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RFDUTAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY CF GDSTA MESA
APRIL 4, 1988
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
net in regular session April 4, 1988, at 6:30 p.m. , in
the Council Chanbers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa. The neeting was called to order by the Mayor,
follcaed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and
Invocation by the Public Services Director.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Hall, Amburgey, Vheeler,
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 Hornbuckle, seconded by
Mardi 7 and Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, minutes of the
21, 1988 regular ireetings of March 7 and March 21, 1988, were
approved as distributed.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buf fa , seconded by
Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, to react all
ordinances by tithe only.
PROCLAMATION The Mayor read a proclamation declaring the week of
Week of the Young April 10 through 16, 1988, as the "Week of the Young
Child Child".
PROCLAMATION A proclamation declaring April 10 through 17, 1988, as
Holocaust Victims "Days of Remenbrance of the Victims of the Holocaust"
Held Over was continued to the meeting of April 18, 1988.
PROCLkMATION Mayor Hall read a proc lancet ion dec lar i ng April 18
Register and Vote through 22, 1988, as "You've Got the Power, Register
and Vote" week.
PROCLAMATION The Mayor read a proclamation declaring.April, 1988, as
Earthquake "California Earthquake Preparedness Month" and presented
Preparedness the document to the Costa Mesa Communications Director.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Hall read a proclamation declaring April 16, 1988,
Health Fair Expo as "Health Fair Expo Day".
(DNSENT CAIENEAR The following items were removed from the Consent
Calendar: Item 5, Letter from Mesa Verde Villas Home-
owners Association concerning speed limit signs on Iowa
Street; Item 16(a), Change Order No. 1 for $164,500.00,
in connection with Measure "C" Parkway Maintenance
1987-88; Item 17(b), Agreement with First American Title
Insurance Company concerning the Victoria Street widerr-
ing; and Item 24, North Costa Mesa development trip
charges.
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, the remaining Consent Calendar
items were approved in one motion by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 0XRUIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Waeeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: (DUNCI L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT : ODU1- I L MEMBERS : None
VRITTEN On motion ty Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Buffa, Resolution 88-19, being A RESOLU-
TION CF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Records Destruction CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS IESTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE
for Fire Department DEPARIMENT CF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PURSUANT TO ORDI-
NANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call
MOTION vote:
Resolution 88-19 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Adopted Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: OJUNCI L MEMBERS: None
Traffic at 17th On motion try, Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Street and Superior Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, a letter from
Avenyae W. A. Vermolen, 998 Modjeska Circle, Costa Mesa,
concerning traffic circulation at 17th Street and
MOTIOWReferred to Superior Avenue, was referred to the Traffic
Traffic Camdss ion Commission.
Parking Prohibition On motion by Council Manber Hornbuckle, seconded by
on Sturgeon Drive Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, a letter from
Paul and Rhonda Bozarth, 557 Sturgeon Drive, Costa
MOTION/Referred to Mesa, requesting parking prohibition on Sturgeon Drive,
Traf f is Com dss ion was referred to the Traffic Commission.
Parking Problems
on Jasmine Circle
MOTIOWRefe rred to
Traf f is Conmiss ion
Left turn Pockets
on South Coast
Drive
MOTION
Referred to Public
Services Director
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, a letter from
Ann Profant, 932 Jasmine Circle, Costa Mesa, concerning
parking problems on Jasmine Circle, vas referred to the
Traffic Conmiss ion.
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, are] carried 5-0, a letter from
Dave Leighton,.3105 Loren Lane, Costa Mesa, Board Member
of the North Costa Mesa Homeowners Association, request-
ing installation of two left -turn pockets exiting South
Coast Drive at Fairview Road, was referred to the Public
Services Director for a report.
READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Mwber Buffa, and carried 5-0, the following
Reading Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Lawrence and
Patricia Courter; Attorney Richard M. Hawkins for
Dan and Ann Ford; Attorney Gary T. Mason for
Alamrosa Guido; Ursula Loveless; Pacific Bell;
Marla Rauls; and Allstate Insurance fDr Karen
Williams.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff:
Licenses The Vons Companies, Incorporated, doing business at
1170 Baker Street.
Apportionment of Statement from the office of the State Controller
State Revenues showing the amount estimated to be paid to each city
and county as its share of revenues to be apportioned
during fiscal year ending June .30, 1989, from the
following sources: Highway Users Taxes, Motor Vehicle
License Fees, and Off-highway Motor Vehicle License
Fees.
Refund of Notification from the Orange County Counsel that AT&T
Property Taxes Communications of California, Incorporated, served a
summns and complaint on the State Board of Equaliza-
tion and various counties seeking refund of property
taxes paid.
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Proposed Letter frau Philip Bettenceurt, Preview Real Estate
Litigation by. Services, 110 Newport. Center Drive, Suite 200, Newport
City of Irvine Beach, concerning solicitation from City of Irvine
Mayor Larry Agr.an for "legal and/or financial assist-
ance"
ssistance" fpr litigation contemplated against the County
government, and at least tree South Orange County
master -planned ccmuzities.
Hone Ranch Petition signed by 11 Costa Mesa residents expressing
Project their support for construction of One South Coast
Place (Segerstran Hane Ranch site).
Day Workers/. Letters from Costa Mesa residents concerning day
Human Relations workers and human relations:
Ed Hauser, 2170 Maple Street, commending Council for
taking steps to avoid intergroup tension by sponsoring
activities such as Human Relations Week and the Human
Relations Canmittee.
Gloria Escalante, 266 Princeton Drive, cammending the
City's approach concerning day laborers.
Reverend James Nelson, 990 Linden Place, commending
the City fnr its approach regarding day laborers.
Bernard lUsEb, 1789 Hummingbird Drive, asking that no
action be taken against day laborers unless criminal
activity is involved.
Antonia Alanar, 302 Cabrillo Street, stating that day
laborers should not be picked up by police to be
turned over to the immigration .service as has been
done in the City of Orange.
BUSINESS PEFMITS Notice cf Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable.
Purpose was received frau Purple Heart Veterans Rehab -
Purple Heart ilitation Services, Incorporated, doing business as
'�bterans Purple Heart Thrift Stores, 555 East Ocean Boulevard,
Long Beach, by door-to-door solicitation for useable,
discarded clothing and household items during the 1988
MOTION calendar year. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle,
Permit Approved. seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the
permit was approved with application of Municipal Code
Section 9-234(j).
United Way Notice cf Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose, was received fr an United Way of Orange County,
13252 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, by solicit -
MOTION . ing funds fran June 1 through December 31, 1988. On
Pennit Approved motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the permit was approved
with application of Municipal Code Section 9-234(j).
Greenpeace, U.S.A. Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose was received from ,Greenpeace, U.S.A. , Incorpor-
ated,.3771 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, by door-to-door
solicitation frau April 5 through May 31, 1988. On .
motion, -,by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member.Buffa, and carried 5-0, the permit was approved
with application of Municipal Code Section 9-234(j) .'
WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, Warrant Resolution 1388, includ-
MOTION ing Payroll 8805; Warrant Re solut ion 1389, including
Warrants .Approved Payroll 8806; arra Warrant Resolution 1390, were approved
by the . following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Vhmeeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from
Arce Attorney William M. Vlosky for Alberto D. Arce was
rejected.
Barnard On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council. Member Buffa, arra carried 5-0, the claim from
Cheryl Barnard was rejected.
Boughey On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from
Frances R. Boughey. %us rejected.
Chitjian On motion by.Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from
Mike Chitj ian was rejected.
Norris On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from
Rosemarie M. Norris vias rejected.
