HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2007 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
June 05, 2007
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session June 05, 2007, at 5:04 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77
Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
I. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
City Clerk Julie Folcik
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Telford Walker, Newport Beach, speaking in reference to a closed session
item, advised that after the conditioned approval by the Planning
Commission they were made aware of the newly a revised drainage
impact fee.
Mayor Mansoor recessed the meeting to closed session in Conference Room 1 B
at 5:08 p.m.
III. CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Leaal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Sianificant
exposure to litigation, one case, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b).
2. Conference with Allan Roeder. Citv Manaaer. and Labor
Neaotiator. Aaency Neaotiator: Steve Mandoki. Administrative
Services Director, and Terri Cassidy, Human Resources Manager
reaardina Employee Organization: Costa Mesa Citv_ Employee
Association (CMCEA) and Other Unrepresented Employees
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
The Mayor reconvened the regular meeting at 6:24 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Linda Dixon
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Pastor Tim McCalmont, Presbyterian
Church of the Covenant
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Transportation Manager Peter Naghavi
Recreation Manager Jana Ransom
Park Commissioner Kurt Galitski
Maintenance Manager Bruce Hartley
Parks Project Manager Bart Mejia
Management Analyst Carol Proctor
Senior Planner Mel Lee
Assistant Engineer Dennis Johnson
Chief of Police Christopher Shawkey
Police Sergeant Richard Allum
City Clerk Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Kimberly
closed session item no.
Study Session, by a v
session item no. 2.
PRESENTATIONS
Barlow reported that the
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ote of 5-0; and no action
City Council continued
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was taken on closed
The Mayor recognized Officer Charles Oliver of the Police
Department/Field Operations Division as Employee of the Month. He was
recognized for a series of outstanding felony arrests while working the
night time police watch last fall. The Mayor commended him for the
excellent police work, professionalism and dedication to our City and
community.
The Mayor presented a proclamation to Recreation Manager Jana
Ransom, Parks Commissioner Kurt Galitski, Maintenance Manager Bruce
Hartley, and Parks Project Manager Bart Mejia recognizing the month of
July as Parks and Recreation Month.
Orange County American Planning Association Awards presentation was
introduced by the Development Services Director Donald Lamm. David
Barquist, AICP, Orange County Section Director of the American Planning
Association presented the following four awards to the City Council:
Outstanding Planning Award for Planning Implementation, Large
Jurisdiction, for the North Costa Mesa High -Rise Residential Projects;
Award of Merit for Comprehensive Planning, Large Jurisdiction, for
the Westside Urban Plan;
Award of Merit for Focused Issue Planning for the South Bristol
Entertainment and Cultural Arts (SoBECA) Urban Plan; and
Citizen Planner Award to former Planning Commissioner Bruce Garlich
recognizing 25 years of service.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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1. Chris Bunvan, Costa Mesa, commented on a traaic accident on
Victoria Street and commended the work of Cit)'s Police and Fire
Department noting that the residents cited traffic and speeding
concerns on Victoria Street.
2. Susan Berkompas, Costa Mesa, announced a new theater arts
company called American Coast Theater Companv located at
Vanauard University's Lyceum Theater premierina "A Streetcar
Named Desire" from Auaust 3 throuah 18. 2007. She invited the
audience to call the box office at 714-619-6424 or visit their website
at www.americancoasttheater.ora for more information.
3. Anne Hoaan Sherehevskv. Costa Mesa. presented photoaraphs
from the Memorial Dav Celebration at Harbor Lawn featurina the
Veterans Memorial and encouraaed the audience to purchase a
brick for the Veterans Memorial Fund: announced a flea market at
the Costa Mesa Senior Center on June 23. 2007: and announced
a Senior Center fundraiser at Rub)'s Restaurant on June 21. 2007
from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4. Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, suaaestina more traffic
enforcement traffic enforcement on the Westside or Mesa North.
