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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/1986 - City CouncilROLL CALL MINUTES July 30 and August 4, 1986 ORDINANCES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA AUGUST 18, 1986 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session August 18, 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 Ms. Linda McConnehea, First Church of Christ Scientist. Council Members Present: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager; -City Attorney, Development -Services Director, Assistant City Engineer, -Transportation Services Engineer, and City Clerk The Mayor presented the minutes for the special meeting of July 30, 1986, and the regular meeting of August 4, 1986. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the special meeting of July 30, 1986, and the regular meet- ing of August 4, 1986, were approved. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. PRESENTATION Rex Tompkins, of the Costa Mesa High School Aquatics Costa Mesa High Booster Club, thanked the City Council for its generous School Water Polo financial support of the Costa Mesa High School AAU Team Wins Gold Water Polo Team's quest for the gold medal at the 20th Medal National AAU/USA Junior Olympic Games. The games were held August 3 to 10, 1986, in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Tompkins announced that the Costa Mesa team won the gold medal and are now the "Boys 15 and Under" National Champions. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John De Witt, 2000 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, President of the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association, spoke about Gisler Avenue an upcoming study by the County of Orange concerning Bridge construction of a bridge on Gisler Avenue across the Santa Ana River, connecting Costa Mesa with Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley. He reported that the major- ity of the association members oppose extending Gisler Avenue through the residential area; however, the cities of Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley are in favor of the bridge. He commented that those cities would bene- fit at the expense of Costa Mesa residents. He asked that the Council adopt a resolution in opposition to a bridge being constructed in a residential area, and requesting that the resolution be sent to the County, Huntington Beach, and Fountain Valley. The Council Members were opposed to a river crossing on Gisler Avenue because of the negative impact it would have on the residential area and on the busy intersec- tion of Gisler Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. i� 231 MOTION A motion was made.by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Staff Directed to Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, directing staff to obtain from Obtain Information the County of Orange the current status of the County's from the County plans for river crossings, to report that information on River Crossings to the Council, and at that time, the Council will decide on the best method of preventing construction of a bridge on Gisler Avenue. Council Member Hall reported that several years ago, the City Council unilaterally eliminated the Wilson Street crossing in order to prevent division of the community.. He recommended that staff investigate the possibility of unilaterally removing the Gisler Avenue crossing from the City's General Plan. AMENDED MOTION Council Member Wheeler amended his motion by including Also Investigate the recommendation made by Council Member Hall concern - Deletion of Gisler ing deletion of the Gisler Avenue crossing from the Crossing from General Plan. The amended motion was seconded by Vice General Plan Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0. Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, Treasurer of the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association, reiterated that the association members are definitely opposed to a bridge on Gisler Avenue, and thanked the Council Members for their interest. Costa Mesa Mobile Mildred Kniss, resident of Costa Mesa Mobile Estates, Estates 327 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, mentioned the recent (Trailertown): fire at Play Port Mobile Village, 903 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, which took the life of a resident. Ms. Kniss commented that the emergency vehicle access at her Wilson Street address is inadequate. Mayor Hertzog responded that a Council meeting has been scheduled for the next evening, August 19, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., at the Costa Mesa Mobile Estates. At that time, a presentation will be given by Fire Department personnel on fire safety. Glen Greener, representing the owner of Costa Mesa Mobile Estates, mentioned that the fire at Play Port was caused by a burning cigarette. Don Hunter, Alternate Director of Golden State Mobil - home Owners League, Incorporated (GSMOL), Post Office Box 876, Garden Grove, stated that there are fire hazards at many mobile home parks, and commended the Costa Mesa Fire Department for preventing the fire from spreading at the Play Port Mobile Village. Mr. Hunter submitted printed information concerning purchase of mobile home parks by the residents. Vagrant Problems James Schafer, 1222 Londonderry Street, Costa Mesa, in Vicinity of complained about the vagrants who live in the public Gisler Park right-of-way next to the San Diego Freeway near Gisler Park. He reported that the situation is very dangerous for the residents and asked that the City attempt to resolve the problem. Mr. Schafer suggested closing Gisler Park at 10:00 p.m. Council Member Hall suggested that the City Manager investigate Mr. Schafer's complaint and to report his findings to the Council. Soffer Comments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about decisions which have been made by the City regarding requests for "granny flats". Q3 2Z Mr. Soffer commented on setbacks in mobile home parks. Mr. Soffer questioned the Planning staff's recommenda- tions concerning variances and conditional use permits. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 16(c), Parking prohibition on Whittier Avenue for street sweeping; and Item 16(d) Parking prohibition on Monrovia Avenue. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the remaining 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 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, a letter from James M. MOTION Miller, Senior Police Officer, concerning his request Officer Miller's for medical retirement, was referred to the Personnel Request Referred Director for a report. to Personnel On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council READING FOLDER Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Douglas A. Bowman; Attorneys Nichols and Nichols on behalf of Charles P. and Sally S. Levens; Attorney Richard A. Love on behalf of Ronald L. Sevilla; and Attorney Richard Love on behalf of Fongsamut Sevilla. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License application for which park - Beverage ing has been approved by the Planning staff: Kwi Kim License and Moon Kim, doing business as Sunshine Liquor, 724 West 19th Street. Public Application No. 86007-041 from Southern California Utilities Edison Company to reduce its Conservation Load Manage - Commission ment Adjustment Clause rates as filed with the Public Utilities Commission on July 18, 1986. SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council HEARING Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the following item was set for public hearing September 2, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: 1 R-86-09 Rezone Petition R-86-09, Tru Valu Inn, Incorporated, Tru-Valu/Dady 29000 South Western Avenue, Suite 302, San Pedro, and Paddock and Flair Architects for Harry Dady, 458 North Citrus Street, Orange, for permission to rezone property at 3597 Harbor Boulevard from MP to CL. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. REJECTED.CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council La Comb Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the claim from Brad La Comb was rejected. Foster On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the claims from Peggy, Arnie, Amy, and Shawn Foster were rejected. Selim On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the claim from Shirley H. Selim was rejected. 0 Bid Item 730 One bid received for Bid Item 730, Leased Police Units, Leased Police is on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Units Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the contract was awarded to Theodore Robins Leasing Company, MOTION 2096 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for $388.00 per Awarded to month. The motion carried by the following roll call Theodore Robins vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:. None 1985-86 Parkway Bids received for 1985-86 Parkway Maintenance (Plant New Maintenance (Plant 'Dees and Repair Landscape) are on file in the Clerk's Trees and Repair office. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded Landscape) by Council Member Wheeler, the contract was awarded to Al -Mac Landscape, 355 South Irwindale Avenue, Azusa, MOTION for $44,655.00. The motion carried by the following Awarded to roll call vote: Al -Mac Landscape AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 1985-86 Parkway One bid received for 1985-86 Parkway Maintenance (Remove Maintenance (Curb, and Reconstruct Curb and Gutter, Sidewalk, and Driveway Gutter, Sidewalk, Approach; Grind and Remove Tree Roots and Stumps) is on Driveway Reconstruc- file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council tion; Remove Tree Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Roots and Stumps) the contract was awarded to Damon Construction Ccimpany, 5871 Firestone Boulevard, South Gate, for $357,081.50. MOTION The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Awarded to Damon AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Construction Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 1985-86 Parkway Maintenance (Tree Removal - No Stump Grinding) MOTION Awarded to Callahan Tree Trimming Purchase of Typesetting Work Station MOTION Purchase Approved Bids received for 1985-86 Parkway Maintenance (Tree Removal - No Stump Grinding) are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the contract was awarded to Callahan Tree Trimming, Incorporated, 15981 Graceldo Lane, Whittier, for $16,760.00. 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 Staff requested authorization to purchase a typesetting work station from sole source vendor, Compugraphic Corporation, 16421 Carmenita Road, Cerritos, in an amount not to exceed $7,900.00. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the purchase was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Rebuild Paint Staff requested authorization to have the City's paint Striper striper rebuilt by sole source vendor, Idaho Norland Corporation, Post Office Box 66, Paul, Idaho, for an MOTION amount not to exceed $57,000.00. On motion by Council Rebuilding Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Approved the request was approved by the following roll call vote: � 3 d ---o 3,d AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement with The Director of Public Services requested approval of Norris-Repke an agreement with Norris-Repke, Incorporated, 507 East Systems First Street, Suite A, Tustin, for $16,400.00, to pro - Harbor Boulevard vide engineering services for the Harbor Boulevard Resurfacing Resurfacing between Baker Street and MacArthur Boule- Dispatch System vard. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by MOTION Council Member Wheeler, the agreement was approved, and Agreement the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of Approved the City. The motion carried by the following roll call Approved vote: Agreement and AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle,_ Budget Adjustment Schafer, Hall, Wheeler Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement with PRC The City Manager recommended approval of an agreement Public Management with PRC Public Management Systems, 185 Berry Street, Systems Suite 3808, San Francisco, for $15,000.00, to maintain Adjustment 87-08 the City's Computerized Dispatch/Police On -Line Informa- Computerized tion System. On motion by Council Member Schafer, sec - Dispatch System onded by Council Member Wheeler, the agreement was System and approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to MOTION sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the Agreement following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Agreement and Schafer, Hall, Wheeler Budget Adjustment NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Approved ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement with The Director of Finance requested approval of an agree - Performance Cost ment with Performance Cost Systems, Incorporated, 500 Systems; Budget Denton Tap, Suite 105, Coppell, Texas, for $39,400.00, Adjustment 87-08 for a cost accounting system and computing software. Resolution 86-87 He also requested approval of Budget Adjustment 87-08 Cost Accounting for $40,900.00, in connection with this project. On System and motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Computing Hardware Member Wheeler, the agreement and Budget Adjustment were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized MOTION to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. The motion Agreement and carried by the following roll call vote: Budget Adjustment AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Approved Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Tax Rate for 1974 On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Open Space Bond Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-87, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION FIXING THE TAX RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON Resolution 86-87 ALL OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA Adopted MESA WHICH IS TAXABLE TO MEET THE CITY'S OBLIGATION UNDER THE 1974 OPEN SPACE BOND ISSUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-87, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Fee Increase for The City Manager recommended increasing the Police Fingerprinting and Department fee for fingerprinting from $3.00 to $5.00, Accident Reports and the fee for accident reports from $2.00 to $5.00. A survey taken by staff indicates that Costa Mesa's fees are considerably lower than those of other Orange County MOTION cities. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded Resolution -86-88 by Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-88, being A Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE RATE SCHEDULE FOR FINGER- MOTION PRINTING AND ACCIDENT REPORT SERVICES, was adopted by Work Accepted the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Amendment to The Retirement Committee recommended approval of an Retirement Plan for amendment to the Retirement Plan for Safety Employees Safety Employees which allows those employees who remain employed after Tract 12464/Newport age 60 to continue to accrue retirement benefits. On MOTION motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Resolution 86-89 Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-89, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR SAFETY EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted 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 requested approval of James M. Montgomery Change Order "A" for $4,800.00, to the contract with James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers, Incorporated, Design of City 17802 Skypark Circle, Suite 201, Irvine, for additional Corporation Yard work required in connection with design of the City Reconstruction Corporation Yard Reconstruction Project. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member MOTION Wheeler, the change order was approved by the following Change Order roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Change Order "B" The Director of Public Services requested approval of Norris-Repke Change Order "B" for $7,828.00, to the contract with Norris-Repke, Incorporated, 507 East First Street, Tustin/19th Street Suite A, Tustin, for additional work required in connec- Storm Drain tion with design of the Tustin/19th Street Storm Drain. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council MOTION Member Wheeler, the change order was approved by the Change Order following roll call vote: . Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Improvements in Improvements in Tract 12114, 2542 Santa Ana Avenue, have Tract 121-14/Mesa been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Woods Development Public Services by Mesa Woods Development, 1072 South- east Bristol Street, Suite 202, Santa Ana. On motion MOTION by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Work Accepted Wheeler, the work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated. 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 in Improvements in Tract 12464, 2221 Canyon Drive, have Tract 12464/Newport been completed,to the satisfaction of the Director of Harbor Builders Public Services by Newport Harbor Builders, 891 r Production Place, Newport Beach. On motion by Council MOTION Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Work Accepted the work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated. 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 in Improvements in Tract 12488, 2281 Canyon Drive, have Tract 12488/Newport been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Harbor Builders Public Services by Newport Harbor Builders, 891 Production Place, Newport Beach. On motion by Council MOTION Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Work Accepted the work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated. 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 Partial Release of The Director of Leisure Services requested authorization Retention Funds to to release one-half of retention funds ($29,750.00) to Southwest Growers Southwest Growers and Landscaping, Incorporated, 21251 Bushard Street, Huntington Beach, in connection with the Golf Course Costa Mesa Golf Course Reconstruction Project. On Reconstruction motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the request was approved by the follow - MOTION ing roll call vote: Partial Release AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Authorized Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Partial Release of. The Director of Leisure Services requested authorization Retention Funds to to release one-half of retention funds ($3,547.60) to Hondo Company Hondo Company, 18392 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, in connection with construction of the Lions Park Tot Lot. Lions Park On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Tot Lot Member Wheeler, the request was approved by the follow- ing roll call vote: MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog-, Hornbuckle Partial Release Schafer, Hall, Wheeler Authorized NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Four-way Stop at The Traffic Commission recommended installation of a Presidio and four-way stop at Presidio and Junipero Drives. On Junipero Drives motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-90, being A RESOLUTION OF MOTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution_ 86-90 AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSEC- Adopted TION OF PRESIDIO DRIVE AND JUNIPERO DRIVE, 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 recommended parking prohibition on 20th Street for along both curbs of 20th Street from Santa Ana Avenue Street Sweeping to Irvine Avenue, for street sweeping. On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Member MOTION Wheeler, Resolution 86-91, being A RESOLUTION OF THE Resolution 86-91 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Adopted PROHIBITING PARKING ON WEDNESDAYS BETWEEN 6:00 A.M. AND 9:00 A.M. ON A PORTION OF 20TH STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, 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 Item 16(c)- on the Consent Calendar was presented: Park - on Whittier Avenue ing prohibition along both curbs of Whittier Avenue from for Street Sweeping Arbor Street to 19th Street, for street sweeping. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that he removed this item in error and had no comments to make. MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice Resolution 86-92 Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 86-92, being A RESOLUTION Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON TUESDAYS BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND 9:00 A.M. ON A PORTION OF WHITTIER AVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, 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 Item 16(d) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Park - on Monrovia Avenue ing prohibition at all times along the westerly curb of Monrovia Avenue from Arbor Street to the existing red curb north of Arbor Street. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, did not agree with the Traffic Commission's recommendation to prohibit parking at this location. MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice Resolution 86-93 Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 86-93, being A RESOLUTION Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF MONROVIA 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 OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented a letter from Carl Bureman, College Block Walls in Park Homeowners Association, 447 Princeton Drive, Costa College Park Mesa, concerning construction of block walls in the College Park area. Carl Bureman mentioned that some fences in the College Park tract are 30 years old. He suggested that they be replaced with block walls similar to those that were constructed along Fair Drive between Harbor Boulevard and Fairview Road, with financing to be accomplished through an owner/City participation program whereby each would pay 50 percent of the cost. Council Member Hall commented that financing could be accomplished by establishing an Assessment District. Council Member Schafer recommended that the College Park Homeowners Association contact other associations in the City to find out -whether or.not they are interested in block wall construction. She suggested that they then submit a proposal and guidelines for consideration by the Council. 