HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1990 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
MARCH 5, 1990
'The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session March 5, 1990, 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 by the
Girl Scouts of Costa Mesa, and Invocation by Vice Mayor
Hornbuckle.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Peter Buffa
Vice Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Council Member Sandra.Genis
Council Members Absent: Council Member Ory Amburgey
Council Member Edward Glasgow
Hogue Barmichaels Michael Wagner, 1982 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, com-
mented regarding a recent incident that he observed of
an alleged Hogue Barmichael patron urinating in the
alley.
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Officials Present: City Attorney Thomas Kathe
Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services Donald Lamm
Public Services Director
William Morris
city _Clerk Eileen Phinney
MINUTES
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
February 7, 14, 15,
Member Genis, and carried 3-0, the minutes of the
20, 27, 1990
adjourned regular meetings of February 7, February 14,
February 15, February 27, 1990, and the regular meeting
of February 20, 1990, were approved as distributed.
ORDINANCES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Genis,--and carried 3-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
PROCLAMATION
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle presented a proclamation to
Girl Scout
representatives of the Girl Scouts of Costa Mesa
Week
declaring the week of March 11 through 17, 1990, as
Girl Scout Week, and urged the citizens to support the
Girl Scouts in their endeavors.
PROCLAMATION
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle read a proclamation declaring the
Week of the
week of March 31 to April 7, 1990, as "Week of The Young
Young Child
Child", and asked the citizens of Costa Mesa to support
this very worthwhile effort. The Vice Mayor presented
the proclamation to MaryAnn Somerville, Rosemarie Bodrogi,
Tina Reinemann, and Dick Hauck, members of the Costa Mesa
Child Care Committee.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Doctor Harry Pickett, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 129,
Costa Mesa, expressed concern with the record keeping
Police Department
at the Police Department and felt that an audit trail
Record Keeping
should be maintained on any deletion of information.
The City Attorney stated that he would have a report
on this item for the next Council meeting.
Hogue Barmichaels Michael Wagner, 1982 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, com-
mented regarding a recent incident that he observed of
an alleged Hogue Barmichael patron urinating in the
alley.
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Graffiti Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa,
expressed his concern about the graffiti that is
appearing again on Palace Avenue_ and other areas,
and requested that something be done about it.
The Mayor stated that the City has an aggressive anti-
graffiti.program in place. Council Member Genis
commented that the citizens need to report these
incidences when they see them occur.
Fine'Penalty Phil M6rello, 592 Hamilton Avenue, Unit C, Costa Mesa,
Disturbances asked if the City fines people who cause nuisances or
disturbances.
The City Attorney responded that there is a noise abate-
ment ordinance in effect and that he would investigate
as to the enforcement of the ordinance and the status
of a fine system.
Mr. Morello expressed his concurrence with comments
made by Mr. Goldstein regarding graffiti.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar:
Item 8(c), 1989-90 Measure "C" Parkway Maintenance Pro-
ject, Specification No. 90-01.
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Genis, the remaining Consent Calendar items were
approved in one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
WRITTEN A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Genis, to -adopt Resolution 90-17, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
Records Destruction MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR
Public Services THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60. The motion carried by ,
MOTION the following roll call vote:
Resolution 90-17 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
Adopted NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
READING FOLDER On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Genis, and carried 3-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Sandra J. Allen;
Rex, Elizabeth, and John Canada; Robert McCormick;
Alicia Romero Olson and Christopher Hernandez, (a
minor); Richard and Marilyn Rice; and Michael Salas.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been
Beverage approved by the Planning Division: Desiree's, Incorpo-
rated, doing business as Deja Vu, 2285 Newport Boule-
vard; Marie Callander Pie Shops, Incorporated, doing
business at 353 East 17th Street; and Norma B. and
Richard J. Carpi, doing business as Giorgio's, 2200
Harbor Boulevard, Building B, Unit 10.
Signage Letter from Chad Van Sweden, 254 Nassau Road, Costa
Dimensions Mesa, opposing signage more than 2 feet in dimension.