5. Gant Monahan, Costa Mesa, invited the Council and audience to a
special meetina on a special education plan for the next four vears
at the School Board's Headauarters on June 6. 2007, at 10:00 a.m.:
reauested that the Council aaendize the auestion of a directly
elected Mavor for placement on the ballot.
The Mayor requested the City Manager to place the item relating to a directly
elected Mayor on the City Council agenda of July 3, 2007.
V. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Council Member Katrina Foley thanked the organizers of the Memorial Day
Celebration.
Council Member Linda Dixon commented on the passing of Mary
Heidelberg recognizing her contributions to the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever echoed Council Member Foley's comments on
the Memorial Day Celebration; inquired on tree planting at Fairview Park
and commented on resolving issues with the Kite Flying Group; addressed
a safety issue relating to flying balls and field screening at Davis Field;
commented on the fatal accident at Victoria Street pointing out a
propensity of accidents at that location; and reported that the
Transportation Department are working on safety measures for that
location.
Council Member Wendy Leece attended and applauded the Project
Cuddle 5K Fundraiser at Fairview Park and Talbert Park; commended the
Employees Service Awards recognizing the years of service; recognized
Video Production Coordinator. Dane Bora for his work on highligting
employees and their service; reported on a successful Youth in
Government Day on May 23, 2007; and requested a report on surrounding
cities' fines on illegal fireworks use.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 15
MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Items
Nos. 1 through 14, except for Consent Calendar Item No. 15.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda
Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Readina Folder.
The following claims were received and processed by the City
Clerk: Mircea Lupascu; Stacy Walker on behalf of Mercury
Insurance; Steven M. Myers, Inc. on behalf of Sara Estrada and
Jessie Nicole Cabrera; Sherry Plante; Anna Schaber (2 separate
claims); Shawn Sullivan; and Vien Tran.
The following request for Alcoholic Beverage Control License was
received and processed:
Uber Padilla, for the Mariscos Hector, 2263 Fairview Road, Suite G,
for a person-to-person transfer of an existing type 41 (on -sale beer
and wine for a bona fide eating place).
The following notification letters were received and filed:
Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E) for Authorized Cost
of Capital for Utility Operation for 2008 — Notice of application
A.07-05-003 in compliance with Rule 3.2(B).
North American Numbering Plan Administrator, on behalf of the
California Telecommunications Industry, for Relief of the 714
Numbering Plan Area — Application No. 07-03-010.
2. Reaular Meeting Minutes of April
Special Meetina and Adjourned
Minutes of Mav 8, 2007.
ACTION: Approved.
17, 2007 and Mav 1, 2007, and
Reaular Meeting/Study Session
3. Warrant Resolution 2162. fundina Pavroll No. 709 for
$2.333.929.30 and Pavroll No. 708A for $1.023.81. and Citv
operatina expenses for $1.649.729.33 including pavroll deductions.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
4. Warrant Resolution 2163, fundina Citv operatina expenses for
$932,885.29.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
5. Warrant Resolution 2164. fundina Pavroll No. 710 for
$2,343.612.69 and Pavroll No. 709A for $1,743.07, and Citv_
operatina expenses for $902.313.62 includina pavroll deductions.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
6. Oranae Countv Transportation Authoritv (OCTA) Senior Mobilitv
Proaram Aareement C-2-0503 Amendment No. 1, for the extension.
of fundina through June 30, 2011.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
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7. Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management,
Inspection and Survev Support Services for the Susan Street Exit
Ramp Proiect, to Lim and Nascimento (LAN) Enqineerinq
Corporation, 12 L. Mauchlv_ , Irvine, in the amount not to exceed
$111,902.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
8. Agreement with the 32nd District Agricultural Association, for Traffic
Management Services for the Orange County Fair, beainnina July
13, 2007 through August 5, 2007, in an amount not to exceed
$246.000.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the City Manager, or his designee,
to sign.
9. Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement, to provide
additional tree maintenance services, to West Coast Arborist, Inc.,
2200 E. Via Burton Street, Anaheim, in the amount of $133,000.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
10. Completion of Parkwav Concrete Ret)air and New Sidewalk Project,
Citv Proiect No. 06-10, by Belaire-West Landscape, Inc., P.O. Box
6270, Buena Park.
ACTION: Work was accepted; City Clerk was authorized to file a
Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release of
retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond
was ordered exoneration seven (7) months. thereafter; and the
Faithful Performance Bond was ordered exoneration twelve months
thereafter.
11. Completion of Raleigh Avenue Parkwav Improvements, Cibt Project
No. 06-13, by Belaire-West Landscape, Inc., P.O. Box 6270, Buena
Park.
ACTION: Work was accepted; City Clerk was authorized to file a
Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release of
retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond
was ordered exoneration seven (7) months thereafter; and the
Faithful Performance Bond was ordered exoneration twelve months
thereafter.
12. Completion of Uparade of Electrical Panels at Citv Hall„ First Floor -
City Project No. 05-15, by Noor Electrical, 1618 Ohms Wav, Costa
Mesa.
ACTION: Approved work and refunded $30,000 cash deposit.
13. Refunds of unexpended funds for the environmental consultinq.
contracts with the Irvine Company/Camp Dresser & McKee and the
five North Costa Mesa hiah-rise residential developers/Culbertson
Adams & Associates (Developers' Trust Account No. 215520.701).
ACTION: Approved refunds in the amount of $5,749.65 to Irvine
Company and $6,815 to each of the five North Costa Mesa high-
rise residential developers.
14. Purchase of a 2007 BMW motorcvcle, from Lona Beach BMW
Motorcvcles. 2998 Cherry Avenue. Signal Hill. in the amount of
$22.880.17.
(a). Budget Adjustment No. 07-075 in the amount of $22,880.17.
ACTION: Approved Purchase; Approved Budget Adjustment and
authorized the City Manager to sign.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA. CALIFORNIA. DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE
VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHT OF WAY AT 540-544 VICTORIA
STREET. settina a Public Hearinq on July 3. 2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever expressed some concern relative to the property
being maintined as an attractive nuisance.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-49.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eric
Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a
public hearing to consider:
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal of the Plannina Commission's denial of
Plannina Application PA -06-79 and Tentative Tract Map T-17132,
for Ed Santa Cruz. authorized aaent for 309 Monte Vista Avenue
LLC, for a residential common interest development conversion of a
two story. 8 -unit apartment complex with a tentative tract map to
facilitate the conversion, located at 309 Monte Vista Avenue, in an
R2 -MD zone. Environmental determination: exempt.
The Affidavits of Publication and Mailing are on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Development Services Director Donald Lamm introduced the staff
report indicating that the applicant submitted plan revisions to
address the concerns of the Planning Commission. He advised
that the Council could refer the item back to the Planning
Commission to consider the revised plans or conduct the hearing
on the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial.
Senior Planner Mel Lee presented the staff report.
Christina Inman, owner and developer, stated she would like to
pursue the original application and develop an eight -unit
condominium. She gave a presentation pointing out the
replacements and upgrades to the project; advised of the
development progress; and responded to questions from the City
Council.
James Demarais, attorney representing the applicant, to
support his position that the project is beneficial and harmonious
with the neighborhood read a letter noting the support of the
surrounding neighbor(s).
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Helen Romero, Costa Mesa, expressed support of the
project; stated that it compliments the neighborhood;
and questioned the approval process of the proposed project.
Gary Monahan, Costa Mesa, expressed support of the project
stating that it is a good quality project.
Discussion ensued between the the Mayor and Senior Planner
relating to parking issues and suggesting the implementation of
enclosed garages in the rear and tandum parking spaces in the
front. Mayor Mansoor stated his support of the project; expressed
reservations on the front parking and landscaping; and suggested
enclosed garages.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever expressed concern on the parking and
stated he supported the renovation of the building infrastructure.
