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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1984 - City CouncilROLL CALL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA APRIL 16, 1984 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular session on April 16, 1984, 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 Chaplain Lloyd Sellers, Hoag Memorial Hospital - Presbyterian. Council Members Present: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland,, Schafer Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Development Services Director, Director of Public Services, City Clerk MINUTES On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice April 2, 1984 Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1984, 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 Consent Calen- dar: Item 13, Budget Adjustment 84-53, in the amount of $600,000.00, for drainage. 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 READING FOLDER On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- waman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Genevieve H. Evers; Applications to Present Late Claims frau Richard J. Lewis and from Bruce Menk. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Newport Rib Company, doing business at 2000 New- port Boulevard; and Randolph -Baker, Incorporated, doing business as The Huddle, 741 Baker Street. Water Supply Resolution from the City of Lana Linda urging a and Demand cooperative effort pertaining to Southern Cali- fornia's water supply and demand. BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose has been received from the Veterans of Foreign VFW Wars, Coast Line Post No. 3536, 565 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, by sale of "Buddy Poppies" to the public on MOTION May 11 and 12, 1984. 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 9-234J. 312 El Bekal Temple A request has been received from E1 Bekal Temple, 1170 East Pacifico Avenue, Anaheim, to sell tickets to a MOTION one -day circus at the Orange County Fairgrounds on May Permit Approved 5, 1984. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the permit was approved subject to conditions recommended by staff. PERMIT A request has been received from the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor, Post Office Box 1022, Newport Exchange Club Beach, for use of Lions Park on May 19, 1984, from 7:00 a.m. to noon, for their annual youth benefit MOTION pancake breakfast. On motion by Councilman McFarland, Permit Approved seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the permit was approved subject to conditions recommended by staff. SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - HEARING wanan Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the following items were set for public hearing on May 7, 1984, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: Abandoned Ordinance concerning abandoned, wrecked, dis- Vehicles mantled, or inoperative vehicles. C. J. Segerstran For Malcolm Ross, authorized agent for C. J. Segerstram and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for undeveloped properties bordered by Sunflower Avenue, Fairview Road, the San Diego Freeway, and Harbor Boulevard: EIR for Hone Ranch Master Plan (a) Environmental Impact Report for the Hone Ranch Master Plan. GP -83-1B and (b) General Plan Amendment GP -83-1B and Rezone R--83-02 Petition R-83-02, to amend the General Plan designation from Industrial Park to Canmer- cial Center, and to rezone from MP, Indus- trial Park, to PDC, Planned Development Commercial. REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- Bush/Joyner/Ward waman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim from Cora Bush, Doris Joyner, and Beatrice Ward was rejected. Platt On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- waman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim from Marc Platt was rejected. Barrick On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim from Garnet M. Barrick was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Termination of Contract with Hillside Repair Fairview Road Embankment Stabilization MOTION Termination of Contract Approved The Director of Public Services has recommended termina- tion of the public works contract with Hillside Repair, Incorporated, 2881 La Cresta Avenue, Anaheim, for the Fairview Road &Wmnkment Stabilization. Because of several slope failures and other problems encountered during the stabilization, staff has determined that it is impractical to continue the construction work until further geological investigation has been canpleted. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, termination of the contract was approved, and the Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond were .ordered exonerated. The motion carried by the following roll -call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland, Schafer None None 3 Ir J 13 . Estancia Park The Estancia Park Slope Renovation has been partially Slope Renovation/ completed -by Impact Construction, 25291 Mainsail Drive, Impact Construction Dana Point, except for a few small areas which are to be reseeded. On motion by Councilman McFarland, MOTION seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, authorization was One -Half of given to release one-half of the retention funds, in Retention Funds the amount of $2,165.84, as recammended by the Director Authorized for of Leisure Services. The motion carried by the follow - Release ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item -614 ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Request for Refund The Director of Leisure Services has recatumended denial from Soroptimist of a request frau the Soroptimist Club of the Newport Club Harbor Area, Post Office Box 1116, Newport Beach, for refund of a $250.00 deposit for use of the Neighbor- hood Community Center. The City's contract for use of MOTION the Center includes a 90 -day cancellation clause which Request Denied was adopted because of last-minute cancellations. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the request for refund was denied. Renovation of Bids received for Renovation of the Balearic Center Balearic Center Parking Lot are on file in the Clerk's office. On Parking Lot motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- waman Hertzog, the contract was awarded to R. G. MOTION Construction, 2165 State Avenue, Costa Mesa, in the Awarded to amount of $9,093.75, being the lowest bid meeting R. G. Construction 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 Bid Item -614 Bids received for Bid Item 614, Weed Abatement on Weed Abatement Selected Vacant Lots, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - MOTION wanan Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Gardner Awarded to Trucking, 8662 Sumner Place, Cypress, being the lowest Gardner Trucking responsible bidder. 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 Conference On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council - Advances wanan Hertzog, Conference Advances, in the amount of $536.96 and $684.02, for two police officers to attend MOTION the FBI Rifle and Marksmanship Sniper Course in Advances Monterey, May 6-11, 1984, were approved by the following Approved roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Budget Adjustment Item 13 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Budget No. 84-53/Master Adjustment No. 84-53, in the amount of $600,000.00, for Plan of Drainage the Master Plan Storm Drain Design and for construction of storm drain facilities per the revised Master Plan-. Arlene Dowski, 332 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that the College Park area should have higher priority for improvements because of the Orange Coast College drainage connection with the College Park drains. She "31 MOTION Budget Adjustment No. 84-53 Approved OLD BUSINESS R-81-09 Jungkeit MOTION Ordinance 81-17 Adopted MOTION Warrant 1247 Approved Igo' kcv amble Acquisition of Smolich Property for Del Mar Avenue Widening felt that this situation caused the flooding in College Park in March, 1983. Mrs. Dowski asked what percentage of the $600,000.00 is earmarked for College Park. The City Manager responded that he could not answer that question at this time. During discussion, it was pointed out that design and construction of the drainage system must go through the bid process, and the Director of Public Services reported that construction of the ultimate facility at Hanover Drive and Merrimac Way should start in October. On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, Budget Adjustment No. 84-53 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, to give second reading and to adopt Ordinance 81-17, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 67, AND ALL OF LOT 68 IN TRACT 57, FROM AP -CP AND CL TO R4, in connection with Rezone Petition R-81=09, John G. Jungkeit, for property located at 260, 266, and 272 Victoria Street. 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 Councilwonan Hertzog, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, Warrant Resolution 1247, including Payroll 8407, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer None None The Assistant City Attorney presented a proposed settle- ment for acquisition of the Smolich property, located at 126-128 Del Mar Avenue, for the future widening of that street. Details of the settlement of the eminent domain case are contained in staff's Confidential memorandum of April 4, 1984. MOTION On motion by Councilwonan Schafer, seconded by Council - Settlement woman Hertzog, staff and attorneys were authorized to Authorized proceed with all steps necessary to settle the condemna- tion action for $150,000.00. 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk announced the public hearing to consider an Appeal of ZE-83-118 appeal of the Planning Commission's denial for renewal Schnierer/School of Zone Exception ZE-83-118, from Raymond R. Schnierer, District authorized agent for the Newport -Mesa Unified School District, Post Office Box 1368, Newport Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow off-site parking by Amphitheatre patrons on a seasonal basis, at 2650 Fair- view Road (Costa Mesa High School), in an I and R zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. A communication has been received from Joan and Robert Miller, 1065 Presidio Drive, Costa Mesa, supporting approval of the permit. In reviewing staff's memorandum of April 12, 1984, the Development Services Director pointed out that because the Amphitheatre is not a party to this application, the request should be for a Conditional Use Permit to allow pay parking for Amphitheatre patrons, and if the Council reverses the Planning Canumission denial, approval should reference the revised request. The Planning staff recommended denial and the Planning Commission denied the renewal because it felt that approval would allow the management of the Fairgrounds and Amphitheatre to avoid the responsibility of miti- gating the adverse impacts of the various Amphitheatre and Fairground uses on the surrounding neighborhoods. Staff is concerned because of signing and jaywalking problems that have occurred in conjunction with the parking at the high school. Raymond R. Schnierer, Business Manager for the School District, referred to his Application for Appeal which states that neither the management of the Fairgrounds nor the Concerned Citizens of Costa Mesa group is opposed to the renewal of the permit. The Appeal also mentions that the operation of the high school parking lots as a supplemental Amphitheatre parking facility presented no problems last year and earned needed funds for the high school booster groups and helped defer student activity transportation charges. Mr. Schnierer agreed to all conditions if the