HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/1991 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JULY 15, 1991
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California,
met in regular session July 15, 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 Mayor Hornbuckle.
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:
None
City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Thomas Kathe
Deputy City Manager/Develop-
ment Services Donald Lamm
Public Services Director
William Morris
City Clerk Eileen Phinney
Finance Director Susan Temple
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
July 1, 1991 Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the minutes of the
regular meeting of July 1, 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.
ORAL Lance Jencks, 443 Flower"Street, Costa Mesa, expressed
COMMUNICATIONS appreciation to the Council and -the Planning Commission
Accessory Apartments for implementing Ordinance 919 which=limits accessory
apartments in single-family residential neighborhoods.
4th of July Art Reese, 2069 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, President, Costa
Fireworks at OCC Mesa Rotary Club, thanked the Council, the Daily Pilot,
and Orange Coast College Foundation for support of the
4th of July fireworks display at OCC.
Psychiatric Health Tim May, 677 Plumer Street, Costa Mesa, asked if Plan -
Care Facility ning Action PA -91-55 for a psychiatric health care
PA -91-55 facility at 693 Plumer Street was on the agenda. The
Deputy City Manager/Development Services responded that
the application had been withdrawn by the applicant.
Resolutions for John Moorlach, 3169 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, repre-
Orange County Fair senting the Costa Mesa Republican Assembly, presented
Board, Fair Board three resolutions: (1) encouraging the City of Costa
Representation, and Mesa in efforts to protect the City against actions of
Orville Amburgey the Orange County Fair Board; (2) urging representation
by townspeople on Fair Boards of Directors; and (3)
supporting the reimbursement of legal fees to Orville
Amburgey by the City of Costa Mesa.
Vacant Council Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
Seat after 16 years on the Planning Commission, Walter
Davenport should have received a second when nominated
for the vacant Council seat. He also noted that Karen
McGlinn was almost elected by the "voice of the public"
in the November, 1990, election.
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Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Street, Costa Mesa, spoke
in favor of an election to fill the Council vacancy.
Banning Channel
Barbara Witbeck, 2807 Europa Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke
Maintenance Road
regarding the inconvenience created by the Banning
Channel maintenance road construction. The City Manager
reported that a meeting will be scheduled with the resi-
dents, staff, and County Corps of Engineers officials
to discuss this situation; and he suggested appointing
a member of the Council as a representative to the Santa
Ana Flood Protection Agency. The Mayor requested the
City Manager agendize the appointment of a represen-
tative to the Agency.
Frank Renn, 2865 Europa Drive, Costa Mesa, relayed his
concern regarding channel flooding during heavy rains,
and the'Mayor suggested he contact the Director of
Public Services for information on this subject.
Nancy Palme, 1997 Kornat Drive, Costa Mesa, commended
Frank Cole for his research on the Banning Channel pro-
ject.
Karen McGlinn
David Tonkin, 3134 Limerick Lane, Costa Mesa, spoke on
two subjects: (1) Karen McGlinn having received the
4th of July
support of the people in the last election; and (2) the
Fireworks
continued sale and use of fireworks on the 4th of July.
Carl Bureman
Carl Bureman, 447 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke on:
Comments
(1) signal coordination on Harbor Boulevard; (2) an
offensive motorcycle on Princeton Drive at 5:30 a.m.
daily; and (3) the dog that was shot in Costa Mesa.
18th Street and
Jan Luymes, 592 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, commented on the
Newport Boulevard
intersection of 18th Street and Newport Boulevard,
suggesting that Police Department enforcement should be
increased in the evenings during the summer months.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calen-
dar: Items 7, 8, and 9, Claims from Consuelo Acevez,
Greg Etter, and Patricia L. Brush, respectively; Item
10, Bristol Street Rehabilitation and Improvements; and
Item 15, Sole source purchase of fire apparatus.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, 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 Council Member Buffa, 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: Connelly Bolkeim;
Wendy Kalmen; Hermios Kibin Jr.; Walter Clanry; Judy
Gevorkian; James E. Palmiter; City of Newport Beach;
Paul James Spencer; Margarito Millan Vega; and Gerald
Wright.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which
Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Hung
Licenses M. Do and Sang T. Huynh, doing business as Alta Dena
Drive In Dairy, 1085 Baker Street; and Samir M. Hsen,
doing business as ZZ Chicken Mart, 2263 Fairview Road,
Suite "L".
