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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/1997 - City Council21.2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA' OCTOBER 20, 1997 The City. Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session October 20, 1997, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and invocation by Mayor Buffa. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Peter Buffa Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Heather Somers MINUTES September 8 and October 6, 1997 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION 50th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Proclam- ation uncil Members Absent: Council Member Libby Cowan Officials Present: 1 O City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Thomas Kathe Deputy City Manager/Development Services Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Community Services Director Keith Van Holt Personnel Services Director Steve Hayman Police Chief Dave Snowden Acting Finance Director Marc Davis Budget & Research Officer Carol Jacobs Associate Planner Carol Proctor Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott i motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council ember Somers, and carried 4-0, Council Member Cowan sent, the minutes of the special joint City >uncil/Redevelopment Agency meeting of September 8, )97, and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of ;tober 6, 1997, were approved as distributed. tmotion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded y Council Member Somers, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. Mayor Buffa read a proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the United States Air Force and presented it to Carl Bureman, Dick Baynes, and Bud Anderson, members of the United States Air Force Association, Orange County Chapter. PRESENTATION Jim Brierly, member of the Orange County Chapter for Mothers Against Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Advisory Committee, Drunk Drivers read a proclamation and presented awards to the following (MADD) Awards police officers in recognition of their Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrest records: Senior Police Officers Aaron 1 . :213. Thomas Jr. and Larry Fettis; Police Sergeant Karl Schuler; and Senior Police Officers Mike Howard and Gerald Stukkie who were not in attendance. Mr. Bierly announced that Senior Police Officers Mike Cohen and Mike Yamada, and Police Officer Gerritt Poelstra will be honored at the MADD luncheon on November 13, 1997, at the Richard M. Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, in recognition of officers who have arrested more than 100 drunk drivers during a fiscal year. The Police Chief accepted the awards on behalf of the officers who were unable to attend. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Buffa congratulated Commander Dick Greer of the Police Department for apprehending a drug dealer who was transporting five bags of heroin earlier this evening at the intersections of Fairview Road and Sunflower Avenue. Mayor Buffa announced that Greg Brown, 2501 Christopher Lane, Costa Mesa, received a commendation from the Regional Center of Orange County for his volunteer efforts on behalf of the disabled community of Orange County. Mayor Buffa congratulated Mr. Brown and wished him luck on his future endeavors. ORAL COMMUNI- Bill Turpit, 1772 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, thanked CATIONS/Softball Council and staff for participating in the Roy Alvarado Game Participation Memorial softball game held at Lions Park on October 5, 1997. League of John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed his California Cities concerns regarding the League of California Cities opposing the Religious Freedom Act bill that was recently submitted to the Assembly Judicial Committee. He suggested that either the City withdraw from the League or refuse to pay dues until that organization's leadership improves. Tour of City Greg Brown, 2501 Christopher Lane, Costa Mesa, asked Intersections Mayor Buffa if he would be available on Saturday, October 25, 1997, to accompany him on a tour of various intersections in the City. Mayor Buffa asked that Mr. Brown contact the City Manager's office tomorrow. Fairgrounds Noise Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, stated that she had recently contacted the Police Department to report loud music from an event at the Orange County Fairgrounds and was informed to call the California Highway Patrol. She obtained a copy of the rental agreement from the Fairgrounds for that particular event which states "that if at any time during the event the Fairgrounds or the Costa Mesa Police Department receives complaints regarding the music it will be immediately turned down". She suggested that the Police Department contact the Fairgrounds if they receive reports from residents such as this. Mayor Buffa asked that the City Manager contact the Orange County Fair Board tomorrow for additional details. ANNOUNCEMENT Regarding Old Business Item No. 3, Mayor Buffa announced that a communication was received from Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, representing Westar Nutrition Corporation, stating that they will not challenge the Council's denial of its Request for a Rehearing. 