Council Member Dixon suggested the use of turf block to
increase parking spaces; and inquired on the replacement of the
roofs and undergrounding the utilities. The applicant indicated that
the project is amendable to include these suggestions.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-50, reversing Planning
Commission's decision based upon findings established in
Exhibit "A" and subject to conditions of approval in Exhibit
"B" adding a condition of approval requiring the replacement
of the roofs of both buildings; the addition of garage doors for
the back car ports; and directed the applicant to work with
staff relative to increasing the parking on site and the use of
turf block.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Mayor
Allan Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
RECESS: The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 7:49 p.m.
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public
hearing to consider:
2. Request for Waiver of Traffic Impact Fee for a temporant preschool
use for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church located at 265
McCormick Avenue.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi presented the staff
report and answered questions from the Council.
Dave Guder, Elder at St. Andrew's Church, advised that the current
location is a temporary site for the preschool; commented on the
effect of the traffic impact fee of $234,576 noting that they operate
a non-profit organization; questioned the City's calculated amount
of average daily trips; and requested the Council to waive the traffic
impact fees or consider a deferrment if the temporary use extends
beyond two years.
Discussion ensued among the applicant, Council Members, and
staff relating to the calculation of the traffic impact fees which is
based on average daily trips. The Mayor suggested a traffic impact
fee assessment of $5,000 if the temporary use is two years or less,
and if the temporary use is extended beyond two years, than the
full amount would be assessed.
Trevecca Okholm, Costa Mesa, Children's Pastor at St. Andrew's
Church, in response to Council Member Leece's questions stating
that there are Costa Mesa families that attend the preschool and
programs.
Roseanne Andrus, Costa Mesa, expressed support of the fee
waiver request and commented on the calculation of the traffic
impact fee.
Bill Mckibbin, Costa Mesa, stated that his two children attend St.
Andrew's School, and urged Council to approve the fee waiver
request.
Shalane Gargan, Costa Mesa, preschool worker at St. Andrew's
Church, stated that if the fees are paid, it would take away this
program and be detrimental to the families.
Corey Wicks, Costa Mesa, stated his children attends the preschool
and asked Council to grant the fee waiver.
Vicky Gutierrez, Costa Mesa, commented she is a foster parent of a
student that attends the school and commended the school for the
excellent care they provide.
Tom Mcallister, Newport Beach, advised that his children attends
the school, commented that it is a great program, and hoped that
Council would approve the fee waiver.
Charlene Perez, Costa Mesa, advised that her children has
attended the school for the last four years, commented she would
like a positive and safe environment for her kids, and hoped that
Council would waive the traffic fee.
Merideth Fleener, Newport Beach, spoke in support of school and
asked the Council to support the waiving of the traffic fee.
Patti Dennis, Costa Mesa, stated her child attends St. Andrew's
and applauded their service; expressed concern on the
fees imposed and the discontinue of the program.
Deena Jeffs, Costa Mesa, commented on the impact on the
working families if St. Andrew's Preschool would be discontinued.
Tina Farinsky, spoke in favor of waiving the fee and pointed out her
reliance on the program.
Anne Broushard, Costa Mesa, reminded the Council of the benefits
of a quality preschool and expressed support of the traffic fee
waiver.
MOTION: Approve the request to waive the Traffic Impact Fee;
and directed that if the temporary preschool use is extended
beyond the two years, a traffic impact fee would be assessed,
to be determined at that time, but not to exceed the amount of
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$234,576.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Mayor Allan
Mansoor.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever requested the City Manager to agendize the
matter of revising the municipal code to include preschool and
childcare facilities exempt from paying the citywide traffic impact
fee. Mayor Mansoor requested that the Trip Fee Adhoc
Committee review the matter prior to being presented to Council.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public
hearing to consider:
3. PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA. TO REZONE A 1.2 -
ACRE PROPERTY FROM R1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
TO I&R (INSTITUTIONAL AND RECREATIONAL) AT 261 MONTE
VISTA AVENUE. Environmental determination: exempt.
