HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1991 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
May 6, 1991
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session May 6, 1991, at 6:30 p.m., in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and
Invocation by the Reverend Galal Gough, First United
Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Vice Mayor Sandra Genis
Council Member Peter Buffa
Council Member Jay Humphrey
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Council Member Edward Glasgow
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
Assistant to the City Manager
Rick Pickering
MINUTES On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
April 15 and Member Buffa, and carried 4-0, the minutes of the regu-
16, 1991 lar meeting of April 15, 1991, and the regular adjourned
meeting of April 16, 1991, were approved as distributed.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
m Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 4-0, to read all ordi-
nances by title only.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Hornbuckle read a proclamation declaring the Month
Older Americans of May as "Older Americans Month". Marie Maples, Chair -
Month person of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, intro-
duced Rudy Fchliebe, who accepted the proclamation on
behalf of Older Americans.
Chiropractic Well- Mayor Hornbuckle read a proclamation declaring May 12
ness Week/Good through 18, 1991, as "Chiropractic Wellness Week", and
Posture Month May, 1991, as "Good Posture Month".
ORAL Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, Apartment 1,
COMMUNICATIONS Costa Mesa, representing the Costa Mesa Civic Associa-
tion, announced their next meeting will be held May 7,
Costa Mesa Civic 1991, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Costa Mesa
Association Police Substation, 567 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa.
She encouraged action to ban the sale and use of "safe
Fireworks and sane" fireworks, and suggested this issue be placed
on the May 20, 1991, Council agenda. She noted there
will be a Community Fireworks Display on July 4th on the
Orange Coast College campus.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was removed from the agenda:
Item 22, Resolution authorizing donation of a surplus
paramedic ambulance to Marisol Residence, Incorporated.
The following items were removed from the Consent Calen-
dar: Item 2, American National Veterans solicitation
permit; Item 12, Claim from Potlach Corporation; Item
20, License agreement with Southern California College
for parking lot use; and Item 25, Budget Adjustment for
the traffic signal modification project.
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, Humphrey -
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, and carried 4-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Thomas M. Foley;
Karl Jay Schuler; and William Thompson.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff:
Licenses Hanour Corporation, doing business as The Shark
Club, 841 Baker Street; and Katsuyuki Takaki, doing
business as Seventeen Sushi, 369 East 17th Street,
Suite 17.
Public Notice from Desert Holiday Broker's Inc., doing busi-
Utilities ness as U.S.A. Shuttle, that an application has been
Commission filed with the California Public Utilities Commission,
for authority to operate a door-to-door airport
shuttle van within the community.
Alternate Site Resolution from the City of Westminster urging the
for League of California League of Cities Board of Directors to
Cities Meeting arrange for an alternate site for the annual meeting
scheduled for October 13 to 16, 1991, in the City of
San Francisco.
BUSINESS PERMITS On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Pars Oriental Rugs Mayor Genis, and carried 4-0, the request from Pars
Oriental Rugs, Incorporated, 419 East 17th Street, Costa
MOTION Mesa, for extension of Close -Out -Sale Permit No. 3131
Extension Approved from May 20, 1991, to September 20, 1991, was approved.
National Awareness Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Foundation Purpose was received from National Awareness Foundation,
601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., by soliciting
MOTION funds from May 1, 1991, through May 1, 1992. On motion
Permit Approved by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis,
and carried 4-0, the permit was approved with applica-
tion of Municipal Code Section 9-127(d).
Veterans of Foreign Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Wars Purpose was received from Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Coast Line Post No. 3536, 567 West 18th Street, Costa
MOTION Mesa, by soliciting funds through sale of "Buddy
Permit Approved Poppies" on May 17 and 18, 1991. On motion by Council
Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, and carried
4-0, the permit was approved with application of Munici-
pal Code Section 9-127(d).
SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
HEARING Mayor Genis, Resolution 91-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Vacation Newport DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A
Boulevard/Old PUBLIC STREET LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NEWPORT
17th Street BOULEVARD AND OLD 17TH STREET, setting a public hearing
MOTION on June 3, 1991, at 6:30 p.m., was adopted by the
Resolution 91-32 following roll call vote:
Adopted; Hearing Set AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
for June 3, 1991 Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
- ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, Warrant Resolution 1492, including Payroll
MOTION 9108, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Warrant 1492 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Approved Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, and carried 4-0, the following claims were
rejected:
Blumer/Runner Jeanne Blumer and Tim Runner
Brownfield Michael Brownfield
Kolbinsky Jackie Kolbinsky
Pacific Bell Pacific Bell
ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item 925, One Rotary Mower, are
ACTIONS on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council
Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the contract
Bid Item 925 was awarded to Pacific Equipment & Irrigation, Incorpo-
One Rotary Mower rated, 19515 East Walnut Drive North, City of Industry,
for $42,056.85. The motion carried by the following
MOTION roll call vote:
Awarded to AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Pacific Equipment Buffa, Humphrey
& Irrigation NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Bid Item 928 Bids received for Bid Item 928, One Electro -Mechanical
One Electro- Hoist, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by
Mechanical Hoist Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the
contract was awarded to Automotive Resources, Incorpo-
MOTION rated, 9990 Lee Highway, Suite 550, Fairfax, Virginia,
Awarded to Auto- for $36,925.68. The motion carried by the following
motive Resources roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Bid Item 932 Bids received for Bid Item 932, One Truck with Mounted
One Truck with Chipper Body and Hoist are on file in the Clerk's
Mounted Chipper office. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Body and Hoist Vice Mayor Genis, the contract was awarded to Fuller
Ford, 760 Broadway, Chula Vista, for $28,281.08. The
MOTION motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Awarded to AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Fuller Ford Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Final Map for The Final Map was presented for Tract 14361, Young/
Tract 14361 'Russell Development, Incorporated, 31 Argonaut, Aliso
Young/Russell Viejo; six lots, 0.389 -acre, located at 182 and 186
Development Albert Place, for condominiums. On motion by Council
Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the map was
MOTION approved; the Council did accept on behalf of the City
Map Approved the ingress/egress over Lot "A" for emergency and
security vehicle purposes; the public utility easement
as shown on said map; the vehicular access rights to
Albert Place as released and relinquished; did also
approve said map pursuant to the provisions of Section
66436(a) (3)(A) of the Subdivision Map Act; and the
Clerk was authorizeed to sign the map on behalf of the
City. The motion carried 4-0.
Completion of Street improvements for Planning Action PA -89-78, for
Street Improve- property at 3225 Harbor Boulevard, were completed to the
ments for PA -89-78 satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Joan
by Brewer Brewer, 670 West 17th Street, Suite G-1, Costa Mesa. On
motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
MOTION Genis, the work was accepted, and authorization was
Work Accepted given to refund the $10,000.00 cash deposit. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Completion of Construction of a block wall for Planning Action PA -87 -
Block Wall for 173, for property at 1850 Whittier Avenue, the Sea Palms
PA -87-173 by project, was completed satisfactorily by Newport Mesa
Newport Mesa Partners, 2386 Faraday Avenue, Suite 220, Carlsbad. On
Partners motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Genis, the work was accepted, and authorization was
MOTION given to exonerate the bond. The motion carried by the
Work Accepted following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Agreement with The Chief of Police requested approval of an agreement
Tiberon with Tiberon, Incorporated, 39350 Civic Center Drive,
Suite 280, Fremont, for $1,210.00 per month through
Computer Software June 30, 1991, to provide computer software support for
Support the Costa Mesa Public Safety Computer System. 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, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Agreement with The Director of Public Services requested approval of an
County of Orange agreement with the County of Orange, Cooperative Project
No. D90-283, to provide for resurfacing of certain
Resurfacing of streets with the City's share of the cost not to exceed
Streets $36,000.00. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded
by Vice Mayor Genis, the agreement was approved, and the
MOTION Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the
Agreement Approved City. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Agreement with The Director of Public Services recommended approval of
County of Orange an agreement with the County of Orange for funding
through the Arterial Highway Financing Program for
Victoria Street Project No. 1271, Victoria Street widening, from Canyon
Widening Drive to Harbor Boulevard. On motion by Council Member
Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, the agreement was
MOTION approved, and.the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
Agreement Approved sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Surplus Radio Set On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Donation Mayor Genis, Resolution 91-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHOR -
MOTION IZING THE DONATION OF A SURPLUS PROPERTY RADIO SET TO
Resolution 91-33 THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, was adopted by the following
Adopted roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Towing Services On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Rate Schedule Mayor Genis, Resolution 91-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, IMPLE-
MOTION MENTING THE AUTOMATIC CHANGE TO THE RATE SCHEDULE FOR
Resolution 91-34 CERTAIN TOWING SERVICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 9-284(b) OF
Adopted THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Deferred Compensation The Personnel Director recommended approval of the
revised Deferred Compensation Plan. The proposed plan
MOTION cancels and supercedes the 2 plans presently in exis-
Plan Approved tence. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 4-0, the plan was
approved.
