HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/2004 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
FEBRUARY 2, 2004
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session February 2, 2004, 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 led by Mayor Monahan, and invocation by
Pastor Dave Manne, Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Gary Monahan
Mayor Pro Tem Allan Mansoor
Council Member Libby Cowan
Council Member Chris Steel
Council Member Mike Scheafer
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
None
City Manager Allan Roeder
Acting City Attorney Tom Wood
Development Services Director
Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William
Morris
Planning and Redevelopment
Manager Mike Robinson
Personnel Manager Howard
Perkins
Deputy City Clerk Julie Folcik
ORDINANCES AND A motion was made, by Council Member Cowan, seconded by
RESOLUTIONS Council Member Steel, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and
resolutions by title only.
PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan congratulated Police Department Sergeant Clay
Employee of the Month Epperson on being named Employee of the Month for January,
2004, in recognition of his professionalism and compassion for the
citizens of Costa Mesa. He commended Sergeant Epperson for
handling a neighborhood mediation by arriving at a successful
conclusion to a conflict that had persisted for three years.
PRESENTATION The City Manager announced. that certificates had been awarded
Stormwater Pollution to the following Costa Mesa businesses in recognition of their
Prevention Awards outstanding performance and lasting contribution to Stormwater
Pollution Prevention: 'Connell Nissan; Conroy's Flowers; Cushman
& Wakefield; Dick Church's; Just Tires; Metropolitan Life; South
Pacific Car Wash; and Theodore Robins Ford.
PUBLIC COMMENT Pat Krone, 835 Amigos Way, Newport Beach, a member of the
Orange County Human Orange County Human Relations Commission, reported on the
Relations Commission Commission's accomplishments in Costa Mesa during the past
year, and provided an annual report and the most recent
newsletter. ---in--c ooperation with the Costa Mesa Police
Department, she -reported that -the Commission had documented
17 "hate crimes" dung 2002; mediated 62 cases, and conducted
"Living Room -Dialogues. in conjunction with the Costa Mesa
Human Relations , o_rr ttee. . Ms. Krone indicated that the
Commission', provides -Cost 'Mesa=and Estancia High Schools, and
TeWinkle Middle School, --With.- ` -programs relating to inter -ethnic
relations, violence prevention:; and school leadership programs.
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Costa Mesa Bike Trails Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, presented
photographs of several Costa Mesa bicycle trails, commenting that
the trail adjacent to the south side of the Costa Mesa Golf Course
ending at Placentia Avenue was to be extended until residents of
Joann Street decided the property was "surplus", petitioned City
Council to acquire the land, and were granted that privilege. He
likened the process to the Swan Drive residents who wish to
purchase the land adjacent to Fairview Park. He challenged
Council to inform the community what the entire City will gain from
this action.
Tony Morello Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, announced
that Tony Morello, a 9 -year-old Costa Mesa resident, succumbed
to brain cancer on January 27, 2004, and asked Council to attend
the memorial service. She showed a photograph of Tony.
New Business No. 2, Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, discussed the
Bristol Street Mixed- availability of information to the public, complaining that the
Use Overlay Zone, attachment for New Business Item No. 2, Bristol Street Mixed -Use
Final Concept Plan Overlay Zone, had not been available prior to the meeting. She
asked if a General Plan Amendment will be required, if there will be
an increase in density and traffic, and if so, how much, and does it
increase height restrictions. Mayor Monahan replied that this item
will be addressed under New Business, and informed Ms. Leffler
that she will have the opportunity to speak at that time. Ms. Leffler
encouraged a General Plan review, including public input,
workshops, etc., prior to accepting future General Plan
Amendments.
Refakes Comments Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, mentioned that
the new traffic signal, which the City has installed at McCormack
Lane and Fairview Road, is fully operational and will improve
traffic. She complimented the City on the additional Police officers
who are patrolling the streets that will hopefully reduce crime and
traffic problems. Ms. Refakes reported that she had left a
message on the shopping cart retrieval hotline _twice before the
reported cart was picked up nine days later. She thought that the
process should be improved and the telephone number for the
retrieval service placed on the website. She commented on
damaged trees in the parkway by her home. Council Member
Cowan suggested checking the shopping carts contract since she
had noticed several abandoned carts along Baker Street, which
are the first that she has seen in a long time. The City Manager
responded that staff would .review the contract and report to
Council.
