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November 16 and 23,
1992
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Pearl Harbor Day
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
December 7, 1992
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session December 7, 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 Pastor Lothar V. Tornow,
Christ Lutheran Church.
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/Development
Services Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William
Morris
City Clerk --Eileen Phinney
On motion by Council Member Butta_; seconded by Vice Mayor
Genis, and carried 5-0, tho minuted of the regular meeting of
November 16, 1992, and the special meeting of November 23, 1992,
were approved as distributed.
A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Genis, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only.
Niall Johnston, 2556 Santa Barbara Lane, Costa Mesa, representing
Costa Mesa Hibernian Soccer Club, stated that the club has entered
into an agreement with Southern California College, 55 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa, to use its soccer facilities. Mr. Johnston reported that
since there have been complaints from nearby residents regarding the
lights and usage of the field, he was requesting Council to initiate a
forum in which the residents, representatives of the Hibernians, and
Southern California College representatives could meet to find a
solution which would be agreeable to all parties. In addition, Mr.
Johnston asked that the City provide a mediator for the forum, and
that the team be granted temporary use of the facilities .pending a
meeting with the residents. During discussion, the City Manager
felt it would be best for all parties involved if the team did not use
the soccer field until a permit from the City has been issued. Mayor
Hornbuckle suggested that Mr. Johnston contact the City Manager
in the morning about initiating a forum. Ed Fawcett, Costa Mesa
Chamber of Commerce, supported the team's use of the college
facilities and encouraged discussion with the residents.
Carl Bureman, 447 Princeton Drive, Costa Mesa, mentioned that
today is the 51st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Charles Markel, 2851 Club House Road, Costa Mesa, asked Council
to address the rate increase being proposed by Copley/Colony
Cablevision, and mentioned that there was a substantial increase just
last year. The. City Manager responded that Copley/Colony has
been advised of the City's opposition to the increase; however, at
this time, Federal law precludes , any - rate regulation by local
agencies for certain services. He stated that there have been some
changes to the Federal law, but there are no new Federal
Communication Commission (FCC) guidelines available as to
implementation. The City Manager reported that staff has been
investigating provisions in the Franchise Agreement which would at
least allow the City to call for a public hearing in order for
Copley/Colony to.address this issue. Carl Bureman, 447 Princeton
Drive, Costa Mesa, member of the Cable Television Committee,
reported that the City will not have authority until spring, and cable
companies all over the country are raising rates now before the new
law becomes effective. In reply to Council Member Buffa's inquiry,
the City Manager believed that the City has the right to call for a
public hearing on any aspect of the cable operator's performance.
GENERAL - The City Clerk recited the facts of the General Municipal Election
MUNICIPAL held in the City of Costa Mesa on November 3, 1992: The election
ELECTION was consolidated with the Statewide General Election and the Orange
County Registrar of Voters canvassed the returns; the names of the
11 candidates voted for at the election for Member of the City
Council were Kevin H. Austin, Chris Steel, Sandra L. (Sandy)
Genis, Joe Erickson, Denis W. Retoske, Gary Monahan, Stephen J.
McGuire, Karen McKenna-Juergens, Mary Hornbuckle, Brian K.
Theriot, and Donald D. Williams; the three candidates receiving the
highest number of votes were Sandra L. Genis - 12,128; Joe
Erickson - 10,835; and Mary Hornbuckle - 109834.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council
Resolution 92-97 Member Buffa, Resolution 92-97, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON
NOVEMBER 3, 1992, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY
LAW, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa,
Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: -None
Oaths of Office The City Clerk gave the Oath of Office to newly elected Council
Administered Members Sandra Genis, Joe Erickson, and Mary Hornbuckle, and
presented them with their Certificates of Election.
Council Member Erickson introduced his wife and three children,
and thanked his family for their assistance during his service with
the City and for their involvement in the community. He also
. thanked the citizens of Costa Mesa for their support and vowed to
do his best while serving on the Council.
Vice Mayor Genis introduced her parents, and thanked them and all
those who have been so helpful, including those citizens who have
provided her and the other Council Members with their opinions on
various City issues.
Mayor Hornbuckle thanked her family and the citizens for their
support, and stated that she is looking forward to four more
rewarding years as a member of the Council.
MOTION The City Clerk called for nominations for Mayor. Council Member
Vice Mayor Genis Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Council Member Erickson,
Elected Mayor nominating Vice Mayor Sandra Genis as Mayor of Costa Mesa. By
I 5-0 vote, Vice Mayor Genis was elected Mayor for a two-year
I which will expire in November, 1994.
MOTION Mayor Genis called for nominations for Vice Mayor. Council
Council Member Member Erickson made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Humphrey Elected Hornbuckle, nominating Council Member Jay Humphrey as Vice
Vice Mayor Mayor of Costa Mesa. By a 5-0 vote, Council Member Humphrey
was elected Vice Mayor for a two-year term which will expire in
!November, 1994.
CONSENT On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
CALENDAR Humphrey, all Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
READING FOLDER
Claims
Alcoholic
Beverage
Licenses
Public Utilities
Commission
WRITTEN
COMMUNICA-
TIONS
Records Destruction
for Public Services
MOTION
Resolution 92-98
Adopted
SET FOR PUBLIC
HEARING/Orange
County Taxi
MOTION/Hearing Set
for December 21,
1992
WARRANTS
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items
were received and processed:
Claims received by the City Clerk: Brian Foster; Norene B.
Lingle; and Mercury Insurance/Robert Walker.
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been approved
by the Planning Staff: Alta Coffee Annex; doing business at 1870 .
Harbor Boulevard, Suite A-100; Pong Son Kim and Ung Yol
Kim, doing business at 2200 Harbor Boulevard, Suite A-4; and
Western Food and Beverage, Incorporated, doing business at 711
West 17th Street.
Notice from Southern California Gas Company that it has filed
General Rate Case Application No. 92-11-017 with the Public
Utilities Commission. The commission requires each energy
utility to file a general rate case application every three years.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Humphrey, Resolution 92-98, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION
FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA PURSUANT TO .ORDINANCE
NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the following item was set for public
hearing on December 21, 1992, at 6:30 p.m.: A Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity for William F. Scott, doing
business as Orange County Taxi, 1634 Pomona Avenue, Costa
Mesa.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Humphrey, Warrant Resolution 1533 for $939,508.09, Payroll 9223
..:, 33 . .
