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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/1999 - City Council144 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JANUARY 18, 1999 The City Council ,of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session January 18, 1999, 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 Dixon, and invocation by Pastor Dan Steward, Calvary Church Newport -Mesa. ROLL CALL Council Members, Present: Mayor Gary Monahan Mayor Pro Tem Libby Cowan Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Heather Somers Council Member Linda Dixon Council Members Absent: Officials Present: None City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Deputy City Manager/Develop- ment Services Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Budget and Research Officer Carol Jacobs Acting Communications Director Jerry Verwolf Assistant to the City Manager Ann Shultz Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council December 14, 1998, Member Somers,, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the special January 4, 1999, joint meeting with the Redevelopment Agency of December 14, January 11, 1999 1998, regular meeting of January 4, 1999, and special meeting of January 11, 1999, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION Battalion Chief Keith Fujimoto, Costa Mesa Fire Department, TIP Volunteers announced that 60 Certificates of Appreciation from the City would be presented to Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) volunteers, many, of whom were in attendance. He introduced Wayne Fortin, Chief Executive Officer and founder of the TIP Program, Sandy Hill, Orange County Trauma Coordinator, and Nicole Hone, a Costa Mesa resident. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Monahan announced that a request to withdraw Public Hearing No. 1, an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Application PA -98-84, had been _received__fom the applicants. F] 1 i L A45 ORAL COMMUNI- Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, questioned CATIONS Council about their original stated intentions, which he felt 19" Street Extension were contradicted by recent statements, regarding guidelines for the West Side Specific Plan, including directions to exclude the proposed 19" Street bridge. Mayor Monahan confirmed that Mr. Pizarek was aware of the upcoming meeting times and locations for the Specific Plan and the Santa Ana River Crossings (SARX) Study. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, read a letter from Tom Estes, representing Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, in support of exploring the implications of extending West 19th Street, specifically economic benefits to the residents and businesses in west Costa Mesa. He presented a letter on the same subject from Mrs. Bishop, owner of property at Monrovia Avenue and 19th Street, and a petition signed by several business owners on 19th Street. He provided Council with copies of the above. Mike Ontko, 3261 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the "19th to the Beach" group, felt that a 'decision regarding the bridge should be made after the west side study is completed. He observed that Council's previous declaration in opposition to the bridge may influence those conducting the study, and asked Council to rescind its previous action. JoAnn Reinholt, 1823 Tanager Drive, Costa Mesa, owner of property on the west side, and Wallace Avenue Improvement Group (W.A.I.G.) board member, presented a packet to Council which contained photographs of Sterling Avenue showing abandoned furniture and other trash. She indicated that W.A.I.G. is attempting to make the area more suitable, and asked Council for their support. Ms. Reinholt commended the Police 'Department and Code Enforcement for their efforts. Phil Morello, Post Office Box 10482, Costa Mesa, a member of W.A.I.G. and "19th to the Beach", opposed diverting traffic from the proposed bridge to West 17th Street which is already encumbered with heavy traffic. He announced that the major objective of constructing the bridge would be to increase business and provide more revenue for the shop owners along 19' Street, and supported the 800 -foot connection to the proposed 17" Street bridge. Mr. Morello explained to Council Member Somers that he had obtained his information about 17th Street from the City. The Public Services Director reported Paul Bunney, 984 Linden Place, Costa Mesa, supported evaluation of the 19th Street bridge, and mentioned that many of his neighbors were in agreement. He reported that initially he opposed the extension but has reevaluated his position since the Victoria Street project. Mayor Monahan announced future meetings for the West Side Specific Plan: Living Room Dialogues/Coffees on Tuesday, January 26, 1999, and Wednesday, January 27, 1999; and Community Vision/Planning Fair Workshop on Saturday, February 6, 1999, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rea Elementary School Multipurpose Room. He noted that a Community Scoping Meeting for the SARX Study would be held on Wednesday, January 27, 1999, 6:00 p.m., at the