HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/01/1992 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JUNE 1, 1992
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session June 1, 1992, 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 Vice Mayor Sandra Genis.
ROLL CALL i 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:
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
Redevelopment At the request of Mayor Hornbuckle, a special meeting of the Costa
Agency Meeting Mesa Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Agency
Called to Order Chairman Buffa for. the purpose of considering an item which
requires both Council and Agency action.
Roll Call
Agency Members Present:
Chairman Peter Buffa
Vice Chairman Jay Humphrey
Agency Member Mary
Hornbuckle
Agency Member Sandra Genis
Agency Member Joe Erickson
The Clerk of the Agency announced that the Redevelopment Agency
Agenda was posted at the Council Chambers and the Costa Mesa
Police Department on Friday, May 29, 1992, and mailed to the
appropriate newspapers.
On motion by Agency Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Agency
Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular
Agency meeting of May 13, 1992, were approved as distributed.
Chairman Buffa announced that Redevelopment Action RA -92-04
would be trailed until later in the evening.
Council Meeting Mayor Hornbuckle reconvened the Council meeting and requested
Reconvened a motion on the minutes of May 18, 1992.
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
May 18, 1992 Erickson, and carried 5-0, the minutes, of the regular meeting of
May 18, 1992, were approved.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buffa,--seconded by Council
Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title
only.
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Trophy Presented Mayor Hornbuckle reported that the City float won a second -place
to City trophy in the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Parade.
PRESENTATION Mayor Hornbuckle announced that she would be presenting the 1991 -
Cultural Arts 92 Cultural Arts Education Awards and Council Member Humphrey
Awards would announce the winners. Recipients of the awards were James
Kerrigan, Vice President of Finance, PDA Engineering, Business
Education Award; John and Donna Crean, Citizen/Volunteer
Education Award; Loretta Robinson, TeWinkle Middle School,
Educator Award; Ellen Butler, Costa Mesa High School, Educator
Award; and Barbara Van Holt, Estancia High School, Educator
Award. Pupils earning Student Awards were Amy Decker, Bonnie
Wylie, and Joanna Manczyk, TeWinkle Middle School; Miranda
Arellano, Jennifer Tierney, Jon Carlew, and Minh Nguyen, Costa
Mesa High School; and Stephanie Burden, Jorge Rubino, and Irma
Cruz, Estancia High School.
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Continued Items Mayor Hornbuckle announced that four items would be continued to
future Council meetings: Public Hearing No. 1, Appeal of C-32-67
and Planning Action PA -88434, Nabers Buick; Public Hearing No.
3, Council Review of Planning Action PA -92-32, Lowe/Pirih/Logan;
New Business No. 2, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master
Plan; and New Business No. 4, Costa Mesa Community Facilities
District No. 92-1, Metro Pointe.
ORAL Page Costa, 358 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, partner in an
COMMUNICA- automotive repair business at 2470 Newport Boulevard, spoke about
TIONS the impact of the recently adopted General Plan's trip count budget
which makes it economically impossible for him to remodel the site.
General Plan Mayor Hornbuckle suggested that Mr. Costa attend the Council
Trip Budgets Study Session scheduled for June 8, 1992, at 4:00 p.m., 'at which
time the trip budget will be discussed. Vice Mayor Genis
recommended that Mr. Costa submit his written comments now or
at the Study Session.
East Side Bob Hoffman, 360 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, President of the
Traffic East Side Homeowners Association, read a letter from the
Association which requests Council to initiate mitigation measures
to limit traffic to the east side residential neighborhood resulting
from the completion of the 55 Freeway which ends at East 19th
Street. He submitted a copy of the letter to the City Clerk.
Use of School Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, referred to the
Facilities Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (New Business No.
3 on the Agenda), and emphasized the importance of Council
impressing upon the Newport -Mesa Unified School District Board,
the need for joint use of School District facilities. The City
Manager confirmed that meetings with the District have been
ongoing.
Soffer Comments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, reported that he filed
many complaints with the City regarding buildings for which there
are no permits, including the Police Substation on West 18th. He
commented that he may go to jail for not having permits, yet there
are many properties in the City without permits on file.
Harris Lawsuit David Thompson, 744 Wingate Bay, Costa Mesa, referred to the
Harris Lawsuit regarding construction of an accessory apartment at
439 Flower Street (ZA-91-06). He read a letter dated May 27, 1992,
signed by 96 residents who support approval of the application, and
requesting that no more tax dollars be spent on the lawsuit. Nancy
Palme, 1997 Kornat Drive, Costa Mesa, reported that the Mesa
Verde Homeowners Association are opposed to the project.
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Primary Election Nancy Palme reported that Costa Mesa residents have been receiving
phone calls in which 'derogatory and despicable charges were made
against Mayor Hornbuckle and Council Member Buffa who are
j candidates in the June 2, 1992, primary election.
