HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/1998 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
OCTOBER 5, 1998
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session October 5, 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
Cowan, and invocation by Mr. Gary Archer, Southern
California College.
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
Community Services Director
Keith Van Holt
Associate Planner Kim Brandt
Associate Planner Kristen Petros
Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
September 21, 1998 Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, Council Member Somers
abstaining, the minutes of the regular meeting of September
21, 1998, were approved as distributed.
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.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Buffa read a proclamation declaring October 4 through
"The Great City Hall 10, 1998, "The Great City Hall Tune -In" week, and
Tune -In" encouraged residents to promote awareness of televised City
Council meetings shown on Costa Mesa Television, Channel
74. He recognized Video Production Coordinator Dane Bora.
"Mighty Eighth Air Prior to reading a proclamation declaring October 8 through
Force Week" 14, 1998, as "Mighty Eighth Air Force Week", Mayor Buffa
showed an air force video. He presented the proclamation to
Costa Mesa resident Carl Bureman who introduced other
members of the Eighth Air Force.
NEIGHBORHOOD Mayor Pro Tem Monahan commended the following persons
WATCH MEETINGS for hosting Neighborhood Watch Meetings during the month
of September, 1998: Eva Marin, manager of the Daisy
Apartments, Placentia Avenue, on September 23; and
OCC 50" Anniver- Alan Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, announced
sary and EI Toro that Orange Coast College is celebrating its 50th anniversary,
Airport and the symphony orchestra, of which he is the conductor,
Diane Thomas, manager of the Foxhollow Village
Will perform on October 18, 1998. He addressed the EI Toro
Townhomes, West Wilson Street, on September 25.
RECOGNITION
Mayor Buffa recognized former Mayors Donn Hall and Mary
the exorbitant costs, involved to regrade, realign, and rebuild
Hornbuckle who were in attendance.
ORAL COMMUNI-
Mary Hornbuckle, 2221 Raleigh Avenue, Costa Mesa,
CATIONS
President of the Costa Mesa Senior Center Board of Directors,
Senior Center
reported that the Center's campaign goal for this year is
Annual Campaign
$100,000.00, and' the money will supplement funds received
Anaheim.
from the City on a matching grant basis. She noted various
Extension of West Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke
activities at the Center including the senior lunch program;
19th Street about the Request' for Qualifications for the West Side
recreational activities; classes; billiards; and a golf group.
Specific Plan, stating that the stated objective is to "seek
Mrs. Hornbuckle introduced Del Heinz of MediaOne, chairman
development of a comprehensive, strategic plan to realize the
of the annual campaign, and Thomas Gould, Executive
full potential of the land use, and social and economic
Director of the Senior Center. She announced that Mayor
development opportunities which exist in the area." He
Buffa will be the honorary chairman.
OCC 50" Anniver- Alan Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, announced
sary and EI Toro that Orange Coast College is celebrating its 50th anniversary,
Airport and the symphony orchestra, of which he is the conductor,
Will perform on October 18, 1998. He addressed the EI Toro
Airport issue, suggesting that Council review the following:
the exorbitant costs, involved to regrade, realign, and rebuild
the runways at EI Toro; the financial burden of enlarging John
Wayne Airport while EI Toro Airport construction is underway;
and the flight paths which would put an extra burden on the
same residents, plus those in the cities of Tustin and
Anaheim.
Extension of West Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke
19th Street about the Request' for Qualifications for the West Side
Specific Plan, stating that the stated objective is to "seek
development of a comprehensive, strategic plan to realize the
full potential of the land use, and social and economic
development opportunities which exist in the area." He
showed a photograph of West 19th Street, and suggested that
a: study be conducted to evaluate the benefits and costs of its
extension to Huntington Beach. Mr. Graham asserted that the
consultant for the West Side Specific Plan was told to
eliminate any consideration of a 19th Street Bridge. Council
Member Somers informed Mr. Graham that in order to have a
valid Environmental Impact Report, the consultant must
examine all alternatives. Mayor Buffa asked the Deputy City
Manager to report by October 19, 1998, on the inclusion of
the West 19th Street expansion into the West Side Specific
Plan.
