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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/1998 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA NOVEMBER 2, 1998 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session November 2, 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 the Reverend Bill Gartner, Harbor Christian Fellowship. 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/Develop- ment Services Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Park Superintendent Dave Alkema Operations Division Chief Ken Soltis Battalion Chief Jim Ellis Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council September 14 and Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the special October 19, 1998 joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency on September 14, 1998, were approved as distributed. A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1998, with the following modifications: change line 23, paragraph 3, page 9, to read, "Additional absorption material shall be installed on all sound walls to reduce sound vibration or reverberation", deleting the word "any"; add the comment by Mayor Buffa to paragraph 5, page 10, wherein he stated that there are no variances involved with the project; and clarify in the minutes that Condition of Approval No. 32, "The trash compactor shall be located inside the enclosed loading dock of Home Depot Building "Major 4", includes the stipulation that the trash compactor shall be installed within a truck well enclosure with sound attenuated walls. NEIGHBORHOOD Mayor Pro Tem Monahan commended Helen Brown, Director of WATCH MEETINGS the Barrio Housing Center, 18th Street, for hosting a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on October 17, 1998. ORAL COMMUNI- Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, showed CATIONS photographs of Costa Mesa homes for sale, noting that West 191h Street housing prices on the west side of the city are not equitable to Extension Support those on the east side. He felt that the extension of West 191h Street to Huntington Beach would increase the value of west side homes. Mr. Graham indicated that the study of this area should include the option of constructing the bridge. The following persons supported the construction of a bridge to connect West 19th Street to Huntington Beach: a west side homeowner; Ed Volanos, 2009 Continental Avenue, Costa Mesa, who conducted an unofficial poll and provided Council with copies of the results; Paul Bunney, 984 Linden Place, Costa Mesa; Virginia Durkee, owner of property on Wallace and Coolidge Avenues; and Phil Morello, 1715 Samar Drive, Costa Mesa, director, who spoke on behalf of the Wallace Avenue Improvement Group (W.A.I.G.). West 191h Street Roy Pizarek, 1923; Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, detailed his Extension Opposition involvement in attempting to remove the Gisler Avenue and 19th Street bridges; from the County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways, and stated that every homeowner's association in the city was opposed to the bridges. He objected to Mr. Graham's stance, and stated that Mr. Graham had not attended any of the meetings on the subject nor did he take a position on the proposed Gisler Avenue bridge which would be located close to his residence. The following persons opposed the extension of West 19th Street: John Scott, no address given, Huntington Beach; Henry Ames, 1930 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, who supported the redevelopment plan for the west side; Neil Horgan, 2827 Nevis Circle, Costa Mesa, who supported redevelopment; Richard Robertson, 1940 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, who supported revitalization of the west side, and suggested addressing the two bridges separately; Jo Gerlach, 914 Cedar Place, Costa Mesa; Corinne Belotti, 924 Cedar Place, Costa Mesa; and Jeff McConville, 466 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Newport Boulevard Christopher Ganiere, 2822 La Salle Avenue, Costa Mesa, Bicycle Lane reported that he commuted to work every day on a bicycle via Newport Boulevard, and asked that consideration be given to installing a bike lane from Bristol Street to Victoria Street. Coyote Problem Charlene Kass, 188 The Masters Circle, Costa Mesa, addressed the coyote problem in Costa Mesa, stating that her cat had been killed two weeks earlier. She suggested that a public notice be provided to citizens on the east side, and pointed out the danger to children, as well as domestic pets. She provided copies of a flyer she had originated warning of this danger. CONSENT On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council CALENDAR Member Cowan, 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: Cheryl Gleeson; Chris and Cindy Glenn; and Steven T. Martinez. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License for Pinot Costa Control License Mesa, 686 Anton Boulevard (in the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel), for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 47 ABC license (on -sale general for a bona fide eating place). Public Utilities Notice that Southern California Gas Company has filed Commission Application No. 98-10-012 with the Public Utilities Commission, to change the allocation of rates for non -gas costs of service by revising rates for gas service effective August 1, 1999. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Warrant Resolution Approved Warrant 1716, funding City., operating expenses for $989,956.34, 1716/Payroll 821, including Payroll 821 for $1,510,102.42, and Warrant and Warrant 1717 Resolution 1717, funding City operating expenses for $1,615,276.19. ADMINISTRATIVE An agreement was approved with O.M.B. Electrical Engineers, ACTIONS/Approved Inc., 23412 Moulton Parkway, Suite 230, Laguna Hills, for Agreement with $23,700.00, to design emergency generator power at City O.M.B. for Genera- Hall, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to for Design sign on behalf of the City. Accepted Work by Installation of Sidewalks and Bridges at Shiffer, TeWinkle, and Civil Constructors Wilson Parks was completed to the satisfaction of the PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and General Plan Amend- place set for the public hearing to consider General Plan ment GP -98-04, Amendment GP -98-04, City of Costa Mesa, to amend the 1990 City of Costa Mesa General Plan Land Use Map from Public and Semi -Public to General Commercial with corresponding changes to the General Plan text for the 0.5 -acre site located at the southeast corner of Hamilton and Charle Streets. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 15, 1998. Council Member Somers suggested continuing this item so that staff may provide Council with a copy of the most recent report on the City's surplus property. The Park Superintendent will provide this information at the meeting of December 7, 1998. MOTION On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor Continued to Buffa, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was continued to the December 7, 1998 meeting of December 7, 1998, and staff was directed to provide the aforementioned data. for Sidewalk and Community Services Director on October 16, 1998, by Civil Bridge Installation Constructors, 9209 Lower Azusa Road, Rosemead. The work at Shiffer, TeWinkle, was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a and Wilson Parks 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. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and General Plan Amend- place set for the public hearing to consider General Plan ment GP -98-04, Amendment GP -98-04, City of Costa Mesa, to amend the 1990 City of Costa Mesa General Plan Land Use Map from Public and Semi -Public to General Commercial with corresponding changes to the General Plan text for the 0.5 -acre site located at the southeast corner of Hamilton and Charle Streets. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 15, 1998. Council Member Somers suggested continuing this item so that staff may provide Council with a copy of the most recent report on the City's surplus property. The Park Superintendent will provide this information at the meeting of December 7, 1998. MOTION On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor Continued to Buffa, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was continued to the December 7, 1998 meeting of December 7, 1998, and staff was directed to provide the aforementioned data. 92 Council Member Cowan requested that the minutes from the City Council meeting of December 15, 1997, which contain a public hearing regarding City -owned surplus property, also be provided to Council. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of October Agreement with 19, 1998, an agreement with Robert G. Fisher and Associates, Robert G. Fisher to 4 Park Newport, Newport Beach, for $60,000.00, to serve as Manage Fairview the project manager for Fairview Park; and Budget Adjustment Park, and Budget No. 99-19 for $60,000.00. The Park Superintendent Adjustment No. summarized the Agenda Report dated October 26, 1998. 99-19 Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, indicated that the Fairview Park Committee supports Mr. Fisher's appointment since he is the most qualified person for the job. He observed that he and the committee will work closely with Mr. Fisher. Council Member Cowan noted her approval of the selection of Mr. Fisher as the project manager. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Agreement; Approved Member Somers, the agreement with Robert G. Fisher and Budget Adjustment Associates, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, was approved, the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, and Budget Adjustment No. 99-19 was approved. The City Manager suggested that the "nondiscrimination in the workplace" and "establishment of a drug free workplace" clauses be added to the agreement, as stated in Mr. Fisher's communication dated October 29, 1998. The maker of the motion and the seconder agreed to this addition. The motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of October OCRAA Joint Exer- 5, 1998, a resolution to approve the Orange County Regional cise of Powers Agree- Airport Authority (OCRAA) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement ment and designation 1 of a board member and alternate representative for the City of Costa Mesa. The City Attorney reviewed Report No. 98-74 dated October 14, 1998, noting for the record that Sections 4 and 5 indicate that the City would not be required to fund OCRAA, and any funding requests would require a resolution of the City Council. Council Member Somers addressed circled page 11 of the Agenda Report, item 7, Hold Harmless and Indemnification, expressing concern , regarding the level of liability. She indicated that the agreement states that liability for a single member is $100.00 but asked for clarification if this is an isolated amount or '5100.00 per claim. Council Member