HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/1989 - City Council Special MeetingSPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA
MAY 24, 1989
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in
special session with the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency
on May 24, 1989, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Notice of the
special meeting was posted as required by law. The
joint meeting was called to order by Mayor Buffa and
Agency Chairman Amburgey, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Peter Buffa
Vice Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Council Member Ory Amburgey
Council Member Sandra Genis
Council Member Ed Glasgow
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
AGENCY MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ory Amburgey
Vice Chairman Ed Glasgow
Agency Member Mary Hornbuckle
Agency Member Peter Buffa
Agency Member Sandra Genis
AGENCY MEMBERS ABSENT:
OFFICIALS PRESENT:
None
City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Thomas Wood
Assistant City Attorney
Eleanor Frey
Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services Don Lamm
Transportation Services
Manager John Lower
Redevelopment Agency Principal
Planner Millie Summerlin
Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott
Redevelopment Agency Secretary
Patricia Smith
ANNOUNCEMENT Agency Chairman Amburgey announced that in an effort to
Mayor Buffa eliminate any confusion as to whom the public should
Designated Acting address during the joint meeting, that is, the Mayor
Chairman of the or the Agency Chairman, he appointed Mayor Buffa as Act-
Agency
ctAgency ing Agency Chairman for this evening's proceedings.
LENGTH OF MEETING Mayor Buffa stated that he would let the audience decide
The Audience Voted whether they wished to have the meeting end at midnight
to have All Items if all the items were not yet addressed, and continue
Addressed and the public hearings to another evening; or to proceed
Voted upon this until the agendas were completed. After voting on these
Evening options by raising their hands, the audience chose to
proceed with the meeting until the Agency and Council
addressed and voted on all items.
PROCEDURE FOR THE Mayor Buffa announced that the Council and Agency will
JOINT MEETING be considering all items on both Agendas, some of which
must be acted upon by both bodies, and others which must
be acted upon by either the Council or Agency, for the
Triangle Square Project located on property bordered by
Newport Boulevard, Harbor Boulevard, and 19th Street,
for development of approximately 185,000 square feet
of land including retail, theatre, and restaurant uses.
The Mayor summarized the items to be considered:
Initial Study of environmental impacts prepared for
this project, and a recommendation to recertify Final
Supplemental EIR No. 1026. (Council and Agency)
Measure "G" Compliance Report. (Council)
General Plan Amendment GP -89-1C, amending the Land
Use Element to establish a Floor Area Ratio of 0.95,
and amending the Master Plan of Highways by deleting
the right -turn lane on northbound Harbor Boulevard
to eastbound 19th Street, and adding a right -turn
lane on southbound Newport Boulevard at Broadway.
(Council)
Rezone Petition R-88-09, to rezone from C2 to PDC.
(Council)
Planning Action PA -89-31 (Redevelopment Action
RA -89-05), for a Final Development Plan; a Condi-
tional Use Permit for deviation from the shared
parking analysis; and a variance from'lot coverage
standards for the PDC zone. (Council)
Redevelopment Action RA -89-05 (Planning Action
PA -89-31) for review of a Final Development Plan
for the proposed project. (Agency)
A change in the public use of the parking lot within
Vehicle Parking District No. 2 and conveyance of that
property by the City to the Agency. (Council)
Disposition and Development and Owner Participation
agreement by and between the Costa Mesa Redevelopment
Agency, the City of Costa Mesa, and Triangle Square
Associates. (Council and Agency)
Resolutions of Necessity to acquire the following
properties by eminent domain: 1869, 1875, and 1879
Newport Boulevard; 1880, 1882, 1884, 1886, 1892, and
1894 Harbor Boulevard; and to acquire the leasehold
interest in 1870 Harbor Boulevard. (Agency)
Developer's basic concept drawings. (Agency)
Development Agreement DA -89-01 between the City of
Costa Mesa and the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency.
(Council and Agency)
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
To Read Ordinances Council Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, to read all
by Title Only ordinances by title only.
Public Hearing Mayor Buffa opened the public hearing for both the
Opened Council and Agency.
The Deputy Clerk reported that notices of public hearing
were published and mailed as required by law, and she
summarized the list of notifications.
Former Mayors Mayor Buffa recognized former Mayors Din Raciti and
Recognized Eonn Hall.
Triangle Square Gerald Klein, Triangle Square Associates, 33161 Camino
Presentation Capistrano, Suite A, San Juan Capistrano, stated that
after reviewing the Redevelopment Agency Guidelines, he
designed the Triangle Square project accordingly. Mr.
Klein summarized some of the changes which have been
made since the development was first introduced, and
thereafter showed slides of the project and described
the development in detail.
Ronald Altoon, Altoon and Porter, 3275 Wilshire Boule-
vard, Los Angeles, project architect, continued with
the slide presentation, detailing the architectural
aspects of the project.
Gerald Klein completed the slide presentation and
mentioned that he has executed leases with two major
tenants: Quality Foods International and Cineplex
Odeon Theatres.
Patrick Barber, Quality Foods International, 5531 Monte
Vista, Los Angeles, reported that Quality Foods operates
stores throughout California using various names, and
the name of the market which will be located in Triangle
Square is "Market Basket", a name used throughout Los
Angeles and Orange counties. Mr. Barber stated that the
store will be a very upscale, first class supermarket.
Gary Mahler, Cineplex Odeon Theatres, 15260 Ventura
Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, confirmed that he has executed
cuted a lease with the developer, stating that he was
enthusiastic about the design of the project and the mix
of tenants. He was of the opinion that there was more
than ample parking for the project.
Gerald Klein stated that Triangle Square Associates now
owns the Venture 16 building, and recently acquired the
Wells Fargo Bank property. He reported that he has been
attempting to negotiate with the various dentists within
the triangle, and intends to continue to negotiate with
those property owners with whom he has not yet reached
an agreement.
