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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in
regular session on September 4, 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 Vice Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag, and Invocation by the Reverend Kenneth Krause,
St. Joachim Catholic 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 Councilwanan Schafer, seconded by Council -
August 20 and woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
August 23, 1984 regular meeting of August 20, 1984, and the adjourned
regular meeting of August 23, 1984, were approved as
distributed and posted.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed fran the Consent
Calendar: Item 5(d), claim from Gerald E. Odegaard;
Item 17, Resolution regarding the first amendment to
Redevelopment Project Area No. 2; Item 18, Resolution
consenting to a joint public hearing for the first
amendment to Redevelopment Project Area No. 2; and
Item 21, Bond Financing and Agreement for Regis Homes
Corporation.
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, 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 Councilwoman Schafer, 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: William G.
Lux; and Attorney Joel W. H. Kleinberg on behalf
of Mart Roht.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff:
Licenses The Standard Soup Canpany, doing business as
Salmagundi's, 3333 Bristol Street, Suite 1212;
and Joe Larry Urban, doing business as Moore
Flowers, 1215 Baker Street, Suite A.
Federal Deficit A resolution fran the City of Westminster urging
Spending reduction of Federal deficit spending and sup-
porting a balanced Federal budget.
Firefighter Letter fran the United States Postal Service,
Personnel commending the personnel at the Royal Palm Fire
Commended Station for the manner in which they have
460
responded when emergency medical assistance has
been needed.
Public
Notice from Pacific Bell that it has filed an
Utilities
amendment to Application No. 83-06-65 with the
Commission
Public Utilities Commission concerning access
charges.
BUSINESS PERMIT
Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose has been received frau Girl Scout Council of
Girl Scouts
Orange County, 1620 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, by
REJECTED CLAIMS
solicitation of funds through sale of calendars from
MOTION
October 18 to November 30, 1984, and sale of cookies
Permit
from January 24 to March 24, 1985. On motion by
Approved
Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
Williams
and carried 5-0, the permit was approved with applica-
tion of Section 9-234J of the Municipal Code.
SET FOR PUBLIC
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
HEARING
woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the following items
were set for public hearing on September 17, 1984, at
6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall:
R-84-15 Rezone Petition R-84-15, Craig and Virginia
Cooley Cooley, 229 Del Mar Avenue, Costa Mesa, for
permission to rezone property at the above
address from Rl, single-family residential,
to R2, multiple -family residential. Environ-
mental Determination: Exempt.
Amendment to
Request from Hoffman Business Consultants,
SP -82-01A
Incorporated, authorized agent for Q. B.
Properties, 1601 Dove Street, Newport Beach,
to amend Specific Plan SP -82-01A for increased
floor area ratio and building height at 3150
Bristol Street. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration.
REJECTED CLAIMS
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Furst
waman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim frau
Jacqueline Furst was rejected.
Williams
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim from Mary Jane
Williams was rejected.
Edison Company
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the claim from Southern
California Edison Canpany was rejected.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS
One bid received for Bid Item 630, Instant Dry Traffic
Line Paint, is on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
Bid Item 630
by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman
Traffic Line Paint
Hertzog, the contract was awarded to Pervo Paint
Company, 6624 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, in the
MOTION
amount of $8,032.15. The motion carried by the follow -
Awarded to
ing roll call vote:
Pervo Paint
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Tanager Park Bids received for Installation of Mowstrips at Tanager
Mowstrips Park are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
MOTION the contract was awarded to lst Class Construction and
Awarded to Development Company, 119 East Alton Street, Suite F,
lst Class Santa Ana, in the amount of $6,422.56, being the lowest
Construction bid meeting specifications. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
None
None
Change Order No. 1 The Director of Public Services has requested approval
Slurry Mix Company of Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $3,500.00, to
the contract with Slurry Mix Company, Incorporated,
5500 East Second Street, Long Beach, in connection with
the 1983-84 Slurry Seal Program. The change order is
MOTION for additional slurry seal on Placentia Avenue. On
Change Order motion by Councilwaman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Approved woman 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
