Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/1998 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA - JULY 6, 1998 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session July 6, 1998, 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 Council Member Somers, and invocation by Mr. Martin Reyes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Peter Buffa Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Libby Cowan Council Member Heather Somers 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 Personnel Services Director Steve Hayman Acting Communications Director Jerry Verwolf Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council June 15, 1998 Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1998, were approved. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded RESOLUTIONS by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to read .all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PROCLAMATION Mayor Buffa read a proclamation recognizing July, 1998, as "Parks and Recrea- "Parks and Recreation Month", and presented the document tion Month" to Richard Brunette, Recreation Supervisor, City of Costa Mesa Community Services Department. ORAL COMMUNI- Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, showed CATIONS pictures of remodeled structures on Harbor Boulevard, noting the relationship between traffic and economic activity. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent CALENDAR Calendar: Item No. 15, Agreement with New West Energy to provide electric power supply and related services for the City; and Item No. 20, Resolution adding new classifications to the salary administration plan for job classifications represented by the Costa Mesa City Employees Association. -- 2 MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Except Items 15 and Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent 20 Calendar items were approved as recommended. WRITTEN COMMU- Resolution 98-65 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE NICATIONS CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Adopted Resolution CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR 98-65, City Clerk THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Records Destruction PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Brian Alarcon; Ruben Flores; Melissa Gasco; Tim Hansen; Carrie Hickerson; Rafael Higuera; Michael J. Kratzer; Clyde and Christine Lopez; Jeremy McAdams; Jean R. Neumeyer; and Wayne Phillips. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License request from Control (ABC) Garibaldi di Noche, 810 West 19t'' Street, for a person -to - Licenses person transfer of a Type 48 ABC license (on -sale for a public premises). Public Utilities Notice that Southern California Gas Company has filed Commission Application No. 98-06-033 with the Public Utilities Commission, reporting gas supply and storage operations for "Year Four" of its Gas Cost Incentive Mechanism, and requesting authority to recover in rates shareholder incentives earned under the program. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1698, funding City operating expenses 1698/Payroll 9812 for $307,980.92; and Payroll 9812 for $1,392,082.05. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1699, funding City operating expenses 1699 for $1,300,560.62. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1700, funding City operating expenses 1700/Payroll 9813 for $281,401.10; and Payroll 9813 for $1,398,491.11. REJECTED CLAIMS The following claims were rejected: Bald Brian Scott Bald (flood water damaged real and/or personal property). Cohen Morton Cohen (flood water damaged real and/or personal property). Fireman's Fund/ Fireman's Fund Insurance Company as subrogee for Daimler Benz Daimler Benz of North America (broken water main and/or sewer lines caused flooding and damaged vehicles). Kersch Ada Kersch (flood water damaged real and/or personal property). Stevens Automotive Ray Stevens Automotive Inc. (flood water damaged real and/or personal property). Cole Gunnell Cole, and State Farm Insurance Company as subrogee for Gunnell Cole (flood water damaged real and/or personal property). ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for General Roof Repairs and Restoration at ACTIONS/Awarded Various Locations, Project No. 98-09, are on file in the City Roof Repairs, Pro- Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to Best Roofing ject No. 98-09, to Company, 22301 South Western Avenue, Suite 105, Best Roofing Torrance, for $156,487.00. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Katz, Okitsu Associates, ment with Katz, 17852 East 17th Street, Suite 102, Tustin, for $18,164.00, Okitsu, to Design for design of overhead sign and street lighting improvements Street Lighting at various locations within the City, and the Mayor and Improvements Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Barajas & Associates, 120 ment with Barajas South Chaparral Court, Suite 120, Anaheim, for an amount for Westside Sub- not to exceed $25,940.00, for design of site improvements station Improve- for the Westside Substation, 567 West 18th Street, and the ments Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with the District Attorney for ment with District the County of Orange for renewal of prosecution services for Adopted Resolution Resolution 98-66 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE 98-66, Orange CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, County Fixed Guide- CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF THE way Agency Termi- CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTY FIXED GUIDEWAY AGENCY nation AND THE ENDING OF ITS AFFAIRS. Agreement with Item 15 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement New West Energy with New West Energy, Post Office Box 61866, Phoenix, for Electric