HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/21/1992 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
December 21, 1992
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session December 21, 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 R. Steven
Jenks, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant of Costa Mesa.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Sandra Genis
Vice Mayor Jay Humphrey
Council Member Mary Hornbuckle
Council Member Peter Buffa
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
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
December 7, 1992 Erickson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 7, 1992, were approved.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by
title only.
ORAL COMMUNI- Kevin Austin, 854 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, suggested the
CATIONS _ use of speed humps as a long-term solution to the speeding problem
on West Wilson Street between Placentia Avenue and Pacific
Speed Humps on Avenue. He stated the proposed speed humps could be installed
Wilson Avenue during the street rehabilitation in this area which is scheduled for
June, 1993. Council Member Hornbuckle suggested that Mr. Austin
contact the Public Services Director for direction on placing this
item before the Transportation Commission.
Cable Rate Increase Nancy Palme, 1997 Kornat Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed her
objection to the cable television rate increase, and asked Council to
Resident of the Year review the contract, specifically regarding the increase in rates. She
Recognition addressed the "Mesa Verde Resident of the Year" award previously
presented to Lenora Sears by the Mesa Verde Homeowners
Association in appreciation of her work in the fight against drug
abuse, and presented her with a gift certificate from C. J.
Segerstrom and Sons in recognition of her efforts. Ms. Sears
expressed her thanks and distributed literature to Council regarding
the program.
CONSENT On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
CALENDAR Erickson, 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 On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Erickson, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were
received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Lori Lanning Benbow;
John W. Jamison; Norma Laine; Eva Lease; Kim Thuyen Thi
Nguyen; Paller and Goldstien; Lawrence D. and Shanna Trent;
and State of California 32nd Agricultural District.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been
Beverage approved by the Planning staff: Chezuka Duritza, doing
Licenses business as Kings Inn, 720 Randolph Avenue; Chu Hui and Hui
Micha Pak, doing business at 1727 Superior Avenue; and
Tadashi Shirasi, doing business as Sushi Wave, 2075 Newport
Boulevard.
BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose was
Purple Heart Thrift received from Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation Services,
Stores 'Incorporated, doing business as Purple Heart Thrift Stores, 555 East
'Ocean Boulevard, Suite 225, Long Beach, by soliciting funds from
MOTION December 22, 1992, to November 22, 1993. On motion by Council
Permit Approved Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried
5-0, the permit was approved pursuant to Municipal Code Section
9-229.
California Rescue Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose was
Center received from California Rescue Center, 11441 East Carson Street,
Lakewood, by soliciting funds for a period of six months
MOTION commencing on December 22, 1992. On motion by Council
Permit Approved Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried
5-0, the permit was approved pursuant to Municipal Code Section
9-226.
SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Council Member
HEARING Erickson, and carried 5-0, the following items were set for public
MOTION/Hearings hearing on January 4, 1993, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Set for January 4, of City Hall:
1993
Rezone Petition R-92-06, City of Costa Mesa, to rezone sites
R-92-061 City of within Planning Area No. 4, to be consistent with the 1990
Costa Mesa General Plan. Environmental Determination: Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) No. 1044 adopted for the 1990 General
Plan.
R-92-07, City of Rezone Petition R-92-07, City of Costa Mesa, to change the
Costa Mesa zoning of Site X; Planning Area No. 1, located at 1736, 1738,
1740, and 1744 Anaheim Avenue, to be consistent with the
1990 General Plan. Environmental Determination:
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 1044 adopted for the
1990 General Plan.
R-92-08, City of Rezone Petition R-92-08, City of Costa Mesa, to rezone parcels
Costa Mesa within Planning Area No. 3, to be consistent with the 1990
General Plan. Environmental Determination: Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) No. 1044 adopted for the 1990 General
Plan.
Regulation of Food An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal
and Beverage Code relating -to the regulation of establishments where food or
Establishments beverages are served. Environmental Determination: Exempt.
Street Banners and An ordinance amending Title 5 of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Sign Code Definitions Code regarding special event street banners. Environmental
Determination: Exempt.
