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REGULAR MEETING.OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JULY 21, 1986
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session July 21, 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 the Reverend Robert Ewing, South Coast
Christian Church.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer,
Hall, Wheeler
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager, Assistant City
Attorney, Director of Public
Services, Development Services
Director, City Clerk
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
July 7 and Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
July 15, 1986 regular meeting of July 7, 1986, and the special meeting
of July 15, 1986, were approved as distributed.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded
by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS Lance Hailstone, 1102 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa,
stated that at the northeast corner of Mendoza Drive and
Damaged Wall on El Camino Drive (1045 Mendoza Drive) there is a damaged
Mendoza Drive block wall creating a dangerous condition. The Mayor
directed the City Manager to have staff investigate this
situation.
Trailertown Mildred Kniss, Trailertown Resident, 327 West Wilson
Street, Costa Mesa, expressed her concern regarding
emergency vehicle access into the trailer park. Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle referred tQ a memorandum from the City
Manager dated July 21,.19,86, -which stated that an on-
site inspection with fire apparatus is scheduled to
take place this week., Mrs. Kniss requested that she
be informed of the exact date of the inspection.
Speeding OCTD Paul Buscaino, 1531 Orange,Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated
Buses on Orange that the Orange County Transit District (OCTD) buses
Avenue that travel on Orange Avenue at excessive speed are
causing structural damage to the homes.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded
Referred to by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, to refer this
Traffic Commission item to the Traffic Commission for a public hearing and
for Public Hearing hat the Commission make its recommendations to the City
Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Member Wheeler, all Consent Calendar items were approved
in one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
Rudi Wittke-
Medical Insurance
Request
Records Destruction
Building Safety
Division
MOTION
Resolution 86-80
Adopted
READING FOLDER
Claims
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the communication from
Rudi Wittke, disabled former City employee, 22501 Arrow-
head Lane, E1 Toro, requesting reinstatement of medical
insurance was referred to the Personnel Director for a
report.
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-80, being A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE BUILDING SAFETY
DIVISION, OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDI-
NANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
None
None
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims received by the City Clerk: Flower Investment
Company; Dale Fortine on behalf of Sean R. Fortine;
and State Farm Insurance on behalf of Robert Orlowski.
Trailertown Communication from Michael W. Szkaradek, 1555 Mesa
Mobile Home Park Verde Drive East, Building No. 54-B, Costa Mesa,
expressing his dissatisfaction with Council's final
decision regarding the Trailertown Mobile Home Park
issue.
BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose has been received from United Way of Orange
United Way County, Post Office Box 8130, Garden Grove, for solici-
tation through direct mail, corporate donations and
MOTION rallies from June 1, 1986, through December 1, 1986. On
Permit Approved motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the permit was approved
with application of Municipal Code Section 9-234(j).
REJECTED CLAIMS
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Casanova Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the claim from Jessie
Casanova was rejected.
Hansen
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS
Bid Item 726
Computer Printers
MOTION
Awarded to
Avnet Computer
Technologies
Bid Item 727
Full Maintenance
for Swimming Pool
MOTION
Awarded to The
Masters Touch
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the claim from Thom
Adams Hansen was rejected.
Bids received for Bid Item 726, Six Computer Printers,
are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council
Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the
contract was awarded to Avnet Computer Technologies,
Incorporated, 19515 South Vermont Street, Torrance,
for $16,154.40. 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
Bids received for Bid Item 727, Full Maintenance for
Swimming Pool, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Member Wheeler, the contract was awarded to The Masters
Touch, Post Office Box 11731, Costa Mesa, for $800.00
per month. 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
Bid Item 729 Bids received for Bid Item 729, Irrigation Backflow
Irrigation Devices, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
Backflow Devices by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member
Wheeler, the contract was awarded to Valley Cities
MOTION Supply Company, 749 North Batavia Street, Orange, for
Awarded to $6,084.40. The motion carried by the following roll
Valley Cities call vote:
Supply Company AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The Director of Public Services recommended approval of
Brown and Caldwell an agreement with Brown and Caldwell, 150 South Arroyo
Parkway, Pasadena, for $265,300.00; and Budget Adjust -
Budget Adjustment ment No. 87-07, in the Amount of $290,000.00, for
No. 87-07 design of the Cherry Lake Storm Drain System, Phase II.