Sid Soffer Brian Evans, Post Office Box 15070, Newport Beach, reiterated his
requests for information regarding property owned by Sid Soffer on
Bernard Street. Council Member Cowan repeated her contention
that Mr. Soffer's case is under the jurisdiction of the court system,
not the City.
CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item
CALENDAR No. 5, Newport Boulevard Bike Trail, Adjacent to the Orange
County Fairgrounds, Project No. 03-29.
MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council
Except Member Scheafer, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent
Calendar items were -approved as recommended.
READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Doris Abbott; Debra
A. Randall; and Stella T. Yost.
Alcoholic Beverage Request for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses from S & S
Control Licenses Import Sales LLC, 729 West 16th Street, Suite 4B, for an
original Type 9 ABC license (beer and wine wholesaler), a
duplicate Type 10 ABC license (beer and wine importer's
general), and a premise -to -premise transfer of a Type 17 ABC
license (beer and wine wholesaler).
Public Utilities Southern California Edison Company filed Application No. A.03 -
Commission 10-022 with the Public Utilities Commission regarding rate
changes.
WARRANTS The following warrants were approved:
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1989, funding Payroll No. 402 for
1989/Payroll 402 $1,975,306.57, Payroll No. 401 A for negative $292.64, and City
operating expenses for $1,758,344.67, including payroll
deductions.
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1990, funding City operating expenses for
1990 $198,066.14.
ADMINISTRATIVE The 2002 Development Phasing and Performance Monitoring
ACTIONS/Adopted (DPPMP) Program report was adopted, and staff was directed to
2002 DPPMP include the proposed; improvements at the Fairview Road/Adams
Avenue intersection in the seven-year Capital Improvement Plan
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Accepted Work for
Rehabilitation Improvements for Several Arterial and Residential
Street Rehabilitation,
Streets, and One Alley (Project A), Project No. 03-07, were
Project No. 03-07, by
completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on
R. J. Noble Company
November 21, 2003, by R. J. Noble Company, 15505 East Lincoln
Avenue, Orange. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk
was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was
given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor
and Material bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter;
and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months
thereafter.
Approved Agreement
A Partial Assignment! Agreement was approved between the City
with Segerstrom and
of Costa Mesa, the, owner of Segerstrom Home Ranch, and
Emulex Transferring
Emulex Corporation, 'transferring certain development agreement
Home Ranch Property
rights and obligations to Emulex Corporation, regarding property
Rights
transferred to Emulex Corporation, and the Mayor and Deputy City
Clerk were authorized' to sign on behalf of the City.
Approved Amendment
An amendment was approved to the contract between Bonterra
to Contract with
Consulting, 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite E-200, Irvine, Rutter
Bonterra and Rutter
Development Corporation, 18012 Cowan, Suite 200, Irvine, and
for EIR No. 1050
the City, for $26,012.25 (the full cost to be borne by Rutter
Development Corporation), for environmental consulting services
related to preparation of Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
No. 1050 for the 1901 Newport Plaza Residences project, and the
Mayor and Deputy City Clerk are authorized to sign on behalf of
the City.
Adopted Resolution Resolution 04-11 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
04-11, Funding Dis- COUNCIL OF THE � CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
charge System AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
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OBTAIN FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 9 WATER QUALITY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS/
GRANTS PROGRAM, for national pollutant discharge elimination
system.
Newport Bike Trail, Item No. 5 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Newport
Project No. 03-29 Boulevard Bike Trail, Adjacent to the Orange County Fairgrounds,
Project No. 03-29. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa
Mesa, complimented Council for installing a new bike trail, and
asked how the selection process determines the best allocation for
funds designated for the, trails. Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor indicated
that he considered this area a gateway to the City, and fully
supported the trail. The Public Services Director informed Mr.
Graham that the width of the trail is 8 feet which complies with
California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) design
standards.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Mansoor, and carried 5-0, the following action was taken:
Awarded Contract to The contract was awarded to GMC Engineering, Inc., 1401
GMC Engineering Warner Avenue, Suite B, Tustin, for $177,000.84, and the
Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf
of the City.
