HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/17/1990 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
DECEMBER 17, 1990
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session December 17, 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 Dr. Dennis McNutt, Southern California
College.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Vice Mayor Sandra Genis
Council Member Peter.Buffa
Council Member Edward Glasgow
Council Member Jay Humphrey
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
y
None
City Manager Allan Roeder
Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services Donald Lamm
City Attorney Thomas Kathe
Public Services Director
William Morris
City Clerk Eileen Phinney
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
November 19, 1990 Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the
regular meeting of November 19, 1990, were approved
as distributed.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Council Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to read all,
ordinances by title only.
ANNOUNCEMENTS On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, the following Public
PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was continued to January 7, 1991: Appeal of
PA --90-98 the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action
Boryczewski PA -90-98 from Jules Boryczewski, 1976 Newport Boulevard,
Costa Mesa, for property located at 1970-1984 Newport
MOTION/Continued Boulevard in C2 and.R2 zones. Environmental Determina-
to January 7, 1991 tion: Exempt.
Conditional Use Permit for an existing nonconforming
restaurant and bar (Hogue Barmichael's) within 200
feet of a residential zone.
Conditional Use Permits to allow off-site parking with
reciprocal access on adjacent parcels, and a reduction
of required parking due to offset hours of operation.
PUBLIC HEARING On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
PA -90-119 Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, the following Public
Mariman Trust/College Hearing was continued to February 4, 1991: Appeal of
Health Enterprises the. Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action
PA -90-119 from Rudy Mariman Trust and Ernest E. Harris,
MOTION 341 Bayside Drive, Suite 3, Newport Beach, authorized
Continued to - agent for College Health Enterprises, Incorporated,
February 4, 1991 7711 Center Avenue, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, for
Conditional Use Permits to convert the 25 -unit Greystone
Apartment into condominiums with 10 of the required
parking spaces to be provided on the grounds of College
Hospital, for property at 2110 Thurin Avenue, 2111
Doctors Circle, and 301 Victoria Street, in R3 and
I & R zones. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
NEW BUSINESS
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
PA -90-115
Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, the following item was
Ross-
continued to a date,to be determined later: Continued
Speed Humps
from the meeting of November 19, 1990, Planning Action
MOTION
PA -90-115, Malcolm Ross,.authorized agent for South
Continued
Coast Plaza, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, to,amend
Investigation
the Town Center and South Coast Plaza Master Plans; and
CONSENT CALENDAR
Encroachment Permit'EP-90-05 to construct a pedestrian
bridge across Bristol Street between South Coast Plaza,
3333 Bristol Street, and Town Center, 695 Town Center
Drive, in a C1 -D and TC zones, respectively. Environ-
mental Determination: Exempt.
ORAL
Lisa Stanton, 1114 Salinas Avenue,'Costa Mesa, spoke
COMMUNICATIONS
about the need for speed humps on Salinas Avenue to
protect neigborhood'children. She submitted a letter
Speed Humps
on this subject to be forwarded to the Transportation
Commission.
Internal
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented on
Investigation
the ethics involved 'in an internal investigation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items 'were removed from the Consent Calen-
dar: Item 6(d), Contract award for Canyon Park Phase II
Improvements; Item 9(b), Agreement with Rem and Associ-
ates to analyze build -out of the existing Master Plan
of Highways; and Item 10, Completion of street improve-
ments for PA -89-211.'
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, the remaining Consent Calendar items were
approved in one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
WRITTEN On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Genis, Resolution 90-91, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE'CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Records Destruction AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE CITY CLERK'S
for Clerk's office OFFICE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE
NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Resolution 90-91 Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
Adopted NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk:. Diane Artiglio;
Ross Manuel Fontes; Sylvia Lillycrop; Sano Medical
Center/James Stirbl, M.D.; Karen R. Schmidt; and
Mary A. Willis.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License for which parking has
Beverage been approved by the Planning staff: F. J. Hanshaw
License Enterprises, Incorporated, doing business at 3135
Harbor Boulevard.'
Costa Mesa Civic Letter from the Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse, reporting
Playhouse on Community Theatre Competition and expressing thanks
for support.
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Public Utilities
Petition filed with the Public Utilities Commission by
Commission
Southern California Edison Company to modify Decision
No. 76394 in Case No. 8209 for certain charges to
developers.
