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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1999 - City CouncilROLL CALL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA DECEMBER 6, 1999 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session December 6, 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 Cadet Girl Scout Troop No. 762, and invocation by Pastor Jerry Hollobaugh, South Coast Christian Church. 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 Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Planning and Redevelopment Manager Mike Robinson Park Superintendent Dave Alkema Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi Senior Planner Tamara Campbell Assistant to the City Manager Ann Shultz Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council' Member Erickson, seconded by Council November 8 and Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the special 15, 1999 meeting of November 8, 1999, and regular meeting of November 15, 1999, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. NEIGHBORHOOD Mayor Monahan commended Fern Langdale, Manager, Costa WATCH MEETING Mesa Mirage Apartments, Hamilton Street, for hosting a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Novembor 1.0, 1999. PRESENTATION Jack Hall, representing the Orange County Gravid. Jury, Grand Jury explained the Grand Jury process and encouraged citizens to Recruitment apply. for membership during the Ndve giber 1, 1999; through January 31, 2000,;recruitment period. i PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan presented the Mayor's Award to Evv- Marin in Mayor's Award recognition of her: commitment to outh and service in the community, and commending her volun'L-:or work with local schools and Parent''Teacher Associations. 1 1 1 - i t w.zrt 1 .t ORAL COMMUNI- Katrina Foley, 2778 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, objected to CATIONS/City the manner in which City Council minutes are recorded, Council Minutes specifically she indicated that- community members' comments should be more detailed. Ms. - Foley commented that distribution of the minutes does not allow enough time to make comments and revisions. Mayor Monahan announced that City Council agendas and minutes may be obtained by providing,the City Clerk with stamped, self-addressed envelopes. MediaOne Cable Steve Bluestone, 2680 Orange Avenue, No. J, Costa Mesa, Service reported that MediaOne, the City's franchise cable television company, provides a low level of customer service. He asked if the terms of their agreement with the City offered any recourse. Mayor Monahan acknowledged that complaints had been received regarding cable service, and noted that they had been forwarded to the company. The City Manager reported that MediaOne is rebuilding their systems in all franchise areas which adds to normal operational problems, and suggested that complaints be directed to MediaOne's Vice President of Operations. He offered to arrange a meeting, including a presentation from MediaOne, and allow members of the public to question the cable service provider directly. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked that the aforementioned meeting be placed on the January agenda. Experian Relocation Edward W. Cook III, McCarthy Cook & Company LLC, 5750 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, and South Coast Metro Center, commended the City for their assistance in the process of relocating Experian Information Solutions, a credit rating and business consulting firm, from the City of Orange to Costa Mesa. Mr. Cook supported the Centerline Rail Project, which will be considered later in the agenda, as an efficient mode of transportation for the County. EI Toro Airport/ ,Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, John Wayne referred to a recent article in the Orange County Register which Airport addressed the Orange County Regional Airport authority (OCRAA), New Business No. 4 on the agenda, indicating that a Federal Aviation Agency e-mail had commented on the safest and most efficient plan for EI Toro Airport. He encouraged Council to take a stand on the EI Toro issue. Robert B. Hanley, 1601 In Street, Santa Ana Heights, reported that the City of Newport Beach has supported the above-mentioned plan for EI Toro Airport for many years; and Ralph Morgan, 206 East 15" Street, Costa Mesa, opposed expansion of John Wayne Airport. CONSENT On motion by Council Member, Erickson, seconded by Council CALENDAR Member'- Dixon, and carried 5-0, all Consent Calendar items MOTION/Approved were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Lisa Bushby; Jasmine Ghazarian; Jeff Grover; and Timothy Loe. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control requests: Licenses Pan Asia Mongolia Barbecue, 369 East 17th Street, Suite 12, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Sopranos, 2400 Newport Boulevard, Suite 4, for an original Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention; to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose Approved Permit was received from Keiro . Services/Japanese Chamber of for Keiro Services Commerce, 325 South Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, to solicit funds at Yaohan Supermarket, 665 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, from December 1 through 31, 1999, to provide care for senior citizens. The permit was approved pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9-127(d). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1772, funding City operating expenses 1772/Payroll 923 for $770,771.13; and Payroll 923 for $1,503,580.22. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1773, funding City operating expenses 1773 for $556,186.32. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1774, funding City operating expenses 1774/Payroll 924 for $645,533.29; and Payroll 924 for $1,498,498.61. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 1038, Computer Desktop ACTIONS/Awarded Upgrades, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract Bid Item 1038, was awarded to Wareforce, Inc., 15 Hammond, Suite 313, Computer Upgrades Irvine, for $98,287.63 (which includes a $616.54 State to Wareforce Administrative Fee). Approved Amend- Amendment No. 1 was approved to Master Funding Agreement ment No. 1 to No. C-95-968 with .the Orange County Transportation Authority, Agreement C-95- 550 South Main Street, Orange, to add indemnification and 968 with County of right-of-way language; and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk Orange were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Accepted Work for Street improvements at 738 Tustin Avenue, Newport Beach, Street Improve- were completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services ments at 738 Department by Corinthian International, Inc., 2932 Avenida Tustin Avenue by Valera, Carlsbad, in connection with Encroachment Permit No. Corinthian Interna- PS99-00484 (Tract 15607). The work was accepted, and the tional bonds were ordered exonerated. Accepted Work for Street improvements at 2529 Santa Ana Avenue were Street Improve- completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Department ments at 2529 by Mesa Bungalows, LLC, 3535 East Coast Highway, Suite Santa Ana Avenue 155, Corona del Mar, in connection with Encroachment Permit by Mesa Nos. PS99-00039 and PS99-00418. The work was accepted, Bungalows and the bonds were ordered exonerated. Accepted Work for Street improvements at 3130 Bray Lane were completed to the Street Improve- satisfaction of the Public Services Department by Michael ments at 3130 Molina, same address, in connection with Encroachment Permit Bray Lane by No. PS99-00609. The work was accepted, and refund of the Michael Molina $8,300.00 cash deposit was approved. 1 1 1 1 Accepted Work for Street improvements at 2633-2643 Orange Avenue were Street Improve- completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Department ments at 2633- by New Millennium Homes,_ 2823 McGaw Avenue, Irvine, in 2643 Orange Ave- connection with Encroachment Permit No. PS99-00478 (Tract nue by New 15714). The work was accepted, and refund of the Millennium Homes $15,900.00 cash deposit was approved. Accepted Work for Design and Installation of an Emergency Generator System for Communications the Communications Facility at 79 Fair Drive, Project No. 99-05, Generator System, was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Project 99-05, by Director on October 2, 1999, by Balvin A. Laubach, d.b.a. Balvin A. Laubach Laubach Electric Company, 14701 Brookline Way, Tustin. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance 'Bond' was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Mayor Monahan asked that New Business Item No. 2 be considered next. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Circle of Service nominations: Circle of Service Nominations Induct Leroy (Roy) Andreen, Betty Jean Beecher, Charles Beecher, and Sandy Pinkerton into the Circle of Service located in Lions Park adjacent to the Neighborhood Community Center. Solicit donations from the community to cover the cost of procurement and installation of the plaques. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 19, 1999. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Nominations and Member Somers, and carried 570, the nominations were Solicitation of approved, and solicitation of donations from the community Donations was approved. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Vacation of Public place set for the public hearing to consider a resolution ordering Alley No. 102 the vacation of Public Alley No. 102, located east of Orange Avenue, south of Cabrillo Street. The Affidavits of Publication and .Posting of the Property are on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated November 29, 1999, and asked that the public utility and drainage easements be retained.. He provided photographs of the area. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed -the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Mayor Resolution 99-80 Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, Resolution 99-80 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF PUBLIC ALLEY NO. 102, located east of Orange Avenue, south of Cabrillo Street. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and East Side Annexa- place set for the public hearing to consider the East. Side Costa tion Work Program Mesa annexation work program. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the. City Clerk's office. Communications were received from Jay R. Taylor, 1631 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights, Co-director of the West Santa Ana Heights for Newport Beach Group, stating that Santa Heights should be annexed to a city, and requesting the City of Costa Mesa to consider a release of its sphere of influence to permit the West Santa Ana Heights Group to be annexed to the City of Newport Beach if East Santa Ana Heights is annexed to that City; Edwin C. Hall, 1572Indus Street, Santa Ana ;Heights, Chairman of the West Santa Ana Heights for Newport Beach Group, concerning a change in the sphere of influence. from the City of Costa Mesa to the City of Newport Beach, for annexation purposes; a copy of a w letter from West Santa Ana Heights Group dated November 2, 1999, to Dana Smith, Executive Director of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), 23 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 235, Santa Ana, requesting a change in the sphere of influence; a petition containing 219 signatures, requesting annexation to the City of Newport Beach; and petitions containing 150 signatures from Subarea 3B residents requesting a change in the sphere of influence from the City of Costa Mesa to the City of Newport Beach for annexation purposes. Council Member Somers announced that she would abstain from voting on this item due to the proximity of her home to the area in question, and left the Council Chambers at 7:15 ` p.m. Mayor Monahan reported that although he resides in the vicinity, he would participate in this decision as his home would not be sufficiently affected. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 18, 1999. He and the Senior Planner responded to questions from Council. The City Manager provided an overview of the purpose of community meetings which are planned in connection with the annexation process. He suggested that the City retain an outside consultant; or facilitator who has expertise in these matters. The following persons spoke in opposition to the City of Costa Mesa annexing their properties, preferring to be annexed by:the City of Newport Beach: Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights; James Daily, 341 Vista Baya, County of Orange; Jay Taylor, 1631 Pegasus Street, County of Orange; David Funnell, 24'60 Irvine Avenue, No. E-3, Costa Mesa; Sharon Williamson,' 1501 Pegasus Street, Santa Ana Heights; Robert Ashin, 300 Seawind Drive, Newport Beach; Bob Birmingham, 346 Vista Baya, County of Orange; Robert B. Hanley, 1601 .Indus Street, Santa Ana Heights; Ken DeFeo, 315 Colleen Place, Costa Mesa; Jessica Ching, 387 Seawind Drive, Newport Beach; Charlotte Alexander, 347 Vista Baya, County of Orange; Christine Daily, 341 Vista Baya, County of Orange; and Joanne Perler, 336 East 22"d Street, County of Orange. Bob Wilson . 3435 Plumeria . Place, Costa Mesa, gave a brief history of his association with the. City. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan. indicated that the City had not intended to circumvent community meetings and negotiations, and believed that the decision on Bay Knolls had been hasty, albeit not necessarily. a .wron,g decision. She observed that she would like to pursue several of the- topics discussed with community members to. affect a resolution. Mayor Monahan noted that each area involved has different concerns. MOTION/Directed A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Staff to Initiate Council Member Dixon, to address Subareas 3A and 3B and the Meetings West Santa Ana_ Heights area, directing staff to initiate facilitated. community meetings and negotiations, to include contracted consultants, maximum public participation, area residents, LAFCO, and staff, in order to discover and resolve .issues . and concerns for those areas; to begin discussions with the County of Orange regarding a tax share agreement and determine if the County is interested in the annexations, particularly the Santa Ana Heights area. AMENDED Mayor Monahan opined that the meetings should be separate MOTION/Gave for each area, West Santa Ana Heights, Subarea 313, Subarea Additional 3A around Bay Knolls, and the four islands which are a part of Directions to Staff Subarea A. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan agreed to add this On Meetings suggestion to her motion, and added that all areas should be treated as if Assembly Bill 1555 does not exist. The seconder concurred with the additions. The motion carried 4-0, Council Member Somers abstaining. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Directions to Staff Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member Somers abstaining, to oppose by resolution, changing the sphere of influence for the Santa Ana County Club, to oppose allowing annexation of the Santa Ana Country Club by Newport Beach, to. not pursue annexing the Santa Ana Country Club to Costa Mesa, and to pursue annexation of the two commercial =areas on Bristol Street to Costa Mesa; The City Manager suggested proceeding after the first of next year. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 9:15 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Council Member Somers returned to the Council Chambers at that time. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Prohibition of Uses place set for the public hearing to consider an urgency in West Side ordinance prohibiting certain uses/actions for properties within Specific Plan Area the West Side Specific Plan area. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in,the City Clerk's office.- Communications were received from David ' and Joyce Chambers, and Marna and Wayne Chambers, representing Coast Sheet Metal, Inc., 990 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, opposing any plans to rezone the industrial area on the west side, specifically Whittier Avenue and 17th Street. The Planning and Redevelopment Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated November 15, 1999. The following persons opposed the moratorium: Paul Frech, owner of an automobile service business located at 2090 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa; Peter Fay, 2044 Monrovia Avenue, Costa Mesa, representing West Side Business Owners t Association, who read a letter from the group; Steve Marx, owner of an automotive business at 1950 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa; Ed Fawcett, Costa -Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 1700 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa; Nick Clemence, owner of the business at 1474 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa; Jeff Silva, owner of the business at 2135 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa;:.and Don Hawley, 862 ! West 181h Street, Costa Mesa. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Monahan opposed the moratorium because it would deny Council the option to approve projects in the target area; no new liquor stores or bars have been recently approved; restaurants are needed in this area whether or not they serve beer and wine or alcohol; gas station convenience stores would be banned, and automotive repair or industrial type uses in the area would be affected. He noted that Placentia Avenue houses the automotive shops that repair cars sold on Harbor Boulevard. He urged Council to postpone a decision until recommendations are received from, the consultant on the West Side Specific 1 1 1 Plan. Council Member Somers commented that the moratorium addresses new, not established, businesses; that it would be in effect for only a month and one-half; and would not affect existing zoning. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made 'by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Urgency Ordinance Council Member Somers, and carried 4-1, Mayor Monahan 99-18 voting ;no, to ;adopt Ordinance 99-18, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ' PROHIBITING CERTAIN USES/ACTIONS FOR - PROPERTIES, WITHIN THE WEST SIDE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, approving the 45 -day moratorium, modifying Section 2 (a) as follows: "All new sales of alcoholic beverages, bars, liquor stores, and convenience stores that sell alcoholic beverages, with the exception of bona fide eating establish- ments, within the; entire West Side Specific Plan study area boundary as shown on Exhibit A."; delete Section 2(b), and incorporate the Senior Planner's memorandum dated December 6, 1999, adding the following to the urgency ordinance: "The provisions of the moratorium do not apply to projects with vesting maps; projects with approved tentative maps for which mass grading permits have been issued; residential projects with, approved development agreements, amendments to projects with vesting maps, provided no increase in density or intensity of use; rehabilitation of existing property where there. is nor requested chan...-le inland use designation;or existing footprint." Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported that the plan for the west side has not been decided as yet, and did not believe that the :'raft will be ready in 45 days. She supported the motion. Council Member Dixon supported the motion, indicating that the moratorium may address the needs of the entire community. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of November Skateboard Park 15, 1999; Skateboard Park Site Selection. Site Selection 1 1 1 01 t Direct staff to initiate community hearings and the environmental documentation process for the installation of a 10;000 -square -foot skateboard facility at TeWinkle Park. Long term plan that identifies possible skateboard facilities in Lions Park. Communications were received from Vanna Gail Land, 552 Hamilton Street, No.. ,E2, Costa Mesa, containing five reasons why the 523 Hamilton "Street site is not appropriate for a skateboard park; and the Child Care & Youth Services Committee, urging Council to move forward with plans to build a skateboard park in the City. ' The Public Services Director reviewed the . Agenda Report dated November 30, 1999. He, the Development Services Director, and the Park Superintendent responded to questions from Council. Craig Stevens, 1845. Anaheim Avenue, Unit 6D, Costa Mesa, supported construction of the skateboard facility in Lion's Park, noting its close proximity to the West Side Substation, Park Avenue. Library, and the Downtown Community Center. He mentioned that the skateboard park had been promised to the citizens for nine years. Hank