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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/2000 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA AUGUST 7, 2000 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session' August 7,` 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 Council Member Erickson, and invocation by Minister Andrew Wall, Church of Christ. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Gary Monahan Council Member Joe Erickson Council Member Heather Somers Council Member Linda Dixon Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Mayor Pro Tem Libby Cowan City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Assistant Development Services Director Perry Valantine Public Services Director William Morris Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel Ullman Deputy City Clerk Ruth Delaney MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council July 17, 2000 Member Somers, and carried 4-0, Mayor Pro Tem Cowan absent, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 17, 2000, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Somers, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Monahan announced that a request had been received to continue Public Hearing No. 2, Planning Application PA -99- 40R, and Tentative Tract Map T-15882, Standard Pacific Homes; Old Business No. 2, Rehearing request from Jim Cefalia, DR -00-05; Old Business No. 3, Rehearing request from Joseph Cefalia, DR -00-12; and Old Business No. 5, Fairview Park Master Plan Amendment. ORAL COMMUNI- Mildred Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, CATIONS/Loud reported that she heard loud concert music over the weekend Music; and Debris on Victoria Street, and expressed her concern regarding the In the Gutters enormous amount of debris in the street gutters. Block Wall Along Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, presented Baker Street photographs of a block wall along Baker Street between Babb Street and Fairview Road, which showed missing bricks, graffiti, and plants growing over the wall. He suggested that the City consider painting all block walls either gray or white to make the area more attractive. Shipping Container; Don Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported and Firework that a large shipping container has been parked near 919 Oak Paraphernalia Street for several weeks and has damaged the street. He showed samples of illegal firework paraphernalia that had been left in his yard over the 4th of July. Illegal Contractor Dorothy Adams, 220 Amherst Road, Costa Mesa, reported that a few months ago she and five other homeowners hired a contractor to do asphalt work, and discovered, after the work had been completed, that he did not have a State of California contractor's license Sports Complex Jon Zich, 2851 Ellesmere Avenue, Costa Mesa, apologized for Letter the tone in his letter of two weeks ago, addressed to the City Manager, regarding staff's decision on field allocations for the Costa Mesa Farm Sports Complex soccer field. Code Enforcement Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, Officers; "Auto commended Code Enforcement Officers especially Mit Sealy Zone"; and the for a job well done on the west side. She asked Council for an West Side Specific update on the "Pacific Bluffs"; the West Side Specific Plan; and Plan the Auto Zone located at West 19th Street and Wallace Avenue. The Assistant Development Services Director stated that the Auto Zone is a permitted use in a C1 zone, and the building complies with development standards. He reported that staff has reviewed the latest revision to the West Side Specific Plan and are in discussions with the consultant regarding the final version which should be completed within the next month. Hildegard Gonzalez, 1932 Pomona Avenue, No. A, Costa Mesa, expressed concern about the architectural design of the "Auto Zone". The Assistant Development Services Director stated that plans for the site can be reviewed in the City's Planning Department.. He explained that the retail auto parts store is permitted in that zone, and the building itself complies with all the zoning standards, setbacks, parking, landscaping, etc. The Director indicated that the application does not require public hearings by the Planning Commission or City Council. Handicap Ramps Campbell Davidson, 1982 Arnold' Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated on Sidewalks that several years ago the City installed new sidewalks on the west side of town; however, noted that a handicap ramp was not constructed on the Seal Street sidewalk. The Public Services Director explained that the City spends approximately $100,000.00 per year on upgrading the City's sidewalks and installing handicap wheelchair ramps, and commented that this problem will be investigated. West Side Wayne Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, gave a brief Costa Mesa history of why the west side is a mixture of commercial and residential. Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, encouraged Council to restore residential to the west side bluffs. She agreed with State of California legislators who support the concept of sustainable livable communities as an alternative to maximizing land use. East 17th Street Julie Quinn, 214 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, stated that she Widening has attended the East 17th Street Transportation Alternatives Ad Hoc Committee meetings and reviewed the traffic studies. She expressed concern about being directly affected by the potential widening of East 17th Street, and believed that any plan other than safety related improvements would cause extreme harm to the community. 