HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/1991 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JUNE 17, 1991
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session June 17, 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 Chaplain William Parry, Hoag Memorial
Hospital -Presbyterian.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Mary Hornbuckle
Vice Mayor Sandra Genis
Council Member Peter Buffa
Council Member Jay Humphrey
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present:
City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Thomas Kathe
Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services Donald Lamm
Public Services Director
William Morris
Principal Planner R. Michael
Robinson
City Clerk Eileen Phinney
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
June 3 and Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the minutes of the
11, 1991 regular meeting of June 3, 1991, and the special meet-
ing of June 11, 1991, were approved as distributed.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Council Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, to read all
ordinances by title only.
ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Hornbuckle announced the following items would be
Old Business removed from the agenda:
Nos. 5 and 8
Removed from Old Business, Item 5, Continued from the meeting of
Agenda June 3, 1991, request from Orange County Marathon,
Incorporated, for official City endorsement and waiver
of related police services costs; and
Old Business, Item 8, Resolution to place measure pro-
hibiting fireworks on the ballot.
ORAL
Franklin Cole, 2482 Fairview Way, Costa Mesa, presented
COMMUNICATIONS
a transparency and photographs illustrating the Banning
Banning Channel
Channel maintenance road construction currently underway
Maintenance Road
by the County Corps of Engineers. He stated the Corps
met with residents recently, however viable solutions
for potential property damage were not available. The
City Manager will initiate a meeting between the project
director, Corps personnel, and the residents.
Estancia High
Marian Roberts, 3111 Mace Avenue, Apartment A, Costa
School Music
Mesa, Chairman of Ways and Means for the Estancia
Boosters
Instrumental Music Boosters, stated the major source
of funds for the band program has been the sale of
fireworks, and she invited the Council to attend the
Fourth Annual Estancia 5000 Dinner and Dance which is
a fund raising event.
Water Usage Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, compli-
mented the Mayor on her record for prudent water usage.
Resolutions for John Moorlach, 3169 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, repre-
Ed Glasgow and senting the Costa Mesa Republican Assembly, read two
Senate Bill 945 resolutions: (1) commending Ed Glasgow for his service
to the community, and (2) opposing Senate Bill 945 to
permit certain improvements at fairs, including race-
track enclosures, and satellite wagering facilities.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calen-
dar: Item 19, Change Order to the contract for design
of the Corporation Yard/Estancia High School Traffic
Signal; Item 21, Resolution authorizing improvements to
the Fairview Channel; Item 24 (a) through (e), Budget
Adjustments; and Item 25, Sole source lease agreement
for an upgraded telephone system for the City.
On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Member Humphrey, 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: None
READING FOLDER On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the following Reading
Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Orville Amburgey;
Amended Claim from John Bates; Greg Etter; and
Wayne L. Johnson.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License application for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff:
License Barbara and Brian Becker, 88 Fair Drive (Grand Stand).
SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
HEARING Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the following items
were set for public hearing on July 1, 1991, at 6:30
MOTION p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall:
Hearings Set for
July 1, 1991 An ordinance amending the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to
clarify that the development review process shall also
Granny Units and apply to granny units and accessory apartments in any
Accessory Apartments zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
CDBG Funding Reallocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funding for fiscal year 1990-91.
WARRANTS On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Member Humphrey, Warrant Resolution 1496, including Pay -
MOTION roll 9112, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Warrant 1496 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Approved Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the following claims
were rejected:
Busca Hugo Pedro Busca
Calles Stephen Calles
Costa Lori Costa
Kerr Dale Ann Kerr
McMinimy Meloni McMinimy
Michelmore Peter B. Michelmore
Pendergrass Paula Pendergrass
Pherrin John Pherrin
Sullivan Thomas L. Sullivan
Tortoledo Ramiro Tortoledo
ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item 913, Revision A, Rental of
ACTIONS Three Copiers, are on file in the Clerk's office. On
motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council Member
Bid Item 913 Humphrey, the contract was awarded to A. B. Dick Com -
Rental of Three pany, 3598 Cadillac Avenue, Costa Mesa, for $79,263.60.