Neighborhood Community Center. Mike Ontko, 3261 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the "19th to the Beach" group, felt that a 'decision regarding the bridge should be made after the west side study is completed. He observed that Council's previous declaration in opposition to the bridge may influence those conducting the study, and asked Council to rescind its previous action. JoAnn Reinholt, 1823 Tanager Drive, Costa Mesa, owner of property on the west side, and Wallace Avenue Improvement Group (W.A.I.G.) board member, presented a packet to Council which contained photographs of Sterling Avenue showing abandoned furniture and other trash. She indicated that W.A.I.G. is attempting to make the area more suitable, and asked Council for their support. Ms. Reinholt commended the Police 'Department and Code Enforcement for their efforts. Phil Morello, Post Office Box 10482, Costa Mesa, a member of W.A.I.G. and "19th to the Beach", opposed diverting traffic from the proposed bridge to West 17th Street which is already encumbered with heavy traffic. He announced that the major objective of constructing the bridge would be to increase business and provide more revenue for the shop owners along 19' Street, and supported the 800 -foot connection to the proposed 17" Street bridge. Mr. Morello explained to Council Member Somers that he had obtained his information about 17th Street from the City. The Public Services Director reported g46 that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must consider the effects of building or not building the bridges, and a comparative alternative must be provided. He stated that the extension of 17th Street to Brookhurst Street is an alternative. Lee Belotti, 924 Cedar Place, Costa Mesa, supported construction of a 19th Street bridge. Car Dealership Signs Daniel Boren, 1626-A Iowa Street, Costa Mesa, President of on Harbor Boulevard Mesa Verde Villas Homeowners Association, objected to a proposed 83 -foot lighted sign and several others to be installed on Harbor Boulevard by the car dealerships. He opposed installation of the signs because it is inconsistent with the current direction of the City to streamline signage, and it would create excessive lighting in his area. He did not believe that one business sector should be given privilege over others. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 11, Agreement with Peoplesoft USA, Inc., for quality assurance review of the City's Computer Master Plan, and Budget Adjustment No. 99-54 for $77,950.00. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Mayor Except Item No. 11 Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Elizabeth Cervantes; George Edmiston; Ricardo Gonzalez Gomez; and Randy Poulson. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License for Kariyushi License Restaurant, 1907 Harbor Boulevard, for an original Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1727, funding City operating expenses 1727 for $1,222,786.07. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1728, funding City operating expenses 1728/Payroll 901 for $821,105.37; and Payroll 901 for $1,578,154.55. REJECTED CLAIMS The following claims were rejected: Tafoya Claim from Mina Tafoya (trip and fall at Orange County Fairgrounds). Tafoya Claim from Manual Tafoya (trip and fall at Orange County Fairgrounds). ' ADMINISTRATIVE Change orders were approved for $400,000.00 to the contract ACTION'S/Approved with R. J. Noble Company, 15505 East Lincoln Avenue, Change Orders for Orange, for the Pavement Reconstruction Project for Fair Drive, Pavement Recon- Harbor Boulevard to Vassar Place; Hamilton Street, Charle struction,, Project No. Street to Pomona Avenue; Orange Avenue, 19th Street to 22nd 98-15 Street; and Santa Ana Avenue, Monte Vista Avenue to Mesa 1 147 Drive, Project No. 98-15; and the City Manager was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Bristol Street Im- The following action was taken in connection with Bristol provements, Project Street Improvements from SR -73 to Red Hill Avenue, Project No. 98-08 No. 98-08: Approved Budget Ad Budget Adjustment No. 99-57 was approved for justment No. 99-57 $151,000.00, for the construction phase. Approved Change Change orders were approved for $280,000.00 to the Orders for Bristol contract with Holland -Lowe Construction, Inc., 541 North Street Improvements, Main Street, Suite 104-350, Corona; and the City Manager Project No. 98-08 was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Authorized Submittal The Public Services Director was authorized to submit a of Demand Notice to Demand Notice to the County of Orange seeking an early County resolution to the City's claim. Approved Amend- An amendment was approved to an agreement with VanDorpe ment To VanDorpe Chou Associates, Inc., 295 North Rampart Street, Orange, to Chou Contract; increase the contract to an amount not to exceed $58,000.00, Approved Adjust- for local government application support; and Budget ment 99-53 Adjustment No. 99-53 for $18,000.00, was approved. Approved MediaOne Reimbursement was approved to MediaOne of Costa Mesa, Agreement with Item 11 