American National Item 2 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Solici-
Veterans tation Permit No. 3040 issued to American National
Veterans, 1220-24 East Washington, Suite 128, Colton,
Solicitation Permit June 30, 1990, to June 30, 1991, approved by Council on
July 2, 1990.
Paul Sollami, 9911 West Pico Boulevard, Suite 800, Los
Angeles, attorney for American National Veterans, stated
that because this organization is currently being
audited by the Attorney General's office, they are
unable at this time to submit the financial documen-
tation required by the City. He stated that the group
is a California non-profit corporation, and he submitted
a profit and loss statement for Council's review, which
was returned to him as requested.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, suggested
this matter could have been resolved in a different
manner, and the Mayor responded that this organization
applied for a permit in July, 1990, the permit was
issued, the City had been in contact with the them
regarding complaints and had previously requested
financial documentation.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Continued to. by Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 4-0, to continue this
June 3, 1991, item to June 3, 1991, suspending solicitation of funds
Solicitation in the City of Costa Mesa until that time, with the
Suspended finding that the records that have been provided by the
solicitor's agent indicate that there is potential
Potlach Claim
MOTION
Claim Rejected
Agreement with
Southern Cali-
fornia College
Civic Center
Parking Lot
violation of the code, i.e., the charitable purpose
appears to be receiving less funds than indicated in the
original application.
Item 12 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Claim
from the Potlach Corporation. Council Member Humphrey
commented that Potlach Corporation was attempting to
attach the City's funding to help shoulder the enormous
cost of toxic dumping. A motion was made by Council
Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, and
carried 4-0, to reject the claim, and to direct the City
Attorney to investigate following up with other cities
involved in this process.
Item 20 on the Consent Calendar was presented: License
Agreement with Southern California College, 55 Fair
Drive, for partial use of the Civic Center parking lot
during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 25,
1991.
Council Member Humphrey stated that this agreement and
like items should be handled at the City Manager level,
and he requested the City Manager to initiate a proposal
for this action.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
Agreement Approved Mayor Genis, the License Agreement was approved; and the
Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the
City by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
Budget Adjustment Item 25 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Budget
91-92, Traffic Adjustment 91-92 for $20,000.00, to provide sufficient
Signal Modification funds for the traffic signal modification project from
unspent appropriations for the completed Bike Trail
Extension project. The City Manager corrected the
Budget Adjustment number from 91-22 to 91-92.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Adjustment Approved
Mayor Genis, the Budget Adjustment was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Council Review of
for the public hearing for Council Review of the Plan -
PA -91-21
ning Commission's approval of Planning Action PA -91-21,
Bristol Car Wash
for John Golder, 20101 Southwest Birch Street, Suite
120, Santa Ana Heights, authorized agent for Bristol Car
Wash Partners, Post Office Box 10539, Newport Beach, for
Conditional Use Permits to allow auto repair, a lube and
tune, mini market, and gas station, in conjunction with
construction of 3 buildings totaling 8,992 square feet,
to be built on a site with an existing car wash contain-
ing 9,494 square feet; and Parcel Map S-91-116, for a
4 -lot subdivision with a Conditional Use Permit for
shared access and parking at 2750-2800 Bristol Street in
a Cl zone. Environmental Determination: Negative
Declaration. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the
Clerk's office.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
Request Withdrawn Mayor Genis, and carried 4-0, the request for Council
Review was withdrawn.
