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ROLL CALL
MINUTES
November 2 and 9,
1992
ORDINANCES
RECOGNITION
Police DUI Team
PUBLIC HEARING
1991 Uniform
Building Codes and
1990 National
Electrical Code
MOTION
Continued to
December 21, 1992
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
NOVEMBER 16, 1992
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session November 16, 1992, 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 Kenneth
Krause, St. Joachim Catholic Church.
Council Members Present: Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Vice Mayor Sandra Genis
Council Member Peter Buffa
Council Member Joe Erickson
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Council Member Jay Humphrey
City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Thomas Kathe
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William
Morris
Redevelopment Project Manager
Muriel Berman
City Clerk Eileen Phinney
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Erickson, and carried 4-0, Council Member Humphrey absent, the
minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 1992, and the special
meeting of November 9, 1992, were approved as distributed.
A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, Council Member Humphrey
absent, to read all ordinances by title only.
The City Manager introduced Captain David Brooks and Sergeant
David Walker, along with meribe;s of the Costa Mesa Police
iDepartment Driving Under .the Influence (DUI) Team who were
recently recognized by ,Mothers Againsf Drunk Driving (MADD) for
their outstanding performanc' e. Senic�r Police Officers Michael
Carver and Paul Ellis, and Officer Zachary Hoferitza, who were
recipients of the MADD Century Club Award; and team members
Senior Police Officer Martin Carve:; and Reserve Officers Barry
Schleider and Robert Sweaza.
Mayor Hornbuckle announced that a request had been received to
continue Public Hearing No. 4. On motion by Council Member
Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 4-0, Council
Member Humphrey absent, the following public hearing was
continued to the meeting of December 21, 1992: From the meeting
of October 19, 1992, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 92-
22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 OF
THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE
1991 UNIFORM BUILDING, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL,
SIGN, HOUSING, ABATEMENT, SWIMMING POOL, SOLAR
AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODES, AND THE 1990 NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODES.
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ORAL COMMUNI- Bil Garvin, 1092 San Pablo Circle, Costa Mesa, commented that
CATIONS signs blocking the access ramp at the corner of 19th Street and
Newport Boulevard have not been removed. The City Manager
Handicap Access responded that the contractor has attempted to move the materials;
however, there may be a conflict with worker safety requirements
and suggested 'perhaps closing the crosswalk to alleviate this
problem. Mr. Garvin inquired if the Americans With Disabilities
Act Title II Public Facilities "Transition and Self -Evaluation Report"
had been formally acceptedby Council, and was informed by the
City Manager that it had not. He asked about a response to his
letter of August 25, 1992, regarding a 1990 inspection of City Hall
facilities, and the Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated
that a reply was posted Friday, November 13, 1992. Mr. Garvin
asserted that 17 wheelchair ramps constructed throughout the City
were not in compliance with access regulations.
Accolades for the The following Costa Mesa residents commented on the excellent
City Manager and level of service provided by the City Manager and the City Attorney
City Attorney in the performance of their jobs: Norman Snow, 2746 San Juan
Lane, who read a letter from Roy Andreen, President, Mesa del Mar
Homeowners Association; Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue,
President, Mesa West Homeowners Association; Diann Osterlund,
329 East 19th Street, who presented the City Manager with a
Certificate of Commendation; and Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara
Circle.
Attack During John Moorlach, 3169 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, read a
Bush/Quayle Rally resolution prepared by the Costa Mesa Republican Assembly
regarding a 73 -year-old woman, Elizabeth Mimm, who was attacked
during. the Bush/Quayle rally held on. October 22, 1992, in Costa
Mesa, urging the Costa Mesa Police Department to "use all due
diligence in and hold to the stance of the original charge of
attempted murder, and perform the necessary investigation"
regarding the suspect, David Mazer, who claimed he has AIDS.
Mr. Moorlach submitted a copy of the resolution to the City Clerk.
Eloise Ott, 3093 _Loren Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed her concern
regarding the situation involving Elizabeth Mimm and reviewed a
handout entitled HIV/AIDS prepared by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human .Services.
Neighborhood Noise Andrew - Whitney, 1189 Augusta Street, Costa Mesa, complained
Pollution about noise problems caused by his next-door neighbor's children
playing basketball and threats received from the neighbor when he
complained. He asked that laws regarding noise pollution be
strengthened, and the Mayor suggested that the City Manager
contact Mr. Whitney regarding investigation of this problem.
State Budget Kevin Austin, 854 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, encouraged
Costa Mesa citizens and Council to contact the Governor's office
regarding the proposed 1993-94 State budget in relation to the effect
it will have on cities. He suggested that the City's budget be
evaluated with a look towards making cuts now instead of waiting
until next July. Mayor Hornbuckle responded that this plan has
already been implemented.
Code Deficiencies Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked if there actually are
Code violations on the part of the City regarding handicap access,
and the City Attorney responded that yes, City Hall has handicap
access code deficiencies and those will be corrected within 90 days.
Humphrey Arrived ! Council Member Humphrey arrived at 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
CALENDAR Item 4, Warrant Resolution 1532 and Payroll 9222; Item 5, Claim
from Overhead Door Company; and Item 8, Agreement with
Hunsaker and Associates to design roadway improvements.
READING FOLDER
Claims
Alcoholic
Beverage
License
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Erickson, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in
one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Erickson, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were
received and processed:
Claims received by the Clerk: Jill Rosoff; and Robert L. Walker.
Alcoholic Beverage License for which parking has been
approved by the Planning Staff: Showbiz Pizza Time,
Incorporated, doing business as Chuck E. Cheese's, 2300
Harbor Boulevard, Building No. 25.
SET FOR PUBLIC ' On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
HEARING Erickson, and carried 5-0, the following items were set for public
i hearing on December 7, 1992, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of City Hall:
Annual Review of Annual review of Development Agreement DA -88-02, John Biggs,
DA -88-02, Arnel Arnel Development Company, 850 South Coast Drive, Suite 200,
Development j Costa Mesa, authorized agent for R & A, Parcel 5, and A & R,
Parcel 4, for Metro Pointe Phases 2 and 3, to allow the ultimate
construction of 1,285,056 square feet of office development in the
1900 block (odd numbers) of South Coast Drive, in a PDC zone.
Environmental Determination: Exempt.
R-92-07, City of
Costa Mesa
MOTION/Hearings
Set December 7, 1992
Rezone Petition R-92-07, City of Costa Mesa, to rezone certain
parcels in Planning Area No. 1, to bring the zoning into
conformance with the 1990 General Plan. Environmental
Determination: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 1044
adopted for the 1990 General Plan.
REJECTED CLAIM ! On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Erickson, and carried 5-0, the claim from TFI Building,
TFI Building Incorporated, doing business as Coast Electric (regarding alleged
damages suffered by subcontractor on Metro Fire Station project due
to nonpayment by general contractor), was rejected.
ADMINISTRATIVE 11 Bids received for Bid Item No. 946, Janitorial Services, are on file
ACTIONS ' in the City Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Buffa,
seconded by Council Member Erickson, the contract was awarded
Bid Item 946 to Metro Building Maintenance Company, 3171 West Olympic
Janitorial Services j Boulevard, Suite 553, Los Angeles, for an annual cost of
j $86,308.20. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Awarded to Metro Humphrey, Erickson
Building Maintenance NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Final Map for Vesting The Final Map was presented for Vesting Tract No. 14374 located
Tract No. 14374 at 2543-2557 Santa Ana Avenue, 21 lots, 1.369 acres, for
Briggs condominium purposes; Briggs Development Company, developer,
13766 Alton Parkway, Suite 144, Irvine. A motion was made by
MOTION Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and
Map Approved carried 5-0, approving the map; accepting on behalf of the City the
ingress/egress easement for emergency and security vehicle purposes
over Lot "A" as shown on the map; approving the map pursuant to
Section 66436(a)(3) of the Subdivision Map Act; and authorizing the
City Clerk to sign said map on behalf of the City.
Final Map for The Final Map was presented for Tract No. 14731 located at 377
Tract No: 14731 .Avocado Street, 1, lot, 0.442 -acre, for condominium purposes;
Newport Pacific Newport Pacific Development Corporation, developer, 4400
MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 900, Newport Beach. A motion was
MOTION made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Map Approved Erickson, and carried, 5-0, approving the map, accepting on behalf
of the City the ingress/egress easement for emergency and security
vehicle purposes over Lot 1 as shown on the map; approving the
map pursuant to Section 66436(a)(3)(A) of the Subdivision Map Act;
and authorizing the City Clerk to sign said map on behalf of the
City.
Amendment No. 1 to The Public Services Director recommended approval of Amendment
Agreement with No. 1 to the Agreement with the County of Orange for Stormwater
County of Orange Permit Implementation. On motion by Council Member Buffa,
seconded by Council Member Erickson, the amendment was
Stormwater Permit approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on
Implementation behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
MOTION AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Amendment Approved Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Installation of On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Parkway Trees on Erickson, Resolution 92-91, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Newport Boulevard COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
MOTION THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITI -
Resolution 92-91 GATION PROGRAM UNDER SECTION 164.56 OF THE
Adopted STREET AND HIGHWAYS CODE FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF PARKWAY TREES ON NEWPORT BOULEVARD, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Notice of Completion Modernization of Two Passenger Elevators at City Hall, Project No.
