HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1987 - City CouncilROLL CALL
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August 3, and
August 6, 1987
OMINANCES
RMULAR MEETING CF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY CF OOSTA MESA
AUGUST 17, 1987
The City Council of the City of Ccsta Mesa, California,
met in regular session August 17, 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 Father Denis Lyons, St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church.
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Hall, Amburgey, lobeeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
None
Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney,
Development Services Director,
Public Services Director,
City Clerk
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Mayor Pmburgey, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 3, 1987, and the adjourned
meeting of August 6, 1987, were approved.
A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
PRESRSTATION The Mayor announced a special canbined presentation by
"Classtime" by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Camrmrce Arts on the Green
Ballet Montmartre Cammittee and the Ballet Montmartre and requested the
three Leadership Chairpersons for Arts on the Green come
forward: Diane Pritchett, Kathy Godwin, and Toren
Segerstrom; also, the President of the Chamber, Mark
Letter.
"Classtime" was performed by The Ballet Montmartre, one
of the many participants in the Arts on the Green Organ-
ization. The dancers were Shauna Bradford, Diana Finn,
Margy Frankenberger, Melissa Herrera, Lauren Karg,
Rachel Love, Karen Salisbury, and Heather Straman with
choreography by the performing dancers.
Arts on the Green Mayor Hall presented Diane Pritchett with a facsimile
Contribution cf a City check in the amount of $20,000.00 which repre-
sents the City's contribution to the Arts on the Green
Program and Ms. Pritchett, on behalf of the Chamber of
Cammerce Arts Canmittee, thanked Council for their
support.
Mark Letter, speaking on behalf of the Chamber of
Cannorce, thanked Council for the City's participation
in this annual event and invited the citizens to attend
the Arts on the Green events.
Council Member Buffa described Costa Mesa's tribute to
the Constitution's 200th Birthday Celebration which will
take place in 'Town Center on the evening of September
20, 1987. This kick-off celebration will include an
informational presentation on the Constitution high-
lighted by a laser show. All of the buildings in Town
Center will be transformed into giant screens where the
story of the Constitution of the United States will be
presented.
Mt
Samking Merrill J. Matchett, 1634 Jeffrey Drive, Anaheim, Direc-
Ordinance for of the Orange County Affiliate of Americans for Non -
Scheduled for Sirokers Rights, introduced himself. Council Member
Study Session Hornbuckle indicated this item will be discussed at a
future study session and staff will contact him when it
is scheduled.
Norman Snow, 2746 San Juan Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed
his desire for the City of Costa Mesa to initiate a
strong smoking ordinance.
When this item is scheduled for a study session Messrs.
Matchett and Snow will be notified by staff.
CONSENT CALENrAR The following item was removed fram the Consent Calen-
dar: Item No. 7, Notice of Completion/Stabilization of
the Southeast Slope of Fairview Road at the 405 Freeway.
On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
Member Ibrnbuckle, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: OOUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Theeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
READING FOLDER On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the following Read-
ing Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Application for
Leave to Present a Late Claim frau R. Richard Farnell
Council Member Wheeler thanked the Chamber of Commerce
for their leadership role in bringing the Arts on the
Green to fruition, serving the needs of the entire
community, and providing a showcase for the many diverse
and talented arts organizations of the city.
Mayor Hall thanked everyone involved for attending the
meeting.
Both of the above dents will be free of charge on
September 20, 1987, and all citizens were encouraged
to attend.
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Hall introduced Trudy Ohlig, 3080 Johnson Avenue,
Costa Mesa, the City Council's Advisory Committee repre-
Southern California
sentative to the Southern California Water Agency, who
Water Agency
reported on the recent State Water Resource Board
hearings.
Mayor Hall thanked Mrs. Ohlig for her presentation and
asked that she continue to keep Council advised of
information pertaining to the City of Costa Mesa rela-
tive to the Southern California Water Agency.
Mobile Home
Don Hunter, 1666 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, spoke as
Residents
an advocate for mobile hoe residents and in support of
their rights which, in his opinion, should have the
support of Council.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about
Council's jurisdiction regarding mobile home parks.
Cable TV
Mark Korando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, asked when
Cable TV will be installed in the Council Chambers and
the City Manager responded it should be installed before
the end of October, 1987.
Samking Merrill J. Matchett, 1634 Jeffrey Drive, Anaheim, Direc-
Ordinance for of the Orange County Affiliate of Americans for Non -
Scheduled for Sirokers Rights, introduced himself. Council Member
Study Session Hornbuckle indicated this item will be discussed at a
future study session and staff will contact him when it
is scheduled.
