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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JUNE 5, 1989
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session June 5, 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 Reverend Linda Gross, Newport Mesa
Christian Church.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Peter Buffa
Vice Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Council Member Ory Amburgey
Council Member Sandra C-enis
Council Member Edward Glasgow
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
None
City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Thomas Wood
Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services Donald Lamm
Assistant to the City Manager
Rick Pickering
Transportation Services
Manager John Lower
City Clerk Eileen Phinney
MINUTES On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
May 15, 1989 Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 15, 1989, were approved as
distributed.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Buffa proclaimed June 4 through June 10, 1989, as
"Sonora Elementary School Week".
Sonora Elementary The Mayor presented the proclamation to Sonora Element-
School
lementSchool Week ary School in recognition of their improvement in
reading and mathematics on the California Assessment
Program tests. The proclamation was accepted on behalf
of the school by Lillian Glasgow, second grade teacher,
Carol Smith, first grade teacher, and Joanne Johnson,
kindergarten teacher.
Little League Mayor Buffa proclaimed June 12 through June 16, 1989, as
Baseball Week "Little League Baseball Week". The Mayor presented a
proclamation to Little League Baseball in recognition of
its 50th anniversary, and congratulated players and
coaches for a job well done.
Welcomed Hermandad The Mayor recognized students from the English Today
Mexican Nacional Institute, who are from Mexico, and are attending the
Council meeting to watch the process of local govern-
ment. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for their
attendance and welcomed them heartily.
Orange County The Mayor introduced Police Chief Dave Snowden, who
Remote Access introduced the recipients of special commendations in
Network Local police work relating to the Cal ID program. This pro -
Board Commen- gram involves matching fingerprints from one huge bank
dations in Sacramento. The following people were commended as
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a result of their hard work using this network, and
successfully establishing evidence to bring criminals to
trial: Carol Love, Craig Rozean, Robert Ciscek, Michael
Howard, William Redmond, Michael Ginther, Kevin Gleason,
and Richard Allum.
ORAL Michael W. Szkaradek, 1555 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa
COMMUNICATIONS Mesa, reported that several weeks ago, he made a public
records request for information on an individual in
Public Records reference to his application with the City. He stated
Information that he has received some information, but believes
there is more available.
Mayor Buffa suggested Mr. Szkaradek contact the City
Attorney for the information he is seeking.
Sunday Daily Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace, Costa Mesa, referenced
Pilot Editorial an editorial in the Sunday issue of the Lily Pilot
concerning the neighborhood festivals. He stated his
discontent with the writer of the editorial and felt it
was the City's duty to have this person removed from the
Human Relations committee.
Rea Center/SOS Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, sub -
and Soup Kitchen mitted a petition with 838 signatures demanding that the
City Council take affirmative action to relocate SOS and
the kitchen facilities of the soup kitchen at the Rea
Center to a nonresidential area, and that the City
Council cancel their lease on or before July 14, 1989.
Harbor Bob Miller, 1906 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, stated
Boulevard his appreciation to the City for their efforts on the
Harbor Boulevard improvements.
Gangs and John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed his
Graffiti concern over gang graffiti and gangs and asked if the
City was going to allow gang activity in Costa Mesa®
Mayor Buffa responded that the City is presently working
on a program regarding gang activity, and this City as
well as other cities, is trying to solve this problem.
Council Member Amburgey stated he would like to see the
City take an active role in eliminating gang activity,
be less passive, and not allow gangs to remain within
the City limit.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated gangs
were like a cancer and had to be stopped. His sugges-
tion was to keep graffiti cleaned up.
REA Center/SOS Pat Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, Costa Mesa, in refer -
and Soup Kitchen ence to the SOS Soup Kitchen, reported an incident
regarding a person injecting drugs in his leg at Canyon .
Park and another incident of a stabbing at SOS. Mr.
Dolan further stated that this type of detriment is only
on the west side and questioned why Council does not
have the courage to change the SOS situation. Mr. Dolan
requested that the City Council be true to their oath
and remove this blight from the City.
Stan Schuda, Palua Place, Costa Mesa, stated that due to
transients and a recent stabbing, he now has police
chaperone him to rental units he owns across from Rea
Center.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent
Calendar: Item 3, Initial Study and Negative Declara-
tion for the proposed demolition of Veterans Memorial
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Hall; Item 7(a), Improvement of the Fairview Road Slope;
Item 7(b), Rea Community Center Parking Lot Maintenance
and Landscaping; Item 8, Final Map for Tract No. 13832;
Item 13, Resolution amending the Retirement Plan for
Safety Employees;.Item 17, Agreement with the Orange
County Fair Board for parking lot security.