Ward On motion .by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the claim from
Attorney Milton. C. Grimes for Roderick VikLrd was rejected.
Burns On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, an Application
for Leave to Present a Late Claim from Attorney _Myron G.
Cohn for Gayle Burns vas denied.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS Bids received for Bid Item No. 801, Tot Lot Equipment,
are on file in. the Clerk's off ice. Staff recomm ended
MOTION rejecting all bids because of an error in the bid
Bids Rejected for mailing . list. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle,
Bid Item No. 801, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, all
Tot Lot Equipment bids were rejected.
Bid Iten No. 801, Bids received for Bid Item No. 801, Revision A, are on
Revi s ion A, Tot file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member
Lot Equipment Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the
contract was awarded to Ortco Builders/Iron Mountain
MOTION Forge, 681 South Tustin -Avenue, Suite.306, Orange, for
Awarded to Ortco $7,141.52. The motion carried by the fio1lowing roll
Builders/Iron - call vote:
Mountain Forge AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, TVheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT.: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item No. 804 Bids received for Bid Item No. 804, Temporary Personnel
Temporary Personnel Services, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
Services by Council. Member Hornbuckle,.seconded by Council
Member Buffa, the contract was awarded to Victor
MOTION Temporary Services,.151 Kalmus Drive, Suite D101, Costa
Awarded to Victor Mesa. The motion carried by the 5Dllowirg roll call
Temporary Services vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Vheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: . COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Measure "C" Sidewalk Bids received for Measure "C'•' Sidewalk Construction
Construction 1987-88 1987-88 ( sidewalk arra driveway approach construction,
curb and gutter removal and. replacement, tree removal
and planting, and other improvements on various streets)
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MOTION
are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council
Awarded to Dann
Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the
Construction.
contract was awarded to Damon Construction, 500 East
Gardena Boulevard, Gardena, f3or $358,715.00. The motion
carried by the fiollowirg roll call vote:
A)ES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, VVhheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:, None
Change Order Nos. 1
The Public Services Director- recommended approval of
and 2
Charge Order Nos. 1 and 2 for $5,041.45 and $3,900.50,
Moore Electrical
respectively,. to the contract with Moore Electrical
Contracting
Contracting, 2841-E Saturn Street, Brea. The charge,
orders are required to relocate a concrete vault due
Undertgrounding
to an. interfering sewer main line, and to realign
19th Street
underground trenching .to avoid conflict with the water
Utilities
main in connection with Undergrounding 19th Street
Utilities . fram Maple Avenue to Anaheim Avenue. On
MOTION
motion.by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Change Orders
Member Buffa, the change orders were approved by the
Approved
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Uheeler,
_Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:. _ None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order "C"
Dokken Engineering
Plan Preparation
for Widening
Fairview Road
Overcressirg at
I-405
MOTION
Change Order
Approved
Agreement with
City of Santa Ana
Fairview Road
Rehabilitation
MOTION
Agreement Approved
The Public Services Director recommended approval of
Change Order "C" for $5,586.00 to the contract with
Dokken Engineering, 3221 Ramos Circle, Sacramento, to
prepare. plans -fpr widening. the Fairview Road Overcross-
ing at .I-40.5. - The : changa order will provide for addi-
tional alignment studies and exhibits to ascertain the
best design , cf the channeliaation within the widening
area. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
by Council Member Buffa, the change order was approved
by the fD l lcai ng roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Meeler,
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hornbuckle, Buffa
None
None
The- Public Services Director recommended approval . of an
agreement with the City of Santa Ana to include rehabil-
itation cf that portion of Fairview Road within the
Costa Mesa boundary in connection with Santa Ana's
project to improve Fairview Road fran Sunflower Avenue
north: to -Anahurst Place. The . cost to the City of Costa
Mesa would be $15,000.00. On motion by Council Member
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the -
agreemrnt was approved, and the Mayor and Cleric were
authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
carried by the fiol lowi ng roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Arburgey, Vlheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
ABSENT: -COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Completion Design and construction of, Mesa Linda Golf Course,
Golf Plan and South- Phase III, has been canpleted to the satisfaction,
west Growers of the. Leisure Services Director by Golf Plan and
Southwest Growers and Landscaping Company, 21251
Mesa Linda Golf Bushard Street, Huntington Beach. On motion by Council
Course Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa,
the work -was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to f ile
MOTION a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to
Work Accepted release retention funds 35 . days thereafter; the Labor . .
and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 nonths there-
after; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated
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12. months thereafter. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:. .
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wzeeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: ODUNCI L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Completion Improvexents at Rea Canmtnity Center have been canpleted
Zagros Canpany
to the satisfaction of the Leisure Services Director by
Pigneri
Zagros Company, 30 Wintersweet Way, Irvine. On motion
Rea Cammtnity Center
by Council Member Hornbuckle,-seconded by Council Member
Improvements
Buffa, the work was . accepted; the Clerk was authorized
Improvements
to f ile a Notice of Campletion; authorization was given
MOTION-
to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor
Work Accepted
and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months there-
Accepted
after; and the Eerformance Bond was ordered exonerated
Landscaping
12.nonths thereafter. The motion carried by the follow-
Assessment
ing roll call vote:
District No. 1
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, T,heeler,
Tract Nos. 9901
Hornbuckle, Buffa
and 12011
NOES: :COUNCIL MEMBERS: -None
ABSENT: CDUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Campletion Replacement of the Air Conditioning System at - the Costa
Pacific Southwest Mesa Golf Course Clubhouse has been canpleted to the
Air Conditioning satisfaction of the Leisure Services Director by Pacific
Southwest Air Conditioning Canpany, 5360 East Hunter
Air Condit ion i ng Avenue,: Anahe im. , On motion by Council Member
System at the Golf Hornbuckle,. seconded by Council Member Buffa, the work
Course Clubhouse was accepted; the .Clerk. was autinrized to file a Notice
of Canpletion; authorization was given to release reterr
tion funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material
MOTION Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the
Work Accepted Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months there-
after. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: .ODUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: CDUNCI L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT : ODUNCI L MEMBERS: None
Tract No. 12860
Improvements in Tract No. 12860, located at 2206 Canyon
Pigneri
Drive, have been completed to the satisfaction of the
17th Street and
-Public Services Director by Charles Pigner,i, 1131 East
MOTION
Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach. On motion by. Council
Improvements
Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa,
Accepted
-the improvements were accepted, and the $10,000.00 cash
Improvements
deposit was ordered exonerated. The motion carried by
Accepted
the fiollcwing roll call wte:
Landscaping
AYES: CDUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wzeeler,
Assessment
Hornbuckle, Buffa
District No. 1
, NOES : O.DUNCI L . MEMBERS: None
Tract Nos. 9901
ABSENT: CDUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Storn Drain -
Storm drain improverrents within the City right-of-way at
Improvements at
17th Street and Parona Avenue, Terminal Way, and within
17th Street and
the City s.torn drain easement have been canpleted to the
Parona Avenue
satisfaction cf the Public Services Director by First
American Trust Canpany, 2161 San Joaquin Hills Road,
MOTION
.Newport Beach. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle,
Improvements
seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the
Accepted
improvements were accepted.