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PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Community Develop- for the public hearing to review and invite public com-
ment Block Grant ments on Costa Mesa's 1991-92 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) application. The Affidavits of
Publishing are on file.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to act as
the City's official representative to submit the
Final Statement and all understandings and assurances
contained therein, and directing and authorizing the
City Manager to act in connection with submission of
the Final Statement, and to provide such additional
information as may be required.
The City Manager summarized his memorandum of April 30,
1991, which outlined the major components of the pro-
posed program.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Allocations Appro- Member Humphrey, the allocations as recommended in the
ved; Resolution Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency memorandum dated April
91-35 Adopted 30, 1991, were approved; and Resolution 91-35, A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT FUNDS APPLICATION
SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented Ordinance 91-10 for second reading
Transportation and adoption. The ordinance concerns Transportation
Demand Management Demand Management.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
this ordinance was directed at developers, and suggested
looking at traffic signal coordination to help alleviate
pollution. The Mayor pointed out that the City is
mandated by State law to development a congestion
management program.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Ordinance 91-10 Mayor Hornbuckle, to give second reading and adopt
Adopted Ordinance 91-10, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TRANSPOR-
TATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECI-
FIED NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented the following items:
East 19th Street
Continued from the meeting of April 15, 1991, request
from Jim Miller, 245 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, for
installation of rumble strips and sidewalks on East
19th Street; and
Enforceability of speed limit reduction to 25 m.p.h.
on East 19th Street.
The Director of Public Services addressed the issue of
speed limit reduction on East 19th Street and summarized
staff's report of April 23, 1991.
Jim Miller, 245 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, suggested
that the City support and fund the installation of side-
walks on East 19th Street. He submitted 2 letters
in support of the sidewalks from: Scott Queathem, 253
East 19th Street, Costa Mesa; and Bonnie Swann, Assis-
tant Principal, Mariners Elementary School, 2100
Mariners Drive, Newport Beach. A discussion ensued
regarding the noise effect of rumble strips.
The following people spoke in support of the installa-
tion of sidewalks on East 19th Street: Bob Hoffman, 360
East 19th Street, Costa Mesa; Jeff McConville, 466 East
19th Street, Costa Mesa; Melanie Fogg, 365 East 19th
Street, Costa Mesa; and Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier
Avenue, Costa Mesa.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented that
rumble strips were found to be noisy in Newport Beach,
and he suggested staff contact the City of Newport Beach
to substantiate this information.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Rumble Strips Council Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, directing
Approved staff to install the rumble strips on East 19th Street;
to refine a cost figure for the sidewalk installation on
East 19th Street; to make an onsite inspection to deter-
mine what is involved in the installation; and to
investigate potential funding sources other than the
General Fund.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
25 m.p.h. Speed Council Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, to permanently
Limit Approved reduce the speed limit to 25 m.p.h. on East 19th Street
based on the findings in staff's memorandum dated April
23, 1991; and to perform a traffic speed evaluation in
one month.
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented, continued from the meeting of
City Water Use April 15, 1991, City of Costa Mesa Water Use Management
Management Plan Plan for City -owned property and facilities.
The City Manager presented staff's memorandum dated
April 25, 1991, noting that the ten percent reduction
program is recommended. He stated that at the present
time, reclaimed water is not available for irrigation
purposes.
The Mayor noted a correction to the staff report, Page
2, the second sentence should read, "The City uses
approximately 326 million gallons annually, or approxi-
mately 1,000 acre feet."
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked if there
were means to test the moisture of the ground before
watering, stating he believed the best time to conserve
water is in the winter.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Plan Approved Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the City Water Manage-
ment Plan as presented in staff's memorandum of April
25, 1991, implementing the ten percent reduction
measures immediately, was approved.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
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OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented the request for rehearing from
Request for. Patrick E. Olson, 1132 Victoria Place, Costa Mesa,
Rehearing, concerning the Council's denial of his Application for
Patrick E. Olson Leave to Present a Late Claim in connection with Devel-
opment Review DR -88-26, for property at 426 Victoria
Street.
