HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/19/1989 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JUNE 19, 1989
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session June 19, 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 Sapp, Newport Mesa
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
Officials Present:
City Manager Allan Roeder
Assistant City Attorney
Eleanor Frey
Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services Donald Lamm
Finance Director Robert Oman
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 24 and Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
June 5, 1989 special joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting
of May 24, 1989, and the regular City Council meeting
of June 5, 1989, were approved as distributed.
ORDINANCES
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Presentation by
CMHS Perpetual
Motion Dance Guard
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
by Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, to read all
ordinances by title onlv.
Two members of the Costa Mesa High School Perpetual
Motion Dance Guard thanked the Council for the funds
donated by the City so that the team could participate
in the Winter Guard International World Championships.
They reported that the team placed seventh in the
competition. The team members presented the Mayor with
a picture of the Dance Guard, as well as a video tape
featuring the group.
Relocation of SOS Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported
and Soup Kitchen that she has obtained 204 additional signatures for the
Facilities petition requesting relocation of Share Our Selves (SOS)
and the Soup Kitchen facilities from 661 Hamilton Street
(Rea Community Center) to a nonresidential area. She
stated that the petition with original signatures was
filed with the City Clerk and the total number is now at
1,036.
Stanley Schuda, 2895 Palau Place, Costa Mesa, mentioned
that the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association has shown
interest in joining with the west side residents in
resolving the problem created by the SOS facility. He
stated that some of the signatures on the petition
represent Mesa Verde residents.
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Triangle Square
Jim Flores, 219 Broadway, Costa Mesa, announced that he
Referendum
is with the group organizing a referendum against the
MOTION
two ordinances which were adopted in conjunction with
Resolution 89-156
the Triangle Square redevelopment project. Mr. Flores
Adopted
contended that the ordinances are allowing the condemna-
tion of viable businesses and there has been a blatant
misuse of eminent domain.
Racquetball
Tom Hammond, 635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, was
Program
concerned about the City's terminating its association
with Orange Coast College for use of the racquetball
Woman of the Year
courts. Mayor Buffa responded that staff will be doing
further studies on the Racquetball Program.
Former Mayor
Mayor Buffa recognized and welcomed former Mayor Dom
Recognized
Raciti.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Mayor announced that immediately following action
McGavran vs. City
on all Consent Calendar items, Council will adjourn
of Costa Mesa
to a closed session to discuss the case of McGavran
vs. City of Costa Mesa, relating to Measure "G". This
is Item No. 2 under City Attorney Reports.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent
Calendar: Reading Folder Item 4, Letter and petition
from Chris Link regarding the Racquetball Program at
Orange Coast College; and Item 7(c), Contract award for
Bid Item No. 854, Maintenance Contract for Traffic
Signals and Controllers.
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, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 89-155, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Records Destruction CITY COUNCIL of THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
for the Revenue AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE REVENUE DIVISION
Division OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO.
75-60, was adopted by'the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Resolution 89-155 Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
Adopted NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Man of the Year
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 89-156, A RESOLUTION OF THE
MOTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 89-156
COMMENDING ERIC JOHNSON ON BEING CHOSEN MAN OF THE YEAR
Adopted
IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Woman of the Year
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 89-157, A RESOLUTION OF THE
MOTION
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Resolution 89-157
COMMENDING DIANE PRITCHETT ON BEING CHOSEN WOMAN OF THE
Adopted
YEAR IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
D
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Donald Archer;
Anna L. Pearman; Francesca Powell; Mercury Casualty
Insurance Company/Scott Seabaugh; and John C. Stout.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been
Beverage approved by the Planning staff: Tsuru Kobayashi,
Licenses Limited, doing business at 2263 Fairview Road, Suite
"J"; International Eateries Corporation, doing busi-
ness at 580 Anton Boulevard, Building No. 1, Store
No. 10; and Nisbet, Incorporated, doing business as
Hickory Farms, 3199 Airport Loop Drive, Suite "B".
Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission that
Commission Application No. 89-05-064 has been filed by Southern
California Edison Company (U -338-E) for certain rate
adjustments, and review of the reasonableness of
Edison's operations during the period of December 1,
1987, through March 31, 1989.
Notice from Ali M. Homsi, doing business as Lax
Chequer Van, 447 North Serrano Avenue, Ips Angeles,
advising that he has filed an application with the
Public Utilities Commission for authority to serve
the Orange County area with door-to-door airport
shuttle van services.
SET FOR PUBLIC
HEARING/Solid Waste On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Management Plan Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, a resolution approv-
ing the final draft of the County of Orange Solid Waste
MOTION/Hearing Set Management Plan was set for public hearing on July 3,
for July 3, 1989 1989, at 6:30 p.m.
WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Warrant Resolution
MOTION 1433, including Payroll 8912, was approved by the
Warrant 1433 following roll call vote:
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
Baerg
Kathleen and Harold Baerg was rejected.
Lawrence
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the claim from
Frank
and Kim Lawrence was rejected.
Peterson
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Vice
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the claim from
William S. Peterson was rejected*.
Southern
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Vice
California Gas
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the claim frcm
Southern California Gas Company was rejected.
ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 842, Decontaminate Gaso-
ACTIONS line Contaminated Soil at 2300 Placentia Avenue, are on
file in the Clerk's office. Since new guidelines have
Bid Item 842 been received for disposal of contaminated soil, staff
Decontaminate Soil recommended rejecting all bids and preparing new speci-
fications incorporating the new guidelines. On motion
MOTION by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Bids Rejected Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, all bids were rejected.