BUSINESS PERMITS
Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose was received from Access to Justice, doing busi-
Access to Justice/
ness as Voter Revolt, 1535 East 17th Street, Suite 0,
Voter Revolt
Santa Ana, by soliciting funds from January 1, 1991, to
April 1, 1991. On motion by Council Member Buffa,
MOTION
seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, the per -
Permit Approved
mit was approved with application of Municipal Code
Section 9-127(d).
WARRANTS
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, Warrant Resolution 1483, including Payroll
MOTION
9025, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Warrant 1483
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Approved
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
REJECTED CLAIM
Leonardt
ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIONS
Bid Item 906
Microcomputer
and Software
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, the claim from Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Leonardt was rejected.
Bids received for Bid Item 906, Microcomputer System
and Software, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Genis, the contract was awarded to Computer City Super -
System centers, 7901 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, for
$5,122.75. The motion carried by the following roll
MOTION
Awarded to
Computer City
Supercenters
Project 90-10
Fair Drive Bikeway 40
MOTION
Awarded to
Gillespie Construc-
tion
Project 90-08
1989-1990 Street
Maintenance, Crack
Seal
MOTION
Awarded to
Crackfiller Sealant
Project 90-09
1990-1991 Street
Maintenance, Seal
Coat
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
None
None
Bids received for Project 90-10, Fair Drive Bikeway 40,
from Orange County Fairgrounds Entrance to Fairview
Road, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the
contract was awarded to Gillespie Construction, Incor-
porated, 3194-C2 Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa, for
$62,256.16. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
None
None
Bids received for Project 90-08, 1989-1990 Street Main-
tenance, Crack Seal, are on file in the Clerk's office.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, the contract was awarded to Rubberized
Crackfiller Sealant, Incorporated, 8301 Handel Drive,
Buena Park, for $44,950.00. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
One bid for Project 90-09, 1990-1991 Street Maintenance,
Seal Coat, was received from IPS Services, Incorporated,
Post Office Box 10459, San Bernardino, and is on file
in the Clerk's office. Staff recommended rejecting
this bid due to the cost of $97,548.00 being over the
MOTION Engineer's estimate. A motion was made by Vice Mayor
Bid Rejected Genis, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried
5-0, to reject the bid from IPS Services.
Budget Adjustment On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
No. 91-36 for Metro Member Buffa, Budget Adjustment No. 91-36 for
Fire Station Design $15,000.00, to provide an additional appropriation for
the architectural design portion of the Metro Fire
MOTION Station, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Adjustment AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Approved Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget Adjustment On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
No. 91-44 for Member Buffa, Budget Adjustment No. 91-44 for
Bristol Street/ $30,050.00, to provide an adequate appropriation for
Anton Boulevard the appraisal and acquisition of right-of-way at the
Right -of -Way intersection of Bristol Street and Anton Boulevard,
was approved by the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Adjustment Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Final Map for
The Final Map was presented for Tract 14368, Catte
Tract 14368
Development, Incorporated, developer, 135 Commercial
Catte Development
Way, Costa Mesa; eight lots, 0.91 -acre, located at 2109-
2115 Valley Road, for single family homes. On motion by
MOTION
Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the
Map Approved
map was approved; the Council did accept on behalf of
the City, the ingress/egress easement over Lot "A" for
emergency and security vehicle purposes; did also
approve said map pursuant to the provisions of Section
66436(a)(3)(A) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the Clerk
was authorized to sign the map on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The Chief of Police recommended approval of an agreement
Coast Community with Coast Community College District, 1370 Adams
College District Avenue, Costa Mesa, to provide, in conjunction with the
City, advanced police officer training which satisfies
Police Officer Peace Officer Standards and Training mandated require -
Training ments. A motion was made by Council Member Buffa,
seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, to approve the agreement,
MOTION and authorize the mayor to sign on behalf of the City.
