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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
March 15, 1982
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in
regular session on March 15, 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 Monsignor Thomas J. Nevin, St.
Joachim Catholic Church.
ROLL -CALL Council Members Present: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Development Services Director,
Director of Public Services,
City Clerk
MINUTES On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
March 1, 1982 man McFarland, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 1, 1982, were approved.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Councilman Johnson, and carried 5-0, to read all ordi-
nances by title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was removed from the Consent Calen-
dar: Item 3, Request for a live entertainment permit
with public dancing from Sports Roundup.
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall,
Johnson, the remaining Consent
approved in one motion by the
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
seconded by Councilman
Calendar items were
following roll call vote:
Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
None
None
A request was presented for authorization to destroy
Destruction of certain records in the City Clerk's Department. On
Records for City motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Clerk Johnson, Resolution 82-•15, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
MOTION AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE CITY CLERK'S
Resolution 82-15 DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO
Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted 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:
Susan A. Evans; Lauraine Buffington; and Frank Y.
Hutchison.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning Divi -
Licenses sion, from: Casino USA, Incorporated, doing
Aa
business at 3300 Bristol Street; Alvin F. Boehm,
Doris L. Boehm, and Gene H. Faulstick, doing
business at 752 St. Clair Street; Robert H.
Stopher/receiver, doing business at 2531 Bristol
Street; New Kona Lanes, Incorporated, doing bus-
iness at 2699 Harbor Boulevard; and Nancy J.
Lawton, William S. Lawton, Dayna M. Parnell, and
Michael E. Parnel, doing business as Plaza Verde
Liquor, 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Suites 127,
128, and 129.
Super Bowl XX A resolution from the City of Orange supporting
the efforts of the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park,
and other Orange County cities and organizations
to bring Super Bowl XX to Anaheim Stadium.
Utility Rate Communication from Sierra Foothills Community
Increases Assistance Project, Incorporated, 144-C Hughes
Road, Grass Valley, California, requesting each
city and county in the State to adopt a resolu-
tion protesting the recent rate increases
approved by the Public Utilities Commission.
Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission of
Commission the State of California, of the filing of Appli-
cation No. 82-02-40 by Southern California Edison
Company, for authority to establish a major addi-
tions adjustment clause, to implement a.major
additions adjustment billing factor and an annual
major additions rate to recover the costs of
owning, operating, and maintaining San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station Unit No. 2, and to
adjust downward net energy cost adjustment clause
rates to equal the increase in major additions
adjustment clause rates.
LAFCO Notification from the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) of the County of Orange, that
determination will be made on March 10, 1982, on
proposed annexation to the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District, designated Engineer's No. 201 Annexa-
tion, located in the general area of Vanguard Way
and Fair Drive.
SET FOR PUBLIC
HEARING On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and carried 5-0, the following item was set for
R-82-02 public hearing on April 5, 1982, at 6:30 p.m., in the
Crown/Kobor Council Chambers of City Hall: Rezone Petition R-82-02,
Crown Engineering and Surveying Corporation, authorized
MOTION agent for George Kobor, Post Office Box 5185, Beverly
Hearing Set Hills, for permission to rezone property located at
2881 and 2891 Bear Street from R3 to R4. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration.