Power Arizona, to provide electric power supply and related services Supply and Related for the City at a discount of 2.25 percent from the cost of Services the baseline rate. The Public Services Director proposed that the agreement with New West Energy be considered at a MOTION/Referred Council study session. On motion by Council Member to July 13, 1998, Erickson, seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried Study Session 5-0, this item was referred to the study session of July 13, 1998. Attorney for a five-year period commencing July 1, 1998, through June Prosecution 30, 2003, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were Services authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Scott Fazekas and ment with Scott Associates, 5 Corporate Park, Suite 160, Irvine, for fiscal Fazekas for Hazard- year 1998-99 hazardous materials disclosure services, and us Materials Dis- the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on closure Services behalf of the City. Accepted Improve- Street improvements at 133 East 16th Street, in connection ments at 133 East with Encroachment Permit No. 14739, were completed to the 16th Street by Steve satisfaction of the Public Services Department by Steve Schwimmer, Schwimmer, 6535 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, Los EP -14739 Angeles. The work was accepted, and refund of the $22,000.00 cash deposit was approved. Adopted Resolution Resolution 98-66 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE 98-66, Orange CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, County Fixed Guide- CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF THE way Agency Termi- CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTY FIXED GUIDEWAY AGENCY nation AND THE ENDING OF ITS AFFAIRS. Agreement with Item 15 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement New West Energy with New West Energy, Post Office Box 61866, Phoenix, for Electric Power Arizona, to provide electric power supply and related services Supply and Related for the City at a discount of 2.25 percent from the cost of Services the baseline rate. The Public Services Director proposed that the agreement with New West Energy be considered at a MOTION/Referred Council study session. On motion by Council Member to July 13, 1998, Erickson, seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried Study Session 5-0, this item was referred to the study session of July 13, 1998. Resolution Adding Item 20 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution Classifications to adding new classifications to the salary administration plan the Salary Plan for job classifications represented by the Costa Mesa City ,Employees Association, as recommended by the Zucker Systems organizational study of the Building Division. The Personnel Services Director asked that this item be continued in order to enable further discussions with the Costa Mesa MOTION/Continued City Employees Association. On motion by Council Member to August 3, 1998 Somers, seconded by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5- 0, this item was continued to the meeting of August 3, 1998. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Review of PA -98- place set for the public hearing to consider a request . from 31, RFA, Inc. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan for Council review of the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Application PA -98-31, RFA, Inc., 2050 South Santa Cruz Street, Suite 2100, Anaheim, authorized agent' for Chevron Products, Inc., 1300 Beach boulevard, La Habra, for a conditional use permit to allow the concurrent sale of beer and wine from a recently approved mini -market at 'a Chevron gas station, 3190 Harbor Boulevard, in a C1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt.' The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from RFA, Inc., requesting a two-week continuance. MOTION/Continued On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council to July 20, 1998 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was continued to the meeting of July 20, 1998. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City: Clerk presented from the meeting of June Building Official 15, 1998, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 98-19, Powers concerning the designation of building official powers. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Ordinance 98-19 Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 98-19 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE' ,CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 5-2 AND SECTIONS 5-10, 5-67, 5-109, AND 5-110.1, OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF BUILDING OFFICIAL POWERS. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June In -Lieu Impact Fee 15, 1998, a resolution regarding the population density standard for single- and multiple -family dwelling units, and amending the current in -lieu impact fee. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 25, 1998, noting that the proposed resolution would set the new park fee for single-family dwelling units at $5,481.72, an approximate 5 percent decrease from the current fee, and would only apply to new construction. (The Agenda Report indicated that the new park fee for multiple -family dwelling units will be $4,829.09). MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Resolution 98-67 Member Cowan,' and carried 5-0, Resolution 98-67 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THE POPULATION DENSITY STANDARDS FOR SINGLE- AND MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING UNITS, AND 1 AMENDING THE CURRENT IN -LIEU IMPACT FEE FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a recommendation for 714 714 Area Code area code boundaries. A communication was received from Boundaries Jon and Bonnie Brown, 2526 Columbia Drive, Costa Mesa, opposing any further area code changes within the City. The Acting Communications Director summarized the Agenda Report dated June 22, 1998, reporting that implementation of the new area code boundaries would occur in the early part of the year 2000. He responded to questions from Council. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Directed Staff to Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, directing staff to Utilize Option 11 D support Option 11;D.x,.in their discussions with the cities of Santa .Ana and Tustin, and the California Public Utilities Commission. This option would place all of Costa Mesa, Tustin, and Santa Ana in the 949 area code. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request for Westside Westside Specific Specific Plan consultant selection. Communications were Plan received from Alfred and Pauline Curatola, 862 Towne Street, Costa Mesa, stating that they want the west side cleaned up, did not want a Spanish village design, and preferred EIP Associates as the consultant to prepare the specific plan; Bill Nyholm, Post Office Box 1533, Newport Beach, recommending a combination of residential and small businesses along 19th Street; Morrison & Lespier, L.L.P., 18700 Fairchild Road, Suite 100, Irvine, stating its preference for EIP Associates, and expressing the enthusiasm of the Latino Business Council; and Urban Design Studio, 14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine, suggesting five ways for the City to reduce the cost of the project. Mayor Buffa announced that he would abstain from voting on this item, turned over the proceedings to Mayor Pro Tem 'Monahan, and left the Chambers at 7:00 p.m. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 23, 1998. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported the proposal, suggested that the Regional Urban Design Assistance Team (RUDAT) study be included, and asked that the confusion regarding the Santa Ana River Crossings (SARX) Study be resolved. He disagreed with Items 3, 4, and 5, Page 2 of the Request for Qualifications for the Westside Specific Plan, commenting that the westside is economically viable, noting that only one store is vacant on West 19th Street. He stated , that the westside is lacking a good grocery store. Mr. Pizarek proposed adding the 17th Street alternative bridge to the study, and suggested formation of a commission comprised of westside residents, businessmen, and community leaders. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, proposed applying the principles of the Newport Boulevard Specific Plan to West 19th Street, stressing the relationship between traffic and vibrant economic activity. He supported the 19th Street connection to Huntington Beach. Glen Lajoie, Urban Design Studio/Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates, 14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine, thanked Council for the opportunity to bid on this project, and reported that cost options had been identified in their proposal. Council Member Cowan commented favorably on the presentations given by Urban Design Studio and EIP Associates at the special study session of June 30, 1998. The City Manager reviewed the scope of the Westside Specific Plan, and stated that the SARX study is the only means by which. to amend the County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Council Member Somers expressed her appreciation for the comprehensive overview presented by the two companies at the special study session MOTION/Selected A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by EIP Associates Council Member' Somers, and carried 3-1, Mayor Buffa abstaining and Mayor Pro Tem Monahan voting no, to select EIP Associates as the consultant team, authorizing staff to prepare the contract award for the meeting of July 20, 1998. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney presented a notice of termination REPORT/Termination agreement with' Martin Aviation, Inc., for helicopter Agreement with maintenance services for the City. He noted that a request Martin Aviation had been received from the City of Newport Beach to continue this item' for two weeks. At 7:20 p.m., Mayor Buffa returned to the Council Chambers. MOTION/Continued to July 20, 1998 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT/Request for Closed Session: 32"d District v. Nederlander COUNCIL COMMENTS Carr Retirement Channel Change On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of July 20, 1998. The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to Government Code. Section 54956.9(c), to discuss the 32nd District Agricultural Association v. James Nederlander, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 75-48-81. The Mayor announced that closed session would be held at the conclusion of regular business. Council Member Somers expressed her good wishes for the speedy recovery of Police Lieutenant Jerry Holloway. Council Member Erickson wished Recreation Superintendent Chuck Carr a happy retirement. Mayor Buffa announced that Costa Mesa Channel 62 will be changed to Channel 74 on Tuesday, July 14, 1998. ADJOURNMENT TO At 7:20 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed CLOSED SESSION session in first floor Conference Room A to discuss the items previously announced by the City Attorney. MEETING Mayor Buffa reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m., and the RECONVENED action taken during closed session was announced. No action taken/ No action was taken by Council regarding the 32"d District 32"d District v. Agricultural Association v. James Nederlander, Orange Nederlander County Superior Court Case No. 75-48-81. 1] 1 fl ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Mayor of the City of o to Mesa 1 I1 ATTEST: Deputy Cit Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa