HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1994 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
NOVEMBER 21, 1994
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session November 21, 1994, 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 led by a representative from Troop T106,
Kaiser School, and invocation by Ms. Karen Johnson, Seventh Day
Adventist Church.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Sandra Genis
Vice Mayor Jay Humphrey
Council Member Mary Hornbuckle
Council Member Joe Erickson
Council Members Absent: Council Member Peter Buffa
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Thomas Kathe
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William
Morris
Personnel Services Director Steven
Hayman
Transportation Services Manager
Peter Naghavi
Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council
November 7, 1994 Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 7, 1994, were approved.
ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
RESOLUTIONS Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances and
resolutions by title only.
ORAL COMMUNI- Robert Graham, 3252 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, showed a
CATIONS photograph illustrating the unattractive overhead utility lines on Fair
Graham Comments Drive. He suggested that the City find a way to obtain funds to
improve Fairview Park. He also recommended making 19th Street
a wide, landscaped boulevard from the 55 Freeway to Huntington
Beach.
Arnold Avenue Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, complained
Fire Hazard about the condition of the property at 1985 Arnold Avenue which is
a fire hazard. She mentioned that she contacted the Orange County
Health Department but nothing was done to get this problem
resolved. The City Manager responded that staff will prepare a
report on this issue and forward it to Council and Mrs. Davidson.
Problem Areas in Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, representing the
the City Costa Mesa Homeowners Association Alliance, reported on issues
discussed at a November 16, 1994, meeting with several Costa Mesa
social service agencies. Concerns voiced by the citizens and
business community included the motels on Newport and Harbor
Boulevards; pandering at the Lucky Store on Harbor Boulevard and
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Victoria Street; safety at bus stops and the Senior Center; and the
number of transients, not the homeless. He commended the Police
Department, especially Lieutenant Alan Kent, for being receptive to
citizens' concerns, and also thanked Council Member Erickson for
spearheading this project.
CONSENT 1 On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member
CALENDAR Erickson, and carried 4-0, all Consent Calendar 'items were
MOTION/Approved approved as recommended.
READING FOLDER ' The following Reading Folder items were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: John and Laura
Ayres; Joel L. Lopez; Anne Mule; and Tuttle -Click Nissan.
Alcoholic Beverage i Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been approved
Licenses by the Planning staff. Pain Du Monde, doing business at 1870
Harbor Boulevard, Suite A100; and Smart and Final Stores
Corporation, doing business at 707 West 19th Street.
WARRANTS Warrant Resolution 1585, funding City operating expenses in the
Approved Warrant amount of $2,678,744.29; and Payroll 9422 for $1,208,062.42, were
1585; Payroll 9422 j approved.
REJECTED CLAIMS i The following claims were rejected:
Huwe
Tran
20th Century/Wixted
Jason G. Huwe (bicycle accident on southbound Bristol Street).
Thu Huong Thi Tran (vehicle traffic collision allegedly due to
malfunctioning traffic signal).
20th Century Insurance Company/Margaret Wixted (traffic
collision with on -duty police vehicle).
ADMINISTRATIVE Asbestos Removal and Demolition of Recreation Building and
ACTIONS/Accepted j Restroom at Paularino Park was completed to the satisfaction of the
Work by Mesa Pacific Community Services Director on October 25, 1994, by Mesa Pacific
for Asbestos Removal Development Company, 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite B-110, Costa
at Paularino Park Mesa. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was
authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given
to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material
Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the
Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Council Review of set for the public hearing to consider a request from Mayor Genis
PA-94-64/ZA-94-08, for Council Review of the Planning Commission's approval of
St. Joachim Catholic Planning Action PA -94-64 and denial of Zoning Action ZA-94-08,
Church Reverend Kenneth Krause, authorized agent for St. Joachim Catholic
Church, for a Conditional Use Permit (PA -94-64) to expand a school
by allowing a day care facility (previously a single-family
residence); and a temporary trailer permit (ZA-94-08) to continue to
use a trailer as a library, located at 1964 Orange Avenue in an R1
zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of
Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was
received from Woodrow Lewis, Post Office Box 2286, Newport
Beach, owner of property near the church, opposing the child care
facility.
