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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/2000 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING: OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session September 5, 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 the Mayor, and invocation by David Alford, Vanguard University. 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 Parks Project Manager Dave Alkema Police Lieutenant Dale Birney Management Analyst Carol Proctor Deputy City Clerk Ruth Delaney MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council August 21, 2000 Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 21, 2000, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCE 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 Loretta Moody announced that the City of Costa Mesa is the Community Health recipient of the Community Health Charities Award for 1999-2000, Charities Award and presented the award to Mayor Monahan. She commended Carol Proctor for her participation in the campaign. ORAL COMMUNI- Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, presented a CATIONS photograph of the new northbound 73/southbound 55 interchange, 19th Street to the and reported that 20,000 cars ;per day will. be moving south into Beach Costa Mesa proceeding towards the beach. He suggested that, should 19th Street be extended -;to Huntington Beach, traffic on the 55 freeway could be diverted. He decried the lack of facts and figures supporting the decision to oppose the extension. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan commented that she accesses the -beach quickly and easily via Adams Avenue or Victoria/Hamilton Streets. She did not recognize any advantage in building the bridge. Mayor Monahan commended the Public Services Director- and staff for their work on the aforementioned interchange' 1 iLt 11 19th Street Bridge Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, addressed the 19th Street bridge, commenting that the west side is a dead end and the bridge could open the area to new people and proper businesses. He urged the City to set the "tone" for the west side by promoting Costa Mesa as one of the three "pearls" of the Orange Coast, along with Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Golf Course Drive Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, responded to a Bicycle Crossing comment made by Robert Graham at the meeting of August 21, 2000, regarding a bicycle crossing at Golf Course Drive and Mesa Verde Drive East, noting that 50 yards from that intersection is a safe crossing point. He expressed his appreciation for Council's attention to those who attend the meetings but urged their working in the best interest of all residents. Lions Park Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, read a letter from her husband, Campbell Davidson, regarding the degradation of Lions Park. Bunney Comments Paul Bunney, Post Office Box 11024, Costa Mesa, indicated that he has spoken with the Management Information System Manager regarding the City web page, requesting that information made be available such as the Council agenda and agenda reports, and the same for the Planning Commission and other official bodies. He objected to the location chosen for the City's skateboard park, and discussed the resignation of Mike Scheafer from the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission. Mr. Bunney asked that the City focus on areas inundated with graffiti and conduct a routine maintenance inspection. The Development Services Director stated that the Code Enforcement officers, maintenance crews, and members of the Police Department routinely inspect for graffiti. Mike Scheafer Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, addressed the departure of Mike Scheafer from the Commission, expressing confusion as to why he was advised to abstain from voting on the skateboard park. She supported citizen involvement in civic affairs, and asked that the City Attorney's memorandum to Council regarding Mr. Scheafer be released to the public. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked the City Attorney to confirm that no member of the City Council had asked for his opinion regarding Mr. Scheafer. The City Attorney confirmed that fact, stating that the request to review the circumstances had been received from the Public Services Director. Ms. Leffler questioned a Council decision regarding 3007 Samoa Place, and a discussion with Mayor Pro Tem Cowan ensued. Newport Beach Tyler Blackney, 2249 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, a student at Traffic Problems Ensign Intermediate School, 2000 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, reported on traffic problems near the school which extend to Newport Harbor High School, 600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach. He suggested controlling the traffic with increased stop signs. Council Member Somers asked that staff contact the City of Newport Beach Transportation Division concerning this problem. Skateboard Park/ Tim Cromwell, 2029 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed concern Mike Scheafer that two members of the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission agree with Mr. Scheafer, who opposes locating the skateboard park at the Charle/Hamilton site, but voted to approve. Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Costa Mesa, clarified that Mr. Scheafer asked the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission not to deny the ;skateboard park even though the location was not ideal. He indicated that the reasoning was that denial would cause a longer delay. CONSENT On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council CALENDAR Member Somers, and, carried 5=0, all Consent Calendar items were MOTION/Approved approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed Claim Claim received by the Deputy City Clerk from Brian Peyton. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License requests: Licenses Asia Cafe, 2360 Newport Boulevard, Unit B, for an original Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Westin South Coast Plaza, 666 Anton Boulevard, for a person- to-person transfer of a Type 47 ABC license (on -sale general for a bona fide eating place). Diho Siam Restaurant, 1835 Newport Boulevard, Suites D154 and D155, for an original Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Circle K, 3067 Bristol Street, for a person-to-person and premise -to -premise transfer 'of a Type 20 ABC license (off -sale beer and wine). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1812, funding Payroll 017 for 1812/Payroll 017 $1,605,076.42, and City operating expenses for $1,196,410.44, including payroll deductions. Approved Warrant 1813 REJECTED CLAIM Taylor ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS/Approved Final Map for Tract 15880, Mekambe Development; Approved Sub- division Agreement Warrant Resolution 1813, funding City operating expenses for $484,500.92. Claim from Renee Taylor (alleged Police failure to properly handle an eviction order) was rejected. The Final Map was approved for Tract No. 15880, located at 2527- 2535 Orange Avenue, providing for the subdivision of a single lot into 7 lots, 6 lots for single-family residential use and 1 lot for access purposes and common open space by developer Mekambe Development Group, 1777 Main Street, Suite B, Irvine; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to sign the map on behalf of the City; and a subdivision agreement with Mekambe Development Group was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Awarded Bid Item Bids for Bid Item No. 1048, New Electric Fork Truck, are on file in No. 1048, New the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to W. T. Billard, Electric Fork Truck Inc., 10261 Matern Place, Santa; Fe Springs, for $28,788.65. Awarded Bid Item Bids for Bid Item No. 1049, One New 4 x 4 %-Ton Truck with Lift No. 1049, New Gate, are on file in the City ;Clerk's office. The contract was Truck with Lift Gate awarded to Del Amo Dodge, 20433 Hawthorne Boulevard, ,to Del Amo Dodge Torrance, for $25,348.60. 1 1 1.95 Awarded Bid Item Bids for Bid Item No. 1050, One New One -Ton Stake Bed Dump No. 1050, New Truck, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was Dump Truck, to awarded to Del Amo Dodge, 20433 Hawthorne Boulevard, Del Amo Dodge Torrance, for $25,413.25. Awarded Project A, Bids for Project A, Alley No. 87 Improvements (from Santa Ana Alley 87 Improve- Avenue to Raymond Avenue between Broadway and Magnolia ments, and Project Street), and Project B, Alley No. 17 Improvements (from Bernard B, Alley 17 Improve- Street to 250 feet south of Bernard Street), Project No. 00-11, are ments, Project No. on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to 00-11, to TopLine TopLine Construction, Inc., 9272 Russell Street, La Habra, for $166,222.20, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agree- An agreement was approved with Decision Systems, 318 State ment with Decision Street, Los Altos, for $27,282.50, for purchase of an automated Systems for Auto telephone dialing system for the Costa Mesa Police Department, Dialing System and the Police Chief was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Adopted Resolution Resolution 00-68 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 00-68 Revising COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Firefighters Pay; REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS Approved Budget REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA FIREFIGHTERS Adjustment 01-27 ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 2000-2004 MOU; and Budget Adjustment No. 01-27 for $306,700.00 was approved OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of August 21, Rooftop Storage 2000, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 00-14, regarding rooftop storage. MOTION/ Adopted On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 00-14 Member Somers, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 00-14 was adopted: 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. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of August 7, Request for Re- 2000, a request from Joseph Cefalia, 818 West Balboa Boulevard, hearing, DR -00-12, Newport Beach, for rehearing of the City Council's June 5, 2000, Cefalia decision denying Development Review DR -00-12, for property at 215 and 219 East 16th Street. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 28, 2000, and showed visuals illustrating the proposed project. Joseph Cefalia, the applicant, presented an improved plan with a three -car garage for the back two units, two additional parking spaces, an addition of 400 square feet of private open space behind each house, and revised outside elevations. MOTION/Referred A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by to Planning Com- Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to deny the rehearing mission due to lack of evidence, and directing staff to refer the modified application to the Planning Commission, to waive the fees, and to conduct the hearing at the earliest possible time. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of August 21, Fairview Park 2000, Fairview Park Master Plan Revised Trail System. A Master Plan Revised communication was received from Gilbert Collins, 3159 Sharon Trail System Lane, Costa Mesa, member of the Fairview Park Citizens Advisory Committee, suggesting that consideration of the proposed changes LO be specific and not expanded into unproductive and subjective discussions about trail surfaces', locations, and widths. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated August 23, 2000, and the Parks Project; Manager reviewed the proposed modifications to the ,Fairview Park Trail System proposed at the meeting of August 21, 2000. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported that she and Tim Cromwell had walked through the park considering issues broached at the meeting of August 21, 2000. She indicated that downsizing the trails had been well accepted by park enthusiasts, as well as committee members. She listed the following items which could be addressed at the time of the ,design stages: integrate a cross- country trail within the park, working with the Estancia High School cross-country team and coaches; reduce the number of Type A trails (8 -foot wide bicycle trails) to no more than one on the west side, and a portion of that would incorporate the currently asphalted A* portion; plan for no more than two connections to the City's bicycle trails on the east side, which filters into one trail on the west side traveling to the Santa Ana River; consider, during the design stages, establishment of a youth -oriented dirt bike area; establish hillside maintainable, hiking trails from the lower portion of the Talbert Park area to the upper bluff area; work to reduce the need for the lower parking lot; !reexamine the point -of -entry for equestrians; and retain the use ;of delineators and fencing to a bare minimum. The following persons provided! their input regarding Fairview Park Trails: Tim Cromwell, 2029 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that the Type A* trail should be constructed of asphalt for bicycle use, and asked that the proposed parking lot be removed from the plan; the resident at 1920 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, read a letter written to the editor of the Daily Pilot which criticized Council actions regarding Fairview Park; Ron McGuff, 1789 Tanager Drive, Costa Mesa, showed pictures of the trail system, stating that the system will cover seven acres of land; Susan Channels, 3011 Royce Lane, Costa Mesa, thought that the City's improvement plans are ruining the park's natural charm; Susan Weeks, 2949 Andros Street, Costa Mesa, suggested using the two roads along the drainage channel as bicycle trails, and presented; an alternative plan; Alvaro Ernesto Solorzano, 1444 Deauville Place, Costa Mesa, opposed the concrete trails; Randy Mees, 2210 Canyon Drive, No. C1, Costa Mesa, suggested increasing to' at least 4 feet the Type B Multi- purpose Trail which runs parallel to the channel; Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, complained that the City has not allocated monies from the budget for the long-term improvement of Fairview Park, and proposed that the City legally designate the entire park for "park only" use, for the next 50 years. (The City Manager responded, by stating that when the property was purchased from the County of Orange, a deed restriction required the land to be used only for park and open space in perpetuity, and the City has set a minimum of $250,000.00 per year for at least the last 10 years.); Nancy Corcorran, 2165 Canyon Drive, No. G-1, Costa Mesa, suggested that the port of entry to the park for equestrians be Canyon Drive, and asked that the equestrian trail be kept away from developed areas; Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, suggested retaining the park in its natural state, and thought that the youth -oriented dirt bike area could be a liability; Robert Katz, 124 31St ;Street, Newport Beach, supported considering alternatives to the Fairview Park Master Plan; Charles Appell, 2829 Lemon Street, Apartment C, Costa Mesa, Estancia High School cross-country coach, proposed several changes for the trails, including moving the access to the equestrian trail to Canyon Drive; George Baugh, 2551 Santa Barbara Lane, Costa Mesa; supported retaining a natural park; Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, asked Council to listen to the community; Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, showed