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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/06/1988 - City Council{e �t 6'a i yy REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA SEPTEMBER 6,1988 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session September 6, 1988, 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 Mrs. Wendy Manker, First Church of Christ Scientist. SILENT PRAYER FOR The City Manager"requested time for silent prayer in DECEASED CITY memory of Costa Mesa Police Department employee, Linda IMPLOYEE Fowler, who died of leukemia a -few days ago. ROLL CALL Council Members Present:: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buf fa CouncilMembers Absent: Wheeler Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant Development Services Director/Planning, Public Services Director, City Clerk MINUTES On motion by Council -Member Hornbuckle, seconded by August 15, 1988 Council Member Buffa; and carried 4-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 1988, were approved. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances by title only. PROCLAMATION Mayor Hall read a proclamation declaring September 8, Bonnie Dasse Day 1988, as "Bonnie Dasse Nay", and wishing her success in the shotput competition at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea. The Mayor presented the proclamation to Bonnie. PROCLAMATION Mayor Hall read a proclamation declaring September 10, Save a Life Day 1988, as "Save a Life Day", honoring four individuals who used C.P.R. procedures in saving the life of Bernard Jordan when he suffered a massive cardiac arrest on June 25, 1988. The four people who performed C.P.R. until the paramedics arrived are Joseph Vargo, Tara Ross, Claudia Jones, and Tammy Yarchever. Mr. Jordan was present to thank the honorees and the Costa Mesa paramedics for saving his life. Randy Croll, one of the paramedics who was in attendance the night of Mr. Jordan's attack, was present and encouraged everyone i to participate when called upon, and urged citizens to enroll in C.P.R. courses. Battalion Chief William Raymer, on behalf of the Fire Chief and the Fire Depart- ment, commended the four individuals for their heroic deeds. PROCLAMATION Mayor Hall read a proclamation declaring September 12, Grandparents Day 1988, as "Grandparents Day". He presented the.document to Terri Blalock who has campaigned for a Grandparents Day for the past 30 years. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was removed from the Consent Calen- dar: Item 14(c), Agreement with Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates to prepare North Costa Mesa arterial intersection plans; and Budget Adjustment 89-21 for $430,800.00. 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: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Bank of America; Melvin Bray.; Flave B. Gibbs; Cathy P. Stewart; and Richard Thomas. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses To Ventures, Incorporated, doing business as Seven Day Liquor, 891 Baker Street; Joel E. Olry, doing business as.Hussong's Cantina, 1880 Monrovia Avenue; Tadaharu Kan and Kenji Kijima, doing business at 375 Bristol Street, Suite A-40; and Gregory B. Howell, doing business as Marone's Restaurant, 1500 Newport Boulevard. Local Agency Notice from the Orange County Local Agency Formation Formation Canmission concerning proposed Annexation No. 237 Camnission to the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, located in the general area of Bear Street and Paularino Avenue. Waste Management Canmunication frau Orange County General Services Plan Agency, submitting a proposed amendment to the 1985 Solid Waste Management Plan. BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Solicit or Appeal for Charitable Purpose was received frau Knights of Columbus, 270 Robin Knights of Columbus Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, by soliciting funds September 23- 25, 1988. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, MOTION seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, the Permit Approved permit was approved with application of Municipal Code Section 9-229. Opera Pacific Notice of Intention to Solicit or Appeal for Charitable Purpose was received fran Opera Pacific, 3187 Red Hill MOTION Avenue, Suite 230, Costa Mesa, by soliciting funds fran Permit Approved October 1, 1988, to September 30, 1989. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, the permit was approved with application of Municipal Code Section 9-229. SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by HEARING Council Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, the following items were set for public hearing on September 19, 1988, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall: Time Limit for Ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Munici- Processing pal Code to require applications to be processed Applications within 20 to 60 days of acceptance. Environmental Determination: Exempt. Delegating Certain Ordinance amending Titles 13 and 17 of the Costa Mesa Actions to Zoning Municipal Code to allow granting of administrative Administrator adjustments by the Zoning Administrator and delegating certain Planning Actions to the Zoning Administrator. Environmental Determination: Exempt. GP -88-4 General Plan Amendment GP -88-4, City of Costa Mesa, to Transportation include a Transportation Management Element. Environ - Management Element mental Determination: Negative Declaration. Transportation Ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Munici- System Management ! pal Code by adding Transportation System Management Standards j standards. Environmental Determination: Exempt. DA-88-01/City and Development Agreement AA -88-01 between the City of Redevelopment Costa Mesa and the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency, Agency; Development/ pertaining to development of a commercial center Owner Agreement; and containing approximately 185,000 square feet on a Downtown Redevelop- 4.5 -acre site bordered by Newport Boulevard, Harbor ment Plan Boulevard, and 19th Street, in a C2 zone; and imple- menting a proposed disposition and development/owner participation agreement and the Downtown Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Community Redevelopment Law. Environmental Determination: Supplemental Environ- mental Impact Report (EIR) No. 1026 certified in December, 1985. WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by .Improvements Council Member Buffa, Warrant