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CONSENT On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council
CALENDAR Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, all Consent Calendar items
MOTION/Approved were approved as recommended.
READING FOLDER The following reading folder items were received and
processed:
Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Chris Harrison
Decker; Luz E. Gaxiola; and James A. Richartz.
Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License for 7 -Eleven,
License 2244 Fairview Road, No. Al, for a person-to-person
transfer of a Type 20 ABC license (off -sale beer and wine).
BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose
Approved Permit from Teen Challenge of Southern California, 5445 Chicago
for Teen Challenge Avenue, Riverside, to solicit funds door-to-door and in front of
of Southern Cali- various .stores from October. 7, 1998, to October 7, 1999,
fornia was approved pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9-127(d).
WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Warrant Resolution
Approved Warrant 1712, funding City operating expenses for $511,727.36;
1712/Payroll 819; Payroll 819 for $1,469,187.12; and Warrant Resolution 1713,
and Warrant 1713 funding City operating expenses for $1,124,604.61.
Awarded Bid Item Bids received for Bid Item No. 1024, Emissions Inspection
No. 1024, Emissions System, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract
System, to Snap-On was awarded to Snap-On Tools, Inc., 5928 Geiger Court,
Tools Carlsbad, for the purchase of a BAR 97 emissions inspection
system analyzer with a certified dynamometer, and the sale
and trade-in of a City surplus BAR 84 and BAR 90 emissions
inspection system, for a net cost of $44,123.00.
Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Transportation Studies,
ment with Transpor- Inc., 1720 East Garry Avenue, Suite 119, Santa Ana, for an
tation Studies for amount not to exceed $25,000.00, for traffic data collection;
Data Collection and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign
on behalf of the City.
Awarded Alley Nos. Bids received for Pavement of Alley No. 15 (from Bernard
15 and 54 to Los Street northeast to Charle Street) and Alley No. 54 (from
Angeles Engineering Santa Ana Avenue to Pinkley Park), Project No. 98-12, are on
file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to
Los Angeles Engineering, Inc., 4134 Temple City Boulevard,
Rosemead, for $146,923.00.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
Bids received forbid. Item No. 1021, Asphalt, are on file in the
ACTIONS/Awarded
City Clerk's office: Two three-year contracts were awarded
Bid Item No. 1021,
to Industrial Asphalt, 1401 East Warner Avenue, Santa Ana,
Asphalt, to
and R. J. Noble Company, 15505 East Lincoln Avenue,
Industrial Asphalt
Orange, for an amount not to exceed an aggregate total of
and R. J. Noble
$154,837.00 per year.
Awarded Bid Item
Bids received for Bid Item No. 1022, Firearms, are on file in
No. 1022, Firearms,
the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to
to Southwest Law
Southwest Law Enforcement Training Enterprises, Post Office
Enforcement
Box 5984, Huntington Beach, for the purchase of 180 Heckler
& Koch USP .40 caliber pistols and 60 magazines, and the
sale and trade-in of 193 City surplus firearms, for a net cost
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of $59,480.00.
Awarded Bid Item
Bids received for Bid Item No. 1023, Street Sweeper, are on
No. 1023, Sweeper,
file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to
to GCS Western
GCS Western Power & Equipment, Inc., 8271 Commonwealth
Power
Avenue, Buena Park, for $119,063.00.
Awarded Bid Item Bids received for Bid Item No. 1024, Emissions Inspection
No. 1024, Emissions System, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract
System, to Snap-On was awarded to Snap-On Tools, Inc., 5928 Geiger Court,
Tools Carlsbad, for the purchase of a BAR 97 emissions inspection
system analyzer with a certified dynamometer, and the sale
and trade-in of a City surplus BAR 84 and BAR 90 emissions
inspection system, for a net cost of $44,123.00.
Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Transportation Studies,
ment with Transpor- Inc., 1720 East Garry Avenue, Suite 119, Santa Ana, for an
tation Studies for amount not to exceed $25,000.00, for traffic data collection;
Data Collection and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign
on behalf of the City.
Awarded Alley Nos. Bids received for Pavement of Alley No. 15 (from Bernard
15 and 54 to Los Street northeast to Charle Street) and Alley No. 54 (from
Angeles Engineering Santa Ana Avenue to Pinkley Park), Project No. 98-12, are on
file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to
Los Angeles Engineering, Inc., 4134 Temple City Boulevard,
Rosemead, for $146,923.00.
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Accepted Street Street improvements at 2601 Santa Ana Avenue, in
Improvements at connection with Encroachment Permit No. 13512, were
2601 Santa Ana completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director
Avenue by Westport by Westport Group, Inc., 1936 Deere Avenue, Suite 203,
Group, EP -13512 Santa Ana. The work was accepted, and the bonds were
ordered exonerated.
Accepted General General Roof Repairs and Restoration at Various Locations,
Roof Repairs, Project No. 98-09, were completed to the satisfaction of the
Project No. 98-09, Public Services Director on September 3, 1998, by Best
by Best Roofing Roofing Company, 22301 South Western Avenue, Suite 105,
Torrance. 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.
1-405/Harbor Blvd./ In connection with 1-405/Harbor Boulevard/South Coast Drive
South Coast Drive Street Improvements, Project No. 97-03, Federal Project No.
Improvements, STPLN-5312 (013), the following action was taken:
Project No. 97-03:
Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 99-22 for $26,000.00, was
Adjustment 99-22; approved.
Approve Change
Orders 14 and 15 Change Order No. 14 for $105,000.00, and Change Order
No. 15 for $10,609.84, to the contract with Palp, Inc.,
d.b.a. Excel Paving Company, 2230 Lemon Avenue, Long
Beach, were approved.
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�GGcR (20A4 �; Change Order Nos. 18-1, 19, 20, 21, and 22, were approved
for $8,886.71, to the contract with Terra -Cal Construction,
?go Inc., 14530 Joanbridge Street, Baldwin Park, for the Costa
R$. Mesa Farm Sports Complex, Community Services Project No.
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PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing,
Newport Boulevard continued from the, meeting of September 8, 1998, to
Landscape and Sign consider a resolution adopting the landscape and sign
Guidelines guidelines for the Newport Boulevard Specific Plan area,
located on the east side of Newport Boulevard between 19`h
Street and Mesa Drive; and Newport Boulevard Study
Committee's recommendation regarding certain land uses in
the specific plan area. The Associate Planner reviewed the
Agenda Report dated September 24, 1998, and introduced
Michael Major, IBI Group, 18401 Von Karman Avenue, Suite
110, Irvine. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
The Associate Planner responded to Council Member Somers
by stating that the services of Releaf Costa Mesa could be
utilized when planting the canopy trees although the actual
funding of the trees has not yet been established and
guidelines need to be adopted. She indicated that they had
been involved in the tree selection process, and were
supportive of the proposed plan.
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MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by
Resolution 98-85 Council Member Erickson, to adopt Resolution 98-85, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LANDSCAPE
AND SIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE NEWPORT BOULEVARD
SPECIFIC PLAN, directing staff to advertise for the
reformation of the ad hoc Newport Boulevard Study
Committee to investigate other issues regarding the Newport
Boulevard recommendations and the specific plan, selecting
the Tipu and Bottle trees. as the preferred species for the
freeway side of Newport Boulevard, directing staff to conduct
a survey of the business owners in the area to determine
whether there would be 60 percent support for a Business
Improvement District, postponing any decision on the street
banners until reformation of the study committee, and
directing staff to prohibit certain land uses in the specific plan
area.
Council Member Cowan indicated that her motion did not
include the narrowing of Newport Boulevard. She felt that
canopy trees "softened" the boulevard and would not inhibit
visibility.