MOTION for $1,175,756.59; and Warrant Resolution 1534 for $908,985.65,
Warrants and Payroll 9224 for $1,196,816.86, were approved by the following roll
Payrolls Approved call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE Median and left -turn lane improvements/driveway modifications at
ACTIONS 2220 Fairview Road were completed to the satisfaction of the Public
Services Director by The Assistance League of Newport -Mesa, 505 -
Completion of Street 32nd Street, Newport Beach, in connection with Planning Action
Improvements at 2220 PA -91-77. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Fairview Road by The Mayor Humphrey, the Performance Bond and Labor and Material
Assistance League Bond, for $25,000.00 each, were ordered exonerated by the
following roll call -vote:
MOTION AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Bonds Exonerated Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Final Map for Vesting The Final Map was presented for Vesting Tract No. 14158 located
Tract No. 14158 at 2016-2028 Santa Ana Avenue, 15 lots, 1.070 acres; the developer
Tuttle Development is Tuttle Development Corporation, 3185-D Airway Avenue, Costa
Mesa. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
MOTION Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the map was approved; the
Map Approved ingress -egress easement for emergency and security vehicle purposes
was accepted as shown on said map; the map was approved pursuant
to provisions of Section 66436(a)(3)(A) of the Subdivision Map Act;
and the Clerk was authorized to sign the map on behalf of the City.
City Donation of One The Finance Director recommended authorization for the City
Surplus 1984 Station Manager to donate one surplus 1984 station wagon to Olive Crest
Wagon to Olive Crest Treatment Centers, 1300 North Kellogg Drive, Suite D, Anaheim.
Treatment Centers Staff has determined that the vehicle is surplus property since it is
no longer feasible to operate the vehicle and should be disposed of
in accordance with Sections 2-123 and 2-176 of the Municipal Code.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Resolution 92-99 Humphrey, Resolution 92-99, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF A SURPLUS PROPERTY
VEHICLE TO THE OLIVE CREST TREATMENT CENTERS,
INC., was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Surplus Property at The Public Services Director requested that 551 square feet of City -
2155 State Street owned land at 2155 State Street be declared surplus property since
it is no longer required for public use. He also recommended
disposing of said land by sale to the property owner at 2159 State
Street. A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Vice Mayor Humphrey, to take the following action:
MOTION
Adopted Resolutions Adopt Resolution 92-100; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
92-100 and 92-101; COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
Approved Agreement DECLARING THAT A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT
and Grant Deed; 2155 STATE STREET IS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
Approved Amended DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF SAID
Lease Agreement SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY.
Adopt Resolution 92-101, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-68
WHICH DEDICATED LAND FOR PUBLIC USE FOR
STREET, HIGHWAY, AND UTILITY PURPOSES FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT OF VICTORIA STREET.
Approve the agreement with Abel and Livier Benavidez, 2159
State Street, Costa Mesa, to purchase surplus real property at
2155 State Street for $6,000.00.
Approve a grant deed for surplus real property at 2155 State
Street and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf
of the City.
Approve Amendment No. 85 to the Lease Agreement with Costa
Mesa City Hall and Public Safety Facilities, Incorporated, deleting
a portion of property at 2155 State Street, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PA-92-72/Bailey A resolution was presented which approves Planning Action PA -92-
72, for Donald and Marilyn Bailey, 2811 East Katella Avenue, Suite
200, Orange, for a Planned Signing Program at 3033 Bristol Street.
The resolution formalizes Council's approval of November 16,
1992, including Conditions of Approval and findings as modified by
MOTION the City Council. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded
Resolution 92-102 by Vice Mayor Humphrey, Resolution 92-102, A RESOLUTION
Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING ACTION
PA -92-72, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Agreement with The Chief of Police requested approval of an agreement with Pay -
Pay -Tel of America Tel of America, Incorporated, 2020 Timberbrooke, Springfield,
Illinois, to install and provide inmate telephone services in the Costa
Telephone Services Mesa Police Department Jail Facility. On motion by Council
at City Jail : Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey, the agreement
was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
MOTION sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll
Agreement Approved call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for
1991 Uniform Fire the public hearing to consider second reading and adoption of
Code Ordinance 92-24, adopting the 1991 Uniform Fire Code. The City
Manager reported that the ordinance updates the City Fire Code as
shown in the Fire Chiefs Agenda Report dated November 30, 1992.
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
Ordinance 92-24 Member Buffa, Ordinance 92-24, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER II OF TITLE 7 OF
THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE
1991 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND MAKING CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THERETO, was given second reading and
adopted by the following roll .call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
. Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from the
Appeal of ZA-92-03 meeting of November 2, 1992, to consider an appeal of the Planning
Meurs/Smart SMR Commission's denial of Zoning Action ZA-92-03 from Eric M.
Meurs, Smart SMR sof California, Incorporated, 1335 South Acacia
Avenue, Fullerton, for a Conditional Use Permit to install an 80 -foot
high antenna, cabling, and electrical equipment at 1548 Adams
Avenue in a Cl zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. A
communication was received from Peter J. Oeth, 420 Mendoza
Terrace, Corona del Mar, owner of a duplex apartment building at
1553 Ponderosa Street, Costa Mesa, opposing the project.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services gave a brief
summary of the Agenda Report dated November 20, 1992. Mayor
Genis asked if the proposed antenna could interfere with television
reception.
The appellant, Eric Meurs, responded that the FCC will not allow
interference with television reception, and reported that the
communication system he is proposing operates on a different
frequency. Mr. Meurs stated that the antenna must be constructed
by April, 1993, so it can be in operation by August.
Frank Cole, 2482 Fairview Way, Costa Mesa, spoke in opposition
to the project, expressing considerable concern with health hazards
whichcould occur from radio frequency radiation.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION A, motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
ZA-92-03 Denied Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to uphold the Zoning
Administrator's denial of Zoning Action ZA-92-03.
PUBLIC HEARING The City. Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for
DA -88-02 the public hearing for the annual review of Development Agreement
Arnel Development DA -88-02, John Biggs, Arnel Development Company, 950 South
Coast Drive, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for R & A,
Parcel 5, and A & R, Parcel 4, for Metro Pointe Phases 2 and 3, to
allow the ultimate construction of 1,285,056 square feet of office
development in the 900 block (odd numbers) of South Coast Drive
in a PDC zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
Leonard Hampel, Rutan and Tucker, 611 Anton Boulevard, Suite
1400, Costa Mesa, representing Arnel Development Company,
stated that his letter. to the Planning Division dated October 9, 1992,
contains all the information concerning the project and Arnel's good
faith compliance.