Waived Popular Paver Minor irregularities in the bid submitted by Popular Paver
Irregularities Rental, the second lowest bidder, were waived.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place
SP-03-01/Theater set for the public hearing to consider Specific Plan Amendment
and Arts District Plan SP -03-01 to incorporate the Theater and Arts District Plan into the
North Costa Mesa Specific Plan. Environmental Determination:
Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the
City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The
Planning and Redevelopment Manager reviewed the Agenda
Report dated January 21, 2004, and responded to questions from
Council.
Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, in a
response to a comment regarding the Community Foundation,
clarified that the City does not oversee this organization. The City
Manager concurred that the Foundation was originally created by
action of the City Council but is now independent.
Ted Baker, 3468 Wimbledon Way, Costa Mesa, member of the
Cultural Arts Committee, supported the Plan and discussed the
benefits to the children of the community.
Paul Freeman, representing South Coast Plaza Partners, 3315
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, thanked staff for their efforts on this
project. He addressed two provisions in the draft document stating
that the clear requirement for discounted parking which they are
obliged to provide under the Development Agreement would be a
50 percent discount of the current rate; and he objected to the
language which gives the City the right to allocate the entire 2.2
million unilaterally under circumstances which are not clearly
defined. Mr. Freeman supported the enhancement of the Theater
and Arts District in the City, stating that it will be of great benefit
and indicating that they are looking forward to getting underway
with the ,improvements. He qualified that this support is for the
plan that was endorsed by the Cultural Arts Committee and both
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plans that were reviewed by the Planning Commission, and asked
for the opportunity to provide input regarding the particulars.
David Wilson, representing South Coast Plaza, 3315 Fairview
Road, Costa Mesa, indicated that the objectionable language
referred to by Mr. Freeman came to their attention at 3:32 p.m. on
November 5, 2003, and the Planning Commission hearing was five
days later. He reported that he had indicated to staff that this was
not satisfactory.
Mr. Freeman responded to questions from Council Member Steel,
and advised that. thei narrative of the document explains that the
City's web page willprovide a link to the Theater and Arts District
web site that is yet to be developed. He asked who would be
responsible for creating the web page and advised that it will be
costly. He observed that signage would be the most effective
marketing tool. Mr. Freeman did not believe that the adoption of
either of the alternatives would necessitate an amendment to the
development agreement, and questioned the need for a Theater
and Arts District Council. Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor agreed that the
Theater and Arts District Council should be eliminated.
Charlene Ashendorf, Vice Chairperson of the Cultural Arts
Committee, 3210 Montana Avenue, Costa Mesa, acknowledged
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Freeman for seizing the opportunity to create
the Costa Mesa Arts and Music Scholarship. She asked Council to
support Planning Commissioner Foley's alternative concept.
John Krappman, Commonwealth Partners, 633 West Fifth Street,
Los Angeles, thought that the document should combine clarity
and simplicity, and supported the various options, as well as the
Cultural Arts Committee recommendations with respect to
Commissioner Foley's plan and/or any other modifications that
Council deems necessary.
Gay Geiser Sandoval:, 3408 Geranium Street, Costa Mesa, spoke
on behalf of the children of Costa Mesa, noting that her children
who are now in college benefited greatly from the school drama,
choir, and band programs.
Marti Simons, Mesa del Mar resident, President of Sonora
Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, encouraged
Council to approve the grant/scholarship program, believing that it
will make a great difference to the children of Costa Mesa.
Terry Shaw, 420 Bernard Street, Costa Mesa, commented that the
document does not appear to be ready for adoption.
Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, addressed the
discounted parking, indicating that Council intent had been to
provide affordable parking for the public.
Molly Settles, a third grade student at Sonora Elementary School,
and Megan Settles, a Sonora Elementary School student, spoke
on behalf of the arts programs.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Steel enumerated his concerns that the "leftover
monies" should stay in the Theater Arts District for future
augmentation/improvements; the Theater Arts District Council is
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not necessary; the input regarding spending of the unused monies
should be directed through the Cultural Arts Committee; school
programs should be funded by the school board, booster clubs,
and parents groups or businesses, not through the development
agreement. Regarding the two foundations created under the
Home Ranch Development Agreement, he asked that copies of the
agendas for their meetings be directed to Martin Millard, by fax or
e-mail, etc. Council Member Steel thought that "the function of the
schools in Costa Mesa are a function of the City Council",
suggesting that the City change its policies and program to review
school issues.