Resolution 1404, includ- MOTION ing Payroll 8817, and Warrant Resolution 1405 were Warrants ,1404 approved by the following roll call vote: and 1405 Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Awarded to Hornbuckle, Buffa Bayside Builders NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL M134BERS: Wheeler REJECTED CLAIM On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, the claim from Strock Arthur V. Strock was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids.received for Bid Item 817, Removal of Parkway ACTIONS Trees, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Freeway Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Bid Item 817 Buffa, the contract was awarded to Leonard Chaidez Tree Remove Parkway Service, 721 North Morse Drive, Santa Ana, for Trees $28,450.00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: 140TION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Awarded to Chaidez Hornbuckle, Buffa Tree Service NOES: COUNCIL ME14BERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Bid Item 818 Bids received for Bid Item 818, Demolish Sand Box and Demolish Sand Box/ Construct Patio at TeWinkle Park, are on file in the Construct Patio at Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, 'PeWinkle Park seconded by Council Member Buffa, the contract was awarded to Doyle C. Forth Company, 1075 Redding Avenue, 140TION Costa Mesa, for $12,825.00. The motion carried by the Awarded to Doyle following roll call vote: C. Forth AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Corporation Yard Bids received for the Corporation Yard Improvements .Improvements (Phase I) are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion (Phase I) by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the contract was awarded to Bayside Builders and MOTION and Engineering Contractors, Incorporated, 3100 Lake Awarded to Center Drive, Suite 275, Santa Ana, for $1,426.046.00. Bayside Builders The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Fairview Road Over- Bids received for Construction of the Fairview Road crossing at I-405 Overcrossing at the I-405 Freeway are on file in the Freeway Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the contract was 1 MOTION awarded to Kasler Corporation, Post Office Box 387, San Awarded to Kasler Bernardino, for $2,170,000.00. The motion carried by Corporation the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler 1988-89 Measure "C" Bids received for 1988-89 Measure "C" Street Maintenance Street Maintenance are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle,, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the MOTION contract was awarded to R. J. Noble Ccnpany, 15505 East Awarded to R. J. Lincoln Avenue, Orange, for $949,343.75. The motion Noble Canpany carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Sole Source Purchase Staff requested authority to'purchase radio equipment fran Motorola compatible with the existing Orange County.Law Enforce- ment Frequency System from sole source vendor, Motorola, Radio Equipment Incorporated, 2080 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 204, Anaheim, for $13,600.00. On motion by Council Member MOTION Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the Purchase Approved purchase was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Sole Source Purchase Staff requested authority to purchase radio equipment frau Motorola for police motorcycles frau sole source vendor, Motorola, Incorporated, 2080 South Anaheim Boulevard, Radio Equipment Suite 204, Anaheim, for $12,500.00. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member MOTION Buffa, the purchase was approved by the following Purchase Approved roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:. None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Sole Source Purchase Staff requested authority to purchase a word processing fran Harris Lanier system from sole source vendor, Harris Lanier Corpora- tion, 15641 Red Hill Avenue, Building C, Tustin, for word Processing $8,200.00. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, System seconded by Council Member Buffa, the purchase was approved by the following roll call vote: MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Purchase Approved Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Agreement with The Communications Director recommended approval of an Orange County for agreement with the County of Orange, General Services Camnun icat ion Agency, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, for cc mnunica- Services tion services. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the agreement was MOTION approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to Agreement Approved sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL.MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL.MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Agreement with The Leisure Services Director recommended approval of Orange County an agreement with Orange County Model Engineers, Rest Model Engineers Office Box 17561, Irvine, to allow use of a portion of Fairview Park for installation of a model railroad 1 Model Railroad at facility. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, Fairview Park seconded by Council Member Buffa, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to 1140TION sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the ,?agreement Approved ;following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Fairview Road The Public Services Director recatmended approval of Overcrossing Program Supplement No. 007 Revision 1 to the Local Program Agency -State agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 07-5312, in connection with widening the Fairview Road MOTION overcrossing at the I-405 Freeway. On motion by Council Resolution 88-68 Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, Adopted Resolution 88-68, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FAIRVIEW ROAD OVERCROSSING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT TO AGREE- MENT FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler :Rates of Pay for On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by :Part-time E2nployees Council Member Buffa, Resolution 88-69, being A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MOTION MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE RATES OF PAY FOR :Resolution 88-69 CLASSIFICATIONS AND EMPLOYEES PLACED OUTSIDE THE BASIC Adopted PAY.SCHEDULE, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Change Order and The Public Services Director reccm-vended approval of Notice of Completion Change Order No. 1 for $7,500.00 to the contract with Sierra Pacific Sierra Pacific Electrical Contractors, 2542 Avalon Street, Riverside, in connection with Installation of Traffic Signals at Traffic Signals at Baker Street and College Avenue. Baker/College The Director also recommended acceptance of the improve- ments which have been canpleted satisfactorily. On MOTION motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Work Accepted Member Buffa, the change order was approved; the work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Canpletion; authorization was given to release reten- tion funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months there- after. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Notice of Canpletion Modifications to 'Traffic Signals at Bristol Street and :Baxter -Griffin Sunflower Avenue have been completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Baxter -Griffin Traffic Signal Campany, Incorporated, Post Office Box 979, Stanton. Modifications at On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Bristol/Sunflower Council Member Buffa, the work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Canpletion; author - MOTION ization was given to release retention funds 35 days Work Accepted thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: -13'? AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Notice of Canpletion Installation of Traffic Signals at Sunflower Avenue at F. J. Johnson Wimbledon Way/Greenville Street has been completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Traffic Signals F. J. Johnson, Incorporated, 1401-F North Kraemer Boule- at Sunflower/ yard, Anaheim. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, Wimbledon/ seconded,by Council Member Buffa, the work was accepted; Greenville the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Canpletion; authorization was given to release retention funds 35 MOTION days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered Work Accepted exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Notice of Completion Construction of Street Closures at Monrovia Avenue and Fecit Strata 20th Street, Continental Avenue and Oak Street, and Federal Avenue and'Oak Street has been canpleted to the Street Closures at satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Fecit Monrovia/20th/ Strata Construction, 10727 Leland Avenue, Whittier. On Continental/Federal motion by Council 'Member'Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the work was accepted; the Clerk was MOTION authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization Work_ Accepted was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material'Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Notice of.Canpletion Measure "C" Sidewalk Construction 1987-88 has been can - Damon Construction pleted to the satisfaction of the Public Services Direc- tor by Damon Construction Company, 500 East Gardena Measure "C" Side- Boulevard, Gardena. On motion by Council Member walk Construction Hornbuckle', seconded by'Council Member Buffa, the work 1987-88 was accepted; the Clerk was'authorized to file a Notice of Canpletion; authorization was given to release MOTION retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Work Accepted Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months there- after; and the Performance Bond -was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Change Order "A" The Public Services Director recommended approval of Robert Bein, Change Order "A' for $15,900.00 to the contract with Williams Frost Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates, 14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine,'in conjunction with preparation of a North Costa Mesa specific plan of arterial improvements arra Environmental Arterial Intersec- Impact Report for North Costa Mesa. On motion by tion Plans and EIR Council Member Hornbuckle', seconded by Council Member Buffa, the change order was approved by the following MOTION roll call vote: Change Order AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Approved Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Change Order 2 Fire Department staff requested approval of Change Order .R.J.W. Construction 2 for $33,880.16 to the contract with R.J.W. Construc- tion Company, Incorporated, 23655 Via Del Rio, Suite E, Civic Center Fire Yorba Linda, in connection with construction of the Station Civic Center Fire Station. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the change MOTION order was approved by the following roll call vote: Change Order AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Approved Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Conference Advances A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, to approve the following Con- MoTION ference Advances: Advances Approved Advances for $592.00 and $558.00, respectively, for a Police Captain and the Police Chief to attend the CPGA 1988 All Committee Training Conference in Ventura, November 13-16, 1988; and Advance for $1,085.00, for a police officer to attend the Narcotics Investigation Conference in Sacramento, September 11-23, 1988. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set GP-88-2A/R-88-03 for the public hearings to consider the following appli- Newport Beach cations from The Planning Associates, 3151 Airway Budget Motel Avenue, Suite R-1, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Alex Gorby, Newport Beach Budget Motel Corporation, 710 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 615, Santa Monica, for prop- erty located at 121 Albert Place and 120 Cecil Place: General Plan Amendment GP -88-2A, to change the land use designation from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial; and Rezone Petition R-88-03, to change the zoning from R2 (Multi -family) to Cl (Local Business District). Environmental Determination:, Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. i A petition was received which contained 54 signatures of residents living in the immediate area of the motel, requesting that Council deny the Rezone Petition and General Plan Amendment. i A letter in opposition to the applications was received from Richard Fiock, 2479 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa. ,The Assistant Development Services Director/Planning gave a brief summary of the Staff Report. The Planning ,staff and Planning Commission recommended_ denial of both requests since it would reduce the potential for residen- tial development,'and allow for intrusion of commercial ;land use into a residential area. Gene Nazarek, representing The Planning Associates, reported that the applicant, Alex Gorby, has operated the Sea Lark Motel for approximately 10 years and now wants to upgrade and expand this use to the adjacent ;parcel. -Mr. Nazarek contended that commercial use is consistent in this neighborhood and reflects acceptable patterns which have developed along Newport Boulevard. He also reported.that at the suggestion of the Planning Ccmission, two meetings with neighboring property owners were scheduled; however, only one person attended, and that was Paul Shaver. Mr. Nazarek stated that since there seemed to be a concern about shortage of on -street parking, the applicant had a parking study done by Robert Kahn and Associates, 3197-C Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa, a copy of which was submitted to the Council. The parking study indicates that the expansion would have no negative impact on surrounding streets because of the on-site parking being provided. Mr. Nazarek mentioned that setbacks for the motel are much greater than those required for apartments. He reported that the project plans have been modified so that no variances will be required. Mr. Nazarek submitted a copy of a petition containing signatures of 17 residents who support the expansion. Responding to questions from Council Member Hornbuckle, Alex Gorby reported that the annual vacancy rate is approximately 20 percent, and there are some guests who do not have vehicles at the motel. Paul Shaver, 126 Cecil Place, stated that since attend- ing a meeting conducted by the applicant to explain the project to the residents, he supports the rezone and land use designation change. Richard Fiock, 2479 Orange Avenue, owner of property at 130 Albert Place and at 2257,and 2259 Elden Avenue, stated that this area has been developed as a residen- tial neighborhood and to approve the motel expansion would set a precedent along Newport Boulevard for con- tinual encroachment into the residential area. Bill Fancher, 130 Albert Place, tenant of Mr. Fiock, opposed the expansion because the streets are used for recreational vehicle parking..by motel residents. Douglas Brown, 151 Albert Place, was concerned about increased traffic at the Albert Place/Elden Avenue intersection. He asked that the requests be denied. Raymond Cutler, Resident Manager of the Seal Lark Motel, 2274 Newport Boulevard, reported that he has been with the motel for the past nine years, and refuted a state- ment made earlier that the recreational vehicles parked on the street belonged to motel guests. Mr. Cutler stated that guests are told not to park on the street because the motel provides ample parking on-site. He also mentioned that the motel does not have long-term residents. Lynda Querry, 2417 Santa Ana Avenue, owner of R2 prop- erty near the subject site, was opposed to allowing a ccmmercial use to encroach into the R2 zone. Ed Collister, owner of property adjacent to Mr. Fiock's, expressed his opposition to the motel expansion. Tan Avik, 2605 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, owner of property at 135 Albert Place, opposed ccmmercial uses intruding into the residential neighbor. Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported that he has been a guest of the Sea Lark Motel on several occasions, and stated that vehicles parked on the street do not belong to the motel guests. i i Dick Marting, owner.of property at 140 Albert Place, was concerned about the small area intended for 38 addi- tional motel units. He contended that the expansion I ill generate more noise and traffic. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, canmented that if all entrances/exits for the motel are on Newport Boulevard, there should be no adverse traffic impacts on Albert Place or Cecil Place. In making his concluding remarks, Gene Nazarek stated that the parking study (which was done over the Labor Day weekend) clearly indicates that parking problems are not caused by motel guests but by residents in the area And the business across the street. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor P$nburgey canmented that apartment units would generate much more traffic than the proposed expansion. Council Member Buffa mentioned that the present motel will remain whether the applications are approved or denied; however, he believed the proposed expansion and upgrade of the motel wpuld enhance the neighborhood. Council Member Hornbuckle was opposed to the rezone and General Plan amendment because she was against convert- ing residential land to commercial land, and because of the proliferation of motels on Newport Boulevard which are only operating at 40 to 60 percent occupancy. At the suggestion of the Mayor, the City Manager stated that he would contact the police and Traffic Cammission to investigate the parking problems in the neighborhood. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council Resolution 88-70 Member Buffa, Resolution 88-70, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted, Approving THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, GP -88-2A ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -88-2A, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council Ordinance 88-11 Member Buffa, Ordinance 88-11, beim AN ORDINANCE OF Given First THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Reading, Approving CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 121 ALBERT PLACE AND R-88-03 120 CECIL PLACE FROM R2 TO Cl, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES': COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler MOTION/Negative On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Declaration Mayor Amburgey, and carried 4-0, the Negative Declara- Adopted tion of Environmental Impact was adopted. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:10 p.m., and the meet- ing eeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m. I - PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place Precise Alignment set for the public hearing to consider a precise align.. of Victoria Street ment of Victoria Street fran Harbor Boulevard to Canyon Drive. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's off ice . 1 The Clerk also presented a communication fron owners of seven properties, six on Governor Street and one on Puente Avenue, requesting that the City deed to them the 50 feet of land between their properties and the sound wall to be constructed in conjunction with the Victoria Street widening. A letter .was received from John Westrem, 1006 East Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, owner of property at 548 Victoria Street, opposing the proposed alignment. The.Public Services Director summarized his memorandum dated August 26, 1988, and reported that the precise aligrment, establishing the centerline for Victoria Street, has been prepared based on Council's approval of the "composite alignment alternative" contained in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. The Director stated that the alignment -does not address the issues of frontage road or cul-de-sacs for any of the streets since these will be. addressed during the final design phase after all appropriate input is received and -considered. The Director mentioned that right-of-way acquisition will be taking place immedi- ately for "hardship" cases, and appraisals for acquisi- tion of the remaining rights-of-way will commence after a consultant is hired. Corey Armstrong, 671 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, asked if the residents will be notified of the design phase meetings. The Public Services Director confirmed that notices of the these meetings would be sent to affected property owners, and estimated that these meetings would be held in March or April, 1989. Jack Parish, 874 Victoria Street, questioned the City's ability to acquire all -the needed property for $18 mil- lion. Mr. Parish.complained about the City's notifica- tions of the meetings being addressed to "occupant" or "resident", and the method of determining "hardship" cases. The City Manager explained that notices were sent to affected property owners asking if they wanted to sell their property immediately because of a hardship; City staff did not determine which were hardship cases. Gladys Diggins, 2151 American Avenue, contended that the alignment was chosen in favor of sane of the newer buildings. She mentioned that she has received offers to purchase her property for $200,500.00. Bob Hamilton, 674 Victoria Street, asked about the bonds to finance the project and selecting an appraiser. The Public Services Director responded that proposals from appraisers are.due by Monday, September 12, and bids for the bonds will be opened Wednesday, September 7. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.- MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Resolution 88-71 Mayor Amburgey, Resolution 88-71, being A RESOLUTION Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, ADOPTING.A PRECISE PLAN.FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF VICTORIA STREET, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa -NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:_ None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Council Request frau Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, the communication fran Property Cleaners seven property owners, concerning their acquiring 50 Referred to feet of land between their properties and the proposed ]?ublic Services sound wall, was referred to the. Public Services Director Director for a report. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented Ordinance 88-7 for second reading It -88-06 and adoption, in connection with Rezone Petition R-88-06, Kennedy/Hollis Patrick R. Kennedy/Hope V. Hollis. Patrick Kennedy was present,,but there were no questions frau the Council. I MOTION - On motion by Vice Mayor Amburgey,•seconded by Council Ordinance 88-7 Member Buffa, Ordinance 88-7, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 1856 PLACENTIA AVENUE AND 791 CENTER STREET FROM CL AND 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: None MOTION r ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler Center Street The Clerk presented from the meeting of July 18, 1988, a Closure 'request to close Center Street east of Placentia Avenue. Hearings and Apply The Public Services Director summarized his memorandum for OCTD Funds dated August 29, 1988, to which is attached a copy of staff's report on the Center Street closure. Both the Traffic and Planning Commissions approved findings contained in the report. Tom Margitan, 780 Center Street, had a proposal to read concerning the closure. The Mayor responded that it would be best if the proposal were presented at the public hearings. Dave Slaughter, 1000 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, representing the Traffic Commission, stated that Center Street does not meet the guidelines for street closures. Mayor Hall responded that if the Council decides to investigate the closure of Center Street, the Traffic CaLaission should consider all ramifications and make a recommendation to -Council. Patrick Kennedy, 257 Santa Isabel Avenue, Costa Mesa, I hose project at Placentia Avenue and Center Street I be affected by the closure, caumented that if the closure were approved, it may prevent him from develop- ing his property as he has planned. A copy of staff's memorandum was given to Mr. Kennedy, and Council Member Hornbuckle suggested that Mr. Kennedy meet with the Public Services Director and the Assistant Development Services Director/Planning to discuss his concerns. Council Member Hornbuckle commented for the Traffic Commission's benefit that her interest in proceeding with the hearings is to provide improved circulation on Placentia Avenue. She believed this consideration may override the amount of traffic on Center Street, a criterion which was not met. I MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded Directed Staff to -by Council Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, directing Initiate Public staff to initiate public hearings on the cul-de-sac Hearings and Apply closure of Center Street east of Placentia Avenue, with for OCTD Funds a provision for a bus turnout and sound wall for north - bound Placentia Avenue; and- directing staff to apply for funds from.the Orange County Transit District (OCTD) for Responding to a question from Council Member Hornbuckle, Mr. Macken reported that the original plan for the site consisted of 12 -story buildings, with both surface and structure parking.. MOTION A..motion was made by Vice Mayor Anburgey, seconded by Staff Directed to Council Member Buffa, and .carried 4-0, directing staff Process GPA to proceed with processing the General Plan Amendment. SCAG Regional The Clerk presented a memorandum from staff dated Housing Needs August 25, 1988, which reviews SCAG's (Southern Cali - Assessment fornia Association of. Governments) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for Costa Mesa. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded Requested SCAG by Vice Mayor Anburgey, and carried 4-0, requesting SCAG to Lower RHNA to lower Costa Mesa's Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation for allocation based on.the information contained in the Costa Mesa aforementioned memorandum. Assessment District The Mayor announced that the next item, resolutions No. 82 -2 -(South concerning supplemental assessments for Assessment Coast Metro Center) District No. 82-2 (South Coast Metro Center), will be Trailed trailed until after the closed session is held at the end of regular. business. Centennial The Clerk presented a request from Macena Graphics for Exhibition $10,000.00 to participate in a Centennial exhibition. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Request Denied Vice Mayor Anburgey, and.carried 4-0, the request was denied. Name Change.for The Clerk presented;an ordinance changing the name of Traffic Connnission the Traffic Commission to Transportation Commission. turnout construction at the -relocated bus stop. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk..presented a request to -process a General Plan knendment from Colm Macken, Curci-England Company, c/o Request to Process Transpacific Development Company, 2377 Crenshaw Boule- General Plan Amend- vard, Suite 300, Torrance, to change the land use ment/Curci-England intensity and population density standards for the Sakioka:property; containing approximately 48 acres, located south of Anton Boulevard and east of Avenue of the Arts. . The Assistant Development Services Director/Planning reviewed staff' -s memorandum dated August 25, 1988, which states that.the requested amendment does not appear to qualify for the criteria to accept an application; therefore, staff reccarnmended rejection of the request unless Council-determines,there are other reasons which warrant consideration of the application. Colm Macken, representing 'Transpacific Development Company, stated that the requested General Plan Amend- ment meets the needs of the City and the community in that the plan calls for an integrated mixed-use develop- ment consisting of commercial office space, high- and low-rise residential, hotel, and restaurant uses. Mr. Macken indicated that the plan would mitigate traffic in the area. He reported that in a recent study compiled by.the owners of The Lakes Apartments, it was found that 45 percent of the residents work within 3 miles of the complex. Responding to a question from Council Member Hornbuckle, Mr. Macken reported that the original plan for the site consisted of 12 -story buildings, with both surface and structure parking.. MOTION A..motion was made by Vice Mayor Anburgey, seconded by Staff Directed to Council Member Buffa, and .carried 4-0, directing staff Process GPA to proceed with processing the General Plan Amendment. SCAG Regional The Clerk presented a memorandum from staff dated Housing Needs August 25, 1988, which reviews SCAG's (Southern Cali - Assessment fornia Association of. Governments) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for Costa Mesa. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded Requested SCAG by Vice Mayor Anburgey, and carried 4-0, requesting SCAG to Lower RHNA to lower Costa Mesa's Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation for allocation based on.the information contained in the Costa Mesa aforementioned memorandum. Assessment District The Mayor announced that the next item, resolutions No. 82 -2 -(South concerning supplemental assessments for Assessment Coast Metro Center) District No. 82-2 (South Coast Metro Center), will be Trailed trailed until after the closed session is held at the end of regular. business. Centennial The Clerk presented a request from Macena Graphics for Exhibition $10,000.00 to participate in a Centennial exhibition. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Request Denied Vice Mayor Anburgey, and.carried 4-0, the request was denied. Name Change.for The Clerk presented;an ordinance changing the name of Traffic Connnission the Traffic Commission to Transportation Commission. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Pmburgey, seconded by Council Ordinance 88-12 Nember Buffa, Ordinance 88-12, being AN ORDINANCE OF Given First Reading ;THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER II, SECTIONS 10-44 THROUGH 10-47 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, changing all 'references to the "Traffic Cammission" to read "Trans- portation Commission", was given first reading and passed to -second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler ;Political Signs The Clerk -presented an ordinance amending the Costa Mesa Municipal Code regarding political signs. The Assistant Development Services Director/Planning I ummarized staff's memorandum dated August 25, 1988, concerning proposed amendments to the Muniqipal Code relating to political campaign signs. The proposed ordinance would retain the present time limitation for displaying political signs, and limiting the size of signs in residential areas. Added restrictions in the new ordinance would regulate the size of signs in non- residential zones, and would specifically indicate, as is indicated in other portions of the current ordinance, that signs may not be posted in public rights-of-way or on utility poles. The ordinance further requires that a cash deposit of $150.00 be made with the City Clerk by any organization posting political signs, and if signs were posted in violation of the ordinance, the City would remove and dispose of those signs, charging $10.00 per sign against the deposit. Staff has recom- mended that the ordinance be adopted as an urgency measure -so that it can be in effect for the upcoming November election. Sandra Genis, 1586 Myrtlewood Street, Costa Mesa, asked whether there were similar regulations for other signs, such as real estate, "open house", garage sale, and "for rent" signs, especially regarding payment of a deposit, because if not, the proposed ordinance is discriminatory. Ms. Genis referred to the regulation, "The City shall have the right, but not the duty, to remove and dispose of any sign posted or placed in violation of this sec- tion", and asserted that this could lead to blatant abuse by the Code Enforcement Officer depending upon whether or not the officer liked or disliked a candidate, Ms. Genis claimed -that it would be very easy to bankrupt a candidate if someone were to remove signs from legal locations and place them in the public right-of-way. Scott Williams 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, asserted that State and National candidates and issues cause most of the political sign problems, and asked if the City had the authority to enforce the ordinance in these cases. He felt that the existing ordinance is adequate. Mr. Williams commented that the ordinance does not reference campaign bumper stickers, buttons, electronic media, or newspaper advertisements. He stated that it seams the $150.00 deposit may be required of a homeowner who wishes to put up a sign in support of a candidate. He asked if there were any basis for regu- lating the size of a sign in the residential zone. Since the five-minute time limit for each speaker had expired, Vice Mayor Amburgey made a motion to deny I dditional time for Mr. Williams to continue. The I otion died for lack of a second. 145 MOTIONOn motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Additional Time Member=Hornbuckle, Mr. Williams was permitted another Approved two minutes to speak. The motion carried 3-1, Vice Mayor Amburgey voting no. Scott Williams referred to the section of the ordinance [2(c)(6)] which prohibits internal or external lighting for political signs, and asked if he placed a sign in a commercial zone and the sign -were illuminated by,the lights in that area, would that be"a violation? He suggested that the City balance the need for traditional political expression with the need for aesthetic values. Mr. Williams claimed that the proposed ordinance would require candidates to purchase billboard advertising, electronic media -advertising; and newspaper advertising which will increase the cost of the campaign. He asked that the'proposed ordinance be rejected. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that speakers should not be limited to five minutes when such a complex issue is being discussed. He mentioned that the ordinance addresses only political signs, and if other signs were to become a problem, the sign ordinance could be amended' again. During discussion, it was pointed out that the deposit, or any portion -thereof, is refundable after the election. Bob Bradley, 2030 Goldeneye Place, Costa Mesa, asked what the rationale was for the four -foot height limita- tion in residential areas., He stated that a four -foot sign would not be visible where a house backs up to a street with a wall between the house and street. In that situation, he suggested that the ordinance allow a sign to -extend three feet above the top of the wall. In response to Council Member Hornbuckle's question, the City Manager -stated that the proposed ordinance is very similar to the City of Irvine's ordinance and many other cities in California, and the success of these ordinances is based upon community standards. Council Member Hornbuckle mentioned that she is a candidate in the upceming election and she definitely supports the new regulations. Council Member Buffa was of the opinion that the City needs these regulations because political signs have become legalized litter. He mentioned the fact that there are campaign signs still remaining from the June, 1988, primary election. As to federal campaign signs, he stated that these are exempt from any local controls unless the signs are creating a safety hazard. Vice Mayor Amburgey suggested changes to the ordinance: Section 2(c)(4) - change the size for political signs in residential areas free 20 inches by 30 inches to 22 inches by 30 inches maximum (because of the size of the paper available -for campaign signs). Delete Section 2(c)(5) in its entirety. (This section limits the size of campaign signs in nonresidential areas to six square feet in area and six feet in height.) The Vice Mayor explained that signs in non- residential zones have not been a problem in the past, and if problems did arise, the ordinance could be amended. 1 Mayor Hall suggested that Section 2(c)(4) be amended to read: "Political.campaign signs placed in residential, zones shall not exceed .22 inches by 30 inches in size", deleting the remainder of the section "and shall not exceed four feet in height fram finished grade". Council Member Hornbuckle suggested the deletion of "residential zones" in Section 2(c)(4) so it would read: "Political campaign signs shall not exceed 22 inches by 30 inches in size". �I Council.Member Hornbuckle recommended a change to Sec- tion 2(c)(3) by adding a sentence indicating that the balance of the deposit is refundable within 30 days after the,election. Council Member Buffa preferred that "residential zones" be retained in Section 2(c)(5). Vice Mayor Amburgey agreed with that suggestion.. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Amburgey, seconded by Urgency Ordinance Council Member_Buffa, to adopt Urgency Ordinance 88-13, 88-13 Adopted being AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS, DECLARING SAID ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY ORDI- NANCE AND SETTING FORTH THE REASONS THEREFOR, including the following modifications: Section 2(c)(4) shall read: "Political campaign signs placed in residential zones shall not exceed 22 inches:by 30 inches in size." Section 2(c)(3) shall contain an additional sentence indicating that the balance of the deposit is refund- able within 30 days after the election. Delete Section 2(c)(5) in its entirety. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES:. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ..ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler At the request of Council Member Hornbuckle, the City Manager stated that he would make sure all candidates I re made aware of the new regulations. Agreement with Item 14(c) on the Consent Calendar was presented: An Robert Bein., agreement with Robert Bein, William Frost and Associ- William Frost; and Ates, 14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine, for $430,800.00, to Budget Adjustment prepare North Costa Mesa arterial intersection improve - 89 -21 ment plans, specifications, and estimates; and Budget Adjustment 89-21 .for $430,800.00. North Costa Mesa Sandra Genis, 1586 Myrtlewood Street, Costa Mesa, asked Arterial Inter- 'why a contract was being awarded to implement the North section Plans Costa Mesa Specific Plan when that plan is now out for public review and the circulation period has not closed for the Environmental Document. She stated that since the plan has not been considered by the Planning Commis- sion nor the Council, the improvements have not been adopted, and it is too early to award the contract. Mayor Hall commented that he cannot imagine opposing traffic circulation improvements. Dave Slaughter, 1000 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, asked .whether the subject improvements are the same as those contained in the Specific Plan. The Public Services Director reported that staff has identified 12.high priority projects in the study; at least 4 intersection improvements are needed now, with or without development; and another improvement is needed in conjunction with the Arnel project. The report also contains w brief report from the Police Department which addresses the general question as to theresidency of the day -workers'. A memorandum fran the Intergovernmental Relations Officer deals with a -representative of the Orange County Carpenters Union expressing some Iconcern with the City's role in establishing the hiring'hall. Since this was merely an item of information, no action was required. Personnel Matters Mayor Hall announced that the City Manager's next item Referred to Closed concerning personnel matters will be discussed in Session closed session. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sam Quinones, reporter with The Orange County Register, announced that this is the last Council meeting he will Register Reporter be attending because he has taken a new position with Leaving Costa Mesa the Stockton Record in Stockton, California. Soffer Camments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about the new political sign ordinance, the Sea Lark Motel expansion, and the addresses on public notices. Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle, Costa Mesa, stated it was his understanding that staff recommended that Arnel pay $2 million for intersection improvements; then a change was made so that Arnel would not have to pay; -aril now $430,800.00 will be taken from the City's General Fund to prepare these plans. The Public Services Director explained that the money for this contract is a loan frau the City's reserves to initiate the immediate design; in the meanwhile, staff is working with Arnel on a development agreement. The Director added that as additional fees are col- lected, the $430;800.00 will be paid back to the City. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Agreement and Vice Mayor Anburgey, to approve the agreement and budget Budget Adjustment adjustment, and authorizing'the Mayor and Clerk to sign Approved on behalf of the.City. The motion carried by the fol- lowing rollcall vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, 'Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler CITY ATTORNEY The Mayor announced that the City Attorney's item, Milo REPORTS Equipment Corporation v. Tracy and Haigh Landscape, et Assessment District al./Clarke Contracting Company v. City of Costa Mesa, No. 82-2/Referred regarding Assessment District No. 82-2 (South Coast to Closed Session Metro Center), will be discussed in closed session. CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented a Status Report on the ]may REPORTS Worker Hiring Hall dated September 1, 1988. Status Report on The report contains materials relating to the hiring Day Workers Hiring hall location at 17th Street and Placentia Avenue, the Hall personnel and agencies to be involved in this effort, the procedures to be utilized, and a summary of the costs involved (approximately $2,500.00 per month). The report also contains w brief report from the Police Department which addresses the general question as to theresidency of the day -workers'. A memorandum fran the Intergovernmental Relations Officer deals with a -representative of the Orange County Carpenters Union expressing some Iconcern with the City's role in establishing the hiring'hall. Since this was merely an item of information, no action was required. Personnel Matters Mayor Hall announced that the City Manager's next item Referred to Closed concerning personnel matters will be discussed in Session closed session. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sam Quinones, reporter with The Orange County Register, announced that this is the last Council meeting he will Register Reporter be attending because he has taken a new position with Leaving Costa Mesa the Stockton Record in Stockton, California. Soffer Camments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about the new political sign ordinance, the Sea Lark Motel expansion, and the addresses on public notices. COUNCILMANIC Council Member Hornbuckle canmended John Lower, Trans - COMMENTS portation Services Manager, for his excellent Staff John Lower Cammended Reports. Amphitheatre Council Member Hornbuckle reported that she was able to Concert hear the music from the Pacific Amphitheatre at her have on the west side. Chamber of Ccmmerce Council Member Hornbuckle commented on the question Candidates Forum ;regarding the proposed marina which was asked at the Candidates Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Sister Cities Council Member Hornbuckle congratulated the Sister Summer Festival Cities organization on its -very successful Summer Festival on August 20, 1988. Reporter Caranended Council Member Hornbuckle carmended Sam Quinones for his excellent reporting in The Orange County Register. ADJOURNMENT TO At 10:40 p.m., the Mayor_ adjourned the meeting to a CLOSED SESSION closed session in the first floor Conference Roan to discuss Assessment District No. 82-2 and personnel matters. The meeting reconvened at 11:45 p.m. Assessment District Items 3(a) and 3(b) under New Business, resolutions No. 82-2 Resolutions concerning Assessment District No. 82-2 (South Coast Removed from Agenda Metro Center), were removed from the Agenda. Lawsuits/Assessment No action was taken on the City Attorney's item regard - District No. 82-2 ing Assessment District No. 82-2 (South Coast Metro Center) lawsuits. ]Personnel Matters No action was taken on the City Manager's item concern- ing personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT At 11:50 p.m., the Mayor_ adjourned the meeting to Sep- tember 7, 1988, at 4:00 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Roem of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, to hold a public hearing concerning the Victoria Street bond issue. Ma or of the Cit of Costa Mesa Y Y C ,y,<Clerk.of the City of Costa esa