1 1 Eleanor Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, disagreed that widening East 17th Street will relieve traffic pressure in the surrounding neighborhoods. She felt that Pacific Coast Highway should be widened to handle the increased volume of traffic. Mark Rathsack, 1671 Tustin Avenue, No. B1, Costa Mesa, opposed the proposed widening of East 17th Street. Bill Hodges, 420 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, opposed the widening of East 17th Street. Dan Perlmutter, 36 Mission Bay Drive, Corona del Mar, owner of 211 — 279 East 17th Street, member of the East 17th Street Transportation Alternatives Ad Hoc Committee and a member of the "East 17th Street Merchants and Community Association", reported that many residents and businesses along East 17th Street have been attending the meetings and are opposed to the widening of East 17th Street. He pointed out that safety is the main concern among those who attended the meetings, as well as concern about increased traffic, increased speed, decreased width of traffic lanes, and sidewalks, and elimination of dozens of palm trees and other landscaping. Gary Elder, business owner at 259 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, mentioned that the quality of life will suffer in East 17th Street is widened. "House of Sara" Michael Woolbright, 3101 McKinley Way, Costa Mesa, representing "House of Sara", explained that they assist women who have been released from prison by placing them in a program which helps them find a job, a place to live, obtain a drivers license, and be reacquainted with society. He commended the City of Costa Mesa for cracking down on a lot of the unlicensed, unregulated board and care facilities. He reported that their facility has complied with all State of California requirements and the City of Costa Mesa for the past 21 years, and noted that they are inspected annually. Florence Woolbright, 3101 McKinely Way, Costa Mesa, General Manager, "House of Sara", spoke about the work furlough program that they offer women who have been released from prison. She reported that they have had an extremely good rate of success with the program for the past 21 years and pointed out that they follow strict guidelines from the State of California, the Fire Marshal, and the Police Department. East Side Traffic Janet Rumage, 203 21St Street, Costa Mesa, expressed her Problem concerns for the traffic problems on the east side of town by stating that the speed limit on 21St Street is 25 mph; however, the cars go between 40 and 65 mph. She explained that the stretch between Santa Ana Avenue and Orange Avenue is long enough for a person to build up speed and necessitate when slamming on their brakes when they reach a four-way stop. She believed that additional Police Officers are needed to patrol the area. Fairview Park Steve Smith, 1023 Sea Breeze Drive, Costa Mesa, introduced Trails his daughter Kaitlyn Smith who was opposed to paving the trails at Fairview Park. 72 Penny Mecklenburg, 2110 President Place, Costa Mesa, expressed concern for the animals that are disappearing or being injured due to improvements at Fairview Park. She mentioned that she prefers walking on dirt rather than asphalt or concrete. Council Member Dixon announced that the City is currently forming a Fairview Park Friends Committee who will be involved with fundraising and implementation of the Fairview Park Master Plan. She encouraged members of the community to send letters of interest to Mayor Monahan. Carol Lee, no address given, stated she enjoys riding her horse through Fairview Park and down to the loop towards the river trail, and objected to paving the trail. Bob Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, showed photographs of various parks with and without paved trails, and indicated that vegetation is what jmakes Fairview Park a nature park, as well as Talbert Park, where there are very few paved trails. He pointed out that after the next rainy season, there will not be any trails on the upper bluffs because of erosion, and the City has not allocated funds to remedy the situation. Tim Cromwell, 2029 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, showed photographs of Fairview Park trails, which are scheduled for removal. He explained that he ;is not opposed to eliminating some of the trails that are causing problems but he felt that there is a better way of doing it. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent. Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 9, Second amendment to the agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc.; and Item No. 10, Revision of City Council Policy 500-11. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council' Except Items 9, Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent and 10 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: John Lascheck and Carolyn Jordan; John Restrepo; Kenneth Spears; Charles R. Spiller, Jr.; and Renee Taylor. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License Requests: Licenses Hillgren Square Liquor, 250 East 17th Street, for a person- to-person Type 21 ABC license (off -sale general). Tapia Maria de Los Angeles; 841 West 19th Street, for an original Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1807, funding City operating expenses 1807 for $2,604,622.85., .1` 3 Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1808, funding Payroll 015 for 1808/Payroll 015 $1,605,407.07, and City operating expenses for $889,061.85, including payroll deductions. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1809, funding City operating expenses 1809 for $1,243,943.10. DENIED CLAIM An Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from Michael Shipp Ray Shipp (alleged false arrest and false imprisonment by Costa Mesa Police Department) was denied. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 1047, Purchase of Hewlett ACTIONS/Awarded Packard Computer Equipment, 90 VL400 Pentium 733 MHz Bid Item No. 1047, computers with 17 inch monitors, and 50 Office 2000 Computer Equip- Professional License software, are on file in the City Clerk's ment to Printer office. The contract was awarded to the Printer Connection, Connection; and 1831 West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, for $140,592.20; and approved Adjust- Budget Adjustment No. 01-15 for $5,600.00, was approved. ment No. 01-15 Accepted Work at Street improvements at 380 East 17th Street were completed to 380 East 17th St., the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by by Wood/Horowitz, Wood/Horowitz Costa Mesa Tustin, LLC, 580 Broadway, Suite EP No. 14838, 117, Laguna Beach, in connection with Encroachment Permit (PA -97-51) No. 14838 (PA -97-51). The work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated. Accepted Work for 21St Street Storm Drain Improvements, Project No. 00-05, were 21St Street Storm completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on Drain Improve- July 7, 2000, by TopLine Construction, Inc., 9272 Russell ments, Project No. Street, La Habra. The Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file 00-05, by TopLine a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release Construction 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 Appoint- Appointment of Greg Wohl to the East 17th Street ment of Greg Wohl Transportation Alternatives Ad Hoc Committee, was approved. Rejected Bids for Bids received for Seismic Retrofit of Costa Mesa City Hall, Seismic Retrofit, Police Facility, and Corporation Yard, Project No. 00-03, are on Project No. 00-03 file in the City Clerk's office. Rejection of all bids and readvertisement of the project were approved. Approved Adjust- Budget Adjustment No. 01-01 for $91,800.00 for grant funds ment No. 01-01 awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety, was approved Approved Adjust- Budget Adjustment No. 01-11A for $202,780.00, to fund new ment No, 01-11A special recreation programs, was approved. Approved Adjust- Budget Adjustment No. 01-12 for $1,200,000.00, to fund a ment No. 01-12 portion of the City's share for construction of Minimum Operating Segment (MOS) 2 Transitway Improvements, was approved. Second Amend- Item No. 9 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Second ment to the Agree- amendment to the agreement with Kimley-Horn and ment with Kimley- Associates, Inc., 2100 West Orangewood Avenue, Suite 140, Horn for SARX Orange, for the Santa Ana River Crossings (SARX) Study, Study extending the agreement one year to August 16, 2001. Council Member Somers expressed concern as to why the consultant is requesting a second extension to the agreement, and indicated that she felt they have had an adequate amount of time to complete the study. The Public Services Director explained that it has been time consuming; and difficult for the four cities, the County of Orange, and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to establish the final traffic model that will be used for the study. He anticipates that this item will be presented to Council in November or December 2000, and will provide Council with a SARX update within the next week or so. Council Member Somers requested that staff relay to Kimley- Horn her displeasure with their lack of timeliness in getting this study to Council; and asked Council to extend to the City Councils of Fountain Valley, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach, and OCTA that we have endured this process long enough, and it is time to bring this to a conclusion. On motion MOTION/Approved by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Member Amendment Erickson, and carried 4-0, the second amendment .was approved. 1 Revision to City Item No. 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Revision Council Policy of City Council Policy 500-11, Implementation Procedures for 500-11 the Fairview Park Master Plan. ;Council Member Dixon asked that the alternate wording for the proposed revision to City Council Policy 500-11, Section B-5, Request for Changes to the Fairview Park Master Plan, be . approved as outlined in the memorandum dated August 7, 2000, from the Director of Public Services. The memorandum indicates that changes to the Fairview Park Master Plan will be directed to the Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Parkways Commission, and then to MOTION/Approved City Council. On motion by Council Member Dixon, seconded Revision to Council by Council Member Somers, and carried 4-0, the revision of Policy 500-11 City Council Policy 500-11 was approved with the above- mentioned wording change to Section B-5. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council PA -99-40R/ Member Somers, and carried 4-0, to continue the following T-15882, Standard items for two weeks: Public Hearing No. 2, Planning Pacific; DR -00-05, Application PA -99-40R and Tentative Tract Map T-15882, Cefalia; DR -00-12, Standard Pacific Homes; Old Business No. 2, Request for Cefalia; and Fair- Rehearing from Jim Cefalia, Development Review DR -00-05; view Park MP Old Business No. 3, Request for Rehearing from Joseph Amendment Cefalia, Development Review DR -00-12; and Old Business No. 5, Fairview Park Master Plan Amendment. The Assistant Development Services Director noted that Joseph Cefalia had requested that DR -00-12 be continued to the Council meeting of September 5, 2000. MOTION/Allowed Council Member Somers believed that the public should be Public Input for given the opportunity to express their concerns regarding PA- PA -99-40R/ 99-40R/T-15882, Standard Pacific Homes. A motion was made T-15882, Standard by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Member Pacific Erickson, to receive public testimony, with the condition that the people speaking tonight will not be allowed to repeat their comments at the next meeting. The motion carried 4-0. Later in the evening, as each of the above items was presented, Council clarified the meeting dates to which they were continued. 