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, the remaining Consent Calendar items
were approved in one motion by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Canis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the following Reading
Reading Folder Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Kathleen M. and
Harold J. Baerg; Masood Mirza; Alis J. Minor; and
William S. Peterson.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License application for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff:
License Chil Koo Lee, doing business at 3303 Harbor Boulevard,
Unit K-9.
Public Notice from Southern California Gas Company that it
Utilities has filed Application No. 89-05-011 with the Public
Commission Utilities Commission, requesting an increase in
authorized rate of return on its investment in utility
facilities to 11.5 percent.
Notice from Southern California Edison Company that it
has filed an application with the Public Utilities
Commission, requesting an increase in authorized rate
of return on common equity from 13 to 13.75 percent,
and to maintain its adopted capital structure.
SET FOR PUBLIC
HEARING/Revenue A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Sharing Funds by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, setting a
public hearing on June 19, 1989, at 6:30 p.m., in the
MOTION Council Chambers of City Hall, to consider allocation of
Hearing Set June 19 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, Warrant Resolutions 1431 and 1432,
MOTION including Payrolls 8910 and 8911, were approved by the
Warrants 1431 and following roll call vote:
1432 Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the claim from Arthur
Aaron Daniel Aarons was rejected.
Simonelli On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by.Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the claim from -
Beverly A. Simonelli was rejected.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS Street improvements for Tract No. 13317 have been
completed by 2214 Canyon Ventures, 5562 Buckingham
Completion of Drive, Huntington Beach, for property at 2208-2214
Street Improvements Canyon Drive, to the satisfaction of the Public
Tract 13317 Services staff. On motion by Council Member Amburgey,
seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the improvements were
MOTION accepted and the bonds were ordered exonerated. The
Work Accepted motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order "D"
Staff recommended approval of Change Order "D" for
Robert Bein, William
$10,300.00 to the contract with Robert Bein, William
Frost
Frost and Associates, 14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine, for
the North Costa Mesa Arterial Improvement Study and
North Costa Mesa
Environmental Impact Report. The change order is
Arterial Improve-
required for developing additional alternatives and
ment Study
preparing addenda to the E.I.R. On motion by Council
Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the
MOTION
change order was approved by the following roll call
Change Order
vote:
Approved
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Refund for Country Staff recommended approval to refund overpayment of
Side Inn Transient Occupancy Tax by the Country Side Inn, 325
Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, in the amount of $30,002.03.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Refund Mayor Hornbuckle, the refund was approved by the follow -
Authorized ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION/Gray A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Appointed to Senior by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to appoint Virginia Gray to
Citizens Committee the Senior Citizens Committee. The motion carried 5-0.
Law Enforcement/ On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Public Works Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 89-147, A RESOLUTION OF
Radio System THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE ORANGE COUNTY COORDIN-
MOTION ATED 800 MHz UHF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS RADIO
Resolution 89-147 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, was adopted by the following roll
Adopted call vote:.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Canis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Appropriations On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Limit 1989-90 Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 89-148, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
MOTION DETERMINING AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
Resolution 89-148 FISCAL YEAR OF 1989-90, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE
Adopted XIII -B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgery, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Amendment to Staff recommended approval of an amendment to the bylaws
Senior Citizens of the Costa Mesa Senior Citizens Corporation. The
Corporation Bylaws changes would be to increase its Board membership from
7 to 11, and to reflect the current practice of reserv-
ing one seat on the Board for the Chair of the Senior
Citizens Advisory Committee.
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MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Approved Mayor Hornbuckle, the amendment to the bylaws was
Amendment approved by the following,roll vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Veterans Hall Item 3 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Set a
Initial Study and public hearing for the Initial Study and Negative
Declaration Declaration for the proposed demolition of Veterans
Memorial Hall at 565 West 18th Street. The City
proposes to pave the site for parking.
Council Member Genis stated that since the Veterans Hall
was built by the WPA, is over 50 years old, and is an
integral part of the community, a negative declaration
would not be appropriate in this case and she would like
to see a limited environmental documentation as to. why
it is important to demolish the Hall rather than letting
it remain.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Hearing Set for Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-1, Council Member
June 19, 1989 Genis voting no, this item was set for public hearing on
June 19, 1989, at 6:30 p.m.
Improvement of Item 7(a) of the Consent Calendar was presented: Award
Fairview Road of contract for Improvement of the Fairview Road Slope.
Slope
Council Member Genis stated that she removed this item
from the Consent Calendar because she would like to see
future City contracts stipulate that the contractor will
maintain a drug-free work place consistent with Federal
regulations. It was her opinion that if the City were
going to face the problem of substance abuse, the City
should not pay someone who is not willing to make the
commitment.
Responding to Mayor Buffa, The City Attorney stated that
the subject of the City's authority in this mattter
would best be handled by a report from his office to
Council.
MOTION Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion to have the memo from
Drug-free Work Council Member Genis regarding substance abuse referred
Place Referred to to a study session. The motion was seconded by Council
Study Session Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0.
Council Member Genis stated that projects which are
federally funded are now required to follow the sub-
stance abuse program.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Awarded to Ryco Member Glasgow, the contract for the Improvement of the
Construction Fairview Road Slope was awarded to Ryco Construction
Company, Incorporated, Post Office Box 327, Gardena, for
$60,170.00. 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
Council Member Genis requested that staff contact the
contractor to see if a substance abuse program could be
included in the contract. She requested information
from the City Attorney regarding the legality of includ-
ing this subject in contracts.
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Rea Community Item 7(b) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Award
Center Parking Lot of a contract for the Rea Community Center Parking Lot
Maintenance and Maintenance and Landscaping.
Landscaping
Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace, Costa Mesa, inquired as
to why the City is paying for Rea Community maintenance
if the property is owned by Newport -Mesa Unified School
District.
Further discussion disclosed that the City is on a ten-
year lease that renews yearly with a one-year cancel-
lation notice; the City uses Rea Center extensively for
various programs, and the School District does pay half
on roofing repairs, and part of other improvements, as
well as part of the utility repairs.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
the money should be used to improve streets rather than
a parking lot that doesn't belong to the City.
Pat Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, Costa Mesa, stated this
would not solve the problems occurring at the Center and
hoped the Council does not use this as a reason for the
parking lot improvement.
City Manager Allan Roeder stated that the improvements
were a recommendation from the Rea Task Force. Most of
these are for the youth activities programs being held
at Rea, such as the basketball courts, the field area
being landscaped, and various other improvements to
benefit other programs.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Awarded to Ryco Mayor Hornbuckle, the contract for the Rea Community
Construction Center Parking Lot Maintenance and Landscaping was
.awarded to Ryco Construction Company, Incorporated, Post
Office Box 327, Gardena, for $72,727.00. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Final Map for Item 8 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Final Map
Tract No. 13832 for Tract No. 13832, James Kaviani, developer, Post
Kaviani Office Box 1523, Costa Mesa; one lot, 0.46 -acre, located
at 2563 Orange Avenue, for condominium purposes. This
WITHDRAWN item was withdrawn as requested by the City Manager.
Safety Employees Item 13 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolu-
Retirement Plan tion amending the Retirement Plan for Safety Employees
of the City of Costa Mesa.
Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow both stated they
would be abstaining from voting as they are retirement
plan members.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Resolution 89-149 Member Genis, Resolution 89-149, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR SAFETY EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll
call vote;
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
Orange County Item 17 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agree -
Fair Board ment with the Orange County Fair Board for parking lot
Agreement security during Pacific Amphitheatre Concerts.
Council Member Genis expressed her concern about events
at the Fairgrounds as the City no longer tracks them and
the City no longer has a representative at the Fair
Board hearings. She requested that this subject be
returned to a study session and possibly ask other
departments in the City what their views may be on
working with the Fairgrounds.
Mayor Buffa stated the City has not had a representative
for quite a while, but the City is represented through
yeoman services by Mr. and Mrs. John Feeney, and also by
the City's Fair Board Liaison Committee. The Mayor
reported that there is a Resolution submitted by Mr.
Feeney through the California Republican Assembly,
requiring any Fair Board that is located within a city's
limit to have a representative of the city appointed to
that Fair Board; and should this legislation pass, it
would give the City a greater involvement in the events
that transpire at the Fair Grounds.
The City Manager in response to John Feeney, stated the
reason this was before Council at this time is a change
in the legal opinion as to whether the police chief has
the authority to sign such agreements, or should they
come before Council.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed his
dissatisfaction with the Fair Grounds and in response to
Council Member Amburgey, stated the proposed Resolution
was passed through the California Republican Assembly.
