HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/1982 - City CouncilROLL CALL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
January 4, 1982
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in
regular session on January 4, 1982, 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 Mr. Chuck Simpson, Seventh Day
Adventist Church.
Council Members Present: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
Council. Members Absent: McFarland
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Director of Public Services,
Senior Planner, City Clerk
MINUTES On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
December 21, 1981 Hertzog, and carried 4-0, the minutes of the regular
meeting of December 21, 1981, were approved as distrib-
uted and posted as there were no corrections.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Vice Mayor Hall, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances
by title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hall, all Consent Calendar items were approved in
one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
READING FOLDER On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hall, and carried 4-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims The following claims were received by the Clerk:
Attorney David S. Getty on behalf of Charles
Ulibarri; Myrtle Jane Allan on behalf of Flora
Sue Whitt, a minor; and Kenneth C. Jones.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has
Beverage been approved by the Planning Division: Hyo-Kun
Licenses and Young -Hui Kang, doing business as Captain
Mike's Fish Fry, 815 West 19th Street; E1 Torito-
La Fiesta Restaurants, Incorporated, doing
business as E1 Torito, 633 Anton Boulevard;
Kyoko Nakajima and Eiji Tanaka, doing business
as Angotei, 675 Paularino Avenue, Unit 5; and
Guiseppina Pina and Luigi Carpentieri, doing
business as Luigi's, 1862 Placentia Avenue.
Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission of
Commission the filing of Application No. 61138 by Southern
California Edison Company, for authority to
increase rates charged for electric service.
BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose has been received from Purple Heart Veterans
Purple Heart Rehabilitation Services, Incorporated, 555 East Ocean
Veterans Boulevard, Suite 225, Long Beach, by collecting personal
and reusable household items during the 1982 calendar
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MOTION year. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Approved Vice Mayor Hall, and carried 4-0, the request was
approved with application of Municipal Code Section
9-234J.
SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
HEARING Mayor Hall, and carried 4-0, the following items were
set for public hearing.on the dates indicated, at
6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall:
Housing Strategy January 18, 1982. To consider amendments to the
of General Plan Comprehensive Housing Strategy of the City of
Costa Mesa General Plan. Environmental Deter-
mination: Environmental Impact Report for the
General Plan accepted on July 20, 1981.
Condemnation February 1, 1982. Resolution of Necessity to
of 17th Street condemn Security Pacific Bank property located
Property at 153 East 17th Street, designated Parcel No.
7, in connection with the 17th Street extension.
ADMINISTRATIVE
The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
ACTIONS
prohibited at 1845 Monrovia Avenue to improve sight
distance. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
Parking Prohibition
by Vice Mayor Hall, Resolution 82-1, being A RESOLUTION
on Monrovia Avenue
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF THE WESTERLY
MOTION
CURB OF MONROVIA AVENUE, was adopted by the following
Resolution 82-1
roll call vote:
Adopted
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
Final Map for
. A Final Map and Subdivision Agreement were presented for
Tract 11424 -
Tract 11424, Mohler Development Corporation, 1542-B
Mohler
Moulton Parkway, Tustin; 17 lots, 1.14 acres, located at
2459, 2463, and 2471 Irvine Avenue, for condominium
purposes. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
MOTION
by Vice Mayor Hall, the map and agreement were approved;
Approved
the Council did accept on behalf of the public: a one -
foot wide strip, Monaco Terrace, for street and highway
purposes; vehicular access rights to Irvine Avenue as
released and relinquished except at approved driveway
locations; and the ingress/egress easement over Lot 17
for emergency vehicle purposes; the Council did also
approve subject map pursuant to the provisions of Sec-
tion 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; the Clerk
was authorized to sign subject map; and the Mayor and
Clerk were authorized to execute the Subdivision Agree-
ment. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
Tract 11375
The Director of Public Services has recommended that
Olrich
the Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material
Bond be exonerated in connection with Tract 11375,
Earl S.'Olrich, 2881 Europa Drive, Costa Mesa, for
MOTION
property located at 2336 Elden Avenue. On motion by
Bonds Exonerated
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, the
bonds were ordered exonerated by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: 'None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
AHFP Submittal
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
for 17th Street
Mayor Hall, Resolution 82-2, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE
MOTION ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF
Resolution 82-2 SEVENTEENTH STREET, from Newport Boulevard to 180 feet
Adopted easterly of Fullerton Avenue, was adopted by the follow-
ing roll call vote: -
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
AHFP Submittal On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
for MacArthur Mayor Hall, Resolution 82-3, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Boulevard CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE
MOTION ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF
Resolution 82-3 MAC ARTHUR BOULEVARD, bridge approach at the Santa Ana
Adopted River, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
Bid Item 497 A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Contract with Vice Mayor Hall, authorizing extension of the existing
Harris and Frank contract with Harris and Frank Uniform Division, 5570
Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, in connection with Bid
MOTION Item 497, Uniforms for Police and Fire personnel. The
Extension motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Authorized AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
Bid Item 526 "A"
Two 1982 Pickup
Trucks
MOTION
Awarded to GMC
Truck and Coach
Bid Item 529
Fire Hose
MOTION
Awarded to
Wardlaw Fire
Equipment
Bid Item 530
Structure
Demolition
MOTION
Awarded to
Sunset Demolition
Bids received for Bid Item 526, Revision "A", Two 1982
Pickup Trucks, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hall, the contract was awarded to GMC Truck and Coach
Company, 6901 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, in the
amount of $13,483.20, being the lowest bid meeting
specifications. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
Bids received for Bid Item 529, Furnishing of Fire Hose,
are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Coun-
cilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, the
contract was awarded to Wardlaw Fire Equipment, Incor-
porated, Post Office Box 2088, La Habra, in the amount
of $7,568.40, being the lowest bid meeting specifica-
tions. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
None
McFarland
Bids received for Bid Item 530, Demolish, Remove, and
Dispose of Various Structures within the City of Costa
Mesa, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, the
contract was awarded to Sunset Demolition, Incorporated,
2544 Tennyson Avenue, Anaheim, in the amount of
$6,850.00, being the lowest bid meeting specifications.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
Management
The City Manager has recommended a new classification of
Reclassifications
Management Information Services Manager to be responsi-
ble for all computer applications throughout the City.
