HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/1990 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
APRIL 2, 1990
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session April 2, 1990, at 6:30 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and
Invocation by the Reverend Johnson, Newport Mesa
Christian Center.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Peter Buffa
Vice Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Council Member Ory Amburgey
Council Member Sandra Genis
Council Member Edward Glasgow
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Alan Roeder
City Attorney Thomas Kathe
Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services Donald Lamm
Public Services Director
William Morris
City Clerk Eileen Phinney
MINUTES
March 19, 1990
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the minutes of
the regular meeting of March 19, 1990, were approved as
distributed.
ORDINANCES
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Peter Buffa read a proclamation declaring the
Building Safety
week of April 9-13, 1990, as Building Safety Week, and
Week
urged the residents of Costa Mesa to become better
informed on Building Safety. Assistant Development
Services Director/Building, Tony C' DeBaca, accepted
the Proclamation on behalf of the Building Division and
invited the public and City Council members to tour the
Building Division during the week of April 9-13, 1990.
ORAL Cary Ward, 126 East 19th Street, stated that in regards
COMMUNICATIONS to the General Plan Amendment, he was concerned about
the lack of mixed use, and wanted to offer the City
Mixed Use some small projects combining store fronts with apart -
Land Use ments above them in the downtown area. Mayor Buffa
invited Mr. Ward to attend the next General Plan
adjourned meeting on April 18, 1990, at 6:30 p.m., to
discuss this matter.
Orange County Janice Shonauer, 3080 Tyler Way, congratulated Vice
Human Relations Mayor Mary Hornbuckle on receiving the Orange County
Commission Award Human Relations Commission Award on March 25, 1990,
for service to her community.
Hoague Barmichael Stephen Park, 1944 Church'Street,-reported that the
problems with Hoague Barmichael,have not improved.
Share Our Selves Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, asked if there was
Rea Community a deadline as to when Share Our Selves (S.O.S.) would be
Center moving. Mr. Roeder stated that the City was in the
process of litigating Share Our Selves' removal from Rea
Community Center.
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Conflict of Roger Blanchard, 1144 Sea Bluff Drive, stated he felt
Interest that the City Council should form an ad hoc committee
to make recommendations to avoid "conflict of interest"
situations.
Share Our Selves
Dick Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive, mentioned a
Donations
donation to Share Our Selves from the City of Irvine,
and felt the City of Costa Mesa should also contribute
to Share Our Selves to keep that organization success-
ful, and possibly loan them funds at 2 percent interest
for the purchase of its new building.
Day hbrkers
Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace Avenue, spoke on behalf of
at Center
of PK Burgers, who is experiencing some problems with
and Placentia
the day workers on his private property. PK Burgers
want someone from the City to call them and let them
know what they can do to remedy this situation.
Council Member Amburgey stated that he would be happy
to talk to them if they call him.
Request for
Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Street, referenced his
Criteria
request at the last meeting regarding a finding on
Defining
"Conflict of Interest", and asked if the Council had
Conflict of
moved forward on his request in defining the criteria
Interest
for a conflict of interest.
Mayor Buffa stated that the Council had not been able to
have a consenus and suggested that Mr. Humphrey make a
formal request in the form of a letter to the Mayor or
the City Manager.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar:
Item No. 11, Budget Adjustment No. 90-82, for $200,000.00,
for upgrading the existing signal system and modifi-
cation of the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Fair
Drive.
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Amburgey, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
WRITTEN On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
COMMUNICATIONS Member Anburgey, Resolution No. 90-23, A RESOLUTION OF
Records Destruc- THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
tion For AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE ACCOUNTING DIVI-
Accounting SION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE
NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Resolution 90-23 Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
Adopted NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Amburgey, Resolution No. 90-24, A RESOLUTION OF
MOTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE ACCOUNTING
90-24 DIVISION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDIN-
Adopted ANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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READING FOLDER
On motion by Vice Mayor
Council Member Amburgey,
following Reading Folder
processed:
Hornbuckle, seconded
and carried 5-0, the
items were received
by
and
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Joanne Brennan;
Mary Carpenter; Guardian Savings and Ivan Association;
Kassim Saeed Mohamed; Newport Village Apartments;
Gretchen Olson; and Lynette M. Rosales.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been
Beverage approved by the Planning Division: Ming Tai, doing
Licenses business as Ming's Seafood Chinese Restaurant, 2642
Newport Boulevard; Raed Hassan Ras, Dalal 0. Shalabi,
and Othman A. Shalabi, doing business as Country
Cousins Market, 1031 E1 Camino Drive; and Kyotaru
America Corporation, doing business as Seafood Show,
3099 Bristol Street.
Malathion Resolution frcm the City of Lynwood opposing aerial
Spraying spraying of the chemical substance Malathion and
supporting Senate Bill 1823.
Cable Rasolution from the City of Cypress urging the United
TV States Congress to revise the Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984 because of the need for greater
local goverment regulatory authority.
SET FOR PUBLIC
HEARING
Weed Abatement
MOTION
Resolution 90-25
Adopted Setting
A Public Hearing
for April 16, 1990
MOTION
Warrants 1461 and
1462 Adopted
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Amburgey, Resolution No. 90-25, A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT RUBBISH AND
WEEDS ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; DIRECTING THE FIRE CHIEF OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO REMOVE SAID RUBBISH AND DESTROY SAID
WEEDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW; FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING
ALL OBJECTIONS OR PROTESTS; AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT
OF SAID RUBBISH AND WEEDS, setting a public hearing on
April 16, 1990 at 6:30 p.m., was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Amburgey, Warrant Resolution 1461, including
Payroll 9006, and Warrant Resolution 1462, were
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the following claims
were rejected:
MOTION
Claims Rejected Adrienne Green,
Teresa Hernandez,
Santa Ana Heights Water Company, and
Richard E. Willson.
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AIMINISTRATIVE
Staff recommended approval of an agreement with Human
ACTIONS
Options, Post Office Box 445, South Laguna, for use
of space at the Police Facility for counseling clients.