Announcement Mayor Hornbuckle announced that the D.A.R.E. Fair will be held
D.A.R.E. Fair on June 4, 1992, at the Pacific Amphitheater.
CONSENT j On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
CALENDAR Humphrey, all 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 Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items
were received and processed:
Claims Claims 'received by the City Clerk: Peter Ebus; Ruth Porter; and
Mary Kriss Wilson.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been approved
Beverage by the Planning staff: Beverly Heritage Hotel, 3350 Avenue of
Licenses ! the Arts; Smart & Final Stores, doing business at 707 West 19th
Street; and Elf Enterprises, Incorporated, doing business as Sub -
Station II, 320 Bristol Street, Suite "A".
Public Utilities Notices of applications received by the Public Utilities
Commission Commission:
Application No. 92-05-013 from Southern California Edison
Company, for authority to increase the rate of return on common
equity, adjust its capital structure, adjust cost factors for certain
stocks, and obtain related relief.
Application Nos. , 92-05-014 and 92-05-017 from Southern
California Gas Company, for authority to increase rates.
BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose was
Jewish War Veterans received from Jewish War Veterans - Harry Hoff Post 595, 851
Presidio Drive, Costa Mesa, by soliciting funds from June 5 to
MOTION October 15, 1992. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded
Permit Approved by Council Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the permit was
approved with application of Municipal Code Section 9-127(d).
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
MOTION Humphrey, Warrant Resolution 1521, including Payroll 9211, was
Warrant 1521 approved by the following roll call vote:
Approved AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Golf Course Cart Paths (Los Lagos), Project 92 -
ACTIONS 05, are on file in the City Clerk's office. On motion by Council
Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Humphrey, the
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Golf Cart Paths,
Project 92-05
MOTION
Awarded to Los
Angeles Engineering
Traffic Signals on
Placentia; Estancia
Parking Lot Improve-
ments, Project 92-04
MOTION
Awarded to Excel
Paving
Final Map for
Tract 14348
Lloyd Miles
MOTION
Map Approved
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contract was awarded to Los Angeles Engineering, Incorporated,
Post Office Box 1606, Baldwin Park, for $141,256.96. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Bids received for Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting at Placentia
Avenue and the New Corporation Yard Entrance; and Parking Lot
Improvements at Estancia High School, Project 92-04, are on file in
the City Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Buffa,
seconded by Council Member Humphrey, the contract was awarded
to Excel Paving, Company, 2230 Lemon Avenue, Long Beach, for
$195,480.50. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:' Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Final Map was presented for Tract 14348, 8 lots, 0.486 -acre,
located at 380 and 386. East 15th Street, for residential
condominiums; Lloyd Miles Development, Incorporated, developer,
423 Poppy Avenue, Corona del Mar. On motion by Council
Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Humphrey, and
carried 5-0, the map was approved pursuant to the provisions of
Section 66436(a)(3)(A) of the Subdivision Map Act; Council did
accept on behalf of the City, the ingress and egress easement over
Lot "A" for emergency and security vehicle purposes as dedicated;
and the City Clerk was authorized to sign the map on behalf of the
City.
Final Map for The Final Map was presented for Tract 14444, 1 lot, 0.462 -acre,
Tract 14444 located at 2426 Elden Avenue, for residential condominiums;
Rodney Brown Rodney Brown, developer, 177-F Riverside Drive, Newport Beach.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
MOTION Humphrey, and carried. 5-0, the map was approved; Council did
Map Approved accept on behalf of the City, the three-foot public utility and
sidewalk easement as dedicated, and the ingress/egress easement
over Lot 1 for emergency and security vehicle purposes as shown on
said map; and the City Clerk was authorized to sign the map on
behalf of the City.
Notice of Completion Corporation Yard Improvements, Phase I, Wash Rack Area, Project
Atlas Allied 91-14, have been completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services
Director by Atlas Allied, Incorporated, 1210 North Las Brisas,
Corporation Yard Anaheim. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Improvements, Council Member Humphrey, the work was accepted; the City Clerk
Project 91-14 was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was
given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and
MOTION Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the
Work Accepted 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
Agreement with BSI The Public Services Director recommended approval of an
Consultants agreement with BSI Consultants, Incorporated, 2001 East First
Street, Santa Ana, for $30,166.00, to design roadway improvements
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Newport/18th at the intersection of Newport Boulevard and 18th Street, adjacent
Roadway to the Parcel "A" development project. On motion by Council
Improvements Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Humphrey, the
agreement was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were
MOTION authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the
Agreement Approved following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES:. None
ABSENT: None
D.A.R.E. Fair Staff recommended approval of a mutual indemnity agreement
Agreement I between the City of Costa Mesa, the City of Newport Beach, and
the Newport -Mesa Unified School District, for the D.A.R.E. Fair
MOTION to be held June 4, 1992, at the Pacific Amphitheater. On motion by
Agreement Approved Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Humphrey,
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
Bid Item 852 Staff recommended renewal of annual contracts for Bid Item 852,
Temporary Personnel Temporary Personnel Services, for Kelly Temporary Services, 5
Services Park Plaza, Suite 1280, Irvine; Thomas Temporaries, 3151 Airway
Avenue, Suite H-2, Costa Mesa; and Apple One, 3940 South Bristol
MOTION Street, Suite 208, Santa Ana. On motion by Council Member Buffa,
Contract Renewals seconded by Council Member Humphrey, contract renewals were
Approved approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Hazardous Materials
The Fire Chief recommended approval of the Hazardous Materials
JPA Agreement with
Emergency Response Joint Powers Authority Subscription
Orange County
Agreement with the County of Orange for fiscal year 1992-93. On
motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
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Humphrey, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor was
Agreement Approved
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
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ABSENT: None
Permit Parking on !