Public Notice that Southern California Gas Company has filed
Utilities Application No. 91-06-032 with the California Public
Commission Utilities Commission, for authority to raise its rates
to cover the cost of the Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV)
Market Development Program.
BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Teen Challenge Purpose was received from from Teen Challenge of
Southern California, 5445 Chicago Avenue, Riverside, by
MOTION soliciting funds from August 15, 1991, through August
Permit Approved 15, 1992. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded
by Council Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the permit
was approved with application of Municipal Code Section
9-234(j).
B'nai B'rith Women Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable
Purpose was received from B'nai B'rith Warren, Incorpo-
MOTION rated, 8566 Trinity Circle, Suite 815D, Huntington
Permit Approved Beach, by soliciting funds from July 11 through November
1, 1991. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Council Member Humphrey, the permit was approved with
application of Municipal Code Section 9-229.
SET FOR PUBLIC
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
HEARING
Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the following item
was set for public hearing on August 5, 1991, at 6:30
Dr. Tow and
p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall:
Automotive Services
Request from Robert J. Egger III, doing business as Dr.
MOTION
Tow and Automotive Services, 114 East 16th Street,
Hearing Set for
Costa Mesa, for a Certificate of Public Convenience
August 5, 1991
and Necessity.
Uniform Building
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Code/National
Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the following item
Electrical Code
was set for public hearing on August 19, 1991, at 6:30
p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall:
MOTION
Hearing Set for
Ordinance adopting the 1988 Uniform Building Code with
August 19, 1991
amendments; 1990 National Electrical Code; and adding
Chapter I and II to Title 5 of the Municipal Code
pertaining to building, grading, and excavation regula-
tions; and repealing previous Chapters I to IV of
Title 5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Member Humphrey, Warrant Resolution 1498 was approved
MOTION by the following roll call vote:
Warrant 1498 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Approved Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
ACTIONS Member Humphrey, Resolution 91-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Employee Rates ESTABLISHING THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISHING THE
of Pay RATES OF PAY FOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND EMPLOYEES PLACED
UNDER THE BASIC PAY.SCHEDULE, was adopted by the follow -
MOTION ing roll call votes
Resolution 91-58 AYES: ODUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Adopted Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with The Chief of Police recommended approval of an agreement
PRC Public Manage- with PRC Public Management Services, Incorporated, 185
ment Services Berry Street, Suite 3808, San Francisco, to provide
-
Notice of Completion The Police Department Remodel was completed to -the
Kaser Construction satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Kaser
Construction Company, 6082 Palisade Drive, Huntington
Police Department Beach, on July 1, 1991. On motion by Council Member
Remodel Buffa, seconded by Council Member Humphrey, the work was
accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of
MOTION Completion; authorization was given to release retention
Work Accepted funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond
was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the
Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months there-
after. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
computer software support to the Costa Mesa Public
Computer Software
Safety Computer System for 5 years. On motion by
Support
Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Humphrey, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor
MOTION
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: None
Agreement with
The Director of Finance recommended approval of an
Southern Cali-
agreement with Southern California Adjusters, Incorpo-
fornia Adjusters
rated, 2509 South Broadway, Santa Ana, to provide
collection services for the City. On motion by Council
Collection Services
Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Humphrey, the
agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
MOTION
authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
Agreement Approved
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Agreement with
The Director of Finance recommended approval of an
Corporate Credit
agreement with Corporate Credit Services, Incorporated,
Services
9042 Garfield Avenue, Suite 207, Huntington Beach, to
provide collection services for the City. On motion
Collection Services
by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Humphrey, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor
MOTION
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: None
Final Map for
The Final Map was presented for Tract 14453, Harbinger
Tract 14453
Homes, Incorporated, 375 Promontory Drive Vilest, Newport
Harbinger Homes
Beach; six lots and Lot "A", 0.86 -acre, located at 232
and 240 Sierks Street, for single-family homes. On
MOTION
motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Map Approved
Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the map was approved
pursuant to provisions of Section 66436(a)(3)(A) of the
Subdivision Map Act; the Council did accept on behalf of
the City: (1) the easement for emergency and security
vehicle ingress and egress over Lot "A" as shown.on the
map; and (2) the 3.00 -foot public utility easements as
shown on the map; and the Clerk was authorized to sign
on behalf of the City.