Bid Item 852 Bids received for Bid Item No. 852, Temporary Personnel
Temporary Services, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion
Personnel by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Services Hornbuckle, contracts were awarded to the following
bidders:
MOTION
Awarded to Kelly, Kelly Services, 3525 Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Costa
Norrell, Thomas, Mesa;
and Apple One
Norrell Services, No. 1 Park Plaza, Suite 375, Irvine;
Thomas Temporaries, 3151 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa;
and
Apple One, 3940 South Bristol Street, Suite 208, Santa
Ana.
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
Final Map for
The Final Map was presented for Tract No. 13832, James
Tract 13832
Kaviani, developer, Post Office Box 1523, Costa Mesa;
Kaviani
one lot, 0.46 -acre, located at 2463 Orange Avenue, for
Fairview Park
condominium purposes. On motion by Council Member
MOTION
Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the map
Map Approved
was approved; the Council did accept on behalf of the
City: the ingress/egress easement over Lot "A" for
MOTION
emergency and security vehicle purposes, and a three-
Change Order
foot public utility easement as dedicated; did also
Approved
approve the map pursuant to Section 66436 (a)(3)(A) of
the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk was authorized
to sign said map on behalf of the City. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
Change Order "A"
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Moffatt & Nichol
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Design of Adams/
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order No. 2 The Director of Leisure Services recommended approval of
Valley Crest Land-
Change Order No. 2 for $6,712.00 to the contract with
scaping
Valley Crest Landscaping, Incorporated, 1820 South Yale
Street, Santa Ana, for the Fairview Park Construction -
Fairview Park
Phase I. The change order is required to compensate the
Construction -
contractor for installation of additional drainage pipe
Phase I
not shown on the bid proposal and plans. On motion by
Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor
MOTION
Hornbuckle, the change order was approved by the follow -
Change Order
ing roll call vote:
Approved
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order "A"
The Transportation Services Manager recommended approval
Moffatt & Nichol
of Change Order "A" for $13,500.00 to the contract with
Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers, Post Office Box 7707, Long
Design of Adams/
Beach, for design of aright -turn lane on eastbound
Placentia Right
Adams Avenue at Placentia Avenue. The change order
Turn Lane
reflects a design change requested by the affected
n.
property owner. On motion by Council Member Amburgey,
MOTION seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the change order was
Change Order approved by the following roll call vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL ME2BERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Annual AHFP On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Requalification Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 89-158, A RESOLUTION OF THE
for 1989-90 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE QUALIFICATION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
MOTION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ORANGE COUNTY ARTERAL HIGHWAY
Resolution 89-158 FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90, was adopted
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The City Manager recommended approval of an agreement
Fred S. James with Fred S. James and Company of California, Post
Office Box 19538, Irvine, at a cost of $.3314 per
Workers' $100.00 of payroll, to provide administrative services
Compensation for the City's Workers' Compensation Plan. On motion
Administration by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle, the agreement was approved, and the City
MOTION Manager was authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
Agreement Approved The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Canis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with Staff recommended approval of an agreement with Orco
Orco Disposal Disposal, Incorporated, 3883 Eagle Drive, Anaheim, in
the amount of $28,300.00, for a special Citywide trash
Citywide Trash pickup. On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Pickup by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the agreement was approved,
and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on
MOTION behalf of the City. The motion carried by the follow -
Agreement Approved ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with
Staff recommended approval of an agreement with Bayshore
Bayshore Animal
Animal Hospital, Incorporated, 2077 Harbor Boulevard,
Hospital
Costa Mesa, to provide animal control shelter services
at a cost of $30,000.00 per year. On motion by Council
Animal Shelter
Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, the
Services
agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
MOTION
carried by the following roll call vote:
Agreement Approved
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Installation of a Installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of
Traffic Signal at Bristol Street and Randolph Avenue has been completed
Bristol/Randolph to the satisfaction of staff by Baxter -Griffin Company,
by Baxter -Griffin 8210 Monroe Street, Stanton. This project was performed
under the supervision of Arnel Development Company as
part of the development of several Arnel projects. All
costs are to be credited toward the development trip
fees required from Arnel pursuant to agreements with
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the City. Total cost for the project was $91,668.00.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Work Accepted Mayor Hornbuckle, the work was accepted, and the Clerk
was authorized to file a,Notice of Completion. 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
Racquetball Item 3 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Reading
Program at OCC Reading Folder Item No. 4, A letter from Chris Link,
3226 Idaho Place, Costa Mesa, and a petition containing
189 signatures, urging the Council to continue the
Racquetball Program at Orange Coast College.
Chris Link submitted an addition to his aforementioned
petition which contains 25 signatures of persons in
favor of continuing the Racquetball Program.
The Mayor advised Mr. Link that staff is investigating
this matter and it will be brought back to Council with
staff's recommendation.
The City Manager reported that a report on the Racquet-
ball
acquetball Program will be submitted to Council no later than
July 17, 1989.
Bid Item 854 Item 7(c) on the Consent Calendar was presented:
Maintenance Contract award for Bid Item No. 854, Maintenance
Contract for Contract for Traffic Signals and Controllers.
Traffic Signals
and Controllers The City Manager recommended continuing this item for
two weeks so that additional study could be done by
staff.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked for a
description of a controller. The City Manager replied
that a controller is an apparatus which operates the
signal components.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Continued to Council Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Bid Item No.
July 3, 1989 854 was continued to July 3, 1989, as requested by the
City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 6:45 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a
CLOSED SESSION closed session in the City Clerk's office to discuss
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 58 37 96, Frank
McGavran vs. City McGavran and Building Industry Association of Southern
of Costa Mesa California, Incorporated vs. City of Costa Mesa. The
court decided that -the Measure "G" Sensible Growth
Measure "G" Ordinance was invalid.
MEETING RECONVENED At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Buffa reconvened the meeting and
announced that in closed session, Council directed the
Mayor Announced City Attorney to advise the City's defense counsel that
That Appeal Will an appeal would not be -requested by Council.
Not Be Requested
Later in the evening, this item was again addressed at
the request of the Assistant City Attorney, to discuss
further enforcement of Measure "G".
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Directed Staff to by Council Member Glasgow, directing staff to process
Stop Enforcement .all projects which have been delayed by Measure "G",
of Measure "G" and to stop enforcement of the measure, effective
immediately. The motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
R-88-07 set for the public hearing for Rezone Petition R-88-07,
Amburgey/Carich Ronald Amburgey and Andrew Carich, 135 Commercial Way,
Costa Mesa, to rezone property at 2233 and 2239 Fairview
Road from Cl to R4. There are two options to be consid-
ered:
Continued frcm the meeting of June 5, 1989, second
reading and adoption of Ordinance 88-19.
First reading of amended Ordinance 88-19, to incor-
porate a condition providing for compliance with
Measure "G".
The Affidavit of Publication is on file. No communica-
tions were received.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services mentioned
that either option permits a rezone from Cl to R4.
Ron Amburgey, 2736 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated
that his proposed project would be similar to the
development on the adjacent property. He submitted a
copy of the project plan to the Council, and pointed
out that the plan contains less units than are permitted
in the R4 zone, in fact, it more closely reflects R3
density.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about
fees which may be required for emergency services.
Steve Elmer, 206 Mayfair Lane, Costa Mesa, representing
the homeowners of Garden Park Village, spoke in favor
of an R3 designation, or maintaining the Cl zone.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Buffa closed the
public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded
Ordinance 88-19 by Council Member Amburgey, to give second reading and
Adopted adopt Ordinance 88-19, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE
ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 2233 AND 2239 FAIRVIEW ROAD FROM
Cl TO R4.
Council Member Genis opposed the motion, preferring R3
zoning. She explained that if something were to happen
whereby the developer could not proceed with his pro-
posed project, and the property were sold, the new
owner could construct a project with R4 density.
The motion to adopt Ordinance 88-19 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 Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Appeal of ZA 88-06A set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of
Hutchins the Planning Commission's decision for Zoning Action
ZA-88-06A from Ken Hutchins, 340 Costa Mesa Street,
Costa Mesa, for an amendment to a previously approved
minor Conditional Use Permit for an accessory apartment
to allow deletion of requirements for alley, sidewalk,
and driveway paving at the above address in an Rl zone.
Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of
Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office.
A communication was received from Ruth Smith, 335 East
Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, opposed to rental units in
the R1 zone.
A communication from William St. Clair, 351 East Walnut
Street, Costa Mesa, was opposed to the requirement for
paving and sidewalk construction.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized
the Planning staff's memorandum of June 15, 1989,
directing attention to the fact that the applicant is
appealing Condition No. 9, requiring that the alley
behind the property be paved from Raymond Avenue to 10
feet beyond the westerly edge of the parking pad. He
stated that the applicant is not appealing the sidewalk
requirement.
Ken Hutchins agreed with the sidewalk requirement; how-
ever, he felt -that staff's recommendation, requiring
paving of half the alley width directly behind his
property to provide a transition from the unpaved alley
to the required open parking spaces, was more appropri-
ate for this application.
George McGelvey, 333 East Walnut Street, Costa Mesa,
agreed with the requirements of Condition No. 9.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented
that if the neighbors want the alley paved, they should
all contribute to that improvement.
Stephen Robinson, 338 Costa Mesa Street, Costa Mesa,
spoke at length about discrepancies contained in the
Staff Report and in the appeal submitted by Mr. Hutchins.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Council
Time to Speak Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, Mr. Robinson was given
Extended an additional two minutes to speak.
Mr. Robinson commented that the applicant should be
required to construct all improvements imposed by the
Planning Commission.
Sylvia Johnson, 339 Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, was of
the opinion that the applicant should pave the alley
in accordance with Condition No. 9.
Ken Hutchins contended that his neighbors' opposition
to his request is a result of an ongoing neighborhood
dispute.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Upheld Planning by Council Member Genis, to uphold the Planning Commis -
Commission's sion's decision for ZA-88-06A, and adding a condition
Decision stipulating that should the property owners form an
Assessment District to pave the entire alley, this
applicant shall be reimbursed pro rata for his share
of the subject alley improvement.
Vice Mayor. Hornbuckle believed the alley improvement
required by Condition No. 9 was too excessive.
Mayor Buffa opposed the requirement for a sidewalk.
The motion upholding the Planning Commission's decision
carried 3-2, Mayor Buffa and Vice Mayor Hornbuckle
voting no.
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RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:10 p.m., and the meet-
ing
eeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Appeal of Denial set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the
to Close East 16th Transportation Commission's denial of a request to close
Street from Kociuba, East 16th Street between Newport Boulevard and Irvine
Vandersloot, Baron, Avenue, from James Kociuba, 2215 East 16th Street, New -
House, and Garrett port Beach; Jan D. Vandersloot, 2221 East 16th Street,
Newport Beach; Pat D. Baron, 486 East 16th street, Costa
Mesa; and Julia House and George Garrett, 271 East 16th
Street. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the
Clerk's office.
Communications were received from the following persons:
Jan D. Vandersloot, 2221 East 16th Street, Newport
Beach, requesting installation of additional stop
signs on East 16th Street, and requesting that Council
oppose the intention of the City of Newport Beach to
facilitate east/west traffic on East 16th Street when
the 55 Freeway is extended to Industrial Way.
Mrs. A. E. Miller, 266 Palmer Street, Costa Mesa,
opposing the street closure.