Santa Ana River
Letter from Jim Navai, Vice President, Oceanview Park
Mouth Local
Homeowners Association, 1857 Parkview Circle, Costa
Coastal Program
Mesa, requesting consideration of a park in the green-
Bid Item 883
belt area that is to be located between the six -lane
City Council
arterial highway and Parkview Circle as proposed in
awarded to Hoffman Video
the Land Use Plan for the Santa Ana River Mouth Local
Systems, 150 Paularino Avenue,
Coastal Program.
SET FOR PUBLIC
for $95,275.43. The motion carried by the following
HEARING
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
call vote:
Member Genis, and carried 3-0, the following items were
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
set for public hearing on March 19, 1990, at 6:30 p.m.,
Hoffman Video
in the Council Chambers of City Hall:
Planned Signing
An ordinance amending title 5 of the Costa Mesa Muni -
Program
cipal Code pertaining to Planned Signing Program
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
procedures, minor sign variances, special event
signing and letter height. Environmental Determi-
nation: Exempt.
R-90-01
Rezone Petition R-90-01, Van Elliott, 135 Commercial
Elliott/Gist
i Way, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Dorie L. Gist,
MOTION
2109 Valley Road, Costa Mesa, to rezone property at
Hearings Set for
2109-2115 Valley Road from R1 to PDR -MD. Environ -
March 19, 1990
mental Determination: Negative Declaration.
WARRANTS
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Genis, Warrant Resolutions 1458 and 1459, includ-
MOTION
ing Payroll 9004, were approved by the following roll
Warrants 1458 and
call vote:
1459 Approved
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Genis, and carried 3-0, the following claims
were rejected:
MOTION
Claims Rejected Sylvia Bar,
Francisco Reyes Fuentes,
Maurice R. Quigley,
Touche Ross & Company, and
Sid Soffer.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Bids received for Bid Item 883,
City Council Video
ACTIONS
System Project, are on file in
the Clerk's office. On
Bid Item 883
motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
City Council
Member Genis, the contract was
awarded to Hoffman Video
Video System
Systems, 150 Paularino Avenue,
Suite 130, Costa Mesa,
Project
for $95,275.43. The motion carried by the following
The motion carried by the following roll
roll call vote:
call vote:
MOTION/Awarded to
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
Hoffman Video
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
Systems
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Amburgey, Glasgow
Bid Item 884
Bids received
for Bid Item 884, Removal of Parkway
Removal of
Trees, are on
file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Parkway Trees
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Genis,
the contract
was awarded to West Coast Arborists,
MOTION
Incorporated,
7072 Thomas Street, Buena Park, for
Award to West
$27,905.00.
The motion carried by the following roll
Coast Arborists
call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
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Agreement with
Staff recommended approval of an agreement with Daman
Daman Associates
Associates, 1161 Mear Lane, Tustin, to provide real prop-
MOTION
erty management/consulting services on a temporary basis,
Real Property
estimated at two months, in an amount not to exceed
Management Services
$10,800.00. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded
Supported
by Council Member Genis, the agreement was approved, and
MOTION
the Mayor and Clerk -were authorized to sign on behalf of
Agreement Approved
of the City. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
MOTION
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Resolution 90-20
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
Investment of
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
City Funds
Member Genis, Resolution 90-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
MOTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST CITY MONIES
Resolution 90-18
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S LOCAL AGENCY INVES`IMENT
Adopted
FUND, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
1989-90 Measure "C"
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
Parkway Maintenance
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Project
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
Parking Violation On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Fines Member Genis, Resolution 90-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING
MOTION THE FINE FOR VIOLATIONS OF COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE.
Resolution 90-19 SECTION 10-223 RELATIVE TO PARKING IN RESTRICTED AREAS
Adopted OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
H.R. 961
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Genis, and carried 3-0, Council went on
MOTION
record in support of a resolution of the Orange County
League of Cities
Division of the League of California Cities expressing
Resolution
support for H.R. 961, the Gridlock Relief for Interstates
Supported
Program (GRIP).
