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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/1983 - City Council93 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA August 15, 1983 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular session on August 15, 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 Mr. Chuck Simpson, Seventh Day Adventist Church. 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 Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice August 1, 1983 Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1983, were approved as distributed and posted. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog,,all 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 ABSPNT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, Resolution 83-84, being.A RESOLUTION OF Records THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Destruction for AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE BUILDING SAFETY Building Safety DIVISION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDI- NANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call MOTION vote: Resolution 83-84 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, Adopted McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None READING FOLDER.. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, 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: Attorney David L. Adler on behalf of Rosemary Crocker; and Bill McKnight on behalf of Eleanor Ballard. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Teghi Shirazi, doing business as Lettuce Patch, 3333 Bristol Street, Space 1125; and Johnny Ty Au and Che Kin Leung, doing business at 2300 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 5. 91 � Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission Commission regarding Application No. 83-01-17, Greyhound Lines, Incorporated, proposing abandonment of passenger bus service to over 99 points in California. Application from General Telephone Company of California, for a Certificate of Public Conveni- ence and Necessity under Section 1001 of the Public Utilities Code for authority to expand the service area of its existing Southern Cali- fornia signaling services. BUSINESS PERMIT A request has been received from South Coast Square South Coast Dance Association, 4301 Don Arelles, Los Angeles, to Square Dance hold a square dance festival at the Orange County Fairgrounds August 19-21, 1983. On motion by Council - MOTION woman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and Permit Approved carried 5-0, the request was approved subject to the condition that the applicant provide a Certificate of Insurance acceptable to the City Attorney's office. REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- Vauter woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Emogene K. Vauter was rejected. Mine Safety On motion by Counc ilwoman 'Schafer, seconded by Council - Appliances woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Mine Safety Appliances was rejected. Phipps On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of John Matthew Phipps was rejected. Oh On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Mi Young Oh was rejected. Skinner On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Raechel Skinner was rejected. Bates On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Hyacinth Bates was rejected. Segura On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Charlie Segura was rejected. Lillie On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Brian Richard Lillie was rejected. Sumner On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Julita Sumner was rejected. Cruser On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim of Teresa Rose Cruser was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS An agreement between the City and Orange County Con- munity Development Council, to provide transporta- Agreement - Orange tion services for the elderly, was presented. The County Community details are contained in a memorandum from the Development Council Assistant City Manager dated August 8, 1983. The City will provide one parking space at Rea Community Center MOTION and fuel for the vehicle. On motion by Councilwoman Agreement Approved Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, 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 Budget Adjustment The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be No. 84-03 On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Baker Street waman,Hertzog, Budget Adjustment No. 84-03, in the Storm Drain amount of $650,000.00, for construction of the Baker Street Storm Drain, was approved by the following roll MOTICN call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, Resolution 83-86 McFarland, Schafer Adopted NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Budget Adjustment On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - No. 84-04 wanan Hertzog, Budget Adjustment No. 84-04, in the Acquire Right -of- amount of $525,000.00, for acquisition of right-of-way Way on Del Mar on Del Mar Avenue from Newport Boulevard to Santa Ana Avenue Avenue, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, MOTICN McFarland, Schafer Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Addendum to Staff has requested approval of an addendum to the Reynolds Contract contract with Reynolds Environmental Group, 4320 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, in connection with design of Canyon Park Canyon Park, Phase II. The addendum, in an amount not Phase II to exceed -$22,000.00, is for the design of storm drain improvements on the west side to improve street dis- MOTIOR charge into Canyon Park. On motion by Councilwoman Addendum Schafer, seconded by Councilwcman Hertzog, the adden- Approved dun was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Prohibition of As requested by the Orange County Transit District, the Parking for Bus Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be pro - stops hibited at 22 locations within the City for the purpose of establishing bus stops. On motion by Councilwoman, MOTICN Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution Resolution 83-85 83-85, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Adopted CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING BUS STOPS WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Prohibition The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be of Parking on prohibited along both sides of Orange Avenue between Orange Avenue Cabrillo and Rochester Streets, 'a distance of approxi- mately 600 feet. The parking prohibition is needed to restripe Orange Avenue to '.provide left -turn pockets at both locations. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, MOTION seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 83-86, Resolution 83-86 being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Adopted COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF ORANGE AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Prohibition The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be of Parking on prohibited along the westerly curb of Whittier Avenue Whittier Avenue north of Parkhill Drive northerly to 19th Street. The parking prohibition is necessary to improve sight dis- MOTION tance. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Resolution 83-87 Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution 83-87, being A RESOLU- Adopted TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING QUI A PORTION OF WHITTIER AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Installation of The Traffic Commission has recommended that yield signs Stop Signs at be removed on Fullerton Avenue at both Flower Street Fullerton Avenue approaches and that installation of stop signs be and Flower Street authorized on Flower Street at both approaches to Fullerton Avenue. Investigation has shown that these changes are necessary due to shifting traffic patterns. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Resolution 83-88 woman Hertzog, Resolution 83-88, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGNS ON FLOWER STREET AT FULLERTON AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Final Maps for The Final Maps were presented for Tracts 11690, 11691, Tracts 11690, 12000, and 12001, M. D. Janes Company, 2950 Airway 11691, 12000, Avenue, Suite D, Costa Mesa; 73 lots, 3.20 acres, and 12001 located at 600 Victoria Street. M. D. Janes On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - MOTION woman Hertzog, the Final Map for Tract 11690 was Map for Tract approved; the Council did accept on behalf of the public 11690 Approved the dedication of Victoria Street for street purposes; did also accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa: (1) the ingress/egress easement for emergency and secur- ity vehicle purposes as dedicated; (2) the vehicular access rights to Victoria Street as released and relinr quished; did approve subject map pursuant to the provi- sions of Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized to sign the 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 MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Map for Tract woman Hertzog, the Final Map for Tract 11691 was 11691 Approved approved; the Council did accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa the ingress/egress easement for emergency and security vehicle purposes as dedicated; approved subject map pursuant to Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized to sign the 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 MOTION on motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Map for Tract woman Hertzog, the Final Map for Tract 12000 was 12000 Approved approved; the Council did accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa the ingress/egress easement for emergency and security vehicle purposes as dedicated; approved subject map pursuant to Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized to sign the 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 MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Map for Tract woman Hertzog, the Final Map for Tract 12001 was 12001 Approved approved; the Council did accept on behalf of the public Six Motorcycles the dedication of Victoria Street for street purposes; did also accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa: MOTION (1) the ingress/egress easement for emergency and secur- Purchase Contract ity vehicle purposes as dedicated; (2) the vehicular Awarded to Santa access rights to Victoria Street as released and relin- Ana Kawasaki quished; approved subject map pursuant to Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk Maintenance was authorized to sign the map on behalf of the City. Contract Awarded The motion carried by the following roll call vote: to Champion AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, Motorcycles McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None • ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Improvements for Improvements for Tract 11815 have been completed to the Tract 11815 - satisfaction of the Director of Public Services by David Clark 0. Clark, Post Office Box 1731, Newport Beach, for prop- erty located at 340 East 20th Street. On motion by MOTION Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Work Accepted the work was accepted and a cash deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 was ordered exonerated. 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 589 Bids received for Bid Item 589, Cleaner for Magnetic Cleaner for Computer Tape, are on file in the Clerk's office. On Computer Tape motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Peripherals, Incor- MOTICN porated, 3001 Red Hill Avenue, Building 6, Suite 107, Awarded to Costa Mesa, in the amount of $5,594.00, being the lowest Peripherals bid meeting specifications. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: CODICIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,_ McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item 590 Bids received for Bid Item 590, Furnish and Maintain Six Purchase and Motorcycles for Traffic Enforcement, are on file in the Maintenance of Clerk's Office. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, Six Motorcycles seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the following action was taken: MOTION Contract to furnish six motorcycles was awarded to Purchase Contract Santa Ana Kawasaki, 1850 East Edinger Avenue, Santa Awarded to Santa Ana, in a total amount of $28,440.00 plus tax, less Ana Kawasaki $300.00 if purchase order received before August 20, 1983; and Maintenance Contract to furnish maintenance service for motor - Contract Awarded cycles was awarded to Champion Motorcycles, Incor- to Champion porated, 1980 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Motorcycles 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 591 Bids received for Bid Item 591, Maintenance Service for Maintenance Bus Shelters, are on file in the Clerk's office. On Service for motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Bus Shelters woman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Selzee, Incorporated, 1261 South Talt Avenue, Anaheim, in the MOTION amount of $9,264.32 per year for 34 shelters per week. Awarded to The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Selzee AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item 592 Bids received for Bid Item 592, Computer Terminals and Computer Terminals Printer, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion and Printer by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to RC Data, Incorpor- MOTION ated, 1601 South Sunkist Street, Suite A, Anaheim, in Awarded to the amount of $8,130.00, being the lowest bid meeting RC Data 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 Four Authorization has been requested for the Purchasing Used Vehicles Agent to negotiate the purchase of four 1983 used vehicles. One vehicle will be a standard size four -door sedan for approximately $10,000.00 for the Director of MOTION Communications. Two vehicles will be mid-size station Resolution 83-89 wagons for the Administrative Aides and Leisure Services Adopted Department. One vehicle will be a four -door mid-size sedan for the Fire Department. The estimated cost for MOTION these vehicles is $9,000.00 each. On motion by Council - Negotiation woman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the to Purchase request to negotiate purchase of four used 1983 vehicles Authorized was authorized by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Salary Resolution The City Manager has recommended that salary Resolution Amendment 83-70 be amended in order to correct an error in the salary increase for certain nonsafety classification in the Police Department. On motion by Councilwoman MOTION Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution Resolution 83-89 83-89, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Adopted CITY OF COSTA MESA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 83-70, ESTABLISHING THE RATES OF PAY FOR CERTAIN CLASSIFICA- TIONS PLACED UNDER THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Open Space Bond On motion by Councilwoman. Schafer, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, Resolution 83-90, being A RESOLUTION OF MOTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 83-90 FIXING THE TAX RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON Adopted ALL OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA WHICH IS TAXABLE TO MEET THE CITY'S OBLIGATION UNDER THE 1974 OPEN SPACE BOND ISSUE 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 - Brown The City Attorney has recommended that the City enter arra Nazarek into an agreement with the law firm of Brown and Adopted Nazarek, 2171 Campus Drive, Suite 330, Irvine, for Assessment eminent domain services in connection with condemnation District 82-1 of three parcels within Assessment District No. 82-1, Sterling Avenue Sterling Avenue. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement was MOTION approved and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to Agreement execute the agreement on behalf of the City. The Approved motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, WARRANTS McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None OLD BUSINESS Payroll 8315, was approved by the following roll call Approved On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice R-82-08 Mayor Johnson, Ordinance 83-20, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTICN CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 10, TRACT 7486, Ordinance 83-20 FROM CL TO MP, in connection with Rezone Petition Adopted R-82-08, for property located at 2910 Red Hill Avenue, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Parking for The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Regional Shopping Ordinance 83-21, regarding parking for regional shop - Centers ping centers. Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, expressed his opinion that the parking at South Coast Plaza was now insufficient, and indicated that he is opposed to the ordinance. Stanley Malora, 1058 Tulare Drive, Costa Mesa, asked that the Council not adopt the ordinance. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated his opinion that the parking requirements in Costa Mesa are inequitable and too stringent. MOTICN On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Ordinance 83-21 woman Hertzog, Ordinance 83-21, being AN ORDINANCE OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE SEPARATE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR REGIONAL PARKING CENTERS, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call 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 Council - MOTION woman Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1223, including Warrant 1223 Payroll 8315, was approved by the following roll call Approved vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented a proposed ordinance to REPORTS establish a reservation system for use of City park and recreation facilities. It has became necessary to Reservations for establish a reservation system for public use of City Park and Recreation park and recreation facilities and sites. The recom- Facilities mended ordinance will provide the necessary tools to resolve disputes over reserved park facilities. Councilwoman Hertzog pointed out that this ordinance pertains to large groups requesting use of park and recreation facilities. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Ordinance 83-22 Mayor Johnson, Ordinance 83-22, being AN ORDINANCE OF First Reading THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFOIRIIA, ESTABLISHING A RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR USE OF CITY PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES, 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 Improvements The City Manager presented a resolution protesting a for Freeway proposed policy change by the California Transportation Interchanges Commission regarding funding of improvements to freeway and Separations interchanges and separations. The proposed policy would require local agencies to pay 100 percent of the cost of new interchanges and separations and most of the cost of improving existing interchanges and separations. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council - Resolution 83=91 man McFarland, Resolution 83-91, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PRO'T'ESTING A PROPOSED POLICY CHANGE BY THE CALIFODIIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGARDING FUNDING OF IMPROVE- MENTS TO FREEWAY INTERCHANGES AND SEPARATIONS, was adopted 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 City Manager presented the Final Map and Subdivision Tract 10950 Agreement for Tract 10950, Curci-England Company, 21515 Curci-England Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance; 14 lots and Lot "A", 168.62 acres, located between Sunflower Avenue and the San Diego Freeway, from Avenue of the Arts to Main Street. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice Map and.Agreement Mayor Johnson, the map was approved; the Council did Approved accept on behalf of the public the dedication for street purposes: Anton Boulevard, Avenue of the Arts, Sakioka Drive, and Sunflower Avenue; did'also accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa: (1) the easements for storm drain purposes as dedicated; (2) all vehicular access rights to Anton Boulevard, Avenue of the Arts, Sakioka Drive, Sunflower Avenue, and Main Street as released and relinquished; (3) Lot "B" in fee simple as dedicated; and did also approve said map pursuant to the provisions of Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; the Clerk was authorized to sign the map, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized -to sign the Subdivision Agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: CODICIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES : COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: CODICIL MEMBERS: None C1� 1 O PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for the following public hearings: EIR for GP -82-3A Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Amendment Arnel/Kawamura GP -82-3A, Arnel/Kawamura; and GP -82-3A General Plan Amendment GP -82-3A, Arnel Development Arnel/Kawamura Company, authorized agent for Genji Kawamura, 718 St. James Place, Newport Beach, for permission to amend the General Plan land use designations for property bound by South Coast Drive, the San Diego Freeway, Bear Street, San Leandro Lane, and Wakeham Park from Low and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential and General Commercial. The Affidavits of Publication are on file in the Clerk's office. Mayor Hall read a letter dated August 15 from Arnel Development Company, requesting that Council refer these items back to the Planning Commission because new plans will be submitted. The letter states that applicant has just obtained the ability to gain flexibility of development in the 99 -year long-term ground lease which will enable the developer to have more creativity for the reconfiguration of a Master Plan for development of subject property. The City Clerk stated that communications opposing the project have been received from the following Costa Mesa residents: Harriet K. and Thomas E. Went, 3370 Marigold Circle; Sharon A. and John E. Burkhart, 997 Dahlia Ave- nue; Ann Profant, 932 Jasmine Circle; Leslie Hoch, 944 Crocus Circle; and Alice Lasslo, no address given. Mayor Hall reported that the Development Services Director will not make a presentation because of the request from the developer to refer this matter back to the Planning Commission. Councilman McFarland stated that Council has been notified that C. J. Segerstrom will be requesting a continuance for the next three public hearings shown on the Agenda: Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment, and Rezone Petition for the Robinson and Broadway department stores at South Coast Plaza. Coun- cilman McFarland asked if the Arnel and Segerstrom projects can be scheduled at the same time so that the entire area can be considered simultaneously. The Development Services Director responded that this was a difficult question to answer since he did not know when the new plans for Arnel Development would be forthcoming. Mayor Hall stated that he preferred to consider each project separately. George Argyros, of Arnel Development Company, expressed -his desire to refer this matter back to the Planning Commission so that he could submit revised plans. He also stated that it was coincidence that the Arnel and Segerstrom projects were processed at the same time. Mr. Argyros, referring to the possibility that both projects might be considered at the same time, commented that the Segerstroms were much further along with their plans. Dan Gott, 953 Dahlia Avenue, member of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Association, stated that the residents have spent many hours studying the proposed project and expressed opposition to a postponement unless Arnel promises that the new plans will designate a land use of Medium Density Residential. Mayor Hall responded that Council has also spent many hours studying the proposed project; however, all developers are given the opportunity to make changes and to identify what they believe is compatible with the area. If Council does not agree with the concept, the project is denied. Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, expressed his opinion that traffic and housing shortage problems must be resolved before the General Plan Amendment is considered. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, expressed agreement with Mr. Gott's statement. Harry Wong, 3112 Yellowstone Drive, asked that Council deny the proposed project. Elsie May Deeter, 3067 Yellowstone Drive, commented that excessive traffic will be generated by the Arnel project and will affect residents of Mesa North. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Referred Back Councilwoman Hertzog, to refer these items back to the to Planning Planning Commission to consider potential changes. The Commission motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for the following public hearings: EIR for GP -83-2A Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Amendment South Coast Plaza GP -83-2A, Ross/South Coast Plaza; GP -83-2A General Plan Amendment GP -83-2A, Malcolm Ross, author - South Coast Plaza ized agent for South Coast Plaza, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for permission to amend the General Plan land use designation of the undeveloped sites bound by South Coast Drive, Bear Street, Sunflower Avenue, and Tracts 7718 and 7557 from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial; and R-83-03 , Rezone Petition R-83-03, Malcolm Ross, authorized agent South Coast Plaza for South Coast Plaza, for permission to change the zoning of property bound by South Coast Drive, Bear Street, Sunflower Avenue, and Tracts 7718 and 7557 from Al (General Agricultural District) to PDC (Planned Development Commercial). The Affidavits of Publication are on file in the Clerk's office. The City Clerk reported that communications opposing the project have been received from the following Costa Mesa residents: Harriet K. and Thomas E. Went, 3370 Marigold Circle; Sharon A. and'John E. Burkhart, 997 Dahlia Avenue; Ann Profant, 932 Jasmine Circle; Leslie Hoch, 944 Crocus Circle; and Agnes Laszlo, no address given. A telegram has been received from Frank Michelena and Associates, 3188-H Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, supporting the proposed project. A letter has been received from Robert A. Hatch, Cold - well Banker, 533 Fremont Avenue, Los Angeles, suggesting that some of the revenue from the proposed project could be used for the Downtown Redevelopment Area. 1 Mayor Hall commented that he also heard that the applicant will be asking for a continuance; however, a formal request has not been received. Henry Segerstram was present and stated that he felt the project will be beneficial to the City, and that the Robinson and Broadway department stores are firmly com- mitted to a high quality project. Mr. Segerstrom asked that the public hearings be continued for 90 days because he felt responsible to all Costa Mesa citizens and because he had just received comments concerning .the Environmental Impact Report which he has not been able to evaluate. In response to Mayor Hall's question concerning a specific date, Malcolm Ross, authorized agent for South Coast Plaza, stated that the applicant preferred that the public hearings be continued to the meeting of November 21. Mayor Hall explained that it has been a policy of the City Council to grant a continuance if an applicant requests it. Darrilyn Oliver, 3077 Yukon Avenue, expressed her concern that the project will produce excessive traffic which will be detrimental to the school children in the. area. She also suggested that the Newport -Mesa Unified School District School Board be given the opportunity to submit comments concerning the proposed project. Jon Paradis, 1140 Salinas Avenue, President of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Association, expressed his opinion that since the homeowners have not seen the comments on the Environmental Impact Report which were referred to by Mr. Segerstrom, applicant's reason for a continuance is not valid. Mr. Paradis also commented that November 21 was not convenient for most people to attend a Council meeting because of the Thanksgiving Holiday and suggested that applicant is delaying the public hearings in the hope that the homeowners will lose interest. Mrs. Bobbie Floyd, 1059 San Pablo Circle, Vice President of North Costa Mesa Homeowners Association, suggested that if the Council granted the continuance, that the public hearings be scheduled after January 1, 1984. Harry Wong, 3112 Yellowstone Drive, statedthat the traffic which will be generated by the proposed project will be detrimental to his neighborhood and asked that the Council not allow this project to go forward. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, stated he advocates the freedom for a property owner to develop his land but that this project will have a tremendous impact on the community. Mr. Soffer further commented that he speaks at all meetings but he is not being heard. He suggested that the citizens remember this night when they vote at the next election. Darrilyn Oliver again spoke in opposition to the project and asked that the Council immediately make a decision not to allow a change of zoning for subject property. Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, suggested a moratorium until a solution is found for the traffic problem. Malcolm Ross, authorized agent for South Coast Plaza, stated that since the November 21 date is unacceptable to the homeowners, that the public hearings be continued to November 7 if the continuance is granted. Elsie May Deeter, 3067 Yellowstone Drive, expressed her opposition to the continuance of the public hearings. Hank Panian, 436 Swarthmore Lane, stated that his comments are being made from two perspectives: as a community college teacher and as a council member of a support group for one of the senior citizen organiza- tions in the City. Mr. Panian agreed that there is a need for homeowners' privacy and less traffic; however, he pointed out that there is also a need for jobs, especially for students. He mentioned that property taxes will not support the social programs which the City has provided through sales tax revenues. Mr. Panian expressed his concern over excessive traffic near the Bear Street Elementary Schbol and Costa Mesa High School. He suggested that a transit system be addressed, such as shuttle transportation, and recom- mended econmended that businesses initiate staggered work hours in order to alleviate traffic congestion