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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
JUNE 7, 1999
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular 'session June 7, 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 Cowan, and
invocation by Mayor Monahan.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Mayor Gary Monahan
Mayor Pro Tem Libby Cowan
Council Member Joe Erickson
Council Member Linda Dixon
Council Member Heather Somers
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
Fire Marshall Tom Macduff
Building Official Rick Brown
Associate Planner Kim Brandt
Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
May 17, 1999 Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member Somers
absent, the minutes of the ` regular z meeting of May 17, 1999,
were approved as distributed.
ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
RESOLUTIONS Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to read ali ordinances
and resolutions by title only.
NEIGHBORHOOD Mayor Monahan commended Maurine Miller, Rochester Street,
WATCH MEETING for hosting a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on May 14, 1999.
PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan presented the "Mayor's Award" to Jim
Mayor's Award DiCamilli, in recognition for his entrepreneurial activities,
volunteer work, and consistent support of local colleges and
high schools.
PRESENTATION
"Free Fishing Day" Mayor Monahan read a proclamation proclaiming June 12,
Proclamation 1999, "Free Fishing Day".
ORAL COMMUNI- Bill Turpit, 1772 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, representing the
CATIONS Lions Park Association which consists of approximately 30
Lions Park Skate- residents, expressed concern that the City is pursuing a
board Facility "piecemeal" approach to the development of facilities within
Lions Park. He suggested reevaluation of the proposed
skateboard park design, and emphasized that the concerns of
the neighbors should be taken into account. Mr. Turpit
addressed the 10,00,0 -square -foot skateboard facility, stating
that it would be a treeless expanse of concrete located at the
entrance to the park.
Lions Park Skate- Dan Hamilton, 1845 Anaheim Avenue, No. 19B, Costa Mesa,
board Facility President of the Vendome Condominium Association,
representing 74 residents, supported reconsideration of the plan
for redevelopment of Lions Park. He proposed investigating
traffic and safety 'concerns, preparing an Environmental Impact
Report on drainage, and addressing the loss of green space. He
submitted a petition with 73 signatures.
Ross Pfautz, 1845 Anaheim Avenue, No. 10B, Costa Mesa,
stated that the skateboard facility will draw persons from other
areas into their; neighborhood. He recommended that the
facility be located closer to commercial uses, and that the green
space be utilized as a buffer for adjacent homes. Later in Oral
Communications, Mr. Pfautz pointed out that 10 years ago high
density ;development of the entire block from Park to Anaheim
Avenues negatively affected the drainage in the area.
Lorie Timlick, 1782 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, supported the
skateboard facility„ and asked that the grass be retained to aid
in the fight against flooding, for its visual appeal, and for family
activities. She asked that a notice be posted at the park to
inform users of proposed changes.
Mayor Pro Tem Cowan replied that both the new Downtown
Community Center and the skateboard park have been on the
agenda ,for three years. She acknowledged that there are some
items that may need review, and suggested that the skateboard
facility be again placed on an agenda. Council Member Dixon
asked that this item be considered at the meeting of July 6,
1999, and proposed exploring. other locations and/or
considering design elements of the park in order to mitigate any
impact prior to proceeding with the project. The City Manager
informed Mayor Monahan that a history of the skateboard park
is in the process i of , being prepared,, and mentioned that the
parking ,lot for the new Downtown Community Center will also
be reviewed- at the meeting of July 6, 1999.
Wallace Avenue Phil Morello, Post` Office Box 10487, Costa Mesa, provided an
Street Vendors update on the street vendors on Wallace Avenue, stating that
the situation has !recently exacerbated. He reported that the
vendors; disappear when the police arrive, and asked for
assistance in correcting this problem. He addressed the issues
of violence created by overcrowded living situations, and the
increase of graffiti; in the Wallace Avenue neighborhood.
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Alcohol and Drug Marsha -Gahring, Post Office Box 8344, Fountain Valley, owner
Rehabilitation of property at 2036, Fullerton Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported
Facilities that a proposed increase from 6 to 14 residents at the
"Yellowstone" alcoholic rehabilitation facility, 154 East Bay
Street, is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission
on June 28, 1999j. She maintained that the City should impose
restrictions on these types of facilities to preclude their
endangeringthe quality of life for adjacent neighbors.