Norman Snow, 2746 San Juan Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed
his desire for the City of Costa Mesa to initiate a
strong smoking ordinance.
When this item is scheduled for a study session Messrs.
Matchett and Snow will be notified by staff.
CONSENT CALENrAR The following item was removed fram the Consent Calen-
dar: Item No. 7, Notice of Completion/Stabilization of
the Southeast Slope of Fairview Road at the 405 Freeway.
On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
Member Ibrnbuckle, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: OOUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Theeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
READING FOLDER On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the following Read-
ing Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Application for
Leave to Present a Late Claim frau R. Richard Farnell
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on behalf of Dorothy M. Ketchum; Nationwide Insurance
Company on behalf of Kalyn R. Richardson; Pacific
Bell; Law Offices of Theodore S. Wentworth on behalf
of Penny La Rue; and Robert E. Perkins, Jr. on behalf
of Detrick Porter.
No -Smoking Request from David B. McCoy to adopt a no -smoking
Ordinance ordinance for the City of Costa Mesa and businesses
within the city limits.
Local Agency Utter of notification frcn Local Agency Formation
Formation Commission on proposed Annexation Nos. 226, 227, and
Commission 228 to Costa Mesa Sanitary District.
Home Ranch Letter from Doug Benesch, 231 24th Place, Costa Mesa,
opposing further development in the Segerstrcm Home
Ranch site.
Planning and Statement received frcm Lois M. Bennett, Costa Mesa,
Development advocating that the City revise the present environ-
mental review process so that true impacts are
disclosed and that a moritorium on development be
adopted until the General Plan and zoning ordinances
are revised.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS Bids received for Bid Itch 770, Removal of Parkway
'frees, are on file in the Clerk's off ice . On motion
Bid 770 by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council Member
Removal of Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to Leonard Chaidez
Parkway Trees Tree Service, 721 North Morse Drive, Santa Ana, for
$28,450.00. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
MOTION AWES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Awarded to Hornbuckle, Buffa
Leonard Chaidez NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Tree Service ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Purchase of Dog The Purchasing Agent requested authorization to purchase
and Training a Dog and Training Services for the Police Department
Services for from Adlerhorst International, Incorporated, 3951 Vernon
Police Department Avenue, Riverside, in the amount of $6,750.00. On
motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
MOTION Member Hbrnbuckle, the purchase was approved by the
Purchase frcm following roll call vote:
Adlerhorst AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
International Hornbuckle, Buffa
Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item 775 The bids received for Bid Item 775, Seven Motorcycles
Seven Motorcycles for Traffic Enforcement, are on file in the Clerk's
off ice . On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by
MOTION Council Member Hornbuckle, the contract was awarded to
Awarded to Champion Motorcycles, Incorported, 1590 Newport Boule-
Champion vard, Costa Mesa, in the amount of $41,967.15. The
Motorcycles motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item 777 Bids received for Bid Item 777, Sprinkler Supplies, are
Sprinkler Supplies on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor
Amburgey, seconded -by Council Member Hornbuckle, the
MOTION contract was awarded to Marsan Turf and Irrigation,
Awarded to Marsan Inccporated, 153 East Arrow Highway, San Dimas, in the
Turf and Irrigation amount of $41,967.15. 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
Purchase of The Police Chief recommended purchase of a Physical
Physical Fitness Fitness Program for the Police Department from Pulse
Program, Police Assessment Center, Crawford Hall/University of Cali -
Department fornia, Irvine, in the amount of $26,980.00. On motion
by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council Member
MOTION Hornbuckle, the purchase was approved by the following
Purchase Approved roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order No. 4 The Director of Leisure Services requested approval of
Zagros Company Charge Order No. 4 for $7,200.00, to the contract with
Zagros Company, 30 Wintersweet Way, Irvine, for addi-
Rea Canmunity Center tional work required in connection with Rea Canmunity
Improvements Center Improvements. On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey,
seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, the change order
MOTION was approved by the following roll call vote:
Change Order AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Approved Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order "A"
The Director of Public Services requested approval of
LSA and Associates
Change Order "A" for $9,000.00, to the contract with LSA
and Associates, 1 Park Plaza, Suite 500, Irvine, for
Widening the
continuation of project management and assistance
Fairview Road
services for widening the Fairview Road overcrossing.