The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reviewed the
Agenda Report dated November 1, 1994, and showed transparencies
of the site. Mayor Genis stated that she requested Council Review
out of concern for the neighbors, to ensure they were adequately
protected from noise and damage to a neighbor's fence.
Sister Maria Lamprecht, 1964 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa,
Principal of St. Joachim School, stated that they had no problem
with revised Condition No. 13 and would like to move forward with
the landscaping which will benefit the church and the neighbors.
John Leonard, 1980 Continental Avenue, Costa Mesa, architect and
parishioner, representing the church, reported that he had been in
contact with Nursery Land and had described the requirement of
Condition No. 13 to them. They suggested a plant called a Privet
which is used as a noise buffer and is a fast-growing shrub.
Pastor Kenneth Krause, 1964 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa,
commented that the church is working to be proactive in this regard,
and is certainly concerned not only for the children, but for the
neighbors as well.
Karin Ahlf, 217-B East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, reported that she
resides to the rear of the playground area, and was concerned about
noise and windows being broken by items thrown over the fence.
Ms. Ahlf played a tape recording of children playing on the
playground at night and suggested relocating the playground away
from residences.
Rick Gilliam, 221-B East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, whose home is
adjacent to the preschool area, stated that his fence has had to be
reinforced because of the children playing in that area. Mr. Gilliam
encouraged the church to build a wall on the side that faces the
preschool area.
Will B. King, 2277 Harbor Boulevard, No. 1301, Costa Mesa,
spoke in support of the applications.
Gary Monahan, 139 Albert Place, Costa Mesa, stated that
construction of a block wall would be a considerable financial
hardship for the church, and would not solve the noise problem
since the wall would be the same height as the existing fence. He
felt that planting bushes would work out just fine.
David Word, 1980 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, who resides next
to the church, behind the trailer, stated that very few balls are
thrown into his yard, and the noise is minimal.
Vice Mayor Humphrey wanted assurances that the shrubs being
planted will eventually grow together so that there will be no spaces
between them, citing the problem that occurred at Nabers Cadillac.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Resolution 94-108 Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution
Adopted Approving 94-108, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
PA -94-64 CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PLANNING ACTION PA -94-64 AND DENYING ZA-94-08, with
Condition No. 13 modified to read, "Tall growing, hedge -type plant
material shall be provided along the northerly property line between
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the day care facility and playground and the adjacent residential
properties. Landscape and irrigation plans depicting the type,
quantity and size. of plants, plus an irrigation system, shall be
j submitted to the Planning staff for review and approval. Installation
of the landscaping and irrigation shall be completed within 60 days
of final City Council action." Vice Mayor Humphrey supported the
motion with the proviso that staff make sure that the planting of the
shrubs will ensure a dense and high enough hedge to create the
required sound barrier. Council Member Hornbuckle noted that this
is a Conditional Use Permit, so if conditions are not met or
problems continue, the City can certainly review this again.
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PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place
General Plan set for the public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment GP -
Amendment 94-03A, to amend the City's Master Plan of Bikeways to include
GP -94-03A additions, deletions, and reclassifications. Environmental
Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavits of Publishing
and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. No
communications were received. The Public Services Director
summarized the Agenda Report dated November 14, 1994.
The Transportation Services Manager reviewed the Agenda Report
dated November 14, 1994, and provided transparencies showing the
additions, deletions, and reclassifications of the bikeways. (Agenda
Report Page 5, Exhibit "A").
Lori Hoskins, 1799 Tanager Drive, Costa Mesa, referenced Exhibit
"B" of a statement submitted to the City Council at their Study
Session of November 14, 1994, and a petition signed by 27
homeowners strongly opposing construction of the Tanager Drive
bikeway behind their homes. She submitted a photograph showing
how the proposed bikeway would obstruct their view of the Golf
Course.
Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, President of
the Eastside Homeowners Association, requested that Council retain
the Class 2 bike lane on Santa Ana Avenue from Del Mar Avenue
to Costa Mesa Street, to provide a safe route for school children.