Agreement
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Human Options
Member Amburgey, the agreement was approved, and the
Chief of Police was authorized to sign on behalf of the
Space At The
City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Police Facility
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
MOrTION
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement Approved
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement
Staff recommended approval of an agreement with the
County of Orange
County of Orange, wherein the City of Costa Mesa would
grant space at the Westside Substation for Deputy
Space at the
Probation Officers to counsel and interview adult
I%bstside Sub-
probationers. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle,
Station
seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the agreement
was approved.and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized
MOTION
to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by
Agreement Approved
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement
Staff recommended approval of a reimbursement agreement
C. J. Segerstrom
with C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road,
and Sons
Costa Mesa, to allow participation with the City in
expanding the project scope to enhance safety, traffic,
Sunflower Avenue
and access conditions along Sunflower Avenue, west of
Improvements
Plaza Drive, with a recommendation that projected trip
fees be used to further improve the arterial system in
concert with ongoing work. On motion by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the
agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
MOTION
authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
Agreement Approved
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget Adjustment On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
No. 90-81 Member Amburgey, Budget Adjustment No. 90-81, for
Intersection $868,155.00, to improve intersections of Bristol Street
Improvements at Bear Street and at Sunflower Avenue, was approved by the
the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Adjustment Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bristol Park Staff, recommended approval of an agreement with Bristol
Investment Group Park Investment Group No. 1, 3160 Red Hill Avenue,
No. 1 Costa Mesa, for acquisition of a 3.00 -foot wide
easement dedication at 722 Baker Street for $35,344.00.
Easement At On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
722 Baker Street Amburgey, the agreement was approved and.the Mayor and
Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
MOTION The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Agreement AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Approved Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Notice of Completion The Fairview Road Slope Improvements were completed on
Ryco Construction
March 23, 1990, by Ryco Construction Company, Post
Fairview Road Slope
Office Box 327, Gardena, to the satisfaction of the
Improvements
Director of Public Services. On motion by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the
MOTION
improvements were accepted; the Clerk was authorized to
Improvements
file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to
MOTION
release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor
Improvements
and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months there -
Accepted
after; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated
12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES:, COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Completion The Harbor/Maple Storm Drain Phase II Improvements
Aman Brothers
were completed on October 12, 1989, by Aman Brothers,
Harbor/Maple Storm
Incorporated, 614 East Edna, Covina, to the satis-
Drain Phase II
faction of the Director of Public Services. On motion
by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member
MOTION
Amburgey, the improvements were accepted; the Clerk was
Improvements
was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authori-
Accepted
zation was given to release retention funds 35 days
thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered
exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond
was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Sole Source 'Staff requested authorization to purchase 770 gallons
Purchase From of yellow traffic paint and 770 gallons of white
Pervo Paint traffic paint from sole source vendor, Pervo Paint
Company, 6624 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, for
MOTION $12,026.44. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle,
Purchase Approved seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the purchase was
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MDIBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget Adjustment Item 11 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Budget
No. 90-82 Adjustment No. 90-82, for $200,000.00, to provide an
Harbor/Fair adequate appropriation to upgrade the existing signal
Improvements system and modify the intersection of Harbor Boulevard
at Fair Drive.
Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace, requested confirmation
that the amount of Budget Adjustment No. 90-82, was
$200,000.00, which was confirmed.
MOTION Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that this money was coming
Adjustment Approved from trip fees that have been collected from developers
and made a motion for approval of Budget Adjustment No.
90-82. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Amburgey, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Buffa announced that he had received a request
Ordinance 90-3 that the adoption of Ordinance No. 90-3 be continued to
City -Owned Council meeting of April 16, 1990, and stated that the
Surplus Property disposition of City -owned property at 2157 Harbor Boule-
vard and 510 Victoria Street would be removed from the
agenda for later consideration.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-90-O1/PA-90-33 set for the public hearing, continued from the meeting
Elliott/Gist of March 19, 1990, for Rezone Petition R-90-01, Van
Elliott, 135 Commercial Way, Costa Mesa, authorized
agent for Dorie L. Gist, 2109 Valley Read, Costa Mesa,
to rezone property at 2109-2115 Valley Road from R1 to
PDR -MD. Environmental Determination: Negative Declara-
tion.
The Clerk also presented the following items for the
subject property:
Planning Action PA -90-33, Craig Hampton, 18102
Sky Park South, Irvine, authorized agent for Dorie
Gist, for a Planned Development Review for 8
detached single-family homes, with a variance
from front setback requirements (25 feet required,
18 proposed).
Report on Site -Specific Land Use Element Map
Amendment - Site 18, along Valley Circle,
Ridgecrest Circle, Sea Bluff Drive, and Valley
Road.
Ccmmunications were received in opposition to the rezone
from Robert Domabyl, 1136 Sea Bluff Drive and Sharon
Sammann and Judianne Kelly, 1115 Ridgecrest Drive.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated
that the Council had three items to consider:
R-90-01: The General Plan for this property and the
surrounding area is a medium density residential,
which is 8 to 15 units per acre. The Zone is R1. Mr.
Lamm stated that, under current law, zoning must be
consistent with the General Plan.
PA -90-33: Code requires a 25 -foot front setback,
however, the Planning Commission approved a maximum of
23 feet.
Site Specific Land Use Element Map Amendment: The
Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated that
if the rezone were approved, the General Plan would
not need to be changed; if rezone were denied, the
General Plan should then be changed from Medium
Density Residential to Low Density Residential.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services, reported
that the Planning Commission's vote concerning this
rezone was 2-2, with one abstension.
Craig Hampton, 2405 La Mesa Court, architect for the
applicant, explained that their request is for 8 de-
tached single-family homes. An overlay was displayed
to indicate Site Area 18, and Mr. Hampton showed that
variances had been granted on other properties in this
area which are zoned R1.
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Mr. Hampton also stated that setbacks of 5 feet
to a two -car garage, had been granted on other proper-
ties within this area. He indicated their proposal for
8 units per acre, with 4,950 square feet per unit, was
more in keeping with City requirements than that which
had been previously approved.
Mr. Hampton pointed out that there are 39 residences
located in Site 18, and that 32 of those have a higher
density than his proposal, and although the PDR -MD zone
would allow 7 to 13 units on site, they are proposing 8
units. Mr. Hampton stated the PDR -MD Development Review
portion of their request met three of five criteria to
judge the project's design.
Mr. Hampton explained that they are providing two -car
garages, an additional 4 feet in depth to provide for
extra storage, four guest stalls on site, and a two -car
driveway in front of each garage.