Notice of Completion The Police Department Remodel was completed to -the
Kaser Construction satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Kaser
Construction Company, 6082 Palisade Drive, Huntington
Police Department Beach, on July 1, 1991. On motion by Council Member
Remodel Buffa, seconded by Council Member Humphrey, the work was
accepted; the Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of
MOTION Completion; authorization was given to release retention
Work Accepted funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond
was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the
Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months there-
after. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Claims.fron The following Consent Calendar items were presented:
Acevez, Etter, Items 7, 8, and 9, claims from Consuelo Acevez, Greg
and Brush Etter, and Patricia L. Brush, respectively.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that
he felt details should be provided to the public regard-
ing claims that are filed against the City.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Claims Rejected Member Humphrey, and carried 4-0, the following claims
were rejected:
Acevez Consuelo Acevez;
Etter Greg Etter; and
Brush Patricia L. Brush
Bristol Street Item 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Bristol
Rehabilitation Street and Baker Street Rehabilitation and Storm Drain
and Improvements, Improvements, Project 91-05 (Bristol Street, from Baker
Project 91-05 Street to Bear Street).
Council Member Humphrey questioned where the $834,160.00
required to accomplish the subject improvements would be
obtained. The Director of Public Services stated that
$556,000.00 would be taken from the gas tax funds
received from the State, and the remainer, approximately
$278,000.00, would be taken from general funds.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Awarded to by Vice Mayor Genis, to award the contract to Clayton
Clayton Engineering Engineering, Incorporated, 23011 Moulton Parkway, Suite
J-11, Laguna Hills, for $834,160.00. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Purchase of Fire Item 15 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Sole
Apparatus from source purchase of fire apparatus from Haaker Fire
Haaker Equipment, 3505 Pomona Boulevard, Pomona, for
$300,209.66.
Council Member Humphrey requested an explanation of the
sole source purchase. Acting Fire Chief Frank Fantino
referred to the Agenda Report dated July 15, 1991,
noting that Haaker Equipment is the only authorized
dealer in this area capable of supplying the City with
an Emergency One Hush Pumper.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice
Purchase Approved Mayor Genis, the sole source purchase was approved by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
APPOINT/ELECT NEW The Clerk presented from the meeting of July 1, 1991,
COUNCIL MEMBER decision regarding the vacant Council seat.
Motion Failed to A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Carry by Vice Mayor Genis, to appoint David Stiller to the
Council. The motion failed to carry 2-2, Council
Members Hornbuckle and Buffa voting no.
Motion Failed to A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by
Carry Council Member Humphrey, to appoint Mark Korando to the
Council. The motion failed to carry 2-2, Council Mem-
bers Hornbuckle and Buffa voting no.
Motion Failed to A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Carry Mayor Hornbuckle, to appoint Karen McGlinn to the
Council. The motion failed to carry 2-2, Council Mem-
bers Genis and Humphrey voting no.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Mayor
Joe Erickson Hornbuckle, Joe Erickson was appointed to fill the .
Appointed; vacant Council seat; and Resolution 91-59, A RESOLUTION
Resolution 91-59 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFOR-
Adopted NIA, TO APPOINT A COUNCIL MEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY ON
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, 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 7:20 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
The Mayor announced that the vacancy on the Planning
Commission created by the appointment of Joe Erickson to
the City Council will be agendized for discussion at the
August 5, 1991, Council meeting.
Oath of Office The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Joe
Administered Erickson, and he assumed his seat at the Council dais.
Council Member Erickson expressed his appreciation for
the appointment.