Rainbow Express Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Victor John
Cab/Ashna Ashna, doing business as Rainbow Express Cab Company, 8811
Watson Street, No. 103, Cypress.
WARRANTS On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Erickson, Warrant Resolution 1535 for $1,366,673.85, and Payroll
MOTION 9225 for $1,228,802.60, were approved by the following roll call
Warrant 1535 and vote:
Payroll 9225 AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Approved Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 950, Police Towing Services, are on
ACTIONS file in the City Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member
Bid Item No. 950, Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, the contract for a
Police Towing five-year period was awarded to G & W Towing, Incorporated, 965
Services West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, and Rushco Enterprises,
Incorporated, doing business as Harbor Towing, 964 West 17th
MOTION Street, Costa Mesa; the Franchise Agreements with G & W Towing,
Awarded to G & Incorporated, and Harbor Towing, were approved, and the Mayor
W Towing and and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The
Rushco Enterprises/ motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Harbor Towing AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Traffic Signal - Proposals received for Traffic Signal Maintenance Service are on file
Maintenance Services in the Public Services Department. On motion by Council Member
Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, the contract was
MOTION awarded to Computer Services Company, 2230 East Orangethorpe
Awarded to Computer Avenue, Fullerton, for an annual estimated cost of $106,104.00.
Services Company The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Agreement No.
The Public Services Director recommended approval of District
12-191 with
Agreement No. 12-191, with the California Department of
CALTRANS
Transportation (CALTRANS), for the rehabilitation and
relinquishment of Newport Boulevard. On motion by Council
Rehabilitation and
Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, the
Relinquishment of
agreement was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were
Newport Boulevard
authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
MOTION
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Agreement Approved
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Agreement with
Costa Mesa Senior
Citizen Corporation
Bus Service
MOTION
Agreement Approved
Final Map for
Vesting Tract
No. 14488
V.N.E. Development
MOTION
Map Approved
Permit Parking on
Purdue Drive
MOTION
Resolution 92-105
Adopted
Proposition 116
Bicycle Program
Funds
MOTION
Resolution 92-106
Adopted
The Community Services Director requested approval of a lease
agreement with the Costa Mesa Senior Citizen Corporation, 695
West 19th Street, for use of the City bus and driver for the senior's
bus service. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Council Member Erickson, the agreement was approved, and the
Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Final Map was presented for Vesting Tract No. 14488, located
at 160-162 Merrill Place, 5 lots, 0.337 -acre, for condominium
purposes; V.N.E. Development, Incorporated, developer, 1048
Irvine Avenue, Suite 363, Newport Beach. On motion by Council
Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried
5-0, the map was approved; the 3.00 -foot easement for sidewalk and
public utility purposes and an easement for ingress and egress over
Lot "A" for emergency and security vehicle purposes were 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 City
Clerk was authorized to sign the map on behalf of the City.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Erickson, Resolution 92-105, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA. MESA, CALIFORNIA,
PROHIBITING PARKING ON PURDUE DRIVE NEAR THE
ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WITHOUT A PARKING
PERMIT, 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 Council Member
Erickson, Resolution 92-106, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING APPLICATION SCREENING CRITERIA FOR
FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PROPOSITION 116
CLEAN AIR AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT ACT
(CATIA) OF 1990, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Notice of Completion Replacement of Sidewalk Steps at Estancia Park, 1900 Adams
7aMar General Engi- Avenue, was completed on December 10, 1992, by 7aMar General
neering Contractor Engineering ' Contractor, Post Office Box 90667, Long Beach. On
motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Sidewalk Steps at Erickson, the work was accepted; the City Clerk was authorized to
Estancia Park file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release
retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was
MOTION ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond
Work Accepted was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Notice of Completion Street Improvements for Victoria Street Widening from Canyon
Sully -Miller Drive to Harbor Boulevard, Project No. 91-07, was completed to the
satisfaction of the Public Services Director on December 1, 1992,
Victoria Street by Sully -Miller Contracting Company, 6145 Santiago Canyon Road,
Widening Orange. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by
Project No. 91-07 Council Member Erickson, the work was accepted; the City Clerk
was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was
MOTION _given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and
Work Accepted Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the
Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Notice of Completion Traffic Signals and'... -Safety Lighting at Placentia Avenue and New
Excel Paving Corporation Yard Entrance; and Parking Lot Improvements at
Estancia High School, Project No. 92-04, was completed to the
Traffic Signals and satisfaction of the Public Services Director on November 13, 1992,
Safety Lighting on by Excel Paving Company, 2230 Lemon Avenue, Long Beach. On
Placentia; and Parking motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Lot Improvements at Erickson, the work was accepted; the City Clerk was authorized to
Estancia High School file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release
Project No. 92-04 retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was
ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond
MOTION was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried
Work Accepted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Senior Citizens On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member
Advisory Council Erickson, Resolution 92-107, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
MOTION ENDORSING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF STANLEY BIEZA AS
Endorsed Reappoint- SECOND DISTRICT ALTERNATE TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS
ment of Stanley ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION
Bieza; Resolution OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, was adopted by the
92-107 Adopted 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
1991 Uniform meeting of November 16, 1992, for second reading and adoption of
Building Codes and Ordinance 92-22 adopting the 1991 Uniform Building, Plumbing,
1990 National Mechanical, Sign, Housing, Abatement, Swimming Pool, Solar and
Electrical Code; Administrative Codes, and the 1990 National Electrical Code; and
1991 Uniform the proposed ordinance adopting the 1991 Uniform Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool Code Code and local amendments thereto. The Deputy City
Manager/Development Services reviewed the Agenda Report dated
December 15, 1992, stating the Uniform Swimming Pool Code
ordinance would be given second reading at a public hearing in 30
days (January 18, 1993).
There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Ordinance 92-22
Adopted
MOTION
Ordinance 92-30
Given First Reading
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Humphrey, Ordinance 92-22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 1991 UNIFORM
BUILDING, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, SIGN, HOUSING,
ABATEMENT, SWIMMING POOL, SOLAR AND
ADMINISTRATIVE CODES, AND THE 1990 NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, was -given second reading and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Erickson, Ordinance 92-30, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER IV OF TITLE 5 OF THE
COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 1991
UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE, AND LOCAL AMEND-
MENTS THERETO, was given first reading and passed to second
reading, to be held .at a public hearing on January 18, 1992. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Vice Mayor Humphrey expressed concern regarding access to
swimming pools via sliding glass doors by children who reside on
the property, and would like that aspect investigated before second
'reading of the ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for
Orange County Taxi/ the public hearing to consider a Certificate of Public Convenience
Scott and Necessity for . William F. Scott, doing business as Orange
County Taxi, 1634 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa. The Affidavit of
Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications
were received. The City Manager presented the Agenda Report
from the Finance Department dated December 10, 1992.
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Robert Excell, 1270 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, associated with
Coast Yellow Cabs. opposed the approval of Orange County Taxi
being licensed in 'Costa Mesa based on several factors: Orange
County Taxi has yellow taxicabs, as does Coast Yellow Cab, which
is confusing to the public; Orange County Taxi has several meter
fates, running as high' as $2.00 to start and $2.00 per mile, with a
'minimum rate posted; and one of their drivers assaulted another
'taxicab driver in Dana Point.
Marcus Davis, Assistant Director of Finance, responding to a
question from Council Member Hornbuckle, stated that upon receipt
of an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity, copies are distributed to the departments involved,
including the Police Department who conduct a background check
and report back to Finance on whether or not they support issuing
a certificate.
William F. Scott, owner/operator of Orange County Taxi, responded
by stating that in. the last 2-3 weeks he had transferred 59 calls to
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Coast Yellow Cab because he could not pick up in Costa Mesa until
the Certificate was issued. Mr. Scott thought it possible that another
cab company` ' was . being mistaken for his company. Mayor Genis
suggested that Mr. Scott submit to staff a copy of the data sheet
showing the calls that were transferred to Coast Yellow Cab.