4-n I Vice Mayor Hornbuckle agreed with the suggestion made by Council Member Schafer, and emphasized that she did not believe staff should be burdened with the block wall project at this time because of their heavy work load. The.City Manager commented that he hoped John De Witt of the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association was still present to hear this discussion. Mr. De Witt was present, and suggested that all the associations get together at one meeting. Council Member Wheeler reported that Roy Pizarek of the Mesa West Homeowners Association was in the audience and suggested that the association representatives meet during recess. Council Member Wheeler recommended that Jon Paradis, of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Associa- tion, be contacted concerning this item. Grace Massello, 324 Hanover Drive, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that an urgency exists in College Park, stating that if block walls were constructed around the tract, noise from the surrounding main streets would be abated. Roy Pizarek, Mesa West Homeowners Association, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported that he has spoken to citizens whose properties abut Adams Avenue and that they have indicated that the block walls do not mitigate traffic noise. Mayor Hertzog commented that the walls are more of a visual asset rather than a noise reducer. Marie Maples, College Park resident, 461 Swarthmore Lane, Costa Mesa, asked for guidelines from the City so that the proposed meeting could be conducted in an orderly manner. Council Member Schafer suggested that the homeowners prepare their own guidelines. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle offered to provide the homeowner associations with the City's ordinance concerning fence and wall construction. Mayor Hertzog mentioned that the homeowners could also obtain copies of studies which have been done previously by the City. Monrovia Avenue The Clerk presented a report regarding traffic problems Traffic Problems on Monrovia Avenue. The Traffic Commission made the following recommendations: (1) Install four-way stop signs on Monrovia Avenue at Oak Street. (2) Pursue construction of Bluff Road. (3) Pursue widening of Victoria Street. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, provided the Council with information from the Mesa West Home- owners Association meetings which included recommenda- tions for alleviation of the excess traffic on Monrovia Avenue. An unidentified gentleman showed a video tape of traffic on Monrovia Avenue at Victoria Street, and on Monrovia Avenue at 19th Street. The tape was made during peak traffic hours during the Easter vacation, therefore, there was no school traffic. He mentioned that most of the traffic is through traffic, not local traffic. He reported that although the street is posted for a speed limit of 25 miles per hour, and that vehicles over five tons are prohibited, these regulations are rarely enforced. In the documents presented to the Council by the Mesa West Homeowners Association, one solution,contained therein was to prohibit right turns between 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and to prohibit left turns between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Victoria Street at National, Monrovia, Continental, and Federal Avenues. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked Mr. Pizarek why that recommendation had been dropped. Mr. Pizarek responded that the Transportation Services Engineer was of the opinion that this recommendation would be unenforceable based on a similar -situation in the City of Santa Ana. Roy Pizarek reported that most of the homeowners were in support of cul-de-sacs on Federal, Continental, and Monrovia Avenues at Victoria Street, and cul-de-sacs on Oak Street and National Avenue at Monrovia Avenue. The homeowners association also recommended moving the traffic signal from Monrovia Avenue and Victoria Street to National Avenue and Victoria Street. Mr. Pizarek opposed widening of Victoria Street because he believed it would only encourage more traffic. He also commented that he did not believe that the survey done by the City contained all the facts and that it was biased. Pat Dolan, 923 - 20th Street, Costa Mesa, Co-chairman of the Mesa West Traffic Abatement Committee, stated that 6,000 cars per day on Monrovia Avenue was not tolerable and that the heavy traffic was negatively impacting the entire community. He commented that property values on Monrovia Avenue are dropping because of the traffic situation. Mr. Dolan was of the opinion that the City's survey was designed to squelch street closures, and many homeowners were led to believe that to cul-de-sac some of the streets would restrict access for emergency vehicles. Mr. Dolan remarked that most residents do not want 19th Street extended because of the increased traffic which would be generated. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that the front of his house faces Monrovia Avenue, and that because of the traffic noise, he must keep his doors and windows closed while watching television. Mr. Soffer opposed closing Monrovia Avenue because it would divert traffic to Victoria Street which is now heavily traveled. He suggested erecting four-way stop signs on Monrovia Avenue at Arbor Street because of the poor sight distance at that intersection. Larry Fierman, 2050 Monrovia Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented that there should not be 6,000 cars per day on a street as narrow as Monrovia Avenue, and that erecting stop signs will not alleviate the problem. Don Marshall, 2000 Federal Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that in the 16 years he has lived at this location, he has seen at least four proposals for abatement of the traffic, yet nothing has been done. Richard Bauer, 2053 National Avenue, Costa Mesa, mentioned that he has observed vehicles traveling at 35 to 50 miles per hour, and if he had children, he would certainly move from the area. Rick Findlay, 1990 Federal Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported that cars have demolished his mail box and two of his neighbor's mail boxes, and that his wife was nearly hit by a motorcycle. He estimated that there is at least one accident every two months near the Federal Avenue/20th Street intersection. Mike Gordon, 1953 Federal Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that two-thirds of the motorists come from Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley, and it would not be very inconvenient for them to travel