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Sterling Avenue Jo Ann Reinholt, 1823 Tanager Drive, Costa Mesa, objected to
Problems the lack of leadership in relation to problems in west side Costa
Mesa, specifically living conditions on Sterling Avenue where
many garages have been converted into living areas. She
proposed changing illegally used garages into carports and
making unscheduled code enforcement inspections.
Child Care and Charlene Metoyer, 759 Allegheny Avenue, Costa Mesa, Child
Youth Services Care and Youth Services Committee, provided an update on the
Committee Report committee's activities, and thanked Council for their support.
19' Street Bridge Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that
the extension of West 19th Street to Huntington Beach would
increase Costa Mesa property values.
CONSENT The following items„ were removed from the Consent Calendar:
CALENDAR Item No. 10, Contract for Design and Installation of an
Emergency Generator System for the Communications Facility,
79 Fair Drive, Project No. 99-05; and Item No. 24, Costa Mesa
Community Foundation.
MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Mayor
Except Items 10 Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent
and 24 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: Ching Hai Realty;
Jack Muradliyan; and Hugh Vanasek.
Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Licenses:
Licenses
Mr. Juan Restaurant, 2263 Fairview Road, Suite G, for a
person-to-person transfer of a Type 41 ABC license (on -
sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place).
Hideto Arimizu (formerly Naomi's), 320 Bristol Street,
Suite G, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 41 ABC
license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating
place).
Donatelli's, 2230 Fairview Road, Suite D, for a person-to-
person transfer of a Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer
and wine for a bona fide eating place).
Ruby's Diner, 428 East 17th Street, for a person-to-person
transfer of a Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine
for .a' bona fide eating place).
Crown Empire Liquor, 1125 Victoria Street, Suite S, for a
person-to-person and premise -to -premise transfer of a
Type 21 ABC license (off -sale general).
Public Utilities Southern California Gas Company filed Application No. 99 -
Commission 05-019 with the Public Utilities Commission on May 12,
1999; asking for approval to sell certain real property located
in Playa del Rey, California, and to reduce rates by
approximately $4.6 million as a result of an anticipated gain
on the sale of the properties.
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WARRANTS The following warrants were approved:
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1746, funding City operating expenses
1746/Payroll 910 for $1,259,719.30'; and Payroll 910 for $1,495,384.27.
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1747, funding City operating expenses
1747 for $481,305.68.
Approved Warrant
1748/Payroll 911
Approved Agree-
ment SA -115-99F
with State for Fair
Traffic Manage-
ment
Approved Agree-
ment with Atlas for
Site Cleanup at
Corporation Yard;
Authorized Exten-
sion
Awarded Bid Item
No. 1034, Fi!rn,
Paper, and Chemi-
cals to Photo Max
Awarded Bid Item
No. 1035, Com-
puter Ecluipmont,
to The Flri ,ntcr
Connection
Awarded Parkway
Concrete Repair,
Project No. 99-04,
to S. Parker
Approved Agree-
ment with Lucent
Technologies to
Upgrade: Telephone
System
ApprovE!d Agree-
ment with Hewlett
Packard for Compu-
ter Support
Warrant Resolution 1748, funding City operating expenses
for $652,483.45; and Payroll 911 for $1,470,162.67.
Agreement No. SA -115-99F was approved with the 32"d District
Agricultural Association, for the City to provide police officers
for traffic management at the 1999 Orange County Fair, July 9-
25, 1999, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00; and the
Police Chief was authorized to sign on .behalf of the City.
An agreement was; approved with Atlas Environmental
Engineering, Inc., i 5122 Bolsa Avenue, Suite 107, Huntington
Beach, for $56,868.60, for. additional site assessment and
continued site cleanup of the underground fuel leak at the City's
Corporation Yard, 2300 Placentia Avenue, from July 1, 1999,
through `June 30, 12000, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk
were' authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
Authorization was given to extend the above agreement
with Atlas Environmental Engineering, Inc., as needed, for a
negotiated price not to exceed $56,868.60 per year for a
maximum of two years, Ifor additional clean-up as required
by the County ofi Orange Health Care Agency, contingent
upon funding authorized by City Council.
