HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/2006 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
March 07, 2006
The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular
session March 07, 2006, 5:05 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77
Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
City Clerk, Julie Folcik
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public speakers.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with legal counsel_pursuant_ to CaliforniaGovernment
Code Section 54956.9(a) - existing litigation, Acosta v. City of
Costa Mesa, et al, Case No. SACV06-233 DOC (UL
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RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Mansoor adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m., to closed session in
Conference Room 1B.
Mayor Mansoor reconvened the Meeting at 6:20 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Katrina Foley
MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Reverend Barbara Steward, St. John
the Divine Episcopal Church
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Gary Monahan
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Development Services Director Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William Morris
Police Chief John Hensley
Police Lieutenant Karl Schuler
Building Official Khahn Nguyen
Principal Planner Kimberly Brandt
Senior Planner Mel Lee
City Clerk, Julie Folcik
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney announced that the following actions were taken by the
City Council; to approve a written request for representation for defense for
Chief John Hensley.
MOTION: to approve a written request for representation for defense for
Chief John Hensley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council
Member Katrina Foley, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member
Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: to approve a written request for representation for defense for
Mayor Allan Mansoor.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Mayor
Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: Mayor Allan Mansoor
PRESENTATIONS - Mayor's Award - Sue Smith and Dave Brees (Sister City
Program)
Mayor Mansoor congratulated Sue Smith and Dave Brees as recipients of
the Mayor's Award. He commended them for their participation in the
Sister City Project.
It was unanimously agreed to address Public Hearing No. 1 out of order.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Request for Review by Council Member Dixon of
the Planning Commission's approval for Planning Application PA -05-
42 for Pete Volbeda, authorized agent for Joe Cefalia, for a variance
from minimum lot size requirements 12,000 sq. ft. required
approximately4,000 so. ft. per lot proposed) and lot width
requirements (100 ft. required; 58 ft. and 62 ft. proposed to subdivide
an existing nonconforming lot into two and to consider Susannah
Place instead of Oranqe Avenue as the front of Parcel 2. in
conjunction with a development review for the construction of two.
two-story single-family residences, located at 2590 Orange Avenue
in an R2 -MD zone. Environmental determination: exempt.
It was noted that a contivance was requested by the applicant.
MOTION: Continue Public Hearing to March 21, 2006.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Gary Monahan.
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 Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Brumbaugh, Costa Mesa, presented a petition of 90 signatures from
residents relative to the safety of their neighborhood, requesting a stop sign at
Belfast and Fernheath Avenue.
Chris Blank, Costa Mesa, presented additional petitions (320) in opposition to the
instigation of the ICE proposal.
Paul Helms, Fullerton, expressed support the ICE proposal and recounted an
occasion where he was asked to leave the Downtown Community Center when
trying to use the grooming facilities after he had paid.
Duane Roberts, Anaheim, made comments relative to his opposition of the ICE
program and Mayor Mansoor's position on the issue.
John Earl, Huntington Beach, expressed opposition to the ICE proposal and
spoke of the resignation of a member of the 3-R Committee.
Fernanda De Souza, Costa Mesa, referencing SB1024, (Affordable Housing),
felt that the City should provide more programs for first time buyers.
Eileen Garcia, Laguna Beach, a self proclaimed Minutewoman, expressed
support of the Council's decision relative to the ICE program.
Judi Berry, Costa Mesa, referencing the Financial statements relative to the mid-
year Budget Review, requested that any extra money, utilized to paint the Senior
Center.
Jarret Lovell, Costa Mesa, spoke of his objection to the portrayal of the ICE
proposal as that for public safety, expressing three points relative to the closing of
the job center, the need for "good police community relations" and other safety
risks.
MOTION: To take the remaining five speakers and to continue Public Comments
after New Business.
Motion was made by Mayor Mansoor and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bever.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member
Katrina Foley, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ann Hogan-Shereshevsky, Costa Mesa, reminded residents that batteries are
not to be thrown in the trash and requested a neighborhood disposal of batteries
in Costa Mesa.
Mirna Burciaga, Costa Mesa, discussed the cost of Police Officer's training for the
ICE program.
Mike Berry, Costa Mesa, suggested that grocery stores be contracted for battery
disposal and expressed concern regarding the recent Cable provider changes.
James Robert Reade, Anaheim, recounted a history of accomplishments of Dr.
