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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/1986 - City CouncilRDGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA APRIL 7, 1986 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session April 7, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by Pastor Lothar V. Tornow, Christ Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of'Public.Services, .City Clerk, Senior Planner MINUTES On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Vice December 18, 1985, Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the and March 17, 1986 adjourned joint meeting with the Costa Mesa Redevelop- ment Agency of December 18, 1985, and the regular meeting of March 17, 1986, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Schafer, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Hertzog read portions of the proclamation declar- Law Day U.S.A. ing May 1, 1986, as. Law Day U.S.A. The document was presented to Roger Grable, President, Orange County Bar Association. Women in Community Mayor Hertzog proclaimed the month of April, 1986, as Service Month Women in Community Service Month. ORAL Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, commented on COMMUNICATIONS the Segerstrom Home Ranch project which was considered by the Council at the meeting of March 17, 1986. Ms. Segerstrom Home Luymes was of the opinion that a plan for the entire Ranch Project area should be considered by the Council, not plans for individual properties. Mayor Hertzog mentioned that at the last meeting, Doug Yates had asked to see a model of the Segerstrom Home Ranch project. She reported that the model was shown at the community meetings. Jim Aynes, 2811 Loreto Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that he had attended two community meetings and a model of the project was not shown. West Side Traffic Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, requested Congestion that New Business Item No. 1, West Side Traffic Conges- tion, be removed from the Agenda and scheduled for the meeting of April 21, 1986. Fairview Hospital John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, referred to Housing Project Old Business Item No. 1, Fairview State Hospital Housing Project, stating that he could find no information about property taxes in staff's report. The City Manager responded that property taxes will be addressed by the developer during the hearing. sw Council Chambers Doug Yates, 274 Cecil Place, Costa Mesa, commented that Audio System it is sometimes difficult to hear the proceedings in certain sections of the Council Chambers. The City Manager reported that additional speakers have been installed to improve the sound. West Side Police Mr. Yates stated that he is pleased with the new police Substation substation on Placentia Avenue; however, he is unhappy with the bars on the windows. He suggested wire glass windows instead, and offered to buy one new window for the facility. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, reported that just one protest will delay granting of the license for six months. MOTION After discussion, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion Authorized Request authorizing the Mayor to send a communication to ABC, to. ABC for Denial requesting denial of any liquor license applications of Liquor Licenses within one block east and west of the subject site, and in Certain Area of one block north and south of the 19th Street/Placentia City Avenue intersection; and requesting ABC to send the City its criteria for issuing liquor licenses. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hertzog, and carried 5-0. Problems at Dawn Wipperman and Lillian Seaman, residents of Trailer- Trailertown town Mobile Home Park, 327 West Wilson Avenue, Costa Mesa, complained about the construction work being done at Trailertown. Mrs. Wipperman asked when staff's report on Trailertown would be available. The City Manager responded that the survey will be ready in a few days, and the report will be available the second week in May. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calen- dar: Item 7(a) Bid Item 686, Revision A, Modems and Converters; Item 15(a), Notice of Completion for Assess- ment District No. 82-2, was removed from the Agenda. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler None None t G' Patrick Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, Costa Mesa, agreed With Mr. Yates's comments concerning bars on the windows of the police substation. Objection to ABC Patrick Dolan, Director of the Mesa West Homeowners Application for Association, read a letter he has written to Alcoholic 840 West 19th Beverage Control (ABC), objecting to the issuance of a Street liquor license to Eun and Yong Chung, doing business at 840 West 19th Street. Reasons for the objection are: (1) There are too many liquor operations in the immedi- ate vicinity --9 within one block and 12 within two blocks; (2) The immediate area has been identified as a high crime area by the Police Department; and (3) The City's "Westside Report" identifies the area as possess- ing an excess of small noncomplimentary businesses. Mr. Dolan asked that Council send a letter opposing the license, and mentioned that the latest date for ABC to receive protests is April 13. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, reported that just one protest will delay granting of the license for six months. MOTION After discussion, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion Authorized Request authorizing the Mayor to send a communication to ABC, to. ABC for Denial requesting denial of any liquor license applications of Liquor Licenses within one block east and west of the subject site, and in Certain Area of one block north and south of the 19th Street/Placentia City Avenue intersection; and requesting ABC to send the City its criteria for issuing liquor licenses. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hertzog, and carried 5-0. Problems at Dawn Wipperman and Lillian Seaman, residents of Trailer- Trailertown town Mobile Home Park, 327 West Wilson Avenue, Costa Mesa, complained about the construction work being done at Trailertown. Mrs. Wipperman asked when staff's report on Trailertown would be available. The City Manager responded that the survey will be ready in a few days, and the report will be available the second week in May. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calen- dar: Item 7(a) Bid Item 686, Revision A, Modems and Converters; Item 15(a), Notice of Completion for Assess- ment District No. 82-2, was removed from the Agenda. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler None None t G' qo. WRITTEN A communication has been received from retired Costa COMMUNICATIONS Mesa employee, Joseph F. Jones, 3101 South Fairview Retirees Insurance Street, Santa Ana, regarding the insurance plan for retirees. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, sec- MOTION/Referred to onded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, this City Manager item was referred to the City Manager for a report. READING FOLDER On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Evelyn Bishop; Crocker National Bank; Louise B. Fuller; Attorney Steven Sherman on behalf of Saeid Hariri; Rusty Heaps; Attorney John Rapillo on behalf of Degan C. Kamuran; Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Labus; Attorney A. Lowry on behalf of Gary Howe; Nancy A. Nelson; Attorney Steven Sherman on behalf of Niloufar Nouri; Pfizer., Incorpor- ated; United Services Automobile Association/Robert Davies; and Allstate Insurance Company/Leroy and Marie White. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Eun and Yong Chung, doing business as Alta -Dena Dairy, 840 West 19th Street; John and Mary DeChirico, doing business as Sam's Italian Deli, 1907-1909 Harbor Boulevard; Premiere Wine Merchants, Incorporated, doing business at 151 Kalmus Drive, Unit L-5; and Chung Ok and Won I1 Yang, doing business as Captain Mike's Fish Fry, 815 West 19th Street. Local Agency Notice from the Orange County.rocal Agency Formation Formation Commission concerning a.proposed annexation to the Commission City of Newport Beach, designated Upper Newport Bay Annexation No. 91. Releasing Lotter from Senator Daniel E. Boatwright, Chairman, Convicted Committee on Appropriations, requesting support in Murderers passing.Senate Constitutional Amendment 9. The amendment would give the Governor specific authority to review the decision of the state parole board to release a convicted murderer, and would give the Governor 30 days in which to affirm, modify, or reverse the decision. BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable City of Hope/ Purpose has been received from City of Hope and Beckman Beckman Research Research Institute, 208 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, Institute by door-to-door solicitation between June 8 and 30, 1986. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by MOTION Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the permit was Permit Approved approved with application of Section 9-234(j) of the Municipal Code. SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council HEARING Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the following items were set for public hearing on April 21, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: Accessory Amendment to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to modify Apartments wording establishing the maximum size for accessory apartments. Environmental Determination: Exempt. SP -86-01 Specific Plan SP -86-01, Costa Mesa City -Council, to City Council adopt special development standards for properties located at 217, 219, and 221 Avocado Street in C2 and R2 zones. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. REJECTED CLAIM On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the claim from John Burkhart Burkhart was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item 715, Security Lighting at Rea ACTIONS Community Center, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Bid Item 715 Member Wheeler, the contract was awarded to Arthur and Security Lighting Sons Electric, 10631 Schooner Avenue, Garden Grove, for at Rea Center $5,100.00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Awarded to Schafer, Hall, Wheeler Arthur and Sons NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Electric ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item 716 Bids received for Bid Item 716, Repair Driving Range Repair Driving Fence, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion Range Fence by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the contract was awarded to Quality Fence MOTION G mpany, ]0933 South Garfield Place, South Gate, for Awarded to $6,636.00. The motion carried by the following roll Quality Fence call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL ME114BERS: None Fair Drive Block Bids received for Construction of a Block Wall on Fair Wall Drive between Fairview Road and Harbor Boulevard are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor MOTION Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the Awarded to contract was awarded to Jay Abeln/E.C.S, 15733 La Subida Jay Abeln/E.C.S. Drive, No. 2, Hacienda Heights, for $11,288.00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Change Order "A" The Director of Public Services has requested approval Hydro Conduit of Change Order "A" for $28,667.14, to the contract with Hydro Conduit Corporation, Post Office Box 939, Corona, Harbor -Maple Storm for increased cost of reinforced concrete pipe in Drain connection with construction of the Harbor -Maple Storm Drain. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the change order was approved by the following roll call vote; AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Initiate Proceedings On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council for Landscaping Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-29, being A RESOLUTION OF Assessment District THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, No. 1 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR RENEWAL OF CITY OF COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, Tracts 9901 and MOTION 12011, located south of Sunflower Avenue and east of Resolution 86-29 Smalley Road, was adopted by the following roll call Adopted vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Initiate Proceedings. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council for Landscaping Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-30, being A RESOLUTION OF Assessment District THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, No. 2 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR RENEWAL OF CITY OF COSTA MESA -1- 10 LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, Tract 10513, MOTION located west of Bear Street and north of Mute 73, was Resolution 86-30 adopted by the following roll call vote: Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement/Land The Leisure Services Director has recommended approval Architecture of an agreement with Land Architecture, 3151 Airway Avenue, Suite A-3, Costa Mesa, for design of improve - Design of ments to the grounds, and modifications to the "Vantage Improvements Center" building at Rea Community Center. Cost of at Rea Center the design is $10,100.00. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the MOTION agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were Agreement Approved authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement/H. S. The Leisure Services Director has recommended approval Green; and Budget of an addendum agreement with H. S. Green, Incorporated, Adjustment 86-55 for construction of one double deck driving range at the golf course. The agreement stipulates payment by the Double Deck City of the remaining amount of $16,000.00. The Direc- Driving Range for has also requested approval of Budget Adjustment 86-55 for $16,000.00, in connection with the agreement. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Agreement and Member Wheeler, the agreement and budget adjustment were Budget Adjustment approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to Approved sign the addendum agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MR14BERS : None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement/Orange The Leisure Services Director has recommended approval County Consolidated of an agreement with the Orange County Consolidated Transportation Transportation Service Agency, 1440 East First Street, 'Suite 400, Santa Ana, to provide transportation for Senior Citizens Costa Mesa senior citizens. The agreement stipulates a Transportation City contribution of $7,900.00. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the MOTION agreement was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to Agreement Approved sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, 11 Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Final Map for The Final Map was presented for Tract 12607, Pacific Tract 12607 Mesa Properties, 1710 Pomona Avenue, Unit C-2, Costa Pacific Mesa Mesa; five lots, 8.12 acres, located at 670 West 17th Properties Street. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the map was approved; the MOTION Council did accept on behalf of the public the dedica- Map Approved tion of 17th Street for street purposes; did also accept on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa: (1) the ingress/ egress easement for emergency and security vehicle purposes as dedicated; (2) the easement for storm drain purposes as dedicated; (3) all vehicular access rights r to 17th Street as released and relinquished; did also approve said map pursuantto the provisions of Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk i12 was authorized to sign said map on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Improvements for Improvements for Zone Exception ZE-84-53 have been ZE-84-53/Tustin completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Village Services by Tustin Village, Incorporated, Post Office on Golf Course Box "A", Huntington Beach, for property located at 325 MOTION Bristol Street. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, Improvements seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the improvements Accepted were accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated. Improvements The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Accepted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Accepted Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Improvements for Improvements for Zone Exception ZE-84-87 have been ZE-84-87/Federated completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Group Services by Federated Group, Incorporated, 5655 East Union Pacific Avenue, City of Commerce, for property MOTION located at 1711 Anaheim Avenue. On motion by Vice Improvements Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Accepted the improvements were accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Notice of Completion Construction of Landscaped Medians on Golf Course Drive Walsh Engineering has been completed to the satisfaction of the Leisure McAlpine and Salyer Services Director by Walsh Engineering Company, 1124 Landscaped Medians North Richfield Road, Anaheim. On motion by Vice Mayor on Golf Course Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the Drive work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Storage Tanks Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release MOTION retention.funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Improvements Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months there - Accepted after; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated Accepted 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Notice of Completion Replacement of three underground fuel storage tanks, McAlpine and Salyer removal of tun underground solvent tanks, and replace- ment of one underground solvent tank, in connection with Bid Item 684 Bid Item 684, has been completed to the satisfaction of Fuel and Solvent the Director of Public Services by McAlpine and Salyer Storage Tanks Construction, Incorporated, 15709 Illinois Avenue, Paramount. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, sec - MOTION onded by Council Member Wheeler, the work was accepted; Improvements the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; Accepted authorization was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter, and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreements/CHP The Police Chief has requested authority to enter into agreements with the California Highway Patrol for police Air Patrol personnel to participate in the Law Enforcement Air Support Program Support Program. On motion ,by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-31, MOTION being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Resolution 86-31 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN Approved THE COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: .None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Budget Adjustments On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Parking Prohibition The Traffic Commission has recommended parking prohibi- on Sunflower Avenue tion along the northerly curb of Sunflower Avenue from Greenville Street westerly for 300 feet. On motion by MOTION 'Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Resolution 86-32 Wheeler, Resolution 86-32, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF SUNFLOWER AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Parking Prohibition The Traffic Commission has recommended parking prohibi- on San Leandro Lane tion along the westerly curb of San Leandro Lane from South Coast Drive to Tulare Drive; and along the east- MOTION astMOTION erly curb of San Leandro Lane from the Wakeham Park Resolution 86-33 pedestrian entrance southerly for 20 feet. The prohibi- Adopted tion will improve sight distance for children exiting the park, and improve right turn movements onto South Coast Drive. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-33, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF SAN LEANDRO LANE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: Member Wheeler, Budget Adjustment 86-47 for $13,600.00, MOTION for Fuel Efficient Signal Program No. 4, was approved by Adjustment 86-47 the following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Adjustment 86-49 Member Wheeler, Budget Adjustment 86-49 for $100,000.00, Approved for traffic signal installation at Sunflower Avenue and Fuchsia/Raitt Streets, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION On motion by Vice.Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Adjustment 86-53 Member Wheeler, Budget Adjustment 86-53 for $10,500.00, Approved for improvements at Rea Community Center, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Parking Prohibition The Traffic Commission has recommended parking prohibi- on Sunflower Avenue tion along the northerly curb of Sunflower Avenue from Greenville Street westerly for 300 feet. On motion by MOTION 'Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Resolution 86-32 Wheeler, Resolution 86-32, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF SUNFLOWER AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Parking Prohibition The Traffic Commission has recommended parking prohibi- on San Leandro Lane tion along the westerly curb of San Leandro Lane from South Coast Drive to Tulare Drive; and along the east- MOTION astMOTION erly curb of San Leandro Lane from the Wakeham Park Resolution 86-33 pedestrian entrance southerly for 20 feet. The prohibi- Adopted tion will improve sight distance for children exiting the park, and improve right turn movements onto South Coast Drive. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-33, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF SAN LEANDRO LANE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Parking Prohibition The Traffic Commission has recommended parking prohibi- on Gisler Avenue tion along the northerly curb of Gisler Avenue, Harbor Boulevard to Cinnamon Avenue, to improve sight distance. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Resolution 86-34 Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-34, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF GISLER AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nene Parking Prohibition The Traffic Commission has recommended parking prohibi- on Cinnamon Avenue tion along the westerly curb of Cinnamon Avenue from Gisler Avenue southerly for 50 feet, to improve sight MOTION distance. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded Resolution 86-35 by Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-35, being A Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF CINNAMON AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nene Conference On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Advances Member Wheeler, Conference Advances for $524.00 each, for two police officers to attend Chemical Agents for MOTION Trainers Conference in Carlsbad, May 5-9, 1986, was Advances approved by the following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL. MEMBERS: Nene Bid Item 686 "A" Item 7(a) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Bid Modems and Converters Item 686, Revision A, Modems and Converters. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member MOTION Wheeler, and carried 5-0, all bids were rejected. Staff All Bids Rejected will send out new specifications to interested vendors. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of February 18, 1986, two items for Fairview Development Company, Fairview Hospital authorized agent for the State of California, regarding Housing Project the Fairview Hospital housing project for 406 apartment units at 2501 Harbor Boulevard in a PDR -HD zone: Tentative Map for Tentative Map for Tract 12558R, for a six -lot sub - Tract 12558R division. PA -85-183 Planning Action PA -85-183, for a Final Planned Development Review. Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact Report accepted for General Plan Amendment GP -85-1A. A letter has been received from Monroe H. Bester, 8877- A313 Tulare Drive, Huntington Beach, suggesting a rest stop for bicyclists near the Santa Ana River. The Senior Planner reviewed staff's memorandum dated April 3, 1986, stating that at the February 18 meeting, staff and the applicant were requested to provide the following information: 1 1. An opinion from the State Attorney General regarding the availability of units for the elderly, handicapped, and other specialized housing groups. 2. Rental program which distinguishes between affordable and market rate units. 3. Property tax revenues of this and other similar apartment projects. 4. Phasing plan for off-site public improvements required by the housing project. The Senior Planner reported that the applicant will discuss Items 1, 2, and 3; information concerning Item 4 is contained in the aforementioned memorandum. The Planning staff has recommended a modification to .Condition No. 57, "Applicant shall comply with the construction and phasing recommendations contained in the Public Services Department memorandum of March 18, 1986, relative to the required off-site improvements". Condition No. 58, which relates to availability of project units to other specialized housing groups, appears to be unnecessary based on information from the applicant -that 10 percent of the units can be used for this purpose. In his March 18 memorandum, the Director of Public Services has identified nine off-site improvements for possible phasing: 1. Improve Merrimac Way at Harbor Boulevard. 2. Pedestrian access to bus stops. 3. Improve bus strops. 4. Bus turn -out and dedication. 5. Participate in trip fee charges for improvements. 6. Fair Drive improvements west of Harbor Boulevard. 7. Improve bike trails. 8. Harbor Boulevard sidewalk. 9. Nheelchair ramps. The memorandum from the Director of Public Services indicates that improvement of Merrimac Way at Harbor (Item 1) must be improved for site access to the exist- ing xisting phase project. The job must be done now because it requires traffic signal reconstruction (Item 5). Bus stop improvements (Items 2, 3, and 4) should be completed in conjunction with the Merrimac way improve- ment to prevent multiple jobs in the same location. Trip charges (Item 5) are intended to be assessed by phase specifically based on permitted construction. In addition, the signal work under Item 1 and all of Item 6 are eligible credit expenditures under this program., Fair Drive improvements (Item 6) are justified now but will not be required until the trip fee obligation exceeds the value of this improvement. J-0 An agreement for the bike trails (Item 7) should be secured prior to issuance of any building permits. The Harbor Boulevard sidewalk (Item 8) should be constructed from the north to Gregory Lane at the same time Merrimac Way is improved. Wheelchair ramps (Item 9) should be constructed at Merrimac Way in conjunction with the street improve- ments. Ramps should be provided at Fair Drive when the improvements are constructed there. In conclusion, the memorandum indicates that if the bus bay, sidewalk, and bike trail are postponed, plans should be prepared and proper bonds or a cash deposit received to guarantee eventual construction. Mr. Koehler, Director of Fairview Developmental Center, reported that the State Attorney General has determined that in addition to the groups that are permitted to occupy units at the.project,, other needy groups, such as the handicapped and elderly, may lease 10 percent of the total units (55 units). In reference to the rental program which distinguishes between affordable and market rate units, Mr. Koehler stated that a two-tier rental program has been estab- lished, and is detailed in "Exhibit A" of the report submitted to the Council. Merrill Butler, 2510 North Shelley Circle, Costa Mesa, reported on the property tax which will be assessed for the project. At a meeting with a Deputy County Asses- sor, he was advised that a tax bill will be forthcoming in August containing assessments for the improvements and the land. The land will be valued at market -rate minus a minimal amount due to the length of the lease (55 years).: The tax will be 97 percent compared to what would be paid if the property were fee land. Responding to Council Member Wheeler's inquiry, Mr. Butler stated that the property tax will probably be distributed in the same manner as any other property taxes collected within the City. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, opposed the project because he did not believe the City would receive its fair share of the property taxes, and because of the additional traffic the project would generate on Harbor Boulevard. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, objected to the developer reporting on the property tax issue when staff was directed to do so. He also was of the opinion that clients and employees of the hospital will not be renting the units., The City Manager suggested adding a Condition of Appoval requiring verification of the tax assessment. Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, asked where the children from the project will attend school, and if they would have to cross heavily traveled streets. Mayor Hertzog responded that the students would probably attend Wilson School and travel along the project site to Wilson Street and Placentia Avenue. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle mentioned that the bike trail will extend south along the golf course to Placentia Avenue. 'll MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by Tentative Map Council Member Schafer, approving Tentative Map for for Tract 12558R Tract 12558R, subject to conditions recommended by Approved staff. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no. MOTION Council Member Hall made a motion to approve Planning PA -85-183 Action PA -85-183 based on the findings contained in the Approved Staff Report, and the findings that the project meets the needs of the community for housing and for certain public improvements which will lessen transportation problems within the community; subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report, with Condition No. 57 modified as stated in staff's memorandum of April 3, 1986, and adding a condition requiring verification that taxes for the property will be assessed and distributed in the same manner as any other property within the City of Costa Mesa. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schafer, and carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:20 p.m., and the meet- ing was reconvened at 8:30 p.m. Parking Prohibitions The Clerk presented resolutions to prohibit parking for West of Harbor, from street sweeping on Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Gisler to Baker, for in the high density neighborhood west of Harbor Boule- Street Sweeping vard between Gisler Avenue and.Baker Street. Caraway, Coral, On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Cassia, and Ginger Member Schafer, Resolution 86-36, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON THURSDAYS BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. AND Resolution 86-36 11:00 A.M. ON CARAWAY DRIVE, CORAL AVENUE, CASSIA AVE - Adopted NUE, AND,GINGER AVENUE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Mace, Wintergreen, On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council and Coral Member Schafer, Resolution 86-37, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON THURSDAYS BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. AND Resolution 86-37 11:00 A.M. ON MACE AVENUE, WINTERGREEN PLACE, AND CORAL Adopted AVENUE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Cinnamon, Deodar, On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council and Nutmeg Member Schafer, Resolution 86-38, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON THURSDAYS BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. AND Resolution 86-38 11:00 A.M. ON CINNAMON AVENUE, DEODAR AVENUE, AND NUTMEG Adopted PLACE FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, MOTION/Warrant 1317 Approved Schafer, Hall NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Hall, Warrant Resolution 1317 was approved by the following roll call vote: 108 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:. Wheeler MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Warrant 1318 Member Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1318, including Pay" Approved roll 8606, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Council Member Council Member Wheeler returned to the Council dais at Wheeler Returns this time. CITY MANAGER The City Manager reviewed his memorandum of April 4, REPORTS 1986, concerning Council's decision to establish an Automobile Dealers Task Force. Council has approved Automobile Dealers the objectives of the committee and established the Task Force composition of the committee: five members represent- Appointments epresentAppointments ing automobile dealers, four Costa Mesa residents, and two Council Members to serve as liaison. Five appli- cations have been received from interested citizens. The Manager's memorandum indicates that the Motor Park Dealers Association will select five representatives at its meeting of April 9, 1986. MOTIONS On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor Four Citizens Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Linda Dixon was appointed Appointed to to the Task Force. Task Force . .On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Arlene Dowski was appointed to the Task Force. On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Rus Purcell was appointed to the Task Force. A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to appoint John De Witt to the Task Force. The motion failed to carry, Council Members Hertzog, Schafer, and Hall voting no. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle,'seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-1, Council Member Hall voting no, Timothy Ward was appointed to the Task Force. Council Members Schafer and Hornbuckle will act as liaisons. PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Rehearing/PA-85-215 from the meeting of March 3, 1986, for the rehearing Meehan/Thomas; requested by Serge Drobatschewsky, 3453 Via Lama Vista, Requested.by Escondido, concerning Conditions of Approval for Plan- Drobatschewsky ning Action PA -85-215, Milton Meehan and Billy Thomas, for a Conditional use Permit for shared access and a variance from minimum driveway width requirements, to allow access to a previously approved four -unit apart- ment project at 221-1/2 and 231 Avocado Street in an R2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Senior Planner summarized staff's memorandum dated March 24, 1986. At the request of the Planning Commis- sion, the Council reviewed the four -unit apartment project at 221-1/2 Avocado Street and specific Condi- tions of Approval related to the potential use of the 1 1 existing easement across property at 221 Avocado Street. At the meeting of January 6, 1986, the Council modified Condition No. 1: "Permit a gate to be used across the easement at the northerly property line at 221-1/2 Avocado Street to limit access to the property at 221 Avocado Street, that the gates shall be locked at all times and shall be used only by Mr. Meehan and Mr. Thomas". Serge Drobatschewsky, 3453 Via Loma Vista, Escondido, grandson of Germaine Matthews, owner of the property at 221 Avocado Street, appealed the modification of this condition. Staff's memorandum states that the future use of the easement is a private matter in which the City has become involved because of the inclusion and the subse- quent modification of Condition No. 1. Serge Drobatschewsky stated that he wants to control access to the easement and that he cannot accept Mr. Meehan and Mr. Thomas having control of the gate. Mr. Drobatschewsky also requested replacement of the wood fence along the westerly property line at 221 Avocado Street. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested deletion of Condition No. 1, and having the two parties enter into a written agreement concerning the easement. Council Member Wheeler commented to Mr. Drobatschewsky that the City cannot impose a condition which would prevent Mr. Meehan and Mr. Thomas from using the ease- ment. Council Member Wheeler suggested that all three parties have a key to the gate. Mr. Drobatschewsky responded that he wants sole possession of the key. Milton Meehan stated that the fence which was taken down for installation of utilities will be replaced, and that he had noobjection to giving a key to Mr. Drobatschewsky. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, claimed that the present zoning for the Meehan property is not appropriate. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall to retain Conditions No. 1 Condition No. 1 as now written, "Permit a gate to be and No. 2 Amended used across the easement at the northerly property line at 221-1/2 Avocado Street to limit access to the prop- erty at 221 Avocado Street, and that the gates shall be locked at all times and shall be used only by Mr. Meehan and Mr. Thomas"; amend Condition No. 2 to read, "A six- foot high wood fence shall be constructed along the westerly property line of 221 Avocado Street under the direction of the Development Services Department to limit access between 221 and 231 Avocado Street". Council Member Wheeler stated that he could not support the motion unless it provided for a key to be given to the owner of 221 Avocado Street, Mrs. Matthews, or Serge Drobatschewsky. Milton Meehan stated that he had no objection to that requirement. AMENDED MOTION Second Modification Council Member Hall amended Condition No. 1 by adding to Condition No. 1 that a key shall be given to Mrs. Matthews. The amended motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and car- ried 5-0. -ij.0 PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of DR -84-08 place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal Bristol Limited from Betty Wickersham, 2737 Lucas Lane, Costa Mesa, Requested by regarding the Planning Commission's decision to allow an Wickersham eight -foot high wall along the south and west property lines in connection with Development Review DR -84-08, Bristol Limited, for a two-story office building now under construction at 2755 Bristol Street in a CL zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. Letters have been received from Joe Balough, 2734 San Lucas Lane, and Lucille Reed, 2726 San Lucas Lane, both stating that an eight -foot high wall at the developer's grade level will provide a wall 3-1/2 feet high for Mrs. Wickersham's property, and that height is not adequate. The Senior Planner referred to staff's memorandum dated March 26, 1986, and reported that Betty Wickersham, owner of one of the adjoining residential lots is appealing the Planning Commission decision to allow an eight -foot high block wall to be constructed, measured from the grade of the office site rather than at the grade of her residential lot. The Planning Division attempts to.measure separation walls from the highest grade, especially when commercial or industrial uses abut residential uses; however, there are factors complicating the policy in this case. The first is the extent of the grade difference. The City's standards allow for a maximum height of nine feet from the lowest grade. Based on these standards, the wall could be constructed with a nine -foot height on the office side resulting in a four- to five-foot high wall on Mrs. Wickersham's side. A critical factor is that soil conditions in the area are very unstable. Because of the instability, the soil has a very low bearing capacity to support large structures. If an 8 -foot wall were constructed measured from the highest grade, it vould result in a 12- to 13 -foot wall on the office site and would require a footing approximately 9 to 10 feet wide. A footing of this width would completely eliminate the possibility of constructing a landscape buffer between the two uses. Staff has indicated that although the wall will provide an effective noise and security buffer, the trees that will be planted in the 8 -foot wide landscaped area will provide the best long-term visual buffer between the residences and the office building. Because of the site constraints and the late stage ofthe office building construction, it appears thatconstruction of a wall higher than that required by the Planning Commission is not feasible. Therefore, staff has recommended that Council uphold the Planning Commission's decision to require an 8 -foot high block wall measured from the grade of the office site. The appellant, Betty Wickersham, 20092 Viva Circle, Huntington Beach, reported that she was told that the block wall would be measured from the grade of her property; however, the Planning Commission approved the 8 -foot high wall measured from the grade of the office site. The appellant contended that the wall approved 1 LJ by the Planning Commission will not provide an adequate buffer for the residence. Mrs. Wickersham presented sketches containing an alternate plan for the property. Kent Lucas', 2950 Airway Avenue, Suite A-13, Costa Mesa, contract for the office building, commented that he understood the design which the appellant proposed, but it was his opinion that the design would not be feasible because too much weight is concentrated in one area. Council Members Hall and Wheeler agreed that the wall should be six feet high measured from the highest grade (on the residential side), and that the technicalities as to how that would be accomplished were not the Council's problem. Mark Korando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, agreed with the wall height recommended by Council Members Hall and Vbeeler, and asked for an opinion from the Director of Public Services. The Director of Public Services responded that he is not a structural engineer; however, he believed that there were several ways of constructing a six-foot high wall measured from the highest grade. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, and Joe Balough, 2734 San Lucas Lane, were in favor of the wall being six feet :high on the appellant's side of the wall. There being no other speakers, .the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall to construct Modified Height the block wall at a minimum height of six feet on the of Block Wall residential side of the wall, and a minimum of eight feet on the commercial side. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 10:15 p.m., and the meet- ing eeting was reconvened at 10:25 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of ZE-84-52 place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal Golden Truffle from Katherine Young, 1773 Newport Boulevard, Costa Requested by Mesa, concerning the Planning Commission's decision to Young delete the condition for valet parking service in con- nection with Zone Exception ZE-84-52, Golden Truffle Restaurant, 1767 and 1769 Newport Boulevard in a C2 zone. Environmental -Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Senior Planner reviewed staff's memorandum dated March 31, 1986, stating that Mrs. Young is appealing the Planning Commission decision because she feels staff's parking survey is inadequate. Staff contends that the surveys conducted in June, August, and Febru- ary, provide ample data for lunch and dinner hours from Monday through Friday. Surveys were not conducted on weekends since some of the frontage road businesses are closed and the others tend to be open fewer hours than on weekdays. Staff has recommended that Council uphold the Planning Commission decision to delete Condition No. 1 for Zone Exception ZE-84-52 concerning valet parking. Katherine Young, owner of the Bamboo Terrace, 1773 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, insisted that staff's survey was not accurate. Mrs. Young stated that she has taken a survey of the area, and parking is a problem on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Gary Cox, owner of property at 1741 Superior Avenue which is occupied by Buck's Clock Shoppe, stated that there is sufficient parking during the week; however, he felt it was necessary to have valet parking during the holidays. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that the City should supply the parking. He asked if plans have been completed for construction of approximately 40 parking spaces on State-ovmed property in that area. (That property is located in the CALTRANS right-of-way in the southern half of the frontage road.) The City Manager responded that the City can now apply for permits since the design work is complete; however, the City must determine how the project will be funded. Mike Norando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, believed that using the CALTRANS right-of-way for parking would solve the problem. He suggested continuing valet parking until additional spaces are available on the State property. Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, suggested construction of a parking structure in conjunction with Parcel "A" in the Redevelopment Area. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by Hours for Valet Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, modifying the Parking Modified condition for valet parking for the Golden Truffle Restaurant by requiring valet parking on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested a report from the City Manager concerning the cost to provide the parking spaces in the CALTRANS right-of-way, and the status of that project. NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented recommendations from the West Side Traffic Traffic Commission and the Transportation Services Congestion staff concerning traffic congestion on the West Side. The Traffic Commission recommended initiation of a study to alleviate traffic through the Freedom Homes, including street closures on Monrovia Avenue and other streets; and installation of stop signs on Federal Avenue at Oak Street and at 20th Street, and on Monrovia Avenue at Oak Street, at 20th Street, and at Arbor Street., Staff recommended that no study be initiated nor stop signs installed. They also recommended that Council consider studies of feasibility/preliminary engineering for the Bluff Road/Balboa Boulevard extension from 19th Street to Victoria Street. Lastly, staff recommended that the Mayor send a letter to the orange County Board of Supervisors urging immediate completion of the 19th Street bridge over the Santa Ana River. MOTION/Referred A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Back to Traffic Council Member Hall, referring this item back to the Commission; Traffic Commission, and authorizing the Mayor to send a Authorized Letter letter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors urging to County immediate completion of the 19th Street bridge over the Santa Ana River. After the following discussion, the motion carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no. In response to a question from Council Member Wheeler, the -Vice Mayor stated that notification of the Traffic Commission meeting should be sent to all persons in the area from 19th Street to Victoria Street and from Placentia Avenue to Whittier. Council Member Wheeler recommended that the Traffic Commission conduct the meeting(s) in the evening. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, objected to this item being referred back to the Traffic Ccmmis- sion. He contended that the Traffic Commission has already made a recommendation and felt that the Council should now address the West Side traffic problems. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle responded that it was her opinion that the Traffic Commission should make a recommendation based on input from all people who are impacted by the traffic problems on the West Side. The Vice Mayor indicated that many of those people have not had the opportunity to express their opinions. Council Member Wheeler agreed with Mr. Pizarek, and suggested scheduling community forums and then setting a date for a Council hearing. Mike Gordon, 1953 Federal Avenue, Costa Mesa, was in favor of sending this matter back to the Traffic Commission, and suggested that notifications be sent again when the Council hearing is scheduled. COUNCILMANIC COMMENTS Council Member Wheeler referred to the bars on the Windows at Police windows at the West Side police substation, and made a Substation motion requesting the City Manager to obtain the cost of installing safety or wire glass windows, and also to MOTION report on why the bars were installed at the outset. Manager Directed to The motion was seconded by Council Member Schafer, and Obtain Costs to carried 4-1, Council Member Hall voting no. Replace Windows Council Member Wheeler reported that Supervisor Riley Del Mar Avenue will be requesting deletion of the University Drive Alternatives extension (Newport Beach) from the Master Plan of Highways. He stated that since the Del Mar Avenue alternatives will be considered by the Council in the near future, he would recommend that staff ask the County about the feasibility of also considering dele- tion of Del Mar Avenue when it evaluates University Drive. Council Member Wheeler suggested that the City Manager work with Supervisor Riley's staff to evaluate both streets at the same time. The Director of Public Services recommended that the Council first proceed with the Environmental Impact Report process for Del Mar Avenue, and then make a recommendation to the County. The Director suggested that the Council first consider the EIR before recom- mending deletion of Del Mar Avenue from the Master Plan of Highways. The City Manager requested staff to ask the County what process is necessary to have the entire