Landscaping
On motion ty Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Assessment
Council Member Buffa, Resolution 88-20, being A RESOLU-
District No. 1
TION CF THE CITY COUNCIL CE THE CITY OF OJSTA MESA,
Tract Nos. 9901
CALIFORNIA, :INITIATING PROCEEDING FOR RENEWAL OF CITY
and 12011
OF QDSTA WSA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1,
MOTION Tract Nos. 9901 and 12011, located south of Sunflower
Resolution 88-20 Avenua and east of Smalley Road, was adopted by the
Adopted following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: (DUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Landscaping On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Assessment Council Member Buffa, Resolution 88-21, being A RESOLU-
District No. 2 TION CF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY CF COSTA MESA,
Tract No. 1.0513 CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR RENEWAL CF CITY
CF CDSTA MESA 'LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2,
MOTION Tract No. 10513, located west of Bear Street and north
Resolution 88-21 of Route 73, was'. adopted by the fiollowing roll call
Adopted vote:
AYES: (DUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wleeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: CDUNCI L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mastercard On motion by Council. Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Agreement with Council Member Buffa, Resolution 88-22, being A RESOLU-
Security Pacific TION CF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY CF COSTA MESA,
National Bank CALIFORNIA, -=AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION CF A MASTERCARD
AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK AND
MOTION AUTHORIZING LIMITED INDEBTEDNESS THEREOF, was adopted
Re so lut i uon 88-22 by the - fioll owi ng roll . c al 1 vote:
Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Meeler,
-Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: CDUNCI L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Representative On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
in Small Claims Council Member Buffa, Resolution 88-23, being A RESOLU-
Court TION CF THE CITY COUNCIL 0? THE CITY CP COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING DONNA J. THERIAULT, TAX AUDITING
MOTION SPECIALIST, AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN SMALL CLAIM s
Reso lut ion 88-23 COURT IN ALL INSTANCES WHERE CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF THE
Adopted CITY CF CDSTA MESA ARE BEING ENFORCED, was adopted by
the fio l lowi ng roll call vote : -
- AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: (DUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
New Classifications . The City Manager recommended the addition of two new job
of Park Ranger and classifications: Park Ranger and Senior Park Ranger.
Senior Park Ranger On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, Resolution 88-24, being A RESOLU-
M)TION TION CF THE CITY (DUNCIL CF THE CITY CF COSTA MESA,
Resolution 88-24 CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RAPES CF PAY FOR IWO CLASSI-
Adopted FICATIONS OUTSIDE THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE, was adopted by
the fDllcwing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Tnheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Completion of Work A request fDr refund of $5,000.00 was received frau
at 361 Paularino Martin Westside Limited, 361 Paularino Avenue, Costa
Avenue by Martin Mesa, since. sewer, water tie-in, and approach have been
Westside Limited completed at the above address to the satisfaction of
the Public Services Director. On motion by Council
MOTION Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the
Refund Approved refund vias approved by the hollowing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: (DUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Conference Advances
MOTION.
Advance Approved
On motion.by Council umber Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member. Buffa, a Conference Advance for $7.00.00,
for the Police Chief to attend the CPOA Annual Training
Conference in San Francisco, May 9-13, 1988, was
approved by the fbllowing roll call vote:
A]ES : ;CUUNCI L MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, TAbeeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: OOUNCI L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: OOUI_IL MEMBERS: None
MOTION
On not ion by Counc it Member . Hornbuckle , seconded by
Advance•Approved
Council Member Buffa, a Conference Advance for $579.00,
for a police of f icer., do attend the CPQA Annual Training
Conference. in- San .Francisco, May -9-12, 1988, was
approved by the ,following roll call vote:
AYES: OOUi_IL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wieeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: OOUNCI L MEMBERS: None
ABSSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Revocation of
set fDr the ptblic hearing to consider revocation of a
Certificate .for
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for
Harry' -s Towing
Harry Baddon, doing business as Harry's Towing. The
Affidavit of Publication is.on file in the Clerk's
office. A.certified letter was sent to Mr. Baddon
advising him of. the public ,haring, and all towing,
companies within the City that have been issued
certificates were . also notified. Mr. Baddon was not
present.
The City • Manager referred to a memorandum fran the
Revenue Supervisor dated March 24, 1988, and stated
that Mr: Baddon is in violation of the Municipal Code
in that his personnel have not notified the Police _
.Department. of private property impounds in a timely
manner, and.he.does not have. an established business
location-- in Costa. Mesa.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.,
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Certificate
Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the Certificate,
Revoked
of Public Convenience: and.Necessity issued to Harry's
Towing Service was revoked effective April 20, 1988.
PUBLIC HEAKLNG
The Clerk announced .that ,this was the time and place
Weed Abatement
set ibr. the public hearing to consider authorizing the
Fire:Chief or his designee_ to proceed with removal of
:. weeds and rubbish. -
A canmunication was received frau W. A. Vermolen, 998
Modjeska Circle. -,-.Costa Mesa, advising that weeds and
debris : have been, removed frau_ the parcel at 2265-2267
Canyon Dr ive.
The City Manager, reported that the lots identified
fir clearing are subject to a review and report by the
Fire Marshal prior to initiating any work. In those
cases where weeds have. beenremoved, those lots will be
deleted. from the list. Those lots that require weed
abatement, which should be canpleted prior to the July 4
weekend,.. will be.,done. by an independent contractor and
the aaners billed- on a lot -by -lot basis.
There being no .speakers, the Mayor closed the public
- .hearing .
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MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Resolution 88-25 Mayor Amburgey, Resolution 88-25, being A RESOLUTION OF
Adopted THE CCTY COUNCIL CF THE CITY CCF CDSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
INSTRUCTING AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS
DESIGNEE CF THE CITY CF (DSM MESA TO PROCEED WITH THE
REMOVAL CF WEEES AND RUBBISH, was adopted by the follow-
ing roll, call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Tnheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented Ordinance 86-23 for second reading
and adoption. The ordinance changes the zoning of
R-86-10 property at 735 and 739 Paularino Avenue from R2 to,R3,
Khastoq/Sariaslan/ in connection with Rezone Petition R-86-10, Khastoo/
Bachtiari Sariaslan/Bachtiari.
The Development Services Director reported that the
ordinance was given first reading on November 17, 1986,
with ' second reading and adoption held until lots _ were
combined. The applicants recorded a Lot Line Adjustnent
October 16,. 1987, and the parcel now satisfies minimum
lot area and width standard to justify a rezone toR3.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 86-23 Mayor Amburgey, Ordinance 86-23, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY CF CDSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF PORTIONS OF LOT 5, BLOCK "E", THE
BERRY TRACT, FROM R2 TO R3, was given second reading and
adopted by the fx)llowirg roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Tnheeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nine
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
R-87-06 The Clerk presented Ordinance 87-6 for second reading
Sariaslan/ and adoption. The ordinance rezones property at 745 and
Bachtiari 749 Paularino Avenue fran R2 to R3, in connection with
Rezone Petition R-87-06, .Sariaslan/Bachtiari.
The Development Services Director stated that this item
is the sane situation as Ordinance 86-23. First reacting
was given on April 6, 1987, and second reading and
adoption held until the - lots were combined. A Lot Line
Adjustuent was recorded October 16, 1987. The Director
reported that as of this date, all four lots have been
combined into one.
Council Member Wheeler- apposed this density because .of
adverse impacts on the single-family residences to the
north.
MOTION On motion hy Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by'
Ordinance 87-6 Council Member Buffa, Ordinance 87-6, being AN ORDINANCE
Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY CF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, CHANGING THE CONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 745
AND 749 PAUTARINO AVENUE FROM R2 TO R3, was given second
reading and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Meeler
ABSENT : COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Concurrent Sales of The Clerk presented Ordinance 88-2 fpr second reading
Alcoholic Beverages . and adoption. The ordinance regulates concurrent sales
and Motor. Vehicle of alcoholic beverages ,and motor vehicle fuels, and
Fuels establishes a procedure for regulation of such concur-
rent sales.
A package of material was received from Franklin D.
Cole, 2482 Fairview Way, Costa Mesa, which contains
studies arra reports relating to concurrent sales of
alcoholic beverages arra motor vehicle fuels.
Council Member Hornbuckle referred to a memorandum from
the Assistant City Attorney dated February 23, 1988,
which indicates that it would be appropriate to consider
zoning changes that would allow fDr standards on the
distances between alcoholic beverage sales sites.
MMON A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
Held Over to by Mayor Hall, to continue this iter for 90 days (to
July 5, 1988 July 5, 1988) so staff could investigate those zoning
charges. She believed it would be more appropriate to
consider alcoholic beverage sales in total.
Council Member Buffa stated he would vote against the
motion because he is opposed to Ordinance 88-2 because
it would repeal the City's existing ordinance, and he
believed Council was abdicating its local control to the
State. He also disagreed with that portion of the memo
dated February 23 which states that preemption by State
law does not appear to be a problem in this case.
Vice Mayor Amburgey was of the opinion that a continu-
ance of 30 days was enough time for staff to investigate
zoning changes.
Council Member Wheeler stated that he would support the
motion, and reberred tro a citizen's proposal to prohibit
concurrent sales within 750 feet of certain types of
activities in the City. It was his belief that Council
could not do that. He had serious reservations about a
situation arising where one person who is already in
business can prevent other businesses from competing
with him merely because of the distance limitation.
The motion to continue this iten'to July 5, 1988, car-
ried 3-2,,Council Members Amburgey and Buffa voting no.
R-88-01 The Clerk presented Ordinance 88-5 for second reading
Lawler and adoption. The ordinance changes the zoning at 2900
College Avenue from MG to R4, in connection with Rezone
Petition R-88-01, Michael Lawler, Jr.
Council Member Wheeler stated that the intensity pro-
posed under the.R4 zoning is simply too much for the
area.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 88-5 Mayor Amburgey, Ordinance 88-5, being AN ORDINANCE OF
Adopted THE QTY COUNCIL CF THE CITY CF GJSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 2900 GJLLEGE AVENUE
FRCM MG TO R4, was given second reading and adopted .by
the fDllowi rg roll call vote:
AYES: GJOUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wieeler, Hornbuckle
ABSENT: CDUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Committee The Clerk presented from the meeting of March 7, 1988,
Appointments a request to appoint members bo the Fairview Park
Citizens Committee, the Cultural Arts Committee, and
the Council Select Advisory Committee (Airport Noise').
MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council
Members Appointed Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, Linda Feffer and Laura J.
to Fairview Park Rakunas were appointed to the Fairview Park Citizens.
Committee Commmittee.
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MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Vice
Appointed a Member Mayor'Amburgey,_ and carried 5-0, Irene M. Hajeck was
to Cultural. Arts appointed as a member of the Cultural Arts Committee.
Cannittee
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
MOTION/Appointment Vice Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, Peter G. Errico
Made to Council was appointed to the Council Select Advisory Committee
Select Canmittee (Airport Noise).,
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk. presented from the m=eting of March 7, 1988,
an application fran Kenneth L. Weyman, 2845 Mesa Verde
Appeal of PA -88-13 Drive East, Suite 4, Ccsta Mesa, representing Mr. and
Wayman/Cox Mrs. Jerane L.. Cox, appealing the Planning Cammission's
determination of ineligibility , to file a Conditional Use
Permit, Planning Action PA -88-13, for a hcxne occupation
with an employee not residing on the premises, located
at 214 Fairway Place in an R1 zone. Environmental
Dete rminat ion : Exempt.
A communication was received frau Samuel C. Case, 303
North Chestnut Street,Glenwood,, Iowa, owner of property
in' the area, asking that Council uphold the Planning
Commission's decision of ineligibility to file a Condi-
tional Use Permit.
The Development Services .Director referred to staff's
m mrandum of March 25, 1988, and presented background
information. Mr. and Mrs. Cox are owners of the home at
214 Fairway Place and have operated a business at that
location for 15 years. The business deals with the sale
and repair of sewing machines. Approximately four to
six months ago, the City Code Enforce►nent Division
received a complaint from a neighbor who reported that
there were large trucks making deliveries to the prop-
erty which generated a lot of noise. The Code Enforce-
ment Officer sought to- stop truck deliveries to the
property..and the Cox's have been.very cooperative by
moving the repair, shipping, and receiving business
bo another location at. 2925 College Avenue, Unit B-3.
The Director reported that the applicant applied for a
Home Occupation Permit; however, the ordinance allows
minor type businesses where `there are no Employees or
other persons other than permanent residents of the
premises operating the business. The Code does not
allow this provision to be waived. In the appeal to
the City. Council, the Cox's representative, Mr. K. L.
Wayman, arrgued that the Code does allow in the Rl zone,
home occupations by Conditional Use Permit that have up
to one client visit the horre at one time but no more
than eight clients per day. Mr. Weyman felt that by
having one employee cone to the horte is no nore detri-
mental than allowing eight clients per day. Staff
concurred with that .opinion; however, the Code still
does .not allow a brie occupation type of business to
employ personnel other than those wYD reside at the
residence..
At the request cf the Mayor, the City Attorney expressed
his opinion that the Code does not allow for a waiver of
sioh a provision, but the Council could direct staff to
process the application, with the thought that perhaps
between tonight and the time the application is filed,
there may be sore changes in the operation of the busi-
ness which may justify the staff issuing a Hane Occupa-
tion Permit. Also, if Council feels the Code is too
restrictive, they could direct staff to review the Code
ani report back to Council about, possible changes.
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Mr. Vtyman, representing Mr. and Mrs. Jerane Cox, spoke
in support of the request, pointing out that the busi-
ness was in operation prior to the adoption of the
City Code. He commented that one trip a day to the
residence by the employee would have very little impact
on the neigYborhood. Mr. Wayman emphasized the fact
that Mr. and Mrs. Cox have been very cocperative with
the City by eliminating both deliveries and repairs at
the site, and mentioned that the neighbors have indi-
cated that they are not concerned with one employee
.being at the residence.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in
support of the request. He also mentioned that the,
business was there prior to the enactment of the home
occupation ordinance.
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
Staff Directed to
by Council Member Meeler, directing staff to process
Process CUP and to
the Conditional Use Permit for this home occupation, and
Review the Code
directing staff to review and bring forward to Council
and Report Back
recommendations regarding the Hone Occupation Ordinance,
to Council
including the possibility of changing the ordinance to
add the ability of an applicant to have one Employee on
the premises provided there is no other traffic. The
motion carried 5-0.
Request to Add
The Clerk presented a request from John Callanan, 333
Boarding Houses
Crest Avenue, Huntington Beach, owner of prcperty at
to the Rl Zone
1976 Orange Avenue, to change the Municiple Code by
adding boarding houses as a conditional use in the Rl
(Single-family Residential) zone.
The Davelcpment Services Director reported that the
applicant requested a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
group home for up to 12 persons at 1976 Orange Avenue;
however, the Planning Camnission withdrew the request
because there is no provision in the Rl zone to allow
a maximum of 12 people to live in a residence. As a
result of this action, Mr. Callanan has presented this
request. If Council were to amend the Code, Mr.
Callanan could process a permit allewing up to 12 or
any number of paying guests to rent rooms-, at this
particular home. Presently, boarding houses are allowed
by Conditional Use. Permit in R2, R3, and R4 zones only.
Staff is. of the opinion that additional parking demands
placed on the neighborhood and the overall undermining
of the integrity of the Rl zone would make it inappro-
priate to allow boarding houses in single-family
neighborhoods.