Gregory Park, Attorney at Law, 2500 West Orangethorpe Avenue,
Fullerton, representing Orange County Taxi, commented that their
- taxicabs have a checkered area around the cab which is distinctive
from any other yellow -colored cab. There being no other speakers,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Continued to Buffa, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of
January 4, 1993 January 4, 1993. Council Member Erickson clarified that Council
did not intend to inhibit free trade. The City Manager asked Mr.
Excell to provide; staff with the documentation he had accumulated.
OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented from the meeting of December 7, 1992,
R-92-07/Planning second reading and adoption of Ordinance 92-25, changing the
Area No. 1, Sites zoning of properties in Sites A, B, and H through W, located in
A, B, and H Through General Plan Planning Area No. 1, to zoning consistent with the
W 1990 General Plan by adoption of Rezone Petition R-92-07. The
Deputy City Manager stated that both Old Business Item Nos. 1 and
2 pertain to Rezone Petition R-92-07; Site X is not included but will
be addressed at the January 4, 1993, meeting.
Carey Ward, 126 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, expressed his
objections to the proposed rezone, specifically commenting that the
property owners should be allowed to rebuild in the event of a
natural catastrophe. He addressed the fact that property could not
be rebuilt to more than 50 percent of the assessed value, and stated
that the City of Fountain Valley had addressed this issue by recently
adding a clause to their legal, nonconforming status which would
allow property owners to rebuild according to the cost to reproduce
the property in today's market. Mayor Genis asked that the Deputy
City Manager/Development Services_ obtain a copy of the Fountain
Valley ordinance.
MOTION On,motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Vice Mayor
Ordinance 92-25 Humphrey, Ordinance 92-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES IN SITES A, B
AND H 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, was given second reading and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Erickson
NOES: Buffa
ABSENT: None
OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented from the meeting of December 7, 1992,
R-92-07/Planning second reading and adoption of Ordinance 92-26, changing zoning
Area No. 1, Sites of properties in Sites C through G, located in General Plan Planning
C Through G Area No. 1, to zoning consistent with the 1990 General Plan by
adoption of Rezone Petition R-92-07.
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MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Ordinance 92-26 !Erickson, Ordinance 92-26, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Adopted i 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
IR -92-07, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Erickson
NOES: Buffa
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Hornbuckle
OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented from the meeting of December 7, 1992,
Council Salaries for second reading and adoption, Ordinance 92-27 pertaining to
salaries of City Council. The City Attorney reported on the purpose
!for the proposed ordinance being to reduce these salaries as
;previously confirmed by Council.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Ordinance 92-27 Mayor Humphrey, Ordinance 92-27, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-21 OF THE COSTA MESA
;MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SALARIES OF CITY
COUNCIL, was given second reading and adopted by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OLD BUSINESS ;The City Clerk presented from the meeting of December 7, 1992,
Handicap Access second reading and adoption of Ordinance 92-28 pertaining to
'handicap access. The City Attorney reported that the ordinance was
prepared pursuant to a request from Vice Mayor Humphrey, and its
!intent is to bring public buildings and other facilities into compliance
'with all applicable handicap access State laws.
MOTION !�On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Ordinance 92-28 Hornbuckle, Ordinance 92-28, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
!ADDING CHAPTER VII TO TITLE 5 OF THE COSTA MESA
,MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO HANDICAP ACCESS,
was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call
;vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle.,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OLD BUSINESS ;The City Clerk presented from the meeting of December 7, 1992,
Animal Impoundment Ifor second reading- and adoption, Ordinance 92-29 relating to the
!impoundment of animals. The City Attorney stated this ordinance
was prepared at the request , of the Animal Control Division of the
;Police Department and will bring the City code in line with the
;Orange County code.
MOTION On. motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Ordinance 92-29 ;Member Erickson, Ordinance 92-29,' AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Adopted ;CITY COUNCIL , OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
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CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3-52 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS, was given second reading and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented an agreement with The Keith Companies,
Agreement with 2995 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, for $83,040.00, to perform an
The Keith Companies archaeological study and prepare grading plans for Fairview Park.
for Archaeological The City Manager summarized the Agenda Report prepared by the
Study Community Services Department dated December 8, 1992, and
stated that the State of California is obligated to reimburse the City
for the proposed study.