Assemblyman Frizzelle has indicated interest in carrying
the bill if it included that.if the Fair Grounds were
not located in a city, that a supervisor from that
district would be appointed to the Fair Board.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Agreement by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to approve the contract and
Approved authorize the Chief of Police to sign on behalf of the
City.
Council Member Genis stated she would be opposing the
motion because she is not pleased with events going on
at the Fair Grounds and feels the City is limited in
staff to cover the Fair Grounds.
Mayor Buffa stated he would be approving the motion as
the surrounding community needs the protection and our
presence is needed there.
Council Member Amburgey mentioned that the agreement is
at the request of the City. The City is anxious to have
the police officers there to protect our citizens that
live in the surrounding areas and the Amphitheatre is
paying the City Police Officers on.an overtime basis, so
it does not take away from staff as these officers are
working on an overtime basis.
Council Member Glasgow stated he would be opposing the
motion since in prior years, the Police Department did
not want to be involved with the Amphitheatre because it
was unpopular with the community and they did not want
to be identified with it.
Mayor Buffa restated Vice Mayor Hornbuckle's suggestion
to discuss this item at a study session.
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The motion to approve the contract carried by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis, Glasgow
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Safety Employees Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
Benefits he hoped any and all benefits that will be going to the
Safety Employees would be retroactive.
Veterans Hall Donald Bryson, 2775 Mesa Verde East, Costa Mesa, asked
about the future plans for Veterans Hall. Mayor Buffa
stated that the City has purchased the site and plans
to tear down Veterans Hall and upgrade the Probation
Facility as a home for the Veterans Organization.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from
GP -89-1B Revised, the meeting of May 15, 1989, for General Plan Amendment
Addendum No. 2 GP -89-1B (Revised), to amend the Master Plan of Highways
to EIR No. 1037, to upgrade the Fairview Road/Baker Street intersection,
Select Concept and Addendum No. 2 (Revised) to Program Environmental
Plan Impact Report (EIR) No. 1037.
A communication was received from Richard L. Riemer, 850
North Parton Street, Santa Ana, Attorney for Theodore
and Maureen Rischard, setting forth additional comments
and asking questions regarding his proposal, labeled
"Alternative D" for identification purposes.
The Transportation Services Manager summarized his
memorandum dated May 26,. 1989, which discusses back-
ground, analysis, and recommendations for the project.
Gary Warkentin and Kevin Thomas, of Robert Bein, William
Frost & Associates, preparers of EIR No. 1037, gave a
slide presentation of the proposed projects and reviewed
the Alternatives.
Kevin Thomas, of Robert Bein, William Frost and Associ-
ates gave a brief summary of the Alternatives.
City Transportation Manager John Lower, in response to
Council Member Genis, stated bicycle use in the area
comes from two private schools, a library, and Costa
Mesa High School; a survey done from 3:00 to 3:25 p.m.,
counted 19 bicycles traveling Baker Street and he stated
that businesses along this section had bike racks.
Discussion followed concerning bicycle lanes.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated he
believed involved property owners were given choices,
they did not give views, and asked if the traffic lights
were going to be synchronized.
Kevin Shannon, 2541 Greenbriar, Costa Mesa, spoke in
favor of retaining bike lanes and stated this would be
an appropriate time to use eminent domain to take the
land and.retain the bike lanes.
Drexel Daniels, 2798 Red Wing Circle, Costa Mesa, stated
that Plan "D" would eliminate six trees from the Harbor
Trinity site. In reference to the bike lanes, Mr.
Daniels understood that staff looked at alternative bike
lanes that go around the intersection which would not
involve a lot of time or distance, and would solve the
safety problems.
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Richard L. Riemer, Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Ricchard,
expressed his appreciation to the Council for trying to
to solve the problems of property owners while trying to
solve the problems of the City. Mr. Riemer stated that
Alternative "D" was a workable solution that addresses
and solves the problem, and it would do the most public
good with the least private injury. He suggested keep-
ing bike lanes out of intersections for safety reasons.
Teresa Morrison, 3471 Via Lido, No. 211, Newport Beach,
representing the estate of William J. Cagney, owners of
the Del Taco property, supported Alternative "B".
Brooks W. Herring, representing Shell Oil Company, 511
North Brookhurst Street, Anaheim, stated that Shell
does not have the ability to move the pump island as
indicated in the staff report; the staff report shows
a passing lane of 9 feet, 6 inches, and the standard
distance requirement is 28 feet at this location due to
the turning radius and tanker operation. He recommended
Alternatives "D" or "E".