Agreement Approved The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The Public Services Director recommended approval of an
Huitt-Zollars agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Incorporated, Consulting
Engineers, 15991 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 200, Tustin,
Design of Vehicle for $14,750,00, for design of Vehicle Parking District
Parking District No. 1. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
No. 1 Vice Mayor Genis, the agreement was approved, and the
Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the
MOTION City. The motion carried by the following roll call
Agreement vote:
Approved AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The Public Services Director recommended approval of
Willdan Associates an agreement with Willdan Associates, 888 South West
Street, Suite 300, Anaheim, for $16,105.00, for real
Bristol Street/Anton estate appraisal and acquisition for Bristol Street and
Boulevard Roadway Anton Boulevard roadway improvements. On motion by
Improvements Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the
agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
MOTION authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
Agreement Approved carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Hunphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The Public Services Director recommended approval of an
Huitt-Zollars agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Incorporated, Consulting
Engineers, 15991 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 200, Tustin, for
Palace Avenue $12,900.00, for the design of improvements to the Palace
Alley Improvements Avenue Alley from 20th Street to Hamilton Avenue. On
motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
MOTION Genis, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and
Agreement Approved Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Plan -Disadvantaged The Public Services Director recommended approval of
Business Enterprise the annual plan for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.
A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
MOTION/Approved Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, to approve the plan.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, Resolution 90-91, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MOTION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNA-
Resolution 90-91 TING A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES LIAISON
Adopted OFFICER, appointing Sean Razmyoush as DBE Coordinator,
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
1991-1992 Arterial Mayor Genis, Resolution 90-92, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Highway Financing COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,- CALIFORNIA, RE -
Program, Resolution QUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE
90-92 Adopted 1991-1992 ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE IM-
PROVEMENT OF ADAMS AVENUE, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Amendment to _County Staff recommended approval of the Third Amendment to
of Orange Helicopter the Agreement for Helicopter Maintenance for the County
Maintenance Agreement of Orange Sheriff -Coroner Department. On motion by
Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the
MOTION amendment was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
Amendment authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
Approved carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Amendment to City of Staff recommended approval of the First Amendment to the
Santa Ana Helicopter Agreement with the City of Santa Ana, for use of Commun-
Maintenance Agreement ity Development Block Grant Funds, for helicopter patrol
services for the City of Santa Ana. On motion by
MOTION Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the
Amendment amendment was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
Approved authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement -Orange The City Manager recommended approval of the Community
County Fair Development Block Grant Program Subgrantee Agreement for
Housing Council $29,592.00, with the Orange County Fair Housing Council,
1440 East First Street, Suite 406, Santa Ana. On motion
Community Development by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis,
Block Grant the 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: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Vector Control On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Representative Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, Bill Bandaruk was re-
appointed as representative to the Orange County Vector
MOTION/Bill Bandaruk Control District for a two-year term, ending Decem-
Reappointed ber 31, 1992.
Canyon Park Item 6(b) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Canyon
Improvements Park Phase II Improvements. The bids are on file in the
Phase II Clerk's office.
The City Manager reported that the Phase II improvements
will complete the development of Canyon Park. Estimated
start of construction will be January, 1991, and he
suggested a dedication at completion.
Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented
on the benefits of Canyon Park to the neighborhood. He
expressed concern about two items: (1) the lowest bid
being significantly below the estimate; and (2) follow-
up maintenance at the park.
The City Manager responded that the maintenance for
Canyon Park, and any additional personnel required,
will be included in the 1991-1992 budget.
On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
MOTION Member Buffa, the contract for Canyon Park Phase II
Awarded to Improvements was awarded to Clayton Engineering, 23011
Clayton Engineering Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, for $1,417,295.40. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with Item 9(b) from the Consent Calendar was presented:
Rem and Associates Agreement with Rem and Associates to analyze build -out
of the existing Master Plan of Highways for inclusion
Analyze Build -Out in the proposed General Plan.
of Master Plan of
Highways Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if
this agreement included the proposed study on the 19th
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Street bridge, and he was informed by the Director of
Public Services that it does not.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Agreement Mayor Genis, the agreement with Rem and Associates,
Approved 17852 East 17th Street, Suite 107, Tustin, for
$24,700.00, for highways build -out analysis, was
approved,.and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Completion of Item 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Comple-
Improvements for tion of improvements for PA -89-211 by Johnson and
PA -89-211 by McCann. In response to a question from Roy Pizarek,
Johnson and McCann 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, regarding the subject
improvements, the Director of Public Services stated
that the Rally's Self Service Drive-Thru, located on the
southwest corner of 19th Street and Placentia Avenue,
posted a bond to guarantee the public improvements
required as part of their development approval. The
conditions have been met, and the improvements have been
accepted.
MOTION Street improvements for Planning Action PA -89-211, for
Work Accepted property at 801 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, were
completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services
Director by Johnson and McCann Builders, Incorporated,
716 Richfield Road, Anaheim. On motion by Council
.Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the work
was accepted, and authorization was given to refund the
cash deposit for $10,000.00 to Rally's Self Service
Drive-Thru, Incorporated, 8525 Gibbs Drive, Suite 302,
San Diego. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from
Appeal of the meeting of November 19, 1990, to consider an appeal
PA -90-103, Moore of the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action
PA -90-103 from Susan Wade, 1216 Las Arenas, Costa Mesa,
authorized agent for Gary L. Moore, 221 West Wilson
Street, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a 5 -bay car wash with 5 vacuums, with a second
story office and equipment room, and variances from
rear setback requirements (15 feet proposed; 46 feet
required) and interior landscaping requirements (80
square feet proposed; 250 square feet required), at 221
and 225 West Wilson Street in a Cl zone. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration. No communications
were received.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, representing
the applicant, Gary L. Moore, stated that Mr. Moore has
not yet received the City Attorney's report, and he
requested a continuance to January 7, 1991. Mr. Soffer
stated that Mr. Moore would waive the right to a speedy
hearing if the continuance was approved.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by
Continued to Council Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to continue
January 7, 1991 the public hearing January 7, 1991.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from
Annual Review the meeting of December 3, 1990, for annual review of
DA -88-02, Metro Development Agreement DA -88-02, for Metro Point Develop -
Pointe Development ment, John F. Biggs, Arnel Development Company, 950
South Coast Drive, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, authorized
agent for R & A, Parcel 5, and A & R, Parcel 4, for
property located in the 900 block (odd numbers) of South
Coast Drive in a PDC zone. Environmental Determination:
Exempt. No communications were received.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized
the compliance report of October 8, 1990, from Leonard
Hampel, Rutan & Tucker, Attorneys at Law, 611 Anton
Boulevard, Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, representing Arnel
Development, and staff's memorandums of November 5, 16,
and 30, 1990.
The City Attorney summarized his opinion of December,
1989, regarding the possibility of preventing Metro
Pointe, Phase II, from receiving a Certificate of Occu-
pancy if certain traffic improvements were not put in
place. It was concluded that the developer was in
compliance with the development agreement.
The Director of Public Services reported on the status
of nine right-of-way parcels required for the Fairview
Road and Baker Street improvements: An agreement has
been reached on two, and the balance should be settled
within the next 4 to 6 months, at which time the project
will go out to bid. He stated that Arnel Development
has deposited funds for the right-of-way acquisition.
Leonard Hampel reported that Arnel has spent over
$2,500,000.00 in the first two years complying with the
Development Agreement. He stated that the relationship
between Arnel Development and the City staff is excel-
lent, and three of the seven total improvements have
been completed.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Agreement Found Council Member Glasgow, finding that Arnel Development
to be in Compliance has demonstrated good faith compliance with the terms of
Development Agreement DA -88-02. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Buffa,
Glasgow
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis, Humphrey
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Vice Mayor Genis did not support the motion because the
Conditions of Approval for Phase II and III included
requirements for traffic improvements, specifically
those at Fairview Road and Baker Street, which have not
been completed.
Council Member Humphrey did not support the motion
because he felt the Development Agreement is unsatis-
fe t ---y.
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Flood Insurance for the public hearing for a proposed ordinance amending
Rate Map Article 17-1/2, Title 13, of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code, to update the Flood Insurance Rate Map reference.
Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the Clerk's office.
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The Deputy City Manager/Development Services recommended
that the Flood Insurance Rate Map be updated by adopting
the ordinance.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 90-17
Mayor Genis, Ordinance 90-17, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Given First
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
Reading
ARTICLE 17-1/2, TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO UPDATE THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP REFERENCE,
was given first reading and passed to second reading by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS
The Clerk presented a request for rehearing from
PA -88-132
Attorney Alan Burns, of Brown, Harper, Burns and
Goat Hill Tavern
Hentschke, 453 South Glassell Street, Orange, regarding
Council's denial of Planning Action PA -88-132, Robert R.