214 CONSENT. CALENDAR ;m No. 10 was removed from the Consent Calendar: 1-405 Bristol Street Interchange Improvements, Project No. 95- 1, Federal No. STPLN-5312(014). MOTION/Approved Oen motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Except Item No. 10 Member Somers, and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent Cialendar items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER i The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: LaVerne Bugna; Darcy Robb Ford; Herminio Diaz Lina; and Ruby Oropeza. Public Utilities Notice that Southern California Gas Company has filed Commission Application No. 95-06-002/Advice No. 2633 with the Public Utilities Commission requesting authorization to implement the annual Performance Based Regulation (PBR) Mechanism rates adjustment for 1998, with an overall net increase of $27.8 million, effective January 1, 1998. Notice that Mini -Bus Systems, Inc., doing business as SuperShuttle San Garbriel, has filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission requesting establishment of a Zone -of -Rate -Freedom (ZORF), whereby it may assess rates which are up to $12.00 above and $12.00 below the existing charges set forth in its Local Passenger Tariff. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1662, funding City operating expenses 1662/Payroll in the amount of $1,405,36678; and Payroll 9720 for 9720 $1,363,921.99. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1663, funding City operating expenses 1663 in the amount of $1,787,099.41. REJECTED CLAIMS The following claims were rejected: Malmberg Matthew Scott Malmberg (alleged dangerous condition of roadway). White Terry Wayne White (alleged dangerous condition of roadway). ADMINISTRATIVE Resolution No. 97-87 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE ACTIONS/Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Resolution 97-87 CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A BUS STOP Bus Stop Improve- IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY ment Project TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BUS STOP ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM. Accepted Work by Mesa Verde Storm Drain Repair, Project No. 97-04, was Seven C's for Mesa completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director Verde Storm Drain oin October 2, 1997, by Seven C's Construction, 34101 Repair, Project No. Violet Lantern Street, Dana Point. The work was accepted; 97-04 the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of 215 Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Accepted Work by Floor Covering Installation at the Costa Mesa Police Lobby, MSAI for Floor 99 Fair Drive, Project No. 97-07, was completed to the Covering at Police satisfaction of the Public Services Director on August 29, Lobby, Project No. 1997, by MSAI, doing business as Dupont Flooring Systems, 97-07 1355 South Acacia Avenue, Fullerton. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Accepted Work by Emergency Fuel Leak Cleanup and Restoration at the HVN Environmental Corporation Yard, Project No. 97-02, was completed to the for Fuel Leak satisfaction of the Public Services Director on September 30, Clean-up at 1997, by HVN Environmental Service Company, Inc., 15661 Corporation Yard, Producer Lane, Unit E, Huntington Beach. The work was Project No. 97-02 accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Approved Full-time Replacement of the existing part-time Range Master position Range Master in the Police Department firearms range with a full-time Range Position Master position, was approved. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with IBI Group, 18401 Von ment with IBI Karman Avenue, Suite 110, Irvine, for $25,000.00, to Group for Newport prepare Landscape and Sign Design Guidelines for the Boulevard Specific Newport Boulevard Specific Plan area, and the Mayor and Plan Guidelines Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. 1-405 at Bristol Item No. 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: 1-405 Street Interchange at Bristol Street Interchange Improvements, Project No. 95 - Project No. 95-04 04, Federal No. STPLN-5312(014); Change Order Nos. 1 through 33 for $353,449.54; and Change Order No. 34 for $64,618.92; and completion of the project by Kasler Corporation (now Morrison Knudsen Corporation), 27400 East Fifth Street, Highland, on December 20, 1996, to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director. Council Member Somers ,::asked :the Public Services Director to explain the source of the funds to pay for the City's portion of $242,210.00 (the total cost of the project was $3,634,068.46). The Public Services Director stated that this amount was taken from the Central Orange County Circulation Study (CENTROCCS) Funding Program which was an account set up among the cities of Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, and Irvine, to provide a means whereby cities could pool resources and provide funds to pay for improvements which cross city boundaries. He also noted for the record that the City originally awarded the contract to Kasler Corporation; however, the City received notification that their name was 216 MOTION Approved Change Orders and Accepted Work by Morrison Knudsen Corporation