Presentation The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated that
by Staff there are five particular land use areas contained in
the Planning Division Staff Reports: (1) California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) clearance; (2) Measure
"G" Compliance Report; (3) General Plan Amendment
GP -89-1C and Rezone Petition R-88-09; (4) Planning
Action PA -89-31 and Redevelopment Action RA -89-05, which
relate to the specific development of the project; and
(5) Development Agreement DA -89-01, for confirmation of
actual development of the property and the terms under
which it will be developed.
CEQA Requirements/ The Deputy City Manager reported that the Initial
Supplemental EIR Environmental Study analyzes the potential impacts of
No. 1026 the project and compares them with the most recent
certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this
property, Supplemental EIR No. 1026. He stated that
based on the Initial Study, staff and the Planning
Commission recommended recertification of EIR No. 1026.
Council Member Genis expressed her concern about the
water table inasmuch as water was found at a depth of
16 feet at The Courtyards project and the parking pro-
posed for Triangle Square will go down to 20 feet. The
Deputy City Manager responded that according to the
geotechnical study, there would be very little dewater-
ing, pumping of the water would be minimal, and there
should be no adverse impacts on surrounding properties.
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Measure "G" Report The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated that
the Triangle Square project is not exempt from the
requirements of Measure "G", and the compliance report
is the first since the measure was adopted in November,
1988. He reported that the developer submitted a report
in response to the requirements of Measure "G", and it
addresses the four basic areas requiring an analysis:
traffic impact, flood control, police response time, and
fire response time. The Deputy City Manager recommended
that Council adopt a resolution, making findings that
this project will comply with Measure "G", subject to
conditions which mitigate the impacts on police, fire,
flood control, and transportation, so that the current
situation in that community is not degraded by the
project.
Council Member Genis asked for clarification of the
engineering calculations which are based on 8.2 acres,
when the subject site is only 4.5 acres.
Rick Doolittle, Hall and Foreman, Incorporated, an
engineering firm, 3170 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa,
responded that 8.2 acres is the calculated area which
extends to the centerline of the surrounding streets.
Planning Commission Mayor Buffa recognized former Mayor Jack Hammett and
Chairman and Former Chairman of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission Walter
Mayor Recognized Davenport.
General Plan Amend- The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reported
ment GP -89-1C and that the current land use designation for the site is
Rezone R-88-09 Commercial Center, and the zoning is C2; however,
because the site did not have a maximum building land
use intensity, General Plan Amendment GP -89-1C would
establish a maximum intensity level of 0.95 FAR (Floor
Area Ratio); secondly, GP -89-1C provides for amendments
to the Master Plan of Highways.
Referring to Rezone Petition R-88-09, to rezone the site
from C2 to PDC, the Deputy City Manager stated that the
PDC zone is more consistent with the General Plan.
PA-89-31/RA-89-05 The Deputy City Manager/Development Services addressed
Planning Action PA-89-31/Redevelopment Action RA -89-05,
reporting that these actions are simply those land use
permits necessary to approve the actual design of the
building construction. He commented that Mr. Klein
had already gone into detail on the design of the
project via his slide presentation. The Deputy City
Manager reported that PA -89-31 contains two processes:
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a Variance. He
explained that the CUP is for a deviation of the shared
parking standards, and that standards for shopping
centers were established because of different parking
demands at different times of the day. The Deputy City
Manager reported that 1256 parking spaces are required,
the developer is proposing 1150; therefore, Triangle
Square Associates requested a CUP because of the number
of theatres, and because those theatres will not be
filled 100 percent of the time. He stated that the
Variance relates to site coverage (the percentage of
building footprint which is useable floor area, and
excludes parking structures, fountains, or walkways).
He reported that the Municipal Code provides for 30
percent site coverage; the applicant is requesting 32
percent; and staff feels the additional coverage is
justified based on the design of the project. He also
mentioned that an amendment to the Municipal Code will
be presented to Council at the meeting of June 5, 1989,
changing the site coverage to 35 percent which staff
feels is more realistic in the Redevelopment Area.
Development
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services referred
Agreement
to Development Agreement DA -89-01 which is the contract
DA -89-01
between the City and the Redevelopment Agency outlining
specifically that this project will be developed as
presented. He advised that the agreement is effective
for five years, and it is subject to annual review to
ensure ccdmpliance by the developer.
Vehicle Parking
Celeste Brady, law firm of Stradling, Yocca, Carlson,
District No. 2
and Rauth, 660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600, Newport
Beach, Special Counsel for the Redevelopment Agency,
gave background data on the establishment of Vehicle
Parking District No. 2, and reported that the boundaries
of the district include the Triangle Square site, three
parcels across 19th Street, and several parcels at the
northwest corner of Harbor Boulevard and 19th Street.
Mrs. Brady stated that in order to accommodate this
project, it will be necessary for the public parking lot
in the Triangle block to be devoted to another public
use and conveyed by the City to the Redevelopment Agency
for redevelopment purposes. She reported that within
the procedure of devoting the parking lot to another
public use, there is an allowance for a protest by the
majority of the property owners; however, the protests
received do not represent a majority.
Disposition and Marilyn Whisenand, 232 West Avenida Gaviota, San
Development/owner Clemente, Consultant for the Redevelopment Agency,
Participation referenced the "Executive Summary" of the Disposition
Agreement and Development and Owner Participation Agreement by
and between the City of Costa Mesa, the Costa Mesa
Redevelopment Agency, and Triangle Square Associates.
She reported that the scope of development and uses of
the site are controlled by the agreement.