Staff recommended establishment of a permit parking restriction on
Princeton Drive
Princeton Drive from Harbor Boulevard to 432 Princeton Drive. On
motion . by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
MOTION
Humphrey, Resolution 92-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 92-55
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted
PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF PRINCETON
DRIVE WITHOUT A PARKING PERMIT, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Permit Parking on Staff recommended establishment of a permit parking restriction on
Carnegie Avenue Carnegie Avenue from Princeton Drive to Swarthmore Lane. On
motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
MOTION Humphrey, Resolution 92-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 92-56 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Adopted PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF CARNEGIE
AVENUE WITHOUT A PARKING PERMIT, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from the
C-32-67 and meeting of May 18, 1992, to consider an appeal of the Planning
PA-88-134/Nabers Commission's conditions for C-32-67 and Planning Action PA -88 -
Buick 134 from Bob Hansen and Dick Nabers, Nabers Buick, for a
Conditional Use Permit for construction and operation of a new car
MOTION agency, and a Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion of an auto
Continued to dealership, with a variance from side setback requirements for
June 15, 1992 property at 2600 Harbor Boulevard in a C1 zone. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration. Staff recommended that the
public hearing be continued to allow more time for the applicant and
neighbors to discuss alternative solutions. On motion by Council
Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and
carried 5-0, the public hearing was continued to June 15, 1992.
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was time and place set for the
R-92-02 public hearing for Rezone Petition R-92-02, Pacific Building
Pacific Building Concepts, 18102 Sky Park South, Suite A-1, Irvine, authorized agent
Concepts/Stuart for John Stuart, 893 Sandcastle, Corona del Mar, to rezone three
contiguous lots at 684, 686, and 690 West 18th Street from R2 to
R3. 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 summarized staff s
Agenda Report dated May 26, 1992. The Agenda Report indicates
that combining the lots and implementing the rezone would permit
a higher density (maximum of 11 units) but would not exceed the
maximum density allowed on the properties per the General Plan.
Craig Hampton, Pacific Building Concepts, spoke in support of the
request and answered questions from Council regarding the zoning
for surrounding properties. There being no other speakers, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion to Give A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Mayor
Ordinance First Hornbuckle, to adopt the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Reading Failed to Impact and the De Minimis Finding; and to give first reading to an
Carry ordinance changing the zoning to R3. Council Member Erickson
and Vice Mayor Genis opposed the higher density, one reason being
that the subject site has R2 properties adjacent to it. The motion
failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Genis, Humphrey, and
Erickson voting no.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that a request was received to continue the
PA -92-32 following public hearing:
Lowe/Pirih/Logan
Council review of the Planning Commission's decision for Planning
Action PA -92-32, Jere W. Lowe, 741 West Baker Street, Costa
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Mesa, authorized agent for Boris Pirih and Jacob Logar, 714 La
Cresta, Anaheim. The Planning Commission approved a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a bar within 200 feet of
residentially zoned property to expand into the adjacent 774 -square -
foot suite; and denied a request to enclose a 132 -square -foot portico
at 741 Baker Street in a Cl zone. Environmental Determination:
Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's
office. No communications were received.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Continued to j Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was continued to
June 15, 1992; June 15, 1992, and staff was directed to place the trip budget
Trip Budget Referred implementation item on the Agenda for the regular Council Study
to Study Session on Session scheduled for June 8, 1992, at 4:00 p.m., in the fifth floor
June 8, 1992 Conference Room of City Hall.
Jere Lowe, authorized agent for the property owners, asked if the
"200 feet from residentially zoned property" is measured from
property line to property line. The Deputy City Manager responded
affirmatively.