Weed Abatement A resolution was presented, declaring weeds and rubbish
to be a public nuisance. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall,
Motion seconded by Councilman Johnson, Resolution 82-16, being
Resolution 82-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Adopted/Hearing MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT RUBBISH
Set AND WEEDS WHICH BEAR SEEDS OF DOWNY OR WINGY NATURE AND
WEEDS WHICH ATTAIN SUCH A LARE GROWTH AS TO BECOME A
FIRE NUISANCE WHEN DRY, AND WEEDS WHICH ARE OTHERWISE
NOXIOUS OR DANGEROUS ARE GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS,
SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, AND THAT THE SAME ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE;
DIRECTING THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE TO POST NOTICES
TO REMOVE SAID RUBBISH AND DESTROY SAID WEEDS AS
REQUIRED BY LAW; FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ALL OBJEC-
TIONS OR PROTESTS AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION III OF ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER
III, COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, setting a public hearing
for April 19, 1982, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, was adopted by the following roll
Change Order The Director of Public Services has recommended approval
No. 12 - Richter of Change Order No. 12, in the amount of $25,317.00, in
connection with the contract with Arnold F. Richter Con-
Baker/Paularino struction, 11 North Fifth avenue, Arcadia. The increase
Crossings is for additional work as a result of variations in
field condition relating to the Baker Street/Paularino
MOTION Avenue crossings at the Santa Ana Delhi Channel. On
Approved motion by. Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman John-
son, the change order was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Installation of Traffic Signals on Baker Street has been
Completion completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Services by Grissom and Johnson, Post Office Box 10040,
Baker Street Santa Ana. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Traffic Signals Councilman Johnson, the work was accepted; the Clerk
was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; and the
bonds and 10 percent retention 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, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Installation of Traffic Signals on Adams Avenue has
Completion been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
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call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
REJECTED CLAIM
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Gallager
Johnson, and carried 5-0, the claim of Michael Gallager
was rejected.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS
The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
Prohibition of
prohibited on the south side of 22nd Street, 100 feet
Parking on 22nd
west of Santa Ana Avenue, for the purpose of establish -
Street
ing a bus stop. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded
by Councilman Johnson, Resolution 82-17, being A RESOLU-
MOTION
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Resolution 82-17
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A BUS STOP WITHIN THE CITY OF
Adopted
COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call
vote: _
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Prohibition of
The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
Parking on
prohibited on the south side of Sunflower Avenue from
Sunflower Avenue
Park Center Drive easterly'to 300 feet east of Stevens
Street, to prevent infringement on private property and
MOTION
restriction of the travelway. On motion by Vice Mayor
Resolution 82-18
Hall, seconded by Councilman Johnson, Resolution 82-18,
Adopted
being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION
OF SUNFLOWER AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order The Director of Public Services has recommended approval
No. 12 - Richter of Change Order No. 12, in the amount of $25,317.00, in
connection with the contract with Arnold F. Richter Con-
Baker/Paularino struction, 11 North Fifth avenue, Arcadia. The increase
Crossings is for additional work as a result of variations in
field condition relating to the Baker Street/Paularino
MOTION Avenue crossings at the Santa Ana Delhi Channel. On
Approved motion by. Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman John-
son, the change order was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Installation of Traffic Signals on Baker Street has been
Completion completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Services by Grissom and Johnson, Post Office Box 10040,
Baker Street Santa Ana. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Traffic Signals Councilman Johnson, the work was accepted; the Clerk
was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; and the
bonds and 10 percent retention 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, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Installation of Traffic Signals on Adams Avenue has
Completion been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
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Public Services by Grissom and Johnson, Post Office Box
Adams Avenue
10040, Santa Ana. On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, sec -
Traffic Signals
onded by Councilman Johnson, the work was accepted; the
Sports Roundup
Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion;
and the bonds and 10 percent retention 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, Johnson
WARRANTS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Final Map for
A Final Map was presented for Tract 11708, Balalis
Tract 11708
and Pigneri Development Corportion, 3471 Via Lido,
approved
Suite 211, Newport Beach; one lot, 0.17 -acre, located
Balalis and
at 213 East 18th Street, for condominium purposes. On
Pigneri
motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, the map was approved, and the Council did
MOTION
accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa the ingress/
Approved
egress easement for emergency vehicle purposes as dedi-
cated. The motion carried by the following roll call
Casey Lawsuit
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Final -Map for
A Final Map and Subdivision Agreement were presented
Tract 11512
for Tract 11512, Earl and Pegy Olrich, 2881 Europa
Drive, Costa Mesa, one lot, 0.29 -acre, located at 1301
Baker Street, for condominium purposes. The Council
approved the map and agreement on January 4, 1982,
however, the applicant has not complied with City and
MOTION
County map processing requirements. On motion by Vice
Approval
Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and carried
Rescinded
5-0, Council rescinded their earlier approval of subject
map and agreement.