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Cherry Lake Storm Member Wheeler, the agreement and the Budget Adjustment
Drain System, were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized
Phase II to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Agreement and Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
Budget Adjustment NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
No. 87-07 Approved ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The Director of Leisure Services recommended approval of
Golf Plan Golf an addendum agreement with Golf Plan Golf Course Con-
course Construc- struction Company, Post Office Box 1823, Santa Rosa,
tion for $401,540.00, for Phase II construction at the Costa
Mesa Golf and Country Club. On motion by Council Member
Phase II, Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the agree -
Costa Mesa Golf ment was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were author -
and Country Club ized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Agreement Approved Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The City Attorney recommended renewal of the agreement
Claims Adjuster with the claims adjuster, Carl Warren and Company,
Carl Warren 1801-E Parkcourt Place, Suite 208, Santa Ana. The
renewal agreement contains minor increases in the
hourly rate for general services and office expenses
MOTION which are outlined in their letter of July 10, 1986,
Agreement Approved addressed to the Assistant City Attorney. On motion
by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member
Wheeler, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and
Clerk were 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
Change Order "A"
Norris-Repke The Director of Public Services recommended approval of
Change Order "A" for $11,000.00, to the contract with
19th/Tustin Norris-Repke, Incorporated, 507 East First Street,
Storm Drain Suite A, Tustin, in connection with the construction
survey for the 19th Street/Tustin Avenue Storm Drain
MOTION Project. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded
Change Order by Council Member Wheeler, the change order was approved
Approved by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order No. l/
The Director of Public Services recommended approval
Notice of Completion
of Change Order No. 1, for $4,759.60, to the contract
with General Procurement and Construction, 3100 Airway
General Procurement
Avenue, Suite 138, Costa Mesa, in connection with
and Construction
construction of sidewalks at various locations. Also,
the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the
Sidewalks at
Director of Public Services. On motion by Council
Various Locations
Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler,
the change order was approved; the work was accepted;
MOTION
the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion;
Change Order
authorization was given to release 10 percent retention
Approved/Work
funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond
Accepted
was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the
Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months there-
after. 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
Release of
The Director of Public Services has recommended release
Retention Funds to
of 50 percent of the retention funds ($70,641.47) to
Nelson and Belding
Nelson and Belding Construction Company, 17626 South
Broadway, Gardena, in connection with the 19th Street
19th Street
Widening Project. On motion by Council Member Schafer,
Widening Project
seconded by Council Member Wheeler, release of the
retention funds was approved by the following roll call
MOTION
vote:
Release Approved
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Authorizing the
The Director of Public Services recommended adoption
Director of Public
of a resolution authorizing him or his authorized
Services to Review
designees to review and approve plans and designs for
and Approve Plans
public improvements, on behalf of the City Council,
in order to better protect the City from liability
MOTION
claims. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded
Resolution 86-81
by Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-81, being A
Adopted
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPOINTING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES TO EXERCISE DISCRETIONARY
POWERS, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bicycle and/or
The Director of Public Services recommended adoption
Pedestrian Funds
of a resolution approving the application for bicycle
Senate Bill 821
and/or pedestrian funds authorized under Senate Bill 821.
Each year the State of California sets aside funds for
bicycle facility construction. The City is scheduled
MOTION
to receive approximately $30,796.00 upon approval of the
Resolution 86-82
application and receipt of the resolution. On motion
Adopted
by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member
Wheeler, Resolution 86-82, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN
FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SENATE BILL 821 AND APPROVING
THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented the following item which was
continued from the meeting of July 7, 1986, in order to
Two -Hour Parking clarify the addresses to be included in the 2 -hour
Time Limit on a parking time limit. The correct addresses include
Portion of Center 661-673 Center Street.