Harry P. and Dorothy M. Grant, 236 Knox Street, Costa
Mesa, opposed to the closure.
J. H. Furgatch, President, Harbor Heights Homeowners
Association, 210 - 16th Place, Costa Mesa, opposed to
the closure.
During the public hearing, a petition containing 127
signatures was submitted to the City Clerk, requesting
placement of stop signs on East 16th Street at Aliso
Avenue, Redlands Avenue, and Westminster Avenue, in
order to slow down traffic. Another petition contain-
ing 54 signatures requested installation of "No left
turns to through traffic" signs on Orange Avenue, Santa
Ana Avenue, and Tustin Avenue at East 16th Street.
The Transportation Manager reported that in the past few
months it has become apparent that the residents on East
16th Street want additional stop signs. He stated that
the Transportation Commission directed staff to provide
double yellow striping. It was the Manager's opinion
that the traffic activity on the street does not warrant
the additional stop signs requested by the residents.
He also reported that to prohibit left -turns to through
traffic is illegal.
Ken Bozarth, 243 East 20th Street, Apartment B, Costa
Mesa, opposed closure of East 16th Street because it
would hamper emergency vehicle access.
Jan Vandersloot, 2221 East 16th Street, Newport Beach,
referenced his letter dated June 19, 1989, and sumnar-
ized the contents contained therein. Mr. Vandersloot
urged Council to authorize stop signs at the three
intersections mentioned in his letter and in the peti-
tion submitted to the City Clerk.
Julia House, 271 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, spoke
in support of installing stop signs and speed humps
at the 16th/Aliso, 16th/Redlands, and 16th/Westninster
locations.
Pat Gallagher, representing Mr. and Mrs. Park, owners
of Park Place Inn, 1662 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa,
objected to a closure of East 16th Street at Newport
Boulevard because of the adverse affect it would have
on his clients' business.
Bruce Newbery, 239 Knox Street, Costa Mesa, opposed
closure of East 16th Street.
Valerie Boston, 220 Palmer Street, Apartment A, Costa
Mesa, was opposed to closing the street, but she did
support installation of stop signs on East 16th Street
and synchronization of traffic signals on East 17th
Street.
Juliana Osborne, 267 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa,
stated that East 16th Street is extremely dangerous
for children to cross because of speeding vehicles.
Gorge Garrett, 271 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa,
supported installation of stop signs at the three
aforementioned intersections.
Jake Osborne, 267 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa,
reported on three recent accidents which have occurred
on East 16th Street.
Peter Ellington, 275 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, urged
Council to authorize stop signs at the intersections
mentioned on the petition.
Faye Edelblute, 1741 Tustin Avenue, Apartment 22B, Costa
Mesa, President of the Orleans Homeowners Association,
spoke on behalf of 69 families who object to the East
16th Street closure. She suggested that the East 16th
Street homeowners install berms.
Nick Ogilvie, 479 East 16th Place, was against closure
of East 16th Street, and suggested that if stop signs
were installed, they should be visible to motorists.
Barry Von Hemert, 2969 Catalpa Street, Newport Beach,
owner of a business at 16th Street and Newport Boule-
vard, was -very much opposed to closing the street but
was not opposed to installing stop signs.
Richard Baron, 484 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, con-
tended that stop signs would slow traffic and discourage
nonresidents from using East 16th Street. Mr. Baron
mentioned that placement of the double yellow lines
has reduced vehicles passing each other but has not
been instrumental in slowing traffic.
Mark Severns, 201 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, stated
that 16th Street and Orange Avenue is one of the busiest
intersections in the City. He suggested that if East
16th Street cannot be closed, other alternatives must be
examined to reduce through traffic.
Tom Swift, 295 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in
support of stop signs on 16th Street at the three
intersections mentioned in the petition. Mr. Swift
also opposed the position of the City of Newport Beach
to facilitate east/west traffic on East 16th Street
after the 55 Freeway is extended.
Don Huebner, 250-A East 16th Street, Costa Mesa, spoke
about the danger to children attempting to cross East
16th Street and suggested a crosswalk for Westminster
Avenue.
Mr. R. 0. Riehl, 490 East 16th Street, Costa Mesa,
emphasized the need to slow traffic on this residential
street.
Samuel Wray, 2227 East 16th Street, Newport Beach,
supported Mr. Vandersloot's presentation.
Paul Schwartz, 1607 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, owner
of a business at 166 Superior Avenue, opposed closure
of East 16th Street; however, he did endorse placement
of stop signs.
Jim Kociuba, 2215 East 16th Street, Newport Beach,
asserted that the City of Newport Beach and the State
of California informed him that the standards which the
City of Costa Mesa applies to residential streets are
meant for major thoroughfares.
Jeff Stevens, 2307 East 16th Street, Newport Beach,
stated that because of the high speed vehicles travel
on East 16th Street, either stop signs or speed bumps
are needed.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
While answering questions from the Council, the Trans-
portation Manager reported that warrants for stop
signs do not vary in residential or commercial areas.
A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to deny the request for
street closure; continue monitoring intersections along
East 16th Street for multi -way stop sign warrants, and
submit them to the Transportation Commission in three
months; and continue studying methods used by other
cities to control traffic speeds. The motion failed
to carry, Council Members Buffa, Genis, and Glasgow
voting no.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded
Closure Denied; by Council Member Genis, to deny the request for street
Stop Signs closure, and to direct staff to install stop signs on
Authorized East 16th Street at Aliso Avenue and at Westminster
Avenue. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members
Amburgey and Hornbuckle voting no.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Environmental set for the public hearing to consider the Initial
Determination for Study of Environmental Impacts and the Negative Declara-
Veterans Memorial tion for demolition of Veterans Memorial Hall at 565
Hall West 18th Street. The City proposes to pave the site
for parking. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in
the Clerk's office. No communications were received.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reported
that according to the agreement with the County of
Orange for purchase of the property, the City is the
Lead Agency for California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) purposes and must process the environmental
documents for the demolition.
