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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
APRIL 15, 2002
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session April 15, 2002, 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 Steel, and invocation
by the Reverend Bill Waddell, Harbor Trinity Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present:
Council Members Absent:
Officials Present:
Mayor Linda Dixon
Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan
Council Member Karen Robinson
Council Member Chris Steel
Council Member Libby Cowan
City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Jerry Scheer
Development Services Director
Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William
Morris
Senior Planner Kim Brandt
Personnel Manager Howard
Perkins
Transportation Services Manager
Peter Naghavi
Management Analyst Carol
Proctor
Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott
MINUTES On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Mayor
April 1, 2002 Dixon, and carried 4-0, Council Member Cowan absent, the
minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 2002, were approved as
distributed.
ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by
RESOLUTIONS Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances
and resolutions by title only.
OLD BUSINESS A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by
Parking of Oversized Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, to continue the following item to the
and Nonmotorized meeting of May 6, 2002, to allow Council Member Cowan, who
Vehicles was not in attendance, to participate:
MOTION/Continued Old Business Item No. 2: A request to rescind first reading of
to May 6, 2002 Ordinance 02-3 regarding the parking of oversized and
nonmotorized vehicles throughout the City, and to direct staff to
prepare an oversized and nonmotorized vehicle ordinance
similar to that currently in effect in the City of Newport Beach.
Communications were received as follows: 59 supporting
elimination or severely restricting RV parking on City streets; 19 in
favor of allowing a reasonable time to load and unload; one in
favor of 24-hour parking for RV's; one in favor of 36 -hour parking;
two in favor of 48-hour parking; eight in favor of 72 -hour parking;
two in favor of allowing parking for 5 to 7 days; one complaint
about a truck and several RV's parked for weeks in the 2200 block
of Canyon Drive; one request for a report from the Transportation
Manager on this item; and one recommendation to continue this
item for six months to try a different approach.
Mayor Dixon announced that comments on the above item would
be taken at the meeting of May 6, 2002.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, referring to
19tH Street Traffic the timing of the traffic signals on 19tH Street/Meyer Place and 19tH
Signals Street/Pomona Avenue, reported that she had met with City staff,
and the problems have been resolved. She thanked the Mayor for
OCC Swap Meet her assistance. She commended Council Member Cowan for
asking that the Orange Coast College (OCC) swap meet comply
with their Conditional ;Use Permit (CUP) by opening only one day,
Sunday, during each week, and limiting the number of vendors to
275. She observed that the traffic is a burden on Costa Mesa
citizens.
American Pet Expo Fred Sendra, 817 Cortez Street, Costa Mesa, reported that the
American Pet Expo will be held at the Orange County Fairgrounds,
April 26-28, 2002, and features various animal rescue groups. He
noted his affiliation with the Greyhound Adoption Center.
Illegal Aliens Martin Millard, 2973 ' Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa,
complained that Costa Mesa has a "culture of lawlessness" similar
to that in the Old West and Chicago, citing illegal aliens as a cheap
labor source who are; being welcomed into the City. He provided
statistics that he felt; indicated', the decline of Costa Mesa, and
reported that residents are leaving in droves.
Skateboard Park
Kim Pederson, 3154 (Killarney Lane, Costa Mesa, addressing the
City's need for a skateboard park, suggested that the Orange
County Fairgrounds could be moved to the property at the EI Toro
Marine Corps Air Station, and the City could purchase the
Fairground property for use as an open space and recreation area.
OCC Swap Meet
The following persons opposed , the City's intention to enforce the
OCC Swap Meet CUP: Mike Husain, 28337 Basswood Street,
Fountain Valley, a vendor at ,the swap meet, stated that the
College will experience -a 50 percent decline of their revenues if the
event is restricted to Sundays; Kathleen Eric, 1825 Placentia
Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke !on behalf of 200 vendors, and
provided a brief history of the event; William Pezzullo, 3400
Meadow Brook, Costa Mesa, swap meet vendor, asked that it be
allowed to remain open on Saturdays while the matter is being
decided, and provided written information to Council; Maria
Sanchez, a Costa Mesa resident (no street address given), swap
meet vendor, commented that; working at the swap meet is a
positive influence on ;teenagers; the Reverend Carlos Ceniceros,
14208 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, represented his wife Gloria who is
a vendor at the swap meet; Nik Wassilieu, 440 East 17th Street,
Suite A, Costa Mesa, former president of the OCC student body;
and Bob (last name unintelligible), no address given, a swap meet
customer.
Reasonable Airport,
Russ Niewiarowski, 120102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights,
Park, and Nature
announced that the ;Orange County Regional Airport Authority
Preserve Initiative
(OCRAA) had voted' eight to ;one to endorse the Reasonable
Airport, Park, and (Nature Preserve Initiative. He requested that
Council also support' this concept, and indicated that financial
assistance will be required. He observed that the only other
realistic plan is the expansion of John Wayne Airport (JWA), and
supplied a website www.ocxeltoro.com.