Street
Doris Hope, resident of Vendome Condominiums, 1845 Ana-
heim Avenue, Costa Mesa, expressed her concern that
adoption of this resolution might create parking prob-
lems for the residents of the condominiums. Mayor
Hertzog explained that the parking time limit includes
only a small portion of Center Street and would not
affect parking for the Vendome residents.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Resolution 86-83 Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-83, being A RESOLUTION OF
Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A 2 -HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT FROM 6:00 A.M.
TO 10:00 P.M. ON A PORTION OF CENTER STREET, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Offshore Oil The City Clerk presented a resolution from the City of
Drilling San Diego in support of a proposition directing that
California cities and counties should ask its voters if
a public vote shall be required before coastal land is
rezoned for offshore oil drilling activities.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that this item should be
referred to the League of Cities. Mayor Hertzog agreed.
Council Member Wheeler made a motion to place this item
on the November Ballot. The motion died for lack of a
second.
MOTION After brief discussion, Council Member Hall made a
Referred to motion to refer this item to the Resolutions Committee
League of Cities of the League of Cities for the Fall Conference. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Schafer.
Council Member Wheeler felt that this issue would die
in the League of Cities process.
The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no.
Day Worker The City Manager referred to his memorandum dated
Task Force July 16, 1986, regarding the appointment of members
to the Day Worker Task Force. He stated that staff
prepared press releases and sent letters inviting parti-
cipation on the Task Force to a number of individuals
and agencies. Twelve individuals have submitted letters
expressing interest in participating on the Task Force;
unfortunately, none of the responses were from members
of our Hispanic community. The City Manager recommended
that the Council take action to appoint members to the
Task Force and continue to solicit for Hispanic members.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
Two Additional Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, to create two
Positions additional positions on the Day Worker Task Force which
Created shall be filled by homeowners' association representa-
tives.
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MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Vice
Task Force Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 4-1, Council Member
Members Wheeler voting no, the following were appointed to serve
Appointed as members of the Day Worker Task Force:
Representatives of local business - Richard Sewell,
Westbay Properties; and John Konwiser, The Konwiser
Corporation.
Representatives of the Interfaith Council - Jean
Forbath, and the Reverend Father Kenneth J. Krause
of St. Joachim's Catholic Church.
Representatives of the Homeowners' Associations -
H. David Sands, and Denise Curry.
Local residents - Sid Soffer, Dawne Burt, Ava Readdy,
and Jeffrey Evans.
Council Member Wheeler felt that the committee should
not be formed until the Hispanic representatives are
appointed.
Denise Curry, President of the Mesa West Homeowners'
Association, invited the Council to attend a meeting that
will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 1986,
at the Water District Office, regarding the Hispanics at
Lions Park.
WARRANTS On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Wheeler, Warrant Resolution 1328, including
MOTION Payrolls 8612, 8613, and 8614, was approved by the follow -
Warrant 1328 ing roll call vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented the Committee Formation
REPORTS Application for the Cable Television Access Committee
and reviewed the proposed objectives of the committee.
Cable Television The committee will serve as an advisory body to the City
Access Committee Council on matters pertaining to local cable television.
It will be a standing committee consisting of nine
residents and two Council Members with a two-year term
of office.
The City Manager recommended that action be taken to
form the committee and staff will proceed and advise
that applications are available.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice
Formation Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the Committee Forma -
Application tion Application was approved with the following amend -
Approved ments (underlined):
Task/Objective No. 1 amended to read: "To recommend
to the City Council the allocation of monies available
through the Franchise Agreement for local programming
purposes."
Task/Objective No. 5 amended to read: "To serve as
an advisory body to the Costa Mesa City Council on
matters pertaining to local cable television."