Transportation Services Manager John Lower in response
to John Feeney, stated that the need for the improve-
ments arose when a deficient intersection service level
was identified and the Arnel Enterprises Agreement does
allow for payment of the intersection improvements.
Mayor Buffa stated the City would be paying a portion of
the cost for the project.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, suggested
retaining bike lanes and that if property had to be
taken to consider taking property that is benefiting
from traffic.
Malcolm Ross, representing C. J. Segerstrom and Sons,
3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, stated that this inter-
section is dangerous for bicycles and would become more
so with additional lanes put in, particularly where
there are free right -turn lanes. Mr. Ross suggested
rerouting the bike lanes around the intersection and
stated that he would be supporting Alternative "D".
Greg Salios, Moderator at Harbor Trinity Baptist Church,
urged relocation of bike lanes and the approval of
Alternative "C-1".
Maureen Rischard, co-owner of the Villa La Costa Center
and Shell Service Station properties, stated she is
pleased with progress that has been made, and supports
Alternatives "D" or "E"; if Alternative "B" were to be
chosen, it would take away her business. She further
stated children should walk bicycles across intersec-
tion, not ride them.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
publc hearing.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
A brief discussion ensued concerning the various Alter-
natives and their impacts.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by
Resolution 89-150 Council Member Amburgey, to adopt Resolution 89-150, A
Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
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CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AS COMPLETE AND ADEQUATE FINAL
PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 1037, ADDENDUM
NO. 2 (REVISED) FOR THE FAIRVIEW ROAD/BAKER STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
GP -89-1B (REVISED). The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council
Resolution 89-151 Member Amburgey, Resolution 89-151, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -89-1B (REVISED),
AMENDING THE MASTER PLAN OF HIGHWAYS FOR THE FAIRVIEW
ROAD/BAKER STREET INTERSECTION, excluding the Statement
of Facts and Findings, a Statement of Overriding Consid-
erations, and Conditions of Approval/Inventory of Miti-
gation Measures, which will be amended by staff and
brought back for ratification at the June 19 meeting,
was adopted 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 Glasgow, seconded by
Alternative "D" Council Member Genis, approving Alternative "D", moving
Adopted the bicycle lanes to the sidewalk, and since the side-
walk is deficient in width, restrict bicyles to walking
for 300 feet east and west of the Fairview/Baker inter-
section. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Gladgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Amburgey
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING
Vacation of a
Portion of
Public Streets in
Triangle Square
Mayor Buffa opposed the motion, stating he preferred to
reroute bicycles around the intersection rather than
interferring with pedestrian traffic.
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
set for the public hearing to order the vacation of a
portion of public streets in the area bordered by Harbor
Boulevard, Newport Boulevard, and West 19th Street. The
Affidavits of Publishing and Posting are on file in the
Clerk's office. Letters have been received from Pacific
Bell and Southern California Gas Company requesting that
standard easement reservation language be included in
the resolution.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reviewed
the item. The Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to the condition that the Resolution shall not
become effective until a parcel map showing consoli-
dation under common ownership of all land within the
triangle block bounded by Newport Boulevard, Harbor
Boulevard, and West 19th Street is approved by the Costa
Mesa City Council and filed for recordation with the
Office of the Orange County Recorder.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution 89-152 by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt Resolution 89-152,
Adopted A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
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MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF PUBLIC STREETS
IN THE AREA BORDERED BY HARBOR BOULEVARD, NEWPORT BOULE-
VARD, AND WEST 19TH STREET. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Council Member Genis opposed the motion as she felt the
setbacks did not allow for widening; the City is giving
up a fair amount of real estate; and the City is not
getting the best financial deal.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption,
DA -89-01 Ordinance 89-16, approving Development Agreement DA -
89 -01, between the City of Costa Mesa and the Costa
Mesa Redevelopment Agency, for property bordered by
Newport Boulevard, Harbor Boulevard, and West 19th
Street. The Affidavits of Publishing and Posting are
on file in the Clerk's office.
A letter was received from Mr. B. Estergard, 665 Park
Drive, No. 44, Costa Mesa, expressing disagreement with
development of the Triangle Property.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, expressed
disagreement with the project as the property is not
blighted, nor did the City sit down and attempt to work
with the property owners on resolving any problems.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Ordinance 89-16 Council Member Glasgow, Ordinance 89-16, AN ORDINANCE
Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DA -89-01 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, was given second reading and adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Landscaping for the public hearing to consider levying an assessment
Assessment for fiscal year 1989-90 in Landscaping Assessment Dis-
District No. 1 trict No. 1, Tracts 9901 and 12011, located south of
Sunflower Avenue and east of Smalley Read. The Affi-
davit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office.
