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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/2000 - City Council1 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA 'MESA JANUARY 17, 2000 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session January 17, 2000, 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 Dr. James T. Bradford, Newport -Mesa Christian Center. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Gary Monahan Mayor Pro Tem Libby Cowan Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Heather Somers Council Member Linda Dixon Council Members Absent: Officials Present: None City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Administrative Services Director Steve Hayman Park Superintendent Dave Alkema Budget & Research Officer Carol Jacobs Planning and Redevelopment Manager Mike Robinson Telecommunications Manager Jerry Verwolf Management Analyst Carol Proctor Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council December 13, Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the special 1999, and January meeting of December 13, 1999, and the minutes of the regular 3, 2000 meeting of January 3, 2000, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan read a proclamation recognizing the Assess - Assessment and ment and Treatment Services Center for their twenty-five years Treatment Center of accomplishments and efforts to assist members of the Costa Proclamation Mesa community with free mental health services. The Mayor presented the document to John and Frances Applegate, representatives from the Center. 12 PRESENTATION Costa Mesa Job Center Video ORAL COMMUNI- CATIONS/Harbor Shopping Center The Administrative Services Director showed a video of the Costa Mesa Job Center, and indicated that the tape is being run continuously at the new Home Depot store in the Harbor Shopping Center. Tamar Goldmann, 2324 College Drive, Costa Mesa, asked Council to enforce the conditions of approval in relation to construction of the, Harbor Shopping Center, citing noise problems in the future development area which is supposed to be closed. She reported that staff is aware of the infractions, and the contractor has been given a 48-hour notice. She solicited Council's support in this matter. Katharine Bequette, 2349 College Drive, Costa Mesa, asked that Council investigate the neighbors' grievances regarding the Harbor Shopping Center: i Skateboard Facility Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, suggested Location using Lions Park for the City's proposed skateboard facility. He thought that a baseball field consumes too much open space, and proposed that this location be used for the skateboard park. Mr. Graham opposed locating the facility at the Charle/Hamilton Streets site. Sandi Scheafer, 3327 California Street, Costa Mesa, expressed concern about locating the skateboard facility at the Charle/Hamilton Streets site, and supported using Lions Park which was recommended by staff and the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. She commented on the seclusion of • the Charle/Hamilton site, the lack of room for a spectator area, overcrowded conditions in the neighborhood, acid the lack of available parking. - Mrs. Scheafer presented a letter from Citizens for a Quality Skatepark asking Council to reconsider the decision to build the facility at Charle/Hamilton. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan indicated that investigation of the C arle/Hamilton site as a potential location for the skateboard facility is in the initial stages, a request for proposal for the design is being prepared, and issues such as parking and restroom facilities will be addressed. She reported that the State law changed in 1998, protecting cities from liability for skateboard parks, and Council has been actively investigating the feasibility since that time. Rick Stewart, 903 West 171'' Street, No. 52, Costa Mesa, supported locating the skateboard facility in the "kite" park, and opposed locating it in Lions -Park. West Side Revitali- Erlic Schirmer, 3312 Alabama Circle, Costa Mesa, supported a zation skateboard facility in his. area, noting that the small park at the end of the Alabama Circle cul-de-sac would be an � appropriate location. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, repre- senting Citizens for the Improvement of Costa Mesa, provided a copy of, the report generated by that group entitled, '"The Common Sense and Plain Talk About Costa Mesa's West Side Revitalization and a New Vibrant and Dynamic Vision for Costa Mesa". He summarized as follows: the bluff area of the west side should be revitalized with upscale homes; any plan which i 1 1 1 divides the City by ethnic or racial standards should be rejected; the municipal code should be enforced; the west side should be improved to make the area an attractive and sought after destination; density on the west side should be reduced; all Costa Mesa citizens should have the right to vote at the next election on final plans for the west side; highest and best land use standards, and supply and demand principals, should be applied to the west side; and an antique and art district should be created in the area of 17th and 19th Streets, Harbor and Newport Boulevards, and Placentia Avenue. West Side Specific Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, opined Plan that as a 39 -year resident of the west side of Costa Mesa, she was entitled to .a voice in the final decision on the West Side Specific Plan. She stated that she had attended meetings which addressed the plan, and had not been allowed to speak. She agreed with Mr =Graham's suggestion regarding placement of the skateboard facility in Lions Park. The Development Services Director reported that a draft version of the West Side Specific Plan will be on the agenda• for the study session of February 14, 2000, thereafter public meetings will be held, and then the plan will be considered by the Planning Commission and Council. Hilldegard - Gonzales, 1932 Pomona Avenue, Costa Mesa, identified a problem area across the street from the Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 West 19th Street, down to 19th and Placentia Avenue. Ms. Gonzales addressed the issue of littering. Santa Ana Heights Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, Annexation reported that Santa Ana Heights is an unincorporated area and has never been a part of Costa Mesa. He asked Council, in lieu of hiring consultants and mediators to determine the wishes of the residents, to invest the money in a positive effort such as the airport working group. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported that she and the City Manager had attended a community forum prior to the holidays, and suggested approaching the County with a joint resolution from the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, and urging the County to open negotiations for a master tax -sharing agreement which is required prior to proceeding with an annexation. The City Manager acknowledged that the draft resolution will be on the agenda for the meeting of February 7, 2000. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 2, Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from United Children's Fund; and Item No. 10, Release retention funds to Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., for Construction of the Costa Mesa. Soccer Complex; Project No. 98-1. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Except Items 2 and Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar -10 items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed.: -14 Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Jack H. Park, d.b.a. Playmates Preschool; and Application for Leave to Present a j Doreen Mata, Frank Zungia, Samantha M and Sharon Evett Mata. Alcoholic Beverage Licenses WARRANTS Approved Warrant 1779 Approved Warrant 1780/Payroll 001 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS/Awarded 17th/Newport Im- provements, Project' 99-17, to Gueno Alejandro Ortega; Annie Seymour; Late Claim from ata, Carlos Mata, Icoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License Requests: Fire Oven Pizza (formerly Pizzaman), 891 Baker Street, Suite A, for an original Type 41 .ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). EI Campeon Carniceria, (formerly Super Imperial Market), 517 West Wilson. Street, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 20 ABC license (off -sale beer and wine). Newport Noodle, ' 2000 Newport Boulevard, for a person-to- person transfer; of a Type 47 ABC license (on -sale general for a bona fide eating place). j Sportspage Saloon, 1562 Newport Boulevard, Nos. C and D, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 42 ABC License (on -sale beer and wine for a public premises). The following warrants were.approved: i Warrant Resolution 1779, funding City operating expenses for $1,067,603.80. Warrant Resolution 1780, funding Payroll 001 for $1,661,155.93,, and City operating expenses for $348,766.57, including payroll deductions. ids received for, 17th Street/Newport Boulevard Street nprovements, Project No. 99-17, are on file in the City Clerk's ffice. The contract , was awarded to Gueno Development ompany, Inc., 714 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1120, Los ngeles, for $899',226.70. Approved Change Change Order No. 1 was . approved for $9,600.00 to the Order No. 1, Signal contract with Signal, Maintenance, Inc., 2283 Via Burton Street, Maintenance, New- Anaheim, for Newport Frontage Road Traffic Signal port Signals, Pro- Improvements, Project No. 99-11, Federal Project No. STPLHG- ject 99-11 5312(029). Downtown Recrea- tion Facility, Project 99-16/Approved Agreement with Analytical Planning for Engineering. Services Approved Agree-. ment with Martinez and Amador Architects for De - Review owntown Recreation Facility, Project No. 99-16: An agreement was approved with Analytical Planning Services, Inc., 15707 Rockfield Boulevard, Suite 225, Irvine, for $335,000.00,; for construction engineering services, and the Mayor and ,Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. An agreement was approved with Martinez and Amador Architects, Inc:, 8405 Pershing Drive, Suite 201, Playa del Rey, for $50,000.00, for architectural design review, and the Mayor and ;Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Awarded Project Bids received for the Downtown Recreation Facility, Project No. 99-16 to Old No. 99-16, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract Hickory Construct- was awarded to Old Hickory Construction, Inc., 10350 Regis ion Court, Rancho Cucamonga, for $3,377,000.00. Accepted Work for 1998-1999 Slurry Seal and Crack Seal, Project No. 99-06, was 1998-1999 Slurry completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on Seal, Project No. October 29, 1999, by Pavement Coatings Company, Post Office 99-06, by Pavement Box 1491, Cypress. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Coatings 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 for Pavement Reconstruction of Santa Ana Avenue, Monte Vista Pavement Recon- Avenue to Mesa Drive, Project No. 99-10, was completed to struction of Santa the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on December 23, Ana Avenue, 1999, by R. J. Noble Company, 15505 East Lincoln Avenue, Project No. 99-10, Orange. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was .by R. J. Noble 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. Approved Agree- Cooperative Agreements 12-393 and 12-394 were approved ments with CAL- with the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) TRANS for SR -73/ for construction of sound walls 105 and 583, respectively, as 1-405 Sound Walls part of the SR73/1-405 Confluence project, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Business Permit Item 2 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Notice of Request from United Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from United Children's Fund Children's Fund, 1526 Brookhollow Drive, No. 85, Santa Ana, to solicit funds door-to-door and -business-to-business from December 1, 1999, to November 31, 2000. Council Member Erickson suggested that this item be continued for two weeks, and encouraged the applicant to be present at that Council meeting. He asked that since approximately 50 percent of the funds raised by this charity would be used for commissions, and administrative and product costs, that further documentation be received from the applicant regarding associated entities, such as Missing Children, the HELP Center, and the National Child Safety Council. He reported that a request from the United Children's Fund had been denied in 1993. MOTION/Continued On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council to February 7, 2000. Member'Somers, and carried"5=0, this item was continued to the meeting of February 7, 2000. Release of Retention Item 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Release Funds for Soccer retention of $86,709.42 for Construction of the Costa Mesa Complex to Terra- Soccer Complex, Project No. 98-1, to Terra -Cal Construction, Cal Inc., 14530 Joanbridge Street, Baldwin Park. The Administrative Services Director correctly identified the amount of the retention monies as $87,362.85, and asked that the work be accepted and a notice of completion filed. 16 MOTION/Accepted On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Work Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 'days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 Imonths thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Canyon Park Tree from the meeting of July 19, 1999, to consider an application Growth Manage- from . James : Keller, 2033 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, ment Plan appealing the , Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission's denial of his request to preserve ocean views of west side Costa Mesa residents by managing tree growth; and Canyon Park Tree Growth Management and Maintenance Plan. Communications were received from Donald and Mildred Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, opposing removal of any of 'the trees; and Mary Fewel, 2000 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa,; giving a five -point opinion on the plan for Canyon Park. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 7, 2000. The Park Superintendent responded to Mayor Pro Tem Cowan regarding "nuisance trees" which are proliferating in the park by stating that the Shamel Ash tree is the primary street tree in the Freedom Home tract, they seed prolifically, and the storm drain water flows through the, park scattering, the seeds. Council Member Somers asked why the recommended replacement trees are California Sycamores which may grow to a height of 100 feet, suggesting either a slower growing or more of an umbrella -type tree. The Park Superintendent replied that the Sycamore was chosen for aq area which is heavily planted with Sycamores but alternative species could be investigated. Further discussion ensued regarding the topping of trees.. Council Member Somers encouraged employing a solid tree -trimming policy regarding Eucalyptus trees im the area.. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan recommended pursuing with the Coastal Commission replacing the Sycamore trees with native lower growing shrubs and trees. Mark Mcllroy,' .2039 ; Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, showed pictures of the canyon and the ocean, and stated that he bought - his house because of the view. He questioned the amount the homeowners may be required to contribute, $200.00 to remove a tree, and the same amount to plant one. Roy Hughes, ' 2013 Republic Avenue; Costa Mesa, commented that the December 6; 1999, forum to discuss a draft plan was well attended by property owners. He complained that staff announced that the draft would be presented to City Council in its present state saris input from the public, and suggested that Council reject the plan in its present format and conduct independent studies prior to acceptance. Andrew King, 1017 Grove Place, Costa Mesa, showed photographs of the view from his property, noting that his family had owned the land since 1950. He stated that he purchased the property because of the view, and stated thatthe land will be devalued' by- the trees which block the sight of the ocean. r jM; M James Keller, 2033 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked the reasons for replacing the current trees with Sycamores and California Live Oaks. He addressed several issues including the thinning of trees in Newport Terrace, long-term funding of tree replacement through memorialization of a loved one, and grinding the removed trees and placing the bark on paths in the park to recycle. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that nine years ago prior to purchasing his home, he ensured that the views were "locked in" by the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's). ' He objected to spending City monies to rectify this situation with the trees. Glen Davidson, 2009 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, suggested weighing all factors. prior to making a determination regarding the park. He observed that the people who use the trail in the park enjoy the ocean view. Pat Dolan, 923 West 201h Street, Costa Mesa, prior president of the Save the Canyon Committee, clarified that the primary concern is the entire view, not only that of the ocean He stated that when the park was designed, City staff had indicated that ocean views would not be blocked. He blamed the actions of the City for damaging private property owners. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that the building code allows for construction of 30 -foot high houses next to single -story homes, and felt that that issue should be addressed. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem . Cowan observed that the draft plan submitted by staff has progressed a long way in addressing Council's original direction in maintaining and enhancing the shade canopy in Canyon Park. She believed that. additional issues such as the letter from the Fish and Game Department and the expected response from the Coastal Commission need to be considered. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to continue this item until a response is received from the Coastal Commission or for 60 days, whichever comes first, directing staff to revisit the three-year replacement time , line; to readdress the replacement species and to forward a letter to the Coastal Commission regarding this issue; to review the matter of topping the trees; and to review cost alternatives. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and Fiscal Year 1999- place set, for the public hearing to consider a resolution 2000 Rates, Fees, establishing and adopting schedules of rates, fees, and charges and Charges for fiscal year 1999-2000 for services provided by the City of Costa Mesa. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council to February 7, 2000 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of February 7, 2000, to obtain additional information from staff. PUBLIC HEARING Development Stan- dards for Food and Beverages MOTION/Continued to February 7, 2000 PUBLIC HEARING Urgency Ordinance for West Side Moratorium MOTION/Adopted Urgency Ordinance 00=2 OLD BUSINESS BIA Assessment MOTION/Adopted Ordinance 00-1 i The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter V,: Article 4, of Title 13, of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code correcting an omission in the development standards for establishments where food and beverages are served. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. on, motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Member Dixon, and' carried 5-0, the public hearing was continued to the meeting of February 7, 2000, requesting that further information'be be provided on why Type 41 and Type 47 licenses were riot included in this portion of the recommendation. The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for the; public hearing to consider an urgency ordinance extending interim Ordinance 99-18, imposing a moratorium on certain new uses within the West Side Specific Plan area. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clork's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 10, 2000. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported that the comments of citizens who have attended meetings on the West Side Specific Plan, asking that West 19th Street be extended to Huntington Beach, havenot not been included in the documentation. S iug Scribner, 3,21' Avocado Street, No. - P, Costa Mesa, dressed the unintended consequences associated with a West 1e moratorium, 'specifically mentioning the sale of liquor. iuncil Member Somers replied that the moratorium is not :ended to create a .new black market or underground for ,the le of liquor but- ' to halt new building permit applications for E)se types of facilities. There being no other speakers, the 3yor closed the public hearing. A, motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Member Somers, and carried 4-1, Mayor Monahan voting no, to adopt Urgency Ordinance 00-2, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 99-18 IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN NEW USES WITHIN THE WEST SIDE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, extending the moratorium for an:additional one year, ten months and fifteen days from January 21, 2000, to and including December 6, 2001. The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January 3,! 2000, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 00-1, increasing the annual Business Improvement Area Assessment levied on the City's seven largest hotels from one percent to two percent. I On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, -seconded by Council Member Somers, and, carried 5-0, Ordinance 00-1 was adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE ANNUAL i I 1 1 1 1 1 L� BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSESSMENT LEVIED ON THE CITY'S SEVEN LARGEST HOTELS. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a modification of a dedication Modification of agreement with Sakioka Farms, and Roy K. Sakioka and Sons, Dedication Agree- 14850 Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, in connection with the I- ment with Sakioka 405 on-ramp and off -ramp. The Public Services Director Farms summarized the Agenda Report dated January 10, 2000. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Modified Agreement Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the modification of the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the special meeting of Parcel No. December 13, 1999,negotiations with Sakioka Farms, and Roy 101370-2 Ease- K. Sakioka and Sons, 14850 Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, ments/Sakioka regarding Parcel No. 101370-2 and the temporary construction easements. MOTION/Continued On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council to February 7, 2000 Member Somers, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of February 7, 2000. .NEW BUSINESS 1999-2000 Com- munity Objectives MOTION/Approved Objectives NEW BUSINESS Parks Commission Modification The Deputy City Clerk presented the 1999-2000 Second Quarter Community Objectives. The Budget and Research Analyst reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 10, 2000. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented on Objective 98-134: Complete the Santa Ana River Crossings (SARX) Study, referring to the statement "...goal of deleting master -planned bridges over the Santa Ana River at Gisler and 191h Streets." He wanted to know the documentation on which this comment was based. Mayor Monahan responded by explaining the process of selecting Council goals. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan added that Council wept.on record in opposition to master planned .bridges at Gisler and 191h Streets in the early 1990's. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa, suggested modifying Council Goal 00-A2 to include "increase the safety of residents of Costa Mesa by reducing violent crime against people and property damage" regardless of why those crimes are committed. He asked if Council had guidelines regarding medical marijuana users. On motion by Council Member Dixon, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the Community Objectives were approved. The Deputy City Clei membership in the Pa Commission, deleting Management Analyst December 23, 1999. -k presented an ordinance relating to rks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways the position of alternate. The summarized the Agenda Report dated MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by Ordinance 00-3 Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to give first reading Given First Reading to Ordinance 00-3, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING 19 NEW BUSINESS General Plan Amendment Screen- ing Requests, Segerstrom MOTION/Accepted for Processing NEW BUSINESS MediaOne Presen- tation SECTION 12-59 OF, CHAPTER III OF TITLE 12 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE PA'; KS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND PARKWAYS COMMISSION. Second reading and adoption is scheduled for the meeting of February 7, 2000. The Deputy City Clerk presented General Plan Amendment Screening requests from C J. Segerstrom & Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 5.86 acres located south of Town Center Drive between the existing South Coast Repertory Theater and Avenue of the Arts. ;Town Center north of Anton Boulevard (six items as listed in ;the Agenda Report dated January 7, 2000). The Planning and Redevelopment Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated January 7, 2000. Council Member Somers stated that the drawings were incomplete because parking and the movement of traffic were not addressed. The Planning and Redevelopment Manager responded that the movement of traffic will be discussed in the environmental impact report, and a parking analysis will be conducted when the specific development plans are received. Mayor Monahan reviewed the fundamentals of a screening request. David Wilson, C. J. Segerstrom & Sons, 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, representing South Coast Plaza and the Orange County Performing Arts Center, recognized the parking concerns and apologized for any perceived deficiency in the plan. He reported that the red blocks shown on the proposed arrangement of the. Town Center area indicate a rough outline of several smaller parcels within which parking would be accommodated. He detailed several specific areas which are proposed for. parking. Council Member Erickson asked Mr. Wilson if his firm is willing to sign an agreement to pay for the consultant, staff time, and overhead so that the City can accomplish the processing of this project in a timely manner, Mr. Wilson responded in the affirmative. A ;motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to accept for processing the General Plan Amendment Screening requests for the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and for Town Center. The Deputy City Clerk presented the MediaOne presentation. Thee Telecommunications Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 5, 2000. Del Heintz, General Manager, MediaOne, 200 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, introduced members of the MediaOne team. Debi Picciolo, Western Region Vice President of Operations, MediaOne, 250 North Continental Boulevard, Suite 250, EI Segundo, provided 'an update on customer service, stating that local call centers for Southern California had been consolidated in May; 1999, and provides customers with several benefits, including the ability for technicians to be dispatched at anytime, day or night. She reported that over 100 full-time customer 1 1 1 service representatives have been added, 90 percent of all calls are answered _,within 30 seconds, representatives have been briefed on all aspects of Costa Mesa, and a new Integrated Voice Response unit has been implemented. She indicated that construction is 60 percent completed, and should be finished by the end of April, 2000. She responded to questions from Council, noting that a digital telephone system for Costa Mesa will be launched in Fall, 2000. The City Manager asked , Ms. Picciolo if MediaOne retained a record of incoming calls and the response time by personnel to those calls. She responded that the information is available, and he asked that it be provided to the City. George Noel, MediaOne Director of Field Operations, reported that because of the,. scope of the work, regular employees are supplemented by contract services. He indicated that evening and Saturday service is available to accommodate customers. Debi Picciolo stated that the rate increase notification is secondary to the rebuild project and the customer care issues. She stated that the increase is a result of a programming cost increase and the cost of the upgrades. Phil Morello, Post Office Box 10487, Costa Mesa, complained about his cable television service, stating that he was treated rudely on the telephone by MediaOne customer service. Mr. Morello addressed the previous New Business item, General Plan Amendment Screening requests for C. J. Segerstrom & Sons, linking it indirectly to the building of the 19t' Street bridge. He noted that the City supports processing a General Plan Amendment dealing with commerce, but opposes this process to construct a bridge on the west side. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, complained that the equipment MediaOne installed on the street is offensive. He objected to a monopoly without regulation. He asked that his section of the City be cleaned up. . Lorrie Glenn, 398 West Wilson Street, Apt. H221, Costa Mesa, reported that her cable service had been interrupted during the holidays. She was told by MediaOne that Saturday service did not exist for changing the boxes, and she was required to wait five days for an appointment. She asked how MediaOne documents the complaints, and did not feel it fair that the rates were being increased to cover expanded services. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if installation of the cable underground had been investigated. Gary Cusworth, MediaOne Regional Construction Manager, replied to Mr. Graham by stating that placing the cable underground for. the entire city is not economically feasible, noting a cost of $60,000.00 per mile per 100 subscribers. Mary Elliott, 398 West Wilson Street, Apt. J223, Costa Mesa, reported that her cable service had also been interrupted during the holidays, and indicated that she was never notified about the cable service change. Ms. Elliott stated that since the only available time for service would be on weekdays, in the morning t or� the afternoon with a four-hour time frame, she cancelled her seirvice. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan commented that it is an inopportune time for the rate increase since it is not evident that the customer care issues have been successfully resolved, and suggested . postponing the increase until that time. Council Member Somers concurred, and stated that she, too, had experienced poor service from MediaOne. She mentioned that more complaints had been received against MediaOne than any previous cable company. Council Member Dixon reported that she and several of her neighbors have had problems with MediaOne, and indicated that numerous residents in her area have purchased satellite_ dishes. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan relayed a positive MediaO';ne story wherein a service representative repaired her cable line in an expeditious, courteous manner. I Heintz presented . the complaints about the boxes received MediaOne from the beginning of the rebuild which totaled:30 t of 25,000 hom'es'. He informed Council Member Dixon that idscaping had been offered as a means of camouflaging the xes. He stated that the 30 complaint letters had been tisfied, and indicated that he would be in contact with Mr. tton regarding his problem. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Received and Filed Member Somers, and carried 5-0, the report was received and filed. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORT/Request Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss Ada Kersch v. for Closed Session: City of Costa Mesa, Orange County Superior Court Case No. Kersch v. City 80-39-96. The City Attorney acknowledged that this item could be handled, in open 'session. 1 MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Settlement Member Somers, and carried 5-0,. the settlement offer as outlined in the City Attorney's confidential memorandum dated January 12, 2000, '!was approved. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager asked Council if there is a desire, as REPORT previously expressed, to include the Planning Commission in the West Side Specific study session of February 14, 2000, to join in the discussion on Plan the West Side Specific Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan supported the joint session. COUNCIL Council Member Dixon 'encouraged citizens who are interested COMMENTS in cultural arts and, historic preservation of Costa Mesa to apply Arts and Historical for the newly formed Arts and Historical Preservation Preservation Com- mittee Committee. She asked that a brief resume be forwarded to the City Manager's office, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626, by January' 31, 2000. Mesa Consolidated i Council Member Somers reported that the pay for Mesa Water District Consolidated Water District Board of Directors members _has increased from $63.40 per meeting ' to $126.79 per meeting. Fairview Park Tree She thanked the members of the DiVinci class of Newport - Planting Harbor High School and Dr. Jan Vandersloot who planted over 200 trees in Fairview Park. n L F_J Pacific Council Member Erickson thanked the City Manager and the Amphitheatre City Attorney for their efforts in working out the Pacific Litigation Amphitheatre litigation, which saved residents approximately $52,000.00 in legal fees. He expressed a hope that some day Martin Luther King Martin Luther King Day will be observed as an official City Day holiday. He objected to._adding .another holiday but noted the floating holidays such as Admissions Day were not as important as Martin Luther King Day. Fairview Park Mayor Pro Tem Cowan also expressed thanks for the Fairview Planting Park tree planting. She announced a second weekend of planting on January 22 and 23, 2000. She encouraged residents to participate. She asked the Development Services Harbor Center Director to investigate the complaints under Oral Communications regarding the Harbor Center construction. She suggested that he,., investigate the future development area, noting that the conditions of approval are clear. Mayor Pro Tem West Side Discus- Cowan thanked the group who discussed the west side under sion Oral Communications, noting that all input is important. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Mayor of th City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy Citllerk of the City of Costa Mesa _. 3