Change Order No. 3 The Director of Public Services has requested approval
Smith Electric
of Change Order No. 3, in the amount of $3,740.91, to
the contract with Smith Electric Supply, Post Office
Harbor Boulevard
Box 68, Stanton, in connection with the Harbor Boule-
Interconnect
vard Interconnect Project. The change order is for
Project
repair of an electrical conduit previously installed
along Fair Drive between Harbor Boulevard and Fairview
MOTION
Road. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by
Change Order
Councilwoman Hertzog, the change order was approved by
Approved
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Orders
The Director of Public Services has requested approval
No. 2 and No. 3
of Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $51,681.21, and
Clarke
Change Order No. 3, in the amount of $19,071.73, to the
Contracting
contract with Clarke Contracting Corporation, 1218 South
Alameda Street, Compton, in connection with Assessment
Assessment
District No. 82-2, South Coast Metro Center. The change
District No. 82-2
orders are for additional improvements requested by the
City. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by
MOTION
Councilwoman Hertzog, the change orders were approved
Change Orders
by the following roll call vote:
Approved
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Final Map for
Tract No. 12135
Lucas
MOTION
Map and Agreement
Approved
The Final Map and a Subdivision Agreement were presented
for Tract No. 12135, Lucas Development Company, 2950
Airway Avenue, Suite A-13, Costa Mesa; one lot, 0.48 -
acre, located at 117 East Wilson Street, for condominium
purposes. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded
by Councilwoman Hertzog, the map and agreement were
approved; the Council did accept on behalf of the public
the dedication of an easement for emergency and public
security ingress and egress as shown on said map; 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:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
None
None
Conference On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Advances woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance, in the amount of
$675.00, for the Cammunications Director to attend the
MOTION
Advance Approved
1984
ber
call
Annual NATOA Conference in Tucson, Arizona, Septem-
23 to 26, 1984, was approved by the following roll
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 -
Advance Approved woman Hertzog, a Conference Advance, in the amount of
$385.00, for a police captain to attend an FBI National
Academy 1984 Training Session in San Francisco, Septem-
ber 30 to October 2, 1984, 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 The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
Parking on Baker prohibited on Baker Street, from Mesa Verde Drive East
Street to Andros Street, to improve all neighborhood. parking
problems in that vicinity. On motion by Councilwoman
MOTION Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, Resolution
Resolution 84-111 84-111, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adopted CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON
A PORTION OF BAKER STREET, 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 The Director of Public Services has requested approval
Airborne Systems of an agreement with Airborne Systems, Incorporated,
10700 Walker Street, Cypress, for $99,600.00, to furnish
Aerial Contour aerial contour maps; and for an additional amount of
Maps $2,975.00 for one set of negatives. On motion by Coun-
cilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the
MOTION agreement was approved by the following roll call vote:
Agreement Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement
The Director of Public Services has requested approval
City of Santa Ana
of an agreement with the City of Santa Ana to share
maintenance costs for a traffic signal now under
Signal
construction on Sunflower Avenue at Main Street. The
Maintenance
City of Santa Ana will maintain the intersection and
the City of Costa Mesa will reimburse Santa Ana for
MOTION
two-thirds of the costs. On motion by Councilwoman
Agreement Approved
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agree-
ment was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement The Director of Public Services has requested approval
Sikand Engineering of an agreement with Sikand Engineering Associates, 15
Marconi, Irvine, for $29,000.00, for a design study,
Design for Santa including complete design of Reach 1 and 2 for the Santa
Ana -Delhi Drainage Ana -Delhi drainage area. On motion by Councilwoman
Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the agreement
MOTION was approved by the following roll call vote:
Agreement Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Grant of Easement
A request has been received from the Orange County Water
to Orange County
District, Post Office Box 8300, Fountain Valley, for an
Water District
easement for access, construction, operation, inspec-
tion, and if necessary, repair of the water line along
the north side of the Costa Mesa Golf Course, fram the
MOTION
westerly to the easterly boundary. On motion by
Easement Approved
Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
the easement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to execute the document 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
