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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/1987 - City CouncilROLL CALL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JANUARY 5, 1987 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session January 5, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by Chaplain William R. Parry, Hoag Memorial Hospital -Presbyterian. Council Members Present: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director, Public Services Director, Deputy City.Clerk MINUTES On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council December 15, 1986 Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regu- lar meeting of December 15, 1986, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS William Kessel, 1122 Mission Drive, Costa Mesa, referred to an article in the Orange County Register newspaper Pedestrian Bridge concerning construction of a pedestrian bridge at South at South Coast Coast Plaza areas. He asked if a pedestrian bridge had Plaza been discussed when plans for South Coast Plaza II were approved. Mayor Hall responded that when the project (ZE-84-101) was approved, a Condition of Approval was that the developer provide conceptual plans for a pedestrian bridge prior to issuance of building permits. He commented that now that pedestrian patterns have been established, a study is being done to determine the most appropriate location for the bridge. Council Member Wheeler mentioned that although he was not on the Council at the time South Coast Plaza II was approved, he believed that the Council first wanted to determine if there would be a need for a pedestrian bridge. North Costa Mesa Mr. Kessel mentioned the new plans which were recently Developments submitted to the City for the Segerstrom Home Ranch site, and asked: Is the proposed widening of Fairview Road -and the Fairview Road overpass at the 405 Freeway being done for the benefit of the Segerstrcros? Are the taxpayers or the Segerstroms paying for that widening? How will new developments affect police, fire, and sanitary services? Council Member Wheeler expressed his opinion that the Fairview Road improvements will.be done f6r-the benefit of developers. As to who willpay for the improvement, Council Member Wheeler stated that developers will contribute by means of an Assessment District or some other mechanism. Council Member Wheeler reported that the Sanitary District has informed the City that their trunk lines are full in north Costa Mesa. A new fire station has been planned for the area for scare time because of all the development which has occurred. More police serv- ices will be required, and the City must determine whether or not the additional revenues obtained from these developments will pay for these additional serv- ices. Council Member Wheeler ccnunented that traffic will be the largest problem to overcame. Land Dedication Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about the City changing its Code concerning land dedication. Costa Mesa Mobile Mildred Kniss, resident of Costa Mesa Mobile Estates, Estates 327 West Wilson Street,'Costa Mesa, asked why the owner of the mobile home park was not required to dedicate land for'street purposes when the City approved the addition of 13 spaces. The Development Services Director responded that there was no requirement for land dedication because the small amount of traffic generated by the addition of 13 spaces did not warrant it. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 10, Resolution authorizing discretionary powers to the Public Services and Leisure Services Directors. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Will Campbell on behalf of Joshua R. Campbell, a minor; Attorney Stephen H. Zell on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Rudolph; Attorney Larry H. Parker on behalf of Jorge Sanchez; Jeanne L. Wells; and Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from Attorney Russell D. Cook on behalf of Douglas Allen Goff, a minor, and Karen Simmons. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Daniel, Norma, and Richard Carpi, doing business as Giorgio's, 2200 Harbor Boulevard, Building B, Unit 10; and Mancuso Restaurants, Incorporated, doing business at 3050 Bristol Street, Suite B. Local Agency Communication from the Orange County Local Agency Formation Formation Commission advising that a determination Camnission will be made on January 7,.1987, concerning a pro- posed annexation to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, designated Engineer's No. 225 Annexation, located at 1259 Victoria Street. Public Utilities Communication from Prime Time Limousine Service, Commission 11500 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 400, Los Angeles, advising that they have filed an application with the Public Utilities Conunission to extend its passenger service to the Costa Mesa area. Q Z, ,Y BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purple Heart Purpose was received from Purple Heart Veterans Rehabil- Veterans itation Services, Incorporated, doing business as Purple Heart Thrift Stores, 555 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 225, Long Beach, by door-to-door solicitation of useable MOTION clothing and household items, from January 1 through Permit Approved December 31, 1987. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the permit was approved with application of Municipal Code Section 9-234(j). SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by HEARING Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the following item was set for public hearing January 19, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: R-86-11 Rezone Petition R-86-11, George Rebella, 3198-M Rebella/County Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for of Orange Orange County/John Wayne Airport, for permission to rezone property at the southerly corner of Airway Avenue and Paularino Avenue from CL (Cc mnercial Limited) to MP (Industrial Park). Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from Blevins Maria Blevins was rejected. 20th Century On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Insurance/Masters Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from 20th Century Insurance/Fred Masters was rejected. McTiernan On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from Michael G. McTiernan was rejected. Pacific Bell On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from Pacific Bell was rejected. Stearns On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from David Gregory Stearns was rejected. Edison Cempany On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from Southern California Edison Company was rejected. Hopkins On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from Raymond Hopkins was rejected. Smith On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from Christina Smith was rejected. Sorsabal On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from David L. Sorsabal was rejected. Lamas On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim frem Richard A. Lamas was rejected. Rowe On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from Gregory W. Rowe was rejected. a�, n The Griffith On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Company Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, an Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from The Griffith Company was denied. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Bids received for Bid Item 750, Two Motorcycles, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Bid Item 750 Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the Two Motorcycles contract was awarded to Tri City Honda Kawasaki, 9041 Katella Avenue, Anaheim, for $12,086.12. The motion MOTION carried by the following roll call vote: -Awarded to AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Tri City Honda Hornbuckle, Buffa Kawasaki NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item 751 Bids received for Bid Item 751, Repair Heating System at Heating System Balearic Center, are on file in the Clerk's office. On for Balearic Center motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the contract was awarded to Phillips Air MOTION Conditioning Ccmany, 809 West Ontario Street, Corona, Awarded to Phillips for $8,300.00. The motion carried by the following roll Air Conditioning call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Salary Increases The City Manager recommended adoption of a resolution for Police granting a 3.75 percent increase to police classifica- tions, as well as a 2.5 percent increase for being assigned to uniformed police duties within the Unifonn MOTION Division of the Police Department. On motion by Council Resolution 87-1 Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, Adopted Resolution 87-1, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RATES OF PAY FOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND EMPLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler., Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None .ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement with The Director of Public Services requested approval of Flood Control Agreement No. D86-220 with the Orange County Flood District Control District, 400 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, for widening of the existing Bristol Street cross - Bristol Street ing at the Santa Ana -Delhi Channel, Facility No. F01, Crossing at the including appurtenant street widening. The County of Santa Ana -Delhi Orange will credit the City for the cost of preparing Channel construction plans and specifications ($65,000.00). That amount will be applied toward the City's financial MOTION responsibility of 51 percent of the total construction Agreement cost estimated at $1.43 million. On motion by Council Approved Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Improvements for Improvements for Parcel Map S-84-377, 937 Paularino S-84-377 by Dorsey Avenue, have been completed to the satisfaction of the and Associates Director of Public Services by Thomas A. Dorsey and Associates, 2604 Glenneyre Street, Laguna Beach. On MOTION motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Work.Accepted Member Buffa, the work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Notice of Completion Construction of Wheelchair Ramps at Various Locations B-1 Enterprise has been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Services by B-1 Enterprise Corporation, Post Wheelchair Ramps at Office Box 714, Rancho Cucamonga. On motion by Council Various Locations Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a MOTION Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release Work Accepted retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months there- after; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Discretionary Item 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolu- Powers for Public tion authorizing and appointing the Directors of Public Services and Services and Leisure Services to exercise discretionary Leisure Services powers. Directors Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked for an explanation of the proposed resolution. The City Attorney responded that the resolution does not change existing procedure but merely formalizes it to ensure the City's protection from liability under the design immunity provisions of the Government Code. Sid Soffer mentioned that the Municipal Code states that Council shall provide guidelines which would authorize the Planning Commission to approve minor variances and Conditional Use Permits. The City Manager responded that this has already been accomplished. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Resolution 87-2 Mayor Amburgey, Resolution 87-2, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPOINTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERV- ICES AND THE DIRECTOR OF LEISURE SERVICES TO EXCERCISE DISCRETIONARY POWERS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None OLD BUSINESS The Deputy Clerk presented from the meeting of Decem- ber 15, 1986, revised incorporation documents for the Documents for Senior Citizens Nonprofit Corporation. Seniors Nonprofit Corporation The City Manager reported that minor deletions had been overlooked: Articles of Incorporation, Page 1, Section II, Line 5, delete "constructing, owning". Bylaws, Page 1, Section 1.02, Line 5, delete "constructing, owning". Gordon Dean, Chairman of the Senior Citizens Committee, 2948 Royal Palm Drive, Costa Mesa, received a copy of the revised documents from the City Attorney, and informed the Council that the Senior Citizens Committee found them to be acceptable. Michael Nutter, 3469 Plumeria Place, Costa Mesa, offered a suggestion to expedite the incorporation procedure. He reported that if the City files the Franchise Tax deposit with the Secretary of State at the same time the documents are filed, the incorporation takes effect immediately. The application for tax-exempt status is then processed through normal channels and returned to the City frcm the Secretary of State. Sid Soffer asked for an explanation of the documents being discussed. Council Member Hornbuckle responded that establishing the nonprofit corporation is a step towards constructing a Senior Citizens Multi-purpose Center. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by' Revised Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, approving the Documents revised incorporation documents, including the deletions Approved mentioned by the City Manager, and directing the City Attorney to file the Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State. Council Member Hornbuckle asked the City Attorney to investigate the suggestion made by Michael Nutter. Former Mayor Alvin Pinkley, member of the Senior Citi- zens Committee, thanked the Council for their support. WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Buffa, Warrant Resolutions 1344 and 1345, includ- MOTION ing Payrolls 8625 and 8626, were approved by the follow - Warrants 1344 and ing roll call vote: 1345 Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Appeal of PA -86-81 from the meeting of July 7, 1986, to consider an appeal Cloer/Shih of the Planning Ccmumission's denial of Planning Action PA -86-81 frau Walter Cloer, 16669 Mt. Michaelis, Fountain Valley, authorized agent for Kermin Shih, 1951 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a variance from screening required in conjunction with legalization of an existing satellite dish at 1951 Newport Boulevard in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. Staff recommended continuing the public hearing because this item is scheduled for the Council Study Session of January 12, 1987. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Held Over Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was continued to the meeting of February 17, 1987. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy,Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Appeal of from the meeting of December 15, 1986, to consider an PA -86-213 appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Gellman/Gaynor Action PA -86-213 from Mitchell F. Gellman, 711 West 17th Street, Suite G-2, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Diane Gaynor, 20 Whitewater Drive, Corona del Mar, for a Conditional Use Permit for an executive search firm in an existing industrial building located at 711 West 17th Street in an MG zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Development Services Director summarized staff's memorandum of December 30, 1986, and the Staff Report_. The executive search firm will have one employee, and little or no customer traffic is proposed. Since this is not a permitted use in the MG (General Industrial) zone, a Conditional Use Permit is required. Traffic generated by the use would be minimal and should not adversely impact parking for surrounding uses. The Planning Commission failed to approve the request by a 2-2 tie vote. Staff recc mended approval subject to conditions contained in the Staff Report. All Council Members indicated that they were in favor of approving the application. Gene Gaynor, representing the applicant, agreed to all conditions. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, mentioned that many similar requests have been coming before the Plan- ning Ccnmission. Mayor Hall responded that the Council will be reviewing the uses permitted in industrial areas. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by PA -86-213 Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, Planning Action Approved PA -86-213 was approved based on the findings by staff, and subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded Planning Commission by Council Member Hornbuckle, directing the Planning Directed to Review Commission to review the permitted uses in industrial Permitted Uses in zones to determine if other uses should be included, Industrial Zones and to report back to the Council with recommendations. Council Member Buffa opposed the motion because he did not believe it was possible to revise the Code to the point where any possible use requested is found listed and is appropriate for one area of the City. He felt that it is the judgmental task of the Planning Cotumis- sion and Council to make these decisions, and that the existing Code works very well. Council Member Wheeler was of the opinion that the present Code could be improved, using as an example the request which the Council just approved for the execu- tive search firm. 