Montgomery Elevator 91-10, was completed. to the satisfaction of the Public Services
Director on October 12, 1992, by Montgomery Elevator Company,
Modernization of 18001 Sky Park South, Suite E, Irvine. On motion by Council
Passenger Elevators Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, the work
was accepted; the City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of
MOTION Completion; authorization was given to release retention funds 35
Work Accepted 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: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WARRANTS Item 4 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Warrant Resolution
1532 for $1,279,899.11, and Payroll 9222 for $1,161,803.60. Sid
Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, suggested adding to the
I agenda a short description of the destination of the Warrant
j Resolution funds, and the City Manager stated that these monies
include all expenses other than payroll incurred by the City. Vice
Mayor Genis proposed making a copy of the Warrants available to
MOTION the public during Council meetings, to be located in the vestibule of
Warrant 1532 and the Council Chambers. On motion by Council Member Erickson,
Payroll 9222 i seconded by Council Member Humphrey, the Warrant Resolution
Approved and Payroll were approved by the following roll call vote:
j AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Claim from Overhead 1 Item 5 on Consent Calendar was presented: Claim from Overhead
Door Company Door Company (regarding alleged damages suffered by
Continued to subcontractor on Metro Fire Station project due to nonpayment by
December 7, 1992 general contractor), was continued to the meeting of December 7,
1992.
Agreement with
Hunsaker and
Associates
Design of Roadway
Improvements at
Harbor/Adams
MOTION
Agreement Approved;
Resolution 92-92
Adopted
PUBLIC HEARING
Appeal of PA -92-72
Bailey
Item 8 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement with
Hunsaker and Associates, Three Hughes, Irvine, for $125,000.00,
for design of roadway improvements at the intersection of Harbor
Boulevard and Adams Avenue, and resolution requesting allocation
of Measure M "Intersection Improvement Program" funding for the
design services costs. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa,
j commented that $125,000.00 for the design cost was excessive, and
suggested using college students for this type of endeavor. The
Public Services Director described the scope of work, stating it
would be funded 100 percent by Measure M regional interchange
funding. On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by
Vice Mayor Genis, the agreement was approved, and Resolution 92-
92, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHOR-
ITY TO ALLOCATE MEASURE M FUNDS FOR DESIGN
SERVICES TO THE INTERSECTION OF HARBOR
BOULEVARD AND ADAMS AVENUE, was adopted by the
1 following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from the
meeting of November 2, 1992, to consider the appeal of the
Planning Commission's Conditions of Approval for Planning Action
PA -92-72 from Donald or Marilyn Bailey, 2811 East Katella
Avenue, No. 200, Orange, for a Planned Signing Program to allow
two double-faced tenant identification ground signs with five tenant
panels per side, located at 3033 Bristol Street in a Cl zone.
Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing
is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were
received. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services
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reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 6, 1992, using
an overhead transparency and photographs to illustrate the two
current signs.
Don Bailey, the applicant, stated he is requesting the two new signs
with four tenants per sign as per the original staff recommendations.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented that the City
should reevaluate the current sign ordinance.
Kevin Austin, 854 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, concurred with
allowing a deviation in the signs to assist small businesses, as long
as the signs are not obnoxious.
Ed Fawcett, Executive Director, Costa Mesa Chamber of
Commerce, 1835 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, supported the
sign request, stating that approval would facilitate traffic flow in this
area.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion to Uphold Council Member Erickson made a motion to uphold the Planning
Planning Commis- Commission's decision regarding placement of three tenant signs on
sion's Decision Died - the monument signs per the conditions of approval of Planning
for Lack of a Second Action PA -92-72. The motion died for lack of second.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
PA -92-72 Approved Member Humphrey, and carried 471, Council Member Erickson
Per Planning voting no, to reverse the Planning Commission's decision and
Staff s Recommen- approve Planning Action PA -92-72 per the recommendation as
dations contained in the Planning Division staff report dated October 8,
1992, with the finding that due to the visibility of the site that four
tenants on each sign is warranted.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reassured the Vice
Mayor that the Planning Division's Conditions of Approval as
contained in the original staff report would be included in the
resolution of approval which will be on the December 7, 1992,
agenda.
Council Member Erickson stated he did not feel this application was
pro business but would detract from the business atmosphere along
a commercial street such as Bristol Street. He suggested that if
more than three tenants were to be allowed on a monument sign then
the sign ordinance should be revised rather than approve each
application separately.
ANNOUNCEMENT The City Manager announced that the sign ordinance will be
discussed at the Council Study Session, Monday, November 23,
1992, 4:00 p.m., in the fifth floor conference room.