Request for
"Zeb" Ziemer, Henry N' Harry's Goat Hill Tavern, for
Rehearing
renewal of a previously approved Conditional Use Permit
for expansion of an existing bar within 200 feet of
of residentially zoned property, with a variance from
parking requirements at 1830 Newport Boulevard in a C2
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. There was
no one present representing Goat Hill Tavern.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reported
that Attorney Burns had requested a rehearing on the
Goat Hill Tavern Conditional Use Permit, however, Mr.
Burns had not submitted any new information to support
the request.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by
Rehearing Denied Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the request for
rehearing was denied.
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented a proposal for City participation
Orange County in the Orange County Cities Airport Authority (OCCAA).
Cities Airport
Authority The City Manager presented the information contained
in his December 12, 1990, memorandum outlining the
responsibilities, goals, and objectives of the OCCAA.
Ken Delino, City of Newport Beach, Secretary/Executive
Director of OCCAA, reiterated the information provided
at the November Study Session: (1) There is no obliga-
tion to contribute financially, (2) The benefits are
purely individual, e.g., Newport Beach wishes to
control the noise impact of John Wayne Airport, (3) The
Authority has the capability of establishing a new air-
port in Orange County, and (4) OCCAA is currently
serving as a forum on vital airport issues. He reported
that the Authority was established in 1974 as the Inter -
county Airport Authority, but has only been active in
the last two years. He stated the Airport Authority is
a logical follow-up to the work of the Airport Site
Coalition, previously funded by the Council.
Motion to Participate A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, to participate in
Died for Lack of the Orange County Cities Airport Authority without the
a Second; No Action obligation of funds, which died for lack of a second.
Taken No further action was taken.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request for direction regarding
Committee/Commission pending appointments to the Planning Commission, Trans -
Appointments portation Commission, Parks, Parkways, and Recreational
Facilities Commission, and various Advisory Committees.
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The City Manager summarized his memorandum of December
12, 1990, in which he requested direction on four items.
The Mayor suggested addressing the items as listed,
beginning with Item (1) Solicitation, appointment or
reappointment of Planning and Transportation Commission
members.
Dick Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa, was
concerned about the length of terms, specifically on the
Planning Commission and Transportation Commission, stat-
ing that a four-year term does not accurately reflect
the voters' wishes. He stated that both Commissions
should be started anew at this point.
Vice Mayor Genis referenced the City Manager's memoan-
dum of May 4, 1990, regarding Advisory Commissions and
Committees, and pointed out that several committee
members whose terms have expired are still serving. The
City Manager responded that some of the committees
listed are not active, and he suggested scheduling the
appointments on a regular, annual basis.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by
Approved Commission Council Member Humphrey, to review both the Planning
Review Commission and the Transportation Commission membership
in total and initiate open recruitment, and to encourage
all current Planning and Transportation Commission
members to reapply. The motion carried 4-1, Council
Member Glasgow voting no.
The Mayor presented Item (4), Identification of concerns
or issues regarding City Council Advisory Commissions
and Committees.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
(see Substitute by Council Member Buffa, to limit a Council Member who
Motion) is a committee liaison to a nonvoting role.
SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Mayor Hornbuckle,
MOTION seconded by Council Member Humphrey, to have Council
Approved Council as members act in an advisory capacity and not as voting
Non Voting Committee members of a committee. The motion carried 5-0.
Members
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by
MOTION/Approved Council Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to add another
Additional Member woman representative to the Golf Course Advisory
for Golf Course Committee.
Advisory Committee
The Mayor requested that each Council Member submit to
the City Manager the name of committees they wished to
work with.
Discussion brought out the suggestion that the Council
Liaison Member review committee outgoing correspondence
to determine that it was in agreement with Council
policy and not controversial.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed
concern that the Child Care Committee lobbys for legis-
lation without approval of the City Council. He also
commented that the representation on committees should
not be limited.to certain groups, such as parents, but
should be open to all residents of Costa Mesa.
Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, spoke on the
Cultural Arts Committee being autonomous even though
they are responsible to the Council.
The City Manager summarized an update on the Cultural
Arts Committee per a memorandum from the Recreation ii
Superintendent, noting that any points of disagreement
between the Committee and staff are referred to Council.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Mayor
Approved Committee
Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, all committees were per',-
Direction
mitted to make recommendations to Council on legislative
matters, or on matters of their particular purview, and
to prepare a work program in late October or November of
each fiscal year which includes dollar figures.
The Mayor presented Item (2), Solicitation, appointment
or reappointment of members to the various City Council
Advisory Committee positions. She mentioned the various
committees involved, including the Monorail Advisory;.
Committee, which was not listed.
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John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, questioned
the method of committee appointments and was informed
that applicants submit a letter of interest and a brief
resume, and often the Council representative to the i
committee is consulted; there is no formal interview
process for members of advisory committees, and the
Council makes the decision.
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Dick Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa,
pointed out that Malcolm Ross, who is on the Monorail
Advisory Committee, is not a Costa Mesa resident;
however, it would be unwise of the City not to take
advantage of Mr. Ross's abilities.
Vice Mayor Genis suggested appointing committee members
on a regular basis. Council Member Humphrey suggested
an annual rotating calendar with specific terms set up
as opposed to a two-year period so all members are not
changed at one time.
The City Manager pointed out that renewal dates for
committee members are staggered throughout the year,1
and are implemented on the date Council approves
formation of the committee.
MOTION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by
Committee Member
Council Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, directing !
Terms Referred to
the City Manager's office to prepare a format on the
City Manager
terms for committee members.
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Item (3) was presented, appointment or continued soli-
citation of applicants for the Parks, Recreation
Facilities and Parkways Commission.
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Approved Council
Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, to have the Council
Participation in
participate in the interviews for the Parks, Recreation
Commission Interviews
Facilities and Parkways Commission, accepting applica-
tions through the end of December, 1990, with interviews
to be conducted in January, 1991.
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The City Manager clarified that the Fairview Park
Committee will remain a separate entity.
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m., and the meet-
eeting
ingreconvened at 8:45 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a proposal for additional signage
Promotional Banners/ and interim relief from promotional banner regulations
Route 55 Extension for businesses fronting the Route 55 extension construc-
tion.
The City Manager summarized his memorandum of December
13, 1990, outlining some of the problems being experi-
enced by businesses along Newport Boulevard from
approximately Victoria Street to 19th Street because
of the Route 55 construction project.
Council Member Buffa suggested that business owners
be involved in both the design and placement of the
promotional signs.
Mike Jacobson, 161 East Buoy Street, Costa Mesa, owner
of the Radio Shack on Route 55, stated that ticket count
on sales is down by over 40 percent. He related that
the conversations he has had with Caltrans have been
pleasant but have not lead to any action.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Approved Interim by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, to waive the
Relief from current code provisions, extended through the time the
Prcmotional Banner lack of highway lanes inhibits business, and authorize
Regulation the City Manager to approve directional signage along
the public right--of-way up to the maximum of $5,000.00;
and should specific findings or amendments to the code
be required, the City Attorney and Development Services
Director were directed to prepare same and agendize for
a future Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS The City Attorney reported on commercial lease for the
Job Center Lease Costa Mesa Job Center, 1679 Placentia Avenue, Costa
Dean Dow Mesa, for renewal with Dean Dow.
In response to a question about rental costs, the City
Manager stated that while the increase is excessive
for a one-year term, the total amount of the rent at
$2,000.00 per month is a reasonable rate based on
comparable values. He reported that this facility is
staffed with part-time personnel from the Community
Services Department,.and that the daily average atten-
dance at the Job Center is 50 to 60 individuals a day.
MOTION A motion was made by,Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Lease Approved by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, to approve the
Job Center Lease retroactive to October, 1990.
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented a request to appoint Council Member
Senior Citizens
Humphrey to fill the Council Liaison vacancy on the
Corporation
Costa Mesa Senior Citizens
MOTION/Council Member
A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Humphrey Appointed
Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, to appoint Council
Council Liaison
Member Humphrey as Liaison to the Costa Mesa Senior
Citizens Corporation.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney summarized his report No. 90-51,
REPORT
regarding the authority of the City Council to adopt a
Conduct of
declaration concerning conduct by a City Council Member.
