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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/1991 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA NOVEMBER 4, 1991 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session November 4, 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 a video featuring the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Carl Bureman, 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 Member Joe Erickson 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 City Clerk Eileen Phinney MINUTES On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council September 30 and Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the October 21, 1991 special meeting of:September 30, 1991, and the regular meeting of October 21, 1991, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, acknowledged receipt of a report from staff concerning expenditure of SCR Grant Funds City grant funds by South Coast Repertory (SCR) Theatre. Mr. Feeney -stated that it appeared that the information provided by SCR was acceptable to the City; however, he pointed out that the report does not contain the data which was promised to the City Attorney. The Mayor commented that the report had just been received by Council. League of Cities Mr. Feeney asked if the report had been done on the Conference seminars attended by 13 City representatives at the League of Cities Conference. Mayor Hornbuckle responded that the report had not been completed as yet. Noise from Vehicle Mr. Feeney complained about noisy vehicle and home and Hone Stereos stereos, and asked if Council would consider adopting an ordinance similar to that adopted in the City of San Diego. The City Manager stated that if there is interest on the Council, he would obtain a copy of the San Diego ordinance. Costa Mesa Civic Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, Association Meeting announced that the next meeting of the Costa Mesa Civic Association would be held at noon on November -5, 1991, at Orange Coast College, Captain's Table,Restaurant, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. i City Entrance Ms. Hogan-Shereshevsky requested that signs at City Signs entrances be changed to show the correct population. The City Manager stated that staff would change City signs, and he would ask CALTRANS to change theirs. Council Elections Franklin Cole, 2482 Fairview Way, Costa Mesa, requested Council to place an item on a future agenda to consider appointing a committee to evaluate Council elections, that is, to consider having Council Members represent certain districts of the City, as well as increasing the number of Council Members. The City Manager reported that a study had been done within the past 18 months, and Council Member Buffa suggested providing a copy of the report to Mr. Cole. Mr. Cole felt a citizens committee should evaluate this issue. Soffer Comments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about the traffic signals on Harbor Boulevard finally being properly synchronized. Mr. Soffer mentioned that because staff failed to provide necessary documents in a timely manner, he was given a jail sentence in connection with restoring his property at 540 Bernard Street. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 7, Notice of Completion, Installation of Four Prefabricated and Lighted Bus Shelters, Project No. 91-06.; and Item 10, Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions to acquire property at the southeast corner of Bristol Street and Anton Boulevard from Shuwa Invest- ment Corporation. On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Virginia L. Anderson; Wayne Anderson; Amanda J. Humphreys; Stephanie Devillez, individually, and by her legal guardian, Janet Devillez; Kristen Kennedy; Mark V. Marotta; Craig Netzke; Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Sharer; and Elizabeth C. Walker. BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose was received from Purple Heart Veterans Rehabil- Purple Heart itation Services, Incorporated, doing business as Purple Veterans Heart Thrift Stores, 555 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 225, Long Beach, by soliciting funds from October 31, MOTION 1991, to November 1, 1992. On motion by Council Member Permit Approved Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the permit was approved with application of Munici- pal Code Section 9-229. WARRANT On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, Warrant Resolution 1506, including MOTION - Payroll 9122, was approved by the following roll call Warrant 1506 vote: Approved AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 939, Custom Pruning of ACTIONS Approximately 850 Trees at Various Locations, are on file in the City Clerk's office. On motion by Council Bid Item 939 Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the Pruning Trees contract was awarded to West Coast Arborists, Incor- porated, 7072 Thomas Street, Buena Park, for $27,,200.00. MOTION The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Awarded to West AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Coast Arborists Humphrey, Erickson NOES:- None ABSENT: None Golf Course Parking Bids received for the Costa Mesa Golf Course Parking Lot Lot (Slurry Seal) (Slurry Seal) Project are on file in the City Clerk's Project office. On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, all bids were rejected as recommended by staff. Notice of Completion Traffic Signal Modification, Harbor Boulevard at Baxter -Griffin Sunflower Avenue, Project No. 91-04, was completed on October 18, 1991, to the satisfaction of the Public Signal Modification Services Director by Baxter -Griffin Company, Incor- Harbor at Sunflower porated, 8210 Monroe Street, Stanton. On motion by Project No. 91-04 Council Member Humphrey, seconded'by Council Member Buffa, the