HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1984 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
NOVEMBER 19, 1984
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, met in
regular session on November 19, 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 Wayne Kraiss, President,
Southern California College.
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 Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
November 5 and Member McFarland, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
7, 1984 regular meeting of November 5, 1984, and the special
meeting of November 7, 1984, were approved as distrib-
uted and posted.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by
Council Member McFarland, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
Presentation Mayor Hall presented a plaque to Vice Mayor Johnson
to Vice Mayor thanking him for his service as Council Member and as
Johnson and Vice Mayor. Vice Mayor Johnson thanked staff and
Council Member expressed his appreciation for the privilege of serving
McFarland on the City Council.
Mayor Hall also presented a plaque to Council Member
McFarland thanking him for his service as Mayor and as
Council Member. Mayor Hall stated that he has been a
tremendous help to the Council. Council Member McFar-
land thanked his wife, campaign workers, and the public
for their support. Council Member McFarland also com-
mented that our community is admired and respected
throughout the state, and he is proud to be part of it.
Certificate of The Clerk presented the Certificate of Canvass of the
Canvass of returns of the General Municipal Election held on
Election Returns November 6, 1984, and which was consolidated with the
Statewide General Election. The Registrar of Voters of
the County of Orange canvassed the returns of the elec-
tion and has certified the results. The election was
held for the purpose of electing three members to the
City Council for a full tern of four years. Results of
the election are as follows:
The whole number of votes cast (except absent votes)
was 89,712. The whole number of absent votes cast
was 4,693, for a total of 94,405 votes cast in the
City of Costa Mesa. Total number of ballots cast was
37,063.
There were eleven candidates for the office of City
Council Member of the City of Costa Mesa. The names
of the persons voted for were: Dave Wheeler, Mary
Hornbuckle, Donn Hall, Dcn Raciti, Harry S. Green,
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Eric C. Johnson, Charles Markel, Sidney L. Soffer,
Christopher "Chris" Steel, Douglas A. Yates, and
Clarence "Chic" Clarke.
Mary Hornbuckle, having received 15,301 votes, was
elected as a member of the City Council for a full
term of four years.
Dave Wheeler, having received 13,487 votes, was
elected as a member of the City Council for a full
tenn of four years.
Donn Hall, having received 10,629 votes, was elected
as a member of the City Council for a full term of
four years.
MOTION
On motion by Councilwoman Schafer, seconded by Council -
Resolution 84-130
wcman Hertzog, Resolution 84-130, being A RESOLUTION OF
Adopted
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Declaring L4--sult
RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD
of Election
IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 6, 1984, DECLARING THE RESULT
THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW,
MOTION
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Norma Hertzog
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Johnson, Hertzog,
Elected Mayor
McFarland, Schafer
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Nominations
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Oaths of Office
The Clerk administered the Oaths of Office to Council
Administered
Members Mary Hornbuckle, Dave Wheeler, and Donn Hall
MOTION
and presented Certificates of Election to each of them.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle thanked Mesa Action for their
support.
Mayor Hertzog stated that the Council will work together
to keep the City balanced. She welcomed suggestions and
support from the public.
CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Member Schafer, all Consent Calendar items were approved
in one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council -
Member Schafer, and carried 5-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Attorney
Harold Swatez on behalf of Martha Cano; and
Mayor Hall reviewed the progress the City has made
during his years as Mayor.
Call for
Nominations
The Mayor called for nominations for office of Mayor.
for Mayor
Mayor Hall made a motion ncaninating Council Member
Hertzog for said office for a tern of two years, which
MOTION
will expire on November 17, 1986. The motion was
Norma Hertzog
seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0.
Elected Mayor
Outgoing Mayor Hall turned the meeting over to inccaning
Mayor Hertzog.