photographs of the park and discussed options; Tyler Blackney, 2249 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported retaining the park in its natural state; Michael Hines, 10222 Stoneybrook, Huntington Beach, agreed that the lower parking lot should be removed from the plans, and opposed renovating the entire park; John King, 1991 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, expressed concern regarding the Type A* trail which is potentially a 25 -foot wide ribbon through the park, and opposed the additional parking lot; William Reitler, 2073 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, suggested minimizing modernization of the park and protecting the bluffs; Bill Fritzsche, 2044 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, representing the Orange County Track Club, raised several questions, and thanked Council for the restroom facilities; Susan Kinkade, 2001 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, asked that a number of trails on the hill be retained; a 10 -year old girl (name and address unintelligible) spoke on behalf of her mother who belongs to a running group, supporting the retention of Fairview Park in its natural state; Paul Bunney, Post Office Box 11024, Costa Mesa, thanked Council and staff for the time spent on this issue; Jan Vandersloot, 2221 16th Street, Newport Beach, commended Council for reducing the amount of concrete in the park, asked that consideration be given to reducing the remaining four segments to one, opposed replacing the asphalt in the Type A* trails, and suggested adding a trail connecting the asphalt trail to the parking lot; Chris Huey, 2006 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, supported retaining the park in its natural state; Steve Devey, 2033 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, opposed adding another parking lot; and Wil Sanchez, 3070 Trinity Drive, Costa Mesa, opposed combining a running trail with a bicycle trail, and supported retaining the hill trails. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Modifications to Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to approve the use of dirt Trail System or shells instead of decomposed granite for the Pedestrian Trails in the Master Plan Trail System (Page 5 of the Agenda Report), 3 feet wide or as wide as they currently exist, and use existing Pedestrian Trails as often as possible; approve an 8 -foot width for Type "A" Multipurpose Trails (Page 7); with 4 feet of natural material on one side of the trail; approve the Multi -Purpose Trail, Type B, Adjacent to the Channel, in its present state as shown on Page 11; and approve an 8 -foot width for the Multi -Purpose Trail, Type E, Bicycle Trail Separated from Walkway (Page 17). Mayor Pro Tem Cowan stated that this process is in the conceptual stages, and the intent of the following motion is to retain the fundamental elements of the Fairview Park Master Plan. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Revisions Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to approve a cross- country trail within the Park, working with the Estancia High School team and coaches during the design stage; to reduce the number of Type A trails to no more than one on the west side, integrated with the existing portions of the Type A* Multi -Purpose Trails which are composed of asphalt, with a connection to the upper parking lot, and no more than two Type A or Type E trails on the east side; to consider establishing a youth -oriented dirt bike area; to establish, where possible, one or two hillside maintainable hiking trails, in addition to the stairs, on the bluff (west) side; in the design stages, with the general goal being to eliminate the lower parking lot, work to reduce the size and need for it; designate Canyon Drive as the "port of entry" for equestrian users; and per earlier City Council direction, the use of delineator and fencing shall be kept to a bare minimum. Council Member Somers stated, that the intent is to retain the park in as natural a state as possible with accessible, reasonable, and safe trails. Mayor Monahan asked the Public Services Director to prepare a handout for the public;which details the above motions. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Directions to Staff Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, directing staff to organize community level meetings regarding each of the specific plan areas prior to consideration by the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission at a public hearing. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess ;at 8:50 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance adding Section 10 - Display of Handi- 199 to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code regarding the failure to capped Placard display a handicapped -parking placard when parked in a handicapped parking space. The Police Lieutenant reviewed the Agenda Report dated 'July 6, 2000. MOTION/Ordinance On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council 00-15 Given First Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 00-15 was given first Reading reading and passed to second reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY, OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 10-199 TO THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE FAILURE TO DISPLAY A HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACARD WHEN PARKED IN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE. Second reading and adoption are scheduled for the meeting of September 18, 2000. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to appoint members to Fairview Park the Fairview Park Friend/Fundraising Committee. The Management Committee Analyst summarized the Agenda Report dated August 23, 2000. Lawrence Courter, 2077 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, announced his interest in becoming a member of the committee. Chris Huey, 2006 Swan Drive, Costa Mesa, reported that he had submitted a letter of interest prior to the deadline even though his name was not on the list. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Members Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to appoint Marylane Graham, Timothy Cromwell, Stella Hacker, Doug Sutton, and Lawrence Courter, as "at large" members for a two-year term expiring October, 2002; to appoint Joe Bogden, Costa Mesa Bark Park Foundation, Shirley Willard, ReLeaf Costa Mesa, Roger MacGregor, Harbor Soaring Society, Mary Ellen Goddard, Costa Mesa Historical Society, and Robert Platfoot, Orange County Model Engineers, as members, for a two-year term expiring October, 2002, and to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Cowan as Council liaison, and Council Member Dixon as alternate. Mayor Monahan asked that the ;applicants who were not appointed to the committee be invited to attend the meetings. 1 1 1 CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORT/Request Government Code Section 54956(b)(1) to discuss City Attorney for Closed Session: Report No. 00-01 regarding the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Mike Scheafer Parkways Commission meeting of August 23, 2000, and the resignation of Mike Scheafer. He clarified that the Council Members had not been aware of the Public Services Director's request for a report regarding Mr. Scheafer and the City's skateboard park until after a copy of that report had been forthcoming. Mayor Monahan announced that closed session would be held at the conclusion of regular business. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager reported that Plant Control Landscape REPORT/Bark Park Maintenance, Inc. started work on the Victoria Street parkways on and Victoria Street July 1, 2000; however, by July 31, 2000, it was apparent that this Parkways company was not meeting expectations. He indicated that a notice of intent to terminate the contract was hand -delivered in mid- August, and they are now meeting the schedule to return the site to an acceptable condition. Council Member Erickson suggested placing signs on the project indicating, "landscape renovation in progress". Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported that there are many landscaped medians and parkways throughout southern California with this type of planting that look wonderful. The City Manager reported that Bark Park improvements were completed by Tru Green Land Care on August 23, 2000. He _ indicated that the volunteer committee will begin work on their portion of the site during the first two weeks of September, 2000. The City Manager showed a plaque presented to him by the Costa Mesa Police Department in recognition of his work on public safety issues. COUNCIL Council Member Dixon, as Council liaison to the Costa Mesa Senior COMMENTS Center, stated that the search committee has selected five Costa Mesa Senior candidates for the Executive Director position, and a sixth candidate Center/Monte Carlo is the Interim Executive Director. She elaborated that the Night candidates will be interviewed by the board and by the Senior Advisory Committee, and an announcement will be forthcoming by the end of this month. Council Member Somers issued an invitation to Monte Carlo night, October 7, 2000, at the Costa Mesa Senior Center, for a donation of $25.00. Neighbors -for- Council Member Somers announced that Neighbors -for -Neighbors Neighbors/AYSO will be held Saturday, September 9, 2000. She noted that opening Opening day for American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is the same date. Gymnastics Program Council Member Erickson commended staff on the proficiency of the young children enrolled in the gymnastics program. ADJOURNMENT TO At 9:40 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session CLOSED SESSION in first floor Conference Room A to discuss the item previously announced by the City Attorney. MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 10:15 p.m., and the action RECONVENED taken during closed session was announced. No Action Taken Regarding City Attorney Report No. 00-01, no action was taken on the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission meeting of August 23, 2000, and the resignation of Mike Scheafer. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting' adjourned at 10:20 m. M th City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Dj±:L= -7— Deputy City CIr of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1