Bids , received for Bid Item No. 103.4, Photographic Film, Paper,
and Chemicals, a're on file in the' City Clerk's office. The
contract was awarded to Photo Max Film Supplies Company,
3455 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, in an amount not to
exceed $43,000.00 per year for three years.
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Bids received for Bid Item No. 1035, Computer Equipment, are
on file in the City ;Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to
The Printer Connection, 1831 West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim,
for $163,866.43.
Bids received for, Parkway Concrete Repair and New Sidewalk,
Project No. 99-041,` are on file in the City Clerk's office. The
contract. was awarded to S. Parker Engineering, Inc., 10059
Whippoorwill Avenue, Fountain Valley, for $401,351.50.
A Lease Agreement was approved with Lucent Technologies,
Inc., 18201 Von , Karman Avenue, Suite 630, Irvine, for
$6,300.00 per month for 84 months, to replace and upgrade
the City's telephone• system; and the Acting Communications
Director ,was authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
A three -'year Support, Agreement was approved with Hewlett
Packard; 1421 South. Manhattan Avenue, Fullerton, fol an
amount not to exceed $134,431.00 for the first year, for
computer hardware and software support; and the Mayor was
authorized to sign. on behalf of the City.
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Approved Agree- Renewal of a Lease Agreement was approved with Childs -Pace,
ment with Childs- - Inc., for use of the Downtown Community Center for $432.00
Pace for Downtown per month, expiring June 30, 2000; and the Mayor was
Community Center authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
Approved Agree- A Railroad Crossing Agreement with the City of Santa Ana was
ment with Santa approved for construction of safety improvements at the
Ana for Sunflower railroad crossing on Sunflower Avenue; and Budget Adjustment
Railroad Crossing No. 99-107 for $7,540.00, was approved.
Accepted Work by Bristol Street/73 Overcrossing Street Lighting, Project No. 98 -
Baxter -Griffin for 16, Federal Project No. STPLH-5312(023), was completed to
Bristol Street/73 the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on February 24,
Overcrossing Street 1999, by Baxter -Griffin Company, Inc., 8210 Monroe Avenue,
Lighting, Project Stanton. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was
No. 98-16 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 6 months
thereafter.
Accepted Work by Shalimar Park was completed to the satisfaction of the
Metro Builders for Community Services Director on March 22, 1999, by Metro
Shalimar Park Builders and Engineering, Ltd., 2610 Avon 'Street, Unit A,
Newport Beach. The work was accepted; retention funds were
reduced to $6,912.43; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to
file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release
remaining 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 for California Street "ADA" Improvements from Gisler Avenue to
California Street Minnesota Avenue, Project No. 99-01, were completed to the
"ADA" Improve- satisfaction of the Public Services Director on April 9, 1999, by
ments, Project No Ranco Corporation, Post Office Box 9007, Brea. The work was
99-01, by Ranco 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 by Street improvements at 1785-1791 Monrovia Avenue were
Lewis for 1785- completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by
1791 Monrovia James R. Lewis, 935 West 18t' Street, Costa Mesa, in
Avenue Improve-, connection with Encroachment Permit No. 14955 (PA -97-45).
ments, EP -14955 The work was accepted; and refund of the $20,000.00 cash
(PA -97-45) deposit,was approved.
Accepted Work by Street improvements at 2891 Bear Street were completed to the
Autumn Years for satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Autumn Years, a
2891 Bear Street, California Corporation, 9622 Katella Avenue, Anaheim, in
EP -98-15008 and connection with Encroachment Permit No. PS -98-15008 (PA -
EP -98-15052 (PA- 97-46), and Encroachment Permit No. PS -98-15052 (PA -97-46).
97-46) The work was accepted, and the bonds were exonerated.
Authorized Execu- The Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to execute
tion of Quitclaim Quitclaim Deed 3557 for vacation of public alleys No. 17 and
Deed 3557 No. 4.