MOTION/Found that
Amel has Complied
with the Agreement
PUBLIC HEARING
R-92-07
City of Costa Mesa
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, finding that Arnel Development
Company has demonstrated good faith compliance with the terms
and provisions of Development Agreement DA -88-02.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for
the public hearing to consider Rezone Petition R-92-07, City of
Costa Mesa, to rezone certain parcels in Planning Area No. 1, to
bring the zoning into conformance with the 1990 General Plan.
Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact Report No.
1044 adopted for the 1990 General Plan. The Affidavit of
Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Six communications were received:
Bruce F. Ayres, 355 Bristol Street, Suite A, Costa Mesa, owner
of Ayres Self Storage located at the southwest corner of 19th
Street and Whittier Avenue, emphatically opposed to rezoning this
site to R2.
James F. Davies, 272 Evening Canyon Road, Corona del Mar,
owner of property at 1780 Anaheim Avenue, opposed down -
zoning the site from R2 to R1.
Gerard Wooters, Seacoast Security Systems, 2488 Newport
Boulevard, Costa Mesa, owner of property at 19th Street and
Whittier Avenue, was against the proposed zoning to R2.
Charles E. Gilmore, 9511 Orient Drive, Huntington Beach, owner
of property at 651-653 West Wilson Street, opposed rezoning his
property to PDR -LD.
George Freestone, 657 Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, opposed
rezoning his property to either RI or PDR -LD.
Thomas L. Sutro, Newport -Mesa Association of Realtors, 401
North Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, opposed the zoning
changes proposed for Planning Area 1.
Council Member Hornbuckle announced that she would be
abstaining from the vote on Sites C through G because of their
proximity to her residence.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reviewed staff's
Agenda Report dated November 18; 1992, which contains the zoning
changes proposed for properties in Planning Area 1 located in the
southerly and westerly portions of the City. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the rezones except for
possible alternatives for Sites D, O, S, W, and X.
The following people spoke in opposition to zoning changes
proposed for Planning Area 1, alleging that the new zoning would
reduce the value of the properties; would seriously jeopardize the
ability of owners to obtain loans against legal, nonconforming lots;
and would restrict financing to variable interest rates only:
Joseph Y. Acone, 3400 Irvine Avenue, Suite 204, Newport
Beach, owner of property at 716 Shalimar Drive.
Ed John, 2239 Pacific Avenue, Costa Mesa, owner of property in
Site A.
Carey Ward, 126 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, representing the
Board of Realtors, in addition to opposing the rezones because of
property values being affected, asked that the rezones be delayed
four to six weeks for further study.
Chris Thompson, 520 Tenth Street, Huntington Beach,
representing Ms. Pina Carpentieri, owner of property at 1862
Placentia Avenue, Site S.
Tom Gullo, 17220 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, real estate
broker, owner of property in the affected area, and representing
several other unnamed property owners.
Michael Kilbourri;�� owner of property at 1798 Anaheim Avenue,
Costa Mesa, and representing Jim Davies and Mrs. Ward, owners
of properties at 1780 and 1776 Anaheim Avenue, respectively,
located in Site W.
Hutch Hutchinson, Success Properties, 3069 Madison Avenue,
Costa Mesa, representing owners of properties in Site M.
Tim Cavanaugh, owner of property at 977 West 19th Street, Site
M, at which he operates a radiator shop.
Iwao Koga, owner of property at 983 West 19th Street, Site M,
in addition to opposing the rezones, informed Council that he
bought the property from the County "as is", and now the City
says the structures are illegal. Mayor Genis suggested that Mr.
Koga work with the Planning Department to resolve this problem.
Charles Markel, 2851 Club House Road, Costa Mesa, owner of
property at 577 and 581 Park Drive, Area W.
John Davies, owner of property at 1778 Crestmont Place.
Charles Gilmore, 9511 Orient Drive, Huntington Beach, owner of
property at 651-653 West Wilson Street, Site D.
Ed Fawcett, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce.
Roger Turner, 280 Cagney Lane; Newport Beach, owner of
property at 1761 Pomona Avenue.
Steven McNash, 2292 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, owner of
property at 2278 and 2146 Newport Boulevard, and 118 Albert
Street, spoke against downzoning these sites; however, it was
determined that his properties were not in Planning Area 1. The
Deputy City Manager/Development Services advised Mr. McNash
that his properties are in Planning Area 3 which will probably be
addressed at the Council meeting of January 4, 1993.
In response to a remark by Joseph Acone, Council Member Erickson
stated that as far as he knows, the City does not intend to take Mr.
Acone's property at 716 Shalimar Drive for redevelopment purposes
since the site is not in the redevelopment area.
Council Member Buffa had serious concerns about the rezones
affecting the assets of the property owners. He agreed with Mr.
'Ward's suggestion to form a committee, and recommended allowing
staff 30 days to find alternatives. The Deputy City
Manager/Development Services reminded Council that State law
requires that zoning conform to the General Plan land use
designations. The City Attorney reported that Council has only two
j choices: either amend the General Plan, or rezone in accordance
with the General Plan within one year.
Addressing a comment made earlier by Thomas Gullo, Council
Member Erickson stated that Council is not reducing densities in
some areas of the City in order to increase them in other areas.
Council Members Erickson and Hornbuckle were opposed to
rewriting the General Plan.
MOTION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by
Ordinance 92-25
i Council Member Erickson, to give first reading to Ordinance 92-25,
Given First Reading
j AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
for All Sites Except
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE
Sites C through G
ZONING OF PROPERTIES IN SITES A, B, AND H
and Site X
!THROUGH W, LOCATED IN GENERAL PLAN PLANNING
AREA NUMBER ONE, TO ZONING CONSISTENT WITH
THE 1990 GENERAL PLAN, BY ADOPTION OF REZONE
PETITION R-92-07, per the recommendations contained in the
j Agenda Report dated November 18, 1992. The Deputy City
Manager/Development Services reported that Site X must be
! renoticed and a public hearing will be scheduled shortly. Mayor
Genis commented that when the City had the land appraisals done in
conformance with the park dedication ordinance, the value of the
land alone for the various residential densities did not vary that
much on a per -acre basis, and as a matter of fact, the RI was
actually worth more than the others on a per -acre basis. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Erickson
NOES: Buffa
ABSENT: None
MOTION
Ordinance 92-26
Given First Reading
for Sites C through G
RECESS
A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Vice Mayor Humphrey, to give first reading to Ordinance 92-26,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF
PROPERTIES IN SITES C THROUGH G, LOCATED IN
GENERAL PLAN PLANNING AREA NUMBER ONE, TO
ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE 1990 GENERAL PLAN, BY
ADOPTION OF REZONE PETITION R-92-07, per staff s
recommendations. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: Buffa
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Hornbuckle
Council Member Hornbuckle suggested that if members of the Board
of Realtors have suggestions for Council, they should come forward
with them prior to the Council meeting of December 21, 1992, at
which time these ordinances will be adopted. She also welcomed
any recommendations they may have for other rezones coming up in
the near future.
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m., and she reconvened the
meeting at 8:50 p.m.
CITY MANAGER'S The next item was taken out of order. The City Manager presented
REPORT a Master Joint Use Agreement with the Newport -Mesa Unified
School District for mutual use of facilities. He briefly reviewed the
Joint Use Agreement terms of the agreement: length and commencement of the contract;
with Newport -Mesa maintenance and scheduling responsibilities; and the sites to be used
Unified School which are shown on Exhibit "A" of the agreement. The City
District Manager reported that Site Specific Agreements are being developed
to bring the sites up to an improved level of development over a
period of time,, and within financial limitations. In response to
Council Member Hornbuckle's request for clarification of the length
of the agreement; the City Attorney explained that the agreement is
for 10 -years, with a 5 -year renewal period, and notice of termination
must be given 2 years in advance of the renewal period or the
agreement will automatically renew.
Council Member Erickson had concerns about scheduling Little
League games at the ' Costa Mesa High School facilities. He
understood that high school athletics come first; however, he felt
that it was very important that Little League teams have long-term
access to the fields. He asked for clarification of Item E, Page 3 of
the agreement, which requires an Annual Facilities Use Permit for
use of high school facilities.
Forrest Werner, Board of Education, Newport -Mesa Unified School
District, explained that each year, high schools must prepare a
master calendar for all. their activities for the 12 -month period, and
those activities do not fall on the same date every year. He pointed
out that the master calendar for the following year is completed
before the end of the previous school year, and a copy would be
made available. to the Little League organization so its games can be
scheduled. Responding to another inquiry from Council Member
Erickson regarding Item 5-11 on Page 2 of the agreement, Scheduling
Use of Facilities, Mr. Werner stated that total use time will not be
affected, only specific dates will change from year to year.
Michael Dunn, 2755 Gannet Drive, Costa Mesa, representing
various youth sports organizations, expressed his appreciation to
Council, the School District Board, and staff for their efforts on this
project, and expressed his hope that the Site Specific Agreements
will come to fruition.
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by
Agreement Approved Council Member Hornbuckle, to approve the agreement per the
Agenda report dated December 2, 1992.
AMENDED At the request of Council -Member Erickson, Vice Mayor Humphrey
MOTION amended his motion to include a direction to the City Manager to
Added a Direction to work with the School District. on Site Specific Agreements and/or
the City Manager the Joint Use Agreement regarding the schedules addressed by Mr.
Werner. The amended motion was seconded by Council Member
Hornbuckle, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented Bid Item 948, Bus Shelter Advertising,
Bid Item 948 and an Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Target Media, 1223
Bus Shelter North Tustin Avenue, Anaheim. The bids are on file in the City
Advertising Clerk's office.
5 xA39
MOTION/Authorized
Contract Negotiations
with Target Media
Purchasing Agent Anita Bell summarized the Agenda Report dated
November 25, 1992, stating that three bids were received, and the
submittals were reviewed by an evaluation team and rated on 10
factors detailed in the aforementioned report. She recommended that
the contract be awarded to Target Media, Anaheim.
Council Member Hornbuckle asked about the disposition of the
shelters should the contractor be found in default of the agreement,
or if the agreement were terminated. The City Attorney responded
that in the case of default, the City would assume maintenance of the
shelters and charge the contractor; on the other hand, if the
contractor terminated the agreement, the contract provides that the
shelters would have to be removed and the site returned to its
original condition.
Mayor Genis asked about the dollar amount a typical shelter would
generate. The Purchasing Agent stated that this information was not
requested in the proposal, but possibly the vendor could answer that
question.
Richard Wannenmacher, Gannett Outdoor Advertising, 1731
Workman Street, Los Angeles, distributed a fact sheet about
Gannett, and a chart comparing Gannett's guaranteed annual revenue
to the City to that of Target Media's. He proceeded to summarize
the data contained in the hand-outs, asserting that over a 10 -year
period, the City would receive $90,633.93 more from Gannett than
it would from Target. Responding to questions from Council, Mr.
Wannenmacher reported that in those cities in which Gannett has bus
shelters, it has consistently exceeded the guaranteed minimum
revenue. Council Member Erickson noted that Target Media would
be compensating the City 18 percent of gross advertising revenue
while Gannett quoted only 12 percent.
Anna Rasmussen, General Manager of Target Media, 1223 North
Tustin Avenue, Anaheim, addressing a question posed by Mayor
Genis, referred to Page 15 of Target's proposal, and conservatively
estimated 18 percent of an amount less than the company's average
to be approximately $11,500.00 over a five-year period. She noted
that in the City of Orange, Target's first payment exceeded
expectations. In response to Council Member Hornbuckle's inquiry
regarding radio advertising time, Ms. Rasmussen reported that
during the first year, Target offers $25,000.00 of radio time to the
City for promotional purposes. She also explained that the 30 -Panel
Display Program is available throughout the life of the contract.
Janet Dickerson, 498 Sturgeon Drive, Costa Mesa, was concerned
that some of the advertisement may be unacceptable in appearance
and distracting to motorists. The City Attorney responded that the
Vehicle Code prohibits placing anything on the shelters which would
impact traffic flow or would cause a traffic hazard; the Municipal
Code places restrictions on pornography, tobacco and alcohol
products, etc.; and if those restrictions are not adequate, more can
be added to the agreement. The City Attorney reported that the
agreement submitted to Council is a "final draft" only, and any
amendments requested by Council will be contained in the final
document.
Council Member Buffa made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor
Humphrey, concurring with staff's recommendation in pursuing an
agreement with Target Media, to be done on a negotiated basis with
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the inclusion of a minimum prepayment of $70,000.00, which
reflects the offer, from. Gannett of $69,828.00, and stipulating that
if the contract with Target Media does not materialize, Gannett's
proposal shall be considered. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote: -
AYES: Genis,'Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES:, None,
ABSENT: None
Council Member Hornbuckle expressed her opposition to bus shelter
advertising, but she agreed with this proposal simply because she
recognized the cost to the City for maintenance of the bus shelters
which now will _ be the responsibility of the contractor, and the
advertising will bring additional revenues to the City.