Roy Andreen, 2769 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa, offered
congratulations to Joe Erickson on his appointment and
to the City Council for appointing him.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk announced the public hearing continued from
Appeal of RA -90-06/
the meeting of May 20, 1991, for appeal of the Redevel-
PA-90-128
opment Agency's denial of Redevelopment Action RA -90-06,
Pope Family Trust
Planning Action PA -90-128, from Armitage Realty,
Incorporated, 2900 Bristol Street, Suite E-101, Costa
Mesa, authorized agent for the Pope Family Trust, 635
San Elijo Street, San Diego, for variances from front
setback requirements (20 feet required, 10 feet proposed),
and from side setback requirements (15 feet required, 5
feet proposed), and Redevelopment Agency review, in
conjunction with a proposed 10,200 -square -foot, one-
story commercial building at 145 East 19th Street in a
Cl zone. Environmental determination: Negative Declar-
ation.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Continued to
Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was
August 19, 1991
continued to August 19, 1991.
OLD BUSINESS
The Clerk presented Ordinance 91-18 for second reading
Development Review
and adoption. On motion by Council Member Buffa,
Process for Granny
seconded by Vice Mayor Genis, Ordinance 91-18, AN ORDI-
and Accessory Units
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICI-
MOTION
PAL CODE CLARIFYING THAT THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
Ordinance 91-18
IS THE APPROPRIATE PROCESSING PROCEDURE FOR GRANNY UNITS
Adopted
AND ACCESSORY APARTMENTS IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES, was
given second reading and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Announcement Council Member Buffa recognized Dr. David Grant, Presi-
Dr. David Grant; dent, Orange Coast College, and a premier rowing coach,
O.C.C. Rowing Team and announced that the O.C.C. rowing team had soundly
defeated the Cambridge, England, rowing team.
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request for endorsement and waiver
Orange County of police fees for the Orange County Marathon. The City
Marathon Manager reviewed staff's Agenda Report dated July 2,
1991, stating that the request is for an official letter
of endorsement from the City; and the waiver of the
contract cost, approximately $2,150.00, for policing
this event in November, 1991. He stated they have
agreed to all conditions in the report as proposed.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Waiver Approved by Vice Mayor Genis, to approve an amount not to exceed
$2,150.00 for the.waiver of police fees to be taken from
the Promotional and Advertising fund; and to instruct
staff to develop a policy on criteria relative to accep-
tance of how different programs will be dealt with
by the Council.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented from the meeting of July 1, 1991,
Cultural Arts recommendations from the Cultural Arts Committee on
Funds allocation of Cultural Arts funds.
Mayor Hornbuckle stated communications in support of
cultural arts funding were received from: Dorothy
Beller, 2031 North Kapella, Costa Mesa; Stephen M.
Dolle, 1578 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa; and Salwa
Rizkalla, The Festival Ballet Theater, 9527 Garfield
Avenue, Fountain Valley.
The City Manager presented the report from the Cultural
Arts Committee dated June 24, 1991, and he stated mem-
bers
embers of recipient organizations were in attendance to
answer questions.
The following members of the Cultural Arts Committee
spoke in support of the proposed funding: Lori Houghton,
Chairperson; Irene Hajek, Vice Chairperson, 3058 Madison
Avenue, Costa Mesa; and Alice Leggett, liaison to the
Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse, 1088 Salinas Avenue, Costa
Mesa.
The following people spoke in support of the proposed
Cultural Arts funding: Peter Odegard, 22 Dickens Court,
Irvine; Bernice Thompson, Treasurer, Costa Mesa Art
League, 56 Oak Tree Lane, Irvine; Bonnie Hall, Associate
Director of the Laguna Art Museum, 616 East Maple Avenue,
Orange; Gary Halbert, Member of the Board of Directors,
Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse, 1700 Marguerite Avenue,
Corona del Mar; Stephen Rapp, Director of Community Pro-
grams, Opera Pacific, 1016-1/2 Delaware Street, Hunting-
ton Beach; JoAnn Fuerbringer, Education Coordinator,
Orange County Philharmonic Society Youth Programs, 2713
Cardinal Drive, Costa Mesa; Bonnie McClain, Executive
Director of the Pacific Corale, 3661 Bear Street, Santa
Ana; Larry Granger, Music Director of the South Coast
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Symphony, 5202 Yale Avenue, Westminister; Carol Haywood,
655 West Baker Street, Apartment Q102, Costa Mesa; Jane
Grier, a Director of the Orange County Philharmonic
Society, 477 Esther Street, Costa Mesa; Colene Schwandt,
Development Director, Master Chorale of Orange County,
Post Office Box 2156, Costa Mesa; Jeffrey Childs, 1139
Aviemore Terrace, Costa Mesa; and David Emmes, Artistic
Director, South Coast Repertory, 3470 Wimbleton Way,
Costa Mesa.