Regarding the 5 -foot setback, Mr. Hampton stated they
are proposing to eliminate all windows in the master
bedroom, leaving one opaque, nonoperable window in
master bathroom, with a sill height of 5 feet, 2 inches,
offering privacy for neighboring yards.
Mr. Hampton related that the PDR zone requires a 25 -foot
buffer from a public street and they are proposing a 20 -
foot buffer as required by R1 and R2 standards.
Mr. Hampton noted that they would be willing to con-
dition this project, i.e., a development agreement, a
conditional rezone, or a deed restriction.
Mayor Buffa reiterated Mr. Hampton's statement that he
would be willing to accept a limitation of 8 units
for the project. Mayor Buffa also noted that, as part
of the PDR application, there were a number of con-
ditions in the staff memo dated March 29, 1990. Mr.
Hampton stated he was in agreement with all conditions.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services and Craig
Hampton, Project Architect, answered questions from
Council regarding the inconsistencies of existing zoning
and the General Plan, as well as existing setbacks in
the surrounding area.
Ron Amburgey, 2736 Cibola Avenue, gave his opinion on
the previous land use designation.
Public Comments Paula Litton, 1161 Gleneagles Terrace, stated that this
in Opposition property is currently zoned Rl, for six homes, which
to Request would be compatible with the neighborhood. She urged
Council to vote against the rezone petition.
Dick Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive, expressed his
concern that this project would have an adverse effect
on traffic patterns and requested that Council follow
staff recommendations to deny the request for a rezone.
Robert Domabyl, 1136 Sea Bluff Drive, was concerned
about traffic and parking problems, stating that the
32 -foot streets would be impacted by recreational
vehicles being parked on them. Mr. Domabyl felt a major
concern is the backyard/sideyard setbacks, and stated
that 5 homes would be more compatible to everyone's
needs. He urged the Council to vote no on the Rezone
Petition.
Terry Douglas, 1149 Sea Bluff Drive, stated that he had
done his own traffic survey and was concerned about
recreational vehicles being parked on the streets. Mr.
Douglas also addressed noise, and noted that four of the
proposed homes would be adjacent to a commercial strip
which contains a bar and a karate studio. Mr. Douglas
expressed his desire that Council deny this request.
David Burns, 1112 Ridgecrest Circle, stated his
concerns regarding traffic, noise, and parking,
and requested Council to deny the rezone.
Roger Blanchard, 1144 Sea Bluff, noted that privacy
would became a major problem and proposed that
Council decline this rezone.
Sonja Abels, 1160 Gleneagles Terrace, felt the area was
incorrectly zoned R2 and took umbrage at the suggestion
that all of the neighborhoods should be changed to R2.
Ms. Abels stated there was no room for children and felt
the neighborhood would become transient. Ms. Abels
asked for clarification of the lot size, and the
Deputy City Manager/Development Services responded that
the lot size is 39,621 square feet. Ms. Abels stated
that she is against the rezone petition.
Rob Robinson, 1103 valley Circle, stated that the neigh-
borhood currently has a major parking problem and felt
that the proposed rezone would not remedy the problem,
but would actually reinforce it. Mr. Robinson expressed
his dissatisfaction with the number of homes proposed as
well as the 5 -foot setback. He also referred to -a
petition signed by residents of 89 of 110 homes, against
the rezone and urged the Council to take into account
the wishes of homeowners in the surrounding neighbor-
hood.
Michael Oliver, 1111 valley Circle, wanted to register
his opposition to this project and stated that six homes
could be built on this site without adversely affecting
neighbors on Sea Bluff Drive.
Jeffrey Childs, Acting President of Marina Highlands
Homeowners Association, was opposed to the project and
felt that a 16 -foot wide street was not accceptable.
Craig Hampton, Project Architect, recapped some of
his earlier comments for the Council.
RECESS Mayor Buffa declared a recess at 8:30 p.m., and the
meeting resumed at 8:45 p.m.
Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood, requested that Council
Members Amburgey and Glasgow abstain from voting on this
item.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Glasgow felt that the parking concerns
and requirements had been satisfied and stated that due
to scarcity of land in Costa Mesa, neighbors are closer
than we would like them to be, but in order to meet the
demands for single-family detached hones, this sometimes
becomes necessary.
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MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded
Negative Declara-
by Council Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, to adopt
ation Adopted
the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for
for R-90-01
Rezone Petition R-90-01.
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded
Ordinance 90-4
by Council Member Amburgey, to give first reading to
Given First
Ordinance 90-4, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Reading
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE
ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 2109-2115 VALLEY ROAD FROM R1 TO
PDR -MD, approving Rezone R-90-01, with a recommendation
than an enabling provision be placed in the General Plan
modifications that would allow Planned Development IoW
Density to take advantage of innovative planning.
Council Member Amburgey referred to recent articles
appearing in a local newspaper, stating that the facts
had been distorted and that the community had been
mislead, making it necessary for him to respond.
Council Member Amburgey felt he would be doing a dis-
service to those residents who elected him, were he to
refrain from voting on this rezone petition. He said
that he owed it to everyone involved to cast his vote so
that residents of Costa Mesa are represented fairly and
accurately.
Council Member Amburgey felt this was a good project and
stated that he would support and encourage single-family
detached homes on smaller lot sizes. Council Member
Amburgey felt the Council should encourage staff to
research and come back with a method which would accom-
modate a rezone on lot sizes of less than 6,000 square
feet in a planned project.
Council Member Genis concurred with Council Member
Amburgey on restructuring planning regulations. She
felt that while this was a request for 8 units to be
built, Council would actually be approving 13. Council
Member Genis also felt that the problem of inadequate
parking had not been remedied.
Substitute A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded
Motion to by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to deny the rezone. Vice
Deny Rezone Mayor Hornbuckle stated that she was in favor of
R-90-01 keeping R1 zoning, because of parking concerns. Mayor
Failed To Carry Buffa stated he would not support the substitute motion
because the proposed project offered a move in the dir-
ection of increasing the stock of single-family homes.
Council Member Genis pointed out that because this is
a single R1 lot, 7 units could not be placed on the
parcel without discretionary action by the Council;
there would at least need to be a tract map.
