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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/1991 - Adjourned City Council Meeting�b 3 4 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA MARCH 5, 1991 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa met in adjourned regular session March 5, 1991, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was duly and regularly ordered adjourned from the regular meeting of March 4, 1991, for the purpose of completing the items on the March 4 Agenda. Copies of'the Notice of Adjournment were posted as required by law. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:, Mayor Mary Hornbuckle Council Member Peter Buffa Council Member Ed Glasgow Council Member Jay Humphrey COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: OFFICIALS PRESENT: Vice Mayor Sandra Genis City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Thomas Kathe Deputy City Manager/Develop- ment Services Donald Lamm City Clerk Eileen Phinney Principal Planner R. Michael Robinson Assistant City Engineer Robert Brock OLD BUSINESS Mayor Hornbuckle announced that at the meeting of Review of General March 4, 1991, action was taken on Goals, Objectives, Plan Policies and and Policies (Attachment A) and Land Use Intensity Issues (Continued Standards (Attachment B) for the City's General Plan; from March 4, 1991) and discussion would be held on the remaining issues, the first of which was Site -Specific Map Amendments (Attachment C). Site -Specific As a reminder from the March 4 meeting, the Principal Map Amendments Planner explained the contents of Attachment C, Site - (Attachment C) Specific Map Amendments, and noted that there is an error in Table A in that a parcel at the southeast corner of El Camino -Drive and Lorenzo Avenue was omitted. He reported that the site contains .7 -acre; that the existing land use is General Office; the existing General Plan land use designation is Low Density Residential, and by straw vote, Council decided to change the General Plan designation to Neighborhood Commercial, and to rezone the site to Cl to reflect the use of the property.. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded Map Amendments by Council Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, directing that Referred to Final Site -Specific Map Amendments shall proceed to the final Decision Phase decision phase for the General Plan update. Master Plan of The Principal Planner referred to Attachments D - H, Highways (Attach- Master Plan of Highways Correspondence, and mentioned ments D - H) that the Public Services staff is concerned that some General Plan issues may affect the City's receiving certain funds, such as Arterial Highway Financing Program money and Measure "M" funds if the City's Master Plan of Highways isnot consistent with Orange County's. The Principal Planner reported that the_PublicServices 1 Director recommended delaying action for deletion of Bluff Road between 19th and Victoria Streets, and the Gisler Bridge for the time being. The Assistant City Engineer re-emphasized the County's request that the City defer action on the Bluff Road and Gisler Bridge deletions until the Talbert Regional Park issue is initiated. He reported that staff is recommending that the County's request be honored. Responding to Council Member Humphrey's question regard- ing these deletions being addressed in the EIR, the Princi- pal Planner reported that the deletions will be analyzed in the EIR; however, he did caution Council that there is a Government Code provision which requires that a copy of the complete text be made available within 24 hours of Council action. The City Manager suggested that should Council want to take action regarding the Gisler Bridge and Bluff Road, Council may want to provide additional direction to staff to initiate discussions with the County regarding potential options outside of Costa Mesa. He further recommended that if Council's initial straw vote remains the same, staff would like the opportunity to provide an option to Council which would not place the City at odds with the County Master Plan. Council.Member Buffa commented that there is no doubt that the City continues to oppose the Gisler Bridge, and mentioned that there have been some interesting proposals over the years, particularly in terms of a river overcrossing farther north which would connect with the 405 Freeway. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Deferred Formal Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, to continue to Action on support Council's previous position of opposing the Deletion of Gisler Avenue overcrossing and Bluff Road, but defer Gisler and 19th formal action on those deletions until completion of the Overcrossings Talbert Regional Park plan; and defer action on the 19th and Deletion of Street Bridge until completion of the City's study now Bluff Read in progress, and completion of the joint study with the cities of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. Council Member Buffa hoped that one of the effects of the motion would be to motivate the County to meet with City staff and at least explore some other possibilities for a river crossing north of the San Diego Freeway. Master Plan of The Assistant City Engineer referred to the Master Plan Bikeways of Bikeways (Attachment I), and reported that there (Attachment I) are several streets which had been tentatively recom- mended for deletion from the Master Plan of Bikeways; and staff is making the following recommendation: Retain the Bear Street portion from Baker Street to Sunflower Avenue, the Fairview Road portion from Baker Street to South Coast Drive, and the Paularino Avenue section between Bear and Ludington Streets. He stated that there are extensive costs in widening those three road segments and -other options .could be considered, such as, signing them as bike routes rather than strip- ing for bike lanes. MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Deferred Decision Council Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, the decision on on Bikeways- the Master Plan of Bikeways was deferred until final action is taken on the General Plan. `3A. Mayor Hornbuckle requested the Principal Planner to prepare a memorandum for Council with information on policies that may have been deleted because of a tie vote. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented a resolution authorizing abandon - Abandonment of Lot ment of the dedication of Lot "B", Tract No. 10950, "B", Tract 10950 for public safety purposes, in connection with the property exchange between the City and Sakioka Farms City/Sakioka Land for construction of Fire Station No. 6. Exchange for Fire Station No. 6 The City Attorney reviewed his Report No. 91-11 dated February 27, 1991, which explains the need to abandon the dedication in order to complete the land exchange. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Resolution 91-16 Member Humphrey, Resolution 91-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ABANDONING THE DEDICATION OF LOT B OF TRACT NO. 10950 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PURPOSES, was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Buffa, Glasgow, Humphrey NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented the claim from Patrick E. Olson, Late Claim from 1132 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, in connection with Olson Development Review DR -88-26, for property at 426 Victoria Street. The City Attorney reported that because the claim filed by Mr. Olson was late, the claim was returned to Mr. Olson by the City Clerk's office. He cautioned the Council that any discussion regarding the claim should be done in closed session. Mayor Hornbuckle advised Mr. Olson that Council had received all documents he submitted as well as reports from staff. Mr. Olson stated that he had additional information to submit and gave a lengthy presentation on the circum- stances which caused him to file the claim in connection with his attempt to develop the property at 426 Victoria Street. Victor Giarratano, Huntington Beach, Mr. Olson's father, spoke about the meetings with staff in which he was involved, and stated that he and Mr. Olson were.never advised that they had the right to appeal the stop order placed on the project by staff. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1), the City Attorney requested a closed session to discuss this item. ADJOURNMENT TO At 7:45 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to closed CLOSED SESSION session in the first floor Conference Room to discuss Mr. Olson's claim. MEETING RECONVENED Mayor Hornbuckle reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. City Attorney The City Attorney advised Mr. Olson to file an Applica- Advised Mr. Olson tion for Leave. to Present a Late Claim with the City to File Application Clerk. He stated that the information provided by Mr. for Leave to Present Olson cannot be considered by Council until he has a Late Claim filed the appropriate request to present a late claim. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:40 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Hornbuckle announced that at staff's request, the Golf Course proposed amendments to the Golf Course Policy relat- Tburnament ing to tournament reservations was being removed from Reservations the Agenda. The City Manager stated that the item would be brought back when staff has reviewed it again. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a report on re-establishing regular Green Fees at Mesa fees at the Mesa Linda Golf Course. Linda Golf Course The City Manager referred to a memorandum from the Community Services -Director dated February 21, 1991, reporting that in October, 1990, Council approved a reduction in green fees on the Mesa Linda course because staff was overseeding some of the greens and the public was required to use temporary greens. He stated that the improvements will be completed so that regular green fees can be reinstated on March 16, 1991. MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Regular Fees Council Member Glasgow, and carried 4-0, authorization Reinstated was given to reinstate regular green fees per the aforementioned memorandum dated February 21. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a "Request for Proposal" to update Update of Parks the comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Master Plan. The City Manager reported that for the past year, Council, the Fairview Park Committee, the General Plan Steering Committee, and other groups have discussed the need to update the City's.Master Plan of Parks. He recommended moving forward on this issue in concert with recommendations for the General Plan, and requests for youth sports and golf facilities, a botanical garden, and other needed improvements. -The City Manager stated that staff's estimate of $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 for a comprehensive plan is based uponinformation provided by other cities who have had similar plans prepared in the.past year. _He advised Council that a specific appropriation has not been determined as yet, but this issue will be brought back to Council at the time a recommendation is made to award a contract. Council Member Buffa commented that the Parks, Recrea- tion Facilities and Parkways.Commission will be selected soon and he felt this may be an excellent opportunity to submit this item to the Commission as its first major consideration. The City Manager recommended that the Commission work with the consultant after the contract is awarded. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Staff Directed to Council Member Humphrey, directing staff to proceed with Proceed with the the "Request for Proposal" (RFP). The motion carried RFP 3-1, Council Member Buffa voting no. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request to appoint one member to Golf Course the Golf Course Advisory Committee. Advisory Committee Appointment The City Manager referred to staff's memorandum dated February 26, 1991, which contains a recommendation to appoint a member of the Mesa Linda Course Women's Club. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded By Council Heasley Appointed Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, Connie Heasley was appointed to the Golf Course Advisory Committee. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request to appoint one voting Senior Citizens member and a maximum of three alternate members to the Committee Appoint- Senior Citizens Committee. In a memorandum dated ments February 26, 1991, staff reported that there were a total of three applicants. Marie Maples, Chairman of the Senior Citizens Committee, stated that there was one vacancy for a voting member and three vacancies for alternate members. MOTION On motion by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Council Members Appointed Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, Robert A. Oman was appointed as a voting member on the Senior Citizens Committee, and H. Jack Hall and Claude E. Taggart were appointed as alternate members. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented recommendations from the City Allocation of Council Subcommittee regarding allocation of Advertising Advertising and and Promotional Grant Funds. Promotional. Funds Council Member Buffa reported that he and Council Member Humphrey had a number of meetings on this program which resulted in the recommendations attached to staff's memorandum of February 27, 1991. In regard to the Costa Mesa Rotary Club's request for funds for a July 4th fireworks display, he referred to a memorandum which he submitted to Council which details the manner in which the funds would be spent, thereby fulfilling the request from the subcommittee. .Council Member Buffa suggested discussing funds for the Rotary Club separately so that Council could determine the amount to be allocated if approval were given.! Sherry Loofbourrow, 4606 Roxbury Road, Corona del Mar, representing Leadership Tomorrow, explained their comrnxnity issues and leadership programs. Mayor Hornbuckle expressed concern with the request from Costa Mesa High School Baseball in that the money will be used towards purchase of a backstop, and she did not believe $2,500.00 would be of any help towards an item which costs $20,000.00; however, she wanted to ensure that the money would be used for the item specified in the request. The City Manager recommended that Council be very specific in its motion as to how the money shall be spent. The Mayor commented that the stipulation should be part of.the agreement. The City Manager added that if the money were not used for the backstop, the applicant must cone back to Council to request permis- sion to use the funds for another program. Council Member Buffa.suggested that staff contact Costa Mesa High School and Little League to determine exactly how the money will be used and then include that provision in the agreement. Mayor Hornbuckle expressed the same concern regarding funds for the Costa Mesa Women's Club in that the summary states the money is for ongoing expenses; how- ever, the request specifies insurance purposes. The Mayor recommended that Council specify that the funds are to be used for insurance. Addressing a request from South Coast Metro Rotary for funds to advertise.in the Daily Pilot, Mayor Hornbuckle was not totally in agreement with money being used for this purpose. She stated that she would support the request this time, but would discourage allocating funds for promotional advertising in the future. 1 MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Glasgow, seconded by Funds Approved Council Member Buffa, to approve the recommendations For All Organiza- from the Council Subcommittee for all organizations tions Except the except the Costa Mesa Rotary Club, stipulating that Rotary Club funds for Costa Mesa High School Baseball shall be used towards purchase of a backstop, and funds for the Costa Mesa Women's Club shall be used for insurance purposes. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Buffa Glasgow, Humphrey NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis Motion Made to A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Approve $5,000.00 Council Member Humphrey, to approve an allocation of for Rotary Club $5,000.00 to the Rotary Club for the July 4th fireworks display. Substitute Motion After brief discussion, Mayor Hornbuckle made a substi- Died tute motion to allocate $25,000.00 to the Rotary Club. The substitute motion died for lack of a second. SUBSTITUTE MOTION Council Member Humphrey made a substitute motion to Authorized a Grant grant $12,500.00 to the Rotary Club. The substitute of $12,500.00 to motion was seconded by Council Member Buffa, and Rotary Club carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Buffa Glasgow, Humphrey NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a resolution conceptually approving JPA for Fixed formation of the Joint Power Authority (JPA) for a fixed Guideway System guideway system in Orange County (six -city monorail). The Assistant City Engineer reported that the monorail Joint Power Authority consists of the County of Orange and the cities of Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, and Fullerton. He asked that Council approve the JPA in concept with the formal agreement to be submitted to Council at a later date. Council Member Buffa referred to staff's memorandum of February 25, 1991, which explains the JPA in detail. Lee Heinz, Executive Director of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, read a resolution from the Chamber support- ing the guideway project, and submitted a copy to the City Clerk. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Resolution 91-17 Member Humphrey, Resolution 91-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CONCEPTUALLY APPROVING FORMATION OF THE JOINT POWER AUTHORITY, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Buffa Glasgow, Humphrey NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis Soil Storage at The Clerk presented a request for temporary storage of Fairview Park soil at Fairview Park. The City Manager summarized staff's memorandum dated February 27, 1991, which details a request from Mesa Consolidated Water District to temporarily store soil from the Lindbergh School site at Fairview Park. He stated that the Mesa Consolidated Water District is in the process of addressing environmental issues associ- ated with installation of an underground water storage reservoir at the Lindbergh School site, and before any determination can be made concerning the haul routes, the District must know if the Fairview Park site is available. The City Manager further commented that approximately 50 percent of that soil would be returned to the school site, and a good portion could be used at the golf course if a soils report indicates that the soil is appropriate,for the course. Mary Urashima, Public Affairs Manager for Mesa Consoli- dated Water District, reported that the tentative date for ground breaking is September, 1991, and it would take three to four months to remove the soil. She indicated that there is a need in the community for additional water storage in that industry standards recommend seven days of water storage, and currently the community only has storage for a half-day. Mayor Hornbuckle asked if the conceptual approval could be delayed for a short time. Ms. Urashima responded that it is imperative to establish haul routes; in addition, the school district is interested in reopen ing that school site in 1994 or 1995, and the district requires approximately one year prior to the reopening, to refurbish the site. The City Manager stressed that approval would be in concept only, and details which Council may want to have before final approval will not be forthcoming if Council is not interested in the concept. He recommended if Council is uncomfortable with the concept, the proposal should be rejected outright; however, if Council feels the soil storage project may have some merit, approval should be given now. The Principal Planner reported that staff met with Water District staff to express some of Council's concerns, and the meeting was very productive. It was his opinion that to approve the soil storage request in concept may resolve some of the questions regarding the timing and location of the haul routes, and may assist staff to respond more directly to the Water District on issues regarding the reservoir project. MOTION Mayor Hornbuckle made a motion to conceptually approve Soil Storage temporary storage of soil at Fairview Park, with the Approved in understanding that ultimately Council may find it Concept unacceptable if conditions were not met, and Council wanted assurance that the soil would be stored in such a way so that it would not negatively impact the park. The motion was seconded by Council Member Glasgow, and carried 3-1, Council Member Buffa voting no. NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a Right of Entry Agreement with the Agreement with Orange County Flood Control District for the Santa Ana Orange County River Bed Project. Santa Ana River The Assistant City Engineer reported that the Right of Bed Project Entry Agreement provides for access over City property during the initial phases of the Santa Ana River project which will commence in approximately one month. The Assistant City Engineer also mentioned that the Flood Control District is interested in purchasing properties in conjunction with this project, and staff will be providing data on this issue at a later date. 0 MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Agreement Council Member Humphrey, to approve the Right of Approved Entry Agreement with the District. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Buffa Glasgow, Humphrey NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Buffa reported that on Saturday, March COMMENTS 9, 1991, at Lions Park, a rally will be held by the Vietnam Veterans Reunited in support of the remaining Vietnam Veterans troops in the Persian Gulf area. He invited anyone Reunited Rally interested to attend the rally between 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Council Member Humphrey Appointed Mayor Hornbuckle announced the appointment of Council Alternate Member Member Jay Humphrey as an Alternate Member on the San on the San Joaquin Joaquin Transportation Corridor Agency, and stated that Transportation he will be attending the meeting on March 14, 1991. Corridor Agency There were no objections from Council. Parks, Recreation Mayor Hornbuckle stated that if there were no objec- Facilities and tions from Council, applications will be accepted for an Parkways Commission additional week from this date for those interested in serving on the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. -A� C�o Mayor ofithe City of Costa Mesa ti ATTEST: C'ty Clerk of the City°of Costa Mesa