Nominations
for Vice Mayor
Newly -elected Mayor Hertzog called for nominations for
the office of Vice Mayor. Council Member Schafer made
MOTION
a motion nominating Council Member Mary Hornbuckle for
Mary Hornbuckle
said office for a tern of two years, which will expire
Elected Vice
on November 17, 1986. The motion was seconded by Coun-
Mayor
cil Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle thanked Mesa Action for their
support.
Mayor Hertzog stated that the Council will work together
to keep the City balanced. She welcomed suggestions and
support from the public.
CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Member Schafer, all Consent Calendar items were approved
in one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council -
Member Schafer, and carried 5-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Attorney
Harold Swatez on behalf of Martha Cano; and
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Automobile Club of Southern California on behalf
of George L. and Adda A. Miller.
Alcoholic
Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage
parking has been approved by the Planning staff:
Licenses
Jose Garcia, doing business at 2230 Harbor Boule-
vard; Norm's Restaurant, doing business at 2150
Harbor Boulevard; and Iaeger B. Browning, doing
business as Norval's Liquor, 1746 Placentia Ave-
nue.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Bids received for Bid Item 648, Installation of Floor
ACTIONS
Coverings at the Costa Mesa Police Building, are on file
in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member
Bid Item 648
Hall, seconded by Council Member Schafer, the contract
Floor Coverings
was awarded to Custom Floors, Incorporated, 13902
Seaboard Circle, Garden Grove, in the amount of
MOTION
$7,865.00, being the lowest bid meeting specifications.
Awarded to
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Custom Floors
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item 649 Bids received for Bid Item 649, Custom Pruning of Street
Pruning Trees Trees, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Schafer,
MOTION and carried 5-0, all bids were rejected because they
All Bids Rejected exceeded the budgeted amount, and authorization was
given to prepare new specifications to be mailed to
interested vendors.
Construction of Bids received for Construction of the Baker Street Storm
Baker Street Drain frau the Corona del Mar Freeway to College Avenue
Storm Drain are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Coun-
cil Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Schafer,
MOTION the contract was awarded to Mladen Buntich Construction
Awarded to Canpany, 9946 Rancho Caballo Drive, Sunland, in the
Mladen Buntich amount of $1,577,711.00, being the lowest bid meeting
Construction specifications. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Traffic Signals Bids received for Traffic Signal Modification at Harbor
at Harbor Boule- Boulevard and Wilson Street are on file in the Clerk's
vard and Wilson office. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by
Street Council Member Schafer, the contract was awarded to
L. E. Myers Canpany, Grissan and Johnson Division, Post
MOTION Office Box 17747, Irvine, in the amount of $69,780.00,
Awarded to being the lowest bid meeting specifications. The motion
L. E. Myers/ carried by the following roll call vote:
Grisscm and AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Johnson Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Block Wall on Bids received for Installation of Concrete Block Fencing
Fair Drive on Fair Drive between Fairview Road and Harbor Boulevard
are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Coun-
MOTION cil Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Schafer, the
Awarded to contract was awarded to Chris R. Stephens, Incorporated,
Chris R. Stephens 18226 West McDurmott, Suite D, Irvine, in the amount of
$11,757.00, being the lowest bid meeting specifications.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Installation of Staff has reccnmended installation of water meter
Water Meter Service service by sole source vendor, Mesa Consolidated Water
District, 1965 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa. The water
MOTION service will be installed at three locations, one on
Installation Harbor Boulevard, and two on Red Hill Avenue, for a cost
Approved of $8,400.00. On motion by Council Member Hall, sec-
onded by Council Member Schafer, the meter installation
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Purchase of Radio
Equipment fram
Motorola
MOTION
Purchase Approved
Change Order No. 1
Hondo Company
Mesa Verde Park
Renovation
MOTION
Change Order
Approved
Change Order No. 1
Matt J. Zaich
Storm Drain
Improvements for
Republic, National,
and President
MOTION
Change Order
Approved
Change Order No. 1
R. G. Construction
Corporation Yard
Improvements
MOTION
Change Order
Approved
Staff has requested approval to purchase radio equip-
ment, in the amount of $5,625.42, from sole source
vendor, Motorola Ccommications and Electronics, Incor-