Overcrossing
On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
Member Hornbuckle, the change order was approved by the
MOTION
following roll call vote:
Charge Order
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Approved
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Orders "B" The Director of Public Services requested approval of
and "C" Change Orders "B", $2,620.00, and "C", $1,260.00, to the
RMG Engineering contract with FMG Engineering, 17961 Cowan, Irvine, for
additional professional services in connection with the
Design of Del Mar Design of Eel Mar Avenue Widening from Newport Boulevard
Avenue Widening to Elden Avenue. On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey,
seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, the change orders
MOTION uere approved by the following roll call vote:
Charge Orders AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Approved Ibrnbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Vista Park Slope The restrocn portion for Vista Park Slope Renovation and
Renovation and Restroan Replacement has been completed by Hondo Company,
Restroom Replace- 1201 East Hunter Avenue, Santa Ana. On motion by Vice
ment by Hondo Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle,
Company authorization was given to release 50 percent of the
retention funds in the amount of $5,773.17. The motion
MOTION carried by the following roll call vote:
Partial Retention AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Funds Ordered Hornbuckle, Buffa
Released NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget Adjustment On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
No. 88-10 Member Kornbuckle, Budget Adjustment No. 88-10 for
Golf Course $36,000.00, for design arra construction of improvements
on Mesa Linda Golf Course, was approved by the following
MOTION roll call vote:
Adjustment AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Approved Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget Adjustment On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
No. 88-07 Member lbrnbuckle, Budget Adjustment No. 88-07 for
Police Helicopter $150,000.00, for down payment on a helicopter, was
approved by the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Adjustment Hornbuckle, Buffa
Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Priority Trans- On motion by Vice Mayor Anburgey, seconded by Council
portation Projects Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the list of priority
transportation projects as requested by the Orange
MOTION County Division, League of California Cities, Transpor-
List Approved tation Super Canmittee, dated July 27, 1987, as amended,
was approved.
Agreement with Staff requested approval of a Conditional Reimbursement
Segerstrcm Agreement with C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview
Road, Costa Mesa, for design improvements of the I-405
I-405 Freeway/ Freeway/Hyland on-ramp. On motion by Vice Mayor
Hyland Improvements Amburgey, seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, the
agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
MOTION authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
Agreement Approved carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with Staff requested approval of an agreement with California
California Civil Civil, Incorporated, 3190-J Airport Loop Drive, Costa
Incorporated Mesa, in the amount of $19,150.00, for the design of
street and storm drain improvements at 17th Street and
Street and Storm Porona Avenue. On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey,
Drain Improvements seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, the agreement
17th Street/Pomona was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
Avenue sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Agreement Approved Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Tax Rate/1974 Open On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
Space Bond Issue Member Hornbuckle, Resolution 87-88, being A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
MOTION FORNIA, FIXING THE TAX RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX
Resolution 87-88 UPON ALL CF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF
Adopted OOSTA MESA MICH IS TAXABLE TO MEET THE CITY'S OBLIGA-
'TION UNDER THE 1974 OPEN SPACE BOND ISSUE.FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1987-88, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Uieeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dbne
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Ccmpletion Item 7 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Stabili-
General Procurement zation of the Southeast Slope of Fairview Road at the
and Construction 405 Freeway by General Procurement arra Construction
Canpany, 3100 Airway Avenue, Suite 138, Costa Mesa.
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Slope Stabilization The work has been canpleted to the satisfaction of the
Fairview Road/405 Director of Public Services.
Freeway
Council Member Buffa said minor damage occurred to
shrubbery at the cul-de-sac area of Boise Way and
Fairview Road which was used as a staging area by the
contractor during work on this project. The Director of
Public Services will investigate and have any damage
caused by the contractor corrected.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Work Accepted Mayor Amburgey, the work was accepted; the Clerk was
authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization
was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter;
the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7
months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered
exonerated 12 months thereafter. 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
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 3, 1987,
Planning Action PA -87-118 for Audrey McCool, authorized
PA -87-118 agent for Dan and Alice Jackson Lamb, a request to allow
McCool/Lamb furniture restoration as a permitted use in the Transi-
tion Area, located at 854 through 1014 West 19th Street,
(even numbers only) , and 1903 Federal Avenue in an Rl
zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declara-
tion.
The Director of Development Services gave background
information, made a visual presentation, and indicated
staff believes the use is too intense for the property
in the Transition Zone, and if Council approves the
Conditional Use, a number cf problems would have to be
addres sed .