Copiers The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
MOTION Buffa, Humphrey
Awarded to NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
A. B. Dick ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Notice of Completion Modification to the 84 -Inch Outlet Structure at the
R. C. Foster Santa Ana -Delhi Channel, Upstream of Paularino Avenue,
Project No. 91-02, was completed to the satisfaction of
Modification to 84- the Public Services Director by R. C. Foster Corpora -
Inch Outlet Struc- tion, 17861 Bishop -Circle, Villa Park, on June 4, 1991.
ture, Project No. On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
91-02 Member Humphrey, the work was accepted; the Clerk was
authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization
MOTION was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter;
Work Accepted the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7
months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered
exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The Public Services Director recommended approval of an
Southern California agreement with Southern California Edison Company, Post
Edison Office Box 410, Long Beach, to relocate Edison facili-
ties for the Fairview Road and Baker Street intersection
Relocate Edison widening project. On motion by Vice Mayor Genis,
Facilities seconded by Council Member Humphrey, the agreement was
approved; and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
MOTION sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the
Agreement Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
11 Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services recommended
County of Orange
renewing an agreement with the County of Orange, Health
Care Agency/Environmentall Health Division, 2009 East
Health Services
Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, to provide health services
from July 1, 1991, to June 30, 1996. On motion by Vice
MOTION
Mayor Genis, seconded by Council Member Humphrey,
Agreement Approved
renewal of the agreement 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, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
I-405 Freeway/ On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Fairview Road Member Humphrey, Resolution 91-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Offramp CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING DEDICATION OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY TO THE
MOTION STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE I-405 FREEWAY/FAIRVIEW ROAD
Resolution 91-44 OFFRAMP, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Adopted AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Grant Deed Approved Member Humphrey, the Grant Deed authorizing dedication
of property to the State of California for the I-405
Freeway/Fairview Road offramp, 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, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Arterial Highway On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Financing Program Member Humphrey, Resolution 91-45, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
MOTION ESTABLISHING THE QUALIFICATION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
Resolution 91-45 FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE .ORANGE COUNTY ARTERIAL HIGHLY
Adopted FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Treasurer
On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Authorization to
Member Humphrey, Resolution 91-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Invest Monies
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST AND REINVEST
MOTION
IDLE MONIES OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA IN ELIGIBLE SECU-
Resolution 91-46
RITIES AND TO SELL OR EXCHANGE SECURITIES PURCHASED, AND
Adopted
AUTHORIZING SAID TREASURER TO DEPOSIT SUCH SECURITIES
FOR SAFEKEEPING IN DESIGNATED BANKS AND SAVINGS AND
LOANS AND AUTHORIZING THE SAID TREASURER TO DELEGATE TO
THE DEPUTY TREASURER THE CARRYING OUT OF ANY SUCH TASKS,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Change Order "A" Item 19 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Change
BSI Consultants Order "A" for $5,500.00 to the contract with BSI Consul-
tants, Incorporated, 2000 East First Street, Santa Ana,
Corporation Yard/ for the design of the Corporation Yard/Estancia High
Estancia High School School Traffic Signal. The Change Order is for addi-
Traffic Signal tional engineering services to incorporate plans, speci-
fications, and estimates for landscaping, irrigation,
and a three-foot concrete block wall as required at
Estancia High School,. Council Member Humphrey announced
that he would abstain from voting on this item.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Change Order Mayor Genis, the change order was approved by the
Approved following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Humphrey
Fairview Channel Item 21 on the Consent Calendar was presented: A
Improvement resolution authorizing the Orange County Flood Control
District to improve the Fairview Channel.