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from the
Butler-O'Bryon SRO meeting of November 2, 1992, to consider the Butler-O'Bryon
Single -Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel at 2450 Newport Boulevard.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
Council Member Council Member Buffa announced that he would abstain from voting
Buffa Left Chambers on this item and subsequently left the Council Chambers for the
duration. He asked Council Member Humphrey to chair the
Redevelopment Agency for that portion of the upcoming discussion.
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Mayor Hornbuckle related that "The purpose of this public hearing
is to receive public input and take action on the Costa Mesa Village
Single -Room Occupancy Housing Project. This hearing is required
by the terms of Measure J, which was approved by the voters of
Costa Mesa in June of 1980. Measure J requires a public hearing
and approval of the City Council when a 'low rent housing project'
receives funding fromi the City or other public agencies.
Redevelopment Project Manager Muriel Berman will give further
background on the requirements of Measure J, as well as making a
presentation on the proposed project. After the conclusion of the
jpublic hearing, we will be discussing New Business Items 1 and 2."
The Redevelopment Project Manager reviewed the Agenda Report
dated November 16, 1992, which summarized Measure J, Article 34
of the California Constitution and the Costa Mesa Village SRO
Project, noting that public notice of the project had been given.
Mayor Hornbuckle announced that all persons desiring to speak on
the proposed matters would be given the opportunity to speak.
Merrill Butler, 401 Pirate Road, Newport Beach, and Tom O'Bryon,
4250 Park Newport, Newport Beach, thanked the City staff for their
assistance with this project which will provide quality, affordable
housing for Costa Mesa.
Susan Oakson, Executive Director, Orange County Homeless Issues
Task Force, 18012 South Mitchell, Irvine, read a letter from Senator
Marian Bergeson endorsing the Costa Mesa Village Project.
Jean Forbath, 2880 Club House Road, Costa Mesa, expressed her
concern over the lack of low income housing in Costa Mesa, and
suggested that this project could accommodate not only single adults
but also a single mother with a child. She stated that Share Our
Selves (SOS) has been sending families to this motel for about 20
years and children have lived there safely. She asked that this
concept not be excluded.
James Martin, 1991 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, endorsed the
project but questioned the ability to limit the occupancy to single
adults, pointing out that sections of the Fair Housing Act prohibit
discrimination in housing based upon familial status. The
Redevelopment Project Manager responded that the Conditional Use
Permit does limit the project to single adult occupancy, and parking
is based on one person per unit.
Jon Goetz, of Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, Attorneys at Law,
660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600, Newport Beach,
representing the Redevelopment Agency, addressed Mr. Martin's
concerns stating that as long as the Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) occupancy requirements are satisfied, it would be deemed
appropriate to proceed with the project. He stated that in all the
documents being considered, there are no additional occupancy
restrictions, the only one being a condition of the CUP which was
previously approved.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked if the City's
participation in this project was a loan or a gift of money, and the
Redevelopment Project Manager answered that it was a loan of
$500,000.00. Mr. Soffer stated that he was against subsidizing
"low-cost anything".
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Kevin Austin, 854 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, supported this
project; however, he proposed that precautions be taken to ensure
that the City will not be open to legal action.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
SRO Hotel Approved Council Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, Council Member
Buffa absent, to approve the Costa Mesa Village SRO Hotel
pursuant to Measure J and Article 34 of the California Constitution,
directing staff to investigate the option of having a single parent and
a child (a person under 18 years of age) included as occupants of
this facility.
The next two New Business items were taken out of order since they
relate to the SRO.Project.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented the Cooperation Agreement with the Costa
Cooperation Agree- Mesa- Redevelopment Agency authorizing the City to advance
ment Regarding SRO $200,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Project funds to the Agency for the Costa Mesa Village Single -Room
Occupancy (SRO) Hotel Project. The Redevelopment Project
Manager explained the project as described in the Agenda Report
dated November 16, 1992, adding that there are steps that the
Redevelopment Agency and the County staff need to complete before
the project is started, such as the loan documents which require
approval by the Orange County Board of Housing Commissioners;
and a firm financing commitment from Savings Association
Mortgage Company (SAMCO).
Council Member Humphrey cited a memorandum from the Redevel-
opment.Project Manager of November 13, 1992, expressing concern
regarding Item 3, Management Plan, on Page 2, stating that he
wanted the management rules to be posted, at least in the lobby; he
would prefer a telephone system, as opposed to a buzzer system, to
allow access to the on-site management personnel; requested that
staff investigate a bicycle support system; and there be no storage of
vehicles at this facility.
