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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1983 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA May 16, 1983 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular session on May 16, 1983, 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 Douglas Clark, Development Services Director. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director, Director of Public Services, City Clerk MINUTES On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - May 2, 1983 man McFarland, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1983, were approved as distributed and posted. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was removed from the Agenda: Item 15, Change Order "A" in connection with the Victoria Street Alignment Study. 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: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- wcman Hertzog, Resolution 83-38, being A RESOLUTION OF Records Destruction THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Engineering AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDI- MOTION NANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call Resolution 83-38 vote: Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Records Destruction On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - for Building Safety woman Hertzog, Resolution 83-39, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION OF THE CITY OF.COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDI- MOTION NANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call Resolution 83-39 vote: Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None READING FOLDER On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims have been received by the City Clerk from the following persons: B. T. Gunn; Raechel E. Skinner; Farmers Insurance Exchange on behalf of Alton Lee; Leora Dale; Daniel J. Colvin; George and Delores Smith; Automobile of Southern Cali- fornia on behalf of Laurie Williams; Edgar - Clifford; Mary L. Rathfon; Attorney Lawrence A. Strid on behalf of Kelly Burge: David and Robyne Balsiger; Laura Lynn Heralda; David Alan Nostrand; and Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from Attorney Pamela M. Hanover on behalf of Robert A. Abrams, also known as Robert Lance. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses 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; Thomas H. Munoz, doing busi- ness at 1089 Baker Street, Suite A; and Tic The Systems, Incorporated, doing business at 111 Del Mar Avenue. Flooding at Letter from Marie Eckess, 1770 Orange Avenue, Orange and Costa Mesa, concerning flooding at the intersec- Rochester tion of Orange Avenue and Rochester Street caused by the storm on March 1, 1983. Rail Rapid Resolution from the City of Stanton supporting Transit the concept/implementation of rail rapid transit in the County of orange and ratifying the action of.the Joint Transit Committee. The Costa Mesa City Council adopted similar Resolution 83-15. Fire Safety Resolution from the City of Westminster support- upportRules Rulesand ing Senate Bill 197 for the adoption of rules and 'Regulations regulations which establish fire safety perform- ance standards for cigarettes and little cigars. Cable Television Resolution from the City of Westminster opposing the position of the National League of Cities regulating the franchise relationship between a city and any cable television provider. Local Agency Notice from the Orange County Local Agency Forma - Formation tion Commission that determination will be made Commission on May 11, 1983, concerning proposed annexation to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, designated Engineer's No. 209 Annexation, located at Canyon Park. Public Utilities Notice of Order Instituting Investigation No. Commission 83-04-03 from the Public Utilities Commission, making investigation on the Commission's own motion into the rules, procedures, and practices which should be applicable to the Commission's review of transmission lines not exceeding 200 kilovolts. BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose has been received from E1 Bekal Temple, 1170 E1 Bekal Temple East Pacifico Avenue, Anaheim, by sale of tickets for a circus on May 21, 1983, to be held at the Orange County MOTION Fairgrounds. on motion by Councilman McFarland, Permit Approved seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the permit was approved with application of Municipal Code Section 9-2341 and subject to conditions recommended by the Revenue Division. Lions Club Fish A request has been received from Costa Mesa -Newport Fry and Parade Harbor Lions Club, Incorporated, Post Office Box 10628, Costa Mesa, to hold the 38th Annual Lions Club Fish Fry MOTION and Carnival June 3-5, 1983, at Lions Park. On motion Request Approved by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hert- Aiken zog, and carried 5-0, the request was approved subject to meeting the City's insurance requirements. SET FOR PUBLIC rejected. HEARING On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- Invoices woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the following items were set for public hearing on June 6, 1983, at 6:30 p.m., in MOTION the Council Chambers of City Hall: R-83-05 Rezone Petition R-83-05, Costa Mesa City Council, Authorized to change `the zoning of three sites at 1924 and 1932 Wallace Avenue, 755-771 West 20th Street (odd -numbered addresses only); 1981 and 1985 Wallace Avenue; and 2015 and 2019 Pomona Avenue, from R2 to R.3. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration adopted for Specific Plan SP -79-01. Eating Proposed ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Establishments Mesa Municipal Code, permitting certain eating in MP and MG establishments in the MP (Industrial Park) and MG Zones (General Industrial) zones: Environmental Deter- mination: Exempt. Revenue Sharing Funds Budget hearing for Federal Revenue Sharing funds for Fiscal Year 1983-84. Uniform Fire Code Proposed ordinance adopting the Uniform Fire Code for 1982, making certain amendments thereto, and repealing Chapter II, Fire Prevention. REJECTED CLAIM On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Aiken woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Robert Aiken and others relating to Harbor Lawn Mortuary, was rejected. Uncollectible The Revenue Supervisor has requested that -12 invoices, Invoices totaling $13,957.48, be written off as uncollectible. Detailed information is contained in his memorandum MOTION dated May 4, 1983. On motion by Councilman McFarland, Write-off seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the write-off was Authorized authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Cancellation The Director of Finance has recommended that the City of Special request cancellation of the Special Assessment by the Assessment County, $49.04 for Fiscal Year 1982-83, and $69.96 for the previous year's unpaid assessment, for property designated as Assessor Parcel No. 422-262-18, Let 15, Block F, Tract 612. MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Assessment Councilwoman Hertzog, requesting the County Tax Cancellations Collector -Treasurer to cancel the above -referenced Authorized Special Assessments. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 5951 ■'�� Conference On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Advance woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance in the amount of $330.00, for a police officer to attend the Basic MOTION Accident Investigation Conference in Modesto, June 6-10, Advance 1983, was approved by the following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Parcel Map Off-site improvements and sewer construction have been S-78-09 completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Segerstrom Services by C. J. Segerstrom, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, in conjunction with Parcel Map S-78-09, located MOTION at 1700 Adams Avenue. On motion by Councilman McFar- Work Accepted land, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work was accepted, and the following Savings Passbooks were ordered exonerated: Passbook No. 3-0007235-9, in the amount of $17,500.00; and Passbook Nos. 3-0008732-0 and 3-0008733-3, in the amount of $3,900.00 each. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES:- COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Notice of Construction of the Harbor Boulevard Drainage System at Completion for Adams Avenue, from Village Way and Baker Street, has Harbor Boulevard been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Drainage System Public Services by Fleming Engineering, 8281 Common- wealth Avenue, Buena Park. On motion by Councilman MOTION McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work Work Accepted was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; the Performance Bond was ordered exoner- ated and retention funds released 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been filed; and the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months after the Notice of Completion has been filed. The motion car- ried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Refund to A request has been received for refund of a $50,000.00 Casino, U.S.A. cash deposit from Casino U.S.A., 1715 - 14th Street, ZE-81-132 Santa Monica, for completion of landscaping within Town Center in connection with Zone Exception ZE-81-132. On MOTION motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Refund Hertzog, the refund was authorized by the following Authorized roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Airport Environs On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Land Use Plan woman Hertzog, Resolution 83-40, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION PROVIDING COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE Resolution 83-40 AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN PREPARED BY THE AIRPORT Adopted LAND USE COMMISSION FOR ORANGE COUNTY, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:_ COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Fairview Regional A cooperative agreement was presented, between the City Park Cooperative and the Orange County Harbors, Beaches, and Parks Dis- Agreement trict, for the design of Fairview Regional Park. In order for the project to proceed, it is necessary to LJ MOTION Agreement Approved Sole Source Purchase to Modify Emergency Generator MOTION Purchase Approved Agreement - Westec/Segerstrom EIR for Nordstroms MOTION Agreement Approved update the General Development Plans (GDP). The updated plans will include and identify phased development of the park, private concession plans and economic feasi- bility analysis of proposed concession uses, and a draft request for proposal for park concession developments. The total estimated cost of the General Development Plans is approximately $80,000.00, including a contribu- tion of $20,000.00 from the City. A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, approving the agreement, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, authorization was given to enter into an agreement with Power Spectrum Electrical Engineering, Incorporated, 2681 Dow Avenue, Unit B, Tustin, for labor and material to connect the City emergency generator located in the Police Building to the City Hall and new Communications Center. The contract stipulates payment by the City of $6,525.00. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agree- ment was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were author- ized to sign on behalf of the City, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None An agreement was presented, with Westec Services, Incor- porated, 3211 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, and C. J. Seger- strom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The agreement, in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00, is for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report in connec- tion with expansion of Nordstroms Department Store in South Coast Plaza. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Development Services Direc- tor were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer Assessment The Clerk presented Assessment District No. 82-1, Sterl- District 82-1 ing Avenue. The Director of Public Services introduced Sterling Avenue George McFarlin, attorney from the law offices of Brown and Nazarek, 2171 Campus Drive, Suite 330, Irvine. Mr. McFarlin reviewed the order of procedure for the pro- posed district. in NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None OLD BUSINESS On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Escort Bureaus and woman Schafer, Ordinance 83-10, being AN ORDINANCE OF Adult Entertainment THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Businesses ADDING SECTIONS 9-450 THROUGH 9-474, INCLUSIVE, TO THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ESCORT BUREAUS AND MOTION OTHER ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES, REPEALING SECTIONS Ordinance 83-10 9-193 THROUGH 9-208, AMENDING SECTION 13-860(a)(7) AND.. Adopted (8) AND ADDING SECTION 13-861(d), was given second read- ing and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Assessment The Clerk presented Assessment District No. 82-1, Sterl- District 82-1 ing Avenue. The Director of Public Services introduced Sterling Avenue George McFarlin, attorney from the law offices of Brown and Nazarek, 2171 Campus Drive, Suite 330, Irvine. Mr. McFarlin reviewed the order of procedure for the pro- posed district. in Ron Wolford, of Berryman and Stephenson, Incorporated, 4151 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, reported that all property owners will be notified of the public hearing. Persons Designated On motion by_Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - to Perform Duties man McFarland, Resolution 83-41, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION DESIGNATING PERSONS TO PERFORM VARIOUS DUTIES FOR Resolution 83-41 "MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT'OF 1913"; DECLARING THE WORK Adopted TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY BENEFIT; DESCRIB- ING THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Intention to Order On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Construction man McFarland, Resolution 83-42, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN Resolution 83-42 IMPROVEMENTS TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES IN A PROPOSED Adopted ASSESSMENT, DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE "MUNICIPAL -IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913"; DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY BENEFIT; DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Passing on Report On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - and Setting Public man McFarland, Resolution 83-43, being A RESOLUTION OF Hearing THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PASSING ON THE "REPORT" OF THE ENGINEER, GIVING PRELIM - MOTION INARY APPROVAL, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC Resolution 83-43 HEARING, said public hearing to be held on July 5, 1983, Adopted was adopted by -the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Call for On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Construction Bids man McFarland, Resolution 83-44, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION REFERENCING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE AND DIRECTING CALL FOR Resolution 83-44 CONSTRUCTION BIDS, was adopted by the following roll Adopted call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Authorizing On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Sale of Bonds man McFarland, Resolution 83-45, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS TO Resolution 83-45 FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, Adopted was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson', Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Set Public Hearing On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - for Eminent Domain man McFarland, Resolution 83-46, being A RESOLUTION OF Proceedings THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, rw� SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ORDER ACQUISITION BY MOTION EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS, said hearing set for Resolution 83-46 July 5, 1983, was adopted by the following roll call Adopted vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None WARRANTS On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice MOTION Mayor Johnson, Warrant Resolution 1214, including Warrant 1214 Payroll 8309, was approved by the following roll call Approved vote: CITY MANAGER REPORTS - Preliminary City Budget for 1983- 84 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer None None The City Manager presented the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 1983-84, and reviewed his message contained in the preliminary document. Total recommended appro- priation is $36,729,605.00 for operations and capital improvements. This reflects a 1.2 percent increase compared to the adjusted 1982-83 budget. Total appro- priation for operations is $30,673,850.00, with a total of $6,055,755.00 for capital improvements. No addi- tional positions are recommended within the budget and this reflects a net decrease of three positions, from 538 to 535 full-time employees. The City Manager reported that the budget will be dis- cussed at a Study Session scheduled for May 31, 1983, and a public hearing will be set for June 20, 1983. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Parking for for the public hearing to consider alternative parking Regional Shopping requirements for regional shopping centers as identified Centers in the South Coast Plaza Parking Study. The Affidavit of Publication is on file.in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Development Services Director referred to the Senior Planners memorandum of May 11, 1983, and the South Coast Plaza Parking Study. The Planning Commission and Planning staff recommended adoption of Option III - Modified Urban Land Institute (ULI) Recommendations as detailed on Pages 9 and 10 of the Study. Option III would implement parking standards suggested by ULI (five parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) but the adjustment recom- mended for food services (reducing required parking by four spaces per 1,000 square feet of GLA devoted for food services) would only be effective for up to five percent of the GLA occupied by these uses. Above five percent, food services would adhere to the same parking requirements as retail activities. Malcolm Ross, representing South Coast Plaza, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, stated that he agreed with the report and recommended approval of Option III. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated his opinion that copies of the staff memorandum and study should be made available to the public. The Development Services Director responded that copies of the subject study have been available in his department. Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, asked that Option III be explained to him and the - 2,2 Development Services Director summarized the informa- tion contained in the report. Mr. Odegaard suggested that City employees be required to use public transpor- tation and that parking at City Hall be eliminated. He stated his opinion that this should be done throughout the City. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Option III Vice Mayor Johnson, to adopt Option III as shown on Adopted Pages 9 and 10 of the South Coast Plaza Parking Study; and staff was directed to take the following actions: to prepare ordinances to implement Option III and to require satellite/accessory uses to comply with current commercial parking requirements; to conduct a compre- hensive parking survey of South Coast Plaza; and to conduct further studies to determine if it is feasible to apply the ULI standards to other C1 -S zones. The motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place 1983-84 Community set for the public hearing for the Community Develop - Development Block ment Block Grant application for Fiscal Year 1983-84, Grant including additional funds under the Appropriations Act. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Administrative Assistant summarized staff's memor- andum dated May 16, 1983, which contains recommendations for use of the block grant of $853,000.00; Jobs Bill Allocation, $328,000; and Budget Adjustments which will allow transfer of funds. Councilwoman Hertzog asked if the Jobs Bill Allocation could be given to the County of Orange if the City decided not to use those funds, and the Administrative Assistant replied that the funds probably would be dis- persed. Jere Vandewalle, 2810 San Juan Lane, Costa Mesa, spoke on behalf of the former Housing and Community Develop- ment (HCD) Committee and read a prepared statement supporting recommendations made by that committee. Mr. Vandewalle expressed his appreciation for the opportun- ity of serving on the HCD Committee stating that they had made many excellent contributions to the program. Mayor Hall and Councilwoman Hertzog commended all those who had served on the HCD Committee and expressed their hope these citizens would be available to serve in the future. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, again stated that staff reports should be made available to the public and expressed opposition to residential and commercial uses being permitted in the same area. Jean Forbath, 2880 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, who had served on the HCD Committee, asked that the City accept the Jobs Bill Allocation and recommended that some of these funds be used to set up job banks. Joseph Fratt, 1682 Rhode Island Circle, Costa Mesa, suggested that block grant funds be used to construct a wall along the San Diego (405) Freeway from the Santa Ana River to the Harbor Boulevard off -ramp to resolve the noise problem that now exists in that area. The City Manager responded that the funds could not be used for sound walls and advised Mr. Fratt that he would be meeting with residents in his area on Tuesday evening, May 17, 1983, to discuss alternatives to alleviate the freeway noise. Diana Blaisure, 2083 Continental Street, Costa Mesa, who had served on the HCD Committee, agreed with the comments made by Mr. Vande.walle and expressed disap- pointment that the committee would no longer be meeting on a monthly basis. Virginia Goddard, 1634-C Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, stated that property values are going downward in the area in which she lives because of the freeway noise. This is the same area mentioned earlier by Mr. Fratt. There being no other speakers, Mayor Hall closed the public hearing. Councilman McFarland inquired about the $200,000.00 for commercial rehabilitation that had been allocated from the 1982-83 budget. The Administrative Assistant responded that these funds have not been used because neither a formal program has been developed nor an area chosen because of the delays related to improvement of Route 55. MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Block Grant Councilwoman Hertzog, accepting the recommendations Funds Allocated contained in staff's memorandum dated May 16, 1983, as Recommended concerning allocation of $853,000.00 in block grant funds. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Application for woman.Schafer, authorization was given to apply for Jobs Bill Funds $328,000.00 through the Appropriations Act, commonly Authorized known as the "Jobs Bill", and that these funds are to be expended for housing and community development as recommended by staff: The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Budget Councilwoman Schafer, approving the following Budget Adjustments Adjustments: Transfer $1,300.00 from Home Security Approved. Fund, $32,870.00 from the Rea Community Fund, and $18,895.00 from the Public Services Fund, to the Contingency Fund; and transfer $6,000.00 from the Contingency Fund to the Removal of Architectural Bar- riers Fund. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented Encroachment Permit EP -83-03, Craig Combs, 1535 Monrovia Avenue, Costa Mesa, author - EP -83-03 ized agent for Rypinski Family Trust, 1111 Bayside Combs/Rypinski Drive, Suite 270, Corona del Mar, to allow an existing, nonconforming canopy at 1679 and 1697 Placentia Avenue in a Mand MG zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. 