Cowan opposed spending City funds but felt that Council should be in control should funding be required. The City Attorney .reiterated that all funding would require a resolution of the City Council. Council Member Cowan asked that this requirement be an additional condition to the membership resolution. The Deputy City Manager reported that the OCRAA meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at the Anaheim City Hall, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., with 1 1 1 , 93 an exception being the November meeting which will be held on the 18th of the month. Motion to Approve A motion was made by Mayor Buffa, seconded by Council Died Member Erickson, to adopt a resolution to approve the Orange House Relocation County Regional Airport Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, and to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Monahan as the representative and the City Manager as the alternate. SUBSTITUTE After brief discussion, a substitute motion was made by MOTION/Adopted Council Member Erickson, seconded by Mayor Buffa, and Resolution 98-94 carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan voting no, to adopt MOTION/Approved Resolution 98-94, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Budget Adjustment THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE THE 99-36 and Change ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY JOINT Order No. 1 EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AND DESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBER AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, stipulating that any requests for funding be brought to Council for a vote, and appointing NEW BUSINESS Council Member Somers as the representative to OCRAA and 1997 Phasing and Mayor Pro Tem Monahan as the alternate. Council Member Cowan opposed the motion because she felt that OCRAA does not have the standing nor authority in connection with this effort with the County, and stated that the planning process has been obliterated. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented two items regarding the Huscroft Historic Huscroft Historic House Relocation: Budget Adjustment No. House Relocation 99-36, for $35,230.00, for additional relocation costs; and Change Order No. 1 to the contract with American Heavy Moving, Inc., 11532 East End Avenue, Chino, for $6,900.00. The Deputy City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated October 21, 1998, noting that Pacific Bell costs were higher than originally estimated. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Budget Adjustment Member Somers, and carried 5-0, Budget Adjustment No. 99- 99-36 and Change 36 and Change Order No. 1 were approved. Order No. 1 Council Member Cowan commented that she found Pacific Bell's costs appalling, and noted that some of the costs from other agencies had been reduced or waived. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the 1997 Phasing and 1997 Phasing and Performance Monitoring Program. The Deputy City Manager Performance Monitor- explained that the report summarizes the effect of new ing Report development on intersections throughout the City. The Public Services Director responded to questions from Council. MOTION On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Received and Filed Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the program report, including Section 5.0, Action Plan, was received and filed. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to study community Community Ambu- ambulance transport service needs as defined by the City lance Transport Council, complete a feasibility study on the four models, and Service Needs make a recommendation to City Council based on the results of the evaluation; and Budget Adjustment No. 99-38 for $30,000.00. The Operations Division Chief and Battalion Chief summarized the Agenda Report dated October 28, 1998, and responded to questions from Council. MOTION/Approved A motion was made, by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Consultant RFP's Council Member Somers, to send out Requests for Proposals and Budget Adjust- (RFP) to consulting firms for a complete feasibility study on the ment No. 99-38 four models, for a , cost not to exceed $30,000.00, present recommendations to Council, and include information on the City's effectiveness in a regional disaster/hazard situation, the feasibility of a private company providing back up, lower response time, and partial cost recovery and Budget Adjustment No. 99-38 for $30,000.00 was approved. Council Member Cowan asked the maker of the motion and the seconder if they would consider including the current model with proposed new language in the ordinance to address questions of cost recovery and performance standards: Mayor Pro Tem Monahan and Council Member Somers concurred, and the motion carried 570. Mayor Buffa encouraged making a determination before this item returns to Council regarding a preferred alternative. COUNCIL Council Member Cowan announced that ReLeaf Costa Mesa COMMENTS will be planting trees on Saturday, November 7, 1998, 9:00 ReLeaf Costa Mesa a.m., at Costa Mesa High School. She spoke about a community vision involved in the west side redevelopment, and West Side Redeve- encouraged residents' to trust each other and believe in the lopment process which is just beginning. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Mayor of the ity of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City CI k of the City of Costa Mesa 1