application is approved. Ann Kelly, 2736 Mendoza Drive, President of the Costa Mesa High School General Boosters, stated that the parking activity has been an excellent method of raising funds for student activities. She also mentioned that the high school parking lots are not adjacent to any residential areas. Jane Hanson, 1055 Cheyenne Street, offered reasons for granting the permit: the parking lot has been there for over 20 years with no complaints; the money earned comes from outside the community and is spent locally; the income defrays the cost to the students for many activities; and the parking program is an excellent vehicle to develop the skills of the students. Ruth Chasen, 2263 Cornell Drive, representing cross- country sports at the high school, reported on how the funds earned from the pay parking activity had helped to finance the summer camp training program. Carolyn Croker, 2783 Mendoza Drive, President of the Costa Mesa High School PTSA, stated that the funds obtained from the parking fees are used to sponsor student seminars, enrichment programs, and scholarships for two deserving senior students. Bill Smith, 3363 Marigold Circle, Vice President of the Junior Class, asked that the permit be approved because the parking project is a needed fund-raiser and an effi- cient means of raising money for student activities. Don Champlin, Principal of Costa Mesa High School, reiterated a previous statement that the school parking lots do not abut any residential areas. He also men- tioned that traffic at the school has not been a problem for the Costa Mesa Police Department. Mr. Champlin addressed staff's concerns regarding signage and jay- walking, and expressed his desire to work with staff regarding the signs. He reported that the problem of jaywalking,was resolved by closing certain gates. In response to questions from Mayor Hall, Mr. Champlin reported that the financial return from last season produced from $10,000.00 to $12,000.00 for booster clubs, and approximately $20,000.00 for the transpor- tation fund. Charles Mitchell, 2897 Vallasco Lane, spoke in support of the application, emphasizing the fact that the funds being raised at the high school are needed for student activities, especially since passage of Proposition 13. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, spoke about: the State's method of disbursing school funds; definition of jay- walking; and questioned the need for a Conditional Use Permit for pay parking at the school. Joe Devlin, 354 Hanover Drive, spoke in opposition to the application and suggested that the best solution for Amphitheatre parking is either free parking at the Fairgrounds or for the parking fee to be included in the price of the concert ticket. Arlene Dowski, 332 Hanover Drive, also opposed approval of the Conditional Use Permit and stated that the school booster members have no consideration for the nearby residents. She mentioned that the Environmental Impact Report requires that parking be provided at the Fair- grounds. Norb Bartosek, General Manager of the Fairgrounds, reported that there is more than enough parking at the Fairgrounds for Amphitheatre patrons. Barbara Berger, 3037 Java Road, Costa Mesa High School faculty member, commented that the Amphitheatre is a reality, and the students are excited because of the benefits and learning experience they are reaping from the parking project. Chuck Beck, 2815 Monterey Avenue, expressed support for the students' endeavors; however, he asked if it is appropriate to use taxpayers' property to raise funds for a select group. Raymond Schnierer, of the school district, responded to Mr. Beck's inquiry by reporting that there is sufficient case law indicating that school property is considered Private property, that revenues derived from the park- ing project benefit students of the entire district and therefore is an indirect benefit to the taxpayers. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Hertzog stated that parking at the high school does not impact the residential areas and that it is impossible to force Amphitheatre patrons.to park in the Fairgrounds. She felt that the students should be given the opportunity to raise money for their school activities. MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland to approve a Renewal of one-year renewal of. Zone Exception ZE-83-118 for pay ZE-83-118 parking in an I and R zone, subject to conditions con - Approved tained in the Staff Report, emphasizing Condition No. 5 concerning signage, and based on the following findings: the proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the subject or.surrounding properties; granting of the 11 WN permit will not be materially detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public; and that Condition No. 1 requires that the school will provide adequate liability insurance and supervision of the -parking facilities. The motion was seconded by Council- wanan Hertzog. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 7:50 p.m., and the meet- ing eeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hall suggested the following additional findings: there will be no necessity for pedestrian traffic across Appeal of ZE-84-40 major thoroughfares such as Fairview Road or Fair Drive; Lake and that the only pedestrian traffic will be at a signal on Arlington Drive, a lightly traveled street; Motion Amended Councilman McFarland amended his motion to include the to Include findings recommended by Mayor Hall and added another Additional finding that approval of the permit will encourage the Findings Amphitheatre operators to include the parking fee in the price of the concert ticket so that parking revenues will not be lost. The amended motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 7:50 p.m., and the meet- ing eeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Canmission's denial of Zone Appeal of ZE-84-40 Exception ZE-84-40, from