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ROLL CALL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
DECEMBER 15, 1986
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session December 15, 1986, at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the
Mayor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
and Invocation by The Reverend Charles D. Clark, First
United Methodist Church.
Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
None
City Manager, City Attorney,
Development Services Director,
Public Services Director,
City Clerk
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice
December 1, 1986 Mayor Anburgey, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 1, 1986, were approved as
distributed.
PRESENTATION Jim Kennedy, representative frau Southern California
Edison Campany Edison Canpany, presented the Mayor with a framed docu-
ment on the occasion of the Edison Company's Centennial
Anniversary. The document extends appreciation to the
City of Costa Mesa for being a valued and significant
part of Edison's history.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
by Council Member Wheeler,. and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
ORAL Karen J. Holsclaw, 18970 Dakota Street, Fountain Valley,
COMMUNICATIONS President of the Fountain Valley Jaycees, spoke about
.the many ccomunity activities sponsored by that organi-
Jaycees --zatioft. She reported that the Jaycees are interested in
organizing a Costa Mesa Chapter, and asked that each
Council Member submit five or six names of citizens who
may be interested in starting a Jaycee Chapter.
Council Member Hornbuckle suggested submitting the names
of the members on the Youth Advisory Committee.
ZE-83-111 Jim Navai, 1857 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, spoke about
Barto Oil a Conditional Use Permit approved for Barto Oil in 1983.
On August 8, 1983, the Planning Commission considered a
Conditional Use Permit for .Barto Oil (ZE-83-111). Mr.
Navai reported that the Planning staff recommended a
Condition of Approval whereby Barto would provide a 25 -
foot landscaped buffer along the northerly boundary of
the Barto property. The Planning Commission amended
that condition to read: "A 25 -foot clear area, free
from weeds, shall be provided along the northerly bound-
ary of subject property. Additionally, landscaping
shall be provided along the southerly boundary of sub-
ject property". Mr. Navai contended that the homeowners
were not notified of the meeting nor that the condition
of approval concerning the buffer area was amended. He
requested an investigation by the Council.
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Mayor Hall directed the Development Services Director to
submit a report concerning the aforementioned proceed-
ings. Council Member Wheeler asked that the Director
also investigate whether or not the haneowners were
notified of that meeting.
Costa Mesa Mildred Kniss, resident of Costa Mesa Mobile Estates,
Mobile Estates 327 West Wilson Street, referred to the Development
Services Director's memorandum of December 15, 1986,
which indicates that the owner- of the mobile home park
must submit a corrected parking plan in specific compli-
ance with Condition of Approval No. 1 for Planning
Action PA -86-167. She stated that although she is
pleased with that outcome, the Planning Commission did
not address the issue of a plot plan for the property.
Mayor Hall responded that in accordance with the afore-
mentioned memorandum, the site plan submitted by the
property owner for Planning Action PA -86-167 is the
"approved City plan".
Traffic on West Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, reported on
19th Street the high volume of traffic he observed one day at
3:40 p.m. on West 19th Street between Whittier and
Placentia Avenues. He asked if the traffic signal
could be readjusted to alleviate that situation.
Soffer Appeal Sid Soffer referred to his appeal of the land dedica-
of PA -86-165 tion requirement for Planning Action PA -86-165. He
agreed with the legal opinion that he was not an
"affected person"; however, Mr. Soffer contended that
he had the right to sue in a court of law.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following items concerning parking prohibition for
street sweeping were removed from the Consent Calendar:
Item 12(a), Elm Avenue; Item 12(b), Ponderosa Street;
Item 12(c), Hickory Place; Item 12(d), Lemon Street;
Item 12(e), Ponderosa Street; Item 12(f), Elm Avenue;
Item 12(g), Royal Palm Drive; Item 12(j), Maple Street;
and 12(k) Monte Vista Avenue, Monaco Terrace, Riviera
Drive, and Rue De Cannes.
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded -by
Council Member Wheeler, the remaining Consent Calendar
items were approved in one motion -by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS A letter was received from the Orange County Vector
Control District, 13001 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden
Vector Control Grove, requesting Council to appoint a representative
District Board to the District's Board of Trustees for a two-year tern
ending December 31, 1988. On motion by Council Member
MOTION Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and
Bandaruk carried 5-0, William Bandaruk was reappointed for a
Reappointed two-year term.
READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the following
Reading Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Michael F. Beam;
Bernard Gonzales; Century National Insurance/Charles
Grover; and Attorney Milton C. Grimes/Charles Grover.
Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Licenses parking has been approved by the Planning staff:
Costa Mesa
Golf Course
Monrovia Avenue
Closure
REJECTED CLAIM
Jensen
AEMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS
Agreement with
Sierra Pacific
Air Conditioning
Design for Golf
and Country Club
MOTION
Agreement
Approved
Purchase of Medical
Sery ices from
Bristol Park
Medical Group
MOTION
Purchase
Approved
Al Dente, Incorporated, doing business as Gianni,
3333 Bear Street, Suite 118; Gilbert E. Budhu, doing
business as Vista Drug, 821 West 19th Street; Cucina,
Incorporated, doing business as Pinafino, 580 Anton
Boulevard, Suite 201; and Circle K Convenience Stores,
Incorporated, doing business at 3135 Harbor Boulevard
and at 2271 Fairview Road, Suite A.
Letter from Rod Sackett, 2308 La Linda Place, Newport
Beach, dated December 1, 1986, concerning availability
of the Costa Mesa Golf Course on weekends.
Letter from Dorothy M. Clinch, 2039 President Place,
Costa Mesa, suggesting that Monrovia Avenue be closed
at 19th Street, giving residents two accesses to 19th
Street.
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the claim from
Gary F. Jensen was rejected.
The Leisure Services Director recommended approval of an
agreement with Sierra Pacific Technical Services, Incor-
porated, 25251 Paseo de Alicia, Suite 101, Laguna Hills.
The agreement stipulates payment of $10,250.00 by the
City for design of a new air conditioning system at the
Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club. On motion by Council
Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler,
the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Purchasing Agent requested authorization to purchase
medical services from Bristol Park Medical Group, 722
Baker Street, Costa Mesa. The services required are 150
medical examinations at $46.50 each, for a total esti-
mated cost of $6,975.00. On motion by Council Member
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the pur-
chase was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget Adjustment On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
87-49/Wall at Council Member Wheeler, Budget Adjustment 87-49 for
Brentwood Park $5,000.00, to enclose the wall opening at Brentwood
Park, was approved by the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Adjustment Hornbuckle, Buffa
Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Arterial Highway On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Financing Program Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-127, being A RESO-
for 1987-88 LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
19th Street CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE
WITHIN THE 1987-88 ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM
MOTION THE IMPROVEMENT OF WEST 19TH STREET, was adopted by the
Resolution 86-127 following roll call vote:
Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:, Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Arterial Highway
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle', seconded by
Financing Program
Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-128, being A
for 1987-88
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Del Mar Avenue
MESA, CALIFORNIA', REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO
at 19th/Anaheim;
INCLUDE WITHIN THE 1987-88 ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING
MOTION
PROGRAM THE IMPROVEMENT OF DEL MAR AVENUE, was adopted
Resolution 86-128
by the following roll call vote:
Adopted
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
MOTION
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Work Accepted
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with
The Director of Leisure Services recanmended approval of
Van Dell
an agreement with Van Dell and Associates, Incorporated,
17801 Cartwright Road, Irvine, for $68,500.00, to pre -
Fairview Park
pare the Fairview Park Master Plan and construction
Master Plan and
drawings for Phase I. On motion by Council Member
Drawings for
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the
Phase I
agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to sign -on behalf of the City. The motion
MOTION
carried by the following roll call vote:
Agreement
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Approved
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Orders 2
The Director of Public Services recommended approval
and 3
of Change Orders 2 and 3, for $4,700.20 and $7,019.67,
B-1 Enterprise
respectively, to the contract with B-1 Enterprise
Corporation, Post Office Box 714, Rancho Cucamonga,
Wheelchair Ramps
for additional work in connection with Construction of
Wheelchair Ramps at Various Locations. On motion by
MOTION
Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member
Change Orders
Wheeler, the change orders were approved by the follow -
Approved
ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Completion of Improvements for Tract 11762, located at Town Center
Improvements for Drive, Block C, have been completed to the satisfaction
Tract 11762 of the Director of Public Services by South Coast Plaza,
South Coast Plaza 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. On motion by Council
Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler,
MOTION the work was accepted and the bonds were ordered exoner-
Work Accepted ated by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Canpletion
Traffic Signal Installation on West 19th Street and
DBX, Incorporated
Anaheim Avenue; Modifications on Adams Avenue and
Albatross Drive/Shantar Drive, and on Placentia Avenue
Traffic Signals
at Estancia High School, South Entrance, have been
at 19th/Anaheim;
completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Modifications on
Services by DBX, Incorporated, 42066 Avenida Alvarado,
Adams and on
Suite C, Temecula. On motion by Council Member
Placentia
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, the work
was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice
MOTION
of Canpletion; authorization was given to release reten-
Work Accepted
tion 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: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Reinstate Parking The Traffic Commission recommended reinstating parking
on Pomona Avenue along the westerly curb of Pomona Avenue from Hamilton
Street to Knowell Place. On motion by Council Member
MOTION Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, Resolu-
Resolution 86-129 tion 86-129, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Adopted THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REINSTATING PARKING
ON A PORTION OF POMONA AVENUE, was adopted by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Prohibition of The Traffic Ccmnnission recommended parking prohibition
Parking on Orange along the westerly curb of Orange Avenue for 245 feet
Avenue north of Rochester Street to improve sight distance.