porated, 171.South Anita Drive, Suite 201, Orange. On
motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Member Schafer, the purchase was approved by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Director of Leisure Services has requested approval
of Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $3,340.00, to
the contract with Hondo Company, Incorporated, 18392
East 17th Street, Santa Ana, in connection with the Mesa
Verde Park renovation. The change is required because
the contractor had to move the electrical service frcm
under the tot lot area to a safer location. On motion
by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member
Schafer, the change order was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Director of Public Services has requested approval
of Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $9,560.31, to
the contract with Matt J. Zaich and Sons, Incorporated,
309 West Broadway, Glendale, in connection with storm
drain improvements for Republic Avenue, National Avenue,
and President Place. Because of unstable soil condi-
tions, additional backfill is required. On motion by
Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Schafer,
the change order was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Director of Public Services has requested approval
of Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $4,750.18, to
the contract with R. G. Construction, 1404-A South
Ritchey, Santa Ana, in connection with the Corporation
Yard improvements. The change order is necessary to
provide for a revised connection of new Glu -lam beans
at the groundskeeping shop to the existing beam. On
motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Member Schafer, the change order was.approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Agreement - Nakamura
The Director of Public Services has recommended approval
and Baker Street
of an agreement with Tokiko Nakamura and Baker Street
Limited
Limited, for dedication of all necessary right-of-way
Jolley Associates
at 891 Baker Street in exchange for storm drain facili-
Baker Street
ties and street improvements at the ultimate location on
Improvements
Baker Street. On motion by Council Member Hall, sec-
Work Accepted
onded by Council Member Schafer, the agreement was
MOTION
approved, and the Mayor and Clerk ware authorized to
Agreement
sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the
Approved
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Prohibition of
The Traffic Commission has recommended that parking be
Parking on
prohibited along the easterly curb of Tustin Avenue from
Tustin Avenue
Emerson Street southerly for a distance of 25 feet, in
order to improve sight distance at this location. On
MOTION
motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Resolution 84-131
Member Schafer, Resolution 84-131, being A RESOLUTION OF
Adopted
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF TUSTIN AVENUE, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Certain Authority On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Delegated to City Member Schafer, Resolution 84-132, being A RESOLUTION OF
Treasurer THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
RELATING TO DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER
MOTION TO INVEST OR REINVEST FUNDS OF THE CITY OR TO SELL OR
Resolution 84-132 EXCHANGE SECURITIES SO PURCHASED, was adopted by the
Adopted following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of ,Completion
The Site Improvements at Lions Park have been ccinpleted
for Lions Park
by Jolley Associates, 3100 West Warner Avenue, Suite 8,
Improvements by
Santa Ana. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded
Jolley Associates
by Council Member Schafer, the work was accepted; the
Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion;
MOTION
Council ordered that retention funds are to be retained,
Work Accepted
and authorized a claim for liquidated damages in the
amount of $25,900.00. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall; Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Amended Cooperative The Planning staff has reccanmended approval of an amend -
Agreement with the ment to the Cooperative Agreement between the County of
County of Orange Orange and the City of Costa Mesa concerning development
of a 62 -unit multi -family housing project at 867-877
J. Ray/Mesa Breeze Wast 19th Street. The amendment is required because the
Apartments original developer, J. Ray Ccmpany, has sold its inter-
est in the project to Mesa Breeze Apartuents, Limited.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Amended Agreement Member Schafer, the amendment to the agreement was
Approved 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: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of November 5,
1984, request for a Certificate of Public Convenience
Certificate for and Necessity frcm G. T. Enterprises, doing business
G and G White as G and G White Cab Ccmpany, 666 Baker Street, Suite
Cab Company 340, Costa Mesa, to allow pick up of fares within the
City.
