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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/1984 - City Council444 ROLL CALL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA AUGUST 20, 1984 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in regular session on August 20, 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 the Reverend Denis Lyons, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. 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, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES On motion by Councilwanan Schafer, seconded by Vice August 6, 1984 Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 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 On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- wanan 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 ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- wanan Hertzog, Resolution 84-105, being A RESOLUTION SCR's 20th OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- Anniversary FORNIA, RECOGNIZING AND -COMMENDING THE STAFF OF SOUTH COAST REPERTORY ON THEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY, was adopted MOTION by the following roll call :vote: Resolution 84-105 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS,.;--, Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, Adopted = McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:- None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None READING FOLDER On motion by Vice Mayor. Johnson, seconded by Council- wanan Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Attorney Frank J. Piro, on behalf of Jerry Piro; Attorney Timothy Ryan, on behalf of Mark Florian; Attorney Michael Cully on behalf of Donna and Gerald Skidmore; Southern California Edison Canpany; Jacqueline Furst; Gerald Odegaard; Rick Wanne; and Roy Seabourne. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Paul Flowers, doing business as Lit'l Jack Horner's, 1902 Harbor Boulevard; The Straw Hat Restaurant Corporation, doing business as Straw Hat Pizza 187 East 17th Street; and Hee Choon and and Ho Sung Kim, doing business as Marina Liquor, 895 West 19th Street. REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- Weber/Hunkle woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim frau Linda Weber, Jeff Hunkle, and Rob Weber was rejected. Vaage On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim frau Ter3e Vaage was rejected. Dambski On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim from George and Anna Dambski was rejected. Wright On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- waman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, an Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim fran Mark and Cynthia Wright was denied. Gilano/Barreda On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim from Benedict Gilano and Teresa Barreda was rejected. Hoffman On motion by.Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim from Robert and Gayle Hoffman was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Bids received for Bid Item 623, Installation of a Government Mobile Portable Radio Dispatching System, Bid Item 623 are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Radio Dispatching Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, System the contract was awarded to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Incorporated, 171 Anita Drive South, Suite MOTION 201, Orange, in the amount of $163,172.44. The motion Awarded to carried by the following roll call vote: Motorola AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item 628 Bids received for Bid Item 628, Chemicals, are on Chemicals file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwanan Hertzog, contracts MOTION were awarded as follows: Contracts Awarded Item 1, No Foam A - Orion Chemical, 13261 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, in the amount of $139.13; Item 2, Roundup; Item 3, Ronstar; and Item 6, Diquat - Riverside Puregro Chemical, Post Office Box 232, Riverside, in the amount of $5,946.07; Item 4, Caliber - Los Angeles Chemical Canpany, 4545 Ardine Street, South Gate, in the amount of $1,939.80; Item 5, Cutrine/Plus - Target Chemical Company, 17710 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, in the amount of $296.72. 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 Corporation Yard Bids received for Corporation Yard Improvements are on Improvements file in the Clerk's Office. On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the contract Z MOTION was awarded to R. G. Construction, 1404-A South Ritchey Awarded to Street, Santa Ana, in the amount of $166,440.00. The R. G. Construction motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Drainage Culverts Bids received for Installation of Drainage Culverts on on Fair Drive Fair Drive, between Harbor Boulevard and Fairview Road, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice MOTION Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwanan Hertzog, the Awarded to contract was awarded to HJH Western Contractors, HJH Western Incorporated, 14450 Hoover Street, Westminster, in the Contractors aanount of $23,748.00. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Change Order "A" Willdan Associates Assessment District No. 82-2 - South Coast Metro Center MOTION Change Order Approved Final Map for Tract 11779 The Braathen Canpany MOTION Map and Agreement Approved Agreement Renewal Lance, Soll and Lunghard Auditing Services MOTION Contract Renewal Approved "Investment in Excellence" Training Program The Director of Public Services has requested approval of Change Order "A", in the amount of $2,760.00, to the contract with Willdan Associates, 290 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 100, Anaheim, in conjunction with Assessment District No. 82-2, South Coast Metro Center. Willdan Associates has furnished a proposal to the developer, Curci-England Company, for supplemental cost spread for the lake in Parcels 11, 12, 13, and 14. On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the change order was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Final Map and a Subdivision Agreement were presented for Tract 11779, The Braathen Company, 2013 Irvine Ave- nue, Costa Mesa; one lot, 0.46 -acre, located at 1656 Orange Avenue, for condominium purposes. On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwaman Hertzog, the map and agreement were approved; the Council did accept on behalf of the public the easement for emer- gency and public security vehicle ingress and egress as dedicated; 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 execute the agreement 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 - The Director of Finance has requested approval to renew the agreement with Lance, Soll and Lunghard, 13215 East Penn Street, Suite 520, Whittier, for auditing services. On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council- wanan Hertzog, renewal of the contract was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The City Manager has requested approval of an agreement with The Pacific Institute, Incorporated, 100 West Harrison Plaza, North Tower, Suite 500, Seattle, for Chamber of Commerce The Deputy City Clerk presented the request from the Arts Committee Chamber of Commerce Arts Committee to adopt the slogan "City of the Arts." The City Manager summarized his memorandum dated August 14, 1984, recommending the following: (1) Adopt only the motto "City of the Arts" and not alter the City Seal. (2) Authorize payment of the deficit for displaying of "Arts Month" banners (estimated to be approxi- mately $5,000.00). (3) Appoint a nine -member arts committee whose primary purpose will be to make recommendations to the City Council.on the establishment of a purchase of the "Investment in Excellence" training program. The total cost of the program, including all MOTION materials, supplies, and training is $18,815.00, and is Purchase Agreement a budgeted item for fiscal year 1984-85. On motion by Approved Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the purchase agreement was approved, and the City Manager was 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 1974 Open Space On motion by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Council - Bond Tax Rate woman Hertzog, Resolution 84-106, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION FIXING THE TAX RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON Resolution 84-106 ALL OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA Adopted MESA WHICH IS_ TAXABLE TO MEET THE CITY'S OBLIGATION UNDER THE 1974 OPEN SPACE BOND ISSUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984-85, 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 - Greer The Director of Leisure Services has requested approval and Company of an agreement with Greer and Company, 4095 East La Palma Avenue, Suite L, Anaheim, in the amount of $22,370.00, for design of street medians on Harbor MOTION Boulevard and on Red Hill Avenue. On motion by Vice Agreement Mayor Johnson, seconded.by Councilwoman Hertzog, the Approved 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 OLD BUSINESS On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice Speed Limit on Mayor Johnson, Ordinance 84-34, being AN ORDINANCE OF Paularino Avenue THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10-332 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE MOTION CITY OF COSTA MESA TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON Ordinance 84-34 PAULARINO AVENUE BETWEEN BRISTOL STREET AND BEAR Adopted STREET, 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 Chamber of Commerce The Deputy City Clerk presented the request from the Arts Committee Chamber of Commerce Arts Committee to adopt the slogan "City of the Arts." The City Manager summarized his memorandum dated August 14, 1984, recommending the following: (1) Adopt only the motto "City of the Arts" and not alter the City Seal. (2) Authorize payment of the deficit for displaying of "Arts Month" banners (estimated to be approxi- mately $5,000.00). (3) Appoint a nine -member arts committee whose primary purpose will be to make recommendations to the City Council.on the establishment of a goal statement as it concerns all aspects of cultural arts in Costa Mesa; the coordination of the activities of the arts community in Costa Mesa; and establishment of a criteria by which arts organizations in Costa Mesa may apply for special funds set aside annually and recommend to the City Council those local arts organi- zations which should be considered for