Lloyd, Costa• Mesa Tennis Club concessionaire, 880 Junipero .Drive, Costa Mesa, commented that the planned skateboard facility in TeWinkle Park would be located close to the Tennis Club Pro Shop, and noted that the skateboarders would be using their rest rooms. Jim Atkinson, 2871 Alanzo Lane, Costa Mesa, member of Mesa del Mar Homeowners Association, supported the skateboard facility but opposed locating it in TeWinkle Park. He indicated that the park is heavily used; and expressed concern regarding potential parking problems. Brian Todd, 1845 Anaheim Avenue, Unit 3A, Costa Mesa, representing Lions Park Association, stated that there is a demand for two skateboard facilities, 8,000 feet in size. He stressed that- the facilities should be located in the larger, residential areas in central and northern Costa Mesa. Colby Reedy, 2747 San Carlos Lane, Costa Mesa, 7"' grade student at Costa Mesa High School, supported placing the skateboard facility in TeWinkle Park but suggested another area which was not proposed. Vanna Gail Land,, 552 Hamilton Street, No. E2, Costa Mesa, opposed placing the facility on the .Charle Street property. Walt Hollowell, 1798 Kenwood ' Place, Costa Mesa, discussed the impact of the development in Lions Park on drainage and flooding in .adjacent neighborhoods. He provided photographs illustrating his point. . Paul Schmidt, owner of a business at 1351 Logan Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported building the skateboard facility in Lions Park, with TeWinkle Park as the second alternative. He opposed. using the Charle Street property. 402 Herb Wollerman, 2468 Fairway Drive, Costa Mesa, supported the Lions Park location, and urged Council to expedite the project. Also supporting location of the skateboard facility in Lions Park were Eva Marin, 1780 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa; Brad Nolte, 1986 Church Street, Costa Mesa; and Mike McMahon, 26 Harbor Island, Newport Beach. Bill Turpit, 1772 Kenwood Place, Costa Mesa, opposed placing the skateboard -facility in Lions Park because of the loss of greenspace. He; asked that Council permanently eliminate Lions Park from the; potential site list, and provided a diagram of the park and adjacent areas. Ed Keane, 2777. Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented that a determination should be made as to where the skateboarders using the park reside, 'and addressed the issue of the distance of the park from homes. Mayor Pro -Tem Cowan stated that the Charle/Hamilton Street site meets many of'the, criteria as defined by staff, specifically it is close to public transportation, commercial and retail businesses, and there is a relative closeness to residential. Council Member Somers supported locating the facility in. either TeWinkle' Park or the' Charle/Hamilton site. Mayor Monahan supported Lions Park as the, best site for the facility, noting good transportation, ' the convenience of the Westside Substation and the' Fire Department, and the overall ambience of the neighborhood which includes Triangle Square, the Courtyards, the Downtown Community Center, and local restaurants. He opposed use of the Charle Street site for the park. Motion to Approve A motion was made by Mayor Monahan to approve the plans to Locating Facility in locate an 8,000 square -foot skateboard facility in Lions Park. Lions Park Died The motion died for, lack of a second. MOTION/Approved A motion was made. by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Charle/Hamilton Council Member Erickson, to approve the Charle/Hamilton Street Site Street site; to design :the site to include rest rooms and other amenities to make the' park flexible in terms of space use and openness; to. include in the design a non -sewer -based, permanent rest room facility;' to exclude the 8 -foot block wall; to postpone the decision on a second site and return to that issue in the context of and within a review of the Parks Master Plan in two years; -and to continue pursuing the Newport Mesa Unified School District options. Council Member Erickson commented that 10,000 square=feet would be a preferred size, and agreed that the block wall would be inappropriate. He noted that the park will be centrally located, is close to public transportation, and two schools ° are located in the immediate vicinity. Council Member Dixon asked , that Lions Park be removed from the list of potential sites because it is used i heavily by the Girls Club, Childs -Pace, Inc., the Head Start Program, and more. The maker of the motion declined to add the; removal of Lions Park to the motion. 