Accepted Work by Street improvements' at 1665 MacArthur Boulevard were
Fullmer for 1665 completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by
MacArthur Boule- Fullmer Construction,' 1725 South Grove Avenue, Ontario,- in
vard Improvements connection with Encroachment Permit No. PS99-00078. The
PS99-00078
work was accepted, and the bond was ordered
munity Foundation
exonerated.
Costa Mesa Farm
The following action was taken in connection with the Costa
Sports Complex
Mesa Farm Sports Complex:
Approved Release
Approval was; given to release $85,000.00 of the
of Retention Funds
$171',709.42 in retention, funds held for the soccer field
to Terra -Cal
project to Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., 14530 Joanbridge
Bylaws
Street, Baldwin' Park.
Approved Change
Change Order; No. 23 to the contract with Terra -Cal
Order No. 23
Construction, Inc., for $3,411.20, to upgrade the flagpole
lighting, was approved.
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Approved Change
Change Order; No. 24 to the contract with Terra -Cal
Order No. 24
Construction, Inc., for $3,123.13, to install a 75 -foot "V"
Swale in the west parking lot, was approved.
Measure "M"
The following action was taken in connection with Measure "M"
Eligibility
Eligibility:
Approved Mainte-
Maintenance of Effort for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 was
nence of Effort
approved.
Approved Capital Seven-year Measure "M"/Capital Improvement Program was
Improvement Plan approved.
Emergency Genera- Item No. 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Award
for for Communk contract for Desigh and Installation of an Emergency Generator
cations_ , Project No. System 'for the Communications Facility, 79 Fair Drive, Project
99-05 No. 99-05. At the request of the Mayor, the Public Services
Director reviewed the ,project, stating that the new system has a
fuel 'supply which Will allow for full operation, including air
conditioning', equipment usage, and lighting, for five days. On
MOTION/Awarded motion by Mayot Monahan, seconded by Council Member
Contract to Erickson', and carried 4-0, the contract was awarded to Balvin
Laubach A. Laubach, doing business as Laubach Electric Company,
14701 Brookline Way; Tustin, for $44,362.00.
Costa Mesa Com-
Item -,No. 24 on the Consent_ Calendar was presented: Costa
munity Foundation
Mesa Community Foundation: Terms of Board Members; and
Changes to the: Bylaws. Mayor Monahan asked that
modifications to Article V, as shown below, be approved. On
MOTION/Approved
motion by Mayor 'Monahan,. seconded by Council Member
Terms of Board
Dixon, and carrie'4-0, the terms of Board Members were
Members and
approved, changes to the Bylaws were approved, modifying
Bylaws
Article V of the. Bylaws as follows:
Section 3. Selection and Term of Office. The first Board of
Directors shall be comprised of one Costa Mesa City Council
member appointed by the Mayor and eight at -large members
selected by a ;majority (3/5)' vote of the Costa Mesa City
Council. Each at -large member shall serve for a term of two
years, with they exception of the first eight members elected
to the Board of Directors, of which two shall serve terms of
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three (3) years each, three (3) members shall serve terms of
two (2) years each, and three (3) members shall serve terms
of one (1) year each, as approved by the City Council. The
Council Member's two-year term will coincide with the
Mayor's term. No member's service shall exceed six
consecutive years.
Section 4. Vacancies. A vacancy in the City Council
Member position because of removal, death, resignation,
expiration of term or otherwise, shall be filled by
appointment by the Mayor pursuant to the provisions of
Article V, Section 3. A vacancy in any other Director
position shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of
Directors. Any person selected to fill a vacancy on the
Board of Directors shall hold office for the remaining term of
his or her predecessor in office, subject to the power of
removal contained herein.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued
1997 Uniform from the meeting of May 17, 1999, to consider second reading
Codes and 1996 and adoption of Ordinance 99-6, . adopting the 1997 Uniform
National Electric Codes and 1996 National Electric Code as amended by the
Code State of California. No communications were received. There
being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Ordinance 99-6 Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to give second reading
and adopt Ordinance 99-6, 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 the public hearing, continued
1997 Uniform Fire- from the meeting of May 17, 1999, to consider second reading
Code and adoption of Ordinance 99-7 adopting the 1997 Uniform Fire
Code. No communications were received. The Fire Marshall
reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 24, 1999. There being
no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Ordinance 99-7 Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to give second reading
and adopt Ordinance 99-7, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and
Building and Safety place set for the public hearing to consider a resolution
Fees establishing and adopting schedules of rates, fees, and charges
for building safety services provided by the City, effective
August 7, 1999. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the
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MOTION A motion was made 'by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
Continued to Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to continue the public
September 7, hearing 'to the meeting of September 7, 1999, directing staff to
1999 complete an analysis of the potential uses for that site,
including residential, requesting that viable residential uses be
provided, and to include the above findings within the context
of the West Side Specific Plan.