funding. The City Manager also recommended that the committee be comprised of at least one City Council Member and one staff member, with the other members being frau the caYumunity. (4) Authorize the City Manager's office to proceed with the third annual grant of $10,000.00 to South Coast Repertory Theatre and withhold any other funding pending review by the proposed arts committee. Nate Reade, Executive Director, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, stated that they were not requesting to change the City Seal, but asking the City to adopt the motto, "City of the Arts." Mayor Hall proclaimed the month of September to be "Arts Month in Costa Mesa." MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Slogan Councilwoman Schafer, and carried 5-0, to adopt the Adopted motto "City of the Arts", and to use the motto where appropriate. Larry Granger, South Coast Symphony, supported the formation of an arts committee. MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Committee Vice Mayor Johnson, and carried 5-0, to initiate a nine - Authorized member arts committee. MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by Funding Councilwoman Schafer, and carried 5-0, to donate Authorized $10,000.00 to South Coast Repertory and to direct the arts cammittee to make recommendations for other funding by December 1, 1984. WARRANTS On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Vice MO'T'ION Mayor Johnson, Warrant Resolution 1259, including Warrant 1259 Payroll 8416, 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 ATTORNEY The City Attorney recommended adopting a proposed ordi- REPORTS nance amending the City's noise ordinance. The change adds a provision by which a violation to the ordinance Urgency Ordinance can be established on the basis of non-technical data. Amending Noise The testimony and reports of an expert sound engineer Control Ordinance would not be needed for this particular violation. Th prove a violation, City personnel would have to care- fully gather evidence and witnesses attesting to the disturbance caused by the offensive noise source. Mayor Hall quoted Section 13-724 of the amended ordi- nance. "Section 13-724. Loud, Unnecessary and Unusual Noise. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to willfully make or con- tinue or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary, and unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area." MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Vice Urgency Mayor Johnson, Urgency Ordinance 84-35, being AN URGENCY Ordinance 84-35 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Adopted CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 13-724 and AMENDING SECTIONS 13-711 AND 13-721 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DISE REGULATION, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of place set for the public hearing for an appeal of the ZE-84-124 Planning Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-84-124 Bender/Mason from Robert Bender, architect, authorized agent for Helen Mason, 308 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, for a vari- ance from side and rear setback requirements to allow a second floor addition to an accessory structure, and connection of the accessory structure and existing guest house to the existing single-family residence, located at the above address in an Rl zone. Environ- mental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. The following catmiunications have been received opposing the application: Charlotte Hames, 312 Flower Street, Costa Mesa; O. B. and Thelma Schooley, 325 Costa Mesa Street, Costa Mesa; D. Bradley Waite, 328 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa. The Development Services Director reviewed the Staff Report and gave a brief history on the additions to the property. The Planning Staff recanmended the following: 1) Deny left side setback, rear yard setback and coverage variances. 2) Require all illegal construction to be removed within 90 days. The Staff rec(nmended denial of the request because the second story addition, which includes kitchen hookups, can easily be used as a unit or be added to the existing second story, apparently already used as a unit. The structure, whether connected to the other units or not, makes the site more nonconforming and is inappropriate for the single-family zone. At their meeting of July 23, 1984, the Planning Can - mission denied this application based on the findings contained in the Staff Report. The applicant was directed to remove all illegal construction within 120 days. Helen Mason, 308 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, asked to be given more time to submit new plans which would be acceptable to the Planning Cc mission. Mrs. Mason also presented a petition signed by fifteen neighbors who are not opposed to her request. Max Owen, 332 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, urged the Council to uphold the Planning Commission's denial. John Werlie, 310 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, stated that he was amazed that anyone would consider construction without having a permit. Loia Owen, 332 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, also supported denial of this application. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Hertzog stated that she had visited the applicant's property and felt that it was extremely overbuilt. She stated that she supported the Planning Commission's decision for denial. MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by ZE-84-124 Councilwoman Schafer, and carried 5-0, to uphold the Denied Planning Commission's denial of ZE-84-124, based on the analysis and findings contained in the Staff Report, and the applicant was directed to remove all illegal con- struction within 180 days. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy Clerk announced that this was the time and Metro Business place set for the public hearing continued from the Center meeting of August 6, 1984, for Robert Mickelson, author- ized agent for Metro Business Center, 505 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 150, Santa Ana, for property located at the southwest corner of Bear Street and South Coast Drive: EIR (1) Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Amendment GP -82-3A. GP -82-3A (2) General Plan Amendment GP -82-3A, to change the the land use designation from Low and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential and General Commercial. R-84-13 (3) Rezone Petition R-84-13, to change the zoning from PDR -MD (Planned Development Residential - Medium Density) to PDR -HD (Planned Development Residential - High Density) and PDC (Planned Development Commercial). Amendment/Master Plan of Highways (4) Amendment to the Master Plan of Highways. Repeal of (5) Repeal of Specific Plan SP -76-02A. SP -76-02A The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. The following communications have been received opposing the request: Don Lipman, 993 Dahlia Avenue, Costa Mesa; and Larry Myers, 925 Carnation Avenue, Costa Mesa. The following communications have been received in favor of the project: Central Bank, 611 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa; also a petition containing seven signatures. 451 A member of the Planning Staff summarized the Environ- mental Impact Report and mitigations for air quality, traffic, noise, housing, and City flood requirements. The Development Services Director stated that the applicant has proposed seven phases of development. The Council has the option of approving the phases as proposed by the applicant: Option I - Project as proposed by the applicant. Option II - Retain the existing General Plan designation and zoning. Option III - Assume low density residential development on the 6.2 acres immediately adjacent to Wakeham Park, medium density residential development to the north of a realigned South Coast Drive, and two- story office development between South Coast Drive and the freeway. Option IV - Medium density residential development north of the realigned South Coast Drive with can- mercial development as proposed in Option I between South Coast Drive and I-405. The Director indicated that the text of the Staff Report has been circulated among City Departments. He summar- ized their comments and reccmnendations. Dave Ball, 239 Topaz, Irvine, representative for the applicant, reviewed the project which would be developed over a 10-15 year period. Mr. Ball introduced several consultants to address certain issues relating to the proposed development. Robert Braunschweiger, A. C. Martin and Associates, 156 South Irving Street, Los Angeles, gave a slide presen- tation on the land use plan. Bill Schulz, POD, 1327 North Broadway, Santa Ana, gave a slide presentation on the visual aspects of land- scaping. Al Gobar, Alfred Gobar and Associates, 207 South Brea Boulevard, Brea, gave a slide presentation regarding economic benefits to the City. Al Hollinden, 8 Goldstone, Irvine, gave a slide presen- tation regarding traffic improvements and mitigation measures. RECESS Mayor Hall declared a recess at 8:55 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. Jon Paradis, 1140 Salinas Avenue, Costa Mesa, President of the Costa Mesa Homeowners Association, reviewed sections of the Environmental Impact Report. He stated that the area should remain residential and that revenue should not a be major criteria for approval. Tan Graham, 1106 Redding Avenue, Costa Mesa, camented .that high-rises should be kept in one area and supported denial of this project. Wallace Kleck, 3358 Marigold Circle, Costa Mesa, stated he was not opposed to development, but asked for con- sideration of three points if other than residential use is approved: Building of a berm; providing crossing guards; and designating the areas adjacent to Wakeham Park for single-family residential. r - John DeWitt, 2000 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, repre- sentative of the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association, supported the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Association's request for denial of the project. Bobbi Floyd, 1059 San Pablo Circle, Costa Mesa, Vice President of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Associ- ation, supported denial of the project, stating that homeowners in the area will lose their privacy, and expressed concern for the safety of children because of increased traffic. Dan Gott, 953 Dahlia Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Association, stated that the prime reason for rezoning is for