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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/1986 - City Council304 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA NOVEMBER 3, 1986 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session November 3, 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 Dan Knudsen, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: . Hbrtzog, Schafer;- Hall, Wheeler Council Members Absent: Hornbuckle Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Public Services Director, City Clerk, Senior Planners MINUTES On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council September 23, Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the minutes of the October 6, 14, special meeting of September 23, the regular meeting of and 27, 1986 October 6, and the adjourned meetings of October 14 and 27, 1986, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Hall, and carried 4-0, to read all ordi- nances by title only. PROCLAMATION Mayor Hertzog proclaimed September, 1986, through Literacy September, 1987, as "Literacy Awareness Year" in the Awareness Year City of Costa Mesa. She presented two framed documents to Mary Cunningham, of Friends of the Library, to be displayed at the Downtown Library and the Mesa Verde Library. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Hertzog made the following announcements: EIR/GP-86-1D/ Public Hearing No. 1, Environmental Impact Report (EIR), R-86-02 General Plan Amendment GP -86-1D, and Rezone Petition Sakioka R-86-02, for the Sakioka property, will be continued to December 1, 1986. PA -86-167 Public Hearing No. 4, appeal of Planning Action Horio PA -86-167, for property located at 327 West Wilson Street, has been withdrawn by the appellants. Council Member Wheeler stated that if he had known that the appellants were withdrawing their appeal of Planning Action PA -86-167, he would have requested a review by the Council because he is concerned about the lot line changes being made by the owner of Costa Mesa Mobile Estates. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mildred Kniss, resident of Costa Mesa Mobile Estates, 327 West Wilson Street, contended that the lot line PA -86-167 changes being made at the subject site are illegal. West Side Street Patty Taft, 2094 Continental Avenue, spoke in opposi- Closures tion to the street closures approved by Council on September 15, 1986: Monrovia Avenue at 20th Street, Continental Avenue at Oak Street, and across Federal Avenue north of Oak Street. The barriers were installed on October 13, 1986. Ms. Taft reported that children are playing on the barriers, which is very dangerous; gangs loiter at the barrier locations; vehicles drive across residents' driveways and lawns to avoid the barricades; and she must drive two extra miles to exit the tract. She urged the Council to remove the barriers at once. Mayor Hertzog commented that the Council responded to complaints from west side residents about the tremendous amount of traffic using residential streets. She men- tioned that many west side people believe the closures are alleviating the traffic problem. At the request of the Mayor, the Director of Public Services gave the sequence of events which led to the street closures. Staff and homeowners started discus- sing the traffic problems in December, 1985. Since that time, homeowner association, Traffic Commission, and Council meetings were held to address this issue. The Director reported that there were several newspaper articles written about the closures, signs were posted, and handbills distributed to businesses. He also mentioned that staff has been attempting to solve the problem which exists in Ms. Taft's area. Council Member Hall stated that it was his understand- ing that the Mesa West Homeowners Association would inform the residents of the various meetings. He ccnr mented that it is the Council's desire to approve a permanent plan which will be acceptable to all resi- dents. Council Member Wheeler pointed out that the present barriers are temporary and staff is monitoring the area to determine whether or not the barricades should remain at their present sites or be moved elsewhere. He stated that it would be premature to remove the barriers before staff has had the opportunity to study the traffic circu- lation. Diana Blaisure, 2083 Continental Avenue, reported that she had not been informed of the street closures and felt that the property owners should have been notified. She suggested that the City use diverters instead of the barriers as was done in Santa Monica. Mayor Hertzog was under the impression that all home- owners had been notified of the closures. She also mentioned that employers had been sent notifications so that they could inform their employees, who seem to be the major cause of the traffic congestion. Council Member Vdheeler suggested that any person who had not received a notice of the public hearing should sub- mit his/her mane and address to the City Clerk. Russ Robinson, 2059 Monrovia Avenue, coomended the Coun- cil for resolving the traffic problem on his street. Mayor Hertzog reported that a petition containing 44 signatures has been received in favor of the street closures. The Clerk's office.received the following cc mmunica- tions: Letter from Maryann Cain, 1924 Monrovia Avenue, along with a petition containing 78 signatures, support- ing the closure of Monrovia Avenue frcan 19th Street to 0 Victoria Street; and a letter frau Gave Velez, Gulton Industries, Incorporated, 1644 Whittier Avenue, opposing the closure of Monrovia Avenue as a through street. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, related that he had initiated the Monrovia Avenue issue. He reported that he had sent out fliers to property owners many times. Mr. Pizarek stated that he had observed a vehicle driv-, ing over Ms. Taft's lawn and that her concerns are legitimate. He asked that all residents work with the Council and 'Traffic Commission so that a solution acceptable for all could be reached. The Director of Public Services reported that a consult- ant has been retained to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and that the draft document should be available in February, 1987. He suggested that comments from the public should be submitted as soon as possible because that input would be extremely beneficial in preparing the draft EIR. Council Member Hall recanmended holding a public forum prior to the Council public hearing and suggested scheduling the forum for the first part of December, 1986. Frank Shoulders, 2049 Continental Avenue, and Mary Surprenant, 2093 Continental Avenue, were concerned about emergency vehicle access to enter their street. Greg Koppe, 2069 Continental Avenue, spoke in support of the street closures because it has greatly reduced traffic. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, mentioned that he attends almost every Council meeting, and if the residents would attend more meetings, they would be aware of what was happening in the City. Rusty Heaps, 1929 Monrovia Avenue, stated that although the barriers are not perfect, they have helped to alleviate the traffic. He asked that the residents cooperate in solving the problem permanently. Mary Beth Cottrell, 2080 Federal Avenue, reported that she moved into her hone in August, 1986, and the noise and traffic were terrible. She commented that the barriers are not attractive but they have made the neighborhood wonderful. Bill Black, 2043 Continental Avenue, contended that the street closures solve nothing. Henry Redding, 2124 Continental Avenue, was of the opinion that there were no traffic problems on Federal and Continental Avenues, only on Monrovia Avenue. He commented that if Sid Soffer is so conscientious, he would clean up his own property. Mayor Hertzog and Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, thanked Mayor Hertzog and Council Member Council Member Schafer for their many years of dedicated Schafer Commended service to the City. Dray Workers Nancy Pesich, 574 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, voiced her concern over the day workers who congregate near her home each day. She stated that she felt very unsafe having the workers see her leave have each morning, especially since her home had been burglarized two years ago. Ms. Pesich commented that the City's Day Workers Task Force is not helping her situation and offered to assist in any way she could. The City Manager mentioned that the Council will be discussing this issue at the Study Session of Novem- ber 10, at 2:00 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Room of City Hall. Council Member Hall responded that there are three organizations using the same name, and he did not believe the letter came from the organization which Mr. Feeney joined. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Hertzog invited Ms. Pesich to attend that Study Session. ! Presentation by Jacki Long, instructor with the Japan Karate Federation, Japan Karate headquartered at the City's Balearic Center, reported Federation that 14 students composing the JKF - Junior National team competed in the AAU Karate Junior National Championships in Atlanta, Georgia, last August. Ms. Long announced that the team won four gold medals, one'silver medal, -.and seven.bronze medals. The team competed with over 800 junior qualifiers from all over the United States. Ms. Long introduced the team members and presented the Council with a picture of the team and a plaque in appreciation.of the Council's sponsorship. Council Member Hall thanked Jacki Long for the fantastic WRITTEN job she has done in instructing the children. Citizens for a John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, spoke about Better Costa Mesa an organization known as "Citizens for a Better Costa Opposition to Mesa". He reported that several months ago he was Gisler Avenue invited by this group to attend a meeting, and at that River Crossing time they stressed the fact that this was not a polit- ical organization, but rather a group organized to point out the good things about the City. Based on this information, Mr. Feeney became a member of the group. Mr. Feeney recently received a letter from "Citizens for a Better Costa Mesa" supporting some candidates for City Council and opposing others. He felt that these were deceptive and dishonest tactics and asked that the Council investigate. Council Member Hall responded that there are three organizations using the same name, and he did not believe the letter came from the organization which Mr. Feeney joined. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 15(a), Traffic Commission recommenda- tions for E1 Camino Drive; Item 15(c), Removal of parking prohibition on Arbor Street; and Item 16(b), Budget Adjustment No. 87-39, for the Bear Street Pedestrian Bridge Study. On motion by Council Member Hall, 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, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A letter was received from John DeWitt, President, Mesa Verde Homeowners Association, Incorporated, Post Office Opposition to Box 4102, Costa Mesa, requesting that Council send a Gisler Avenue letter to the County of Orange stating that the Council River Crossing does not support a Gisler Avenue river crossing. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council ,08 MOTION Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, staff was directed to Directed Letter to prepare a letter to the County of Orange for the Mayor's be Sent to County signature, opposing the Gisler Avenue river crossing. Traffic on A letter was received from Carl R. Stevens, 244 Magnolia Westminster Street, Costa Mesa, requesting appropriate action to Avenue discourage the ever increasing number of cars and trucks Claims using Westminster Avenue between East 17th Street and MOTION Broadway or East 19th Street. On motion by Council Referred to Traffic Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and Commission carried 4-0, this item was referred to the Traffic Commission. Santa Ana River A letter was received from the Santa Ana River Flood Flood Protection Protection Agency, 811 North Broadway, Suite 600, Santa Agency Membership Ana, requesting Costa Mesa to ratify inclusion of the for Los Alamitos City of Los Alamitos into the Agency. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, MOTION Resolution 86-114, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- Resolution 86-114 CIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING Adopted MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS IN THE SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY, was adopted by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Opposition to The following communications were received in opposition Increased Fees to the increased fees for senior citizens at the Costa for Seniors at Mesa Golf Course: the Costa Mesa Golf Course A letter from George Griffin, Bayside Village Golf Association, 89 Bayside Village, 300 East Coast High- _ way, Newport Beach, and a petition containing 17 signatures of Bayside golfers; and A letter from Jack R. Thomson, 958 Magellan Street, Costa Mesa, along with a petition containing 96 signa- tures of senior citizens (10 from Costa Mesa and 86 from surrounding cities). MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Referred to Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the communications were Leisure Services referred to the Leisure Services Director for a report. READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Attorney Janella K. Simpson on behalf of Jason Canchola, a minor, and Maria Pimental; Law offices of Wellman and Cane on behalf of Steven Carter; Attorney Robert I. Schartz on behalf of Raymond P. Clemens; Mona E. Dube'; Paul A. Harris; Richard A. Lamas; Attorney Rollin N. Rauschl on behalf of Andrew Matthewson; Attorney Barry A. Riemer on behalf of Mark A. McCready; Gregory William Rowe; John A. Sindelar; Southern California Edison Company; and Attorney Thcmas E. Bruyneel on behalf of Charles Terry Stephens and Daniel Gene Williams. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Al Dente, Incorporated, doing business as Gianni, 3333 Bear Street, Suite 118; BHWC, Incorporated, doing business as Pink Pearl Palace, 2949 Fairview Road; Gourmet Concessions, doing business as Wine and Spirits Shop, 3333 Bear Street, first floor; Jason Nankung and Bomwha Kim, doing business as Copper Tree Deli, 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite F-6; Roger Milgrom, doing business as Baby Cake's Deli, 1125 Victoria Street,,Suite U; James V. and Margaret L. Pisciotti, doing business as Scanno Pizzerio, 1013 E1 Camino Drive; Red Lion Inn -Costa Mesa, a joint venture, doing business as Red Lion Motor Inn, 3050 Bristol Street; Safeway Stores, Incorporated, doing business as Safeway Store No. 406, 2975 Harbor Boule- vard; and Safeway Stores, Incorporated, doing busi- ness as Liquor Barn No. 2064, 1726 Superior Avenue. Southern Communication from Southern California Edison Ccinpany, California 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, containing changes Edison to its electric tariff schedules. Opposition to A resolution from the City of Loma Linda, opposing Proposition 61 Proposition 61 (November 4, 1986, ballot), limiting salaries of certain public employees, and prohibiting carryover of unused vacation time and sick leave. Air Safety Communication frcan the City of Cerritos supporting Measures efforts for improved air safety measures. Costa Mesa Golf Letter from Rod Sackett, 2308 La Linda Place, Newport Course Policies Beach, contending that the policies at the Costa Mesa Golf Course are grossly unfair. West Side Street Letter from Robert E. Ghiselin, Servonic Division, Closures Gulton Industries, Incorporated, 1644 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, opposing the recent street closures on Monrovia, Continental, and Federal Avenues. Letter from Fred S. Nattrass, 2063 State Avenue, Costa Mesa, opposing closure of the aforementioned streets. Letter from Kathy K. Kirkham, 1009 Grove Place, Costa Mesa, opposing closure of the three streets mentioned above. Letter from Greta Barry, 1924 Monrovia Avenue, thank- ing the Council for closing the three above-mentioned streets. BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose was received from Jewish War Veterans of U.S.A., Jewish War Veterans 1128 Rutland Road, Suite No. 2, Newport Beach, by solic- iting funds from November 1 through 15, 1986. Poppies MOTION will be given to donors. On motion by Council Member Permit Approved Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the permit was approved with application of Munici- pal Code Section 9-234(j). SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the following item was set for public hearing November 17, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: R-86-10 Rezone Petition R-86-10, Sharo Khastoo/Abas Sariaslan, Bachtiari authorized agent for Andre Bachtiari, for permission to rezone property•at 735 and 739 Paularino Avenue from R2 to R3. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Bell Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from James Chapman Bell was rejected. 309 3131-0 Bosma Bowman Coons Fraide On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Jacobus C. Bosma was rejected. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Douglas A. Bowman was rejected. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Lafayette N. Coons, II, was rejected. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Cameron B. Fraide was rejected. Gardner On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Charles Stewart Gardner for Renee F. Gardner, a minor, was rejected. Grisach On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Melody Grisach, a minor, and Margie Grisach, was rejected. Pinecreek Village On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by.Council Apartments Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Pine - creek Village Apartments was rejected. Raskin On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Alfred Raskin was rejected. Sadler On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Daniel R. Sadler was rejected. Edison Ccmpany On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Southern California Edison Canpany was rejected. Wilhite On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Christa Lynn Wilhite, a minor, et al, was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item 740, Traffic Counters with ACTIONS Software, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Bid Item 740 Wheeler, the contract was awarded to John C. Henberger Traffic Counters Company, Incorporated, 400 Atlas Street, Brea, for $7,995.58, by the following roll call vote: MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Awarded to John C. Wheeler Henberger NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Bid Item 741 Bids received for Bid Item 741, Cameras and Equipment, Cameras and are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Equipment Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the contract was awarded to Irvine Camera, 15435 Jeffrey MOTION Road, Suite 117, Irvine, for $6,675.16, by the following Awarded to roll call vote: Irvine Camera AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Notice of Canpletion The 1985-86 Parkway Maintenance (Tree Removal - No Stump 1985-86 Parkway Grinding) has been completed to the satisfaction of the Maintenance Director of Public Services by Callahan Tree Trimming, Conference Advance for $700.00, for an animal control officer to attend the State Humane Officers Academy in San Diego, November 15-22, 1986. Conference Advance for $495.00, for a police officer to attend the California Peace Officers Training Conference in Monterey, November 16-19, 1986. Charge Order "A" Incorporated, 15981 Graceldo Lane, Whittier. On motion Callahan Tree by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Trimming Wheeler, the work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized Design of Del Mar to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given MOTION to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor Work Accepted and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months there- MOTION after; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated Change Order 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the follow- Approved ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler Change Order No. 7 NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Psomas and ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Notice of Completion The 1985-86 Street Maintenance (Reconstruction of and 1985-86 Street Parkway Maintenance for Capri Lane and Capri Circle) has Maintenance (Capri been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Lane and Circle) Public Services by Fecit Strata Construction, 10727 Leland Avenue, Whittier. On motion by Council Member Fecit Strata Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of MOTION Completion; authorization was given to release retention Work Accepted funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond 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, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Conference On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Advances Wheeler, the following Conference Advances were approved by the following roll call vote: MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Advances Wheeler Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Conference Advance for $727.00, for a police officer to attend'A.E.L.E. Workshop in -San Francisco, Novem- ber 10-12, 1986. Conference Advance for $700.00, for an animal control officer to attend the State Humane Officers Academy in San Diego, November 15-22, 1986. Conference Advance for $495.00, for a police officer to attend the California Peace Officers Training Conference in Monterey, November 16-19, 1986. Charge Order "A" The Director of Public Services recommended approval RMG Engineering of Change Order "A" for $1,200.00, to the contract with RMG Engineering, 17961 Cowan, Irvine, for additional Design of Del Mar work required to design Del Mar Avenue from Newport Avenue Boulevard to Elden Avenue. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the change MOTION order was approved by the following roll call vote: Change Order AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Approved Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Change Order No. 7 The Director of Public Services recommended approval of Psomas and Change Order No. 7 for $20,053.15. to the contract with Associates Psomas and Associates, 150-A Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, for reconstruction of the lake bottom to eliminate to Assessment District possible seepage in connection with Assessment District No. 82-2/South No. 82-2, South Coast Metro Center. On motion by Coun- Coast Metro Center cil Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the change order was approved by the following roll MOTION call vote: Change Order AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Approved Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Change Order "A" Boyle Engineering Design of Civic Center Fire Station MOTION Change Order Approved Change Order No. 1 Gillespie Construction Arlington Drive Widening and Storm Drain MOTION Change Order Approved Release of Portion of Retention Funds to Gillespie Construction Arlington Drive Widening and Storm Drain MOTION Authorized Release of Portion of,Funds The Fire Department staff recommended approval of Change Order "A" for $13,500.00, to the contract with Boyle Engineering Corporation, 1501 Quail Street, Newport Beach, for additional professional services required for design of the Civic Center Fire Station. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the change order was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler None Hornbuckle The Director of Public Services recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 for $10,895.00, to the contract with Gillespie Construction, 3004 Deodar Street, Suite D, Costa Mesa, for additional roadway construction in connection with the Arlington Drive widening and storm drain construction. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the change order was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle The Director of Public Services requested authorization to release 50 percent of retention funds ($8,518.10) to Gillespie Construction, 3004 Deodar Street, Suite D, Costa Mesa, in connection with the Arlington Drive widening and storm drain construction. On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, authorization was.given to release 50 percent of the retention funds, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Mieeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle MOU with Orange In the third step of the Rental Rehabilitation Program, County the City of Costa Mesa was allocated eight Section 8 vouchers to assist families of very low income levels. Rental This is in conjunction with rehabilitation work per - Rehabilitation formed on properties. As work is completed the Orange Program County Housing Authority issues vouchers to all quali- fying tenants in the project. On motion by Council MOTION Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, a MOU Approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Orange County Housing Authority in connection with the Rental Rehabil- itation Program was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Traffic Controls on The Traffic Commission recommended removal of the East 19th Street traffic signal at East 19th Street and Orange Avenue, and Orange Avenue and to install four-way stop signs. The Commission 1 313 found that safety and traffic flow would be enhanced if MOTION the traffic signal were removed. On motion by Council Authorized Removal Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and of Traffic Signals carried 4-0, authorization was given to remove the traffic signal at the above intersection. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Resolution 86-115 Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-115, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON EAST 19TH STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Budget Adjustment On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council No. 87-30 Member Wheeler, Budget Adjustment No. 87-30 for Balearic Center $9,000.00, to replace heat exchange units at Balearic Center, was approved by the following roll call vote: MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Adjustment Wheeler Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle Agreement with ASW The Director of Public Services recommended approval Engineering of an agreement with ASW Engineering Management Consultants, 2512 Chambers Road, Suite 104, Tustin, Feasibility Study for $22,790.00, to prepare a feasibility study to for Chiller Equip- determine the desirability of utilizing thermal energy ment at the storage, in conjunction with development of design Police Facility criteria for replacement of the existing chiller equip- ment in the police facility. On motion by Council MOTION Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the Agreement agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were Approved authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle E1 Camino Drive Item 15(a) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Traffic Problems Traffic Ccmmission recommendations to remedy the traffic problems on E1 Camino Drive: (1) Install four-way stop signs at the intersection of E1 Camino Drive and Monterey Avenue. (2) Post additional 25 -mile -per -hour speed limit signs at appropriate locations. (3) Request heavy radar enforcement on E1 Camino Drive. (4) Investigate parking restrictions near Mendoza Drive to address accident problems. (5) Recommend against the closure of E1 Camino Drive until all anticipated problems can be resolved. Francis Zeal, 1099 E1 Camino Drive, stated that at one time there were stop signs on E1 Camino Drive at Corona Lane, Ballow Lane, and Lorenzo Avenue. It was his opinion that traffic would be slowed down if these stop intersections were reactivated. Erna Batham, 1103 E1 Camino Drive, spoke at length about the high speed of vehicles using E1 Camino Drive, the 3JL traffic counts taken by the City, and the accidents which have occurred on that street in recent months. She also reported that a motorcycle speeds down the street every night between 11:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. Ms. Batham disagreed with staff's contention that most of the traffic on E1 Camino Drive is generated by the residents. Ms. Batham also mentioned that there are many pot holes on E1 Camino Drive. She reported that she is also speaking on behalf of Lance Hailstone, 1102 E1 Camino Avenue, who could not attend the meeting. Wayne Morris, 1139 E1 Camino Drive, was of the opinion that the only solution was to close the street and to install a rolling gate which could be activated by emergency vehicles. Joe Ballow, member of the Board of Directors, Mesa del Mar Homeowners Association, 2734 San Lucas Lane, agreed with Traffic Commission recommendations 2, 3, 4, and 5. He believed that strict enforcement of the speed limit would be the answer to the traffic problems. MOTION After brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Resolution 86-116 Member Hall, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, to Adopted approve Traffic Commission Recommendation No. 1 by adopting Resolution 86-116, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT EL CAMIMO DRIVE AND MONTEREY AVENUE. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle MOTION Remaining On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Recanmendations Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the remaining Traffic Adopted Commission recommendations (Nos. 2 through 5) were adopted. Rescind Arbor Item 15(c) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Street Parking Traffic Commission recommendations concerning parking Prohibition prohibition on Arbor Street: (1) Remove parking prohibition for street sweeping on Arbor Street. (2) Allow right -turn only from Arbor Street east- bound to Monrovia Avenue, to improve sight distance. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Resolution 86-117 Member Schafer, Resolution 86-117, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 83-102 WHICH PROHIBITED PARK- ING ON A PORTION OF ARBOR STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Right Turn Lane Member Schafer, and carried 4-0, authorization was given Authorized to allow a right turn only from Arbor Street eastbound to Monrovia Avenue. I`J 315 Budget Adjustment Item 16(b) on the Consent Calendar was presented: No. 87-39 Budget Adjustment No. 87-39 for $15,000.00, to conduct Bear Street the Bear Street pedestrian bridge study. Pedestrian Bridge Study Council Member Wheeler was opposed to using CENTROCCS (Central Orange County Circulation Study) funds. He suggested that the study be paid for by those who will benefit from the pedestrian bridge: the developer and the department stores. The City Manager reported that the study would deter- mine the vehicle and pedestrian circulations, and whether or not a pedestrian bridge will be necessary. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, asked who would pay for the bridge if it were deemed a necessity, and could the City demand that the developer pay. Council Member Hall responded that -construction of a pedestrian bridge, if necessary, must.be funded by the developer because it is a condition of approval for South Coast Plaza II. Council Member Wheeler contended that if the developer must pay for the bridge, he should also fund the study. Mayor Hertzog commented that the $15,000.00 will be taken from CENTROCCS funds, not City funds. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Adjustment Member Schafer, Budget Adjustment No. 87-39 was approved Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:45 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:55 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk'presented from the meeting of October 6, 1986, Jeanson Claim the claim from Irene Jeanson.. The City Attorney reported that the claimant has with- drawn her claim against the City. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Claim Withdrawn Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the claim from Irene Jeanson was withdrawn. College Park The City Manager summarized his memorandum dated Octo- Block Walls ber 31, 1986, concerning block walls for the College Park area. The City Manager reported that the College Park Home- owners Association has done a fine job in outlining some of the basic needs; however, considerable addi- tional work is required at a staff level. The City Manager requested Council direction as to whether or not it is their desire that a program, with options, be developed for future consideration. The City Manager informed the Council that while staff can provide the necessary work,, he did not believe the report could be ready for at least 90 days. He mentioned that there are no funds budgeted for this project, and if Council decides to implement a program for construction of block walls, the required financing should be considered in the context of the annual budget process. 318 Carl Bureman, President of the College Park Homeowners Association, 447 Princeton Drive, expressed appreciation and gratitude to Mayor Hertzog and Council Member Schafer, for their friendship and support while they served on the City Council. MOTION On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council Directed City Member Hall, and carried 4-0, the City Manager was Manager to Prepare directed to prepare a program, with options and approxi - a Report mate costs, to be developed for future consideration, and to submit the report to Council within 90 days. WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Schafer, Warrant Resolution 1337, including Pay - MOTION roll 8620; Warrant Resolution 1338, including Payroll Warrants 1337, 8621; and Warrant Resolution 1339, were approved by the 1338, and 1339 following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wieeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager presented his memorandum dated Octo- ber 31, 1986, which includes a preliminary assessment Mardan Site of the Mardan Center site. The assessment evaluates the Acquisition site based upon criteria developed in the Senior Citi - Report zens Needs Assessment Study as prepared by Bette L. Davis and Associates. The existing facilities on this site are not adequate to meet the needs identified in the Needs Assessment Study; however, it would appear that if the City were to pur- chase the site for a Senior Citizens Center, it would be a probable necessity to demolish the existing building and construct new facilities. Staff has contracted with a'qualified appraiser for a preliminary appraisal of the property at a cost of $2,000.00. Should the Council decide to exercise the right of first refusal, the appraiser will perform a complete appraisal and cost analysis for an additional $3,500.00. The preliminary appraisal will not be available for approximately three weeks; however, it will provide the necessary information to make a decision as to exercis- ing the City's first right of refusal within the 60 -day period required by the Mardan Foundation. The City Manager stated it is his intention to bring this informa- tion, as well as potential financing options, back for consideration at the Council meeting of December 1, 1986. Council Member Wheeler thanked former Council Member Dcm Raciti for his foresight in obtaining the right of first refusal at the time the City sold the site to the Mardan Foundation. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by Report Received Council Member Schafer, and carried 4-0, to receive the report. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk announced the public hearings, continued from Urban Assist/ the meeting of October 6, 1986, for Urban Assist, Incor- Sakioka porated, 3151 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Roy K. Sakioka, Incorporated/Sakioka Farms, Incorporated, 14850 East Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, for property located south of Sunflower Avenue, east of Sakioka Drive, and west of Main Street and the Costa Mesa Freeway: L EIR for GP -86-1D (a) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for General Plan Amendment GP -86-1D. GP -86-1D (b) General Plan Amendment GP -86-1D, to change the land use designation frcan High Density Residen- tial to Urban Center Residential, and to increase the Commercial Center use from 391,000 square feet to 1,438,000 square feet. R-86-02 (c) Rezone Petition R-86-02, to rezone from PDR -HD (Planned Development Residential -High Density) to PDR -UC (Planned Development Residential - Urban Center). MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Held Over Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the public hearings were continued to December 1, 1986, as requested by the applicant. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Guide Signs for set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Coastline Traffic Commission's denial for guide signs on Harbor Community College Boulevard and on Adams Avenue from William M. Vega, President, Coastline Community College, 11460 Warner Avenue, Fountain Valley. The signs have been requested to assist students in locating Coastline's Costa Mesa Center, 2990 Mesa Verde Drive East (at Baker Street). No communications have been received. At their meeting of January 8, 1986, the Traffic Commis- sion denied the request for guide signs, and informed the college representative that he can request the Commission to re-evaluate the need for signs on Baker Street after the college has placed signs on the Mesa Verde site. Signs were installed at the Center in April, 1986; however, at the meeting of July 2, 1986, the Traffic Commission again denied the request on the basis that enrollment of 3,000 students did not warrant guide signs. Drew Simpson, Public Information Officer for Coastline Community College, reported that they were not notified of the July 2 Traffic Commission meeting. He pointed out that the California Transportation Commission approved guide signs for Coastline on the 405 Freeway in Fountain Valley. Also, other cities in which the college operates learning centers (Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Westminster), approved guide signs. Mr. Simpson mentioned that Southern California College, which enrolls less than 1,000 students has been granted several directional signs by the Commission. Responding to questions from Mayor Hertzog, Mr. Simpson stated that there are three signs at the Center site; 3,000 students attend classes at the Center per semes- ter which does not include community service programs or seminars. Mr. Simpson reported that although he had originally requested signs for Harbor Boulevard at Baker Street, and for Adams Avenue at Mesa Verde Drive East and Mesa Verde Drive West, he was willing to compromise. Council.Member Wheeler recommended that the request be sent back to the Traffic Commission. Mr. Simpson responded that the Traffic Commission has already heard the request and denied it. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, spoke in support of guide signs for the Costa Mesa Center. 318 Mark Korando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that signs should be placed at Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street. Charlanne Jelen, Manager of Instructional Television Courses for Coastline, reported that students taking TV courses go to the Center twice a semester to take their midterm and final examinations, and it would help these students if guide signs were installed. There being no other speakers,.the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Wheeler was not convinced that a guide sign is needed at Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street, although a sign may be required for the Baker Street approach. He reiterated that he would prefer to have a recommendation from the Traffic Commission. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by Guide Sign Approved Mayor Hertzog, to grant Coastline's request for a guide for Harbor/Baker sign at Harbor Boulevard and Baker Street. The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Appeal of PA -86-128 set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of Horio the Planning Ccmmission's denial of Planning Action PA -86-128 from Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Horio, 9552 Henderson Way, Villa Park, for variances from open space and park- ing requirements, to legalize the addition of paving for an existing apartment complex at 3016 Jeffrey Drive in an R3 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 October 27, 1986. On August 25, 1986, the Planning Commission denied requests for variances from open space, front setback, and parking requirements to legalize the addition of paving for the apartment conplex. The applicant appealed to the City Council on September 15, 1986; however, since revised plans were submitted, the Council referred this item back to the Planning Ccnunission. On October 13, 1986, the Planning Commission reviewed the revised landscape and paving plans. The variances from open space and parking requirements were again denied. The front setback variance was withdrawn because the revised plans show that landscaping will be replaced in the front 20 -foot setback. The applicant was directed to replace all landscaping, fencing, and curbing within 60 days. Mrs. Horio spoke about the on -street parking problems that exist on Jeffrey Drive. She advised the Council that the neighbors were in agreement with the additional parking which they propose to provide on-site. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, ccnmented that since the applicant intends to provide more parking spaces than are required by Code, it seems that tandem parking is permissible for those additional spaces. He believed that the variances should be approved because it would alleviate the on -street parking shortage. Mr. Soffer contended that parking areas should be considered open space. 1 1-1.9 Mr. Horio reported that 32 neighbors had signed a peti- tion supporting renovation of the site. He stated that the parking area will be screened from the street and surround buildings, and that the tandem parking will be assigned to specific units. Council Member Hall believed that the Horios were trying to improve the site and alleviate the on -street parking congestion. Council Member Wheeler commented that if parking areas were considered open space, the entire City would be paved. He stated that he would vote against approval because he believes in open space with greenery. Motion to Approve A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by Failed to Carry Mayor Hertzog, to approve Planning Action PA -86-128, to provide the additional parking above and beyond Code with a commensurate reduction in landscaping percentage, and to provide the required 20 -foot front setback. The motion failed to carry 2-2, Council Members Wheeler and Schafer voting no. Motion to Deny A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Failed to Carry Council Member Schafer, to uphold the Planning Ccmmis- sion's denial of the open space and parking variances. The motion failed to carry 2-2, Council Members Hertzog and Hall voting no. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council PA -86-128 Member Schafer, and carried 4-0, the public hearing was Held Over continued to December 1, 1986. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Appeal of PA -86-167 set for the public hearing to consider an application (Dougher).frcm from Harold Langston, 2253 Cornell Drive, and Larry Langston/Mulloy Mulloy, 2252 Cornell Drive, Costa Mesa, appealing the Planning Commission's approval of Planning Action PA -86-167, G. J. Dougher, 197 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, authorized agent for Brian M. Dougher, 201 West Collins Avenue, Orange, for a Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing mobile hone park from 100 to 113 spaces at 327 West Wilson Street in R3 and R4 zones. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. Communications were received from appellants, Harold Langston and Larry Mulloy, withdrawing the appeal. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Appeal Withdrawn Member Schafer, and carried 4-0, the appeal of Planning Action PA -86-167 was withdrawn as requested. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Weed Abatement set for the public hearing to consider the report for Program the Weed Abatement Program. The Affidavit of Posting is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Resolution 86-118 Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-118, being A -RESOLUTION Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING.THE REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE, SHOWING THE ODST.OF RkAOVING THE RUBBISH AND WEEDS AND REFUSE OR DIRT ON OR IN FRONT OF Z EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented Planning Action PA -86-166, Kraft PA -86-166 Architects, 2955 Northeast Main Street, Suite 310, Kraft Architects/ Irvine, authorized agent for Bristol Partners, 2699 Bristol Partners White Road, Suite 150, Irvine, for a Planned Develop- ment Review for construction of a commercial building containing approximately 35,900 square feet, located at 375 Bristol Street in a PDC zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council PA -86-166 Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the Negative Declara- Approved tion of Environmental Impact was adopted, and Planning Action PA -86-166 was approved subject to conditions contained in the Staff Report. Council Policy The Mayor presented a proposed Council Policy for for General Plan privately initiated General Plan Amendments as described Amendments in the Senior Planner's memorandum of October 27, 1986. The purpose of the policy is: (1) Establish dates for hearing of General Plan Amendments; and (2) Establish guidelines to assist the City Council in providing direction to staff with regard to processing privately initiated General Plan Amendments. Details of the policy and criteria are contained in the aforementioned memorandum. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hall, seconded by Council Council Policy Member Wheeler, and carried 4-0, the proposed Council Adopted Policy for General Plan Amendments was adopted. Truck Route System The Mayor presented an ordinance restricing all commer- for Commercial cial vehicles to the Truck Route System. Vehicles On motion by Council Member Schafer, seconded by Council MOTION Member Wheeler, Ordinance 86-22, being AN ORDINANCE OF Ordinance 86-22 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Given First AMENDING SECTION 10-248 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE Reading TO RESTRICT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO THE TRUCK ROUTE SYSTEM, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Ma r of the Ci y of esa ATTEST: C ty Clerk of the City of Costa sa