Mrs. Whisenand stated that the agreement requires the
Agency to use its best efforts to acquire the "acquisi-
tion parcels" (those not owned by the City, Agency, or
developer), relocate the occupants, and convey the
parcels, along with City and Agency parcels to the
developer for demolition, site preparation, and develop-
ment.
Mrs. Whisenand reported that the estimated cost to
acquire the parcels is $6,306,277.00; the estimated
value of City/Agency owned property is $1,253,000.00,
for a total of $7,559,277.00 in acquisition costs. Mrs.
Whisenand concluded her report by summarizing the method
of financing, developer payments, schedule of perform-
ance, and termination provisions.
Responding to Council Member Genis's question concerning
the possibility of the developer defaulting on the loan,
Celeste Brady stated that the terms of the Disposition
and Development Agreement allow the Agency to cure any
default of mortgage payments, permit the Agency to re -
vest itself with the property, immediately find another
developer, convey the property, use the proceeds to cure
outstanding indebtedness, and proceed with development.
Cal Hollis, Keyser Marston Associates, Incorporated, 500
South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, financial consultant,
stated that the Agency has no obligation to cure a
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default, it merely has the option to do so. Mr. Hollis
reported that it is the lender's obligation to complete
the project.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:55 p.m., and the meet-
ing
eeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
Resolutions of Celeste Brady, Agency Special Counsel, referred to the
Necessity to Resolutions of Necessity which must be adopted by the
Acquire Parcels Agency in order to exercise its power of eminent domain.
She reported that three findings must be made by any
public entity who exercises the power of eminent domain:
the public interest and necessity require the proposed
redevelopment project; the redevelopment project is
planned or located in a manner which will be most compat-
ible
ompatible with the greatest public good and the least private
injury; and the properties planned for acquisition by
eminent domain are necessary for the redevelopment
project. She reported that it is staff's opinion that
the redevelopment project meets the requirements con-
tained in the above findings, and that redevelopment and
removal of blight on the block is in furtherance of the
Redevelopment Plan objectives and goals, and is in the
best public interest.
Council Member Genis asked for a definition of "blight".
Celeste Brady responded that "blight" is defined in the
Community Redevelopment Law (Section 33000 of the Health
and Safety Code), a summary of which was given to Agency
Members at a Study Session. She stated that the deter-
mination of blight was made by the Redevelopment Agency
when the Redevelopment Plan was adopted in December of
1973. Mrs. -Brady also answered questions from Council
Member Genis regarding the building to land ratio,
irregular parcels, and mixed residential/commercial use.
Basic Concept Marilyn Whisenand, Agency Consultant, stated that the
Drawings Basic Concept Drawings consist of the elevations,
schematics, and site plans, which were part of the
Planning Action/Redevelopment Action report, and which
were shown during the slide presentation by Mr. Klein.
Public Testimony The Mayor announced that this was the time to accept
testimony from the public.
Barry A. Ross, Attorney at Law, 17291 Irvine Boulevard,
Suite 159, Tustin, read his letter dated May 24, 1989,
copies of which were distributed to the Council/Agency
Members. Mr. Ross represents the following owners of
property within the project area: Simon R. and Margaret
L. Nord, owners of property at 1894-1896 Harbor Boule-
vard; Zachary T. Pedicini and George Brennan, owners of
property at 1884-A and -B and 1886 Harbor Boulevard;
Curtis A. and Virginia L. Herberts, owners of property
at 1880-1882 Harbor Boulevard; and Hugh T. and Dorothy
S. Jones, owners of property at the rear half of 1879
Newport Boulevard. In summary, Mr. Ross's letter
stated that Council/Agency Member Amburgey should
abstain from voting on these items because of financial
contributions he received from the developer, Mr. Klein,
and from Rutan and Tucker, attorneys for Triangle Square
Associates. Mr. Ross contended that the Initial Study
is an inadequate attempt to comply with the California
Environmental Quality Act; Applications for Certificates
of Conformity to the Redevelopment Plan should have been
granted to the property owners; elimination of the park-
ing district is prohibited by Streets and Highways Code
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Section 31851.5; the Disposition and Development Agree-
ment is unreasonable and unfair; eminent domain is
improper in this case; and the Disposition and Develop-
ment Agreement violates the spirit of Measure "G"
Council Member Amburgey commented that receiving cam-
paign funds from the developer and his attorney does not
prohibit him from voting on the project. The City
Attorney confirmed that there is no conflict of interest.
Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed
her concern with condemning properties. She stated that
at a candidates forum for the November, 1988, election,
she asked the candidates if they would be in favor of -
condemnation within the Triangle Square block, and both
Council Members Genis and Glasgow responded "no".
Curt Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, Balboa, owner of
property at 1880-1882 Harbor Boulevard, mentioned that
in October, 1988, when this site was being considered
for redevelopment, he submitted over 500 signatures on
a petition requesting that the project be denied. Mr.
Herberts submitted another petition containing 1,481
signatures, urging the Council/Agency to vote against
this development. Mr. Herberts stated that his property
is not for sale now, nor has it ever been for sale.
Zachary Pedicini, 102 Scholz Plaza, Newport Beach, co-
owner of property at 1884 and 1886 Harbor Boulevard,
stated he has never received an offer for his property
from either Triangle Square Associates or the City.
Celeste Brady, Agency Special Counsel, responded that
letters were sent to Mr. Pedicini and Mr. Brennan since
1985, and she gave the dates on which the letters were
mailed.
Harold Hofer, 4701 Von Karman, Newport Beach, co-owner
of The Courtyards, 1835 Newport Boulevard, spoke in
support of the Triangle Square project, commenting
that it would be an outstanding addition to downtown
Costa Mesa.
Simon Nord, 1414 Dover Drive, Newport Beach, owner of
property at 1894-1896 Harbor Boulevard, thanked the
Council/Agency for listening to the property owners,
and expressed his objection.to condemnation.
Hugh T. Jones, owner of property at the rear of 1879
Newport Boulevard, reported that because of the threat
of condemnation of his property, he has not been able
to sell his dental practice, or to lease the office, so
that he could retire. He asked that the Agency deny
condemnation.
Camille Courtney Politte, 2756 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa
Mesa, mentioned that she is President of Mesa Pride, a
community organization, but she was speaking on her own
behalf, not as a representative of that organization.
Ms. Politte considered the Triangle Square project the
last jewel in the crown of the downtown redevelopment
plan. She asked that the Council/Agency approve the
project even though condemning properties is a very
unpleasant task.
Gerry McClellan, whose dental practice is at 1879
Newport Boulevard, thanked the Council/Agency for the
time they have spent listening to the concerns of the
property owners and tenants. Mr. McClellan stated that
he preferred not to move from his present location;
however, he would be willing to do so if he received an
appropriate offer. Mr. McClellan suggested a vote by
Costa Mesa residents to determine whether the majority
would support the project.
John Mead, 9151 Wister Drive, La Mesa, co --owner of
Adventure 16, an outdoor sporting goods retailer,
located at 1870 Harbor Boulevard, stated that Adventure
16 has been in the retail business for 26 years and it
was his opinion that the project does not have quality
retail space and will not attract high class retailers.
Mr. Mead asked the Council/Agency not to make special
provisions to develop this project, and certainly not
to condemn any properties.
Arthur Parkins, whose dental practice is at 1879 Newport
Boulevard, reported that most of his patients live near
his office, and it would be very disruptive to them if
the practice were -to be moved. He mentioned that his
present dental office has recently been remodeled and he
does not want to move to a site less attractive then his
present location.
Jim Flores, 219 Broadway, Costa Mesa, tenant at 1879
Newport Boulevard, was opposed to condemnation, and
spoke about the hardship it would create for him if he
were forced to move his dental practice. He contended
that there was no need for more theatres, markets, or
retail shops in the City.
Sid Crossley, 1793-1/2 Newport Boulevard, reported
that he owns property at the southwest corner of West
18th Street and Newport Boulevard. He stated that as
a property owner, he is concerned about condemnation;
however, he was in favor of the.project because he felt
it would encourage pedestrian traffic and would benefit
the City.
John L. Ganger, 5202 West Yale Avenue, Westminster,
Music Director of Costa Mesa South Coast Symphony, was
impressed by the project because of its attention to
public space, and he endorsed the project as proposed.
Steve Packer, 550 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated
that when he moved to Costa Mesa in 1973, he resided
near the subject site, and it was obvious to him that
this was a blighted area. Mr. Packer supported the
project.
Yvonne Watters, Newport Check Cashing, tenant at 1882
Harbor Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the project.
Ms. Watters was of the opinion that there were enough
restaurants on the west side, and this type of develop-
ment is not appropriate for the neighborhood. She
mentioned that the land from.which her business was
moved for a prior redevelopment project is still vacant.
Alex Skarbek, 2262 Avalon Street, Costa Mesa, commented
that the project is long overdue and it would not be
fair to the community to reject it.
Frank Flores, whose dental practice is at 1879 Newport
Boulevard, stated that he is merely asking for a fair
offer from Triangle Square Associates. He contended
that the developer is not doing a good job in negotiat-
ing
egotiating with the property owners. Mr. Flores suggested that
the City divest itself of the properties it owns, and
allow the existing businesses to remain.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, stated that
although the project appeared to be a good one, he was
opposed.to taking property by eminent domain. Mr.
Feeney suggested that if the property owners were
offered a substantial amount of money, the developer
would have no problem acquiring the remaining prop-
erties.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 11:05 p.m., and the meet-
ing
eeting reconvened at 11:15 p.m.
Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that she
compared a previous Staff Report (October, 1988) with
the current Staff Report. She also compared the Initial
Study of Environmental Impacts prepared in July, 1988,
with the Initial Study dated March, 1989, and had some
concerns after reading these documents. Ms. Luymes
questioned the assumptions made regarding Newport Boule-
vard and the 55 Freeway, not only on air quality, but
also regarding noise and traffic. She contended that to
merely point out that the freeway is not funded south of
19th Street and that there are no current plans to do
so, does not adequately evaluate the impacts of the free-
way on this particular project. Ms. Luymes questioned
the adequacy of the noise impacts contained in the Staff
Report. She was concerned about the safety of people
using the parking structure. She also mentioned that
there is a statement omitted in the latest Staff Report
regarding the significant impact the project will have
on fire protection services. Ms. Luymes stated that a
major concern is traffic, and mentioned that the new
study shows a lower number of daily trips than the
previous study.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle responded to Ms. Luymes's remarks
about the traffic data, stating that the square footage
of the project is less than that of the earlier proposal.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by
Speaking Time Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to extend Ms. Luymes's speaking
Extended time by five minutes. The motion carried 3-2, Council
Members Buffa.and Amburgey voting no.
Ms. Luymes disagreed with several other issues in the
latest Initial Study concerning traffic, and was of the
opinion that the project is too intense for the excep-
tionally busy intersection of Newport and Harbor Boule-
vards. She concluded her comments by expressing her
doubts about the reliability of the Environmental Impact
Report; reported that most people are opposed to taking
of property by eminent domain; and generally opposed the
project because it was too intense and because of the
traffic problems it would create.
Paul E. Garber, Attorney at Law, 201 East Sandpointe,
Suite 330, Santa Ana, representing owners of Costa Mesa
Dental Properties, Incorporated, 1879 Newport Boulevard,
reported that the developer should pay the fair market
value for properties they wish to acquire; however, the
offers received by his clients have been too low. He
suggested delaying condemnation so that his clients can
continue negotiations with the developer.