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and
Appeal PA -86-96 place set for public hearing regarding a communication
Hake/Orange Coast received from residents of Gleneagles Terrace appealing
Unitarian-Univer- the Planning Commission's approval of Planning Action
salist Church PA -86-96, Bart Hake, authorized agent for Orange Coast
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Unitarian -Universalist Church, for a Conditional Use
Permit to increase seating and add 600 square feet of
second floor office space within an existing church,
with a Conditional Use Permit for off-site parking,
located at 1231 and 1259 Victoria Street in an R2 zone.
The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications have been received.
The Development Services Director summarized staff's
memorandum dated July 16, 1986. At their meeting of
June 23, 1986, the Planning Commission approved the
application. The appellants, living south of the
subject site, do not object to the proposed interior
alteration of the church, but would oppose any exterior
additions to the building. The only improvements out-
side of the building would include additional paving
and striping of the parking lot.
William Coburn, 1180 Gleneagles Terrace, Costa Mesa,
stated that the residents of Gleneagles Terrace do not
object to the interior alterations, but they would like
to be notified of any future exterior expansion.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented that
if traffic and parking became a problem the church mem-
bers could carpool.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION Council Member Hall made a motion to uphold the Plan -
PA -86-96 ning Commission's approval of Planning Action PA -86-96,
Approved subject to the conditions contained in the Planning
Division Staff Report. The motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and
Grading and place set for public hearing concerning an ordinance
Drainage Permits establishing requirements and criteria for grading and
drainage permits. Environmental Determination: Nega-
tive Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on
file in the Clerk's office. No communications have
been received.
The Development Services Director summarized staff's
memorandum dated July 16, 1986. Council reviewed the
Grading Ordinance at its study session of March 10,
1986, and directed staff to begin formal processing. On
June 23, 1986, the Planning Commission recommended
adoption of the ordinance. Since then, minor technical
changes have been made to Sections 5-174(a) and (a)(4) at
the suggestion of the Regional Water Quality.
Adoption of a grading ordinance would provide formal
authority for the review process, and would require per-
mits to be issued prior to initiation of grading, regard-
less of whether.a specific development plan had been
approved for the site. The ordinance provides specific
criteria for grading and drainage, sets requirements
relating to dust generation, erosion control and haul
routes. Among submittal requirements are soils engineer-
ing reports, engineering geology reports, and engineer-
ing hydrology reports which would provide recommenda-
tions to protect the integrity of the grading site and
surrounding properties and provide for disposal of
runoff water.
Hisam Baqui, Section Chief for State Water Control Board,
Riverside, said that the Board endorsed the ordinance and
that he was present to answer questions from the Council.
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MOTION
On motion by Council Member Schafer, Council Member
Ordinance 86-18
Wheeler, the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Given First
Impact was adopted; and Ordinance 86-18, being AN
Reading
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS AND CRI-
TERIA FOR GRADING AND DRAINAGE PERMITS, was given first
reading. Second reading and adoption will be held
September 2, 1986, to allow details of implementation
to be resolved. 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
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk announced Zone Exception ZE-80-26A6,
Toren Segerstrcm, authorized agent for C. J. Segerstrom,
ZE-80-26A6 authorized agent for C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, for an
C. J. Segerstrom amendment to the Harbor Gateway Final Development Plan
and Sons to construct one, 2 -story building containing 60,000
square feet and three, 1 -story buildings totaling
Harbor Gateway 124,300 square feet, located at 1540, 1550, and 1570
Business Center Scenic Avenue and 3565 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa,
in a PDI zone. Environmental Determination: Previous
Environmental Impact Report approved April 7, 1980.
The Development Services Director summarized staff's
memorandum dated July 16, 1986. He stated that the
Planning,Co.mission approved the amendment on July 14,
1986, with the addition of Condition No. 37, and the
modification of Condition Nos. 7, 21, and 32 as follows:
No. 37: The developer shall submit a traffic manage-
ment plan to the Planning Commission within 1 year.
No. 7: A Lot Line Adjustment or Parcel Map combining
the four parcels shall be recorded prior to issuance
of building permits for 1540 or 1550 Scenic Avenue.
