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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1992 - City Council:�'9 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JULY 20, 1992 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session July 20, 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 the Reverend James Piercy, South Coast Christian 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 Humphrey, seconded by Council July 6, 1992 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 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. PROCLAMATION Mayor Hornbuckle read a proclamation declaring Sunday, September "Race for the Cure 27, 1992, as "Race for the Cure Day", and presented the document Day" to Betty Jo Bailey who accepted on behalf of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. ORAL COMMUNI- Roy Andreen, 2769 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa, felt that telephone CATIONS calls to the Police Department on complaints regarding the Pacific Pacific Amphitheatre Amphitheatre should be recorded. On the matter of fireworks, he stated that the citizens had expressed their desire, through an Ban on Fireworks advisory vote, to ban fireworks, and suggested that Council support their wishes. Speaking on behalf of the Mesa del Mar Homeowners Events at TeWinkle Association, Mr. Andreen stated that a recent event held at Park TeWinkle Park involved the use of amplifiers and a generator, and the noise level was intolerable. He stated that the Police Department had been called but they stated that nothing could be done. The City Manager replied to Mr. Andreen's comment regarding the Pacific Amphitheatre by stating that calls received by the Police Department were inhibiting their ability to respond to emergency situations, and the dispatch staff was asked to cease taking the calls. Mayor Hornbuckle asked for a brief memorandum on that subject, and noted that the City Attorney was presently developing an ordinance regarding the problems at TeWinkle Park. Bureman Comments Carl Bureman, 447 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, member of the Board of Directors for College Park Homeowners Association, related an incident that occurred in the 200 block of Hanover Drive involving persons attending a concert at the Pacific Amphitheatre. He expressed concerns regarding the expediency of the changes required of Nabers Buick in relation to Planning Action PA -88-134 and Conditional Use, Permit C-32-67. Mr. Bureman brought up the parking problem at the Mediterranean Village Apartments, and the Mayor directed staff to investigate. Vice Mayor Genis commented that regarding the Orange County Fairgrounds, she would like action taken immediately to alleviate traffic/parking problems. The City Manager replied that the Traffic Plan used during the 1991 Orange County Fair/Pacific Amphitheatre concerts was being utilized, and any deviations from the plan to improve the situation will be instituted for the balance of the Fair. He indicated a report will be provided to Council. Proposed Bus Joe Wilson, 911 Powell Court, Costa Mesa, representing Sommerset Turnouts Citihomes Homeowners Association, spoke regarding the proposed installation of two bus turnouts on Baker Street in front of their community and referenced a letter submitted to Council dated July 16, 1992. He suggested reanalyzing the turnouts, proposing one instead of two and altering the location as to have the least affect on the homeowners. The Mayor asked for a report from staff on the status of this application. Raja Quraishi, 920 Van Ness Court, Costa Mesa, also of Sommerset Citihomes, spoke further regarding the bus turnouts and requested this matter be investigated. Daily Pilot Article Janet Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, referred to an Transportation article in the July 20, 1992, Daily Pilot which stated that the Corridor Agency Transportation Corridor Agency, responsible for the San Joaquin Hills toll road, is suing environmental groups over this issue, and the City of Newport Beach is suing one of its own citizen groups. She stated that the article mentioned that the City of Costa Mesa is joining in this lawsuit. The City Manager responded that the City of Costa Mesa has taken no action nor expressed any intention of participating in the aforementioned lawsuit. Newport Boulevard/ Kelly Dosier, 2475 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, addressed the Del Mar Avenue problem of traveling northbound on Newport Boulevard and the Traffic Backup backup of traffic in the left -turn lane at Del Mar Avenue (Fair Drive). The Mayor asked the Public Services Director to investigate this situation. CONSENT On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council CALENDAR 'Member Buffa, all items on the Consent Calendar 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: Barbara Ann Benun; Carol W. Peterson; Damian Rivera; Bernard Rubio; and Patrick Tenore and Nationwide, U.S.A., Incorporated. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage License for. which parking has been approved Beverage by the Planning staff: La Posada Restaurants, Incorporated, doing License business at 2949 Fairview Street. WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, Warrant Resolution 1524, including Payroll 9214, MOTION was approved by the following roll call vote: Warrant 1524 AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Approved Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the following claims were rejected: Jameson James Jameson Masonry, Incorporated, for alleged damages suffered on Metro' Fire Station project due to nonpayment by general contractor. Howell Gregory Howell and American Cosmetic Manufacturing Labs, Incorporated, dba Island Trader, for alleged improper interference with operation of business. Bid Item No. 944 Bids received for Bid Item No.