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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1983 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA July 5, 1983 Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Robert and Sarah Hansen and Michael and Patricia Stingle, doing business at 1125 Victoria Street, Suite S; Felipe A. Corrado, doing business as Catalina's Deli and Restaurant, 835 West 19th The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular session on July 5, 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 the Reverend Charles D. Clark, First United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: Assistant City Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Senior Planner, Assistant City Engineer, City Clerk MINUTES On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council - June 16 and woman Schafer, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the 20, 1983 adjourned regular meeting of June 16 and the regular meeting of June 20, 1983, were approved as distributed and posted. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilman McFarland, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- waman Hertzog, all Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: COLNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COENCIL MEMBERS: None WRITTEN OOMMUNICATIONS On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, Resolution 83-65, being A RESOLUTION OF Records Destruction THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, for Building Safety 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 83-65 vote: Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer ` NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: OOL\TCIL MEMBERS: None READING FOLDER On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, 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 frau the following persons: Carolyn Primo; Connie Lyle Schermerhorn; Thomas Nelson Birch; Greg Knackert; and Edward A. Koehn. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Robert and Sarah Hansen and Michael and Patricia Stingle, doing business at 1125 Victoria Street, Suite S; Felipe A. Corrado, doing business as Catalina's Deli and Restaurant, 835 West 19th Street; Barry and Sally Hermanson, doing business as Chantry, Limited, 428 East 17th Street; Eui Sung Lee, doing business as Captain Mike's Fish Fry, 815 West 19th Street; and Kenneth Sik-Kie Ng and Anna P. Tse Ng, doing business as Izzy's, 2574 Newport Boulevard. Toward Utility Proposal from Turn, Toward Utility Rate Normali- Rate Normalization zation, for City -County funding of 1983-84 gas, electricity, and telephone interventions before the California Public Utilities Commission, and suggesting contributions of ten cents per capita to provide representation. Local Agency Resolution from the Local Agency Formation Formation Commission approving Engineer's No. 208 Annexa - Commission tion to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, located in the general area of Paularino Avenue and the City limits. SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the following item was set for public hearing on July 18, 1983, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: Amendment to Proposed amendments to Chapter XII of Title 13 Condominium of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code regulating Ordinance condcminiums and processing requirements for new condominiums and condominium conversions. REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council - Burge woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Kelly Burge was rejected. Balsiger On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of David W. Balsiger and Robyne L. Betzsold-Balsiger was rejected. Lewis On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Allen G. Lewis, Jr., was rejected. Harbor Lawn On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council - Mortuary woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, six claims filed by Attorney Betty J. McMullen in connection with Harbor Lawn Mortuary were rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Installation of Illuminated Street Name Signs has been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Notice of Services by Superior Signal Service, 6855 Live Oak Conpletion - Street, Bell Gardens. On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, Street Name Signs seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; MOTION the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 35 days Work Accepted after the Notice of Completion has been filed; authori- zation was given to release ten percent retention money 35 days after the Notice of Completion has been filed; and the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated seven months after the Notice of Completion has been filed. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COL CIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: CODICIL MEMBERS: None Final Map for The Final Map was presented for Tract 11869, Victoria Tract 11869 Garden Villas, Limited, 23201 Lake Center Drive, Victoria Garden El Toro; one lot, 1.32 acres, located at 260, 266, Villas and 272 Victoria Street, for condominium purposes. ,On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman MOTION Hertzog, the map was approved; the Council did accept on Map Approved behalf of the public the dedication of Victoria Street 19th Street for street purposes; did also accept on behalf of the Widening City of Costa Mesa the ingress/egress easement as dedi- cated; did also approve subject map pursuant to the MOTION provisions of Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Agreement Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized to sign said map Approved 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 Final Map for The Final Map was presented for Tract 11976, Tift Tract 11976 Investment Company, 466 Shady Drive, Costa Mesa; five Tift Investment lots, 0.29 -acre, located at 350 East 20th Street, for condominium purposes. On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, MOTION seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the map was approved; Map Approved the Council did accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa an ingress/egress easement over Lot 5 for emergency and security vehicles purposes; and the Clerk was authorized to sign said map 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 Agreement/Pope An agreement with Edker and Blanche Pope, 5516 Clubview Drive, Yorba Linda, was presented. The agreement stipu- 19th Street lates payment by the City of $8,500.00 for acquisition Widening of a 10 -foot strip of land across 111 East 19th Street for the 19th Street widening project. On motion by MOTION Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Agreement the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk Approved 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 NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement/Pope An agreement with Edker and Blanche Pope, 5516 Clubview Drive, Yorba Linda, was presented. The agreement stipu- 19th Street lates payment by the City of $82,300.00 for acquisition Widening of property at the southwest corner of Fullerton Avenue and 19th Street for the 19th Street widening project. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council - Agreement woman Hertzog, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor Approved and Clerk 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 NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement/Somers An agreement with Harvey Somers, 1709 East Bay Street, Balboa, was presented. The agreement stipulates payment 19th Street by the City of $15,800.00 for acquisition of 632.98 Widening square feet of land at the corner of 19th Street and Harbor Boulevard for the 19th Street widening project. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council - Agreement woman Hertzog, the agreement was approved, and the Approved Mayor and Clerk 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 NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 1983-84 AHFP On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson seconded by Council - Requalification woman Hertzog, Resolution 83-66, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION ESTABLISHING THE QUALIFICATION OF THE CITY OF COSTA Resolution 83-66 MESA FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ORANGE COUNTY AR UZIAL Adopted HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM, for Fiscal Year 1983-84, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement/Boyle An agreement with Boyle Engineering Company, 1501 Quail Engineering Street, Newport Beach, was presented. The agreement stipulates payment by the City of $33,350.00 for a Hydrology Study Citywide Hydrology Study with an anticipated addi- tional expenditure not to exceed $4,500.00 to provide a permanent computer program. The study will include an investigation of 10 selected trouble areas that experienced flooding during the March 1, 1983, storm. The study will also include a review and update of the MOTION City's 1969 Map and Plan of Drainage. On motion by Agreement Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Approved the agreement was approved and the Mayor and Clerk 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 NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item 587 Bids received for Bid Item 587, Labor and Equipment to Demolition Demolish, Remove, and Dispose of Various Structures, of Certain located at 1895 and 1898 Newport Boulevard and at 431 Structures through 439 West 19th Street, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by MOTION Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Awarded to Williams L. Olson; Incorporated, Post Office Box 3786, William L. Olson Granada Hills, in the amount of $14,000.00, being the lowest bid meeting specifications. 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 Purchase of The Purchasing Agent has requested authorization to Worn Processing purchase word processing equipment from sole source Equipment vendor, Raytheon Data Systems Company, 1633 East Fourth Street, Suite 132, Santa Ana. The equipment has been leased by the City for the past three years and has proven to be more cost effective than any other equipment tested and evaluated. Total cost of the MOTION equipment is $23,735.00 plus tax. On motion by Vice Purchase Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the Authorized purchase was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Conference On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council - Advance woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance of $420.00, for a police officer to attend a Basic Crime Prevention Con- ference in Sacramento, July 17-30, 1983, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 1 MOTION Warrant 1218 Approved On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council- man McFarland, Warrant Resolution 1218, including Payroll 8312, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer None None MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Warrant 1219 Mayor Johnson, Warrant Resolution 1219 was approved by Approved the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER REPORTS The Assistant City Manager presented a Notice of Inten- tion to Appeal or;Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Fund Solicitation Zonta International, Irvine -Saddleback Valley Club, by Zonta Interna- Post Office Box 17599, Irvine, by conducting a wine tional and cheese tasting event at Brecht Orchid Garden, 1989 Harbor Boulevard, on July 17, 1983. On motion by MOTION Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, Request Approved and carried 5-0, the request was approved with appli- cation of Municipal Code Section 9-234J. Fund Solicitation The Assistant City Manager presented a Notice of Intern by American Youth tion to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Sports American Youth Sports Foundation, formerly known as Minor Sports Foundation of America, 7777 Center Drive, Suite 333, Huntington Beach. Requested dates of solici- MOTION tation are from July 15 through October 15, 1983. On Request Approved motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, the request was approved subject to three conditions recommended by the Revenue Supervisor and detailed in his memorandum of June 27, 1983. PUBLIC HEARING Assessment The Clerk announced that this was the time and place District 82-1 set for the public hearing to consider formation of Sterling Avenue Assessment District 82-1, Sterling Avenue. The Clerk reported that notice of hearing had been given as required by law and that the following affidavits are on file: Certificate of Posting Streets; Certificate of Mailing Notice and