another block or two. John Arensolort, 2063 Monrovia Avenue, Costa Mesa, mentioned that his daughter had been struck by a vehicle on Monrovia Avenue four years ago, and three persons have been killed on that street. Kirby Peterson, owner of property at 2109 Monrovia Ave- nue, Costa Mesa, asked Council to respond to the west side citizens as they had responded to the Mesa Verde residents by closing Swan Drive at Placentia Avenue. MOTION Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made the following motion: Staff Directed to. Provide Report on 1. Directed staff to provide a report on the feasi- Cul-de-sacs, 19th bility of cul -de -sacking the interior of the tract Street Bridge, just north of 20th Street at Federal, Continental, Construction of and Monrovia Avenues; Bluff Road; and Resolution 86-94 2. Directed staff to prepare a report on the status Adopted of the 19th Street bridge, that is, where it stands with the County; 3. Directed staff to report on the feasibility of constructing the so-called Bluff Road which would be located between Victoria and 19th Streets; and 4. To adopt Resolution 86-94, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF. THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGNS ON MONROVIA AVENUE AT OAK STREET AND ON MONROVIA AVENUE AT 20TH STREET. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hall, and discussion ensued. Council Member Hall agreed with the motion; however, he believed there may be a problem with vehicles turning around when they find they have entered a street which is no longer open for through traffic. Mayor Hertzog suggested posting signs indicating that the streets are closed. Council Member Wheeler commented that since he preferred closure of the streets at Victoria Street rather than north of 20th Street, he would oppose the motion. He also felt that it was not necessary to wait for a Staff Report before authorizing the cul-de-sacs. Council Member Schafer agreed with Council Member Wheeler's latter statement. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle explained that she merely wanted a brief report explaining the method of blocking off the streets. Mayor Hertzog was in support of the motion as stated. The motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Hall NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Schafer, Wheeler ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 9:10 p.m., and the meet- ing was reconvened at 9:20 p.m. WARRANTS On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1331, including Pay - MOTION roll 8616, was approved by the following roll call vote: Warrant 1331 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Approved Schafer, Hall NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney referred to his confidential memoranda of August 14 and 15, 1986, concerning settlement of the Montgomery v. Montgomery v. M. D. Janes lawsuit. James Lawsuit A motion was made by Council Member Schafer, seconded by MOTION Council Member Hall, approving the settlement detailed Settlement in the City Attorney's memoranda of August 14 and 15, Authorized and authorizing the City Attorney to sign any documents necessary to carry out the settlement. The motion carried 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 dais at this Wheeler Returned time. CITY MANAGER The City Manager referred to a memorandum from the REPORT Director of Leisure Services dated August 1, 1986, containing the proposed fee increases at both the Los Increased Fees Lagos and Mesa Linda courses at the Costa Mesa Golf at Golf Course Course. Earlier in the day, the City Manager and Director of Leisure Services decided to retain the $5.00 per round fee for senior residents only, Monday through Friday, except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The City Manager pointed out that the monthly tickets for senior residents has also been retained. Cost of the ticket is $50.00 per month for unlimited play on weekdays. Effective date of all increases would be September 8, 1986. Arthur Noel, 1933 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked about the monthly ticket for senior residents. The City Manager responded that the monthly ticket has been increased from $40.00 to $50.00. Joe Costello, of the golf course Men's Club, spoke in support of the fee increases. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded Increased Green by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, approving Fees Authorized the increased green fees detailed in the memorandum of August 1, 1986, and retention of the $5.00 per round fee for senior residents only, Monday through Friday, except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented Planning Action PA -86-136, Marriott PA -86-136 Corporation, 1 Marriott Drive, Washington, D.C., author- Marriott/Royale ized agent for Royale Associates, 21515 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 500, Torrance, for a Final Development Plan and a variance from street setback requirements for an 11 -story, 255 -room hotel with a 3 -level parking structure within The Lakes, 500 Anton Boulevard, in a PDR -UC zone. Environmental Determination: Environ- mental Impact Report (EIR) accepted for General Plan Amendment GP -83-1A (EIR Supplement No. 1014). The Development Services Director summarized staff's memorandum of August 13, 1986, and the Staff Report: Code requires a 25 -foot landscaped setback along public streets. A portion of the setback on Anton Boulevard is less than 25 feet because of a City -required bus bay. The variance of that portion is insignificant. Since the EIR supplement for The Lakes, prepared for General Plan Amendment GP -83-1A, was based on a 350 -room hotel, 10 to 15 stories in height, the environmental analysis adequately addresses the impacts of the current proposal, an 11 -story,. 