The substitute motion to deny Rezone Petition R-90-01,
failed to carry 3-2, with Council Members Buffa, Amburgey
and Glasgow voting no.
The motion to give first reading to Ordinance 90-4
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Amburgey,
Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council
Negative Declara- Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the Negative Declara-
tion Adopted for tion of Environmental Impact for Planning Action 90-33
PA -90-33 was approved.
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Motion To Council Member Genis made a motion, seconded by Vice
Approve PDR Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to approve the Planned Deve-
and Deny lopment Residential with the added condition that
Variance 10 -foot setbacks be maintained adjacent to the homes
Failed To Carry on Sea Bluff Drive and the variance from the front
setback requirement be denied.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle pointed cut that there is a
section of the house that extends into that 10 -foot
setback, but the main part of the house seems to be
set back about 12 feet, and agreed with Ms. Genis
that it might require some re -working of the plans.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated
that on Valley Road the Code requires a setback of 25 -
feet frau the structure to the property line and the
Planning Cotanission recommended a 23 -foot setback.
Council Member Genis stated she would be amenable to
23 feet, and asked if that would be acceptable to
the seconder. The motion failed to carry 3-2, Council
Members Buffa, Amburgey, and Glasgow voting no.
Substitute A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded
Motion by Council Member Amburgey, and carried 3-2, Council
Approved oil Members Hornbuckle and Genis voting no, to approve
PA -90-33 PA -90-33, based on the analysis, findings and con-
ditions in the Staff Report; with an additional finding
that a special use would not be granted to this property
that is not enjoyed by similar properties in the area;
and adding a condition, proposed by the Architect,
that the windows on the south side of those four houses be
eliminated except for the opaque bathroom windows.
Mayor Buffa clarified that the motion was for 8 detached
single-family homes or less.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services requested
clarification of the motion regarding the variance being
approved. Council Member Glasgow stated his motion was
based on the recommendations from the Planning Commiss-
ion for a 23 -foot setback along Valley Road.
Site 18 Report The Deputy City Manager/Develcpme nt Services stated that
No Action the report on Site 18 was for information purposes and
Required no action was required.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Griffith/Burge set for the public hearing, for Dwight J. Griffith,
2121 East Coast Highwsay, Suite 280, Corona del Mar,
authorized agent for Gary 0. Burge D.V.M., 736 1�hialers
Way, Suite F-250, Fort Collins, Colorado, for the
Newport Animal Hospital at 125 Mesa Drive. The Affi-
davit of publication is on file in the Clerk's office.
No communications were received.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated that
this property is now called legal nonconforming and
cannot be expanded upon unless a zone change is granted.
Newport Animal Hospital's proposed development plan and
expansion will require a General Plan change from a
medium density to neighborhood commercial, and a rezone
from the R2 multiple residential to Cl zone. Planning
Commission recommended adoption of both the General Plan
and Zone Change.
Larry Hogle, Hogle and Associates, 19752 McArthur
Boulevard, Suite 210, Irvine, representing the
applicant, stated they agreed with the reconmendations
by staff and the Planning Commission, and also that
the .35 floor area ratio (FAR) was also acceptable to
them and rm t their expansion/ remodeling plans. Mr.
Hogle said they will agree to a specific plan require-
ment or any similar requirement to provide assurances
regarding future developments, that the City might need.
Mr. Hogle reported that Newport Harbor Animal Hospital
would like to remodel the facility to provide better
service to existing clientele, to improve facility and
operation problems, i.e., parking, vehicular circulation,
and outdoor animal runs.
Dr. Gary Burge, current owner of Newport Animal
Hospital, stated that they had remodeled as far
they could with the existing facility and that
the design was very poor for their type of service,
especially parking. Dr. Burge also reported they
had hired an architect to come up with a workable
plan. He feels that since the animal hospital has
been operating since 1946, the location is a valuable
asset because of familiarity with the site.
Ton Carpenter, a partner in the Newport Animal Hospital,
reported that their main concern was to improve their
facility to keep up with the times. 6\hiile they still
want to maintain the original atmosphere, he stated
they were severely limited with parking and the number
of exam rooms.
Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, asked the Council if they
were to approved the requested General Plan Amendment,
would they direct staff to develop a specific plan with
regard to FAR or %ere they planning to implement one
at that meeting, and if so, what would it be.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated that
staff did not recommend preparation of a specific plan
for this site. The Planning Commission does recommend a
specific plan or some other mechanism if the site is to
be restricted to .35 FAR.
MOTION Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion, seconded by
Negative Council Member Amburgey, and carried 4-1, with Council
Declaration Member Glasgow voting no, to adept the.Negative
Adopted Declaration for Environmental Impact.
Council Member Amburgey mentioned that the Council had
previously discussed conditioning the property in some
way so that its use would be for an animal hospital
only.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated
there were few, if any, ways to condition property at
this meeting. He stated that staff could cone back,
subsequent to the zoning, with a specific plan and an
ordinance, which would outline both intensity units and
use, although it would be very unusual.
City Attorney Thomas Kathe concurred with Mr. Lamm,
that a specific plan is normally not used for one speci-
fic property, stating they would have to go through the
General Plan procedures, i.e., Environmental Impact
Report, and same notice and hearing procedures. Mr.
Kathe stated the resolution would limit FAR and the use
would be limited by the Conditional Use Permit.
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Resolution A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded
No. 90-26 by Council Member Amburgey, to adopt a Resolution No.
GP -90-01 90-26 approving GP -90-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN-
CIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
MOTION GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -90-01, AMENDING THE GENERAL
Failed to CITY PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. The motion failed
Carry to carry with Council Members Buffa, Genis, and Glasgow
voting no.
SUBSTITUTE A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by
MOTION Council Member Genis-, and carried 5-0, to continue
this item to the regular City Council meeting of April
16, 1990.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
PA -90-26 set for the public hearing for appeal of the Planning
James Kaviani Commission's denial of Planning Action PA -90-26, from
James Kaviani, 19 Belmont, Newport Beach, for a variance from
frau maximum number of stories (two permitted; three pro-
posed) to legalize a third -story addition made to a
two-story residential condominium located at 2563 Orange_
Avenue in an R2 zone. Environmental Determination:
Exempt. The affidavit of publication is on file in the
Clerk's office. One communication was received from
Joanne E. House, 2554 Elden Avenue, C104, opposing this
variance.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated that
the the owner of this condominium unit at 2563 Orange
(Unit E2) constructed a loft above the second floor,
inside the unit. Under City's Zoning Code, it is tech-
nically a third -story which the City does not allow
without the issuance of a variance. The infraction of
the code was caught while under construction. They were
told to remove it and recently a building inspector was
back to the site to inspect a spa and caught it again.