Carl Esposito, Partner, G and G Whig Cab, 666 Wast
Baker Street, Suite 340, Costa Mesa, stated that they
have been in business for nine months and have purchased
20 vehicles and radio systems. He feels there is a need
for two cab canpanies in Costa Mesa. He named the other
cities in which they are presently operating: Irvine,
Tustin, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano,
E1 Toro, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo.
Council Member Wheeler questioned the financial concerns
of the City regarding the application. The Finance
Director responded that in reviewing their financial
condition, it appears they are not very stable.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked if their cabs will be parked
only at the Holiday Inn. The applicant responded that
they have pen-nission to park their cabs there, and will
submit a written statement fran the Holiday Inn; however,
he hopes to have their own facility in the future.
Louise Christensen, Harbor.Boulevard, Costa Mesa, taxi
cab driver for the applicant, felt that there is a need
for another cab canpany.
Council Member Hall asked if
conditions as recommended in
memorandum dated November 9,
to the conditions.
the applicant agreed to the
the Revenue Supervisor's
1984. The applicant agreed
May Garner, 1612 Coriander Drive, Costa Mesa, taxi cab
driver for the applicant stated that the public likes G
and G cabs and their service, but they cannot service
the City without a pennit.
MOTION Council Member Hall made a motion to approve the Certi-
Certificate ficate of Public Convenience and Necessity, subject to
Approved conditions as stated in the above mentioned memorandum.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Wheeler.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked if the Police Department
has contacted other cities. The City Manager responded
that only Fountain Valley and Santa Ana were contacted.
She felt that cities in which the company already has
pen -nits should be contacted. The City Manager suggested
that if the City gets negative feedback fron other
cities regarding G and G White Cab, then at that time,
the permit can be revoked.
AMENDED MOTION Council Member Hall amended his motion by adding Condi-
Condition tion No. 7: Pemit may be revoked within a period of
Added one year if investigation finds a reasonable cause.
Council Member Wheeler agreed to add this condition.
The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Hertzog voting no.
BUSINESS PERIIT The Clerk presented frau the meting of November 5,
1984, a Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for
Muslim Iranian Charitable Purpose frau Muslim Iranian Students Society,
Students Society 2404 East Nutwood Avenue, Suite C32, Fullerton, by
soliciting funds from November 8, 1984, through Febru-
ary 6, 1985, at various business and commercial loca-
tions, to provide financial assistance to qualified
students.
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The representative from the Muslim Iranian Students
Society stated that the contributions received would be
available to all students in need. The Financial Aid
Office determines which students will receive the aid.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Permit Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the permit was
Approved approved.
WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Member Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1268, including
MOTION Payroll 8422, was approved by the following roll call
Warrant 1268 vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented a request from the Director
REPORTS of Public Services for Council authorization to pay
Newport Harbor Builders, Incorporated, for street
Street improvements on Pacific Avenue in an amount not to
Improvements on exceed $12,000.00. Funds will be taken from 1983-84
Pacific Avenue Street Maintenance Account. The property owners will
pay the developer for all sidewalk, curb, gutter, and
driveway construction. The $12,000.00 will be used for
roadway excavation, base material, and asphalt paving/
slurry.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
Improvements Council Member Schafer, authorizing payment to Newport
Authorized Harbor Builders, Incorporated, in an amount not to
exceed $12,000.00, for street improvements on Pacific
Avenue, subject to final acceptance and agreement by
the property owners to pay their share of the cost.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hartzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Costa Mesa The City Manager stated that there has been a request to
Visitors determine whether or not the City will continue funding
Bureau the Costa Mesa Visitors Bureau. The City has, in the
last fiscal year, provided $60,000.00, and has budgeted
$60,000.00 for the current fiscal year. Fifty percent
of that amount has been paid out.
Ed McFarland, 1491 Wast Baker, Costa Mesa, gave a brief
history on the Costa Mesa Visitors Bureau, and suggested
that this item be referred to the Council Study Session
of December 10, 1984.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
Referred to Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, to discuss the
Study Session Visitor and Travel Bureau at the Study Session of Dacem-
bar 10, 1984.