The City Attorney reviewed his Opinion No. 91-7 dated
April 26, 1991, which indicated that Council does not
have the authority to act on Mr. Olson's request for
rehearing and recommended the request be denied.
Emily Quinlan, Geiler & Borchard, 18201 Von Karman
Avenue, Irvine, attorney for Mr. Olson, reviewed (1)
the time constraints of the late claim, and (2) the
conduct of City personnel.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented on
the statute of limitations.
The City Attorney clarified the options available as
being: (1) decline to set matter for rehearing, or
(2) take no action, which would result in the same con-
clusion.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council Mem-
Request Denied ber Humphrey, and carried 3-1, Council Member Buffa
voting no, the request for rehearing was denied as new
information was not made available at or prior to the
previous hearing.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council Mem-
City Attorney ber Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the City Attorney was
Report Requested requested to provide a written report regarding options
Re Extending available for extending deadlines such as this one when
Deadlines a request for rehearing or an appeal has been filed
prior to the deadline.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented recommendations from Mayor
Public Service Hornbuckle and Council Member Humphrey concerning
Grant Funds allocation of public service grant funds.
The Mayor announced the grant for the Feedback Founda-
tion will be considered at another time after more
information is provided. She stated she would abstain
from discussion regarding the Girls, Incorporated, grant
as she is a member of the Board of Directors. She also
stated organizations that had not been previously funded
by the City had been interviewed.
Tim Shaw, 690 Hamilton Street, Apartment B-2, Costa
Mesa, program director.of SPIN, spoke on the guarantee
apartment payment program, which was allocated funding,
and the substance abuse program, which was not.
Sterling Wolfe, 6204 West Ocean Front, Newport Beach,
Chairman of the Board of Managers of the Newport Beach/
Costa Mesa YMCA, requested funds to repair the roof
of the YMCA building.
June Russell, 281-1/2 Costa Mesa Street, Costa Mesa,
Assistant Director for Fish -Harbor, spoke about their
request for funds.
Larry Haynes, 1610 Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, Executive
Director of Mercy House, and a Director of the Orange
County Homeless Issues Task Force, expressed apprecia-
tion for the favorable recommendations.
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Richard Mele, Program Manager of Dayle McIntosh Center
for the Disabled, thanked Council for the positive
recommendation for funding.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa,seconded by
Grants Approved Vice Mayor Genis, to approve the public service grants
as recommended by the Public Service Grant Committee's
memorandum dated April 23, 1991, excepting Girls, Incor-
porated, Feedback Foundation, and Marisol Residence;
stipulating that the pool rental fee for High Hopes be
waived. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Girls, Inc. Vice Mayor Genis, to approve the public service grant
Grant Approved for Girls, Incorporated. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis, Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented the request from Team Orange County
Street Closure, Cycling, 2701 Harbor Boulevard, Suite E-8, Costa Mesa,
Grand Prix Bicycle for street closure and waiver of police fees for the
Race Second Annual Costa Mesa Grand Prix Bicycle Race on
Sunday, June 16, 1991.
The Assistant to the City Manager sunmiarized his memor-
andum of April 30, 1991.
Larry Weichman, 1113 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, represen-
ting Team Orange County Cycling, stated that without the
street closure, the race would not take place, and he
noted the waiver of police fees would benefit the two
charitable causes that are recipients of funds generated
by the race.
A discussion ensued regarding available parking during
the bicycle race and adjacent business that will be
impacted.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Street Closure Vice Mayor Genis, to approve street closure and waive
Approved; Police police fees per staff's memorandum dated April 30, 1991.
Fees Waived The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented City Attorney Report No. 91-23
Prosecutorial and an agreement with the Orange County District
Services Attorney for prosecutorial services.