The Associate Planner commented that the canopy trees
require wider planter areas, subsequently approximately 40
trees will be planted along the boulevard. She and Mr. Major
responded to questions from Council, stating that four types
of canopy trees had been selected for the east side of
northbound Newport Boulevard, Council Member Somers
asked that the trees be consistent, suggesting that the Tipu
and Bottle trees be added to the list for the east side of the
street.
Mayor Pro Tem Monahan opposed the motion, observing that
the Tipu tree can reach a width of 30 to 55 feet and would
obstruct signage visibility.
The motion carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan voting no.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing,
Cable Television continued from the meeting of September 21, 1998, to
Franchise consider a resolution approving an agreement between the
Agreement City of Costa Mesa and MediaOne of Costa Mesa, Inc.,
renewing a nonexclusive franchise to operate a cable
television system in the City of Costa Mesa. The City
Attorney summarized his Report No. 98-69 dated September
30, 1998. He noted for the record that a communication was
received from MediaOne of Costa Mesa, Inc., proposing
alternative language to Section 2.1 of the agreement, and
recommended approval of the agreement as submitted. There
being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
Resolution 98-86 Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, Resolution 98-86 was
adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
RENEWAL OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MEDIAONE OF
COSTA MESA, INC., subject to the City Attorney's Report
No. 98-69.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of
Ballot Arguments ;September 21, 1998, second reading and adoption of
;Ordinance 98-23, relating to ballot arguments and rebuttals to
ballot arguments.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council
Ordinance 98-23 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 98-23, AN
,ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-13 OF THE
COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BALLOT
ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS TO BALLOT ARGUMENTS,
was given second reading and adopted.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of
Application for September 21, 11998, second reading and adoption of
Appeal 'Ordinance 98-24 relating to application for appeal.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
Ordinance 98-24 Member Somers, :and carried 5-0, Ordinance 98-24, AN
,ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-309 -OF THE
,COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ORDER OF
APPLICATION FOR APPEAL, was given second reading and
adopted.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of
Self -Service September 8, 1998, a request from Council Member Somers
Tobacco Products to reconsider the proposed ordinance adding Section 11-17 to
Chapter 1 of Title 11 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code
dealing with self-service tobacco products.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council
Withdrawn Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the item was withdrawn as
requested by Council Member Somers.
OLD BUSINESS
The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of
Building Division
September 8, 1998; a resolution adding new classifications to
Classifications
the salary administration plan for job classifications
represented by the Costa Mesa City Employees Association,
as recommended by the Zucker Systems Organizational and
Operations Study of the Building Division. The City Manager
asked that this item be continued for two weeks.
MOTION
On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council
Continued to
Member Cowan, 'and carried 5-0, this item was continued to
October 19, 1998
the meeting of October 19, 1998.
OLD BUSINESS
The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of
Agreement with
September 21, 1998, an agreement with Mesa Consolidated
Water District to
Water District, 1965 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, to
Waive Fee for
conditionally waive the Development Impact Fee for the Costa
Sports Complex
Mesa "Farm" Sports Complex. The Community Services
Director summarized the Agenda Report dated September 29,
1998.
MOTION/Approved
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council
Agreement
Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the agreement was
approved, and the City Manager was authorized to sign on
behalf of the City.
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OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a donation agreement with
Huscroft House Eric Cernich Real Estate Exchange, Inc., for the Huscroft
Relocation House at 2529 Santa Ana Avenue; Budget Adjustment No.
99-24 for $42,000.00 to fund relocation of the house;
resolution to waive publication of notice to bidders for the
historic house relocation; and award of contract for Historic
House Relocation, Project No. 98-14, to American Heavy
Moving, 11532 East End, Chino, for $31,595.00. A
communication was received from the Bark Park Volunteer
Committee, 179 East 17th Street, Suite 153, Costa Mesa,
asking that relocation to TeWinkle Park be postponed until
after their fund-raiser on November 8, 1998. The Associate
Planner reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 1, 1998.
