HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/2007 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
October 16, 2007
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session October 16, 2007, at 5:03 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
There were no public comments.
III. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
California Government Code Section 54957.6: Aaenc)( designated
representatives: Allan Roeder. Cit)( Manaaer, Steve Mandoki,
Administrative Services Director. and Terri Cassid)(, Human
Resources Manager reaardina emr)lovee oraanizations: Costa
Mesa Cit)( Emplovee Association (CMCEA), and the Costa Mesa
Police Association (CMPA).
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existina Litiaation:
Acosta v. Cit)( of Costa Mesa, et al. Case Number SACV06-233
DOC (MLGx). pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Mayor Mansoor recessed the meeting at 5:05 p.m. to closed session in
Conference Room 1 B.
The Mayor reconvened the regular meeting at 6:25 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
The Presentation of Colors was presented by the Costa Mesa Fire Department
Honor Guards.
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Pastor Ed Cornwell, Costa Mesa
Calvary Chapel
ROLL CALL
Council Members Mayor Allan Mansoor
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Wendy Leece
Council Members Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William Morris
Fire Chief Mike Morgan
Transportation Manager Peter Naghavi
Administrative Services Director Steve
Mandoki
Assistant Planner Rebecca Robbins
City Clerk Julie Folcik ,
(Council Member Foley left at 6:15 p.m.)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow reported that no action were taken on
any closed session items.
PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor presented a proclamation to Bob Dees, Coast Community
College President, and Mary Hornbuckle, Coast Community College Board
Member, recognizing Orange Coast College's 60th Anniversary in
providing quality academic and professional instruction in our community.
Mayor Mansoor announced that Cindy Brenneman was selected as the
recipient of the Mayor's Award for her her involvement in the community,
most recently as the President of the Costa Mesa Community Foundation.
The Mayor acknowledged her endeavor of the Costa Mesa Veterans
Memorial and recognized her level of dedication and outstanding support
to this project as it serves as a positive example to members of the
community.
Cindy Brenneman reported on the Costa Mesa Veterans Memorial
Dedication and thanked the City Council and City staff for their
involvement; and advised of the upcoming events of the Costa Mesa
Community Foundation.
The Mayor acknowledged the donation of 15 Animal Oxygen Masks by
Jerome and Judy Blackman. Fire Chief Mike Morgan presented a video
and explained the use of the Animal Oxygen Masks. The Mayor and City
Council presented Mr. and Mrs. Blackman with a Certificate of
Appreciation.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Colin McCarthv. President of the Mesa North Communitv
Association. advisina of the association's future events and thanked
the Citv Council for their decision to desiqnate Paularino Park as a
passive park.
2. Tona Peca, Costa Mesa, stated that the high traffic volume on the
SR -55 South freewav between 19th Street and 17th Street is
having an adverse impact to the Eastside residential communitv.
3. Sandy_ Hill. Mission Viejo, honored Cindy_ Brenneman as a Trauma
Intervention Program (TIP)_vol_unteer. She gave an update on the
program__ and the recentsigning of a contract with Coast
Community_ College District for TIP to be a part of their Emerqency_
Preparedness Plan.
4. Anne _Hogan _Shereshevsky, Costa Mesa, reiterated her position
of banningfireworks in the City and encouraged_ thefinding_ of
alternative ways to raise money by the vouth groups;_reported on_a
Pro -Skateboard Tournament to be held at the Orange County_
Fairgrounds;_opined_ that Lions Park was not a suitable place for a
skatepark; and announced that the Costa Mesa Senior Center is
open and fully functional.
5. Sharon Tipton, Laguna Niguel, referencing the Benito Acosta court
case inquired as to the costs of prosecution over the past two
years.
6. MartinMillard,___Costa___ Mesa,___ commented on --the
Westside improvements and the concentration of _ non-profit
organizations in. the area;_ referred to the traffic congestion _and
unsafe driving_in the Mesa North area and suggested a___police
check poMt;__and____reported on vending_ trucks violating City
ordinances„ cianci activit)(, and ciraffiti on the Westside.
7. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, stated she attended the Public Safety
Expo held on October 13,_2007 and commended the City's_ Police
and—Fire Department for their time and effort. She congratulated
Cindy Brenneman on receiving_ the Mayor's Award and expressed
appreciation for the Costa Mesa Veterans Memorial.
8. Cindy Brenneman, Costa Mesa, announced the Costa Mesa
Community Foundation is havinga Bob's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Sale to support their grants fund to be held on October _20,_2007 at_
the Orange County Fa_irground_s_._She thanked the Transportation
Services Manager Peter Naghavi for the flashing light on_ the stop
sign located on the corner of Baker and Clubhouse. and requested
a flashing light for the stop sign located at Mesa_ Verde and
Clubhouse. She applauded the Citv Council for their leadership.
V. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever attended the Public Safety Expo and thanked
Police Chief Christopher Shawkey, Fire Chief Mike Morgan, and their staff
for a great event.
Council Member Wendy Leece attended the Public Safety Expo and
pointed out a check list for disaster preparedness to be available on the
City's website; advised that she attended the Costa Mesa Senior
Corporation Board meeting and reported that activities are back to normal
after a recent fire at the Senior Center; and attended the Orange County
Public Library meeting regarding the topic of library facilities.
Mayor Allan Mansoor corrected a public speaker's reference to the United
States being a Democracy to that of a Republic.
Council Member Linda Dixon shared that she received a letter from a
proud mom recognizing her son, Eric Thomas Clayton Ringman, Boy
Scout member in Costa Mesa Troop 911, earned his Eagle Scout for his
project of restoring a sacred Indian site on Catalina Island. She also
requested an update on fireworks stands and an update on a location for
the community garden.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 14.
MOTION: Approved recommended actions for Consent Calendar
Items Nos. 1 through 14, including Consent Calendar Item No. 2
amended the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2007 to include
"responsibility" in reference to Animal Regulations on page nine;
except for Consent Calendar Item No. 5.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda
Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Mayor Pro
Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
Readina Folder.
ACTION: The following Claims were received and filed by the City
Clerk: Jaime Engler on behalf of Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Jeanne
Waller.
The following Request for Alcoholic Beverage Control License was
received. and filed: Henrys Holdings LLC, for Henrys Farmers
Market located at 3030 Harbor Boulevard, Suite D, for a person-to-
person transfer of an existing type 21 (off -sale general).
The following notification letters were received and processed:
Public Utilities Commission of the State of California — 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, Submission of Public Education
Plan Per Decision 07-09-025.
Public Utilities Commission of the State of California — Information
about Proposed Rate Increases, Southern California Edison
Company, Application No. 07-07-026.
2. Regular Meetina Minutes of July 17 and October 2. 2007: Special
Joint Studv Session with the"Planning Commission Minutes of July
10, 2007, Special Meetina Minutes of September 24. 2007.
ACTION: Approved, amending the Regular Meeting minutes of
July 17, 2007 to include "responsibility" in reference to Animal
Regulations on page nine.
3. Warrant Resolution 2182. fundina Pavroll No. 720 for
$2.455.554.80 and Citv operating expenses for $1.117.936.19,
includina pavroll deductions.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
4. Warrant Resolution 2183. fundina Citv operating exp_ enses for
$666.971.56.
ACTION: Resolution adopted.
6. Adopt plans and specifications, and workina details for the
Roadwav Rehabilitation of Gisler Avenue from Harbor Boulevard to
100 feet west of Nebraska Place. Federal Proiect No. STPL-5312
(056). Citv Proiect No. 07-02. and award construction contract to
R.J. Noble Company. 15505 East Lincoln Avenue. Orana_ e, in the
amount of $1,585,525.60.
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
7. Adopt plans and specifications. and workina details for the
Roadwav Rehabilitation of Fair Drive from Fairview Road to Harbor
Boulevard. Federal Pro iect No. STPL-5312 (055). Citv Pro iect No.
07-06, and award construction contract to All American Asphalt,
P.O. Box 2229, Corona, in the amount of $804.101 (base bid plus
additive bid item).