Michael E. Lake, 884 Katella Lake Street, Laguna Beach, for a variance from fence height standards to allow'a two -foot high wood extension to an existing six-foot high block wall, located at 3496 San Rafael Circle in an Rl zone. Environmental Deter- mination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. No camunications have been received. The Development Services Director reported that the Council adopted Resolution No. 81-47, setting standards for noise attenuation walls along side and rear property lines of residential properties adjacent to specified streets and freeways. The subject site backs onto Sunflower Avenue and qualifies for an eight -foot high sound attenuation wall; however, adopted standards require sound attentuation walls to be concrete or masonry and to be of consistent building materials. The two -foot wood extension does not meet either of these standards. The Director also mentioned that the extension was added without a building permit. During discussion, Vice Mayor Johnson stated that he has no objection to the appearance of the two -foot wood addition and that it would be costly to the appellant to remove the structure. Michael Lake was present and commented that others in his neighborhood have added the same type of extensions to their walls and asked why those citizens haven't been approached by the City. - The Development Services Director reported that -the two other residents in the area who were in violation of City standards have conformed, and that staff is investigating other violations along Adams Avenue. Bill Garvin, 1092 San Pablo Circle, stated that he also lives in the Mesa Woods area and it is his opinion that Mr. Lake's fence is beautiful. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, spoke in support of the appellant's request because it appeared to him that none of the neighbors have canplained about the wood addition to the block wall. p Y There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Johnson expressed his opinion that Mr. Lake had acted in good faith and relied on the contractor to perform within the requirements of the City, and also cammented that there seems to be no canplaints from the neighbors. Councilwoman Schafer stated that she felt the standards which were adopted by this Council in 1981 should be met. MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by ZE-84-40 Councilwoman Hertzog, to uphold the Planning Cammis- Denied sion's denial of the permit. Considerable discussion ensued and Vice Mayor Johnson asked that the motion be amended to allow Mr. Lake 18 months to remove the present structure or replace it in accordance with City standards. Councilman McFarland suggested a time limit of six months. Motion Amended to Councilwoman Schafer amended her motion to include a Include Time Limit time limit of six months for the appellant to remove for Removal the present wall addition or replace it in accordance with City standards. The amended motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 4-1, Vice Mayor Johnson voting no. McFarland Leaves Councilman McFarland left the Council Chambers at this time and did not vote on the next item. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing for the Weed Weed Abatement Abatement Program. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice Resolution 84-49 Mayor Johnson, Resolution 84-49, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, INSTRUCTING AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND RUBBISH, was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland McFarland Returns Councilman McFarland returned to the Council table. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a Resolution of Inducement for refinancing assistance, in the form of a tax-exempt Tax-exempt Bonds Industrial Development Bond Issue, for the Costa Mesa for Costa Mesa Medical Center Hospital. Medical Center Mayor Hall pointed out that this item had been discussed at the last Council Study Session. Frank Fargo, of Wainwright and Ramsey, Incorporated, 1400 "K" Street, Suite 206, Sacramento, consultant on municipal financing, was present to answer questions frau the Council. He confirmed that there is pending legislation which will prohibit use of Industrial Development Bonds for this type of project. Mr. Fargo also pointed out that the Resolution of Inducement is not binding and is revocable by either party. Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, opposed the use of a tax-exempt financing vehicle for a private entity because he felt it is damaging to the capitalistic system and destructive to society. Mayor Hall spoke in support of the project because Costa Mesa Medical Center is the only hospital in the City, and with a population of approximately 86,000, this facility is necessary for the benefit of the public. Dr. George Haddad, Secretary -Treasurer of the corpora- tion, reported that a city the size of Costa Mesa should have a 200 -bed hospital. Dr. Haddad explained that the City is not subsidizing the hospital and the Resolution of Inducement does not obligate the City in any way. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, spoke in opposition to tax-exempt bonds being used for private enterprise. MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Resolution 84-50 Councilwoman Hertzog, to adopt Resolution 84-50, being Adopted A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR A PROJECT AT 301 VICTORIA STREET. Councilman McFarland expressed his appreciation to the hospital administrators for their commitment to the community; however, he expressed opposition to the use of bonds for the project. Council Members Hertzog, Johnson, and Hall favored the bond proposal because there is a need for a hospital in the City. The motion to adopt Resolution 84-50 carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Clerk presented the following items concerning mini - warehouses: Mini -warehouse Recommendations from the Planning Commission regarding Ordinance the mini -warehouse ordinance. ZE-84-64 Zone Exception ZE-84-64, Jim Moffett, 1224 Village Moffett/Fenn Way, Suite D, Santa Ana, authorized agent for Karen A. Fenn, -19172 South Mesa Drive, Villa Park, for a Condi- tional Use Permit for a 595 -unit (44,850 square feet) mini -warehouse at 1672 Placentia Avenue in an MG zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. ZE-84-66 Zone Exception ZE-84-66, James Moffett, 1224 Village Moffett/Jasper Way, Suite D, Santa Ana, authorized agent for Harold and Harriet Jasper, 1218 Sand Key, Corona del Mar, for a Conditional Use Permit for a 954 -unit (83,060 square feet) mini -warehouse, with a variance from requirement for an on-site manager, at 1850 Whittier Avenue in an MG zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Development Services Director reported that at the Planning Commission meeting of April 9, 1984, the Com- mission recommended that the 5.0 square feet per capita "quota" be modified. One commissioner suggested that the ordinance be amended to allow mini -warehouses "by 320 right" in the MG zone while not allowing them in any canmercial zones. Staff suggests that this approach has merit since mini -warehouses are good "in -fill" and "buffer" uses in the MG zone. Also, because they are often unattractive and tend to interrupt commercial continuity, the mini -warehouses may be less desirable in cammercial zones. The Director addressed the two applications, Zone Exceptions ZE-84-64 and ZE-84-66, and suggested that if the Council agrees, staff should be directed to mend the mini -warehouse ordinance by deleting the per capita "quota", and allowing mini -warehouses in the MG zone while not allowing them in commercial zones. If such direction is given, then Findings A and B for Zone Exception ZE-84-64 and Findings C and D for Zone Exception ZE-84-66, should be deleted and the following finding added for both applications: "The Council has directed staff to amend Title 13 to allow mini- . warehouses in the MG zone". MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Staff Directed to Councilwanan Hertzog, directing staff to initiate an Initiate Amendment an amendment to the mini -warehouse ordinance by delet to Mini -warehouse ing the per capita provision, permitting mini -warehouses Ordinance in the MG zone, and not allowing mini -warehouses in commercial zones.- The motion carried 5-0. Karen Fenn, applicant for Zone Exception ZE-84-64, was present and agreed to all conditions. MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice ZE-84-64 Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, the Negative Declaration Approved of Environmental Impact was adopted; and Zone Exception ZE-84-64 was approved subject to conditions contained in the Staff Report; Findings A and B were deleted; and the following finding added, "The Council has directed staff to amend Title 13 to allow mini -warehouses in the MG zone". Harold Jasper, applicant for Zone Exception ZE-84-66, was present and agreed to all conditions. MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by ZE-84-66 Councilwanan Hertzog, to adopt the Negative Declaration Approved of Environmental Impact; to approve Zone Exception ZE-84-66 subject to conditions contained in the Staff Report; to delete Findings C and D; and to add the following finding, "The Council has directed staff to amend Title 13 to allow mini -warehouses in the MG zone". The motion carried 5-0. •7"M COMMUNICATIONS Jerry Odegaard, 1642 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, expressed his opinion that it was improper for Council ZE-84-40 to deny Michael Lake's application, Zone Exception ZE-84-40, for a two -foot high wood extension to a block wall. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, commented on the outcome of various items on this evening's agenda. COUNCILMANIC Councilman McFarland commented on the attractiveness of COMMEN'T'S the newly remodeled Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant and the new smaller sign at the Harbor Boulevard and Signs Village Way location. The Development Services Director reported that Vendane Liquors on Baker Street has voluntarily changed its sign to conform with the City's Sign Ordinance. Mayor Hall suggested that letters of congratulations be sent to those businesses who volun- tarily make these sign improvements. C Cammendations for Mayor Hall presented for adoption, resolutions commend - Dr. Norman Watson ing Pati Tambellini, Director of the Costa Mesa Civic and Pati Tambellini Playhouse, and Norman Watson, Chancellor of the Coast Community College District. On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council - MOTION woman Schafer, Resolution 84-48, being A RESOLUTION OF Resolution 84-48 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Adopted COMM MING DR. NORMAN E. WATSON, CHANCELLOR OF THE COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, was adopted 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 Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council - Resolution 84-51 woman Hertzog, Resolution 84-51, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING PATI TAMBELLINI OF THE COSTA MESA LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McFarland, Schafer None None Henry Segerstran Mayor Hall recarnnended that Council adopt a resolution Recognized cammending Henry Segerstran for 27 years of service on the Orange County Water District Board of Directors. Mr. Segerstran recently announced that he is retiring MOTION frau that Board. On motion by Councilwanan Schafer, Resolution 84-52 seconded by Councilwaman'Hertzog, Resolution 84-52, Adopted being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING HENRY SEGERSTROM FOR 27 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None .ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the ATTEST: C y Clerk of the City 4CostaL-M&e&sa X21