Cost of Living On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Increase for Johnson, Resolution 82-19, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Retirees CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE CLAIM OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR STATE -
MOTION MANDATED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CHAPTER 1244, STATUTES
Resolution 82-19 OF 1980, COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR RETIREES, was
Adopted adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
BUSINESS PERMIT
Item 3 on the Consent Calendar was presented, a request
from The Roundup Corporation, doing business as Sports
Sports Roundup
Roundup, 843 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for a live
entertainment permit with public dancing at the above
address. The applicant was present and agreed to all
conditions. On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded
by Councilman McFarland, and carried 5-0, the request
was approved subject to conditions recommended by the
Revenue Division.
WARRANTS
On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
MOTION
man Johnson, Warrant Resolution 1172, including Payroll
Warrant 1172
8205, 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
CITY ATTORNEY
REPORTS
The City Attorney presented a proposed settlement
relating to Laurie Elaine Casey versus the City of Costa
Casey Lawsuit
Mesa. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by .
Councilwoman Hertzog, the proposed settlement, outlined
MOTION in the Assistant City Attorney's confidential memorandum
Settlement dated March 4, 1982, was authorized by the following
Authorized roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented a report dated March 9, 1982,
REPORTS containing recommendations for general revenue sharing/
community service allocations. On March 6, 1982,
Revenue Sharing Council Members Donn Hall and Norma Hertzog, Social
Allocations Program Screening Committee, interviewed 23 representa-
tives of agencies applying for funds. The committee
recommended funding for 16 agencies for a total of
$130,617.00. The City Manager also requested author-
ization to enter into second recipient agreements with
those agencies who will be receiving allocations.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Recommended Johnson, the recommendation of the Screening Committee
Allocations was approved; and the City Manager was authorized to
Approved execute second recipient agreements. 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
Fund Solicitation The City Manager presented a request from Zonta Inter -
Request - Zonta national,.2101 - 15th Street, Newport Beach, for a
permit to hold a fund raising activity for the Orange-
wood Children's Home building, to be held on March 28,
MOTION 1982, at 1989 Harbor Boulevard. On motion by Councilman
Approved McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried
5-0, the permit was approved subject to conditions
recommended by the Revenue Division.
Request for The City Manager requested that a closed session be held
Closed Session at the end of regular business for the purpose of dis-
cussing personnel matters.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for the public hearing for General Plan Amendment
GP -82-1B GP -82-1B, Costa Mesa City Council, to amend the land
use -designation of property located at 219, 221, and
221-1/2 Avocado Street from High Density Residential
to General Commercial. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is
on file in the Clerk's office.
The Planning Commission and Planning staff recommended
implementation of Option I, retention of the existing
High Density Residential Land Use designation for the
three parcels included in the amendment.
A communication has been received from Gerald E. Ode-
gaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, owner
of property located at 217 Avocado Street, in support
of the General Commercial designation.
The Senior Planner gave a slide presentation of the
subject properties, and reviewed his memorandum dated
March 9, 1982, which summarized the issues surrounding
GP -82-1B.
Michael Joyce, representing Alta Equities, owner and
developer of property located at 2183 Fairview Road,
reported that in April, 1981, Alta Equities obtained
approval of a Tentative Parcel Map and a Conditional
Use Permit for the purpose of developing an office
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condominium, however, if High Density Residential is
retained on the three parcels under discussion, it would
be necessary for his client to file an application for
a variance to legalize the nonconforming setbacks of
their buildings. He requested that such a variance be
approved permanently.
The Development Services Director responded that vari-
ances run with the land and staff would look favorably
on the request because of the odd shape of Alta's
property.
Gerald Odegaard summarized the communication he had
submitted dated March 9, 1982, supporting the General
Commercial designation.
Milton Meehan, owner of property at 221-1/2 Avocado
Street, and Bill Thomas, co-owner with Mr. Meehan of
property located at 231-33 Avocado Street, spoke in
support of High.Density Residential.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Ordinance 82-5 Johnson, the Negative Declaration of Environmental
First Reading Impact was adopted; and Ordinance 82-5, being AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF LOTS 51
AND 61, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT FROM MG AND C1 -CP TO CL,
was given first reading and passed to second reading by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
FORMER MAYOR The Mayor introduced Robert Wilson, former Mayor of the
RECOGNIZED City, who was in the audience.