Council Member Amburgey advised Mr. Garber that even
if the Agency were to adopt Resolutions of Necessity to
condemn the properties, the developer and the owners
could continue to negotiate.
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Dave Ruffell, owner of property 1922 Harbor Boulevard,
commented that the project is not needed because there
are still vancancies at The Courtyards, and rentals at
the project would be too expensive for small businesses.
He opposed the taking of a public parking lot without
compensation to the public who paid for it and use it.
Mr. Ruffell contended that the project is a flagrant
violation of Measure "G", and was opposed to taking of
property by eminent domain.
John Allen, 8811 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach,
co-owner and manager of Adventure 16, 1870 Harbor Boule-
vard, stated that this store, which he helped design and
build, is not blighted, and it would be a crime to
demolish it. Mr. Allen mentioned that his shop is
considered by experts in his industry to be one of the
best in the country.
Mitchell Mead, co-owner of Adventure 16, 1870 Harbor
Boulevard, tenant of Triangle Square Associates,
reported that negotiations were suspended when Mr. Klein
withdrew his application in October, 1988, and since
that time, Mr. Klein has made no attempt to continue
negotiations, and has never submitted a written offer.
Mr. Mead stated that staff has advised him that condem-
nation will be used only if negotiations fail. He asked
that the developer be required to negotiate fairly.
John DeWitt, 2000 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, commented
that he appreciates the concerns of the property owners
in the matter of condemnation; however, the project will
benefit the entire community. Mr. DeWitt stated that as
a landscape architect, it was his opinion that the land-
scaping for the project is appropriate.
Former Mayor Donn Hall, 3165 Harbor Boulevard, Costa
Mesa, announced that he also would be speaking for
former Mayors Jack Hammett and Norma Hertzog-Wagner.
Mr. Hall read a statement by Mrs. Hertzog Wagner in
which she commented that redevelopment of the Triangle
block is a vital link in the completion of the most
exciting, viable redevelopment project in the nation.
She urged the Council/Agency Members to give their full
support to the project.
Mr. Hall read comments from Jack Hammett which stated
that he was an original member of the Redevelopment
Agency, and it was the goal of the members to utilize
all legal means available to upgrade the City of Costa
Mesa. Mr. Hammett felt that even though condemnation
is sometimes necessary, property owners must be justly
compensated.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded
Speaking Time by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to allow Mr. Hall an addi-
Ey.tended tional five minutes to speak. The motion carried 3-2,
Council Members Buffa and Amburgey voting no.
Mr. Hall addressed the issue of dewatering, and it was
his opinion that the proposed project would have little
or no negative impact on surrounding properties. He
opposed the use of eminent domain except as a last
resort. He stated that the most difficult decision
and most unpleasant job for the Council/Agency is to
condemn someone's property.. Mr. Hall commented that
this would be the last opportunity for the City to
improve the Triangle block.
Report on Written
Communications
Walt Davenport, 1888 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, Chair-
man of the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, stated that
the project will reap numerous benefits for the City,
one of the most significant being the tax increment.
He felt it would be a tremendous loss to Costa Mesa if
the project were rejected.
Rob Jones, whose office at 1879 Newport Boulevard will
be affected by approval of the project, stated that it
is very difficult to move a dental practice. He also
mentioned that the negotiations with the developer
have not been successful.
Betty Jean Beecher, 200 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa,
reported that she has lived in the area since 1936,
and although she does not always agree with the Council,
and voted against incorporation in 1953, she believes
the City has progressed beautifully. Mrs. Beecher
commented that no town remains the same after 30 years,
and that she was in favor of the project.
Virginia Herberts, owner of property at 1882 Harbor
Boulevard, felt that Council Members Glasgow and Genis
should support the statements they made during their
election campaigns indicating they were opposed to
eminent domain.
The Deputy Clerk announced the communications received
concerning items listed on the Council and Agency
agendas:
Lawrence Somers, 201 Shipyard Way, Suite 2, Newport
Beach, representing property owners of 440-448 West
19th Street and 1902 Harbor Boulevard, opposed
abandonment of the public parking lot within Vehicle
Parking District No. 2.
Board of Trustees, First United Methodist Church, 420
West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, withdrew their objection
to the abandonment of the public parking lot within
Vehicle Parking District No. 2.
Leo and Eunice Ford, 2450 Duke Place, Costa Mesa,
supported the project.
Mitchel Mead, Adventure 16, Incorporated, 4620
Alvarado Canyon Read, San Diego, principal owner of
Adventure 16, 1870 Harbor Boulevard, opposed the
project, and advised in a second communication that
he would be speaking at the public hearing.
Yvonne Watters, tenant at 1882 Harbor Boulevard,
opposed the project, and stated that she would be
speaking at the public hearing.
Roy Andreen, 2769 Cibola Avenue, Costa'Mesa, opposed
the project.
Barry A. Ross, Attorney at Law, 17291 Irvine Boule-
vard, Suite 159, Tustin, representing owners of
properties at 1894-1896 Harbor Boulevard, 1884 A & B
and 1886 Harbor Boulevard, 1880-1882 Harbor Boule-
vard, and the rear half of 1879 Newport Boulevard,
opposed the project, and informed staff of his
intention to speak at the public hearing.
Paul Garber, Attorney at Law, 201 East Sandpointe,
Santa Ana, advised that he, and Doctors McClellan
and Flores, would speak at the public hearing.
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Arthur B. Parkins, D.D.S., 1879 Newport Boulevard,
notified staff that he will speak at the public
hearing.
James F. Flores, D.D.S., 1879 Newport Boulevard,
notified staff that he will speak at the public
hearing.