Council Member
Dick Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa,
stated that he felt this subject should not have been
on the agenda. He urged Council to reject this issue.
John Regan, 903 Helena Circle, Costa Mesa, a retired
City of Costa Mesa Policeman, on speaking about the City
Attorney's report, stated that his job for the last 10
years has been the installation and monitoring of the
Police Department's computer system, which included the
detection of any improprieties and/or misuse of the
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system. He stated that his access to the subject
messages was legal, and it was never his intention for
this information to be made public.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by
Approved Additional Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, to allow Mr. Regan
Time to Speak three additional minutes to finish his presentation.
Mr. Regan clarified that the computer system which he
accessed was not electronic mail, or E -Mail, but an open
communications line. In response to questions from
Council Member Glasgow, Mr. Regan stated that: (1) he
was not "directed" to intercept the messages; (2) he
revealed this information to Council Member Glasgow
because of prior acquaintaince and because of the
Council Member's honesty; and (3) the purpose of sharing
this information with Council Member Glasgow was to make
him aware of serious problems within the City.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, supported
Council Member Glasgow, and stated he believed the issue
could be resolved quietly.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
he was not offended by the communications that were made
public, and that if there were more to this matter than
has been made public, it should be so stated.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Approved Formal Vice Mayor Genis, issuing a formal declaration of
Declaration disapproval regarding the involvement of Council Member
Council Member Glasgow in an act of covertly intercepting and sharing
Conduct internal messages, that act being totally inappropriate
behavior for a member of the Council, and to condemn the
behavior in the strongest possible terms. The motion
carried 4-1, Council Member Glasgow voting no.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
he believed that .the intercepted messages were coded.
Vice Mayor Genis commented that it is important to
express strong opposition to this occurrence in order
to assure that it does not happen again.
Mayor Hornbuckle stated that.the problem was the Council
Member involved did not call=for a closed session nor
was the material in question shared with Council. She
disapproved of a Council Member acting alone and not as
a part of the Council as a group.
Responding to a question from Vice Mayor Genis, the City
Manager reported that there are two separate computer
systems: E -Mail is the IBM computer used in the Civic
Center by all nonsafety employees; and the computer
system referenced in this discussion is a public safety
communications system and records management system, and
is still monitored as required by the State Department of
Justice, albeit in a different fashion.
Council Member Glasgow stated he did not personally
intercept any messages nor did he take any direct
action, and he did offer to share any information, upon
request, at the Closed Session. He indicated that a
vote on the subject motion is not in the best interest
of the City.
The City Attorney clarified that his office did not
participate in submitting information to the District
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Attorney's office; however, he did provide an opinion
concerning the confidentiality of specific types of
computer communications.
Mayor Hornbuckle requested that the City Attorney submit
a report regarding prohibiting E -Mail messages from
being shared.
CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney summarized his Report No. 90-25A,
REPORT regarding the effective date for Measure "V", amending
Measure "V" the conflict of interest code of the City of Costa Mesa,
Effective Date reporting that the provisions of Measure "V" will be
effective on December 14, 1990. He stated this measure
does not apply to campaign contributions 12 months prior
to December 14, 1990.
A discussion ensued regarding the $500.00 campaign
contribution clause.'
ANNOUNCEMENT The City Attorney announced that the remaining item
Closed Session under City Attorney'Reports will be discussed in Closed
Session after regular business has been completed.
COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Humphrey was of the opinion that Harper
COMMENTS School should remain open/recreational land to enable
Harper School the east side to expand its available park land.
Holiday Greetings Council Member Buffa wished everyone the best of holi-
days and advised all to travel carefully.
Harper School Vice Mayor Genis supported the Harper School recrea-
tional land viewpoint, and also advised everyone not to
drink and drive.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 10:05 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a
CLOSED SESSION closed session in the first floor Conference Roan, to
discuss potential litigation pursuant to Government
Fairgrounds Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). Council Member Glasgow was
Master Plan not in attendance. Council Member Buffa left during
the discussion on the Orange County Fairgrounds Master
Plan/EIR/Multipurpose Building. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor .declared the,meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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