MOTION/To Approve A motion was made by Council Member Cowan to approve the
Alternative Concept alternative concept prepared by Commissioner Foley, directing
Died staff to work with the applicant to remove or refine the
improvement language as identified on page 29 of the plan, to
reconcile the language regarding discounted parking, to remove
the Theater Arts Council, to revise the TAD Plan to address issues
such as the website, and to bring the Plan to Council for final
approval. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor believed that the $630,000.00 mentioned
on page 28, as far as infrastructure improvements, meets the
intent of the development agreement, and stated that Council had
an obligation to provide clear and final direction on this matter. He
commented that the alternative concept did not appear to be
specific enough, leaving too many unanswered questions. He
clarified that the direction he intended to pursue is to stay with the
requirements on page 28 of the Plan regarding the $630,000.00 for
infrastructure improvements, $800,000.00 for private
improvements, and the remaining $800,000.00 to be spent at the
discretion of the applicant.
Katrina Foley, 2778 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, responded with
respect to the clarity and the. specifics of the alternative plan
proposal, stating that she did not believe it was within the authority
of the Planning Commission to provide clear, defined criteria for
grant requirements, suggesting that the Cultural Arts Committee
would be the appropriate committee to establish the criteria. She
believed that the concept would be of great benefit for the children
of the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor commented that donations to the Costa
Mesa Community Foundation should be made separate and free
from obligation imposed by the City.
MOTION/To Approve A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, seconded by
the Plan Died Mayor Monahan, to adopt a resolution approving the expenditure
of $630,000.00 for improvements in the public right-of-way and the
funds listed under "Private Improvements of Public Benefit",
including $800,000.00 towards a new courtyard at Park Center and
$800,000.00 towards improvements to the Pedestrian Plaza at
Town Center and Avenue of the Arts, to remove language that
states that the City has the authority to reallocate the funds, and to
remove the parking cap requirement and the Theater and Arts
Council.
After discussion, Mayor Monahan withdrew his second to the
motion, and the motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member
Resolution 04-12 Steel, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan voting no,
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Resolution 04-12 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE, CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT SP -03-01 TO
INCORPORATE THE, THEATER AND ARTS DISTRICT PLAN AS
APPENDIX E OF THE NORTH COSTA MESA SPECIFIC PLAN,
with the following changes to the Theater Arts District Plan:
approved proposed ;$6309000 for Improvements in the Public
Right -of -Way and $800,000 for Private Improvements of Public
Benefit for the new courtyard at Park Center Drive, and reduced to
$800,000 remaining Private Improvements for Public Benefit for
the Town Center Drive pedestrian plaza (page 28); deleted
reference to prevailing parking charges in the "Discount Parking —
Cultural Events" section (page 16); deleted the second paragraph
of "Cost Reallocation: Between Improvements" relating to the City
Council's authority 'to reallocate funds (page 29); deleted
requirement for web site links (page 24); and deleted requirements
and references to the;formation of a Theater Arts District Council.
Council Member Steel asked the maker of the motion, who
declined, to reinstate the City Council's authority to reallocate
funds (page 29). - Council Member Scheafer thought that
Commissioner Foley's alternative concept has merit. Mayor
Monahan agreed that the concept has merit but did not consider it
the obligation of City government to dole out grant monies. He
suggested an option, through the foundation; of soliciting voluntary
and charitable donations for arts programs. Council Member Steel
was concerned that Commission Foley's plan would lead to legal,
financial, and political problems in the future. Mayor Pro Tem
Mansoor appreciated: the intent of Commissioner Foley's plan but
agreed that private financing would be the best option.
RECESS Mayor Monahan declared a recess at 8:20 p.m., and reconvened
the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place
Town Center Drive set for the public hearing to consider Town Center Drive Master
Master Plan Plan for future improvement of Town. Center Drive, between Park
Center Drive and Avenue of the Arts. Environmental
Determination: Final; EIR No. 1047. The Affidavits of Publishing
and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. No
communications were received. The Planning and Redevelopment
Manager summarized'the Agenda Report dated January 21, 2004.