The City Manager asked if Council intended that staff negotiate the
contract per the motion and bring it back for final Council approval,
or was it Council's intention to authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreement after completion of negotiations. Council agreed that the
Mayor should sign the agreement after Council has been notified that
the contract has been finalized per their direction.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Authorized to Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, authorizing the Mayor to execute
Execute Agreement the agreement after Council has reviewed the final document, to
ensure that Council's directives have been included.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented the Intermodal Surface Transportation
ISTEA Projects Efficiency Act (ISTEA) projects:
Resolution authorizing the execution of State supplements between
the City and the Department of Transportation.
Service agreements with the State Department of Transportation
for the following ISTEA projects: (1) Fairview Road from Baker
Street to the I-405 Freeway, STPLN-5312(001); (2) Adams
Avenue from Placentia Avenue to Fairview Road, STPLN-
5312(002); (3) Placentia Avenue from Wilson Street to Adams
Avenue, STPL-5312(003); (4) Newport Boulevard from 19th
Street to Bristol Street, STPLN-5312(004); (5) Victoria Street
from Harbor Boulevard to Newport Boulevard., STPL-5312(005);
(6) Wilson Street between Placentia Avenue and Pacific Avenue,
STPL-5312(006); (7) Fairview Road/I-405 Freeway to Sunflower
Avenue, STPLN-5312(007).
Street rehabilitation on Fairview Road from Baker Street to
Sunflower Avenue, Project No. 92-14, Federal and ISTEA Project
Nos. STPLN-5312(001) and STPLN-5312(007).
Street rehabilitation on Placentia Avenue from Wilson Street to
Adams Avenue; and on Wilson Street from Pacific Avenue to
Placentia Avenue,. Project No. 92-15, Federal and ISTEA Project
Nos. STPL-5312(003) and STPL-5312(006).
Street rehabilitation on Victoria Street from Newport Boulevard
to Harbor Boulevard, Project No. 92-16, Federal and ISTEA
Project No. STPL-5312(005).
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Street rehabilitation on Adams Avenue, Placentia Avenue to Royal
Palm Drive, and Peterson Place to Fairview Road, Project No.
92-17, Federal and'ISTEA Project No. STPLN-5312(002).
Street rehabilitation on Newport Boulevard from Bristol Street to
19th Street, Project No. 92-18, Federal and ISTEA Project No.
STPLN-5312(004).,
Agreement with Cordoba Corporation, 811 Wilshire Boulevard,
18th Floor, Los Angeles, for $24,990.00, to provide labor
compliance services for the seven ISTEA projects.
Agreement with Geofon, Incorporated, 5552 Cerritos Avenue,
Suite B, Cerritos, for $116,000.00, to provide construction testing
services for the seven ISTEA projects.
Agreement with Centennial Civil Engineers, Incorporated, 17300
Red Hill Avenue, Suite 200, Irvine, for $400,000.00, to provide
construction inspection and surveying services for the seven
ISTEA projects.
Council Member Hornbuckle announced that she would abstain
from voting on the service agreements for Placentia Avenue and
Wilson Street, and street rehabilitation on Placentia Avenue and
Wilson Street because of the proximity to her home. Council
Member Buffa announced that he would not be voting on the
agreement with Centennial Civil Engineers, Incorporated, to provide
construction inspection and survey services for the projects.
The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated
November 24, 1992, and specifically addressed Exhibit "A" on Page
54, a summary of the total cost of the project, and a breakdown of
the funding sources: $6,989,071.40 Federal; $154,670.69 Orange
County Arterial Highway Financing Program; $757,695.79 City; and
$343,750.00 CALTRANS; for a total of $8,245,187.88. The
Director reported that all contracts and agreements must be approved
contingent upon final, written approval by the California Department
of Transportation (CALTRANS).
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Resolution 92-103 Hornbuckle, Resolution 92-103, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
SUPPLEMENTS 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, AND 015, TO
THE MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY OF COSTA
MESA, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION I A motion was made by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by
Approved Agreements Council Member Buffa, approving the following service agreements
with the State for I with the State Department of Transportation, and authorizing the
Fairview, Adams, Mayor to sign the documents on behalf of the City: Fairview Road
Newport, Victoria, from Baker Street to the I-405 Freeway, STPLN-5312(001); Adams
and Fairview/I-405 Avenue from Placentia Avenue to Fairview Road, STPLN-
5312(002); Newport Boulevard from 19th Street to Bristol Street,
STPLN-5312(004); Victoria Street from Harbor Boulevard to
j Newport Boulevard, STPL-5312(005); Fairview Road/I-405 Freeway
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to Sunflower Avenue, STPLN-5312(007)., The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by
Approved Agreements Council Member Buffa, approving the following service agreements
with the State for with the State Department of Transportation, and authorizing the
Placentia Avenue Mayor -to sign the documents on behalf of the City: Placentia
and Wilson Street Avenue from Wilson Street to Adams Avenue, STPL-5312(003); and
Wilson Street between Placentia Avenue and Pacific Avenue, STPL-
5312(006). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Hornbuckle
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Fairview Road Project Hornbuckle, the contract for Street Rehabilitation on Fairview Road
No. j92-14 Awarded from Baker Street to Sunflower Avenue, Project No. 92-14, Federal
to Boral Resources and ISTEA Project Nos. STPLN-5312(001) and STPLN-5312(007),
was awarded to Boral Resources, Incorporated, 1301 East Lexington
Avenue, Pomona, for $778,586.88, contingent upon final, written
approval by CALTRANS. The motion carried by the following roll
j call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION
Placentia Avenue and
Wilson Street Project
No. 92-15 Awarded
to Sully -Miller
MOTION
Victoria Street Project
No. i92-16, Adams
Avenue Project No.
92-17, and Newport
Boulevard Project
No. • 92-18 Awarded
to Excel Paving,
Sully -Miller, and
Boral Resources,
Respectively
On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Buffa, -the following action was taken for Street Rehabilitation on
Placentia Avenue from Wilson Street to Adams Avenue and on
Wilson Street from Pacific Avenue to Placentia Avenue, Project No.