'He stated that such a use should be permitted in the industrial zone. Council Member Hornbuckle commented that if the per- mitted uses have not been reviewed in quite some time, a re-examination is in order. Mayor Hall indicated that the permitted uses have not been studied for six years or more. The motion directing the Planning Commission to review permitted uses in industrial zones carried 4-1, Council Member Buffa voting no. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy Clerk announced the public hearing to con - Appeal of sider an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of PA -86-204 Planning Action PA -86-204, from C. K. Allen, Jr., 1967 Allen Rosemary Place, Costa Mesa, for variances to exceed height and number of stories to construct a workshop above an existing garage, and to construct a detached �*10 one -car garage at the above address in an R1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Development Services Director referred to staff's memorandum of December 24, 1986, and the Staff Report. Code permits a maximum height of 15 feet for one-story accessory structures in residential zones. The appli- cant has proposed a two-story structure 21 feet high. The applicant feels there is no better alternative for a hobby shop; however, staff maintains that there are alternatives such as adding a second story to the resi- dence, attaching a one-story addition to the residence, or adding a detached accessory structure to the right and/or rear of the residence. The Planning staff recommended denial, and the Planning Commission denied the application based on the finding that sufficient roam exists on the site to construct a hobby shop as a one-story accessory structure since the proposed one -car garage would no longer be necessry. The applicant, C. K. Allen. Jr., asserted that his pro- posal, while fulfilling his objectives, would preserve the residential character of the neighborhood, would have less negative impact, and be less detrimental than the alternatives suggested by staff. Mr. Allen submitted a petition signed by 11 neighbors, which states that they have no objections to the proposed project. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the request. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Hall was in favor of approving the application since it would not intrude on surrounding properties. Vice Mayor Amburgey also spoke in support of the request and commented that the applicant has done an excellent job on the interior of the structure. Council Member Wheeler pointed out that there must be findings to support approval, and the applicant has not proven to him that special circumstances or a site hardship exist. Council Member Buffa agreed that there is no site hard- ship. He commented that the applicant could utilize the alternatives reccmmnended by staff. Council Member Hornbuckle agreed with the statements made by Council Members Wheeler and Buffa. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by PA -86-204 Council Member Wheeler, to uphold the Planning Commis - Denied sion's denial of Planning Action PA -86-204. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Hall and Amburgey voting no. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy Clerk presented from the meeting of Decem- ber 15, 1986, Planning Action PA -86-223, Cardinal PA -86-223 Development Company, authorized agent for Bristol Bristol Partners Partners, for a parking variance and a Planned Devel- opment Review, for an auto and retail center containing `)4-- 43rte ,r � 38,600 square feet, including a 2,200 -square -foot restaurant, located at 375 Bristol Street in a PDC zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declara- tion. The Development Services Director summarized staff's memorandum of December 29, 1986, and the Staff Report, noting that the parking variance is no longer required. Staff recommended revising Condition No. 7 to better reflect the specific archeological situation, and to add Condition No. 8.b relating to noise attentuation. Staff also recommended a slight change to Ordinance/Code Provision No. 10 regarding the wall along the rear of the project. Since the noise study required in Condi- tion No. 8.b. may allow walls constructed of material other than block, the word "block" should be deleted as follows: No. 10: "Installation of a six-foot high solid opaque wall shall be required on the south property line in a style consistent with the hotel located at 325 Bristol Street." The Development Services Director's main concern was with the noise impact on those people living across the channel. He suggested that a six-foot high wall may not be adequate. Responding to Council Member Wheeler's inquiry, the Development Services Director stated that the Council could require a higher wall later on. Carl Middleton, Cardinal Development Company, No. 1 Civic Plaza, Suite 290, Newport Beach, spoke about the high quality of the center which will be geared toward automotive retail sales. He commented that he wants to be a good neighbor, especially since this is a prototype project, and when he proposes the same use in other communities, he wants to look forward to receiving a good recommendation from the City of Costa Mesa. Council Member Wheeler asked Mr. Middleton if he would be willing to let the City select an acoustical engi- neer. Mr. Middleton responded that he would work with staff in making the selection. Mike Ray, Bristol Partners, 2699 White Road, Suite 150, Irvine, described the location of the site, and assured the Council that he will live up to the spirit of the law. Thomas Hogan, 1591 Indus Street, Santa Ana, asked about the trees which will.be planted, and spoke about the types of businesses permitted in the center. The Devel- opment Services Director informed Mr. Hogan that 15 gallon trees, 5 to 7 feet in height, are required. Don Armbruster, 1621 Indus Street, Santa Ana, who lives directly across from the project's Building A, voiced his concern that lights and noise from that building may adversely impact his property. Council Member Hornbuckle pointed out that Condition No. 14 specifies that hours of operation for Building A are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. only, Monday through Saturday. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about variances and case law relating to them. I� J'0,3 MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council PA -86-223 Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the Negative Declaration Approved of Environmental Impact was adopted; Planning Action PA -86-223 was approved based on the findings of staff, with Ordinance/Code Provision No. 10 modified as stated in staff's memorandum, and subject to all conditions, including the following amendments: Modify Condition No. *7 to read: "According to an Initial Study prepared by Larry Seaman Associates (LSA) while the property was under Orange County jurisdiction, the project site contains a portion of the archeological site identified as CA -ORA -687. Investigation of the site revealed that it had previ- ously been damaged by road construction. Some shells and a few artifacts were recovered from the site. A 5 percent salvage mitigation requirement was recoirr mended by a consultant archeologist at the time of the LSA study. The LSA study recommended a final mitiga- tion measure to retain a qualified archeologist to monitor initial grading activity. Therefore, a quali- fied archeologist should be on site during initial grading. If archeological resources are discovered, grading shall be halted immediately. The project developer shall take such actions as necessary to insure that the site will not be destroyed before exploration. The Development Services Director, in consultation with the archeologist, shall determine the nature and extent of subsurface investigation that should be undertaken prior to allowing grading to continue. Add Condition No. *8.b: The automobile related nature of the project could create a noise impact on the residents.to the south. The residential area is located across the flood control channel from the site. The staff, in consultation with the applicant, shall select a party to perform and submit an acousti- cal analysis of the potential impact on the residen- tial area, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in the field of acoustical engineering. This study shall propose what type of wall and other sound attenuation measures,.if any, are necessary along the rear property -line. Said sound attenuation measures shall be incorporated into the project's design. (The underlined portion,amends the original wording submitted by. staff.) Council Member Wheeler thanked the applicant for rede- signing the project so that the parking variance would not be required. COUNCILMANIC COMMENTS Council Member Buffa mentioned the proposals for an Assessment District or Specific Plan for North Costa North Costa Mesa Mesa, stating that he hoped a decision can be made prior Developments to March 2, 1987, when Council will be considering a project for the Sakioka property. The City Manager responded that the North Costa Mesa item is scheduled for the Study Session of January 12, 1987, and believed that Council will be able to take action soon. League of Cities Council Member Hornbuckle announced her pleasure on Appointment being appointed by Iry Pickler, President of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities, to serve on the Community Services Policy Committee for the State League. In that capacity, she will be attending the first of four annual meetings in San Francisco on January 9, 1987. L43 Amphitheatre Vice Mayor Anburgey referred to the announcement made Lawsuit by the City Attorney score weeks ago that the State Supreme Court had reversed the Appellate Court decision not to consider the Environmental Impact Report for the Pacific Amphitheatre as presented by Concerned Citizens of Costa.Mesa. The Vice Mayor reported that the Concerned Citizens group will be requesting financial support from the City to assist them in pursuing the lawsuit. He felt that it would behoove the City to assist in any way possible. San Joaquin Hills A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Corridor Agency Council Member Amburgey, selecting Mayor Hall as the City's representative on the San Joaquin Hills Corridor MOTION Agency Board of Directors. The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Selected Council Member Wheeler voting no. Neighbors.Against Mayor Hall reported that he had received a call from a Drugs Program Costa Mesa resident suggesting that the City form a -Neighbors Against Drugs program, similar to the Neigh- borhood Watch program. Vice Mayor Anburgey pointed out that the Police Depart- ment is already involved with the "We Tip" program. MOTION/City Manager Directed After brief discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Hall, to Investigate seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, Implementation directing the City Manager to investigate the possibil- of a Program ity of implementing a Neighbors Against Drugs program. ADJOURNMENT At 8:20 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to January 12, 1987, at 5:30 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Roan of Cityrrplann the pur se of interviewing applicantsng C issio hr Mayor of th ity of Costa Mesa ATTEST: ity Clerk of the City of Costa sa