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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1999 - City Council1 1 15 REGULAR MEETING OF THE.CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA FEBRUARY 1, 1999 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session February 1, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and invocation by Mr. Robert Van Sweden, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 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 Community Services Director Keith Van Holt Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council January 18, 1999 Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 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 Mayor Monahan announced that the February, 1999, Employee Employee of the of the Month is Pete Tenace, a City building inspector who Month assisted with the Habitat for Humanity project by coordinating inspections and performing a majority of the plumbing work. He presented a letter of recognition to Mr. Tenace. PRESENTATION The City Manager introduced the employee recognition program Employee Service for City employees with 25, 30, and 35 years of service. He Recognition announced that Mary Elliott, Deputy City Clerk had achieved 25 years of service with the City. Ken Soltis, Operations Division Chief, recognized the Fire Department's honorees who were in attendance: Dick. Raines, Fire Captain (35 years); Ron McMinimy, Fire Captain (30 years); Don Swanson, Fire Captain (30 years); Mark Brown, Fire Captain (25 years); and Ross McKelvey, Fire Fighter (25 years). The Public Services Director introduced Pete Merritt, Construction Inspector (25 years); and Bob Watkins, Sr. Maintenance Worker (25 years). The Development Services Director presented Perry Valantine, Assistant Development Services Director (25 years). Dick Greer, ._5l, Administrative Services Commander, introduced Phil Dickens, Police Sergeant (25 years); and Floyd Waldron, Senior Police Officer (25 years). Honorees who were unable to attend included: Don Swanson, Fire Captain (30 years); Tom Caldwell, Fire Captain (25 years); Jack Pittman, Maintenance Worker (30 years); Bob Dahl, Maintenance Supervisor (25 years); David Maurer, Lead Maintenance Worker (25 years); Harold Newbern, Equipment Mechanic III (30 years); and Mike Robinson, Principal Planner (25 years). ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Monahan announced that the West Side Specific Plan and the Santa Ana River Crossing (SARX) Study will be considered under New Business, Item No. 3, and the information will be updated at forthcoming Council meetings. ORAL COMMUNI- Lee Buratti, 2000. Continental Avenue, Costa Mesa, referred to CATIONS the meetings conducted the previous week on the West Side Location of Public Specific Plan and. the SARX Study, and objected to meetings Meetings being conducted , in private homes because of the lack of handicap accessibility. He suggested using the City's community centers. Mayor Monahan replied that a meeting on the same subjects would be conducted on Saturday, February 6, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Rea Community Center. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 12, Completion of Sunflower Avenue Improvements, Project No. 98 -05, -by R. J. Noble Company. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Except Item No. 12 Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. WRITTEN Resolution 99-5 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Adopted Resolution AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE CITY CLERK'S 99-5, City Clerk OFFICE OF THE 'CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO Records Destruction ORDINANCE 75-60. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claim received by the Deputy City Clerk: Carol A. Soden. Alcoholic: Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Licenses: Licenses California Stop Food Store, 600 West 19th Street, Nos. A and B, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 20 ABC license (off -sale beer and wine). Delfines Mexican Food, 2200 Harbor Boulevard, No. E160, requesting to drop a partner from an existing Type 41 ABC license (on -safe beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Domenicos, 562 West 19th Street, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose Approved Permit was received from All-American Boys Chorus, 88 Fair Drive, for Boys Chorus Costa Mesa, by going door-to-door in residential areas requesting pledges for a Jog-A-Thon to be held March 20, 1999, at Davis 1 155 School, Costa Mesa. The permit was approved pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9-127(d). . SET FOR PUBLIC Resolution 99-6 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY HEARING/Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 99-6, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION Setting Hearing for OF PUBLIC ALLEYS NO. 127, ' NO. 17, AND NO. 4, setting a March 1, 1999 public hearing on March 1, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1729, funding City operating expenses for 1729 $709,165.25. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1730, funding City operating expenses for 1730/Payroll 902 $819,372.85; and. Payroll 902 for $1,511,864.29. REJECTED CLAIM The claim from Dennis and Donna Jefcoat (regarding workers Jefcoat compensation claim), was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE An agreement was approved with PRC Public Sector, Inc., 946 ACTIONS/Approved Town and Country Road, Orange, for $49,213.00, to provide the Agreement with required modifications to the public safety computer system to PRC for Public meet Project NCIC/DOJ2000 requirements, and the Mayor and Safety Computer Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the Modifications City. Approved Agree- A .three-year agreement was approved with Promedix, 4060 ment with Promedix Morena Boulevard, Suite G313, San Diego, for an amount not to for Supplies exceed $50,000.00 per year, for paramedic supplies. Awarded Bid Item Bids received for Bid Item No. 1030, One New Catch Basin No. 1030, Sewer Sewer Line Cleaning Truck, are on file in the City Clerk's office. Line Cleaning Truck The contract was awarded to Haaker Equipment Company, 3505 to Haaker Pomona Boulevard, Pomona, for $192,972.00. Bristol Street/73 Contract award for Bristol Street/73 Overcrossing Street Lighting, Lighting, Project Project No. 98-16, Federal Project No. STPLH-5312(023): No. 16 Bids from B. A. Construction, 2131 West Valley Place, Rejected Bids from Anaheim, and TDS Engineering, 2899 Agoura Road, Suite B. A. Construction 171, Westlake Village, were rejected as being and TDS nonresponsive. Awarded Contract The contract was awarded to Baxter -Griffin Company, Inc., to Baxter -Griffin 8210 Monroe Avenue, Stanton, for $26,520.00. Sunflower Avenue Item No. 12 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Improvements, Completion of Sunflower Avenue Improvements from Harbor Project No. 98-05 Boulevard to Bear Street, Project No. 98-05, by R. J. Noble Company, 15505 East Lincoln Avenue, Orange. Mayor Monahan asked the Public Services Director to comment on and describe the work that had been completed. The Public Services Director presented a video showing the completed Sunflower Avenue improvements. He indicated that the place-ment of utilities underground had been financed by private industry. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented that bicycle trail monies had been used for this project, and expressed concern as to why the funds had not been diverted to other trails throughout the City. The Public Services Director addressed the funding sources for the project, and explained that monies had also been obtained from the City of Santa Ana and from the City's general fund. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Accepted Work Member Somers, and carried 5-0, 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. RECOGNITION Mayor Monahan recognized Jim Ferryman, member of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District and Newport -Mesa Unified School District; and Mark Harris, Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of PA -98- place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the 92, Tighe Family Planning Commission's denial of Planning Application PA -98-92 Trust from Norrene Tighe, representing the Tighe Family Trust, for a variance from parking requirements (2 open parking spaces required, 0 spaces proposed), to allow legalization of an existing detached granny unit located at 201 Loyola Road in an R1 zone. Environmental Determination; Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from the appellant's representative supporting the request for a variance. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated January 18, 1999. He showed photographs of the area and the granny unit, and responded, to questions from Council. Mr. M. E. Kofford, 105 Via Orvieto, Newport Beach, speaking on behalf of Mrs. Tighe, reported that the structure was legally built in 1978 as an accessory, non -live -in -unit. He noted that Mrs. Tighe has not altered the building from the time it was purchased, and there are no restrictions on the deed nor on the title report. He felt;that since the unit has only been used by the family, the requirement for two additional parking spaces is unnecessary. Mr. Kofford reiterated that it was a guest house rather than a detached or granny unit, and the unit does not have a kitchen. He proposed that the City impose a restriction which states that the property may not be rented in lieu of the granny unit designation. He presented a petition of support signed by 21 of Mrs. Tighe's neighbors. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported the granny unit concept, but opposed renting out the unit as an apartment in the future. He stated that the unit should not have a kitchen. The City Attorney and Development Services Director responded to questions from Council. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Avenue, Costa Mesa, objected to the City dictating restrictions to homeowners. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. 1 1 1 MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by Resolution 99-7 Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, to adopt Resolution 99-7, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION PA - 98 -92, approving the variance from parking in conjunction with legalization of the unit for a specific period of time, with the approval including the requirement for the property owner to obtain building permits immediately to make sure the unit complies with the Building Code,, with the variance expiring at the time of transfer or sale of the property and reverting to Zone Exception ZE-78-84, subject to Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit B of the resolution as amended above. Council Member Erickson stated for the record that the applicant's representative had previously indicated that the granny unit did not have a kitchen, and clarified with the maker of the motion that a kitchen will not be allowed in the unit. The Development Services Director stated that the Building Code definition of kitchen would be utilized. The motion amending Condition of Approval No. 7, and adding Condition of Approval No. 10 and No. 11, carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of Decision place set for the public hearing to consider an application from on West Side Tree James Keller, 2033 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, appealing the Management Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission's denial of his request to preserve ocean views of west side Costa Mesa residents by managing tree growth. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Madeleine and John DeWitt Worchester, 2023 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, supporting the applicant's request. The Community Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 26, 1999. James Keller, the applicant, reported that the meetings with the Park, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission, culminated in denial of his request. He insisted that he did not want the trees removed, and explained that the wrong type of trees were planted in that area. He emphasized that an ocean view was of primary importance, and the eucalyptus trees form a wall which block the view and change the environment by interfering with the ocean breeze. He stated that lack of a view devalues his property. Mr. Keller provided Council with communications supporting his position from west side Costa Mesa residents Peter and Connie Megley, 1933 Whittier Avenue; Ed Riesenfeld, 1029 Linden Place; Doris Muhonen, 1023 Linden Place; and Kathy Kirkham, 1009 Grove Place. He also provided pictures of the trees dating from 1960 to the present. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan stated that the original planting of the eucalyptus trees was intended to accelerate the creation of a park atmosphere by using a faster growing tree. The following Costa Mesa residents spoke in support of Mr. Keller's application: Alfred J. Kirsch, 2019 Republic Avenue; Pat Dolan, 923 West 201h Street; Dave Anderson, 2013 Republic Avenue; Mark Mcllroy, 2039 Republic Avenue; Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue; Judy Dolan, 923 West 20th Street; Heather King, 1017 Grove Place; and Newport Beach resident Jan Vandersloot, 2221 East 16th Street. 157 Mayor Pro Tem Cowan suggested continuing this item until the meeting of February, 16, 1999. She proposed obtaining input from the above residents; investigating the cost of replacing the trees; investigating the agreement mentioned by Mr. Dolan with Newport Terrace regarding landfill and soil compaction; determining if, at the end of the agreement, Newport Terrace must remove the trees; and reviewing potential fire danger in the canyon. The Mayor Pro Tem commented that she is chairperson of the City's ad hoc committee which addresses trees, landscaping, and streetscaping, and a report will be presented to Council within 90 days. MOTION/Continued On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council to May 3, '1999 Member Erickson, the public - hearing was continued to the meeting of May 3, ;1999, and the above information will be addressed at that time. Council Member Erickson concurred with the Mayor Pro Tem, and suggested inquiring into trees which could be planted immediately near the eucalyptus trees during the transition. He supported a community meeting in Canyon Park. Council Member Somers thought that the Newport Beach Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission should be included in this process. The motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and GP-98-07/SP-98-03 place set for the public hearing to consider a resolution adopting General Plan Amendment GP -98-07, to delete the floor area ratio category of very low traffic uses from the commercial -residential land use designation; and Specific Plan Amendment SP -98-03 to amend the Newport Boulevard Specific Plan to prohibit the future development of mini -warehouses and land uses which are contrary to the intent of the specific plan. The Affidavits of Publication are on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated January 25, 1999, and responded to questions from Council. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented that traffic is good for businesses, and related that to the "19th to the Beach" group effort. MOTION/To Impose A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Moratorium and Council Member Dixon, to impose a 45 -day moratorium, directing Authorize Economic staff to develop the scope of work for an economic analysis and Analysis to prepare an estimate for the job. The Development Services Director indicated that the moratorium could be placed on :the agenda for February 16, 1999, and the information regarding the economic analysis could be scheduled for March 1, 1999. Mayor Monahan stated that he would support the motion.' SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Somers to MOTION/To Con- direct staff to conduct the economic analysis within the same duct an Analysis time frame, maintaining the low Floor Area Ratio (FAR) category Died in the commercial -residential land use designation. The substitute motion died for lack of a second. 0 The City Manager clarified that the economic analysis is part of Council's Community Objectives and will be discussed at the study session on Monday, February 8, 1999, and the regular Council meeting on Monday, February 16, 1999. He suggested setting the moratorium issue for public hearing in order to allow for proper notification of property owners. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Somers, MOTION seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to Continued to continue the public hearing to the meeting of March 1, 1999, in March 1, 1999 order to have the Community Objectives and the other information presented. Council Member Erickson supported the motion but indicated that he would be opposed to a Council Objective for an economic study of Newport Boulevard. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Traffic Uses in the place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance Commercial- amending Table 13-69 in Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Residential Land Code regarding very low traffic uses in the commercial -residential Use Designation land use designation. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director recommended to also continue this item. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Continued to Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the public hearing was March 1, 1999 continued to the meeting of March 1, 1999, RECESS The Mayor declared at recess at 8:45 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Solid Waste Hauler place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance Permit Revocation amending Subsections (b) and (c) of Section 8-79 of the Costa Procedures Mesa Municipal Code concerning solid waste hauler permit revocation procedures. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Rutan & Tucker, LLP, 611 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, discussing three items of concern regarding the proposed ordinance. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated January 25, 1999, reporting that staff intends to conduct a general meeting with the trash hauling community in March, 1999, to review ancillary issues and to receive input. He indicated that the ordinance being considered addresses the amount of time allowed for revocation of a permit which is issued on an annual basis to each of the trash haulers. Council Member Somers expressed her concern about certain wording: "Submission of a source reduction and recycling plan with details on how the permittee plans to meet the AB 939 diversion mandates of 25 percent by 1995 and 50 percent by the year 2000". She indicated that it is not consistent with State law. The Public Services Director responded that this issue will be discussed at the meetings in March, 1999. Richard Montevideo, Rutan & Tucker, speaking on behalf of Weir Disposal, supported the proposed ordinance. He mentioned that the primary concern is a question of timing, and indicated that 160 the items of concern are identified in the January 29, 1999, letter from A. Patrick Munoz, Rutan & .Tucker. He asked that a good faith effort exception for complying with the 50 percent diversion requirement be extended to the waste haulers. The Public Services Director clarified that 50 percent of solid waste from landfills must be diverted by December 31, 2000. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 99-1 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 99-1, AN Given First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 8-79 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SOLID WASTE HAULER PERMIT REVOCATION PROCEDURES, was given first reading and passed to second reading. Mayor Monahan asked the Public Services Director to provide a report on the March, 1999, meeting with the waste haulers regarding the 50 percent issue. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January City Council- 18, 1999, an ordinance amending Section 2-106 of the Costa Relations with Mesa Municipal Code on City Council relations with employees. Employees The City Manager' reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 27, 1999. The City Attorney added that the ordinance sets forth a policy guideline which is clear and understandable. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Council Policy 300- Member Erickson,!, and carried 5-0, Council Policy 300-6 was 6 adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Martina Rau and PA -98-69, The John Cotcher, representing The Lease Outlet, Inc., 1545 Lease Outlet, Rau/ Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for rehearing of Planning Cotcher Application PA -98-69, for a conditional use permit to allow retail sales and leasing of automobiles in an existing commercial building, located at the above address in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated January 12, 1999. Lee Andersen, 2101, East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 102, Corona del Mar, representing The Lease Outlet, Inc., stated that there is a dispute with staff regarding the application, specifically, the Outlet denies the statement that they attached the words "office use only" under the business description of the business license application. In addition, the property was originally intended to be used for a car wash, and he felt that testimony regarding that fact should be heard. He encouraged granting the rehearing in order to present new information. In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, Mr. Andersen stated that the applicant has continued to conduct his business without the benefit having obtained a conditional use permit. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Denied Rehearing Member Dixon, and carried 4-1, Mayor Monahan voting no, the request for rehearing was denied. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Lucky ABC License, Lucky Supermarket for a premise -to -premise transfer of a Type 21 ABC Supermarket License (off -sale general) to be transferred from 2180 Harbor Boulevard to 2300 Harbor Boulevard. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 21, 1999. Phil Morello, Post Office Box 10487, Costa Mesa, stated that the liquor license issue is of great importance on the west side, and mentioned that in the future he would be asking, on behalf of the Wallace Avenue Improvement Group (W.A.I.G.), for a reduction in the number of establishments which provide liquor in their area. He asked how many licenses there were over the quota, and questioned the feasibility of combining the districts. The Development Services Director replied that State law dictates that ABC licenses shall be counted according to the census tracts, and Lucky'& ,is moving into a tract where four licenses exist and three are allowed. He indicated that the entire district is approximately one or two licenses under the quota. Roger Watson, Land Entitlement and Development Services, Inc., 1820 East 15t Street, Suite 550, Santa Ana, representing American Stores, which includes Lucky Supermarket and Sav On, reported that the new location will provide the opportunity to install a top-of-the-line security system in relation to the sale of alcohol and tobacco. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Made a Finding of Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, to make the finding of public Public Convenience convenience or necessity for the transfer of the Lucky and Necessity Supermarket ABC license. Council Member Somers concurred. with Mr. Morello that checks and balances need to be established in regard to liquor sales, but supported this application because it is a grocery store which would have a lower tendency for problems. The motion carried 5-0. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a recommendation from the Fairview Park Fairview Park Citizen's Advisory Committee to direct the use of Donation $200,000.00 in donated funds to construct a rest room, picnic shelter, and interpretative facilities at Fairview Park. The Community Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 18, 1999. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Recommendation Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the recommendation was approved. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Mayor Monahan West Side Specific for updates on the West Side Specific Plan and the Santa Ana Plan and SARX River Crossing (SARX) Study. The Development Services Study Update Director summarized the Agenda Report dated January 22, 1999, regarding the West Side Specific Plan. He reported that a community workshop would be held on Saturday, February 6, 1999, at Rea Community Center. He indicated that additional meetings will be held, if necessary. The City Manager reported that presentations would also be made to other groups and organizations to obtain additional input, and Mike Robinson, Principal Planner, Development Services, would be the person to contact at (714) 754-5610. 1.62 Mayor Pro Tem Cowan apologized for the handicap accessibility problems at the previous meetings, and commended the Human Relations Committee for their support. Gail Perkins, Human Relations Committee, commented that the turnout for the meetings had been disappointing, and mentioned that some of the attendees had come with their own personal agenda regarding the 19th Street bridge. She stated that they were encouraging more latino representation in future meetings. Phil Morello, Post Office Box 10487, Costa Mesa, supported "taking the show on the road" but opposed holding the meetings in private homes. '.He complained that talk of the 19' Street bridge was not allowed at the meetings. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported the living room dialogues, but disagreed with Mr. Morello, stating that the consultant did not restrict topics of discussion. He felt that the Regional Urban Development Assistance Team (RUDAT) Study should be incorporated into the West Side Specific Plan. Mr. Pizarek stated that he would like to eventually see trees, benches, and trash cans on East 19th Street. Paul Bunney, 984 Linden . Place, Costa Mesa, stated that he had participated in one hof the meetings and thought that the input was positive. He encouraged considering the extension of 19th Street to Huntington Beach. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that he had attended one of the recent meetings where he was the only member of the audience. He commented that the City is opposed to the 19th Street bridge, and proposed a study to investigate the economic benefits to the west side if the bridge were to be constructed. He reported his attendance at a meeting in Huntington Beach where the residents were also opposed to the bridge. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 28, 1999, 'regarding the SARX Study. He responded to questions from Council. Council Member Somers commented on this process by stating that Council's primary duty is to designate land use, and she supported employing the two studies to determine how the land will be used and then to determine the traffic use. The following Costa Mesa residents spoke in support of the extension of West 19th Street: Lee Buratti, 2000 Continental Avenue; Paul Bunney, 984 Linden Place (showed photographs of the area); Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue; and Phil Morello, Post Office Box 10487. The following persons spoke in opposition to the 19th Street bridge: Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa; and Jan Vandersloot, 221 East 16th Street, Newport Beach. COUNCIL Council Member Dixon announced that the Costa Mesa Senior COMMENTS Center would . be ;featuring Monte Carlo Night on Saturday, Monte Carlo Night/ February 6, 1999, and the library foundation would hold their Library Fund Raiser first fund raiser on Monday, February 8, 1999, at the Souplantation. 1 � I 1 Finance Department Council Member Erickson commended the Finance Department Commendation on their investment policies as reported in December, 1998. He reported that he and Council Member Dixon would be attending Orange County Fair the City/Fairgrounds Liaison Committee meeting on February 18, Meeting 1999, and requested that he be notified of any items that Council would like discussed. 57 Freeway Mayor Monahan reported that he attended a meeting regarding Extension the extension of the 57 Freeway and suggested that the City remain involved should there be further developments. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. GG" Mayor of the ity of Costa Mesa ATTEST: 1. -2�� &Z;'� Deputy Cit Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1