92-15, Federal and ISTEA Project Nos. STPL-5312(003) and STPL-
5312(006): Relieve Shawnan Corporation of its bid proposal
pursuant to the Public Contract Code; award the contract to Sully -
Miller Contracting Company, 6145 Santiago Canyon Road, Orange,
for $1,857,488.30, contingent upon final, written approval by
CALTRANS; and authorize staff and the contractor to perform the
necessary work on City -owned property adjoining Placentia Avenue.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Hornbuckle
On motion by Vice, Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Hornbuckle, the following action was taken:
Street Rehabilitation. on Victoria Street from Newport Boulevard
to Harbor Boulevard, Project No. 92-16, Federal and ISTEA
Project No. STPL-5312(005), was awarded to Excel Paving
Company, 2230 Lemon Avenue, Long Beach, for $666,949.90,
contingent upon final, written approval by CALTRANS.
Street Rehabilitation on Adams Avenue from Placentia Avenue to
Royal Palm Drive, and from Peterson Place to Fairview Road,
Project No. 92-17, Federal and ISTEA Project No. STPLN-
MOTION
Approved Agreements
with Cordoba and
Geofon for Labor
Compliance Services
and Construction
Testing Services,
Respectively -
MOTION
Approved Agreement
with Centennial Civil
Engineers for
Construction
Inspection and
Surveying Services
NEW BUSINESS
Request for GPA"
Screening from
Massen '
5312(002), was awarded to Sully -Miller Contracting Company,
6145 Santiago Canyon Drive, Orange, for $724,428.25,
contingent upon final, written approval by CALTRANS.
Street Rehabilitation on Newport Boulevard from Bristol Street to
19th Street, Project No. 92-18, Federal and ISTEA Project No.
STPLN-5312(004), was awarded to Boral Resources, Incorpor-
ated, 1301 East Lexington Avenue, Pomona, for $3,628,744.55,
contingent upon final, written approval by CALTRANS.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hor-nbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Hornbuckle, the following action was taken:
Agreement with Cordoba Corporation, 811 Wilshire Boulevard,
18th Floor, Los Angeles, for $24,990.00, to provide labor
compliance services for the seven ISTEA projects, was approved
contingent upon final, written approval by CALTRANS, and the
Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the
City.
Agreement with Geofon, Incorporated, 5552 Cerritos Avenue,
Suite B, Cerritos, for $116,000:00, to provide construction testing
services for the seven ISTEA projects, was approved contingent
upon final, written approval by CALTRANS, 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: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by
Council Member Hornbuckle, an agreement with Centennial Civil
Engineers, Incorporated, 17300 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 200, Irvine,
for $400,000.00, to provide construction inspection and survey
services for the seven ISTEA projects, was approved contingent
upon final, written approval by CALTRANS, 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: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Buffa
The City Clerk presented a request for General Plan Amendment
screening from Richard Massen, 770 Hillcrest Drive, No. 13,
Laguna Beach, to change the land use designation of property at
1721, 1727, and 1733 Fullerton Avenue from High Density
Residential to Commercial.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized the
Agenda Report_ of November 24, 1992, and recommended that
Council direct staff to initiate the General Plan Amendment which
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would correct the inconsistency between the zoning and General Plan
designation of the properties.
Roger Grable, 611 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, representing the
applicant, agreed with staff s recommendation to proceed with a
General Plan Amendment for the site.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Approved Processing Council Member Erickson, directing staff to forego the proposed
of GPA rezone to residential and to include the site in .the General Plan
clean-up amendment to be processed in early 1993. Mayor Genis
commented that the General Plan provides for commercial uses in
the residential area if the project does not generate additional traffic.
In this regard, she requested staff to explore not only the additional
development that could be allowed on Cabrillo Street, thereby
creating greater impacts on the residential development across the
street, but also the possibility of leaving this in residential, and
developing some other zone that would provide for the continued
parking use or a use that would not generate any more traffic than
a residential use at this site. Mayor Genis stated that based upon the
General Plan, the City will have to adopt a zone that provides for
that. The motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request to appoint a representative to the
Appointment to Orange County Vector Control District. The City Manager referred
Vector Control to the Agenda Report dated December 1, 1992, outlining the options
District for the appointment.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
William Bandaruk Humphrey, and carried 5-0, William Bandaruk was re -appointed to
Re -appointed the Vector Control District for a four-year term.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a resolution adopting trip generation rates
Trip Generation to be used for implementation of the 1990 General Plan. The
Rates Deputy City Manager/Development Services gave a brief review of
the Agenda Report of November 24, 1992, stating that to implement
the recently adopted 1990 General Plan, there is a need to adopt a
series of consistent trip generation rates which are applied to every
land use allowed in the City. He recommended adopting the
proposed resolution which would adopt the 4th Edition of the
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) "Trip Generation
Manual".
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Resolution 92-104 Mayor Humphrey, Resolution 92-104, A RESOLUTION OF THE
Adopted CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING TRIP GENERATION RATES TO BE
USED FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1990 GENERAL
PLAN, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, , Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented City Attorney's Report No. 92-80, and an
Council Salaries ordinance amending Section 2-21 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
pertaining to City Council salaries. The City Attorney reported that
the ordinance reflects that the current statutory limit on City Council
salaries can be reduced by resolution; and this ordinance will bring
the Municipal Code into compliance with Council's earlier resolution
reducing salaries from $690.00 to $520.00 per month.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded Council Member
Ordinance 92-27 Hornbuckle, Ordinance 92-27, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Given First Reading , COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
1 AMENDING SECTION 2-21 OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SALARIES OF CITY
COUNCIL, was given first reading and passed to second reading by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW.BUSINESS The City Clerk presented City Attorney's Report No. 92-82 and a
Handicap Access proposed ordinance adding Chapter VII to Title 5 of the Costa Mesa
Municipal Code pertaining to handicap access. The City Attorney
reported that the ordinance expresses City Council's intent to comply
with the California handicap access requirements. He noted that he
had included Federal requirements also; however, upon further
research, it was his opinion that adding language concerning Federal
handicap access requirements is excessive in that the City does not
have to enforce those provisions. In view of this information, the
City Attorney recommended deleting the words "and Federal" from
the last line of Subsection 1(a) and from the next to last line in
Subsection 1(b).
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, second by Council Member
Ordinance 92-28 Hornbuckle, Ordinance 92-28, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Given First Reading COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER VII TO TITLE 5 OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO HANDICAP ACCESS,
with deletion of the words "and Federal" in Subsections 1(a) and
1(b), was given first reading and passed to second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented an ordinance adding Section 12-54 to the
Skateboarding and Costa Mesa Municipal Code prohibiting skateboarding and roller -
Roller -skating skating on City property. The City Attorney reported that the
ordinance was prepared at the request of the Community Services
Department to prohibit these activities in certain areas of public
property where there are grades in excess of six percent, and
locations deemed to be hazardous. He also advised that the
prohibited areas would be posted. After discussion on possible
hazardous locations, the City Attorney commented that the ordinance
merely enables Council to institute a ban, and that specific locations
I will be addressed in a later resolution.