Eric Cernich, 425 East 201h Street, developer, stated that he
would cooperate with the Bark Park coalition to accomplish
the move at a later sdate.
MOTION/Approved
Adjustment 99-24;
Approved Donation
Agreement; Adopted
Resolution 98-87;
Awarded Contract
for Relocation to
American Heavy
Moving
The City Manager explained to Council Member Cowan that a
firm date for the move was set and had been provided to
American Heavy Moving and the utility companies. Council
Member Cowan suggested coordinating with the Bark Park
people to relocate their event to an area directly adjacent to
the park proper parking lot, and allow parking along either the
street or the frontage area.
On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council
Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the following action was
taken:
Budget Adjustment No. 99-24 for $42,000.00, was
approved.
The donation agreement for the Huscroft House, 2529
Santa Ana Avenue, was approved, and the City Manager
was authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
Resolution 98-87 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, TO WAIVE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO
BIDDERS FOR THE 2529 SANTA ANA AVENUE HISTORIC
HOUSE RELOCATION.
The contract for the Historic House Relocation, Project No.
98-14, was awarded to American Heavy Moving, 11532
East End, Chino, for $31,595.00.
NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a General Plan Amendment
General Plan screening request from Kim Willauer, The Olson Company,
Amendment 3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 250, Seal Beach, authorized
Screening Request agent for Dr. Shedrick H. Moore, Newport -Mesa Land
for 2101 and 2115 Development Company, 1853 Elba Drive, Costa Mesa, to
Newport Boulevard change the land use designation of property located at 2101
and 2115 Newport Boulevard, from General Commercial to
Medium Density Residential. The Deputy City Manager
summarized the Agenda Report dated September 25, 1998.
MOTION/Directed A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded
Staff to Proceed by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, directing staff to
process the General Plan Amendment.
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NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the City's position on airport
City Position on facilities to serve Orange County.
Airport Facilities
Request from Council Member Erickson to adopt policies
relative to the operation of John Wayne Airport (JWA) and
future airport facilities, including the EI Toro Marine Corps
Air Station.
Request from Mayor Buffa for City membership in the
Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA).
Communications were received from Leonard Kranser, 75
Monarch Bay Drive, Dana Point, urging Council to be cautious
in supporting the economically questionable concept of two
commercial airports; Joe Borzellino, no address given,
submitted air pollution facts for Orange County, and asserted
that an airport at EI Toro will cause increased sickness and
the premature death of individuals who live and work in that
area; Thomas Cole Edwards, Mayor of the City of Newport
Beach, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, supported
Costa Mesa involvement in the EI Toro reuse planning process
by joining ' the OC'RAA; and Angela and Kevin O'Neil, 383
Esther Street, Costa Mesa, supported Costa Mesa's joining
the OCRAA. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report
dated September 30, 1998.
Council Member Erickson reported that he was appointed by
the Orange County League of California Cities to the Airport
Land Use Commission, and indicated that the City should
protect the residents from future expansion of John Wayne
Airport, including changes in the maximum number of
passengers, the restrictions on hours of operation, the type of
aircraft used, and configuration of the runways. He proposed
that the airport at EI Toro should not be larger than JWA, and
opposed joining OCRAA unless it supported that concept.
Mayor Buffa stated that the City has supported the concept of
a i commercial airport at EI Toro for five years. He doubted
that OCRAA would commit to the above restrictions to limit
the size of an EI Toro airport.
Monica McDade, 2379 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa,
representing over 2,000 businesses that believe the adverse
conditions created by the proposed airport at EI Toro will
jeopardize the future economic growth of south Orange
County, noted several points to be considered and stressed
that safety should have the highest priority. Ms. McDade
provided Council with invitation to a series of luncheons
where this topic will be discussed.
Gail Reavis, 21281 Astoria, Mission Viejo, supported
restrictions on late night flights, and felt that citizens should
be aware of the costs to rejoin OCRAA.
