HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/2014 - City Council - Successor Agency - Redevelopment AgencyMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
June 17, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Costa
Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Righeimer (arrived at 5:20 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger,
Council Member Leece, Council Member Genis and Council Member
Monahan
Council Members Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — None
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:05 p.m. to consider the following items.
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor Negotiator, Agency
Negotiator regarding Employee Organization: Costa Mesa City Employee Association
(CMCEA), pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6.
2. Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: City of Costa Mesa, a municipal
corporation, et al., v. Civic Center Barrio Housing, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30-2014-00715552-CU-BC-CJC, pursuant to California Government Code Section
54956.9(a).
The City Council reconvened at 6:01 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Leece
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION (00:00:01)
Reverend Sian Wiltshire, Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church
ROLL CALL (00:03:52)
Present: Mayor Righeimer, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, Council Member Leece, Council
Member Genis and Council Member Monahan.
Absent: None
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Officials Present: Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Hatch, City Attorney Thomas Duarte,
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Rick Francis, Assistant Chief Executive Officer/Administrative
Services Director Tamara Letourneau, Economic and Development Services Director Gary
Armstrong, Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, and City Clerk Brenda Green.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT — None
• COIN: Ex Parte Communications pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-238 (b) -None
ANNOUNCEMENTS (00:04:22)
"Costa Mesa Minute" was played featuring upcoming events and activities in the community.
PRESENTATION — NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (00:07:20)
Al Melone, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the dog park. (00:07:32)
Pamela Wilson, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding a Charter mailing. (00:10:48)
Stephanie Chairez and Cynthia Herrera, Save Our Youth (SOY) Center, spoke on responsible
beverage service from businesses. (00:12:56)
Jeff Arthur, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding a Charter mailing. (00:14:17)
James H. Bridges, Costa Mesa, thanked CEO Thomas Hatch and Police Chief Gaszi for offering
a family condolences. (00:15:26)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on the Marines 1/5 donations. (00:16:16)
Harold Weitzberg, Costa Mesa, spoke on affordable housing. (00:19:30)
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, spoke on the death of Mr. Johnson. (00:21:52)
Mrs. Drain, Costa Mesa, spoke on a forensic audit of the 60th Anniversary finances. (00:23:17)
Cindy Black, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the Charter and zoning. (00:26:05)
Gay Royer, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding street traffic in her neighborhood. (00:55:50)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding Safe Our Youth (SOY); and responsible
beverage service. (00:57:50)
COUNCIL MEMBER' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS (00:28:40)
Council Member Leece - spoke regarding public comments; Save Our Youth (SOY) awards
ceremony; responsible beverage service; a Relay 4 Life event; Someone Cares Soup Kitchen;
73 freeway debris; the Marine's 1/5; and a Marijuana initiative. (00:28:41)
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Council Member Monahan - None (00:35:42)
Mayor Righeimer - spoke on public comments and Public Services projects. (00:35:49)
Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger - spoke regarding Save Our Youth (SOY); adjourning the meeting in
memory of Mr. Johnson; and Capital Improvement Projects. (00:38:22)
Council Member Genis - spoke on the June 25th OC Fairgrounds Open House; beautification of
City streets; Union members; and offered condolences to the Johnson family. (00:39:53)
REPORT- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (00:42:57)
CEO Thomas Hatch - spoke regarding street, alley's and Capital Improvement projects.
CONSENT CALENDAR (0:42:16)
MOTION: Approved recommended actions for Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1-14 except for
item 14.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro
Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
1. PROCEDURAL WAIVER: MOTION TO APPROVE THE READING BY TITLE ONLY OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. SAID ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
THAT APPEAR ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA SHALL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND
FURTHER READING WAIVED
ACTION:
City Council waived reading in full of Ordinances and Resolutions and approval and
adoption of same by reading title only.
2. READING FOLDER
a. Claims received by the City Clerk: Mercury Insurance Group/Montalvo; and Roberto
Cantoran.
ACTION: City Council received and filed.
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3. WARRANT RESOLUTION 2517: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS, INCLUDING PAYROLL REGISTER NOS. 11 "A55,14-12 AND SPECIFYING
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID, funding Payroll No. 14-11
"A" for $-2,925.30, Payroll No. 14-12 for $2,049,702.76, and City operating expenses
for $1,984,526.99.