She suggested that the City annex the remaining parcels of County
land in the area, so the City can construct more sidewalks and bike
lanes. She read a letter from Janet S. Hadley, Co -President, Heinz -
Kaiser School, Parent Faculty Organization, objecting to removal of
bike lanes to and from the Kaiser Schools.
Ron McGuff, 1789 Tanager Drive, Costa Mesa, supported a bike
lane on Tanager but was concerned about speeding vehicles. He
mentioned a dangerous situation on the bike trail at the intersection
of Golf Course Drive and Tanager Drive, suggesting that the City
improve its maintenance.
Annie Younglove, 229 Robin Hood Place, Costa Mesa, Co -
President, Heinz -Kaiser School, Parent Faculty Organization,
reported that the number of students in the Newport -Mesa Unified
School District is increasing and there is a possibility of opening two
other school sites, such as Lindberg and Harper, within the next two
years which would impact the bike lane even more. She indicated
that the students that go 'to Ensign Intermediate School rely heavily
on the bike lanes on Irvine and Santa Ana Avenues.
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Karen Breithaupt, 1801 Tanager Drive, Costa Mesa, was concerned
for the safety of not only those who use the Tanager Drive bikeway
but also for the homeowners who reside there. She submitted
photographs of the existing bike trail along the Joann Street side of
the Golf Course showing paper, cans, broken bottles, discarded
clothing, and grocery carts, as well as large cuts in the fences. She
mentioned the graffiti on homes along that bikeway.
Will B. King, 2277 Harbor Boulevard, No. 1301, Costa Mesa,
stated that the Joann Street bike trail needed to be cleaned up.
Robert Graham, 3252 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, showed a
display of the Tanager Drive bikeway, stating that it has not been
properly studied. He suggested finding a safe way for people to
cross the golf course area to get to the park. He objected to deletion
of the Santa Ana Avenue bike lanes.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was of the opinion that
parents should accompany their children to school if they feel the
bike lanes are not safe.
Bill Smith, 113 Georgetown Lane, Costa Mesa, felt that bike trails
are essential, especially for the safety of children.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Erickson recognized Robert Graham for all the
work he has done on bikeways.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Resolution 94-109 Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 4-0, to adopt the Negative
Adopted Approving Declaration of Environmental Impact, and to adopt Resolution 94 -
GP -94-03A 109, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT GP -94-03A, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN
OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, amending the Master Plan of
Bikeways as recommended by staff, except that the Class 2 bike
lanes on Santa Ana Avenue between Del Mar Avenue and Costa
Mesa Street shall be retained, with a direction to staff to come back
to Council in 60 days with methods of providing a safe bike route;
and stipulating that the Tanager Drive bikeway shall not be
constructed behind the homes on that street.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:15 p.m., and reconvened the
meeting at 8:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Abandoned Shopping set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance relating to
Carts abandoned shopping carts, and City Attorney's Report No. 94-29B.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Forty-six communications were received supporting the proposed
ordinance; three communications supporting any type of regulation
which would solve the problem; and two communications
recommending that the persons taking the carts be fined, not the
store owners. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated
November 17, 1994.
Council Member Erickson questioned the fairness of fining stores
$250.00 for an abandoned cart and he felt the ideal solution to the
problem would be to prevent the carts from leaving the stores'
premises.
Phil Morello, 1715 Samar Drive, Costa Mesa, President of the
Wallace Avenue Improvement Group, (W.A.I.G), reported that
W.A.I.G. objected to the wording in City Attorney's Report No. 94-
29B, Page 2, Section 15-16(b), because an exemption would only be
needed if the plan were failing, and if it did fail, another plan should
be implemented. He also questioned the requirements on Page 6,
Section 15-19.2(d), regarding a public auction or disposing of
abandoned shopping carts. Mr. Morello outlined their plan that he
felt would virtually eliminate abandoned shopping carts from view,
while reducing the cost to grocery stores:
(1) Approve the ordinance with the recommended modifications
from W.A.I. G.;
(2) Grocery stores to provide foldable "granny carts" at each
supermarket at cost to the general public;
(3) Implement a yearly fund raised to buy "granny carts" through
the Human Relations Committee for those that cannot afford
them;
(4) Implement a quarterly education program for the general
public through the Human Relations Committee about the
wrongful act of taking shopping carts;
(5) If needed, grocery stores should have a person shag carts or
install physical barriers/alarms to the removal of carts from
parking lots;
(6) Signs if not already evident should be posted stating that it is
wrong to remove carts from the grocery store grounds.