Vice Mayor Genis clarified that the portion of Fairview
Channel being improved is located under Placentia
Avenue. The Public Services Director stated work will
begin in approximately two months and will be completed
in approximately four months.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
Resolution 91-47 Mayor Genis, Resolution 91-47,, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO IMPROVE
THE FAIRVIEW CHANNEL, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Budget Adjustments Item 24 on the Consent Calendar was presented:
Budget Adjustment 91-116 for $1,103.00, to provide an
appropriation to pay the City's share of the cost of
a fence with Fairview Village Homeowners Association;
Budget Adjustment 91-117 for $12,000.00, to provide an
adequate appropriation to pay for construction of
handicap access requirements for the elevator at the
Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club;
Budget Adjustment 91-119 for $30,650.00, to provide an
appropriation for design and renovation of the Police
facility pistol range ventilation system to meet appro-
priate standards;
Budget Adjustment 91-121 for $18,000.00, to provide
funds for appraisals in right-of-way negotiations for
intersection improvements at Harbor Boulevard and
Gisler Avenue; and
Budget Adjustment 91-122 for $50,000.00, to provide
funds for construction of traffic signal modification
and improvements at the intersection of Newport
Boulevard and 18th Street; ninety percent of the total
project costs are eligible for reimbursement from
CALTRANS.
Council Member Humphrey requested clarification of the
five Budget Adjustments, and the City Manager reviewed
these items with a brief explanation of each.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
Adjustments
Mayor Genis, the Budget Adjustments were approved by the
Approved
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Lease with
Item 25 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Sole
AT&T
source lease agreement with AT&T, 8001 Irvine Center
Drive, Suite 600, Irvine, to provide an upgraded tele -
City Telephone
phone system for City facilities.
System
Council Member Humphrey questioned the sole source pur-
chase. Communications Director Vince Whelan responded
that the City is now leasing AT&T equipment which will
be integrated into the new system, effecting a savings.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
Lease Agreement Mayor Genis, the lease agreement was approved; and the
Approved Communications Director was 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: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Appeal of PA -91-33 for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the
Burke/Herberts Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action PA -91-33,
from Brian Tesch Burke, 1907 Harbor Boulevard, Costa
Mesa, authorized agent for Curtis Herberts, 2290 Channel
Road, Newport Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit to
allow entertainment in conjunction with the existing use
that will include poetry reading, theatrical skits, and
live acoustical music within 200 feet of residentially
zoned property, located at 1907 Harbor Boulevard in a C2
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affi-
davit of Mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized
staff's memorandum dated June 10, 1991, which contains
three options: (1) to deny the request, (2) to overturn
the Planning Commission's denial and approve the request,
or (3) to resubmit the request to the Planning Ccmmis-
sion as a request for a use permit for offsite parking.
Brian Tesch Burke stated that he was in favor of refer-
ring this item back to the Planning Commission.
Lee Heinz, Executive Director of the Costa Mesa Chamber
of Commerce, read a prepared statement from Jim Henwood,
Chamber of Commerce President, supporting the Blue
Marble Coffee House.
Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in
favor of the coffee house.
John Moorlach, 3169 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
for the public hearing to consider the following:
Landscaping Assess- Resolution levying an assessment for fiscal year 1991-
ment District No. 1 1992 within Landscaping Assessment District No. 1;
Tracts 9901 and 12011, 100 parcels; and
this small business, stating it provides avante-guarde
art, poetry and music for the City.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, stated that
the Blue Marble Coffee House represents free enterprise
in action, and he supported approval of the parking use
permit. -
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
PA -91-33 Referred
Mayor Genis, Planning Action PA -91-33 was referred to
to Planning
the Planning Commission to formalize parking agreements
Commission
with neighbors of the Blue Marble Coffee House. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
for the public hearing to consider the following:
Landscaping Assess- Resolution levying an assessment for fiscal year 1991-
ment District No. 1 1992 within Landscaping Assessment District No. 1;
Tracts 9901 and 12011, 100 parcels; and
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Landscaping Assess- Resolution levying an assessment for fiscal year 1991-
ment District No. 2 1992 within Landscaping Assessment District No. 1;
Tract 10513, 41 parcels.