.Morgan Sly, Vice President, National Housing Ministries, 415 East
Harvard Street, Suite 104, Glendale, managing agent and general
partner through Brookmore Apartment Corporation, responded to
Council Member Humphrey as follows: (1) The management, or
house rules are an addendum to the lease, but. they can be posted;
(2) The concept of a telephone or buzzer system has not been
seriously considered, but a call bell could suit the current needs; (3)
The issue of bicycles has been considered and will be addressed; and
(4) A statement regarding the storage of inoperable and unlicensed
vehicles could be added to the management rules. He stated that the
concept for this project is temporary/permanent housing on a month-
to-month lease; however, this is not intended to house a transient
population.
Jean Forbath, 2880 Club House Road, Costa Mesa, asked if the
Conditional Use Permit were changed to allow occupancy by an
adult and a child, would they be eligible for a Section 8 certificate;
and since this structure was originally a motel, has the parking been
reduced from one car per unit. The Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services responded to the question regarding parking by stating
that the parking was reduced a total of eight spaces because
according to SRO guidelines, these units supposedly have a lower
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MOTION
Resolution 92-93
Adopted
MOTION
Resolution 92-94
Adopted
MOTION
Mayor Authorized
to Execute
Documents
NEW BUSINESS
SRO Hotel Project
Council Meeting
Adjourned; Redevel-
opment Agency
Meeting Convened
parking demand. The Mayor stated that some of the parking was
taken for an additional recreation area.
Kathleen Head, Keyser Marston Associates, Incorporated, 500 South
Grand Avenue, Suite 2480, Los Angeles, whose firm prepared the
economic analysis for this project; responded to the question on
Section 8 by stating that utilizing .these monies would constitute a
layering of subsidy on the project that would then change the
warranted'assistance. She further explained how the rate of $456.00
per room was calculated.
Merrill Butler emphasized that at this point the timing is critical for
this project, and urged the Council to consider the option of working
through the CUP process rather than changing the loan documents.
On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Genis, Resolution 92-93, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
MAKING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING OF THE COSTA
MESA VILLAGE SINGLE -ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING
PROJECT, was adopted, certifying that the project is exempt from
the National Environmental Policy Act and the California
Environmental Quality Act. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Buffa
On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council
Member Erickson, Resolution 92-94, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREE-
MENT WITH THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR THE FINANCING OF THE COSTA MESA
VILLAGE SINGLE -ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING
PROJECT, was adopted, approving the Cooperation Agreement
between the City of Costa Mesa and the Costa Mesa Redevelopment
Agency, authorizing the City to advance $200,000.00 in Community
Development Block Grant funds to the Agency for the project. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Buffa
On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council
Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, Council Member Buffa absent,
the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the documents on
behalf of the City.
The Costa Mesa Village Single -Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel
Project at 2450 Newport Boulevard was presented, and the Mayor
announced that this item will be discussed during the Redevelopment
Agency portion of the meeting.
Mayor Hornbuckle adjourned the City Council meeting so that New
Business Item No. 2, which relates to the Costa Mesa Village SRO
Housing Project, could be discussed by the Redevelopment Agency.
The special meeting of.the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency was
called to order by Vice Chairman Humphrey. The Agency Secretary
announced that Chairman Buffa had left the Council Chambers and
would abstain from participating in the SRO Project discussions, and
that Vice Chairman Humphrey would chair the meeting.
ROLL CALL Agency Members Present: Vice Chairman Jay Humphrey
Agency Member Mary Hornbuckle
Agency Member Sandra Genis
Agency Member Joe Erickson
Agency Members Absent: Chairman Peter Buffa
Officials Present: Redevelopment Project Manager
Muriel Berman
Agency Secretary Marie Thompson
ANNOUNCEMENT The Agency Secretary announced that the Redevelopment Agency
Agenda was posted at the Council Chambers and Police Department
on Tuesday, November 10, 1992.
AGENCY PUBLIC The Agency Secretary presented the funding request for Butler -
HEARING O'Bryon "Costa Mesa Village" Single -Room Occupancy (SRO)
SRO Hotel Project Hotel Project, located at 2450 Newport Boulevard. The
Redevelopment Project Manager stated that the relevant Agenda
Report had been previously summarized for the City Council.
MOTION On motion by Agency Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Agency
Resolution 141-92 Member Genis, Resolution 141-92, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopted COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE FINANCING OF THE COSTA MESA VILLAGE
SINGLE -ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING PROJECT, was
adopted, certifying that the project is exempt from the National
Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality
Act. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Genis, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Buffa
Agency Member Genis addressed Condition of Approval No. 12,
which reads as follows, All units shall be single occupancy. Any
proposed change to double occupancy shall be reviewed by the
Planning Division. Any proposed change that would not comply
with Council Policy No. 500-5 relative to either double occupancy
limits or parking requirements based on occupancy shall be referred
back to the Planning Commission for review and approval". She
suggested that the language of this condition be incorporated into the
document in order to ensure against overcrowding of the units.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the addition of Condition
of Approval No. 12 to the loan documents and the problems
involved therein. Jon Goetz listed the options available, stating that
if the condition were added to the Regulatory Agreement,
recirculation of the document would be necessary', and the change
would need to be reviewed by the County Housing Authority. He
suggested adding the condition to the Owner Participation Agreement
between the Agency and the developer which would not require
County approval. Tom O'Bryon stated that using the CUP would
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MOTION
Resolution 142-92
Adopted
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'allow flexibility in the project without redrafting the loan documents
or any of the agreements.
IThe Vice Chairman declared a recess at 9:00 p.m., and the meeting
reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
After discussion during recess, Mr. O'Bryon stated that to change
!the documents at this stage would delay the project and would
'amount to a substantial investment of more time and money.
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Rick Efker, County of Orange, Environmental Management Agency,
who has been responsible for the negotiations on this project stated
that the Regulatory Agreement is primary to all other obligations,
and he assured the developers that the documents would be approved
in an expeditious manner. Jon Goetz concurred that any change in
!the occupancy restrictions should be reflected in all the documents,
which would include the Owner Participation Agreement, the Loan
Agreement, as well as the Regulatory Agreement.
Merrill Butler stated that the documents would have to be
reexamined by Savings Association Mortgage Company (SAMCO),
and expressed displeasure with changing the documents at this point.
iMr. Butler explained the problems that SAMCO would have with
the proposed change in the loan documents. The Redevelopment
!Project Manager clarified that the City would have more protection
if the condition were added to the Regulatory Agreement; however,
the lender may not concur with adding such permanent restrictions
to the property.
On motion by Agency Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Agency
Member Erickson, Resolution 142-92, A RESOLUTION OF THE
COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIOUS DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF THE COSTA MESA
VILLAGE SINGLE -ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING PROJECT,
was adopted, approving the following documents, authorizing the
Vice Chairman to execute all of those documents, and authorizing
the Executive Director to take all action necessary to implement
those documents: (1) The Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants; (2) The Deed of Trust and Promissory Note
secured by the Deed of Trust; (3) The Cooperation and Loan
Agreement by and between the Orange County Housing Authority
and the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency; (4) The Loan
Agreement by and among the Orange County Housing Authority, the
Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency, and Costa Mesa Village,
Limited; (5) The Owner Participation Agreement by and between the
Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency and Costa Mesa Village,
Limited; (6) The Cooperation Agreement by and between the City
of Costa Mesa and the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency; and (7)
1 The SRO Management Plan. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Genis, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Buffa
Vice Mayor Genis stated she supported the motion but for the record
pointed out that the previous delays on this project were not created
by public agencies but by a change in the applicant's name from
Butler-O'Bryon to Costa Mesa Village, Limited, which created a
delay at the City and the County level.
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Agency Reports There were no reports- from either the Agency Executive Director
nor the Agency Attorney.
Oral Communications There were no speakers under Oral Communications.
AGENCY The Vice Chairman• adjourned the Agency meeting to the next
ADJOURNED regular meeting. of the Agency, to be held on Wednesday, November
18, 1992, in the: City Hall Fifth. Floor Conference Room.
COUNCIL MEET- Mayor Hornbuckle reconvened the City Council meeting to complete
ING RECONVENED the remainder of the City Council agenda.
Council Member At 9:40 p.m., Council Member Buffa returned to the Council
Buffa Returned Chambers.
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from the
User Fees and meeting of Septem6er-'21, 1992, to consider adjustment of user fees
Charges and charges for fiscal year 1992-93, including second reading and
adoption of Ordinance 92-16 relating to existing fees, and a
resolution approving the 1992-93 User Fee Rate Schedule, effective
February 1, 1993. Mayor Hornbuckle stated a communication was
received from Ed Fawcett, Executive Director, Costa Mesa Chamber
of Commerce, 1835 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. The City
Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 5, 1992,
noting that at the Monday, November 23, 1992, study session,
deregulation measures for the Development Services Department will
be discussed which may impact fees.
Kevin Austin, 854 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, stated his
concern over the Community Services proposed fees for the
reservation of parks which has increased considerably, and suggested
lowering the fees for the Pop Warner type activities. Mayor
Hornbuckle responded that the park reservation fees are for parties
or -groups of persons, and the reservations for youth sports would
occur in the ballfield category. The City Manager clarified that
youth sports category includes programs which the City sponsors
under the Recreation Division, and the ballfield category
encompasses the rates which are charged various groups for use of
City facilities.