work was accepted; the City Clerk was MOTION authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authoriza- Work Accepted tion was given to release retention funds 35 days Pacif is Traffic thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered Systems exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None Notice of Completion Elevator Installation at the Costa Mesa Golf and Country DI'EC Construction Club was completed on September 5, 1991, to the satis- faction of the Community Services Director by DTEC Elevator Installa- Construction, Incorporated, 17809 South Figueroa Street, tion at the Golf Gardena. On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded and Country Club Council Member Buffa, the work was accepted; the City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; MOTION authorization was given to release retention funds 35 Work Accepted days thereafter; 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: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None Extension of Close- on motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Out Sale Permit No. Council Member Buffa,-and carried 5-0, a request from 3221/Adler Shoes Adler Shoes, 333 East 17th Street, for a 60 -day exten- sion, November 6, 1991, to January 6, 1992, of Close - MOTION Out Sale Permit No. 3221, was approved subject to the Extension Approved following conditions: (1) Any and all public auctions shall be held before expiration of the extension period,- eriod;and and(2) Business will close and any and all business activity shall cease on January 6, 1992. Notice of Completion Item 7 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Installa- Pacif is Traffic tion of Four Prefabricated and Lighted Bus Shelters, Systems Project No. 91-06,,completed on October 18, 1991, by Pacific Traffic Systems, Incorporated, 1840 South Santa Fe Street, Suite A, Santa Ana. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor 11 1 Four Bus Shelters Street, Costa Mesa, asked if the City has approved Project No. 91-06 advertising in bus shelters, and Mayor Hornbuckle responded that it had not. On motion by Council Member MOTION Buffa, seconded by Council Council Member Erickson, the Work Accepted work was accepted; the City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months there- after; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None Purchase Agreement Item 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Purchase with Shuwa Invest- Agreement and Escrow Instructions to acquire property at ment the southeast corner of Bristol Street and Anton Boule- vard for $61,405.00 from Shuwa Investment Corporation, Bristol/Anton 801 South Grand Avenue, Suite 600, Los Angeles, for Intersection intersection widening improvements. Sid Soffer, 900 Improvements Arbor Street, commented that if signals were properly coordinated on Bristol Street, this improvement would MOTION not be required. On motion by Council Member Buffa, Agreement Approved seconded by Council Member Erickson, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and GP -91-02 and place set for the public hearing to consider two appli- R-91-05 cations for Dick Bofferding, 22557 Scarlet Sage Way, Bofferding/ Moreno Valley, authorized agent for Margolin Family Margolin Family Irrevocable Trust No. 2, 1922 East Chapman Avenue, Trust Orange, for property at 1944 Newport Boulevard and 1941 Church Street: (1) General Plan Amendment GP -91-02, to change the land use designation of a 1,364 -square -foot parcel from Medium Density Residential to Commercial Center; and (2) Rezone Petition R-91-05, to change the zoning from R2 to C2. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services gave a brief summary of the Agenda Report dated October 24, 1991, explaining that the change of the land use desig- nation and zoning are proposed for the 1;364 -square - foot rear portion of a parcel at 1941 Church Street which has been used by an auto repair shop to store and park vehicles. The report indicates that a Lot Line Adjustment is being processed to incorporate this portion of land with the commercial property at 1944 Newport Boulevard (the auto repair shop). In addition, the report states that the nonconforming use of the subject parcel would be eliminated, and the degree of nonconformity of the rear setback for the auto repair building would be reduced. Jean Park, 789 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if the change included the preschool at 1941 Church Street. The Deputy City Manager explained that the changes in land use and zoning only apply to the 1,364 -square -foot so parcel. Mayor Hornbuckle reported that she spoke to the operators of the day care center and they agree with the proposed changes. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented that it appears the C2 zone is becoming more intrusive on the R2 use, and predicted future problems if the C2 property changes to a more intense commercial use. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Considerable discussion ensued on whether or not it was necessary to specify an intensity for the C2 property at this time. The Deputy City Manager reminded Council that the requested changes only apply to the 1,364 - square -foot parcel at the rear of 1941 Church Street. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Resolution 91-82 Council Member Erickson, to adopt the Negative Declara- Adopted; Ordinance tion of Environmental Impact and the De Minimis Finding; 91-28 Given First to adopt Resolution 91-82, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP -91-02, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA; and to give first read- ing to Ordinance 91-28, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 1941 CHURCH STREET FROM R2 TO C2. Vice Mayor Genis announced that she would not support the motion because she felt a maximum intensity should be specified. The Vice Mayor suggested an amendment to Resolution 91-82 which would add a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of .75. Council Member Humphrey recommended an amendment to the resolution designating a maximum FAR of .45 which was an alternative of the General Plan Steering Committee. Council Member Buffa was more comfortable with his original motion because he felt the intensity issue will be settled in the 1990 General Plan. Substitute Motion A substitute motion was made by Council Member Genis, Failed to Carry seconded by Council Member Humphrey, to adopt the resolution except to include a maximum FAR (Floor Area Ratio) of .45. Council Members Erickson and Buffa were of the opinion that the FAR should be established in the new General Plan. Public Hearing Mayor Hornbuckle reopened the public hearing in order Reopened to allow the authorized agent for the project to speak. Dick Bofferding, representing the Margolin Family Trust, reported that both properties were purchased by the applicant within the past three months, and since the applicant intends to sell the R2 property, he wanted to correct the nonconforming use and provide additional setback for the building on the C2 site. Mr. Bofferding reported that the applicant has no intention of changing the existing commercial use while he is in possession of the property. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Hornbuckle called for a vote on the substitute motion establishing a maximum FAR of .45, and it failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Hornbuckle, Buffa, and Erickson voting no. Thereafter, a vote was taken on the original motion and it carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Buffa, Erickson NOES: Genis, Humphrey ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of PA -91-88 place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal Mariman of the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action PA -91-88 from Rudy Mariman Trust, Rudy A. Mariman, Trustee, 341 Bayside Drive, Suite No. 3, Newport Beach, for a Conditional Use Permit to convert a 25 -unit apartment project to condominiums, with variances from open space requirements (40 percent required, 37 percent proposed); guest parking and parking dimension require- ments (13 standard size guest spaces required, 8 standard and 3 compact spaces proposed); and front set- back requirements (20 feet required, 14 feet provided), located at 2111 Doctors Circle and 2110 Thurin Avenue in an R3 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy.City Manager/Development Services summarized the Agenda Report dated October 28, 1991, stating that staff has determined that the variance from front set- back is not required; nevertheless, the project does not meet the intent.of the condominium ordinance because of the shortage of parking and open space. He commented on the.deficient parking being of particular concern in light of a possible code amendment to increase the required parking for residential projects such as this. Rudy Mariman stated that the apartments meet condominium standards, and the additional parking being provided on the site would improve the parking situation in the area. He reported that many tenants of the apartment are -interested in buying, and the conversion would add needed affordable housing in the City. Mr. Mariman submitted a petition containing signatures of 49 apart- ment residents who support the proposed conversion. Mile answering questions from Council, Mr. Mariman stated that he intends to provide a total of 61 parking spaces, 1.5 spaces less than that required by Code. In answer to a question from Vice Mayor Genis, Mr. Mariman stated that the cost of the units would range from approximately $155,000.00 to $180,000.00. Eugene Hunt, 37 Center Court, Laguna Niguel, architect for.the conversion, stated that in the original devel- opment plan, more open space was provided than that which was required, and the plan is to subtract only the open space affected by the additional parking space, leaving the open space at 37 percent. Howard Hall, 3241 Montana Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in support of the conversion because it would provide affordable housing and increase the City's property tax revenues. Steven Tansey, 1965 Pomona Avenue, Apartment 12, Costa Mesa, reported that he had previously resided at 2110 Thurin Avenue, Apartment C101, and during that time, he noticed that there were parking problems. He felt that the conversion would provide the needed on-site parking and expressed interest in purchasing one of the units. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. n `4 MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Upheld Denial by Council Member Humphrey, to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of the project. The motion carried 4-1, Council Member Buffa voting no. PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced the public hearing to consider Appeal from Wood an appeal of a Planning Commission decision from Brian for Development Wood, 18731 Vale Avenue, Irvine, regarding a requirement at 340 Cabrillo for a Minor Conditional Use Permit for shared parking; Street and the Commission's rejection of a Minor Conditional Use Permit or Development Review, to allow three dwell- ing units at 340 Cabrillo Street due to inconsistency with the General Plan. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated that the Planning Commission forwarded this item to Council for final determination so that the applicant would not have to process an appeal. In reviewing the Agenda Report dated October 25, 1991, the Deputy City Manager reported that there is one unit on the subject property and the applicant wishes to add two more, for a total of three residential units. He explained that according -to the General Plan, the property is limited to 15 units per acre which would allow only two units on the site; however, the property is zoned R4 which would allow three units and Mr. Wood wants to develop in accordance with the zoning. The Deputy City Manager stated that it is staff's opinion that the site cannot be developed in excess of General Plan limitations. At the request of Mayor Hornbuckle, the City Attorney summarized his memorandum dated November 4, 1991, which provides a legal opinion finding that the City's development review process applies to this project and requires consistency with the General Plan. Brian Wood gave background data on his plans to develop the property with four units when he purchased it in 1986, and spoke about staff's recommendation of provid- ing a shared driveway with the adjacent property, which was done in accordance with all requirements, including recordation of an easement. Mr. Wood contended that staff was aware of his intention to build four units, which he later reduced to three, and felt it was unfair to deny his request after he was led to believe his project would be acceptable. In response to a question from Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, about rezoning adjacent properties with four units from R4 to R2, the Deputy City Manager reported that upon adoption of the new General Plan, any zoning inconsistencies in the City will be corrected. Mr. Soffer commented that all those properties with four units will become legal nonconforming, and it was his opinion that the Government Code mandates that the City shall dispose of legal nonconforming uses as soon as possible. The City Attorney stated that the City does not have.an amortization clause for legal noncon- forming residential structures; however, there are amortization clauses for other types of legal noncon- forming structures. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council Upheld Denial Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the Planning Com- mission's denial of the request was upheld. 1 I RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:20 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented Ordinance 91-27 for second Ordinance 91-27 reading and adoption. The ordinance regulates the Walls and Fences height and design of walls and fences. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, questioned the section of the ordinance delegating staff with authority to approve construction and design of walls and fences. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reported that the ordinance addresses several clean-up items which have been conditions of approval for projects, but were never codified. A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Erickson, to give second reading and adopt Ordinance 91-27; however, after further discus- sion, the motion was withdrawn. Council Members Buffa, Erickson, and Genis expressed their concern about the wording referenced by Mr. Soffer. The City Attorney mentioned that the authority delegated to staff in Ordinance 91-27 is the same as that contained in the existing Code Sections. The City Manager suggested that staff provide the complete fence and wall Code, highlighting those areas of concern to Council relating to staff's authority, and discussing it at the next Council meeting. Continued to Mayor Hornbuckle announced that this item will be November 18, 1991 continued to the meeting of November 18, 1991. OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request to consider revoca- Revocation of tion of Planning Action PA -88-116, Gregory Howell, PA-88-116/Howell Island Trader, 1500 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a restaurant in a commercial building within 200 feet of a residential area, located at 1500 Newport Boulevard in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The City Attorney referred to his memorandum dated October 25, 1991, which states that after reviewing the request for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit, he determined that the matter requires a hearing and recommendation from the Planning Commission prior to Council's hearing. Responding to an inquiry from Council Member Erickson, the City Attorney advised that the Conditions of Approval imposed by the Planning Commission and upheld by the City Council became effective upon Council's approval of the minutes of October 21, 1991, which was done at the beginning of the meeting. Jerry Tucker, 466 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, showed Council a flier from the Island Trader which advertised a Halloween costume contest starting at 12:30 a.m. Mayor Hornbuckle stated that Conditions of Approval took effect this evening. Joe Broten, 1513 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if the police are to be called if the Island Trader does not adhere to the hours of operation contained in the Conditions of Approval. The City Manager stated that he would be meeting with the Development Services Director, Police Chief, and City Attorney on Tuesday, 93 MM November 5, 1991, regarding enforcement of the regu- lations, and will advise Council, the residents, and the owner of the Island Trader, the means by which the conditions will be enforced. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council Referred to the Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, this item was referred Planning Commission back to the Planning Commission. NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented recommendations for Advertising Advertising and and Promotional Grants; and a request from Tillie Rhodes Promotional Grants; Foundation, 230 West Almond Avenue, Suite 2, Orange, for Tillie Rhodes waiver of the fee for use of the Neighborhood Community Foundation Center. Council Member Buffa referred to the Agenda Report dated October 31, 1991, which he and Council Member Erickson prepared recommending allocation of Advertising and Promotional funds, and suggested formulating a policy on requests for waiver of fees for use of City facili- ties. Council Member Erickson mentioned that funds recommended for the Third Annual Costa Mesa Grand Prix should not be released until the Police Department approves a plan for this activity. Vice Mayor Genis was concerned that the applications were not specific enough in regard to how the money would be spent. The City Manager stated that if it is the Council's desire, staff could draft a final agree- ment requiring detailed information on how the funds will be spent. He reported that the need to be specific also would be of help to the auditors. Council Member Buffa agreed with a recommendation from staff to have all recipients, wherever applicable, provide invoices on those items which were purchased with grant funds. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, reported that he heard cutbacks have begun in the Police Department by eliminating two officers. He felt that spending $97,000.00 for Advertising and Promotional grants was inappropriate in light of the City's having the second highest crime rate in Orange County. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked for an explanation of the request from Newport -Mesa Schools Foundation Grants to Teachers Program, and Council Member Buffa told him that the money pays for teacher programs which cannot be funded by the School District. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Funds Authorized by Council Member Humphrey, to allocate Advertising and Promotional Funds as follows: College Park Elementary Reading Incentive Program, $500.00; Costa Mesa Pop Warner Football Season, $1,250.00; Estancia High School Golf Tournaments, $1,000.00; Newport -Mesa Schools Foundation Grants to Teachers Program, $4,000.00; Team OCC/Orange County Cycling, Third Annual Costa Mesa Grand Prix, $1,500.00, based upon approval of a plan by the Police Department; Costa Mesa Little Lague 1992 Season, $8,000.00; Costa Mesa Pop Warner 1991 Program, $300,00; and Orange Coast College Football/Basketball Programs, $270.00. AMENDED MOTION Council Member Erickson amended his motion by adding Review Invoices as that invoicing shall be reviewed as funds are expended. Funds Expended The amended motion was seconded by Council Member Humphrey, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: Genis ABSENT: None MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Funds Approved by Council Member Buffa, to allocate $600.00 to the for Elwyn 1992 California Elwyn 1992 Fundraiser. The motion carried Fundraiser by the following roll call vote: AYES: Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: Hornbuckle, Genis ABSENT: None MOTION/Denied Funds A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded for Tillie Rhodes by Council Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, denying Foundation funds for the Tillie Rhodes Foundation. NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request from Butler-O'Bryon Butler-O'Bryon and Associates, 4400 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 780, Request for SRO, Newport Beach, to adopt an inducement resolution for Tax-exempt Bond Single -Room Occupancy (SRO), tax-exempt bond financing Financing for Costa Mesa Village, 2450 Newport Boulevard. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services stated that the Resolution of Inducement is simply a request for Council direction to commence tax-exempt bond financing for the proposed project per the Agenda Report dated October 30, 1991. He explained that no expense will'be incurred by the taxpayers; it is not a debt of the City; and it does not affect the City's credit rating. Replying to a question from Council Member Erickson, the City Manager stated that in addition to the project proceeding through the normal planning review process, the City will retain an outside consultant at the developer's expense, who will do a financial pro forma based on the assets used for this project. He added that if bonds were provided, they would probably be provided through the County of Orange, not the City. Merrill Butler III, 401 Pirate Road, Newport Beach, assured Council that the bonds he is requesting the County to issue would be guaranteed by an authority with a AAA credit rating. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that Single-Rocm Occupancy projects should be financed through the private sector, and felt that in the end, the taxpayers would be paying for this. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was opposed to providing shelter for those who prefer not to work. Council Member Buffa commented that these developments are not welfare operations. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Resolution 91-83 Member Erickson, Resolution 91-83, A RESOLUTION OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PUR- POSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR A SINGLE -ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 2450 NEWPORT BOULEVARD, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, and Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked for clari- fication on whether or not police positions were being reduced. Mayor Hornbuckle suggested to Mr. Feeney and Mr. Soffer that they meet with the City Manager to discuss the issue. Council Member Buffa asked the City Manager to prepare a report for Council by the next Council meeting, but it was not necessary to place it on the agenda. He also requested that a copy of the report be given to John Feeney and Sid Soffer. No action was required on this item. COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Erickson referred to Item 4 on the COMMENTS Consent Calendar, Bid Item No. 939, Pruning of Trees, and commended staff for obtaining this service at such Bid Item