David Douglas, 245 Brentwood Street, Costa Mesa,
encouraged Council to rejoin OCRAA. He feared that JWA
would be expanded, and felt that south Orange County should
carry their fair share of airport transportation.
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Herb Wollen, 2468 Fairway Drive, Costa Mesa, commented
that the EI Toro location had a built-in buffer zone, and noted
that there would not be a significant sound impact. He
observed that the airport would be funded with Federal taxes.
Mr. Wollen stated that jobs would be created by the addition
of a major airport at EI Toro, and felt residents in Anaheim,
Tustin, Costa Mesa, and south Orange County would benefit.
Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, mentioned
the necessity of obtaining all the facts and information, and
commended Council Member Erickson for bringing the matter
to the .public's attention. He asked about the cost to join
OCRAA, and Mayor Buffa responded that at present there is
no membership fee. Mr. Pizarek opposed expansion of JWA,
and supported a public forum to discuss this issue.
Peter Hersch, member of the management team for the EI
Toro Reuse Planning Authority, and City Planning Policy
Manager for the City of Irvine, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine,
opposed the City rejoining OCRAA at this time, explaining that
the County of Orange is expending over $30 million to study
development of an airport at EI Toro. He stated that OCRAA
would be duplicating this effort.
David Ellis, consultant to the Airport Working Group of
Orange County, Irvine, supported Council Member Erickson's
comments. He reported that of the 5,000 persons in the
Group, approximately 1,000 are east Costa Mesa residents
who are concerned about potential JWA expansion and the
economic viability of the County.
Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council Member Erickson to adopt the
Policies Died policies as outlined in the Agenda Report dated September
30, 1998, to take a position regarding non -expansion of John
Wayne Airport, and to endorse the idea of a commercial
airport at EI Toro Marine Station, subject to all the
restrictions, recommendations, and guidelines contained
within the report. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion to Adopt A motion was made by Council, Member Somers to adopt
Recommendations Council Member Erickson's recommendations in the analysis
Died with the exception of the statement in Item No. 2, "In no
event will the airport at MCAS exceed the current capacity or
restrictions in place at JWA." The motion died for lack of a
second.
MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded
Rejoining OCRAA by Mayor Buffa, and carried 3-2, Council Members Erickson
and Cowan voting no, to approve rejoining OCRAA.
Council Member Somers noted that City, participation will
require a detailed legal review of the updated Joint Powers
Agreement (JPA) at such time as it is provided to the City.
The City Attorney replied that he will prepare a resolution for
the meeting of November 2, 1998.
Council Member Cowan supported protecting Costa Mesa
from airport growth, and agreed in concept that an airport
might work at EI Toro, but objected to the manner in which
the entire EI Toro reuse airport issue has been handled. She
was of the opinion that OCRAA has no authority or standing
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for decisions, and supported involvement in the County's
process.
MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Mayor Pro
Somers
;Tem Monahan, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan
,voting no, to appoint Council Member Somers as
,representative to OCRAA, after the City Attorney completes
his legal evaluation of the JPA, directing her to explore the
,items in Council Member Erickson's memorandum with the
other cities in OCRAA with the exception of the second part
of Recommendation No. 2, starting with, "In no event...".
COUNCIL
;Council Member Somers announced that October 5 through
COMMENTS/Fire
'11, 1998 is "National Fire Prevention Week", and the annual
Department Events
fire prevention open house will be held on Saturday, October
!10, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., at Fire Station No. 5, behind the
Police Department on Vanguard Way. She also announced
that the Costa Mesa Fire Department color guard has been
invited to the national fire memorial institution in Maryland.
Neighbors -for- Council Member Erickson reported on the Neighbors -for -
Neighbors Neighbors event held on Saturday, October 3, 1998, and
mentioned that over half of the persons attending were
teenagers.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
(; -�C-99,
Mayor of the City of Mesa
'ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk the City of Costa Mesa
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