PUBLIC HEARING
PA -92-37
Howenstine/
Abrams Development
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for
the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision for Planning Action PA -92-37 from John
Howenstine, 3188-J Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, authorized agent
for Abrams Development Company, 15751 Rockfield Boulevard,
Irvine, for a Planned Signing Program at a new commercial center
located at 2902 Red Hill Avenue in a C1 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 reviewed staff's
Agenda Report dated May 26, 1992. The report states that the
original request includes a pole sign for the gas station on the
easternmost point of the property which is 25 feet high and 70
square feet in area; however, the Planned Signing Program only
allows a sign 40 feet in area, with a maximum height of 7 feet above
grade (the level of the nearest sidewalk).
John Howenstine and Marie Johnson, of John Howenstine,
Incorporated, spoke at length about the need for the easternmost sign
to be greater in area and height for better identification. Council
Member Erickson reported that at the time this project came before
the Planning Commission, the applicant made assurances that a sign
variance would not be required. There being no other speakers, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made, by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Upheld Planning Council Member Humphrey, to uphold the Planning Commission's
Commission's decision for Planning Action PA -92-37. The motion carried 4-1,
Decision Council Member Buffa voting no.
Agency Meeting Mayor Hornbuckle adjourned the Council meeting; and Agency
Reconvened Chairman Buffa reconvened the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
RA-92-04/PA-92-38/ The Agency Clerk presented Redevelopment Action RA -92-04
Parcel Map 5-92-153 (Planning Action PA -92-38 - Tentative Parcel Map S-92-153), Costa
Redevelopment Mesa Redevelopment Agency, for Planning Development Review of
Agency ! a 5,195 -square -foot dental building, with a Conditional Use Permit
for off-site parking and access, a Parcel Map to split Parcel "A" into
two parcels, and, Redevelopment Agency review, for property at
1801 Newport Boulevard in a C2 zone (PDC pending).
Council Member Agency Member Humphrey announced that he would abstain from
Humphrey Left voting on the items concerning Parcel "A". He left the Council
Chambers at 7:55 p.m.
Muriel Berman, Redevelopment Project Manager, reported that after
several members of the Agency expressed some concern about the
design of the dental building, a subcommittee was designated and the
dentists' architect provided several alternatives. She advised Council
that at a meeting held earlier in the evening, the Planning
Commission selected Alternative "E". Vice Mayor Genis noted that
Alternatives "D" and "E" are very similar and asked if the dentists
had a preference., Dr. Jerry McClellan, 601 West 19th Street, Costa
Mesa, responded, that even though both alternatives are attractive,
MOTION Alternative "E" provides more flexible parking and privacy. A
RA -92-04, Alterna- motion was made by Agency Member Erickson, seconded by
tive "E", Approved Agency Member Hornbuckle, to adopt the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact and De Minimis Finding, and to approve
Redevelopment Action RA -92-04, Alternative "E", subject to
conditions. The motion carried 4-0, Agency Member Humphrey
absent.
Agency Executive Director Allan Roeder expressed his appreciation
to Agency Members Genis and Erickson for helping to get the
design issue completed in such a rapid fashion.
Agency Member Erickson asked if the City could expedite the plan
check in order to meet the deadline of April, 1993. The Deputy
City Manager/Development Services responded that it will be done
on time.
Council Meeting Agency Chairman Buffa adjourned the special Redevelopment
Reconvened Agency meeting at 8:00 p.m., and thereafter, Mayor Hornbuckle
reconvened the City Council meeting. -
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for
PA -92-38 the public hearing to consider Planning Action PA -92-38 and
Redevelopment Tentative Parcel Map 5-92-153, Costa Mesa Redevelopment
Agency Agency, for a Planned Development Review of a 5,195 -square -foot
dental building, with a Conditional Use Permit for off-site parking
and access; and a parcel map to split Parcel "A" into two parcels,
located at 1801 Newport Boulevard in a C2 zone (PDC zone
pending). Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration.