The applicant, John Callanan, stated that the hone on
Orange Avenue is being used to house 12 recovering
alcrholics, and expressed his disagreement with using
the tern "boarding house" for this type of use. Mr.
Callanan reported that this use has been.in existence
since May 1, 1987, and is aware of only one complaint
which was in regard to parking. He stated that St.
Joachim Church officials support the type of service
offered at the residence arra are not opposed to the
number of residents. Mr. Callahan pointed cit that
Orange Avenue is a heavily traveled artery with a bus
route, the subject site is next to and north of three
church properties, and is surrounded by the school and
playground. Mr. Callanan mentioned that if there were
a problem with his leasing the property to an agency,
South Coast Counseling, and if it were to disqualify
the site as a residential use, he would change the
agreement.
Attilio -Gentosi, 198.6 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, was
opposed to allowing -this. use to operate in an Rl
neighborhood. He mentioned that remodeling at the
site has been done without the. proper permits.
Kevin Handley, 1992 OrangeAvenue, Costa Mesa, stated
that he was never told that there would be an alcoholic
.rehabilitation center two houses away. Mr. Handley
reported on a problem he had with one of the residents
at the Callanan house.
William Halloran, 1965 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa,
stated.that .he is not opposed to the rehabilitation
program; however, he did ;object to the location of the
facility, especially since it is so close to a grammar
school.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, did not
believe .the City' could regulate the number of people
who could live at a -residence.
Council Members lbrnbuckle, 10 heeler, and Buffa were of
the opinion that the R1 area was not the proper zone
for this type of use.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle., seconded by
Request Denied Council Member_Wieeler, and carried 5-0, the request
to add boarding. houses as a conditional use in the R1
zone was denied.
Requests to Process
The -Clerk presented two requests to process General Plan
General Plan Amend-
Auendnents for properties located at 121 Albert Place
ments
and at 2101 Newport Boulevard.
The Development Services Director summarized his memor-
andum of March 28, 1988, which addresses both requests.
The Planning
The first request was from Hardy Strozier, The Planning
Associates/Newport
Associates, 3151 Airway Avenue, Suite R-1, Costa Mesa,
Beach Budget Motel
authorized agent for Newport Beach Budget Motel, 710
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 615, Santa Monica, to change
121 Albert Place
the land use designation at 121 Albert Place fran Medium
Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial. In-
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conjunction with the General Plan Amendment, the appli-
cant will also. request a zone change from R2 to Cl for
the purpose of .adding 43 motel rooms to the adjacent
41 -roam Sea Lark Motel, 2274 Newport Boulevard. The
requested amendment would provide a uniform land use
designation on a single development site, but would
result in an increase of potential traffic. Should
Council approve the application for processing, staff
requests that the study area be expanded to include
the western half of the parcel to the rear.
AB(3J Realty/
The second request was fran Abdul Mozayeni, ABOJ Realty
Newport Mesa Land
arra Investment, 18552 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 445,
Canpany
Irvine, authorized agent ibr Newport Mesa Land Canpany,
301 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, to change the land use
2101 Newport
designation at 2101 Newport Boulevard frau General
Boulevard
Cammercial to High Density Residential. In conjunction
with the General Plan Amendment, the applicant will be
requesting a zone change. fran C2 .to R4. The request
would allay :a: use with less traffic, but would create
a pocket of High Density Residential land in the commer-
cial strip that extends fran Wilson Street south along
the west side of Newport Boulevard.
Hardy Strozier speke in support -of the request for 121
Albert Place, stating that the expanded motel use is
consistent with the str rcundi ng uses.
The applicant for property at 2101 Newport Boulevard
was not i present.
MOTION A not ion .was made:. by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by
Request for 121 Vice Mayor Amburgey, to deny the request to process a
Albert Place Denied General Plan Amendment for property at 121 Albert Place.
Council Menber-Wheeler stated that the line of demarca-
tion between Canmercial and Residential should remain
forever, because -once that line is breached, the City
will receive_ more and irore requests to change land uses
to camnercial. He stated that the City has plenty of
camiercial property but it is running out of sufficient
residential land -.to serve people who are drawn here by
new jobs created. in the conmarcial areas.
Council Member Hornbuckle agreed with the above cammments
and stated that there is already a considerable number
of hDtel/motel space along Newport Boulevard.
The motion to deny the request carried 4-1, Mayor Hall
voting no.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
Request. for 2101 by Vice Mayor Amburgey, arra carried 5-0, to deny the
Newport Boulevard request to process a General Plan Amendment for property
Denied at 2101 Newport Boulevard based on the fact that zoning
-along that section is all C2 and ,there would be a con-
flict if residential were approved for that location.
RECESS The Mayor declared a .recess at 8:20 p.m., and the meet-
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Referendum Petition The City Clerk reported on a Referendum Petition con -
concerning the Home. cerning Resolution 88-1, . which adopted General Plan
Ranch Site Amendment.GP-88-1 for the Segerstren Hare Ranch site.
The petition contains 5,966 valid signatures of regis-
tered . voters within the City which qualified it to be
presented to the City Council.
Based on the City Attorney's opinion that there is a
potential for litigation, Mayor Hall suggested referring
this item. to the. City Attorney. ,
MOTION- A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
Held Over- to by Vice Mayor Amburgey, to.continue this item to April
April 18,. 1988 18, 1988, to allow tine for the City Attorney to prepare
a report on the aspects of the referendum relative to
any litigation, s:) that Council could make a lore
informed decision.
Council Member Wheeler was not canfortable with the
motion because. there is a- possibility of litigation on
almost arry action by Council, and that there may be more
cf a potential .for litigation in this case if the item
were not placed on the ballot, or Council's previous
action. repealed;. nevertheless, he stated he would vote
in favor. cE the notion.
Mayor Hall suggested that Council Member Wheeler abstain
fran voting because he mailed the letter to residents in
the canmunity requesting that they sign the petition.
Council Member Wheeler responded that since there is no
financial interest on his part, nor a conflict of
interest, he need not abstain.
The motion to continua the item for two weeks carried
4-1,, Council Member Wheeler voting no.
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Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa,
asked -%hat the indications were that lead to the belief
that there may be possible litigation. The Mayor
responded that 'such information is a confidential matter
between the City Attorney and Council.
Council Member Wheeler stated that to his knowledge,
there has been no indication of possible litigation. He
believed Council was hiding behind an exception to the
Brown Act, and that this matter should be discussed in
public.
.MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Referendum Results Vice Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the results of
Certified the Referendum Petition were certified.
Liability Insurance The Cleric presented a recanmendation from the Assistant
for Lions Club Fish City Attorney .to approve $3 million liability insurance
Fry coverage for the Lions Club Fish Fry and Carnival to be
held in Lions Paris on June 3, 4, and 5, 1988.
MJTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by.Vice
Cenmittee Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the fb1lowing Human
Appointments Relations Canmittee substitutions were approved: Cosme
Approved Noriega for Eba Noriega, and Gretchen Vandewalle for
Jere Vandewalle.
Child Care Brochure The Clerk presented a request from the Child Care
Canmittee for a brochure to be printed and mailed which
would assist parents in obtaining information on local
child care providers.
Council Member Hornbuckle referred to a memorandum frau
the Child Care Committee dated Mardi 23, 1988, which
contains detailed information concerning the brochure.
Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa,
asked how many brochures would be mailed, to whom the
brochures would be sent, and the cost of the project.
Paul Lamas, President, Costa MesarNewport Harbor Lions
Club, Incorporated, Post Office Box 10628, Costa Mesa,
asked that Council accept the $3 million coverage based
on the club's past record, and the fact that monies
raised at the event go directly into the camunity.