Mayor Genis thanked Mr. Morello for all the work he has done
regarding this issue.
Beth Beeman, Director of City/County Governmental Relations,
California Grocers Association, One World Trade Center, Suite 480,
Long Beach, reported that $14 million was spent last year in
Southern California retrieving grocery carts and if this ordinance
were adopted, it would place the City in the cart retrieval business.
She referred to the California Grocers Association's Grocery Cart
Removal Action Plan that has been reviewed by over 30 cities. Ms.
Beeman stated that the Association would like to see the exemption
remain for those stores that have a cart retrieval service; and
disagreed with the section which places a punitive damage
assessment for repeat violations. Ms. Beeman responded to
questions from Council.
Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported the
proposal offered by W.A.I.G.
Shawn Thompson, Loss Prevention Director of Lucky stores, 6565
Knott Avenue, Buena Park, reported that their stores spend $2
million a year for cart recovery and purchase of new carts, noting
that Lucky stores lose 3,000 carts a year. He stated that the Lucky
store at Harbor Boulevard and Victoria Street has a cart retrieval
service which does 11 pickups every week, and $12,000.00 is spent
on cart retrieval annually in this store alone. He was concerned
about the proposed $250.00 penalty which would be placed upon a
store that fails to pick up a cart.
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Council Member Hornbuckle suggested the possibility of having
store employees take the customers' groceries to their cars and
returning the carts back to the store.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, recommended that the
City Manager, a Council Member, and a representative from the
grocery industry get together and find a solution to the problem; or
offer a reward to anyone who can come up with a workable idea.
David Ramirez, Security Supervisor of Stater Bros. Markets, 21700
Barton Road, Colton, stated that both Stater Bros. Markets in Costa
Mesa utilize a cart retrieval service. He noted that Stater Bros.
offers granny carts for purchase at company cost and Stater Bros.
will replace them at no extra charge when they wear out.
Dan Carpenter, Representing Vons Markets, 185 East 17th Street,
Costa Mesa, statedthat Vons opposes the punitive assessment fee for
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repeat offenders. 4e also supported the regulation in the San Juan
Capistrano ordinance which exempts stores who have cart retrieval
services.
Ed Fawcett, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 1835 Newport
Boulevard, Costa Mesa, encouraged Council to consider the
suggestions from the California Grocers Association and incorporate
them into the ordinance. He recommended that Council delete any
punitive fines for those stores who have a cart retrieval service.
Anne Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, No. 1, Costa Mesa,
suggested a City van service for senior citizens needing
transportation to and from the grocery store.
Jim Oliver, Oliver Cart Recovery Service, 310 North Palm Street,
Unit B, Brea, reported that his company has provided services for
most of the major retailers in Costa Mesa for the past 10 to 12
years; and that he retrieves between 500 to 750 carts per. week in the
City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Oliver encouraged people to call his cart
recovery service phone number 1-800-OLIVERL He also felt that
fines should apply to stores who do not have a cart retrieval service.
Will B. King, 2277 Harbor Boulevard, No. 1301, Costa Mesa,
believed that the grocery stores were doing a good job in recovering
carts.
Dave Salcido, 954 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, suggested that the
ordinance not emphasize shopping cart retrieval but provide a means
of preventing the carts from being removed from store sites. He
recommended installing bumps in store parking lots to prevent carts
from being removed. Mr. Salcido felt that cart recovery services
have not been effective.
Paul Magana, 368 Santa Isabel Avenue, Costa Mesa, Manager of the
Lucky store at 2180 Harbor Boulevard, reported that his store pays
a lot of money for cart recovery services, and asked if the City
could do a better job than the stores have. He opposed fining the
stores for abandoned shopping carts.