The Affidavits of Posting and Publishing are on file in
the Clerk's office. No communications were received.
The City Manager summarized staff's memorandum dated
May 27, 1991. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Resolutions 91-48 Vice Mayor Genis, to adopt the following resolutions:
and 91-49 Adopted
Resolution 91-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING AN ASSESS-
MENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER ONE; and
Resolution 91-49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING AN ASSESS-
MENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER TWO.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
Federal Revenue for the public hearing to consider allocation of Federal
Sharing Funds Revenue Sharing Funds for fiscal years 1990-91 and 1991-
92. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the
Clerk's office. No communications were received.
The City Manager referred to staff's memorandum dated
June 10, 1991, stating that the monies being allocated
are the interest on funds that were set aside for Canyon
Park. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
Allocation Mayor Genis, the allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing
Approved Funds was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced that this was the time and place set
for the public hearing to consider the following:
City's Appropriation Recalculation of the City's appropriation limit for
Limit 1990-91 fiscal year 1990-91: $65,275,489.00; and
City's Appropriation City's appropriation limit for fiscal year 1991-92:
Limit 1991-92 $69,541,386.00.
The Affidavits of Publication are on file in the Clerk's
office. No communications were received. Finance
Director Susan Temple summarized staff's memorandum
dated June 10, 1991. There being no speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Resolutions 91-50 by Vice Mayor Genis, to adopt the following resolutions:
and 91-51 Adopted
Resolution 91-50, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND
ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
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OF 1990-91, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII -B OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED
BY PROPOSITION 111 AND SB 88; and
Resolution 91-51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND
ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
OF 1991-92, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII -B OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED BY
PROPOSITION 111 AND SB 88.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented the proposed City Budget for fiscal
City Budget 1991-92 year 1991-92 for public discussion. The City Manager
expressed appreciation to those who attended and
assisted with the budget meeting on June 10, 1991.
The Finance Director summarized staff's memorandum dated
June 10, 1991, stating that total estimated resources
available for the fiscal year 1991-92, as amended at the
budget meeting, will be $69,100,000.00. She stated
this was a completely balanced general fund budget at
$58,100,000.00. Discussion ensued regarding individual
items in the budget.
John Moorlach, 3169 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked
several policy questions, and he was informed these
would be addressed at the July 15, 1991, Council meet-
ing. He presented to the Clerk a resolution from the
Costa Mesa Republican Assembly opposing: (1) funding
of a Cultural Arts Assessment; and (2) hiring a full-
time staff member for Arts Director with City funds.
Orville Amburgey, 945 Coronado Drive, Costa Mesa, stated
that regarding Page 148 of the Program Budget, he under-
stood from Al Nelson, General Council for the Employment
Development Department (EDD), that they would not be
taking over the Job Center as previously planned. The
City Manager stated it was not the City's understanding
that EDD had withdrawn the proposal which they had
agreed to in concept.
Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, spoke about
the monthly lunches provided to the Cultural Arts
Committee and the Golf Course Committee, stating that
meals should be available to all eight City committees.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, questioned
the amount of money being spent on the arts.
Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated
it would be beneficial to obtain feedback on the budget
from homeowner's associations. The Mayor noted that a
plan to meet with various homeowner's association repre-
sentatives is in progress. The City Manager responded
that the City will be presenting a series of neighbor-
hood targeted programs based on responses from various
associations.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
Resolution 91-52 Mayor Genis, Resolution 91-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1991-92, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:15 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented Ordinance 91-14 for second reading
Park Fees in Lieu and adoption. The ordinance relates to park fees in
of Land Dedication lieu of land dedication. She also presented a resolu-
tion finding and determining the population density
standard.