No. 21: Driveway between 3565 Harbor Boulevard and
1540 Scenic Avenue shall be relocated to the west
side of 1540 Scenic Avenue as it is too close to
Harbor Boulevard. Other solutions may be acceptable
to the Transportation Services Department. An agree-
ment shall be reached between the developer and the
relocation of the drivewav before submittal for plan
No. 32: Fulfill development trip charge at issuance
of building permits based on the current rate accord-
ing to the Transportation Services Department.
Toren Segerstram, authorized agent for C. J. Segerstrom
and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, gave a brief
background summary of File -Net Corporation, occupant of
the proposed buildings, and clarified concerns of the
Council.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded.by Council
ZE-80-26A6 Member Schafer, and carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler
Approved voting no, Zone. Exception ZE-80-26A6 was approved,
subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission including the addition of Condition No. 37,
and the modification of Condition Nos. 7, 21, and 32, as
stated above.
Council Member Wheeler felt that the traffic situation
north of the.freeway should be remedied before approv-
ing additional projects.
Costa Mesa
Police
Association
Request for
Approval of
Pay Package
The City Clerk announced the request from the Costa
Mesa Police Association. The Clerk's office received
14 letters, one containing 26 signatures, from Costa
Mesa residents and business owners in favor of increased
compensation for police officers. Additional letters
were sent directly to the Council Members.
Dennis Cost, President of the Costa Mesa Police Associa-
tion, stated that the Police Department has never been at
an impasse with the City in regards to wages. He referred
to a survey conducted in June, 1985, by an outside
company which revealed many negative aspects of the
department. Compensation was the major reason for
leaving the force. The survey panel recommended that
the department pursue a compensation package to recruit
experienced police officers.
Council Member Hall asked if the Police Association would
return to the negotiating table if offered an increased
package. Dennis Cost responded, yes.
The following residents, business owners, employees, and
former employees spoke in favor of increased compensa-
tion for police officers:
Russell Bostrom, Judge - Harbor Municipal Court,
2726 San Carlos Lane, Costa Mesa;
Sergeant Bill Bechtel, Costa Mesa Police Department;
Dominic Raciti, former Mayor, and business owner and
resident, 290 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa;
Matthew Letteriello, former Costa Mesa Police Officer,
3265 Colorado Lane, Costa Mesa;
Steven Shulman, former Costa Mesa Police Officer, Post
Office Box 11071, Costa Mesa;
Jean Moody, 3151 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa;
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa;
Roger Neth, Police Chief, City of Costa Mesa and
resident at 260 Bucknell Road, Costa Mesa;
Lance Hailstone, 1102 E1 Camino, Costa Mesa;
Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa;
Patricia Aynes, 2811 Loreto Street, Costa Mesa;
James White, 493 Broadway, Costa Mesa;
Albert Clark, retired United States Marine Corps
Colonel, 2148 Rural Place, Costa Mesa;
Jim Aynes, 2811 Loreto Street, Costa Mesa;
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa;
Dona Goldstein, 1981 Wallace, Costa Mesa.
Council Member Wheeler commented that the negotiations
were mishandled from the start. He stated that the
citizens want a top department and they deserve what-
ever the City can pay them. He suggested reducing the
general fund reserve from 25 percent to 22 percent to
pay for the increase the police officers are requesting.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle was pleased that the Police
Association felt comfortable to come before them to
discuss the problems.
All Council Members stated that they supported the
Police Department.
Mayor Hertzog stated that if Council agreed to what
the Police Association requested at this meeting,
it would destroy the negotiating process.
Council Member Hall stated that Council supports the
package presented. He asked whether it would be
acceptable if Council approved the package and the
details be worked out in meet and confer.
MOTION Council Member Hall made a motion to accept the police
Police Proposal package (Counter Proposal for 1986 Memorandum of Under -
Accepted standing, dated May 22, 1986) "in concept"; to direct
the City Manager to return to the negotiating table and
work on that package as presented by the Police Associ-
ation with the exception of the immediate solution of
the Long Term Disability (LTD) package which shall be
resolved by mutual consent before the end of this con-
tract period. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hertzog.