Council Member Erickson asked if a site could be found for
skateboarding under the joint use agreement with the School District.
The City Manager responded that this issue can be brought up
during Site Specific Agreement discussions.
Paul Mitchell, 398 West Wilson Street, Apt. E-211, Costa Mesa,
was opposed to the ban.
Motion Died for Lack A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle to give first
of a Second reading to the ordinance. The motion died for lack of a second.
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MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Table Ordinance Member Erickson, to table this ordinance indefinitely. Council
Member Erickson suggested that the City Attorney research methods
of making skateboarders, roller -skaters, or anyone else who commits
vandalism or does harm, liable for their actions. In addition, he
wanted these activities considered in the agreements with the School
District, and a recommendation on alternate sites.
SUBSTITUTE Council Member Hornbuckle and Vice Mayor Humphrey felt that
MOTION some sort of regulation is needed, especially as it affects liability to
Continued to the City. Vice Mayor Humphrey made a substitute -motion,
February 1, 1993 seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, to continue this item for
60 days (February 1, 1993), look for creative, alternative solutions,
and possibly get the skateboarding and roller-skating community
involved. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Buffa and
Erickson voting no.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented an ordinance adding Section 12-54 to the
Amplified Sound Costa Mesa Municipal Code pertaining to amplified sound systems
Systems in Public in public parks. The City Attorney reported that the ordinance was
Parks prepared at the request of the Community Services Department
based on repeated complaints. He explained that the ordinance
prohibits anyone from setting up an amplified sound system without
a permit, except for battery -powered bullhorn type sound systems
which are normally used during daylight hours for sports activities.
Council Member Buffa asked about the number and types of
complaints that have been received. The City Attorney responded
that the people using the systems are usually those having large
parties in the park. The City Manager mentioned that a few months
ago, Council was addressed by a number of homeowners in the
Mesa del Mar area regarding amplified music at TeWinkle Park. In
that situation, a permit had been obtained for use of the park but
staff was assured that there would be no amplified music; however,
there was an amplified system used and staff had no means of
discontinuing that activity. The City Manager reported that there
also have been complaints about noise from the Lions Club Fish
Fry. He felt there should be some control over amplified sound
systems.
After discussion on the permit process and possibly utilizing the law
against "disturbing the peace", the City Manager suggested a 30 -day
continuance so this issue could be discussed. with the Parks,
Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. He also
recommended that the Commission and, the. Community Services
staff provide an operational definition and method of enforcement
for a "disturbing the peace" action so a comparison can be made
with the proposed ordinance.
Jean Brown, 951 Presidio Drive, Costa Mesa, reported on a picnic
held in TeWinkle park at which large speakers were set up within
200 feet of her residence and music played all day long at full
volume. She also mentioned that there is a large group who hold
picnics at night, and since there is an electrical outlet available, they
f connect their amplifiers and play music until 10:00 p.m. Ms.
Brown stated that the police informed her that there was no
ordinance allowing the police to have the music turned off, and was
told that she would have to make a citizen's arrest.
Council Member Hornbuckle commented that part of the problem
seems to be that there are two types of permits, one being the permit
MOTION
Continued to
January 4, 1993
MOTION
Report Requested
RECESS
NEW BUSINESS
Metro Fire Station:
Budget Adjustment
No. 93-13, Change
Order No. 1, and
Change Order "D"
MOTION
Budget Adjustment
and Change Orders
Approved
NEW BUSINESS
Permits for Certain
Activities in Public
Parks
addressed in the proposed ordinance which would specifically allow
amplified sound systems, and the other being the permit currently
issued for use of the park only. She commented that the latter
permit does not seem to be clear enough to the people who receive
them.
A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to continue this item for
30 days (January 4, 1993).
A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice
Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, requesting a report from the
Police Department through the City Manager's office regarding this
issue, late-night use of parks, amplification systems in parks, as well
as reckless skateboarding and roller-skating, the type of enforcement
available, and, coordinate that with the City Attorney. Council
Member Buffa wanted to know the current laws, and what can be
done in the future, because if someone is in the park late at night
using amplified sound, something must be done to prevent it.
The Mayor declared a recess at 10:55 p.m. and she reconvened the
meeting at 11:05 p.m.
The next item was taken out of order. The City Clerk presented
items in connection with the Metro Fire Station construction project:
(1) Budget Adjustment No. 93-13. for $105,000.00 from the Finance
Authority Construction Fund for continued construction of the
station; (2) Change Order No. 1 for $21,175.00 to the contract with
Beam & Associates, 3745 West Chapman Avenue, Suite 203,
Orange; and (3) Change Order "D" for $11,500.00 to the contract
with SGPA Architecture and Planning, 1565 Hotel Circle South, San
Diego.
The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 30,
1992, reporting that the two change orders are a direct result of the
bankruptcy of The Edwards Group, the original contractor who
failed to complete the project. He noted that the City is holding
$80,000.00 in retention money from The Edwards Group which he
hopes to access in order to pay for these change orders. He stated
that the budget adjustment covers not only these two contracts but
that which will be required to complete the project. In conclusion,
the City Manager reported that he expected completion and
dedication of the project to occur in February, 1993.
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Mayor Humphrey, the budget adjustment and two change orders
were approved by the following roll call vote:
-AYES:. Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Clerk presented a proposed ordinance establishing a permit
process for vending merchandise, wrestling contests, amusements,
shows, and concerts in public parks. The City Attorney reported
that this is a clean-up ordinance recommended by the Community
Services Department in its Agenda Report dated November 23,
1992. He pointed out that the Code now requires a permit for these
activities; however, no permit process is spelled out.
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MOTION After brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member
Continued to Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried 5 -
January 4, 1993 0, to continue this item for 30 days (January 4, 1993), and to refer
it to the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission for
review.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented an ordinance amending Section 3-52 of the
Impounding Animals Costa Mesa Municipal Code pertaining to animal impoundment by
Animal Control Officers. The City Attorney stated that the
ordinance, presented on behalf of the Police Department, more
accurately defines the conditions by which an Animal Control
Officer may take ananimal into custody. He pointed out that the
amendment is modeled after provisions utilized by the County of
Orange. In reference to. Section 3-52, Subsection (b), Mayor Genis
suggested placing a comma after the word "large" so it would read:
"Animals running at large, contrary to the provisions of this Code
or any statute". RResponding to Council Member Hornbuckle's
question regarding noisy animals, the City Attorney confirmed that
it is addressed in Subsection (e).