Additional The City Manager recommended that City Hall be closed
Holidays Requested on Monday December 24, 1984, and Monday, December 31,
1984. These two days will be added to the Holiday pay
for those employees who receive holiday pay.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
Request Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, to close City
Approved Hall on December 24 and 31, 1984.
PUBLIC HEARINGS On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Lawhorn/Davidson Member Schafer, and carried 5-0, the following public
GP-84-3B/R-84-16 hearings for Mahnaz Lawhorn, authorized agent for
Cecil R. and Clyde E. Davidson, 235 Lillian Place,
MOTION Costa Mesa, for property located at 259 Walnut Street
Held Over and 1938 Wbstminster Avenue, were continued to
December 3, 1984, as requested by the applicant:
General Plan Amendment GP -84-3B, to change the land
use designation from Low Density residential to
Medium Density residential.
A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded
by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to continue this item to the
meeting of December 3, 1984, to give the new Council
Members sufficient timetro review the EIRs and supple-
ments. After brief discussion, the motion failed to
carry 3-2, Council Members Hertzog, Schafer, and Hall
voting no.
RECESS Mayor Hertzog declared a recess at 8:10 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
The Director of Development Services summarized his
memorandum dated November 14, 1984, stating that the
Environmental Impact report (EIR) Supplement II, pre-
pared in conjunction with the proposed Preliminary
Development Plan for The Lakes, evaluates potential
impacts of development of 950 residential units on the
project site. The existing Urban Center residential
land use description for the site allows a maximum
development of 950 units. The proposed project is for
770 units and is well within the allowable limit.
rezone Petition R-84-16, to change the zoning from
RI (Single-family residential) to R2 (Multi -family
residential).
Environmental Determination: Exempt.
PUBLIC HEARING
On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
ZE-84-133
Member Schafer, and carried 5-0, the following public
Flower/Browne
hearing continued frcrn the meeting of October 15, 1984,
was withdrawn as requested by the appellant:
MOTION
Withdrawn
Appeal of the Planning Ccmmission's denial of Zone
Exception ZE-84-133, Flower Investments, Limited, 366
Lourdes Lane, Costa Mesa, and Carlton Browne and Company,
Incorporated, 3191.-A Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa, for
a variance frcxn front setback requirements, for property
located at 427 and 435 East 17th Street, in a Cl zone.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration.
PUBLIC HEARING
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice
SP -82-01A
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the following public
Q. B. Properties
hearing was withdrawn as requested by the appellant:
MOTION
rehearing concerning the City Council's denial of an
Withdrawn
amendment to Specific Plan SP -82-01A, from Q. B. Proper-
ties, 1601 Dove Street, Suite 230, Newport Beach, for
increased floor area ratio and building height at 3150
Bristol Street. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration.
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented Zone Exception ZE-84-194, Trans-
pacific Development Ccmpany or Regis Construction
EIR - Supplement II
Company, Richard M. Aston, authorized agent for Sakioka
ZE-84-194
Farms, Incorporated, 14850 East Sunflower Avenue, Santa
Sakioka Farms
Ana, for a Preliminary Development Plan for a 770 -unit
apartment project on a site containing approximately
19 acres, located south of Sunflower Avenue, betw8en
Avenue of the Arts and Sakioka Drive in a PDR -UC zone.
Environmental Determination: Final Environmental Impact
Report/Sakioka Farms Supplement II.
A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded
by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to continue this item to the
meeting of December 3, 1984, to give the new Council
Members sufficient timetro review the EIRs and supple-
ments. After brief discussion, the motion failed to
carry 3-2, Council Members Hertzog, Schafer, and Hall
voting no.