The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No
communications were received. There being no speakers, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
MOTION On,motion by Vice Mayor Genis, seconded by Council Member
PA -92-38, Erickson, and carried 4-0, Council Member Humphrey absent, the
Alternative -"E", Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and De Minimis
Approved Finding were adopted; and Planning Action PA -92-38, Alternative
"E", was approved subject to conditions. The Deputy City Manager
reported that the Tentative Parcel Map was approved by the
Planning Commission and no action was required by Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for
Landscaping Assess- the public hearings to consider levying an assessment for fiscal year
ment Districts 1 1992-93 in Landscaping Assessment District No. 1, Tracts 9901 and
and 2 12011, located south of Sunflower Avenue and east of Smalley
Road; and Landscaping Assessment District No. 2, Tract 10513,
located at the northwest corner of Bear Street and the Corona del
Mar Freeway. The Affidavits of Publishing are on file in the City
Clerk's office. No communications were received. There being no
speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION j A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Resolutions 92-57 Member Erickson, to, adopt the following resolutions:
and 92-58 Adopted
Resolution 92-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 WITHIN CITY OF
COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NUMBER ONE; and
Resolution 92-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT FOR' FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 WITHIN CITY OF
COSTA MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NUMBER TWO.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Humphrey
Council Member Council Member Humphrey returned to the Council Chambers at
Humphrey Returned 8:05 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
The City Clerk presented Ordinance 92-10 for second reading and
R-92-01
1 adoption in connection with Rezone Petition R-92-01, Costa Mesa
Redevelopment
Redevelopment Agency. Responding to a question from Council
Agency
Member Humphrey; the Deputy City Manager/Development
Services reported that this property eventually would have been
rezoned with or without the dental building because the C2 zone is
MOTION
not compatible with the General Plan designation. On motion by
Ordinance 92-10
Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Buffa,
Adopted
Ordinance 92-10, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE
ZONING OF PROPERTY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
WEST 18TH STREET AND NEWPORT BOULEVARD FROM C2
TO PDC, was given second reading and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Hombuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented for second reading and adoption,
Off-site Hazardous Ordinance 92-11 which regulates off-site hazardous waste facilities.
Waste Facilities On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council
Member Erickson, Ordinance 92-11, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
MOTION CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER XIII OF
Ordinance 92-11 TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
Adopted RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF OFF-SITE
HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES, was given second reading
and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ' Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented the General Plan Implementation Project
General Plan and work program which is based on the priorities submitted by the
Priorities City Council at its meeting of May 18, 1992. The Deputy City
Manager/Development Services reported that staff will proceed per
the subject schedule and provide progress reports to Council.
In response to a question from Mayor Hornbuckle regarding the Bay
Knolls Homeowners Association's request to annex to the City of
Newport Beach, the Deputy City Manager reported that expediting
this project would not interfere with the General Plan priorities.
Responding to Council Member Humphrey's question on trip fees,
the Deputy CityManager stated that only trip fees for North Costa
Mesa can be collected until the Citywide Trip Fee Project is
completed.
Jerry King, representing the Bay Knolls residents, thanked Council
for expediting their request.
Report Received Council received and filed the priority report and directed staff to
and Filed proceed.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request from Team Orange County
Costa Mesa Grand Cycling for street closures and waiver of police fees for the third
Prix annual Costa Mesa Grand Prix bicycle event to be held June 28,
1992. The City Manager referred to his Agenda Report dated May
281 1992, noting that the police fees are estimated at $2,500.00.
Amy Zanaboni, 626 .North Grand Street, Orange, Race Director,
clarified that the $1,500.00 grant received last year was not
retroactive. She reported that last year, a $2,000.00 grant was
received and police fees waived. She thanked Council for the
$1,500.00 grant, and requested waiver of police fees which she
estimated would be $2,800.00.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Street Closures Council Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, approving the street
Approved closures (Sunflower, Cadillac, Scenic, and Hyland Avenues). Council
Member Erickson commented that the City can no longer afford to
MOTION waive the fees for these types of events.On motion by Council
Denied Waiver of Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Humphrey, and
Police Fees carried 5-0, the request to waive police fees was denied. Council
Member Humphrey recommended that a policy be established on
this issue.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented the Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Parks, Recreation Master Plan. A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey,
and Open Space seconded by Council Member Buffa, to continue this item for 30
Master Plan days. After the following discussion, the motion carried 5-0.
MOTION Vice Mayor Genis announced that she had a number of comments
Continued to regarding the Master Plan. She was distressed with the plan as
July 6, 1992 presented and felt that the preparers were unaware of recreation and
open space policies which Council adopted in the comprehensive
General Plan. The Vice Mayor was particularly concerned about the
means of attaining open space, stating that it appeared that preparers
of the plan felt that the open space to population ratio is something
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to be evaded as opposed to something that is to be attained. She
;commented that use of School District sites is merely a quick fix;
!although she believed the City should take advantage of every school
site available' at this time. She was exceedingly disappointed that no
long-range planning for additional acquisitions was included in the
plan. Vice Mayor Genis stated that the plan does notice an
'inadequate number of neighborhood parks but it does not address
;fulfilling that inadequacy. She mentioned that there was a policy in
'the General Plan to seek to maintain the existing ratio of park land
!to population. She pointed out that previous General Plans had a
'goal to have a ratio of four acres per thousand residents which
compared favorably with other cities because many cities had
approximately four to five acres per thousand; however, Costa Mesa
counted 1-1/2 acres of City golf fields in that ratio whereas the other
cities did not; therefore, those cities had six to seven acres per
;thousand residents while Costa Mesa had four acres per thousand.