Council Member Wheeler asked for clarification of the
meaning "in concept". Council Member Hall responded
that it means "as presented"..
Dennis Cost, representing the Police Association, was
in agreement with Council Member Hall's motion.
After further discussion, 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
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 9:35 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 9:55 p.m.
Cultural Arts
The City Clerk presented the recommendation from the
Funds Allocation
Cultural Arts Committee concerning allocation of
cultural arts funds. A breakdown of the recommended
allocation is contained in their memorandum dated
July 7, 1986.
Larry Granger, South Coast Symphony, 2300 Harbor
Boulevard, Costa Mesa, present on behalf of
Chairperson Virginia Buckles, thanked the Council
for their trust in the recommendations made by the
Cultural Arts Committee.
Council Member Wheeler said that he could not support
funding the allocation from the general tax dollars.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council
Allocation of
Member Hall, the Cultural Arts Fund allocations were
Funds Approved
approved as recommended in the memorandum from the
Cultural Arts Committee dated July 7, 1986. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Costa Mesa -Orange The City Clerk presented the request from Costa Mesa -
Coast Lions Club Orange Coast Lions Club concerning its Fall Festival.
Fall Festival
The club originally requested the City's participation
in the festival scheduled for September 26-28, 1986, at
the Neighborhood Community Center and Lions Park by
waiving fees for the use of the center and park. In
exchange for the waiver of fees, the club proposed to
contribute 20 percent of the gross proceeds to non-profit
social services groups selected by the City.
Jim Ballinger, coordinator of the Costa Mesa Fall Festi-
val, 2525 Lehigh Place, Costa Mesa, stated that they
have modified the size of their festival and will not
be using the Neighborhood Community Center. Instead,
they will have the festival at the Harbor Shopping
Center. Mr. Ballinger requested that the City accept
their $2 million liability coverage and that their money
on deposit for the use of the Neighborhood Community
Center be refunded.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
Requests Council Member Schafer, and carried 5-0, to return the
Approved deposit within one week and to accept the $2 million
insurance coverage for the carnival.
Regulating Use The City Clerk presented an ordinance amending and
of Park and repealing certain sections of the Park and Recreation
Athletic Fields Ordinance pertaining to use of park and athletic fields.
The Leisure Services Director's memorandum dated July 10,
1986, states that these amendments are necessary to
enable the City to better schedule and regulate the use
of the City's recreation facilities.
Council Member Wheeler suggested additional changes to
the ordinance. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested that
Council Member Wheeler present the modifications in
writing to be discussed at the second reading of the
ordinance.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Ordinance 86-19 Member Schafer, Ordinance 86-19, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF PARKS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS
IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given first reading. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Establishing The City Clerk presented Orange County Resolution 86-844,
Fees for which establishes fees for the relinquishment of an ani -
Relinquishment mal and for the quarantine of the animal on the owner's
and Quarantine premises.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council
Fees Adopted Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the fees contained in
Resolution 86-844 were adopted by reference.
Request for The City Clerk presented the request for two traffic
Two Traffic signals for South Coast Plaza II.
Signals for
South Coast The Director of Public Services stated that the
Plaza II developers of the South Coast Plaza expansion have
requested permission to construct two traffic signals,
one on Bear Street about midway between Sunflower Ave-
nue and South Coast Drive and the other on South Coast
Drive about 500 feet west of Bear Street.
In their letter dated July 7, 1986, staff recommended the
following:
(1) Approve the signal on South Coast Drive at the
entrance only when warranted;
(2) Deny request on Bear Street at project entrance
and direct staff to .preclude the need for this
traffic signal by prohibiting left -turns exiting
the shopping centers;
(3) Direct developer to pursue design and construction
of a pedestrian overcrossing from the new mall to
the new parking structure across Bear Street;
(4) If a traffic signal is approved, require developer
to pay the cost and enter into agreement to reim-
burse the City for 50 percent of all operation and
maintenance costs.