Matthew Ross, Director of Fedco Stores, 9300 Santa Fe Springs
Road, Santa Fe Springs, stated that the Fedco store at Harbor
Boulevard and Baker Street has 1,000 carts and have their own cart
recovery program. Mr. Ross recommended a regulation requiring
store identification placed on the carts.
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There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
The City Attorney and the City Manager responded to questions
from Council Member Hornbuckle on enforcement of certain
sections of the ordinance.
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Ordinance 94-16 Vice Mayor Humphrey, to give first reading to Ordinance 94-16 as
Given First Reading written, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE 1
OF CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 15 OF THE COSTA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ABANDONMENT OF
SHOPPING CARTS.
Substitute Motion A substitute motion was made by Council Member Erickson, to
Died for Lack of a delete the provision in Section 15-19.2(8) regarding the $250.00
Second penalty and replace it with wording to be determined by the City
Attorney or the City Manager's office to more accurately reflect that
which was done in San Juan Capistrano. The substitute motion died
for lack of a second.
The City Manager made a point of clarification regarding
administration of the ordinance, suggesting that Council proceed
with first reading, and when the ordinance comes back for second
reading and adoption, staff will provide an administrative program
for implementation. In addition, Council could decide at that time
if the $250.00 fine shall remain or be deleted.
Council Member Hornbuckle stated that she would like to obtain
more information from staff pertaining to enforcement.
Vice Mayor Humphrey asked how Mr. Oliver would be able to
determine. if he was picking up a cart for the City or for a grocery
store.
In response to a question from Shawn Thompson of Lucky stores,
! the City Attorney explained that the $250.00 penalty is for each cart,
i not each incident.
The motion to give the ordinance first reading carried 3-1, Council
Member Erickson voting no. At the request of Vice Mayor
i Humphrey, second reading and adoption was scheduled for
December 19, 1994.
Mayor Genis suggested that a meeting be coordinated between Mr.
Morello and the California Grocers Association.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Adult Businesses, set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding
Massage Establish- location, licensing, and regulation of adult, sexually oriented
ments, and Massage businesses, and providing for licensing and regulation of massage
Practitioners establishments and massage practitioners. Environmental
Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in
the City Clerk's office. No communications were received.
The City Attorney read the changes in his memorandum of
November 18, 1994, which ' were requested by Mayor Genis.
Mayor Genis noticed that trailer parks had not been included in the
ordinance where residential zoning is addressed and asked if the
j document could be amended to include the parks. The City
Attorney responded that this issue could be addressed in Section 13-
860.4, Subsection (c), Subparagraph (1), and in any other section
which relates to residential uses. The Deputy City
Manager/Development Services suggested the following: "within
five hundred feet of any area zoned for residential use or legally
established residential uses".
Charles Patterson, 2191 Harbor Boulevard, Space No. 26, Costa
Mesa, asked if the ordinance addresses magazine racks, and reported
that he has seen bus ads with graphic pictures of lingerie. The City
Attorney replied that this particular ordinance does not deal with
magazine racks, and suggested that Mr. Patterson contact Code
Enforcement to report the bus ads. Mayor Genis explained that
there is a City ordinance providing for placement of blinders on
magazine racks.
Will B. King, 2277. Harbor Boulevard, No. 1301, Costa Mesa, felt -
the City is generating too many laws.
Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, stated that
studies show that cities having sexually oriented businesses are
linked to increased crime rates; and those businesses downgrade the
quality of life of the citizens. Ms. Somers commented that she
would be appalled if the City adopts this ordinance. The City
Attorney responded that the National Law Center for Children and
Families has reviewed the document and felt that it is the most
restrictive ordinance in Orange County. He also reported that by
law, the City cannot ban adult entertainment businesses.
John Black, 4001 Birch Street, Suite D, Newport Beach, Chairman
of the California Federation of Massage, and a Certified Licensed
Massage Practitioner, supported the proposed ordinance and asked
Council to consider adding the words "or similar certifying agency"
as shown in the Agenda Report dated November 10, 1994, to Article
22, Section 9-323, Subsection(d), Subparagraphs (1)-(5). He also
recommended another addition to that section: "or national
certification tests as provided by national organizations or
associations", or "as approved by the City".