,She stated that during discussions of the General Plan, many Council
Members indicated that they would like to see that ratio increased;
i so the preparers of the plan took the existing ratio, not including the
schools that were already there, and said, at build -out, include the
schools that are there and that will make the ratio higher. She did
not agree with that reasoning. Vice Mayor Genis commented that
she had hoped for moie creativity, and encouraged staff to listen to
the tapes of the General Plan meetings at which these policies were
discussed. The Vice Mayor felt it was inappropriate to rely strictly
on the use of school sites because the City has no control over those
properties. She wanted a contingency plan formulated in the event
the School District should some day tell the City that the school sites
were no longer available.
Mayor Hornbuckle' recommended that Council submit their
comments to staff in writing so that they can consider them prior to
this item coming back to Council in 30 days. Council Member
Humphrey stated that he saw nothing in the plan which addresses
City -owned land, which may or may not be in use right now, that
could be used for parks or land exchanges. He stated that there are
a number of City -owned sites, such as the old yard, which could be
sold and the money used to purchase other sites. Council Member
Humphrey mentioned that potential uses for the eight -acre Lindbergh
site were not addressed. He commented on the fact that some of the
school sites do not have rest room facilities and it is a concern that
should be considered. In conclusion, Council Member Humphrey
noted that the Costa Mesa Golf Course is designated open space but
not considered to be park land. He contended that if the golf course
is not included as park land than neither should any other athletic
field, basketball court, etc.
Vice Mayor Genis was discouraged because at a Study Session, she
mentioned specific sites that could be explored, and spoke with the
City's consultant for several hours about various options to be
investigated, yet her comments have not been considered. Council
Member Humphrey mentioned that the plan indicates a need for
more park land on the west side, but no sites have been identified
for possible consideration.
Council Member Erickson stated that negotiations with the School
District depend upon a proper frame of mind by both agencies. He
believed a positive approach would be very productive. He reported
that he submitted two pages of questions to which he received
answers, and offered to share that information with the other
Council Members. He referred to Page 74 of the plan and disagreed
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with the inclusion'of the linear park on Victoria Street in the park
acreage. Council Member. Erickson commented that when looking
at increasing park acreage, he did not believe every parkway or
every sidewalk in the City should be designated as park land. He
stated that there is a real need for parks on the east side as well as
the west side. He recommended attempting to obtain a 30 -year lease
with the School District.
The City Manager requested that the City Clerk produce a Minute
Excerpt of this'evening's discussion. As to written comments which
Council submitted previously, the City Manager stated that he will
require that the City's consultant make specific references in the
document on each and every question to ensure that all of those
points are addressed. Referencing Vice Mayor Genis's comments
on the issue - of available vacant parcels, he agreed that the
information was. needed but was not sure the consultant could be
compelled to produce that data as part of his contract. The City
Manager believed" that identifying vacant parcels could be handled
at a staff level. In addition, he felt optimistic about the ongoing
negotiations with the School District.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p. m., and the meeting
reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Clerk presented a request from South Coast Symphony for
South Coast
use of Fairview Park for four concerts during August and
Symphony
September, 1992. Council Member Buffa did not return to the
Chambers after recess because he was abstaining from voting on this
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item.
Buffa Left
The City Manager apologized for the hurried presentation of this
item, explaining that the request was not received until the middle
of last week. He referred to the data attached to the Agenda Report
dated May 28, 1992, which detail the general concept of the
concerts, and provides specifics as to the set-up and arrangements
for the series. The City Manager reported that the actual cost of
operations, set-up and take-down, would be borne by South Coast
Symphony; however, there are still some ongoing discussions and
concerns regarding parking and traffic operations. He mentioned
that because of the late receipt of the application, the Parks,
Recreation Facilities, and Parkways Commission was unable to place
this item on its agenda, and merely discussed it; therefore, no
recommendation could be made. The City Manager stated that if
this is a project that Council would like to see undertaken, he and
staff could work out the technical aspects, principally parking and
traffic. He encouraged that parking be accessed at the park and at
Estancia High School; however, he would not encourage parking on
the turf. Responding to Mayor Hornbuckle's question on who would
be in charge of parking and traffic control, the City Manager stated
that it would involve both the Public Services Department and the
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Traffic Division of the Police Department, and suggested having the
Fire Department involved. Vice Mayor Genis was concerned about
providing sanitation facilities.
Doreen Hardy, Executive Director, South Coast Symphony, 1631
Sunflower Avenue, Suite C-45, Santa Ana, summarized the
information contained in her letter dated May 26, 1992, some of the
specifics being that South Coast Symphony will provide picnic table
seating as well as lawn and chair seating; ticket prices will range
from $15.00 to $28.00 with discounted season subscriptions; and
200 complimentary tickets will be set aside for seniors, the needy,
or disabled, which shall be determined by the City. Responding to
the Vice Mayor's question concerning sanitation facilities, Ms.