MOTION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by
Proposed Insurance
Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, approving
Coverage Approved
the $3 million liability insurance coverage.
Hunan Relations
The Clerk presented a report from Council Member
Week and Canmittee
Hornbuckle concerning a Human Relations Week event on
Appointments
April 24, 1988, and appointment of substitutes for two
members on the Human Relations Canmittee.
Council Member Hornbuckle referred to her memorandum
dated March 22, 1988, announcing that as a finale to
Hunan Relations Week, an "Afternoon Dessert" is being
held at Rea Community Center fran 3:00 p.m. to 5:00,p.m.
on Sunday, April 24. The Human Relations Canmittee will
be Yionoring Monsignor Thomas Nevin with an award for his
outstanding work in this field.
Council Member Hornbuckle requested that Council appoint
two persons to the Human Relations Canmittee as recar&
mended in her memorandum.
MJTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by.Vice
Cenmittee Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the fb1lowing Human
Appointments Relations Canmittee substitutions were approved: Cosme
Approved Noriega for Eba Noriega, and Gretchen Vandewalle for
Jere Vandewalle.
Child Care Brochure The Clerk presented a request from the Child Care
Canmittee for a brochure to be printed and mailed which
would assist parents in obtaining information on local
child care providers.
Council Member Hornbuckle referred to a memorandum frau
the Child Care Committee dated Mardi 23, 1988, which
contains detailed information concerning the brochure.
Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa,
asked how many brochures would be mailed, to whom the
brochures would be sent, and the cost of the project.
Mayor Hall responded that the ccst to print the
brochures would be $2,000.00 for 44,000 copies, with
the possibility that an additional 3,000 copies may be
needed for mailing.
The memorandum states that the cption of mailing these
brochures with the Leisure Services Fall Catalog is
being explored.
Mr. Williams asked if this would be a form of advertis-
ing for child care providers. Council Member Hornbuckle
responded that the brochure is an attempt to assemble
information for parents on what services are available
in the conmunity for child care services, including
nonprofit and church programs.
MOTION On motion ty Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Printing and Mayor Amburgey, approval was given to print and mail the
Mailing Brochures brochures. The motion carried by the following roll
Approved call vote:
AYES: . COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, TAheeler,
Hornbuckle, hbeeler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: OOUWIL MEMBERS: None
Appointments to The Clerk presented a request fron Council Member
Senior Citizens Hornbuckle to appoint additional members to the Senior
Ccmmi.ttee Citizens Canmittee.
Ceuncil Member Hornbuckle referred to her memorandum
dated March 30, 1988, and asked that Council approve
the reconmandations contained therein.
MJTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Appointments Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the following action
Approved vas taken concerning the Senior Citizens Cammittee:
The resignations of Bill Bandaruk and Bob Hanson were
accepted.
Alternates Louise Lenton and Mary Bennett were
appointed as regular canmittee members with their
temns ending in 1989. Alternate Bob Ford was
appointed as a regular cammi ttee member with his
terns ending in 1990.
Marie Maples and Anne Shereshevsky ware reappointed
to the canrdttee for two years with their terms ending
in 1990.
Michael Vivian arra Clifford Endsley were appointed as
alternate cc mtittee members.
Fairview Park The Clerk presented a request for Council to select a
Name Contest name fx:)r Fairview Park as a result of a recent
competition.
The City Manager, referred to the list of names selected
by the Fairview Park Citizens Committee for renaming
Fairview Park, as wall as a list of all names submitted
for the contest. He requested that Council make a
selection from the names submitted, or recommend a name
not shown on the list, or table the item for further
discussion at a later date.
MOTION Vice Mayor Amburgey stated that after reviewing the
Retained Nacre of names submitted for the park, and taking into consider -
Fairview Park ation the history of Costa Mesa which indicates that the
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town was originally called Fairview, he would prove to
retain the nacre of Fairview Park. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle.
Council Member Hornbuckle commented that she reviewed
the many names sLbmitted, and none of the those names
impressed her as being a nacre that would stick. She
stated that the park has been known as Fairview Park
for marry years and she believed most people would
continue to use the nave of Fairview Park.
Council Member Buffa vehemently opposed the motion.
He preferred the name, The Bluffs, because that is what
the park has been called in the past.
Council Member Wheeler stated that it really does not
natter what people call it now because when a park is
renamed then eventually, maybe 10 years down the line
when half the population is new, people will call it by
the name chosen. He preferred The Bluffs over Fairview
Park, and mentioned several other names he liked.
Council Member Hornbuckle mentioned that four people
submitted.Fairview Park as a name, and if that name were
chosen, she assumed one of those four people would be
chosen winner of the contest.
Mayor Hall caEnmented that Costa Mesa was once known as
Fairview, and indicated that he preferred the name of
Fairview Park also.
The motion to retain the nave of Fairview Park carried
3-2, Council Members Wheeler and Buffa voting no.
Closure of The Clerk presented a request to reconsider closure of
Princeton Drive Princeton Drive between Harbor Boulevard and Fairview
Road. The original request for closure of the street
was submitted by Carl Bureman, 447 Princeton Drive.
Staff found that Princeton Drive does not meet the
Traffic Commission Guidelines for street closures, and
recommended denial.
Mayor Hall announced that Carl Busman was in attendance
earlier in the evening and indicated that he wanted the
residents in the area to have the opportunity to discuss
this item in more detail. Mr. Bureman would like to
have the item continued for 90 days, or referred back to
the Traffic Commission for recons iderat ion in 60 or 90
days, with direction from Council that although the
street did not neet the criteria for closure as far as
traffic is concerned, the Commission should rehear the
request.
MOTION A notion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
Referred Back to by Mayor Hall, to refer this item back to the Traffic
Traffic Commission Commission, with the understanding that Council realizes
the street does not meet the criteria for daily vehicle
trips, but that the community has expressed considerable
interest'in having the street closed and there is some
value in locking into it further, aryl recamnending that
the item be scheduled for the first Traffic Commission
meeting in June.
Council Member Wheeler commented that if Council ignores
the criteria which were set for street closures, Council
should give the Traffic Canmission some direction as to
when Council would ignore their own rules, which is
being done in this case. He did agree that there are
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special factors present and offered an amendment to the
mot ion : add a direction to the .Traf f is Cammiss ion to
consider any other special factors such as the testing
of autormbiles on Princeton Drive as an overriding
cons ideration.
AMENDED MOTION Council Member Hornbuckle amended her motion by adding
Gave Further the above recammndation frau Council Member Wheeler,
Direction to the deleting that portion of the motion which states that
Traffic Canmiss ion; the request shall be heard. at the Traffic Canmiss ion' s
Changed Date When first meeting in June, and instead, referring the item
Traffic Cammission to the first available Commission meting after a peti-
Should Hear Request tion has been submitted by the residents. The amended
motion was seconded by Mayor Hall.
Vice Mayor Amburgey mentioned that some time ago, the
City was inundated with requests.for street closures,
and thereafter, guidelines were established to assist
the Traffic CamAss ion in this .regard. It was his
opinion that if Council deviates frau those guidelines,
it is the responsibility of Council to hear the request,
not the Traffic Canmission's.
Council Member Wheeler stated that the Vice Mayor's
comments convinced him to change his mini about refer-
ring the item back tD the Traffic Canrni_ssion and he
decided that Council should hear the request.
Council Member Buffa supported the motion, stating that
the guidelines :are not set in concrete, and new informa-
tion concerning test driving on the street may override
traffic criteria.
The anended notion carried 3-2, Council Members Amburgey
and Wheeler voting no.