He also recommended a revision to the job description
for Assistant City Manager to incorporate the additional
administrative responsibility for all data processing
operations. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
MOTION
by Vice Mayor Hall, Resolution 82-4, being A RESOLUTION
Resolution 82-4
OF THE,CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, AMENDING
Adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 81-81 AND ADDING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION
OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES MANAGER AND CHANGING
SALARY RANGE OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
Final Map for
A Final Map and Subdivision Agreement were presented for
Tract 11512 -
Tract 11512, Earl and Peggy Olrich, 2881 Europa Drive,
Olrich
Costa Mesa; one lot, 0.29 -acre, located at 1301 Baker
Street, for condominium purposes. On motion by Council-
woman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Hall, the Map
MOTION
and agreement were approved; the Council did accept on
Approved
behalf of the public the dedication of Baker Street for
street purposes; did also accept on behalf of the City
of Costa Mesa the easement for emergency ingress/egress
as shown on said map; did also approve subject map pur-
suant to the provisions of Section 66436 (c)(1) of the
Subdivision Map Act; the Clerk was authorized to sign
subject map; and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
execute the Subdivision Agreement. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL_ MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
WARRANTS
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hall, Warrant Resolution 1164 was approved by the
Warrant
following roll call vote:
Resolution 1164
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
Warrant
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Resolution 1165
man Johnson, Warrant Resolutionn 1165, including Payroll
8126, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
CITY MANAGER
The City Manager recommended that the City engage the
REPORTS
services of Jones, Hall, Hill and White, 4 Embarcadero
Center, Suite 1950, San Francisco, as special legal
Music Center
counsel in connection with the Orange County Music
Center parking project. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall,
MOTION
seconded by Councilman Johnson, Resolution 82-5, being
Resolution 82-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Adopted - Approving
MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING
Legal Counsel
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL SER -
Agreement
VICES WITH JONES HALL HILL AND WHITE, A PROFESSIONAL LAW
CORPORATION, was adopted; and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to sign subject agreement on behalf of the
City. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
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The City Manager also recommended that the City enter
into an agreement with Wainwright and Ramsey, Incorpor-
ated, 1400 K Street, Suite 206, Sacramento, as financial
consultants for the Orange County Music Center parking
MOTION project. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Financial Consultant Councilman Johnson, the agreement was approved, and the
Agreement Approved Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of
the City, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
EIR for 600 set for the public hearing for the Final Environmental
Victoria Street Impact Report (EIR) for property located at 600 Victoria
Street. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the
Clerk's office. A communication has been received from
the Chemical Action Neighborhood Association Committee,
urging that the last sentence of Section II.F.3, on
Page 48 of subject document, as amended by the Planning
staff in a memorandum dated December 30, 1981, include
any adjoining land within 2,000 feet of subject property.
This section refers to mitigation measures for potential
hazardous substances.
Walter Hart, 2202 Miner Street, Costa Mesa; and Edward
Bangert, 2172 Meyer Place, Costa Mesa, members of the
above-mentioned committee, spoke in support of their
request and asked that additional soil tests be taken
on the subject property where chemical tanks had been
located. Councilwoman Hertzog stated that Page 18 of
the EIR addresses the latter concern. Bertha Bangert,
2172 Meyer Place, also spoke in support of testing
nearby properties.