Audrey McCool, 884 Gest 19th Street, Costa Mesa, said
she will never require the use of dip tanks or spray
booths in her business, and the strongest chemical she
uses is a non-flammable water based stripper. She
indicated she was never told about variances when she
applied for her business license and finds staff's
recommendations and Conditions of Approval to be confus-
ing. She does not believe her business will have an
adverse affect, and indicated she is willing to work
with staff to bring her business into canpatibility.
At the request of Council Member Buffa, Mrs. McCool
presented tuo letters from neighbors in favor of her
business.
Council Member Wheeler presented a point of clarifica-
tion for Mrs. McCool: An application for a business
license does not grant the right to do business in the
City, it is a revenue producing tool. He asked Mrs.
McCool if she had asked staff what would be necessary
prior to setting up her business and she indicated she
had not.
In response to a question posed by Mayor Hall, Mrs.
McCool indicated she has used approximately five gallons
of furniture stripper in the last three months.
Dan Lamb, 1323-A East Gertrude Place, Santa Ana, stated
he called the previous owner of the property to inquire
about the conversions made to the property for his prior
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business. Mr. Lamb was of the opinion that restrictions
are too stringent in the Transition Area and was in
favor cf Audry McCool's business.
Roy Pizarek,.270 Del Mar Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in
favor of Mrs. McCool's business. He did, however,
express concern that, if furniture restoration busi-
nesses will be allowed in the Transition Zone,
combustibles and dip tanks would become evident which
would not provide a safe envirorment, and he would be
opposed to allowing consideration of them in the guide-
lines.
John McCool, 884 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, referred
to the work area and described it as a closed covered
patio, closed on three sides and the roof.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor
of allowing this furniture restoration business.
There was discussion on the Conditions of Approval and
Mayor Hall suggested considering this as a permitted use
for minor furniture repairs excluding some ramifications.
Council Member Wheeler said, if Council desires to add a
new conditional use to the Transition Zone, staff should
first be directed to investigate what requirements
should be imposed on that use and the normal processes
followed. In his opinion, some of the materials used in
this business are hazardous.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
PA -87-118 by Council Member Wheeler, to uphold the Planning
Denied Ccanmission's denial of PA -87-118. The motion carried
3-2, Mayor Hall arra Council Member Buffa voting no.
Council Member Hornbuckle said the Transitional Zone
does not need nDre complications and rewriting all the
Conditions of Approval would not insure code approvals.
Council Member Wheeler suggested the applicant proceed
with a Home Occupation Permit process.
GP -87-2B The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 3, 1987,
R-87-09 applications from Robert G. Chapman, 2037 South Capella
Chapman/Oliger Court, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Aubrey L.
Oliger, 2121 Doctors Circle, Costa Mesa: General Plan
Amendment GP -87-2B, to change the land use designation
at 2111 Doctors Circle, 2110 - 2144 Thurin Street, and
325 Victoria Street frau Medium Density Residential to
High Density Residential; and to change the zoning at
2111 Doctors Circle, and 2110, 2120, and 2124 Thurin
Street frau R2 to R3. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration.
The Development Services Director presented recammenda-
tions as outlined in staff's meirorandum of August 11,
1987.
Council Member Wheeler stated he believes this measure
will have negative effects on traffic, noise, Police
arra Fire protection and other negative consequences and
will be cpposirg the motion. In his opinion, this type
of rezone is unwarranted, unnecessary, and would have
deleterious effects.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Amburgey, the following action was taken:
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The Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for
General Plan Amendment GP -87-2B and Rezone Petition
R-87-09, was adopted;
MOTION Resolution 87-83, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 87-83 COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF OJSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPT -
Ratified ING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -87-2B, AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN CF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was ratified;
and
MOTION
Ordinance 87-16, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUN-
Ordinance 87-16
CIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING
Adopted
THE ZONING CF 2111 DOCTORS CIRCLE AND 2110, 2120, AND
2124 THURIN STREET FROM R2 TO R3, was given second
reading and adopted.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler, Hornbuckle
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Accessory Apartment
The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption,
Regulations
Ordinance 87-17, concerning accessory apartment regula-
tions.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked for
clarification of the ordinance and the Development
Services Director responded that it was to change the
local ordinance to ccrnply with amended State laws.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
Ordinance 87-17
Member Buffa, Ordinance 87-17, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Adopted
CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ARTICLE 7, TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REVISE ACCESSORY APAR`R4ENT REGULATIONS, was given
second reading and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, 4Nhieeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
WARRANTS
On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council
Member Buffa, Warrant Resolution 1367, including Payroll
8716, was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Amburgey, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER
The City Manager presented a proposed contract with Laser
REPORTS
Media, Incorporated, 2046 Armacost Avenue, Los Angeles,
in the amount of $19,800.00, for services in connection
Agreement with
with the bicentennial celebration referenced earlier in
Laser Media
the meeting by Council Member Buffa, and outlined in
staff's memorandum of August 17, 1987. The terms in the
Bicentennial
agreerent have been reviewed by the City Attorney and
Celebration
staff is satisfied with the provisions contained
therein. The City Manager said Special Provision 13
includes the City as a named insured in the amount of
$500,000.00.