Mayor Monahan opposed the concept of commercial abutting
residential in this area,. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan commented that
there is ; a housing: deficit in Costa Mesa, and felt an obligation
to investigate the potential of every site. Council Member
Erickson supported the motion but concurred with the Mayor's
concerns regarding the proximity of commercial and. residential
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City Clerk's office. ;No communications were received. The
Building Official summarized the Agenda report dated May 24,
1999.
MOTIOIN/Adopted
A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Resolution 99-34
Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 99-
34,.A RESOLUTION OF .THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA. MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING
SCHEDULES OF RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR BUILDING
SAFETY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
directing staff to iprepare a fee study for Budget Year 2000-
2001. Zi
PUBLIC HEARING
The Deputy City Klerk announced that this was the time and
Signs in the Public
place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance relating
Right -of -Way
to signs in the public right-of-way. Environmental Determina-
tion: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City
Clerk's office. No, communications were received. The
Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report
dated May' 26, 1999. The Associate Planner responded to
questions from Council.
MOTION
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
Continued to
Mayor Monahan, and icarried 4-0, to continue the public hearing
July 6, 1999
to the meeting of July 6, 1999.
Council Member Dixon asked that staff research and prepare an
amendment to the proposed ordinance that would allow the
City to limit the amount of advertising or corporate sponsorship
similar to the holiday banner provision. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan
stated that she supported the time period restrictions for the
display of portable signs, and opposed allowing political signs in
the public right -of -.'way during election campaigns.
PUBLIC; HEARING
The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and
GP -99-01, City of
place set for the public hearing to consider General Plan
Costa Mesa
Amendment GP -99-01, for the City of Costa Mesa, to amend
the 1990 General Plan Land Use Map from Public and Semi -
Public to General, Commercial, with corresponding changes to
the General Plan- text for the 0.5 -acre site located at the
southwest corner of Hamilton and Charle Streets.
Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The
Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No
communications were received. The Development Services
Director, reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 26, 1999.
MOTION A motion was made 'by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
Continued to Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to continue the public
September 7, hearing 'to the meeting of September 7, 1999, directing staff to
1999 complete an analysis of the potential uses for that site,
including residential, requesting that viable residential uses be
provided, and to include the above findings within the context
of the West Side Specific Plan.
Mayor Monahan opposed the concept of commercial abutting
residential in this area,. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan commented that
there is ; a housing: deficit in Costa Mesa, and felt an obligation
to investigate the potential of every site. Council Member
Erickson supported the motion but concurred with the Mayor's
concerns regarding the proximity of commercial and. residential
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properties. Council Member Dixon suggested that the area be
studied to ascertain if any type of residential housing is
compatible.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and
Citywide Traffic place set for the public hearing to consider an annual review of
Impact Fees Citywide Traffic Impact Fees:
Resolution to establish a traffic impact fee pertaining to new
development in the City of Costa Mesa and related capital
improvement plan for Transportation improvements,
establishing a fee of $149.00 - per average daily trip end
(ADT) as the City's traffic impact fee (three additional
options are provided in the 1998 fee study including a
maximum fee of $281.00 per ADT).
Annual accounting of the Citywide traffic impact fee
program.
Resolution to establish an incentive for new developments
within the City of Costa Mesa, continuing the assessment of
traffic impact fees on an incremental basis.
The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office.
