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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1999 - City Council1 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA NOVEMBER 1, 1999 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session November 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 Monahan, and invocation by Mayor Monahan. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Gary Monahan Mayor Pro Tem Libby Cowan Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Linda Dixon Council Members Absent: Council Member Heather Somers Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Assistant to the City Manager Ann Shultz Planning and Redevelopment Manager Mike Robinson Senior Planner Tamara Campbell Deputy City Clerk Ruth Delaney MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by October 18, 1999 Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member Somers absent, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 1999, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded RESOLUTIONS by Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan presented the Mayor's Award to Ed Baume, Mayor's Award in recognition of his commitment to youth and services to our community through his volunteer work with local sports programs and community activities. ORAL COMMUNI- Paula Oberstein, 2321 College Drive, Costa Mesa, stated CATIONS that enforcement of the conditions of approval for the Harbor Harbor Center, Center project, Planning Application PA -98-50, is improving. PA -98-50 She reported that this morning, construction work began at 6:00 a.m., and indicated that this also has occurred on Sunday mornings. Ms. Oberstein suggested a fine be established to prevent construction work beginning before the allowed time. Mayor Monahan explained that the developer, I.C.I. Holdings/SRP ll, and their subcontractors are aware of the hours during which they are allowed on the site as outlined in the contract, and reported that there is a fining system. Mayor Monahan said that he would investigate the situation that had occurred this morning. '371 372 Fillmore Way John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, addressed the "Slum" gang -and graffiti problems in his neighborhood, blaming businesses within the City which exploit cheap labor and create slums such as that on Fillmore Way. He stated that the units on Fillmore Way are unfit for occupancy, and believed that they should be inspected by the Orange County Health Department. Santa Ana Heights Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, Annexation stated that residents of Santa Ana Heights wish to remain as one community and not be divided into an east and west side. He encouraged'City Council to support their request to join the,two-thirds of Santa Ana Heights residents who are in the Newport Beach sphere of influence. The Mayor urged Mr. Niewiarowski to attend the City Council Study Session on November 8, 1999, at 4:30 p.m., where annexations will be discussed. Marcella Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, concurred with the comments with the speaker listed above. Crossing Guard Joyce Christiansen, 3149 Bray Lane, Costa Mesa, at Killybrooke Killybrooke Elementary School PTA President, reported that Elementary School the safety of Killybrooke students, 3155 Killybrooke Lane, is at risk because there is no crossing guard at the school. She said that the City conducted a count at this location to determine the need for a crossing guard, and the results indicate that 95 children cross the street before school, and 55 children after school. She stated that she had been advised by the City of a shortage of crossing guards. The Mayor asked Ms. Christiansen to leave her information with the City Manager, and asked staff to investigate this issue further. Unsafe Streets and Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, Sidewalks expressed concern regarding the unsafe streets and sidewalks along Baker Street and Fairview Road. He asked that the City assist in improving the quality of life for the homeowners of north Costa Mesa. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 4, Agreement No. 120A592 between the Costa Mesa Police Department and CALTRANS, for traffic management services. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Except Item No. 4 Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent Calendar'items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: William Testa. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control Requests: Licenses Donatelli's Restaurant, 2230 Fairview Road, for a person- to-person transfer of a Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine' for a bona fide eating place). .373 The Spa Cafd, located inside The Spa, 695 Town Center Drive, Suite 180,. for an original Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). The former restaurant in The Spa had an ABC license in the past. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1768, funding City operating 1768/Payroll 921 expenses for $532,823.44; and Payroll 921 for $1,521,974.09. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1769, funding City operating 1769 expenses for $490,976.60. ADMINISTRATIVE An agreement u;,.,,was approved with Cost Recovery ACTIONS/Approved Systems, Inc., 1750 Creekside Oaks Drive, Suite 290, Agreement with Sacramento, for $9,000.00, for Senate Bill (SB)90 Cost Recovery, for claims administration, and the City Manager was SB90 Claims; authorized to sign on behalf of the City; and Budget Approved Budget Adjustment No. 00-38 for $9,000.00, was Adjustment 00-38 approved. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with KFM Engineering, Inc., 18 ment with KFM Technology, Suite 206, Irvine, for $204,470.00, for an East for East 17" 17th Street Environmental Study, and the Mayor and Deputy Study; Approved City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City; and Budget Adjustment Budget Adjustment No. 00-32 for $4,470.00, was 00-32 approved, Adopted Resolution Resolution 99-73 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE 99-73, Transfer CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Cable Television CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO THE Franchise to AT&T TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE BY MEDIAONE GROUP, INC., TO AT&T CORPORATION. Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 00-39 was approved for Adjustment 00-39; $50,000.00, to purchase a Ford F-550 truck as a Approved Sale of replacement vehicle for the Special Weapons and Tactics the Existing SWAT (SWAT) team; and the sale of the existing SWAT team van Team Van was approved. Approved Group Group Home Standard Conditions to be applied, where Home Standard appropriate, to all types of group homes, were Conditions approved. Accepted Work by City-wide Annual "ADA" Improvements, Project No. 99-02, S. Parker Engineer- were. _ completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services ing for City -Wide Director on September 13,' 199.9, by S. Parker Engineering, Annual "ADA" Inc., 10059 Whippoorwill Avenue, Fountain Valley. The Improvements, work was accepted, the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to Project No. 99-02 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. .374 Agreement with Item No. 4 on the Consent Calendar was presented: CALTRANS for Agreement No. 120A592 between the Costa Mesa Police Traffic Management Department and -the State of California Department of Services Transportation (CALTRANS), for traffic management services in conjunction with reconstruction of the Red Hill Avenue bridge (1-405/55 Freeway Transitway),, from February 1 through November 30, 2000, for an amount not to, exceed $10,000.00, to be reimbursed by CALTRANS. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, disagreed with the CALTRANS decision to reduce Red Hill Avenue to one lane during the construction period. The Public Services Director MOTION gave a brief description of the project. On motion .by Council Approved Agree- Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Dixon, and ment carried 4-0, the agreement was approved and the Police Chief was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City. Clerk announced the public hearing, Parking Regulations continued from the meeting of October 18, 1999, to and Design consider an ordinance'amending Chapter VI of Title 13 of the Standards Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to off-street parking standards; and a resolution adopting revised parking design standards. Communications were received from the following: Ed Fawcett, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 1700 Adams Avenue,' Suite 101, Costa Mesa, opposing the proposed revisions to parking regulations and design standards; and Paul Wilkinson, Linscott Law & Greenspan, 1580 Corporate Drive, Suite 122, Costa Mesa, provided a working paper on their parking investigations. The Development Services, Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 25, ' 1999, and showed an overhead transparency reflecting parking design standards for cities in Orange County. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan indicated that the width of the parking spaces, the number, and the percentage of compact spaces was the issue, not the length of the space. The Development Services Director replied that Council had noted a ;concern regarding large vehicles in parking spaces. He stated that staff reviewed other cities standards, and felt that it was not unreasonable to propose 19 feet in stall length, especially in the commercial and industrial areas. Paul Freeman, representing C.J. Segerstrom & Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, supported the proposed standards. He observed that the public would benefit if the City restricted compact spaces and widened the width of the parking stalls. He; said that their major concern involves the cost of new developments and the retrofitting of old ones. Mr. Freeman noted the difference in traffic patterns between retail and business/office parks and small commercial center. Paul Wilkinson, Linscott Law & Greenspan Engineers, 1580 Corporate Drive, Suite 122, Costa Mesa, explained that the parking industry and the sizing of parking spaces is guided by the ; national ;Design Vehicle Concept which reflects current- production; trends. He pointed out that 85 percent of vehicles ' are 6 feet 3 inches wide or narrower and 16 feet 9 inches long or shorter, which illustrates that current vehicles are smaller than the.6 feet 4 inches by 17 feet size of 10 years ago. He reported that observation of 7 area projects, 1 1 which covered 2,300 parked vehicles, indicated that 18 percent of the vehicles were Sports Utility Vehicles, with 2 out of 3 in the 15 to 16 -foot range. He showed an overhead transparency which reflected the following: 95.1 percent of vehicles are 16 feet _or less in length, 97.1 percent are 17 feet or less, and 98.3 percent are 18 feet or less. He believed that an 18 -foot length is adequate for a parking space and suggested that adjustments be made in the width rather than