Public Hearing
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
Closed
public hearing for both the Council and Redevelopment
Agency.
Closing Comments
Gerald Klein, Triangle Square Associates, responded to
by Developer
statements made by some property owners. He mentioned
comments by John and Mitchell Mead of Adventure 16,
stating that he and Mitchell Mead have had several phone
conversations about their relocating elsewhere during
construction, and then coming back into the project.
He reported that he,made a written offer to relocate
Adventure 16 during construction, and then to move the
shop back to Triangle Square at no expense to the Meads.
Mr. Klein reported that Ronald Altoon, project archi-
tect, has been responsible for the design of over
40 million square feet of retail uses across the United
States since 1973, is a qualified retail expert, and
believes that Triangle Square will be as successful as
the Villa Westwood and Brentwood Court developments.
In regard to statements that he has not negotiated in
good faith, Mr. Klein stated that in the case of the
dentists, he made an offer of 15 percent over the
appraised value of the property, including furniture,
fixtures, and equipment. He then offered to sell back
to them the furniture, fixtures, and equipment for
$1.00. Mr. Klein expressed his desire to continue to
negotiate with the property owners even if acquisition
by eminent domain is approved.
Addressing a comment about Triangle Square being a
seven -story development, Mr. Klein explained that there
are seven levels of parking; however, the project is
basically a two-story project, and those two stories
will screen the four parking levels above grade.
During discussion, Mr. Klein, staff, and the consultants
answered questions from the Council/Agency Members
concerning continents made during public testimony and
statements contained in the project documents.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 1:10 a.m., and the meet-
ing
eeting reconvened at 1:20 a.m.
Mayor Buffa called for motions on items listed on both
agendas.
Recertification The Deputy Clerk presented Environmental Impact Report
of EIR No. 1026 (EIR) No. 1026 for recertification by the Council.
COUNCIL MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution 89-142 by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Resolution 89-142,
Adopted A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN EARLIER ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT AND MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE ENVIRON-
MENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED TRIANGLE SQUARE DEVELOP-
MENT PROJECT.
Council Member Genis announced that she would oppose
the motion in that she believed there were significant
differences in the projects, such as, housing, depth of
the parking structure, and water quality. She also was
concerned with the adequacy of the original EIR because
she felt there should be greater discussion of growth
inducing impacts. Council Member Genis stated that she
was disappointed in the limited geographic scope of the
traffic analysis.
The motion to adopt Resolution
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
89-142 carried by the
Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
Genis
None
The Agency Secretary presented Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) No. 1026 for recertification by the Agency.
AGENCY MOTION On motion by Agency Chairman Amburgey, seconded by
Resolution 107-89 Agency Member Hornbuckle, Resolution 107-89, A RESOLU-
Adopted TION OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN EARLIER ENVIRON-
MENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MAKING FINDINGS REG?RDING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED TRIANGLE SQUARE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow, Buffa,
Hornbuckle
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None
Measure "G" The Deputy Clerk presented the Measure "G" Compliance
Compliance Report Report for Council action.
COUNCIL MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution 89-143 by Mayor Buffa, to adopt Resolution 89-143, A RESOLU-
Adopted TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE TRIANGLE SQUARE DEVELOP-
MENT PROJECT COMPLIES WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITI-
ZENS' SENSIBLE GROWTH AND TRAFFIC CONTROL INITIATIVE
(MEASURE "G").
Council Member Genis believed the project meets the
criteria of Measure "G" for emergency services and
traffic requirements; however, she did not believe
the project meets Measure "G" criteria for flood
control.
Rick Doolittle, Hall and Foreman, project engineer, was
asked to respond to Council Member Genis's concern, and
he assured the Council/Agency that according to his
calculations, the project would not produce any more
moisture than presently exists. Mr. Klein mentioned
that the City Engineer reviewed these calculations and
found them to be satisfactory.
The motion to adopt Resolution 89-143 carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agency Acquisition The Agency Secretary presented Resolutions of Necessity
of Properties by for Agency acquisition of the following properties by
Eminent Domain eminent domain: 1879 Newport Boulevard; 1875 Newport
F�l
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Boulevard; 1869 Newport Boulevard; 1870 Harbor Boule-
vard; 1880-1882 Harbor Boulevard; 1884-1886 Harbor
Boulevard; and 1892-1894 Harbor Boulevard.
AGENCY MOTION
A motion was made by Agency Chairman Amburgey, seconded
Resolutions 108-89
by Agency Member Buffa, to adopt the following Resolu-
through 115-89
tions of Necessity to acquire the aforementioned prop -
Adopted
erties :
Resolution 108-89, A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETER-
MINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN A
PORTION OF TRAGI NUMBER 428, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND DECLARING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY ATTORNEY, AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL,
AND AGENCY CONDEMNATION COUNSEL TO PREPARE, COMMENCE AND
PROSECUTE ACTIONS) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING AND ACQUIRING PROPERTY, located at 1884 and
1886 Harbor Boulevard, Assessor Parcel No. 424-231-16,
owned by Zachary Pedicini, Harbor Boulevard Properties.
Resolution 109-89, A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETER-
MINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN A
PORTION OF TRACT NUMBER 18, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND DECLARING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY ATTORNEY, AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL,
AND AGENCY CONDEMNATION COUNSEL TO PREPARE, COMMENCE AND
PROSECUTE ACTIONS) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING AND ACQUIRING PROPERTY, located at 1879
Newport Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Nos. 424-231-07 and
424-231-08, owned by Costa Mesa Dental Properties,
Incorporated.
Resolution 110-89, A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETER-
MINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN
A PORTION OF TRACT NUMBERS 18 AND 428,,IN THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND
DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE
THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF THE PROPERTY FOR
THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY ATTORNEY, AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL,
AND AGENCY CONDEMNATION COUNSEL TO PREPARE, COMMENCE AND
PROSECUTE ACTIONS) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING AND ACQUIRING PROPERTY, located at 1870
Harbor Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Nos. 424-231-13 and
424-231-14, Adventure 16 property.
Resolution 111-89, A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETER-
MINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
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MAINTENANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN A
PORTION OF TRACT NUMBER 428, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND DECLARING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY ATTORNEY, AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL,
AND AGENCY CONDEMNATION COUNSEL TO PREPARE, COMMENCE AND
PROSECUTE ACTIONS) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING AND ACQUIRING PROPERTY, located at 1892-1894
Harbor Boulevard, Assessor Parcel No. 424-231-19, owned
by Simon R. Nord.
Resolution 112-89, A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETER-
MINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN A
PORTION OF TRACT NUMBER 18, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND DECLARING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY ATTORNEY, AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL,
AND AGENCY CONDEMNATION COUNSEL TO PREPARE, COMMENCE AND
PROSECUTE ACTIONS) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING AND ACQUIRING PROPERTY, located at 1879
Newport Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Nos. 424-231-05 and
434-231-06, owned by Doctors Jack W. Andrews and Hugh T.
Jones.
Resolution 113-89, A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETER-
MINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN A
PORTION OF TRACT NUMBER 428, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND DECLARING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF THE PROPEKCY FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY ATTORNEY, AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL,
AND AGENCY CONDEMNATION COUNSEL TO PREPARE, COMMENCE AND
PROSECUTE ACTION(S) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING AND ACQUIRING PROPERTY, located at 1880-1882
Harbor Boulevard, Assessor Parcel No. 424-231-15, owned
by Curtis A.'Herberts, Jr.
Resolution 114-89, A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETER-
MINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN A
PORTION OF TRACT NUMBER 18, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND DECLARING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY ATTORNEY, AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL,
AND AGENCY CONDEMNATION COUNSEL TO PREPARE, CCM14ENCE AND
PROSECUTE ACTIONS) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING AND ACQUIRING PROPERTY, located at 1869
Newport Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Nos. 424-231-10,
owned by Michael D. Hughes Trust.
Resolution 115-89, A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETER-
MINING AND DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE -DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN A
PORTION OF TRACT NUMBER 18, IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE:OF CALIFORNIA; AND DECLARING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY ATTORNEY, AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL,
AND AGENCY CONDEMNATION COUNSEL TO PREPARE, COMMENCE AND
PROSECUTE ACTIONS) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDEMNING AND ACQUIRING PROPERTY, located at 1875
Newport Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Nos. 424-231-09,
owned by K. Allen Pederson.
Agency Member Genis opposed the motion because it was
her opinion that the financial benefit to the City was
too trivial to warrant taking of the properties. Also,
she was opposed to condemnation because the owners are
being denied freedom of choice.
Agency Chairman Amburgey stated that elected officials
must decide on what is best for the entire community.
He believed The Courtyards was a good example of upgrad-
ing a once blighted area, and approving this project
would be an opportunity to do likewise in the Triangle
block. Agency Chairman Amburgey commented that the
financial aspects are not his primary concern.
Agency Member Buffa supported the motion for several
reasons, one of which was that the project would benefit
the downtown area in particular, and the entire City in
general. He described the blighted condition of the
downtown area in the early 1970s, stating that as diffi-
cult as it is to condemn property, the reality is that
the needed improvement of the downtown area would not
have been realized without eminent domain. Agency
Member Buffa agreed with Agency Chairman Amburgey's
statement that the marketing aspects of the project
should not be the Agency's primary concern.
Agency Member Genis commented that a few weeks ago the
owner of The Courtyards was complaining to the Council
about the need for additional parking spaces and that
he was having difficulty leasing the second floor units.
In response to comments that marketing aspects are not a
primary concern, Agency Member Genis stated that it is a
concern to her because she believes in a free market
without government interference.
Agency Member Hornbuckle felt it was the role of the
Agency and Council to envision what the future could be,
and to work toward that goal throughout the City.
She believed they were elected to be the policy makers
and goal setters for the City, not staff members who
develop the material. Agency Member Hornbuckle stated
that when she looks at the improvements which have been
made in downtown Costa Mesa, it becomes glaringly obvi-
ous that the Triangle block will not change because none
of the property owners have the wherewithal to make that
change happen. She spoke of the agonizing involved in
voting for eminent domain, stating that she is prepared
to do so this evening because she is convinced that the
vision of the future Costa Mesa must include the
Triangle block, and that improvement cannot happen
without the Agency participating in assembling the
properties.
The motion to adopt the Resolutions of Necessity carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow, Buffa,
Hornbuckle
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None
GP -89-1C The Deputy Clerk presented General Plan Amendment
GP -89-1C, amending the Land Use Element of the General
Plan by establishing a Floor Area Ratio of 0.95, and
amending the Master Plan of Highways.
COUNCIL MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution 89-144 by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Resolution 89-144,
Adopted A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
GP -89-1C, ESTABLISHING A BUILDING INTENSITY STANDARD
OF 0.95 F.A.R. FOR THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY 19TH STREET,
HARBOR BOULEVARD AND NEWPORT BOULEVARD, AND AMENDING
THE MASTER PLAN OF HIGHWAYS TO DELETE A RIGHT TURN
LANE ON SOUTHBOUND NEWPORT AT BROADWAY.
Council Member Genis did not believe Council should be
establishing a Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) at this time.