1 PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing continued Planning Appli- from the meeting of July 3, 2000, to consider Planning cation PA -99-41, Application ' PA -99-41, from Phillip Schwartze, agent for McCarthy Cook/ McCarthy Cook & Co./Edward Cook III and David Padrutt, Experian agent for Experian Information Solutions, for property located at 443 through 595 Anton Boulevard in a PDC zone, to amend PA -98-77 to increase a previously approved hotel from 200 to 300 rooms. Environmental " Determination: Negative Declaration. The Assistant Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 28, 2000. Phillip Schwartze, 31682 EI Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, indicated that the project upgrade provide exciting, luxurious hotels to the City. He stated that there is more parking then required. Don Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, hoped that the issue of traffic had been adequately addressed. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, felt that the South Coast Metro area is assuming a separate identity from the rest 'of Costa Mesa, and eventually may want to incorporate. He suggested adding "Costa Mesa" before Metro area hotel names. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Dixon, seconded by Council Resolution 00-64 Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, Resolution 00-64 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVINGMASTER PLAN AMENDMENT PA -99-41, subject to conditions. Council Member Dixon stated that Costa Mesa South Coast Metro is becoming a sophisticated, cosmopolitan area, with the combination of restaurants, residential, theater, performing arts, and high-quality businesses. Council Member Erickson hoped that the new hotel will join the Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau. Council Member Somers supported the hotel project, including the increase in area, height, and Floor Area Ratio (FAR); however, she expressed her concern regarding parking and traffic generation. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time place Planning Appli- set for the public hearing to consider Planning Application PA - cation PA -99-40R, 99-40R and Tentative Tract Map T-15882, Roland Philipp, and Tentative Standard Pacific Homes, 15326 Alton Parkway, Irvine, Tract Map T-15882 authorized agent for Segerstrom Center, 3315 Fairview Road, Philipp/Standard Costa Mesa, for a master plan to construct 69 two-story, single - Pacific Homes family homes on a vacant site. 'containing approximately 12 acres; with an administrative adjustment to allow a bus bay to encroach 7 feet into the required 20 -foot setback along Adams Avenue; and a 69 -lot tentative tract map with 5 lettered lots, located at 1645 Adams Avenue in a PDR -MD zone. Environmental Determination: Previous Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received from Norm Louvier, 2777 Bluebird Circle, Costa Mesa, supporting the project, stating that it would fit in well with the community; and Dana Bieber, Project Manager, Standard Pacific Homes, 15326 Alton Parkway, Irvine, requesting a continuance to the Council meeting of August 21, 2000, when the entire City Council will be present to vote on the revised project. Don Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, said that he would like to see open space at this location rather than houses. Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that he spoke to more than 180 residents in his area only 15 persons objected to the project, and all but 3 wanted divided landscape medians on Mesa Verde Drive East. Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, opined that there might be a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) problem with this project. She asked if a new study is required since the traffic signal at Mesa Verde and Golf Course Drives has been eliminated and the entrance moved. The Assistant Development Services Director responded that staff has reviewed the new plan and determined that there will not be significant impact as a result of this project. Gordon Pate, 2073 Ceylon Drive, Costa Mesa, addressed traffic issues, and supported the installation of landscaped medians. He proposed that the ;development be 60 instead of 69 homes. Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, was very pleased to see various committees and individuals in attendance. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, said that he would prefer seeing fewer more expensive homes go in this development. Rita Simpson, 1832 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, supported the project and the suggested tree 'median, but opposed a right - turn off Adams Avenue onto Mesa Verde Drive East. Darnell Wyrick, 1806 Hummingbird Drive, Costa Mesa, acknowledged the concessions made by Standard Pacific and supported the project. Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, supported the project, and thanked Standard Pacific for changing the design and density. Karen Robinson, 2722 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, believed that Standard Pacific's efforts have, been in good faith. She supported the addition of 60 rather than 69 homes, which would lower the density to an acceptable level. She proposed referring the project to the Planning Commission for further revision. Mildred Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, believed that a park should be located at this site instead of a single-family residential development. In response to a question from Council Member Erickson, the Public Services Director stated that a landscaped median island could be installed on Mesa Verde Drive. Council Member Erickson requested that the applicant consider creating fully 1 1 1 177 landscaped median islands on Mesa.Verde Drive, and asked that a plan be presented at the next Council meeting. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council PA -99-40R to Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to continue this item to the August 21, 2000 meeting of August 21, 2000. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from .the meeting of June 5, Title X, Housing 2000, Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act, and Community new Federal Lead-based Paint regulations: Act, Lead-based Paint Regulations Housing Rehabilitation Programs: Options 1 and 2 authorizing the City Manager to amend the guidelines for the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program and Single - Family Loan Programs, to include authorizing expenditure of HOME funds and increased grants to property owners to undertake lead-based paint assessments through abatement, subject to approval of the City Attorney. Neighbors -for -Neighbors Programs: Options 1 or 2 authorizing the City Manager to amend the guidelines for the Neighbors -for -Neighbors Program, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. The Neighborhood Improvement Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 25, 2000. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Options 1 and 2 for Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to approve the Housing Rehab- following options: ition Programs; and Approved Housing Rehabilitation Programs: Option 1 for Neighbors -for Option 1: Increase lead-based paint grants to very -low Neighbors Pro- income property owners participating in the Neighborhood grams Improvement Program (NIP) where testing and reduction exceeds $1,000.00; any testing and reduction costs less than this amount will be considered administrative costs. Option 2: Offer a grant for lead-based paint testing and reduction to single-family property owners participating in the Single Family Loan Programs. "Neighbors -for -Neighbors" Programs: Option 1: Test for lead on spring "Neighbors -for -Neighbors" homes; offer properties with lead-based paint a single- family loan or grant. At the request of the City Attorney, Mayor Monahan advised Council that separate motions are needed for Old Business Nos. 2 and 3. OLD BUSINESS The following were presented from the meeting of July 17, Request for Re- 2000: hearing of DR - 00 -05, Cefalia/Re- Request from Jim Cefalia, 1649 Bayside Drive, Newport quest for Rehear- Beach, for rehearing of the City Council's June 5, 2000, ing of DR -00-12 decision denying Development Review DR -00-05 and i WK Vesting Tentative Tract Map VT -15991, for property at 2087 Garden Lane. Request from Joseph Cefalia, 818 West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, for rehearing of the City Council's June 5, 2000, decision denying Development Review DR -00-12, for property at 215 and 219 East 16th Street. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council to August 21, Member Erickson, and carried 3-0, Council Member Somers 2000 abstaining, to continue DR -00-05 to the meeting of August 21, 2000. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council to September 5, Member Erickson, and carried 4-0, to continue DR -00-12 to the 2000 meeting of September 5, 2000. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Canyon Park biological Canyon Park and tree trimming evaluation reports; and Budget Adjustment Biological and Tree No. 01-18 for $12,400.00. The Public Services Director Trimming Eval- reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 24, 2000, and uation Reports responded to questions from Council Member Dixon. Council Member Somers stated; that she was not convinced that spending $12,400.00 for this type of an assessment for four eucalyptus trees was necessary. The City Manager replied that the Coastal Commission informed the City that a study is required prior to reduction of trees etc., in Canyon Park. Mildred Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, felt that the money should 'go towards street repair. Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if the City would be trimming the trees or a private contractor. The Public Services Director replied that the City does not posess the equipment to do the job in-house. Don Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, mentioned that these trees are introduced, ,not native, trees and felt that this money could go towards more worthwhile programs in the community. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by for 90 Days Council Member Erickson, to continue this item until the City receives a response from the Coastal Commission as to under what circumstances Eucalyptus trees may be removed or trimmed. Responding to Council Member Erickson's question, the Public Services Director suggested tabling this item and allowing staff to come back after the information has been received from the Coastal Commission so that Council will have the opportunity to ■ address the entire issue. Council Member Erickson asked the maker of the motion if she would consider his request to have this item come back to Council within 90 days for an update, whether or not the requested information has been received from the Coastal Commission. The maker of the motion concurred. The motion carried 4-0. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Proposed Ballot Measure Transient for an increase of up to 2% in the Transient Occupancy Tax for Occupancy Tax Park, Open Space, and Recreational Facilities: Ballot Measure Resolution amending Resolution 00-63, to clarify the ballot language and consolidation with the November General Election. Approve ballot argument in favor of the Measure and authorize signatories to the argument. Adopt a motion directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the ballot measure Budget Adjustment No. 01-19 for $6,000.00 for election costs. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 3, 2000. Council Member Erickson asked if a representative from the Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau responded to Council's request to sign the ballot argument. The City Manager stated that he has spoken with their Executive Director, and it was mentioned I that between now and November, 2000, the hotel industry may be willing to support the argument not at this point. The City Manager responded to question from Council Member Erickson by stating that August 11, 2000, is the deadline for someone who would be a signatory to this argument. Council Member Dixon requested the following portion in the ballot argument be in bold letters or underlined: The TOT — better known as the "Bed Tax" — is only paid by visitors and business travelers who stay in local hotels and motels. The City's current TOT of 6% is the lowest in Orange County and with your "Yes" vote will remain below the Countywide average. John Feeney, 1154 Dorsett Lane, Costa Mesa, requested that one-half of the 2 percent increase be used to eliminate the "slums" in Costa Mesa. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by Resolution 00-65; Council Member Erickson, to adopt Resolution 00-65: A Approved Ballot RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Argument; Ap- COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. proved Preparation 00-63 WHICH PROPOSED AN INCREASE IN THE of Impartial TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX OF UP TO TWO Analysis; and ADDITIONAL PERCENTAGE POINTS AS A SPECIAL TAX Approved Budget FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND DEVELOPING Adjustment 01-19 PARKS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE LANDS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53724 AND ARTICLE XIII C, SECTION 2 (d) OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, TO SUBMIT THE PROPOSED MEASURE TO THE VOTERS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53724 AND ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9222 AND CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000; to approve the ballot argument in favor of the measure and authorize signatories to the argument, including the addition of Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, to approve preparation by the City Attorney of an impartial analysis for the ballot measure; to approve Budget Adjustment No. 01-19 for $6,000.00, for election costs; and to request that this issue be placed on the Conference & Visitor Bureau Agenda for the meeting of August 10, 2000, to see if they would be willing to sign on as the fifth signatory if there are not five Council Members to sign the ballot argument. The motion carried 3-1, Mayor Monahan voting no. Council Member Dixon requested that staff provide Council with informational material, for public review, which defines Transient Occupancy Tax and provide a cost estimate. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance amending Title Rooftop Storage 20 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code regarding rooftop storage. The Assistant Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 26, 2000. The Assistant Development Services Director responded to a question from Council Member Somers by explaining that fencing or guardrails around a roof generally indicate a conversion that would not have been approved by the City. He said that staff would not permit a carport roof or garage to be fenced or screened, as it would facilitate storage or other inappropriate use of these areas. ' Council Member Somers expressed concern that fencing of rooftops is not adequately addressed in the Municipal Code and requested staff to prepare verbiage that prohibits fencing or screening of rooftops. Eleanor Egan 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, supported the ordinance, and felt that it would be useful for code enforcement purposes to specifically mention fencing. MOTION/Ordinance A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by 00-14 Given First Council Member Dixon, and carried 4-0, to give first reading to Reading Ordinance 00-14, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE COSTA, MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ROOFTOP STORAGE, including Council Member Somers' request. The City Manager announced that neither a Redevelopment Agency meeting nor City Council Study Session will be held on August 14, 2000, due to Council vacation schedules. COUNCIL Council Member Dixon expressed her disappointment after COMMENTS/ learning that the Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau will Ballot Argument not join the Council in signing the argument ballot for the TOT Signatories Measure, and hoped that they will reconsider. "National Night Council Member Somers thanked members of the community Out" Event; and for participating in the ;City's "National Night Out" on Tuesday, 3007 Samoa Place August 1, 2000, and thanked the ;Wexler family for providing an ice cream social at the event. She announced that a copy of a brief history of events and Council actions pertaining to 3007 Samoa Place may be obtained in'the City Clerk's office. Library Proposal Council Member Erickson mentioned that during the Newport - Mesa Unified School District Council Liaison meeting last week, Tom Egan presented a proposal regarding the possibility of working with the school district to provide better library services for the children. He indicated that the proposal was well thought-out, the school district was very receptive to the idea, and encouraged Mr. Egan to continue his efforts. Council Member Erickson stated that the Costa Mesa Classic Jazz Jazz Festival Festival last weekend was well attended. He wished Mayor Pro Tem Cowan a speedy recovery and a Happy Birthday. He also congratulated Mayor Monahan and his wife on their new baby boy Quinn Patrick Monahan. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: '& I, 4-.Zr- Deputy City I rk of the City of Crosta Mesa 1 1