profit and sup- ported denial of the project. Russell Millar, 223 Wellesley Lane, Costa Mesa, repre- sentative of the Concerned Citizens of Costa Mesa, suggested that this item be submitted to the voters of the City for final decision. David Leighton, 1074 Redding Avenue, Costa Mesa, gave a slide presentation on alternative uses for the site. Sam Berry, 666 Darrell Street, Costa Mesa, representing the Mesa West Homeowners Association, supported rejec- tion of this project. Larry Myers, 925 Carnation Avenue, Costa Mesa, North Costa .Mesa Homeowners Association, stated that the project was good, but not for that location. He also reviewed the following sections of the EIR: (1) School (Bear Street) - did not offer a safe path; (2) Airport - "high-rise holds serious threat."; (3) Traffic; and . (4) Water - the proposed project will use up water reserves. Jim Buckley, 3468 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, stated that any decision the Council may make will not please everyone. Arpad Radisay, 1134 Salinas Avenue, Costa Mesa, presented a chart regarding the City's expenditures and revenues. Darrilyn Oliver, 3077 Yukon Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the North Costa Mesa.Homeowners Association, spoke in favor of the alternative uses presented by David Leighton. John Burkhart, 997 Dahlia Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the financial report contained in the City's Annual Report. He also stated that Costa Mesa is a solid City financially and does not need commercial zoning where Rl should be. Ray Schaeper, 3399 Fuchsia Street, Costa Mesa, board member of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Association, mentioned that there is a lawsuit pending by the appli- cant against the City of Costa Mesa, and suggested postponing a decision on the project until the "threat" is over. Nate Reade, 2285 Cornell Drive, Costa Mesa, Executive Director of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, mentioned that the Board of Directors is elected by members of the chamber, no matter where they live. Mr. Reade stated that he has studied this project and sup- ports it 100 percent. Sherry Hubbs, 920 Carnation Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke concerning safety of children during construction. Dennis Jacobson, 929 Dahlia Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project stating that it will be an unfavorable impact on the neighborhood. Douglas Yates, 274 Cecil Place, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the height and quantity of trees required to reduce the noise level. He also stated that this project will impact residential areas. John Starr, 3366 Wisteria Circle, Costa Mesa, stated that the bike lanes proposed for this project will improve the safety on South Coast Drive. Karim Bostwick, 458 Costa Mesa Street, Costa Mesa, supported approval of this project. She felt that the project is well planned and will be beneficial to the area. Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, stated that if the Council does not approve this project, revised plans will be submitted in the future calling for higher density than the present plans. Bob Thagard, 320 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, sup- ported the project, stating that it is well planned. Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, voiced concern over possible water shortage. Ken Fowler, 3423 Meadow Brook, Costa Mesa, reiterated comments made by Nate Reade regarding the Chamber of Commerce . Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, neither favored nor opposed the project. RECESS Mayor Hall declared a recess at 11:45 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at midnight. Michael Lawler, 695 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that he would enjoy having the opportunity to walk to work. He felt that this project will improve overall life in Costa Mesa. Dr. Frances Crinella, 2501 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, Director of Fairview State Hospital, expressed hope that the developer could find some way to con- struct more multi -family housing. He stated that the project is ecologically and economically sound. Jack Hall, 1859 Tahiti Drive, Costa Mesa, President of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Canmerce, reported that the directors voted 28-3 in favor of the development, and that the majority are Costa Mesa residents. He believes this project is a step in the direction of keep - Costa Mesa balanced in commercial and residential development. Grant McNiff, 1783 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, supported approval of this project and caYmiended the Council on an excellent job. Wallace Knue, 2477 Napoli Way, Costa Mesa, stated that the City will benefit frau this project and it will produce employment for Costa Mesa citizens. Y 451 - Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, opposed the Chamber of Commerce's support of the project. Nancy Ferba, 3041 Java Road, Costa Mesa, stated that she has been a resident for 23 years and has enjoyed watching the City grow and progress. She believes it is a quality project and the best use of the land for that area. Kathleen Le Bel, 1614 South Doreen Way, Santa Ana, in escrow at 1026 Poppy Circle, Fountain Valley, stated