ACTION: Approved; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
8. Completion of Picnic Shelter Demolition and Replacement at
Wakeham Park, 3400 Smallev Road. Citv Proiect No. 06-24. by
Hondo Companv. Inc.. 2121 South Lvon Street. Santa Ana.
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 (12)
months thereafter.
9. Authorize refund of cash deposit in the amount of $12,617, to
Farhad Khosravi. P.O. Box 30255, Santa Ana, in connection with
Encroachment Permit No. PS07-00049 for street improvements
located at 258 Santa Isabel Avenue, Costa Mesa.
ACTION: Approved.
10. Accept Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds, for tools and
eauipment for the Fire Department's heavy rescue fire apparatus, in
the amount of $52,589.
(a). Budget Adjustment No. 08-010 for $52,589.
ACTION: Approved; approved Budget Adjustment No. 08-010 and
authorized the Mayor to sign.
11. Accept Urban Area Securitv Initiative (UASI) funds, from the Fiscal
Year 2006 Governor's Office of Homeland Securitv Grant Program,
for the purchase of two (2) projectors for the Costa Mesa's
Emeraencv Operations Center (EOC), in an amount not to exceed
$2,154.89.
ACTION: Approved.
12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
FUNDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT (TE)
PROGRAM UNDER THE 2005 SAFE, ACCOUNTABLE,
FLEXIBLE, EFFICIENT, TRANSPORTATION ACT- LEGACY FOR
USERS FOR SEVERAL PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, for Fiscal Years 2008-2010.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 07-75.
13. Final Map for Tract No. 16945 located at 2453 Oranae Avenue,
Costa Mesa., consistina of nine (9) residential numbered lots and
one (1) lettered lot for a common interest residential development..
ACTION: Approved; authorized City Engineer and City Clerk to
sign.
14. Final Map for Tract No. 17044 located at 1940 MaDle Avenue,
Costa Mesa. consistina of a one (1) lot subdivision to convert an,
existing two-storv, 16 -unit aDartment complex into a common
interest development (condominiums).
ACTION: Approved; authorized City Engineer and City Clerk to
sign.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
5. Sole source purchase order for the rehabilitation of two (2) City -
owned street sweepers, from GCS Western Power & Equipment. 8271
Commonwealth Avenue, Buena Park, in the amount of $219,810.
Council Member Dixon requested a report on the cost for the rehabilitation
of the street sweepers, approved over the last 5 years; questioning at
what point it becomes cost-effective to simply purchase new street
sweepers.
MOTION: Approve.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda
Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: 'Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Mayor Pro
Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Withdrawal of an uraencv ordinance to extend
Ordinance No. 07-9. Dlacina a moratorium on the conversion of
existina industrially zoned Dronertv into industrial condominiums.
ACTION: Withdrawn.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA. ORDERING THE
VACATION OF PUBLIC ALLEY NO. 128.
Public Services Director William Morris summarized the staff report
and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever noted the positive improvements along 17th
Street and expressed support of the recommendation.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-76; authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign; direct the City Clerk to record the Quitclaim
Deed.
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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
3. PUBLIC HEARING: Second readina and adoption of Ordinance
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07-18. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5-1, 5-
1.1. 5-2, 5-3, 5-12, AND 5-95 OF TITLE 5. AND SECTIONS 7-14
THROUGH 7-21 OF TITLE 7 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL,
CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES.
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO: the codes include the California
Buildina Code. California Fire Code. California Plumbina Code,
California Mechanical Code. California Electrical Code and the.
Model Codes related to International Propertv Maintenance Code,
Uniform Code for Abatement of Dana_erous Buildina_s and the
Oranae Countv Gradina Code.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 07-18, read by title only, and to
waive further reading.
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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
4. Annual review of the Citvwide Traffic Impact Fee Proaram
(a). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONTINUING THE CITYWIDE
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA AND THE RELATED ANNUAL REVIEW OF
THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE PROGRAM AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS, approving the following staff and Traffic Impact
Fee Ad Hoc Committee recommendations to continue Citywide
Traffic Impact Fee of $181.00 per Average Daily trip (ADT);
continue the incentive program for new developments by assessing
traffic impact fees on an incremental basis for the first 100 trips; to
approve the annual accounting of the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee
Program; and to approve the exemption of pre-schools and child-
care facilities from the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee Program.
Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi presented the staff
report and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever expressed his support of the
recommendation.
Anne Broussard, Costa Mesa, stated that the anticipated fees the
City would receive from preschools and childcare were
negligible, commented that these facilities are for education and
should be exempt, and encouraged Council's support.
Roseann Andrus, Costa Mesa, represented the Orange County
United Way, commended the Transportation Services Division for
their recommendation, commented on the positive impacts of
quality childcare services, and requested the support of
the Council.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 07-77.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Council
Member Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Mayor
Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business scheduled.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. Appointments and reappointments to various Council -appointed
committees.
a. Child Care and Youth Services Committee
b. Cultural Arts Committee
c. Fairview Park Friend/Fundraising Committee
d. Historical Preservation Committee
e. Investment Oversight Committee
f. Redevelopment & Residential Rehabilitation (3R) Committee
g. Costa Mesa Senior Corporation Board
Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch presented the staff report.
Arlene Flanagan, President of the Costa Mesa Senior Corporation
Board, thanked Recreation Manager Jana Ransom
and Management Analyst Mark Taylor for their support after the
Senior Center fire incident; requested that the Council consider all
applications that were received to date.
Aviva Goldman, Executive Director ' of the Costa Mesa Senior
Center, thanked City staff for their support after the fire at the
Senior Center; recommended Patricia Linsky, Judy Lindsay, and
Kym Espinosa for appointment to the Senior Corporation Board.
a. Child Care and Youth Services Committee
The Mayor announced that there were no applications received.
b. Cultural Arts Committee
MOTION: Appoint Dennis Crane and Caryn Kallal as regular
members; and appoint Ray Garcia as an alternate member to
the Cultural Arts Committee.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, 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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
C. Fairview Park Friend/Fundraising Committee
MOTION: Appoint John Anderson and Colin McCarthy as
regular members to the Fairview Park Friend/Fundraising
Committee.
Moved by Council Member Linda Dixon, 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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
d. Historical Preservation Committee
MOTION: Appoint John McQueen as a regular member; and
appoint Christopher Bunyan as an alternate member to the
Historical Preservation Committee.
Moved by Council Member Wendy Leece, 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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
e. Investment Oversight Committee
MOTION: Appoint Terry Shaw as a regular member; and
appoint Dave Stiller as an alternate member to the Investment
Oversight Committee.
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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
f. Redevelopment & Residential Rehabilitation (3R) Committee
MOTION: Appoint Bob Wakeham, Colin McCarthy, Arlene
Schafer, Phil Morello, Jonathan Zich, and Cambria Briggs; and
appoint Colin McCarthy and Mandip Samra as alternate
members to the Redevelopment & Residential Rehabilitation
(311) Committee.
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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
g. Costa Mesa Senior Corporation Board
MOTION: Appoint Judy Lindsay and Patricia Linsky as regular
members to the Costa Mesa Senior Corporation Board.
Moved by Council Member Wendy Leece, seconded by Council
Member Linda Dixon.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Appoint James Fisler and Agnes Dubberly
as regular members to the Costa Mesa Senior Corporation Board.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor. Motion died for lack of second.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Linda Dixon,
Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
2. Request for "Resident Onlv" parkina restriction on Drake Avenue.
between St. Clair Street and Sonora Road, and on St. Clair Street,
between Bear Street and Velasco Lane.
(a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING
ON DRAKE AVENUE AND ST. CLAIR STREET.
The Transportation Services Manager summarized the staff report
and responded to questions from the City Council.
Cora Lim, Costa Mesa, commented on the lack of parking spaces
due to the vehicles from the Bear Creek Apartments; reported on
abandoned vehicles, problems with street sweeping and long-term
parked cars.