Council Member Hornbuckle recammended showing the
presentation shown on cable television.
In response to a question by Council Member Hornbuckle,
Council Member Buffa said the amount requested is for
the visual presentation only.
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Mayor Hall suggested presentation of canpany logos as a
possible mans of fund raising for this project.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
Agreement Approved Member Buffa, the agreement was approved and the City
Manager was authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Council Member Wheeler expressed opposition to expending
funds for a laser light show and presented other areas
where the funds could be utilized to meet the needs of
the City.
Council Member Buffa spoke about the importance of the
program as an educational tool for presenting our
Nation's Constitution and its origins. This program
will kick off a four-year endeavor which will extend to
other educational efforts within the city.
Council Member Hornbuckle spoke in favor of the program
which can be enjoyed by the entire family and will be
memorable to children.
Budget Adjustment The City Manager requested approval of Budget Adjustment
No. 88-12 No. 88-12 for $28,765.00, for a Cable Television Assis-
Cable Television tant and summarized background and recammendations as
Assistant presented in staff's memorandum of August 12, 1987.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Adjustment Mayor Amburgey, Budget Adjustment No. 88-12 was approved
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Transportation The City Manager presented Resolution 87-89, establish -
Planner ing a new job classification of Transportation Planner
Classification and presented background information as outlined in
staff's memorandum of August 13, 1987.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Resolution 87-89 Mayor Amburgey, Resolution 87-89, being A RESOLUTION OF
Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 87-60 AND ADOPTING A CLASSIFICA-
TION UNLER THE BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE, was adopted by the
following roll -call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:30 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
PUBLIC'HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-87-10 set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition
Wagoner R-87-10, John Wagoner, 702 West 173rd Place, Gardena, to
rezone property at 685 West 18th Street from R2 to R3.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The
Affidavit cf Publication is on file in the Clerk's
off ice . Db cc mun icat ions have been received.
The Director cf -Dzvelcpment Services gave background
information, staff's recommendations, and made a visual
presentation.
Mark Norando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke about
rezone petitions in general and their cumulative effects
on traffic.
Mayor Hall asked if the applicant was present and no one
responded.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by
Give First Reading Mayor Hall, to adopt the Negative Declaration of
to Ordinance Environmental Impact and give first reading to an
Approving R-87-10 ordinance for Rezone Petition R-87-10.
Council Member Wheeler stated apposition to granting
this rezone which, in his opinion, would add too much
density for the size of the lot.
Council Member Buffa said he is unfamiliar with the
application and requested the item be continued and to
ask the applicant to be present for the public hearing.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION A notion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Held Over to Mayor Hall, to continue Rezone Petition R-87-10 until
September 8, 1987 the meeting of September 8, 1987. The motion carried
3-2, Council Members Wheeler and Hornbuckle voting no.
Council Member Wheeler expressed opposition to continu-
ing this item because of the irrelevancy of having the
applicant present for the consideration of land use.
Mayor Hall indicated the first motion becomes a moot
point with the passage of the substitute motion.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the tiye and place set
Floodway and for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending
Floodplain Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to bring the
Regulations Floodway and Floodplain Regulations into conformance
with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regula-
tions. Environmental Detennination: Exempt. The
Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No commun ict ions have been received.