Parking Prohibi-
The Transportation Commission recommended that parking
tion on 17th Place
be prohibited along 17th Place, between Raymond Avenue
and Santa Ana Avenue, on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon for street sweeping. On motion by Vice
MOTION
Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Genis,
Resolution 90-20
Resolution 90-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Adopted
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING
ON A PORTION OF 17TH PLACE FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET
S6gEEPING, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
1989-90 Measure "C"
Item 8(c) on the Consent Calendar was presented:
Parkway Maintenance
1989-90 Measure "C" Parkway Maintenance Project,
Project
Specification No. 90-01.
Paul and Rhonda Bozarth, 557 Sturgeon Drive, Cosa Mesa,
questioned the removal of mature trees and recommended
that replacement trees not be surface root trees.
Robert Braun, 2384 Notre Dame Road, Costa Mesa, suggested
root pruning and maintaining trees to preserve the image
of the City.
In response to Mr. Braun, Mayor Buffa stated that the
mature trees were being replaced because of the clay -
type soil in Costa Mesa which has caused massive surface
roots in the trees.
Council Member Genis requested that drought resistant
and California native vegetation be considered. The
Public Services Director stated that he will be supplying
information on this request at a later date.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Awarded to Member Genis, the contract was awarded to Damon Con -
Damon Construction struction Company, 500 East Gardena Boulevard, Gardena,
for $1,456,955.92. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pmburgey, Glasgow
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
PA -88-132 for the public hearing for the three-month review of
Robert R. Ziemer Planning Action PA -88-132, Robert R. "Zeb" Ziemer,
Goat Hill Tavern Henry and Harry's Goat Hill Tavern, 1830 Newport Boule-
vard, Costa Mesa, for renewal of a previously approved
Conditional Use Permit for expansion of an existing
bar within 200 feet of residential property, with a
variance from parking requirements, located at that
address in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination:
Exempt. No communications were received.
The Acting City Manager summarized background informa-
tion detailed in staff's memorandum dated March 1, 1990.
He commented that there were three recommendations
made by staff for Council's determination.
Robert Ziemer, 258 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, owner
of Henry and Harry's Goat Hill Tavern, stated that he
has taken several steps to show his willingness to be an
asset to the community, i.e., advertised locally through
newsletters distributed through hospitals, tourist trade,
and charitable organizations; eliminated happy hour;
eliminated specials; raised prices; paved the rear park-
ing lot, will be installing lighting; has armed and
unarmed security; and has a man clear the litter in a
one -block area twice a week. Mr. Ziemer also commented
that the establishment does call the Police Department
when there are any problems.
Sergeant Holloway of the Costa Mesa Police Department,
responding to Council Member Genis's question, stated
that it was legal for the establishment to hire armed
guards.
Sheila Ward, 122-D Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, re-
ported on a diary she maintained on Henry and Harry's
Coat Hill Tavern from December 4, 1989, through February
25, 1990, and read a letter from John Ryan, 129 Broadway,
No. C, Costa Mesa, regarding disturbing behavior of Coat
Hill patrons, which was given to the City Clerk. Miss
Ward stated that she has noticed some improvements
resulting from the efforts by Goat Hill management, but
the lack of restroom facilities outside remains a problem.
Alan Burns, Attorney for Robert Ziemer, 453 South
Glassell Street, Orange, referred to staff's memorandum
of March 1, 1990, and was in favor of the six-month
extension recommendation. He was of the opinion that
the upcoming improvements would alleviate some of the
problems that have occurred at the Goat Hill Tavern.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Extended Time For Member Genis, and carried 3-0, Mr. Burns was given an
Speaker additional two minutes to speak.
Mr. Burns stated that the diary of Sheila Ward was
not substantiated by the Police Department, and asked
that the Council rely on actual facts, not statistics,
when making their determinations.
Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace Street, Costa Mesa, was
of the opinion that there were too many disturbances at
the location.