Council Member Genis was not satisfied that sufficient
research had been done to obtain historical status for
the building.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated it was
apparent that the City intends to upgrade the entire
area.
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There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Genis made a motiom to reject the Nega-
tive Declaration. The motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Adopted Negative by Council Member Glasgow, to adopt the Negative Declar-
Declaration ation of Environmental Impact. The motion carried 4-1,
Council Member Genis voting no.
Allocation of The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Federal Revenue for the public hearing to receive public comments on the
Sharing Funds proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Entitlement
funds to be appropriated during the 1989-90 fiscal year.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications were received.
Staff recommended allocating $165,000.00 for social
program support.
The City Manager reported that the Federal Revenue
Sharing Program ceased approximately three years ago;
however, the funds being allocated for the coming year
represent interest earned from federal funds, and a
public hearing is required before the funds can be
expended.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the Public
Hearing.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Approved Member Amburgey, allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing
Allocation Funds as recommended by staff was approved by the
of Funds following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented Ordinance 89-14 for second reading
and adoption. The ordinance relates to the Narcotics
Narcotics Forfeiture Fund.
Forfeiture Fund
Council Member Genis asked if the funds could be used
to abate gang activities if those activities involved
drug use. The City Manager responded that he believed
it would be appropriate to use the funds if there were
.a connection between gang activities and drug use.
Mayor Buffa opposed the ordinance because of the restric-
tions placed on the use of the funds.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Ordinance 89-14 Council Member Glasgow, Ordinance 89-14, AN ORDINANCE OF
Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE NARCOTIC FORFEITURE FUND, was given
second reading and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Amburgey,
Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PDC Zone Site The Clerk presented Ordinance 89-17 for second reading
Coverage in the and adoption. The ordinance.permits 35 percent site
Downtown Redevel- coverage in Planned Development Commercial (PDC) zones
opment Area for properties located in the Downtown Redevelopment
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Area, and limits coverage to 30 percent in PDC zones
in all other areas of the City.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle and Council Member Genis opposed
the increased site coverage for the Redevelopment Area.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by
Ordinance 89-17
Council Member Glasgow, Ordinance 89-17, AN ORDINANCE OF
Adopted
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER II, TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SITE COVERAGE LIMITA-
TIONS IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL (PDC) ZONES IN
THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AREA, was given second read-
ing and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Amburgey, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Amending Master
The Clerk presented Resolution 89-151A, amending Resolu-
Plan of Highways
tion 89-151, adopting General Plan Amendment GP -89-1B
for the Fairview/
(Revised), to amend the Master Plan of Highways for the
Baker Intersection
Fairview Road/Baker Street intersection.
The Assistant to the City Manager reported that at the
meeting of June 5, 1989, six concept plans were analyzed
and Council selected Alternative "D" as the preferred
plan for the Fairview Road/Baker Street improvements.
Resolution 89-151A includes a Statement of Facts and
Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations,
and Conditions of Approval/Inventory of Mitigation
Measures prepared specifically for Alternative "D".
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Resolution 89-151A
Mayor Hornbuckle, Resolution 89-151A, A RESOLUTION OF
Adopted
THE 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, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Budget for The City Manager presented the proposed City Budget for
1989-90 fiscal year 1989-90 for public discussion. The document
reflects a total appropriation of $67,238,675.00. The
City Manager then summarized his memorandum of June 16,
1989, which addresses Mayor Buffa's proposal to hire two
police officers for gang related duties, and Council
Member Glasgow's concern over the lack of funding for
construction of the Senior Citizens Center.
The City Manager referenced the Memorandum of Under-
standing with the Senior Citizens Corporation in which
Council agreed to allocate $2.5 million toward the
construction of the Senior Citizens Multipurpose Center.
He reported that the architects for the project are
indicating a construction start date of April or May,
1990, at which time funding will be required. The
City Manager suggested that Council direct staff to
ensure that the required funds are made available at
such time as the project is ready to bid. This would
allow staff to seek a number of funding sources and
provide the Senior Citizens Corporation with the
security of knowing the funds will be available when
needed.
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The City Manager then addressed the matter of adding two
police positions for gang related detail, and referred
to the proposal prepared by the Police Department. He
reported that this program would cost approximately
$156,718.00 per year.
Phillip.Burns, 3099 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa,
,supported the proposal for additional police personnel
for gang related duties. He reported that gang activity
has increased dramatically in the City, especially in
the school system.
Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated
that she surveyed 69 homes, and everyone supported the
addition of police personnel to combat gang activities.
Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Street, Costa Mesa, felt
it was important to address gang activities before they
become major problems.
Pat Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, Costa Mesa, reported
that there is much concern on the west side about the
gang situation, and he felt the problem is more wide-
spread than has been indicated by the Police Department.
Mr. Dolan also spoke about the Code Enforcement Division
being understaffed.
Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, read a
resolution from the Costa Mesa Republican Assembly which
supports the addition of two full-time police officers
to deal with gang related problems.
Marie Maples, 461 Swarthmore Lane, Costa Mesa, thanked
Council and staff for all their efforts relating to the
future construction of a Senior Citizens Multipurpose
Center.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about
the need to stop the gang activity as soon as possible.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Authorized by Council Member Genis, to appropriate and fund the
Appropriation gang detail in the 1989-90 budget per the City Manager's
for Gang Detail memorandum dated June 16. 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
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle asked if it were possible to have
the budget reflect.the fees received for each element,
such as the golf course or adult sports program.