Mark Dixon, 21612 Bahama Lane, Huntington Beach, acknowledged
Perry Valantine for all his efforts in creating this ordinance. He
believed that Costa Mesa would have the most restrictive massage
regulations in California if the ordinance were adopted, making it
more difficult to obtain a massage permit.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, was pleased to see the
ordinance had separated massage parlors from massage practitioners.
Sherry Lynch, 17172 Bolsa Chica Road, Huntington Beach,
President of the International Myomassethics Federation, and State
Chapter President of the California Federation of Massage,
supported the ordinance and agreed with John Black's suggested
wording. She also spoke about the requirements which must be met
in order to obtain a license through the International Myomassethics
Federation.
Sharron Norton, 303 Broadway, Suite 208, Laguna Beach, President
of the Orange County Chapter, American Massage Therapy
Association, (AMTA) supported the ordinance and thanked staff for
all their research. She stated that AMTA believes the tax exemption
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Will B. King, 2277 Harbor Boulevard, No. 1301, Costa Mesa,
stated that it was wrong to take property from the owner.
Mayor Genis clarified that the City is quitclaiming the property back
to the owner.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION ; A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Resolution 94-110 1 Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 4-0, adopting Resolution 94 -
Adopted Approving 110, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Quitclaim Deed OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION
OF A ONE -FOOT SIDEWALK EASEMENT AT 2750 GANNET
DRIVE; approving the Quitclaim Deed, and authorizing the Mayor
and Deputy City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City.
OLD BUSINESS
Conflict of Interest
Code
MOTION
Ordinance 94-18
Given First Reading
The Deputy City Clerk presented City Attorney's Report No. 94-70,
Review of the Conflict of Interest Code; and an ordinance amending
Exhibit "A" of Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-402 relating
to conflict of interest. The City Attorney summarized his report
dated November 10, 1994.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by
Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to give first reading to
Ordinance 94-18, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
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j and the required 500 hours of education in Section 9-323,
Subsection(d), Subparagraphs(1)(2) are very important.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Ordinance 94-17
Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to give first reading to
Given First Reading
Ordinance 94-17, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER XIII OF TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADULT, SEXUALLY
ORIENTED BUSINESSES, AND LIMITING THEM TO
SPECIFIED ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING CHAPTER IV
OF TITLE 9, PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND
REGULATION OF ADULT, SEXUALLY ORIENTED
BUSINESSES; AND ADDING ARTICLE 22 TO CHAPTER II OF
TITLE 9, PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION
OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE
j PRACTITIONERS, including the changes recommended in- the City
Attorney's memorandum dated November 18, 1994; amending
j Section 9-338(c)(1)b, by adding at the end of the paragraph
"... (NCCA), or similar certifying agencies meeting the criteria in
Section 9-323(d), subsections (1) through (5)"; and amending Section
13-860.4, Subsection (c), Subparagraph (1), and any other section
relating to residential uses, by adding "or legally established
residential uses", in order to include mobile home parks.
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PUBLIC HEARING
The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place
Vacation of Sidewalk
set for the public hearing to consider a resolution ordering the
Easement at 2750
vacation of a one -foot sidewalk easement at 2750 Gannet Drive; and
Gannet Drive
a Quitclaim Deed. The Affidavits of Publishing and Posting are on
i file in the . City Clerk's office. No communications were received.
The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated
November 14, 1994.
Will B. King, 2277 Harbor Boulevard, No. 1301, Costa Mesa,
stated that it was wrong to take property from the owner.
Mayor Genis clarified that the City is quitclaiming the property back
to the owner.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION ; A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Resolution 94-110 1 Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 4-0, adopting Resolution 94 -
Adopted Approving 110, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Quitclaim Deed OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION
OF A ONE -FOOT SIDEWALK EASEMENT AT 2750 GANNET
DRIVE; approving the Quitclaim Deed, and authorizing the Mayor
and Deputy City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City.