Betty Jean Beecher, 200 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, asked how
the park fee changes affected the events held at the Estancia Adobe
that are sponsored by the Costa Mesa Historical Society, and the
City Manager stated that the City's agreement with the Society is
that there is no charge for the use of that site. Mrs. Beecher spoke
-about the residential false alarm fee, stating that she has an alarm
system which has gone off in error and feels that the fee increase is
excessive.
Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, stated that the
alarm fee in Santa Ana is $80.00, but that was charged after a
number of calls, and noted that various things can trip an alarm
system such as birds and cleaning people.
Vice Mayor Genis pointed out that the agenda report indicates that
approximately 116 hours are spent on responding to alarm calls and
less than one tenth of one percent of the calls are crime related.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, suggested that Council
weigh that which produces the most revenue for the City, sales tax
or fees, stating that in today's economic situation today, businesses
MOTION
Resolution 92-75
Adopted; Ordinance
92-16 and Remaining
Fees Continued to a
Date Uncertain
OLD BUSINESS
AB 939 Fee Structure
Waste Management
cannot afford to pay both. He stated that raising fees will drive
businesses out of Costa Mesa.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
A discussion ensued regarding the Public Entertainment Permit fee,
and the Deputy City Manager/Development Services explained that
the fee is primarily based on staff time to process large events,
suggesting that the fee be used for events of 500 or more and a
much lower fee be instituted for the small coffee house with live
entertainment.
A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Council Member Humphrey, to continue the 1992-93 User Charge
and Fee Schedule, including second reading and adoption of
Ordinance 92-16 and the approving resolution, to a date to be
determined after the goal -setting session, with changes to the Police
1992-93 User Charge and Fee Schedule: The following to be
effective November 17, 1992, Photograph ($20.00), Fingerprinting
($12.00), Police Report Copy ($20.00), Clearance Letter ($20.00),
DUI Accident (maximum of $1,000.00 set by State Government
Code), to increase the False Alarm -Residential and False Alarm -
Commercial to two free false alarms in a 12 -month period, Jail
Booking Fee -City ($35.00), Jail Booking Fee -County ($158.00); the
following to be effective December 16, 1992, Vehicle
Impound/Storage-Private ($20.00), Vehicle Impound/Storage-Public
($35.00); and Registrant-Drug/Sex Offender ($65.00) to be effective
pending adoption of Ordinance 92-16; and to implement these
changes by adoption, of Resolution 92-95, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING FEES FOR
POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk presented the Implementation of AB 939 Fee
Structure for waste management:
(a) Direct City Attorney to prepare a final permit and
licensing ordinance for multiple waste hauler.
(b) Direct City Attorney to prepare a final franchise ordinance
and agreement for a future exclusive franchise.
(c) Direct staff to develop Request for Proposals (RFPs) for
consultant services to implement and administer the City's
Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE), and to
enforce the requirements of the State of California's AB
939 programs until such time as the exclusive franchise is
implemented.
(d) Direct staff to develop specifications to request bids for
trash collection. services in all areas of the city not
presently receiving "curb side" service, with the intent to
consider an exclusive franchise for commercial, industrial,
and institutional uses.
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Communications in opposition to the plan for an exclusive trash
hauler in Costa Mesa were received from William H. Jewell, J & J
Properties, 170 East 17th Street, Suite 110, Costa Mesa; Ray
Torrey, Fabricators West, 2035 Placentia Avenue, Building C, Costa
Mesa; and Jano Marches, no address given. The Public Services
Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 5, 1992.
The following persons spoke against having an exclusive franchise
agreement for trash collection in Costa Mesa: James Martin, GLM
Enterprises, 1991 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa; Juneann
DeCasas, property manager, 1380 Village Way, Apt. D204, Costa
Mesa; Dolores Otting, 5 Star Rubbish Service, 2130 Canyon Drive,
Costa Mesa (presented information package to the City Clerk); Scott
Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa; and Madeline
Arakelian, owner, South Coast Refuse Corporation and Integrated
Recycling Systems, 2021 Business Center Drive, Irvine.
Jim Henwood, General Manager, South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol
Street, Costa Mesa, suggested not taking action on the franchise
concept at this point and asking for input from business leaders
regarding differences in the cost of trash pickup relative to franchise
agreements.
Vic Mazmanian, Division Manager, Western Waste Industries,
16281 Construction Circle West, Irvine, stated that his company has
been involved with the City. for over 20 years, and he offered his
support of whichever program, exclusive or multiple franchise, that
is selected. He introduced David Little, . Vice President of
Recycling, Western Waste Industries, Gardena, who spoke on the
recycling aspect of this business.