Robert Graham, 2865 Chios Road, Costa Mesa, asked if there was
final design approval for Fairview Park, and the City Manager
responded there are two general areas of archaeological interest
within the park site which have been identified in the national
historic preservation listing, and explained how the artifacts will be
protected without interfering with future plans for the park.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Agreement Approved Erickson, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and City
Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa; Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented City Attorney's Report No. 92-68A, and
Garbage, Refuse, an ordinance pertaining to garbage, refuse and recyclable materials
and Recyclable collection. Communications addressing the proposed ordinance were
Materials Collection received from South Coast Refuse Corporation, 2021 Business
Center Drive, Suite 114, Irvine; and Alan Bartz, Attorneys at Law,
representing South Coast Refuse Corporation, 19100 Von Karman
Avenue, Suite 750, Irvine.
The City Attorney summarized his report, stating that the ordinance
was the alternative chosen by Council in lieu of going to an
exclusive franchise and will put in place through a permit process
the existing haulers and allow them to attempt to comply with the
source reduction element. He reported. that recent legislation,
Assembly Bill 3001 and Assembly Bill 2494, have been reviewed
and determined not to impact the requirements of the ordinance
relating to the definitions and enabling provisions of Assembly Bill
939.
The Public Services Director then reviewed the Supplemental Report
dated December 18, 1992, and requested a change on Page 2,
Paragraph (2), second paragraph, deleting the entire first sentence
which reads, "Haulers not meeting minimum diversion rates as
established periodically by the Council will be given 90 days to meet
said diversion rates. " He stated that should the proposed ordinance
be given first reading at this time, second reading would be
scheduled for the meeting of January 18, 1993, in order to allow
staff to prepare a separate report which would address establishment
of permit and license fees. He pointed out that on Page 18 of the
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MOTION
Ordinance 92-31
Given First Reading
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ordinance, subparagraph (c), second line from the bottom,
"Southern" should be replaced by "South Coast".
A lengthy question and answer session ensued regarding specifics of
the ordinance. Referring to the Supplemental Report, Page 2,
Paragraph (2), end of the first paragraph which reads, "the haulers
permit will be permanently revoked", Vice Mayor Humphrey stated
he could not support a permanent revocation of any type of permit.
Dolores Otting, 5 Star Rubbish Service, 2130 Canyon Drive, Costa
Mesa, reported on the Source Reduction and Recycling Element
(SRRE) stating that she had attended the California Integrated Waste
Management Board meeting and obtained a copy of the Orange
,County Tonnage Report and will forward copies to Council. She
;questioned the viability of Assembly Bill 939 and Assembly Bill
2494, and noted that to date the State has not approved an SRRE
report for any city. She objected to Page 19 of the proposed
.ordinance, Paragraph (g) which prohibits the commingling of solid
waste collected from within the jurisdiction of Costa Mesa with solid
;waste collected from any other jurisdiction.
Madeline Arakelian, owner of South Coast Refuse Corporation and
;Integrated Recycling Systems, 2021 Business Center Drive, Irvine,
agreed with Vice Mayor Humphrey by expressing her concern
;regarding permanent revocation of a hauler's permit. She stated that
:South Coast Refuse 'has become a clean recycling company,
separating cardboard, paper, and aluminum cans from other trash,
;for a nominal fee and sometimes no fee.
;Jay Ware, Ware Disposal Company, 1610 East Stafford Street,
!Santa Ana, addressed Paragraph (2) on Page 2 of the Supplemental
Report, stating that, his company does not take concrete, etc. from
Job sites to State certified facilities because they do not take that type
of material, or they charge excessive fees. He suggested rewording
this item to limit it to residential and commercial areas since they do
not deal with heavy debris such as industrial rubbish. The City
!Attorney responded that solid waste under the State law includes
construction waste.