Hector Garcia, Hispanic Civil Rights Activist and how it relates to recent activities
relative to Civil Rights:
Alma Ramirez, Costa Mesa, spoke of various religions and ethnicity in Orange
County.
COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
Mayor Allan Mansoor Complimented staff for various street repairs
and read the Constitutional Oath of Allegiance.
Council Member Katrina Foley requested that a stop sign be placed at
Belfast and Fernheath, requested a report as to why Mr. Helms was
removed from a facility, requested an update on Prop 46 and asked that
the Public Comment Card system be discussed at the study session.
Council Member Linda Dixon announced that there are various committee
vacancies and recognized the Costa Mesa's Visitors Convention and
Visitor's Bureau for their receiving an award for their�marketing efforts.
CONSENT CALENDAR -
MOTION: approve the recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 1-21, except for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 7 and 21. Moved by
Council Member Monahan, seconded by Council Member Linda Dixon.
The Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council
Member Katrina Foley, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member
Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Council Member
Linda Dixon.
2. Reqular meetinq of February 21. 2006.
ACTION: Received and processed.
3. Warrant Resolution 2098. for Citv operatina expenses for
$1.032.785.45.
ACTION: Received and processed.
4. Warrant Resolution 2099. funding Payroll No. 604 for $2,197.810.69
and City operating expenses for $437.263.98, including—payroll
deductions.
5. Purchase of a new power management system and command post
module equipment from Fun Company Products. 22343 East La
Palma. Yorba Linda. for $27.175.98.
ACTION: Approved.
6. Aqreement for renewal for purchase and support for the Public
Safety and CitV's computer business systems, with Hewlett Packard.
1421 South Manhattan Avenue. Fullerton. for a term of three (3)
vears. in an amount not to exceed $278.195.00.
ACTION: Approved. and authorized the Mavor and Citi Clerk to sian
on behalf of the Citv.
8. Aqreement for desiqn services of MacArthur Boulevard throuqh the
Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Program(AHRP), with Hall and
Foreman,_ 420 Exchange, Irvine., in an amount not to exceed.
$94,460.00.
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 06-051 a in the amount of $94,460.00, from the
Gas Tax Fund and the Measure "M" Fund.
ACTION: Approved, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City; and approved Budget Adjustment 06-051a for
$94,460.00.
9. Agreement_for design_serv_ices of Sunflower Avenue_ through the
Arterial Highway_ Rehabilitation Program (AHR_P)_Program_withHall
and Foreman, 420 Exchange,
Iry in an amount not to exceed
$89,285.00..
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 06-051 a in the amount of $89,285.00, from the
Gas Tax Fund and the Measure "M" Fund.
ACTION: Approved, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City; and approved Budget Adjustment 06-051a for
$89,285.00.
10. Agreement__ -for-design _
ordesign__ services _of _ Fair _ Drive _ through_ the—Arterial
Highway Rehabilitation__Program—(AHRP) Program with -Hall and
Foreman,._ 420 Exchange,Irvine, in an amount not to exceed
$132,565.00.
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 06-051a in the amount of $132,565.00, from
the Gas Tax Fund and the Measure "M" Fund.
ACTION: Approved, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City; and approved Budget Adjustment 06-051a for
$132,565.00.
11. Agreement _for _design -services _ ofRed Hill Avenue through the
Arterial Highway _Rehabilitation Pro gramtAHRP)__ Program__with
Praedium__Engineering, 2020 Main Street, in an amount -not -to exceed
$248,860.00._
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 06-051a in the amount of $248,860.00, from
the Gas Tax Fund and the Measure "M" Fund.
ACTION: Approved, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City; and approved Budget Adjustment 06-051a for
$248,860.00.
12. Agreement_ for design_ services of _ Harbor Boulevard through _the
Arterial Highway__ Rehabilitation Program (AHRP)_ Program _with
Praedium Engineering, 2030 Main Street, Irvine, -In an amount not to
exceed $246,550.00.
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 06-051a in the amount of $246,550.00, from
the Gas Tax Fund and the Measure "M" Fund.
ACTION: Approved, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City; and approved Budget Adjustment 06-051a for
$246,550.00.
13. Agreement_ for__design__services of _East_ 19th __Street _through___ the.
Arterial Highway _Rehabilitation__Program _(AHRP)__ Programw_ith
Praedium__Engineering,_2030 Main Street, Irvine, inn-amount-not__ato
exceed $1.22,200.00.