The Director of Development Services presented analysis
and recamnendation as outlined in staff's memorandum of
August 5, 1987.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council
Ordinance 87-18 Member Buffa, Ordinance 87-18, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading AMENDING ARTICLE 17-1/2, TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO CLARIFY FLOODPROOFING STANaNRES IN
THE FLOOD R%ZARD AREA, vias given first reading and
passed to second reading by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL ME EERS : None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Rehearing/Pizarek for the public hearing for application from Roy Pizarek,
270 Del Mar Avenue, Costa Mesa, for rehearing the City
R-87-02 Council's approval of Rezone Petition R-87-02, Lawrence
Campeau/6bite/ Campeau and James G. 'shite Jr., 2925 College Avenue,
Skinner Suite A-3, Costa Mesa, authorized agents for Frank W.
and Jean K. Skinner, Post Office Box 11238, Costa Mesa,
to rezone property at 817 Victoria Street from Rl to R2.
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Envirormental Determination: Negative Declaration. The
Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office.
A telephone call was received from Esther Weir Kramer,
837 Plum Place, Costa Mesa, in favor of retaining Rl.
Mayor Hall announced the first item to be decided will
be if the application for rehearing will be accepted;
then, if accepted, a rehearing on the item itself will
take place. Tb grant a rehearing, new information not
previously presented will have to be introduced.
The Director of Development Services stated he would be
pleased to answer any additional questions on this item
and referred to staff's menorandum of August 5, 1987,
outlining Mr. Pizarek's reasons for requesting the
rehearing and staff's responses and recommendation.
Roy Pizarek, 270 Del Mar Avenue, Costa Mesa, presented
the following for discussion: Trip ends arra related
increase of traffic, noise, and pollution; ingress and
egress from the complex; and rezoning increasing den-
sities.
Council Member Wheeler said since Council has allowed
rehearings in the past, and no Council policy currently
exists relating to the subject, some confusion exists.
He presented Aiat is required in law cases in order to
grant a rehearing arra stated later in the meeting he
will suggest this subject be brought before a Council
study session so policies could be initiated to guide
applicants seeking rehearings and to alleviate Council's
hearing the same issues over again where no change in
circumstances occurred betvieen hearings. He expressed
his opinion that no new evidence has been presented on
this item.
Mayor Hall stated Council is not instituting new proce-
dures and Council has used the procedure of deciding
whether to hear an application for rehearing in the past
but that rehearings have not been presented in quite
awhile. He said there is no set policy on this and
feels it is needed.
Mr. Pizarek said it was the decision of the Board of
Directors for the Mesa West Homeowner's Association to
appeal this project because they feel it would have a
negative impact on the total community.
MOTION
A notion was made by Vice Mayor Anburgey, seconded by
Rehearing Denied
Council Member Wheeler, to deny the application for
rehearing on the basis that no new information was
presented. The motion carried 5-0. .
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk presented the public hearing for an applica-
Rehearing
tion from Roberta Bakhshi, 1540 Superior Avenue, Costa
PA -87-100
Mesa, authorized agent for Douglas R. Hurlbert, 102
Bakhshi/Hurlbert
Scholz Plaza, Suite 228, Newport Beach, for rehearing
the City Council's denial for a Conditional Use Permit
for retail sales of cars in an existing industrial
building, and for outside display of vehicles, located
at 1540 Superior Avenue, in an MG zone. Environmental
Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on
file in the Clerk's office. N� corununications have been
received.
Mayor Hall said new information must be presented before
the item can be reheard.
Roberta Bakhshi, 8777 Coral Springs Court, Suite D-1,
Huntington Beach, stated several corrections have been
made to the property which should bring it into conform-
ity with requirements set forth in staff's report.
Council Member Wheeler expressed opposition to a rehear-
ing and did not feel the applicant has presented any-
thing that could not have been accanplished before the
last hearing.
The Development Services Director presented background
information outlining what has transpired since the last
hearing, and on transparencies showing the existing
situation on the property.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked if there
is a provision in the City's Code granting a right to a
rehearing, and the City Attorney replied the Code indi-
cates a rehearing shall be held based upon evidence not
heard at the prior hearing.
One communication was received from Randall McCardle,
2061-69 Wallace Street, Costa Mesa opposing the use.
The Director of Development Services stated that staff
recommended denial and gave a slide presentation.
John Byers, 2407 Blackhorn Street, Newport Beach,
indicated that after his request was addressed with
limited input fran the Planning Commission, the hearing
was closed and then many issues were addressed which
were pertinent to the use and requested Council hear
then.
Mr. Byers stated he could agree to the Conditions of
Approval but indicated Condition No. 5 asks for a
Ali Roushan, 1550 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa, said the
situation has not changed very much since the last hear-
ing and he has an idea on how it could work.