Kerry Madden, Vice' President of Operations, Orange County
Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa,
thanked staff, Planning Commission, and City Council for
considering the project because he considers it is a valuable
addition to the Center.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Resolution 04-13 Mansoor, and carried 5-0, Resolution 04-13 was adopted: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TOWN CENTER DRIVE
MASTER PLAN, subject to conditions.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January 20,
1901 Newport Plaza 2004, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 04-2, regarding a
Residential Project site-specific floor area ratio and site-specific residential density for
the 1901 Newport Plaza Residential Project.
Curtis Herberts, 234: East 17th Street, Suite 188, Costa Mesa,
owner of property that would be in the shade of the proposed four-
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story parking structure, maintained that parking and density
requirements have been in place for many years and observed that
tonight's action would "rip them apart and change them entirely".
Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, remarked
that the General Plan is not set in stone, being more of a map or
guideline, and she objected to Council allowing a project to be
developed which changes the standards to which other developers
have adhered. She implored Council to reconsider adopting this
ordinance, and reported that there will be a referendum opposing
the project in place by the 19th of February. She stated that this is
not the right project for this site, the density is too high, and it is a
misuse of public funds using Redevelopment Agency dollars to
build parking structures instead of good, quality housing.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, Council Member Scheafer,
Ordinance 04-2 and carried 3-2, Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor and Council Member
Steel voting no, Ordinance 04-2 was given second reading and
adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF
THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING A SITE-
SPECIFIC FLOOR AREA RATIO AND SITE-SPECIFIC
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY FOR THE 1901 NEWPORT PLAZA
RESIDENCES PROJECT LOCATED AT 1901 NEWPORT
BOULEVARD IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL
(PDC) ZONE.
Council Member Cowan indicated that the money designated to
this project is being directed to the low and moderate -income
housing that will be built on site. She added that the funds are
derived from the tax increases generated from that property, and a
certain percentage of that by law must be used for low and
moderate -income housing. Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor opposed the
motion because of the increased traffic generated by the project,
the lack of sufficient parking, and the increase in density.
NEW. BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an Organization Review/Cost
Review of the City Benefit Analysis of the City Attorney's office. The Personnel
Attorney's Office Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 14, 2004.
Mayor Monahan expressed an interest in reviewing proposals from
outside firms, as well as a proposal from the affected department.
He and Council Member Cowan supported preparation of a
request for qualifications (RFQ).
Council Member Steel supported an in-house City Attorney's office,
and encouraged the appointment of the current Acting City
Attorney to the position of City Attorney. He offered his services to
serve on a subcommittee and to implement the recommendations
of the consultants. He suggested obtaining a consensus as to the
expectations for this office.
MOTION/Received A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by
and Filed Report; Council Member Scheafer, and carried 4-1, Council Member Steel
Gave Directions to voting no, to receive and file the organizational review of the City
Staff Attorney's office as prepared by Management Partners, to direct
the City Manager to prepare an RFQ for contract legal services, to
solicit proposals from qualified law firms, and to appoint two
Council Members to work with staff assigned by the City Manager
to evaluate the proposals submitted and make recommendations
to the City Council.
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Council Member Cowan expressed an interest in determining how
the structure of legal services within the City may be accomplished
in a more cost effective and efficient manner, and believed that
through the RFQ process, the opportunity exists to define
expectations. Mayor Monahan concurred with many of the
comments made by Council Member Cowan, and informed Council
Member Steel that this action does not necessarily indicate that the
City Attorney's office will be contracted out.
MOTION/Appointed On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Monahan and Cowan Mansoor, and carried 4-1, Council Member Steel voting no, Mayor
as Liaisons Monahan and Council -Member Cowan were appointed to work with
staff to provide a proposed implementation plan.
NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Bristol Street Mixed -Use
Bristol Street Mixed- Overlay -Zone — Final Concept Plan. The Associate Planner
Use Overlay Zone reviewed the .Agenda Report dated January 22, 2004. Council
Member Steel, liaison to the Bristol Street Committee,
complimented the members of the committee and staff, and
supported the concept.
Shaheen Sadeghi, member of the Bristol Street Committee,
commented that this -mixed-use area of the City is unique, and
thought that with the right research and development it could be
"really wonderful".
Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, complained that
the attachment for this item had been unavailable prior to the
meeting. Regarding the sampling of pictures in the Plan, she
objected to the lack of setbacks and the highly urban street
frontage, reporting that staff had indicated that this could be a
prototype or precedent for 19th Street. Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor
replied that he is also concerned about density, although as
previously reported by Mr. Sadeghi, some of the changes would be
rehabilitation of existing properties.