- 944, .Annual Supply of Hydrogen Annual Supply of Peroxide, are on file in the City Clerk's office. On motion by Hydrogen Peroxide Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, the contract was awarded to Pacifica Chemical, Incorporated, 132 MOTION West 132nd Street, Los Angeles, for $0.3575 per pound. The Awarded to Pacifica motion carried by. the following roll call vote: Chemical AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None Purchase of Used On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Dump Truck Member Buffa, bidding requirements were waived, and the City Manager was authorized to purchase a used dump truck, when a MOTION suitable vehicle becomes available. The motion carried by the Bidding Require- following roll call vote: ments Waived AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from the Parks, Recreation, meeting of July 6, 1992, for the request for policy direction for and Open Space issues related to the draft Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Master Plan Plan. A communication was received from Jennifer Irano, 886 Halyard, Newport Beach, requesting that Fairview Park be retained in its natural state. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reviewed the six policy issues as listed in the Agenda Report dated July 13, 1992, suggesting that before final action is taken a legal opinion from the City Attorney may be desirable. Referring to the Agenda Report, Item 1, Inclusion of Golf Course as Part of the "Existing Park" Area, Council Member Erickson remarked that Page 119 of the Master Plan, Park Acreage Deficiency, states that adding the golf course would increase park land to above the 5.0 acres per one thousand in population ratio allowed by the Quimby Act. The City Attorney responded that anything above 5.0 acres per thousand would require a separate 02 Nexus Study. Council Member Erickson stated that on Page 25 of the Master Plan, the City's park land is deficient according to standards of the Urban Land Institute and in comparison with neighboring communities; however, he prefers not to go around provisions of the law to increase it, and he requested a report from the City Attorney on this item. Vice Mayor Genis pointed out that charging for use of the golf course could influence whether or not it should be included as park land, and requested that any legal or staff discussion encompass how charges for the pool, the gymnasium, community centers, etc., could affect the incorporation of those areas. She noted suggestions from the consultant in the report regarding use of the concessionaire, and the affect on inclusion of those acres into future park acreage; and regarding single purpose uses, a baseball or soccer complex could then affect the use or the inclusion of those areas into the definition of community parks as well. Mayor Hornbuckle requested the City Attorney to provide a definition of community and neighborhood parks and the Quimby Act, and a legal opinion on this matter. Michael Dunn, 2755 Gannet Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that he did not believe a golf course should be included in park land. Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, stated that he understood that the park acreage per thousand had already been set by the General Plan. Michael Robinson, Principal Planner, replied that the proposed plan is the vehicle by which to adjust the standard through a subsequent General Plan amendment. The City Attorney clarified that the General Plan sets the general inventory of parks; and if the golf course were to be included in the inventory as park land, that table of the General Plan would have to be amended to shift the golf course from its current designation as open space. Vice Mayor Genis asked how the City was currently requiring park dedication, and the Principal Planner responded that the General Plan has been changed to the 3.0 acres per thousand but the park dedication ordinance has not been changed, and the current ordinance requirement is 2.5 acres per thousand. The Vice Mayor commented she would like the ordinance updated as soon as possible. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, spoke against the inclusion of the golf course as park land. She stated she would prefer to have the General Plan amended to the 4.2 acres per thousand as per the general designation currently under the parks use. Alan Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, stated that even if the golf course were included with park land, children would still not have a place to play ball. Referring to Item 2, Identification of Specific Properties to be Acquired to Meet Park Standard, Council Member Erickson commented that when the City is bargaining to buy property, it should have the best bargaining position possible but not use the threat of eminent domain over any property owner. He suggested having policy level decisions that basically state that the City is always on the lookout for property that may become available. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed her feeling that for a park to be considered a park, it must be accessible 1 and usable by all people considered, and the main people that use parks are children., She proposed finding homeowners, real estate agents, or other entities that could assist the City in locating small properties that could be used for park land. Quentin Burchell, 347 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa, addressed the issue of lack of parks on the east side, especially a play and run park for children. Judith M. Gielow, 469 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa, stated she would appreciate a park on the east side and suggested working with the Newport -Mesa School District to obtain access to the school fields. She spoke in favor of retaining Fairview Park as a natural site. Ms. Gielow stated that the schools do not allow dogs on their property. Mr.- Burchell, the previous speaker, did not believe dogs should be permitted on school grounds. Heather Somers; 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, reiterated that she would like to see the ratio of 4.2 acres per thousand maintained for the higher park designation instead of reducing it down to 3.0 acres per thousand. The City Manager reported on Item 4, Credit for School District Facilities in the Open Space Standard, stating that negotiations are continuing with the school district for an agreement that would guarantee the City and the public recreation programs access to school sites. Vice Mayor Genis referred to Page 11 of the Agenda Report, Percentage Calculations for School Yard Acreage, and requested a verification or review of the item that states "180 days are available from 3 pm to 8 pm, 5 hours x 180 = 900 hours", because the summer.months are not included in that 180 days so the school fields would be unusable much of that time because it would be dark early. She requested additional information regarding the credit for school district facilities towards meeting our park standard and to what extent functional open space will be increased. Council Member Erickson pointed out that the four sites called out in the Joint Use Agreement would be Charles W. TeWinkle Intermediate School/California Elementary School, Maude B. Davis Intermediate School/Costa Mesa High School, Heinz Kaiser Intermediate School, and Estancia High School/Parsons Elementary School/Fairview. Mike Dunn, 2755 Gannet Drive, Costa Mesa, commented that he was on the committee negotiating with the school district for use of their fields, and the process is slow. He pointed out that the school fields are not maintained. In response to a question from the Vice Mayor, Mr. Dunn stated he had not spoken to anyone at Orange Coast College about using their fields but he understands they have not been responsive to other inquiries of that nature. He felt that negotiations with the school district were not progressing very well. Vice Mayor Genis stated she would like the City to continue to pursue negotiations with the school district. The City Manager noted that a good deal of the initial time spent with the district was developing a plan for recreational facilities utilizing school grounds. Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet court, Costa Mesa, stated that he believed negotiations should be held at the executive level between the Mayor and head of the school board. Mayor Hornbuckle stated a joint meeting had been held previously at which time there seemed to be agreement from the board that they were interested in this project; however, she stated she would set up another meeting. Jim Ferryman, 1095 Tulare Drive, Costa Mesa, commented that he spoke to several trustees on the school board, and they were supportive of the project. John De Witt, 2000 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that if use of the fields is to be included in the Master Plan document, an agreement for between 20 and 50 years would be acceptable, anything less is unacceptable. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, concurred with Mr. Dunn and Council Member Erickson that money set aside for park refurbishment should be used in the aforementioned four main areas; however, she stated that smaller, lesser used school zones also need refurbishment, such as Harper Elementary School, Rea Intermediate School, Wilson Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School, Lindbergh Elementary School, and Paularino Elementary School. Council Member Erickson responded that there is over $200,000.00 in the budget to rebuild about six tot lots throughout the City. Quentin Burchell, 347 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa, made mention of the fact that the ; City of Newport Beach has already negotiated this same type of agreement with the school board. Mike Scheafer, 3327 California Street, Costa Mesa, suggested that the joint use committee needs to be aware of how each of the schools is run on the local level. Regarding Item 5, Victoria Street as a Linear Park, Vice Mayor Genis suggested establishing a minimum size for the potential park pockets to differentiate between an area that is basic parkway and a usable park area. She stated that she would like to eventually have questions answered relating to the rationale on deciding on the park sizes. The Vice Mayor stated there are some small parks on the east end which could suit this purpose but she noted that overall they are not that usable. Council Member Humphrey was not supportive of the small parks and preferred to count it as open space. He suggested looking at areas such as the Lindbergh Elementary School for potential park acreage. Council Member Erickson did not support using these pockets to correct the deficiency in park acreage. Judith M. Gielow, 469 East 18th Street, Costa Mesa, complimented Council on their comments on this item. John De Witt, 2000 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of linear parks stating that they could be used to connect parks and recreation facilities. A discussion ensued regarding bicycle trails as means of connecting the parks. Mike Dunn, 2755 Gannet Drive, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition to considering bicycle trails as part of the park land. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, concurred that bicycle thoroughfares are desirable but she did not support the consideration of Victoria Street as a linear park. Council Member Erickson commented that he felt that landscaped, safe bicycle trails are desirable. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:50 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. 11 1 85 Regarding Item 6, Active Recreation Facilities on Fairview Park, Council Member Erickson commented that he supported the joint use agreements throughout the City, and he referred to one of the selected sites, Parsons/Estancia and a portion of the bluffs at Fairview Park, stating that he agreed with Mr. Mehren that lights by the tennis courts have not previously caused an adverse impact on neighbors, and parking at the two schools would minimize the need for asphalt on the bluffs. Mayor Hornbuckle requested of the Deputy City Manager/Development Services the amount of acreage involved on the bluffs at Fairview Park, and she agreed that joint use in a small portion of the park would be appropriate. Vice Mayor Genis requested additional information as to the cost of extending utility lines and plumbing hookups, as well as how much of the bluff top acreage is currently allocated to certain activities, such as the glider enthusiasts, etc. Mike Dunn, 2755 Gannet Drive, Costa Mesa, representing the Costa Mesa Youth Athletic Committee, stated that their position is that the Committee does not care where the youth facilities are constructed as long as they go somewhere, and remarked that if the arrangement cannot be worked out with the school district, then Fairview Park is the only place left. Mr. Dunn noted that the last facility built for children was TeWinkle Park and that is used mostly for adult softball leagues. He reported that he had visited Fairview Park and found it to be a dumping ground, with large piles of dirt throughout the park and on the bluffs. Gilbert Collins, 3159 Sharon Lane, Costa Mesa, member of the Fairview Park Committee, expressed strong opposition to using even one acre of Fairview Park for organized recreational sports facilities because of light and sound pollution, additional parking, the expense of bathrooms and other support facilities, and most importantly the effect on the environmental potential of this land. He asked that the land not be fragmented. Jim Ferryman, 1095 Tulare Drive, Costa Mesa, previously a member of the Fairview Park Committee, agreed that the archeological site at the park needs to be preserved; however, he stated that 25 acres on the bluffs could be dedicated to youth athletics without upsetting the major portion of the park. Bob Graham, 2865 Chios Road, Costa Mesa, stated that the bluffs at Fairview Park was a cold area because of the wind. He asked about the dumping at the park, and the City Manager responded that the soil deposited at the park was removed during the course of the installation of the reclaimed water lines by the Orange County Sanitation District, and is to be used to built up areas in Fairview Park that are eroding or need, soil stabilization. Mr. Graham suggested building a combination hiking/biking trail at the top of Fairview Park. Regarding the proposed bicycle trail near the Costa Mesa Golf Course that had been removed from the Master Plan of Bikeways due to a request from residents on Tanager Drive, he protested that decision and requested that the trail be reinstated. Mike Scheafer, 3327 California Street, Costa Mesa, supported building athletic fields for youth sports. He stated there are monies available to build these fields, and he agreed, at the request of the Vice Mayor, to provide Council with this information. ", -3 Lisa Webber, 2166 Pacific Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the Fairview Park Committee, expressed her desire to have the park preserved and enhanced as a natural open area. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, stated that recreational facilities for the children and the open green space can both be accommodated at Fairview Park. She agreed with Mr. De Witt that bicycle trails are in need of refurbishment to make them pleasant. Ms. Somers felt that higher fees should be required from the developers to assist make up the deficit. Linda Feffer, 882 Bear Creek, Costa Mesa, member of the Fairview Park Committee, spoke as a proponent of keeping the park in its natural state. John De Witt, 2000 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, announced two events: a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers to be held on Thursday, July 23, 1992, at. 7:00 p.m., at the old LeBard school site in Huntington Beach, regarding the bicycle trails along the Santa Ana River between Pacific Coast Highway and the I-405 Freeway, including the Greenville/Banning Channels; and the 2nd annual Arbor Day cleanup at Fairview Park, a volunteer effort, had been held. Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, chairman of the Fairview Park Committee, stated he supports youth athletics and felt that the consultant should have offered other viable options for solving this dilemma. He said that Fairview Park is presently degraded but it has great potential and is a beautiful piece of land. Chris Sams, 2333 Notre Dame Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the Board of Directors of American Youth Soccer Organization, stated there was a 20 percent increase of children this year and the playing fields are inadequate. Janet Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, supported creating new sports fields but did not believe that Fairview Park should be utilized for this purpose. Allan Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, suggested using the Home Ranch property for the fields. George Sakioka, Sakioka Farms, 14850 Sunflower Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked what the next steps would be for the Master Plan, and the Deputy City Manager/Development Services responded that the project is now being defined; and after the August 17, 1992, Council meeting, where the final document is to be approved in concept, General Plan amendments will be initiated to bring all the elements into consistency with the Plan itself. Mr. Sakioka commented on the affordability of housing which will be affected by the proposed increase in park fees and several other issues that were listed in his , letter of June 15, 1992. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Hornbuckle stated that in the Master Plan, Town Center Park, which is dedicated open space although it is privately owned and maintained, is not included in the document; Lindbergh Elementary School site, if it is required to be considered available as open space, should also be listed; and the piece of property at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Bernard Street should be examined. Council Member Humphrey expressed concern about the parking requirements for any new fields. Vice Mayor Genis referred to the surveys utilized to produce the Master Plan, the Table on Page 226 of the Master Plan, stating that it is difficult to determine if actual interest is reflected or the totals are influenced by a lack of proper facilities. She also took issue with Canyon Park not being utilized as a children's park, and she would like to again approach Orange Coast College about use of its fields. Referring to Fairview Park, she would prefer to have the fields there minimized. The Vice Mayor declared the key to this issue is the unmet recreational need, and she would like that spelled out from the survey results. She mentioned discussing the use of the top of the existing reservoir on Placentia Avenue for basketball or volleyball courts with Mesa Consolidated Water District. Council Member Erickson addressed Council Member Humphrey's concern regarding parking, stating that the cars would be coming and going throughout the day. He suggested that with active recreation facilities at Fairview Park, part of the joint use agreement with the school district would be obviously parking at Estancia and Parsons schools. He stated 20 acres of that park utilized for fields would still allow 90 percent left for a passive park. Mayor Hornbuckle asked the City Manager to research the minutes or other documentation that reflected the original intended use of Fairview Park when it was purchased. Kelly Dosier, 2475 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the Orange County Bicycle Coalition (OCBC), who works to promote and facilitate a network of bikeways throughout Orange County, addressed the easement and encouraged the City to keep the trail open or to provide supplemental routes. She mentioned that the green signal lights for eastbound traffic on Sunflower Avenue at Harbor Boulevard and at Fairview Road are too short and bicyclists do not have enough time to clear the intersection. The Mayor asked the Public Services Director to investigate this situation. Bob Graham, 2865 Chios Road, Costa Mesa, asked where the bicycle trail would be located, and he was informed by the Mayor that this action was legalizing the actual trail now in use. Council Member Buffa stated that the major problem with securing new fields is a matter of financing, not location. He discouraged the joint use concept stating that the ideal would be a permanent, well- equipped, well-appointed, youth sports complex. Continued to Mayor Hornbuckle announced this item would be continued to the August 17, 1992 meeting of August 17, 1992. PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for Vacation of Excess the public hearing to consider a resolution to order the vacation of Right -of -Way for an excess right-of-way for bicycle trail purposes at 3505 Cadillac Bicycle Trail Avenue, and an easement deed for bicycle trail purposes replacing 3505 Cadillac Avenue the vacated easement. The Affidavits of Publishing and Posting are on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received from Southern California Gas Company, Box 3334, Anaheim, and The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Post Office Box 54153, Terminal Annex, Los Angeles, stating there were no existing or proposed facilities within the area to be vacated. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 26, 1992. Kelly Dosier, 2475 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the Orange County Bicycle Coalition (OCBC), who works to promote and facilitate a network of bikeways throughout Orange County, addressed the easement and encouraged the City to keep the trail open or to provide supplemental routes. She mentioned that the green signal lights for eastbound traffic on Sunflower Avenue at Harbor Boulevard and at Fairview Road are too short and bicyclists do not have enough time to clear the intersection. The Mayor asked the Public Services Director to investigate this situation. Bob Graham, 2865 Chios Road, Costa Mesa, asked where the bicycle trail would be located, and he was informed by the Mayor that this action was legalizing the actual trail now in use. Y There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Vice Mayor Resolution 92-73 Genis, Resolution 92-73, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING AN EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR BICYCLE TRAIL PURPOSES AT 3505 CADILLAC AVENUE, was adopted, the easement deed was accepted, and the City Clerk was authorized to record both documents. 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 place set for Landscape Standards the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Title 13 of the and Requirements Costa Mesa Municipal Code, Article 18, Landscape Standards and Requirements, pertaining to water conservation and drought tolerant landscaping in conjunction with Assembly Bill 325. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City'Manager/Development Services summarized the Agenda Report dated July 7; 1992. Carol Proctor, Associate Planner, stated that the Mesa Consolidated Water District had reviewed the proposed ordinance and the only input was a request to strengthen the language as it pertained to reclaimed water which has been incorporated in the proposed ordinance. John De Witt, 2000 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, stated he felt that the State ordinance might be restrictive because of the City's ground water capacity. He suggested a financial incentive to use gray water. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council Ordinance 92-14 Member Erickson, Ordinance 92-14, AN ORDINANCE OF THE Given First Reading CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING USE OF DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANT MATERIAL AND WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS, was given first reading and passed to second reading by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented for second reading and adoption Ordinance Residential Densi- 92-13, regarding residential densities, nonresidential intensities and ties, Nonresidential trip budgets. The Deputy City Manager/Development Manager Intensities, and reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 13, 1992, and explained that Trip Budgets the ordinance amends Title 13 the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to bring it into compliance with the adopted 1990 General Plan. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Ordinance 92-13 Erickson, Ordinance 92-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES AND NONRESIDENTIAL INTENSITIES AND TRIP BUDGETS, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORTS Government Code Sections 54956.8 and 54956.9(a) to discuss the Request for Closed following: Negotiations for the concession at the Costa Mesa Golf Session: Golf and Country Club, Mesa Linda and Los Lagos Golf Courses; Green Course Concession; v. Amburgey, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 63 - Green v. Amburgey; 93-04; and settlement discussion regarding Mary Wellington v. City Wellington of Costa Mesa, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 66- 86-74. The Mayor announced that a closed session would be held after the close of regular business. COUNCIL Council Member Humphrey asked staff to check the signals at COMMENTS Placentia and Adams Avenues, especially during the school year. Placentia/Adams He stated that in the mornings, the left -turn lane is backed up on Signals Adams Avenue turning onto Placentia Avenue. 17th Street Backup Mayor Hornbuckle asked staff, to investigate the traffic backup at 17th Street due to the signals at Superior Avenue and Newport Boulevard. ADJOURNMENT TO At 11:00 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session CLOSED SESSION in the first floor Conference Room to discuss the three items previously reference by the City Attorney. MEETING The Mayor reconvened the regular meeting at 11:25 p.m., and an RECONVENED announcement was made of the action taken during the closed session. MOTION/Wellington Regarding Mary Wellington v. City of Costa Mesa, et al., Orange Settlement Authorized County Superior Court Case No. 66-86-74, settlement was authorized by a vote of 4-0, Council Member Genis absent. Green v. Amburgey Council received a status report from the City Attorney regarding Status Report Green v. Amburgey, et al, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 63-93-04. Golf Course Conces- Council gave instructions to the City Attorney and the City Manager sion Instructions regarding negotiations for the concession at the Costa Mesa Golf and Country,Club, Mesa Linda and Los Lagos Golf Courses. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Mayor the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: ity Clerk of the City of Costa sa