The City Attorney reported on the subject agreement and
noted Report No. 91-23 specifies changes in the agree-
ment. He stated this arrangement would save the City
Money.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Agreement Approved by Vice Mayor Genis, to renew the agreement with the
Orange County District Attorney's office in accordance
with the City Attorney's Report No. 91-23. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented City Attorney Report No. 91-20 and
Training Standards proposed ordinance amending Title 14 of the Costa Mesa
of Public Safety Municipal Code to adopt the Penal Code requirements
Dispatchers relating to selection and training standards of public
safety dispatchers. The City Attorney summarized Report
No. 91-20 dated April 17, 1991.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Ordinance 91-11 Member Humphrey, Ordinance 91-11, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF -COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT THE PENAL CODE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE
SELECTION AND TRAINING STANDARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIS-
PATCHERS, was given first reading and passed to second
reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented nonresident participant fee of $5.00
Nonresident Parti-
for certain programs offered by the Recreation Division
cipant Fee
of the Community Services Department.
The City Manager summarized staff's report of April 26,
1991, stating that the non-resident fee programs are
those that require registration. He reviewed the City's
recreational programs.
MOTION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Coun-
Fee Approved
cil Member Humphrey, to approve the nonresident $5.00
participation fee for the programs outlined in staff's
memorandum of April 26, 1991; to explore all possibili-
ties where the fees would be relevant elsewhere; and to
request Community Services to develop a process for
priority registration for residents of Costa Mesa. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented the request for $6,275.00 from the
Fish Fry Float
Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club for the Fish Fry
float.
The City Manager stated the request for $6,275.00
was summarized in his memorandum of May 2, 1991,
with the attachment from the Green Float Company.
Jim Ferryman, 1095 Tulare Drive, Costa Mesa, repre-
senting the Costa Mesa/Newport Harbor Lions Club,
summarized the request for float funds.
Vice Mayor Genis emphasized that all requests for
funds that are received during the year should be
submitted on the standard application form.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Float Funds by Council Member Buffa, to approve the $6,275.00 for
Approved the 1991 Lions Club Float; with the.findings that the
Lions Club is active in supporting the growth and health
of the community, and there is a decades -long tradition
of thousands of Costa Mesa residents that will avail
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themselves of the Fish Fry and the parade. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a proposed ordinance adding Chapter
Leaf Blowers IX to Title 11 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code pertain-
ing to the use of leaf blowers within the City.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services gave back-
ground information on the proposed ordinance and summar-
ized staff's report dated April 26, 1991. He noted that
by 1994, leaf blowers will probably be eliminated per
the Air Quality Management Plan Measure M -I-7.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, supported the
ordinance because of the noise level of the leaf blowers
in his neighborhood.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Ordinance 91-12
Member Humphrey, Ordinance 91-12, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading
ADDING CHAPTER IX TO TITLE 11 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICI-
PAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE USE OF LEAF BLOWERS WITHIN
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given first reading and
passed to second reading, adding to Section 11-165,
Limited Use, (a), "In residential areas or within 50
feet thereof." The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Glasgow
The Mayor directed the Deputy City Manager to provide
the gardener's organization that had expressed an
interest in this topic with a copy of the ordinance.
Vice Mayor Genis suggested also providing a copy of the
ordinance to residents who had filed written complaints.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request from Assemblyman Tom
Assembly Bill 1819 Umberg for support of Assembly Bill 1819 regarding
Jail Sites condemnation authority for jail sites.
Mayor Hornbuckle stated the letter from Assemblyman
Umberg requests the City's formal consideration of
Assembly Bill 1819.
A discussion ensued in regard to supporting the County's
authority to condemn property through eminent domain.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, related his
theory that there would not be a need for jails if
morals were taught to the young.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Support Denied Mayor Genis, and carried 4-0, the request for expression
of support for Assembly Bill 1819 was denied; and
Assemblyman Umberg and the Assembly will be informed
that the City is opposed to Assembly Bill 1819.
The Mayor requested the City Manager to prepare the
letter to Assemblyman Umberg reflecting the comments of
Council Members regarding their opposition to Assembly
Bill 1819.