RECESS Mayor Schafer declared a recess at 7:35 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk announced that the next three public hearings
Langslet/Seger- are in connection with a project of C. Robert Langslet
strom/College and Son, 296 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, authorized
District agent for C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road,
Costa Mesa, and Coast Community College District, 1370
Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, for property located at the
.northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Pinecreek Drive.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION
After brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilman
High Density
McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, to imple-
Residential
ment Option I, retention of existing High Density
Retained
Residential designation for all three parcels. The
motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-82-03,
R-82-03
Randy Wawrzyniak, 206 West Nobel Avenue, Santa Ana,
Land and Sea
authorized agent for Land and Sea Enterprises, Post
Enterprises
Office Box 2416, Capistrano Beach, for permission to
rezone property located at 1680 Superior Avenue from
MG and Cl -CP to CL. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration. 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.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Ordinance 82-5 Johnson, the Negative Declaration of Environmental
First Reading Impact was adopted; and Ordinance 82-5, being AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF LOTS 51
AND 61, NEWPORT HEIGHTS TRACT FROM MG AND C1 -CP TO CL,
was given first reading and passed to second reading by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog,
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
FORMER MAYOR The Mayor introduced Robert Wilson, former Mayor of the
RECOGNIZED City, who was in the audience.
RECESS Mayor Schafer declared a recess at 7:35 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk announced that the next three public hearings
Langslet/Seger- are in connection with a project of C. Robert Langslet
strom/College and Son, 296 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, authorized
District agent for C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road,
Costa Mesa, and Coast Community College District, 1370
Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, for property located at the
.northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Pinecreek Drive.
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PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
EIR for GP -82-1A for the public hearing to consider the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for General Plan Amendment GP -82-1A.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office.
A memorandum from the Associate Planner dated March 11,
1982, was submitted to the Council and -the attachments
include an Errata to the EIR, memorandums incorporated
by the Planning Commission, comments received during
the public review period, and responses to these com-
ments. These materials along with the draft EIR
constitute the final EIR.
Staff recommended that the following mitigation measure
for water quality impacts on Upper Newport Bay should
also become a condition, if approved: "An erosion/
siltation control plan shall be prepared under the
direction of the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board. This plan shall be implemented for all
stages of grading and construction".
A memorandum from the City's Transportation Manager
dated March 15, 1982, contains corrected Intersection
Capacity Utilization (ICU) for Harbor Boulevard at
Adams Avenue and is to be included as an EIR mitigation
measure.
Michael Engle from C. Robert Langslet and Sons, was
present to give an audio-visual presentation, however,
since the Council had already viewed this material, it
was not shown.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Schafer closed the
public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
EIR Accepted Councilman Johnson, accepting the Final Environmental
Impact Report as adequate and accurate, including the
documents attached to the Associate Planner's memoran-
dum dated March 11, 1982; the water control mitigation
recommended by the Planning staff; and the corrected
Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) contained in
the Transportation Manager's memorandum dated March 15,
1982. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
GP -82-1A set for the public hearing for General Plan Amendment
Langslet/Seger- GP -82-1A, to amend the land use designations from High
Strom/College Density Residential and General Commercial to Urban
District Center Residential. The Affidavit of Publication is on
file in the Clerk's office.
A letter has been received,from Mr. and Mrs. Donald V.
Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, opposing
the condominium project.
A communication was received from the Joint Associations
Board of Costa Mesa, 1074 Redding Avenue, Costa Mesa,
outlining their position on the proposed project.
A communication has been received from Robert Moore,
President of Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road,
Costa Mesa, in support of subject project.
A letter was hand delivered to the Mayor from C. J.
Segerstrom and Sons, transmitting a communication from
Frank J. Venclik, Regional Manager of the Automobile
Club of Southern California, pointing out problems his
employees have encountered in locating moderately priced
housing'in the Orange County area.