Jim Ferryman, member of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, 1095
Tulare Drive, Costa Mesa, reported that they have had a good
experience working with Costa Mesa Disposal as a single franchisee,
stating that they give back to the City by means of the telephone
book recycling program, Christmas tree recycling program, and
more.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the benefits of an exclusive
franchise as opposed to multiple franchises.
Motion to Approve A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Items (a), (c), and Member Erickson, to approve of Items (a), (c), and amended (d),
Amended (d) Died changing Item (d), line 5, from "exclusive franchise" to "multiple
franchises".
SUBSTITUTE On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council Member
MOTION/Items (a) Humphrey, and carried 4-1, Council Member Buffa voting no, Items
and (c) Approved (a) and (c) were approved.
MOTION ' On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, . seconded by Council Member
Amended Item (d) Humphrey, and carried 4-1, Council Member Buffa voting no,
Approved . amended Item (d) was approved: "Direct staff to develop
specifications for trash collection services in all areas of the City not
presently receiving 'curb side' service".
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 11:50 p.m., and the meeting
reconvened at 11:55 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
Towing Services
and Charges
MOTION
Ordinance 92-23
Adopted
The City Clerk presented City Attorneys Report No. 92-75, and
second reading and adoption of Ordinance 92-23, amending Sections
I9-282, and 9-284 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to tow
services and charges.
On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Genis, Ordinance 92-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
j AMENDING SECTIONS 9-282, AND 9-284 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TOW SERVICES
J AND CHARGES, was given second reading and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa;
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS 1 The City Clerk presented a request for partial street closure of
Times Orange County Sunflower Avenue and Bear Street on December 5, 1992, at 9:30
Holiday Parade a.m. , for the Times Orange County Holiday Parade. Ann Gyben,
Assistant to the City Manager briefly summarized the Agenda Report
dated November 9, 1992.
MOTION
Request Approved
CITY ATTORNEY
REPORTS
Request for Closed
Session; City v.
Harry S. Green, et
al.; Carbajal v.
Zangger, et al.;
Gayef Claim;
Hernandez v. City
COUNCIL
COMMENTS
Costa Mesa
Mobile Estates
Telephone Books
Vice Mayor Genis expressed concern that since the proposed street
closure would take place at the height of the holiday season that
traffic on the way to South Coast Plaza would not be impeded, and
wanted to know about any detour arrangements which might have
been made. The Assistant to the City Manager stated she would
pass that request along to the parade people.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the closure was approved with the
request that appropriate detours to South Coast Plaza be identified.
The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to
Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(b)(1) to discuss
the following: Proposed settlement regarding City of Costa Mesa v.
Harry S. Green, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 69-
156-76; Cesar Carbajal v. Michael Robert Zangger, et al., Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 68-88-97; Claim from Gregory
Gayef; and Settlement offer in Teresa Hernandez v. City of Costa
j Mesa, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 63-30-19. The
Mayor announced that closed session would be held after completion
of regular business.
Council Member Humphrey commented on the Costa Mesa Mobile
Estates problem, stating that the only thing the City seems to control
is the parking. He asked to be advised of that which the mobile
homeowners leases actually allow. He also asked that the Fire
Department check to verify there is adequate turning space for a fire
vehicle.
Vice Mayor Genis announced that the Air Quality Management
District (AQMD) would be on the agenda for the Study Session on
Monday, November 23, 1992, at 4:00 p. m., in the fifth floor
Conference Room of City Hall.
Mayor Hornbuckle reminded everyone to recycle their old telephone
books.
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ADJOURNMENT TO At 12:05 a.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session
CLOSED SESSION in the first floor Conference Room to discuss the items announced
earlier by the City Attorney.
MEETING The meeting was reconvened at 12:15 a.m., and the action taken
RECONVENED during closed session was announced.
City v. Harry S. Council received a status report from the City Attorney regarding
Green, et al. the City of Costa Mesa v. Harry S. Green, et al., Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 69-56-76.
Carbajal v. Zangger, By a vote of 5-0, the settlement offer contained in the City
et al. Attorney's confidential memorandum dated October 30, 1992,
regarding Cesar Carbajal v. Michael Robert Zangger, et al., Orange
MOTION/Settlement County Superior Court Case No. 68-88-97, was rejected, and the
Offer Rejected City Attorney was given directions.
Gayef Claim Council received a status report from the City Attorney on the claim
from Gregory Gayef.
Hernandez v. City By a vote of 5-0, the settlement offer as detailed in the City
Attorney's confidential memorandum dated November 10, 1992,
MOTION/Settlement regarding Teresa Hernandez v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County
Offer Rejected Superior Court Case No: 63-30-19, was rejected, and the City
Attorney was given directions.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:20 a.m.
Mayor o he City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
ty Clerk of the City of Costa M
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