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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1999 - City Council242 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA MAY 17, 1999 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session May, 17, 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 Chaplain Lloyd Sellers, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. 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: None Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Deputy City Manager/Develop- ment Services Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris I Community Services Director Keith Van Holt Fire Marshal Tom Macduff Personnel Services Director Steve Hayman Building Official Rick Brown Personnel Manager Howard Perkins Senior Code Enforcement Officer Sandra Benson Associate Planner Kim Brandt Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council May 3, 1999 Member Somers, ,and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 3; 1999, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was matle 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 Michael Stevens, who was not Employee of the in attendance, is employee of the month, and thanked Michael Month for his dedication to the City. . PRESENTATION Liz Meyer, representing ReLeaf Costa Mesa, 2973 Harbor ReLeaf Costa Mesa Boulevard, Suite 187; Costa Mesa, introduced Felix Posos, 260 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, a member of the Board of Directors, who provided a final report on trees planted in the City using Proposition 70 grant funds. Ms. Meyer presented Mayor Monahan with a check for $6,000.00. INTRODUCTION Mayor Monahan introduced Kelly Rowe, Director, Orange County Water District Board, Post Office Box 8300, Fountain Valley, who reported that he is working closely with Mesa Consolidated Water District in the on-going effort to ensure that Costa Mesa receives quality water. ORAL COMMUNI- Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, addressed CATIONS an article in the May 14, 1999, issue of the Daily Pilot 19th Street Bridge concerning the City of Newport Beach conducting a campaign to entice visitors to their city. He compared their efforts to goals for the west side which is the property in Costa Mesa closest to the beach, and suggested applying this approach in that area. Mr. Graham again proposed conducting an economic study to determine the benefits of a 19th Street bridge. Council Member Erickson responded that the City of Newport Beach supports the 19th Street bridge because it would alleviate traffic on Pacific Coast Highway. Street Damage Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Street, Costa Mesa, stated Caused by Large that large trucks are parking in his area overnight, as well as in Trucks the parking lot of the Kona Lanes on Harbor Boulevard which is private property. He noted that the trucks damage the streets, and asked Council to review the ordinance which prohibits trucks from using City streets unless they have a specific destination. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 11, Agreement with the Newport -Mesa Unified School District for the collection of school fees by the City. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Except Item 11 Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. WRITTEN COMMU- Resolution 99-27 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY NICATIONS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Adopted Resolution AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE TRANSPOR- 99-27, Transporta- ATION SERVICES DIVISION, PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT, tion Records OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE Destruction NO. 75-60. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: H. Daniel Cevallos; Kurt Khacherian; Charles W. Reeder; and Norrene Tighe and the Tighe Family Trust. Public Utilities Notice that Southern 'California Gas Company has filed Commission Application No. 99-05 with, the Public Utilities Commission, for authority to increase its gas revenue requirements to reflect its accomplishments for Demand -Side Management Program years 1994, 1997, and 1998, and to address policy and procedural issues for future program years 1999 through 2001 in the 1999 Annual Earnings Assessment Proceeding. BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose Approved Permit was received from Teen Challenge of Southern California, for Teen Challenge 10125 California Avenue, South Gate, to distribute tickets in neighborhoods and in front of various stores from May 22, W P 1 1 1 1999, to May 22;, 2000, for the "All You Can Eat" pancake breakfast and chicken dinner. The permit was approved pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9-127(d). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution' 1744, funding City operating expenses 1744/Payroll 909 -for $1,436,935:58;; and Payroll 909 for $1,504,635.59. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution. 