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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/23/1990 - Adjourned City Council Meeting32 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JANUARY 23, 1990 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in adjourned regular session January 23, 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 17, 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 Council Member Genis. 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: OFFICIALS PRESENT: Mayor Buffa left the meeting at 8:25 p.m. City Manager Allan Raeder Assistant City Attorney Eleanor Frey Public Services Director William Morris City Clerk Eileen Phinney Senior Planner Alice Angus Intergovernmental Relations Officer Cheryl Friedling MINUTES In a memorandum dated January 23, 1990, the City Manager January 10, 1990 made a correction to the minutes of January 10, 1990, Page 2, concerning the motion made in closed session for the Harry S. Green contract. He suggested adding at the end of the motion: "and Council further clarified that, as it pertains to the contract with Harry S. Green, Incorporated, gratuities reported as all or a portion of service fees shall not be considered part of gross revenues". MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Amended Minutes Member Genis, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the Approved adjourned regular meeting of January 10, 1990, were approved as amended. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers under Oral Communications. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Buffa announced that Old Business No. 1 would be Relocation of SOS discussed prior to the public hearing for the General Plan Update. The Clerk presented a revised proposal to relocate Share Our Selves (SOS) from Rea Community Center to the Orange County Community Development Council (CDC) facility at 1695 West MacArthur Boulevard, Costa Mesa. The City Manager reported that as directed by Council at the meeting of January 15, 1990, staff has been working with CDC in revising the sublease and terms of the Memorandum of Understanding. (The revised docu- ments were included with his memorandum of January 22, 1 1990.) He asked the City's Intergovernmental Relations Officer to summarize the differences between previous documents and those now being considered. The Intergovernmental Relations Officer explained two financing mechanisms detailed in the City Manager's memorandum of January 22: Proposal No. 1 (long term), Pages 3 and 4, and Proposal No. 2 (short term), Pages 4 and 5. She then outlined the Memorandum of Understand- ing(MOU) between the City and CDC which stipulates several provisions which would be incumbent upon all three parties, the City, CDC, and SOS. She reported that any version of the documents approved by Council would be submitted to CDC for review at its January 24 board meeting. Council Member Glasgow was concerned about the extent of the City's involvement, specifically, on Page 3 of the MOU, Section 3, which stipulates that the City shall appoint a mediator to resolve rental increases and utility payments;- Page 2, Subsection (c), concerning the passbook account; and Page 1, Section C, regarding the statement that no additional programs or operations will be consolidated on the site without specific written approval of the City and CDC. Mayor Buffa commented that it may be difficult for SOS to came up with a deposit of $35,000.00. The City Manager suggested providing a letter of credit to CDC in lieu of the deposit. Dick Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa, was appalled at the way the City was treating SOS. He was of the opinion that the terms of the agreement would be detrimental to SOS. Council Member Amburgey opposed any further City assist- ance to SOS because of the amount of staff time already spent on this project; SOS did not do its part to move when the lease extension expired; and the City now must spend taxpayers' money to go through legal proceedings to evict SOS. Because the proposed site is not large enough to provide for SOS's medical and dental clinics, and because of the cost to the City, Council Member Amburgey contended that neither SOS nor the City would benefit from the agreement. Council Member Genis suggested changing the second sentence in Section C, Page 1 of the MOU, to read: "No additional programs or operations will be consolidated on this site without the specific written approval of CDC and the granting of any applicable permits or other required public approvals". She also agreed with Council Member Glasgow's comments about the mediator. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Amended MOU Member Glasgow, that the Memorandum of Understanding Approved between the City and CDC be approved and submitted to the CDC board for review with the following changes: Page 1, Section 3: Delete the second sentence. Page 2, Subsection (c): Delete. Delete any mention of the City's guaranteeing the terms of the 2 -1/2 -year lease and replace it with the City's providing a standard letter of credit. Page 3, Section 3: Delete reference to the City's being a mediator. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle was concerned with the rapid increase in costs for SOS stipulated in the agreement. Council Member Amburgey opposed the motion because of the City's liability if SOS were to move from the site during the first year. Dick Sherrick asked if the City had any surplus land on which SOS could build a facility. Council Member Genis responded that staff has already investigated that possibility, and there is no suitable site. The motion to approve the amended MOU carried 3-2, Council Members Hornbuckle and Amburgey voting no. PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public hearing, continued from the GP -89-02 meeting of January 17, 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 Senior Planner reported that staff's memorandum dated January 23, 1990, addresses General Plan hearing topics/procedures for Council's information. She then summarized staff's memorandum dated January 22, 1990, concerning the following subjects: Relocating Objective III -B to Goal VIII (Preservation and Enhancement) and renumbering it Objective VIII -A; and changing the number of the accompanying policy from 99 to 198A. In regard to affordable housing, new State law now addresses low and very low income, and requires that greater incentives be provided to developers. The new law must be addressed in the General Plan where applicable, and the City is required to adopt an ordinance detailing the incentives that the City will provide to a developer of affordable housing. (A copy of Density Bonus Provisions pursuant to Government Code Sections 65913.4, 65915, and 65917, effective January 1, 1990, is included with the memorandum.) As requested by Council, staff drafted Policy 217A and Program X -A (A) to encourage construction of afford- able single-family homes. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Objective VIII -A Council Member Genis, to take the following action: and Policy 198A Adopted Adopt Objective VIII -A (formerly III -B): "Establish policies, standards, and procedures to minimize blighting influences and maintain the integrity of stable neighborhoods". 1 y 315 ,.J.. r Adopt Steering Committee Policy 198A (formerly 99): "Develop standards and/or guidelines for new develop- ment with emphasis on site (including minimum site security lighting) and building design to minimize vulnerability to criminal activity". Council Member Amburgey opposed the reference to "security lighting" because it would impose a burden on an owner by requiring him to provide more than standard outdoor lighting. Council Member Glasgow also objected to the inclusion of "security lighting" because he preferred giving the property owner the option to provide an alarm system in lieu of security lights. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no. Mayor Buffa opened discussion for Programs VIII -A, Zoning Enforcement; VIII -B, Development Review; VIII -C, Public Nuisance Abatement; VIII -D, Housing Rehabilita- tion;.and VIII -E, Mobile Home Rehabilitation. Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, Steering Committee member, addressed the committee's recommendations for Program VIII -D. Council Member Glasgow asked if Program VIII A, Zoning Enforcement, would be the appropriate section to place Council's recent comments on Conditional Use Permit, violations. The City Manager responded that staff has been discussing enforcement of these violations and it could be added to this section. Council Member Genis wanted a policy included which would encourage conversion of nonconforming uses to conforming uses. As a point of clarification, the City Manager mentioned that -where it states "Department/Division budgets" as funding sources, these budgets are not taxing resources but simply the place where funds are budgeted. Council Member Genis suggested that references to time periods be appropriately updated before the document is brought back to Council for final approval. Council Member Genis asked if there were anything in the document which prohibits encroachment of commercial uses into residential areas. The Senior Planner responded that it is not addressed in that specific language. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Program VIII -A Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Program VIII A, Zoning Adopted Enforcement, was adopted as presented. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Program VIII -B Council Member Amburgey, to adopt Program VIII -B, Adopted and Staff Development Review, and directing staff to provide word - Directed to Provide ing regarding incompatible uses for Council considera- Additional Wording tion. The motion carried 5-0. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Vice Program VIII -C Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Program VIII -C, Adopted Public Nuisance Abatement, was adopted with the provision that it be updated to reflect current dates and situations. Mayor Buffa invited public comment on Goal IX, Preserv- ing Affordability, and Policies 209 through 216B. Council Member Genis asked why the Steering Committee recommended deleting "tentative tract maps" in Policy 209. None of the committee members in attendance knew the reason for the deletion. Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, stated that the committee opposed density bonuses, one reason being that it does not ensure affordable housing. At the request of Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the Senior Planner briefly explained the new State law regarding density bonuses/financial incentives. Mayor Buffa commented that it has been his experience that there is very little support from Council and Planning Commission for density bonuses. He stated that this is a State -mandated program which does not allow much flexibility. Jan Luymes, Steering Committee member, stated that it was her understanding from a conversation she overheard in the Development Services Department, that if a developer meets the guidelines for a density bonus, it is not necessary to be approved by Council. She urged Council to offer other incentives in place of density bonuses since the latter does not ensure affordable housing. Ms. Luymes explained the committee's reasons for recommending Policies 216A and 216B. 1 316 MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Amended Program Council Member Genis, to adopt amended Steering Commit - VIII -D Adopted tee Program VIII -D, which shall include the following amendments: Under "Program/Action Description", amend the fourth line to read: ". . . through low interest loans, or potential loans or grants to owner .". ("Poten- tial was added; "all" was deleted.) Under "Funding Sources", add "provided a new loan program is adopted" at the end of the paragraph. Under "Implementation Schedule", second line, add "possible" before "creation of the program . ." Discussion ensued regarding the use of Community Devel- opment Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Shalimar Drive improvements, and potential loans or grants to owner - occupants of residential properties who would exceed CDBG income guidelines to rehabilitate their units. Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, Steering Commit- tee member, reported that based on citizen input, the committee determined there was a need for a loan/grant program to improve ovmer-occupied residential units for those households that exceed the CDBG income guidelines. The motion to approve amended Program VIII -D carried 3-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Amended Program Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt amended Program VIII -E VIII -E Adopted with the following amendment: Under "Program/Action Description", delete "all"; and staff was directed to provide an updated table. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Glasgow and Amburgey voting no. Mayor Buffa invited public comment on Goal IX, Preserv- ing Affordability, and Policies 209 through 216B. Council Member Genis asked why the Steering Committee recommended deleting "tentative tract maps" in Policy 209. None of the committee members in attendance knew the reason for the deletion. Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, stated that the committee opposed density bonuses, one reason being that it does not ensure affordable housing. At the request of Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the Senior Planner briefly explained the new State law regarding density bonuses/financial incentives. Mayor Buffa commented that it has been his experience that there is very little support from Council and Planning Commission for density bonuses. He stated that this is a State -mandated program which does not allow much flexibility. Jan Luymes, Steering Committee member, stated that it was her understanding from a conversation she overheard in the Development Services Department, that if a developer meets the guidelines for a density bonus, it is not necessary to be approved by Council. She urged Council to offer other incentives in place of density bonuses since the latter does not ensure affordable housing. Ms. Luymes explained the committee's reasons for recommending Policies 216A and 216B. 1 .�, a 17 Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, commented that since density bonus provisions are State -mandated, it may not be necessary to reference them in the General Plan. Council Member Amburgey stated that because of the new State law, it appears that it would be to the City's benefit to address density bonuses in the General Plan. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:35 p.m. Mayor Buffa Left Mayor Buffa left at 8:25 p.m., and Vice Mayor Hornbuckle chaired the remainder of the meeting. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Coal IX Adopted by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Goal IX: "It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide its citizens with reasonably priced housing opportunities within the financial capacity of all social and economic segments of the community. Further, the City of Costa Mesa shall make every effort to reduce the costs of hone ownership or rent for all existing and future dwelling units constructed within its jurisdiction". Council Member Genis supported the general concept of the goal; however, she emphasized that she does not advocate rent control. The motion carried 4-0. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Policy 209 Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Policy 209 was Adopted adopted: "Allow and encourage developers to 'piggyback' or file concurrent applications (i.e., rezones, tenta- tive tract maps, conditional use permits, variance requests, etc.) if multiple approvals are required, and if consistent with applicable processing requirements". MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Policy 210 Member Amburgey, and carried 4-0, Policy 210 was Adopted adopted: "Maintain consistency between all applicable general and specific plans, zoning ordinances, and other development guidelines relating to the development, maintenance, and conversion of new or existing dwelling units in order to reduce unnecessary overlapping regula- tions to expedite the processing of residential develop- ments". MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Amended Policy Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Planning Commission 211 Adopted Policy 211, as reworded in staff's memorandum of January 22, 1990, in order to comply with new State law, was adopted: "Provide incentives (i.e., density bonus units, fee reductions, exemptions from development or processing fees, fast -tracking, etc.) to developers of residential projects who agree to provide the specified percentage of units mandated by State law at a cost affordable to low- and/or very low-income households. Density bonus units will be provided when the bonus units do not allow the project's resulting density to exceed the General Plan designation density limit". (Addition is underlined.) MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Policy 211A Member Genis, and carried 4-0, Planning Commission Adopted Policy 211A was adopted: "Provide financial incentives in lieu of density bonus units if the proposed density i exceeds that allowed by the General Plan designation of the property. Require the review of such projects by Planning Commission and City Council". Policy 211B Council referred Steering Committee Policy 211B to staff Referred to Staff for more information. Former Mayor Vice Mayor Hornbuckle recognized former Costa Mesa Mayor Recognized Arlene Schafer. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Policy 212 Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Policy 212 was adopted: Adopted "Provide opportunities and develop incentives to encour- age developers to employ innovative or alternative construction methods to reduce housing costs and increase housing supply". Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Policy 213 Council Member Genis, to adopt Policy 213. Withdrawn Discussion followed concerning the meaning of the policy, and thereafter, Council Member Glasgow withdrew his motion. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Amended Policy Council Member Genis, to adopt amended Policy 213: 213 Adopted "Exert City influence to the maximum extent possible to facilitate (deleted "reduce land, construction, and financial costs associated with the) development of new residential units". (Addition is underlined.) The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Policy 214 and Member Amburgey, and carried 4-0, the following action Amended Policy was taken: 215 Adopted Adopted Policy 214: "Continue to allocate a majority of the City's Community Development Block Grant funds to direct housing -related programs". Adopted amended Policy 215: "Support the continuation and expansion of Federal housing assistance programs for very low-, low-, and moderate -income households". (Addition is underlined.) Council Member Genis brought up the potential program of using a portion of the City's CDBG funds in conjunc- tion with other cities in the County to provide housing, not as part of the General Plan, but as a program to pursue in the future. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Amended Policy Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, amended Policy 216 was 216 Adopted adopted: "Continue membership in the Orange County Housing Authority to provide housing assistance to very low-, low-, and moderate -income households". (Addition is underlined.) Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Policy 216A Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt amended Steering Commit - Failed to Carry tee Policy 216A: "Require all new rental projects over 20 units to provide 10 percent of the total units to meet specialized housing needs", (deleted '[handicapped, elderly, minorities, female -headed households and large families]'). The motion failed to carry 2-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no. f1 Z319 MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council`' - Policy 216B Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Steering Committee Adopted Policy 216B was adopted: "Support legislation to modify the provisions of California Government Code Section 65852.2 to prohibit the ability of a property owner to add an accessory apartment on land with a low density designation". Council Member Genis made a motion to adopt two new policies; however, she withdrew the motion and stated she would submit her recommendations to staff for Council consideration at a future General Plan meeting. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle invited comments on Program IX A, Incentive for Affordable Housing, and pointed out that staff has amended the "Program/Action Description" portion in the memorandum dated January 22, 1990, to conform with new State law. Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, reported that most citizens who provided input were opposed to density bonuses, and it was his opinion that density bonuses should not be in the General Plan since they are State -mandated. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke at length about which staff members are qualified to answer questions regarding State law. MO'T'ION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Program IX A Member Amburgey, and carried 4-0, amended Planning Adopted Commission Program IX -A was adopted with the "Program/ Action Description" modified to incorporate wording contained in staff's aforementioned memorandum: "Provide incentives (i.e., density bonuses, fee reduc- tions, etc.) to developers who agree to construct (deleted 125 percent low- and moderate -income units') 20 percent low-income units, 10 percent very low-income units, or 50 percent senior citizen affordable units". (Addition is underlined.) MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Program IX -B Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Program IX -B, Manufac- Adopted tured Housing, was adopted. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Program IX -C Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Program IX -C, Adopted Granny Flats, was adopted. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded Program IX -D by Vice -Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Program IX -D, Withdrawn Accessory Apartments. Council Member Amburgey asked.if the City would be in violation of State law if this program were deleted. The Assitant City Attorney replied that she could not recall anything in the General Plan guidelines that requires the City to incorporate this provision into the General Plan. The Senior Planner agreed with the attorney's statement, and added that a reason for including the program in the Housing Element is to take an accounting of those units towards meeting the City's regional housing need. -Council Member Glasgow withdrew his motion to adopt Program IX -D. In response to a question from Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Street, Costa Mesa, the Senior Planner explained that State law does not mandate that the program regarding accessory apartments be included in the General Plan. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Program IX -D by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Program IX -D, Failed to Carry Accessory Apartments. The motion failed to carry 2-2, Council Members Genis and Glasgow voting no. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested bringing back those items which failed to carry because of a tie vote. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle announced that public comment would be received for Programs IX -E, Federal/State Housing Programs; IX -F, Housing Assistance; IX -G, Shared Housing; and IX -H, Incentives for Low-income Housing. Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, wanted to know if these were pre-existing programs. The Senior Planner responded affirmatively. Jan Luymes, Steering Committee member, referenced Program IX -H, asking if the wording for this program should include State -mandated "very low-income". The Senior Planner replied that this is a City program; therefore, it is for Council to decide on the wording. Ms. Luymes stated that even though the Steering Commit- tee was opposed to incentives relating to density bonuses to provide affordable housing, she was not sure whether there was any opposition to providing fee reductions to developers who agree to construct low- income units. Brief discussion ensued regarding Department Budgets/ General Fund, and Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested staff to clarify the wording when the General Plan document is brought back to Council. Sid Soffer spoke about Program IX -G, under "Program/ Action Description", which refers to the Golden Timers Senior Center assisting people, predominantly senior citizens, to find roommates to help reduce individual housing costs. He wanted to know if this activity by the Center would affect the surrounding neighborhood. He did not feel it was the City's obligation to find roommates. MOTION Adopted Programs On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by IX -E through IX -G, Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Programs IX -E Amended Where through IX -G were adopted with the stipulation that Appropriate "very low-income" be added where appropriate. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Amended Program Council Member Genis, and carried 4-0, Program IX -H IX -H Adopted was adopted with the "Program/Action Description" modi- fied to read: "Provide incentives (deleted "fee reduc- tions") to developers who agree to construct very low - and low-income units"; and to include "very low-" wherever appropriate. Referencing the "Implementation Schedule" of 1988-89 for Program IX -H, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested staff to make the appropriate adjustment. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle invited public comment for Coal X, Provision of Adequate Sites, and Policies 217 through 228. 321 Scott Williams, Steering Committee member, advised that the information regarding the ratio of apartments (57.4 percent) to single-family family units (36.6 percent) was obtained from the City's Community Report. Mr. Williams made brief statements regarding the committee's recommendations for Goal X and some of the policies listed thereunder. Council Member Genis ccmmented that Steering Committee Policy 219A was very similar to proposed Policy 220, and wanted clarification. Jan Luymes, Steering Commit- tee member, recalled that the committee intended to add a new Policy 219A. Jan Luymes addressed new Program X -A (A) contained in staff's memorandum of January 22, 1990, asking whether the third line should read "single-family detached" instead of "attached". The Senior Planner responded that the correct word is "detached". Sid Soffer was of the opinion that the document favors residential uses and does not adequately address the need for commercial developments. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle commented that there are references to economic stabil- ity under "Land Use" on Page -205 and other sections of the document. Frank Cole, 2482 Fairview Way, Costa Mesa, spoke about attached owner -occupied housing and multiple -unit hous- ing. He strongly disagreed with comments made earlier that those who live in attached housing contribute greatly to increased crime. Council Member Genis pointed out that Goal VII is very similar, if not identical to Goal X, and suggested deleting the first sentence of the latter goal. The Senior Planner agreed that the deletion would be appropriate. Council Member Amburgey opposed the amendment suggested by Council Member Genis and felt the first portion of Goal X should remain for clarification purposes. Motion Made to Council Member Amburgey made a motion, seconded by Adopt Goal X Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Goal X as proposed. SUBSTITUTE MOTION A substitute motion was made by Council Member Genis, Amended Goal X seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt amended Adopted Goal X: (deleted "It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide a balanced community of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional land uses to meet the competing demands for alternative developments within each land use classification".); "It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide adequate, suitable sites for residential use and