Council Member Wheeler expressed his opinion that
Council should investigate imposing reasonable restric-
tions for reapplication and rehearings, and is in favor
of denying this application for rehearing and would
recommend that the applicant reapply.
Sid Soffer recanmended Council's discussion in public
hearings take place before the public hearing is closed.
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
Rehearing Denied
by Council Member Wheeler, to deny the application for
rehearing on the basis that no new evidence was
presented. The motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Hall infonned Mrs. Bakhshi that she.has a right
to reapply for a new Conditional Use Permit if she so
desires.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk presented the public hearing for an applica-
Appeal of
tion fran Michael Perez III and John Byers, 13312 Nevada
PA -87-116
Street, Westminster, authorized agents for Jonathan
Perez/Byers/Brown
Brown, Post Office Box 100, Costa Mesa, appealing the
Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action
PA -87-116, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor
work to manufacture concrete boat docks and a temporary
trailer for office use, located at 2086 Placentia Ave-
nue, in an MG zone. Environmental Determination:
Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Mailing is on
file in the Clerk's office.
One communication was received from Randall McCardle,
2061-69 Wallace Street, Costa Mesa opposing the use.
The Director of Development Services stated that staff
recommended denial and gave a slide presentation.
John Byers, 2407 Blackhorn Street, Newport Beach,
indicated that after his request was addressed with
limited input fran the Planning Commission, the hearing
was closed and then many issues were addressed which
were pertinent to the use and requested Council hear
then.
Mr. Byers stated he could agree to the Conditions of
Approval but indicated Condition No. 5 asks for a
minimum of six parking spaces arra that there would only
be two people working at the location. He anticipates
the business would be short teen, approximately one
year, and he would improve the visual appearances by
installing appropriate screening on the fencing.
Mike Perez, 13312 Nevada Street, Westminster, responded
to a question posed by Council Member Wheeler regarding
noise created by the sand and gravel mixer, the weight
of the concrete, and how it is transported.
Mr. Byers presented a petition with 84 signatures from
neighborhood businesses expressing no objections to the
application.
Council Member Buffa asked if it would present a hard-
ship if the hours of operation were changed from 7:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and John
Byers indicated it would not.
Vice Mayor Amburgey asked what is proposed to meet the
requirements of Condition of Approval No. 1 and John
Myers presented various alternatives for accomplishing
the screening.
Council Member Hornbuckle asked the applicant if he
would be agreeable to a six month Conditional Use Permit
rather than one year and Mr. Byers replied certainly.
Mr. Byers was agreeable to various alternatives posed
by Council.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Hall closed the
public hearing.
MOTION A notion was made by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by
PA -87-116 Council Member Buffa, to approve Planning Action
Approved PA -87-116 with the following modi f icat ions and additions
to the Conditions of Approval:
No. 1 - Change first sentence to read, "All storage
and activity shall be completely screened
from view, except the mixer, from residential
properties on the north arra east sides, and
left open on the south and west sides."
No. 5 - Change "6" parking spaces... to "2" parking
spaces...
No. 6 - After the words "for a period of," modify to
read "six (6) months" (instead of 1 year)...
No. 10 - New Condition - "Restroan facilities shall be
provided, other than chemical toilets."
No. 11 - New Condition - "Hours of operation shall be
restricted to 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m."
Council Members Wheeler arra Hornbuckle expressed opposi-
tion to this conditional use as having adverse impacts
on surrounding residential properties.
Vice Mayor Amburgey said he is in favor of the project
since the surrounding area is basically commercial and
noise created by this business would not be substantial
and would not have adverse effects on the neighborhood.
The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Wheeler and
Hornbuckle voting no.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk presented the public hearing for the abandon -
Abandonment of trent cf a portion of public right-of-way at 2419 Elden
Public Right -of- Avenue. The Affidavit of Publishing and Posting are on
Way/Elden Avenue file in the Clerk's office.
Three communications vyere received: Mesa Consolidated
Water District, 1965 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, has
no camrent at this time; Southern California Gas
Canpany, Post Office Office Box 3334, Anaheim, has no
facilities on the property; and, Pacific Bell, 3939 East
Coronado, Anaheim, has no facilities in the area.
The Director of Public Services presented background
information and recammended approval of the abandonment
as outlined in staff's memorandum of August 13, 1987.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION On motion made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Resolution 87-90 Council Member Hornbuckle, Resolution 87-90, being A
Adopted RESOLUTION CF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF ODSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 2419 ELDEN AVENUE, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Waeeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request from Fairview Employees
Child Care Center, 2501 Harbor Boulevard, Box 70, Costa
nisicFest 187 Mesa, for funding in the amount of $3,000.00, for
MusicFest 187.