CITY ATTORNEY The Clerk presented City Attorney Report No. 91-22, and
REPORT an ordinance to repeal Section 10-354(c) of the Costa
Mesa Municipal Code relating to solicitation of employ -
Report No. 91-22 ment, business, or contributions from streets.
Street Solicitation
A petition containing 57 signatures requesting that the
City ordinance prohibiting groups or individuals from
congregating on Park Avenue, Lions Park or any street
corner in Costa Mesa, be continued, was filed with the
Clerk's office.
A communication was received from Craig McCracken, 869
Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stating opposition to revoking
the law that prohibits soliciting work on street corners
or gathering areas.
The City Attorney summarized his Report No. 91-22 dated
April 23, 1991, with the recommendation that Subsection
(c) of Section 10-354 be repealed as the Orange County
Superior Court held that it was unconstitutional and
unenforceable. He clarified that Subsection (c) is the
"intent" provision and reads as follows: "It shall be
unlawful for any person to be in Lions Park or within
three hundred (300) feet thereof, or on Newport Avenue
between 18th and Harbor Boulevard, or within two hundred
(200) feet of the intersection of Santa Ana Avenue and
East 20th Street, with the intent to solicit employment
from an occupant of any motor vehicle."
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, demonstrated
the difficulty of proving "intent". He noted that the
vagrancy law is now deemed unconstitutional.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess.at--11:10 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 11:20 p.m.
Council Member Council Member Buffa left during the recess, and Mayor
Buffa Left Hornbuckle noted that he left due to a conflict of
interest on the next item.
Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Street, Costa Mesa, asked
for clarification of Subsection (c), and Council Member
Buffa stated this section has not been enforced recently.
Lieutenant James Watson, Costa Mesa Police Department,
stated that the police have not been successful in cit-
ing contractors who hire day workers. He related
problems generated by the congregation day workers.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding commercial
activity on public property.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Ordinance 91-13
Member Humphrey, Ordinance 91-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First
CITY COUNCIL- OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading
REPEALING SECTION 10-354(c) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS,
OR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM STREETS, was given first reading
and passed to second reading; with the following recom-
mendations: (1) focus enforcement on employers, and (2)
refer this issue to the Human Relations Committee to
develop a plan whereby the workers are encouraged to
obtain work from the Job Center. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:_ None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:_ Glasgow
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess.at--11:10 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 11:20 p.m.
Council Member Council Member Buffa left during the recess, and Mayor
Buffa Left Hornbuckle noted that he left due to a conflict of
interest on the next item.
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CITY MANAGER The Clerk presented the City service contracts with the
REPORT Orange County Fairgrounds. The City Manager presented
Fairgrounds Service the series of recommendations for the Orange County
Contracts Fairgrounds as reported in his memorandum dated May 2,
1991.
Captain David Brooks, Costa Mesa Police Department,
reported on the number of police officers required for
special events at the Fairgrounds, noting that in 1990
a total of 5,517 hours were worked.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, questioned if
the police officers working at the Fairgrounds were on
overtime, and the City Manager responded usually the
duty is overtime but occasionally officers are pulled
off other assignments for the Fairground duty.
Norb Bartosik, General Manager, Orange County Fair and
Exposition Center, received clarification from the
City Manager on salient points of the City's letter
dated April 5, 1991.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Recommendations by Vice Mayor Genis, and carried 3-0, to approve the
Approved City Manager's recommendations per his memorandum of
May 2, 1991, with the additional recommendation to
develop a traffic control program for large conflicting
events.
COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Member Humphrey wished all mothers a Happy
COMMENTS
Mother's Day. He also pointed out that he has noticed
Mother's Day
many people go through red lights, and he cautioned
everyone to preserve the safety of our intersections.
Fairview Park
Vice Mayor Genis thanked those who assisted with Fair -
Cleanup
view Park Cleanup Day. She also announced the Friends
of the Costa Mesa Library Book Sale which is to take
Book Sale
place on Saturday, May 18, 1991.
Mayor Hornbuckle reported that dedication of the E1
Camino Real Bell at the Estancia Adobe was held the
previous Saturday, May 4, 1991.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
Mayor oV the City of Costa Mesa
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