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The Senior Planner reviewed the application and answered
questions from Councilwoman Hertzog regarding rezoning
of the two parcels.
Jean Forbath, 2880 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, stated
that she would favor the project if low and moderate
priced housing is included.
Dave Leighton, President of the North Costa Mesa
Homeowners Association, 1074 Redding Avenue, Costa
Mesa, thanked the Council for including the homeowners
board members in previous discussions. Mr. Leighton
summarized the communication submitted by the Joint
Associations Board dated March 14, 1982, which con-
tains their concerns and questions regarding the
proposed project.
Bob Moore, 2724 Mendoza Drive, Costa Mesa, President
of Orange Coast College, and past president of the
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of
the request. In response to Councilwoman Hertzog's
question, Mr. Moore stated that the Coast Community
College District would probably lease that land to the
developer on a long-term basis.
John Cashion, owner of Pinecreek Village, located east
of the proposed development, expressed concern over the
high density being requested and its impact on traffic.
Malcolm Ross of C. J. Segerstrom and Sons thanked Dave
Leighton and Sam Berry, members of the Joint Associa-
tions Board, for their interest by visiting other
similar developments and holding a board meeting to
discuss the project.
Diane Pattison, member of the Newport Harbor -Costa Mesa
Board of Realtors, 401 North Newport Boulevard, Newport
Beach, spoke in support of the proposed development.
She also submitted a petition containing 38 signatures
of Board of Realtors members who are residents or
property owners in the City of Costa Mesa, supporting
the condominium project. ,
Bob Wilson, 3435 Plumeria Place, Costa Mesa, expressed
his approval of the development, however, he opposed
the high density being proposed. Mr. Wilson also
expressed concern with increased traffic and suggested
that parking prohibition be implemented on certain
streets in the subject area.
Jean Robins, 1807 Tahiti Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that
she was concerned about over -use of natural resources,
especially the water required for the aquascape.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Councilman McFarland stated his concern over the high
density, insufficient public transportation, and the
fact that there were no comparable projects to evaluate.
Vice Mayor Hall responded to the concerns voiced by the
public and Councilman McFarland and pointed out that
the 1975-80 growth of employment in the City was 75 per-
cent while increased housing was only 16 percent. Vice
Mayor Hall stated his opinion that this type of develop-
ment was necessary today in order to meet the demand
for housing. He also suggested that reclaimed water be
used for the aquascape and voiced his agreement with Mr.
Wilson that parking be prohibited on certain streets in
the subject area. Referring to public transportation,
it was Vice Mayor Hall's contention that the Orange
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County Transit District would increase bus service if
there is a need.
Council Members Johnson, Hertzog, and Schafer commented
on the need for housing in the City.
Peggy Howard, 2721 Starbird Drive, Costa Mesa, asked
for clarification regarding shortage of housing.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Resolution 82-20 Councilman Johnson, to adopt Resolution 82-20, being
Adopted A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
GP -82-1A, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, implementing Option II. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog
Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-82-01 set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-82-01,
Langslet/Seger- for permission to rezone the property from M1, C1 -CP,
strom/College CL, and I and R to PDR --UC (Planned Development Resi-
District dential - Urban Center). The Affidavit of Publication
is on file in the Clerk's office. The Planning staff
and Planning Commission recommended approval.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Rezones Approved Councilman Johnson, to approve rezoning of Parcel 1
from M1 and C1 -CP to PDR -UC; and to approve rezoning
of Parcel 2 from CL and I and R to PDR -UC, holding
second reading of the ordinance until Langslet has
control of property designated Parcel 2.
The City Attorney recommended that a rezone ordinance
for each parcel be given first reading.
MOTION RESCINDED On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, and carried 5-0, the above motion was
rescinded.