The Principal Planner reviewed staff's memorandum dated
June 7, 1991, stating that if a lower fee than the
maximum is preferable, it would be suggested that a
finding be added to the resolution indicating that the
fee is reduced based upon the Council's desire to
balance the need for additional park and recreational
fees with the housing cost implications of the fee.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Ordinance,91-14 Member Humphrey, Ordinance 91-14, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 13-490 AND 13-493 OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER
III, TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO PARK AND RECREATION FEES IN LIEU OF LAND DEDICATION,
was given second reading and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by
Resolution 91-53 Council Member Humphrey, to adopt the fee schedule based
Adopted on the appraisal of park land as presented in staff's
memorandum dated June 7, 1991; and to adopt Resolution
91-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THE
POPULATION DENSITY STANDARD FOR SINGLE- AND MULTIPLE -
FAMILY DWELLING UNITS, AND AMENDING THE CURRENT IN -LIEU
IMPACT FEE FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Council Member Buffa opposed the motion because he felt
that there are other options for funding park improve-
ments which should be explored before imposing a new tax
which will ultimately increase housing costs.
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented Ordinance 91-16, relating to smoking
Smoking in Public in public facilities, for second reading and adoption;
Facilities and a resolution regarding designated smoking areas.
A communication was received from Dorothy M. Clinch,
2039 President Place, Costa Mesa, regarding smokers'
rights. The City Attorney corrected the first page of
Ordinance 91-16, Section 8-132(b) to read, "Smoke" or
"Smoking" means and includes..."
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Mayor
Ordinance 91-16 Hornbuckle, Ordinance 91-16, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER V TO TITLE 8 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
AND AMENDING SECTIONS 2-86 AND 2-87 RELATING TO
SMOKING IN PUBLIC FACILITIES, was given second reading
and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor Hornbuckle stated a letter had been received from
Harry Green, Costa Mesa Golf Club, requesting that the -
first floor bar and lobby area, the second floor outside
balconies and all private offices be designated smoking
areas.
The City Manager stated a communication was received
from Mary Elliott elaborating on comments previously
made by City employees. He stated that the Costa Mesa
Police Association, Fire Association, and Employees
Association supported the proposal, providing other
accommodations, specifically designated smoking areas,
are assigned; and a stop smoking program is to be imple-
mented.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Resolution 91-54 Council Member Humphrey, to adopt Resolution 91-54, A
Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO DESIGNATE SMOKING AREAS WITHIN
PUBLIC FACILITIES, designating the following as smoking
areas: (1) The first floor bar area at the Costa Mesa
Municipal Golf Course, 1701 Golf Course Drive; (2) The
second floor outside balconies and private offices at
the Costa Mesa Municipal Golf Course; (3) The veterans
area at the downtown Police substation, 567 West 18th
Street, known as the Costa Mesa Veterans Memorial Hall;
and (4) Facilities at City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, that
would be sheltered, but outside the building itself, as
developed by the City Manager. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of May 20, 1991,
Costa Mesa Civic Memorandum of Understanding with the Costa Mesa Civic
Playhouse Playhouse.
Communications from.Costa Mesa residents in support of
the Civic Playhouse were received from: Katherine
Brown, 2976 Royal Palm Drive, Apartment C; Jeanne
Burker, 1585 San Bernardino Place; Annabelle Quigley,
990 Oak Street; Margaret B. Soden, 335 Woodland Place,
Apartment B; Bill O'Neil, 1618 Baker Street; Mr. & Mrs.
Maurice Levy, 2217 Harbor Boulevard, Apartment F-2; A.
Stephens Lowrie, 2046 Meyer Place; Harriett C. Durway,
421 Circle; Stephen Goldberger, M.D., 3036 Java Road;
Pamela and David Hengsteler, 912 Van Ness Court; Terri
Blake, 1750 Whittier Avenue; and from Helen A. Anderson,
3320 Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar.
Rick Pickering, Assistant to the City Manager, presented
staff's report dated June 12, 1991, which addressed
concerns raised by Council at the May 6, 1991, meeting.