Improvements in Improvements in Tract 12008 have been canpleted to the
Tract 12008 satisfaction of the Director of Public Services by
Newport Harbor Newport Harbor Builders, Incorporated, 1539 Monrovia
Builders Avenue, Newport Beach, for property located at 2649
Elden Avenue. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer,
MOTION seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, the work was
Work Accepted accepted, and the monumentation bond 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
Notice of
The Civic Playhouse Renovation at Rea Canmunity Center
Canpletion
has been canpleted to the satisfaction of the Director
Civic Playhouse
of Leisure Services by Spec Builders, 22131 Bianco,
Laguna Hills. On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, sec-
onded by Councilwaman Hertzog, the work was accepted;
MOTION
the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Canpletion;
Work Accepted
the Council ordered the exoneration of the Performance
Bond and release of retention funds 35 days after the
Notice of Canpletion has been filed, and ordered the
Labor and Material Bond exonerated seven months after
the Notice of Canpletion has been filed. 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
Envirornnental
Studies for
Del Mar Avenue
MOTION
Staff Directed to
Initiate Studies
for Del Mar Avenue
Reimbursement to
C. J. Segerstram
for Adams/Royal
Palm Improvements
The Director of Public Services has recanmended that the
$25,000.00 which has been allocated for the Victoria
Street Envirornnental Impact Report (EIR) be used instead
to prepare the necessary EIR for Del Mar Avenue. The
reason for the recommendation is because a capital
improvement on Victoria Street is not planned for the
next two years, and the City intends to improve a por-
tion of Del Mar Avenue, from Newport Boulevard to Elden
Street, perhaps as early as the next fiscal year. On
motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman
Hertzog, and carried 5-0, staff was directed to initiate
envirormnental studies for Del Mar Avenue.
The Director of Public Services has requested approval
to reimburse C. J. Segerstran and Sons, 3315 Fairview
Road, Costa Mesa, for costs of traffic signal work at
Adams Avenue and Royal Palm Drive. The Segerstrams
recently completed reconstruction of the driveway for
the Mesa Verde Center located at Adams Avenue and Royal
Palm Drive. This reconstruction included traffic signal
loop work and relocation of the traffic signal pole
requested by the City. The cost for the traffic signal
4-63
MOTION improvements totaled $10,741.57. On motion by Council -
Reimbursement woman Schafer, seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog,
Approved reimbursement to the Segerstroms was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSE92: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bond Financing Applications for bond financing have been received frau
and Cooperative Sewell Development and J. Ray Construction. The Sewell
Agreements for affordable rental project is located at 1857 Placentia
Sewell Development Avenue; the J. Ray project is at 867-877 West 19th
and for J. Ray Street. Both projects have been approved under the
Construction Density Bonus Program and meet criteria in at least
three of the five major categories of Council Policy
No. 500-1.
MOTION On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Bond Financing woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, the applications for
and Agreements bond financing were approved, and staff was authorized
Approved to execute Cooperative Agreements with the County of
Orange which approve the County -issued Mortgage Revenue
Bonds for the projects, subject to the following
conditions:
(1) Twenty percent of the units (affordable units)
shall be rented at rental rates not exceeding
Orange County Fair Market rents as established
for the Section 8 existing housing rental pro-
gram (included in the Density Bonus Agreement);
(2) The affordable units will be offered first to
Section 8 certificate holders through the Orange
County Housing Authority (included in'the Density
Bonus Agreement);
(3) If there are no Section 8 certificate holders
available to occupy the affordable units, the
units will be made available to families and/or
individuals who qualify under Section 8 income
requirements for the Section 8 program (included
in the Density Bonus Agreement); and
(4) Affordable units will be provided at the same
proportion of bedroom sizes as the total project
(required by California Health and Safety Code
Section 52080, Subsection C).
Odegaard Claim Item 5(d) on the Consent Calendar was presented: the
claim from Gerald E. Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street,
Santa Ana. Mr. Odegaard disagreed with the Assistant
City Attorney's reasons for recammending rejection of
MOTION the claim as stated in her letter to him. On motion by
Claim Rejected Councilman McFarland, seconded by Mayor Hall, and car-
ried 5-0, the claim of Gerald E. Odegaard was rejected.
Amendment to Plan Item 17 on the Consent Calendar was presented: a
for Redevelopment resolution concerning the proposed first amendment to
Project Area No. 2 Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 and providing for
submittal of that amendment to residents and camnunity
organizations within the Project Area.