route considered at the same time. Segerstrom Survey Council Member Wheeler commented that the Segerstrcros are conducting a survey concerning their Home Ranch property but are only sending that survey to single- family homes. Mayor Hertzog stated that she had mentioned to the Segerstroms that all Costa Mesa citi- zens be included in the survey, and that all residents, including renters, will be receiving questionnaires. Televised Council Council Member Wheeler again mentioned that the Council Meetings meetings should be televised. MOTION Council Member Hall moved to censure Council Member Council Member Wheeler for his comments in which he referred to fellow Wheeler Censured Council Members as "bums", and for his comments to Mayor Hertzog when she asked him to please maintain order at the last meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hertzog. Council Member Wheeler responded that the remark he made was, "Well, if they don't vote that way, then the people will rise up and throw the bums out of office". He commented that it's an expression referring to incumbents which has been used in political debate for many years. Council Member Wheeler stated that as to his comments to the Mayor, he talked to reporters and they did not hear the alleged comments, and he heard that it was not detected on the tape of the meeting. He stated that this situation was pure political hyperbole. Council Member Hall reported that he did not bother to review the tape; however, after reading the comments in the newspaper, he felt that it deserved censure. Patty Smith, 3222 Oregon Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that she was extremely upset with Council Member Wheeler's actions during the Segerstrom hearing because she felt he was sarcastic and intimidating to those people who did not agree with his point of view. Council Member Wheeler read a letter he received after the Home Ranch hearing expressing respect and admira- tion for his scrutiny of the project. He advised that he has received between 20 and 30 phone calls or letters congratulating him for what happened at that meeting. Council Member Wheeler commented that any action taken against him would be purely political. Mayor Hertzog reported that she has heard the same comments as those stated by Patty Smith. Council Member Schafer stated that she was very con- cerned when she read the newspaper article in which Council Member Wheeler referred to her and the Mayor as "bums", and felt this was a serious matter. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle commented that censure is very serious and many times Council Members are not quoted accurately. She was of the opinion that it is not the duty of the Council to censure one another. The motion to censure Council Member Wheeler carried 3-2, Council Members Hornbuckle and Wheeler voting no. Traffic Council Member Hall moved to remove Bob Hammond from the Commissioner Traffic Commission for joining with a local political Hammond action committee to bring political pressure on the City Council concerning projects coming before the City. He stated that this has never been done before and that it is not proper for City committee or commission members to take positions with political action committees. 1 Council Member Wheeler expressed opposition to the motion and suggested that removal of Mr. Hammond from the Traffic Commission was a purely political action. Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, commented that Council should not take action unless Commissioner Hammond is present. Council Member Schafer commented that in the past, if there were disagreements with Commission or Committee members, Council would speak to the person about the conflict. MOTION Council Member Hall withdrew his motion to remove Mr. Mayor Directed to Hammond from the Traffic Commission, and made a motion Hold Discussion directing the Mayor to discuss the matter with Cd mis- with Commissioner sioner Hammond. The motion was seconded by Council Hammnd Member.Schafer, and carried 3-1, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle abstaining and Council Member Wheeler voting no. Council Member Wheeler commented, "It's funny that you would give a commissioner more consideration than a Council Member". Cultural Arts 'Council Member Schafer referred to Mayor Hertzogis Committee memorandum of April 1, 1986, in which she recommended Senior Citizens that the Council invite last year's Cultural-Ar-t5- ultural-Arts_Committee Committee Accepted Committeeto reconvene. Council Members Schafer_ and MOTION Wheeler will serve on the committee. MOTION by Council Member Schafer, authorizing a donation of Mayor's A motion was made by Council Member Hall approving the Recommendations recommendations contained in the Mayor's memorandum, Approved; Solicit and approving solicitation of applicants for four addi- Applicants for tional Cultural Arts Committee members. The motion was Additional Members seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested that the Council decide on the amount of money to be allocated to the Cultural MOTION Arts Committee. Social Services Mayor Hertzog appointed Council Members Schafer and Committee Wheeler to the Social Services Committee to interview applicants for social services grants. MOTION Virgil Kimple On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Appointed to Trans- Member Schafer, and carried 5-0, Virgil Kimple was portation Committee/ appointed as the City's representative on the Trans - Senior Citizens portation Committee of the Senior Citizens Advisory Advisory Council Council. MOTION/Redican On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Resignation from Member Hall, and carried 5-0, Council accepted the Senior Citizens resignation of Hazel Redican from the Senior Citizens Committee Accepted Committee. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded Authorized Funds by Council Member Schafer, authorizing a donation of for Girls Soccer $1,500.00 to the Girls Soccer Team, American Youth Team Soccer Organization, for the tournament in Hawaii. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION Review Advertising On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council and Promotional Member Hall, and carried 5-0, review and development of Policy the Advertising and Promotional Policy was approved. Rest Stop for Vice Mayor Hornbuckle agreed with the suggestion from Bicyclists Monroe H. Bester, 8877-A313 Tulare Drive, Huntington Beach, to designate a small portion of the undeveloped tract bordering the Santa Ana River as a rest stop for bicyclists. The Vice Mayor recommended passing along the suggestion to the Fairview Regional Park Committee. Study Session Mayor Hertzog announced that the Council Study Session Time Change of April 14, 1986, will start at noon instead of at its usual time of 2:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 12:00 a.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session on Wednesday, April 16, 1986, at 2:00 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Pk= of City Hall, to discuss personnel matters. *aor f the City of Mesa ATTEST: ity Clerk of the City of 01 Mesa 1 11