The Director of Finance responded that it would be
difficult to provide accurate information on revenues
derived from each element, and a major revamping of the
computer system would be needed to provide this data.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
1989-90 Budget Council Member Glasgow, to approve the budget for fiscal
Approved; Staff year 1989-90, directing staff to ensure that the
Directed to Ensure required $2.5 million for construction of the Senior
Availability of Citizens Multipurpose Center be made available at such
Senior Center time as the project is ready to bid, and that the City
Funds; Authorized continue to provide the Racquetball Program until
Continuation of staff has submitted a report on the adult sports pro -
Racquetball gram. The motion carried by the following roll call
Program call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle,
Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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.
Victoria Street The Clerk presented staff's recommendations for final
Widening Project engineering and design of the Victoria Street widening,
with a request for policy direction from Council.
A communication was received from Karen 011ila, 927
Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, requesting that Council
consider diverting commuter traffic out of the neighbor-
hood north of Victoria Street and west of Placentia
Avenue.
Three petitions were submitted to the City Clerk during
the meeting:
A petition containing 365 signatures, requesting that
National and American Avenues be closed on the north
side of Victoria Street, and a closure on Wilson
Street east of Canyon Drive;
A petition containing 315 signatures, requesting that
Wilson Street be closed east of Canyon Drive; and
A petition containing 344 signatures, asking for a
closure on American Avenue on the north side of
Victoria Street, and construction of a sound wall at
the closure with pedestrian access.
The Assistant to the City Manager summarized his memor-
andum of June 15, 1989, which outlines those items on
which Council direction is being requested:
Construction of cul-de-sacs on Victoria Street from
Harbor Boulevard to Canyon Drive, which are shown on
Exhibit 1 attached to the memorandum.
Acquisition of additional property as necessary for
various cul-de-sacs, either via negotiations or
eminent domain.
Possibility of either a full or partial benefit
assessment district to finance cul-de-sac construc-
tion.
Frontage road configuration with a traffic signal at
National Avenue, an opening at Continental Avenue, a
26 -foot cul-de-sac curb radius on both ends, and dele-
tion of a previously planned eastbound access point.
Location of sound walls per Environmental Impact
Report No. 10335, Exhibit 9, and previous Council
direction to raise sound walls from 5 feet to 8 feet,
with the option to property owners on remaining inter-
secting streets to extend the wall 20 feet around the
curb.
Relocation of the bike trail from the south side to
the north side of Victoria Street between Placentia
Avenue and Canyon Drive.
Direct staff to prepare the appropriate environmental
documentation once Council has given policy direction.
Direct staff to initiate concept designs for the
Harbor Boulevard/Victoria Street intersection,
specifically for right -turn lanes for eastbound and
westbound Victoria Street.
Wendy Ward, 840 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, requested
closure of American and National Avenues at Victoria
Street, and constructing a cul-de-sac on Canyon Drive
at Wilson Street, so that motorists will not use these
streets as a short cut.
Halimah McGee, 923 Congress Street, Costa Mesa, asked
that the following streets be closed to through traffic:
National Avenue, American Avenue, Wilson Street at
Canyon Drive, and State Avenue.
Rosemary Pheasant, 924 Congress Street, Costa Mesa,
suggested closure to through traffic for National
Avenue, American Avenue, and State Avenue north of
Victoria Street; and Wilson Street east of Canyon
Drive.
IZaren 011ila, 927 Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, stated
that plans to widen Victoria Street completely ignore
the needs of over 500 homes north of Victoria Street and
west of Placentia Avenue. She contended that to relieve
traffic impacts in this area, cul-de-sacs should be
constructed at National Avenue/Victoria Street, American
Avenue/Victoria Street, and closure of Wilson Street
east of Canyon Drive, in addition to retaining the
planned cul-de-sac at State Avenue/Victoria Street.
Roger Gooding, 899 Joann Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in
support of closures as proposed by Mrs. 011ila.
Larry Richardson, 2178 Raleigh Avenue, Costa Mesa,
was in favor a cul-de-sac and sound wall on Raleigh
Avenue at Victoria Street.
Catherine Palmer, 897 Senate Street, Costa Mesa, was
opposed to the proposed traffic signal at National
Avenue/Victoria Street unless National Avenue were
closed on the north side of Victoria Street with pedes-
trian access. She supported closure of Wilson Street at
Canyon Drive or Canyon Drive west of Republic Avenue.
Ed 011ila, 927 Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, was in favor
of cul-de-sacs on National Avenue, American Avenue, and
State Avenue on the north side of Victoria Street.
Pat Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, Costa Mesa, opposed
the traffic signal planned for National Avenue/Victoria
Street, and suggested closures for all streets on both
sides of Victoria Street. Mr. Dolan mentioned that
west side residents were assured that when Victoria
Street was widened, the barriers would be removed from
Monrovia Avenue/20th Street, Continental Avenue/Oak
Street, and Federal Avenue/ Oak Street.
Steve Stiles, 2196 National Avenue, Costa Mesa, sup-
ported closure of National Avenue to through traffic,
and opposed installation of a traffic signal at National
Avenue and Victoria Street.
Connie Walker, 628 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, whose
home is being acquired by the City for the project,
was concerned about having to move by the end of the
month. The Mayor assured Mrs. Walker that this was not
the case and urged her to meet with the Assistant City
Manager in the morning.
Shirley Werner, 2124 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, agreed
with previous speakers who requested closures on Ameri-
can Avenue, National Avenue, State Avenue, and Wilson
Street east of Canyon Drive.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated.that
he has always opposed the widening of Victoria Street
because it will benefit Huntington Beach residents
more than Costa Mesa citizens.