Mayor Hall referred to a memorandum from the Executive
Director of the Redevelopment Agency, dated September 4,
1984, which explains that the proposed amendment would
extend the duration of the Redevelopment Plan for
Project Area No. 2 from 5 years to 45 years from the
date of initial adoption by the City Council. The Plan
was adopted in November, 1979, and would terminate in
November, 1984, without this amendment. Mayor Hall
expressed his objection to extending the duration of the
Project Area, noting that present projects will not be
affected if Council decides not to adopt the amendment.
He canmented that extension of the Redevelopment Plan
would allow more condemnations and the City to continue
in the "housing business".
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Reject Extension McFarland, rejecting any extension of the original five -
of Project Area year period for Project Area No. 2.
No. 2
Councilwoman Schafer disagreed with the motion and
favored extension for the Project Area so that more
housing could be provided. Mayor Hall responded that
the housing needs of the community can be met by the
private sector.
Councilman McFarland stated that he felt the goals of
the Council have been obtained for this area and saw
no need to extend the Redevelopment Plan.
Councilwoman Hertzog favored a one-year extension so
that staff could prepare reports of what has been done
in the Project Area. Or, as an alternative, delay
action until a report can be compiled.
Vice Mayor Johnson agreed that the private sector is
capable of producing additional housing, and expressed
agreement with the motion.
Mayor Hall's motion to reject extension of Project Area
No. 2 carried 3-2, Councilwomen Hertzog and Schafer
voting no.
Hearing for First The City Manager announced that since Council has voted
Amendment to Project against extension of Project Area No. 2, no action is
Area No. 2 - No required for Item 18 on the Consent Calendar: a resolu-
Action Required tion consenting to a joint public hearing with the Costa
Mesa Redevelopment Agency on the proposed First Amend-
ment for Redevelopment Project Area No. 2.
Bond Financing Item 21 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Bond
and Agreement - Financing application and a Cooperative Agreement for
Regis Hames Regis Hanes Corporation, for property located at the
southeast corner of Sunflower Avenue and Avenue of the
MOTION Arts. On motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Held Over McFarland, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to
the meeting of September 17, 1984, as requested by the
applicant.
Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana, stated
that he had asked that the three items pertaining to
Bond Financing (for affordable rental projects) be
removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion;
however, none of the Council Members nor staff were
aware of the request. Vice Mayor Johnson permitted Mr.
Odegaard to camment on these items even though action
had already been taken. Mr. Odegaard opposed this type
of financing, stating that the private sector should
be allowed to provide the needed housing.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Mayor Hall, seconded by Council-
woman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances
by title only.
OLD BUSINESS
The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption,
R-84-13 Ordinance 84-36 in connection with Rezone Petition
Metro Business R-84-13, Metro Business Center, for property located
Center at the southwest corner of Bear Street and South Coast
-66
Drive, to change the zoning from PDR -LD and PDR -MD to
PDR -HD and PDC.
A ccmmunication has been received from Carol and Wallace
Kleck, 3358 Marigold Circle, Costa Mesa, suggesting sone
steps to be taken to ensure the tranquility of the
surrounding neighborhoods.
A communication has been received frau John and Sharon
Burkhart, 997 Dahlia Avenue, Costa Mesa, opposing the
rezone.
MOTION
On motion by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by Council -
Ordinance 84-36
woman Schafer, Ordinance 84-36, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Adopted
THE CITY.COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING 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 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 Councilwanan Schafer, seconded by Council -
MOTION
wanan Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 1260, including
Warrant 1260
Payroll 8417, 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
MOTION
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Warrant 1261
wanan Hertzog, Warrant Resolution 1261 was approved by
Approved
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY ATTORNEY
REPORTS
The City Attorney presented his report dated August 30,
1984, concerning the 1980 settlement agreement between
Agreement with
the City and the 32nd District Agricultural Association
32nd District
(Fairgrounds) relating to whether or not the Association
Agricultural
is canplying with its camnitnents.
Association -
The City Attorney has concluded that in the important
area of noise control, the Association has not yet ful-
filled its obligations. With respect to the remainder
of the agreement, the Association appears to be canply-
ing.
Closed Session
At the request of the City Attorney, the Council Members
Scheduled
agreed to hold a closed session at the close of regular
business, for the purpose of discussing pending litiga-
tion regarding noise caused by Pacific Amphitheatre
concerts.
CITY MANAGER
REPORTS
The City Manager referred to the meeting of June 18,
1984, at which time Council approved financing for the
Performing Arts
parking facility at the Orange County Performing Arts
Center Parking
Center. Council also directed that the agreement
Facility
between the Performing Arts Center and Center Tower
Associates be submitted for review by City officials
before funding is.finalized. The City Manager reported
that he has received a letter of agreement which meets
the requirements of the City and recommended that
Council accept the letter as adequate.
The letter of agreement is dated August 9, 1984, and has
been signed by William S. Lund, representing the Orange
County Performing Arts Center, and by Chase McLaughlin,
Center Tbwer Associates, and indicates that at least
frau the opening date of the Arts Center through the
season of 1989, a commitment has been made as to the
price of parking for patrons of that structure. Also,
Center Tower Associates will be providing parking for
patrons of the Art Center in the evenings, as well as
on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilman
Agreement Letter McFarland, and carried 5-0, accepting the letter of
Accepted as agreement as adequately meeting the requirements of the
Adequate City.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued frau
Appeal of ZE-84-63/ the meeting of August 6, 1984, for the appeal of the
RA -84-05 - Modic Planning Commission's denial of Zone Exception ZE-84-63,
Redevelopment Action RA -84-05, William Modic, World
Mechanic, 1747 Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa, for a Condi-
tional Use Permit for outdoor work to legalize existing
canopy -covered hoists, located at the above address in
an MG zone. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration.
MOTION On motion by, Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Mayor
Held Over Hall, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the
meeting of September 17, 1984, to allow these applica-
tions to be considered by the Redevelopment Agency at
the Agency meeting of September 5, 1984.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Appeal from Neuman set for the public hearing to consider an appeal frau
of ZE-84-139/Costa Harold Neuman, 612 Knowell Place, Costa Mesa, of the
Mesa Leisure Ser- Planning Commission's approval of.Zone Exception
vices Department ZE-84-139, Costa Mesa Leisure Services Department,
for a Master Plan approval to allow installation of
a modular building to conduct a medical screening
center at the Rea Community Center, 661 Hamilton
Street, in an I and R -S zone. Environmental Deter-
mination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on
file in the Clerk's office.
The Development Services Director reviewed the Staff
Report and a memorandums dated August 30, 1984, pointing
out -the concerns and/or questions of Mr. Neuuman's
appeal relating to zoning, a master plan for the site,
notification procedures; and inaccuracy of the notice
which was sent for the public hearing before the Plan-
ning Commission, in that the notice referred to a
"senior citizen medical screening center" whereas the
center will serve low- and moderate -inane persons of
all ages. This error was corrected in the notices
mailed by the Clerk's office.
The Director reported that property owners within 300
feet of the site were notified of the public hearing.
Residents in that area who are not property owners were
not notified. This is normal procedure consistent with
State law and local ordinances.
The Director commented that schools are the only listed
permitted use in the I and R -S zone; however, "uses
incidental to the main function of the development" may
be approved by the City Council. He also stated that a
Master Plan of site development is also required for the
I and R -S zone. Staff has recommended initiation of a
rezone to I and R which would permit public facilities.
The Planning Commission acknowledged a need for a Master
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Plan to govern the development and future use of this
site and recanmended that such a plan be prepared.
In concluding his report, the Director gave a slide
presentation indicating the present location of the
structure and its future location on the site. He
reported that the hours of the medical screening center
will be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and from 3:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. (unless otherwise approved by the City) so
as not to conflict with the peak hours of sone of the
other uses. Furthermore, no controlled substances will
be stored on the premises.
The appellant was not present.
Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights,
stated that the City's notification procedures should
be emended so that tenants as well as property owners
are notified of the public hearings.