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 06-051a in the amount of $122,200.00, from
the Gas Tax Fund and the Measure "M" Fund.
ACTION: Approved, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City; and approved Budget Adjustment 06-1051a for
$122,200.00.
14. Agreement for design services of East 17th Street through the
Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Program—(AHRP) Program with PBS &
J,625 The City Drive South Orange, in an amount not to exceed
$127.732.00.
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 06-051a in the amount of $127,732.00, from
the Gas Tax Fund and the Measure "M" Fund.
ACTION: Approved, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City; and approved Budget Adjustment 06-1051a for
$127,732.00.
15. Agreement for design services of West 19th Street through the
Arterial Highway Rehabilitation ProgramAAHRP)-- gram with PBS &
J,625 The City Drive South, Orange, in an amount not toexceed
$1154,872.00.
(a) Budget Adjustment No. 06-051a in the amount of $154,872.00, from
the Gas Tax Fund and the Measure "M" Fund.
ACTION: Approved, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City; and approved Budget Adjustment 06-1051a for
$154,872.00.
16. Completion of Ballistic Tile Safety_ Walls at Costa Mesa Police
Department Shooting Range. Project No. 05-24 by Super Trap, Inc..
1601 Commerce Street. Corona.
ACTION: the work was accepted: the City Clerk was authorized to
file a Notice of Completion: authorization was 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 6 months thereafter.
17. Replace HVAC Unit at Fire Station No. 4. (2300 Placentia Avenue),
Senior Center (695 W. 19th Street), and Condenser Pipes at City Hall
(77 Fair Drive) -Project No. 05-26.
(a) Reject all bids.
ACTION: Rejected bids.
(b) Direct staff to re -advertise the project.
ACTION: Directed staff to re -advertise.
18. Theatre and Arts District Street Improvements:
(a) Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
for street improvements on Sunflower Avenue, Anton Boulevard, Bristol
Street, Park Center Drive and Avenue of the Arts within the Theater and
Arts District (TAD).
ACTION: Approved;and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign on
behalf of the City.
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(b) Agreement with the County of Orange for street improvements on:
Sunflower Avenue, Anton Boulevard, Bristol Street, Park Center Drive,
Avenue of the Arts within the Theater and Arts District (TAD).
ACTION: Approved; and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign
on behalf of the City.
19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA,
CALIFORNIA,_ AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC_ SERVICES.
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO
ORDINANCE NO. 75-60.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-16.
20. A__RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA,_
CALIFORNIA, --AUTHORIZING ----RECORDS DESTRUCTION_ _ FOR_ THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS _DIVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,_
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 06-17.
1. Reading Folder.
Council Member Dixon and Council Member Foley asked questions
relative to a follow-up report regarding the ICE Proposal with Police Chief.
Council Member Foley advised that Chief Hensley was not in support of
the ICE Proposal.
MOTION: Receive and process
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, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council
Member Katrina Foley, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
7. Agreement for renewal for support and__purchase pursuant to the
Oracle/PeopleSoftLicenseAgreement to_support Finan ce
Department business processes for term one _(1)_y_ear_with _Oracle
Corporation,_ 1001 Sunset Boulevard, Rocklin. for an annual amount
of $133,887.17.
City Attorney advised of the modification of the language in the sections 6.3 and
14.1 and asked that Council make their approval based on the aforementioned
modifications.
MOTION: Approve as modified ameding Sections 6.3 and 14.1.
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 Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION: Approve as modified and authorize City Manager and City Clerk to sign
on behalf of the City.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eric
Bever.
21. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR
THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY (TEA)
PROGRAM UNDER THE 1998 TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR
THE 21ST CENTURY FOR FOUR PROJECTS.
Council Member Dixon complimented the Public Services Department
relative to the street improvements.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 06-18.
Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member
Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council
Member Katrina Foley, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor recessed the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING -
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a Public
Hearing to consider:
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal of the Planning Commission's revocation
of Conditional Use Permit PA -95-10 for Eric Strauss. authorized agent
for Barbara and Roger Allensworth which permitted the expansion of
an existing sports bar into the adjacent space to allow 6 billiards
tables and 4 or more electronic game machines, located at 580 Anton
Boulevard #201. in a PDR -HD zone. Environmental determination:
exempt.
The Affidavits of Publication and of mailing are on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
The Senior Planner summarized the Agenda Report and along with the
Police Lieutenant responded to questions from the Council.