1745, funding City operating expenses 1745 for $218,110.05. Approved Contract Renewal, of a contract was approved with Mike Linares, 514 with Mike Linares Calle Cuadra, San Clemente, in an amount not to exceed for CDBG/HOME $66,000.00, for' Community Development Block Grant Services (CDBG)/HOME contract staff services, and the City Manager was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Family Care Walk -In ment with Family Associates, 18582 Beach Boulevard, Suite 23, Huntington Care Walk -In for Beach, for industrial : medical services, for a 3 -year period Medical Services effective' July 1, 1999, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on 'behalf of the City. Accepted Work by i Replacement of Floor "file at Various Locations, Project No. 98- Montealegre for 04, was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Replacement of Director on June 19, 1998, by Hector Montealegre, d.b.a. H. Floor Tile, Project M. Carpet, 146 East' Alondra Boulevard, Gardena. The work No. 98-04 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. Accepted Work Street improvements- at 1565 Wintergreen Place were by Pahlen Pipeline completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by for 1565 Winter- Pahlen Pipeline Construction, 1741 Tustin Avenue, Unit 10-8, green Improve- Costa Mesa, in connection with Encroachment Permit No. ments, EP -13676 13676 (PA -95-42)11. The work was accepted, and the bonds (PA -95-42) were ordered exonerated. Accepted Work by Street improvements at 1501 Newport Boulevard were Karcher for 1501 completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Newport: Boulevard Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., 1200 North Harbor Boulevard, Improvements, Anaheim, in connection with Encroachment Permit No. 14899 EP -14899 (PA -98- (PA -98-07). Thei work was accepted, and refund of the 07) $40,000.00 cash deposit was approved. Agreement with Item 11 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement Newport -Mesa with the; Newport -Mesa Unified School District for the collection Unified School of school fees by the 'City. The Development Services Director District reported that the agreement will enable school fees related to development impacts to be paid at the City's Permit Processing Center, thus consolidating a portion of the approval process. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Agreement Member Somers, and carried 5 -0, -the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City. Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. I, 1 1 1 PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Appeal of Decision from the meeting of May 3, 1999, to consider an application Regarding from James Keller, 2033 _ Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, Managing Tree appealing the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Growth Commission's denial of his request to preserve ocean views of west side Costa Mesa residents by managing tree growth. The Community Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated May 11, 1999, and responded to questions from Council. The following Costa Mesa residents supported the management of tree growth: James Keller, 2033 Republic Avenue, who supplied photographs of the area, additional letters of support, and the names of homeowners to be added to his petition; Pat Dolan, 923 West 20th Street; Alfred Kirsch, 2019 Republic Avenue; Mark Mcllroy, 2039 Republic Avenue; Steve Gaitan, 2019 Monrovia Avenue, who supported formation of a citizens advisory 'committee';` and Katherine Steward, 2035 National Avenue. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Tree Management Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to declare that the Plan and Continued overall direction of the plan is to maintain and enhance the the Public Hearing shade canopy within the Canyon Park area, including the to July 19, 1999 development of a phased tree -growth management plan over a 3 to 15 year period, thinning the number of eucalyptus trees deemed to block ocean views, and replacing the removed trees with California oak, sycamore, and other native shade -providing canopy trees, to develop a long-term, on-going tree growth ,management and maintenance plan to address the residential concerns expressed at the City meeting with the Canyon Park neighbors on May 6, 1999, including the screening plantings around the outer rim of the canyon, asking the residents to contact the Newport Terrace Homeowner's Association regarding their trees, and directing staff to return to Council with an implementation plan at the meeting of July 19, 1999. Council Member Dixon suggested that staff contact the City of Irvine regarding maintenance of eucalyptus trees. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the PA -99-12, Planning Commission's decision for PA -99-12 from Steven Gumpert/Kempley Gumpert, Independent Development Company, 1216 North Tustin Street, Orange, authorized agent for Irwin and Virginia Kempler, Trustees for the Kempler Family 1981 Trust, 311 Poinsettia Avenue, Corona del Mar, for a conditional use permit for off-site (shared) parking for construction of a 12,000 -square - foot, two-story, retail building including a mini -market with sale of alcoholic - beverages, and second -story offices; and a 2,400 - square foot gasoline service canopy, located at 1716 Orange Avenue/204 East 171' Street, in a C1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Planning Commission denied that portion of the conditional use permit for concurrent sale of alcoholic beverages and motor vehicle fuel. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received from R. Kasalo, 238 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, opposing the project; and the PRS Group, 31682 EI Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, reporting that an existing license from their census area has been placed in escrow, and asking that the conditional use permit be approved. 1 1 1 The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 3, 1999: Phillip Schwartze, PRS Group, 31682 EI Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, reportetl that the applicant has obtained an existing ABC license, concurred with the conditions of approval, and asked that Council', approve the conditional use permit. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion' was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Resolution 99-30 Tern Mayor Pro Te!Cowan, to adopt . Resolution 99-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION PA - 99712, modifying ;Code Requirement No. 17 to read, "No alcoholic, beverages shall be displayed within five feet of the cash register or the front door," deleting "unless it is in a permanently affixed cooler"; approving the concurrent sale of alcoholic beveragesand motor vehicle fuel based on the finding of public convenience or necessity; and adding Condition of Approval No. 44, "The applicant shall obtain an ABC license from within the census tract". Council Member Somers opposed the motion because of the overconcentration of ABC licenses in this area. She observed that the sale of liquor along with the sale of gasoline should not be allowed. Council Member Dixon seconded Council Member Somers's, opinions and !opposed the motion. The motion carried 3-2, Council Members Somers and Dixon voting no. i. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Council Review of place set for the 'public hearing to consider a request from ZA-99-06, Archi- Council Member Somers for Council review of the Planning tectural Designs/ICI Commission's approval of Zoning Application ZA-99-06, Holdings Architectural Designs, authorized agent for ICI Holdings/Stevenson; Ranch Partners Il, 2222 East 17th Street, Santa Aria, for a Planned Signing Program for Harbor Center, Including a free-standing sign on Wilson Street (37 feet in height proposed, 25 feet maximum height allowed and approved), and two free-standing signs on Harbor Boulevard (36 feet and 40 feet in height proposed, 25 feet maximum height allowed, 35 feet maximum height approved for both signs), located at 2300 Harbor Boulevard; in a C1 -S zone. Environmental Determination: Ezenipt. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from! Tamra Greenlee, Senior Vice President, BCI Development Company, noting that the height requirements under the Planned Signing Program are not the same as the sign ordinance, and that ICI is requesting less signage than that allowed under the isigh ordinance. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated May 10, 1999, and responded to questions from Council. Tamra Greenlee, ',Senior Vice President, ICI Development Company;, stated that. ICI is in complete agreement with the Planned Signing Program, including the terms and conditions, as approved. by .. the' Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission. She reported that the height requirements of the sign ordinance do, not apply to . Planned, Signing Programs because each program is a negotiated document on a case-by- case basis for a particular project. She presented graphics 1 1 1 1 1 illustrating that ICI is in conformance with the Planned Signing Program, noting that the ordinance allows significantly more than that wh,ich is being proposed. She responded to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Cowan by stating that neon would only be used as an accent on the signs Milton Solomon, Architectural Design and Signs, 1802 American Street, Anaheim, confirmed that the use of neon would be limited to enhancing some of the signs. Doug Scribner, 32.1 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa; felt that neighboring businesses and residents should be contacted for their opinions regarding proposed signage. Gilbert Collins, 3159 Sharon Lane, Costa Mesa, member of the Halecrest/Hall of ;Fame Homeowners Association Board of Directors, expressed', -concern regarding the proposed signage, and suggested denying the request. He felt that the 25 -foot height limit was adequate, and stated that Harbor Boulevard should have a more subdued advertising approach. Jay Humphrey, 1620 Sandalwood Street, Costa Mesa, opposed the larger signage. Katharine Bequette, 2349 College Drive, Costa Mesa, member of Neighbors of the. Harbor Center, opposed the signage, stating that her group had invested many hours attempting to convince ICI that the building should front Harbor Boulevard. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Dixon, seconded by To Deny ZA-99-06 Council Member Somers, to adopt a resolution denying Zoning Application ZA-99-06, and directing ICI to create 25 -foot signs for the project. Council Member Somers noted that -.,:major organizations in Costa Mesa such as South Coast Plaza, Metro Pointe, and K -Mart, have smaller or no signage. She did not believe that large signs are needed for the Home Depot store. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, MOTION/Adopted seconded by Mayor Monahan, to adopt Resolution 99-31, A Resolution 99-31 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA Approving ZA-99- MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNED SIGNING 06 PROGRAM ZA-99-06, with the exception that one pylon sign on Harbor Boulevard be no more than 25 feet in height, and the other sign a maximum of 35 feet in height. After discussion, Mayor Monahan withdrew his second to the motion. Council Member'Erickson seconded the `motion. Council Member Erickson stated that the proposed signs as amended by the substitute motion will provide less clutter and be more in-line with the Planned Signing Program to better serve the community, as well as serving the specialized needs of a commercial development. Council Member Dixon supported the motion and commented that she did not believe that ICI would have installed a total of 13 signs on Harbor Boulevard and Wilson Street. Council Member Somers supported the motion but hoped that the signs would not create the clutter which had caused her concern. Mayor Monahan supported the motion and acknowledged. they proposal as upscale. The substitute motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Council Review of place set for the public hearing to consider a request from Modification of Council Member ;Somers for Council review of the Parks, Bear Street Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission's approval of a Streetscape request from C. J. Segerstrom and Sons to modify the Bear Street Streetscape: The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Community Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated May 11, 1999. Paul Freeman, C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, proposed; an in-kind replacement of the trees in the median, -and showed a graphic illustration of Bear Street with the proposed palm; trees. He agreed that either pine or another type of, Council -approved tree would be acceptable for the replacement. Mr.] Freeman concurred with the suggestion to relocate' the replaced median trees within the City, and explained that the Imaj,ority of the trees on their private property would be replanted' within the Segerstrom property but approximately 20 of those trees could be donated to the City. He strongly supported the use of turf in the median. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by Tree Removal Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to modify the decision; of the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission by allowing C. J. Segerstrom and Sons to remove the existing pine tree's in the median and replace them with trees of 'the same size, requesting the applicant to use his best efforts to transplant trees, where feasible, on his own property; and requesting that the remaining trees on their private property be donated to the City of Costa Mesa. Mr. Freeman concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Cowan's suggestion of replacing the 51 trees with a like number of Cuban Royal Palms. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Cleric announced that this was the time and 1997 Uniform place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance Codes, and 1996 amending Sections 5-1, 5-12, and 5-65 of the Costa Mesa National Electrical, Municipal Code by; adoption of the 1997 Uniform Codes and the Code 1996 National Electrical Code as amended by the State of California. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Cleric's office. No! communications were received. The Building Official reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 3, 1999. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, asked when the new codes would be in effect, and the Building Official replied July 1, 1999. MOTION/Gave On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Ordinance 99-6 Member; Dixon, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 99-6 was given first First Reading reading and passed to second reading; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5-1, 5-12 AND 5-65 OF TITLE 5 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 1997; UNIFORM CODES AND 1996 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, AS AMENDED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA: PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and 1997 Uniform Fire place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance Code amending Chapter II of Title 7 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code adopting the 1997 Uniform Fire Code prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion; providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous. uses or operations; and establishing a Bureau of Fire Prevention and providing officers therefor and defining their powers and duties. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Fire Marshall reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 6, 1999. MOTION/Gave On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Ordinance 99-7 Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 99-7 was given first First Reading reading and passed to second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE, CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER II OF TITLE 7 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 1997 UNIFORM' FIRE CODE PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR EXPLOSION, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. FOR HAZARDOUS USES OR OPERATIONS; AND ESTABLISHING A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:50 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of May 3, Prohibition of Self- 1999, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 99-5, AN Service Tobacco -- -, ..O.RDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL �OF THE CITY OF COSTA Products MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 1 %2 TO TITLE 11 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SELF- SERVICE TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa, reiterated his statement that Section A should be revised to delete the reference to "...the smoking of tobacco, or any other weed or plant,... He did not believe that the ordinance would deter young persons from smoking, and stressed that authority should be returned to the parents. He noted that small business would be affected by this decision. Council Member Somers responded that small business owners have not been in attendance to protest the ordinance, and reported that tobacco companies would assist with the relocation of cigarette racks. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Ordinance 99-5 Council Member Somers, and carried 3-2, Council Members Monahan and Erickson voting no, to give second reading and adopt. Ordinance 99-5: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 1'/z TO TITLE 11 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SELF-SERVICE TOBACCO PRODUCTS. t �. OLD BUSINESS The.Deputy City Clerk presented the final design for the seismic Police Facility retrofit work for thei police facility as originally planned, based Seismic Retrofit on the State of California Office of Emergency Services (OES) approved alternative. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated May 10, 1999. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Directions to Staff Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, authorizing staff to continue with preparation of the final design documents. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City ,Clerk presented an agreement with Katzmaier Agreement for Newell Kehr, 2728 Coast Highway East, Corona del Mar, for the Design of Fairview design of Fairview Park improvements. The Community Park Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated May 11, 1999. MOTION/Gave A motion was. made 'by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Directions to Staff Mayor ;Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, directing staff to negotiate a scope of work, fees, and time schedule with Katzmaier Newell Kehr. Mayor Monahan announced that Richard Mehren, Chairman of the Fairview Park Committee, was in attendance and had provided a letter in support of Katzmaier Newell Kehr. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Coolidge Avenue/Fillmore Coolidge Avenue/ Way Neighborhood Improvement Plan, Community Objective Fillmore; Way 98-D4; ' and a request to form an ad hoc citizens committee to Improvement Plan oversee the plan's implementation. The Development Services Director introduced the Senior Code Enforcement Officer and Associate Planner who reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 10, 1999, and responded to questions from Council. In learning that children were playing in the Coolidge Avenue median, island where staff had suggested that the ivy be replaced with turf, Council Member Somers expressed dismay that children were allowed to play in the median, and asked that another ground 'cover be considered in lieu of turf which requires maintenance. She asked that staff explore the possibility of increasing the number of trash pickups to properties in the ;Coolidge Avenue/Fillmore Way neighborhood that have more than one residence. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan agreed with the suggestion by Council Member Somers that trash haulers be contacted to ascertain if they have talked with owners of these properties about additional pickups. Regarding the recommended improvement to install a traffic; signal at Baker Street and Coolidge Avenue, Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked that staff investigate whether or not a crosswalk light would be effective. She reported that the median, guidelines do not include ivy or turf, and asked who would make the decisions regarding No. 12, "adopt a paint palette for the exterior of the buildings". She objected to the City being involved in design elements such as selecting colors. Mayor Monahan stated that he had issued a press release to remind ,citizens that there is a reward for those who assist in stopping graffiti in the City. He reported that the City has a drug abatement program, and asked the Police Department to provide the City Attorney with drug activity information. Council Member Erickson asked that Mayor Monahan forward a letter to persons who hold the ground leases for the properties in the subject neighborhood to explain the direction of the improvements, and suggesting that they participate financially. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, representing the Mesa North Crime Prevention Committee, commended staff and Council on the Neighborhood Improvement Plan. He addressed Recommended Improvement No. 1, "Reconstruct alleys in concrete", suggesting that adding lampblack to the concrete will reduce signs of wear. He reported that should turf be installed and the olive trees retained on the Coolidge Avenue Median Island, the 'droppings from the trees would kill the turf. He mentioned that both of the above items should be of a higher priority than that proposed, and asked that the plan be implemented as soon as possible. John Burkhard, 3083 Madison Avenue, Costa Mesa, wanted additional options for the Coolidge Avenue Median Islands, suggesting that demolition of the medians be considered. Council Member Somers proposed replacing the median with diagonal parking. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by Plan Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, to approve the Plan, directing staff to research other possible replacements for the ivy, to determine the possibility of removing the median and adding diagonal parking, to. contact the trash haulers and the City Attorney to determine the feasibility of a higher number of trash pickups for more than one unit on a property, and to reword Recommendation No. 12 as follows, "Suggest to the property owners that a consistent paint palette for the exterior of the buildings may increase property values." Mayor Monahan asked that the new : guidelines be the number ..,...one: ,,option for. the Coolidge Avenue Median Islands. He expressed concern regarding the proposal to create parking in lieu of the median, noting that there could be a safety problem. He asked that a reference to the drug abatement program be added with encouragement by the Police Department to take advantage of the program where applicable. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Committee Member Somers, and carried 5-0, staff was directed to form an ad hoc citizens committee to assist in overseeing the plan's implementation. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance amending the Reorganization of Costa Mesa Municipal Code and- revisions to the Council Policy City Departments Manual, implementing reorganization of City departments. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 12, 1999. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Ordinance 99-8 Pro Tem Cowan, to give first reading to Ordinance 99-8: AN First Reading ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2-212, 2-213, 2-218, 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12- 17, 12-18, 12-24, 12-25, 12-26, 12-30, 12-31, 12-32, 12-36, 12-39, 12-48, 12-53, 12-56, 12-57(D), 12-58, 15-127, 15- i 128, 15-131, 1571132, 15-133, 15-138(5), AND 15-140(2); TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PERSONNEL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORS AND DEPARTMENTS, AND TO REPLACE THEM WITH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTORS AND DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO EFFECTUATE THE REORGANIZATION OF CITY DEPARTMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER. Council Member' Somers opposed the ordinance expressing concern regarding the number of personnel and services that are covered by the. Administrative Services Department. She asked that the Communications Department and Management Information System (MIS) Division be separate from Administrative Services. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Somers to MOTION/To place the ordinance on hold, directing the City Manager to Revise Ordinance consider maintaining the Communications Department and MIS Died Division as separate entities; and returning this item to Council at his earliest convenience. The motion died for lack of a second. The original motion carried 4-1, Council Member Somers voting no. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney 'requested a closed session pursuant to REPORT/Request Government Code Sections 54956.9(b)(1) and 54956.8 to for Closed Session: discuss the following: Pending land use application for a Group Group Home; and Home.;. and sale of City -owned surplus property at 2135 Surplus; Property Sterling Avenue and 111 ' East 18"' Street. The Mayor announced that closed session would be held at the conclusion of regular business. Jim Jennings, 25; Seabird Court, Newport Beach, explained his interest, in the 2135 Sterling Avenue property, reporting that he had submitted a; bid on the property and had entered into negotiations when he was informed that Habitat for Humanity would have exclusive rights to negotiate for the property. He stated that this was an abuse of Habitat's influence. Mark Korando, 582 Park Drive, Costa Mesa, representing Habitat for Humanity'of Orange County, reported that their first request to build low-income housing on this property was in May, 1997. He asked that a decision on the property be made after the City's budget hearings. A Costa Mesa resident asked if, after remodeling his home several , times, his property value would' decrease due to the existence of a Habitat for Humanity project in his neighborhood. Ken Kroesch, 2136 Raleigh Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported Mr. Jenning's purchase of the property. Council Member Somers responded to Mr. Kroesch's question regarding the benefit to the City of donating, the property. Mr. Kroesch opposed the purchase of the property by Habitat for Humanity. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager presented a resolution revising the pay REPORT grades and class titles for executive job classifications to reflect Executive Job the established labor marketplace and departmental Classifications reorganization; and Budget Adjustment No. 99-104 for $64,300.00. The Personnel Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated April 27, 1999. 1 1 253 MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Resolution 99-32; Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, Resolution 99-32 was Approved Budget adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Adjustment No. OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE PAY GRADES 99-104 AND CLASS TITLES FOR EXECUTIVE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE AND DEPARTMENTAL REORGANIZATION; and Budget Adjustment No. 99-104 was approved. CITY MANAGER'S The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution amending REPORT Resolution 98-92 ;by revising classifications and/or adjusting Telecommunica- salaries for selected classifications within the Telecommuni- tions Salaries cations Department. The Personnel Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 10, 1999. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made ,by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Resolution 99-33 Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, Resolution 99-33 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-92 BY REVISING CLASSIFICATIONS AND/OR ADJUSTING SALARIES FOR SELECTED CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT. COUNCIL Council Member Dixon asked staff to explore the City's current COMMENTS parking standards. Home Invasion Council Member Somers reported the dangers of home invasions, and encouraged residents to practice home safety. Crime Rate Council Member Erickson commented that the crime rate in Costa Mesa had dropped approximately 15 percent which is one of the largest drops in Orange County. He commended the Police Department and the citizens for their efforts. ADJOURNMENT At 10:25 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed TO session in first floor Conference Room A to discuss the items CLOSED SESSION previously announced by the City Attorney. MEETING Mayor Monahan reconvened the meeting at 11:20 p.m., and RECONVENED the action taken during closed session was announced. Group Home Regarding the pending land use application for a Group Home, no action was taken. MOTION Regarding the sale of City -owned surplus property at 2135 Authorized Sterling Avenue, by a vote of 5-0, Council authorized staff to Negotiations for negotiate and accept James Jenning's offer to purchase the 2135 Sterling subject property, as long as any conditions not acceptable to the City have been eliminated, =and imposed a 20 -day limit for the negotiation process to work out the terms of the sale. MOTION/Rejected Regarding the sale of City -owned surplus property at 111 East Bid 18' Street, by a vote of 5-0, Council rejected the purchase proposal and returned the deposit, in accordance with the Public Services Department confidential memorandum dated May 10,,1999. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared. the meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m. Mayor of a City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City lerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1