Sergeant Holloway stated that there were some unreported
incidents due to the amount of time that it takes and
the manpower needed to write the reports.
Brian Theriot, 2005 Paloma Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that
that he has observed the behavior at the location for two
months, and has seen a pro -active management curtailing
incidents and the security reaching closer to the neigh-
borhood to contain disturbances. He believed that the
management was making a great effort to maintain control
and to work with the City.
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded
Granted Three-
by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to grant a three-month exten-
Month Extension
sion of Planning Action PA -88-132 to allow for moni-
of PA -88-132
toring of the effect of the new hours of operation which
would be as follows: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Mon-
day through Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sun-
days, and at the end of this three-month extension,
Council will hold a public hearing to further assess
whether the bar should continue in operation or be
permanently closed; and a copy of the staff report shall
be sent to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
AMENDED MOTION
Following a brief discussion,_ Council Member Genis
Finding Added
amended her motion by adding the finding that the
establishment in question is detrimental to the health,
safety and general welfare, and injurious to the property
and residents of the immediate neighborhood. The amended
motion -was seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried
3-0.
Mayor Buffa supported the motion but was concerned
with the bar next door being able to remain open until
2:00 a.m.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle responded that the adjacent
property is owned by Mr. Zeimer and that he should have
some control of the tenant.
Mayor Buffa commented that perhaps an ordinance should
be considered in the nearfuture to make a distinction
of proximity to residential areas.
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of February 20,
Access to Justice 1990, Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for
Foundation/ or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Access to Justice
Voter Revolt Foundation, doing business as Voter Revolt, 1535 East
17th Street, Suite 0, Santa Ana, by solicitation of
funds from February 21, 1990, to January 31, 1991.
The Acting City Manager summarized staff's memorandum
of March 1, 1990, and reported that the Foundation was
incorporated under the laws of the State of California,
and organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corpo-
ration Law for Public Purposes; therefore, the City can-
not regulate the percentage of dollars going to charity
or to their administrative overhead costs.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that in previous years, the
.City was pre-empted by State Law to regulate these
groups, and requested that the City Attorney research
this item for further review.
The City Attorney responded that a report would be avail-
able for the Council meeting of March 19, 1990.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Permit Approved
Member Genis, and carried 3-0, the permit was approved
with application of Municipal Code Section 9-234(j).
Former Mayor
Mayor Buffa recognized former Costa Mesa Mayor Arlene
Recognized
Schafer.
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented a request for City services from,
Lions Club
the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club, Incorporated,
Fish Fry
Past Office Box 10628, Costa Mesa, for the 45th Annual
Fish Fry Carnival and Parade, and reduction in insur-
ance requirement.
The Acting City Manager referred to staff's memorandum
dated March 1, 1990, and reported that the requests
include: permission to hold the parade on public
streets; assistance from City personnel and use of City
equipment; and reduction in insurance requirements from,
$5,000,000.00 to $3,000,000.00.
MOTION
Fish Fry Request
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Genis, and carried 3-0, the request's were
approved.
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented a request to appoint Bob Francy as
Substance Abuse
School District Representative and Tim Crockett to the
Ccmmittee/Seminar
Substance Abuse Committee. She also presented a request
Funds
from the Substance Abuse Committee for $2,000.00 to hold
Substance Abuse Education Seminars for local businesses.
The Acting City Manager summarized the staff memoranda
dated February 2, and February 26, 1990, and introduced
Jan Kausen to provide more information, and to answer
questions from, the Council.
Jan Kausen, representing the Substance Abuse Committee,
stated that the seminars for the small business owners
consists of three days of substance abuse education from
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. including breakfast, speakers from
the legal and psychological fields, and role playing.
Miss Kausen reported that the $2,000.00 would be used
for flyers and banners with the words, "We Support a
Drug Free [Abrk Place" which would be displayed in places
of business.
Council Member Genis commended Miss Kausen on her
involvement in this project.
Richard Goldstein, 1981 Wallace Street, Costa Mesa,
inquired as to the role of Bob Francy on the committee.