The Planning Commission has recommended denial of this
variance, however, staff did recommend approval of the
variance at that point, feeling that since it was inter-
nal to the building and the only change on the outside
of the building was the addition of one window. The
property owner has agreed to remove the window. Mr.
Lamm also reported that there are no permits for this
loft.
James Kaviani, 19 Belmont, Newport Beach, stated that he
felt the denial of the variance would deprive him the
privileges enjoyed by other condominium owners. Mr.
Kaviani reported that the mezzanine was constructed
during framing and the rough stage was approved by the
building inspector. It was at final inspection that
the question was brought regarding whether the mezza-
nine was on the plans.
No one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by
Council Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the
Variance Council denied the request for variance to legalize
Denied a third -story addition made to a two-story residential
condominium.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 10:15 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING the Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Appeal set for public hearing for the application from Allan L.
Selection Davis, President, United Metric Development Corpora -
of Champion tion, 4701 Von Karman, Newport Beach, appealing the
Development Redevelopment Agency's selection of Champion Develop-
ment as the firm with which to enter into an Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement for development of Parcel "A"
Agency located at the northwest corner of 18th Street and
Parcel A Newport Boulevard. The affidavit of publication is
,on file in the Clerk's off icea
One communication was received from Interstar Manage-
ment, Incorporated, managers and present owners of Costa
Mesa Courtyards, expressing concern about potential
impacts of the proposed split-level, two-story design.
The City Manager stated that he had asked Ann Gyben, a
member of his office who worked with the Redevelopment
office and several other departments in going through
the initial evaluation, to make a brief presentation and
provide some background. Mr. Roeder added that repre-
sentatives from all of the departments who were involved
in the original analysis of the proposals were present
to answer any questions Council might have.
Ann Gyben confirmed that Champion Development Company
was selected by the Redevelopment Agency on March 7,
1990, after a long process. Ms. Gyben pointed out that
Costa Mesa Dental Properties had submitted a letter
requesting a re -hearing and item is scheduled for the
Redevelopment Agency Meeting on April 11, 1990. ,
Allan Davis, 208 Emerald Drive, Laguna Beach, presi-
dent of United Metric Development Corporation, and an
applicant on the appeal, stated that he felt his
company had provided the best solutions in the areas
of complimentary use and the proper retail mix related
to the present Costa Mesa Courtyards.
Jerry McClellan, 1879 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa,
felt the United Metric Development Corporation's pro-
posal was more sensitive to their needs, allowed
amenities they presently have, addressed parking
problems, with no condominium requirements, and was
scheduled for rapid completion. Mr. McClellan stated
they had tried to set up an appointment with Champion
Development but had received no communication from Mr.
Champion.
Allan Davis, 208 Emerald Drive, Laguna Beach, gave a
single -page handout to each Council member to depict
what they were trying to convey in words. Mr. Davis
stated they had set the parking structure back an
additional 5 feet and planned to plant palm trees, and
had recessed the corner of the parking structure to
increase the view of the park by Casa Bella residents,
and felt they had addressed the egress of the project
onto Newport Boulevard. Mr. Davis noted that the City
Transportation Services Department recommended only
minor modifications to that egress and ingress plan to
relocate the driveway to the north. He requested that
Council overturn the Redevelopment Agency decision of
March 7, 1990, and select United Metric as the firm
to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement for
the development of Parcel A.
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John Champion, 3734 McNab, Long Beach, stated they had
purposely designed their plans so that their tenants
would not be in direct competition with the adjoining
Courtyards proposal or with the planned Triangle Square.
Mr. Champion stated.that he had met with the Costa Mesa
Dental Properties on a couple of occasions, and made
allowances to accommodate them with frontage on Newport
Avenue. They did not contact Costa Mesa Dental Proper-
ties after the hearing because they learned that they,
along with United Metric, would be filing appeals for a
re -hearing, and felt it would be unproductive to enter
into discussions with them until this issue was re-
solved. Mr. Champion stated that their plan was flexible
and could accommodate whatever needs were necessary Mr.
Champion said their plan was flexible and could accommo-
date whatever needs were necessary to make this a suc-
cessful project. Mr. Champion requested that United
Metric's appeal be denied.
Frank Flores, 1879 Newport Boulevard, agreed that Costa
Mesa Dental Properties had met with Champion Development
on two occasions, where the subject of air rights was
brought up. Mr. Flores stated that they currently have
12,000 square feet of land and that, if they are to be
replaced in kind, that 12,000 square feet of land would
have to be on Newport Boulevard with a frontage of 100
feet. Mr. Flores felt that neither of Champion Develop-
ment's 5,000 -foot pads addressed that fact.
Mark Vroegindewey, 275 Albert Place, supported the
Redevelopment Agency's decision to go with Champion
Development, believing it would be the least departure
from what is currently on Newport Boulevard.
Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, a member of the Redevelopment
Advisory Committee, supported the Redevelopment Agency's
selection of Champion Development
John DeWitt, 2000 Balearic Drive, also a member of the
Redevelopment Advisory Committee, stated that flexi-
bility was paramount in this project and he approved of
Redevelopment Agency's selection of Champion Development.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle expressed her concern that Costa
Mesa Dental Properties be properly cared for and all of
their needs met.
MOTION Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion, seconded by
Failed to Mayor Buffa, to overturn the Redevelopment Agency's
Carry decision of March 7, 1990, and to select United Metric
for the development of Parcel A. Vice Mayor Horn -
buckle shared that the Advisory Committee, as a whole,
voted to accept the United Metric proposal and felt
it was important that the Council be very clear as to
the opinions of the dental group, because they will be
property owners, not tenants.
Council Member Genis requested confirmation from
Champion Development that Costa Mesa Dental Properties
would have their own property, a separate building,
and no condominium situation.