No communications were received. The Public Services
Director summarized the Agenda Report dated May 26, 1999.
Tony Petros, LSA Associates, One Park Plaza, Suite 500, Irvine,
member of the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee Committee,
commented on the committee's efforts.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council
Resolution 99-35; Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, the following action was taken:
Approved Pro-
gram; Adopted Resolution 99-35 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE
Resolution 99-36 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
PERTAINING TO NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA AND RELATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS.
Annual accounting of the Citywide traffic impact fee program
was approved.
Resolution 99-36 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH AN INCENTIVE FOR NEW
DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of May 17,
Reorganization of 1999, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 99-8, to
City Departments effectuate the reorganization of City departments by the City
Manager.
MOTION/Adopted
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On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
Ordinance 99-8
Member: Dixon, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 99=8 was given
second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 2-212, 2-213, 2-218, 12-1, 12-2, 12-3,
12-17, 12-18,12124: 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-
128, 15-131, 15-132, 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
PLAN BY CITY MANAGER.
OLD BUSINESS
The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of May 3,
18TH Street Parking
1999, 1,8tn Street Parking Lot Improvements, Project No. 99-03:
Lot Improvements,
18t`' Street parking 'Jot project maintenance; and award of
Project No. 99-03
contract to GMC Engineering, Inc. A communication was
received from Sid Crossley, Tempest Equity, 1799 Newport
Boulevard, Costa Mesa, giving six reasons why the 181h Street
parking lot improvements should be completed. The Public
Services Director 'reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 28,
1999.
Jon Martino reported that his company has recently
redeveloped a building which faces the 18'h Street lot at 1781
Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, and provided pictures. He
recommended that Alternative 2 be adopted for safety reasons.
He noted the parking lot's. current state of disrepair, and
emphasized that the parking spaces are needed.
Sid Crossley, Tempest Equity, 2799 Newport Boulevard, Costa
Mesa, addressed the,cost issue stating that the parking lot is
not being - maintained. He pointed out that parking is also
needed 'for the police substation and the Veterans of Foreign
Wars hall. Mr. Crossley reported that the adjacent businesses
could offset the share of their cost to improve the lot if sales
are improved by 15 percent, which is likely.
MOTION/Awarded A motion was made by Council Member Erickson , seconded by
Contract to GMC Mayor Monahan, and carried 4-0, to award the contract to GMC
Engineering, Inc 586 East Lambert Road, Brea, for
$227,852.13. ;, .
Motion to A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Renegotiate Failed Council Member Dixon, to direct staff to renegotiate with the
to Carry Newport Boulevard I property owners and businesses to
contribute their share' of the maintenance cost (for a total cost
of $3,200.00 annually); and if the property owners and
businesses decline to'pay their fair share of the costs, post the
parking ;lot with signs indicating that the lot is to be used for
public facility parking only (Lions Park, police substation,
Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Neighborhood Community
Center), create a method of enforcement for Council approval,
and .institute a 4 -hour ,parking limit.
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Mayor Pro Tem Cowan felt that the above would be difficult to
enforce, and supported the City's absorbing the cost of the
maintenance. She proposed reviewing the situation in one year
to determine if the prediction regarding sales tax comes to
fruition. Council Member Erickson reviewed his concern that
the property is publicly owned, and persons using the public
facilities cannot park in the lot if it is being utilized by
employees of the businesses for 8 to 9 hours every day. He
stated that the- maintenance cost for the businesses is minimal,
and considered it a gift of public funds for the City to subsidize
their share. Council Member Erickson pointed out that the
potential 15 percent sales tax increase is actually paid by the
customers, not the businesses. Mayor Monahan agreed with
the Mayor Pro Tem, stating that the cost would return to the
City via increased sales tax, and noted that enforcement of the
restricted parking lot would be an additional cost to the City.
Council Member Erickson asked that staff report on the
outcome of the negotiations within 60 days, prior to opening of
the parking lot.
The motion failed to carry 2-2, Council Members Monahan and
Cowan voting no.
Motion to Fund A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by
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Mayor Monahan, to approve the City's funding of the entire
cost of the maintenance, to institute the 4 -hour parking limit,
and to designate one-half the parking lot for public facilities
parking only. After discussion, Mayor Monahan withdrew his
second.