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
MOTION Council Member Wheeler, Resolution 86-130, being A
Resolution 86-130 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Adopted MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF
ORANGE AVENUE, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Request to Close On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Anton Boulevard Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, a request
frcxm the Orange County Alliance for Survival to close
MOTION/Denied Anton Boulevard during the WINCON Conference was denied.
Prohibition of Items 12(a) through 12(g) and Items 12(j) and 12(k) on
Parking for the Consent Calendar were presented: Prohibition of
Street Sweeping parking for street sweeping at the following locations:
Elm Avenue between Lemon Street and Harbor Boulevard;
Ponderosa Street between Lemon Street and Harbor
Boulevard;
Hickory Place for its entire length;
Lemon Street for its entire length;
Ponderosa Street between Royal Palm Drive and Lemon
Street;
Elm Avenue between Royal Palm Drive and Lemon Street;
Royal Palm Drive between Ponderosa Street and Elm
Avenue;
Maple Street between 19th and Hamilton Streets; and
Monte Vista Avenue, Monaco Terrace, Riviera Drive,
and Rue De Cannes.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded
Referred to Study by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, referring
Session these items to the next available Study Session to dis-
cuss the present policy on street sweeping, and direct-
ing the Traffic Ccxmmission to delay action on future
street sweeping requests until after Council has made a
decision on that policy.
OLD BUSINESS
On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council
Limitations for Member Buffa, Ordinance 86-24, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Redevelopment Plan CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT
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PLAN FOR THE COSTA MESA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
MOTION 33333.4, was given second reading and adopted by the
Ordinance 86-24 following roll call vote:
Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Adopting 1985 On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Uniform Fire Code Member Wheeler, Ordinance 86-25, being AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ADOPTING THE
MOTION UNIFORM FIRE CODE FOR 1985, MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
Ordinance 86-25 THERETO, AND REPEALING CHAPTER II, FIRE PREVENTION, was
Adopted given second reading and adopted by the following roll.
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Report from Day The Mayor presented the Day Workers Task Force report.
Workers Task Force
Council Member Hornbuckle reported that she served as
Council representative to the committee, and as such,
was not a voting member. She referred to the Task Force
memorandum of October 9, 1986, which provides the back-
ground of why the Task Force was created by the Council,
and the recommendations of that committee..
On July 21, 1986, the Council made 12 appointments to
the Day Workers Task Force. The objectives of the Task
Force were to identify problems associated with day
workers congregating at Lions Park and on Placentia
Avenue. After those problems were identified, the Task
Force discussed items the City could properly address
and made their recc mnendations. Council Member Horn -
buckle pointed out that there were opposing viewpoints
on the,Task Force, and they attempted to separate the
day workers issue from the illegal alien issue.
The Task Force recommendations are as follows:
Provide foot patrol officers in the area to establish
communication and to institute rigorous law enforce-
ment. (approved unanimously)
Promote cultural awareness:
Disseminate information about City ordinances via
Spanish media.
Utilize City newsletter to distribute information.
Use churches and social organizations as tools to
encourage communication between the community and
the workers.
Investigate use of video tapes to educate workers.
.(approved unanimously)
Move workers to a more desirable location. (approved
unanimously)
Use Orange County Human Relations Commission to inter-
face with workers and area residents. (approved 8-1)
Work,through nonprofit agencies to hire two or three
people to organize a "hiring hall" situation as to
physical boundaries and time limits pertaining to
workers. (approved 7-2)
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, member of the
Task Force, asserted that the press continues to write
about the illegal alien aspect. He contended that at
no time did the camnittee consider illegals or national
origin, only day workers.