at the usual peak hours. In closing, Mr. Panian stated that he supports the project because it would enhance the City's tax base and expressed his hope that the concerns of both the citizens and developers are considered. Mayor Hall reiterated that in the past years, it has been the policy of the Council. to grant a continuance when requested by the applicant and felt that this practice should not be changed now. Dan Gott, 953 Dahlia Avenue, urged the homeowners not to lose interest if the proposed project is continued to a later date. Elsie May Deeter again expressed her concern over traffic congestion in her neighborhood if the project is approved. Mayor Hall repeated the request from the applicant for a continuance of the public hearings to November 7, and the suggestion from a homeowner that this matter be continued until after January 1, 1984. The Mayor asked the other Council Members for their comments. Councilwoman Schafer expressed her desire that Council take action to indicate whether or not commercial zoning will be allowed west of. Bear Street. The Mayor asked the City Attorney for an opinion if that was permis- sible. The City Attorney responded that the Council could indicate its position on policy issue. He stated that the public hearings could be continued and also an indication made whether or not commercial uses will be allowed west of Bear Street, although that indication will not be legally binding. The City Attorney also mentioned that staff could be directed to prepare a General Plan Amendment or Specific Plan concerning con- mercial development west of Bear Street. He commented that it would be difficult for Council to insist that both the Arnel and Segerstrom projects be heard at the same time. The City Attorney concluded by saying that other options are probably available; however, these were all he could think of at the moment. MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Held Over Mayor Hall, to continue the public hearings to Novem- ber 7, 1983. Further discussion ensued. Councilman McFarland supported Councilwoman Schafer's concerns, stating that Council Members should state their opinions to the citizens, the applicant, and staff. Henry Segerstrom stated that a request for continuance is normal procedure. He commented that the Segerstroms have been in the community for many years, and pointed out that the City of Costa Mesa has not experienced the financial difficulties of other Orange County cities because of its sales tax revenues. The motion to continue the public hearings to the meet- ing of November 7, 1983, carried 5-0. Mayor Hall commented that in making a decision, Council must consider the impact on the homeowners. The Mayor repeated his previous statement that changing the policy concerning a continuance requested by an applicant should not be done at this time. He felt that such a policy change should be considered on its own merit. Councilwoman Schafer stated that it would be misleading to the applicant if Council Members do not express their opinions on allowing commercial uses on the west side of Bear Street. Her personal opinion was that it should not be permitted. Mayor Hall responded that he was not prepared to make such a decision at this time. Councilman McFarland stated that he preferred that this matter be discussed on November 7 when the public hear- ings will be held. Vice Mayor Johnson agreed with Councilwoman Schafer to make a decision tonight. Councilwoman Hertzog felt that the Bear Street matter should be considered at a later date. Mayor Hall announced that since the majority of the Council agreed that commercial uses on the west side of Bear Street should be considered at a later meeting, no action will be taken. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m., and the meet- ing eeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Multi -tenant set for the public hearing to consider multi -tenant Ground Signs in ground signs in commercial zones, with review of Commercial Zones current requirements and consideration of possible modifications. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Associate Planner summarized her memorandum dated August 10, 1983, and the Multi -Tenant Sign Report of May, 1983. The report contains a survey of six Orange County cities which outlines their multi -tenant sign requirements. The report also contains four options to be considered: Option I - Maintain Existing Requirements; option II - Modify Copy Restrictions; Option III - Eliminate Copy Restrictions; and Option IV - New Type of Sign. The Planning Commission recommended approval of Option I - Maintain Existing Requirements. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, questioned the City's authority to regulate signs. Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, expressed his agreement with Mr. Soffer's comments. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Support Vice Mayor Johnson, to support Option IV - New Type of Option IV Sign, based on the following findings: (1) The limit on the size of the directory sign would prevent some of the possible problems associated with exceptionally large directory signs; (2) Narrow, deep properties which have insufficient frontage for a ground sign greater than 15 square feet but which have multiple tenants could utilize this provision to obtain a larger ground sign; and (3) In accordance with the goals of the Sign ordinance, it will make businesses easier to locate, which is one of the objectives of the ordinance itself; and staff was directed to prepare an ordinance change in conformance with Option IV, as shown in the report, and refer that ordinance amendment to the Planning Commission and thereafter to the City Council. Councilman McFarland questioned the need for the ordi- nance change being sent back to the Planning Commission since that body has recommended approval of Option I. Mayor Hall responded that he believes the Commissioners will give the amendment a thorough analysis and voice any of their concerns. Councilman McFarland stated that he will support the recommendation of the Planning Commission because the Commissioners have worked much more closely with the Sign Ordinance, and because, in the past three years, he could not recall anyone coming to Council regarding multi -tenant signs. Councilwoman Hertzog reported that she will not be supporting the motion to approve Option IV. She stated that since the Planning Commission has studied this matter and rendered its opinion, it was not necessary to send the proposed change back to the Planning Commission. The motion to support Option IV carried 3-2, Council Members Hertzog and McFarland voting no. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Amortization of for the public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance, Nonconforming concerning amortization of nonconforming signs. The Signs Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. Mayor Hall announced that letters have been received from three former Mayors, Alvin Pinkley, Robert Wilson, and Jack Hammett. The Associate Planner reported that the proposed ordi- nance creates a third amortization schedule, allowing nonconforming signs which were legally erected prior to April 18, 1974, to remain until such time as the sign structure is substantially altered or, except for multi -tenant signs, until there is a change in copy. The Planning Commission recommended that the proposed change to the Sign Ordinance be denied. Former Mayor Alvin Pinkley, 1833 Fullerton Avenue, Costa Mesa, read his letter to the Council which indicates that his vote to approve the Sign Ordinance in 1974 was a mistake and asks the Council to support the proposed amendment. - Former Mayor Jack Hammett, 809 Presidio Drive, Costa Mesa, read his letter to the Council which supports the new amortization schedule. Mr. Hammett then com- mented that there have been many changes in the past 10 years and that the proposed change should be made. Mayor Hall read the letter from former Mayor Robert Wilson which indicates his support for the change in the amortization schedule for nonconforming signs. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance amendment. Jon Paradis, 1140 Salinas Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that he was a member of the Sign Ordinance Committee which helped to -set up the guidelines. He expressed his opinion that 10 years was sufficient time for those who have nonconforming signs to bring those signs into conformance with the present ordinance. Mr. Paradis commented that the proposed amortization change would defeat the intent of the ordinance and urged Council to support the decision of the Planning Commission. Jim Thledano, 3165 Gibraltar Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed -his support for the Sign Ordinance as it now exists. He felt that those businesses who had noncon- forming signs when the ordinance was adopted agreed to live by that ordinance, that is, the 10 -year amortiza- tion period, and now are reversing that commitment. Mr. Thledano commented that to change the sign ordinance now would be unfair to those businesses who have abided by that ordinance. Mr. Thledano concluded his comments .by stating his opinion that to change the ordinance now would be to abandon those people who obeyed the law in favor of those who took advantage of it. Franklin Dunlap, 3007 Donnybrook Lane, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the proposed amortization change. Sid Soffer spoke again and expressed his opposition to any ordinance.regulating signs. Steve Hollister, 14632 Doncaster Road, Irvine, owner of a business on Harbor Boulevard, stated that the noncon- forming signs are well-designed, are an asset to the community, and contribute to the flow of traffic. He urged Council to adopt the new ordinance. Ken Fowler, 3423 Meadow Brook, Costa Mesa, President of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, referred to a state- ment made by a previous speaker that to change the Sign Ordinance now would be unfair to those who have con- formed, and reported that he has talked to some of the newer businessmen in the City and none indicated to him that the proposed change would be unfair. Bob Grahame, 2084 Goldeneye Place, Costa Mesa, asked why, after nine years, this change has come forward. He asked the Council to consider the residents, not only the businessmen. Peggy Reinert, 1816 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, suggested that a comparison be made between the number of illegal signs and nonconforming signs. She urged the adoption of the new amortization schedule. Ann Mound, 3128 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that she felt the former mayors, Pinkley, Hammett, and J ins Wilson, made a wonderful decision in voting for the Sign Ordinance in 1974.. She commented that the City's appearance has improved because of the Sign Ordinance. Mrs. Mound urged the Council not to mend the ordinance because such a change would allow the worse signs to remain. She reported that she had also done a survey of businessmen who have conformed to the present ordi- nance and they felt it was unfair to now make a change. Clarence Clarke, 1079 Corona Lane, Costa Mesa, reported that he has a business at 735 Baker Street, and that his signs are legal and conforming; however, there are two legal nonconforming signs in the,immediate area. It was Mr. Clarke's opinion that businesses will retain their nonconforming signs as long as it is permissible, but that they would remove them if the law requires it. Mr. Clarke stated that there are approximately 3,000 businesses in the City and a very small percentage will benefit from the proposed ordinance amendment. He also pointed out that the present ordinance provides for a variance procedure but very few file. Mr. Clarke asked that the Council investigate the need for the change before making a decision. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Hertzog stated that after visiting cities that had no sign regulations, it is her opinion that the Sign Ordinance is necessary. Mayor Hall referred to a letter written March 13, 1974, from Attorney Donald Smallwood which expressed opposi- tion to the amortization section of the Sign Ordinance because hefelt it would be detrimental to the automo- bile agencies on Harbor Boulevard. Mayor Hall then referenced the Sign Survey Report which was submitted by the Planning Division on June 10,-1982, and summarized his comments of June 21, 1982, responding to that survey. His evaluation of the Sign Survey Report indicates that illegal signs in the City far outnumber conforming and nonconforming signs. The Mayor expressed his opinion that those businesses with signs that were legal at the time the ordinance was adopted should remain legal signs. Councilman McFarland expressed his support of the Plan- ning Commission's recommendation to deny the proposed Sign Ordinance amendment. He referenced one comment submitted by the Commission: "The existing ordinance has greatly improved the appearance of the City". Councilman McFarland stated that he felt to change the ordinance now would be unfair to the many businesses who have cane to Costa Mesa in the past nine years and have conformed to the present sign regulations. Councilwoman Hertzog commented that all businesses were aware of the amortization schedule, and suggested that if a hardship exists, those businessmen can request a variance. She also stated that the Planning Commission feels the present ordinance has met the needs of the community, and in view of this, she -voiced her support of the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the proposed amortization amendment. Motion to Deny , A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Failed to Carry Councilwoman Hertzog, not to adopt the proposed ordi- nance and to continue with the present amortization schedule contained in the present Sign Ordinance. Councilwoman Schafer expressed her support of the r, Mayor's comments in favor of the proposed change. The motion failed to carry, Council Members Hall, Johnson, and Schafer voting no. MOTIOM A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Ordinance 83-23 Vice Mayor Johnson, to give first reading to Ordinance First Reading 83-23, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE AMORTIZA- TION OF NONCONFORMING SIGNS, with the following changes: Page 1, Section 1, Paragraph E, second line, add the word "substantial" before the word "change"; and on Page 2, Section 2, Paragraph (E) Schedule III, Subsec- tion (1), fourth line, add the word "substantial" before the word "change". The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, McFarland ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ORAL COMWNICATIONS Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke on the following subjects: opposition to sign regulations, Soffer and outside storage of vehicles. Pacific Murray Sherman, 1087 Visalia Drive, Costa Mesa, asked Amphitheatre why City vehicles and employees are being used in connection with the Pacific Amphitheatre at the Orange County Fairgrounds. He commented that he did not feel that the City should provide assistance to a private enterprise. Mr. Sherman remarked that he heard that these City employees were receiving double and triple pay while on duty at the amphitheatre. He also stated his objection to the $1.00 fee which is being charged for walk-in patrons. Mayor Hall responded concerning the fee mentioned by Mr. Sherman, stating that the, City has no control over State property. He also commented regarding the use of City employees and reported that they were on duty for the protection of the citizens of the community. The City Manager clarified the rate of pay for City employees who work overtime. That rate of pay is time and a half. He also reported that Pacific Amphitheatre employees will be manning the barricades starting this week. Sign Ordinance Ann Mound, 3128 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa, asked Amendment if the public will be able to speak when Ordinance 83-23, regarding amortization of.nonconforming signs, is scheduled for second reading and adoption. Mayor Hall responded that anyone had the right to'speak at that time. Mrs. Mound mentioned that one or more of the Council Members are members of the Board'of-Directors of the Chamber of Canmerce. It was determined that only Mayor Hall was a member of that board. Mrs. Mound expressed her hope that he would try to influence the Chamber of Commerce members to help rid the City of sane of the unsightly signs. Mayor Hall responded that the Chamber will assist in getting rid of the illegal signs. Odegaard Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, spoke concerning the expenditure of $9,000.00 for mainte- nance of bus shelters and suggested that advertising be permitted on the shelters to pay for these costs. Mayor Hall responded that Council had decided several years ago not to permit this type of advertising. Mr. Odegaard also ccomented that he opposed continuance of the Segerstran general plan amendment. Pacific Amphitheatre COUNCILMANIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hall asked the City Manager to report on the steps being taken at the Pacific Amphitheatre to alleviate noise and traffic problems. The City Manager responded that the City's noise consultant has been taking readings in the area; however, the readings are not available at this time. Referring to the blocking of streets and use of City employees; the City Manager stated that the College Park homeowners were very appreciative for this service. He again commented that the Pacific Amphi- theatre personnel will be manning the barricades. The City Manager summarized an agreement between the - City and the Amphitheatre management. The agreement stipulates that if the attendance is 6,000 or under, no additional police personnel will be used; however, if it is determined by the Police Department that addi- tional police are needed, the amphitheatre will be billed for those services. In conclusion, the City Manager reported that the amphitheatre management has been extremely cooperative in trying to resolve the noise and traffic problems. - Councilman McFarland commended the City Manager,staff, and Police Department for their efforts to resolve the amphitheatre problems. Councilwoman Hertzog stated that the complaints from citizens concerning the amphitheatre are much fewer than when it first opened. She also commended the City Manager and staff for their efforts. The Mayor declared the ATTEST: at 1D:25 P -,m. •- — V o of the City of Costa Mesa CiEy Clerk of the City of Costa Me