OLD BUSINESS
Conflict of Interest
Code
MOTION
Ordinance 94-18
Given First Reading
The Deputy City Clerk presented City Attorney's Report No. 94-70,
Review of the Conflict of Interest Code; and an ordinance amending
Exhibit "A" of Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 2-402 relating
to conflict of interest. The City Attorney summarized his report
dated November 10, 1994.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by
Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to give first reading to
Ordinance 94-18, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
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EXHIBIT "A" TO COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2-402 RELATING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.
CITY A'TTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to
REPORTS/Request Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(b)(1) to discuss
for Closed Session: the following items: Claim from Taeko Tina Chesley; and Jeanette
Chesley Claim; and Fisher v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County Superior Court Case
Fisher v. City No. 718581. Mayor Genis announced that closed session would be
ADJOURNMENT TO At 12:00 midnight, the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed
CLOSED SESSION session in the first floor Conference Room to discuss the items
announced by the City Attorney.
MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 12:10 a.m. , and the action
RECONVENED taken during closed session was announced.
Status Report Regarding the claim from Taeko Tina Chesley, a status report was
on Chesley presented by the City Attorney. No action was taken.
MOTION/Authorized Regarding Jeanette Fisher v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County
Binding Arbitration Superior Court Case No. 718581, by a vote of 4-0, Council
in Fisher Lawsuit authorized the City Attorney to proceed with binding arbitration in
lieu of a jury trial.
held after completion of regular business.
CITY MANAGER'S
The Personnel Services Director presented a resolution revising the
REPORT/Pay Ranges
pay ranges for executive job classifications to reflect the established
for Executive Job
labor marketplace, and summarized the Agenda Report dated
Classifications
November 14, 1994.
Will B. King, 2277 Harbor Boulevard, No.. 1301, Costa,, Mesa,
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opposed the resoln because it increases the pay of executives.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Erickson,- seconded b_y Slice Mayr
Resolution 94-111
Humphrey, and carried 4-0, Resolution 94-111---'- REYQLUUJON
Adopted
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE :CITY OF -COSTA W— SA,
CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE --_PAY RANGES. ---FOR
EXECUTIVE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS•., TO ;REFLECT .'THE
ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE,`was.adogted.` Mayor
Genis stated that the employees affected by the resolution have not
received any increases in compensation for several years; and that
the resolution does not automatically result in an increase for
everyone listed, since they still must meet certain criteria.
COUNCIL
COMMENTS/Best
The City Manager and Council Members extended their best wishes
Wishes to Vice
to Vice Mayor Humphrey who will be leaving his position on the
Mayor Humphrey
Council effective December 5, 1994.
Garage Sale
Council Member Hornbuckle requested that after the new year, staff
Ordinance
review the City of Santa Ana's current garage sale ordinance.
Mayor's
Mayor Genis commended Police Officer Darell Freeman for his
Announcements
receiving the 1994 Distinguished Community Police Award. She
announced that the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
will hold meetings on Wednesday, December 7, 1994, at 6:00 p.m.,
at OCTA, on 550 South Main Street, Room 103, Orange; and on
Thursday, December 8, 1994, at 6:00 p.m., at the City of Irvine
Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, regarding a new plan for
landscaping along Newport Boulevard. Mayor Genis announced that
this week is "National Family Week"; and that December 1, 1994,
is being observed as "World AIDS Day" and "A Day Without Art".
ADJOURNMENT TO At 12:00 midnight, the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed
CLOSED SESSION session in the first floor Conference Room to discuss the items
announced by the City Attorney.
MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 12:10 a.m. , and the action
RECONVENED taken during closed session was announced.
Status Report Regarding the claim from Taeko Tina Chesley, a status report was
on Chesley presented by the City Attorney. No action was taken.
MOTION/Authorized Regarding Jeanette Fisher v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County
Binding Arbitration Superior Court Case No. 718581, by a vote of 4-0, Council
in Fisher Lawsuit authorized the City Attorney to proceed with binding arbitration in
lieu of a jury trial.
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ADJOURNMENT ;The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m.
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Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
Deputy Ci Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
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