Patrick Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, Costa Mesa, member
of the Task Force, reported that four members of the
committee did not endorse the official report. One
member did not endorse either the official report nor
the unofficial report which he and three other members
submitted. Mr. Dolan stated that in the unofficial
report, the four Task Force members concluded that the
source of the problem is the illegals, and felt it was
their duty to honestly face the problem with the inten-
tion of being good citizens.
MOTION Since the five-minute time limitation had expired, a
Time Extended motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by
Council Member Hornbuckle, to extend Mr. Dolan's time
for an additional three minutes. The motion carried
3-2, Council Members Hall and Amburgey voting no.
Mr. Dolan contended that the law is being violated in
three ways: the workers are here illegally; it is
against the law for them to accept employment; and it
is against the law to hire them. He stated that his
main point is: how can the City be involved in aiding,
abetting, facilitating, and promoting violation of
Federal Latif?
Council Member Hornbuckle commented that there were
certain errors in Mr. Dolan's statements: All but two
Task Force recommendations were approved unanimously,
including approval by three members who signed the
unofficial report; and one endorser of the unofficial
report attended only one Task Force meeting. -
Ava Readdy, 665 Park Drive, Apartment 42, Costa Mesa,
member of the Day Workers Task Force, reported that
she attended only one meeting because of complications
during late pregnancy. Mrs. Readdy mentioned that she
and her family now live in the west side area where
the day worker problems exist; however, they soon will
be moving to the southeast section of the City so they
will not be affected by this situation. Mrs. Readdy
was of the opinion that no matter what name the City
has chosen, these people are not just day workers, they
are illegals. She asked that the City address the
problem for what it is and to resolve it.
Mark Korando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, referred to
the Task Force recommendation, "Move workers to a more
desirable location". He commented that at first the
workers congregated in the commercial district, now
they meet in the residential area. He asked where the
City intended to move them in the future. Mr. Korando
then addressed the recommendation to organize a "hiring
hall" situation. He opposed the idea of using City
funds for a project that should be a State function.
Sid Soffer commented that the City has no legal right to
physically move the laborers, and can only ask them to
move.
Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that the
area where day laborers meet has grown and they now
congregate between Park Drive and Anaheim Avenue. She
reported that she lives approximately 100 yards frau
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Lions Park and that her home was burglarized on Novem-
ber 24, 1986. She commended police personnel who
took the report and was advised by them that there is
a major heroin problem at the park. Ms. Luymes com-
mented that there are groups of people (including
Anglos) loitering all day, and it should not be per-
mitted. She contended that there is a major health
problem at Lions Park, a misuse of the park bathroom
facilities, and the park is not a suitable place for
families to visit. She urged the -Council to face the
problem and solve it.
Mayor Hall responded that the Council is attempting to
solve the problem and should know in a few months if
they have been successful..
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, referred to
a comment made at one time by Council Member Buffa
indicating that thEi" legal immigrants should be helped
and the illegal aliens sent hcme. He mentioned that
the message from the press is that the City condones
illegal immigration.
Mayor Hall declared that the City does not condone
illegal activities.
Mr. Feeney responded that when the City officially
belittles the efforts of the INS (Immigration and
Naturalization Service), he gets the impression that
the City does condone illegal activities. He suggested
that the City go on record as being in favor of proper
enforcement of our immigration laws and cooperate with
Federal officials.
Ron Gross, 1910 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, contended
the the day workers have caused more than one or two
families to move from the west side residential commun-
ity. He ccamented that health problems also exist in
that he has seen 20 mattresses on a garage floor. Mr.
Gross recommended that the City take positive action
and support the INS.
Doug Yates, 274 Cecil Place, Costa Mesa, reported that
the day worker problem exists on the east side also.
Council Member Buffa commended the Task Force for their
efforts. He expressed his opinion that it is not
impossible to close the Country's southern border, that
it has been kept open by the agricultural lobbyists so
that they can utilize cheap labor. He suggested that
those people who spoke this evening contact their
representatives in Washington regarding the problem.
Council Member Buffa asserted that the Federal Govern-
ment is not doing its job and as a result, the City is
caught in the middle.
Vice Mayor Anburgey stated that he does not condone
illegal activities, and since his business is near
Lions Park, he would be happy to work on this project.