length. Regarding compact parking spaces, Mr. Wilkinson felt that a width of 7 1/2 feet is too narrow, 8 feet should be the absolute minimum, and that the length of a compact space at 15 feet was adequate as opposed to the Planning Commission's recommendation of 17 feet. Responding to a question from Council Member Dixon, Mr. Wilkinson stated ,..that the majority of cities are eliminating compact .car spaces and using a "one -size -fits -all" parking space. Robert Klotz, Esq., Pillsbury Madison & Sutro, 650 Town Center Drive, 71h Floor, Costa Mesa, stated that adoption of the resolution would change the definition of a non- conforming development rendering all development, including parking structure, as non -conforming. He asked that this item be continued, noting that the following developments would be rendered non -conforming development: South Coast Plaza, the location formerly known as Crystal Court, Town Center, and the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Mr. Klotz proposed the following if Council intended to take immediate action: exclude from the proposed resolution applicability of the new standards to any existing parking structure because a structure cannot be changed to accommodate a new width and create a new aisle. Rick Choate, Choate Parking Consultants, Inc., 16969 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 240, Irvine, representing the National Parking Association, and Chairman of the Parking Consultants Council, stated that he has been designing parking facilities for over 20 years. He observed that many cities are changing to the "one -size -fits -all" parking stall, and addressed portions of the ordinance, specifically parking stall striping and the 25 -foot drive aisle. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/First On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Reading Given to Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 99-15, AN Ordinance 99-15; ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ..COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Adopted Resolution COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA;`AMENDING CHAPTER VI OF 99-74 TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS, was given first reading and passed. to second reading; and Resolution No. 99-74 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS, with the following additions: the standard stall width in commercial and industrial zones shall be 9 feet, and 8 feet 6 inches in residential zones; the standard stall length shall be 18 feet in all zones; compact stall dimensions 375 shall be 8 feet wide by 15 feet long in all zones, compact stalls, up to a maximum of .10 percent, require approval of a minor conditional ,use permit in all zones; and parking lots with 25 ' spaces or less will not be allowed compact spaces. Second reading and adoption is scheduled for the meeting of November 15, 1999. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of Planning place set for the public hearing to consider an appeal of the Application PA -99- Planning Commission's denial. of Planning Application PA -99- 38, Cernich/Soskin 38 from Mark Cernich, 480 Old Newport Boulevard, Suite A, Newport Beach, authorized agent for Miles L. Soskin Trust, Post Office Box 1331, Port Townsend, Washington, for a conditional use ' permit for a two-story mini -warehouse project with 209 units and no live-in manager, located at 2007 Harbor Boulevard, fronting on Charle Street, in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received from the following: the appellant, who stated that the project had been modified in an effort to mitigate the Planning Commission's concerns, and responding to the Commission's findings; and Leo Hayashi, 1988 Charle Street, who opposed a mini -warehouse in his neighborhood. The Development Services. Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated October 20, 1999, and showed an overhead transparency and photographs of the site plan. Maria Luna, 31681 Camino Capistrano, Suite 105, San Juan Capistrano, indicated that she had been retained by the appellant to review the project to determine compliance with the zoning ordinance. She said that she reviewed the ordinance_ and determined that mini -warehouses are permitted in this zone and would be compatible with the existing uses in the area. She addressed the Planning Commission and ;staff issues regarding this project: in compatibility with � existing uses; lack of a buffer between this use and the; residential properties across the street; noise, odors, and ' traffic that will impact residents in the area; and the roll -up doors on the seven outside units. She commented on the site plan that the applicant submitted which illustrated- the location of the proposed fencing. Ms. Luna stated that in an effort to mitigate concerns, the applicant is offering the following solutions: install a fence that will restrict access to the outside units; retain an on-site manager; prohibit ;the installation of electrical or lighting in the outside units;: restrict the hours of operation for the outside units to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and require a rental agreement that includes a clause prohibiting business activity being conducted in the outside units. Ariel Valli, Valli Architectural Group, 81 Columbia, No. 200, Aliso Viejo, architect for the project, mentioned that this project is a state-of-the-art self -storage facility which reflects the successful current trends of the industry. He outlined the following qualities which the projects offers: a quality two-story design, 29 feet tall; pleasing tones of tan and beige; low intensity design which is sensitive to the adjacent residential neighborhood; high quality security system; and a well-trained staff. He anticipated that the primary access on 1 377 Harbor Boulevard . will generate .'a low traffic volume during peak hours of around.. 