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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/1990 - City Council... _ J- 3 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA AUGUST 20, 1990 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session August 20, 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, and Invocation by Chaplain William Parry, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. 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 City Attorney Thomas Kathe Deputy City Manager/Develop- ment Services Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Finance Director Susan Temple City Clerk Eileen Phinney ORDINANCES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. ORAL John Goodman, 295 Mesa Drive, Costa Mesa, submitted a COMMUNICATIONS petition containing 64 signatures of residents who oppose installation of a traffic signal at Mesa Drive Mesa Drive/Santa and Santa Ana Avenue. Mayor Buffa and the Public Ana Avenue Traffic Services Director reiterated their remarks made at the Signal meeting of July 2, 1990, when Mr. Goodman lodged his first complaint, and advised him that this is a County project over which the City has no control. Sister Cities Todd Kausen, 3047 Royce Lane, Costa Mesa, representing Summer Festival the Sister Cities organization, reported on the success of its annual Summer Festival. He gave each Council Member and the City Manager a coffee mug with the Sister Cities logo on it. Brown Act Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked about certain sections of the Brown Act being suspended. The City Attorney explained that even though new legislation frees local governments from having to publicize its agendas three days before a meeting, and deletes the requirement for setting aside time during each hearing to hear public comments, this City has no intention of doing away with these procedures. Street Bridge Alan Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, announced ,19th that there would be a large group of people wishing to speak about the 19th Street bridge and asked if there were a possibility of taking that item out of order so that it could be heard earlier than scheduled. The Mayor responded that Council would address the request after Oral Communications have been completed. Shopping Carts Phil Morello, 592 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, mentioned that the City of Santa Ana is in the process of removing discarded shopping carts from its streets and asked if Costa Mesa could also pursue abating this nuisance. Mayor Buffa replied that an ordinance is now being written and will be submitted to Council in the near future. Traffic Signals Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about the City's traffic signal system and the study now in progress. The City Manager reported that this issue will be presented to Council during the latter part of September or first part of October. Illegal Aliens The Clerk read a statement from Kate DiDomenico, Chicago Beef Station, who was -unable to attend the meeting: "Since it is acceptable for 'illegals' to sell wares from pushcarts, does that mean we can hire an illegal to push around our hot dog cart and it will be acceptable?" CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calen- dar: Item 6, Request from staff to have a City vehicle painted at a cost of $9,975.00; Item 7, Traffic Signal modification on Paularino Avenue at the Red Lion Inn; Item 8, Completion of 1989-90 Citywide - Measure "C" Parkway Maintenance; Item 9, Agreement with K and A Architecture for building plan review services; Item 10(a), Traffic Signal Modification at Harbor Boulevard and Fair Drive; Item 10(b), Agreement and grant of easement with the State of California for a traffic signal at Harbor Boulevard and Fair Drive; and Item 12, Resolution fixing the tax rate for the 1974 Open Space Bonds. On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL 14EMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Iia -am COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, Resolution 90-67, A RESOLUTION OF THE Records Destruction CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, for Clerk's Office AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE MOTION NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call vote: Resolution 90-67 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Adopted Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None READING FOLDER On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed. Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Milton Allione; Luciano Bortone; Fecit Strata Construction, et al; and Delaney Smith Jr., M.D. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License for which parking has been Beverage approved by the Planning staff: Shaw Kuen Fang and License Angela Mei Chi Wu, doing business as Pirozzi Trat- toria, 2642 Newport Boulevard. Chevron Lawsuit Communication from the Orange County Counsel notifying all Orange County cities that Chevron, et al, filed a lawsuit (Case No. 72-91-31) against the State Board of Equalization seeking refund of property taxes. WARRANTS On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, Warrant Resolution 1474, including Pay - MOTION roll 9016, was approved by the following roll call vote: Warrant 1474 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Approved Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Bids received for Bid Item 889, Four Prefabricated Bus Bid.Item 889 Shelters, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion Bus Shelters by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, and carried 5-0, all bids were rejected and MOTION/Bids Rejected staff was authorized to solicit new bids. Purchase of 'Parts A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by from Pacific Council Member Amburgey, authorizing the purchase of Irrigation irrigation parts for $16,221.36 from Pacific Irrigation, Incorporated, 1116 West Bradford Circle, Corona, through MOTION County of Orange Contract No. F-80118-02. The motion Purchase Approved carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Conference On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Advance Member Amburgey, a Conference Advance for $1,397.53, for a police officer to attend the Smith and Wesson Armorers ,MOTION School in Springfield, Massachusetts, August 26 through Advance Approved September 8, 1990, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, requested more details on Consent Calendar Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10(a), 10(b), and 12. He was provided with the data contained in the staff reports for each item. Request to have Item 6 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Request Aerial Tiller from staff for authorization to have a 1983 Crown -Maxim Painted by Prison Aerial Tiller painted by Prison Industry Authority, 480 Industry Authority Alta Road, San Diego, at a cost of $9,975.00; and for authorization to waive formal bid requirements. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Work Authorized; Council Member Amburgey, approving the requests. The Bid Requirements motion carried by the following roll call vote: Waived AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Notice of Completion Item 7 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Traffic Intersection Mainte- Signal Modification on Paularino Avenue at the Red Lion nance Service Inn, Project No. 90-03, which has been completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Inter - Signal Modification section Maintenance Service, Incorporated, 244 East on Paularino Avenue Avenue, Unit K-4, Lancaster. On motion by Vice Mayor at the Red Lion Inn Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the work was accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a MOTION Notice of Completion; authorization was given to Work Accepted release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months there- after; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:- Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Notice of Completion Item 8 on the Consent Calendar was presented: 1989-90 Damon Construction Citywide - Measure "C" Parkway Maintenance, Project No. Harbor Boulevard 90-01, which was completed to the satisfaction of the 1989-90 Citywide - Public Services Director by Damon Construction Company, Measure "C" Parkway 455 Carson Plaza Drive, Unit F, Carson. On motion by Maintenance Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Awarded to Amburgey, the work was accepted; the Clerk was author - MOTION ized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was Work Accepted given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exoner- rated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement with Item 9 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement K and A Architecture with K and A Architecture, 3309 Florida Circle, Costa Mesa, for building plan review services. On,motion by Building Plan Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Review Services Amburgey, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. MOTION The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Agreement AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Approved Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Traffic Signal Item 10(a) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Modification at Contract award for Traffic Signal Modification at Harbor Harbor Boulevard Boulevard and Fair Drive, Project No. 90-07. The bids and Fair Drive are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Vice Traffic Signal Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, MOTION the contract was awarded to Excel Paving Company, 2230 Awarded to Lemon Avenue, Long Beach, for $176,778.33. The motion Excel Paving carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey., Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement and Grant Item 10(b) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agree - of Easement with ment and Grant of Easement No. TR90 047-E with the State the State of California for traffic signal maintenance at Harbor Boulevard and Fair Drive. On motion by Vice Mayor Traffic Signal Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, the Maintenance at Agreement/Easement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk Harbor Boulevard were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The and Fair Drive motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 1974 Open Space Item 12 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolu- Bond Issue for tion fixing the tax rate for the 1974 Open Space Bond 1990-91 Issue for fiscal year 1990-91. On motion by Vice Mayor A communication was received from Mrs. Charles Simmons, 144 Brookline Lane, Costa Mesa, opposing issuance of $15 million in tax-free bonds. Mayor Buffa announced that the resolution was placed on the agenda for the purpose of forming a joint powers authority with the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of issuing debt to construct capital improvement projects on behalf of the City. The Finance Director summarized her memorandum dated August 13, 1990, reporting that the resolution author- izes City officers and appropriate staff members to assist in the organization of a joint powers board to be known as the Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority. The -Director stated that the Authority will provide for acquisition and financing of public capital improvements for the City and the Agency, specifically, the Senior Citizens Center, a fire station on Sakioka Drive, and Victoria Street improvements. She commented that the Council Members will constitute the Directors of the Authority, and the lease revenue bonds shall be in the amount of $15 million. Council Member Genis thought that general obligation bonds required an election; and Andy Hall, the City's bond counsel, explained that this method of financ- ing does not require a vote of the electorate. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, had doubts about the City's assuming this indebtedness. Zan Harlich, 1016 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, asked for clarification of the capital improvement financing being proposed. The Finance Director replied that an agreement between the City and the Financing Authority will provide for the City to lease the Municipal Golf Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Amburgey, MOTION Resolution 90-68, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Resolution 90-68 THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE TAX RATE Adopted PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX UPON ALL OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA WHICH IS TAXABLE TO MEET THE CITY'S OBLIGATION UNDER THE 1974 OPEN SPACE BOND ISSUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Buffa announced that two items would be taken out Change in Agenda of order and heard next: Old Business No. 1, Joint order of Business Powers Authority for financing capital improvement projects; and Old Business No. 12, 19th Street Bridge. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented the following items in connection Joint Powers with creation of a Joint Powers Authority to finance Authority capital improvement projects: A resolution of the City Council authorizing formation of a joint powers authority with the Redevelopment Agency. An ordinance of the City Council approving the form and authorizing the execution of a lease agreement between the City and the Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority. A communication was received from Mrs. Charles Simmons, 144 Brookline Lane, Costa Mesa, opposing issuance of $15 million in tax-free bonds. Mayor Buffa announced that the resolution was placed on the agenda for the purpose of forming a joint powers authority with the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of issuing debt to construct capital improvement projects on behalf of the City. The Finance Director summarized her memorandum dated August 13, 1990, reporting that the resolution author- izes City officers and appropriate staff members to assist in the organization of a joint powers board to be known as the Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority. The -Director stated that the Authority will provide for acquisition and financing of public capital improvements for the City and the Agency, specifically, the Senior Citizens Center, a fire station on Sakioka Drive, and Victoria Street improvements. She commented that the Council Members will constitute the Directors of the Authority, and the lease revenue bonds shall be in the amount of $15 million. Council Member Genis thought that general obligation bonds required an election; and Andy Hall, the City's bond counsel, explained that this method of financ- ing does not require a vote of the electorate. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, had doubts about the City's assuming this indebtedness. Zan Harlich, 1016 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, asked for clarification of the capital improvement financing being proposed. The Finance Director replied that an agreement between the City and the Financing Authority will provide for the City to lease the Municipal Golf Course facilities to the Financing Authority, and the Authority would issue the bonds, using the golf course as collatoral. The City Attorney explained that this is a lease -back arrangement; the City now owns the property which will be leased to the Authority, and the Authority will lease it back to the City for the sole purpose of creating tax-exempt bonds. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Council Resolution by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to adopt Resolution 90-69, A 90-69 Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY WITH THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, including amended language for Section 4.04 of the Joint Powers Agreement between the City and the Agency: "Section 4.04. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The powers of the Authority shall be exercised in the manner provided in the Act and in the Bond Law, and, except for those powers set forth in the Bond Law, shall be -subject (in accordance with Section 6509 of the Act) to the restrictions upon the manner of exer- cising such powers that are imposed upon the City of Costa Mesa in the exercise of similar powers. In addition and not withstanding anything here to the contrary, no assets of the City shall be pledged as collateral or other security for purposes of financ- ing a project within any Redevelopment Project Area of the Agency". The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Council Ordinance Mayor Hornbuckle, Ordinance 90-11, AN ORDINANCE OF THE 90-11 Given First CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Reading APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND,THE COSTA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, was given first reading and passed to second reading.by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Buffa announced that the Council meeting was being TRAILED continued until after completion of the special meetings of the Redevelopment Agency and the Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A special meeting of the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency SPECIAL MEETING was called to order by Chairman Amburgey. ROLL CALL Agency Members Present: Chairman Ory Amburgey Vice Chairman Edward Glasgow Agency Member Mary Hornbuckle Agency Member Peter Buffa Agency Member Sandra Genis Agency Members Absent: None The Clerk announced that the agenda for the Redevelop- ment Agency special meeting was posted at the Council Chambers and Police Department Friday, August 17, 1990. 1 NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a Redevelopment Agency resolution Joint Powers authorizing formation of a Joint Powers Authority with Authority the City. The Director of Finance reported that the resolution authorizes Redevelopment Agency officers and appropriate staff members to assist in the organization of a joint powers authority between the Agency and the City, to be known as the Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority. As indicated in her memorandum dated August 13, 1990, the Authority will seek authorization to sell $15 million in bonds to construct the Senior Citizens Center, a fire station on Sakicka Drive, and Victoria Street improvements. Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if there may be a conflict of interest if the same persons acted as Council Members, Agency Members, and Directors of the Financing Authority. The City's bond counsel explained that State law authorizes the Council to be members of the other two bodies. MOTION A motion was made by Agency Member Buffa, seconded by Redevelopment Agency Member Hornbuckle, to adopt Resolution 124-90, Agency Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 124-90 Adopted AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY WITH THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, including amended language for Section 4.04 of the Joint Powers Agreement between the City and the Agency: "Section 4.04. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The powers of the Authority shall be exercised in the manner provided in the Act and in the Bond Law, and, except for those powers set forth in the Bond Law, shall be subject (in accordance with Section 6509 of the Act) to the restrictions upon the manner of exer- cising such powers that are imposed upon the City of Costa Mesa in the exercise of similar powers. In addition and not withstanding anything here to the contrary, no assets of the City shall be pledged as collateral or other security for purposes of financ- ing a project within any Redevelopment Project Area of the Agency". The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: AGENCY 14EMEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Genis ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None AGENCY MEETING Chairman Amburgey adjourned the special meeting of the ADJOURNED Redevelopment Agency. SPECIAL MEETING A special meeting of the Costa Mesa Public Financing PUBLIC FINANCING Authority was called to order by Chairman Buffa. AUTHORITY Board Members Present: Chairman Peter Buffa ROLL CALL Vice Chairwoman Mary Hornbuckle Board Member Ory Amburgey Board Member Sandra Genis Board Member Edward Glasgow Board Members Absent: None Chairman Buffa announced that this was a special meeting of the Costa Mesa Public Financing Authority called for the purpose of appointing each Council Member as a Director of the Authority, and electing the Mayor and Vice Mayor as Chairman and Vice Chairwoman of the Authority. The Finance Director presented a resolution containing certain provisions for the Authority. MOTION On motion by Vice Chairwoman Hornbuckle, seconded by Public Financing Board Member Amburgey, Resolution PFA 90-1, A RESOLUTION Authority Resolu- OF THE COSTA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ELECTING tion 90-1 Adopted AND APPOINTING THE INITIAL OFFICERS OF THE AUTHORITY, APPROVING BYLAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE AUTHORITY, FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE REGULAR MEETING AND PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH SPECIAL MEET- INGS OF THE AUTHORITY MAY BE CALLED, ESTABLISHING A SEAL FOR THE AUTHORITY, DIRECTING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF FORMATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL MEETING ADDRESS, AND ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND RULES FOR ITS PROCEEDINGS, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis NOES: BOARD MEMBERS: Glasgow ABSENT: BOARD MF24BERS: None MOTION On motion by Vice Chairwoman Hornbuckle, seconded by Public Financing Board Member Amburgey, Resolution PFA 90-2, A RESOLUTION Authority Resolu- OF THE COSTA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING tion 90-2 Adopted THE ISSUANCE OF $15,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 1990 LEASE REVENUE BONDS (PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECT), AUTHOR- IZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST AND A LEASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF BONDS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC SALE, APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Glasgow NOES: BOARD MEMBERS: Genis ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: None AUTHORITY MEETING Chairman Buffa adjourned the meeting of the Public ADJOURNED Financing Authority. COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Buffa reconvened the regular Council meeting and RECONVENED announced that the two public hearings would be heard prior to Old Business No. 12, 19th Street Bridge, to make certain that all persons wishing to speak on the latter item are present. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place R-90-06 set for the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition The Louie Group/ R-90-06, The Louie Group, 210 Adams Avenue, Suite 100, Saint -Erne Huntington Beach, authorized agent for Philip C. Saint -Erne, M.D., in care of John Flatt, 4400 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 370, Newport Beach, to rezone property at 357 West Wilson Street from AP (Administrative and Professional) to R4 (Multiple -family Residential); one unit per 1,500 square feet of lot area. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reported that both staff and the Planning Commission recommended R3 zoning (Multiple -family Residential - one unit per 2,000 square feet of lot area). The applicant was present; however, there were no ques- tions from Council. L_ Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about the City's dedication requirements. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearings MOTION - On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Negative Declara- Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the Negative Declara- tion Adopted tion of Environmental Impact was adopted. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Ordinance 90-12 Council Member Genis, Ordinance 90-12, AN ORDINANCE OF Given First THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Reading CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 357 WEST WILSON STREET FROM AP TO R3, 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 PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set Bristol Street/ for the public hearing to consider an amendment to the Anton Boulevard Master Plan of Highways for Bristol Street and Anton Improvements Boulevard: Addendum No. 3 to Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 1037. General Plan Amendment GP -90-03, to amend the Master Plan of Highways for Bristol Street, by upgrading it to a modified major arterial from Anton Boulevard to the I-405 Freeway, adding a northbound and southbound through -lane, and by upgrading the intersection at Anton Boulevard to three westbound left -turn lanes (Alternative B-1). The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the Clerk's office. No communications were received. ,The Public Services Director summarized his memorandum dated August 13, 1990, reporting that when General Plan Amendment GP -89-1B was adopted February 21, 1989, for the North Costa Mesa Arterial Improvement Study, Bristol Street/Anton Boulevard was one of two intersections excluded so that additional analyses could be made. He stated that the consulting firm of Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates (RBF), 14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine, were retained to perform an analysis for the intersec- tion, and after considering six alternatives (listed on Page 2 of the memorandum), the consultants recommended Alternative B-1. The Director reported that both the Transportation and Planning Commissions recommended approval of the Addendum and General Plan Amendment. Gary Warkentin and Kevin Thomas, of Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates, gave an overview of the Technical Report and, -Addendum No. 3 for EIR No. 1037. Consider- able discussion ensued during which staff and the consultants answered questions from Council Member Genis, primarily on land use assumptions and the traffic model used to prepare the environmental documents. Lisa Foster asked how the B-1 Alternative would affect the existing embankment between the southbound section of Bristol Street between Anton Boulevard and the I-405 Freeway northbound onramp, and the land between the onramp and the freeway, specifically asking about tree R removal. Mr. Warkentin pointed out the areas where landscaping would remain and trees relocated. Ms. Foster requested data on impacts of future improve- ments which will tie into the existing Bristol Street/ I-405 overcrossing. Mr. Warkentin responded that those impacts will be addressed in the I-405 access improve- ments for which a Project Report and separate Environ- mental document are being prepared. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asserted that traffic congestion can be alleviated by synchronizing the traffic signals. Malcolm Ross, C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, stated that any trees that must be removed will be saved if at all possible. He reminded Council that impact fees are based on Resolution No. 88-10 which addresses the method by which impact fees are handled; and he gave his reasons for supporting Alternative B-1. Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Street, Costa Mesa, was concerned about the City's straying from its goal to maintain Level of Service "D". There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Genis commented that during the presenta- tions, staff and the consultants explained the potential traffic problems related to Alternatives C, D, and E, yet she had no documentation addressing that issue. Gary Warkentin stated that it was not included in the environmental analysis; however, it can be found in the Technical Report. During discussion, the majority of the Council agreed that it would be appropriate to continue the public hearing until they have had the opportunity to review the Technical Report. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Continued to Council Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, to continue September 4, 1990 the public hearing to September 4, 1990. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 9:00 p.m., and the meet- ing eeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request from the Planning Division 19th Street Bridge for reconsideration of Council's policy direction con- cerning the 19th Street bridge extension. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized staff's memorandum dated August 15, 1990, giving two reasons for staff's concern if the bridge were deleted from the updated General Plan: Deletion of the bridge will require significant staff and consultant efforts to complete the updated General Plan and its Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and to develop mitigation measures to accommodate the traffic which will have to be diverted from 19th Street. Victoria Street will have to -be widened to six lanes to accommodate the additional traffic from 19th Street. Widening Victoria Street beyond the current plans for four lanes will require acquisition of additional property. The additional widening will also impact the cost of the project and the financing plan now under consideration by Council. The Deputy City Manager noted that Council's decision to delete the bridge was partially based on information regarding the potential development by West Newport Oil Company in the unincorporated area within the City of Newport Beach sphere of influence; however, staff did anticipate that traffic impact and it had been incorpor- ated into the General Plan. Terry Austin, Austin -Foust Associates, Incorporated, 2020 North Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, the City's Traffic Consultant, stated that after addressing deletion of the 19th Street bridge to the year 2010 and beyond, it was clear that the impact of the traffic diversion would be on Victoria Street. It was his opinion that Victoria Street could not handle the additional traffic unless it were widened to six lanes. Considerable discussion ensued during which staff and the consultant answered questions about other alterna- ives; and the Public Services Director confirmed that additional right-of-way would be required if Victoria Street were widened to six lanes. The following Costa Mesa residents spoke in opposition to a 19th Street bridge: Alan and Janet Remington, 1164 Boise Way; Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue; Gary Reynolds, 2040 Continental Avenue; Zan Harlich, 1016 West 19th Street; George Gonzales, 1179 Gleneagles Terrace; Fred Muders, 940 West 19th Street; Gina Nessel, 989 Arbor Street; Richard Benson, 1857 Parkview Circle, representing the Oceanview Homeowners Association; Scott Williams, 3465 Santa Clara Circle; Sonia Abels, 1160 Gleneagles Terrace; Don Hall, 1143 Aviemore Terrace; Barbara McCall, 1153 Aviemore Terrace; Robert Laho, 914 West 19th Street; Louis Fisher, 1123 Aviemore Terrace; and Erwin Leischner, 984 West 19th Street, Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Street, stated that resi- dents must be assured by the City that their quality of life will not be diminished by construction of the 19th Street bridge. Jeffrey Childs, 1139 Aviemore Terrace, Acting President of the Marina Highlands Homeowners Association, asserted that the 19th Street bridge would never be built and the people would do everything possible to prevent its construction. He mentioned that the Sanitation District MOTION is also opposed to the bridge project. On motion by Authorized Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Genis, Additional Time and carried 3-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow to Speak voting no, additional time was granted for Mr. Childs to complete his presentation. Mr. Childs recommended widening Victoria Street to four lanes now, and adding two more lanes when needed. Roger Blanchard, 1144 Sea Bluff Drive, Costa Mesa, was in favor of constructing the 19th Street bridge. Frank Cole, 2482 Fairview Way, Costa Mesa, stated that even if Council were to decide to delete the bridge, a future Council could reverse that decision. He sug- gested that for the sake of moving the General Plan forward, Council may have to keep the 19th Street bridge in the General Plan, and at a later date, remove it.. __. a46 During discussion, Terry Austin stated that perhaps the approach to take would be to focus on 19th Street rather than on the bridge, and to investigate land use and circulation alternatives that could accomplish the desired objectives. He commented that even though the discussion has been about the bridge, most of the testi- mony indicated that increased traffic is the concern of the citizens. In responding to questions from Council, Mr. Austin reported that the time required to provide new traffic data if the bridge were to be deleted would take approximately two months because of the engineer- ing data required; this would include investigation of other alternatives. Council and staff discussed the time frame for complet- ing the General Plan with and without the 19th Street bridge. Council Member Amburgey suggested proceeding with the EIR and General Plan with the bridge included, and if Council decides to delete the bridge after receiving the Austin -Foust study, the environmental document and General Plan could be changed accordingly. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Amburgey, seconded Directed Staff to by Mayor Buffa, directing staff to proceed with the Proceed with EIR EIR and General Plan with the 19th Street bridge in and General Plan place; directing staff to negotiate a contract with including 19th Austin -Foust and Associates to complete the study for Street Bridge; the Victoria Street mitigation and include modeling Authorized Study for other alternatives (such as Bluff Road and the by Austin -Foust 17th Street realignment recommended by Council Member Genis); and directing staff to have the Austin -Foust proposal available for the meeting of September 4, 1990. The motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 6, 1990, Parks, Recreation an ordinance establishing a Parks, Recreation Facili- Facilities, and ties, and Parkways Commission. Parkways Commission Council Member Genis suggested a seven -member commission rather than nine. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle agreed. Mayor Buffa was concerned about the possibility of the commission's interfering with the duties of the Commun- ity Services Department, especially recreation programs. Council Member Genis suggested deleting the word "pro- grams" in Section 12-56 d., on Page 2 of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle requested that the City Manager invite West Newport Oil Company to make a presentation on their proposed project, and if they do not respond, request the County of Orange to make a presentation. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 11:05 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 11:15 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 6, 1990, the Public Service Program Screening Committee's recom- Allocation for mendation to allocate $11,400.00 to Newport -Costa Mesa YMCA Child Care YMCA Child Care/Sunshine Company, 2300 University Drive, Newport Beach. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Allocation Member Genis, the allocation was approved by the follow - Approved ing roll call vote: AYES: OOUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Amburgey, Genis, Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 6, 1990, Parks, Recreation an ordinance establishing a Parks, Recreation Facili- Facilities, and ties, and Parkways Commission. Parkways Commission Council Member Genis suggested a seven -member commission rather than nine. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle agreed. Mayor Buffa was concerned about the possibility of the commission's interfering with the duties of the Commun- ity Services Department, especially recreation programs. Council Member Genis suggested deleting the word "pro- grams" in Section 12-56 d., on Page 2 of the ordinance. MOTION On motion by Council Member Genis, seconded by Vice Ordinance 90-13 Mayor Hornbuckle, Ordinance 90-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE Given First CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Reading CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A PARKS, RECREATION FACILI- TIES AND PARKWAYS COMMISSION, deleting the word "pro- grams" from Section 12-56 d. on Page 2, and amending Section 12-59, on Page 4, to stipulate that there shall be seven members instead of nine members, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 6, 1990, Request for Paid a request from the Cable Television Commitee for paid Cable Service for cable service for its members. Cable Committee Members Vice Mayor Hornbuckle was in favor of paying for the basic services from the Cable TV fund since it makes sense to ensure that committee members have access to the cable channels. Council Member Amburgey was opposed to the request, stating that it was unfair to the community and the money will be taken from funds for Cable Television grants. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Request Approved Council Member Genis, to approve the request as outlined in the letter from the Cable Television Committee dated July 1, 1990. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis Glasgow NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 6, 1990, Housing Development a request from staff to establish a Housing Development Standard Ad Hoc Standard Ad Hoc Committee, to review the City's policies Committee and standards for small lot subdivisions, and to review potential impacts of the new park fees on residential subdivisions. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized staff's memorandum dated August 14, 1990, the attached Committee Formation Application, and staff recommenda- tions for committee appointments. He mentioned that Council Member Genis had some concerns about the commit- tee's addressing park fees, and recommended that if Council felt uncomfortable with having the committee review the park fees, it can be deleted from the "task/ objectives". Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested having the Planning Commission decide which of their members shall be appointed to the ad hoc committee. Council Member Genis was not comfortable with a preselected member- ship and wanted to solicit applications. The Deputy City Manager commented that staff's selec- tions were based on obtaining specialists in small -lot, single-family, detached developments. Mayor Buffa stated that if applications were to be solicited, membership should be restricted to qualified architects, builders, etc. The Deputy City Manager recommended deleting the names suggested by staff and proceed with selecting appropriate applicants. Mayor MOTION Authorized Estab- lishment of Ad Hoc Committee OLD BUSINESS Senior Citizens Committee Appointments MOTION Butler and Sager Appointed Buffa felt that Christine Reed, Executive Director of Orange County BIA, should be a member of the committee, and that the remainder of the committee should be made up of a local builder, a large scale builder, a Planning Commissioner, an architect, etc., and reach out to a number of those people to see who is interested in this project. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked for clarification of the ad hoc committee's purpose. After an explanation from Mayor Buffa on the need to re-evaluate residential standards, Mr. Pizarek supported the formation of such a committee; however, he suggested the addition of community input. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Mayor Buffa, and carried 5-0, authorization was given to establish the ad hoc committee along the lines of earlier discussion. The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 6, 1990, a request to appoint two members to the Costa Mesa Senior Citizens Committee. On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Caroline Butler and Jeanie Sager were appointed to the committee. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle suggested attaching the applica- tions to the staff report. Council Member Genis reconr mended having staff keep track of committee applications and then submitting them to Council. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 6, 1990, 20 -Year Master Plan a request from the Orange County Division, League of of Transportation California Cities, to reaffirm the project list sub - for Orange County mittal for the 20 -year Master Plan of Transportation Improvements for Orange County. The Public Services Director referred to staff's memo- randums dated August 2 and 3, 1990; Exhibit "A", the League of Cities list of local unfunded improvements for Costa Mesa for which comments were requested; and Exhibits "B", "C", "D", and "E", staff's updated list of unfunded Costa Mesa transportation projects. The Director reported that Exhibit "B" contains projects to be deleted; Exhibit "C" lists projects to be modified; Exhibit "D" contains projects to be added to the plan; and Exhibit "E" lists projects which may be sensitive. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Approved an Council Member Genis, to approve the Staff Report with Amended List the following amendments: Add to Exhibit "B" (a list of Projects of projects to be deleted) Bluff Road from 17th Street to Victoria Street, and Del Mar Avenue from Elden Avenue to Santa Ana Avenue; and amend Exhibit "D", by removing the 19th Street bridge and approaches, and the Garfield Avenue/Gisler Street bridge and approaches, resulting in elimination of Exhibit "E". The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of August 6, 1990, Request to Process a request from James W. Ray, 2699 White Road, Suite 150, GPA from James Ray Irvine, to process a General Plan Amendment for a 3.6 - acre site at 1262 Bristol Street, changing the land use designation from General Commercial to High Density Residential. C 1 The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reported that since the request meets some of Council's criteria, and would result in traffic reduction, staff recommended that Council accept the request for processing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Amburgey, seconded by Coun- Authorized GPA cil Member Glasgow, and carried 5-0, staff was directed to be Processed to process the General Plan Amendment as requested. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented a report from the City Manager con - Fireworks Advisory cerning formation of a Fireworks Advisory Committee. Committee Responding to Vice Mayor Hornbuckle's question on the purpose of the committee, Mayor Buffa explained that the purpose is to gather and disseminate information on fire incidents resulting from legal or illegal fireworks; the dependency of charitable organizations on the funds derived from the sale of legal fireworks; and data on other methods for the nonprofit organizations to raise funds. The Vice Mayor commented that there was not enough time before the election to obtain adequate data. Motion Appointing Council Member Amburgey made a motion to make the Committee Died following appointments: Gary McErlain, Police Depart- ment; Tom Macduff, Fire Marshal; John Kelly, American West Marketing (fireworks manufacturer); Tomi Scofield, Marion Parsons PTA; Audrey Buck, Estancia Music Program; Darrell Pheasant, resident; and Sherry Neft, resident. The motion died for lack of a second. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Committee Council Member Genis, to appoint those people shown on Appointed the list attached to the City Manager's memorandum dated August 16, 1990: Anne Shereshevsky, resident; Sherry Neft, resident; Lillian Daniels, resident; Darrell Pheasant, resident; Audrey Buck, Estancia Music Program; John Kelly, American West Marketing; Tom Macduff, Fire Marshal; and Gary McErlain, Police Department. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request from Mayor Buffa to Sheila Ward investigate background data on photographs taken of Photographs/ Sheila Ward in connection with Planning Action PA -88-132, PA -88-132 Henry N' Harry's Goat Hill Tavern. Since Vice Mayor Hornbuckle was not at the last Council meeting, she asked for information on this request. Mayor Buffa stated that there was detailed discussion at the August 6 meeting concerning the photographs of Sheila Ward obtaining emergency aid which were produced in connection with the Goat Hill Tavern hearing. He wanted to know whether there was interaction between any City employees and representatives of Mr. Ziemer, owner of Goat.Hill Tavern, having to do with the photo- graphs or attempts to intimidate Ms. Ward. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Staff Directed Hornbuckle, directing the City Manager to conduct an to Proceed with investigation as previously discussed. The motion car - Investigation ried 3-2, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow voting no. Responding to Council Member Amburgey's concern, Mayor Buffa stated that he trusted the City Manager, City Attorney, and Police Chief to withhold information which is confidential. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of July 2, 1990, Green Contract/ the contract with Harry S. Green concerning the Costa Golf Course Mesa Golf and Country Club. A rU Council Member Glasgow Left The City Attorney summarized his memorandum of August 15, 1990, which contains information on the status of the subject contract. He reported that a final resolu- tion of the maintenance issues and areas of default will be ready for Council review by the second meeting in September. Council Member Glasgow left the meeting at this time. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Continued to Mayor Buffa, to continue this item to September 17, September 17, 1990 1990. The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no, Council Member Glasgow absent. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented Planning Action PA -90-76, City of PA -90-76 Costa Mesa and Sakioka Farms, 14850 Sunflower Avenue, City of Costa Mesa/ Santa Ana, for the Final Development Plan for Fire Sakioka Farms Station No. 6, located at 3350 Sakioka Drive in a PDR -UC zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declara- tion. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the site plan and elevations. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle mentioned that in many areas of North Costa Mesa, the City has required that the land- scaping be plumbed for watering from the Green Acres project; however, she could not find any reference to that requirement in the Staff Report. George Sakioka, Sakioka Farms, reported that Mr. Carlson of the Mesa Consolidated Water District told him that the Green Acres pipeline is located at the corner of Avenue of the Arts and Town Center Drive and eventually will be extended. The Vice Mayor asked if a condition could be added requiring the site be plumbed for Green Acres water. The Deputy City Manager replied that a condition can be added to this project or on Mr. Sakioka's project for Lot 1. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by. Negative Declara- Council Member Genis, to adopt the Negative Declaration tion Adopted of Environmental Impact. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Glasgow absent. MOTION Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion to approve Planning PA -90-76 Approved Action PA -90-76 subject to conditions contained in the Staff Report, and adding a condition that water from Green Acres shall be used for landscaping when it becomes available. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Glasgow absent. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request fran Mayor Buffa to estab- Monorail Committee lish the Costa Mesa Monorail Citizens Advisory Committee and to appoint members. Motion Regarding Mayor Buffa made a motion regarding committee member - Committee Member- ship: one Council Member to act as a liaison (non - ship Died voting); increase the voting membership to seven consisting of one Planning Commissioner to be selected by that Commission; a representative from the Trans- portation Commission to appointed by that Commission; and the following Costa Mesa residents: John De Witt, Howard Hull, Elizabeth Meyer, Malcolm Ross, and Lillian Tunnell... The motion died for lack of a second. 1 MOTION After discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Buffa, Committee Members seconded by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, to appoint the Appointed following Costa Mesa residents (in addition to one nonvoting Council Member, one Planning Commissioner, and one Transportation Commissioner): John De Witt, Howard Hull, Elizabeth Meyer, Malcolm Ross, and Debra England. The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Amburgey voting no, Council Member Glasgow absent. At the recommendation of the Vice Mayor, Mayor Buffa agreed to be the Council's representative on the Committee. Council Member Amburgey Left Council Member Amburgey left the meeting at this time. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented.a report dated August 10, 1990, Student Representa- regarding a concept that will allow high school students tives on Citizens to be active nonvoting participants on Council -appointed Committees citizen committees. Discussion ensued on the method of selecting students to serve on the committees. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Referred to Hornbuckle, directing the Community Services Director Community Services to interact with the School District in determining a method of -student selection, and to provide Council with recommendations. The motion carried 3-0, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow absent. Na? BUSINESS The Clerk presented a memorandum from the Child Care Child Care Committee requesting an allocation of $600.00 for a Ccmnittee Brunch Child Care Provider Acknowledgement Brunch. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Funds Approved Member Genis, the funds were approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa, Hornbuckle, Genis NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Glasgow CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented his Report No. 90-30 regard - REPORT ing an amendment to Section 3-13 of the Costa Mesa Regulations Municipal Code to permit keeping of livestock. Concerning Livestock The City Attorney reported that on December 5, 1988, Council directed staff to prepare revisions to the Municipal Code to allow keeping of livestock in a residential neighborhood provided that a permit has been obtained and certain conditions met; however, it was recently discovered that the ordinance had not been draf ted . During discussion, Council requested the City Attorney to investigate the need of having a 35 -foot distance between the area where the animal is confined and the adjoining properties; also, to report on prohibiting raising of animals for consumption. Since this was an informational report only, no action was required. CITY MANAGER The Clerk presented the 1990 City Council election REPORT campaign process. 1990 Campaign Process Mayor Buffa referred to a report dated July 14, 1988, recommending procedures"for-election campaigns. MOTION Authorized Staff Vice Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion, seconded by Council to Proceed with Member Genis, authorizing the City Manager to prepare Orientation and present a candidate orientation, to coordinate and disseminate publicity regarding candidate forums, and encouraging the City Manager to include the candidates' campaign managers. The motion carried 3-0, Council Members Amburgey and Glasgow absent. COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Genis hoped that Council was prepared to COMMENTS take any steps necessary to ensure that the Fair Board does not proceed in a misguided direction as to the Master Plan for Master Plan for the Fairgrounds, and suggested that the Fairgrounds staff work on an alternative that will fit in with the City's traffic modeling, such as the amount of trips which staff feels is reasonable, in order to offer a positive alternative. Golf Course Council Member Genis mentioned that the Golf Course Committee Committee only has one lady as a member, which she felt was unfortunate. She suggested that a representative be appointed from the Mesa Linda Golf Course Ladies Club. Informing Staff Council Member Genis recommended establishing a method of Council Actions by which staff is informed quickly, expeditiously, and accurately as to Council actions. She cited an example of miscommunication regarding the Child Care pamphlet which cost the City an additional $3,000.00 for mailing. Collecting Fees Council Member Genis was concerned about the City's method of collecting fees, noting that some of the San Joaquin Transportation Corridor fees fell through the cracks. She suggested establishing a more accurate method of collecting all fees. Drought Resistant Vice Mayor Hornbuckle spoke about the necessity of using Landscaping drought resistant plants and water from the Green Acres project. Council Member Genis agreed with the Vice Mayor's comments, and mentioned that conserving gas and fuel is also very important at this time. Absence of Council Vice Mayor Hornbuckle commented that it was unfortunate Members that only three Council Members were present for the last part of the meeting. She felt it would have been more appropriate to have the entire Council present to make decisions on the last of the New Business items. Mayor Buffa also voiced his concern of having one or two Council Members leaving the meetings early. He recom- mended that Council discuss this issue so that all items will have the entire Council's attention. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:05 a.m. Mayor of the City o sta Mesa ATTEST: ity' Clerk of the City of Costa sa 1