The City Manager recammended information be presented by
the applicant in addition to what has been provided in
the application form.
Jeffrey Hovsepian, 22985 Caminito Mar, Laguna Hills,
responded to questions from Council Member Hornbuckle
and clarified the purpose of the event, how it will be
presented, and how additional fund raising would be
accanplished.
Council Member Hornbuckle said the Child Care Committee
has not reviewed this request nor taken a position as
a canmittee but that one cf their goals has been to help
promote employer based child care facilities.
Council Member Wheeler asked how a children's concert
increases public awareness as to the need for employer
based child care and Mr. Hovsepian replied the concert
itself does not, the concert creats public awareness by
the media, by the speakers, by the public relations
releases. He indicated some key companies will be
invited to hear the public awareness information and
encouraged to bring their families and children.
Jeffrey Hovsepian presented a breakdown of costs for the
MusicFest.
MOTION A notion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Funds Approved Council Member Hornbuckle, to approve funds in the
amount of $1,500.00, for MusicFest '87. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Wheeler
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Council Member Wheeler was of .the opinion that this
request would be more appropriately considered by the
Cultural Arts Cammittee in the Cultural Arts budget. He
is in fawr of establishing guidelines for funding
requests and is apposed to spending more tax funds until
such tine as guidelines are established. Vice Mayor
Amburgey concurred.
Council Member Buffa suggested the City Manager prepare
a report describing the process which has been discussed
on numercus occasions whereby special event applications
would be submitted at specific times during the year
similar to the social program funding. He suggested a
sub-canmittee then decide vhat requests will be submit-
ted to Council.
Council Member Wheeler concurred with Council Member
Buffa's suggestions and would also like staff to develop
standards and criteria for these requests.
The City Manager indicated that direction was given to
staff at a study session and staff is investigating
alternatives for these requests as well as requests for
advertising.
Mayor Hall asked that Mr. Hovsepain contact staff with
regard to the passible use of City owned equipment for
Music Fest '87.
COUNCILMANIC Council Member Buffa asked the -,status of excess Central
COMMENTS Orange County Circulation StLidy,-:(CENTROCCS) funds and the
Director cf Public Services ,repl ed he would prepare a
CENTROCCS Funds staff report on the -subject.
Reapplication At the suggestion cf'Council Member Wheeler, staff was
and Rehearing directed to prepare a report on' how other cities handle
Policies requests for reapplication arra rehearings to be brought
forward at a future study session for Council's consider-
ation for setting up policies.
SOS, Rea Center Council Member Hornbuckle announced an ice cream social
to be held by SOS (Share Our Selves) at Rea Cammunity
Center on Sunday, August 30, 1987, from 3:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m., with a brief ceremony at 4:00 p.m. for the
opening of their new relocated food and clothing center
and medical and dental clinic. She reported in the
month of June, 1987, SOS helped 3,935 homeless people
and have been averaging 200 families per day for food
and financial aid.
Bridge Task Force Council Member Hornbuckle mentioned a letter received
frau Earle Weichman, Safeguard Investments, 1113 West
Baker Street, Costa Mesa, regarding the bridge over Bear
Street and requested a report from the Bridge Task Force
on the subject.
Palace Avenue Council Member Hornbuckle requested an update on accan-
Update plPshments on Palace Avenue- and the City Manager was
directed to provide a status report on what is being
accomplished.
City Postcards Vice Mayor Pmburgey announced we now have postcards
representing the City of Costa Mesa.
Ballot Initiative Mayor Hall announced today was the closing day for
ballot arguments for Proposition "N', GANN Limitation
Initiative which were submitted today along with a
legislative analysis by the City Attorney. He recan-
mended those items which are non -bias, pertinent to the
issue, and of an advantage to the residents of the
community, be included in a Newsletter®
The City Manager said a special newsletter will be
prepared and staff will review items to be included to
insure they comply with the appropriate Government Code
Provisions. Basic voter information will also be
included in the newsletter.
Development Review Mark Korando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, asked about
Process the topic of the adjourned session and the City Manager
replied it is to present the current Development Review
process to Council.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:40 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to
8:00 a.m. , on August 27, 1987, in the second floo
Conference Room of City H .
of th City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
COty Clerk of the City of Costa Me
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