changed to Morrison Knudsen Corporation. Mayor Buffa complimented the Public Services Department staff for acquiring federal and state grants to fund the project. On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried 4-0, Change Order Nos. 1 through 34 were approved; the work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material ,Bond was I rdered 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 Residential Building place set for the public hearing to consider a resolution Records and establishing and adopting a schedule of fees for the Inspection Program Residential Building Records and Inspection Program, effective Fee Schedule January 1, 1998. The Affidavit of Publication is on. file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated October 10, 1997. esponding to a question from Carey Ward, 126 East 19th treet, Costa Mesa, the Deputy City Manager stated that this rogram will affect apartment complexes of four or more nits. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the ublic hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Resolution 97-88 by Council Member Somers, and carried 4-0, adopting Resolution 97-88, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS AND INSPECTION PROGRAM, effective January 1, 1998. ADJOURNED TO At 7:10 p.m., Mayor Buffa adjourned the regular City Council SPECIAL JOINT meeting to a special joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency MEETING meeting. ROLL CALL Agency Member Present: Chairperson Gary Monahan Agency Member Peter Buffa Agency Member Joe Erickson Agency Member Heather Somers ency Members Absent: Vice Chairperson Libby Cowan fficials Present: Executive Director Allan Roeder PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk presented the public hearing, R-97-06 and continued from the special joint City Council and PA -97-28, Redevelopment Agency meeting of September 8, 1997, Borders Costa applications from Borders Costa Mesa, LLC, for property at Mesa 1884, 1898 Newport Boulevard and 145 East 19th Street: Rezone Petition R-97-06, changing the zoning of eight adjoining parcels, Buildings A -C, from C1, C2, and P to Planned Development Commercial (PDC); and Planning Action PA -97-28, for a Final Development Plan to construct a one- story, 25,200 -square -foot commercial building (Borders Books) with excess compact parking (25 percent maximum permitted, 28 percent proposed) and outside dining in the 1 21'7 Newport Boulevard setback, in conjunction with Rezone Petition R-97-06. The Associate Planner reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 13, 1997. Brenda Godfrey, representing Borders Costa Mesa, LLC, 410 17th Street, Suite 1705, Denver, Colorado, stated that postponement of the project was a result of contamination found on Parcel E. She reported that the Orange County Environmental Health Care Agency has accepted their remedial action plan, and they have now been given permission to proceed with remedial action once escrow closes. Brian Tiedge, architect with MCG, 200 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, showed the site plan and described the proposed layout otthe property. Ta Nguyen, owner of a liquor store at 145 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, said he was very pleased to have been told by Borders that they will enter into a lease with him, and asked if demolition of the building could be delayed for a few years. Ms. Godfrey anticipated that it would be two years before the back portion of the site is redeveloped. She stated that if Council will allow the existing structure to remain for the two-year period, Borders would continue to lease the space to the existing tenants. Greg Brown, 2501 Christopher Lane, Costa Mesa, asked if there would be accommodations for wheel chairs at the store. Mayor/Agency Member Buffa explained that construction of a new building is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Bill Turpit, 1772 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, believed that this project will be a great asset to the City's downtown atmosphere; however, he felt that the Mesa Theater should be preserved, or incorporated into the project. Council/Agency Member Somers agreed with Mr. Turpit, and asked if there could be a way of incorporating at least one of the theater's walls inside the store as a historic memento. Ms. Godfrey reported that when the project was first studied, an extensive inspection of the theater was conducted and it was determined that the most significant attributes of the building cannot be restored because of corrosion and decay. Mr. Tiedge suggested having a historic mural painted inside the store. Mayor/Agency Member Buffa asked that this alternative be studied to determine its feasibility. Carey Ward, 126 East 19" Street, Costa Mesa, asked if the price of the commercial property that the City is selling to the developer will be made public. The City Manager/Executive Director replied that this information will be released at the close of escrow; and believed that the dollar amount was approximately $370,000.00. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. i MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Agency Member Erickson, seconded Redevelopment ey Agency Member Somers, and carried 4-0, adopting Agency Resolution Redevelopment Agency Resolution 207-97, A RESOLUTION 207-97 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PA -97-28 AND REZONE PETITION R- 97-06. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Ordinance 97-30 Member Somers, and carried 4-0, the following action was Given First taken: Reading; Adopted Council Resolution The Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was 97-89 adopted; and Ordinance 97-30, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REZONE PETITION R-97-06 CHANGING THE ZONING OF EIGHT ADJOINING PARCELS AT 1884 AND 1898 NEWPORT BOULEVARD AND 145 EAST 19TH STREET, BUILDINGS A -C, FROM C1, C2, AND P TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL (PDC), was given first reading, with second reading and adoption scheduled for the meeting of November 3, 1997; Resolution 97-89, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PA -97-28, was adopted. COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED special At 7:40 p.m., Mayor/Agency Member Buffa adjourned the joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting, and reconvened the regular City Council meeting. RECOGNITION Mayor Buffa recognized Boy Scout Troop No. 188 from TeWinkle Elementary School -who were in attendance. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of October R-97-05, City of6, 1997, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 97-28, Costa Mesa changing the zoning of 3333 Bristol Street from C1 -S to PDC by adoption of Rezone Petition R-97-05. The Deputy City Manager noted that the zone change is for South Coast Plaza. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Adopted Ordinance Oember Somers, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 97-28, AN 97-28 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF 3333 BRISTOL STREET FROM C1 -S TO PDC BY ADOPTION OF REZONE PETITION R-97-05, was given second reading and adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of October Handbills 6, 1997, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 97-29, regulating handbills deposited on vehicles and residences. MOTION On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Adopted Ordinance Oember Erickson, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 97-29, AN 97-29 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA DESA ,CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9-136 AND 9- 137 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING HANDBILLS DEPOSITED ON VEHICLES AND RESIDENCES, Was given second reading and adopted. 219 OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of Request for Re- September 15, 1997, a request for rehearing from Westar hearing from Nutrition Corporation, 1239 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, on WESTAR Nutrition the City Council's determination on August 18, 1997, that the manufacture of vitamins by Westar is not a permitted use in the MG (General Industrial) zone. A communication was received from Sean O'Connor, of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, attorney for Westar, stating that Westar has changed its stance with respect to its request for rehearing, and would not challenge a denial by Council. MOTION/Denied On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Request for Member Somers, and carried 4-0, the request for rehearing Rehearing was denied and receipt of the letter from the attorney for Westar Nutrition dated October 16, 1997, was acknowledged. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of October Business Permit 6, 1997, Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable for Teen Challenge Purpose from Teen Challenge of Southern California, 5445 of Southern Chicago Avenue, Riverside, by soliciting funds both door -to - California door and in front of stores from October 7, 1997, to October 7, 1998. The Deputy City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated October 13, 1997. The applicant was not present. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan stated that he had requested a continuance of this item so that a representative from Teen Challenge could be present to provide information on their program. MOTION/To Deny A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded the Permit by Mayor Buffa, to deny the solicitation permit. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Erickson, MOTION seconded by Council Member Somers, to continue this item Continued to to the meeting of November 3, 1997, stipulating that Council November 3, 1997 will take final action at the next meeting whether or not a representative from Teen Challenge is present at the meeting. Council Member Somers suggested having Teen Challenge send Council information on their organization. Council Member Erickson stated that he has attended Teen Challenge events and felt that it is a decent organization; however, he wanted Council to have the opportunity to learn more about the group. The substitute motion carried 4-0. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the 1997-98 Community 1997-98 Communi- Objectives First Quarter Report. The Budget & Research ty Objectives Officer reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 9, 1997. In regard to Community Objective 98-D2, page 50, Develop a Specific Plan for Harbor Shopping Center, Mayor Buffa requested a report that will update Council on the owners, and the schedule of leases with the existing tenants. The Deputy City Manager stated that he will obtain the requested information. ',ouncil Member Erickson asked that the consultant cost of 40,000.00 and the wording "develop work program and 1equest for Proposal (RFP) for consultant contract" be taken iut of this objective because when this issue was first irought up, it was not his intent to have an outside :onsultant do the job. he Deputy City. Manager responded to a question from 9ayor Pro Tem Monahan on Community Objective 98-E7, age 51, Park Fee for Non -subdivided Property, by stating iat under California State law, park impact fees are only pplied to subdivided real estate, and this fee program would e one of the first that would apply to rental property. ayor Pro Tem Monahan thought that this fee program may duce revenue to the City and felt that it should be studied rther. Mayor ' Buffa suggested that Mayor Pro Tem onahan place this item on a future agenda. ouncil Member Somers encouraged the community to attend ie City Council Study Session on November 10, 1997, at :30 p.m., to give input on the City's Building Code and ermit procedures. n regard to Community Objective 98-133, page 14, Construct 3oute 55/73 Connector and Confluence Improvements, the 'ublic Services Director responded to a question from Council Vlember Somers by stating that staff will be presenting a )roposed agreement at the November 10, 1997, City Council Study Session, with the Orange County Transportation kuthority (OCTA), Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), and the City of Newport Beach, to fund one element of the ;onfluence, Connector "B". He reported that OCTA recently approved $53 million for construction of the confluence mprovements. Mayor Buffa noted that TCA's contribution Nill be $13 million. he City Manager answered a question from Council Member omers regarding Community Objective 98-134, page 15, omplete Santa Ana River Crossing Study (SARX), by stating fiat the City has received a letter from the Mayor of untington Beach asking for a follow-up meeting with Mayor uffa concerning participation in the study. n regard to Community Objective 98-1312, page 23, Traffic/Pedestrian Circulation, Council Member Somers felt :hat the City of Newport Beach should be included in the mprovement plan because 17th Street is a corridor between Qewport Beach and Costa Mesa to the 55 Freeway. n regard to Community Objective 98-1320, page 31, Fairview 'ark Master Plan, Council Member Somers announced that )resentations of the final master plan for Fairview Park will be field on November 12 and 19, and December 15, 1997. he City Manager thought it would be helpful to clarify some f the ambiguities and bring back those items where there are uestions in terms of direction, so that no time is wasted tudying issues in which Council has no interest. 221 OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Citywide Missing Citywide Missing Sidewalk Study. The Public Services Director reviewed the Sidewalk Study Agenda Report dated October 13, 1997. Council Member Somers asked about the process used to establish the eight priority groups listed on page 2 of the Agenda Report. The Public Services Director explained that those priorities are based upon the Disabled Access Transition Report of Vehicle and Pedestrian Transportation Facilities which Council approved in 1995; adding that the City was required by federal law to approve the Study in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Council Member Somers believed that the locations with missing sidewalks near the four schools on the east side should be given one, of the higher priorities. The Public Services Director stated that arterial roads were identified in the Transition Report as requiring a higher priority than residential areas, and gave as an example, the north side of Adams Avenue between Mesa Verde Drive East and Placentia Avenue. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan thought that combining some projects might give the City a better chance of receiving grant funds for sidewalk improvements. Motion to Approve A motion was made by Council Member Somers to receive Priority Nos. 1 and the Citywide Missing Sidewalk Study; to approve Priority Nos. 2 Died 1 and 2 for construction of missing sidewalks; and to direct staff to provide Council with an estimate of the required time to budget for at least Priority Nos. 1 and 2. The motion died for lack of a second. In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, on Priority No. 2, Other Public Buildings, and Parks, the Public Services Director gave examples of public buildings where sidewalks are missing, such as, City Hall, the Post Office, and libraries. In regard to Priority No. 2, Other Public Buildings, and Parks, the City Manager believed that many missing sidewalk locations are in, and adjacent to, parks, and could be considered parks projects as opposed to citywide sidewalks. He suggested that Council may want to prioritize this item differently. The City Manager reported that the City is required by federal law to bring all public facilities into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The City Manager suggested that Council review and identify specific projects at budget time; and mentioned that it would be helpful for Council to establish the priorities, so that staff can determine the projects to be brought back to Council on an annual basis. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Staff Recommen- Member Erickson, and carried 3-1, Council Member Somers dations voting no, to approve staff's recommendations as presented in the study. RECESS ;ouncil Member Somers opposed the motion because she hought that Priority Nos. 6 and 7 should be listed as Priority Jos. 2 and 3. She felt that streets in residential areas should lave a higher priority than public buildings and parks to irovide a safer route for children. unci) Member Erickson supported the motion because he reed with the recommended priorities and felt that arterial ids, such as Adams Avenue, need sidewalks on both sides the road. layor Buffa agreed with the priority groups as recommended nd agreed with the comment made by Council Member rickson concerning arterial roads. 9ayor Buffa asked for a proposed timetable for some, or all f the priorities. The City Manager suggested that this iformation be provided to Council when the mid -year nancial report is reviewed, which will be in November and ecember. nayor Buffa declared a recess at 8:40 p.m., and reconvened he meeting at 8:50 p.m. OLD BUSINESS 1 he Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Council Request for Member Somers for Council Review of the action taken on Rehearing, Costa October 6, 1997, approving the contract award to Mesa Farm Site Environmental Control Systems, Inc., 29160 Goetz Road, Contract Award Quail Valley, for $91,364.00, to remove Asbestos and Lead - to Environmental Base Paint, Demolish Buildings and Structures, and Clear the Control Systems, Costa Mesa Farm Site, at 2650 Fairview Road. Council Inc. Member Somers requested a rehearing because she felt that the free-standing restroom facility and the agricultural building were not adequately addressed at the last meeting. She stated that the existing building on the site is structurally sound; however, a determination needs to be made on whether remodeling would be more feasible than demolition. obert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke in pposition to demolishing the buildings. esponding to a question from Mayor Buffa, the Community ervices Director explained that if the building were to :main, the soccer field could be moved to the north by liminating the buffer zone between the church and the omes; however, the City did promise the homeowners that a uffer zone would be provided. )iscussion ensued between Council Member Somers and the :ommunity Services Director regarding on-site parking. The ;ity Manager answered a question from Council Member ;omers by stating that staff will be providing Council with a E)commendation on a contract for design of the six soccer elds and an Environmental Impact determination regarding ,ie impact of the six fields on the adjoining area, such as ghting, noise, traffic, parking. MOTION/Denied A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded Request for by Council Member Erickson, and carried 3-1, Council Rehearing Member Somers voting no, denying the request for rehearing. 1 1 Council Member Erickson reported that he inspected the existing rest room and felt that saving the facility, which would cost thousands of dollars to renovate, could result in reducing the number of fields, or having to relocate them closer to the residential area. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Schematic_ Plan No. 1 for Schematic Plan No. Shalimar Park. The Community Services Director summarized 1 for Shalimar Park the Agenda Report dated October 6, 1997. Maria Alvarez, 775 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, thanked Council for approving a park in her neighborhood and asked that Council consider installing a basketball court to provide the older children with a safe place to play. She presented Council with a petition containing 88 signatures of residents supporting the basketball court. John Conwiser, 4120 Birch Street, Newport Beach, owner of the Daisy Apartments, 687 West 18" Street, Costa Mesa, objected to the installation of a basketball court because his tenants would be subjected to the noise. Eva Marin, 1780 Placentia Avenue, Apt. No. 20, Costa Mesa, Manager of the Daisy Apartments on Placentia Avenue, supported the park having a tot lot for young children but objected to installing a basketball court. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Mayor Plan Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 4-0, Plan No. 1 (excluding the basketball court) was approved. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance amending the Bingo Games for Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to Bingo Games for Charity Charity. The Assistant Finance Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 8, 1997. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded Ordinance 97-31 by Council Member Somers, and carried 4-0, to give first Given First reading reading to Ordinance 97-31, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9-302, 9-305, 9-306, AND 9-310 OF ARTICLE 21, CHAPTER II, TITLE 9 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BINGO GAMES FOR CHARITY. Second reading and adoption is scheduled for the meeting of November 3, 1997. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from the Costa Plaque in Honor Mesa Sanitary District to install a plaque in the Circle of of Susan Temple Service at Lions Park to honor Susan Temple, former City of Costa Mesa Finance Director/Sanitary District Treasurer, who past away recently. The Community Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated October 6, 1997. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded Request by Mayor Buffa, and carried 4-0, to approve the request. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager presented a resolution implementing pay REPORT/Police range adjustments for job classifications represented by the Salaries Costa Mesa Police Association; and Budget Adjustment No. 223. 224 -15 for $242,000.00. The Personnel Services Director riewed the Agenda Report dated October 7, 1997. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded Adopted Resolution by Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, adopting 97-90; and Resolution 97-90, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Approved Budget HE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE Adjustment No. PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY 98-15 THE COSTA MESA POLICE ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 996-1999 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and approving Budget Adjustment No. 98-15. CITY MANAGER'S he City Manager presented a resolution revising the pay REPORT/City ranges for job classifications represented by the Costa Mesa Employees MOU City Employees Association (CMCEA); 1997-2001 and Salary Adjust- Memorandum of - Understanding (MOU); and Budget ments Adjustment No. 98-16 for $ 241,300.00. The Personnel Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 8, 1997. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor Resolution 97-91; Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 3-1, Council Member Erickson Approved MOU voting no, Resolution 97-91 was adopted, A RESOLUTION OF and Budget Adjust- HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ment No. 98-16 CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 997-2001 MOU; and the MOU and Budget Adjustment No. 98-16 were approved. Mayor Buffa expressed appreciation to the Costa Mesa City Employees Association for conducting negotiations in a professional manner. ;ouncil Member Erickson stated that he could not support the notion because he thought it was unfair for City Employees o have the benefit of retiring a decade earlier than those in he private sector with comparable jobs. He believed that it is disservice to the City Employees in the way, they are ,iewed by members of the public. he City Manager thanked the Fire, Public Services, and ommunications departments for their assistance in :occupying Fire Station No. 1. COUNCIL Council Member Somers thanked the departments responsible COMMENTS/Fire for getting Fire Station No. 1 back in operation in such a Station No. 1; Soft expeditious manner. She mentioned how much she enjoyed ball Game at Lions participating in the Roy Alvarado Memorial softball game at Park; East Side Lions Park on October 5, 1997, and encouraged members of Traffic the community to partake in next year's event. She reported Enforcement that the East side Traffic Enforcement statistics indicate there have been a total of 934 traffic stops for the month of September. 241,300.00. The Personnel Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 8, 1997. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor Resolution 97-91; Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 3-1, Council Member Erickson Approved MOU voting no, Resolution 97-91 was adopted, A RESOLUTION OF and Budget Adjust- HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, ment No. 98-16 CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 997-2001 MOU; and the MOU and Budget Adjustment No. 98-16 were approved. Mayor Buffa expressed appreciation to the Costa Mesa City Employees Association for conducting negotiations in a professional manner. ;ouncil Member Erickson stated that he could not support the notion because he thought it was unfair for City Employees o have the benefit of retiring a decade earlier than those in he private sector with comparable jobs. He believed that it is disservice to the City Employees in the way, they are ,iewed by members of the public. he City Manager thanked the Fire, Public Services, and ommunications departments for their assistance in :occupying Fire Station No. 1. COUNCIL Council Member Somers thanked the departments responsible COMMENTS/Fire for getting Fire Station No. 1 back in operation in such a Station No. 1; Soft expeditious manner. She mentioned how much she enjoyed ball Game at Lions participating in the Roy Alvarado Memorial softball game at Park; East Side Lions Park on October 5, 1997, and encouraged members of Traffic the community to partake in next year's event. She reported Enforcement that the East side Traffic Enforcement statistics indicate there have been a total of 934 traffic stops for the month of September. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Mayor of the City of 6s Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City erk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1 225