1 1 1 Council Member Erickson asked staff to include improvements suggested by the young people, such as Colby Reedy, who assisted with design of the park. He emphasized that the design is good and can be utilized. Mayor Monahan supported the motion although expressing concern about security and access. The motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from the Costa Mesa Costa Mesa BIA Tourism and Promotion Council for an increase in the Business Improvement Area (BIA) assessment. Resolution declaring the intent to increase the annual Business Improvement Area assessment levied on the City's seven largest hotels and motels, and setting the time and place of a public hearing on the proposal. A communication was received from Joe Bann, President of the Costa Mesa Tourism & Promotion Council, Post Office Box 5071, Costa Mesa, explaining the need for an increase in the BIA assessment. The Assistant to the City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 15, 1999. Joe Bann, President of the Council, requested approval to raise the business improvement tax from one to two percent. He reported that the intent is to aggressively promote Costa Mesa and to increase occupancy and revenue through shopping centers, dining, and entertainment. He showed a commercial promoting Costa Mesa. Council Member Erickson noted that the Costa Mesa Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is one of the lowest in the County, and asked that in the BIA assessment be shown separately from the TOT. He suggested that Costa Mesa be portrayed as business friendly. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Resolution 99-81, Member Erickson, to adopt Resolution 99-81, A RESOLUTION Setting a Hearing OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, on January 3, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO INCREASE THE 2000 ANNUAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSESSMENT LEVIED ON THE CITY'S SEVEN LARGEST HOTELS AND MOTELS AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSAL, setting a public hearing on January 3, 2000, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Centerline Rail Project Centerline Rail locally preferred alternative: Project Adopt the Orange County ,Transportation Authority (OCTA) staff 'recommended alignment, in conjunction with Street Level Alternative 2, as the locally preferred alternative for the Centerline Project within the City of Costa Mesa. Request OCTA to include the City of Costa Mesa as part of the initial Minimum Operating Segment for the Centerline Project. Prior to proceeding with preliminary engineering and completion of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report, request that OCTA address and resolve all issues , raised in the City's previous correspondence: to OCTA , dated October 22, 1999, in response to the: Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Draft Environmental Impact Report. A copy of a letter wasreceived, sent by Roger Blanchard, 1144 Sea Bluff Drive, Costa 'Mesa, to the Costa Mesa Breeze (Orange County Register), 'expressing his opposition to the proposed Centerline Rail Project; and a copy of a letter was received from the City of Orange to the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA), dated December 3, 1999, advising them that the Orange City County voted unanimously to oppose any further consideration of the Centerline Rail Project. The Transportation Services Manager provided background on the project, and summarized the Agenda Report dated November 21, 1999. Mayor Monahan recognized former Mayor Peter Buffa who was in attendance. Russ Niewiarowski,, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, reported on 'an article in the current issues of the Orange County ,,Business Journal entitled "No Light at the End of the Tunnel", and indicated! that he supported a light rail project but not the current design,. He encouraged the construction of an elevated 'system se'rvin'g four or five counties. Wayne King, 1259;2 Loretta Drive, Orange, member of Drivers for Highway Safety (DHS) Transportation Forum, provided Council with binders containing information from traffic engineers and planners regarding the proposed light rail system which indicates that traffic congestion will not be alleviated and will perhaps be increased. He listed several professional organizations who oppose the system. i Also speaking in opposition to the Centerline Rail Project were Mary DuFrane, 2412 West Almond Avenue, Orange; Bill Ward, 273 Hanover Drive; Costa Mesa; Les Berriman, 18871 Portofino Drive, Irvine, member of DHS Transportation Forum; Joan Ward, 273 Hanover' Drive, Costa Mesa; and Andrew Ward, 29321 Silverado Canyon Road, Silverado. Paul Freeman, C. J. Segerstrom & Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, supported the City -recommended alignment citing that Orange Countyis built out and in need of a rail component to alleviate freeway traffic. Also speaking in support of the Centerline project were Phillip Schwartze, 31682, EI Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, a planner working on the Metro Center; former Mayor Peter Buffa, 2824 Nevis Circle, Costa Mesa; Jim Anderson, representing Commonwealth Partners, 3200 Park Center Drive, Costa Mesa; Diane Pritchett, South Coast , Metro Alliance, 1631 Sunflower Avenue, 'Suite C-37; South Coast Metro; and Ed Fawcett, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 1700 Adams Avenue, Suite 101, Costa Mesa. Dave Elbaum, Director' of Planning and Development for OCTA, 550 South Main ;Street, Orange, asked for support for the project, and reported that a major evaluation of technologies will be undertaken in the Spring, 2000. He responded to questions from Council. Mayor Monahan emphasized his opinion that the rail project is, a positive move for Costa Mesa, and encouraged the City's involvement in the initial phase. Council Member Erickson concurred with the Mayor, noting that the project would provide Costa Mesa with a needed competitive advantage. Council Member Somers stated that . transportation must be considered in the context of land use, and noted that the impact of the environmental reports is yet to be determined. She objected to any increase, of density levels to accommodate transportation in the City, and voiced her opposition to a motion furthering this investigation. Council Member Somers suggested redirecting the monies for the rail project to road repair. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Alternative 2 Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 4-1, Council Member Somers voting no, to adopt Street Level Alternative 2 within the City of Costa Mesa, not taking a position on cities outside of Costa Mesa; to request OCTA to include the City of Costa Mesa as part of the initial Minimum Operating Segment for the Centerline Project; and prior to proceeding with preliminary engineering and completion of the final EIS/EIR, request that OCTA address and resolve all issues raised iri the City's previous correspondence to OCTA. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 11:25 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 11:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a General Plan Amendment GPA Screening screening request from Commonwealth Partners, 633 Fifth Request, Two Street, 72"d Floor, Los Angeles, for the Two Town Center Town Center Project, 14.6 acres located south of Anton Blvd. and west of Project Avenue of the Arts. The Planning and Redevelopment Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 23, 1999. Jim Anderson, CommonWealth Partners, 3200 Park Center Drive, Costa Mesa, revisited several projects previously completed, and commented that Two Town Center is an excellent project. MOTION/Accepted A motion was made by Council Member Dixon, seconded by Request for Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to accept the Processing General Plan Amendment screening request for processing. _Council Member Erickson supported the screening request but stated that he is concerned.. with,I the AM and PM peak trips rather than the Average Daily' Trip (ADT), and noted that the increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 1.2 is very dense. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan concurred with Council Member Erickson, specifically regarding the FAR, and suggested cooperation between CommonWealth Partners and C. J. Segerstrom & Sons regarding their two projects. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Santa Ana River Crossings SARX Study; West '(SARX) ;Study update, Community Objective 98-134; and West Side Specific Plan Side Specific Plan Status Report No.. 12, Community Objective 98-D1. The Public Services Director and Development Services 4®6 Director reviewed the Agenda reports dated November 29 and 30, 1999, respectively. The Public Services Director noted that the SARX Study will not be completed until one year from now. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported that at the meeting of January 3, 2000,, several reports regarding the West Side Specific Plan will be presented. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Directions to Staff Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, directing staff to hold the screening report on the West Side Specific Plan until after the meeting of January 3, 2000, to complete the screening draft and present the draft plan at the Council Study Session of February 14, 1999, to hold the first public hearing on the draft at the meeting of February 21, 2000, in a joint session with the Planning Commission, and to convene a facilitated task force to review the draft plan and return to the Planning Commission and City Council within 90 days with a recommended. implementation plan after reviewing all of the options. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the City's Position on Airport City Position on Facilities for Orange County: Airport Resolution supporting the Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA) position on aviation reuse of EI Toro and continued operation of commercial airport operations at John Wayne Airport (JWA), or Resolution incorporating the provisions of Council Member Joe Erickson's ;proposal of October .5, 1998, relating to aviation reuse :of EI Toro and continued operation of commercial airport operations at JWA. Authorize the expenditure of up to $1,500.00 for Council Member Heather Somers to participate in airport facility discussions in Washington D.C., through OCRAA. Funding of efforts to implement the City Council direction relative to Orange County Airport Facilities. The City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated November 29, 1999. Peggy Ducey, Executive Director of OCRAA, 243 West Main Street, Suite 101; Tustin, reported that the revised Joint Powers Agreement addresses the need to have a community friendly airport utilizing the two -airport system to provide for the air transportation needs for Orange County. She informed Council that the Airport Authority is taking a position now in order to convey to the Board of Supervisors the type of airport desired and the mitigation measures needed. Ms. Ducey responded to questions from Council. Council Member Erickson reviewed the second issue under consideration which addressed his proposal regarding EI Toro and John Wayne Airport (JWA). He encouraged a unanimous vote against any effort' to expand JWA. 1 407 . Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, talked about a plan he submitted for the aviation reuse of EI Toro. The following persons supported aviation reuse of EI Toro and opposed expansion of JohwWayne Airport: Angela O'Neil, 383 Esther Street, Costa Mesa; Tom Naughton 1700 Port Margate Place, Newport Beach, President of the Orange County Airport Working Group; Richard Taylor, no address given, member of the Orange County Airport Working Group; and Tom Anderson, 1620 Skylark Land, Newport Beach, member of the Orange County Airport Working Group. Tom Wall, Director of the Speakers Bureau for the County of Orange Master Development Program, and Executive Director of the Orange County ,Airport Alliance, announced that town hall meetings regarding the airport will begin in Costa Mesa on January 9, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Neighborhood Community Center, and will reconvene once a month through July to provide citizens an update on the planning process. He reported that the meetings are designed to be informational, and questions will be included in the environmental impact report process. Mayor Monahan stated that if there is no support for the airport at EI Toro, John Wayne Airport will be expanded. MOTION/Consider A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Adopting Res- Mayor Monahan to consider adoption of the resolution olution at the supporting the OCRAA position, to include the items as outlined Meeting of in Exhibit C of the Agenda Report dated November 29, 1999, to December 20, be forwarded to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, 1999 including the limited airport operation outlined on Pages 2 and 3 of the Agenda Report dated November 29, 1999, specifically a two -airport system with EI Toro Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) and JWA combining to serve most of Orange County's air transportation service; the MCAS to focus on service to domestic markets with some international service to Canada, Mexico and Central America; to ask OCRAA to consider a smaller number than the 18 Million Annual Passengers (MAP) for MCAS, but endorsing the "Coad Proposal" above for the 18 Million MAP if that is what the demand proves to be in the year 2010; implementing the same operation restrictions as presently exist at JWA for MCAS, including nighttime noise restrictions; and directing staff to prepare ' a resolution incorporating the above and placing it on the agenda for the meeting of December 20, 1999. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan questioned the need to tie the airports together; but supported the motion. The motion carried 5-0, MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Funds for Mayor Monahan, and carried 5-0, --Zo authorize the expenditure Washington D.C. of $1,500.00 for Council Member Somers to participate in the Meeting airport facility discussions in Washington D.C. Council Member Dixon asked Council Member Somers0[hat the special exemption and restrictions at JWA that expire in 2005 be addressed at the meeting in Washington, D.C., and opposed the Federal government removing any restrictions' or curfews 408 ATTEST: Deputy City CvLrk of the City of Costa Mesa from JWA. Council Member Somers responded that she would like input from each Council- Member concerning the airport discussions. MOTION/Oppose A motion was made ,by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Mayor Expansion of JWA Pro Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, to oppose any and all efforts by the County of Orange, specifically efforts in the County's Environmental Impact Report, Plans F and G for expansion of JWA, other public' agencies, or private aviation entities from expanding or causing to expand, in any way, JWA beyond the limitations set forth. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Directions to City Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, directing the City Manager to Manager on bring back Agenda! Item New Business 4(d), what he perceives Airport Issues as a contract employee, to work on the airport issues, especially from the ,Costa Mesa perspective, and include another option which is information distribution through OCRAA at the mid -year budget review COUNCIL. Council Member Erickson reminisced about the Orange County COMMENTS bankruptcy five years', earlier, stating that the lessons earned Orange County were to live within one's means, do not take chances, and Bankruptcy concentrate on the basics of government. Council Minutes Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked the City Manager's office to review Planning Commissioner's comments regarding the minutes and prepare a response for. Council. The City Manager replied that a' proposal will be presented to Council shortly which .will expedite' distribution of minutes and agenda items. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:00 a.m. Mayorof thy City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City CvLrk of the City of Costa Mesa