RECESS Mayor Hertzog declared a recess at 8:10 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
The Director of Development Services summarized his
memorandum dated November 14, 1984, stating that the
Environmental Impact report (EIR) Supplement II, pre-
pared in conjunction with the proposed Preliminary
Development Plan for The Lakes, evaluates potential
impacts of development of 950 residential units on the
project site. The existing Urban Center residential
land use description for the site allows a maximum
development of 950 units. The proposed project is for
770 units and is well within the allowable limit.
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The EIR Supplement II is an addition to the Sakioka
Farms General Plan Amendment GP -83-1A EIR Supplement
(adopted in January, 1983).
Staff and the Planning Commission suggest that the Final
EIR, Supplement II, identifies significant impacts,
project alternatives, and mitigation measures, and
should be accepted with modification to Condition Nos.
10, 16, and 43, as stated in Staff's memorandum dated
November 14, 1984, and with additional Condition No. 47:
47. The applicant shall participate in the upgrad-
ing of fire protection facilities according to
a formula developed by the City. The contribu-
tion shall be made prior to the issuance of
building permits.
Jeff Mein, Developer, Regis Construction Company, 5120
Campus Drive, Newport Beach, who gave a presentation on
the proposed project.
Council Member Tnbeeler asked many specific questions
regarding the Environmental impact Report.
Phil Martin, Senior Project Manager, Ultrasystems,
Incorporated, 16845 Von Karmon, Irvine, responded to
questions asked by Council Member Meeler.
Paul Wilkensen, of Linscott, Law and Greenspan (traffic
engineering firm), 150 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa,
also responded to questions asked by Council Member
,Kbeeler.
MOTION After brief discussion, a motion was made by Council
EIR Accepted Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Schafer, and
carried 4-1, Council Member Meeler voting no, to accept
the Final Environmental Impact Report, Supplement II.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
ZE-84-194 Council Member Schafer, and carried 4-1, Council Member
Approved Wheeler voting no, to approve ZE-84-194, based on analy-
sis and findings contained in the Staff Report with
modification of Condition Nos. 10, 16 and 43, and addi-
. tion of Condition No. 47 as stated above.
Temporary The Clerk presented Temporary Trailer Permit TP -84-03,
Trailer Permit Joseph M. Herrera, authorized agent for Mardan Center,
Mardan Center 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for renewal of a
Temporary Trailer Permit for a temporary classroom,
located at the above address in a Cl zone. Environ-
mental Determination: Exempt.
Staff recommended approval subject to conditions origin-
ally placed on the Temporary Trailer Permit, with the
addition of the following two conditions:
5. Approval shall be for a period of one (1) year.
Prior to expiration, applicant may request
renewal, subject to re-evaluation at that time.
The Planning Commission may extend the Temporary
Trailer Permit for a period not to exceed one (1)
year if all Conditions of Approval have been
satisfied, no complaints have been received, and
the site inspection reveals compliance with
applicable ordinance requirements.
6. Applicant shall obtain any permits necessary for
the existing illegal trailers within 60 days of
final action.
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Joseph Herrera was present and agreed to all conditions.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Schafer, seconded by
Permit Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, to approve the
Approved Temporary Trailer Permit for a period of one year, sub-
ject to all original conditions and additional Condition
Nos. 5 and 6 as stated above.
Appeal The Clerk presented the appeal of an administrative
Administrative decision frau William Lauchlan.
Action
Jack J. Kayajanian, representing Mr. Lauchlan, 1605 East
Lauchlan Fourth Street, Santa Ana, requested a hearing regarding
benefits and salary lost between the time of his dismis-
sal from the City and the final judgment.
Council Member Hall stated that whether or not dismissal
was at a proper time should be discussed in a closed
session.
The City Manager stated that in his opinion the City
has followed the proper procedures. He also stated that
there is a discrepancy in the amount that Mr. Lauchlan
is requesting of approximately $7,000.00.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked Mr. Kayajanian why he waited
until now to submit an appeal. He responded that the
Police Association Attorney had possession of the
records previously.
The City Attorney canmented that an appeal is to be made
within seven days after the decision.