Jorge Alvarez, 1947 Killdeer Circle, Costa Mesa, repre-
senting the Janes Company, developer of subject property,
asked questions pertaining to test results in other
areas of the City, and responsibility for any required
clean-up.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
MOTION public hearing. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded
EIR Accepted by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 4-0, the Final
Environmental Impact Report was accepted as accurate
and adequate, including the aforementioned change con-
tained in a memorandum dated December 30, 1981, and
pertaining to the last sentence of Section II.F.3 of
the EIR, which reads; "Prior to grading or excavation,
all requirements of the Department of Health Services
must be complied with for this phase of site prepara-
tion. Any and all procedures required by the Department
of Health Services to make the site suitable for resi-
dential use must be completed prior to the issuance of
building permits".
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-81-15/ZE-81-193/ set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-81-15,
Tentative Maps for Robert E. Wilkinson, authorized agent for Havens Costa
Tracts 11690 and Mesa Property Trust, 9019 Park Plaza Drive, Suite B,
11691 - Wilkinson La Mesa, for .permission to rezone property located at
600 Victoria Street from R1 to R2. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No com-
munications have been received. Also presented at
this time were additional applications in connection
with the subject property: Zone Exception ZE-81-193,
for a Conditional Use Permit for a 69 -unit condominium
development with a variance for a 1.3 percent density
deviation; and Tentative Maps for Tracts 11690 and
11691, for 33 -lot and 38 -lot subdivisions. The Senior
Planner reviewed the information contained in the Staff
Report. The Planning Commission and Planning staff
recommended approval of the project subject to condi-
tions as amended.
Jorge Alvarez, 1947 Killdeer Circle, Costa Mesa, repre-
senting the developer, stated he would answer any
questions the Council may have, and agreed to all condi-
tions. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall,
seconded by Councilman
Ordinance 82-1
Johnson, Ordinance
82-1, being
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading
COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
R-81-15 Approved
THE ZONING OF
LOT 36, FAIRVIEW
FARMS, FROM R1 TO R2,
was given first
reading and passed
to second reading by
the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
McFarland
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
ZE-81-193 " Johnson, and carried 4-0, Zone Exception ZE-81-193 was
Approved approved, based on the analysis and findings contained
in the Staff Report, subject to all conditions recom-
mended by the Planning Commission, except that Condition
No. 1 was amended to read: "Prior to grading or excava-
tion, all requirements of the Department of Health
Services must be complied with for this phase of site
preparation. Any and all procedures required by the
Department of Health Services to make the site suitable
for residential use must be completed prior to the
issuance of building permits".
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Tentative Tracts Johnson, and carried 4-0, Tentative Maps for Tracts
11690 and 11691 11690 and 11691 were approved, based on the analysis
Approved and findings contained in the Staff Report, and subject
to all conditions recommended by the Planning Commis-
sion.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-81-16 - City set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-81-16,
Council Costa Mesa City Council, for permission to rezone
property located at 276 Victoria Street from AP to CL.
Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact
Report accepted for General Plan Amendment GP -76-1C.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received. The
Senior Planner summarized information contained in the
Staff -Report. The Planning staff and Planning Commis-
sion recommended approval. There being no speakers,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwoman
Ordinance 82-2 Hertzog, Ordinance 82-2, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First Reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
R-81-16 Approved THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 67, TRACT NO. 57, FROM
AP-CP'TO CL, was given first reading and passed to
second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
ORAL Jon Paradis, 1140 Salinas Avenue, Costa Mesa, Vice
COMMUNICATIONS President of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Associa-
tion, spoke in opposition to a decision by the Council
Arnel Lawsuit made on December 21, 1981. The Council decided not to
appeal the Appellate Court ruling that the Initiative
a
Ordinance of 1978.was i.nvalid because it was discrim-
inatory. Mayor Schafer reported that letters had been
received from Mr. Paradis and from Scott Williams, 3465
Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, both opposing the Coun-
cil's decision.
Considerable discussion ensued during which time Mr.
Paradis answered questions from the Council. Mayor
Schafer pointed out that if the Council did decide to
reverse their previous decision, the deadline to file
an appeal is January 10, 1982.
MOTION After further discussion, a motion was made by Vice
Died for. Lack Mayor Hall to reaffirm the Council's previous decision
of a Second not to appeal to the Supreme Court, however, the motion
died. for. lack of a second..
The Council continued to discuss the options concerning
the subject lawsuit, and the City Attorney reviewed the
report he had submitted to them at the December 21,
1981, Council meeting.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by
Reconsider Mayor Schafer, to reconsider an appeal to the Supreme
Decision Court. The motion failed to carry because of a tie
Failed to Carry vote, Council Members Hall and Hertzog voting no.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Coun-
Reaffirm Decision cilwoman Hertzog, reaffirming the Council's previous
Failed to Carry decision not to appeal to the Supreme Court. This
motion also failed to carry because of a tie vote,
Council Members Schafer and Johnson voting no.
Mayor'Schafer recommended that the meeting be adjourned
to January 6, 1982, at which time Councilman McFarland
would be present and another vote could be taken to
break the .tie.
ADJOURNMENT At 8:05 p.m., the Mayor -adjourned the meeting to
January 6, 1982, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
of City Hall.
ATTEST:
AFY-4c.1 ork of the City of Costa esa