MOTIONS On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Ordinance 82-6 Johnson, Ordinance 82-6, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
First reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF PARCELS 2 AND 3 FROM M1 AND
C1 -CP TO PDR -UC, was given first reading and passed to
second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog
McFarland, Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Ordinance 82-7 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Coun-
First Reading cilwoman Hertzog, to give first reading to Ordinance
82-7, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF
PORTIONS OF BLOCKS "A", "H", AND "L" OF FAIRVIEW AND
THOSE PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 80, 81, 82, 85, AND 86 OF THE
FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF FAIRVIEW, FROM I AND R AND
CL TO PDR -UC, with second reading held until the prop-
erty is in the control of C. Robert Langslet and Son.
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
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ZE-82-09 The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-82-09, for a
Langslet/Seger- Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan for con-
strom/College struction of 1,155 condominium units, with variances
District from required parking and private open space. The
Planning staff and Planning Commission recommended
approval subject to conditions as modified.
The Senior Planner summarized his memorandum dated
March 15, 1982, which indicates that the applicants are
proposing to include compact parking stalls in excess
of the number permitted by Code. The memorandum also
contains four alternatives available to remedy this
situation. Staff recommended approval of Alternative
No. 4: Approve project, subject to compliance with
applicable Code requirements relating to compact parking
stalls, and direct staff to prepare an Ordinance amend-
ment which would allow 25 percent of nonassigned parking
stalls in residential zones to be provided as compact
stalls.
Staff has also recommended an additional condition for
improvement of the traffic signal at the intersection of
Harbor Boulevard and Adams Avenue, and participation in
other traffic improvements as directed by the Public
Services Director.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
ZE-82-09
Johnson, and carried 5-0, Zone Exception ZE-82-09 was
Approved
approved, based on the analysis and findings contained
in the Staff Report; subject to all conditions as modi-
fied and recommended by the Planning Commission; adding
an additional condition regarding traffic improvements
as stated in the previous paragraph; and incorporating_
Alternative No. 4 regarding compact stalls.
Motion for
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall for a Traffic
Traffic Study
Commission study of limiting parking on streets adjacent
Died for Lack
to the subject development, however, the motion died for
of a Second
lack of a second.
Tract 11501
The Clerk presented Tentative Map for Tract 11501, a
Langslet/Seger-
four -lot subdivision of the northerly portion of the
strom
development, designated Parcel No. 1. On motion by
Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and
MOTION
carried 5-0, the map was approved, based on the findings
Approved
and analysis and subject to conditions contained in the
Staff Report
Tract 11700
The Clerk presented Tentative Map for Tract 11700, a
Langslet/College
four -lot subdivision of the southerly portion of the
District
development, designated Parcel No. 2. On motion by Vice
Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and car-
ried 5-0, the map was approved, based on the findings
and analysis and subject to conditions contained in the
Staff Report.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess at 9:40 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented Redevelopment Action RA -82-02, Zone
RA-82-02/ZE-82-16
Exception ZE-82-16, Dr. J. Gene Lee, 275 Victoria
Lee/Irani
Street, Suite 2-J, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Joe
Irani, 1533 Monrovia Avenue, Newport Beach, for approval
of off-site parking and a variance from total required
parking, located at 1801 Newport Boulevard, in a C2
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of RA -82-02
subject to conditions as amended for ZE-82-16. The
Redevelopment Agency made the same recommendation except
with Conditions 5 through 8 deleted.
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MOTION On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Approved woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, RA -82-02 was approved,
subject to conditions as recommended by the Redevelop-
ment Agency.
Appeal of ZE-82-12 The Clerk presented an appeal of the Planning Commis-
Italiane/Mekis sion's denial of Zone Exception ZE-82-12, from Jayme
Mekis, 155 Merrill Place, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional
Use Permit to allow a nursery business in an existing
residence, and legalize existing structures, with vari-
ances from front fence setback, building setback,
parking, and open space, located at the above address
in an R2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's
office.
A letter has been received from Mark and Helen Pines,
160 - 21st Street, Costa Mesa, requesting Council to
uphold the Planning Commission's decision.
A memorandum from the Planning staff dated March 11,
1982, states that the business owner had received a Home
Occupation Permit, that 11 standards must be satisfied
if the Permit is not to be revoked, however, the owner
is in violation of 7 of the 11 standards. The standards
in question are listed.