ACTION: City Council approved Warrant Resolution No. 2517, to be read by title only and
further reading waived.
4. RENEWED MEASURE M2 ELIGIBILITY
ACTION:
1. City Council approved the City's Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for
Fiscal Year 2014-15 through Fiscal Year 2020-21; and
2. Approved the City's Local Signal Synchronization Plan Update; and
3. Authorized City Engineer to complete and submit the Pavement Management Plan;
and
4. Approved the City's Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
5. 2013-2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): WALLACE
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS FROM WEST 19th STREET TO HAMILTON STREET —
CITY PROJECT NO. 14-03
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Wallace Avenue
Improvements from West 19th Street to Hamilton Street, City Project No. 14-03; and
2. Awarded a construction contract to Copp Contracting, Inc., 6751 Stanton Avenue,
Buena Park, California 90621, in the amount of $366,188.55; and
3. Approved Budget Adjustment No. 14-029 in the amount of $122,000; and
4. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Public Works Agreement.
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6. 2013-2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): BAKER STREET
ALLEY (ALLEY NO. 120) AND LA SALLE AVENUE ALLEY (ALLEY NO. 121)
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — CITY PROJECT NO. 14-05
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the 2013-2014
CDBG Project: Baker Street Alley (Alley No. 120) and La Salle Avenue Alley (Alley
No. 121), City Project No. 14-05; and
2. Awarded a construction contract to Patriot Paving, Inc., 2300 N. Batavia Street,
Orange, California, 92865, in the amount of $186,603.25 (base bid); and
3. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Public Works Agreement.
7. POMONA AVENUE ALLEY (ALLEY NO. 5), MENDOZA DRIVE ALLEYS (ALLEY NO.
51 AND ALLEY NO. 119), BEACH STREET ALLEY (ALLEY NO. 124), AND VELASCO
LANE ALLEY (ALLEY NO. 125) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — CITY PROJECT NO. 14-
06
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Pomona
Avenue Alley (Alley No. 5), Mendoza Drive Alleys (Alley No. 51 and Alley No. 119),
Beach Street Alley (Alley No. 124), and Velasco Lane Alley (Alley No. 125)
Improvement Project — City Project No. 14-06; and
2. Awarded a construction contract to Black Rock Construction Company, 615 N. Berry
Street, Unit G, Brea, CA 92821, in the amount of $537,683.00; and
3. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Public Works Agreement.
8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES
LOCATED WITHIN GISLER PARK
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-33, to be read by title only and waived further
reading, dedicating a Public Utility Easement within Gisler Park.
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9. HARBOR BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS FROM SOUTH COAST DRIVE TO
SUNFLOWER AVENUE, CITY PROJECT NO. 14-07
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Harbor
Boulevard Improvements from South Coast Drive to Sunflower Avenue, City Project
No. 14-07; and
2. Rejected the bid submitted by STL Landscape, Inc., 8122 Compton Avenue, Los
Angeles, California, 90001; and
3. Awarded a construction contract to All American Asphalt, P.O. Box 2229, 400 E. Sixth
Street, Corona, California 92878, in the amount of $769,769.00; and
4. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Public Works Agreement.
10. INDUSTRIAL WAY WATER QUALITY AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 14-08
ACTION:
1. City Council adopted plans, specifications, and working details for the Industrial Way
Water Quality and Storm Drain Improvements, City Project No. 14-08; and
2. Accepted bid withdrawal submitted by Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc., 5103 Elton Street,
Baldwin Park, CA 91706; and
3. Awarded a construction contract to Lonerock, Inc., 70 Domani, Irvine, CA 92618, in
the amount of $2,553,940.00; and
4. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Public Works Agreement.
11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A
PORTION OF SUPERIOR AVENUE AT 1677 SUPERIOR AVENUE
ACTION:
1. City Council set a public hearing for July 15, 2014 for the vacation of a portion of
Superior Avenue Right -Of -Way (ROW); and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 14-34, to be read by title only and waived further reading,
declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Superior Avenue Right -Of -Way (ROW).