NEW BUSINESS
The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance prescribing that
Recreation Class
recreation class fees are to be set by the Parks, Recreation
Fees
Facilities and Parkways Commission. The Community Services
Director summarized the Agenda Report dated May 26, 1999.
MOTION
On motion by Mayor Pro . Tem Cowan, seconded by Mayor
Ordinance 99-9
Monahan, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 99-9, AN ORDINANCE OF
Given First
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Reading
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12-56 OF CHAPTER III OF
TITLE 12 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
PRESCRIBING THAT RECREATION CLASS FEES ARE TO BE SET
BY THE PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND PARKWAYS
COMMISSION, was given first reading and passed to second
reading.
NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the East 17th Street Master
East 17th Street Plan Widening Project: Establish an "East 17th Street
Master Plan Transportation `Alternatives" , `.Ad Hoc Committee; appoint six
Widening Project business/property owner representative nominees to the
committee; and authorize staff to solicit letters of interest from
residents interested in participating on the committee. Mayor
Monahan volunteered to represent Council as liaison to the
committee.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council
Approved Com- Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to establish the "East 17th
mittee; Appointed Street Transportation Alternatives" Ad Hoc Committee
Members comprised of six business and/or property owners on East 17th
Street, two at -large residents, a Chamber of Commerce
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representative; one ' Planning Commissioner, and a Council
Member liaison; t'o appoint Robert Riblett, Dan Perlmutter, Dan
Lubeck, William Ross, David Hochner, and Jim Gray as
members of the committee; to authorize staff to solicit letters of
interest from residents; to direct staff to contact the Chamber
of Commerce and the Planning Commission requesting
appointment of representatives; and to appoint Mayor Monahan
as Council liaison''
NEW BUSINESS
The Deputy City Clerk presented SCAQMD Rule 2202, On -Road
SCAQMD Rule
Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options: Air Quality Investment
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Program'- Triennial Compliance Option; and Triennial payment
to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The Public
Services Director i reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 28,
1999, and responded to questions from Council. The City
Manager suggested' that the Public Services Director prepare a
program update for Council review.
MOTION
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded ,by
Approved Partici-
Council Member Erickson, and .carried 4-0, to approve the City's
pation and
participation_ in the Air Quality Investment Program - Triennial
Payment
Compliance Option; and to approve Triennial payment to the
SCAQMD for $36,580.30.
NEW 13USINESS
The Deputy City! Clerk presented the Business Improvement
BIA
Area (BIA) reauthorization: Annual report for Fiscal Year 1998 -
Reauthorization
99. Resolution on the intention to levy an annual assessment
for Fiscal Year 19,99-2000 for a Business Improvement Area for
City of Costa. Mesa, hotels and motels. The City Manager
summarized the Agenda Report dated May 26, 1999.
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Joe Bann, President 'of the Costa Mesa Tourism Council, Post
Office Box 5071,1 Costa Mesa, detailed several of the Tourism
Council's current; activities, specifically noting production of a
12 -page color brochure, popularity of the web site, initiation of
an advertising campaign targeting markets in Los Angeles, Palm
Springs, Las --Vegas,; and San Francisco, geared to holiday,
leisure, and business in Costa Mesa. He also mentioned major
promotions such !as ;"Beat the Heat" directed into the desert
areas and "Shop Till You Drop" for the Christmas season.
Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, Unit P, Costa Mesa, asked
for clarification on 'th.e concept of the BIA. The City Manager
explained that the amount of the assessment (one percent) is
set by Council annually at the request of the hotel managers.
Mr. .Scribner complimented the City on this system which
benefits the City and the hotels. He urged Council to allow
the hotel personnel to decide the size and properties to be
included in the BIA.. .'
Warren - Escher, ex -officio member of the Costa Mesa Tourism
and Promotion Council, complimented Council on retaining the
rate at ,one percent, ' and confirmed that Costa Mesa has the
lowest Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in Orange County.