There being no other speakers, Vice Mayor Johnson closed
The Development Services Director reviewed staff's
memorandum of August 30, 1984, stating that applicant
is requesting modifications to a previously approved
Planned Development, and expressed concerns about
certain conditions of approval. The Director summar-
ized suggested solutions for these concerns which are
detailed in staff's memorandum, and recanmended the
following modifications to Conditions of Approval:
Condition No. 2: Delete the words "grading and" in
the first sentence (see Page 4 of the Planning Staff
Report) .
Condition No. 4: Amend to read, "Changes in existing
grades at property lines shall be maintained where
possible; a grading plan shall be submitted for
approval by the Planning Director prior to release
of building permits".
Staff suggested that Condition No. 6 be retained for
the restaurant portion of the project and that the
following condition be added for the motel portion:
Condition No. 27: "The energy average of the highest
30 percent of maximum noise levels (on a 24-hour
basis) may not exceed 65 dBA - interior. Title 25
standards require maximum interior noise level of 45
CNEL. If required interior noise levels are achieved
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the public hearing.
MOTION
A motion was made by Councilwanan Schafer, seconded by
ZE-84-139 Approved;
Mayor Hall, approving Zone Exception ZE-84-139, based on
Staff Directed to
the findings and analysis contained in the Staff Report,
Initiate a Rezone
and subject to all conditions as modified by the Plan -
and to Prepare a
ning Commission as shown in the Staff Report; directing
Master Plan
staff to initiate a rezone to I and R, and to prepare a
Master Plan for the entire Rea Community Center site.
The motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-84-53A2, Donald
ZE-84-53A2
'B. Ayres, Jr., Ayres Construction Canpany, authorized
Ayres/Ray
agent for Ray Development, 2699 White Road, Suite 150,
Irvine, for a Planned Development Review for a 180 -
roan motel with a restaurant containing 3,000 square
feet; and a Conditional Use Permit for overlapping
parking, located at 325 Bristol Street in a PDC zone.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration
adopted for Zone Exception ZE-84-53.
The Development Services Director reviewed staff's
memorandum of August 30, 1984, stating that applicant
is requesting modifications to a previously approved
Planned Development, and expressed concerns about
certain conditions of approval. The Director summar-
ized suggested solutions for these concerns which are
detailed in staff's memorandum, and recanmended the
following modifications to Conditions of Approval:
Condition No. 2: Delete the words "grading and" in
the first sentence (see Page 4 of the Planning Staff
Report) .
Condition No. 4: Amend to read, "Changes in existing
grades at property lines shall be maintained where
possible; a grading plan shall be submitted for
approval by the Planning Director prior to release
of building permits".
Staff suggested that Condition No. 6 be retained for
the restaurant portion of the project and that the
following condition be added for the motel portion:
Condition No. 27: "The energy average of the highest
30 percent of maximum noise levels (on a 24-hour
basis) may not exceed 65 dBA - interior. Title 25
standards require maximum interior noise level of 45
CNEL. If required interior noise levels are achieved
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by requiring that windows be unopenable or closed, the
design for the structure must also specify the means
that will be employed to provide ventilation, and
cooling if necessary, to provide a habitable interior
envirornment."
Delete Condition No. 7 since screening on the rear
property line is to be provided between this site and
the residences to the south, per Condition No. 9.
The applicant was not present.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by
ZE-84-53A2 Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, approving Zone
Approved Exception ZE-84-53A2 subject to modified conditions as
stated by the Development Services Director.
Certificate for The Clerk presented a request from G. T. Enterprises,
G and G White doing business as G and G White Cab Company, 666 Baker
Cab Company Street, Suite 340, Costa Mesa, for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to allow pick up of
fares within the City.
A communication has been received from Thomas Philbin,
President and General Manager of Orange Coast Yellow
Cab, Incorporated, 17300 Mount Herrmann Street, Fountain
Valley, requesting Council to deny this application.
A detailed report by the Revenue Supervisor is contained
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, commented
that the applicant's request should be approved if the
Council believed in free enterprise.
Thomas Philbin, Orange Coast Yellow Cab, Incorporated,
stated that there is not enough taxicab business in
Costa Mesa for two companies.
The Revenue Supervisor reiterated the comments he made
in his memorandums of August 24, 1984, which indicate
that the applicant's financial statements do not meet
the.City's requirements.