Hardy reported that portable rest rooms will be provided. She gave
a brief review of the programming ideas as detailed in her letter,
and confirmed that the preferred dates for the concerts are August
22 and 29, and September 12 and 19, 1992.
Vice Mayor Genis asked for more information on the specific
location within Fairview Park which will be utilized. Ms. Hardy
referred to the diagram she submitted with her letter; however, the
Vice Mayor wanted more detailed data. The City Attorney reported
that these details will be addressed in a lease which will be
submitted to Council. He suggested approving the request in
concept; then staff will be bringing back a lease, the exact site plan,
and insurance. The City Manager stated that it was his
understanding that approval is needed this evening so the Symphony
can carry out its commitments for this event; therefore, if approval
is simply conceptual, the Symphony will not be able to go forward
with their plans. In view of this information, the City Attorney
recommended that Council delegate authority to execute the lease to
the City Manager.
Council Member Erickson asked about removing the concert
equipment. Ms. Hardy replied that park cleanup will be done
immediately following each concert with the assistance of the Orange
County Market Place staff. She confirmed that on-site parking will
exclude parking on the turf, dirt, or at the model railroad site; and
reported that preparation for the concert will begin the morning of
the concert. In regard to the City's administering the distribution of
200 free tickets, the City Manager stated that he would prefer having
a group such as the Senior Citizens Corporation take on that
responsibility. Ms. Hardy mentioned that the concerts will be held
from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., and suggested that picnicking start at 6:00
P.M.
Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, stated that even
though this is a very worthwhile organization, he objected to the
approach to this request, especially since the Fairview Park
Committee -was totally bypassed. He felt that the request was being
processed without input from the appropriate sources and inadequate
information from the applicant. Mr. Mehren was concerned with
damage to the turf, and mentioned that the event will not financially
benefit the community.
Jim Jones, 2004 Calvert Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented that the
park is large enough to accommodate this event. He urged Council
to approve the request.
Considerable discussion ensued on placing this item on the agenda
for the next Fairview Park Committee meeting scheduled for
Wednesday and to obtain all the necessary data and documentation
necessary to proceed in a timely manner.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by
Request Approved Council Member Erickson, to approve the request in concept; refer
in Concept I this item to the Fairview Park Committee for input; and give the
City Manager final ;contract authority, addressing the comments
provided by Council.
Council Member Erickson asked Ms. Hardy if there would be a
problem for the Symphony if this item were to come back to Council
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for final consideration at the June 15 meeting. Ms. Hardy
responded that timing is of the essence, and emphasized that it was
not the intent of the Symphony to try to railroad this item through
the system. She explained that waiting until June 15 would severely
hamper this .project because of the need to execute talent contracts.
During discussion, Vice Mayor Genis expressed her desire to have
the request come back to. Council for final review to ensure that all
requirements are in order. Mayor Hornbuckle recommended
continuing this request to a special meeting on June 8, 1992, when
Council will be meeting for its Study Session.
AMENDED Council Member Humphrey made an amended motion to continue
MOTION this item to June 8, 1992, for final approval. The motion was
Continued to seconded by Council Member Erickson. Vice Mayor Genis
June 8, 1992 commented that a map depicting that area of the park which will be
used for the con6erts would be satisfactory. Mayor Hornbuckle
stated that Council's concern is the location and space required for
the program. Dick Mehren spoke again and suggested that the map
indicate the relationship of the concert area to the existing parking
lot. The amended motion carried 4-0, Council Member Buffa
absent.
Council Member Council Member Buffa returned to the Council Chambers at 9:45
Buffa Returned p.m.
NEW BUSINESS On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council
Community Facilities Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the following items were
District No. 92-1, continued to August 3, 1992, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Metro Pointe of City Hall:
MOTION Establish City of Costa Mesa Community Facilities District (CFD)
Continued to No. 92-1, Metro Pointe:
August 3, 1992
Resolution of Intent to establish CFD No. 92-1, and authorize levy
of special taxes pursuant to the Mello -Roos Community Facilities
Act of 1982.
Resolution of Intent to incur indebtedness for CFD No. 92-1.
Agreement regarding advances for CFD No. 92-1.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented the eligibility requirements for Measure
Measure "M" Funds "M" funds:
Resolution endorsing Measure "M" Regional Program Consistency
and Eligibility Criteria;
Resolution on the status of the Costa Mesa Circulation Element;
Pavement Management Plan;
Maintenance of Effort;
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for receipt and use of funds.
Seven-year Measure "M"/Capital Improvement Program.
The Public Services Director summarized his Agenda Report dated
May 22, 1992, which details the procedures for obtaining Measure
"M" funding.