Cindy Miller, 2199 National Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke
about speeding vehicles on National Avenue and supported
the closures requested by several speakers.
Council Member Amburgey stated that staff is progressing
in the right direction, and that any traffic problems
which still exist after the widening has been completed,
can be more accurately addressed at that time.
Council Member Genis was opposed to construction of
cul-de-sacs because it merely results in the traffic
going onto other streets, and because of the high cost
of constructing them.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle announced that she would abstain
from voting on the cul-de-sac proposed for Raleigh
Avenue on the north side of Victoria Street.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice,
Directed Staff to
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, staff was directed
Initiate Concept
to initiate concept design engineering and environmental
and Environmental
analysis for construction of additional traffic capacity
Analysis for
improvements at the Victoria Street/Harbor Boulevard
Victoria/Harbor
intersection for separate right -turn lanes on eastbound
and westbound Victoria Street.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Authorized
Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, staff was directed
Coordination with
to coordinate with the City of Huntington Beach to
Huntington Beach
initiate final design and environmental analysis to
for an Additional
construct a Brookhurst Street second southbound
Left -turn Pocket
left -turn pocket to eastbound Hamilton Avenue, and
from Brookhurst
to upgrade the signal for east/west left -turn
to Hamilton
phasing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Staff Directed to by Council Member Glasgow, directing staff to design
Design Frontage a frontage road south of Victoria Street with a signal
Road, Signal at at National Avenue, a one-way stop sign controlled
National, and intersection with Continental Avenue, and 26 -foot curb
Cul-de-sacs radius cul-de-sacs with on -street parking prohibited 340
feet east of Federal Avenue and 200 feet west of Union
Avenue with no one-way eastbound connection between the
Union Avenue cul-de-sac and Victoria Street.
Mayor Buffa opposed the motion because of his concern
with the traffic signal at National Avenue.
The motion carried 3-2, Mayor Buffa and Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle voting no.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Authorized by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, authorizing construction of
Construction 36 -foot or 40 -foot curb radius cul-de-sacs on Miner
of Cul-de-sacs Street north of Victoria Street, on Meyer Place north of
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Victoria Street, on Puente Avenue north of Victoria
Street, on Sterling Avenue south of Victoria Street, and
36 -foot curb radius cul-de-sacs on Raleigh Avenue south
of Victoria Street, on Wallace Avenue south of Victoria
Street, and on State Avenue north of Victoria Street.
The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Genis voting no.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Authorized by Council Member Glasgow, authorizing contruction of
Cul-de-sac on a cul-de-sac on Raleigh Avenue north of Victoria Street.
Raleigh North The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Genis voting no,
of Victoria and Vice Mayor Hornbuckle abstaining.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Staff Directed to Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, staff was directed
Monitor Traffic to monitor traffic patterns after construction, evaluate
After Construction the intersection of Wilson Street/Pomona Avenue and
various other locations for traffic signal warrants and
for multi -way stop sign warrants, and other alternate
traffic control devices.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Staff Directed to Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, staff was directed
Meet with Property to meet with affected property owners to present the
Owners Regarding option of a 20 -foot extension of a sound wall at the
Sound Walls following locations, if those locations are not cul-de-
sacs: west side American Avenue; west side State Ave-
nue; southeast and southwest Sterling Avenue; northeast
Pomona Avenue; east and west Puente Avenue; northeast
Maple Street; east Maple Street; west Miner Street; east
Charle Street; and investigate the feasibility of such
an option at the northwest corner of Victoria Street and
Pomona Avenue.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Staff Directed by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, directing staff to prepare the
to Prepare appropriate environmental document in conjunction with
Appropriate Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 1033 for cul -de -
Environmental sac construction at State Avenue north of Victoria
Document Street, Continental Avenue opening from the frontage
road onto Victoria Street, reducing the frontage road
width from 40 feet to 30 feet, and relocation of the
Victoria Street traffic signal from Monrovia Avenue to
National Avenue. The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Buffa
voting no.
Council Member Genis asked if other alternatives will
be submitted for consideration. The Deputy City Manager
responded that alternatives will be prepared.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice
Authorized Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Council authorized
Public Input public input, and directed staff on the final sound
wall locations. (These items had already been accomp-
lished since public input was received, and staff was
given direction .to proceed with design work.)
The Assistant City Manager requested direction concern-
ing the acquisition of additional right-of-way: whether
staff should move forward with a benefit assessment
district program and bring back the cost to Council,
or whether Council preferred to have staff design the
cul-de-sacs and pay for them out of the City Budget.
During discussion, the Assistant City Manager suggested
that staff complete the design work and then Council
could make a decision regarding an assessment district.
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Smoking
Regulations
in Restaurants
The City Clerk presented a report concerning smoking
regulations in restaurants.
The report was prepared as directed by Council on April
3, 1989, in response to a letter from Nancy Reaves, 2618
Willo Lane, Costa Mesa.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized
staff's memorandum dated June 2, 1989. He reported that
staff could not find any provisions in State law or
health codes which mandate smoking regulations in
restaurants. He stated that very few complaints have
been received, and until a real problem arises, staff
would recommend adopting an ordinance at that time.
Ted Reaves, 2618 Willo Lane, Costa Mesa, requested that
Council adopt an ordinance regulating smoking in restau-
rants and referred to several cities that have enacted
such regulations.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated it was
not government's job to regulate the restaurant industry.
Motion to Regulate Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion, seconded by Council
Smoking in Public Member Genis, directing staff to develop a smoking
Places, Including ordinance which would prohibit smoking in public places,
Restaurants, including elevators, and which would provide smoking
Failed to Carry regulations for restaurants requiring smoking and non-
smoking areas.
Council Member Genis preferred an ordinance which would
prohibit smoking in elevators, meeting rooms, and rest
rooms, without regulating smoking in restaurants.
Council Member Glasgow stated that the motion goes far
beyond smoking regulations in restaurants; therefore, he
could not support it.
Mayor Buffa objected to imposing regulations for the
private sector.
The motion failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Buffa,
Amburgey, and Glasgow voting no.
Motion to Regulate A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by
Smoking in Public Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to regulate smoking in elevators,
Places, Excluding hospital facilities, public meeting rooms, public rest
Restaurants, rooms (including restaurant rest rooms), and public
Failed to Carry transportation. The motion failed to carry 3-2, Council
Members Buffa, Amburgey, and Glasgow voting no.
Motion to Regulate A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Smoking in Restau- Council Member Glasgow, directing staff to develop an
rants Failed to ordinance regulating smoking in restaurants. The motion
Carry failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Buffa, Amburgey,
and Genis voting no.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented an ordinance amending Title 11 of
the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to drinking in
Drinking in Public public.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services recommended
first reading of the ordinance as presented.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Ordinance 89-19 Member Genis, Ordinance 89-19, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Given First COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
Reading TITLE 11 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DRINKING IN PUBLIC, was given first reading and passed
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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
Arts Educational The Clerk presented a request from the Cultural Arts
Awards Program Committee for approval and funding of an Arts Educa-
tional Awards Program.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle did not agree with the awards
including one elementary school and one middle school;
she preferred starting this program with the three area
high schools only.
Motion Made to A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Allocate Funds Council Member Genis, to allocate $500.00 each to Back
Bay High School, Costa Mesa High School, and Estancia
High School, for educational achievement awards, stipu-
lating that the funds shall came from the Cultural Arts
Committee budget.
SUBSTITUE MOTION After discussion, a substitute motion was made by Mayor
Continued Until Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried
Additional Data 5-0, to continue this item until clarification of the
is Received program is obtained from the Cultural Arts Committee.
Orange County The Clerk presented the Orange County 20 -Year Master
20 -Year Plan of Transportation Improvements.
Transportation
Plan The Assistant to the City Manager referenced the City
Manager's memorandum dated June 16, 1989, and mentioned
that the Transportation Plan was discussed at the Study
Session of June 12, 1989.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
this plan apparently is requesting a tax increase, and
it was his opinion that road improvements should be
funded by gasoline taxes.
Motion to Adopt Vice Mayor Hornbuckle felt it was appropriate to have
Resolution Died this matter presented to the voters, and made a motion
for Lack of a to adopt a resolution approving the Transportation Plan
Second for the purpose of placing the plan before the voters of
Orange County. The motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Amburgey stated that he was in favor of
transportation improvements; however, he could not
support this particular plan because it is asking the
public to support a 1/2 -cent tax increase without pro-
viding full details.
Council Members Buffa, Genis, and Glasgow indicated
that they felt the plan was too vague to present to the
voters.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded
Resolution by Mayor Buffa, to reject the resolution. The motion
Rejected carried 4-1, Vice Mayor Hornbuckle voting no.
Staff Directed to Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested that staff prepare a
Prepare a Letter letter to be sent to the Orange County Transportation
to OCTC Commission (OCTC), outlining the objections and sugges-
tions of Council. Mayor Buffa directed the Assistant to
the City Manager to compose a letter for the Mayor's
signature for transmittal to OCTC and and all other
Orange County cities.
Inter -City
The Clerk presented a proposed Costa Mesa/Irvine/Newport
Traffic Impact
Beach/Santa Ana Inter -City Traffic Impact Mitigation
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Settlement of
Mayor Buffa explained that the purpose of the MOU is an
Small Claims
effort by the aforementioned cities to address the
In-house
traffic impacts each city has on the other.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
MOU Approved in
Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, Council approved in
Concept
concept the intent of the MOU, and the City Manager and
Ordinance 89-20
Council representatives to the Inter -City Liaison
Given First
Committee were directed to review program requirements
Reading
with other participating agencies, and submit the final
MOU for full Council approval.
CITY ATTORNEY
The Assistant City Attorney presented an ordinance
REPORT
amending Section 2-189 of the Municipal Code authoriz-
ing in-house settlement of small claims.
Settlement of
Small Claims
The Assistant City Attorney explained that the ordinance
In-house
would authorize the City's Risk Manager to settle claims
MOTION
up to $1,000.00, with the concurrence of the City
Resolution 89-159
Attorney.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Ordinance 89-20
Member Amburgey, Ordinance 89-20, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading
AMENDING COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-189
CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN 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
CITY MANAGER
The Mayor presented a resolution concerning rates of pay
REPORT
for employees placed under the basic pay schedule and
adding one classification outside the basic pay schedule.
Employees
Salaries
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about
police/Council negotiations regarding police salaries.
MOTION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Resolution 89-159
Council Member Amburgey, to adopt Resolution 89-159, A
Adopted
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE
AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES OF PAY FOR CLASSIFICATIONS
AND 04PLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE, AND
ADDING ONE CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY OUTSIDE THE
BASIC PAY SCHEDULE. 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 MEMBERS
COMMENTS
Council Member Genis suggested that the Planning staff
review standards for the R3 and R4 zones to determine
R3 Standards
if standards for R4 could be applied to R3, yet main-
taining R3 density requirements.
Vehicle
Council Member Genis suggested investigating a program
Identification
in San Diego County whereby a sticker is placed on a
Program
vehicle and if that vehicle is on the road after a
certain hour, it is an indication that the vehicle is
stolen.
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ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:45 a.m.
Mayor of the City sta Mesa
ATTEST:
G?
ty Clerk of the City ofCos Mesa