Somers Comments Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, addressed a
trash dilemma on the east side of Costa Mesa, caused by either a
lack of information or lack of coordination between the trash pickup
personnel and the residents. She reported that the new trash bins
distributed by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District are being emptied,
but any overflow is ignored. She formally requested that the City
begin negotiations with Orange Coast College or the Orange
County Fairgrounds regarding a major celebration, including a
fireworks display, for the City's 50th anniversary in 2003, and
proposed that corporations with headquarters in Costa Mesa could
help sponsor the affair. Mrs. Somers commented that the Fish Fry
should be reinstituted, and the City should assist with determining
a location. She asked Council's position on the request from
OCRAA and the Airport Working Group (AWG) for this City to be
designated a plaintiff on the Measure W lawsuit.
Mayor Dixon responded to Mrs. Somers by stating that she should
address her complaints regarding the trash problem to the Costa
Mesa Sanitary District; several committees have been formed to
organize the City's 50 -year anniversary celebration, and invited
Mrs. Somers to participate; the City has not been contacted by the
Lion's Club regarding the Fish Fry; and she did not feel that she
has enough information to formulate an opinion on the Measure W
question. Council Member Steel asked the City Manager to place
the Measure W issue on the agenda for May 6, 2002, and the City
Manager replied that this has already been accomplished. Mayor
Pro Tem Monahan commented that he is having the same
problems regarding trash pickup in his neighborhood, and asked
the City Manager to contact the Costa Mesa Sanitary District and
request a copy of their policy. The City Manager proposed
providing the Costa Mesa Sanitary District with a video excerpt of
this evening's discussion. Mayor Dixon added that.the same trash
concerns exist in the College Park area of the City.
Graham Comments Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented
on a meeting between the Model Engineers at Fairview Park and
the City regarding a $6,000.00 study on owls in the park,
suggesting that the City conduct the study. He proposed
reexamining Lions Park as a site for a skateboard facility. He
commented on the Planning Commission's decision to downgrade
property on West 19th Street, maintaining that the area is heavily
traveled and not suitable for residential use. Mr. Graham felt that
the Santa Ana River Crossing (SARX) Study is based on outdated
information, and asked for support for the vendors at the OCC
Swap Meet.
Prince of Peace Ficus Gordon Pate, 2973 Ceylon Drive, Costa Mesa, addressed the 52
Trees ficus trees planted on September 18, 1999, by the Prince of Peace
School, 2987 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, 18 inches from
the wall with no proper root barrier. He reported that the neighbors
communicated their complaints to the church, indicated that the
item had been discussed at a Planning Commission study session
on January 7, 2002, and noted that he is still waiting for a copy of
that report generated for that meeting. Mayor Dixon asked the
Development Services Director to ensure that she and Mr. Pate
receive a copy of the Planning Commission report.
Costa Mesa "Chaos" Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, gave his view of the
"chaos" ascribed to City Council, offering the perspective that
Costa Mesa is in a state of transition, and describing the condition
as "healthy".
CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
CALENDAR Item No. 4, Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of four
traffic signal controllet cabinets; Item No. 5, Resolution supporting
the construction of the proposed Susan Street offramp from the
northbound 1-405; Item No. 9, Resolution implementing an annual
salary range adjustment for the executive job classifications, and
Budget Adjustment No. 02-110;' and Item No. 10, Agreement with
Meyer & Allen Associates to conduct the design phase of the
Police Facility expansion and renovation project.
MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council
Except Item Nos. 4, 5, Member Robinson, ;and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent
9, 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: Oscar Ayala; John
Patrick Cadenhead; two from Century Sand & Gravel; Milton
Harrison; Arturo Jimenez; Sharon Kelly; Mark Mirani; and
Christina Rinkler.
Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License requests:
Licenses
The Harp Inn, 130 East 17th Street, for a stock transfer of a Type
48 ABC license (on=sale general for a public premises).
Monrovia Liquor Mart, 1895 Monrovia Avenue, for a person-to-
person transfer of a, Type 21 ABC license (off -sale general).
WARRANTS The following warrants were approved:
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution, 1895, funding Payroll 207 for $1,880,462.99,
1895/Payroll 207 and City operating; expenses for $59,210.40, including payroll
deductions.
Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1896, funding City operating expenses for
1896 $643,412.38.
ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for 19th Street Traffic Signal Modifications at
ACTIONS/Awarded Anaheim Avenue and, at Pomona Avenue, Project No. 02-02, are
19th Street Traffic on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to
Signal Modifications, Inspection Engineering Construction, 2973 Harbor Boulevard,
Project 02-02, to Suite 516, Costa Mesa, for $79,756.25, the Mayor and Deputy City
Inspection Engineering Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City, and High Light
Construction Electric was relieved of their bid; proposal pursuant to the provision
of Public Contract Code Section 5103.
Awarded Joann Street Bids for Construction' of Joann' Street (from Placentia Avenue to
and Center Street Miner Street) and the' Center Street Alley (from Monrovia Avenue
Alley, Project 02-03, to to 498feet east of Monrovia Avenue), Project No. 02-03, are on file
All American Asphalt in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to All
American Asphalt, 400 East Sixth Street, Corona, in the amount of
$661,728.50 (base bid plus both additive bid items), and the Mayor
and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the
City.