Speed Limit Signs Item 5 on the Consent Calendar was presented: A letter
on Iowa Street fran Liz Meyer, Vice President, Mesa Verde Villas Home-
owners Association, 1633 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa,
concerning speed limit signs on Iowa Street between
Gisler Avenue and New Hampshire Drive.
Responding to a question fran Council Member Buffa, the
Public Services Director reported that he sent a letter
to Liz Meyer dated March 10, 1988, informing her that
on March. 9, 1988, new signs .were installed on Iowa
Street east and west of New Hampshire Drive, east of
California Street, and north of Gisler Avenue.
No Action Taken In view of the above information, no action was taken.
Change Order No. 1 Item 16(a) on the Consent Calendar was presented:
Challenge Change Order No. 1 for $164,500.00 do the contract with
Engineering Challenge Engineering, Incorporated, 4761 Lincoln Ave-
nue, Cypress. The change order is to incorporate plant -
Measure "C" Parkway ing of new trees in connection with Measure "C" Parkway
Maintenance 1987-88 Maintenance 1987-88.(tree removal, curb and gutter and
sidewalk removal and replacement, and other improvements
on various streets).
Council Member Wheeler conmented that this item is
phrased as a change order; however, it is an attempt to
add additional work to an existing contract. He noted
that the reason given for adding,the tree work to the
present contract was that it would reduce inconveniences
to property owners. Council Member Wheeler reported
that he .received a phone call from his landlady on
March 8, 1988, about work being done by Challenge
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Engineering in front of the apartment building in which
he res ides. He vas told that the workmen had torn out
the sidewalk and the only means of ingress and egress
from the apartent camplex would be closed. Council
Member Wheeler stated that when he confronted the work-
rren about the problem, they were very rude, and the
supervisor did not notify the landlady v&ren the work
would be completed as he asserted he had. He contended
that this charge order is a backdoor attempt to award
a large contract, and was of the opinion that the work
for installation of trees should go cut to bid.
At the request of Mayor Hall, the City Manager reported
that Council Member Wheeler brought the aforementioned
problem to his attention on the day the incident
occurred, then staff followed up, and the problem at
the apartrrent complex was corrected. The Manager stated
that he believed Council Member Wheeler received an
apology from Challenge Engineering. He canmented that
staff attempts to notify property owners well in advance
of start of construction but the notification system is
not a .perfect program and mistakes are made. The City
Manager expressed his opinion that to delete the change
order from this contract, and go cut to bid for tree
planting, will cause a significant delay in parkway
construction because the trees should be planted at _the
tine curb, gutter, and sidewalk work is done.
Vice Mayor Amburgey asked if any other formal camplaints
about this contractor have been received. The Public
Services Director responded that to his knowledge, there
had not been any others received. Council Member
Wheeler reported that a gentleman in his building also
had sone problems with the laborers.
Discussion ensued as to whether or not the grange order
could cause legal problems.
Council Member Buffa stated that Council Member Wheeler
raised some valid points, and he was interested in
knowing about the contractor's track record.
Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa,
stated that a change order for such a substantial amount
should not be permitted unless it is an exception to the
rule. After further discussion, Mr. Williams spoke
again about there being a Covernrrent Code Section which
regulates competitive bidding.
William Folder, 1628 WAte Oak Street, Costa Mesa, was
of the opinion that the additional work should go cut
to bid.
Council Member Hornbuckle asked what affect it would
have on the project if the grange order were deleted and
the additional work went out to bid. The City Manager
responded that it would disrupt present construction and
irrigation work. He also mentioned that staff canpared
the price quoted by Challenge Engineering with other
contractors and the prices were comparable.
Council Member Wheeler made a motion to reject the
change order and to go out to bid for the additional
work. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion Made to A motion was made by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by
Approve Change Council Member Hornbuckle, to approve the change order.
Order Further discussion followed.
SUBSTI'IUTE .MDTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded
Held Over to by Council Menber Buffa, to continue this item to
April 18, 1988 April 18, 1988, in order to resolve some of the issues
that have been raised, and to obtain staff's estimates,
so Council could make a more informed decision.
Vice Mayor Amburgey objected to delaying the project.
The motion to continue the item for two weeks carried
3-2, Mayor Hall and Vice Mayor Amburgey voting no.
Agreement with Item 17(b) on the Consent Calendar was presented: An
First American agreement with First American Title Insurance Company,
Title Insurance 114 East Fifth Street, Santa Ana, for $77,500.00, to
provide professional services in connection with the
Victoria Street Victoria Street widening from Canyon Drive to Harbor
Widening Boulevard.
Council Member Wheeler stated that he is opposing the
contract because widaning of Victoria Street will
require taking nearly 100 homes, and he is against
the project fDr.that reason. He cemented that the
project will benefit residents of Huntington Beach to
the detriment of Costa Mesa residents.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Agreement Member Hornbuckle, the professional services agreement
Approved was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: OJUNCI L MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler
ABSENT: CDUNCIL MEMBERS: None
North Costa Mesa Item 24 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolu-
Development Trip tion which would document North Costa Mesa development
Charges trip charges in terms of standard units of development.
Removed from At the request of the City Manager, this item was
Agenda removed from the Agenda and will be brought back to
Council at a later date.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney stated that it was no longer necessary
REPORTS
to hold a closed session.
CITY MANAGER
The City Manager presented a Memorandum of Understanding
REPORTS
(MOU) with the South Coast Metro Alliance concerning
formation of the South Coast Metro Transportation
MOU/South Coast
Management Association.
Metro Transporta-
tion Management
The City Manager summarized his memorandum of March 30,
As sociat ion
1988, explaining that the MOU will create a private
sector/public sector program for reducing vehicle trips
in the North Costa Mesa/South Santa Ana area. The area
is bordered by MacArthur Boulevard to the north, State
Route 55 to the east, Interstate 405 to the south, and
the Santa Ana River to the west. The Association
consists of the Orange County Transit District (OCTD);
South Coast Metro Alliance, composed of area developers;
South.Coast Metro Executive Task Force, composed of area
employers, and the cities of.Ccsta Mesa and Santa Ana.
Separate agreements will follow after the MOU is
approved to establish a financing mechanism for the
newly created Association. Neither the City of Costa
Mesa nor the City of Santa Ana will be expected to
participate in the financing arrangements. The City
Manager gave credit to the private sector for this
effort, and reported that the program will be jointly
funded by the business camnunity and OCTD.
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Vic Boyd, President of the South Coast Metro Alliance,
reported that this organization was formed approximately
4-1/2 years ago in.an effort to establish a separate
identity for this ganeraL area only. He explained that
the Alliance is a group of developers from various
industries: hotel, office, retail, and residential.
The purpose of the Association is to solve and mitigate
transportation problems by promoting ride -sharing,
flexible work schedules, and other traffic reduction
treasures by businesses.
Responding to a question from Council Member Wheeler,
Mr. Boyd reported that he believed the proposed program
would qualify ander the Air .Quality Management District
(AQMD) requireirents.:
The City Manager reported that the County of Orange, and
the cities of Fullerton, Cypress, and Costa Mesa, ' are
the only cities in the Southern California basin that
are being considered as a special case program with the
AQMD, not because they are asking for relief, but
because they are proposing to do much lore than other
areas in the basin.
Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa,
contended that the South Coast Metro area should exclude
the area west of Bear Street and east of Fairview Road.
He also nentioned that the Council should not approve a
Memorandum of . Understandinig that says traffic congestion
is nore important than the quality of schools and crine.
Mayor Hall suggested that Mr. Williams mention the
latter issue to the no -growth people in the County who
say traffic congestion is more important than schools
and crime.
MOTION A notion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
MDU Approved Council Member Hornbuckle , to approve the Memorandumof
Understanding for fonnation of the South Coast Metro
Transportation Managencent Association and assign a staff
"liaison.
Council Member Buffa canmended the businesses involved
in this of fort, and thanked the representatives fran
OCTD who worked long and hard on the programa Council
Member Buffa also nentioned that recent polls throughout
the County show that the great majority of people say
the traffic issue is their first concern, and crima is
very low on the list.
Council Member Wheeler com wn ded the South Coast Metro
Alliance, and pointed out that no tax dollars will be
used for this program.
Council Member Hornbuckle expressed her pleasure with
the group of business people in the community who
have chosen to be part cf. the traffic solution. before
they are ordered to be.a part of it. She congratulated
the South Coast Metro Alliance for producing this
innovative- program.
The motion to approve the MOU
carried by the following roll
AYES: CUUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: ODUNCI L MEMBERS:
ABSENT: ODUNCIL MEMBERS
and assign a staff liaison
call vote:
Hall, Amburgey, 10heeler,
Hornbuckle, Buffa
None
None
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ORAL Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about
CCMMUN ICATIONS people driving, during peak traffic hours; asked for
donations towards . X ize money for the contest to resolve
Soffer Canments traffic problems; the boarding house item which was
heard earlier in the evening; Council Members talking
among themselves while people are speaking; allowing
the ,public to speak before a motion is made; and the
slow -growth initiative being defeated in the City of
Seal Beach. Mr. Soffer then proceeded to ask for one
dollar from each Council Member for the aforementioned
.contest.
Sid Sof fer spoke fran the audience making remarks about
Council Member Wheeler's not supporting the contest.
Council Member Wheeler asked for permission to respond
to Mr. Sof fer's remarks.
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Pennitted Council A notion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Member Wheeler to Council Member Wheeler, to allow Council Member Wheeler
Respond to Sof fer's one minute to respond 'to Mr. Sof fer's canaents. The
Cannrents motion carried 3-2,'May6r Hall and Vice Mayor Amburgey
voting no.
Council Member Wheeler addressed Mr. Soffer, stating
that it is often easy to make blanket canments that
simply ignore the facts and realities of what has
happened.., He cann anted that he would not deny Mr.
Soffer the pleasure of making these comments, but he
believed that most people who watch the meetings on
television or attend the meetings give his statements
all the credibility and validity that they are worth.
Council Member Wheeler stated that he had no problem
with Mr. Soffiar speaking as long as he wanted, but he
objected to Mr._ Sof fer's shouting at him from the
audience area.
General Plan Scott Williams,3465 Santa Clara Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Steering stated that he serves on the General Plan Steering
Committee Ca mi.ttee, and the canmittee members would like to
have a Joint Study Session with Council to discuss
committee reconmendations, mailing a survey to the
citizens of the community, and having an additional
meeting to obtain more input fior the General Plan.
Hogan-Shereshevsky Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Comments member of the Senior Citizens Committee, canmented on
several subjects.
She expressed her disappointment that the Agenda for
tonight's Meting did not include an item concerning
the location of the new Senior Citizens Center. She
stated that this issue has been delayed too long.
.Ms. Hogan-Shereshevsky stated that there is only one
driver for the, seniors van, and when that person is
ill or on vacation, the seniors have no means of
transportation. She suggested Hiring more drivers.
She reported that a senior asked her why there are
so many motels on Newport Boulevard arra nore being
approved for construction. She suggested that some of
the older motels could be used for senior housing:
Ms. Hogan-Shereshevsky canplained about the large
billboard located above a store at 18th Street and
Newport Boulevard. She asked if this type of bill-
board is allowed under the City Code.
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She mentioned that the sidewalk on Tulip Lane near
Orange Avenue is raised approximately 8 to 10 inches
and could ' cause serious injury. She also mentioned
that Orange Avenue is in need of new sidewalks.
Ms. Hogan-Shereshevsky mentioned that signs along
the 405 and 55 freeways, show the City's population as
71,.500 and. 72,400. She stated that it was her under-
standing that the population is now at 89,909, and
asked what the cost would be to correct those signs.
Mayor Hall indicated that staff will investigate all the
items she mentioned.
Birthday Luncheon Carl Burerran, 447 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, camianded
for General staff, especially Ann Gyben of the City Manager's
Westmoreland office, for the birthday luncheon held for General
Westmoreland.,
COUNCILMANIC
Council Member Wheeler reported on the recent trip to
COMMENTS
Washington, D.C. by four members. of the Council. He
specifically addressed the meeting he, Vice Mayor
Meeting with
Amburgey; and Council Member Buffa had with representa-
INS Officials
tives of the Border Patrol Division of the INS (Immi-
gration and Naturalization Service). The Border Patrol
.officials indicated that they are no longer interested
in conducting sweeps of illegals and deporting them.
Their present priorities are two -fold: enforcement
against employers, or employer sanctions fior hiring
undocumented workers; arra an emphasis on public rela-
.tions regarding the amnesty program, and encouraging
eligible people to register.
Council Member Buffa also commented on the meeting with
INS officials. He was of the opinion that a great part
of the - Country's problem is that the border, is allowed
to remain open deliberately because of_,Xessure from
.powerful lobbyists. He reported. that during the meeting
in Washington, D.C. , they. were _told that the total
national budget f3Dr the Border Patrol. is $209 million,
with a total of 3,000 officers; fbr the entire border of
the .. United States. Council Member Buffa also mentioned
that the starting salary. frr Border Patrol personnel is
$14,000.00 per year, and it is almost impossible for INS
to recruit people at that salary.
Department of Referring to the meeting with the Department of Trans -
Transportation portation, Council Member Buffa stated that those
Meeting officials would rather have cities take their problems
elsewhere. He noted that when a problem is addressed,
those officials usually suggest that the issue be
referred to the State. He did admit that the officials
were cooperative when soma problems were Trent ioned , such
as the I-405 Access Study.
Request for Funds Council Member Buffa reported that he has received'an
from South Coast emergency request from the South Coast Symphony on a
Symphony matching grant whidn they must exercise this month or
they will lose the grant. The' emergency request is for
$12,000.00 to finance certain concerts. Council Member
Buffa stated that he will present the request in a
memorandum for the next Council meeting.
Council Member Hornbuckle commented that she might be
inclined to consider that request provided there is a
reduction in the anount that organization receives from
the Cultural Arts grants.
Department of Vice Mayor Amburgey reported that the meeting with
Transportation personnel of the Department of Transportation was very
Meeting enlightening in that they assured the Council Members of
the Department's desire to cooperate. He stated that
he was locking forward to meeting with local representa-
tives in the hope of having a very productive year in
1988 as far as transportation is concerned.
INS Meeting Vice_ Mayor Amburgey stated that in regard to the meting
With INS representatives; he understood that just prior
to their rreetinng, the INS officials met with the County
of Los Angeles representatives concerning a County
Deputy Program to assist the Border Patrol to perform
some of the INS duties. He concurred with Council
Member feeler's cammnts that INS is not interested
in making sweeps of illegals, but were interested in
cooperating with municipalities wherever they are
needed.' The Vice Mayor mentioned that INS has been
allotted additional overtirce pay in order to have
officers spend more time with municipal governments.
April Study Vice Mayor Amburgey reported that he, Council Member
Session Buf fa, and the City Manager will not be able to attend
the Study Session scheduled for April 11, 1988, and
asked that the Study Session be rescheduled for
another date.
Since the Council Members could not agree on a date,
the City Manager was directed to set a new date for the
Study Session which will be acceptable to all Council
Members, arra make such notifications as required by law.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the me ing adjou ned 10 5 �.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
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