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Mrs. Kausen responded that the Committee requires the
presence of a school representative and the School
District has recommended Mr. Francy to replace Fred
Carter, who is retiring. She stated that Mr. Francy
would act as a liaison and make recommendations on
projects that could be overlooked.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Appointments
Member Genis, and carried 3-0, the appointments of Bob
Approved
Francy and Tim Crockett to the Substance Abuse Committee,
were approved.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Contingency Fund
Member Genis, the request for $2,000.00 was approved by
Approved
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MaIBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:30 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request from Janet Graves, 2603
Audible Pedestrian Elden Avenue, Unit M, Costa Mesa, for audible pedestrian
Devices devices.
The Director of Public Services stated that a recent
review of policies and opinions of the respective organ-
izations relative to this issue reveal a dichotomy of
opinion, and staff would require more information before
a reccmmendation would be available.
Janet Graves stated that she has requested this audible
signal since there is no cross -traffic on Fairview Road
at Orange Coast College/Costa Mesa High School and with-
out the noise differential, it is difficult to know when
to cross at a safe time.
John Bates, President of the National Federation of the
Blind of Orange County, 3050 South Bristol, Santa Ana,
opposed the signals and believed they are dangerous and
detrimental.
Nava Goldine, Secretary of the Orange County Chapter of
the National Federation of the Blind, 1016 South Lamond,
No. 10, Anaheim, stated that it was important to listen
to the flow of traffic since the audible signal can be
drowned out by construction noise and car stereos.
Betty McLean, 389 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, stated
that the blind would not know when to cross this inter-
section since there is no two-way traffic.
Sandy Shambaugh, 6028 San Michel Drive, Costa Mesa,
understood the want of independence by the blind, and
was of the opinion that this particular intersection
warranted an audible pedestrian signal.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested that more information
be obtained on the transmitter signal.
MOTION/Requested A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Additional Council Member Genis, to allow staff time for additional
Information analysis and to return with a recommendation following
the completion of the City Attorney's investigation.
The motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Surplus Land Sale
Mayor Buffa expressed concern with the sightless commu-
nity and suggested that the City interact with the lead-
ership of the blind organizations to obtain reccmmenda-
tions-for the City to assist the blind.
Sharon Petersen, 3093 Donnybrook Lane, Costa Mesa,
stated that the City of Brisbane, Australia, has
audible signals at all its major downtown crossings.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle was of the opinion that this would
be an excellent topic for an article in the City News-
letter, particularly the White Cane Laws and the use of
guide dogs.
The Clerk presented a request to sell a portion of sur-
plus land located behind 1970 Church Street.
The Public Services Director summarized staff's memo-
randum of February 26, 1990, and reported that property
owners on each side of the land have shown interest in
purchasing the parcel. He stated that upon the sale of
the property, the owners would be dividing the parcel,
and clarified that appraisal would be for one parcel only.
Charles Grove, 2140 Aster Place, Costa Mesa, owner of
the property at 1970 Church Street, commented that he
had purchased his property in 1983 and during the process
of selling the land, he discovered this parcel was not
part of his property. He requested that the parcel be
declared surplus property.
MOTION Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Vice
Authorized Reso- Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Genis, and
lution and carried 3-0, to direct the City Attorney to prepare a
Appraisal resolution authorizing the sale of the surplus property,
and staff was authorized to obtain the appraisal report.
Parks and Parkways The City Clerk presented a request from Council Member
Ccmmittee Genis to establish a Parks and Parkways Committee.
Council Member Genis stated she made this request to
establish a commission rather than a committee to deal
with various issues such as the types of activities
permitted in the parks, a master plan of parks, and to
oversee the parkways. She believed that a group of this
kind would eliminate some of the burdens and decisions
that are now handled by the City Council. She indicated
that there are people in the community willing to serve
on this commission.