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12. FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17509 LOCATED AT 2519 '/2 AND 2525 SANTA ANA
AVENUE, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION:
City Council approved the Final Map for Tract No. 17509 and authorized signing of the
Map by the City Clerk and the City Engineer.
13. REQUEST TO CANCEL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 19,
2014
ACTION:
City Council cancelled the Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 City Council meeting.
14. MINUTES
City Council continued the approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
and . Successor Agency of February 4, 2014; Regular Meeting of the City Council and
Successor Agency/Special Housing Authority Meeting of February 18, 2014; Regular
Meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency of March 4, 2014; Regular Study
Session of May 13, 2014; and Regular Meeting of the City Council and Successor
Agency/Special Joint Housing Authority Meeting of May 20, 2014 to the next meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 p.m. (Resolution No. 05-55) — (01:00:37)
1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PRE -ZONING, AND PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT FOR THE SANTA ANA/COLLEEN ISLAND ANNEXATION (01:00:37)
Staff presentation by Margaret Chang, Management Analyst and Jerry Guarracino, Interim
Assistant Director of Development Services. (01:01:45)
Discussion ensued regarding vacant parcels; CEQA issues; the undeveloped area; a letter
from a realtor; annexation by the City of Newport Beach; and spot zoning. (01:06:53)
Public Comments:
Cindy Black, Costa Mesa, spoke on property owner corporations. (01:14:31)
Steve Parker, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the vacant property behind his property;
density; parking; and traffic. (01:15:29)
Ken Defee, Costa Mesa, spoke on the parcel adjacent to the vacant land; density; zoning;
setbacks; and quality of life. (01:17:18)
Richard White, Costa Mesa, spoke on lot sizes; setbacks; vacant land; and maintaining
larger lot sizes. (01:20:32)
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Jonathan Fletcher, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding maintaining large lot sizes; preserving the
integrity of the neighborhood; maintaining setbacks; and density. (01:22:24)
Liz Parker, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding maintaining the integrity of the neighborhood;
annexation to Costa Mesa; and maintaining lot sizes. (01:24:47)
Hugh Vujnovich, Costa Mesa, spoke on maintaining large lot sizes. (01:27:16)
Clifford Woolfolk, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding concerns from homeowners. (01:29:33)
Discussion regarding spot zoning and R-1; rezoning; lot sizes; setbacks; developing within
the County guidelines; General Plan amendment; variances; smaller setbacks; and units
per acre. (01:31:10)
MOTION: Approve recommended action (01:50:13)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Righeimer/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: To continue the item in order to develop a land use designation in
keeping with the existing neighborhood. (01:51:07)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Council Member Leece
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis and Council Member Leece.
Nays: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer.
Absent: None
Motion failed: 2-3
SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: (01:52:00)
Council Member Monahan/Council Member Genis
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer.
Nays: Council Member Genis and Council Member Leece.
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
ACTION:
1. The City Council found that the Project is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15319(a) -Annexation of Existing
Facilities and Lots for Exempt Facilities; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 14-35, to be read by title only and waived further reading, for
General Plan Amendment GP -14-02, pending final approval as part of a future General
Plan Cycle; and
3. Gave first reading to Ordinance No.14-xx, to be read by title only and waived further
reading, approving Rezone R-14-02, changing only the minimum lot size to 6,600
square feet.
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City Council recessed into a break at 8:02 p.m. (02:00:00)
City Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m. (02:12:05)
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII -B OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED BY PROPOSITION
111 AND SENATE BILL 88 (02:12:20)
Staff report provided by Stephen Dunivent, Interim Finance Director. (02:13:00)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Monahan/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member Monahan, Mayor
Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
ACTION:
City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-36, to be read by title only and waived further
reading, establishing the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Appropriations Limit for the City of Costa
Mesa at $191,787,464 by using the County of Orange's population growth for population
adjustment, and the California per capita income growth for inflationary adjustment.
3. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 BUDGET
(02:14:00)
Staff report and presentation by CEO Thomas Hatch and Interim Finance Director Stephen
Dunivent. (02:14:15)
Discussion ensued regarding the location of planting trees; number 41 - Balearic Center
Lighting Feasibility Study; number 44 - Estancia High School Sports Lighting; decorative
pavement; number 58 - Open Space Master Plan Update. (02:21:45)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, inquired on the money that will be received from the State for
the Redevelopment Agency; and spoke on park development fees. (02:39:23);
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke on the unfunded liability. (02:41:24)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on signage; and numbers 70-77 - Fire Station
Improvements. (02:43:50)
Adelaide Garulle, spoke regarding funding for crossing guards. (02:46:29)
Lee Ramos, Costa Mesa, spoke on the budget; and street and park improvements.
(02:47:34)
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Discussion ensued regarding repayment from the State; park fees and loans; crossing
guards; pensions; unfunded liability; Royal Palm Fire Station improvements; and the budget
for public safety. (02:50:20)
MOTION: Adopt Resolutions with changes
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Council Member Monahan (03:09:57)
Mayor Righeimer requested figures on replacing the fire stations. (03:12:00)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approve the budget as proposed by staff.
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Council Member Leece (03:14:11)
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis and Council Member Leece.
Nays: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer.
Absent: None
Motion failed: 2-3
ORIGINAL MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Council Member Monahan
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer.
Nays: Council Member Genis and Council Member Leece.
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
ACTION:
1. City Council approved Resolution No. 14-37, to be read by title only and waived further
reading, adopting the FY 2014-15 City of Costa Mesa Operating and Capital
Improvement Budget, including the following items to be funded from the Neighborhood
Community Center — Library Development appropriation (#57): 3 — California Avenue
Median Improvements in the amount of $69,000; 4 — Gisler Avenue Parkway
Improvements in the amount of $100,900; and 5 — Mesa Verde Drive Median
Improvements in the amount of $444,000; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 14-38, to be read by title only and waived further reading,
restructuring the loan made to the Park Development Fees Fund.
4. REVIEW OF PLANNING APPLICATION PA -13-29 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
17668 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 28 RESIDENTIAL AND LIVE/WORK UNITS AT 511
HAMILTON STREET, 2089, 2095 AND 2099 HARBOR BOULEVARD (03:16:00)
Staff report by Minoo Ashabi, Principal Planner and Jerry Guarracino, Interim Assistant
Director of Development Services. (03:17:00)
Discussion ensued on shade and shadow effects on the community garden. (03:29:15)
Sheila Pfafflin, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (03:37:54)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (03:40:31)
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Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (03:42:56)
Cindy Black, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (03:44:55)
Tim Lewis, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (03:47:04)
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project.
(03:51:05)
William Jahn, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (03:54:29)
Rick Huffman, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (03:56:50)
Lyle Miller, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (03:58:04)
Mary Lewis, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (04:00:26)
Mary Spadoni, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project. (04:03:36)
Marina Renka, spoke in opposition to the development project. (04:05:45)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the development project.
(04:08:50)
David Hutchins, Representing Applicant, spoke regarding the development project.
(04:12:34).
Discussion ensued regarding residential and commercial areas; noise mitigation; parking;
a Homeowner's Association; conditions of approval and towing. (04:25:26)
MOTION: Reverse the Planning Commission's action and do further environmental analysis
(04:37:15)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Council Member Leece
SUBSTITUTE MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Council Member Monahan
(04:38:55)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Monahan, Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer.
Nays: Council Member Genis and Council Member Leece
Absent: None
Motion carried: 3-2
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ACTION:
1. City Council adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 14-39, to be read by title only and waived further reading,
and approved Planning Application PA -13-29 — Master Plan for development of a 28 -
unit residential project including seven live/work units on 1.53 -acres zoned Planned
Community Commercial. The project includes the following deviations:
a. A Minor Modification to reduce the perimeter open space along Harbor
Boulevard from 20 feet to 17 feet.
b. A Variance to reduce the perimeter open space along Hamilton Street from 20
feet to 10 feet.
c. Deviation from Residential Design Guidelines with respect to second and third
floor ratios to first floor of 104% - 110%; and
3. Approved Tentative Tract Map 17668 — Subdivision of a 1.53 -acre property for
condominium purposes to allow private sale and ownership of the 28 residential and
live/work units.
