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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/1987 - City Council3817 ROLL CALL. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA FEBRUARY 2, 1987 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session February 2, 1987, 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 Carl Omaye, Orange Coast Free Methodist Church. Council Members Present: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director, Public Services Director, City Clerk MINUTES On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council January 19, 1987 Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regu- lar meeting of January 19, 1987, were approved. 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. PRESENTATION Linda Moser, Linda.' -s Dance Studio, 738 West 17th Street, Yankee Doodle Suite G, Costa Mesa, reported.that the "Yankee Doodle Dancers Dancers" represented the United States in a cultural exchange in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1985. Ms. Moser announced that the dance group has been asked to perform in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has been invited by the Russian government to perform in Leningrad and Moscow this summer. She asked for mementos from the City to present in both Danmark and Russia. Ms. Moser con- cluded her presentation by introducing members of the dance group. Mayor Hall advised Ms. Moser to contact the City Manager to obtain the City mementos. PROCLAMATION The Mayor declared the month of February, 1987, as National Black "National Black History Month" in the City of Costa History Month Mesa, and presented the proclamation to Ronald A. Lark -Wallace, Board Member• of ,thc� Orange County Black Historical Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jim Navai, 1857 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, referred to the Conditional Use Permit approved for Barto Oil in ZE-83-111 1983 (ZE-83-111), and which he brought to Council's Barto Oil attention at the meeting of December 15, 1986. Mr. Navai indicated that the homeowners are confused about the Condition of Approval requiring a buffer area, and asked for clarification. He submitted a letter from the Oceanview Park Homeowners Association and Homeowners Mineral Management Corporation detailing the concerns of the homeowners. Mayor Hall directed the Development Services Director to provide Mr. Navai with a copy of the report he prepared for the Council. Parking at Adams Louis Broussard, 2850 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa', Avenue Post Office spoke about a parking problem at the Adams Avenue post office where he was cited by a police cadet. Mr. Broussard was told that the area where he parked is a fire lane; however, he disagreed with that infonnation. The City Manager responded that if the area in question is red -curbed and Mr. Broussard wants it changed, he should go to the Traffic Commission. Mayor Hall stated that staff will investigate the matter and report the findings to Mr. Broussard. Soffer Comments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked: If an item listed on the Planning Commission agenda is reccM- mended to be continued to a later meeting, can the Commission decide to hear it anyway? The City Attorney responded that he would investigate the law and provide a reply by memorandum. Mr. Soffer mentioned that because local mail deliveries sometimes take 5 to 7 days, staff should mail public hearing notices earlier than 10 days prior to the meeting. Mr. Soffer expressed his opinion that there is a problem with the Planning Commission meetings. Contractor William Polder, 1628 White Oak Street, Costa Mesa, Complaint reported that his neighborhood has been undergoing curb, gutter, and sidewalk reconstruction for the past eight 1986-87 Street weeks. During this time, the construction crew damaged Maintenance (Street six sprinkler heads, and the parkway is still in dis- Reconstruction and repair. Mr. Polder produced pictures of the parkway. Parkway Maintenance) The Director of Public Services commented that the problem has arisen because three contractors are working on the project, and the City usually hires only one contractor to do all three phases. Victor Larsen, 1629 White Oak Street, reiterated the complaint by Mr. Polder, and asked if the City will replace the broken sprinkler heads and have the parkway sodded. The Director of Public Services responded that damaged sprinkler heads will be repaired and the parkway seeded. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was removed from the Consent Calen- dar: Item 9(b), Agreement with Weston Pringle and Associates, to design traffic signals for Sunflower Avenue/Greenville Street/Wimbledon Way, and modifica- tions on Placentia Avenue at Victoria Street and at Wilson Street. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, 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 On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, Resolution 87-3, being A RESOLUTION OF Fire Department THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Records Destruction AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. MOTION 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call vote: Resolution 87-3 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Adopted Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None In `J Police Department On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Records Destruction Mayor Amburgey, Resolution 87-4, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, MOTION AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE POLICE DEPART - Resolution 87-4 MENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE Adopted NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, . Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:. None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Two-hour Parking A letter was received from Woodrow Lewis, Woodco Invest - on Broadway ment Company, Incorporated, 3400 Irvine Avenue, Suite 117,- Newport Beach, questioning the need for the two - MOTION hour parking limitation on Broadway east of Newport Referred to Traffic Boulevard. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, Commission seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, this item was referred to the Traffic Commission. READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Rob Breneman; Kenneth P. Deisch; Attorney Timothy C. Kuzelka on behalf of Nada Staj ic; and Southern California Edison Company. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses Stater Brothers Market, 1175-C Baker Street; Ronald Slutsky, doing business as The Sports Page Bar, 1562 Newport Boulevard, Suites C and D; and Ashok K. Khanna, doing business as Cook Book, 2340 Harbor Boulevard. West Side Letter from Fred Natrass, 2063 State Avenue, Costa Street Closures Mesa, urging Council to do away with the street barricades in the Freedom Homes area. Letter from Harold Moore, 2043 Federal Avenue, Costa Mesa, opposing the street closures in his neighbor- hood. South Coast letter from Mrs. R. J. Lewis, 1875 Maui Circle, Costa Plaza Traffic Mesa, stating there is a need for a pedestrian cross= ing over Bear Street, and a need to change the traffic signal on Bear Street at the South Coast Plaza exit. Animal Control Letter from Mary Isherwood, 12115 Hillslope Street, . Studio City, urging the Council to allow a Costa Mesa resident to keep injured opossums in the back yard. REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Carey Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from Cathy Carey was rejected. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Iona Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from Eleanor and Ted Dona was rejected. Homan On motion by Council Member"Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from David W. Homan was rejected. Sanchez On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from Jorge Sanchez was rejected. Z3 Kitchen On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice 1985-86 Parkway Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from Lynda Maintenance Kitchen was rejected. Lindsey On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice MOTION Mayor Pmburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from Robert Release Authorized G. Lindsey was rejected. Moore On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from Sue Moore on behalf of John Moore, a minor, was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ACTIONS Bids received for Bid Item 755, Turf Maintenance Equip- Final Map for ment, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Bid Item 755 Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Turf Maintenance Amburgey, the contract was awarded to Pacific Equipment Equipment and Irrigation, Incorporated, 19515 East Walnut Drive Map Approved North, City of Industry, for $8,477.88. The motion MOTION carried by the following roll call vote: Awarded to AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Pacific Equipment Hornbuckle, Buffa and Irrigation NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Partial Release of The Director of Public Services requested release of Retention Funds to 50 percent of the retention funds, in the amount of Damon Construction $17,225.16, to Damon Construction, 500 East Gardena Boulevard, Gardena, for the'1985-86 Parkway Maintenance 1985-86 Parkway Program (Removal and Reconstruction of Curb and Gutter, Maintenance Sidewalk, Driveway Approach, and Grinding and Removing Tree Roots and Stumps). On motion by Council Member MOTION Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, authoriza- Release Authorized tion was given to release 50 percent of the retention funds by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Final Map for The Final Map was presented for Tract 12578, Rod Brown, Tract 12578/Brown Post Office Box 177-F, Newport Beach, developer; one lot, 0.462 -acre, located at 2335 Elden Avenue. On MOTION motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Map Approved Mayor Amburgey, the map was approved; the Council did accept on behalf of the City: (1) the three-foot public utility easement as dedicated; and (2) the ingress/ egress easement for emergency and public security vehicle purposes over Lot 1 as dedicated; did also approve said map pursuant to the provisions of Section 66436 (c)(1) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized to sign said map 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 Agreement with The Management Information Manager requested approval Structured Data of an agreement with Structured Data Systems, 2563 Systems Fordham Drive, Costa Mesa, for $14,000.00, to develop and implement a personnel profile module and related Personnel Profile payroll system changes. On motion by Council Member Module Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were MOTION authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion Agreement carried by the following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 31 Agreement with Staff -requested approval of an agreement with the School District Newport Mesa Unified School District, Post Office Box 1368, Newport Beach, to continue leasing Rea School for Rea Center Lease 10 years at a rate of $110,000.00 per year. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor MOTION Amburgey, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor was Agreement authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion Approved carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa OLD BUSINESS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Parking Prohibition The Traffic Commission recommended parking prohibition on Wilson Street along the northerly curb of Wilson Street frcm Federal Westside Avenue to Placentia Avenue to improve sight distance. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Resolution 87-5 Mayor Amburgey, Resolution 87-5, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF WILSON STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Parking Prohibition The Traffic Ccn nission reccnmended parking prohibition on Baker Street along the northerly curb of Baker Street frcm Labrador Drive to 40 feet easterly to improve sight distance. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Resolution 87-6 Mayor Amburgey, Resolution 87-6, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF BAKER STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:- Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Conference On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Advances Mayor Amburgey, Conference Advances for $521.80 each, for two police officers to attend a Basic Hostage Nego- MOTION tiations Conference in San Jose from February 9 to 12, Advances 1987, were approved by the following roll call vote: Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement with Item 9(b) on the Consent Calendar was presented: An Weston Pringle agreement with Weston Pringle and Associates, 2651 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 110, Fullerton, for $9,850.00, to design traffic signals for Sunflower Avenue/Greenville Street/Wimbledon Way, and modifications on Placentia Avenue at Victoria Street and at Wilson Street. Trailed Council Member Hornbuckle suggested trailing this item until after Public Hearing No. 3, appeal of the Traffic Commission's recommendation to establish left -turn restrictions for Wimbledon Way at Sunflower Avenue. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Ordinance 87-1 in connection with Rezone Petition R-86-11 R-86-11, George Rebella, authorized agent for Martin Rebella/Martin Westside Associates, regarding Orange County/John Wayne Westside Airport. MOTION On motion by Council Member Vxbeeler, seconded by Council Ordinance 87-1 Member Hornbuckle, Ordinance 87-1, being AN ORDINANCE OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, d'laa6�' �_? q r. CHANGING THE ZONING AT THE SOUTHERLY CORNER OF AIRWAY AVENUE AND PAULARINO AVENUE FROM CL TO MP, was 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 Agreement with The Clerk presented from the meeting of January 19, State of California 1987, an agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation, for Route 55 Freeway Route 55 Freeway construction between Industrial Way and Arlington Construction Drive. Richard Sewell, 136 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa, reported that he has retained an attorney to negotiate with CALTRANS concerning the need for sound attenuation walls along the easterly side of the proposed freeway. Mr. Sewell believed that his attorney could obtain a catmnitment fran CALTRANS to provide the walls if Council would delay approval of the agreement for two weeks. Mayor Hall suggested that Council approve the agreement but delay transmittal to the State until the sound attenuation wall issue is resolved. The City Manager canmented that the agreement has been held since November, and too many delays could hinder the freeway project; however, two more weeks may not be a problem. At the request of the Mayor, the Director of Public Services reported that earlier in the day, Mr. Louden of CALTRANS infonned him that a letter will be forthcaning stating that CALTRANS will abide by State and Federal regulations and by current California State Commission policies. State policy is that during the design phase of the freeway, design for the number of lanes, sound attenuation walls, etc. will be addressed. The Director pointed out that should the City decide to delay approval of the agreement for a year or so, CALTRANS would not change the basic freeway agreement, but would continue to state in its letters that they will abide by all policies and procedures. The Director had no doubt that when the design phase is reached, and it is found that sound attenuation is needed, CALTRANS will include that into the freeway construction. Mayor Hall expressed concern that if the City is not timely in approving the agreement, the project may be in jeopardy. Fonner Mayor and Costa Mesa businessman Dom Raciti agreed with Mr. Sewell's suggestion that the Council delay approval of the agreement until an appropriate letter is received fran CALTRANS confinning that sound attenuation walls will be constructed where necessary. Council Member Hornbuckle was apprehensive about delay- ing approval of the agreement. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Agreement Council Member Buffa, approving the freeway agreement Approved and authorizing the Mayor to sign upon receipt of an appropriate letter from CALTRANS; and stipulating that if the letter is not received within two weeks, the contract shall be forwarded to CALTRANS as is. Council'Member Wheeler opposed the motion because he opposes the adopted easterly route. After discussion concerning the design phase of the project, Mayor Hall called for a vote on the motion to approve the agreement. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no. Request for Funds The Clerk presented a request from Costa Mesa High from Costa Mesa School for funding assistance for the Tall Flag Team High School Tall to participate in competition in Portland, Oregon, Flag Team March 28-29, 1987. Stanley Brunner, in charge of the Costa Mesa High School Color Guard, explained that the Color Guard competes in conjunction with the school's marching band, and has winter indoor competitions with pre-recorded music. Responding to questions from the Council, Mr. Brunner reported that 19 ladies and 1 gentleman comprise the Tall Flag Team, and that some funding is received from the school district for uniforms, equipment, and band instruments. Carolyn King, who works with the Color Guard, explained the procedures leading up to a team being invited to perform at various competitions. Mayor Hall mentioned that because of the many requests the City has been receiving for this type of funding, the City Manager was requested to survey other communi- ties to obtain information on how they respond to such funding requests. The City Manager reported that staff has been working on establishing a policy for financial assistance, and after surveying other communities, found that the City of Costa Mesa is unique in funding these events. Mr. Bruner introduced the captain of the Color Guard Team who asked that the Council approve the request for funds. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that the City should support these types of activities for the youth of our community. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Funds Authorized Council Member Hornbuckle, to donate $1,000.00 for the team to compete in Portland, Oregon. At the suggestion of Council Member Buffa, Vice Mayor Anburgey amended his motion by increasing the donation to $1,500.00. The amended motion was seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Amburgey and Vice Mayor Amburgey offered to donate $100.00 to the Soffer Donate Tall Flag Team if Sid Soffer would do the same. Mr. Funds Soffer agreed to donate $100.00. North Costa Mesa The Clerk presented elements of the North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Specific Plan: (a) I-405 Freeway Corridor Study; and (b) Public review process. The Director of Public Services summarized the City Manager's memorandum dated January 30, 1987, which contains recommendations on how staff will proceed with this project, based on the Council's direction at the Study Session of January 26, 1987. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Advisory Committee Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, endorsing Findings Endorsed the findings of the Costa Mesa Technical Advisor Ccmit- tee for the I-405 Freeway Corridor Study, dated January 26, 1987. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Town Hall Meeting Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, February 23, 1987, Scheduled was established as the date for a Town Hall meeting on the I-405 Freeway Corridor Study, and the City Manager was directed to promote and advertise the meeting as widely as possible. MOTION Referencing Finding No. 2 of the Technical Advisory City Manager CULRLittee findings, Council Member Buffa made a motion Directed to directing the City Manager to initiate the process of Initiate Hiring hiring an advanced transportation coordinator for the Process for purpose of implementing freeway and arterial highway Coordinator improvements and coordinating future planning and design. The City Manager asked if the coordinator shall be a City employee or an outside consultant. Council Member Buffa suggested that at the next Council meeting, the City Manager recommend alternatives for consideration. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0. WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by MOTION Council Member Buffa, Warrant Resolution 1347, including Warrant 1347 Payroll 8702, was approved by the following roll call Approved vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Warrant 1348 Council Member Buffa, Warrant Resolution 1348 was Approved approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager presented his memorandum of January 30, 1987, concerning a change in name for Fairview Park. Renaming Fairview Park Council Member Wheeler, Council representative on the Fairview Regional Park Citizens Committee, reported that the Committee has discussed having a Citywide contest to rename the park. The Ccmmittee is requesting Council approval to proceed. Ultimately, the final decision for a new name will rest with the Council. MOTION Committee Directed On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council to Prepare Report Member Hornbuckle, the Fairview Regional Park Citizens on Contest Committee was directed to prepare -a report on what type of contest will be held for renaming the park. The motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Flood Regulations for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to bring floodway and floodplain regulations into conformance with changes in Federal law. Environmental Determina- tion: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications have been received. The Development Services Director summarized staff's memorandum dated January 27, 1987, reporting that recent charges to National Flood Insurance Program criteria necessitate amendments to the City's floodplain ordi- nance. The changes include the following: 1. Replace the term and definition of "mobile home" with the term and definition of "manufactured home". 2. Change the term and definition of "habitable floor" to "lowest floor". 3. Add floodproofing requirements pertaining to the use of openings below the lowest floor. 4. Add floodproofing requirements pertaining to mechanical and utility equipment. 5. Add a definition of "start of construction". 6. Delete the provision for grandfathering manufac- tured homes into existing manufactured home parks. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked for a brief explanation of the ordinance. The Mayor responded that a full explanation is contained in the aforemen- tioned staff memorandum. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Ordinance 87-2 Member Hornbuckle, Ordinance 87-2, being.AN ORDINANCE OF Given First THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Reading AMENDING ARTICLE 17-1/2, TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS -AND CLARIFY FLOOD - PROOFING STANDARDS IN THE FLOOD HAZARD AREA, was given first reading and passed to.second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place R-87-03 set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-87-03, Golob/Morales Gerald Sy Golob, 23011 Moulton Parkway, Suite I-9, Laguna Hills, authorized agent for Joe T. Morales, for permission to rezone property at 736 Baker Street from R2 to R3. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No ccomunications have been received. The Development Services Director briefly reviewed staff's memorandum dated January 27, 1987, and the Staff,Report. The Planning Commission and Planning staff recc mended approval for R3 zoning. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. {,9G MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice Ordinance 87-3 Mayor Amburgey, the Negative Declaration of Environ - Given First mental Impact was adopted; and Ordinance 87-3, being Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 736 BAKER STREET FROM R2 TO R3, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Appealing Left -turn set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Restrictions on Traffic Commission's recommendation to establish left - Wimbledon Way turn restrictions for Wimbledon Way at Sunflower Avenue frau Michael W. Hylton, 3498 Queens Court, Costa Mesa, representing Wimbledon Village residents. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. A communication was received from appellant, Michael W. Hylton, containing results of a petition process: 91 percent of residents favor closing Wimbledon Way; 6 percent oppose the closure; and 3 percent, unable to contact or undecided. A communication was received from Robert A. Oman, 1178 Kingston Street, Costa Mesa, objecting to the closure of Wimbledon Way at Sunflower Avenue, giving five reasons for his objection. The Director of Public Services reported that the matter of safety improvements at the Wimbledon Way/Greenville Street/Sunflower Avenue intersection has been before the Traffic Commission and City Council at various times during the past year. The City Council authorized signalization of the intersection, and at its meeting of January 7, 1987, the Traffic Commission recommended the left -turn restriction for Wimbledon Way until the traffic signal can be installed. Now the residents have suggested closure of Wimbledon Way. Staff cannot recom- mend closure because environmental and traffic analyses must be done and the traffic signal would have to be" changed. The Director mentioned that the Traffic Commission is concerned about the number of requests for street closures and suggested that no decisions be made until the Traffic Commission can provide some criteria. The Director stated that guidance is needed,to establish a policy, and to provide funds for consultants to do the necessary analyses. Responding to a question from Mayor Hall concerning the agreement (trailed from earlier in the meeting) which includes design of traffic signals for the subject intersection and design of two other intersections within the City, the Director of Public Services stated that he could attempt to renegotiate the contract to eliminate the Wimbledon intersection at this time. Council Member Hornbuckle commented that she would need traffic counts and accident information before she could consider closure of Wimbledon Way. Responding to Council Member Wheeler, the Director of Public Services advised that the approximate cost for an environmental study done is $10,000.00. 39 Vice Mayor Amburgey stated that if a study is done, it would have to include a study of how the closure will impact the surrounding streets. Mayor Hall reminded the Council of the new law concern- ing agenda items and pointed out that closure of Wimbledon Way is not the issue this evening, only the left -turn restrictions. The appellant, Michael Hylton, reported that the resi- dents have made verbal requests in the past to have Wimbledon Way closed for safety reasons, and 91 percent of those polled want the street closed. Council Member Wheeler mentioned that the item under consideration is left -turn restrictions and asked Mr. Hylton for his comments concerning that issue. Mr. Hylton responded that he could support the restric- tions as an interim measure only. Bill Schwenneker, 3478 Wimbledon Way, stated that there are over 1,800 rental and condominium units in the area, and most of the residents use the 405 Freeway, causing traffic problems on Wimbledon Way. Mr. Schwenneker was of the opinion that a permanent barrier was the only solution. As tothe turn restrictions, Mr. Schwenneker conceded that it would be better than nothing, but he pointed out that right -turn movements from Wimbledon Way are very dangerous because of poor visibility. James Willems, 1119 Sunflower Avenue, mentioned that he has been requesting installation of a traffic signal at the subject intersection for some time, and encouraged Council to proceed with that project. Bruce Garlich, President of the Wimbledon Village Asso- ciation, 3401 Wimbledon Way, submitted a copy of the Association's minutes from the special board meeting of January 29, 1987. The board strongly supported the closure of Wimbledon Way. Howard Roop, member of the Board of Directors, Wimbledon Village Association, 3400 Wimbledon Way, stated that the left -turn restrictions would serve some benefit but he preferred closure of the street. He urged Council to move quickly on the closure study. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that the Council should act upon the request to close Wimbledon Way. Steve Willems, 3496 Wimbledon Way, asked that Council not send the Wimbledon Way closure issue to the Traffic Ccmmission because he believes the ccunissioners are opposed to street closures. Council Member Wheeler responded that the matter must be referred to the Traffic Cutnnission so that traffic infonnation can be obtained for Council to consider. He pointed out that in some cases, other streets would have to be barricaded, for example, the closures on the west side: Monrovia, Continental, and Federal Avenues. Fred Elliott, 3485 Wimbledon Way, stated that left -turn restrictions will not alleviate the excess speed at which vehicles travel on Wimbledon Way. 398 MOTION Approve Traffic Commission Reccomendation for Left -turn Restrictions as Interim Solution Verne Murray, 3490 Wimbledon Way, approved of the left - turn restrictions as an interim solution; however, he recammended a raised island rather than street striping only. Mr. Murray also recamnended more police patrol. Melodie Murray, 3490 Wimbledon Way, mentioned that right turns fran Wimbledon are dangerous because of poor visibility. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, to approve the Traffic Commis- sion's recommendation and proceed with the process for left -turn restrictions for Wimbledon Way at Sunflower Avenue. Council Member Buffa opposed the motion because he felt right turns onto Sunflower Avenue are dangerous now, and restrictions would make it more so. He suggested that the only short-term solution is the traffic signal. AMENDED MOTION Council Member Hornbuckle asked if the Vice Mayor Restrictions Only intended the motion to be the same as the Traffic until Traffic Commission's recommendation, that is, "restripe the Signal Installed intersection of Sunflower Avenue at Wimbledon/Greenville which will be in effect only until the traffic signal is installed". Vice Mayor Amburgey so amended his motion. The amended motion was seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and car- ried 4-1, Council Member Buffa voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Wimbledon Way Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, referring the Closure Referred petition for closure of Wimbledon Way to the Traffic to Traffic Commission to be scheduled for hearing at the earliest Caranission, possible date, and directing staff to notify Mr. Hylton of all Traffic Commission hearings regarding this matter. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 9:20 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Wimbledon Way Mayor Hall announced that during recess it was suggested Closure to him that in order to expedite the Wimbledon Way study, Council should schedule this item for the next meeting on February 17, 1987. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Discussion Council Member Wheeler, to schedule the Wimbledon Way Scheduled closure discussion for the February 17 meeting. Council Member Hornbuckle expressed strong disagreement with the motion because she felt the Traffic Commission should be accumulating the information for Council. Vice Mayor Amburgey questioned the need to discuss this item in two weeks and then again a few weeks later. Council Members Hall, Wheeler, and Buffa were of the opinion that holding discussions at the next Council meeting may expedite the process. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Amburgey and Hornbuckle voting no. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a letter from Norman Manz, 2970 Request for Funds Harbor Boulevard, Suite 210, Costa Mesa, representing for AYSO Tournament the American Youth Soccer Organization, requesting a 399 City donation of $900.00 for the girls soccer team to participate in the 1987 AYSO Hawaii Rainbow Tournament in Honolulu in July, 1987. Norman Manz reported that the team has raised $6,700.00 so far, and that it costs each team member $900.00 to make the trip to Hawaii. Mr. Manz stated that all 15 team members are residents of Costa Mesa, and he introduced 10 members who were present. Former Mayor Dcm Raciti mentioned that he has been a member of the Lions Club for 30 years, and the club supports many youth organizations in the community. He asked that the Council approve the request for funds. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of a donation from the City. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council Donation Member Wheeler, a donation of $1,500.00 was authorized Authorized for the girls soccer team. 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 Request for Funds The Clerk presented a letter from William H. Bechtel, for Cop Bowl President, Orange County Cop Bowl, Incorporated, Post Office Box 1742, Costa Mesa, requesting a donation of approximately $3,300.00, said donation to be used to pay for the various insurances which must be obtained for the football game. The City Manager recommended that Council authorize him to negotiate with the Cop Bowl organization for a dona- tion from the City of approximately $3,000.00 for insurance purposes, unless Council wishes to obtain more input. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that the officers who participate in the Cop Bowl should be covered by the City's insurance. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by City Manager Council Member Hornbuckle, authorizing the City Manager Authorized to to negotiate a reasonable contribution to the Cop Bowl Negotiate not to exceed $3,000.00, and that the Orange County Contribution Cop Bowl shall submit a financial statement detailing the distribution of funds. Council Member Wheeler questioned the need to negotiate and suggested that the City donate $3,300.00 for insur- ance costs, and any money remaining after the insurance has been paid should be donated to the youths who are benefiting from the program. Mayor Hall pointed out that there is a possibility,the Cop Bowl group has been charged for insurance to cover the Orange Coast College facility. AMENDED MOTION Council Member Buffa amended his motion to stipulate Contribution that the negotiated contribution shall not exceed Limitation $3,300.00 (rather than $3,000.00). The amended motion Increased was seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 4-1, Council Member Wheeler voting no. Campaign The Clerk presented campaign contribution limitations. Limitations Council Member Wheeler's thoughts on the subject were that no single person or entity should be able to -200 materially influence the outcome of an election. He noted that many other jurisdictions have instituted controls to make the political process a bit more fair. Council Member Wheeler asked the Council to direct staff to prepare a report, based upon his memorandum of Janu- ary 17, 1986. He requested staff to find out what types of campaign financing ordinances exist, what County