John Champion, 3437 McNab, Long Beach, confirmed that
Champion Development is prepared to give the Costa Mesa
Dental Properties a 12,000 -foot, free standing pad, in
fee, with a common wall between their development and
the dental group.
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MOTION
Upheld
Selection of
Chamption
Development
for Parcel A
Mr. Champion stated there would be no "condominium
rights." Costa Mesa Dental would have a separate parcel
and would simply pay their share of the expenses for the
parking lot, otherwise, it would be a totally separate
parcel, with no air space rights above. He stated that
according to plans provided in March, they will have a
separate building with one demising wall, being a common
wall between the two developments.
Council Member Amburgey stated that he felt that either
of the two projects will support the dental properties.
Council Member Amburgey offered a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member Glasgow, and carried 3-2,
with Council Members Buffa and Hornbuckle voting no,
to deny the request for appeal and direct staff to
pursue negotiations with Champion Development.
Further discussion involved Costa Mesa Dental
Properties being located on two floors, which was
unacceptable to the dental group. Champion Development
volunteered that their plan had the capabilities to
accommodate the dental group's needs, whatever they
might be. Mr. Champion stated they could adjust their
design so there would be no second floor above the
dental group, or design a project where there would be
property above them and either do a lease situation
or some sort of shared situation.
OLD BUSINESS Mayor Peter Buffa stated that Council had received a
Ordinance 90-3 request for this item to be continued to the meeting
Planned Signing of April 16, 1990. On motion by Council Member Amburgey,
Continued seconded by Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0,
the continuance of Second Reading and Adoption or
Ordinance No. 90-3, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE
5 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SIGN
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SPECIAL EVENT SIGNING,
PLANNED SIGNING PROGRAMS, AND MINOR VARIANCE PRO-
CEDURES; AND AMENDING TITLE 13 REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE
ADJUSTMENTS, was continued to the meeting of April 16,
1990.
Resolution 90-26 The Deputy City Manager/Development Services gave a
Authorizing Sale brief summary stating that at the regular City Council
Surplus Property meeting of March 19, 1990, the Council had declared the
at 1970 Church St. property at 1970 Church Street as surplus and directed
the City Attorney to develop a resolution authorizing
sale of the property.
Adopted On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Amburgey, Resolution No. 90-26, authorizing the
sale of surplus at 1970 Church Street, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING 1970 CHURCH STREET A SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF SAID SURPLUS REAL
PROPERTY.
Satellite City Manager Allan Roeder, referred to March 19, 1990,
Wagering at Council Meeting, where Council considered a resolution
Orange County opposing satellite wagering at Orange County Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds Staff provided two resolutions as options as well as
preliminary information regarding other facilities and
activities involved with satellite wagering.
Norb Bartosik, General Manager of Orange County Fair-
grounds, 88 Fair Drive, explained the concept of satellite
wagering and stated that Assembly Bill 4239 would allow
the Orange County Fairgrounds the same privileges as
other fairgrounds in the State, and showed slides from
other facilities to show some of the amenities avail-
able.
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Mr. Bartosik also showed slides of improvements they had
been able to put back into the facility, and discussed
programs designed to give back to the community, including
the Youth Expo. Slides were shown indicating statistics
on revenues which could be used to improve existing fair-
grounds, as well as benefits to State, County, and City
agencies. Mr. Bartosik stated that their traffic study
proposed mitigation measures that would require the Fair-
grounds to spend in excess of $2.5 million, and explained
the process and time frame for obtaining the permit for
building a facility for off-track or satellite wagering.
Mr. Bartosik mentioned that in 1989, the Fairgrounds
Board authorized a traffic study to deal with the con-
cern of traffic, parking and traffic management. He
said portion of this study had already been implemented,
including the new bus pocket on Fair Drive, a dedicated
right -turn lane into Vanguard, the improvements of two
right -turn lanes into the main entrance, along with
other improvements there. Mr. Bartosik referenced Civic
Center meetings with representatives of Costa Mesa
Police Department, neighboring colleges, local school
districts, swap meet, and the Pacific Amphitheater,
where a major concern had been traffic, with a strong
emphasis placed on scheduling and coordination of all
events. The Orange County Fairgrounds Board of Directors
agreed to relocate the proposed betting facility to the
east end of the fairgrounds, in an effort to be sensi-
tive to comments of Council and surrounding neighbors,
and Mr. Bartosik showed a map of old and proposed new
location of the facility. He noted one of the concern
was the criminal element and stated that he had packets
to be handed to each Council Member, reporting no in-
crease, obtained from reports from betting facilities
throughout the State. Mr. Bartosik brought up the
increase of employment, or approximately 150 new jobs
a year. He stated this facility would add to the tax
base of the Community in a direct on-going revenue base
to the City of Costa Mesa, based on projections, that
could generate between $500,000:00 and $700,000.00 per
year. Mr. Bartosik asked Council's support on this
project.
Rick Kane, Executive Director of the California Auth-
ority of Racing Affairs, 111 Howe Avenue, Sacramento,
explained the function of his organization in connection
with satellite wagering for live racing at fairgrounds
in the State of California. Mr. Kane gave background of
satellite/paramutuel wagering, stating the California
Legislature adopted the satellite wagering legislation in
1985 for the fair industry, as a funding source and as an
additional entertainment activity. -Mr. Kane referenced
the staff memo dated March 30, 1990, and the concern of
proximity of churches and schools to this facilty and
stated they had no noted instances of problems in that
area. He also indicated that security would be a major
priority of the facility.
In answer to a question from Council Member Amburgey,
City Manager Allan Raeder, responded that the bill
must be out of the first Assembly Committee by the end of
the month of April, and out of the House by the end of
June, in order to be taken up by the Senate, for a
possible effective date in 1991.
Roy Andreen, 2769 Cibola Avenue, representing the
Mesa del Mar Home Owner's Association, read a letter
directed to the Orange County Fairgrounds Board, with
carbon copies to Assemblyman Gil Ferguson and to the
Costa Mesa City Clerk. Mr. Andreen gave a copy of the
letter to the Clerk.
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Lester Zeff, 2513 Davis Place, stated he is in favor
of the location of this facility at the Orange
County Fairgrounds.
Norm Snow, 2746 San Juan Lane, felt the fairgrounds
was established to have a county fair, not to create
a new municipality who answers to no established
local authority. 'Mr. Snow asked the Council to
return the sanctity and serenity of their homes and
deny this request.
Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, requested a seven -minute
presentation, and that the Council make a statement to
the residents of this City that they will not support
this'activity, being pushed by the nine Fair Board
directors, as well as the General Manager of the Fair-
grounds, none of whom live in Costa Mesa. Ms. Feeney
stated that the Fairgrounds is a State -operated facility
that happens to be within the boundaries of our City
limits, and everyone had been told that they have no
control over what happens at the fairgrounds. Ms.
Feeney feels we finally have an opportunity to make a
strong statement. Ms. Feeney stated that Mr. Ferguson
appeared to be very concerned about our fairgrounds
being the only one without offtrack betting, however, he
failed to mention -that we have the distinction of being
the only fairgrounds with an 18,500 seat amphitheater,
that has been in litigation for over five years because
of noise, traffic; parking, and etc.
Ms. Feeney stated that satellite wagering would occur
approximately 250 days per year, with Monday and
Tuesday dark, and that Saturday and Sunday would
probably be their biggest days. She reported that
with a minimum of 1.5 persons per car, that would be
an additional 2,667 automobiles looking for parking.
She said that on weekends, the swap meet consumes the
entire parking lot, then there are the other activities
booked. She mentioned that the Swap Meet contract runs
through 1992, and asked if the Swap Meet lease would be
renewed and if new master plan indicated the swap meet
continuing along with the off-track betting. Ms. Feeney
asked the Council to discount the argument that these
2,667 additional cars will be arriving by freeway and
exiting Fair at Mesa Drive.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council
Speaking Time Member Glasgow, and carried 4-1, Council Member Amburgey
Extended voting no, Ms. Feeney was granted two more minutes to
speak.
Ms. Feeney reminded the Council that this is a govern-
ment operation on government property, and is supposed
to be acting in the best interest of the citizens, and
she asked how gambling would benefit the citizens'of
Costa Mesa. Ms. Feeney asked the Council to please side
with the residents of Costa Mesa.
John Morlock, 3169 Madiera, serving as president of
the Costa Mesa Republican Assembly, does not feel this
type of activity is needed in the City. Mr. Morlock
expressed concern about the traffic that will be gener-
ated and does not feel that the benefits would outweigh
the problems. He urged the Council to oppose Assembly
Bill 4239.
Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, stated it is
impossible to get into the fairgrounds and requested
Council to support the residents.
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Dick Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive, opposes
off-track betting and requested Council to continue
to oppose this project.
Frank Cole, 2482 Fairview Way, speaking on behalf
of the Fairview Village Homeowner's Association,
showed a document distributed by the Fair Board
with dollar designations for various improvement
projects, which also stated that the increasing
non -fair activities generates a greater amount of
added revenue. Mr. Cole suggested that the
Orange County Fairgrounds had outgrown its position
in the community and thought perhaps that piece of
property should be filled with houses.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, stated that the Fair
Board obviously doesn't know what is going on in
Costa Mesa, since the City has more jobs than homes,
and that there would be restrictions on any money
the City might gain from this facility. Mr. Feeney
suggested to the Fairgrounds that they clean up the
mess they currently have before they start making
another one. Mr. Feeney said that the Council's
decision would be very important to him.
The Mayor declared a recess at 1:00 a.m. and reconvened
at 1:12 a.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded
by Council Member Genis, to adopt the resolution
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opposing satellite wagering at Orange County Fair-
grounds.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle and Council Member Genis reported
on their visit to Cal -Expo in Sacramento. Council
Member Amburgey attended a satellite wagering facility
in Indio over the weekend and through employees, learned
they have about 250 automobiles, largest number of
people would arrive just prior to first post and leave
just after the last post. Mr. Amburgey felt the traffic
situation would definitely have to be addressed and
suggested that if the City helped the Fairgrounds Board
mitigate traffic problems, they might be able to do
something about their own traffic problems.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle expressed concern that legis-
lation had been proposed in such a hasty manner, and
the City had not had a chance to investigate what it
would really mean to Costa Mesa.
Ms. Hornbuckle stated that the City was assured of
drawing people from a large area and that it would mean
traffic impacts on streets all around the City.
Council Member Genis stated that this facility would
bring in 2,300 to 3,00 people per day. Ms. Genis also
stated that she felt there had been no effort to include
the City in this event, nor had their been any sensi-
tivity shown to the people of the City and the residents
around the fairgrounds.
Mayor Buffa did not feel there was enough information to
act on this resolution. He referred to the resolution
that states, "The City Council finds that the establish-
ment of satellite wagering would increase traffic grid-
lock." The Mayor stated that there have been no studies
done and there are no numbers about how many people this
facility would bring to the fairgrounds.
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Mayor Buffa also pointed out a sentence in the resolu-
tion which states ".....establishment of satellite
wagering at this site would be incompatible with the
nature of the surrounding community, which is solely
residential. Mr. Buffa felt the Council should neither
oppose nor support the resolution at this meeting, but
believes the City should communicate with Assemblyman
Ferguson to find out exactly where this bill stands.
Amendment To Council Member Genis asked if the maker of the motion
Motion entertain an amendment to change the wording in the
,resolution to say "which is primarily residential,
and which includes two churches, a high school, a
city park, two colleges, and City Hall?" Council
Member Glasgow agreed to the amendment to Resolution B.
Change of Wording Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked Council Member Glasgow if
to Motion he would entertain including a change of wording from
City Council "finds" to City Council "fears" in his
motion. Council Member Glasgow agreed to change of
wording.
Resolution 90-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, INDICATING OPPOSI-
TION TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF SATELLITE WAGERING ON THE
GROUNDS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, AND SPECIFY-
ING CONDITIONS ON ANY EVENTUAL SATELLITE WAGERING FACI-
LITY WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY STATE AUTHORITIES OR
LEGISLATORS, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: _Hornbuckle, Genis,
Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Amburgey
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS
The Disposition of Surplus Property at 2151 Harbor
Disposition of City-
Boulevard and 510 Victoria Street was taken out of
owned Surplus Prop-
order and on motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded
erty at 2151 Harbor
Council Member Genis, and carried 5-0, was removed from
Boulevard and 510
the agenda until the City Manager returns it to the
Victoria Street
agenda.