Frank Italiane was present to answer questions from the
Council and spoke in support of the request. He also
stated that he is in the process of complying with
Standard Nos. 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11. Mr. Italiane
reported that he had submitted a petition to the Plan-
ning Commission containing 30 signatures of nearby
residents who had no objections to the business remain-
ing in the area. A copy of the petition was submitted
to the Council.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by
Failed to Mayor Schafer, to deny the ZE-82-12 and ordering removal
Carry of illegal uses within 120 days. The motion failed to
carry 2-3, Council Members Hall, Hertzog, and Johnson
voting no.
Council Members Hall and Hertzog commented that they
felt the appellant should be allowed a longer period of
time to remove the illegal uses.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall, seconded by
Denied Councilwoman Hertzog, to deny ZE-82-12 and revert the
property to residential use within 240 days. The motion
carried 3-2, Council Members Schafer and McFarland
voting no.
Appeal of ZE-82-17 The Clerk presented an appeal of the Planning Commis-
Heath/Coast sion's denial of Zone Exception ZE-82-17, from W. Heath
Federal and Company, 3225 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, authorized
agent for Coast Federal Savings and Loan Association,
1335 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, for a sign
variance at 1886 Harbor Boulevard, in a C2 zone.
Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit
of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office.
The Development Services Director summarized the Plan-
ning staff memorandum dated March 11, 1982, which is
a response to the appellant's appeal for approval of
the sign variance.
Eugene Briesemeister, representing W. Heath and Company,
stated their sign would only be 30 inches above the
roof and the sign would be removed when other noncon-
forming signs in the area are removed. He further
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reported that there were 26 roof signs on Harbor Boule-
vard and submitted photographs to the Council.
Vice Mayor Hall responded that although there were
nonconforming signs still in existence, no new ones
have been approved since 1974.
Joseph Penwell, Coast Federal Savings, stated that
customers have made complaints because they could not
find the the Coast Federal office on Harbor Boulevard.
MOTION On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Mayor
Denied Schafer, and carried 5-0, ZE-82-17 was denied based
on the information contained in the Planning staff
memorandum dated March 11, 1982.
Appeal of Devel- The Clerk announced that a communication has been
opment Review received from The M. D. Janes Company, Incorporated,
Criteria 2950 Airway Avenue,.Suite D, Costa Mesa, withdrawing
their appeal of the Planning Commission's decision
for Development Review criteria as applied to a pro-
posed office building at 891 Baker Street.
MOTION On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council -
Removed from woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, this item was removed
Agenda from the Agenda.
Commissioners Mayor Schafer introduced Planning Commissioners Walter
Recognized Davenport,, Lynn Van Aken, and Mark Sloate, who were in
the audience.
COUNCILMANIC
COMMENTS Councilman Johnson suggested that the gate at the Costa
Mesa Golf Course be moved to an area near the 10th hole,
Relocate Golf and a fence installed, so that nearby residents are not
Course Gate disturbed by the early morning noise created by automo-
biles backed up on the street waiting for the gate to
be unlocked. The City Managerestimated a cost of
approximately $5,000.00. .
MOTION After discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Hall,
Project Approved seconded by Councilman Johnson, authorizing relocation
of the gate and installation of a fence as recommended
by Councilman Johnson, funding to be included in the
1982-83 City Budget. The motion carried 3-2, Council
Members Hertzog and McFarland voting no.
SCAG Membership On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hall, and carried 5-0, discussion concerning
the City's membership in the Southern California Asso-
ciation of Governments (SCAG) was referred to the
Study Session of April 12, 1982, and scheduled for the
Council meeting of April 19, 1982.
Adjournment to At 10:55 p.m., Mayor Schafer adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session a closed session in the first floor Conference Room for
the purpose of discussing personnel matters. During
HCDA closed session, Council requested the City Manager to
prepare a report relating to the Housing and Community
Development Act with the possibility of decreasing the
activity of staff members.
Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Mayor, of :the City of -Cost Mesa
ATTEST:
ity Clerk of the City AofCos!tLa__7Me--_.____-
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