Filing Boundary Map; Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Improvement; Affidavit of Publication of Notice Inviting Sealed Bids; Affidavit of Posting Notice Inviting Sealed Bids; Certificate of Mailing Bond Prospectus; and Certificate of Mailing Notice of Hearing on Eminent Domain Proceedings. A letter has been received from Vincent LaFontaine, 861 Senate Street, Costa Mesa, owner of property within the assessment district, located at 1945 Pomona Avenue, stating that he intended to be present at this public hearing. Ron Wolford, of Berryman and Stephenson, Incorporated, 4151 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, authorized to perform engineering services in connection with the assessment district, was present to explain the purpose and scope of the proposed improvements. Mayor Hall reported on the possibility of using Housing and Community Development block grant funds to assist property owners in the district who cannot afford the additional assessment if the project is approved. The Mayor asked: if the public hearing is continued so that Council can investigate use of HCD funds, will it s interfere with the progress of the project? George McFarlin, Brown and Nazarek Law Office, providers of legal services on the assessment district, responded that the hearing could be continued for a maximum of 90 days. In response to a question from the Mayor, Mr. Wolford reported that the annual payment on a $2,000.00 assess- ment would be approximately $360.00 and would decrease each year. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, expressed his opposition to the formation of the district and asked if the City owned property within that area. The Assistant City Engineer responded that the City owns three parcels and also mentioned that the City is con- tributing approximately $100,000.00 from Housing and Community Development funds. Vincent LaFontaine, owner of property at 1945 Pomona Avenue, expressed opposition to the assessment district and the possible condemnation of his property. Mayor Hall pointed out that if his property is condemned, the City must make just compensation for the acquisition. Al Bazar, owner of property located at 1955-65 Pomona Avenue, spoke in support of the district and stated his opinion that the improvements are necessary. Robert Jenkins, from the law offices of Y. T. Lee, 720 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, stated that he represents the owner of that property and mentioned that condemna- tion of the site has been proposed by the City. Mr. Jenkins reported that the property owner is in favor of the assessment district and, for tax purposes, is con- sidering donating the property to the City. Mayor Hall responded that the City will cooperate with any deci- sion made by the owner. Charles Hoffman, owner of an 11 -unit apartment complex at 2025 Pomona Avenue, favored the proposed project. Mayor Hall asked for input from the Council Members concerning use of HCD block grant funds for low- and moderate -income persons, and asked if they felt the public hearing should be continued until an investiga- tion has been completed. Councilwoman Hertzog responded that she favored taking action this evening and in the meanwhile, investigate obtaining assistance for those who need it. Council- woman Hertzog commented that the improvement will increase property values and she proposed that Council make a decision at this time. Councilwoman Schafer favored a 30 -day continuance of the public hearing in order to investigate the possi- bility of obtaining the HCD funds. Councilman McFarland expressed his opinion that this item should not be delayed any longer and further commented that the improvements are needed regardless of the outcome concerning HCD funds. Mayor Hall stated he favored continuing this item so that an accurate percentage can be obtained of those property owners in favor of or opposed to the project, and to investigate the use of HCD grant block funds. MCTICN A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Held Over Councilwoman Schafer, and carried 5-0, continuing the 1 public hearing to August 1, 1983, and directing staff to prepare financial assistance data. PUBLIC HEARING Condemnation of The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Johansen Property set for the public hearing to consider a Resolution of Necessity to condemn a portion of the Johansen property Assessment located at 1985 Pomona Avenue, in connection with District 82-1 assessment District 82-1, Sterling Avenue. Notifica- Sterling Avenue tion of the public hearing was mailed to affected property owners as required by law. No communications have been received. MOTION On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice Held Over Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of August 1, 1983. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Condemnation of set for the public hearing to consider a Resolution of Kwong/Ching Necessity to condemn a portion of the Kwong/Ching Property Property located at 720 West 19th Street, in connection with Assessment District 82-1, Sterling Avenue. Notifi- Assessment cation of the public hearing was mailed to affected District 82-1 property owners as required by law. No communications Sterling Avenue have been received. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice Held Over Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of August 1, 1983. PUBLIC BEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Condemnation of set for the public hearing to consider a Resolution of Abrams/LaFontaine Necessity to condemn a portion of the Abrams/LaFontaine Property property located at 1945 Pomona Avenue, in connection with Assessment District 82-1, Sterling Avenue. Notifi- Assessment cation of the public hearing was mailed to affected District 82-1 property owners as required by law. A communication Sterling Avenue has been received from Vincent LaFontaine notifying the City of his intention to appear at the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Held Over Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of August 1, 1983. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Sidewalk and for the public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance Parking Lot Sales establishing standards and permit requirements for sidewalk and parking lot sales. Environmental Deter- mination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, asked about the requirements of the proposed ordinance. The Senior Planner responded that the ordinance modi- fies the policies to allow four sidewalk/parking lot sales per year for a maximum of three days per event. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Ordinance 83-16 waman Schafer, Ordinance 83-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF First Reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR SIDEWALK SALES AND PARKING LOT SALES, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Structure Heights set for the public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance repealing Section 13-313 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to height of structures. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Planning Commission and Planning staff have recan- mended adoption of the ordinance because it will eliminate an obsolete and unnecessary Code section. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Ordinance 83-17 woman Hertzog, Ordinance 83-17, being AN ORDINANCE OF First Reading THE CITY CODICIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 13-313 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HEIGHT OF STRUTURES, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: CODICIL MEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing to rehear Zone Rehearing of Exception ZE-83-46, Arthur and Theresa Martell, 5216 ZE-83-46 Seashore Drive, Unit B, Newport Beach, for a variance Martell from parking and open space requirements to allow conversion of an existing four-bedroom apartment to one one -bedroom unit and one two-bedroom unit thereby expanding the total number of units for an existing apartment complex from four units to five units, located at 200 East 16th Street in an R3 -CP zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Held Over Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of August 1, 1983, as requested by the applicant. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place GP -83-2B set for the public hearing for General Plan Amendment Stephens GP -83-2B, Chris R. Stephens, authorized agent for Mar Elden Development, Post Office Box 203, Balboa Island, and the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, for permission to amend the General Plan land use designation of property located at 124-140 Del Mar Avenue and at 2603-2607 Elden Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial to Medium Density Residential. Environmental Deter- mination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. Chris Stephens, 408 Bucknell Read, Costa Mesa, was present and spoke in support of the request. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice Resolution 83-67 Mayor Johnson, the Negative Declaration of -Environ - Adopted mental Impact was adopted, and Resolution 83-67, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -83-2B, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted 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 Zone Exception ZE-81-185A, Butler ZE-81-185A Housing Corporation, authorized agent for the State of Butler Housing/ California, 2501 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for an Fairview Hospital amendment to a previously approved apartment project, to Housing Project allow an increase in density from 14.7 units per acre to 20.7 units per acre, and to allow a change in unit mix and phasing, located at the above address in an I and R zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declara- tion adopted for Zone Exception ZE-81-185. The Senior Planner reviewed staff's memorandum dated June 30, pointing out that the project meets or exceeds the requirements for development in the PDR -HD zone. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer,.' chafer,. seconded by Council- ZE-81-185A woman Hertzog, and carried 4-1, Vice Mayor Johnson Approved voting no, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, for review under PDR=HD standards, was adopted, and Zone Exception ZE-81-185A was approved based on the analysis and findings and subject --to conditions contained in the Planning -Division Staff Report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, again spoke in opposition to Assessment District 82-1, Sterling Avenue. Soffer Mr. Soffer also voiced opposition to a Planning Commis- sion decision which was made on June 27. Hospitality Barney Larks, Newport Beach, spoke regarding the Refreshments Hospitality Program which the City has funded for the past year at a cost of $150.00. Mayor Hall referred to a newspaper article indicating that he would personally finance the program if the City did not continue to donate these funds. A memorandum from the Leisure Services Department staff dated June 29, 1983, explains the Seniors' "Hospitality" Refreshments Program and outlines all the other services provided by the City to the Seniors' Club. Mr. Larks urged the Council to continue funding this Program. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Funding Councilman Schafer, authorizing expenditure of $150.00 Authorized for the Hospitality Program. The motion carried 3-0, Mayor Hall and Councilwoman Hertzog abstaining. Councilwoman Hertzog explained her reason for abstain- ing by stating that she felt this action would set a precedent. She also expressed her opinion that staff's memorandum should have been given further consideration. Odegaard Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, spoke in opposition to the following: Fairview State Hospital Housing Project; Assessment District 82-1, Sterling Avenue; and the Hospitality Program funding. COUNCILMANIC Councilwoman Schafer commended the Costa Mesa Chamber of COMMENTS Commerce for the luncheon celebrating the City's 30th Anniversary and suggested that Mayor Hall write a letter City's 30th to the Chamber thanking the members for their efforts. Anniversary Mayor Hall agreed that such a letter should be sent. ADJOURNMENT At 8:30 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to July 11, 1983, at 2:00 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Room of City Hall, for the purpose of taking action on a letter to be forwarded by the City to CALTRANS regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Route 55, and the regularly scheduled Study Session will follow immediately thereaf er. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: C ty Clerk of the City of Costa M 1