that she wasn't sure she wanted to live in the area if this project is approved. Ronald Bates, 1863 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the traffic flow is much better today than in 1946, and believes the City has done an excellent job of planning. He also stated that Costa Mesa is the envy of other California cities for its financial base. Barbara Grady, employed at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, a resident of Newport Beach, stated that she would be proud of this project if she lived in Costa Mesa. John Kudra, 1087 Redding Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that he would not have purchased his house if he was aware of this project. He also stated that voting on the project without all questions being answered is not an appropriate action by the Council. Dave Ball commented that they are working with Mesa Consolidated Water District regarding the water supply for this project. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Hall reviewed his notes and commented on the concerns of the citizens and on the project as proposed. He stated that the City is now financially sound; how- ever, without well planned development, which will ensure needed revenue and sufficient housing, the City might not retain its present economic status. He also mentioned that traffic will increase whether or not the project is approved, and if it is approved, traffic studies must be completed before each phase of development is submitted to the City. MOTION A motion was made by Councilman McFarland, seconded by EIR Accepted Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, accepting the Final Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Amendment GP -82-3A as accurate and adequate, including all comments and responses. MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Resolution 84-107 Vice Mayor Johnson, adopting Resolution 84-107, being A Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -82-3A, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, approving Option I, including General Plan Implementation Guidelines A through F; approving the project phasing plan as shown in Figure 6, Page 10 of the Staff Report; directing a reduction of 160,000 square feet (approximately 25 percent) for Phases VI and VII and that the method and location of the reduc- tion is the responsibility of the developer; and declaring that the square footage shown for Option I is L11 1 1 the maximum which will be allowed, and may be reduced by the Council at the time each phase is submitted. 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 Vice Ordinance 84-36 Mayor Johnson, Ordinance 84-36, being AN ORDINANCE OF Given First THE CITY COUNCIL OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING Reading THE ZONING OF THAT PORTION -OF THE LAND ALLOTTED TO JAMES MCFADDEN AS DESCRIBED IN THE FINAL DECREE OF PARTITION OF THE RANCHO SANTIAGO DE SANTA ANA FROM PDR -LD and PDR -MD TO PDR -HD AND PDC, 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 MOTION On motion by Councilman McFarland, seconded -by Vice Resolution 84-108 Mayor Johnson, Resolution 84-108, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -82-3A AMENDING THE MASTER PLAN OF HIGHWAYS, 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 Councilman McFarland, seconded by Vice Resolution 84-109 Mayor Johnson, Resolution 84-109, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING SPECIFIC PLAN SP -76-02A, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE SAN DIEGO FREEWAY (I-405), WEST OF BEAR STREET AND EAST OF SAN LEANDRO LANE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog, McFarland, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ORAL Don Gott, 953 Dahlia Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if any COMMUNICATIONS major changes could be made without having a public hearing. Mayor Hall responded in the negative. Darrilyn Oliver, 3077 Yukon Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked that future actions be open to public hearings. Harry Rinker, representing the applicant, thanked the Council for their dedication and assured everyone that this project will be a quality development. Alley Harvey Weisinger, 1568-A Caraway Drive, Costa Mesa, Renovation spoke regarding a six-foot concrete overlay in the alley between Caraway and Coriander Drives. He stated that the City failed to repave the section behind his and his neighbor's house. He asked the Council to rectify this situation. Mayor Hall referred this request to the Public Services Director. The Public Services Director stated that he would be visiting the site the following day to inspect the property. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke regard- ing the proper way of displaying the flag. Kathleen Le Bel, 1614 South Doreen Way, Costa Mesa, asked if park fees paid by developers are used for park _. X55 improvements within the canmunity. Mayor Hall responded that park fees are deposited in a general park fund. ADJOURNMENT At 2:10 a.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to August 23, 1984, at 4:00 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Roan of City Hall, for the purpose of discussing person- nel matters. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST:-- - ?1-6y Clerk of the City of Cos Mesa 1