4L MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice Permit Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, the permit was approved Approved based on the findings and analysis contained in the Staff Report and subject to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS James Harker, Attorney at Law, 695 Town Center Drive, Suite 1000, Costa Mesa, representing the Costa Mesa Increased Medical Employees Association, spoke concerning a recent Costs for increase in medical rates, between $30.00 and $50.00 Employees per month, and asked that the City pay the same amount towards the increase as it pays for safety and admin- istrative personnel. Mayor Hall suggested that this item be referred to the Meet and Confer process to determine if the City will contribute to the increased medical costs at that time or make the contribution retroactive. Soffer Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke on the following items: Costa Mesa and Newport Beach Agendas; availability of staff reports; Victoria Street Alignment Study; Paularino Avenue Study; wording of claims on the City of Newport Beach Council Agenda; the City's parking ordinances; absence of street addresses on Harbor Boule- vard; in -lieu parking; and City of Los Angeles proposed incentives to alleviate parking shortage. Odegaard Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, spoke in opposition of the City's accepting block grant funds and stated his opinion that government is inter- ferring with private enterprise. Relocation Kathy Young, 1829 Glenwood Lane, Newport Beach, asked Funds/Young when the City would be paying the balance of relocation funds in connection with the moving of her business. because of the 17th Street realignment. The City Manager responded that if Ms. Young will call him the next morning before 9:00 a.m., he would -have information on the status of the claim. COUNCILMANIC COMMENTS Councilman McFarland reported on a League of California Cities meeting which he attended in Sacramento on League of Cities Saturday, May 14, 1983. Vice President George Bush Meeting in was,present at that meeting and discussion was held on Sacramento the following: Federal reimbursement of funds to local government for refugee and alien costs; disaster relief; unemployment in specific areas; Revenue Sharing Program; and mortgage revenue bonds. League of Cities/ Councilwoman Schafer announced that she will.be seeking Office of Second the office of Second Vice President of the Orange County Vice President League of Cities and asked for Council support. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Letter of Support Councilman McFarland, and carried 5-0, authorizing the Authorized Mayor to forward a letter to the League's Nominating Committee expressing the Council's unanimous support of Councilwoman Schafer for the office of Second Vice President. City's 30th Mayor Hall announced that a luncheon is being planned by Anniversary the Chamber of Commerce in commemoration of the City's 30th Anniversary. The luncheon is scheduled for June 29, 1983, at the Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club. The Orange Coast Daily Pilot and The Register newspapers will also participate in celebrating the anniversary by featuring the City of Costa Mesa in various articles during the month of June. The Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club will promote the celebration of the City's anniversary during their annual carnival and fish fry. Condominium Mayor Hall referred to a memorandum from the Development Conversion Services Director dated April 26, 1983, concerning the Condominium Conversion Ordinance and the Vendome Apart- ment Complex. The report contains an analysis of alternative means to facilitate conversion of the Vendome under certain specific conditions. Staff has made the following recommendations: (1) Direct staff to investigate amendments to the City's Condominium Conversion Ordinance to provide for conversions when the developer/subdivider can provide sufficient mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of tenant displacement/relocation. (2) Direct staff to conduct a survey of the current tenants of the Vendome complex to determine current tenant attitudes regarding the conversion. (3) Direct staff to conduct an updated apartment vacancy rate survey. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Recommendations Councilwoman Hertzog, directing staff to proceed with Authorized the above recommendations. Councilwoman Schafer asked that this item be continued to -the next meeting because she has not had the oppor- tunity to study the memorandum. Councilman McFarland stated that the apartment vacancy factor in the City is still very low, and expressed his concern that condominium conversions would discourage construction of new apartments. He also stated that conditions have not changed since the Vendome owner had applied for a condominium conversion in 1979. Mayor Hall responded that he is asking only for Council support to investigate the alternatives outlined in staff's memorandum. The motion directing staff to proceed with the recom- mendations carried 4-0, Councilwoman Schafer abstaining. Meetings Mayor Hall announced that CALTRANS will hold an open Announced house on May 18, 1983, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue. Mayor Hall reported that a joint Planning Commission/ Council Study Session has been,scheduled for May 19, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Room, to discuss the Ranch Home Center; and a Study Session will be held on May 23, 1983, at 2:00 p.m.., in the fifth floor Conference Roam, to discuss the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Route 55. The Mayor also reported that a joint meeting with the Newport Beach City Council will be held on June 7, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., at the Riviera Restaurant, to discuss the Environmental Impact Statement for Route 55, and the Council will hold a public hearing June 16, 1983, at 6:30 p.m., also for the purpo5e-Gf—discussing Route 55. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the greeting adjourned the C ty of Costa Mesa -ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Co Mesa