Carl Esposito, part owner of G and G White Cab Company,
stated that the company is financially sound, and that
based on the amount of calls they have received for
their services, there is a need for another cab service
in Costa Mesa. Mr. Esposito reported that he has a new
auditor who will prepare additional financial informa-
tion. The City Manager stated that this item could be
continued until the new financial report is completed.
in his memorandum of August 24, 1984, and he has recom-
mended denial of the request since the financial state-
ments submitted by the applicant do not meet the City's
requirements. The report also points out that the
applicant is requesting approval of taxicab rates which
are in excess of the current approved rates.
Gary Tews, one of the owners of G and G White Cab
Company, spoke in support of his request pointing out
that he is requesting the higher taxicab rates because
he will be providing upgraded taxi equipment, including
air conditioning. Mr. Tews reported that he has permits
to operate in the cities of Tustin, Irvine, Laguna
Beach, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and all areas
in between those cities. He has applied for permits
with the cities of Fountain Valley and Santa Ana; how-
ever, these permits have not been approved as yet. Mr.
Tews stated that there is a need for additional taxicab
service in Costa Mesa.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, commented
that the applicant's request should be approved if the
Council believed in free enterprise.
Thomas Philbin, Orange Coast Yellow Cab, Incorporated,
stated that there is not enough taxicab business in
Costa Mesa for two companies.
The Revenue Supervisor reiterated the comments he made
in his memorandums of August 24, 1984, which indicate
that the applicant's financial statements do not meet
the.City's requirements.
Carl Esposito, part owner of G and G White Cab Company,
stated that the company is financially sound, and that
based on the amount of calls they have received for
their services, there is a need for another cab service
in Costa Mesa. Mr. Esposito reported that he has a new
auditor who will prepare additional financial informa-
tion. The City Manager stated that this item could be
continued until the new financial report is completed.
Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights,
spoke in support of the application and commented that
the City should not interfere with free enterprise.
MOTION After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Hall,
Held Over seconded by Councilwoman Hertzog, and carried 5-0, to
continue this item to November 5, 1984, at which time
the applicant shall submit the additional financial
information.
Mr. Tews asked if the hearing could be held earlier if
the financial report is canpleted prior to November 5.
The City Manager responded that this could be done.
Storage Devices The Clerk presented a proposed ordinance concerning
in Public Right permits for storage device rental businesses and use of
of -Way public right-of-way for placement of storage devices
and construction materials.
The Director of Public Services reviewed his letter to
the Council dated August 23, 1984, explaining that at
the present time, when a citizen desires to use a dump-
ster to be placed in the public right-of-way, he must
cane to City Hall, pay $25.00 for a permit, deposit
$100.00 to cover possible street damage, and contact
the dumpster canpany to make sure the company blocks
the wheels. He pointed out that some canpanies do not
always canply with the standard for blocking of wheels
and the City inspectors do not get the opportunity to
inspect the site before or after dumpster use.
The Director reviewed the benefits which would result
if the ordinance is adopted, which are contained in
the above-mentioned report.
MOTION On motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Councilwanan
Ordinance 84-37 Hertzog, Ordinance 84-37, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Given First COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERN -
Reading ING PERMITS FOR STORAGE DEVICE RENTAL BUSINESSES AND USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PLACEMENT OF STORAGE DEVICES
AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, 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
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COMMUNICATIONS Former Mayor Alvin Pinkley referred to letter sent to
the editor of a local newspaper by a senior citizen,
Senior Citizens and wanted to clarify that this person's viewpoint
Group does not reflect the feelings of the Senior Citizens
group in Costa Mesa. He reported that the person who
wrote the letter to the newspaper is not a member of
the Senior Citizens board.
Soffer Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke on the
following subjects: the flag no longer being displayed
during the night at the Civic Center; guidelines for the
Redevelopment Agency; and park fee distribution.
Pacific Maureen Di Dcmenico, 941 Coronado Drive, Costa Mesa,
Amphitheatre spoke concerning the noise frau the Pacific Amphitheatre
Noise concerns and urged the Council to continue to enforce
the City's noise ordinance.
Odegaard Jerry Odegaard, 1632 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights,
felt that the Council had not been responsive to the
canments and opinions he made earlier on various Agenda
items.
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COUNCILMANIC Councilwoman Hertzog expressed concern about the many
COsIEN`i'S canplaints being received regarding the City's public
hearing notification procedures. She suggested that in
addition to notifying the property owner, the tenants
should also be made aware of the hearings.
Councilwoman Schafer stated that she felt the City has
been complying with the requirements of the law, and
camnented that the property owners should notify their
tenants.
Councilman McFarland's opinion was that it is not the
property owner's, but the City's responsibility to
notify tenants of the public hearings.
The Development Services Director reported that in the
case of Rea Cammunity Center public hearing, 40 percent
of the properties in that area have absentee owners and
it is not possible to determine from the Assessor Parcel
list what properties are multi -units.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Hertzog, seconded by
Staff Directed Mayor Hall, directing staff to investigate other methods
to Submit Report of public hearing notifications, and to report back to
in 30 Days the Council in 30 days. The motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Hall expressed his desire to find a method of
notifying renters as well as property owners of public
hearings.
Mayor Hall also cammented on the Bond Financing for
moderately priced rentals which were discussed earlier
in the evening and stated that although he would not
want to stand in the way of developers applying to the
County for these funds, he has misgivings about this
type of financing.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 8:15 p.m., Vice Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting
CLOSED SESSION to a closed session in the fifth floor Conference Roam
to discuss pending litigation.
MEETING RECONVENED The Vice Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Pacific Mayor Hall reviewed sane of the discussion that took
Amphitheatre place in closed session regarding the Pacific Amphi-
theatre noise problem, such as, the areas of canpliance
and noncompliance of the Fair Board with the Settlement
Agreement with the City in 1980. At the latest court
hearing, the judge requested the City and Ned -West,
Incorporated (operators of the Amphitheatre) to bring
back a plan by September 28, 1984, which is mutually
acceptable for monitoring the noise levels for that
..site.
MOTION Mayor Hall made a motion'directing the City Attorney to
Authorized immediately start negotiations mith Ned West, to select
Negotiations a mutually agreed upon sound consultant, or consultants,
with Ned -West to implement sound measuring equipment to be installed
and Fairgrounds as soon as possible, to monitor -the sound and to give
necessary information to Ned -West for compliance with
the City's noise ordinance; directing the City Manager
to contact the Fairgrounds manager, Norbert Bartosik,
and inform him that we expect the Fair Board to partici-
pate along with the City and Ned -West in the cost of
measuring the sound, noting that this participation is
in accordance with Section 1(f) of the 1980 Settlement
Agreement which provides that the 32nd District Agricul-
tural Association undertake sound studies and implement
reasonable mitigation measures; and directing the City
Attorney to report back at the next Council meeting
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regarding his negotiations with Ned -West. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Schafer, and carried 5-0.
Jim Ames, 2811 Loreto Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that
the noise from the Amphitheatre concert in process at
this time is the loudest he has ever heard. He sug-
gested that legal action be taken to abate this public
nuisance because the noise is disturbing the peace,
quiet, and tranquility of the public. Mr. Ames. felt
that the proposed negotiations will not resolve the
problem.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, suggested
automatic volume control. He stated that the Pacific
Amphitheatre is disturbing the peace and should be
cited for doing so as defined in the Penal Code.
The City Attorney responded that the District Attorney
must enforce the Penal Code and to date has not made
a commitment.
Jim Ames spoke again and commented that political pres-
sure must be used to convince the State to enact legis-
lation so that the uses at the Fairgrounds must comply
with the City's ordinances. He mentioned that this has
been done in other locations in the State.
Maureen Di Domenico, 941 Coronado Drive, Costa Mesa,
asked if there would be any relief from the noise before
the end of this season. Mayor Hall responded no.
John Gardner, 2806 Loreto Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported
that the concert in progress at this time was the loud-
est he had ever heard. He stated that misdemeanor
citations would be effective if the performers were
cited.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, suggested
that after the concert patrons leave the area this
evening, the police should cite the performers.
ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Johnson declar a mee ing adjourned at
10:10 P.M.
Mayor of th6 City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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