development of a range of housing that varies sufficiently in terms of cost, design, size, location, and tenure to meet the housing needs of all segments of the.community at a level no greater than that which can be supported by the infra- structure". The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. (Addition is underlined.) MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Policy 217 Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, Policy 217 was Adopted adopted: Establish regulatory policies and controls which will encourage well designed planned residential developments and provide adequate open space, recrea- tional facilities, off-street parking, circulation, and 322 envirormental amenities within housing project areas - without comprcmising the affordability of newly constructed residential units". MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Vice Policy 217A Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 4-0, Policy 217A, as Adopted recommended in staff's memorandum of January 22, was adopted: "Establish regulatory policies and controls which will encourage the development of single-family detached housing types (i.e., small lot or zero -lot line subdivisions) which are affordable to first-time home buyers". Policies 218, 219, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested staff to reevaluate 219A, and 220 Policies 218, 219, 219A, and 220, and to report back Referred to Staff to Council. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Policy 221 Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Policy 221 was Adopted adopted: "Provide opportunities for development of well planned and designed projects which, through vertical or horizontal integration, provide for development of compatible residential, commercial, industrial, insti- tutional, or public uses within a single project or neighborhood". Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded Adopt Policies by Council Member Amburgey, to adopt Policies 222 and 222 and 223 223. AMENDED MOTION Council Member Genis suggested a minor change in Policy Amended Policy 222, and thereafter Council Member Glasgow amended his 222 and Policy motion to adopt amended Policy 222 and proposed Policy 223 Adopted 223: Amended Policy 222: "Cooperate with large employers, the Chamber of Commerce, and major commercial and industrial developers to identify and implement pro- grams to balance employment growth (deleted 'and the subsequent demand for') with the ability to provide housing opportunities affordable to the incomes of the newly created job opportunities". (Addition is under- lined.) Policy 223: "Continue to allocate portions of the City's Community Development Block Grant funds for acquisition and write-down of land costs to increase the supply of low- and moderate -income housing oppor- tunities". 1 The amended motion was seconded by Council Member Amburgey, and carried 4-0, MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Policy 224 Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to delete Policy 224. Deleted Vice Mayor Hornbuckle commented that the latter portion of the policy would be acceptable to her. Council Member Amburgey preferred to delete the policy. Substitute Motion A substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to Adopt Amended seconded by Council Member Genis, to adopt amended Policy 224 With- Policy 224: (deleted 'Review existing residential drawn neighborhoods or districts to identify those areas which are suitable for recycling or conversion to make intense or') "Ensure that higher density residential development consistent with infrastructure and street capacities 1 323 as well as existing or future social, economic, and environmental constraints".. (Addition is underlined.) After brief discussion, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle withdrew her substitute motion. The motion to delete Policy 224 carried 4-0. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Eblicy 224A by Council Member Glasgow, to delete Steering Committee Deleted Policy -224A: "Discourage upzoning which is not compati- ble with adjoining residential properties". Council Member Genis supported the policy; however, she did not believe it was located under the proper goal. Staff Directed to Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked staff to research the goals Research Similar to determine whether a similar policy exists, and if Policy not, Council would then decide if they want to include such a policy in the appropriate location. `Ihe motion to delete Policy 224A carried 3=1, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle voting no. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Policy 225 Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Policy 225 was Adopted adopted: "Consider the effects of new employment, particularly in relation to housing demands, when new commercial or industrial development is proposed". MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Amended Policy Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, amended Policy 226 was 226 Adopted adopted: "Consider the potential impact on housing opportunities and existing residential neighborhoods when reviewing rezone petitions affecting residential properties". (Addition is underlined.) MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Policies 227 Member Amburgey, and carried 4-0, the following action and 228 Adopted was taken: Policy 227 Adopted: "Continue to allocate portions of the City's CDBG funds to subrecipients who provide shelter for the homeless". Policy 228 Adopted: "Identify potential sites for residential development and emergency shelters for the homeless." RECESS Vice Mayor Hornbuckle declared a recess at 10:20 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:35 p.m. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle invited public comment on Programs X -A; X -A (A) contained in staff's memorandum dated January 22; X -B; and X-C. Jan Luymes, Steering Committee member, addressed new Program X -A (A), and stated that even though this Pro- gram was not in existence when the Steering Committee met, she could not imagine any opposition to single- family housing. Ms. Luymes advised that the committee opposed Program X-C because they were not in favor of vertical integration for mixed use and citizens were opposed to mixed uses altogether. She felt it would be more appropriate to provide an adequate buffer between commercial and residential uses. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Program X -A by Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, adopting Adopted Program X -A, Zoning Ordinance Review. 324 During discussion, the City Manager confirmed that all dates contained in the document will be updated, and funding sources will be clarified prior to Council's final review of the General Plan. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Amended Program Member Amburgey, and carried 4-0, amended Policy X -A (A) Adopted X A (A), Opportunities for First Time Home Buyers, was adopted: "Program/Action Description" was modified to read: "Develop residential zoning districts and devel- opment standards which encourage development of single- family (deleted 'detached') housing products (i.e., small lot or zero -lot line subdivisions) which are affordable to first-time home buyers". MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Amended Program by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt amended Program X -B, X -B Adopted Land Acquisition, stipulating that staff add "very low-income" where applicable. Council Member Genis opposed Program X -B as written because it appeared to her that the City would be taking an active role in acquiring land against the wishes of Motion to Adopt the property owner. Amended Program The motion to adopt amended Program X -B carried 3-1, X -E Failed to Carry Council Member Genis voting no. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Program X-C Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Program X-C, Adopted Mixed Use Developments, was adopted. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle invited public comment on Programs X -D, X -E, and X -F. Jan Luymes, Steering Committee member, spoke about the recommendations made by the Steering Committee for Programs X -D and X -E. Frank Cole commented on the State requirement for a balance of housing and jobs, and recommended that the State contribute the Fairgrounds property so the City could provide the needed housing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Amended Program Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt amended Steering Commit - X -D Adopted tee Program X -D, Housing Supply Impact Assessment: Using "Objectives/ Anticipated Results" recommended by the Steering Committee, but amended as follows: "Deter- mine potential impact of major employment -generating developments on the local housing market prior to approval of proposed development, while limiting new permanent employment -generating land uses (deleted '[by reducing building intensities or reducing the total amount of land devoted to these uses] until housing opportunities and employment are in balance Citywide based on recent employee per household information') where housing impacts are determined to be unaccept- able". (Addition is underlined.) The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Glasgow voting no. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Amended Program Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Steering Committee X -E Failed to Carry Program X -E, Rezone Review, amended by deleting the word "detached" where mentioned. The motion failed to carry 2-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no. 1 MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Program X -E Member Amburgey, and carried 4-0, proposed Program X -E Adopted was adopted. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Program X -F Council Member Genis, and carried 4-0, Program X -F, Adopted Development Monitoring Program, was adopted. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle announced that Programs X -G, X -H, X -I, and X -J would be discussed, and asked for public input. Jan Luymes, Steering Committee member, stated that 79 percent of citizen input to the committee opposed single-family homes being replaced by multi -family projects, and pointed out that the committee opposed Program X -G. Frank Cole, spoke about the City of Santa Ana's ordi- nance which down -zones a number of its apartment inf ills . Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey to adopt Program X -G Died Program X -G, Apartment Infill. The motion died for for Lack of a Second lack of a second. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Program X -G Council Member Glasgow, to delete Program X -G. The Deleted motion carried 3-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Program X -H Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Program X -H, CDBG Adopted Funding for Homeless Shelter, was adopted. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Program X -I Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, Program X -I, Adequate Adopted Sites, was adopted. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Amended Program Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, amended Program X -J, X -J Adopted Homeless Shelter Ordinance, was adopted: The "Program/ Action Description" was changed to read, "Amend the Municipal Code to specifically allow homeless shelters in appropriate areas subject to standard conditions". (Addition is underlined.) Vice Mayor Hornbuckle invited public comment on Goal XI and Policies 229 through 231B. Jan Luymes, Steering Committee member, addressed the ccxmnittee's reccmnendations for the policies contained under Goal XI, Accessibility. MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Amended Goal XI Member Amburgey, and carried 4-0, amended Goal XI was Adopted adopted: "It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to ensure that all existing and future housing opportunities are open and available to all social and economic seg- ments of the community without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, age, household composition or size, or any other arbitrary factors". (Addition is underlined.) MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded Policy 229 by Council Member Amburgey, and carried 4-0, adopting Adopted Policy 229: "Support the intent and spirit of equal housing opportunities as expressed in the Civil Rights �...� 25 Act of 1886, Title VII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act, California Rumford Fair Housing Act, and the California Unruh Civil Rights Act". Policy 230 After brief discussion regarding Policy 230 and its Tabled reference to the Fair Housing Council of Orange County, Council agreed to table this item. Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey to adopt Policy 231 Died for Policy 231. The motion died for lack of a second. Lack of a Second Commission Policy 231A: "Provide financial incentives A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded MOTION by Council Member Genis, to adopt amended Planning Amended Policy Commission Policy 231: "Provide density bonuses or 231 Adopted other incentives (exemption from development or process- ing fees, participation in costs of off-site improve- ments and/or land acquisition, or exemption from certain development standards) to developers of residential projects which provide a specified percentage of the MOTION units for (deleted 'handicapped or disabled persons') Amended Policy specialized housing needs. Density bonuses (deleted 231B Adopted 'will') may be provided when the bonus units do not allow the project's resulting density to exceed the General Plan designation density limit". (Additions are Program XI -A underlined.) The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Referred to Amburgey voting no. Motion to Delete A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey to delete Policy 231A Died for Planning Commission Policy 231A. The motion died for Lack of a Second lack of a second. The Senior Planner explained that this is a City - generated policy, not a State requirement. Jan Luymes, Steering Committee member, stated that her interpretation of the Planning Commission's intention was that in lieu of a density bonus where the General Plan designation has been exceeded, financial incentives should be provided. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded Amended Policy by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt amended Planning 231A Adopted Commission Policy 231A: "Provide financial incentives in lieu of density bonus units in residential projects containing units for (deleted 'handicapped or disabled persons') specialized housing needs if the proposed density exceeds that allowed by the General Plan desig- nation of the property. Require the review of such projects by Planning Commission and City Council". (Addition is underlined.) The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Genis voting no. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council Amended Policy Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, amended Steering 231B Adopted Committee Policy 231B was adopted: (deleted 'By January 1, 1991) "Develop programs and policies to address the housing needs of senior citizens". Program XI -A Vice Mayor Hornbuckle announced that Program XI -A, Fair Referred to Housing Council of Orange County, is being referred to Staff staff for reevaluation. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Vice Amended Program Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 4-0, amended Program XI -B Adopted XI -B, Incentives for Handicapped Housing, was adopted: Change "handicapped or disabled persons" to "specialized housing needs" where applicable. Deficient Dick Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa, Intersections asked when staff would be providing the information he requested about the specific developments which are causing nine intersections to operate below acceptable levels. The City Manager suggested addressing Mr. Sherrick's request at the General Plan meeting scheduled for Febru- ary 7, 1990, so that the.City's consultant could be present to answer questions. He also suggested that staff prepare an interim memorandum prior to that date. Jan Luymes suggested addressing the intersections when the land use map amendments are discussed. COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Amburgey referred to the City Manager's COMMENTS memorandum dated January 25, 1990, concerning the Irvine Business Complex Urban Village Proposal. He was very Irvine Business concerned about the intensity of the project, possibly Complex as high as 100 units to the acre, and its significant impact on Costa Mesa. The City Manager stated that he would report on this item at the meeting of January 29, 1990. ADJOURNMENT At 11:45 p.m., the Vice Mayor adjourned the meeting to Monday, January 29, 1990, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, to continue the public hearing on the General Plan Review Program. Mayor of the City VUosta Mesa ATTEST: ity Clerk.of the CiEy of Costa M a 327