The following persons spoke on the Memorandum of Under-
standing and the Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse: Dwayne
Dickerson, 498 Sturgeon Drive, Costa Mesa; Alice Leggett,
1088 Salinas Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the Cultural
Arts Committee; Maria Hall -Brown, 2221 Saybrook Lane,
Costa Mesa; Gordon Marhoefer, 342 Sydney Lane, Costa
Mesa; Anita Grossman, 1959 Flamingo Drive, Costa Mesa;
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Ted Knorr, 293 Bowling Green Drive, Costa Mesa; Brian
Johnston, 2700 Peterson Place, Apartment 39, Costa Mesa;
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa; Diana Lyerla,
2031 National Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the Board of
Directors of the Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse; David
Palmer, 1622 Corsica Place, Costa Mesa; Ross Phillips,
2389-A Carlton Place, Costa Mesa; Beverly Allen, 2326
Cornell Drive, Costa Mesa; Jim Bell, resident of Mission
Viejo; Jim Ryan, 23995 Raleigh Street, E1 Toro, member
of the Laguna Playhouse; Ken Perkins, 400 Merrimac Way,
Costa Mesa; Richard Cavin, resident of Corona del Mar;
Jeanine Marold, 306 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa; Joann
Von Fitt, 316 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa; Merna Ryan,
23995 Raleigh Street, El Toro; and Keith Lewis, 205
Mayfair Lane, Costa Mesa.
John Moorlach, 3169 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, read a
resolution of the Costa Mesa Republican Assembly which
opposed continued funding of the Costa Mesa Civic Play-
house, but supported the Memorandum of Understanding
with the modification that the Playhouse will be self-
sustaining by the fiscal year 1992-93.
The Community Services Director spoke on the.fees paid
by participants in sporting events. Vice Mayor Genis
asked if members of the Civic Playhouse, as in sports,
pay to participate, and she was informed they do not.
Motion Made to A motion was made by Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Approve Memorandum Council Member Buffa, to approve the Memorandum of
of Understanding Understanding; specifying Option 1 of Exhibit A, Annual
Rent Schedule; and Option 1 of Exhibit B, Annual Oper-
ating Subsidy; on Page 2 of the MOU, Paragraph H, last
sentence, strike the word "grants" which changes the
sentence to read, "All subsidies made to CMCP by the
CITY shall cease on June 30, 1998;" strike the word
"grant" from the the balance of the document and, if
necessary, replace it with "budget subsidies".
Substitute Motion A substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis to
Died for Lack of approve the Memorandum of Understanding, adding the
a Second clause that the Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse will not,
"denegrate nor harass nor permit its agents to denegrate
nor harass individuals on the basis of their race,
religion, color, natural origin, ancestry, physical
handicap, medical condition, marital status, or sex."
The motion died for lack of a second.
AMENDED ORIGINAL
A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
MOTION
by Mayor Hornbuckle, to amend the original motion to
Memorandum of
change Exhibit A, Annual Rent Schedule, to Option 2;
Understanding
and change Exhibit B, Annual Operating Subsidy, to
Approved
Option 2; with the inclusion of special ticket rates
for senior citizens. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Buffa,
Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RECESS
The Mayor declared a recess at 10:25 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 10:40 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
The Clerk presented traffic speed evaluation on East
East 19th Street
19th Street. The Public Services Director presented
staff's memorandum dated June 7, 1991, stating that if
Council concurs,'the report should be received and filed.
Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, related
her experience driving on 19th Street.
The City Manager stated that he will provide Council
with a statistical analysis of police action on East
19th Street.
Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported
lowering the speed limit on East 19th for safety reasons.
Evaluation Received Mayor Hornbuckle received the traffic speed evaluation for
and Filed filing.
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of June 3, 1991,
Enforcement of enforcement of the fireworks ordinance.
Fireworks Ordinance
Communications were received from Roger Blanchard, 1144
Sea Bluff Drive, Costa Mesa, regarding enforcement; and
Lois Pinsky, 3078 Ceylon Road, Costa Mesa, opposing any
sale of fireworks.