Supplement No. 1
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
MOTION
by Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, to adopt
Parkway Maintenance
Supplement No. 1, to the recently adopted Parkway Main -
and Tree Preser-
tenance and Tree Preservation Policy regarding the
vation Policy
mechanism to allow certain destructive trees to remain
Adopted
in an existing parkway and staff was directed to deve-
lop an agreement to achieve the guidelines of this
supplement.
Supplement No. 2 A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded
MOTION by Council Member Amburgey, to provide for cost of
installing a meandering walk along an entire property
Failed to frontage where less than 50 percent is presently
Carry damaged. Motion failed to carry with a vote of 3-2,
Buffa, Hornbuckle and Genis voting no.
Request to Council Member Amburgey requested to rehear Planning
Rehear PA -88-132, Action PA -88-132, Robert R. "Zeb" Ziemer, Henry and
Goat Hill Tavern Harry's Goat Hill Tavern, 1830 Newport Boulevard, for
renewal of a previously approved Conditional Use Permit
for expansion of an existing bar within 200 feet of
residential property, with a variance from parking
requirements, located at that address in a C2 zone.
A communication was received from Brian Theriot, 2005
Paloma Drive, Costa Mesa, in favor of the rehearing.
A communication from David J. Menne, 126 Magnola Street,
Costa Mesa, wanted the business relocated.
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Council Member Amburgey explained that he felt Goat
Hill Tavern's efforts to comply with Council requests
had not been taken into account, and that Sheila Ward's
Diary was inadequate. Mr. Amburgey said he understood
that according to previous directions, action was being
taken by staff to assist in the improvement of the
vehicle. parking district to the rear of the facility,
which would allow mitigation of some of the neighborhood
complaints, and felt that until a staff report was
received indicating that the applicant had made an
effort to reduce the noise, and clarifying the validity
of Sheila's Diary, he recommended Council rehear this
item.
Attorney Alan Burns, representing Goat Hill Tavern,
asked that Council honor the request for a rehearing.
Mr. Burns said that a rehearing would allow time to
analyze police report; and the opportunity to respond
to certain evidence Council considered at the last
hearing that Goat Hill Tavern was not allowed to rebut;
and to clear up reports presented by Sheila Ward.
MOTION Council Member Amburgey made a motion, seconded by Council
Failed to Council Member Glasgow, that the request for rehearing be
Carry approved, to be hear on April 16, 1990. The motion
failed to carry, with Council Members Buffa, Hornbuckle
and Genis voting no.
Request for The Deputy City Manager/Development Services explained
GP Amendment that a request had been privately initiated by property
358-399 Ralcam owners along Ralcam Place . Mr. Lamm stated City Policy
Place No. 500.2 applies to this property, that none of the
LDR to MD necessary criteria could be met, and staff had recommen-
ded denial.
Tom O'Neal, 389 Ralcam Place, speaking for residents
on Ralcam Place, stated that the petition supports that
almost all of the homeowners want to be rezoned to R2.
After some discussion, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a
ration, seconded by Council Member Genis, to deny this
MOTION request. The motion failed to carry with Mayor Buffa
Failed to Carry and Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no.
SUBSTITUTE Council Member Amburgey made a motion, seconded by
MOTION Council Member Glasgow, to approve the request and
Request directed staff to process the General Plan Amendment.
Approved The motion carried 3-2, with Vice Mayor Hornbuckle and
Council Member Genis voting no.
Request to close On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Merrimac and Monitor Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, the request
Ways for Annual 5K from Orange Coast College to close Merrimac and
Run/Walk Monitor Ways for the Annual 5K Run/Walk event on
Saturday, May 5, 1990, was -,approved.
Appointments
Golf Course
Advisory Committee
MOTION
Approval of Mens'
and Womens' Club
Representatives
Failed to Carry
MOTION
Failed to
Carry
The City Manager presented a request to form a Golf
Course Advisory Committee. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle
clarified that Council was appointing four at -large
Costa Mesa Residents, for a total of six members, and
she made a motion, seconded by Council Member Glasgow,
and carried 5-0, to approve appointment of the Mens'
Club representative as Tom Pesich and appointment of
the Wcmens' Club representative as Babe Bouk.
A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by
Council Member Amburgey, to appoint four at -large Costa
Mesa residents, Dan Worthington, George Lorton, Art
Perry, and Thomas Matthew. Mr. Glasgow gave a brief
background on each of the candidates.
SUBSTITUTE Mayor Buffa stated he could support three out of four
MOTION of that motion, and offered a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member Genis, to appoint Dan
Approved Worthington, George Lorton, Art Perry, and to replace
Thomas Matthew with Bob Wilson. After a brief dis-
cussion, the motion carried 3-2, with Council Members
Amburgey and Glasgow voting no.
COUNCIL MEMBER Council Member Amburgey referred to a memo, dated
COMMENTS January 30, 1990, prepared by the City Manager,
directed to the operator of Costa Mesa Golf Course,
Costa Mesa regarding some areas of default in their agreement,
Golf Course and was asked to respond within 30 days to report
how he was going to correct those. Mr. Amburgey
inquired if Mr. Roeder had received a reply.
Mr. Roeder stated he had not received a response, how-
ever, during a follow up, discovered a letter had been
sent to some members of the Council, which had not been
seen by any member of staff. Mr. Roeder stated that his
office now has a copy of that letter and are currently
evaluating it, to see if it is comprehensive in its
response to his letter. Mr. Roeder said that Council
Member Amburgey and staff appeared to have been excluded
frcm original distribution of that correspondence.
Council Member Amburgey requested and received a copy of
correspondence.
Share Our Vice Mayor Hornbuckle reported that, contrary to news
Selves reports, that she is not now, nor had she ever been a
Share Our Selves (S.O.S.) board member, and that had she
been a member, she would have been obligated not to vote
on that issue at the meeting of March 19, 1990. Ms.
Hornbuckle also requested of the City Manager that
schedule the Conflict of Interest ordinance for a study
session agenda, with material that was gathered pre-
viously.. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that the Council
might as well scrap Policy No. 500-2, concerning General
Plan Amendment, since we seem to ignore it regularly.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
Mayor of the City Wo
sta Mesa
ATTEST:
i y_ Clerk of the City of Costa sa