; Nos. 3, 4, and 5, as written; and add Condition
No. 6, "All bicycle display in'the landscaped area will
cease December 25, 1981
In response to questions from the Council concerning
signage, -the -Senior ' Plannerreported that allowances are
made for addresses o be placed on buildings. Mayor
Schafer asked for clarification of that portion of the
motion which pertained to deletion of the second sen -
AMENDED MOTION tence of Condition'No. 2.''After reviewing the subject
Condition No. 2 wording, Vice Mayor Hall amended his motion, seconded
to Remain as by Councilman Johnson, to reinsert the second sentence
Written of Condition No. 2.
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AMENDED MOTION After further discussion, Vice Mayor Hall again amended
Authorizing his motion by adding Condition No. 7, authorizing
Address on address numbers to be placed on the south wall of sub -
South Wall ject building. Mr. Shumaker agreed to all conditions.
The,.amended motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson,
Mand carried 5-0.
ZE-81-189/RA-81-21 The Deputy Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-81-189,
Afshar/Modic Redevelopment Act ion RA -81-21, Farhad Afshar, 8081
Holland Circle, Huntington Beach, authorized agent for
William L. Modic, 1728 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa,
for a Conditional Use Permit to conduct auto repair and
painting within 200 feet of a residential*`zone,,.and
Redevelopment Agency approval, located,at 17.47 Anaheim
Avenue, in an MG zone. Environmental Determinatio`n.:
Exempt. The Planning Commission -recommended denial;
the Redevelopment Agency.recommended approval-�subjiect
to conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Afshar were present and spoke in support
of their request. Ms. Georgie Jones, 400 Tustin Avenue,
Newport Beach, owner of property at 631 and 635'Shalimar
Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that she had received a
letter of objection from one of her tenants, however,
if appropriate conditions were imposed by the Council,
she would have no objection to the project.
MOTION After discussion, Councilwoman Hertzog made a motion
Approved to approve the zone exception based on the findings
of the Redevelopment Agency, and subject to all condi-
tions contained in the Staff Report. The motion was
seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, and carried 3-2, Council
Members Schafer and McFarland voting no.
ORAL
William Myers, 3358 Fuchsia Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated
COMMUNICATIONS
that he inadvertently missed speaking on an earlier
item concerning exemption from flood insurance require -
Flood Insurance
ments for the Mesa Woods and Greenbrook homes. After
Exemption
discussion, Mr. Myers stated he would submit a communi-
cation to the Council regarding this subject.
COUNCILMANIC
Councilman McFarland requested -Mayor Schafer to direct
COMMENTS
a letter to the Newport Beach City Council, inquiring
whether or not that council agrees with "no" vote by
Route 55
one of its members relating to the State's Route 55
study of the Arches interchange at Coast Highway. The
aforementioned interchange study was discussed at a
recent Route 55 Public Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting.
Mayor Schafer responded that the requested communication
would be forwarded to Newport Beach.
Commissioner Mayor Schafer announced that applications were being
Applications received until December 28, 1981, for the position of
Costa Mesa Planning Commissioner. She also advised
that interviews were scheduled for January 20, 1982.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 10:05 p.m., Mayor Schafer adjourned the meeting to
CLOSED SESSION a closed session in the first floor Conference Room
for the purpose of discussing the Arnel litigation.
CLOSED SESSION During closed session, discussion was held concerning
various options open to the Council in connection with
Arnel Court an Appellate Court action on December 1, 1981, in the
Decision Will Arnel case. The court held the Initiative Ordinance
Not Be Appealed of 1978 was invalid because it was discriminatory.
After discussion, the Council decided not to appeal
to the State Supreme Court.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Mayor of -the City of CdIsta Mesa
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