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MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by
Annual Report; Council. Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to approve the annual
Adopted Res- report for Fiscal Year 1998-99, and to adopt resolution 99-37,
olution 99-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Setting a Hearing COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, THE INTENTION TO LEVY AN
on July 6, 1999 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 FOR A
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA FOR CITY OF COSTA MESA
HOTELS AND MOTELS, reauthorizing boundaries for the
Assessment District, approving the budget, and setting a public
hearing on July 6, 1999, at 6:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Santa Ana River Crossings
SARX Update; (SARX) Study update, Community Objective 98-134; and the
West Side Plan West Side Specific Plan Status Report No. 6, Community
Objective 98-131. The Development Services Director and
Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Reports dated
May 27, 1999, and May 28, 1999, respectively. The Public
Services Director advised that the next Technical Advisory
Group (TAG) meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 6, 1999.
Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, reiterated
his concern regarding deletion of the proposed 19" Street
bridge from the County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways.
MOTION/Received On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member
and Filed Erickson, and carried 4-0, the report was received and filed.
Skateboard Facility Council Member Erickson asked -that citizens interested in the
at Lions Park skateboard facility at Lions Park be notified of the discussion to
be held at the meeting of July 6, 1999. He wished City
Manager employee Jeannie Corzo good luck as she leaves her
job to move to North Carolina.
Future Agenda Mayor Monahan asked that the following items be placed on a
Items future agenda: review of the City's appeal process concerning
appeals from the zoning administrator being routed directly to
Council instead of going to the Planning Commission first; and
investigate the feasibility of relocating the Costa Mesa Civic
Center to the Pacific Savings Plaza, 1901 Newport Boulevard.
Governor's Award He announced that he will be nominating the first Mayor's
Award recipient, Karen Mortillaro, for the Governor's Award.
CITY
The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to
ATTORNEY'S
Government Code Section 54957.6 for Council to provide
REPORT/Request
direction to the Personnel Director regarding negotiations with
for Closed
the Costa Mesa Police Association. Mayor Monahan announced
Session: Police
that closed session would be conducted at the conclusion of
Negotiations
regular business.
CITY MANAGER'S
The City Manager presented the Fis-cal Year 1999-2000 Budget,
REPORT
reporting that sev aral meetings ar'a e.cheduled in City Hall, and
1999-2000 Budget
_ that- he and members of F'n:!nce rn=:ragement will speak with
the community, scrvi^e or r,.arazaticns, and homeowners
associations rega°ding fudge '�suil-s:; ..He announced that the
public hearing and adoa;lon of' the _budget is scheduled for a
special meeting on Tuesday, June 7.9,1999, at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL
Council Member Dixb.-, asked, Jiiat the City advertise for a
COMMENTS
representative from the Mesa del Mar Homeowners Association
to be appointed to the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee Committee.
Skateboard Facility Council Member Erickson asked -that citizens interested in the
at Lions Park skateboard facility at Lions Park be notified of the discussion to
be held at the meeting of July 6, 1999. He wished City
Manager employee Jeannie Corzo good luck as she leaves her
job to move to North Carolina.
Future Agenda Mayor Monahan asked that the following items be placed on a
Items future agenda: review of the City's appeal process concerning
appeals from the zoning administrator being routed directly to
Council instead of going to the Planning Commission first; and
investigate the feasibility of relocating the Costa Mesa Civic
Center to the Pacific Savings Plaza, 1901 Newport Boulevard.
Governor's Award He announced that he will be nominating the first Mayor's
Award recipient, Karen Mortillaro, for the Governor's Award.
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Flag for Mayor's Mayor Monahan reported that a American flag will be flown
Office over the Capital building in Washington, D.C., and subsequently
will be framed and hung in the Mayor's office.
ADJOURNMENT At 9:40 p:m., (Mayor Monahan adjourned the meeting to a
TO CLOSED closed session in first floor Conference Room A to
SESSION discuss the item, previously announced by the City
Attorney.
MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 10:35 p.m., and the
RECONVENED action taken during closed session was announced.
No Action Taken Regarding negotiations with the Costa Mesa Police Association,
Re Police no action was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT Mayor Monahan declared the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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