The following Costa Mesa residents spoke in opposition
to the proposed funding: Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier
Avenue; John Moorlach, 3169 Madeira Avenue; Dick
Sherrick, 3146 Country Club Drive; and Carl Bureman, 447
Princeton Drive.
Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, pointed out
a communication had been forwarded by John Feeney, same
address, opposing taxpayer's funding of the arts.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Grants Approved by Council Member. Buffa, to approve the Cultural Arts
Grants as recommended in the Cultural Arts Committee's
Agenda Report dated June 24, 1991; stipulating that a
breakdown from Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse and South
Coast Repertory be submitted; excluding the recommen-
dation for funding "Arts on the Green"; and directing
that monies for schools shall go to schools educating
Costa Mesa children. The motion carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Erickson
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 9:45 p.m., and the meet-
ing reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented recommendations from the Cable Tele -
Public Access vision Committee concerning allocation of Public Access
Television Grant Television Grant Funds.
Funds
The City Manager presented the Cable Television Com-
mittee's Agenda report dated July 1, 1991.
Carl Bureman, Vice Chairperson, Cable Television Com-
mittee, 447 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, introduced
Shelley Lash, 218 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, who
stated that the grant request for "Game of the Week"
applicant Eugene Murphy was denied, not withdrawn; and
Eugene Murphy, 968 Mission Drive, Costa Mesa, responded
to the statement that the "Game of the Week" grant
was not well researched.
Vice Mayor Genis requested a report from staff on what
Orange Coast College has done with cable television
monies granted, with a copy to Ms. Lash.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Grants Approved Council Member Humphrey, to approve the Cable Television
Committee's recommendations regarding the allocation of
public access television grants per the Agenda Report
dated July 1, 1991. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request to reappoint a member to
Senior Citizens the Senior Citizens Committee. The City Manager
Committee commented on the status of the Committee members as
presented in staff's Agenda Report of July 8, 1991.
MOTION. On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Gray Reappointed Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, Virginia Gray was
reappointed to the Senior Citizens Committee.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented an ordinance amending Ordinance
Narcotics Forfei- 89-14 regarding utilization of the Narcotics Forfeiture
ture Fund Fund. The Director of Finance reported on the proposed
ordinance, per staff's Agenda Report dated July 3, 1991,
stating that the new ordinance expands the language in
Ordinance 89-14, allowing for the use of drug education
programs. -
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by
Ordinance 91-19
Council Member Buffa, Ordinance 91-19, AN ORDINANCE OF
Given First
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Reading
AMENDING SECTION 14-71 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE NARCOTIC FORFEITURE FUND, was given
first reading and passed to second reading; amending
Page 1, Section 14-71, to add, "street gang prevention
measures and graffiti removal". The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented consolidation of the Cable Tele -
Cable Television vision Franchise Fund with the City's General Fund.
Franchise Fund The Director of Finance summarized staff's Agenda
Report dated July 3, 1991, stating that the franchise
fees would be monitored as a separate line item.
Shelley Lash, 218 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa,
asked and received clarification from the City Manager
on the subject of large grant requests.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Consolidation Council Member Erickson, to consolidate the Cable Tele -
Approved vision Franchise Fund with the City's General Fund, as
outlined in staff's Agenda Report dated July 3, 1991.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented an ordinance establishing the
General Fund General Fund Operation Reserve Council Policy. The
Operating Reserve Director of Finance summarized staff's Agenda Report
dated July 5, 1991. The City Manager explained the
City's insurance through the Municipal Liability
Insurance Pool.
John Moorlach, 3169 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa,
supported the City's financial responsibility due to
keeping a three-month reserve.
Vice Mayor Genis inquired about the use of a -super
majority (4/5 majority) for any expenditure of funds.