The Affidavits of Publication and Mailing are on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Director of Development Services Donald Lamm presented the staff
report.
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 07-12 for first reading, read
by title only, and waive further reading.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public
hearing to consider:
4. PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF.
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. CONFORMING TO
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33342.7. CONTAINING.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY'S PROGRAM TO ACQUIRE REAL
PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN IN THE COSTA MESA.
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA..
The Affidavits of Publication and Mailing are on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
The Director of Development Services presented the staff report.
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 07-13 for first reading, read
by title only, and waive further reading.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
From the meetina of Mav 15, 2007, Review of Neia_ hborhood Traffic
Calming Proaram.
The Mayor expressed reservation on a city-wide traffic guideline
commenting on the City's ability to address traffic calming issues on
a case-by-case basis. He voiced his concerns on the prospective
costs and the potential of shifting traffic from one street to another.
Council Member Dixon expressed support for a community meeting
to discuss traffic calming guidelines for the entire City.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever commented on the different neighborhoods
and the ability to address traffic calming issues on a case-by-case
basis. He indicated that a unified code was not needed to address
neighborhood traffic issues.
Council Member Foley clarified that there was not a desire for a
unified code and explained the development of a process to
address traffic calming issues in a more efficient manner.
Council Member Leece advised she received a number of phone
calls in support of the current process of addressing traffic calming
issues.
Barbara Beck, Costa Mesa, referred to the 1997 Eastside Traffic
Study commenting on the primary effects of shifting traffic to local
routes, delay in emergency reponse, and the reduction to property
values due to increased traffic. She encouraged the Council to
spend taxpayer's money on local traffic enforcement and street
improvements.
Bunker Hill, Costa Mesa, spoke on the excessive speeding in his
neighborhood, highly encouraged the implementation of a stop sign
at Raymond and Westminster Street, and asked Council to
address traffic calming in his neighborhood.
The Mayor asked the Transportation Services Manager for a memo
relating to a brief analysis of stop signs on Raymond, Westminster,
and 19th Street.
Gary Ingram, Costa Mesa, witnesses the speeding on Raymond
Street and advised Council to look at traffic safety in a "proactive
way" and not in a defensive way.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, indicated that the developments that
are coming are creating more traffic;felt that a stop sign is
counterproductive for some streets; and felt that some of the traffic
problems have been created when trying traffic calming on 19th
Street.
Fred Hayward, Costa Mesa, commented on speeding issues in the
City and would like to see the Council unified in
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keeping the families and kids safe.
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, opposed the spending of the time
and money on a traffic calming program as she felt that on a case-
by-case basis the City has the ability to address traffic issues.
MOTION: Not to go forward with Citywide traffic calming
measures, and receive and file report.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Wendy Leece.
Along with the information the Mayor requested, Council Member
Leece requested information on the traffic measures addressing
speeding on Broadway Street and Flower Street. Council Member
Dixon requested that information on Magnolia Street also be
included in the memo.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Wendy Leece
Noes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina
Foley
Absent: None.
MOTION: Prepare a plan for a traffic slowing solution to be
presented within the next three months for the streets of Flower,
Broadway, Magnolia, and 19th street.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley. Motion died for lack of
second.
2. From the meetina of Mav 15. 2007: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA.
AMENDING TITLE 2. CHAPTER V. ARTICLE 3 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SETTLEMENT AND
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REJECTION AUTHORITY OF LIABILITY CLAIMS.
The City Attorney briefed the staff report and responded to
questions from the City Council.
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 07-14 for first reading, read
by title only, and waive further reading.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Council
Member Linda Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Linda Dixon,
Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy
Leece
Noes: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Absent: None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. OPPOSING ANY CHANGE IN THE
LAND USE OF THE NEWPORT BEACH GOLF COURSE AND
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF 1100 BRISTOL STREET
SITE FOR ACTIVE RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch presented the staff report.