jurisdictions have adopted them, and what happened once those ordinances were adopted in those cities in terms of the election contributions and the total amounts spent. Council Member Wheeler stated that public polls indicate tremendous support in the County for ordinances that help clean up politics, and it may be that some- thing other than a limitation on the amount of the contribution would be more effective, and he would like to find out by asking for the report. Council Member Hornbuckle referred to Item 3 in Council Member Wheeler's memorandum of January 17, 1986, and asked if it would be burdensome for staff to obtain the results of the election financing ordinances from other jurisdictions. The City Manager responded that the information is probably documented by several organiza- tions, such as the League of California Cities. Council Member Wheeler stated that approximate numbers from two or three cities would be sufficient. Mayor Hall referred to a recent election in Newport Beach where the organization spending a great deal more money than the opposition, lost the election. His point was that money does not buy an election. Vice Mayor Amburgey was of the opinion that present laws adequately regulate elections. Council Member Buffa agreed that there is a need for more reforms but not specifically the reforms Council Member Wheeler referenced. He mentioned that there have been numerous elections in which the big spenders lost. Council Member Hornbuckle stated that the issue is that large amounts of money were spent in the Costa Mesa 1984 and 1986 elections, and therefore she would support election reform. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was in favor of having the study done by staff. Vice Mayor Amburgey commented that since no one has identified a problem, why enact more regulations. Michael Nutter, 3469 Plumeria Place, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of proceeding with Recommendations 1 and 2 in the memorandum dated January 17, 1986: (1) What types of campaign financing ordinances that exist? (2) What local jurisdictions have adopted campaign financing ordinances? Mr. Nutter felt it would instill confidence in local government. Mildred Kniss, 327 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, agreed with Council Member Wheeler's recommendations. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Wheeler, directing Direct Staff to staff to prepare a report that would encompass Recommen- Prepare Report dations l and 2 in his memorandum of January 17, 1986, which basically would be to determine what kind of campaign financing ordinances are in force, and what jurisdictions are adopting them. 1 AMENDED MOTION Council Member Hornbuckle seconded the motion, suggest - Include Additional ing an amendment to include additional items of election Information reform -- any that staff might be able to discover. Amended Motion Council Member Wheeler so amended his motion and it was Failed to Carry seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle. The motion failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Hall, Amburgey, and Buffa voting no. MOTION Council Member Buffa made a motion to direct staff to Staff'Directed examine both State and local levels to determine if any to Prepare Report measures are being considered and by which entity, to control the escalating cost of campaigning, to ensure that every and any member of the ccomunity is able to run for office, that is, to thoroughly examine any measures that might be in place to stabilize or reduce the cost of campaigning. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and further discussion ensued. The City Manager requested that two Council Members be appointed to work with staff if the motion carries. The motion carried 4-1, Vice Mayor Anburgey voting no. Mayor Hall appointed Council Members Hornbuckle and Buffa to work with staff. Review of"General The Clerk presented for review, General Plan Amendment Plan Amendment requests: Requests (a) 464 Princeton Drive and portions of 458 and 454 Princeton Drive. (b) 817 Victoria Street. The Development Services Director summarized staff's memorandum of January 23, 1987. On November 13, 1986; the Council adopted Policy 500-2 relating to processing privately initiated General Plan Amendments. The policy stipulates that the Council shall screen applications to determine which ones will be accepted for processing based on, but not restricted to the following criteria: The amendment would resolve an inconsistency between the General Plan designation and zoning. The amendment would provide a uniform land use designation on a single parcel or development site. The amendment would result in decreased traffic impacts. Applications should not be considered if the following conditions exist: The amendment applies to a single small lot or small area, especially if the change would make the property inconsistent with surrounding properties. The amendment applies to a site located in the Redevelopment Area. General Plan The applicant for the Princeton Drive properties is Amendment for Richard Nabers. He is requesting permission to change Princeton Drive the General Plan designation from Low Density Residen- tial to General Ccllmercial. In conjunction with the amendment, the applicant is also requesting a rezone from R1 to a camercial zone, and a Lot Line Adjustment. 4 0. Based on Council Policy 500-2, the request does not satisfy the criteria; however, the area on Princeton Drive adjacent to Nabers Cadillac has been the subject of opposing views by the applicant and the College Park residents since 1970. This General Plan Amendment supposedly is agreeable to the residents, and if this is the case, processing the application may provide the opportunity to resolve the ongoing land use controversy. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that the property along Harbor Boulevard should be commercial. Bud Lengtat, 432 Princeton Drive, worked with the appli- cant and mentioned that this is a General Plan change; however, for the record, he wanted Council to know that the residents agree to only a portion of Lot 1 being rezoned for ccnmercial use, not the entire lot. Wayne Banks, 19100 Von Kannan Avenue, Irvine, architect for Nabers Cadillac, thanked the residents for working with Mr. Nabers, and reported that the plans submitted to the City show substantial setbacks along Harbor Boulevard and along Princeton Drive. MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Staff Directed to Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, staff was directed Process General to process the General Plan Amendment for the Princeton Plan Amendment Drive properties. General Plan Larry Campeau, 1955 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, repre- Amendment for senting the property owners and himself, stated that 817 Victoria he believed he has met two of the requirements under Street Council Policy 500-2: By extending the right -turn pocket on Victoria Street, traffic circulation would be improved; and there is an inconsistency between the current zoning of the subject property and the zoning along the length of Placentia Avenue from Victoria Street to 19th Street. Mr. Campeau reported that he will be proposing R2 zoning to construct a 13 -unit apartment project. MOTION Council Member Buffa ccomented that the applicant made Staff Directed to some good points which he had not considered previously, Process General and thereafter made a motion directing staff to process Plan Amendment a General Plan Amendment. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hall. Council Member Wheeler did not believe traffic would be reduced, nor would he approve eradication of R1 zoning to construct apartments adjacent to the R1 area. Vice Mayor Amburgey felt that 13 apartment units would generate more traffic. Motion Failed The motion directing staff to process the amendment to Carry failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Amburgey, Wheeler, and Hornbuckle voting no. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded Request Denied by Council Member Wheeler, denying the request for a General Plan'Amendment. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Hall and Buffa voting no. Mobile Hone The Mayor presented the Mobile Hone Assistance Program. Assistance Program The City Manager reviewed staff's memorandum dated February 2, 1987, which details the assistance program. The program will be available Citywide to all owner/ occupants of mobile homes who meet very low inccme requirements as established by the Housing Authority (HUD). The City will offer a deferred payment loan with zero percent interest which will become due upon sale, transfer, or exchange of the unit. Mobile have owners may apply for a $2,500.00 maximum deferred payment loan for rehabilitation of code deficiencies. Glen Greener, representing Costa Mesa Mobile Estates, 327 West Wilson Street, suggested that trailers be included since State law differenciates between mobile homes and trailers. He felt that the loans may be futile since many mobile homes and trailers would not sell for $2,500.00. Mr. Greener reported that the City of Artesia awards a grant not to exceed $1,985.00. Mayor Hall recc mended that trailers be included in the assistance program. The City Manager responded that it should be stipulated that the trailer is the primary. residence. Vice Mayor Anburgey noted that'in;the City's floodway ordinance, the term "manufactured home_" is used. Mayor Hall suggested using all three -terms..:, Mildred Kniss, 327 West Wilson Street;- Costa Mesa, asked questions about the loans'as they related to senior citizens. The Mayor responded that if, -the loan cannot be repaid, the City will forfeit the payments. MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Program Approved Member Hornbuckle, the Mobile Home Assistance Program was approved by the following roll call votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Reappointment The Mayor presented the item for reappointment of Plan - of Planning ning Commissioners Walter Davenport and Clarence Clarke. Commissioners Council Member Buffa spoke in support of the reappoint- ments, stating that he worked with both ccmissioners, finding them very knowledgeable and equitable to all. Council Member Wheeler would have preferred to have solicited applications to acquire new points of view. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Davenport Vice Mayor Amburgey, re -appointing Walter Davenport and and Clarke Clarence Clarke to the Planning Commission for terms of Reappointed four years expiring February 28, 1991. The motion carried 4-1, Wheeler voting no. COUNCILMANIC COMMENTS Council Member Buffa reminded the Council that this is the year of our Constitution Bicentennial and asked Constitution for suggestions on how the City should commemorate this Bicentennial occasion. Mayor Hall appointed Council Member Buffa to pursue activities for City involvement. Costa Mesa Council Member Wheeler asked the Development Services Mobile Estates Director to investigate a complaint he received concern- ing Costa Mesa Mobile Estates, 327 West Wilson Street. It appears that since the new plot plan was approved by the City, the owner of the park is charging a parking fee of $25.00. Council Member Wheeler asked if this action complied with Conditions of Approval. Quarterly Council Member Hornbuckle thanked the Development Fact Sheet Services Director and his staff for the quarterly fact sheet. Police Council Member Hornbuckle commended police department Commended personnel, especially Sergeant De Francisco, for their fine performance at the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel during the Winter Conference on Aerospace and Electronic Systems (WINCOM). ADJOURNMENf The Mayor declared the me ing adjourned at 11:10 p.m. f Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: i y Clerk of the City of Costa M a