The City Manager presented staff's report dated June 12,
1991, noting that formal acceptance of this report is not
required nor is a separate authorization of overtime.
Fire Marshal Tom Macduff explained the enforcement
planned for the 4th of July; and he explained that to
fully enforce the ordinance, it would be necessary to
double or triple the police force on the streets.
Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Eldon Avenue, Costa Mesa,
expressed her desire to have an ordinance passed pro-
hibiting fireworks.
Dwayne Dickerson, 498 Sturgeon Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke
about prohibiting smaller fireworks that are dangerous.
He complained about flyers left on the windshield of his
car advertising the fireworks display at Orange Coast
College.
Jeffrey Childs, 1139 Aviemore Terrace, Costa Mesa, spoke
regarding the history of fireworks.
John Moorlach, 3169 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, respond-
ing to a statement regarding the Rotary Club, reported
that the club is very active with local schools, which
includes providing scholarships.
Sherrie Neft, 3132 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated
enforcement is the key issue to the new fireworks ordi-
nance,'and she requested a plan be made to enforce
prohibition of fireworks being ignited from public
domain, such as roadways and sidewalks. She stated she
is still in favor of a total ban.
Nancy Palme, 1997 Kornat Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that
everyone is responsible for educating their children
regarding fireworks safety.
Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, related
her positive experience with fireworks.
Captain David Brooks, Costa Mesa Police Department,
responded to a question from the Mayor about enforcement
of the ordinance where fireworks are ignited in the
public right-of-way, and stated that the Police Officers
will cite people for this violation.
Information Accepted The Mayor announced formal acceptance of all information.
Council Member Council Member Buffa left at 11:20 p.m., stating he
Buffa Left would abstain from.voting on the next item and would
return upon its completion.
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented Orange County Fairgrounds Traffic
Fairgrounds Traffic Control Plan. The City Manager introduced the Traffic
Control Plan Control Plan, stating the purpose for the presentation
was to obtain feedback from the Council regarding the
basic plan as proposed.
Police Captain Brooks explained the objective of the
plan was to best accommodate the traffic into and out of
the Orange County Fairgrounds when there are several
events scheduled.
Police Lieutenant Alan Kent, in charge of the Traffic
Bureau, reviewed in detail all proposed traffic control
procedures for Plan A of the Traffic Control Plan, and
he was assisted by Officer Steven Rautus, who helped
design the plan and contributed to the artwork on the
diagrams. Lieutenant Kent stated that the plan is to
address those events which utilize the entire Fairground
and Pacific Amphitheatre facilities, single and multiple
events. He responded to questions regarding pedestrian
traffic, and noted the dilemma of the parking situation.
Tony Petros, LSA Associates, One Park Plaza, Suite 500,
Irvine, traffic consultant for Tel Phil Enterprises,
Incorporated, operator of the Orange County Market
Place, spoke regarding the successful management plan
which has been in operation at the Fairgrounds since
1989, and which he felt should be considered.
John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, asked if the
personnel and equipment would be paid for by the Fair-
grounds, and he was informed that they would be split
between the Fairgrounds and its tenants.
Plan Reviewed The Mayor acknowledged receipt and review of the Traffic
Control Plan.
Council Member
Buffa Returned Council Member Buffa returned at 12:20 a.m.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Meeting Continued Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, it was decided to
finish the agenda items rather than adjourn to Tuesday.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented Enhancement Plan for the County of
Talbert and Orange's Talbert and Fairview Parks.
Fairview Parks
Bob Fisher, Director of Harbor, Beaches and Parks for
the County of Orange, presented a visual diagram and
spoke on the enhancement plan for the park land. He
stated the proposal is consistent with the City's plans,
and compatible with the plans for the adjacent Fairview
Park, and the County will abide by the conditions as set
forth in staff's memorandum dated June 6, 1991.