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MOTION 'A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Resolutions 92-59 Member Humphrey, to take the following action:
and 92-60 Adopted;
Measure "M" Adopt Resolution 92-59, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Funding Procedures COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Approved ENDORSING THE MEASURE "M" REGIONAL FUNDING
PROGRAM CONSISTENCY AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA;
Adopt Resolution 92-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA;
rtify the Pavement ;Management Plan; approve the Maintenance
Effort; Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for
eipt and use of funds, and authorize the Mayor to sign; and
)rove the Seven-year Measure "M"/Capital Improvement
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented Opinion No. 92-9, Conflict of Interest
REPORT ;Regulations for the Fair Political Practices Commission. He also
Legal Opinion presented from the meeting of May 18, 1992, two budget
No. 92-9 adjustments which were the subject of discussion relating to conflict
Conflict of Interest of interest:
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Budget Adjustment !Budget Adjustment 92-59 for $13,000.00, to install audible
92-59 1pedestrian signals on ;Fairview Road at the Orange Coast College
j entrance, and flashing school zone beacons on Baker Street and
Labrador Drive; and
Budget Adjustment !Budget Adjustment 92-60 for $25,000.00, to repair the walkway at
92-60 i Estancia Park.
The City Attorney was of the opinion that Council Members would
I not be required to abstain or be disqualified in participating in the
decisions on the pedestrian signal and school zone beacons. As to
the Estancia Park project, he did not believe that would be covered
by the applicable FPPC regulations because it is an ordinary repair
of existing facilities.
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Jim Jones, 2004 Calvert Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke about the poor
condition of the stairs at Estancia Park. He mentioned that several
large plants have been allowed to die and huge dandelions are
growing there.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by
Budget Adjustments Council Member Erickson, to approve Budget Adjustments 92-59
Approved and 92-60. Council Member Buffa asked why the brown gates were
installed at the Estancia Park parking lot since they are never closed.
I The City. Manager responded that he would obtain an answer for
Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to
REPORT/Request for Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss Green v.
Closed Session Amburgey, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 63 -93 -
Green Lawsuit 04. The Mayor stated that closed session would be held after
completion of regular business.
CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented the preliminary proposed City Budget
REPORT for Fiscal Year 1992-93, and announced that both the preliminary
Proposed City Budget Line Item and Program Budgets will be available for the public.
for 1992-93 The City Manager reported that the budget totals $68,132,950.00
which represents an increase of .06 percent compared with the 1991-
92 Budget. He summarized the City Manager's Budget Message
contained in the preliminary budget, and emphasized the possible
loss of 3.3- million dollars in State vehicle license fees. He stated
that if those fees were eliminated, Council would be forced to
reopen budget discussions to address that issue.
Budget Referred to The City Manager requested that a budget Study Session be held on
Study Session on June 8, 1992, from noon to 4:00 p.m: :in the fifth floor Conference
June 8, 1992 Room, and mentioned that the meeting "is open to the public. He
announced that copies of the budget swill be available at both
libraries and in the City Clerk's office. There being no objection
from any Council Members,. Mayor rIernbuckle confirmed the
budget Study Session date and time ;as= requested by the City
Manager. She also requested staff to;adv se Ms. Hardy of the time
of the special Council meeting which was scheduled for the same
date.
COUNCIL Council Member Erickson stated that a definite agenda date has not
MEMBERS been set for the Board of Supervisors to consider the Cooperative
COMMENTS Study with the County of Orange for transportation alternatives.
He reported that the Ad Hoc Transportation Study group would be
Transportation Study meeting Thursday, at 7:00 p.m., in the fifth floor Conference Room.
Commendations by Council Member Erickson commended the City Attorney on the
Council Member good job he did on shortening a multiple -page document which
Erickson would have negated any efforts by the City to get interns from the
University of California at Irvine to work as medical consultants at
the Senior Center. Council Member Erickson commended Vice
Mayor Genis on her invocation earlier this evening, and
complimented Mayor Hornbuckle and Council Member Buffa on
running for office in the primary election June 2, 1992.
Fund-raisers for Council Member Humphrey announced that a golf tournament will
Senior Citizen be held on Friday at the Costa Mesa Golf and Country Club as a
Corporation fund-raiser for the Senior Citizen Corporation. He reported that an
afternoon tea dance will be held by the Hat Connection on Sunday,
also a fund-raiser for the Senior Citizen Corporation.
Primary Election Council Member Humphrey and Vice Mayor Genis urged citizens
to vote in the June 2 election.
Lions Club Vice Mayor Genis congratulated the Lions Club on its successful
Commended parade and fish fry.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 10:10 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session
CLOSED SESSION in the first floor Conference Room to discuss the Green lawsuit.
MEETING At 10:15 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the regular meeting and the
RECONVENED following announcement was made:
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MOTION/Green iBy a vote of 5-0, Council rejected the settlement offers from
Lawsuit Settlement I Timothy Green in connection with the lawsuit, Green v. Amburgey,
Rejected let al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 63-93-04.
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