255 -room hotel. Parking proposed by the applicant (306 spaces) exceeds the requirement for 271 spaces. This is an excess of 35 spaces. The proposed parking tabulation shows too few standard spaces (198 required, 183 proposed) and too many compact spaces (103 permitted, 117 proposed). The applicant has agreed to modify the plans so that parking meets Code requirements. One of the mitigation measures'contained in the EIR requires a feasibility study tdetermine if solar water heating could be economically incorporated into the hotel project. The applicant has submitted a study which concludes that it is not feasible to incorporate solar heating for the hotel's domestic water needs because the pay -back period would be at least 25 years. The Planning Commission approved the application subject to all conditions contained in the Staff Report with the modification of Condition Nos. 7, 12, 17, and 49. These amended.conditions are contained on the first two pages of the Staff Report. The Development Services Director concluded his presen- tation by showing slides of the project, including floor plans and aerial photographs. The Transportation Services Engineer answered questions from Council Member Wheeler concerning the increased traffic which will be generated by the subject project and other anticipated developments in the area. Jon Moore, Post Office Box 8266, Albuquerque, New Mexico, architect for the project and representative of the Marriott Corporation, showed slides of the entire project, including aerial views. Mr. Moore explained that this hotel is quite different than any other hotel in the area in that it is not a convention facility. The hotel is designed to capture the interest of local businesses by providing suites which contain either a kitchenette or a wet bar and refrigerator. The hotel rates will be approximately $90.00 to $100.00 per night. Mr. Moore also mentioned that traffic generated by the project will not be at peak traffic hours. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, questioned the validity of staff's recommendation to approve the setback variance. [1 243 Council Member Wheeler commented that although the project will be an asset to the community, the traffic will worsen when all development in the area has been completed. He felt that a traffic plan should be formulated before this application is approved. Council Members Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, and Hall agreed that the hotel was an excellent project and that traffic was not an issue. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by PA -86-136 Council Member -Schafer, approving Planning Action Approved PA -86-136 based on the analysis and findings contained in the staff report, and subject to all conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, including amended Condition Nos. 7, 12, 17, and 49. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no. COUNCILMANIC COMMENTS Council Member Wheeler moved to offer a reward of $1,000.00 for infornmation.leading to the arrest and MOTION conviction of person(s).responsible for the recent Reward Offered poisoning of animals on the west side of the City. for Capture of The motion was seconded by Vice -,Mayor Hornbuckle, and Animal Poisoner carried by the following roll -call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bertzog, Hornbuckle, ;Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: -None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Specific Plan for Council Member Hall spoke concerning a Specific Plan North Costa Mesa Study for the North Costa Mesa area. He remarked that he has copies of at least 43 studies, and they all say the City has traffic problems. Council Member Hall suggested building all transportation improvements now. He mentioned that Anton Boulevard and Sakioka Drive were built out before they were needed, and the sane should be done for other streets in the area. Pedestrian Bridge Council Member Schafer announced that she will be Between South meeting with representatives of major retail stores Coast Plazas I concerning construction of the pedestrian bridge and II connecting South Coast Plazas I and II. Traffic Plan for A motion was made by Mayor Hertzog, seconded by Council Performing Arts Member Hall, directing the City Manager to draw up the Center necessary plans for traffic control services for the Performing Arts Center and other facilities in that MOTION area, said services to be provided at no cost to the Authorized Traffic Performing Arts Center between September 29 and Decent - Control Services ber 31, 1986. The Mayor explained that during that time, the City would be able to establish a traffic pattern for the area, and estimate the costs for the traffic services before entering into a contract with the Performing Arts Center. Council Member Wheeler opposed the motion because he believed it would be a subsidy for the Arts Center. Council Member Wheeler also felt that this item should have been put on the Agenda for public discussion. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle supported the motion, stating that providing these services through December, 1986, would enhance the opening of the Performing Arts Center. The motion to provide traffic control services in the area of the Peforming Arts Center through December 31, 1986, carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no. ADJOURNMENT At 10:40 p.m.; Mayor Hertzog adjourned the meeting to August 19, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., at the Costa Mesa Mobile Estates, 327 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, to discuss the fire safety concerns of the residents. The Mayor also announced that the meeting of August 19, 1986, will be adjourned to August 25, 1986, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, to discuss Meet and Confer. r � G fC'itk _ the of Mes—a Cff ATTEST: C' y erk of the City 2of Cost�7M r