She stated that it appears the F.A.R. being suggested is
higher than will be permitted for other properties in
the area based on a memorandum received earlier in the
day that used a 0.75 ratio for surrounding properties,
in which case, Council is granting a special privilege
not available to other people.
The motion to adopt Resolution 89-144 carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
R-88-09 The Deputy Clerk presented Rezone Petition R-88-09, to
change the zoning from C2 to PDC.
COUNCIL MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 89-15 Mayor Hornbuckle, Ordinance 89-15, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY BORDERED BY 19TH STREET,
HARBOR BOULEVARD, AND NEWPORT BOULEVARD FROM C2 TO PDC,
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 ME24BERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RA -89-05 The Agency Secretary presented Redevelopment Action
(PA -89-31) RA -89-05 (Planning Action PA -89-31) for Redevelopment
Agency review of a Final development Plan for the
proposed project.
AGENCY MOTION A motion was made by Agency Member Hornbuckle, seconded
RA -89-05 Approved by Agency Chairman Amburgey, to approve RA -89-05.
Council Member Genis opposed the motion for the same
reason she opposed the motion for General Plan Amendment
GP -89-1C, and because it would be more appropriate to
wait until the General Plan Review is considered.
Agency Member Hornbuckle was in favor of the Final
Development Plan because the project satisfies all
Redevelopment Area criteria as listed in the Staff
Report.
The motion to approve RA -89-05 carried 4-1, Agency
Member Genis voting no.
PA -89-31 The Deputy Clerk presented Planning Action PA -89-31
(RA -89-05) (Redevelopment Action RA -89-05), for a Final Development
Plan; a Conditional Use Permit for deviation from the
shared parking analysis; and a Variance from lot cover-
age standards for the PDC zone.
COUNCIL MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
PA -89-31 Approved by Mayor Buffa, to approve Planning Action PA -89-31
based on staff's analysis, and subject to all condi-
tions contained in the Staff Report.
Responding to Mayor Buffa's question, Mr. Klein agreed
to all conditions, except that more clarification was
needed for Condition of Approval No. 25: "Center park-
ing area shall be capable of supporting Costa Mesa Fire
Department's heaviest fire apparatus and have proper
turn radius for fire access". Mr. Klein felt this was
a minor issue and could be resolved easily.
COUNCIL MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution 89-146 by Mayor Buffa, to adopt Resolution 89-146, A RESOLU-
Adopted TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE COSTA MESA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA TO TRIANGLE SQUARE ASSOCIATES, AND APPROVING THE
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO.
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Council Member Genis opposed the motion because of the
deviation from the shared parking analysis.
The motion to approve PA -89-31 carried 4-1, Council
Member Genis voting no.
Vehicle Parking
The Deputy Clerk presented a request to convey the
District No. 2
parking places within Vehicle Parking District No. 2
Parking Places
to another public use.
COUNCIL MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution 89-145
by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Resolution 89-145,
Adopted
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PARKING
PLACES WITHIN VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 WILL NOT
BE NEEDED FOR PUBLIC PARKING, AND AGREEING TO CONVEY
AND DEVOTE SUCH PARKING PLACES TO ANOTHER PUBLIC USE.
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
Disposition and
The Deputy Clerk presented the Disposition and Develop -
Development and
ment and Owner Participation Agreement by and between
Owner Participation
the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency, the City of Costa
Agreement
Mesa, and Triangle Square Associates.
COUNCIL MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution 89-146 by Mayor Buffa, to adopt Resolution 89-146, A RESOLU-
Adopted TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE COSTA MESA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA TO TRIANGLE SQUARE ASSOCIATES, AND APPROVING THE
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO.
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Council Member Genis stated that based on the amounts of
money which have been paid by the developer for other.
properties in the the area, the taxpayer is not getting
a good deal.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle commented that based on experience
with The Courtyards, the City received a much higher
return than anticipated and in a shorter period of time.
She felt the City would have the same experience with
this project.
The motion to adopt Resolution 89-146 carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Disposition and The Agency Secretary presented the Disposition and
Development and Development and Owner Participation Agreement by and
Owner Participation between the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency, the City
Agreement of Costa Mesa, and Triangle Square Associates.
AGENCY MOTION On motion by Agency Chairman Amburgey, seconded by
Resolution 116-89 Agency Vice Chairman Glasgow, Resolution 116-89, A
Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE COSTA MESA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA TO TRIANGLE SQUARE ASSOCIATES, AND APPROV-
ING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPA-
TION AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow, Buffa,
Hornbuckle
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None
Basic Concept The Agency Secretary presented the basic concept and
and Schematic schematic drawings for the project.
Drawings
On motion by Agency Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
AGENCY MOTION Agency Chairman Amburgey, Resolution 117-89, A RESOLU-
Resolution 117-89 TION OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF
Adopted COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BASIC CONCEPT AND
SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL AND
RETAIL SPACE, INCLUDING RESTAURANT AND THEATRE SPACE
WITHIN THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow, Buffa,
Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None
DA -89-01
The Agency Secretary presented Development Agreement
DA -89-01 between the City of Costa Mesa and the Costa
Mesa Redevelopment Agency.
AGENCY MOTION
On motion by Agency Chairman Amburgey, seconded by
DA -89-01 Approved
Agency Member Hornbuckle, Development Agreement DA -89-01
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow, Buffa,
Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None
DA -89-01
The Deputy Clerk presented Development Agreement
DA -89-01 between the City of Costa Mesa and the Costa
Mesa Redevelopment Agency.
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COUNCIL MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 89-16 Mayor Hornbuckle, Ordinance 89-16, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DA -89-01 BETWEEN THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, 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
ADJOURNMENT At 2:55 a.m., Mayor Buffa declared the meeting adjourned
for both the Council and the Agency.
Mayor of the City Ouosta Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa sa
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