Council Member Wheeler expressed his opinion that the
problem is not getting worse, but better. He based his
opinion on the fact that rents are so high in Costa
Mesa, low inccame people cannot afford to live here and
are moving to other cities, such as Santa Ana.
Council Member Wheeler stated that a recent survey
indicates that 15 percent of people in the County, as
opposed to 5 percent last year, believe that illegal
immigration is the most important problem facing the
County. It was his opinion that the higher percentage
is a direct result of the hysteria that has been whipped
up by the INS with its well publicized raids. He wanted
to assure the people that the crime which occurs in this
City is not because of so-called illegal aliens or day
workers, in fact, statistics show that the same propor-
tion of crimes are committed by people of Spanish origin
as there are in proportion to the population, about 15
percent. Council Member Wheeler believed that people
should reject the suggestion that these people are
creating a crime problem, and that the Hispanics are
more often victimized than other members of the ccmmun-
ity because of their hesitancy to report the crimes
against them. Council Member Wheeler thanked the Task
Force members for their input.
Mayor Hall expressed his appreciation to Council Member
Hornbuckle and the Task Force.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Task Force Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the Day Workers
Report Accepted Task Force Report was accepted, and Council Members
Amburgey and Hornbuckle were appointed to work with
staff to implement some of the Task Force reccmenda-
t ions .
Senior Citizens The Mayor presented the proposed incorporation documents
Nonprofit for the Senior Citizens Nonprofit Corporation.
Corporation
The City Manager referred to the City Attorney's
memorandum dated December 10, 1986, which included
the proposed incorporation documents.
The City Attorney stated that he had no further comments
and asked for suggestions from the Council.
Council Member Hornbuckle made the following recommenda-
tions concerning the Bylaws:
Page 1, Section 1.02, fifth line, delete, "construct-
ing, owning", and in its stead insert, "designing".
Page 2, Section 3.02: Council Member Hornbuckle asked
for further discussion concerning Council appointing
and removing Directors of the Board. She questioned
the need for Council to be permanently charged with
this function. She suggested that after the original
Board is appointed by Council, those members should
form a nominating committee for appointing and remov-
ing members. She also expressed the desire to have at
least one, and possibly two Council Members serve on
the Board of Directors.
Page 3, Section 3.05: Instead of a Secretary/
Treasurer, separate these functions into two offices.
Council Member Wheeler agreed with Council Member
Hornbuckle's suggestions and added that he would
prefer having two Council Members serve on the Board
of Directors.
Gordon Dean, Chairman of the Senior Citizens Committee,
was under the impression that the Senior Citizens
Committee would select the Board of Directors and
Council would then confirm those selections.
Council Member Hornbuckle clarified her recommendation:
The Senior Citizens Committee would recommend persons
to serve on the Board, and final selection would be made
by the Council.
Alvin Pinkley, 1823 Fullerton Avenue, Costa Mesa,
member of the Senior Citizens Committee, recoam ended
that Gordon Dean, former Mayor Norma Hertzog, and
Council Member Hornbuckle be appointed to the Board
of Directors, subject to Council approval.
Council Member Hornbuckle agreed with the suggestion
contained in Gordon Dean's letter dated November 26,
1986, that is, that the name be changed to "Senior
Citizens Multi-purpose Center" because in order to
be eligible for certain grants, that designation is
required.
Michael Nutter, 3469 Plumeria Place, Costa Mesa,
recommended that Section 3.05 of the Bylaws be changed
to state that the Board shall hold regular meetings
at least quarterly. Council Members Hornbuckle and
Wheeler were in agreement with this suggestion.
Mayor Hall requested that the decision as to whether
one or two Council Members will sit on the Board be
delayed for the present time.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
Revisions to be by Council Member Wheeler, directing the City Attorney
Submitted to submit revised documents at the Council meeting of
January 5, 1987 January 5, 1987. The motion carried 5-0.
WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Wheeler; seconded by Council
Member Buffa, Warrant Resolution 1343, including Payroll
MOTION 8624, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Warrant 1343 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Approved Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Brody Lawsuit The City Attorney referred to his confidential memoran-
dum of December 15, 1986, in which he requested settle-
ment authority in the case of Brody vs. City of Costa
Mesa.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council
Authorized Member Hornbuckle, the City Attorney was granted authority
Settlement to enter into settlement negotiations as outlined in his
Negotiations memorandum. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented a proposal from Thcanas Birch,
REPORT 533 Sturgeon Drive, Costa Mesa, to construct a sports
ccmplex at TeWinkle Park. The City Manager summarized
Sports Complex a memorandum from the Leisure Services Director dated
at TeWinkle Park December 11, 1986.