The City Attorney responded that the City Council
cannot bind the future City Council's legislative
authority.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Ordinance 91-20 Member Buffa, Ordinance 91-20, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Given First COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
Reading ARTICLE 6 TO TITLE 2, CHAPTER V OF THE COSTA MESA MUNI-
CIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE USE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL
FUND OPERATING RESERVE, was given first reading and
passed to second reading, modifying Section 2-206(b) to
add, "To provide required funding for an unanticipated
but urgent event threatening the public health,
safety, and welfare of the City of Costa Mesa". The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a resolution establishing the
1991-92 General funding level of the 1991-92 General Fund Operating
Fund Operating Reserve. The Director of Finance summarized staff's
Reserve Agenda Report dated July 2, 1991.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Resolution 91-60 Member Humphrey, Resolution 91-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING AND ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING
RESERVE FOR THE 1991-92 FISCAL YEAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
TITLE 2, CHAPTER V, ARTICLE 6, OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICI-
PAL CODE, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented the utilization of salary and bene -
Salary and Benefit fit savings to balance the 1991-92 Budget. The Finance
Savings Director summarized the Agenda Report of July 2, 1991,
clarifying that using the Public Employees' Retirement
System (PERS) credit to offset current retirement funds
is the only way to access the fund.
Regarding Phase I, the hiring freeze, the City Manager
stated that the freeze would apply to all positions,
including those in the Police and Fire Departments, to
be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with public safety
being the first priority. He stated the consultant's
fee would be taken from the Personnel Training account.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Plan Approved by Council Member Buffa, to implement the action plan
as outlined by staff in the Agenda Report dated July 2,
1991, to include Phases I through V; in Phase III, to
include the Ad Hoc Committee; to include the business
plan for future planning goals and direction; and to
include the time frame as dictated by the Agenda Report.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request frcm Vice Mayor Genis for
Campaign Contri- an amendment to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section
butions and 2-68(g) restricting campaign contributions and conflict
Conflict of of interest limits to $250.00.
Interest
Vice Mayor Genis stated that appointed officials are
limited to conflict of interest amount of $250.00 by
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State law. A discussion ensued regarding the costs of
an election campaign and the initial reason for the
legislature restricting campaign contributions.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by
Amendment Approved Council Member Humphrey, directing staff to prepare an
ordinance amending the current conflict of interest
limits as specified in Subsection 2-68(g) to reflect
those limits specified in State law for appointed com-
missioners. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Genis, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Buffa
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Council Member Council Member Buffa left the meeting at 11:00 p.m.,
Buffa Left stating he would abstain from voting on the next item
and would return upon its completion.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a resolution opposing SB -945 (Maddy)
Satellite Wagering since this legislation would facilitate satellite
at Fairgrounds wagering at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The City
Manager stated that at the last regular Council meeting
a resolution was presented from the Costa Mesa Republi-
can Assembly opposed to SB -945. He reviewed staff's
Agenda Report dated July 11, 1991, and suggested
deleting reference to SB -945 in the proposed City reso-
lution.
John Moorlach, 3969 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, urged
approval of the proposed resolution, and he suggested
including the reference to SB -945 and adding, "and any
other related legislation".
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Resolution 91-61 Member Humphrey, Resolution 91-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
OPPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SATELLITE WAGERING AT THE
ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, AND REQUESTING THAT THE
ORANGE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE
LEGISLATURE OPPOSE ANY LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE
SATELLITE WAGERING AT THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN
COSTA MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffa
Council Member
Buffa Returned Council Member Buffa returned at 11:10 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request from 600 Anton Boulevard
Plaza Tower Associates, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, to establish
Community Facili- a Community Facilities Assessment District for the Plaza
ties Assessment Tower project:
District
Resolution of Intention to establish Community
Facilities District No. 91-1; and
Resolution of Intention to incur indebtedness for
Community Facilities District No. 91-1.
Assistant to the City Manager Rick Pickering summarized
staff's Agenda Report dated July 11, 1991. The City
Attorney stated that Resolution 88-92, the revised
summary of mitigation measures, specifies that a mutual-
ly agreeable funding agreement is to be approved prior
to occupancy.
