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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/1988 - City Council1 REGULAR MEETING`OF.THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA DECEMBER 5, 1988 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session December 5, 1988, 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 the Reverend Lothar V. Tornow, Christ Lutheran Church. DOLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Donn Hall Vice Mayor Orville Amburgey Council Member Dave Wheeler Council Member Mary Hornbuckle Council,Member Peter Buffa Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Thomas Wood Deputy City Manager/Develop- ment Services Donald Lamm Assistant to the City Manager Rick Pickering City Clerk Eileen Phinney MINUTES On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council November 21, 1988 Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of November. 21, 1988, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. Former Mayors Mayor Hall recognized former Mayors Dom Raciti, Jack Recognized Hammett, and Alvin Pinkley. GENERAL MUNICIPAL The Clerk presented the Certificate of Canvass of the ELECTION returns of the General Municipal Election held on Novem- ber 8, 1988, which was consolidated with the Statewide General Election. The Orange County Registrar of Voters canvassed the returns of the election and certified the results. The election was held for the purpose of electing three members to the City Council for a full teen of four years, and deciding on Measure "G" (Growth Initiative), and Measures "H" and "I" (Segerstrom Home Ranch Referendums). Election results are as follows: The whole number of votes cast (except absentee votes) was 171,144. The whole number of absentee votes cast was 14,078, for a total of 185,222 votes cast in the City of Costa Mesa. Total number of ballots cast was 36,717. There were ten candidates for the office of City Council Member of the City of Costa Mesa. The names of the persons voted for were: Don Worthington, Scott Williams, Jim Ferryman, Charles Markel, Jan Kausen, Howard Gensler, Sandra L. (Sandy) Genis, Ed Glasgow, John V. (Jay) Humphrey, and Mary Hornbuckle. Sandra Genis, having received 13,093 votes, was elected as a Member of the City Council for a full term of four years. '55 t Ed Glasgow, having received 12,532 votes, was elected as a Member of the City Council for a full term of four years. Mary Hornbuckle, having received 11,733 votes, was elected as a Member of the City Council for a full terns of four years. Measure "G" (Growth and Traffic Control Ordinance), having received 16,029 "yes" votes and 15,929 "no" votes, was deemed adopted and ratified. Measure "H" (Resolution 88-11 concerning Segerstrcm Home Ranch General Plan Amendment No. 1), having received 11,758 "yes" votes and 20,091 "no" votes, was not deemed adopted or ratified. Measure "I" (Resolution 88-44 concerning Segerstrcan Home Ranch General Plan Amendment No. 2), having received 12,718 "yes" votes and 19,075 "no" votes, was not deemed adopted or ratified. MOTION On motion by.Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Resolution 88-99 Member Hornbuckle, Resolution 88-99, being A RESOLUTION Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER -8, 1988, DECLAR- ING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Oaths of office The Clerk administered the Oaths of Office to Council Administered Members Sandra Genis, Ed Glasgow, and Mary Hornbuckle, .and presented Certificates of Election to each of them. Nominations for The Clerk called for nominations for office of Mayor. Mayor Council Member Hornbuckle nominated Peter Buffa; Council Member Glasgow naninated Council Member Amburgey. Council Member Buffa On a vote of 3-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow Elected Mayor voting no, Council Member Buffa was elected Mayor for a two-year terns which will expire November 19, 1990. Nominations for Mayor Buffa called for naninations for office of Vice Vice -Mayor Mayor. Council Member Genis nominated Council Member Hornbuckle. Council Member On a vote of 4-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no, Hornbuckle Elected Council Member Hornbuckle was elected Vice Mayor for a Vice Mayor two-year tens which will expire November 19, 1990. Former Council Mayor Buffa stated that he has enjoyed serving on the Members Hall and Council with outgoing Council Members Donn Hall and Dave Wheeler Commended Wheeler. CONSENT CALENDAR tThe following items were removed fron the Consent Calendar: Item 5, Claim from James Williams; Item 7, Application for SB 821 Bicycle and/or Pedestrian Funds; Item 9, Request to the Orange County Transportation Commission to hold regular meetings in the evening; and Item 12, Prohibition of parking on Capital Street. !On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Glasgow, the remaining Consent Calendar items 1 were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, - Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None READING FOLDER On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Mark Poling; First Church of Christ Scientist; Pamela Hunter; Integrated Marketing; Southern California Edison Company; Barbara B. Southron; Sarah Shirley; and Scott J. Heger. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: An Licenses Duc and Olivi& Trang Nguyen, doing business as ATC, 1740 Newport Boulevard; Steven S., Va Ly, and Chan Vong, doing.business as Mesa Verde Liquor, 1520 Baker Street; and Odies No. 2, doing business as Ma Barkers, 154 East 17th Street. Central Power Memorandum from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Generation expressing the District's support of the Central Station Power Generation System Project and requesting City support of same. Veterans Letter from Grace F. Schwarz, Post Office Box 10653, Hall Costa Mesa, requesting the City preserve the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall as a historical landmark. Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission that an Ccnunission application for Certificate of'Public Convenience and Necessity was received from Laura L. Nelson, doing business as Metropolitan Express, 8523 Flight Avenue, Los Angeles, to provide passenger stage service between various points between Amtrak and Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Orange County Air- port, Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors. Armed Forces Letter from the City of Westminster, 8200 Westminster Reserve Center/ Boulevard,.Westminster, forwarding a resolution Los Alamitos opposing the consideration of the Armed Forces Reserve Center at Los Alamitos as a commercial airport in the airport site consensus program for Orange County. Vector Control The Orange County Vector Control District requested that District Board Council re -appoint Bill Bandaruk as Costa Mesa's repre- sentative on the District's Board of Trustees. On MOTION motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Bill Bandaruk Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, Mr. Bandaruk was re - Re -appointed appointed for a two-year term ending December 31, 100. VQARRANTS On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Glasgow, Warrant Resolution 1413, including Pay- roll 8824, and Warrant Resolution 1414 were approved by the following roll call vote: - AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 833, Paint the Downtown ACTIONS Cammunity Center, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Bid Item No. 833 Member Glasgow, the contract was awarded to Yang's Paint Downtown Painting Company, 12802 Joy Street, Suite 11, Garden Ccmunity Center Grove, for $13,600.00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Awarded to Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow Yang's Painting NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item No. 835_ Bids received for Bid Item No. 835, Personal Computers, Personal Computers are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Glasgow, MOTION the contract was awarded to Valcam Canputer Center, Awarded to Valcan 17777 Main Street, Suite F, Irvine, for $10,633.90. Canputer Center The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Include Victoria bn motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Street Widening in Member Glasgow, Resolution 88-100, being A RESOLUTION OF 1989-90 AHFP THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE MOTION 1989=90 ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE IMPROVE - Resolution 88-100 MENT OF VICTORIA STREET, was adopted by the following Adopted roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Final Map for The Final Map was presented for Tract No. 13610, J. F. M. Tract No. 13610 Developers, 2309 Linwood Street, Santa Ana; 7 lots, J. F. M. .5 -acre, located at 179 Mesa Drive, for condominium pur- Developers poses. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Glasgow, the map was approved; Council MOTION did accept on behalf of the City the easement for emer- Map Approved gency and security vehicle ingress/egress over Lot 7 as dedicated; and the Clerk was authorized to sign the map on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Final Map for The Final Map was presented for Tract No. 13697, Tract 13697 Exchequer Development Corporation, 4 Upper Newport Exchequer Plaza Drive, Suite 103, Newport Beach; 8 lots, .6 -acre, Development, located at 251 Mesa Drive, for condominium purposes. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council MOTION Member Glasgow, the map was approved; Council did accept Map Approved on behalf of the City the easement for emergency and security vehicle ingress/egress over Lot 'W'; did also approve subject map pursuant to the provisions of Sec- tion 66436(a)(3)(A),of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized to sign said map on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:. COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement/Endo Staff recommended approval of an agreement with Endo Engineering; Budget Engineering, 25432 Trabuco Road, Suite 205, El Toro, Adjustment No. 89-51 in an amount not to exceed $11,700.00, to provide air J Studies for quality and noise technical studies for the General Plan General Plan EIR Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Staff also requested approval of Budget Adjustment No. 89-51 for $11,700.00. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Agreement and Member Glasgow, the agreement and budget adjustment were Budget Adjustment were approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Approved agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call voter AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey; Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Conference Advance On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Glasgow, a Conference Advance for $430.00, for a MOTION police officer to attend an Advanced Management Confer - Advance Approved ence in San Diego from December 12 to 16, 1988, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from Appeal of "Building the meeting of October 3, 1988, to consider an appeal of Stories" Interpre- the Planning Commission's interpretation of the defini- tation tion of "building stories" frnn Sam and Rose Gregory, 1004 Arbor Street, for property at that address. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reviewed his memorandum of September 29, 1988. The Planning Ccmmission's interpretation of the zoning code is that a porch with either living area or carport below, and living area or a porch above is three stories. In the' appeal, the applicant contends that a residence could qualify as three stories under the Uniform Building Code and still qualify as two stories under the Planning Code; however, staff notes that building and zoning codes often differ, but the issue here is the satisfaction of zoning code requirements. Sam Gregory submitted a copy of a letter from D. L. Douglas & Associates, Incorporated, Registered Construc- tion Inspectors, 2275-A West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim. The letter asserts that the proposed remodeling would be considered a two-story structure, and it was the opinion of this company that the porch level should not be considered a story under its interpretation of codes. Roy Pizarek, 270 Del Mar Avenue; Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project, although he did object to construction equipment and vehicles being stored at the site. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that the applicant's remodeling and expansion does not constitute a three-story structure. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion Upholding A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded Planning Commis- by Council Member Genis, upholding the Planning Commis- sion's Decision sion's interpetation of "building stories", determining Failed to Carry that applicant's structure is three stories in height, and code allows only two stories. The motion failed to carry, Council Members Buffa, Amburgey, and Glasgow voting no. 2-60 MOTION A notion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Planning Ccm-nis- -by Council Member Glasgow, overruling the Planning sion's Decision Commission's interpretation of "building stories", Overruled ,determining that -the applicant's structure is two stories. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Hornbuckle and Genis voting no. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk announced the public hearings, continued from GP -88-3C and the meeting of November 7, 1988, for Jack Hammett, 809 R-88-08 Presidio Drive, Costa Mesa, for properties at 1953 - Hammett 1997 Orange Avenue. Environmental Determination: Nega- tive Declaration. General Plan Amendment GP -88-3C, to change the land use designation from Low to Medium Density Residential. Rezone Petition R-88-08, to rezone from R1 to R2. Communications in favor of the requests were received fron Lois Ishihara, 1997 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa; and Catherine Halloran, 1965 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa. -The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized the Staff Report, noting that when Council approved processing of a General Plan Amendment for property at '1953 Orange Avenue, staff was directed to expand the ,study area to include 1959 - 1997 Orange Avenue. Jack Hammett reported that it was his intention to live in one unit and to rent out the other unit. He empha- sized that he would not be constructing a two-story building. Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, was opposed to R2 zoning, stating that it is quite clear that Costa Mesa citizens want to retain the R1 areas. She also voiced concern about adequate parking. Wilma Drews, 1983 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, was in 'favor of R2 zoning. She reported that she intends to sell her property and would like to receive the highest price possible. Nick and Gloria Santangelo, 1989 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of retaining the R1 zone. Steve Legere, 638 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, stated that the site was large enough for two units. Walter Albers, 1975 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented that the area is not a typical R1 neighborhood and was in favor of a rezone to R2. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that R1 ,properties are more valuable than R2 lots. Jack Hammett reminded Council that his request for R2 is for one lot only. :There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded GP -88-3C Failed by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt General Plan Amend - to Carry ment GP -88-3C. !Vice Mayor Hornbuckle mentioned that a survey done,in connection with the General Plan Review clearly indi- cates that the citizens do not want properties upzoned. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from Appeal of the meeting of November 7, 1988, to consider an appeal PA -88-146 of the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action PA -88-146, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a car Halferty & wash from Halferty & DeBeikes Properties, 2300 Michel- DeBeikes/Fainbarg son, Suite 200, Irvine, authorized agent for Allan Fainbarg, 890 West Baker.Street, Suite 200, for property at 250 East Baker Street in an MP. -zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. Council Member Genis stated that one small area should not be rezoned while the.General Plan is being reviewed, MOTION and this may actually be at odds with and tend to preju- Appeal Withdrawn dice preparation of the General Plan. Mayor Buffa opposed the request for R2 because he felt PUBLIC HEARING it was -spot zoning. Appeal of The motion to adopt General Plan Amendment GP -88-3C PA -86-170A. failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Buffa, Hornbuckle,. Coast Sign Display/ and Genis voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor.Hornbuckle, seconded by GP -88-3C Denied Council Member Genis, to deny -General Plan Amendment GP -88-3C based on the Staff Report findings and conclu- sions. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by R-88-08 Denied Council Member Genis, to deny Rezone Petition R-88-08. The motion carried 3-2, Council.Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from Appeal of the meeting of November 7, 1988, to consider an appeal PA -88-146 of the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action PA -88-146, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a car Halferty & wash from Halferty & DeBeikes Properties, 2300 Michel- DeBeikes/Fainbarg son, Suite 200, Irvine, authorized agent for Allan Fainbarg, 890 West Baker.Street, Suite 200, for property at 250 East Baker Street in an MP. -zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. A communication was received frcxn Richard A. DeBeikes, Jr., withdrawing the appeal. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor.Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Appeal Withdrawn Member Genis, and carried 5-0, this item was withdrawn as requested. -by the authorized agent. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Appeal of for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the PA -86-170A. Planning Ccm-nission's denial of Planning Action PA -86 - Coast Sign Display/ 170A, frem Coast Sign Display, Incorporated, 1345 South Marriott Suites/ Allec Street, Anaheim, representing Marriott Suites, and Sakioka Farms authorized agent for Sakioka Farms, 14850 Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, for an amendment to a Planned Signing Program to allow two top story signs at 500 Anton Boule- vard in a PDR -HD zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of-Mailing.is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized the Staff Report and reported that the appeal is based on the -fact that two top story signs were granted to Security Pacific Bank, Imperial Bank, and the Red Lion Inn. The Deputy City Manager commented that each case is considered on its merits and it is staff's belief that the building has adequate exposure without the additional top story sign. William Barker, Coast Sign Company, 3766 Whirlaway, Chino, stated that the present sign is visible from.the 405 Freeway coning fron Orange County Airport; however, he feels eventual construction between the site and the freeway will reduce the visibility of the existing sign. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded PA -86-170A Denied �by Council Member Glasgow, to uphold the Planning Commission's denial -of Planning Action PA -86-170A. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Buffa and Hornbuckle voting no. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Appeal from ;for the public hearing to consider an application from Korando of Mark Korando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, appealing the RA -88-09 (Markel) Redevelopment Agency's approval of Redevelopment Action RA --88-09 for Charles Markel, 2851 Club House Drive, Costa Mesa, to add one unit on a lot with an existing unit, as well as an addition of a bathroom to the rear of the existing unit at 577 Park Drive, in an R2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. No communica- tions were received. The appellant, Mark Korando, expressed his opinion that some development standards were not adequately addressed by the Redevelopment Agency, such as street configura- tion; existing, nonconforming parking; and the Agency's discretion over and above the actual zoning standards which are enforced by the City. Mr. Korando reported that the street was constructed previous to 1953 and does not conform to the current State or City roadway standards. He claimed that turning radius deficiency is compounded by the substandard on -street parking. Mr. Korando agreed that the applicant has the right to con- struct a second unit on the property; however, he contended that the property owner has a previous record Of not obtaining permits for work on the site, and this increases the potential for reconfiguration after the project is conpleted. Mr. Korando asserted that the project should be denied based on inadequate parking and its incompatibility with existing single-family residences. In conclusion, Mr. Korando suggested that if the project were approved, upgraded access to the existing garage be required. Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa'Mesa, supported Mr. Korando's position and commented that this project will increase problems caused by substandard parking and the substandard street. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented that the main problem.with the project is its design. Charles Markel, owner of the site, mentioned that the points brought up by Mr. Korando were addressed in staff's memorandum of.Dacember 1, 1988. He reported that the project was planned so that no variances would be required. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by RA -88-09 Council Member Amburgey, to uphold the Redevelopment Approved Agency's approval of Redevelopment Action RA -88-09. The notion carried 4-1, Council Member Genis voting no. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:50 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Council Members Hornbuckle and Genis were absent when the meeting reconvened and arrived at 9:02 p.m. ,7f�G6 � PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Appeal of PA -88-157 for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Legere Planning Commission's denial of a variance from maximum fence height for the left -side property line frau Steven W. Legere, 638 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, in connec- tion with Planning Action PA -88-157, for property at the above address in an R2 zone. The Planning Ccamnission approved a variance frau maximum fence height for the rear and right side property lines. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file,in the Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services referred to staff's memorandum dated November 29, 1988, and the Staff Report. In addition to the above mentioned actions by the Planning Commission, a variance from setback requirements for a fence at the front of the property line was denied, and the applicant was directed to remove the existing fence frau the City right-of-way and front setback within 30 days of Planning Commission action. Council Member Glasgow stated that it was his under- standing that the applicant is merely appealing denial of the variance from maximum height requirements for a fence on the left -side property line. The Deputy City Manager responded that when any portion of an applica- tion is appealed to the Council, the entire decision of the Planning.Camnission is void and the entire request is reconsidered. Steven Legere stated that he will move the front fence back.10 feet so that it meets the front setback required by code. Mr. Legere reported that the fence along the left -side property line was removed without his permis- sion by his neighbor, Scott Crone. He stated that the new fence erected by Mr. Crone, which is nine inches lower than the original fence, does not provide adequate privacy; therefore, he is requesting permission to add an additional nine inches of fencing. Mr. Legere also 'requested additional time -to move the front fence. Scott Crone, 642 West 18th Street, did not object to the applicant's building a fence nine inches higher; however, he objected to additional fencing being attached to his existing fence. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, objected to several statements contained in the Staff Report. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Amburgey made a motion to uphold the Planning Commission's decision, and directing the appli- cant to move the front fence back 10 feet from the property line by December 15. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION/Upheld -A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Cammission's Council Member Amburgey, upholding the Planning Camnis- Decision; Directed sion's decision concerning Planning Action PA -88-157, Fence Moved within and directing the applicant to move.the front fence back 30 days 10 feet from the property line within 30 days. Council Member Genis opposed the motion since there was no objection from the neighbor if a fence nine inches higher were erected on Mr. Legere's side of the property line. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Hornbuckle and Genis voting no. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Appeal of PA -88-164 for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Four Seasons ,Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action PA -88-164 Towing/Rohrs from Emil DeCoster, Four Seasons Towing, 2648 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Marvin Rohrs, 113 Grand Canal, Balboa, for a Conditional Use ;Permit to allow an auto towing business with storage of vehicles in a commercial building located at 2648 Newport Boulevard in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications were received. MOTION On motion .by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Appeal Withdrawn Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the appeal was with- drawn as requested by the applicant. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Appeal of PA -88-172 set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of Enyedi Condition of Approval No. 8, requiring construction of 'residential sidewalks, from Hans Enyedi, 383 Ramona Way, Costa Mesa, in connection with the Planning Commission's approval of Planning Action PA -88-172, for variances from maximum area (700 square feet allowed, 864 square feet proposed), and maximum height (15 feet allowed, '21.5 feet proposed), and to allow two stories (one per- mitted) for a detached garage at that address in an R1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. A petition containing 19 signatures was received, opposing the requirement for sidewalks. Mayor Buffa suggested continuing the public hearing for two weeks in order to allow staff to submit a report indicating whether this would be the only sidewalk on :the cul-de-sac. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle pointed out that the petition states that in the past, this condition has been waived for other developments on Ramona Way, and she asked that staff provide some background information along these lines. Council Member Amburgey questioned waiving this condi- tion without Council's providing necessary findings. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Held Over to Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was December 19, 1988 continued to the meeting of December 19, 1988. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented from -the meeting of November 7, 1988,,;a request to appoint two -members to fill vacancies Cultural Arts on the Cultural Arts Committee. Committee On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council MOTION Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, Kay Grimm and Abigail Grimm and O'Neill O'Neill were appointed to serve on the Cultural Arts Appointed Committee. Cable TV Committee The Clerk presented from the meeting of November 7, 1988, a request'to appoint four members to fill vacancies on.the Cable Television Committee. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Bartz, Molloy, Council Member Glasgow, appointing the following persons Oppegaard, and to the .Cable TV Committee: Patricia Bartz, Patrick Wilson Appointed Molloy; Brian Oppegaard, and Sue Wilson. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. Measure "G" The Clerk presented from the meeting of November 21, Implementation 1988, implementation action for Measure "G" which was on the ballot for the November,8,,19,88, election. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services referred to his memorandum dated December 1, 1988, stating that there are two categories of enforcement under Measure "G": exempt and.nonexempt projects. He stated that the initiative clearly spells,.out those projects which are exempt and a format has been completed whereby staff feels they can now start processing exempt projects. A sample.of the "City of Costa Mesa Measure 'G' Exemption" form is attached.,.to the . above -referenced memorandum. He mentioned that Measure "G" would become effective Decem- ber 16.,.and at the following Planning Commission meeting (December 27, 1988), issuance of exemptions could commence. As to nonexempt projects (larger projects which would have greater impacts on the City), the Deputy City Manager estimated -that these would constitute 15 percent of all permits processed. He stated that staff does not .feel prepared to proceed with writing Staff Reports and making recommendations to the. Planning Commission; therefore, he requested that Council adopt an Interim Urgency Ordinance to prohibit staff from accepting any further applications for nonexempt projects until they have had the opportunity to write the guidelines and have them approved by Council. He explained that the reason for requesting adoption of an Urgency Ordinance is because the. Municipal Code requires that once a project is accepted, it must be processed within 45 days. Under these circumstances,.if nonexempt projects were accepted by.staff and they were not prepared to process them within the 45 -day time limit required by Code, it would be necessary to deny the applications. Referencing exempt projects, the Deputy City Manager stated that Measure "G" requires that written facts and findings must be made by the Planning Commission and/or Council for all projects which are exempt under the initiative. He stated that neither he nor the City Attorney feel comfortable with a suggestion that the Planning Canmission and Council -adopt a single list of "facts and findings for every conceivable exempt project under the category of exemptions because they feel it would violate the legality of Measure "G". Council Member Genis asked why staff believes a blanket list of findings and facts for exempt projects would not be appropriate., The City Attorney responded that in reading the language.of the initiative, it appears that the requirement that the Planning Commission or Council make findings with respect to a project showing that it is exempt, and then setting forth the facts on which the findings are based, requires the Planning Commission to have the specific.project before it so that the facts regarding the project can be those upon which the find- ings are based. It was the City Attorney's opinion that if a -list were established beforehand which would describe certain kinds of projects and deem them exempt, r66 neither the Planning Commission nor the Council would be :setting forth the specific facts for a project which would justify the exemption. Mayor Buffa stated that regardless of how the findings fare written, the project must be considered by the Plan- ning Cemniission'or'Council for those findings to be made. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked if all projects must be done in a noticed public hearing, because she interpreted the initiative as requiring a noticed public hearing for ,both exempt and nonexempt projects. The City Attorney was of the opinion that a noticed public hearing would not be required for exempt "projects; however, he stated :that he'would review those sections of the initiative again and advise'Council as soon as possible. 'Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that it would be appropriate to process 'exempt projects utilizing blanket exemptions without a (full public hearing. 'Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, suggested that A judge interpret the initiative if it is not clear on how to proceed. Jay Humphrey, 1620 'Sandalwood Street, Costa Mesa, stated that it seems the Council could determine that there are, in- fact, exemptable items that are specifically defined, and could direct that 'those be exempted and snot require them to go through an actual hearing. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that according to his interpretation of the initiative, any citizen has the right to sue the City if Council deemed a project exempt which he felt should not have been exempt. Frank Cole, 2482 Fairview Way; Costa Mesa, suggested that records be kept by the -City on how much money is being spent to implement Measure "G". Council Member Amburgey was of the opinion that Council does not have the authority to set up basic findings because it isnot stated in the initiative ordinance. A motion was made -by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle to adopt an 'interim urgency ordinance which would require a partial moratorium, not including projects which would be declared exempt, per the memorandum from the Deputy City Manager/Development Services dated December 1. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Urgency Ordinance ;by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Urgency Ordinance 88-20 Adopted, X88-20, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Placing'Moratorimn CITY OF COSTA MESA,,CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE PROCESSING on Exempt and Non SAND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Exempt Projects SUBJECT TO MEASURE "G" PENDING THE COMPLETION AND ADOP- iTION OF THE TRAFFIC MONITORING REPORT, placing a mora- torium on processing both exempt and nonexempt projects. '.Council -Member Genis stated that it seems Council will -be following the most difficult course in implementing .the ordinance. She:suggested that if the implementation of the measure were made difficult enough, the likeli- hood of a lawsuit to throw out this measure becanes greater, and will discourage people from pursuing the initiative process. Council Member Genis.expressed her opinion that Measure "G" does not require facts justifying the project; but it does require facts.] ustifying the exemption. She stated she could not support a motion requiring each project to go through the justification procedure. She agreed that rmre time may be needed to develop certain findings for more conplex projects, but felt that it would be relatively easy for staff to develop findings that would justify.exemptions. Council Member Genis contended that much of the data required by Measure "G" is readily available; therefore, a moratorium is not needed. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked if 45 days is an appropriate time frame to accomplish what needs to be done. The City Manager responded that -it depends upon the informa- tion Council wants staff to produce between now and the next Council meeting relating to exemptions. As to all other projects, he believed they would be far more complex than was suspected, and pointed out that many of the provisions in the measure are defined differently than they are in EIRs, the Municipal Code, or in the City's Master Plans. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested the City Attorney to specifically review Section III, Paragraphs A and F, to determine if there are any conflicts concerning the need for noticed public hearings for exempt projects. Council Member Glasgow stated that he supported the motion because of questions raised by the Vice Mayor concerning the public hearing process for exemptions. Mayor Buffa commented that he is interested in that portion of the initiative ordinance which mandates that the City's General Plan be amended, and how that inter- faces with the General Plan review which is underway at this time. The motion to adopt Urgency:Ordinance 88-20 carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Segerstrom The Clerk presented two items for Toren Segerstrom, authorized agent for C..J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa: ZE-80-26A9 Zone Exception ZE-80-26A9 for an amendment to a Final Development Plan to allow an increase of 20,000 square feet (from 60,000 to 80,000) to a previously approved corporate headquarters building at 3501 Harbor Boule- vard in a PDI zone. VS -88-400. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map VS -88-400, for either a previously approved 60,000 -square -foot corporate headquarters, or an 80,000 -square -foot corporate headquarters processed concurrent with this applica- tion. Environmental Determination.: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Harbor Gateway Master Plan. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized staff's memorandums dated December 1, 1988, and the Staff Report for ZE-80-26A9. X68 Council Member Genis asked for verification that this ;square footage would be included in the North Costa Mesa studies. The Deputy City Manager explained that in 1985, staff determined the square footage numbers for the North Costa Mesa Arterial Plan and the I-405 Access Study, and decided to use the highest number ever requested by the property owners. He reported that current EIRs will address the actual square footage since Home Ranch is nonexistent, and the subject application is the final buildout for Harbor Gateway. Council Member Genis questioned whether approval of :these applications would be legal in that the City's present General Plan does not include intensity limits ;for anywhere in the City with the exceptions of a few ,parcels, such as the Arnel and Sakioka properties. ,The Deputy City Manager responded that the existing ;General Plan was adopted in 1981, and the plan has.been ;used as a legal basis for almost every major building in the north end of the City. He referred to the lawsuit involving the Home Ranch property, when the court decided intensity limits were required for that prop- .erty, and the question remains: does the City take the court interpretation and apply it throughout the entire City since the General Plan does not contain intensity levels for commercial and industrial properties. 'The City Attorney mentioned that the lawsuit only dealt with the Herne Ranch property, and the court did not hold that the City's entire General Plan was invalid, which it could have done. He explained that the law assumes that the City's ordinances ,are valid, and Council's enactments are lawful unless a court rules otherwise. Toren Segerstrom stated that he is not ignoring Measure "G" or trying to violate it. He mentioned that the density for this project has been reduced and two six - story towers have been eliminated. Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, stated that he liked the project; however, Government Code Section 65302(a) requires a statement of standards of population density and building intensity. 1Sid Soffer, -900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented that 'he could not see why it would be proper to approve .projects before Measure "G" is clarified, but it would be inappropriate to approve projects before the City's General Plan is changed. -Toren Segerstran confirmed that he agreed to all condi- tions if the applications were approved. ,Council Member Genis stated that she was not opposed to ;the project but felt it would be illegal to act on it. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded ZE-80-26A9 'by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to approve Zone Exception Approved ZE-80-26A9 subject to conditions contained in the Staff Report. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Genis voting no. MOTION .On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Resolution 88-101 Council Member Glasgow, Resolution 88-101, being A Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA 1 261 MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP VS -88-400, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: .Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 11:05 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 11:15 p.m. Former Mayor Mayor Buffa recognized former Costa Mesa Mayor Norma Recognized Hertzog Wagner. Solicitation The Clerk presented an.ordinance prohibiting solicita- Prohibition tion of employment, -business, or contributions from public streets. The City Attorney referred to his memorandum of November 28, 1988, stating that the ordinance could deter solicit- ing of employment from vehicles on public streets; eliminate the ongoing problem caused by day workers who are not utilizing the City's Job Center; and make it unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to stop on public streets and allow a. worker to be hired from the vehicle. The City Attorney mentioned that the ordinance is modeled after one adopted by the cities of Redondo Beach and Phoenix,�and it is similar to one being considered by the .cities of Los Angeles and Glendale. MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Ordinance 88-21 Member Amburgey, Ordinance 188-21, being AN ORDINANCE OF Given First THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Reading RELATING TO SOLICITATION .OF EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS, OR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PUBLIC STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, was given first.reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: - AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None I-405 Project The Clerk presented staff recommendations concerning the Study Report I-405 Project Study Report: appropriate $50,000.00 from -the Development Trip -Charge Fund; approve Change Order "F" for a maximum of $75,000.00; and approve Budget Adjustment No. 89-52 for $.75,000.00. The Assistant to the City Manager summarized a memoran- -dum from the Transportation Services Manager dated November 28, 1988. He reported that at the November 7 meeting, Council expressed concern about the increased activities related to the Orange County Transit District (OCTD) transitway project. He stated that after meeting with OCTD staff, an agreement has been processed by OCTD to,reimburse the City for $8,600.00 which is the esti- mated transitway-related costs. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Approved Trip Council Member Glasgow, to approve the following staff Charge Funds, recommendations: Change Order "F", and Budget Adjust Appropriate $50.,000.00 from unappropriated Development ment No. 89-52 Trip Chargefunds for additional professional services required to complete the I-405 report; Approve Change Order ".F" in an amount not to exceed $75,000.0.0, to the -contract with IWA. Engineers; and Approve Budget Adjustment No. 89-52 for $75,000.00. ;The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Request to Keep a The Clerk.presented a request frau Angela Kumar, 288 Goat in Residential "Santa Isabel Avenue, Costa Mesa, for permission to keep Neighborhood frau a pet goat in a residential neighborhood. Angela Kumar :The City Manager referred to his memorandum dated Decem- ber 1, 1988, which outlines the issues regarding the request. He also referred to a report from the Police Department and documentation from Mrs. Kumar which are attached to his memorandum. The City Manager stated that the issue is whether or not :it is Council's desire to have an amendment made to the existing provisions of Municipal Code Section 3-13 as it applies to keeping livestock and certain designated animals in residential areas. He mentioned that this ordinance was enacted in 1960 and is still being applied Citywide. He suggested that if Council were interested in amending the Code to allow citizens in all areas of ,the City to keep certain varieties of livestock and/or pets in residential areas, that Council direct staff to prepare draft revisions to Section 3-13 allowing for livestock in residential areas by permit. Angela Kumar explained that when a goat is fixed, there .is no odor. She stated that goats do not attract flies, fleas, or diseases. Mrs. Kumar reported that they have shad the pet goat for two years and the neighbors have -not objected. - Mayor Buffa asked Mrs. Kumar to bring the goat into the ;Council Chambers. Council Member Anburgey stated that the City has a ;policy prohibiting animals in public buildings. Vce.Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion, seconded by Council Member Genis, to waive the policy for the next 15 minutes. The motion-carried.4-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. ,Mrs. Kumar brought'the pet goat (named BJ) into the Chambers for a brief visit.. ,Norma Hertzog-Wagner, 2252 Heritage Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of allowing domestic animals in the residential area by permit. Irene Shannon,' 270 Brentwood Place, Costa Mesa, sug- gested that BJ be adopted as the City's mascot. 'Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, preferred ,the goat aver a dog. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Staff Directed Council Member Glasgow, to take the following actions: to Prepare Code Revisions Adopt recommendations contained in the report from Sergeant Silver to Lieutenant Lorton and direct staff to prepare Code revisions accordingly: J s Amend Code Section 3-13,to allow an exception for small animals kept as pets, stipulating that a permit be obtained and.the following requirements met: (1) The•animal poses no danger to the community even if it should get loose. (2) (3) (4) The owner of the property gives written consent of approval. Approval shall be obtained from neighbors who live close enough to be directly affected. The animal is properly confined and not allowed closer than 35 feet from another residence. The animal is properly cared for which includes food, water, and shelter. Direct staff to suspend enforcement of Municipal Code Section 3-13. Council. Member Amburgey cautioned that if Council opens the doors to this ,type of permit, the City will be inundated with requests. He commented that a goat is not a domestic,animal, and that he would not support the motion. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. Williams Claim Item 5(a) on'the Consent Calendar was presented: Claim from James Williams., MOTION Council Member Amburgey made a motion to refer the claim Referred to -Staff back to staff for.further investigation. The motion was for Investigation seconded by Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0. SB 821 Bicycle/ Item 7 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Approval Pedestrian Funds of an application for bicycle and/or pedestrian funds. Vice Mayor;Hornbuckle explained that she removed this item from the Consent Calendar in order to elaborate on it. She reported that the City has had a bikeway system for.some,time, as well as a Master Plan of Bike- ways, and the resolution.is a request for $29,303.00 to develop.bicycle and•pedestrian•facilities. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Resolution 88-102 Member Amburgey, Resolution 88-102, being A RESOLUTION Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER SB 821 AND. APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN, was adopted by the following.roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL -MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ,None OCTC Meetings Item 9 on the Consent Calendar was presented: A resolu- tion recontending to the Orange :County Transportation Commission (OCTC).that its regular meetings be scheduled in the evenings. MOTION Delayed Adoption of Resolution ;Council Member -Pu burgey stated that after reading the resolution -and staff's memorandum of November 28, 1988, !it appears Council is requesting a County agency to 'change its meting schedule from daytime to nighttime; however, there has been no input from OCTC as to what impact evening meetings would have, or whether or not it is a good idea. He believed more information should be obtained from OCTC before a resolution is sent to them. A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Council Member Glasgow, to delay adoption of the - 'resolution until Council receives input from OCTC. Mayor Buffa stated that he would support the motion but he had serious doubts about voting for a resolution telling -another agency.when to meet. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle commented that the resolution is merely a request calling to their attention the need for input from interested citizens. ;The motion to delay adoption of the resolution carried 4-1, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle voting no. Parking" Prohibition" Item 12 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Recon - on Capital Street mendation from the Transportation Cmimission to prohibit parking along both curbs of Capital Street east of Pomona Avenue on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for street sweeping. Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, ,stated that.he is not against the street sweeping pro- gram; however, his concern is that the parking prohibi- tion for street sweeping is not enforced. He reported that the streets are dirty because police do not cite those people who do not remove their vehicles. He stated that the police have informed him that they do not have enough personnel to.strictly enforce the pro-- gram. ro-gram. Mr. Goldstein suggested towing the vehicles which are in violation of the no -parking regulation. The City Manager reported that changing the hours for street sweeping has helped considerably, and stated that there would be ample personnel on Wallace Avenue on the day street sweeping is to take place. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Resolution 88-103 Member Amburgey, Resolution 88-103, being A RESOLUTION Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIAi PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF CAPITAL ,STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None `0�_- COMMUNICATIONS Bill Ward, 273 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed his disappointment that the resolution to the Orange County OCTC Meetings Transportation Commission (OCTC) was not adopted. He 'felt it was important for OCTC's meetings .to be held in the evening so that more citizens could participate. Council Member Amburgey advised Mr. Ward that the reso- lution was merely delayed until.Council received input frame COTC. Soffer Comments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, repeated ..some of the camnents he made earlier in the evening on d -Ti Fly T.11 various items.. He expressed his opinion that the new Council is well balanced. . - General Plan Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara•Circle, Costa Mesa, Steering Committee stated that the General Plan Steering Ccx�mittee needs some guidance from staff.and Council on several items, such as the_Land-Use Element of the General Plan, and the inclusion of Measure "G" into the General Plan. Mayor Buffa suggested that Mr. Williams address a letter to the City Manager containing those items which need to be discussed.- The City Manager.reported thiat.at this month's Council Study Session (December 12), -staff will be providing an update of the General Plan; therefore, he has added to the Study Session Agenda, a joint meeting with the General Plan Steering Committee so that these issues can be discussed. COUNCILMANIC COMMENTS Council Member Genis announced that she was very happy to be a member of the City Council, that she took her Council Member oath of.office very seriously, and she would extend that Genis Comments to include upholding all State and Municipal laws. Items for Council. Council -'Member Glasgow requested that two items be added Study Session to the Council.Study Session Agenda: (1) Conversation Agenda about starting a Substance Abuse Committee; and (2) Coordination of.senior citizen volunteers. Council Member Glasgow stated that he will try to justi- fy, the confidence of the voters who elected him. Senior Citizens Council Member AThurgey reported,rthat one of the local Center newspapers contained senior citizens' concerns regarding the proposed Senior Center -to be constructed at the Mardan School site. -He'mentioned'Council's desire to have senior housing incorporated with =the Senior Center, and stated that after reading comments by some of the seniors, he was not sure whether the Mardan site would be the proper place for the Senior Center if those camments reflected the opinions -of -the majority of senior citizens. Council•Member Amburgey suggested that it may be advantageous to obtain input from the senior citizens. The City Manager reported that a request was received from the Senior Citizens Committee for an opportunity to discuss some of their concerns, and their request has'been placed on the Council Study Session Agenda for December 12.. Country Club Drive Vice Mayor Hornbuckle mentioned that Council will soon Traffic Patterns_ be addressing traffic patterns on Country Club Drive and it appears that this item will be placed on the December 19 Council Meeting Agenda. She suggested that a special meeting be scheduled for this item because of the number of citizens who will be speaking on this subject. She.recanmended having a special meeting on December 20, 1988. Council Member A,mburgey suggested holding the special meeting after January 1, 1989, because it would be too cumbersome to have two meetings during the holiday season. The City Manager reported that at the Transportation Camnission meeting, the audience was told that this item would be discussed at the Council meeting of December 19; however, there have been some complaints about items being scheduled for that meeting because it is too close to Christmas and creates a conflict for people to attend. Mayor Buffa suggested keeping the Country Club Drive item on the December 19 Agenda and having staff minimize the number of other items for that meeting. Gang Activity Vice Mayor Hornbuckle reported that she attended a and Graffiti meeting of the Estancia High School Zone Articulation Conanittee, and they have increasing concerns about gang activity and gang graffiti. She requested scheduling this'subject for the first available Study Session, and having Police Department input available at that time. Conflict of Interest Ordinance Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that she would like to discuss at the first available Study Session, Conflict of Interest Ordinances frasn other cities relating to items on which Council Members may or may not vote because of a possible conflict of interest. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:20 a.m. Mayor of the Cityosta Mesa (City Clerk of the City of Costa sa I -- I