OLD BUSINESS — None
NEW BUSINESS —
1. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE (04:51:00)
Presentation by Minoo Ashabi, Principal Planner. (04:51:05)
Discussion ensued regarding a Fiscal Impact Analysis; and outreach meetings.
(04:54:00)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the general plan update. (05:00:14)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding consultants. (05:02:31)
MOVED/SECOND: Council Member Genis/Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member Monahan, Mayor
Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
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ACTION:
1. City Council approved Amendment One, additional scope of work and additional fees
of $134,800 to the Professional Service Agreement with Moore lacofano Goltsman,
Inc. (MIG), formerly known as Hogle-Ireland; and
2. Provided direction to staff to include a Fiscal Impact Analysis and a Fiscal Impact
Study for an additional $50,000; and
3. Extended the contract period by one (1) year from October 1, 2014 to October 1,
2015; and
4. Authorized the City Chief Executive Officer to sign Amendment One to the
Professional Services Agreement with MIG.
2. URBAN MASTER PLAN SCREENING REQUEST (UMP -14-02) FOR A 5 -UNIT
LIVEIWORK DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 752 AND 756 W. 19TH STREET (05:05:20)
Staff report by Minoo Ashabi, Principal Planner. (05:05:30)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding the project and parking. (05:22:19)
Sheila Pfafflin, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding development projects and density.
(05:23:15)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke on parking concerns and signage. (05:25:27)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding residential areas in commercial areas.
(05:28:13)
Discussion ensued on parking; work space; aesthetics; and housing footage. (05:33:00)
City Council provided feedback for a 5 -unit live/work project within the 19th West Urban
Plan.
3. URBAN MASTER PLAN SCREENING REQUEST (UMP -14-03) FOR A 176 -UNIT
RESIDENTIAL AND LIVE/WORK DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 671 W. 17TH
STREET (05:37:30)
Staff presentation by Minoo Ashabi, Principal Planner. (05:38:14)
Donald D. Lamm, Representing Applicant, spoke on the property and project. (05:45:00)
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MOTION: To continue the meeting past midnight (05:55:48)
MOVED/SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger/Council Member Leece
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Genis, Council Member Leece, Council Member Monahan, Mayor
Pro Tem Mensinger, and Mayor Righeimer.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried: 5-0
Discussion ensued regarding developing the site; the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan;
handicap parking; recreation area; and community garden. (05:56:08)
Sheila Pfafflin, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project. (06:05:28)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, expressed concerns with the project. (06:08:10)
Peter Watson, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (06:10:41)
Cynthia McDonald, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project. (06:12:00)
Brett Rosol, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (06:15:08)
Eddie Prosser, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (06:17:22)
Ryan Johnson, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (06:19:13)
Kristin Schwab, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (06:21:09)
Travis Hackett, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project (06:22:21)
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding parking issues and traffic concerns; and
configuration of the intersection. (06:22:44)
Brian Gooding, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (06:25:47)
Cindy Black, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project. (06:27:35)
Anna Vrska, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project. (06:28:40)
Tamar Goldmann, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to the project. (06:29:43)
Steven Hellbusch, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the project. (06:30:40)
Discussion ensued regarding parking standards; a traffic study; noise; garages; overlays
and energizing the area. (06:32:20)
City Council provided feedback for a 176 -unit live/work project within the Mesa West Bluffs
Urban Plan.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR — None
CONTINUTED PUBLIC COMMENTS (06:43:38)
Flo Martin, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding majority rules and democracy. (06:44:00)
Fabiola Soto, Santa Ana, spoke regarding drunk driving prevention. (06:46:00)
Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding development on Harbor Boulevard. (06:48:35)
Speaker, Costa Mesa, spoke regarding development; the General Plan update; and City
Attorney billings. (06:51:43)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS ON CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Council Member Leece reported her attendance at the Senior Center Board meeting; reported
on the transition at the Senior Center and their event on July 3rd. (06:55:04)
REPORT — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
ADJOURNMENT- The Mayor and the City Council adjourned the meeting in Memory of Kyle
Johnson at 12:58. to the,,Regujar Meeting July 1St, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. (06:56:00)
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CITY CLERK
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