No communications were received.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Resolution 89-153 Council Member Amburgey, to adopt Resolution 89-153, A
Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-
90 WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NUMBER ONE. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was.the time and place set
Landscaping for the public hearing to consider levying an assessment
Assessment -for fiscal year 1989-90 for Landscaping Assessment Dis-
District No. 2 trict No. 2, Tract 10513, located in the area of Bear
Street and the Corona Del Mar Freeway. The Affidavit
of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution 89-154 by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Resolution 89-154, A
Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-
90 WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NUMBER TWO. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Canis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Site Coverage in for the public hearing for an ordinance amending Article
Downtown PDC Zone 17, Chapter II, Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code relating to site coverage limitations in Planned
Development Commercial (PDC) zones in the Downtown
Redevelopment Area. The Affidavit of Publication is on
file. No communications were received.
Responding to a question from Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the
Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated the site
coverage was 32 to 33-1/2 percent for Triange Square.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Ordinance 89-17 by Council Member Glasgow, to give first reading to
First Reading Ordinance 89-17, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Given THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE
17 OF CHAPTER II OF TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNI-
CIPAL CODE RELATING TO SITE COVERAGE LIMITATIONS IN
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL (PDC) ZONES LOCATED
IN THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AREA. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced this was the time and place set for
Fees Not Covered the public hearing for an ordinance amending Title 2
by Codes of the Municipal Code authorizing the City Council to
set fees by resolution for services not covered by
either the State or Municipal Codes. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Ordinance 89-18 Council Member Glasgow, to give first reading to Ordi-
First Reading nance 89-18, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Given CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATORY FEES NOT COVERED
BY THE CALIFORNIA STATUTES OR OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE.
The City Manager reported that fees for investigating
complaints regarding bad checks are listed in the
ordinance since this service requires extra personnel
and they do all the follow-up on bad checks. He stated
that this is only an enabling ordinance to set fees.
Council Member Glasgow commented that the fee is for
processing and investigating complaints about bad checks
that were not prosecutable.
After brief discussion, it was decided to notify the
Chamber of Commerce and the Harbor Boulevard Merchants
Association of the proposed ordinance.
The motion to give first reading to the Ordinance
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Amburgey
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented Ordinance 88-19 for second reading
and adoption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
R-88-07 CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING AT
Amburgey/Carich 2233 AND 2239 FAIRVIEW ROAD FROM Cl TO R4, in connection
with Rezone Petition R-88-07, for Amburgey/Carich.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services offered a
proposal for a condition to be placed on the rezone
that would essentially spell out police and fire impacts
and calls for service, and since there are no specific
dollar amounts at this point, the developer would have
to pay for those services in some form prior to the
development project being approved and building permits
issued. If acceptable, the second reading could be
given with the instruction for the change in text, or
continued to the next meeting.
The City Attorney stated that with this change, a second
reading would have to occur.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated that
should Measure "G" be ruled unconstitutional prior to
the next Council meeting, the ordinance would be brought
back for second reading; if overruling occurs after
second reading with conditions relating to Measure
there could be wording to show the developer would not
be obligated to comply with Measure "G" at that point.
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Council Member Glasgow, to give first reading to amended
Ordinance 88-19.
Council Member Genis stated she would be abstaining from
the vote since she does not have sufficient information
on the subject.
The City Attorney stated that the information describing
the subject matter is adequate.
Mayor Buffa stated he would be opposing motion because
it is complicated and is more subtle than it appears;
the vote would be concerning Ordinance 88-19 and it
would be pushing the limit as to how much flexibility
there is on the agenda.
Council Member Genis requested that staff be prepared to
address the previous traffic ordinance adopted in August
in terms of this project when it returns to Council.
The motion to give first reading to amended Ordinance
88-19 failed to carry 2-2 vote, Council Members Buffa
and Hornbuckle voting no, Council Member Genis abstain-
ing.
A motion by Mayor Buffa to continue this item to the
meeting of June 19 died for lack of a second.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Continued to Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, amended Ordinance
June 19, 1989 88-19 was continued to the meeting of June 19, 1989.
Measure "C" New The Clerk presented from the meeting of May 15, 1989,
Sidewalk Cons truc- contract award for Measure "C" New Sidewalk Construction
tion 1988-89 1988-89.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to B-1
Enterprise Corporation, Post Office Box 714, Rancho
Cucamonga.