Joe Walker, representative of the applicant submitted to the Council a
proposal of conditions ("Appellant's Exhibit 1") which indicated the
willingness to provide minimum security for the sports calendar, and
requested the City reverse the decision.
James Robert Reade, Anaheim, expressed concern shutting the business
down and questioned if the Police report was accurate.
Fred Bockmiller, Costa Mesa, expressed that an amended CUP would be
much more effective.
Mike Finrock, Costa Mesa, expressed that the video games were not the
issue and requested that the Council allow the Sports Bar to keep the
games.
MOTION: Adopt resolution to uphold, Planning Commission's decision.
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Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor. Motion died for lack of second.
Council Member Monahan pointed out if the CUP is not revoked, the
following modifications are recommended: adjust the hours of business to
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., add alarmed crash bars to the doors, hire a
Uniformed Security Company licensed under the Business and
Professions Code, hire two (2) security guards until closing and hire three
(3)' security guards for major sporting events, limit of two (2) pool tables
and no more than four (4) electronic games.
Council Member Foley requested that a security plan be created to be
approved by the Development Services Department -Planning Division and
the Police Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Bever requested to return to Council for a 6 month review.
MOTION: direct staff to prepare a resolution to modify Planning
Commission's decision, to include the following: modifying the CUP
to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. midnight, add alarmed crash bars, pool
tables limited to 2 (two), electronic games limited to 4 (four), hire a
Uniformed Security Company licensed under the Business and
Professions Code, hire 2 (two) Security Guards until closing on
Friday and Saturday night and hire 3 (three) Guards for major
sporting events, create a security plan to be approved by the
Developmental Services Department -Planning Division and the Police
Department and have the Sports Bar return to Council for a 6 month
review.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
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 Gary Monahan
Noes: Mayor Allan Mansoor
Absent: None.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a Public
Hearing to consider:
3. PUBLIC HEARING: AN_ORDINANCEOF THE CITY COUNCIL_ OF THE
CITY OF COSTA_MESA,_CALIFORNIA,_ CREATING CH_APTER_IX OF
TITLE -5 OF THE _COSTA_MESA MUNICI PAL _CODE_RELATING TO IN -
BUILDING PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM OVERAGE.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office
The Building Official summarized the Agenda Report and responded
to questions from the Council along with Senior Engineer Howard Newton,
of the County Communications Department.
There were no public speakers.
MOTION: Give Ordinance No. 06-6 first reading, to be read by title
only and waive further reading.
Moved by Council Member Linda Dixon, 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 Gary Monahan
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: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SP -06-01 THAT
AMENDS THE COSTA MESA THEATER AND ARTS DISTRICT
PLAN/NORTH COSTA MESA SPECIFIC PLAN TO IDENTIFY
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FUNDING SOURCES.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
The Principal Planner summarized the Agenda Report and responded to
questions from the City Council.
Alma Ramirez, Anaheim, expressed that she was appalled by
the conditions of the OCTA busses.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 06-21
Moved by Council Member Linda Dixon, seconded by Council
Member Katrina Foley.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council
Member Katrina Foley, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council
Member Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
OLD BUSINESS
1. From the meetina of February 21. 2006. second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No. 06-4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF -COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA. AMENDING TITLE 13 OF
THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REQUIRED
MINIMUM NUMBER OF UNIT_ S IN A COMMON INTEREST
DEVELOPMENT.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance 06-4, to be read by title only and waive
further reading.
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 Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
2. From the meeting of February 21 2006, second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No.06-5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER II
OF TITLE 2 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE APPOINTMENTS OF THE MAYOR AND THE MAYOR PRO
TEMPORE.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance 06-5, to be read by title only and waive
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further reading.
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 Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Re -quest to the -Orange C_ounty_Local_ Agency_Formation_ Commission_
(LAFC0)_to _initiate_ a_ Sphere of Influence Amend_ment___relativ_e to
Banning _Ranch_and_.to_rea_ctiv_ate the City's annexation application
(CA -01-20) for West Santa Ana Heights.
(a) A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE ORANGE
COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO INITIATE
PROCEEDINGS FOR A SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT FOR
BANNING RANCH, ADJACENT TO COSTA MESA'S WESTERN
BORDER AND TO REACTIVATE THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
ANNEXATION APPLICATION (CA -01-20) FOR WEST SANTA ANA
HEIGHTS.