Peter Koetting, member of the Bristol Street Committee, observed
that the standards are being refined, and believed that this is the
next creative, urbane area which can be user and pedestrian
friendly. He mentioned the possibility of the area becoming a
secondary theater district.
Sam Clark, 3077 Coolidge Avenue, Costa Mesa, agreed that the
area is underutilized, and appreciated that the Committee is
working with Council towards revitalization. He supported a mixed-
use environment, and encouraged more discussion regarding the
type of use and the amount of density considered.
Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, was concerned
about the density, and mentioned that cities such a Santa Monica
use existing structures as part of their rehabilitation. She
questioned Bristol Street being "pedestrian friendly' because of the
traffic, but supported the mixed-use concept.
Mike Boudreaux, AIA, Morse Boudreaux Architects, stated that he
had been involved in the committee since its inception, and
commended staff for the open process. He clarified that the
Committee does not promote high density but encourages the
creation of neighborhoods which are pedestrian friendly and
promote a quality lifestyle.
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Terry Shaw, 420 Bernard Street, Costa Mesa, opposed any high-
rise, .high-density development, particularly with the lack of open
space and adequate setbacks. He thought that a consensus
should be reached by the property owners in the area, and
commented that Old World Village in Huntington Beach is a nice
mixed-use development.
Council Member Cowan confirmed with the Associate Planner that
this item will be reviewed by the Planning Commission who will
make recommendations, and community meetings will be held with
the property owners, as well as the general public._ Council
Member Steel supported the lowest density and maximum home
ownership.
MOTION/Approved A motion was _m_ade=-biy- Cduftil Member Cowan, seconded by
Concept Council Member Steel, and_ caeried 5-0, to approve the Concept
Plan, omitting the word" Firth" fro -m the staff recommended action,
and to direct staff fo" Continue: work with the Bristol Street
Committee to develop ;a. Mixed' --'Use Overlay Zone.
Mayor Monahan expressed concerned regarding the large size of
the Bristol Street proposed mixed-use area, and questioned the
Development Services Director regarding aspects of mixed-use in
the City. Mayor Monahan thought that mixed-use should be added
to the zoning code, addressed the locations to be studied, and did
not believe that this concept is applicable to a good portion of 19th
Street. He suggested that the Committee and staff be "very
particular about the areas, and very, very particular about the
development standards because I think they are going to come
under intense scrutiny...". The Development Services Director
proposed eliminating the table on Page 10, and directing the
Committee to work with staff and the consultants to develop an
overlay zone that will work for Bristol Street, letting it evolve
through the citizen committees, business owner committees, the
property owner committees, and the Planning Commission. Mayor
Monahan suggested that Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor, who has
worked over the past few months to develop incentives for areas of
the west side, be assigned to work with the Committee. Mayor Pro
Tem Mansoor opposed high density and observed that part of the
project will be rehabilitation of existing properties. Council Member
Scheafer supported the mixed-use concept, and encouraged
pedestrian friendly development.
CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager reported, as noted earlier in the meeting, the
REPORT traffic signal at McCormack Lane and Fairview Road is fully
operational. He advised Council of the appreciation of former
Mayor Robert Wilson's family for their support during Mr. Wilson's
memorial service last Saturday, January 31, 2004.
COUNCIL Council Member Scheafer attended the aforementioned memorial
COMMENTS/Wilson service and commented on the heartfelt speech delivered by
Memorial Service former Mayor Norma Hertzog. Council Member Steel concurred,
stating that the ceremony was quite "edifying".
1-405 Study Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor commented on the memorial service, and
reported that he had attended a major investment study regarding
the 1-405 Freeway which included alternatives to reducing traffic on
the 1-405 between 605 and the 73. He also attended a meeting
JWA Issues with representatives of the City of Newport Beach and several of
the corridor cities regarding John Wayne Airport (JWA) issues, and
felt that several of Newport Beach's goals are the same as Costa
Mesa, such as no change in the number of flights nor change in
the physical boundaries. He pledged to keep up-to-date on this
matter, stated that 'staff will monitor proposed changes, and
avowed his intent to assure that Costa Mesa's interest in this
quality of life issue is well represented.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Maof tho City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
Deputy Co Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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