Staff did extensive research regarding the noncompliance
with labor practices allegation, and could find no basis
for B-1 Enterprise being nonresponsive or nonresponsible.
Attorney William Ingalsbe, representing B-1 Enterprise
Corporation, presented his arguments regarding allega-
tions made at -the May 15 meeting by Richard Leyvas,
representing the Cement Masons Work Preservation.
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
by Council Member Glasgow, giving the speaker an extra
two minutes to speak. The motion carried 5-0.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked if the
funding for this project was an addition to Prop "C"
monies.
Mayor Buffa responded that the $632,078.10 is Measure
"C" monies that were approved in November, 1987, and
were in addition to the balance of that fiscal year and
the subsequent fiscal years' expenditures for streets,
sidewalks, and parkways.
Richard Leyvas, representing Cement Masons work Preser-
vation, refuted statements made by Attorney Ingalsbe.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the allegations
against B-1 Enterprise.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Awarded to B-1 by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to award the contract for
Enterprise Measure "C" New Sidewalk Construction 1988-89, to B-1
Enterprise Corporation for $632,078.10. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 10:40 p.m., and the
meeting reconvened at 10:50 p.m.
Narcotic The Clerk presented for first reading, amended
Forfeiture Fund Ordinance 89-14, relating to the Narcotic Forfeiture
Fund.
The City Attorney stated that language had been added
to the ordinance restricting use of the Narcotics Fund
to narcotics related activities.
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Council Member Amburgey recommended changing the first
paragraph on page 2 to read: "WHEREAS, the City Council
desires to limit the use of these funds for narcotics
related purposes."
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Ordinance 89-14
by Council Member Glasgow, to give first reading to
Given First
Ordinance 89-14, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Reading
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICI-
PAL CODE RELATING TO THE NARCOTIC FORFEITURE FUND, as
amended by Council Member Amburgey. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Amburgey,
Canis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
R-88-09
The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption,
Triangle Square
Ordinance 89-15, in connection with Rezone Petition
Project
R-88-09, Triangle Square Project.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council
Ordinance 89-15
Member Amburgey, Ordinance 89-15, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Adopted
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY BORDERED BY 19TH STREET,
HARBOR BOULEVARD, AND NEWPORT BOULEVARD FROM C2 TO PDC,
was given second reading and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Community The Clerk presented a request to appoint members to the
Development Community Development Ad Hoc Committee.
Ad Hoc Committee
The City Manager referenced staff's memorandum dated May
26, 1989, and asked for Council's direction on appoint-
ments.
ppointments.
Ann Hogan Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Street, Costa Mesa,
stated she did not see any notices for the committee,
the special joint meeting held on May 24, 1989, or for
any of the Redevelopment Agency meetings. She was of
the opinion that some meetings are held secretly, and
the City should have better communication.
The City Manager responded that the announcement for the
committee had been published for the last 30-45 days.
Council Member Amburgey refuted the statement that the
meetings were held secretly, stating that the Agency
meetings are open to the public and are always posted.
Mayor Buffa commented that regularly scheduled meetings
are not put in the newspaper although some newpapers
do publish them. He further stated that meetings are _
never behind closed doors, and great care is given to
ensure that meetings are done correctly.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Ad Hoc Committee Mayor Buffa, to appoint Mike Chitjian, Jeffrey D. Chu,
Members Appointed Jean Ann Cole, Donald B. Mikami, Jerome M._ Vandewalle,
Diana Villalpando, and Matthew F. Wiley to the Commun-
ity Development Ad Hoc Committee. The motion carried
3-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no.
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Funds for The Clerk presented a request from the Cultural Arts
Civic Playhouse Committee to provide $5,000.00 to the Costa Mesa Civic
Playhouse for participation in the American Association
of Community Theatres nationwide competition finals.
David Lander, 3260 Minnesota, Costa Mesa, a member of
the .Cultural Arts Committee, commented that the Play-
house has successfully competed in the state and
regional finals and are on their way to the national
finals; he feels this is a nice way to promote Costa
Mesa as a City of the Arts, and the City should be
very proud of the Playhouse.
Robert Lupeau, President of the Costa Mesa Civic Play-
house, stated that they have appropriated $1,000.00
per person to attend the event. The Playhouse will be
sponsoring three actors, one director, one technician,
and a stagehand. One member has donated his van to
transport props, and his expenses will also be paid by
the Playhouse. He further stated that the Playhouse has
been in existence for 24 years, and this was the first
time they entered competition.