Instead of a signal on Bear Street, staff recommended
that outbound left turns be prohibited from the project
and that a pedestrian bridge be planned to alleviate
conflicts. The Bear Street traffic signal is "warranted"
by recognized traffic volume criteria, but there is no
requirement of the City to construct warranted traffic
signals unless safety is a demonstrated problem. The
signal on Bear Street will result in four traffic
signals with high pedestrian activity and heavy turns
within less than a mile.
Robert Gilmartin, Broadway Department Store, 550 South
Flower Street, Los Angeles, stated that they retained
the firm of DKS Associates to prepare a Traffic Signal
Warrant Study. He also stated that their main concern
is safety.
Michael Meyers, DKS Associates, 742 South Hill Street,
Los Angeles, gave a presentation of the Traffic Signal
Warrant Study. He stated that a signal is warranted
based on traffic volume and the need for accessability,
safety, and convenience.
Jack McCarly, Public Affairs Officer for Bullock's,
spoke about the vast amount of urgency in and around
shopping centers.
Preston Plaxco, 949 Junipero Drive, Costa Mesa, stated
that a fully signalized intersection would be safest.
Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that the
left-hand turn onto Bear Street and into the new mall
is important. She also suggested an awning for the
overcrossing.
James White, 493 Broadway, Costa Mesa, suggested that
if there is an overcrossing, the pedestrian crosswalk
should be deleted. Council Member Schafer informed
Mr. White that the pedestrian crosswalk would precede
an overcrossing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
South Coast Drive Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, to approve the
Signal Approved signal on South Coast Drive at the project entrance only
when warranted.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by
Bear Street Council Member Schafer, and carried 4-1, Council Member
Signal Approved Wheeler voting no, to approve the signal on Bear Street
at the project entrance.
Council Member Hall amended his motion by adding:
"require developer to pay cost and enter into agreement
to reimburse the City for 50 percent of all operation
and maintenance costs."
Council Member Wheeler stated that according to staff
the signal on Bear Street at the project entrance is not
warranted.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle referred to staff's letter dated
July 7, 1986, Page Two, Paragraph Three:
"The Bear Street traffic signal is 'warranted'
by recognized traffic volume criteria .".
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Schafer, seconded by
Formation Council Member Hall, and carried 5-0, to form a task
of Task Force force consisting of Council Member Schafer and up to
Approved six members from affected merchants in the area in order
to determine the feasibility and method of construction
of the pedestrian overcrossing on Bear Street between
South Coast Plaza and South Coast Plaza II.
Permit The Director of Public Services recommended adoption of
Parking an urgency ordinance reenacting Permit Parking Districts
Districts in certain residential areas. Section 10-221.9 of the
Costa Mesa Municipal Code contains a sunset provision
which expired December 31, 1985. This code section
serves to implement the permit parking district which
prevents amphitheatre parking overflow in a portion of
the College Park neighborhood. Due to the expiration
of this ordinance, there is no longer any authority to
issue citations for violating the permit parking zone.
It is also necessary to adopt a resolution implementing
the specific parking district in the College Park neigh-
borhood in conjunction with the urgency ordinance.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor
Urgency Hornbuckle, Urgency Ordinance 86-20, being AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance 86-20 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
Adopted FORNIA, REENACTING PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN
RESIDENTIAL AREAS, was adopted 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 Council Member Hall, seconded by Vice Mayor
Resolution 86-83
Hornbuckle, Resolution 86-83, being A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopted
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION OF RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS
ISSUED FOR THE COLLEGE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD INDEFINITELY,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,
Schafer, Hall, Wheeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCILMANIC
COMMENTS
Council Member Wheeler stated that he is impressed with
the Staff Reports, especially the Planning Division.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle complimented Ann Gyben on her
Access Organization report concerning Cable Television.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested a report on west side
crime.
Mayor Hertzog requested that staff investigate placing
the Gann Limitation Initiative on the ballot.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
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