The Birch proposal is to add 14 tennis courts, including
a center court with bleachers, a new gymnasium, banquet
facilities, racquetball courts, and lighted basketball
courts at TeWinkle Park. The Leisure Services Director
recaTmended denial of the proposal for the following
reasons:
(1) The majority of the proposed facilities are now
available in the City"and not used to capacity.
(2) TeWinkle Park, located in a residential neighbor-
hood, is not the proper location for a project of
this magnitude.
(3) If the City were to sell municipal bonds to
develop facilities, it should finance the devel-
opment of Fairview Park which would be available
to the total citizenry.
(4) Traffic, a major City concern, would be concen-
trated in a small residential area.
Thomas Birch reported that he had spent 1-1/2 years
developing his sports complex proposal and felt that
the City may have some erroneous information. He com-
mented that the City does not have adequate facilities
to hold tennis or basketball tournaments. Mr. Birch
contended that Costa Mesa does not have the necessary
facilities for a city of 88,000 residents.
Mayor Hall responded that the City is not opposed to
improving the types of facilities mentioned in Mr.
Birch's proposal; however, TeWinkle Park is not an
appropriate location.
Ken Barmeister, 2530 Fordham Drive, Costa Mesa, stated
that there is not enough for young people to do in the
City, and supported the proposal submitted by Thomas
Birch.
Council Member Buffa commended Mr. Birch for his
efforts.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by
Proposal Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, rejecting the
Rejected proposal for a sports complex at TeWinkle Park.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Appeal of PA -86-213 set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of
Gellman/Gaynor the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action
PA -86-213 from Mitchell F. Gellman, 711 West 17th
Street, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Diane Gaynor,
20 Whitewater Drive, Corona del Mar, for a Conditional
Use Permit for an executive search firm in an existing
industrial building located at 711 West 17th Street
in an MG zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's
office.
A communication was received from the authorized agent
requesting that this item be continued to the next
regularly scheduled Council meeting.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Held Over
Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the public hearing
was continued to January 5, 1987.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Amended 1986-87
set for the public hearing to consider the amended
Community
1986-87 Conmunity.Development Block Grant Proposed
Development
Final Statement. The Affidavit of Publication is on
Block Grant
file in the Clerk's office. No communications have
Statement
been received.
The City Manager referred to a report from staff dated
December 15, 1986, which states that because of Congres-
sional action, the Federal government has awarded an
additional $139,000.00 in Community Development Block
Grant funds to the City for fiscal year 1986-87. Funds
for land acquisition for economic development could be
set aside for the purchase of land for a senior citizen
center or senior citizen housing; however, dispersal of
the funds must be approved by the City Council.
1
Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, asked for clari-
fication of "displacement of persons", referenced on
Page 3 of the Public Notice. She feared that it may
be a veiled threat of condemnation.
Council Member Wheeler responded that displacement could
occur during rehabilitation of homes, but these would be
temporary displacements.
Mayor Hall assured Ms. Luymes that there is no veiled
threat of condemnation.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, objected to
$123,085.00 being allocated for administration of the
program.
Anne Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, Apartment.No. 1,
Costa Messa, asked for the total amount of block grant
funds for 1986-87. The City Manager replied that the
previous total was $678,000.00, plus the additional
$139,000.00.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Additional Council Member Hornbuckle, approving the additional
Funds Approved $139,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds
for land acquisition for economic development, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented Planning Action PA -86-223, Cardinal
Development Company, One Civic Plaza, Suite 290, Newport
PA -86-223 Beach, authorized agent for Bristol Partners, 2699 White
Bristol Partners Road, Suite 150, Irvine, for a parking variance and a
Planned Development Review, for an auto and retail
center containing 38,600 square feet, including a 2,200 -
square -foot restaurant, located at 375 Bristol Street in
a PDC zone. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration adopted November 3, 1986, for Planning
Action PA -86-166.
Staff recommended continuing this item to the next regu-
larly scheduled Council meeting.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Held Over Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, Planning
Action PA -86-223 was continued to January 5, 1987.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the ting adjou ed at 8 30 p.m
cam,
or of the Cit f Costa Mesa
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--City Clerk of_the City of Costa sa