The City Manager stated that his staff would contact
individuals tomorrow that had expressed interest in this
item but left the Council meeting thinking it would be
presented on Tuesday, and would advise them of Council's
action and of their right to request reconsideration.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Plan Approved Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the plan was approved,
including the conditions specified in staff's memorandum
of June 6, 1991.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented an ordinance supporting the South
Vehicle Registration Coast Air Quality Management District's imposition of
Fee the vehicle registration fee and bringing the City into
compliance with the requirements set forth in Section
".4 4-9
44243 of the Health and Safety Code in order to receive
fee revenues for the purpose of implementing programs to
reduce air pollution from motor vehicles.
The City Attorney summarized staff's memorandum dated
June 12, 1991, and his Report No. 91-38 dated June 11,
1991.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Ordinance 91-17 Member Humphrey, Ordinance 91-17, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Given First CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADD -
Reading ING CHAPTER XX TO ARTICLE 10 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
- CODE PERTAINING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
REGISTRATION FEES PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR
ACT OF 1988, was given first reading and passed to
second reading by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ODUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa
ABSENT: ODUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented the request for City Council direc-
Vacated Council tion in filling the vacated Council seat. Communica-
tions were received from Roger Blanchard, 1144 Sea Bluff
Drive, Costa Mesa; and Shirley Werner, 2124 Republic
Avenue, Costa Mesa.
The City Manager presented his memorandum of June 14,
1991, which outlines the general direction from the
Special Council Meeting of June 11, 1991.
Phil Morello, 592 Hamilton Street, Unit C, Costa Mesa,
expressed his opinion that the new Council Member should
be elected, not appointed.
Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, also
supported an election, but suggested two candidates
if the decision was to appoint: (1) Arlene Schaefer;
and (2) Ernie Feeney, and she listed their credits.
John McGlinn, 1785 Hummingbird Drive, Costa Mesa, put
forth Karen McGlinn as the successor to Ed Glasgow,
noting that she drew over 9,000 votes in the last
Council election.
Council Member Buffa made note of the fact that the
procedures and costs of an election were prohibitive,
and even piggy -backing an election, the cost would
be in the low $30,000.00 range.
MOTION A motion was made. by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Continued the Item Mayor Hornbuckle, and carried 3-1, Vice Mayor Genis
to July 1, 1991 voting no, to appoint a new Council Member at the meet-
ing of July 1, 1991, to fill the vacated Council seat.
The City Manager stated a resolution for a special
election will be prepared for the meeting of July 1,
1991, in case there is not a majority consensus to
appoint.
NEW BUSINESS The Council then discussed a request from the Costa
Downtown Merchants Mesa Downtown Merchants Association.
Reconsideration of enforcement of promotional banner
regulations.
Modification of previously approved funding request
regarding matching funds.
Motion to Continue A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey to continue
Failed for Lack of these items to July 1, 1991, because no one from the
a Second Downtown Merchants Association was present. The motion
died for lack of a second.
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Banner Regulations
Mayor Hornbuckle, that, for the duration of construction
Suspended; Modifi-
on Newport Boulevard, the City suspend the prcenotional
cation of Funding
banner regulations on streets as reflected in Exhibit B,
Approved
of staff's memorandum of June 12, 1991, under the
direction of the Zoning Administrator, who will use the
same criteria as applied to all banners in the City but
suspend the time limitation; and approve the modifica-
tion of funding as requested. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Buffa,
Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The City Manager stated he will convey this decision to
the Downtown Merchants Association.
COUNCIL MEMBER Vice Mayor Genis expressed good wishes for Council
COMMENTS Member Glasgow in his future endeavors.
Council Minutes Vice Mayor Genis requested that audio tapes of Council
meetings be kept on file for a longer period of time;
and she identified a need to know the minute production
process.
July 4 Fireworks Mayor Hornbuckle announced the Costa Mesa Rotary Club's
fireworks spectacular on the 4th of July at Orange Coast
College at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:00 a.m.
Mayor ofi the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
C ty Clerk of the City of Costaesa