10 to 12 visits a day, and believed that the Charle Street access will be limited to emergencies only or, on occasion, for specialty access of large trucks. Council Member Erickson asked Mr. Valli if a two-way drive off Harbor Boulevard, with the access on Charle Street solely for emergency vehicles, would be.acceptable, including a fire crash gate at the end. Mr. Valli stated that it would be acceptable from a design standpoint but he could not answer that. from an operational standpoint. Mark Cernich, 430 Old Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, acknowledged that the bay doors are a significant issue, and recognized that staff does not want contractors or landscapers going in and out of the facility. He believed that bay doors are an important part of a mini -storage facility. Council Member Erickson asked Mr. Cernich if a fire safety crash gate on Charle Street would be acceptable. Mr. Cernich stated that he would like to install a block wall, an electrical gate, limit the hours, and, if necessary, use that access as an exit for larger trucks. Greg Call, 23211 South Point Drive, Suite 102, Laguna Hills, Self -Storage Management Company, addressed the issue of entering and exiting the project via Charle Street, stating that it would be safer for a large truck to exit onto Charle Street than attempting to turn around in the facility in order to exit onto Harbor Boulevard. He pointed out that 90 percent of the tenants will be local residents, and 10 percent will be commercial users. A question and answer period ensued between Mr. Call and members of Council. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan expressed her concerns with the ingress and egress for Harbor Boulevard which may create a problem for large trucks due to the 20 - 23 feet of driveway space. She added that a commercial element would be created on Charle Street without any. type of a buffer. She felt that the project was attractive and had nice landscaping which will soften Charle Street. She commended the applicant for making accommodations to Council's and staff's concerns regarding the hours of operation, and a fence with controlled access onto Charle Street Council Member Erickson considered the site a problem because there is limited frontage on Harbor Boulevard, and felt it _would be difficult if, the only entry and exit is on Harbor; Boulevard. He -asked"' `staff to modify Condition of Approval No. 26, page 15, to allow for a fence with controlled access onto Charle Street, which will provide access for the fire department. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made. by Council Member Erickson, seconded Resolution 99-75 by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, to adopt Resolution 99-75: A Approving PA -99- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 38 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PA -99-38; based on the Findings contained in Exhibit "A" that the development will be an improvement to ��s the site, and subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained, in Exhibit "B" in Pages 14 through 20 of the Agenda Report. Council Member Dixon felt that the project is well done but opposed the motion because she objected to commercial traffic exiting onto a residential street. Mayor Monahan supported the motion because he felt that this was a good project, believed that the fencing and the gate would solve any concerns that he had, and observed that traffic onto Charle Street will be minimal and will not create a major impact on the neighborhood. The motion carried 3-1, Council Member Dixon voting no. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:30 p.m:, and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Development Agree- place set for the': public hearing to consider Development meet DA -99-02, Agreement DA -99-02, for Sakioka Farms/Roy Sakioka & Sakioka Farms Sons, for a, 20 -year development agreement for Sakioka Farms, Lots 1 and 2, located at 14750 Sunflower Avenue in PDR -NCM and PDC zones. Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact Report No. 1044. The Affidavit of Publishing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Planning and Redevelopment Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated October : 26, 1999;, and noted that the ordinance, Page 5, Paragraph 5, should be modified to reflect that the project was found to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements; and the following comments from the Assistant City Attorney's Memorandum dated October 29, 1999, regarding the relocation of the water line easement should be included: 1. Paragraph 3.1,; line 5 - Change "Easement Deed" to "Easement Deeds." 2. Exhibit "F", Change all references to "Easement Deed" to "Easement Deeds" and "Easement Area" to "Easement Areas". 3. Exhibit "F", paragraph D - Revise to read: "CITY has further requested that SAKIOKA/RKS execute and deliver to CITY two easement deeds (the "EASEMENT DEEDS") granting to CITY, or its designee, (1) a permanent and perpetual easement for street purposes, including maintenance and repair thereof, for the portion of the PRIVATE ROAD located on SOUTH COAST METRO CENTER PROPERTY that extends from the terminus of the OFF -RAMP to the intersection of Avenue of the Arts and Anton Boulevard (portion 1 of the "EASEMENT AREAS"), and (ii) a permanent and perpetual easement for a 12 -inch water pipeline ;(portion 2 of the "EASEMENT AREAS"). The easement ; deed for portion 1 of the EASEMENT AREAS shall also include access and abutter's right for portion 1. The EASEMENT AREAS are more particularly described on Exhibit "2" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Exhibit "2" also includes a map that identifies the property which is the subject of the EASEMENT DEEDS." 4. Exhibit "F", paragraph 1 - Add new subparagraph "(b)" to read: "(b) Notwithstanding paragraph 1 above nor paragraph 3.1 of the Development Agreement, if the necessary legal descriptions are not available to complete the easement deed for the relocation of the water pipeline In response to Council Member Erickson's question, George Sakioka, 14850 Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, stated that he has reviewed the Agenda Report and the Assistant City Attorney's Memorandum dated October 29, 1999, and is comfortable with the proposed changes to the Development Agreement. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Ordinance 99-16 Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to give first First Reading reading to Ordinance 99-16: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND SAKIOKA; including the modifications stated above: Second reading and adoption is scheduled for the meeting of November 15, 1999. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Historic Preserva- place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance tion and General adding provisions to Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Plan Amendment Code relating to historic preservation, and amending Chapter GP -99-05 III relating to applications; and General Plan Amendment GP - 99 -05 revising portions of the Environmental Resources/Management Element (Cultural Resources Sub - element) pertaining to a new Historic Resources Survey. 31,49 e easement at the time of the execution and delivery of the easement deed for portion 1 of the EASEMENT AREAS, in lieu of executing and delivering an easement deed for portion 2 of the EASEMENT AREAS, SAKIOKAS/RKS shall within thirty (30) days of the receipt of written notice from the CITY, but in no event later than three (3) years from the date of this Agreement, SAKIOKA/RKS shall irrevocably offer;,to dedicate an easement to CITY, or to Mesa Consolidated Water District, if CITY so designates, for water pipeline purposes, including construction, repair and maintenance thereof, in a location on the SOUTH COAST METRO CENTER PROPERTY that does not conflict with any buildings or structures and that is to be agreed upon by CITY, SAKIOKA/RKS and the Mesa Consolidated Water District. The Project shall bear the entire cost of relocation of the water pipeline and restoration of SAKIOKA/RKS property and BRE/SOUTH COAST's leased property affected by the relocation to the condition existing prior to relocation of the water pipeline. No additional compensation from CITY shall be required for acquisition of this easement. SAKIOKA/RKS shall use good faith efforts to cooperate in preparation of all documents necessary for the timely dedication of the water pipeline easement." In response to Council Member Erickson's question, George Sakioka, 14850 Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, stated that he has reviewed the Agenda Report and the Assistant City Attorney's Memorandum dated October 29, 1999, and is comfortable with the proposed changes to the Development Agreement. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Ordinance 99-16 Council Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to give first First Reading reading to Ordinance 99-16: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND SAKIOKA; including the modifications stated above: Second reading and adoption is scheduled for the meeting of November 15, 1999. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Historic Preserva- place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance tion and General adding provisions to Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Plan Amendment Code relating to historic preservation, and amending Chapter GP -99-05 III relating to applications; and General Plan Amendment GP - 99 -05 revising portions of the Environmental Resources/Management Element (Cultural Resources Sub - element) pertaining to a new Historic Resources Survey. 31,49 e �V® I Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publishing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director, summarized the Agenda Report dated October 25, 1999. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by First Reading to Mayor Monahan, 'and carried 4-0, to give first reading to Ordinance 99-17; Ordinance 99=17, ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Adopted Resolution OF THE CITY OF, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING 99-76 ARTICLE 14 GOVERNING HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND AMENDING CHAPTER III OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE; and to adopt Resolution 9.9-76, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP - 99 -05, 'AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES/MANAGEMENT ELEMENT (CULTURAL RESOURCES SUBELEMENT) OF THE GENERAL PLAN PERTAINING TO NEW HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROVISIONS, directing staff to create through the budget process a program to explain and market the historical preservation ordinance. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 99-17 is scheduled for the meeting of November 15, 1999. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Special Event Banners Special Event and Street Lighting Services Contracts: modify Council Banners and Policy No. 500-6 regarding special event banners; a License Street Lighting Agreement with Southern California Edison for special event Services Contracts banners; and electric energy service contracts for electric service to City -owned and utility -owned street light standards. The Assistant to ' the City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated October 21, 1999. MOTION/Approved A motion as made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Policy No. Council Member Dixon, and carried 4=0, to approve the 500-6 Modification; modification to Council Policy No. 500-6; approve the Approved License License Agreement, authorizing the Mayor and Deputy City Agreement; Clerk to sign on behalf of the City; and to approve Approved Electric the Electric energy services contracts, authorizing the Energy Service Mayor and Deputy ,City Clerk to sign on behalf of the Contracts City. In response to a question from Council- Member Dixon, the Assistant to the City Manager stated that staff will notify the non-profit ' organizations in the City, advising them of the changes to the special event banner policy. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the 1998 Development 1998 Development Phasing - and Performance Monitoring Program. The Monitoring Program Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated October 25, 1999. No action was required by City Council. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Santa Ana River SARX Study Crossings (SARX) Study update, Community Objective 98 - Update; West Side 134; West Side: Specific Plan Status Report No. 11, Specific Plan Community Objective 98-D1. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated October 25, 1 1 3 1 � -381 1999, regarding the West Wide Specific Plan. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report October 21, 1999, noting that the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has reached an agreement with the four cities participating in the SARX study as to which traffic generation figures will be used. Regarding the West Side Specific Plan, the City Manager stated that this plan will be discussed at a Study Session prior to a formal plan being adopted to review Council's expectations and to determine how the plan should be implemented. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORT/Request Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to discuss the for Closed Session: following: Yellowstone Women's First Step House, Inc., is Yellowstone scheduled for rehearing on a condition of its conditional use Women's First Step permit application and has threatened litigation; and owner House; 3007 of 3007 Samoa Place has threatened litigation concerning Samoa Place the Council decision regarding residence remodel. The Mayor announced that closed session would be held at the conclusion of regular business. COUNCIL Council Member Dixon reported that last week she attended COMMENTS/ a Council on Aging meeting at Crystal Cathedral which Council on Aging; addressed programs for --enior citizens, commented on the Census Project; 2000 Census project that the. Human Relations Committee SOY Baseball Game will undertake, and mentioned the baseball game that will be held on Saturday, November 6, .1999, at "10:00 a.m., at Lions Park, between members of Council, - P nd Save Our Youth (SOY). Council Member Erickson wished Council Member Somers and the Deputy City Clerk a quick recovery. Inter -Regional Mayor Pro Tem Cowan commented on the informative Inter - Transportation and Regional Transportation and Air Quality symposium she Air Quality; Fill- attended which addressed solutions to protect the quality of more/Coolidge life. She asked staff to present Council with an update on Improvement Plan the Fillmore/Coolidge Improvement Plan and gang unit Update; Fairview efforts. She thanked the Public Services Director and his Road Cleaning; and staff for their efforts in cleaning up the trash along Fairview Public Transport- Road on Saturday. She said that it has been brought to her ation Issue attention that there is a lack of public transportation for residents who reside on the west side of the City, and asked staff to contact Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to provide Council with information on bus routes and schedules. Airport Working Mayor "Monahan encouraged members of the public to attend Group Meeting a meeting held by the Airport Working Group at the Neighborhood Community Center (NCC) on Tuesday, November 2, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., to discuss the negative aspects of the possible expansion of John Wayne Airport. ADJOURNMENT TO At 9:10 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed CLOSED SESSION session in first floor Conference Room A to discuss the items previously announced by the City Attorney. MEETING -Mayor Monahan reconvened the meeting at 10:10 p.m., and RECONVENED the action taken during closed session was announced. Yellowstone Group Regarding Yellowstone Women's First Step House, Inc., no Home action was taken.' 3007 Samoa Place Regarding threat of litigation from the owner of 3007 Samoa Place, no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Mayor of t e City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy' City Irkof the City of Costa Mesa 1 F