A brief discussion followed regarding the various
expenses that would be incurred and the fund raising
being done by the Playhouse.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Approved Council Member Amburgey, to allocate $5,000.00 to the
Funding Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse for participation in the
American Association of Community Theatres nationwide
competition finals, and directing the City Manager to
take the funds from whichever account he deems appro-
priate. 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
Mayor Buffa commented that the Costa Mesa Civic Play-
house does not receive enough exposure or receive enough
credit for their good works over the years.
Special Cable The City Clerk presented a request for $500.00 from the
Grant Cable Television Committee for a special cable grant
for a series of programs relating to summer sports.
The City Manager verified that the money would come from
the Cable Television Fund.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Funding Council Member Glasgow, to approve the request. The
Approved motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Cenis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented the proposed City Budget for
REPORT for fiscal year 1989-90, and summarized the contents
of his budget message contained in the document. He
Proposed Budget reported that the total appropriation for operations
for 1989-90 and capital improvements is $67,238,675.00.
Scheduled for The City Manager announced that the budget is scheduled
Study Session of for a Study Session on June 12, 1989, at 3:00 p.m.
June 12 and Council Public discussion and final Council action will be held
Meeting of June 19 at the meeting of June 19, 1989.
COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Genis expressed her hope that future
COMMENTS public works contracts will specify that contractors
will maintain a drug-free work place, and abide by
City Contracts all applicable state and federal laws.
Living Room Vice Mayor Hornbuckle reported on the "Living Room
Dialogue Dialogue" project. She stated there had been a follow-
up during the latter part of the year at which time they
acquired approximately 50 people that are now divided
into two active sub -committees addressing housing and
education, and a third sub -committee just forming that
will be involved with Community Relations. She men-
tioned that if people were interested in participating
in this type of project to contact her or the Human
Relations Committee through City Hall.
Leisure Services Council Member Genis expressed her dissatisfaction with
Voting Card/Wall the voting card structure that was mailed by Leisure
Assessment Services regarding the assessment district.
Mayor Buffa mentioned that regardless of the style of
the card, the people have the choice to vote or not to
vote, and urged the people to become involved.
Later in the meeting, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that
the primary reason for the City investigating the possi-
bility of walls, is because of the requests from the
Homeowners Associations in Mesa Verde and College Park.
Lions Club Council Member Amburgey commended the Lions Club, Aman
Fish Fry Brothers Contractors, and the City staff in cleaning up
Harbor Boulevard for the Fish Fry Parade and making the
project work well.
City Streets Council Member Amburgey referenced an article in the
Orange County Register of May 17, 1989, regarding San
Juan Capistrano approving laws against public drinking
and public urinating. He stated that the City has an
ordinance in effect concerning public drinking and
recommended that the City Attorney investigate the
possibility of preparing an ordinance to prohibit
urinating in public.
Soup Kitchen Council Member Amburgey mentioned that in the middle
of July, the 90 days will have expired for SOS and the
Soup Kitchen to be at their new locations. He recom-
mended that Staff investigate the outcome of this move
and its affect on the community, and that the item be
placed on the Agenda for July 17, 1989, with a report
from staff on its findings.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested contacting the tenant
at Rea Center as she has heard some favorable comments
regarding the Soup Kitchen and SOS.
Voting Cards Vice Mayor Hornbuckle commented that the primary reason
Wall Assessment for the City investigating the possibility of walls, is
at the request of the Homeowners Association in Mesa
Verde and College Park, that the City participate.
Fish Fry Vice Mayor Hornbuckle commented that the Fish Fry was
wonderful, and hoped that it was financially successful
as the monies go toward youth services.
Mayor Buffa commented that the Fish Fry was a lot of
fun, and hopefully successful for the community youth
services.
New Fire Trucks Mayor Buffa commented on the City's new fire trucks that
were displayed in front of City Hall today, stating they
are absolute state of the art, high tech fire trucks. He
mentioned there are only a handful of these trucks in
the country; they are manufactured in Florida, and the
company that manufactures the trucks, refers to them as
th Costa Mesa Pumper and the Costa Mesa Ladder, due to
so many of the designs being influenced by the Fire
Chief and his staff. He further stated that the City
Fire Department is rated one of the best in the country
and expressed his pride and appreciation of the Costa
Mesa Fire Department. The Mayor further stated that the
citizens paid for the equipment and for them to call the
Fire Department to make arrangements to view the trucks.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meetin adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
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