No. 939 a low cost. Cable TV Award Council Member Erickson announced that Costa Mesa's Newscenter 3 won a Southern California Cable Association trophy for "Best Local Newscast". Santa Ana River Council Member Erickson felt that the crossings over the Crossings Santa Ana River must be stopped, and after discussion with the City Manager, they agreed that a community meeting with the City Manager and two Council Members would be beneficial. Council Member Erickson reported that after speaking with Roy Pizarek, a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 1991, at 7:00 p.m., at the West Side Police Substation, and that he and the Mayor will be in attendance. Vice Mayor Genis felt that if the City is to have any credibility at all with the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the City's Master Plan of Highways should be adjusted in a manner which would reduce the need for a bridge. Safe Route to Council Member Erickson thanked the City Council of Mariners School Newport Beach for the recent funding they approved for their side of Irvine Avenue to improve the safety for children attending Mariners Elementary School. It was his understanding that improvements by this City will be considered in the near future. Political Signs Council Member Humphrey asked if City staff could enforce the political sign ordinance for elections other than City of Costa Mesa elections. The Deputy City., CITY MANAGER The City Manager summarized the Status Report on the REPORT City's Fiscal Review Process dated November 1, 1991. He reported that each department has prepared budget - Status Report on reduction recommendations, and the Council -approved the City's Fiscal hiring freeze has been implemented subject to a case - Review Process by -case review. The City Manager addressed earlier comments about reducing police personnel and reported that the two positions mentioned earlier were new posi- tions for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) duty and were added to this fiscal year's budget. He explained that the positions were not filled because the State withdrew 55 percent of the funds which were to be used for those positions. He advised Council that the Ad Hoc Review Committee will meet soon and dates of the meetings will be made available as soon as possible. He mentioned that the meetings will be open to the public; however, no public input will be taken. The City Manager stated that a goal of the fiscal review is for Council to prioritize those services which they feel are most important. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, and Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked for clari- fication on whether or not police positions were being reduced. Mayor Hornbuckle suggested to Mr. Feeney and Mr. Soffer that they meet with the City Manager to discuss the issue. Council Member Buffa asked the City Manager to prepare a report for Council by the next Council meeting, but it was not necessary to place it on the agenda. He also requested that a copy of the report be given to John Feeney and Sid Soffer. No action was required on this item. COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Erickson referred to Item 4 on the COMMENTS Consent Calendar, Bid Item No. 939, Pruning of Trees, and commended staff for obtaining this service at such Bid Item No. 939 a low cost. Cable TV Award Council Member Erickson announced that Costa Mesa's Newscenter 3 won a Southern California Cable Association trophy for "Best Local Newscast". Santa Ana River Council Member Erickson felt that the crossings over the Crossings Santa Ana River must be stopped, and after discussion with the City Manager, they agreed that a community meeting with the City Manager and two Council Members would be beneficial. Council Member Erickson reported that after speaking with Roy Pizarek, a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 1991, at 7:00 p.m., at the West Side Police Substation, and that he and the Mayor will be in attendance. Vice Mayor Genis felt that if the City is to have any credibility at all with the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the City's Master Plan of Highways should be adjusted in a manner which would reduce the need for a bridge. Safe Route to Council Member Erickson thanked the City Council of Mariners School Newport Beach for the recent funding they approved for their side of Irvine Avenue to improve the safety for children attending Mariners Elementary School. It was his understanding that improvements by this City will be considered in the near future. Political Signs Council Member Humphrey asked if City staff could enforce the political sign ordinance for elections other than City of Costa Mesa elections. The Deputy City., F� Manager/Development Services responded that enforcement has been very difficult when the candidates/political committees are located outside the City limits. He mentioned that City Council candidates are required to deposit funds from which fines are taken if the Sign Ordinance is violated. Mayor Hornbuckle suggested having the City Manager prepare a report on this issue. Air Show at March Council Member Buffa announced that an air show will be Air Force.Base held this weekend at March Air Force Base, Riverside. Council Meetings Vice Mayor Genis was interested in having cable at NCC installed at the Neighborhood Community Center so that some Council meetings, and other important events, could be shown on cable television. Property at 540 Mayor Hornbuckle asked to have the video of code Bernard Street enforcement action at 540 Bernard Street available for Council viewing and available for a future Council meeting if it is deemed appropriate. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Ayor o the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: -, �'I. - 2 (�.� a 4 �' � Y Clerk of the City of Cosfa Mesa