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Ordinance 92-29 Council Member Erickson, to give first reading to Ordinance 92-29,
Given First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3-52 OF
THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS, including an amendment in Sub-
section (b) by placing a comma after the word "large". Mayor
Genis asked if there were an appeal process after an officer has
decided that an animal needs to be impounded for being too noisy.
The City Attorney responded that under the Municipal Code,
anytime an employee makes a decision, it can be appealed. Mayor
Genis was concerned about unclaimed, impounded animals being put
to sleep after a certain number of days. Council Member Buffa
believed that the City of Los Angeles has an extensive check list that
the Animal Control Officers use to determine if an animal is
troublesome, and not merely a case of a disgruntled neighbor filing
a single complaint. The motion to give the ordinance first reading
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Genis hoped that the City would obtain some good safeguards
against animals being destroyed unnecessarily.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a tentative agreement with the Costa Mesa
Tentative Agreement Police Association (CMPA) for one year, ending July, 1993. The
with Police Associa- Personnel Services Director Steve Hayman reviewed his Agenda
tion Report of November-. 30, 1992, stating that the agreement maintains
those provisions that currently exist, noting that there is no change
in compensation. ' He reported that the agreement includes
implementation of a Drug Testing Policy which was developed
jointly between the employees and Department Management, and
reviewed by legal counsel; and also includes creation of a
supplemental retirement vehicle which, in effect, exchanges future
salary increases for an increased retirement benefit.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Vice Mayor
Agreement Approved Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the tentative agreement was approved
as outlined in the Agenda Report.
CITY ATTORNEY
REPORTS/Request
for Closed Session:
Overhead Door;
Sweer/Wickline; and
Tim Green
COUNCIL
COMMENTS
Council Members
Commended
John Wayne Airport
Access Plan
Cable TV Committee
Request
Newport Harbor High
Football Team
Political Signs
Women Mayors
Mayor Thanked
Outgoing Mayor for
Her Assistance
Costa Mesa High
Water Polo Team
Council and Staff
Commended
The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant . to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the following items:
Overhead Door Company of Saddleback Valley, etc. v. City of
Costa Mesa, et al., Orange County Harbor Municipal Court Case
No. -92C3031; Marijane Sweer and Blaine Douglas Wickline v. City
of Costa Mesa, Roland Lee Miner, Cross -Defendants C. J.
Segerstrom & Sons and Roland Lee Miner, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 69-72-20; and Tim Green v. Orville Amburgey, et
al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 63-93-04. Mayor
Genis announced that closed session would be held after completion
of regular business. .
Council Members Erickson, Buffa, and Hornbuckle congratulated
Mayor Genis and Vice Mayor Humphrey on being elected to their
new positions. Council Member Hornbuckle was commended on
her excellent work during her two-year term as Mayor. Vice Mayor
Humphrey and Council Member Buffa congratulated Mayor Genis,
Council Member Erickson, and Council Member Hornbuckle on
being elected for four-year terms during the recent General
Municipal Election.
Council Member Erickson announced that a Notice of Intent to
Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the John
Wayne Airport Access Study was sent out November 10, 1992. He
felt it was very important that the City of Costa Mesa pays as much
attention to this issue as the City of Newport Beach and other
jurisdictions. He asked staff to carefully review the entire EIR
process since it could affect a large portion of this City. - ,
Council Member Erickson made an announcement for the Cable
Television Committee, to which he is the Council liaison: Realizing
that grants are not being given out at this time, the committee is
encouraging the public to submit videos for committee review. He
also reported that the Cable Television Committee will be
advertising for non -paid -for films for cable television.
Council Member Erickson congratulated the Newport Harbor High
School football team for winning the game last Friday night, and as
a result, will play in the CIF championship next Saturday at Orange
Coast College. He mentioned that many Costa Mesa students attend
Newport Harbor High and extended best wishes to the football team
in the upcoming playoff game. "
Council Member Humphrey commented on the many political signs
still remaining in the City, and urged staff to remove them.
Council Member Buffa noted that the cities of Costa Mesa, Fountain
Valley, and Huntington Beach have women mayors.
Mayor Genis thanked , outgoing Mayor, Council Member
Hornbuckle, for all the notes she passed to her this evening,
reminding her of all the things mayors have to do during a meeting.
Mayor Genis congratulated the Costa Mesa High School Water Polo
team on their fine performance.
Council Member Hornbuckle thanked Council and staff for their -
support during her term as Mayor.
South Coast Plaza Council Member Hornbuckle complimented the Segerstrom Family
Tree Lighting and South Coast. Plaza for their tree -lighting event. She also
expressed her pleasure with. the new pedestrian bridge.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 11:40 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session
CLOSED SESSION in the first floor Conference Room to discuss the items which were
announced by the City Attorney.
MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 11:48 p.m., and the City
RECONVENED Attorney announced the action taken during closed session.
Overhead Door v. By a vote of 5-0, Council granted James Richey's request for
City of -Costa Mesa defense under Government Code Section 995.2 in the matter of
Overhead Door Company of Saddleback Valley, etc. v. City of
MOTION/Granted Costa Mesa, Orange County Harbor Municipal Court Case No.
Request for Defense 92C3031.
Sweer and Wickline The City Attorney gave a status report regarding Marijane Sweer
v. City of Costa and Blaine Douglas Wickline v. City of Costa Mesa, Roland Lee
Mesa, etc. Miner, Cross -Defendants C. J. Segerstrom & Sons and Roland Lee
Miner, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 69-72-20.
Tim Green v. Orville By a vote of 5-0., Council found a specific conflict of interest exists
Amburgey, et al. pursuant -to Government Code Section 995.2 between the economic
interests of the City and Orville Amburgey because the City has
MOTION/Found that agreed to settle the claims with Tim Green on behalf of the City;
Conflict of Interest and Mr. Amburgey, in his official capacity and by letter dated
Exists November 18, 1992, opposes the settlement.
MOTION/City By a vote of 5-0, Council directed the City Attorney to notify Mr.
Attorney Given Amburgey that as of the date of November 18, 1992, the City will
Directions no longer pay for Mr. Amburgey's defense costs.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
ty Clerk of the City of Costa Mes