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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/1990 - Adjourned City Council MeetingADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JANUARY 17, 1990 'Ilse City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in adjourned regular session January 17, 1990, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was duly and regularly ordered adjourned from the adjourned regular meeting of January 10, 1990, and copies of the Notice of Adjourn- ment were posted as required by law. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle. 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 OFFICIALS PRESENT: Deputy City Manager/Develop- ment Services Donald Lamm Deputy City Attorney Jerry Scheer Public Services Director William Morris City Clerk Eileen Phinney Principal Planner R. Michael Robinson MINUTES On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council January 2, 1990 Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1990, were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers under Oral Communications. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public hearing, continued from the GP -89-02 meeting of January 10, 1990, to discuss the General Plan General Plan Review Program: Review Program General Plan Amendment GP -89-02: Proposed goals, objectives, and policies. Proposed land use building intensity standards. Proposed land use element map amendments. Amendments to the'Master Plans of Highways and Bikeways. Final recommendations on remaining General Plan topics. The Principal Planner summarized his memorandum dated January 11, 1990, which responds to Council's questions and directions to staff at the January 10 General Plan meeting: Transit Policy. During discussion of Policy 172A, Council requested staff to develop alternative wording to incorporate planning of possible mass transit or fixed guideway systems into major developments. Staff 1 gy.299 provided the following language for Council considera- tion: "Identify existing and proposed fixed guideway transit lines and facilities in and around major new developments and condition participation in the construction of such facilities or inclusion of such facilities into the project design." Steering Committee Policy 172C. Council requested staff to find a more appropriate location for Steering Committee Policy 172C. Staff recommended that this policy be renumbered Policy 98A under Goal III - Development. Small Lot Subdivision Policy. In response to Council's direction to staff to develop a policy which would encourage construction of small -lot or zero -lot line homes for first-time home buyers, staff recommended that this would be more appropriately located under Goal X - Provision of Adequate Sites, and language prepared at the time these topics are discussed. Policy 176A. Staff's recommendation for Policy 176A is contained in a memorandum dated November 17, 1989, which is included with the January 11 report. Policy 172C Changed Council accepted staff's recommendation to change the to 98A and Placed number of Steering Committee Policy 172C to 98A and Under Goal III placed under Goal III - Development. Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded Adopt 172A by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Steering Committee Policy 172A as recommended in staff's memorandum of January 11. AMENDED MOTION Discussion ensued on whether the wording for Policy 172A Amended Policy clearly states the intent of the Council. Thereafter, 172A Adopted Council Member Glasgow made an amended motion, incorpor- ating a recommendation from Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt amended Steering Committee Policy 172A: "Identify existing and proposed fixed guideway transit lines -and facilities in and around major new developments and encourage ('condition' deleted) participation in the construction of such facilities or inclusion of such facilities into the project design". (Addition is underlined.) The amended motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0. Report on Dick Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa, Deficient stated that at a previous General Plan meeting, he asked Intersections for a report on the developments contributing to nine intersections operating below standard. Frank Cole, 2482 Fairview Way, Costa Mesa, commented that streets are impacted by surrounding cities, and that has nothing to .do with land use. Mayor Buffa opened discussion for Policies 176 to 176D. Frank Cole referenced surveys taken in conjunction with the General Plan Update, and came to the conclusion that multi -unit residential complexes are not high on the priority list of things least liked in Costa Mesa. Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, Steering Committee member, spoke several times about the P - L need to reduce multi -family (57 percent) housing and employee -generating centers. Mark Korando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, Steering Committee member, stated that the committee recommended either changing some of the land uses so the housing balance can be met, or reduce the amount of generators of housing needs. Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Adopt Policy by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Policy 176 as 176 proposed: "Consider the effects of new employment, particularly in relation to housing demands, when new commercial or industrial development is proposed". Substitute Motion Council Member Genis made a substitute motion to adopt to Adopt Amended Policy 176 but amending it by adding, "examining impacts Policy 176 Failed of increased housing needed to mitigate housing impacts to Carry and limiting new permanent employment -generating land uses (by reducing building intensities or reducing the total amount of land devoted to these uses) where hous- ing impacts are determined to be unacceptable". The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, but failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Buffa, Amburgey, and Glasgow voting no. AMENDED MOTION After discussion, Council Member Amburgey amended his Amended Policy motion to adopt amended Policy 176 as proposed but sub - 176 Adopted stituting "impacts" for "demands". The amended motion was seconded by Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Policy 176A Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Policy 176A as proposed Adopted by staff in a memorandum dated November 17, 1989, was adopted: "Locate high intensity developments or high traffic generating uses away from low density resi- dential areas in order to buffer the more sensitive land uses frcm the potentially adverse impacts of the more intense developments or uses". Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Adopt Amended Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt amended Steering Ccmmit- Policy 176B tee Policy 176B: "Encourage the development of low density residential uses and ownership housing so as to increase the percentage of single-family detached resi- dential units in the City's total housing stock". (Addition is underlined.) SUBSTITUTE MOTION A substitute motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, Adopted Amended seconded by Mayor Buffa, and carried 5-0, to adopt Policy 176B amended Steering Committee Policy 176B: "Encourage the development of low density residential uses". MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Amended Policy Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt amended Steering Commit - 176C Adopted tee Policy 176C: "Encourage the development of owner - occupied ('ownership' deleted) housing". (Addition is underlined.) The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Policy 176D Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Steering Committee Adopted Policy 176D: "Provide a balance of housing and employ- ment opportunities within planned development areas to the extent feasible". The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Buffa and Amburgey voting no. Mayor Buffa opened discussion for Objective VII -B and Policies 177 through 180. L MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Mayor Objective VII -B Buffa, and carried 5-0, Objective VII -B was adopted: Adopted "Ensure the long term productivity and viability of the community's economic base". MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Mayor Policy 177 Buffa, and carried 5-0, Policy 177 was adopted: "Create Adopted an environment where business can succeed while being in harmony with other City goals". Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Adopt Policy 178 by Mayor Buffa, to adopt Policy 178. Substitute Motion A substitute motion was made by Council Member Genis to to Adopt Amended adopt amended Steering Committee Policy 178: ('Through Policy 178 Died impact fees' deleted) "Provide levels of public improve - for Lack of a ments and services necessary to support the existing Second level of business activity and allow for expansion of business opportunities in the future to the extent that the infrastructure, at appropriate service levels, can be provided". The motion died for lack of a second. Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, commented that Water District impact fees have not been addressed. SUBSTITUTE MOTION A substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, Amended Policy seconded by Council Member Genis, to adopt amended 178 Adopted Policy 178: ('Through impact fees' deleted) "Provide levels of public improvements and services necessary to support the existing level of business activity and allow for the expansion of business opportunities in the future at a level no greater than that which can be supported by the infrastructure". (Addition is under- lined.) The motion carried 3-2, Council members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Policy 179 Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Policy 179: "Permit Adopted adequate quantities and locations of commercial land to serve residential neighborhoods". The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Buffa voting no. Motion to Adopt Council Member Genis made a motion to adopt amended Amended Policy Policy 180: "Encourage, and where appropriate, require 180 Died for Lack (deleted 'through development standards, building height of a Second or area bonuses, or other incentives') developers and property owners to utilize ccmmon parking areas and driveways to reduce access points to major arterials and to increase district identity, in commercial districts". The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Amended Policy Council Member Genis, to adopt amended Steering Commit - 180 Failed to tee Policy 180: "Adopt development standards to Carry encourage ('permit' deleted) developments to utilize common parking areas and driveways to reduce the number of ingresses and egresses to major arterials". 'Ihe motion failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Buffa, Amburgey, and Glasgow voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Policy 180 Mayor Buffa, to adopt Steering Committee Policy 180 as Adopted proposed: "Adopt development standards to pen -nit devel- opments to utilize common parking areas and driveways to reduce the number of ingresses and egresses to major arterials". The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. Mayor Buffa invited comments on Objective VII -C and Policies 181 through 195. Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, gave reasons for the Steering Committee's recommendations for Poli- cies 181, 181A, 181B, and 184. George Sakioka, Sakioka Farms, 14850 Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, commented that proposed Policy 181 is already required; Steering Committee Policy 181A is redundant; and Steering Comittee Policy 181B is a zoning issue. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Coun- Objective VII -C cil Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Objective VII -C was Adopted adopted: "Promote land use patterns and development which contribute to community and neighborhood identity". Motion to Adopt Council Member Amburgey moved to adopt Policy 181 as Policy 181 Died proposed: "Permit construction of high-rise (over two for Lack of a stories or 30 feet) only when it can be shown that Second construction of such structures will not adversely impact surrounding developments and deprive existing land uses of adequate light, air, and privacy". The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded Policy 181 by Mayor Buffa, to adopt Planning Commission Policy Adopted 181: Same as above but substituting "buildings" for "high-rise", and removing parenthesis. The motion carried 4-1, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle voting no. Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Adopt Policy 181A Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Steering Committee Policy 181A: "Establish specific building heights for each individual category of land use". The Deputy City Manager/Development Services was of the opinion that this policy should be addressed in the zoning ordinance. Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, referred to a General Plan document dated August, 1980, stating that Policy 284A prohibits high-rise (over two stories or 30 feet) structures. The Principal Planner advised Mr. Williams that he was reading from a draft General Plan which is not the one adopted in 1981. Substitute Motion A substitute motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, Made to Delete seconded by Council Member Amburgey, to delete Steering Policy 181A Committee Policy 181A. Mark Korando, Steering Committee member, suggested adopting new land use designations. SECOND SUBSTITUTE A second substitute motion was made by Mayor Buffa, MOTION seconded by Council Member Genis, to adopt amended Amended Policy Steering Committee Policy 181A: "Establish a maximum 181A Adopted building height of four stories south of the San Diego (405) Freeway with the exception of special purpose housing, such as, senior, affordable, or student hous- ing". The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Glasgow voting no. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Genis to adopt Amended Policy amended Steering Committee Policy 181B: "In phased 181B Died for development projects over two acres, prohibit the Floor Lack of a Second Area Ratio (FAR) of any phase of the project to exceed the overall FAR by more than 15 percent". The motion died for lack of a second. 303. Frank Cole asked if that meant that the Red Lion Inn would become a nonconforming use. Mayor Buffa replied that in this case it would be grandfathered. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Policy 181B by Mayor Buffa, deleting Steering Committee Policy 181B. Deleted Responding to Mayor Buffa's inquiry, Malcolm Ross, C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, reported that the Home Ranch site contains 18 acres, and the project which was proposed provided for 12 acres of open space (66 percent). The motion to delete Policy 181B carried 4-1, Council Member Genis voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council member Glasgow, seconded by Policy 182 Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Policy 182: "Prohibit Adopted construction of buildings which would present a hazard to air navigation as determined by the FAA or independ- ent studies by qualified private consultants that have been certified by the FAA as true and correct". The Principal Planner advised Council that the wording for Policy 182 was suggested by the Airport Land Use Commi ss ion . Council Member Genis contended that the State requires this language to be included in the General Plan. Malcolm Ross, C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, believed that the State becomes involved through the State -mandated Airport Land Use Commission, and if the City were to approve a structure not approved by the Commission, the City assumes liability. The motion to adopt Policy 182 carried 3-2, Council Members Buffa and Amburgey voting no. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:55 p.m. MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Policy 183 Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, Policy 183 was Adopted adopted: "Encourage the use of common design elements in signs for commercial and industrial centers through the development of planned sign programs to improve center identity by publicizing the benefits of such programs to developers and local business operators". Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Genis to adopt Policy 184 Died for Steering Committee Policy 184. The motion died for Lack of a Second lack of a second. Motion Made to A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Adopt Policy 184 Council Member Glasgow to adopt Policy 184 as proposed: "Require the use of architectural elements such as trim, siding, and other construction details to reduce the visual impacts of large expanses of solid or other- wise imposing walls or building elevations when compati- ble with the architectural design of the structure". SUBSTITUTE MOTION A substitute motion was made by Council Member Genis, Policies 184 seconded by Mayor Buffa, to delete both versions of Deleted Policy 184. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Hornbuckle and Glasgow voting no. Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded Adopt Policy 185 by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Policy 185: "Require i the incorporation of alternate paving materials or other design features to reduce the visual impacts of long, continuous driveways or large expanses of paved areas, such as motor courts, open parking spaces, or turnaround areas". SUBSTITUTE MOTION A substitute motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, Policy 185 Deleted seconded by Council Member Genis, to delete Policy 185. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Hornbuckle and Glasgow voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Policy 186 Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Policy 186: "Require Adopted building setbacks, structure orientation, and placement of windows to consider the privacy of adjacent resi- dential structures within the same project or adjacent existing residential structures". The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Buffa voting no. Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Adopt Policy 187 Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Policy 187: "Initiate feasibility studies to determine the costs, constraints, environmental impacts, and public receptiveness of the installation of traffic amenities and the closure of through streets in existing neighborhoods and districts, as requested by established homeowners associations or similar residential associations". SUBSTITUTE MOTION A substitute motion was made by Council Member Genis, Adopted Amended seconded by Mayor Buffa, and carried 5-0, adopting Policy 187 amended Policy 187: "Prior to installation of traffic amenities or closure of through streets in existing neighborhoods and districts, prepare feasibility studies to determine the costs, constraints, environmental impacts, and public receptiveness to these measures". Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, commented on Steering Committee Policy 188. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Policies 188 Council Member Amburgey, to delete both versions of Deleted Policy 188 because of their similarity to Policy 187. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Glasgow voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Amended Policy Mayor Buffa, to adopt amended Policy 189: "Encourage 189 Adopted (delete 'through development review criteria or other development incentives') the use of entrance patios, courtyards, plazas, arcades, porches, and covered walks to integrate adjacent development into the public streetscape". The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Glasgow voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Policies 190 by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to take the following action: Through 195 Adopted Adopt Policy 190: "Develop design standards and guidelines for placement of street furniture elements within and adjacent to public rights-of-way". Adopt Policy 191: "Consolidate compatible street furniture elements (benches, bus shelters, newspaper racks, trash receptacles, kiosks, etc.) whenever possible". Adopt Policy 192: Develop design standards and guidelines for placement of public street graphics, 1 street signs, locational and directional signs, traffic signs, etc., within and adjacent to public rights-of-way". Adopt Policy 193: "Consolidate street graphics and individual signs into single support structures where appropriate and compatible with the purpose and func- tion of such informational, directional, and traffic control graphics". Adopt Policy 194: "Develop compatible landscape palettes which can be used along major arterials to provide a harmonious and unified parkway treatment with full consideration to the maintenance, water, and energy requirements". Adopt Policy 195: "Provide assistance to neighbor- hoods with special problems such as walls for sound attenuation, development of landscaped greenbelts, etc.". The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Buffa voting no. Mayor Buffa invited discussion on Objective VII -D and Policies 196 through 197B. Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, spoke about the recommendations made by the Steering Committee for Objective VII -D and Policies 196 and 197. He commented on a letter from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District which indicates that its system would be overburdened by the proposed General Plan. Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Adopt Objective by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Objective VII -D: VII -D "Ensure integration of utility system considerations into land use planning and development processes". SUBSTITUTE MOTION Amended Objective VII -D Adopted A substitute motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, to adopt amended Objective VII -D: "Ensure consideration (deleted 'integration') of utility system capacities (deleted 'considerations') in land use planning and development processes". (Additions are underlined.) The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Glasgow voting no. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Policy 196 Council Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Policy 196 was Adopted adopted: "Include an evaluation of impacts on utility systems in EIRs for all major General Plan amendment, rezone, and development applications". MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Amended Policy Member Genis, and carried 5-0, amended Policy 197 was 197 Adopted adopted: "Phase or restrict future development of the City to that which can be accommodated by infrastruc- ture, existing or planned to exist, at the time of (deleted 'project completion') completion of each phase of a multi -phased project". (Addition is underlined). MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Policies 197A Council -Member Genis, to take the following action: and 197B Adopted Adopt Planning Commission Policy 197A: "Require developers to pay appropriate impact fees to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District and Orange County Sanitation Districts to fund the cost of any necessary improve- ments to the sewage collection and treatment system". " 06. Adopt Planning Commission Policy 197B: "Require developers, when necessary, to coordinate with the Orange County Sanitation Districts to determine flow reduction techniques to be incorporated into their project designs". The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Buffa and Amburgey voting no. Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, reported that Sanitary District personnel had concerns for developers who proceed through the planning process without being aware of the sanitation fees. Mayor Buffa invited comments on Objective VII -E and Policies 197C through 197F. The Principal Planner brought to Council's attention the fact that Steering Committee Policy 155C was not acted upon because it was not located in the appropriate section. He recommended placing that policy in this section and renumbered. Tony Petros, LSA Associates, 1 Park Plaza, Suite 500, Irvine, representing Sakioka Farms, addressed Policy 155C and asked staff if the current assumption is that trip budgets are to be established on the basis of "peak hour" trips. The Principal Planner responded affirmatively. Mr. Petros referred to Steering Committee Policy 197C, pointing out that according to the land use and circu- lation correlation in the General Plan, the only land uses that have a trip budget allocation are commercial, mixed-use, and industrial, and no trip budgets have been established for residential or other uses. The Principal Planner explained that the basis for trip budgets is the variations in trip characteristics of commercial and industrial uses. He stated that for residential uses, a per-unit system is utilized based on an established maximum density per acre. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Vice Objective VII -E Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Planning Commission Adopted Objective VII -E was adopted: "Ensure correlation between buildout of the General Plan Land Use Map and the Master Plan of Highways". The Principal Planner recommended amending the afore- mentioned Steering Committee Policy 155C by deleting the words, "average daily". MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Amended Policy Council Member Amburgey, to adopt amended Steering 155C Adopted Committee Policy 155C: "Building densities/intensities for proposed new development projects (based on floor area ratio standards in the General Plan) shall not exceed the (deleted 'average daily') trip budget for such uses". Substitute Motion A substitute motion was made by Council Member Genis Died for Lack of to include both the "average daily" and "peak hour" a Second trip budget in Policy 155C. The motion died for lack of a second. Tony Petros, LSA Associates, stated that in regard to "trip budget" and "peak hour" versus "average daily x3,07 trips (ADT)", it is important to point out that most of the focus of the traffic study is based on "peak hour"; the measure of effectiveness of the circulation system is based on the "peak hour" intersection traffic flow; and daily trips are to provide an indication of system performance. He added that in terms of air quality assessments, the ADT figures are adjusted to reflect "peak hour". Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, stated that Planning Commission Policy 197D refers to ". . . other methods to reduce project -related average daily and peak hour vehicle trips . . ." , a policy which the Steering Committee opposed. Mr. Williams contended that the Trip Budget idea is a compromise situation. Council Member Genis pointed out that the existing traffic fees are based on trip ends, not "peak hour" trip ends. Scott Williams related an incident concerning the para- medics taking his neighbor to Fountain Valley Hospital instead of Hoag Memorial Hospital because of the amount of traffic between north Costa Mesa and the latter hospital. Mayor Buffa commented that regardless of traffic, it was proper to take the patient to Fountain Valley Hospital. Tony Petros, LSA Associates, commented that there are specific definitions and procedures to be followed for the General Plan, and although it would not be prudent to delete any reference to "ADT" or "peak hour", he proposed the use of the wording, "not to exceed the Trip Budget for such uses". Malcolm Ross, C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, stated that any trip that is related to the State system must be guided by the State Regional Planning tool which is F1. The motion to adopt amended Steering Committee Policy 155C carried 5-0. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council member Genis, seconded by Amended Policy Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt amended Steering 197C Withdrawn Committee Policy 197C: "Ensure that the trip budget allocation is not exceeded when reviewing (delete 'all') development proposals". Mayor Buffa opposed the motion because of the similarity between Policy.197C and Policy:155C. After brief discussion, Council Member Genis withdrew the motion. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Vice Policies 197C Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, both versions of Deleted Policy 197C (Planning Commission and Steering Committee) were deleted. Mark'Korando, Steering Committee member, spoke in opposi- tion=to Planning Commission Policy 197D. He doubted whether it could be enforced unless there were only one tenant. Motion to Delete Council Member Genis questioned the City's ability to Policy 197D Failed enforce Planning Commission Policy 197D, and made a to Carry motion to delete the policy. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, but failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Buffa, Amburgey, and Glasgow voting no. 3¢$ MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Policies 197D by Council Member Glasgow, to take the following action: and 197E Adopted Adopt Planning Commission Policy 197D: "Allow the application of transportation management rideshare programs, integration of complementary land uses, and other methods to reduce project -related average daily and peak hour vehicle trips in order to achieve consistency with the allocated trip budget". Adopt Planning Commission Policy 197E: "Require a Conditional Use Permit that is reviewed annually for the approval of a transportation management program or similar method to reduce project -related trips". The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Hornbuckle and Genis voting no. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Policy 197F Council Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Planning Ccmmis- Adopted sion Policy 197F was adopted: "Develop implementing procedures and/or an ordinance that ensures that future change of land uses will not cause the approved maximum building intensity for a project and/or parcel to be exceeded". Mayor Buffa opened discussion for Goal VIII and Policies 198 through 208A which address preservation and enhance- ment. Mark Korando, Steering Committee member, commented on citizen concerns that the City's character is changing from ownership units to apartment dwellings which could result in demand for rent control. Council Member Genis mentioned that she has heard that potential apartment project owners shy away from cities having 63 percent or more rental units because of their fear of rent control. Council Member Glasgow suggested easing the restrictions for condominiums so that more affordable housing could be provided. Frank Cole gave a slide presentation on the various building permits issued for 1988-89 in Orange County cities, and the figures did not indicate that permits for multi -family projects were outstanding. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services mentioned that during that time, there was a moratorium on issuing building permits because of passage of Measure "G", the sensible growth measure. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Goal VIII Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, Coal VIII - Adopted Preservation and Enhancement, was adopted: "It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to initiate all reason- able efforts to preserve the availability of existing housing opportunities and to conserve as well as enhance the quality of existing dwelling units and residential neighbors to ensure full utilization of the City's existing housing resources for as long into the future as is physically and economically feasible". RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 10:30 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 10:45 p.m. J 1 MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded Policy 198 by Council Member Amburgey, to adopt Policy 198: Adopted "Protect existing stabilized residential neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible or potentially disruptive land uses and/or activities". The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Genis absent. Council Member Council Member Genis returned to the Chambers at Genis Returned 10:48 p.m. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Policy 199 Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, Policy 199 was Adopted adopted: "Actively enforce existing regulations regard- ing derelict or abandoned vehicles, outdoor storage, and substandard or illegal buildings and establish regula- tions to abate weed -filled yards when any of the above are deemed to constitute a health, safety, or fire hazard". MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Policy 199A Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, Planning Commission Adopted Policy 199A was adopted: "Establish code enforcement as a high priority and provide adequate funding and staff- ing to support code enforcement programs". MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Mayor Policy 199B Buffa, and carried 5-0, Steering Committee Policy 199B Adopted was adopted: "Provide incentives (loans, grants) from the Redevelopment Agency or the City to homeowners in existing owner -occupied residences within the Redevelopment Area to use for rehabilitation of their property".. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Policy 200 Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, Policy 200 was adopted: Adopted "Encourage and support efforts of local homeowner associations to improve the visual appearance of all residential neighborhoods". Mark Korando, Steering Committee member, commented on Policy 201, for which the committee recommended estab- lishing a priority list before proceeding with installa- tion and upgrade of public service facilities. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey. seconded by Policy 201 Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, Policy 201 was Adopted adopted: "Install and upgrade public service facilities (streets, alleys, and utilities) to encourage increased private market investment in declining or deteriorating neighborhoods". MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Policy 202 Council Member Genis, to adopt Steering Committee Policy Adopted 202: "Continue existing rehabilitation loan and grant programs for low- and moderate -income homeowners and rental property landlords to encourage full utilization of the City's existing housing stock as long as HCDA funds are available". The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. Mark Korando, Steering Committee member, explained the committee's version of Policy 203 which would encourage replacement of substandard dwelling units with units in the same land use designation. Council Member Genis was concerned about perpetuating nonconforming uses. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey to adopt Policy 203 Policy 203: "Encourage the replacement of existing Adopted substandard or deteriorated dwelling units which cannot be economically or physically rehabilitated". The motion was seconded by Council Member Genis for discus- sion purposes. Council Member Genis suggested that the policy specify that existing density standards would not be exceeded. Council Member Amburgey responded that if a proposal exceeds standards, it must be submitted to Council. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Genis voting no. Mark Korando, Steering Committee member, stated that the intent of the committee's recommendation for Policy 204 is to ensure that if parcels were combined, improve- ments would not increase the intensity or density beyond the existing land use designation. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Policy 204 Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Steering Committee Failed to Carry Policy 204. The motion failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Buffa, Amburgey, and Glasgow voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Policy 204 by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Policy 204: Adopted "Develop standards, policies, and methods to encourage grouping of individual parcels to eliminate obsolete subdivision patterns and to provide improved living environments". The motion carried 4-1, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle voting no. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Policy 205 Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Policy 205 was deleted: Deleted "Develop a program to make those governmental bodies having control of real property taxation aware of the benefits of permitting residential additions and remodeling without the assessment of any additional taxes to the current owner; and that this program be developed to pursue the implementation and eventual adoption of such a tax measure". MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Policy 206 Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Policy 206 was adopted: Adopted "Encourage the private sector to take a role in the assistance to low-income households to rehabilitate substandard or deteriorated units". MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Policy 207 Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, Policy 207 was adopted: Adopted "In the development of public projects, require an analysis of potential displacement of existing resi- dences with an emphasis on minimizing displacement". Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Genis to adopt Policy 207A Died Steering Committee Policy 207A. The motion died for for Lack of Second lack of a second. Motion Made to A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Adopt Amended Council Member Genis, to adopt amended Policy 208: Policy 208 (Deleted 'Investigate methods to increase the ratio of rental housing supply') "Encourage the development of housing which fulfills specialized housing needs (handi- capped, elderly, minorities, female -headed households and large families)". (Addition is underlined.) Mayor Buffa opposed the motion because of its vagueness. AMENDED MOTION After brief discussion, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle amended Amended Policy her motion by deleting, "(handicapped, elderly, minori- 208 Adopted ties, female -headed households and large families)"; therefore, amended Policy 208 would read: " Encourage the development of housing which fulfills specialized housing needs". The amended motion was seconded by Council Member Genis, and carried 4-1, Mayor Buffa voting no. Mayor Buffa introduced Steering Committee Policy 208A which addresses rehabilitation loans and/or grants. Frank Cole questioned the need for the City to be pro- viding loans/grants. Mayor Buffa replied that the policy is a guideline for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund program which is already in place. Mark Korando, Steering Committee member, spoke about the need to be more flexible with the income qualifications for obtaining rehabilitation funds. Council Member Genis commented that the CDBG income guidelines for are not realistic because of the high cost of housing in Orange County. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Amended Policy Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt amended Policy 208A: 208A Adopted "(Delete 'Develop') Investigate the potential for a rehabilitation loan and/or grant program for owner - occupied dwelling units for households which exceed CDBG income guidelines". The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no. (Addition is underlined.) COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Amburgey commented that public input COMMENTS should not be accepted after a motion is on the floor unless a valid point of clarification is being made. Council Meeting Procedures Mayor Buffa asked the Deputy City Manager/Development Services to provide.Council with suggestions on how to proceed with the General Plan meetings at a faster pace. The Deputy City Manager stated that he will be recom- mending a reduction in public comments. ADJOURNMENT At 11:35 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to Tues- day, January 23, 1990, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, to continue the -public hearing for the General Plan Review Program. Mayor of the Cit Costa Mesa ATTEST: - T 01-i it' Clerk of the City of Costa esa