Mr. Kayajanian also reported that he has additional
information that was not -available at the previous
hearing.
Council Member Hall suggested that the City Manager
rehear this case based on additional information that
was not available at the previous hearing, and then if
the decision is not satisfactory, Mr. Kayajanian should
request an appeal. Mr. Kayajanian agreed with this
suggestion.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
Referred Back Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, to refer this
to City Manager to the City Manager for rehearing, based on the finding
for Rehearing that there is new and additional information which was
not available at the original hearing.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jim Aynes, 2811 Loreto Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed
ZE-84-194 his concerns regarding the parking and traffic problems
in the area of the proposed 770 -unit "Lakes" project.
Proposed Doug Yates, 274 Cecil Place, Costa Mesa, expressed his
Developments concerns regarding the overall scope of the Metro Corri-
within the City dor and encouraged the Council to consider appointing a
master plan architect to make all the fragments of the
development a whole.
John Gardner, 2806 Loreto Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated
that he is annoyed at the idea of a very intense high
density canmercial project next to residential housing.
Council Member Hall stated that Council will be hearing
the Arnell project on December 3, 1984, and felt that
it was inappropriate to comment on it before then.
Mr. Gardner stated that if the objective is to allow
people to walk to work,'the walk is not much farther
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across Bear Street and through South Coast Plaza. He
felt that balance could be achieved by putting resi-
dential housing next to the homes in North Costa Mesa.
Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, asked if
there.have been studies made regarding the mix of
residential and ccmmercial uses, and if so, what the
percentage of individuals employed by these projects
will actually live in the area.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that she asked the same
question of the developer. They didn't have any actual
figures, but are advertising heavily and have had many
responses.
Mr. Mehren asked if there is a formula for deciding
whether or not an on-ramp is necessary at Anton Boule-
vard, and if it is, who would build it.
The Director of Public Services responded that Staff
felt it would provide additional access and relieve
traffic, but there is no formula. Caltrans approval
would also be required. In this case, the property
owner has dedicated the right-of-way. It would be a
combination of transportation improvement funds which
might be collected from a multitude of developments and
City funds that would pay for the on-ramp. If there is
a definite improvement to the freeway system, then there
is a possibility of State funds also being used.
Janet Krochman, 3107 Trinity Drive, Costa Mesa, asked
what would happen if Arnell was building Phase Three or
Four, and problems arise.
Mayor Hartzog responded that if severe problems occur,
then at that time, the Council or the developer will
have to make changes or stop the project.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, felt that
whether the Council is going to allow density seems to
be the question. It should not matter whether it is
cam-ercial or residential.
COUNCILMANIC Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion to revise the
COMMENTS agenda so that Oral Communications will be heard before
the Consent Calendar items. The motion was seconded by
Agenda Hrvision Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0.
The City Attorney stated that he is presently revising
Title 2 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code and will incor-
porate the above change.
Availability Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion to have Staff
of Staff Reports Reports available for the public at the City Council
meetings. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Wheeler, and carried 5-0.
Council Member Wheeler thanked Mesa Action and the
residents of Costa Mesa for their support, and assured
them that he would do his utmost to reaffirm their
faith.
San Joaquin Council Member Hall asked about the San Joaquin Hills
Hills Corridor Corridor. Mayor Hartzog responded that she attended
the meeting and stated that it is still a lively pro-
ject, and a 12 -mile scenic highway is planned. There is
a shortage of approximately 47 percent of the -funding
needed, which is about 450 million dollars. Mayor
Hartzog also mentioned that the corridor will not
directly impact Costa Mesa, but when the County has
made a final decision the Council will review it.
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League of Cities Mayor Hertzog asked for the Council's support of her
application as a member of the State Board of Directors,
MOTION League of California Cities. A motion was made by
Hertzog Beacom- Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Schafer,
mended for and carried 5-0, to recommend Mrs. Hertzog for that
Board Position position.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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