(b) Authorize City Manager to process payments for LAFCO application
costs in excess of the initial filing fee of $4,600 up to existing authorization
limits ($25,000) and to report such expenditures in writing to the City
Council.
The Principal Planner summarized the Agenda Report and along with the
City Manager and Development Services Director responded to questions
from the City Council.
Robert Haule, West Santa Heights, gave a history of the annexation and
expressed that it should remain as one Community.
Art Cencel, Newport Beach, member of the Annexation Committee for
West Santa Ana Heights, expressed opposition to the contract for services
with Costa Mesa.
Rita Lorman, Santa Ana Heights, expressed opposition to the annexation
to Costa Mesa.
Barbara Venezia, Newport Beach, PAC Chairman of the Santa Ana
Heights Redevelopment Agency, Newport Beach, expressed opposition to
the annexation to Costa Mesa.
Council Member Foley read from a letter dated March 3, 2006 from the
City Manager of Newport Beach to Executive Officer of Orange
County LAFCO ...... while our annexation application does not contain either
the areas south of Mesa Drive or the Santa Ana Country Club, the City
Council has directed me as part of its action on Tuesday, February 14, to
notify you that the Council is well aware of the strong desire on the part of
many residents and property owners in those unincorporated areas to be
part of our annexation application. Should LAFCO find that a change in
the sphere of influence and a reorganization of these areas is appropriate
and something that serves the goals of the resident property owners and
LAFCO, then the City of Newport Beach would be willing to work with
LAFCO in accomplishing that reorganization."
Fred Bockmiller, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the proposed Resolution
with the exception of the final clause.
Russell Niewiarowski, Santa Ana Heights, spoke in support of the
annexation of Santa Ana Heights to Newport Beach.
Jessica Chang, Costa Mesa, felt that if her property is annexed by Costa
Mesa then it would drop in property value.
John Fay, Santa Ana Heights, spoke relative to the protest of the
annexation to Costa Mesa.
Katie Jensen, Santa Ana Heights, expressed opposition to the annexation
to Costa Mesa.
Cal (in audible), Santa Ana Heights, spoke of oppositon of annexation to
Costa Mesa.
Carla Lebeck, unincorporated area, asked the Council to
provide guidelines regarding the annexation.
Mary Alice Campbell, Santa Ana Heights, expressed her objection of the
annexation to Costa Mesa.
Marcelle Niewiarowski, Santa Ana Heights, spoke in opposition of
annexation to Costa Mesa.
Council Member Monahan felt that the City would be better served if it
proceeded to support the annexation of West Santa Ana Heights to
Newport Beach and to instead focus it's energy to annexing the Banning
Ranch area.
Council Member Bever concurred.
Council Member Foley expressed concern regarding the relinquishing of
Santa Ana Avenue and in the area of Mesa Drive, she wanted to ensure
that there were safeguards in place to maintain the streets.
Isabelle Hernandez, Santa Ana Heights, expressed opposition to the
annexation to Costa Mesa.
MOTION: Adopt - Resolution No 06-22, with the. following
modifications, to correct the reference to the amount of acreage from
369 to 357.2 (Page 1), to delete Paragraphs 2, 3 and 6 on Page 2
relative to the reactivation of the application for West Santa Ana
Heights; direct that letters be sent to the City of Newport Beach
expressing opposition to their adding of Country Club and south of
Mesa at this time, and the resolve of Mesa Drive and Santa Ana
Avenue to be maintained at least to centerline of the two streets by
the City of Costa Mesa; and authorize the City Manager to process
payments for LAFCO application costs in excess of the initial filing
fee of $4,600 up to existing authorization limits ($25,000) and to
report such expenditures in writing to the City Council.
Moved by Council Member Gary Monahan, 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 Gary Monahan
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Mayor returned to taking Public Comments.
Naui Huitzilopochtli, expressed concern regarding the first come first serve
basis relative to the speaker card system.
Badary Arroyo, spoke in opposition to the ICE program, gave a prayer for
families.
Daniel Rudisill, Mission Viejo, spoke in opposition of the ICE proposal.
Alfonso (no last name given), Colectivo Tonantzin, spoke in opposition to
the ICE program.
Gisselle Souzo, Westminister, advised Council that the Costa Mesa
residents are against the ICE proposal.
REPORT:
City Manager advised the Council that the dedication of the Fairview Park
Bridge will be rescheduled.
ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:06 p.m. to March
21, 2006.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa