HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1989 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
MAY 1, 1989
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session May 1, 1989, at 6:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Invocation by
the Reverend Robert Ewing of the South Coast Christian
Church.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Peter Buffa
Vice Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Council Member Ory Amburgey
Council Member -Sandra Genis
.Council Member -Edward Glasgow
Council Members Absent: None
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Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Attorney
Eleanor Frey
Assistants to the City Manager
Rick Pickering And Ann Gyben
City Clerk Eileen Phinney
Transportation Services
Manager John Lower
Senior Planner Alice Angus
Park Superintendent
David Alkema
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
April 17 1989
Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 17, 1989, were approved.
ORDINANCES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
ORAL
Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa,
COMMUNICATIONS
expressed his opposition to the humor that is reflected
occasionally by Council, stating that with the many
existing problems, Council should be more serious.
Council Humor
Mayor Buffa stated that the humor was not meant to
offend anyone, nor abuse or deride speakers; the humor
,is simply to lighten the air after a few hours into the
Council meeting.
Victoria Street
In response to a question from Mr. Goldstein regarding
Demolition
Victoria Street, Assistant to the City Manager Rick
Pickering stated that at the next Council meeting, a
contract would be awarded for demolition of designated
houses on Victoria Street. He reported that the City
cannot board up the homes until they legally own them,
and owners can legally stay until escrow closes.
Transient
Patricia Schuda, 2895 Palau Place, Costa Mesa, read an
Problems
item published in the Daily Pilot from the Huntington
Beach Police Log regarding a transient loitering near
Mervyn and that after being contacted by police, he was
sent to Costa Mesa. Ms. Schuda did not want the City
'known as a haven for transients; and with the City's
giveaway programs, this is what she felt the City is
attracting. She asked that the Council help Costa Mesa
citizens with this problem.
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Stater Brothers/ Jim Harrell, 781 Center Street, Costa Mesa, addressed
Shopping Area the subject of the Stater Brothers' closure and the
possibility of a nice shopping area.
Mayor Buffa responded that Stater Brothers closed on
their own volition, and the Mayor explained that the
businesses choose their own locations according to their
preference and the City does not encourage super markets
to choose any location.
City Manager Allan Roeder also in response to Mr.
Harrell, stated that approximately three years ago, the
agency had set aside 19th Street and a portion of the
west side as a part of a redevelopment proposal, it was
withdrawn as it was vehemently opposed by the west side
residents.
Four Seasons Emil De Coster, Four Seasons Towing, referred to Plan-
Towing/De Coster ning Action PA -89-09, and stated that he was not able
PA -89-09 to attend his scheduled appearance at the last Council
meeting, and that he had a Conditional Use Permit to
store trucks in Santa Ana, and he is now using 2648
Newport Boulevard as an office. He requested he be
permitted to use the Newport Boulevard address as an
office only and he will keep all trucks off Newport
Boulevard. He also requested an extension of time for
the office use at the Newport Boulevard address.
After discussion with Mayor Buffa, City Manager, Council
Member Genis, and the Assistant City Attorney, it was
decided that if there were no trucks parked there, a
Conditional Use Permit was not needed.
Council Member Amburgey stated that Mr. De Coster should
contact Planning staff and be sure of status.
Mayor Buffa requested that the City Manager look into
the status of PA -89-09.
Mesa Verde Drive William Polder, 1628 White Oak Place, Costa Mesa,
Loop 'Dees expressed his displeasure with newly planted trees in
conjunction with the Mesa Verde Drive Loop, as he had
also done at the meeting of April 17, 1989. He stated
he was advised that City staff had gone to the nurseries
and found the best trees at the time. Mr. Polder also
stated he had checked nurseries and found 300 trees that
were better.
Park Superintendent Dave Alkema verified that he had
advised Mr. Polder he had instructed his staff to check
various nurseries for nice trees, which they did, and
purchased the trees. Mr. Alkema was out of town at the
time.
Former Mayor Mayor Buffa recognized Former Mayor Bob Wilson, who
Bob Wilson introduced his grandson, Eric Erwin. Eric recently
spent three months visiting the Freitas Family in
Recifi, Brazil. Eric introduced his friend Alexandre
Freitas from the City of Recifi, in. northern Brazil, who
came to the Council meeting to see local government at
work, The Mayor welcomed Alexandre and wished him a
pleasant visit in Costa Mesa.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calen-
dar: Item 12(a), Notice of Completion of 1988-89 Measure
"C" Parkway Maintenance; Item 12(b), Completion of
Installation of traffic signal at Baker Street/Royal
Palm Dive; Item 12(c), Completion of 1988-89 Measure
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READING FOLDER
Claims
"C" Street Maintenance; and Item 13, Policy regarding
"existing lot" definition per Measure "G".
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Amburgey, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims received by the City Clerk: Earl Scheib Auto
Painting; Southern California Gas Company (No. M-2269
69 -35 -MAP); and Karen Lee Wallin.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been
Beverage approved by the Planning staff: Charles A. Costa,
Licenses doing business as Boo Boo and Charles; 1125 Victoria
Street, Buildings K and L; and Kazunari and Masako
Kobayashi, doing business as Gordie's Deli, 735 Baker
Street.
Public Utilities Notice from Southern California Gas Company that it
Commission has filed Application No. 89-04-021 with the Public
Utilities Commission, to reduce revenues by $22.5
million annually, beginning October 1, 1989.
Notice from Airport Commuter, Incorporated, 1409
Kuehner Street, Suite 107, Simi Valley that it has
filed an application with the Public Utilities
Commission, to seek authority to provide on-call
door-to-door service between certain points in seven
Southern California counties to Los angeles Interna-
tional, Long Beach, John Wayne, and Ontario airports,
Union Station, and the Los Angeles and Lang Beach
harbors.
Revenues From Statements from Gray Davis, Controller of the State of
Various State California, containing estimated amounts to be paid to
Taxes And Fees each city and county as its share of revenues to be
apportioned during the fiscal year ending June 30,
1990, from the following sources; Highway Users
Taxes, Motor Vehicle License Fees; and Off -Highway
Motor Vehicle License Fees.
Orange County Communication from the County of Orange Real Estate
Real Estate Division giving notice that the County proposes to use
Division donated space at 792 Victoria Street for the Child
Health and Immunization Clinics.
Barto Oil Letter from Leonard and Honor Murphy, 1750 Whittier
ZE-83-111A2 Avenue, No. 42, Costa Mesa, thanking Council for
denying the Barto Oil Company project, Zone Exception
ZE-83-111A2.
BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Jewish War Purpose, was received from Jewish War Veterans of the
Veterans U.S.A., Harry Hoff Post 595, in care of Sidney Chester,
851 Presidio Drive, Costa Mesa, by selling artificial
MOTION 'poppies from May 19 to 30, 1989. On motion by Vice
Permit Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey,
Approved and carried 5-0, the permit was approved with applica-
tion of Municipal Code Section 9-229.
SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
HEARING/Addendum Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, General Plan Amendment
to EIR 1037 and GP -89-1B Revised, for the North Costa Mesa Arterial
GP -89-1B Revised Improvement Study and an addendum to Program Environ-
mental Impact Report (EIR) No. 1037, was set for public
MOTION/Hearing Set hearing on May 15, 1989, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
for May 15, 1989 Chambers of City Hall.
DPRRANTS
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Leased Police
Member Amburgey, Warrant Resolutions 1428 and 1429,
MOTION
including Payroll 8908, were approved by the following
Warrants 1428 and
roll call vote:
1429 Approved
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Awarded to
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
Theodore Robins
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Leasing Company
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
REJECTED CLAIMS
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Amburgey, and.carried 5-0, the claim from Pauline
Owyang
Owyang was rejected.
Rodriquez and
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Corliss
Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from Eric
Rodriquez, a minor, and Cindy Corliss was rejected.
Southern
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
California
Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from
Gas Company
Southern California Gas Company was rejected.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Bids received for Bid Item 843, Utility Vehicle, are
ACTIONS
on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the
Bid Item 843
contract was re -awarded to Theodore Robins Car Sales,
Utility Vehicle
2096 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for $13,117.50. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
MOTION
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Re -awarded to
Amburgey, Canis, Glasgow
Theordore Robins
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Car Sales -
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item 847 Bids received for Bid Item 847, Revision "A" Computer
Revision "A' Disk Drive, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
Computer Disk motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Drive Member Amburgey, the contract was awarded to El Camino
Resources, Limited, 8550 Balboa Boulevard, No. 140,
MOTION Northridge, for $6,313.36. The motion was carried by
Awarded to the following roll call vote:
El Camino AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Resources Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 'COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Bid Item 849
Bids received for Bid Item 849, Leased Police Units, are
Leased Police
on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Mayor
Units
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the
contract was awarded to Theodore Robins Lasing Company,
MOTION
2096 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for $847.00 per month.
Awarded to
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Theodore Robins
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Leasing Company
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order 1
Staff recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 for
Valley Crest
$7,010.00 to the contract with Valley Crest Landscaping,
Landscaping
Incorporated, 1920 South Yale Street, Santa Ana, in
connection with the Fairview Park Project, Phase I.
The change order is needed to compensate Valley Crest
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MOTION Landscaping for an error in the Fairview Park Phase I
Change Order bid proposal documents. On motion by Vice Mayor
Approved Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the
change order was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order "C" Staff recommended approval of Change Order "C" for
Robert Bein, $31,000.00 to the contract with Robert Bein, William
William Frost Frost and Associates, 14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine, in
connection with the North Costa Mesa Arterial Improve -
North Costa Mesa ment Study and Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Arterial Study and The change order is needed to develop additional
EIR alternatives and prepare addendums to the EIR. On
motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
MOTION Member Amburgey, the change order was approved by the
Change Order following roll call vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Refund to Pakfar A request for refund of $5,000.00 was received from
Hooshang Pakfar, 12939 Cranleigh Street, Cerritos, since
Church Street right-of-way improvements have been completed at 1961
Improvements Church Street. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle,
seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the refund was
MOTION approved by the following roll call vote:
Refund Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Completion of
Completion of Street Improvements for Development Review
Street Improve-
DR -85-27 located at 2620 Newport Boulevard, have been
ments for DR -85-27
completed to the satisfaction of staff by Roy Ikeda, 305
by Ikeda
Monte Vista Avenue, Costa Mesa. On motion by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the
MOTION
improvements were accepted, and Savings Pass Book 022 -
Improvements
032186-4 in the amount of $10,000.00 was ordered exoner-
Accepted
ated. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Prohibition of A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Parking on 16th Council Member Amburgey, to adopt Resolution 89-134,
Place A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF 16TH PLACE FOR THE
MOTION PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING. The motion carried by the
Resolution 89-134 following roll call vote:
Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Prohition of On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Parking on Wakeham Member Amburgey, Resolution 89-135, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Place CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF WAKEHAM PLACE FOR
MOTION/Resolution THE PURPOSE OF STREET SWEEPING, was adopted by the
89-135 Adopted following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
None
None
Completion of Item No. 12(a) on the Consent Calendar was presented:
Measure "C" Parkway Completion of Measure "C" Parkway Maintenance 1988-89 by
Maintenance 1988-89 B-1 Enterprise Corporation, Post Office Box 714, Rancho
by B-1 Enterprise Cucamonga. The City Manager recommended that this item
be withdrawn. On motion by Council Member Glasgow,
MOTION seconded, by Council Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0,
Withdrawn the item was withdrawn from the Agenda.
Completion of Item No. 12(b) on the Consent Calendar was presented:
Traffic Signal Completion of Traffic Signal installation at Baker
Installation at Street and Royal Palm Drive by Baxter -Griffin Company,
Baker/Royal Palm Incorporated, 8210 Monroe Street, Stanton.
by Baxter -Griffin
William Polder, 1628 White Oak Street, Costa Mesa,
requested red curbing for 20 to 25 feet on the south-
east corner, since there are many.right turns made
at that intersection, and cars are parked too close to
the corner.
Mayor Buffa advised Mr. Polder to send a written request
to the Transportation Commission and to track their
agenda for its scheduling.
Council Member Genis complimented the staff and the
contractors on the project being done quickly and
neatly, but had concerns about the pedestrian signal.
Investigation of the signal was referred to the
Transportaion Services Manager.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Improvements Council Member Canis, the work was accepted; the Clerk
Accepted was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authori-
zation was given to release remaining 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: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Completion of
Item No. 12(c) on the Consent Calendar was presented:
1988-89 Measure
Completion of 1988-89 Measure "C" Street Maintenance by
"C" Street
R J. Noble Company, 1505 East Lincoln Avenue, Orange.
Maintenance by
R. J. Noble
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle mentioned that with the completion
of this contract, a total of $2,097,234.00 has been
expended on Measure "C" Street Maintenance over the last
two years, representing 76.5 percent of Measure "C"
funds appropriated. In addition, $1,974,450.00 of other
street maintenance funds have been expended during the
last two years. She stated that the street maintenance
program is a remarkable accomplishment.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Improvements
Member Amburgey, the work was accepted; the Clerk was
Accepted
authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization
was given to release remaining 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: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Definition of Item No. 13 on the Consent Calendar was presented:
"Existing Lot" Policy regarding "existing lot" definition per Measure
per Measure "G" "T.
Council Member Genis requested the following change for
clarification: "An existing lot is any legally sub-
divided lot that has right of access to a street that is
fully improved to subdivision code standards or will be
fully improved to subdivison code standards prior to
occupancy."
Responding to Council Member Amburgey, the Associate
Planner stated there would be no problem with the
change, and it would clarify the definition.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council
Amended Definition Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, the definition was
Accepted accepted as amended.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from
Certificate for the meeting of April 17, 1989, for a Certificate of
West Coast Cab Public Convenience and Necessity for West Coast Trans-
portation Network, Incorporated, doing business as West
Coast Cab Company, 941 North Santiago Street, Santa Ana.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk also announced the public hearing for the
Suspension of Suspension of a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Certificate of Necessity for West Coast Cab Company.
Public Convenience
for West Coast Cab The City Manager outlined the circumstances pertaining
to the insurance coverage needed for the Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity for West Coast Trans-
portation. He stated that a faxed copy of a liability
certificate from Golden Eagle Insurance for West Coast
Cab was received by his office at 3:00 o'clock this
afternoon after which he contacted their legal repre-
sentative to inform him of the difficulty to advise
Council of the adequacy of the certificate of insurance
before Council meeting. The City Manager referred to a
copy of the liability certificate distributed to Council,
and recommended denial of application for failure to
make due effort.
In response to a question from Vice Mayor Hornbuckle,
the Assistant City Attorney stated she had been advised
by the City's insurance consultant, that Olden Eagle
was recognized as an admitted insurance carrier in the
State of California.
Steven Silverstein, 2001 East First Street, Santa Ana,
attorney for West Coast Cab Company, stated he had been
advised by Olden Eagle that a liability certificate had
been forwarded to the City dated April 17, 1989, and was
not aware until this morning, that the certificate was
not received by the City. Mr. Silverstein offered to
have a duplicate of the original certificate hand -
carried to a designated person of the City within one
week. In response to Council Member Amburgey's question
regarding the fleet list, Mr. Silverstein agreed to have
a copy forwarded with the insurance certificate.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle inquired about the $25,000.00
self -retention clause and was assured by Mr. Slverstein
that it was supplied.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Genis, to continue the public hearing to
May 15, 1989, giving staff more time to review the
certificate of insurance.
Council Member Amburgey opposed the motion, stating that
the City could be liable if West Coast Cab were not
properly covered, and they have had enough time to
comply with the City's insurance requirements.
Council Member Glasgow opposed the motion because he was
not confident that West Coast had adequate insurance and
he felt they should be compelled to prove they have ade-
quate coverage.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle believed that West Coast had the
required insurance since the fax copy is dated April 17,
1989.
The motion to continue this item failed to carry 3-2,
Council Members Buffa, Amburgey, and Glasgow voting no.
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Certificate
Council Member Glasgow, and carried 3-2, Council Members
Suspended Until
Hornbuckle and Genis voting no, to suspend the Certificate
Proof of Insurance
of Public Convenience and Necessity until adequate proof
is Submitted
of insurance is supplied and found acceptable to staff.
Responding to Mayor Buffa's question, the Assistant City
Attorney stated that the Finance Department would verify
the fleet list, and the City Manager and City Attorney
would verify the insurance coverage.
Mayor Buffa directed the City Attorney to determine the
acceptability of the certificate.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Acquisition of
for the public Hearing for Resolutions of Condemnation
Properties for
for the following properties in connection with the Vic -
Improvements
toria Street improvement project:
2158 Charle Drive
(a) Giovani Di Cesare, owner; Parcel No. 62, Assessor
Parcel No. 422-203-20, 2158 Charle Drive.
697 Victoria Street
(b) Marion and Michelle McDonald, owner; Parcel No. 74,
Assesor Parcel No. 422-211-01, 697 Victoria Street.
Letters were mailed to the property owners advising
them of the time and place of the meeting.
The Assistant to the City Manager summarized staff's
memorandum of April 21, 1989, which contains a chrono-
logy of the Victoria Street project. He stated that
the City has reached agreement with over 70 percent of
property owners where full -take parcels were involved.
The Assistant reported that City negotiators advised
him that the aforementioned property owners had been
contacted and they would not be attending the Council
meeting, and believe the City is very close to settle-
ment agreements with them.
MOTION
A motion was made by Vice -Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Resolutions 89-136
Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Resolutions 89-136 and
and 89-137 Adopted
Resolutions 89-137, each Resolution being entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
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CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC
INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION BY
EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES FOR PUBLIC USE
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CONDEMNATION, based on the
following findings:
1. That public interest and necessity require that
the project is in accordance with the Master Plan
of Streets and Highways as adopted by the City of
Costa Mesa City Council and most recently revised
November 21, 1988, and that the City has imple-
mented the project in order to create an uncon-
gested and fluid flow of traffic throughout the
area.
2. That the City Staff has reviewed several alternate
plans for the widening of Victoria Street and by
virtue of adopting the subject alignment, the
project is designed in a manner that requires the
least amount of property taken and at the same
time affects the least amount of property owners,
thereby making this alignment the alternative that
will be most compatible with the greatest good and
the least private injury.
3. And that, as a consequence to and in conjunction
with the aforementioned facts, the attached
described properties are necessary for the pro-
posed project and their acquisition is only for
that portion of the property actually required for
the fabrication of the Victoria Street Project.
4. The acquisition of said real properties are neces-
sary for the project; and
5. The offer required by Section 7267.2 of the
Government Code has been made to the owner or
owners of record.
Council Member Genis announced that she would not be
supporting the motion because she was not convinced
that this was the only alternative.
The motion to adopt the Resolutions of Necessity carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and
FoliccDepartment place set for the public hearing to consider an ordi-
User Fees nance amending Title 6 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code,
and a resolution setting forth Police Department user
fees.
The City Manager stated that because of the input of
information requested at the Council meeting of
April 17, 1989, staff has formulated an Ordinance and
Resolution that would implement some of the fees within
30 days.
In response to a question by Council Member Genis,
Assistant to the City Manager Ann Gyben stated she could
obtain information on a breakdown of fees for dog -
related incidents versus other types of nondomestic
animals or pets.
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MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 89-12 Mayor Hornbuckle, Ordinance 89-12, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A
PROVISION FOR ESTABLISHING FEES FOR DOG LICENSES BY CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION, was given first reading and passed
to second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution 89-138 by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Resolution 89-138,
Adopted A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, INCREASING POLICE SERVICES USER FEES.
Council Member Genis stated that she would be opposing
the motion because she believed it would be perpetuating
an inequity and creating a problem. She commented that
fees should apply to all.animals, that no pets should be
exempt, because it is discrimination against people who
prefer one type of animal over another type.
Responding to Council Member Amburgey, Assistant to the
City Manager Ann Gyben stated that the resolution would
go into effect the same time as the ordinance, and the
ordinance becomes effective 30 days after adoption.
Council Member Amburgey requested that the term
"photocopy" be changed since there is more work involved
than copying, and the word should describe the activity.
The City Manager suggested that staff amend the descrip-
tion contained in the resolution and provide a copy to
the Council for their approval.
The motion to adopt Resolution 89-138 carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Fees Not Listed Responding to Vice Mayor Hornbuckle's inquiry, the
in Municipal or City Manager recommended an enabling ordinance that
State Codes would allow adoption of a resolution for fees that are
not currently listed in the Municipal or State Codes.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Staff Directed to Council Member Glasgow, instructing staff to formulate
Draft Ordinance an ordinance to "cover new fees that were discussed at
the last meeting which are not currently contained in
Municipal Code or State Codes. The motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS The City Manager referred to resolutions previously
Corrected Legal adopted by Council for acquisition of certain properties
Descriptions for for the Victoria Street improvement project. He stated
Victoria Street that several legal descriptions had to be corrected.
Resolutions
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
MOTION Council Member Amburgey, to adopt Resolutions 89-68-A,
Amended 89-71-A, 89-76-A through 89-96-A, and 89-124-A, for each
Resolutions Resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Adopted THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA CORRECTING THE LEGAL
DESCRIPTION SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION ". The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
NEW BUSINESS
Center Street
Closure
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Cenis, Glasgow
None
None
The City Clerk presented recommendations for the closure
of Center Street:
(a) Vacate the southern half of Center Street from
Placentia Avenue to 175 feet east, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Developer of the parcel at the southeast corner
of Placentia Avenue and Center Street shall
enter into an agreement with the City wherein
the developer agrees to construct a cul-de-sac
on Center Street, a bus turnout on Placentia
Avenue, all related and necessary street
improvements, public utility relocations as
necessary, replacement of public facilities
associated with the abandonment of a portion of
Center Street, and that an irrevocable offer to
dedicate be obtained from the developer to
provide for the bus turnout to be a public
right-of-way.
2. Obtain irrevocable Offers to Dedicate from the
four homeowners on Center Street to permit
construction of the 30 -foot radius cul-de-sac
or, if offers are not obtained, to construct
the cul-de-sac within the existing right-of-
way-
3.
ightof-
way.
3. The Center Street public right-of-way shall
remain open for pedestrian access for use of
the bus stop on Placentia Avenue.
4. Study pedestrian routes along 19th Street to
implement improvements that encourage pedes-
trian traffic along 19th Street rather than
Center street.
The Transportation Services Manager reported that a
a petition from the citizens of Center was submitted to
the Council and Planning Commission in conjunction with
a request to rezone three parcels at the southeast
corner which were consolidated and rezoned for resi-
dential development. He stated that both Transportation
Services and Development Services were directed to
undertake a study to identify any potential benefit in
the construction of a block wall across Center Street.
The study revealed an existing off -set intersection of
about 30 feet difference on Center Street east and west
of Placentia Avenue; also, a bus stop that serves 170
bus riders per day and has a significant amount of bus
dwell time to serve them, blocks the northbound curb
lane on Placentia Avenue. He reported that a meeting
was held with the property owners to discuss five
alternatives; however, none of the alternatives were
supported by the property owners. As a result of this
meeting, another alternative was developed that provides
'for the bus bay construction with a part of the rezone
parcel and a vacation of the southern half of Center
Street along that segment, and the operation of a 2 -way
driveway servicing a restaurant at 1862 Placentia Avenue
and a hair salon at 792 Center Street. The advantage of
the vacation is the bus bay would be extended to serve
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as a right -turn lane and the developer has indicated
willingness to participate for replacing public improve-
ments needed with the closure of Center Street.
Responding to Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the Transportation
Services Manager stated that it would be feasible to
construct the cul-de-sac without the 30 -foot width and
there would be no safety problems incurred.
Jim Harrell, 781 Center Street, Costa Mesa, expressed
concerns with the higher density at the end of the
street with vehicular and non-resident traffic flow, and
with Center Street becoming a commercial route because
of other changes in the west side, and the change in the
apartment entrance and exit from Placentia to Center
Street. He also requested that pedestrian access be
closed off. -
Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, felt
the cul-de-sac is a safety hazard, that the public has
the right to use public streets, and the street should
not be blocked off.
Tom Margitan, 780 Center Street, Costa Mesa, identified
himself as one of the four owners at the end of the
street. He stated if the City would close the street
off to pedestrian and auto traffic, he would be in favor
of Rezone Petition R-88-06.
H. W. Holly, 763 Center Street, Costa Mesa, stated the
City has done something innovative and constructive;
it is a good plan with reasonable solutions to problems.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, felt the
Center Street is for the people who live on it; if they
want a cul-de-sac, give it to them.
Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if
the cul-de-sac was because of development on Center
Street and Placentia Avenue.
Mayor Buffa responded that residents requested closure
and a cul-de-sac if the rezone were approved, and the
Council did approve the zone change.
Mr. Pizarek stated that the cul-de-sac was worth being
able to see your children walk down the street safely,
and asked the Council to consider restricting high-
density growth.
Tom Margitan stated that he would be willing to dedicate
that portion of property needed for the project if the
street were closed and pedestrian access blocked.
The Transportation Services Manager responded that 15
percent of the population using bus transportation
needed the pedestrian access and the plan for the access
is a maze -type, wrap-around wall, and that because of
its construction, would eliminate motorcycles and
bicycles from using the access.
Responding to Mayor Buffa's question, the Senior Planner
reported that although the rezone has been approved, a
project has not been approved for the site because the
developer is waiting for a decision on the Center Street
closure.
MOTION Council Member Amburgey made a motion, seconded by Vice
Approved Center Mayor Hornbuckle, to vacate the southern half of Center
Street Closure Street from Placentia Avenue to 175 east.
Council Member Genis supported the motion and stated
that the Center Street residents should be aware that
the street is City property and is for everyone's use.
AMENDED MOTION An amended motion was made by Council Member Amburgey,
Added Conditions seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to approve the Center
Street Closure subject to the conditions as referenced
in the memorandum dated April 20, 1989, from the Trans-
portation Services Manager.
Council Member Glasgow stated he would support the
motion since it is an equitable compromise considering
the citizens on Center Street and the traffic on
Placentia Avenue.
Mayor Buffa opposed the motion because he felt leaving
the pedestrian access open may possibly lead to future
problems, and it should be closed.
Council Member Amburgey stated that staff should be
commended for the configuration they worked out to
prohibit motorcycles and bicycles from speeding across
the necessary pedestrian access.
Council Member Genis stated that the cul-de-sac is a
problem for emergency vehicles, and a block wall would
inhibit evacuation.
Council Member Amburgey asked if there was any other
new information.
Ms. Walshe responded this was all the information she
had and felt it important data.
Mayor Buffa explained to Ms. Walshe that new information
had to be substantive.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Rehearing by Council Member Genis, to deny the request for a
Denied rehearing since there was not enough new information.
Council Member Amburgey suggested a trial period with a
reasonable amount of time with signs posted; at the end
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f trial period, he would not be opposed to looking at
new information.
The motion to deny a rehearing carried 5-0.
The motion to approve the closure carried 4-1, Mayor
Buffa voting no.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:50 p.m., and the meet-
eeting
ingreconvened at 9:05 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Clerk presented a request from Margaret E.
Rehearing/20th
Walshe, 178 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, for a rehear -
Street Parking
ing of Council's decision on April 17, 1989, approving
Prohibition
the parking prohibition along both curbs of East 20th
Street, between Orange Avenue and Newport Boulevard, on
Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for street sweep-
ing (Resolution 89-130)..
Margaret Walshe stated the residents on Bay Street,
which is directly behind 20th Street, have presented a
petition to have the street sweeping signs removed, but
it has been delayed at the Transportation Commission
level.
Council Member Amburgey asked if there was any other
new information.
Ms. Walshe responded this was all the information she
had and felt it important data.
Mayor Buffa explained to Ms. Walshe that new information
had to be substantive.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Rehearing by Council Member Genis, to deny the request for a
Denied rehearing since there was not enough new information.
Council Member Amburgey suggested a trial period with a
reasonable amount of time with signs posted; at the end
I
f trial period, he would not be opposed to looking at
new information.
The motion to deny a rehearing carried 5-0.
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Request for Funds The Clerk presented a request for $7,125.00 from Jim
for Costa Mesa Ferryman, Fish Fry Parade Director, Costa Mesa -Newport
Float Harbor Lions Club, to enter the City of Costa Mesa
float in nine parades; and
Request for $3 A request from Robert Chapman, President of the Lions
Million Liability Club for Council approval of $3 million liability
Insurance Limit insurance for the Annual fish Fry and Carnival on June
2, 3, and 4, 1989.
Bob Chapman, 2037 South Capella, Costa Mesa, requested
funding for the City of Costa Mesa float since neighbor-
ing cities enter floats in each others parades, similar
to a co-op. He submitted a drawing of the float.
Council Member Glasgow stated the City would want to be
co-insured on the $3 million liability insurance.
Mr. Chapman stated this would not be a problem; the only
problem to be settled is the amount, $3 million or $5
million.
The City Manager responded to a question from Nabil
Hajar, stating that the City is looking for separate
arrangements of insurance coverage for the parade for
the protection of the contractor and the Lions Club.
Tim Lewis, 2975 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, felt $3
million insurance was not adequate, and asked if perhaps
the other people involved, such as carnival people, have
a larger share of insurance to pay.
The City Manager responded that the carnival people have
their own insurance, are licensed, and are inspected by
the State of California.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Requests Member Glasgow, the requests for $7,125.00 and $3
Approved million liability insurance were approved, with the
City listed as co-insured. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Cable The Clerk presented a request to appoint two members
Television to the Cable Television Committee.
Committee
On motion by Council Member Genis, and seconded by
MOTION Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, Annea Massimino
Appointed and Anthony S. Mollicone were appointed to the Cable
Members Television Committee.
Substance Abuse The City Clerk presented the request to appoint members
Committee to the Substance Abuse Committee.
The City Manager outlined staff's memorandum of April
27, 1989, which contains background information and
staff's recommendations.
Responding to a question by Council Member Genis, the
City Manager stated that appointrnents for the Citizen
and Council Committees are done by Council approving a
committee formation application and authorizing staff to
advertise through the various media sources requesting
the public to submit applications for that committee.
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He reported that applications are then reviewed and
selections made at a Council meeting; however, this
committee was selected on the basis of initial action
by Council that indicated specific representation from
specific sectors of the community.
Council Member Genis wanted to know the means for
selecting the subject committee.
The City Manager responded that because of the time
lapse from the date action was taken, and in an effort
to start the task force, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, Council
Member Glasgow, and Jan Kausen, a concerned citizen,
proceeded on their own.
Following discussion on expected requirements for the
applicants, Council Member Amburgey stated the make-up
of the committee had been well thought out, and Jan
Kausen should be commended.
Mayor Buffa stated this could be under further investi-
gation, but felt Council should decide on what the role
of this committee should be since substance abuse is a
serious problem.
Responding to Mayor Buffa's comments, Council Member
Glasgow referenced the task objectives as outlined in
the memorandum from Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, dated April
11, 1988, and thought the goals listed were clear.
Mayor Buffa stated he was looking for a greater degree
of definition of what Council is trying to accomplish.
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Appointed
by Council Member Glasgow, to appoint the following
Substance Abuse
persons to the Substance Abuse Committee: Council
Committee
Member Genis; Council Member Glasgow; Police Captain
Gorge Lorton, staff; Paramedic Jeff Peters, staff; Jan
Kausen, Dr. Gorge Tucker, Karen Ursini, Ron Schoenmehl,
Fred Carter, Malcolm Ross, and Dave Ball.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated he
,could not believe so much time was spent on appointing
a couple of people.
Mayor Buffa stated that whether accidentally or coinci-
dentally, Mr. Soffer had just mentioned the second of
two issues that have become the Gordian knot of this
society, and there is no easy way into or out of these
.issues.
Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood, Costa Mesa, felt highly
motivated regarding this committee because most of the
people are appropriate choices, but he would have liked
to had students on the committee to represent that age
group.
'Scott King, 766 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, stated that
nothing can help our young friends more than hearing it
from someone their own age, and they're the people they
will go to for help. He felt they should be on committee
and do not have to reside in Costa Mesa.
,Diane Goldberger, 3036 Java Road, Costa Mesa, agreed with
,Council Member Genis in that the City should have more
specialists in this field, such as a social worker, and
the committee members need to be evaluated.-
Council Member Genis asked that the motion be amended to
include student representatives and advertise to the
community at large for people who may have an interest
or expertise in this area.
Referring to Council Member Cenis's comments, Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle stated that this committee was to be more of
a coordinating committee, overseeing activities of other
groups who do the work. She felt the student issue is
important, but believed that even though students mean
well, their interests change. The Vice Mayor commented
that Karen Orsini, one of the nominees, works with the
Pride organization in schools and has contact for this
particular input.
Council Member Amburgey stated he did not believe an
amendment was necessary at this point in time as this is
not a closed committee, if more members are needed, it
can be brought before Council. He mentioned that if
present members were not participating as they should,
the other members would ask them to resign.
Council Member Genis stated the one reason she was
making the request to advertise, was because there may
be people in the community who are qualified and are not
aware of the committee being formed; therefore, the City
might be missing a good opportunity.
Mayor Buffa announced that he would not be supporting
the motion only because he believed the greater concern
is that the Council should spend more time on defining
the purpose of this committee.
Council Member Genis stated although she would like to
be on committee, and has no objection to the committee,
she would also be voting against the motion since with
the present make-up of the committee, it will not be as
effective as it should be.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated she would be delighted to
have Council Member Genis replace her on committee and
that possibly through the newspapers, advertise to the
community about the committee, and if someone is inter-
ested, they could.contact the City Manager's office.
The motion carried 3-2, Mayor Buffa and Council Member
Genis voting no.
Harbor Boule- The City Clerk presented a request to construct a raised
vard Raised Median median island on Harbor Boulevard from north of Wilson
Island Construction Street to West 19th Street in conformance with the
Alternative No. 2 Concept Plan as unanimously recommended
by the Transportation Commission.
Assistant to the City Manager Rick Pickering outlined
staff's memorandum dated April 21, 1989, which contains
background information and staff's recommendations. He
stated that Council's actions this evening are very
important since under the current agreement, the
contractor is preparing to start construction on the
medians on May 22, 1989. However, due to the sensitiv-
ity and complexity of the issue, a presentation has been
prepared by the Transportation Services Manager, with
questions being answered by the Parks Superintendent
and the Assistant Civil Engineer.
The Transportation Services Manager gave a presentation
regarding the various alternates for Harbor Boulevard:
Alternate 1, 18 Harbor Boulevard medians between Wilson
MOTION
Alternative
3 Adopted
and 19th Streets to serve 22 business centers; Alter-
nate 2, highly recommended by the City Transportation
Commission, provides 21 median openings on Harbor Boule-
vard to serve 25 business centers, and Alternate 3, near
unrestricted left turn access beyond the double -double
yellow lines for the length of the left -turn pockets
plus the transition and would serve 50 business centers.
The Transportation Services Manager, in response to a
question from Council Member Genis, stated that the
reports were available dating back to the early 1970's,
and there would be no problem for emergency vehicles
for the one side of Harbor Boulevard. He stated that
vehicles larger than 19 feet would have to use a truck
route.
Assistant to the City Manager Rick Pickering, responding
to Council Member Genis, stated that the study was done
by the Finance Director and although it is confidential,
it did indicate that after medians, business continued
to grow.
Further discussion ensued on the damage being done by
watering the medians, and that perhaps there should be
more investigation.
The Transportation Services Manager, responding to a
I uestion from Council Member Glasgow, indicated that
driver adjustment seemed to be the reason for traffic
accident reductions in reference to the median report.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, thought this
was supposed to be a hearing before Council people who
have not yet made up their mind, but feels one member
has already decided. He also feels the report is one
sided and that the feelings of the individual business
man is not reported.
Ted Lewis, 2075 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, stated
Alternate 2 is the best solution for his business, but
'in fairness to other merchants, he would have to
support Alternate 3.
Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace, Costa Mesa, felt that
medians are a waste of money because they are dug up
every year.
Robert Miller, 1906 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa,
stated that many of the merchants support Alternate 3.
Dave Russell, owner of property on both sides of the
1900 block of Harbor Boulevard, was in favor of
Alternate 3 because it provides for better and safer
traffic flow.
Navid Hashad, 2059 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, stated
that on the south side of Victoria Street, they have
felt a downside of business due to the storm drain
project. On the north side of Victoria Street, there
are shopping centers which attract more customers than
the area where he,is located. Shoppers only go there
for a specific purpose, and should Alternate 2 be
approved, it would harm them greatly.
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
by Council Member Genis, to adopt Alternate 3.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that Alternate 2 had a
better safety issue.
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Mayor Buffa stated that he will be supporting Alternate
3 since the center lane now works, and it allows access
to individual businesses.
Council Member Amburgey stated that he thought staff had
done an excellent job and should be commended for the
alternatives presented, and Council should take into
consideration, the importance of the livelihoods of
those involved.
Council Member Glasgow expressed his support for
Alternate 3 but felt there should be raised medians at
the intersections so that the left -turn lane is delin-
eated. He requested that staff be directed to stub in
utilities in those areas should a future decision be
made in favor of the medians.
Council Member Amburgey stated he would consider under-
ground stubbing, but did not feel medians were necessary.
The Transportation Services Manager suggested stubbing
in the utilities out to the center of the street so that
if and when this Council or future Councils decide on
medians, the streets would not have to be dug up again
to install utilities.
AMENDED MOTION
Council Member Amburgey amended
his motion by adding:
Added that Utility
Utilities shall be stubbed into
the center of the street
Stubbing Shall Be
so that the street will not have to be dug up again if
Provided
medians are installed in the future.
The amended motion
was seconded by Council Member
Genis and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Buffa, Amburgey,
Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hornbuckle
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess at
11:10 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 11:20 p.m.
Promotion/ The Clerk presented a request for funding for Promo -
Advertising tional and Advertising Grants enumerated below:
Grants
1. AYSO Costa Mesa Region
1989 Season: Scholarships, Cultural
Exchange Teams, Coaches/Referee Training
2. College Park Elementary School
Reading Incentive Program
3. Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Child Care Study
4. Costa Mesa Little League
Uniforms, Equipment, and Storage Container
5. Costa Mesa High School Tall Flags
National Championshps for Tall Flags
6. Costa Mesa Sister Cities
Summer Festival 189
7. Estancia High School PISA
Grad Night 1989
8. Fairview Community Preschool
Operating costs for Child Care Center
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9. Fairview Employees' Child Care Center
Refurbishment of Child Care Center
10. Imagination Celebration
Educational and Cultural Celebration for Child Care
11. Newport Mesa Schools Foundation
1989 Teacher Grant Awards Program
12. Orange County Cop Bowl, Incorporated
11th Annual Cop Bowl
13. Orange County Development Council
Purchase of Illuminated Sign
14. Parents Without Partners
Ongoing Educational, Cultural and Social Programs
for Single Parents
15. We Tip, Incorporated
Crime Prevention Program
APPLICATIONS FOR ADVERTISING FUNDING
1. Building Owners and Managers Association
Orange County Real Estate Journal
2. Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Business and Industrial Directory
3. Creative Network
Costa Mesa Community Magazine
4. We Tip, Incorporated
We Tip 16th Annual Conference Program
The total recommended funding is $46,125.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that on Item 3, the Child
Care Committee that acts as advisory to the City Council
has conducted such a study and at considerably less cost
than the Chamber is requesting. The City Child Care
Committee has contacted the Industrial Committee at the
Chamber and has offered to assist them; she requested
to pull the item from the agenda until the two commit-
tees have met.
Mayor Buffa responded that the Orange County Development
Council is not a County agency, although the County does
support it, and he felt the request is justified because
a considerable number of its clients are Costa Mesa
res idents .
Council Member Amburgey stated he had received informa-
tion that the Community Development Building has been
placed for sale and the Orange County Development Coun-
cil has made an offer to purchase the building. He
suggested the possibility of assisting them in acquiring
'the building, and should the funding for the sign be
approved, it should be held pending their permanent
location.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that the request should not
be approved until the status of the location is stabil-
ized.
Council Member Amburgey mentioned that there are four
items regarding child care and suggested that these
items be directed to the Child Care Committee.
Mayor Buffa agreed with having future grant requests
directed to the Child Care Committee for a recommenda-
tion to Council.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle felt Item 10, Imagination Celebra-
tion, should be referred to the Cultural Arts Committee.
Council Member Amburgey recommended that Item 6, Costa
Mesa Sister Cities, be continued until the City receives
an accounting of last year's profits from its fair.
As to Item 11, Newport -Mesa Schools Foundation, he did
not feel this was a City responsibility since it appears
to be a school district grant; and Item 12, Orange
County Cop Bowl, information was not received regarding
insurance.
Referring to Council Member Amburgey's statements, Mayor
Buffa disagreed with his comments regarding Item 11
as it is not a school district fund; it is directed and
administered by community members who serve as board
members for the foundation whose specific goal is to
raise funds by which educational projects for grades
K through 12 are funded. He stated that these projects
are unique and are not funded by the school district.
He further stated that the Newport -Mesa Unified School
District does provide office space but does not offer
them any other support.
.MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Funds Approved for Council Member Glasgow, funds were approved for Item 2,
College Park College Park Elementary School, $250.00; Item 4, Costa
Elementary School/ Mesa Little League, $3,500.00; Item 5, Costa Mesa High
Costa Mesa Little School Tall Flags, $3,000.00; Item 15, We Tip, Incorpor-
League/Costa Mesa ated, $3,675.00; and Item 2, Advertising Account, Costa
High School Tall Mesa Chamber of Commerce, $1,700.00. The motion carried
Flags/We Tip/ by the following roll call vote:
Chamber of Commerce AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
A motion by Council Member Amburgey to approve funding
for Item 1, AYSO Costa Mesa Region, in the amount of
$5,000.00. The motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION On motion.by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Funds Approved Glasgow, funds were approved for Item 1, AYSO Costa Mesa
for AYSO Costa Region, in the amount of $7,000.00. The motion carried
Mesa Region by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle
Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION
Request from Costa On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Mesa Chamber Child Member Glasgow, Item 3, request from the Costa Mesa
Care referred to Chamber Child Care Study was referred to the Child Care
Child Care Committee Committee. The motion carried 5-0.
MOTION On motion by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Costa Mesa Sister Amburgey, Item 6, request from Costa Mesa Sister Cities
Cities Request was continued to May 15, 1989, until information is
Continued to received on last year's event. The motion carried
May 15, 1989 5-0.
A motion by Council Member Amburgey, to approve Item 7,
a request for $2,000.00 for the Estancia High School
PTSA Grad Night, died for lack of a second.
MOTION On motion by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Funds for Estancia Glasgow, $3,000.00 each was approved for Estancia High
and Costa Mesa School and Costa Mesa High School Grad Nights. The
Grad Nights motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION/Fairview
Preschool and Fair- On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
view Employees' Council Member Genis, Item 8, Fairview Community Pre -
Child Care Center school, and Item 9, Fairview Employees' Child Care
Referred to Child Center, were referred to the Child Care Commitee for
Care Committee recommendation. The motion carried 5-0.
MOTION/Imagination On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Celebration Refer- Council Member Genis, Item 10, Imagination Celebration,
red to Cultural was referred to the Cultural Arts Committee for recom-
Arts Committee mendation. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members
Buffa and Glasgow voting no.
A motion by Council Member Amburgey to deny Item 11,
Newport -Mesa Schools Foundation. The motion died for
lack of a second.
MOTION On motion by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Funds Approved Glasgow, $5,000.00 was approved for the Newport -Mesa
for Newport -Mesa Schools Foundation. The motion carried by the following
Schools Foundation roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Canis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
A motion by Council Member Amburgey to continue Item 12,
Orange County Cop Bowl, for further information, died
for lack of a second.
Council Member Glasgow stated the Cop Bowl had raised
$200,000.00 this year and does not know why more funds
were requested.
The City Manager stated that the process started a few
years ago as a result of extensive injuries on officers
involved in games, with the City paying out large sums
for injuries. He mentioned that even though the City
had insurance, the organization was advised to have
special events coverage so it whould not be subsidized
by taxpayers.
Mayor Buffa felt more clarification was needed on how
this money is used.
Council Member Amburgey stated that although the Cop
Bowl is worthwhile since a great deal of the proceeds
are used for youth activites and scholarships at local
high schools; however, because of the Gann limit and
operating costs, it is necessary to address the expendi-
tures of the City.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Request from Orange Council Member Glasgow, and carried 3-2, Councll Members
County Cop Bowl Buffa and Hornbuckle voting no, denying the request for
Denied funds from Orange County Cop Bowl (Item 12).
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that the Cop Bowl is a very
worthwhile program and she was glad the City is involved.
She stated that she would be comfortable approving the
grant and felt confident that Cop Bowl could provide the
necessary information.
Mayor Buffa stated that Cop Bowl did not provide informa-
tion last year when it was requested, and Council must
know where the money will be spent.
Council Member Genis expressed her desire to have more
information.
MOTION/Orange On motion by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member
County Development Amburgey, and carried 5-0, Item 13, Orange County Devel-
Council Held Over opment Council, was continued for 30 days or until Orange
County Development Council forwards some resolution of
their building situation.
MOTION/Funds for On motion by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Parents Without Glasgow, and carried 5-0, the request for funding for
Partners Denied Item 14, Parents Without Partners, was denied.
MOTION/Funds for On motion by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Building Owners Genis, and carried 5-0, funds from the Advertising
and Managers/ Account for Item 1, Building Owners and Managers Asso-
Creative Network and ciation; Item 3, Creative Network; and Item 4, We Tip,
We Tip Denied were denied.
Carolyn King, 766 Wilson Street, Cosa Mesa, a Tall Flag
Instructor at Costa Mesa High School, thanked Mayor
Buffa and the City for their financial support. She
reported that Costa Mesa's Tall Flag Team took 7th place
in the nation and first place in Southern California.
Mayor Buffa expressed his appreciation for their fine
efforts, and also apologized for her having to wait for
six hours to speak.
CITY ATTORNEY
The Assistant City Attorney recommended settlement of
REPORTS
the claim of Charles Grover as outlined in her memoran-
dum of April 28, 1989. She suggested that if additional
Grover Claim
information is required, discussion take place in a
closed session.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Settlement
Council Member Glasgow, authorization was given to
Authorized
settle the claim as as outlined in the memorandum dated
April 28, 1989. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Ordinance 88-21
The Assistant City Attorney requested that an amendment
Solicitation Fran
to the Ordinance 88-21, regarding solicitation from
Public Streets
public streets be continued.
MOTION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Continued to
Council Member Genis, and carried 5-0, to continue this
May 15, 1989
item to the meeting of May 15, 1989.
Time for Presen-
The Assistant City Attorney presented an amendment to
tation of Claims
Section 2-185.2 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code regard-
ing the time for.presentation of claims.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Ordinance 89-13
Member Amburgey, Ordinance 89-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading
AMENDING SECTION 2-185.2 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING TIME FOR PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS, was
given first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
ordinances pertaining to claims are somewhat misleading
and that they should have a notation included that civil
right actions do not require filing a claim.
Narcotic The Assistant City Attorney presented an ordinance
Forfeiture amending Title 14 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
Fund relating to the narcotic forfeiture fund.
MOTION On motion by Coucil Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 89-14 Mayor Hornbuckle, Ordinance 89-14, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE NARCOTIC FORFEITURE FUND, was given
first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Council Member Glasgow stated expenditures should be in
relation to narcotic enforcement and should be specified
in the Ordinance.
The Assistant City Attorney stated she was instructed by
the City Attorney to advise the Council that should they
want to restrict funds, to give instructions to staff
rather than stating it in an ordinance, so that if
Council wanted to make any changes, they would not have
to go through the formalities of an ordinance amendment.
She mentioned that Council also has control through the
budget process.
Responding to Vice Mayor Hornbuckle's question, the City
Manager stated that the money from narcotic forfeitures
can be used for any law enforcement purpose, and it is
not restricted to narcotics. The expenditures at this
time are not under any specific department; in this
Ordinance it is listed under the City's normal budget
and expenditure process and anything over $5,000 would
be approved by Council, anything under $5,000 to be
approved by the City Manager.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated she would be amenable to
developing a policy where the funds should be used for
narcotic related issues. She requested that this be
considered on a future study session agenda.
Mayor Buffa stated that it was a good idea, but he would
prefer letting some time pass because there are other
areas where the funding is needed.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS There were no reports from the City Manager.
COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Amburgey commented on the SOS newsletter
COMMENTS he received and was disappointed in the half truths that
SOS Newsletter were printed.
Adjourrm►ent The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m.
Mayor of the City tfUosta Mesa
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