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement Peoplesoft for with Peoplesoft USA, Inc., 2010 Main Street, Suite 450, Irvine, Quality. Assurance for an amount not to exceed $128,000.00, for quality Review assurance review of the City's Computer Master Plan; and Budget Adjustment No. 99-54 for $77,950.00. Council Member Somers asked the Acting Communications Director for an explanation of this item. He reported that a number of the applications utilized by several departments, such as Finance and Personnel, are complicated; therefore, the quality assurance review is necessary to ensure that the processes are MOTION/Approved understood by staff and all information is correct. On motion Agreement and by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Budget Adjustment Cowan, and carried 5-0, the agreement with Peoplesoft USA, No. 99-54 Inc., was approved, the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, and Budget Adjustment No. 99-54 for $77,950.00, was approved. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of PA -98-84, place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Lucio/Michael Planning Commission's denial of Planning Application PA -98-84 Diamond Trust from Lynn and Joe Lucio, 8091 19th Street, Westminster, Reimbursement; Inc., 200 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, in the amount of Approved Adjust- $26,172.48, for purchase of public access equipment; and ment No. 99-56 Budget Adjustment No. 99-56 for 526,175.00, was approved. Adopted Resolution Resolution 99-3 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 99-3, Awarding Sole COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO Source Contract for AWARD SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF AN Air Compressor to AIR COMPRESSOR FOR THE COSTA MESA FIRE American Bristol DEPARTMENT, specifically a Liberty 1 Model 36 mobile air Industries compressor, support system, an& trailer, to American Bristol Industries, Inc., 1600 West 240th Street, Harbor City, for $34,803.00. Agreement with Item 11 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement Peoplesoft for with Peoplesoft USA, Inc., 2010 Main Street, Suite 450, Irvine, Quality. Assurance for an amount not to exceed $128,000.00, for quality Review assurance review of the City's Computer Master Plan; and Budget Adjustment No. 99-54 for $77,950.00. Council Member Somers asked the Acting Communications Director for an explanation of this item. He reported that a number of the applications utilized by several departments, such as Finance and Personnel, are complicated; therefore, the quality assurance review is necessary to ensure that the processes are MOTION/Approved understood by staff and all information is correct. On motion Agreement and by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Budget Adjustment Cowan, and carried 5-0, the agreement with Peoplesoft USA, No. 99-54 Inc., was approved, the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, and Budget Adjustment No. 99-54 for $77,950.00, was approved. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of PA -98-84, place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Lucio/Michael Planning Commission's denial of Planning Application PA -98-84 Diamond Trust from Lynn and Joe Lucio, 8091 19th Street, Westminster, 1.48 authorized agents for Michael Diamond Trust, for a conditional use permit to allow a dog day care/training center in an existing industrial building, located at 2949 Randolph Avenue, Suites B, B1, and D, in an MG zone. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received in opposition to the project from Schultz Brothers, 2949A Randolph, Costa Mesa; 88Dezign Sign and Art Studio, 2951 Randolph, Costa Mesa; and Graham Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. 2952 Century Place, Costa Mesa. A communication was received from the applicant requesting that the item be withdrawn because of health issues. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Item Withdrawn Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, to withdraw the item, and to return the applicant's filing fee. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the 1998-99 Second Quarter 1998-99 Second Community Objectives. The Budget and Research Officer Quarter Community reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 8, 1999. Objectives Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, addressed Page 6, Item 98-134, Complete SARX Study, asking that this item be deleted as a goal until the west side study is completed. Phil Morello, Post Office Box 10487, Costa Mesa, reiterated Mr. Graham's position, and proposed deleting any funding for the SARX Study'. The City Manager responded that the City is committed to the funding and is obligated under the agreement with OCTA, and the cities of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Fountain Valley. Paul Bunney, 984 Linden Place, Costa Mesa, mentioned that a City response is due by February 6, 1999, and Mayor Monahan replied that he would investigate. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Approved Objectives Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to approve the objectives. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City, Clerk presented General Fund Net Revenue for General Fund Net Fiscal Year 1997-98. The Budget and Research Officer Revenue for Fiscal summarized the Agenda Report dated January 8, 1999, Year 1997-98 mentioning that any excess amount of the $1.9 million could be added to the 'General Fund Operating Reserve by resolution, or be used to fund some of the unfunded community objectives. She reported that allocation of the monies by budget adjustment, would take place at the meeting of February 16, 1999. Council Member. Erickson complimented the City Manager and the Finance Department for the manner in which the budget is constructed. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Received and Filed Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, to receive and file the report, and to review it again at the meeting February 16, 1999, for final direction on allocation. 1 1 OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City 'Clerk presented an ordinance amending Council Relations Section 1-206 of ,the Costa Mesa Municipal Code on City with Employees Council relations with employees. MOTION On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Continued to Cowan, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the February 1, 1999 meeting of February. 1, 1999. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy . City Clerk presented Master Plan PA -98-90 for PA -98-90, Klotz/ Robert L. Klotz, Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro, 650 Town Center Segerstrom Drive, 7th Floor, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for C. J. Segerstrom _& Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, for a master plan amendment to construct a pedestrian bridge across Bear Street to link South Coast Plaza and South Coast Plaza Crystal Court, with limited retail sales (carts/kiosks), located a 3333 Bristol Street;,and 3333 Bear Street in a PDC zone. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated January 12, 1999. He stated that Robert L. Klotz, Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro, had asked that the following revision be made to both Exhibit "A" to the resolution, Finding C, Page 28 of the Agenda Report, and to Exhibit "B", Fish & Game No. 1, Page 31: "The project will have a DeMinimis effect on fish and wildlife, and no filing fee pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 is required." Paul Freeman, . representing C. J. Segerstrom & Sons, commented that drawings containing final details of the bridge and landscaping will be completed shortly. He listed positive aspects of the bridge as connecting two parts of South Coast Plaza which are separated by Bear Street; taking advantage of the environment by being partially enclosed with an open garden area; and adding convenience and amenities for customers and the community. He indicated that security is the number one concern as the particulars of the design are finalized. James Poulson, Ellerbe Becket, 811 First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, presented several drawings of the 600 -foot long pedestrian bridge connecting Crystal Court and South Coast Plaza via a garden terrace. He indicated that where the bridge connects to the terrace, plans are being considered for an outdoor cafe. Mr. Poulson described the bridge. walking surface as 12 to 14 feet wide, and stated that the bridge will incorporate planters on either side of the walkway, adding that the handrails will be higher than minimum code requirements for safety reasons, and the plants will provide a sense of security. He responded to questions from Council. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, compared construction of the bridge to renovation of the west side of Costa Mesa. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Resolution 99-4, Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to adopt the Negative Approving PA -98-90 Declaration, and to adopt Resolution 99-4, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER PLAN PA -98-90, approving the pedestrian bridge, subject to conditions of approval, with changes as outlined by the Development Services Director. .150 NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the 1998-99 Mid -Year Budget Mid -Year Budget Review. The Budget and Research Officer reviewed the Review Agenda Report dated January 8, 1999. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Approved Directions Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to approve directions to Staff given to staff to eliminate nonessential department spending, and to continue the current hiring freeze through June 30, 1999. NEW BUSINESS The Assistant to the City Manager presented a request for Committee Appoint- committee appointments to the Advisory Committee of Teens ments (ACT); Child Care and Youth Services Committee, Costa Mesa Community Foundation, Human Relations Committee, Newport Boulevard Advisory Committee, Fairview Park Advisory Committee, and, Orange County Vector Control District. She reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 7, 1999. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by ACT Committee Council Member Somers, to appoint Jim Erickson, Andrew Members Evans, Evelyn Powers, Heather Tangen, Jonathan Nguyen, and Peter Nguyen, as regular members of the Advisory Committee of Teens for two-year terms expiring January 15, 2001, and the alternate positions were eliminated. Council Member; Erickson announced his abstention from the vote due to the appointment of his son. The motion carried 4- 0, Council Member Erickson abstaining. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by Child Care and Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to appoint Kyle Youth Services Davis as a regular member of the Child Care and Youth Committee Members Services Committee for a two-year term expiring January 15, 2001, and to appoint Susan Marty as an alternate member. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by Costa Mesa Com- Council Member, Erickson, and carried 5-0, to appoint Ann munity Foundation Salisbury, Gary Pulford, Hank Panian, Mary Hornbuckle, George Members Elsom, Lisa DeSutter, Eric Cernich, and David Sanders as regular members; of the Costa Mesa Community Foundation for two-year terms expiring January 15, 2001. MOTION/Appoint A motion was made by Council Member Dixon, seconded by Human Relation Council Member, Somers, to appoint Diana Morelli and Jodie Committee Members Poggi as regular members of the Human Relations Committee for two-year terms expiring January 15, 2001. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan noted that alternate member John Rule has requested to be appointed as a regular member. The maker of the motion agreed with this suggestion, and the seconder concurred. The motion carried 5-0, appointing Mr. Rule for a two-year term expiring January 15, 2001. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Direction Given to Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, directing staff to hold the Staff applications recently received for the Newport Boulevard Advisory Committee until a discussion item comes forward, to readvertise for additional applications for committee members, and to notify property owners in, and adjacent to, the study area of the committee formation. 1 MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Fairview Park Council, Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to appoint Roger Advisory Committee MacGregor as a regular member of the Fairview Park Advisory Member Committee to represent the Harbor Soaring Society for a two- year term expiring January 15, 2001. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Vector Control Dis- Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to reappoint Charles trict Representative Gleason as Costa. Mesa's representative to the Orange County Vector Control District for a two-year term expiring January 15, 2001. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a requested from Mayor Pro Millennium Events Tem Cowan for City Council discussion of millennium events and Activities and activities. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported that the State has declared that,, fireworks may be sold during the week U_ .;: between Christmas, 1999, and the. New Year, 2000, and she proposed that Council consider this option. She asked that staff investigate what other communities ere.,planning, as well as contacting local agencies such as schools, colleges, businesses, the Chamber of Commerce; ptc:. Council Member Erickson opposed-- using public funds for a celebration but supported investigating the -=sale of fireworks. He proposed discussing this item at a study: session. The City Manager responded' that the study -session of March 8, 1999, would be appropriate, and indicated that a complete report could be prepared by that time. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager complimented staff, including the REPORT Community Services Department, Police and Fire Departments, Shalimar Park for their efforts in making the Shalimar Park opening a success on Saturday, January 16, 1999. COUNCIL Council Members Dixon, Somers, Erickson, Cowan, and Mayor COMMENTS Monahan, commented favorably o.n the Shalimar Park opening. Shalimar Park Council Member Somers stated that Shalimar Park would benefit the community and encouraged further investigation into the feasibility of other pocket parks. Council Member Erickson stated that he would like to see more tot lot -type parks throughout the City. West Side Specific Mayor Pro Tem Cowan mentioned that the Human Relations Plan Committee is participating in the West Side Specific Plan dialogues on January 26 and 27, 1999, and the Community Meeting on February 6, 1999, and encouraged citizens to participate. She suggested contacting the City with any questions regarding the meetings. SARX Study Mayor Monahan reiterated the SARX Study meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 1999, at 6:00 p.m., at the Neighborhood Community Center. 1.51 ADJOURNMENT .The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Mavbr-elf the/ City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City Plerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 r-7