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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/2000 - City Council1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session September 18, 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 and invocation by Mayor Monahan. 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 Finance Director Mark Puckett Administrative Services Commander Richard Greer Parks Project Manager Dave Alkema Recreation Manager Stacia Mancini Management Analyst Carol Proctor Deputy City Clerk'Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council September 5, 2000 Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 5, 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 Mayor Monahan presented the Mayor's Award to Dolores Madrigal, Mayor's Award Branch Manager of the Costa Mesa Branch Library, in. recognition of her efforts to ensure the educational enrichment of the community, and to support literacy, education, and reading programs. PRESENTATION Mayor Monahan announced that the recipients of the 2000 Mayor's Mayor's Cup Award Cup Award were the Costa Mesa American All Stars, and presented certificates to Dave Chambers, Skyler Cozad, Matt Doran, R. J. Duernberger, Branden Hoffman, Corey Hughes, Evan Hunter, Jordan Kalke, Nick Peterson, Andrew Sanford, Jamie Tinnion, and Isaiah Werdel. The Mayor also presented certificates to coaches Scott Hunter, Dan Werdel, and Jim Kalke; manager Cliff Duernberger, and league president Pat McGuire. 2®1 ORAL COMMUNI- Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, referred to a CATIONS 1993 Council resolution which indicated that a 19th Street bridge, if 19th Street Bridge constructed, "will severely impact the adjacent residential neighborhoods." He asked for 'access to information mentioned in the resolution, and observed that Council seems unwilling to revisit this matter. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan replied that a study of both sides of the bridge issue will be included in the Santa Ana River Crossing (SARX) Study, and indicated that Council at times makes decisions based upon public input. She reported that there was overwhelming testimony opposed to a 19th Street bridge. Baker Street Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, reported that Jaywalking persons jaywalk across Baker Street between Mendoza Drive and Fairview Road. He stated that the Costa Mesa Police Department had referred to the area as an "unmarked crosswalk", and noted that jaywalkers interfere with traffic flow and should be cited. Mr. Millard proposed that Costa Mesa improve its image and indeed become the "City of the Arts". Council Member Erickson encouraged Mr. Millard to remain at the meeting in order to hear Old Business No. '2, Allocation of Net Revenue, wherein recommendations regarding Baker ' Street/Coolidge Avenue improvements are contained. Business License Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked about Fees the procedure for having the fee for business licenses increased. Mayor Monahan replied that any change would have to be approved by Council. The City Manager added that because of Proposition 218, the increase would also be placed on the ballot for a majority vote of the citizens if the proceeds were to be directed to the City's General Fund, and a two-thirds vote should the monies be designated for a special purpose. Mrs. Davidson complained about Adult Bicycle Riders adults who ride bicycles at night wearing black clothing, making it impossible to see them. Niewiarowski Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline, Drive, Santa Ana Heights, thanked Comments Council for their support of the Santa Ana Heights area and for the additional code enforcement. He endorsed Council's efforts to curb the impact of future expansion of John Wayne Airport, and congratulated them on the completion of the Bark Park. Mr. Niewiarowski proposed splitting ithe Bark Park into two areas, which would allow easier upkeep and maintenance. He supported the proposed relocation of City Hall to 1901 Newport Boulevard, and encouraged working with the City of Newport Beach and Santa Ana Heights for a multi -use trail from Orange Coast College to the University of California, Irvine. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item CALENDAR No. 6, Award of Bid Item No. 1051, Nine New Ford Taurus Sedans and One New Ford Crown Victoria Sedan. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Except Item No. 6 Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Danica Dukic; Peter Fenton; Ariel M. Gavilan; and Southern California Edison. 1 1 1 Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License request from License Hussong's Cantina, 1880 Monrovia Street, for a person-to- person transfer of a 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 1814, funding Payroll 018 for $1,589,943.93, 1814/Payroll 018 and City operating expenses for $1,170,438.76, including payroll deductions. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1815, funding City operating expenses for 1815 $228,601.42. REJECTED CLAIM Spiller ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS/Adopted Resolution 00-69, Revising Police Pay Ranges; Approved Budget Adjustment 01-28 The claim from. Charles Spiller (alleged faulty construction inspection caused damage) was rejected. Resolution 00-69 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE PAY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA POLICE ASSOCIATION (CMPA) TO REFLECT THE _ ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 1999-2001 MEMORAN- DUM OF UNDERSTANDING, and granting a one-time lump -sum payment for CMPA-represented employees for the replacement of the CMPA retirement supplement benefit plan; and Budget Adjustment No. 01-28 for $623,410.00 was approved. Awarded "ADA" Bids for City-wide Annual "ADA" Improvements, Project No. 00-12, Improvements, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to S. Project No. 00-12, Parker Engineering, Inc., 10059 Whippoorwill Avenue, Fountain to S. Parker Valley, for $55,900.00, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were Engineering authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Final The Final Map was approved for Tract No. 16022, located at 2676 Map for Tract No. Orange Avenue, consisting of 6 lots, 5 lots for single-family 16022, Regal residential use and 1 lot for accesspurposes and common open Homes space by developer Regal Homes, Inc., 1720 Skylark Lane, Newport Beach; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to sign the map on behalf of the City; and a subdivision agreement with Regal Homes, Inc. was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 01-29 was approved, to appropriate Adjustment No. $6,400.00 of earned interest in the Local Law Enforcement Block 01-29 for Hostage Grant Program (LLEBG) to purchase a Hostage Negotiation Negotiation System System. Bid Item No. 1051, Item No. 6 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Award of Bid New Ford Sedans Item No. 1051, Nine New Ford Taurus Sedans and One New Ford Crown Victoria Sedan. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan identified a community objective for Costa Mesa to become a clean air city, and pointed out that evidence of a proposal/program for that purpose has not been provided. She noted that alternative fuel vehicles MOTION/Awarded have apparently not been considered. A motion was made by Contract to Hem- Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded. by Council Member Erickson, borg; Gave Direction and carried 5-0, to award the contract to Hemborg Ford, 1900 to Staff Hamner Avenue, Norco, for $165,744.82, postponing future vehicle purchases until staff provides a proposal regarding a clean air plan for the City. The City Manager reported that staff is currently working on the above-mentioned community objective, and a report will be forthcoming prior to the need to purchase additional vehicles. Council Member Somers proposed asking neighboring cities who have electric and other types, of clean -air vehicles the cost of purchasing the vehicles and recharging stations. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place PA 00-21, Experian/ set for the public hearing to consider Planning Application PA -00-21, Padrutt Experian Information Solutions/David Padrutt, authorized agent for Sakioka Farms, Inc., for a Master Plan Amendment to allow an increase in building area from 475,000 square feet to 525,000 square feet contained within four buildings (final plan approved for the first three buildings under PA -00-02), with deletion of Condition of Approval No. 3 of PA -00-02 requiring incorporation of landscape planters into the exterior walls ;of the parking structure, located at 475 Anton Boulevard, in a PDC zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. ' No communications were received. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated September 6, 2000. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa, recommended following the advice of professionals. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, supported the project. He reiterated that the South Coast Metro area is growing away from Costa Mesa and may eventually seek to form its own city. He suggested asking the developers to place "Costa Mesa" in their advertising. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Resolution 00-70 Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to adopt the negative declaration, adopt Resolution ;00-70, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT PA -00-21, deleting Condition of Approval No. 3 from PA -00-02: "Any parking structure greater than one level above grade shall be architecturally compatible with the other buildings in the project and shall incorporate landscape planters into the edge of the exterior walls, under the direction of the Planning staff." PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place PA -00-2413, Harbor set for the public hearing to consider Planning Application PA -00 - Soaring Society 24B, Harbor Soaring Society, authorized agent for the City of Costa Mesa, to amend the Fairview Park Master Plan (PA -97-43) to allow the Harbor Soaring 'Society to retain the sail -plane launching, landing, and storage areas as they presently exist, located at 2501 Placentia Avenue (Fairview Park) in an I & R zone. Environmental Determination: previous Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerks office. No communications were received. The Parks Project Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated September 12, 2000. Roger MacGregor, Harbor Soaring Society, member of the Friends of Fairview Park, and owner of MacGregor Yacht Corporation, 1631 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa,; supported the plan and added the support of the 100 members of, the Soaring Society. There being no other speakers, the public heiaring was closed. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Dixon, seconded by Council Member Resolution 00-71 Erickson, and carried 5-0, Resolution 00-71 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION PA - 00 -24(B) AS AMENDED, approving amendments to the Fairview Park Master Plan. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place 2000-2001 Source set for the public hearing to consider a resolution establishing a fee Reduction and pertaining to implementation of the City of Costa Mesa Source Recycling Element Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE), imposing a charge of fifty-five cents ($ .55) per ton upon all solid waste haulers to implement the SRRE for fiscal year 200.0-2001. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated September 11, 2000, and responded to questions from Council. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa, suggested that the reduction in fee from $1.00 to $.55 be noted up front, and recommended that the savings be passed along to the trash haulers. Mayor Monahan responded to a question from Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, by stating that residential trash hauling is handled by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, and the trash is separated into recyclables and nonrecyclables by Costa Mesa Disposal. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan reported that Costa Mesa is one r of the few cities that meets the reduction goals set by the State of California. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Resolution 00-72 Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, Resolution 00-72 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT (SRRE). OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of September 5, Display of Handi- 2000, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 00-15, regarding cap Parking Placard the failure to display a handicap parking placard when parked in a handicap parking space. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Mayor Pro Ordinance 00-15 Tem Cowan, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 00-15 was given second reading and adopted: 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. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of August 17, Allocation of Fiscal 2000, allocation of fiscal year 1998-99 General Fund Capital Year 1998-99 Net Improvement Project Net Revenue. The Finance Director Revenue summarized the Agenda Report. dated September 11, 2000. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Allocations Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to approve the following allocations: Parkway Demonstration Project (irrigation of parkway trees to be planted on Placentia Avenue and West 19th Street), $85,000.00; Skateboard Project (provides balance of funding required), $241,058.00; Fairview Park Habitat Restoration (provides funding for design so the City can compete for grants), $194,000.00; Baker' Street/Coolidge Improvements (supports neighborhood improvement efforts and allows construction of subject improvements along with traffic signal and parkway demonstration project), $54,000.00; Pacific Avenue Resurfacing (funds material cost for resurfacing of street by City crews), $13,000.00; and West Side Pocket Park (design contract pending — initial estimate $250,000.00 depending on design and working with the neighborhood as to improvements), $172,327.00, for a total of $759,385.00. Council Member Erickson congratulated the City Manager, Finance Director, and staff, on their work on the budget and on the recommendations provided for net revenue. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan supported the motion, commenting that the first five projects may be completed within this fiscal year, and possibly the West Side Pocket Park as well. Council Member Somers observed that these funds do not comprise the total amount remaining from the last fiscal year, specifically 35 percent will be allocated for development, 50 percent for caipital improvement projects, and 15 percent for one-time expenditures. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to appoint a Council Appoint Member to Member to the Athletic Field Use Committee. The Administrative the Athletic Field Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated September 1, Use Committee 2000. MOTION/Appointed On motion by Mayor Monahan, seconded by Council Member Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, Council Member Dixon was appointed Dixon liaison to the committee. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan suggested that staff perform community outreach in lieu of appointing) a member. The City Manager commented that meetings to facilitate public input will be noticed and advertised. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to recruit applicants to Parks, Recreation fill the vacancy on the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Facilities and Park- Commission. The Management Analyst reviewed the Agenda ways Commission Report dated September 11, 2000. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, seconded by Reduction of Mem- Council Member Somers, and carried 5-0, to leave the position bers vacant at this time, and directing staff to prepare an amendment to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 12-59 to reduce the size of the Commission to five members. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a recommendation from the Waiver of Fees for Parks, Recreation Facilities and !Parkways Commission to waive the Pacific Soccer Club fee for field rental for practice land games for the Pacific Soccer Club's four Costa Mesa Youth Resident Teams. The Administrative Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated September 1, 2000. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member' Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Waiver of Fees Tem Cowan, and carried 4-1, Council Member Dixon voting no, the waiver of fees was approved, recognizing that the majority of the young people on these teams are Costa Mesa residents. 1 1 1 NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Local Law Enforcement Block LLEBG Allocation Grant (LLEBG) Citizens Advisory Committee recommendation to of Funds allocate the. 1999 LLEBG proceeds and matching funds for the following purposes: Less than Lethal Weapons ($51,214.00); Evidence Storage System - bio -hazardous materials ($35,000.00); and field cameras and digital imaging system ($33,000.00); and Budget Adjustment No. 01-30, appropriating $107,293.00 of LLEBG funds and $11,921.00 in matching funds from the 1999 Citizens' Option for Public Safety, for a total of $119,214.00. The Administrative Services Commander summarized the Agenda Report dated September 7, 2000. Doug Scribner, 321 Avocado Street, No. P, Costa Mesa, asked Council to prioritize law enforcement needs, stating that citizens are concerned with graffiti, vandalism, and violent crimes. He asked about the City's stand on medical marijuana. Council Member Somers commended the choices made by the advisory committee, endorsed the requests, and complimented staff. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Somers, seconded by Allocations Council Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, to approve the allocations for 1999 LLEBG proceeds and matching funds. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Adjustment No. Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, Budget Adjustment No. 01-20 01-20 for $119,214.00, was approved. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution requesting Supervisor Environmental Jim Silva and the Orange County Board of Supervisors to cooperate Document Regarding with the City of Newport Beach and other local agencies in the John Wayne Airport preparation of an environmental document; and to direct staff to transmit the above to those cities impacted by the operation of John Wayne Airport and to request adoption of similar resolutions of support. The City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated September 12, 2000. Mayor Monahan stated that the Mayor of Newport Beach expressed an interest in discussing this matter with him and/or other Costa Mesa City Council members. Mayor Monahan suggested delaying transmission of the resolution until these discussions take place. Council Member Somers asked that the resolution be distributed to all Orange County cities. Mayor Pro Tem Cowan and Council Member Dixon supported moving forward with the item. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Somers, seconded by Council Resolution 00-73 . Member Dixon, and carried 5-0, Resolution 00-73 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ASKING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO SUPPORT, IN CONCEPT, THE DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AS THE LEAD AGENCY IN PREPARING AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT TO EVALUATE THE IMPACTS OF AN EXTENSION OF THE JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Somers,, seconded by Transmittal of Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, to approve transmitting Resolution 00-73 Resolution 00-73 within 30 days to all cities in Orange County, and requesting that they adopt similar resolutions of support. Council Member Erickson suggested modifying the motion by directing staff to transmit the resolution to cities impacted by, the operation of John Wayne Airport within 30 days. He proposed this action as a courtesy to the City of Newport Beach. Council Member Somers supported the 30 days but reiterated her desire for the resolution to go to all Orange County cities. The City Attorney clarified that the resolution shall! immediately be sent to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. COUNCIL Council Member Dixon announced that the Costa Mesa "City of the COMMENTS Arts" documentary will air on Channel 74 on Tuesday, September "City of the Arts" 19, at 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m.; Friday Documentary September 22, at 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 23, at 3:00 p.m.; and Sunday, September 24, at 2:00 p.m. She reported that Jaywalking on persons are jaywalking on Baker Street and Fairview Road en route Fairview and Baker to Stater Bros., and asked the Police Department to investigate the situation. Neighbors -for- Council Member Somers thanked citizens who participated in the Neighbors/Farm Neighbors -for -Neighbors program on Saturday, September 16, Site Opening 2000, at the Green Leaf Mobile Home Park. She reported her attendance at the opening of the soccer complex at the Farm Site on the same day. Animal Control Council Member Erickson commented that customer service in the Accolades City had been reviewed at the' Study Session of September 11, 2000, and citizens, had provided good ratings. He thanked the Police Department's Animal Control for a note they forwarded to his family regarding animal licensing, and commended them on their service. Fairview Parkways Mayor Pro Tem Cowan asked the Public Services Director to investigate the parkways on Fairview Road between Fair Drive and League of California Baker Street which appear to be in need of watering. She reported Cities Annual on her attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Meeting Meeting, and noted the attendance of three members of the Advisory Committee of Teens. She commended staff on the new property maintenance- brochure. Irish Fair Mayor Monahan announced that the second annual Irish Fair will be held at the Orange County Fairgrounds on September 30 and tH Street Project October 1, 2000. He addressed the upcoming project on East 17tH 17 Street, reporting that a community forum will be held towards the end of October to disseminate information. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meetingadjourned at 8:35 p m M orthe ity of Costa Mesa ATTEST: T. Deputy Cit Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1