MOTION: Approve; authorized the Transportation Services
Manager to extend the "resident only" parking restriction for a
maximum of 1,000 feet in radius from the above streets based
on Council's guideline requirements; and adopt Resolution No.
07-78.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Council
Member Linda Dixon.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Mayor
Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
3. Reauest for "Resident Only_ " parkina restriction on Capital Street,
east of Pomona Avenue.
(a). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING
ON CAPITAL STREET.
The Transportation Services Manager summarized the staff report
and responded to questions from the City Council.
Council Member Dixon asked that the Council be notified of
"Resident Only" parking restriction in a neighborhood relative to
new projects in the area.
Joe Zavala, Costa Mesa, reported on high traffic in his cul-de-sac
and lack of enforcement and complained of the "boom -box"
noise from the vehicles, suggesting a ban.
Barbara Wilson, Costa Mesa, reported on numbers of homes,
sober -living homes, and apartments in the area and pointed out
the amount of traffic that is generated from the tenants.
Mayor Mansoor and Mayor Pro Tem Bever expressed support of
the recommendations and the idea of prohibiting boombox noise.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever inquired on noise enforcement relating to
motorcycles. Council Member Leece asked City staff to look into
Capital Street for any code violations relating to garage use as
living space.
MOTION: Approve; authorize the Transportation Services
Manager to extend the "resident only" parking restriction for a
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maximum of 1,000 feet in radius of Capital Street as needed,
with a qualifying petition; and Adopt Resolution No. 07-79.
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 Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
RECESS: The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 8:16 p.m.
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
4. Urban Master Plan Screenina Request UMP -07-05 for 1036/1042
West 18th Street within the Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan.
Council Member Leece recused herself from the discussion
claiming a conflict of interest due to her residential location within
500 feet of the proposed project and exited the meeting at 8:26
p.m.
Assistant Planner Rebecca Robbins presented the staff report and
responded to questions from the Council relating to setbacks,
screenings, and size variables of the units.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever expressed support of the project and
indicated that it would be an improvement to the area.
Bryan Coggins, applicant, presented a slide presentation and gave
a brief overview of the project. He stated that it would be a
live/work environmental friendly detached home community and
spoke about the target audience, green building and drought
resistance gardening. He pointed out that the project is less dense
than what is allowed.
Council Member Dixon commended the project and suggested the
installation of elevators in some units.
Kirsten Mangers -Flynn, President of the California SeaBreeze
Home Owner's Association, Costa Mesa, noted the concerns of
the HOA relating to traffic, trees that are 30 -years old surrounding
the property, limited access of emergency vehicle or evacuation,
structural heights and resident's privacy. She hoped to work with
the applicant and requested the Council's consideration on the
matter.
The applicant reassured the Council that they are willing to work
with the neighborhood regarding concerns and indicated that there
is planned an emergency access behind the property.
MOTION: Receive and file. - -_
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
Noes: None.
Abstain: Council Member Wendy Leece
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
(Council Member Leece returned to the Chambers at 8:52 p.m.)
5. Memorandum of Understanding with CCN USA LLC, for
confirmation of the Citv's interest in exploring ` the possible
installation of a Communitv Communications Svstem.
Administrative Services Manager Steve Mandoki presented the
staff report.
Fred Armendariz, President and CEO of CCN USA, noted their
company does not advertise and pointed out that the City would
have complete approval of the contents that goes on the system
and complete oversight on all screen locations with no financial
exposure. In reference to questions from the Council, Mr.
Armendariz spoke about the type of media content, market served,
system locations, communication advantages and explained
funding for the system.
The Mayor expressed interest in discussions relating to a contract;
but not limit to exclusive negotiation with CCN. Discussion ensued
amongst the Council, City staff, and Mr. Armendariz relating to the
City's interest and consideration of returning to a study session for
further discussion.
MOTION: Confirm interest in an MOU with CCN USA LLC; but
not limit, negotiations exclusively with CCN USA LLC, and to
return to a study session for discussion.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Wendy Leece.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allah Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Mayor
Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Katrina Foley
X. REPORTS
There were no reports.
XI. ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:18
p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held November 6,
2007.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:.,
City - lerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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