Council Member Foley advised the reasons for bringing this item
forward. The Mayor stated his support, expressed disappointment
in the City of Newport Beach for not supporting the additional
fields, recognized former Council Member Gary Monahan for his
work on this item, and agreed with Council Member Foley on the
airport expansion. Mayor Pro Tem Bever echoed the Mayor's
comments and stated his support of the resolution.
Steve Lane, Newport Beach, partner of the Newport Beach Golf
Course, commented on the golf course lease and asked Council to
support the resolution.
Jim Forgash, Costa Mesa, works at the golf course opining that it
keeps families together; and expressed opposition of airport
expansion.
Nancy Alston, Newport Beach, representative of AirFair, an
organization in opposition to the expansion of John Wayne
Airport,hoped that the Council would support the resolution.
Ted Bishack, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition of the growth of
John Wayne Airport, thanked Council Member Foley for bringing
this item forward, and urged the Council to adopt the resolution.
Pete Compton, expressed the importance of maintaining open
space and recreation facilities; and supported the resolution.
Brian Valles, Costa Mesa, commended the Council for the apparent
support of the resolution and their search for recreation.
Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, thanked Council Member Foley for
bringing this item forward and hoped that Council would not support
the airport expansion.
Melinda Seely, President of AirFair, suggested the implementation
of an aviation committee.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-51; and to send a letter of
the approved resolution to the Board of Supervisors and the
City of Newport Beach.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Mayor,
Pro Tem Eric Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
2. An application by the 32nd Agricultural District for a special event to
close certain seaments of certain streets to traffic within the Citv of
Costa Mesa for the purpose of a limited and controlled Cattle Drive
from Fairview Park to the Oranae Countv Fairarounds on Friday
Julv 27.2007, between the hours of 10 AM to 12 Noon..
Management Analyst Carol Proctor presented the staff report.
Becky Baily -Finley, C.E.O. of the Orange County Fair, announced
the theme of the Orange County Fair is "Cowabunga"; spoke about
the cattle drive through Costa Mesa and pointed out it is a
fundraising opportunity for educational programs at the Farm and
after-school program at the Ranch.
Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, applauded the cattle drive and the
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learning opportunity; and expressed support of the item.
MOTION: Approve temporary street closures for portions of
Placentia Avenue, Victoria Street, Harbor Boulevard, and Fair
Drive, on July 27, 2007.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
3. Proposed Flood Control Channel Multipurpose Trail.
(a). Budget Adjustment No. 07-078 in the amount of $75,000,
appropriating funds from the AB 2766 Air Quality Improvement
Fund to the capital improvement project account for the Flood
Control Channel Multipurpose Trail.
Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi presented the staff
report and reposponded to .City Council questions.
Brian Valles, Costa Mesa, asked the -Council to support the item
and reported that this would address.the neighborhood concerns on
the unsightly trails behind the -residences.
MOTION: Direct staff to- commence- preliminary design
concepts plans, and conduct -'-a public outreach program
regarding a multipurpose pedestrian and bicycle trail along
the Paularino Channel and Santa Ana/Delhi Flood Control
Channels; and Direct staff to return to Council at the
conclusion of project preliminary design/public outreach stage
for further consideration.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Eric Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: Approve the Budget Adjustment; and authorize the
City Manager to sign.
Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Eric Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley,
Council Member Wendy Leece r
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
X. REPORTS
The City Attorney reported that City Prosecutor Dan Peelman is doing well
after his heart surgery.
The City Manager reported that the Budget Study Session workbook is
available on the City's website; and announced a Community Budget
Workshop to be held on June 17, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever requested the City Manager to place on the next agenda a
resolution to send a letter to the President, House and Senate regarding the
immigration bill.
XI. ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25
p.m., to June 12, 2007, at 4:30 p.m., for a Study Session. The next
Regular City Council Meeting will be held June 19, 2007.
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Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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City lerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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