Rod Gunn, Rod Gunn Associates Incorporated, 3010 Old
Ranch Parkway, Suite 330, Seal Beach, financial advisor
to the City, stated that recently, developers have
turned to cities and requested assistance in obtaining
financing for public projects,'typically through
community facilities districts.
Malcolm Ross, representing 600 Anton Boulevard Associ-
ates, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, gave a letter to
the Clerk from Chase J. McLaughlin, 600 Anton Boulevard
Associates, dated July 15, 1991, regarding Plaza Tower
Occupancy Permit/Traffic Impact Fee. He stated the
purpose of the request to the City to form a Community
Facilities District is to bond for approximately $3.1
million, and to request a conditional certificate of
occupancy for Plaza Tower. He stated he took issue with
the dollar amount and the number of trip ends involved,
and after discussion, Mr. Ross suggested that an updated
traffic study be done.
Andy Hall, of Jones, Hall, Hill, and White, Four
Embarcadero Center, 19th Floor, San Francisco, stated
that if the landowner does not approve of the Council's
actions regarding the bond issue, he can refuse to
continue to participate. He stated that the Council's
intent that the bond issue"not exceed $3.2, refers to
all references in both resolutions.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Mayor
Resolution 91-62 Hornbuckle, Resolution 91-62, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 91-1 (PLAZA TOWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
PURSUANT TO THE MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF
1982, changing the resolution by inserting $3.2 million
in Exhibit B, and amending Exhibit A to exclude Facili-
ties Item Nos. 3 and 4, was adopted, setting a public
hearing on August 19, 1991, at 6:30 p.m. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Vice Mayor Genis stated that she supported the motion
but this does not mean she supports any adjustment of
the $6.1 million Traffic Impact Fee, and at this point
is merely supporting an alternate means of financing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Mayor
Resolution 91-63 Hornbuckle, Resolution 91-63, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PRO-
POSED CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 91-1 (PLAZA TOWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) PURSUANT TO
THE MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, chang-
ing the resolution by inserting $3.2 million in Exhibit
B, amending Exhibit A to exclude Facilities Item Nos. 3
and 4, and setting $345,000.00 as the total maximum
annual tax and $67,740.00 per acre, was adopted, setting
a public hearing on August 19, 1991, at 6:30 p.m. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Motion Withdrawn A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Council Member Erickson, and later withdrawn, to initi-
ate a traffic study on this project in the form of an
addendum to the Environmental Impact Report to determine
the accuracy of figures used, both in terms of trip ends
and total expenses for all traffic mitigation measures
that were identified in the approval of this project.
The Director of Public Services stated that a traffic
study was done to establish the original figure of
$668.00 per trip, and recalculating this figure has
been held in abeyance because figures may be changed
when the new General Plan is adopted.
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded
Negotiations
by Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, directing
Approved
staff to enter into negotiations with 600 Anton Boule-
vard Associates to work on a funding agreement for the
balance of the mitigation measure costs in preparation
for the August 19, 1991, public hearings.
Mayor Hornbuckle requested clarification of Resolution
88-10, and the City Manager stated he would report back
at a later date.
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk presented the Subscription Agreement for
Hazardous Materials
hazardous materials emergency response services with
Emergency Response
the Orange County -City Hazardous Materials Emergency
Authority
Response Authority, and the City Attorney summarized
his Report No. 91-41 dated June 26, 1991.
MOTION
On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council
Agreement Approved
Member Humphrey, the Subscription Agreement with the
Orange County -City Hazardous Materials Emergency
Response Authority, 500 East Broadway, Anaheim, for
$25,440.00, 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,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to
REPORTS Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the
following matters:
Request for Closed
Session: The Lakes; City of Costa Mesa v. The.Lakes Joint Venture, Orange
Sunset Restaurants County Superior Court Case No. 62-85-89;
(Hoagie's); and 32nd
District.Agricultural Sunset Restaurants, Incorporated (Hoagie's), v. City
Association (Fair- of Costa Mesa, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
grounds) Lawsuits 64-93-46; and
City of Costa Mesa v. 32nd District Agricultural
Association (Fairgrounds), Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 65-06-79.
CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager presented the Agreement with Economics
REPORT Research Associates, 10960 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite
2400, Los Angeles, in an amount not to exceed $21,500.00,
Costa Mesa Golf to analyze the operation of the Costa Mesa Golf and
and Country Club Country Club, and Notice to Harry Green, Incorporated,
of the intention to solicit proposals for operation of
the concession.
Ann Gyben, Assistant to the City Manager, summarized
the Agenda Report prepared by the Golf Course Proposal
RPViPW Cnmmi-ttee dated Julv 8. 1991.
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MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Economics Research Council Member Erickson, authorizing the City to nego-
Agreement Approved tiate and sign an agreement with Economics Research
Associates, subject to final approval by the City
Attorney. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Tim Green, 950 Dogwood Street, Costa Mesa, in charge
of the golf course concession for his father, wanted
the opportunity to negotiate with the City Manager
prior to the submission of other proposals. Mayor
Hornbuckle stated that Mr. Green would be able to submit
a proposal.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by
Notice Approved Council Member Erickson, to authorize the City Manager
to send notice to Harry Green, Incorporated, of the
intention to solicit proposals for operation of the
concession. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hornbuckle, Genis,
Buffa, Humphrey,
Erickson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER Council Member Humphrey commented on the recurrent prob-
COMMENTS lem of citizens ignoring red traffic lights, endangering
Red Lights lives, and asked the Police Department to specifically
watch 18th Street and Newport Boulevard, Harbor Boule-
vard and Baker Street, and Fair Drive and Harbor Boule-
vard. He welcomed Mr. Erickson to the Council.
Mariner's Elementary Council Member Erickson thanked the Council for his
School/Irvine appointment. He noted the hazards for children on the
Avenue eastside who cross Irvine Avenue going to Mariner's
Elementary School. Mayor Hornbuckle requested a
written update from the Director of Public Services on
this issue.
Council Member Council Member Buffa.again welcomed,. -Council Member
Welcome Erickson.
School Arts Vice Mayor Genis also welcomed the new Council Member.
and Music She stated that she hoped by funding some of the arts
Programs and music programs for schools under the grants
presented earlier that Council is making up a small
percentage of that which was previously taken away from
Gnat Catcher the School District. She announced the initial hearings
Hearing on the listing of the Gnat Catcher bird as an endangered
species will be August 1, 1991, in Newport Beach.
Monterey Conference Mayor Hornbuckle stated that at the conference she
attended in Monterey last week, she learned that cities
Fairgrounds Board would be losing revenue sources and gain more costs.
She stated that there were two seats coming up on the
Fairgrounds Board, and she suggested Council try to have
a Costa Mesa resident seated.
ADJOURNED DO At 1:05 a.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a
CLOSED SESSION closed session in the first floor Conference Roan to
discuss the three items announced by the City Attorney.
The Lakes Lawsuit By a vote of 3-0, Council Members Buffa and Humphrey
abstaining, the Council approved the settlement in the
MOTION City of Costa Mesa v. The Lakes Joint Venture, Orange
Settlement Approved County Superior Court Case No. 62-85-89, as detailed
in the City Attorney's Confidential memorandum dated
July 11, 1991.
Sunset Restaurants By a vote of 5-0, the Council approved settlement of
(Hoagie's) Lawsuit Sunset Restaurants, Incorporated (Hoagie's) v. City of
Costa Mesa, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 64 -93 -
MOTION 46, as detailed in the City Attorney's Confidential
Settlement Approved memorandum dated July 11, 1991.
Council Member At 1:45 a.m., Council Member Buffa left the closed
Buffa Left session.
32nd Agricultural By a vote of 4-0, Council Member Buffa abstaining,
Association (Fair- Council accepted the City Attorney's recommendation for
grounds) Lawsuit the Mandatory Settlement Conference scheduled for
July 19, 1991, regarding the City of Costa Mesa v. 32nd
MOTION District Agricultural Association (Fairgrounds), Orange
Recommendation County Superior Court Case No. 65-06-79, as detailed
Approved in the City Attorney's Confidential memorandum dated
July 9, 1991.
MEETING RECONVENED Mayor Hornbuckle reconvened the regular meeting at 1:50
a.m., and announced the action that had taken place in
closed session.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:55 a.m.
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Mayor co Uie City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Costa esa
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