A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Council Member Buffa, to give first reading to Ordinance 92-31,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 1, CHAP-
; TER IV OF TITLE 8 OF THE COSTA MESA' MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO GARBAGE, REFUSE AND RECYCLA-
BLE MATERIALS COLLECTION; and staff was requested to work
on issues that had been addressed, including concerns regarding the
hauler's permit being permanently revoked; to hold second reading
in 30 days (January 18, 1992); to add to Paragraph (8) on Page 7,
Each applicant must provide a copy of the previous year's financial
report audited by a CPA firm"; to amend the ordinance to specify
that each hauler's reduction plan should specify interim reduction
goals and strategies for achieving the. goals; to add on Page 13,
Paragraph (b), first sentence, "In residential unit area, pickup shall
be a minimum of once per week."; and to clarify on Page 14, 14
sentences from the top, where it reads " 12:00 p.m." by adding
" midni ht ". The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
f AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager suggested that due to the confusion and concern
regarding the current and proposed State laws, copies of questions
and comments that the City has received would be forwarded to
State and Assembly members to advise them of the difficulties
involved in implementing State law.
CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to
REPORTS Government Code Sections 54956.9(a), 54956.9(b)(1), and
Request for Closed 54956.9(c) to discuss the following items: Orco Block Company,
Session: Orco Block Incorporated, et"al. v. James Jameson Masonry, Incorporated, et al.,
v. Jameson; City v. Orange County Superior Court Case No. 68-32-04 regarding the
Rubio; City v. d'Elia; Metro Fire Station; authorization to commence Writ of Mandate
and Marotta Claim action regarding City of Costa Mesa v. Bernard Rubio; settlement
offer regarding City of Costa Mesa v. Jean-Paul d'Elia, et al.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 68-15-91; and settlement
of claim from Mark: Marotta regarding traffic collision with City
vehicle. Mayor Genis announced that closed session would be held
after completion of regular business.
COUNCIL Council Member Erickson spoke regarding bicycle trails throughout
COMMENTS- the City stating that he rode several trails with resident Robert
Graham and made the same ride with the City's Transportation
Bicycle Trails Services Manager. He concluded that the area from Fairview Park
to Pacific Coast Highway on the Costa Mesa side of the Santa Ana
Vice Mayor of River, utilizing the existing service maintenance road, should be
St. Petersburg investigated. He reported that he had the honor of meeting the Vice
Mayor of St. Petersburg, Russ a, who was accompanying
DUI Team businessmen visiting ICN Pharmaceutical, which was previously
owned by the Soviet government. He reported on a ride -along with
the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) team, and commended the
team for a job well done.
Kaplan's Deli Council Member Buffa asked staff to contact Kaplan's Deli, 3211
Harbor Boulevard, regarding their neon sign which has damaged
circuitry.
Jewish Senior Center Mayor Genis congratulated those people involved with construction
of the Jewish Senior Center which was officially dedicated this date
Our Town Christmas and was built entirely with volunteer funds and work. She also
Show recognized the children of Our Town Apartments for their Christmas
show and the adults who assisted.
ADJOURNMENT TO At 8:30 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session
CLOSED SESSION in the first floor City Clerk's office to discuss the items which were
previously announced by the City Attorney.
MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting a 8:40 p.m., and the City
RECONVENED Attorney announced the action taken during closed session.
Orco Block Company, No action was taken regarding Orco Block Company, Incorporated,
et al. v. James et al. v. James Jameson Masonry, Incorporated, et al., Orange
Jameson Masonry, County Superior Court Case No. 68-32-04 concerning the Metro
et al. Fire Station.
MOTION/Writ of On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice
Mandate Authorized Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the City Attorney was authorized
for City v. Bernard to commence Writ of Mandate action regarding City of Costa Mesa
Rubio v. Bernard Rubio, California Unemployment Insurance Appeals
Board No. 92-12768.
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MOTION/Settlement
Offer Accepted
City v. Jean-Paul
d' Elia, et al.
MOTION/Settlement
Approved
Marotta Claim
On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the settlement offer as detailed in
the City Attorney's confidential memorandum dated December 15,
1992, was accepted regarding City of Costa Mesa v. Jean-Paul
d'Elia, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 68-15-91.
On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the City Attorney's settlement
'recommendation as outlined in his confidential memorandum dated
December 11, 1992, was approved regarding the claim from Mark
Marotta (traffic collision with City vehicle).
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
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City Clerk of the City of Costa M