The City Attorney mentioned that to form a commission,
an ordinance was necessary. After a brief discussion, a
MOTION motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by
Approved Concept Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, directing the City Attorney to
of Committee/ report back on the requirements necessary to form a com-
Carmission mittee versus a commission, and approving the concept of
a parks and parkways committee. The motion carried 3-0.
Santa Ana The City Clerk presented the Santa Ana Monorail Project.
Monorail Mayor Buffa summarized his memorandum dated March 1,
Project 1990, and reported the Project would initially link
Anaheim to Irvine via a separated, above -grade monorail
system that includes stations in Orange, Santa Ana, and
Costa Mesa, and which could be expanded in future years
by extensions into adjacent cities. He stated that the
Orange County Transit District would align its bus
service to this new monorail system in an effort to
MOTION
Staff Directed to
Advertise for
Committee Members,
Etc.
AMENDED MOTION
Added that Council
Shall Review the
Application Form
CITY ATTORNEY
RERORTS
Chamber of Commerce
complement the monorail service. The Mayor indicated
his concern of forming a committee to work with Hunting-
ton Beach and Newport Beach to develop potential feeder
routes serving the three cities through a linkage with
the major regional rail routes, and for this committee
to also work on the Central Orange County Project.
A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor:
Hornbuckle, directing staff to proceed with the follow -
actions:
Advertise for applicants to serve as members on an
ad hoc Citizens Monorail Committee, which shall
consist of six Costa Mesa residents and one Council/
staff member.
Contact Newport Beach and Huntington Beach staff to
investigate potential feeder routes serving the three
cities;
Contact consultants in -.the field to solicit cost
estimates for Council consideration; and
Work with the Orange_County Transit District and other
agencies in an effort to ascertain funding sources.
After further discussion, Mayor Buffa amended.his motion
to add that Council shall review the committee applica-
tion form. The amended motion carried 3-0.
The City Attorney corrected a statement he made at the
February 26, 1990, Planning Commission meeting that the
City of Costa Mesa is not a member of the Costa Mesa
Chamber of Commerce. He confirmed that the City is a
member.
ACTING CITY MANAGER The Acting City Manager presented a memorandum dated
REPORTS
March 5, 1990, from Code Enforcement and Police Depart-
ment referencing Hussong's Cantina. He reported that
Hussong's Cantina
Hussong's does not have a Public Entertainment Permit
nor a Conditional Use Permit, and they are presently
under a court-ordered, six-month probation.
Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested that a report be for-
warded to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
Mayor Buffa directed the City Attorney to investigate
the City's position concerning liquor licenses.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Genis commented on several topics:
COMMENTS
(1) She opposed the potential off-track betting at the
Orange County Fairgrounds, and requested that a resolu-
Council Member
tion ,be placed on the agenda for March 19, 1990, that
Genis's Requests
would then be taken to legal workshops that she would be
attending at the end of the month. (2) She requested an
accounting of the costs of trucks and officers used in
sting operations concerning dayworkers. (3) Requested
a report on certain intersections shown in the General
Plan which do not function adequately. (4) Requested a
report on proposed acceptable level of impact for air
quality, housing, and noise. (5) She requested infor-
mation regarding the renoticing procedures for public
hearings.
The Acting City Manager asked that all future requests
regarding the General Plan be put in writing and dated
so that a chronology can be maintained.
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Vice Mayor
'Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested: (1) That the Council
Hornbuckle's
Members be issued parking permits for City building
Requests
parking. (2) In reference to the Goat Hill Tavern
police report, she asked for investigation of the
incident of juvenile girls that were selling candy
at 12:51 a.m. (3) Referencing the upcoming census,
the Vice Mayor suggested that the City publicize a
request for the community to participate in the census.
Council Member Genis agreed with suggestion of a publi-
cation on the census and recommended that it be done in
! several languages for the convenience of various ethnic
groups in the community.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Buffa announced that the next General Plan Review
General Plan
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 1990, in
Meeting Scheduled
the Council Chambers, immediately following the regular
for March 7, 1990
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
_ Mayor of the City Costa Mesa
ATTEST: ---
City Clerk of the City of Costa MO a
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