Approved Sole Source Sole source purchase was approved for one Fire Department
Purchase of Fire Pumper vehicle (with, the trade-in of one 1985 Ford/Boardman
Vehicle from American Pumper vehicle for $24,000.00) from American LaFrance of Los
LaFrance Angeles, 1049-A South Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, for a net
purchase cost, including trade-ini, of $363,060.00.
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Sole Source Purchase
Item No. 4 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution
of Signal Cabinets
authorizing the sole source purchase of four traffic signal controller
cabinets. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by
MOTION/Adopted
Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, Resolution 02-23 was adopted: A
Resolution 02-23
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO AUTHORIZE AND AWARD A SOLE
SOURCE PURCHASE OF FOUR TRAFFIC SIGNAL COW
TROLLER CABINETS, from U. S. Traffic Corporation, 9603 John
Street, Santa Fe Springs, for $47,675.07.
Susan Street Offramp
Item No. 5 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution
supporting construction of the proposed Susan Street offramp from
the northbound 1-405. Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa
Mesa, asked if there are plans to construct a Susan Street onramp.
The Public Services Director replied that there are no immediate
MOTION/Adopted
plans for an onramp. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan,
Resolution 02-24
seconded by Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, Resolution 02-24 was
adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE SUSAN STREET OFFRAMP FROM THE
NORTHBOUND 1-405 FREEWAY, AND REQUESTING THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CAL -
TRANS) AND THE FEDERAL HIGH ADMINISTRATION (FHWA)
TO APPROVE THE PROJECT.
Salary Range Adjust- Item No. 9 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution
ment for Executive implementing an annual salary range adjustment for the executive
Job Classifications job classifications; and Budget Adjustment No. 02-110. Heather
Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, asked which
classifications are being revised, by title and current funding, and
asked if there is an organizational need. She queried why the
adjustment is on an annual basis. The Personnel Manager
responded that the executive salaries are not handled in the
budget process and are addressed in May of each year. Ms.
Somers asked for a list of the managers being reviewed. The City
Manager indicated that the City will provide Ms. Somers with a
MOTION/Adopted copy of the resolution. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan,
Resolution 02-25; seconded by Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0,
Approved Budget Resolution 02-25 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adjustment 02-110 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN AND
REVISING THE EXECUTIVE SALARY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT
CHANGES IN THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE; and
Budget Adjustment No. 02-110 was approved for $25,000.00.
Agreement with Meyer Item No. 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement
& Allen for Design of with Meyer & Allen Associates, Inc., 2690 Beachwood Drive, Los
Police Facility Expan- Angeles, for $883,100.00, to conduct the design phase of the
sion and Renovation Police Facility expansion and renovation project. The City
MOTION/Approved Manager indicated that the . correct contract amount is
Agreement $656,915.00. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem. Monahan, seconded
by Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, the agreement was
approved for $656,915.00, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk
were authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued
Residential, Commer- from the meeting of April 1, 2002, to consider an ordinance
cial, and Industrial amending regulations contained in Title 13 of the Costa Mesa
Lot Requirements Municipal Code relating to street frontage requirements and
minimum lot width for residential, commercial, and industrial lots,
and minimum lot size requirements of planned development zones.
Environmental Determination: Exempt. A communication was
received from David M. Swerdlin, on behalf of Ed Khosravi, 264
Santa Isabel Avenue; Costa Mesa, requesting one change to the
proposed ordinance, that the "minimum one -acre" requirement for
Planned Development Residential, Low Density, be amended to "a
minimum of one-half acre." The Senior Planner summarized the
Agenda Report dated April 8, 2002.
Heather Somers, 313,Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, commended
staff for broadening the scope .of small -lot and R1 development,
providing the east side of Costa Mesa the opportunity to maintain
its integrity.
Kerry Smith, Harbinger Homes, ,302 Turtle Bay Drive, Costa Mesa,
a builder in the City for 14 ;years, proposed "scrapping" the
ordinance and weighing future projects based upon their individual
merits.
David Swerdlin, 31125 Via Cristal, San Juan Capistrano,
representing Ed Khosravi, who has submitted an application for a
planned development residential low-density project at 258 Santa
Isabel Avenue, concu'rred' with a majority of the proposed changes
with the exception ;of the one -acre requirement for planned
development residential (PDR) low-density property, suggesting
that it be changed to one-half acre. He acknowledged that the
applicant's property contains five old homes, and the proposed
project will replace th;e homes to upgrade the neighborhood. He
responded to questions from Council.
Lori McDonald, 284 ;Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, proposed that
Council renew the ordinance that continues the previous
moratorium over the east side R1 zones. Mayor Pro Tem
Monahan informed Ms. McDonald that the moratorium addressed
R2 zones, small lot developments. Ms. McDonald asked for new
conditions for R1 lots which require a reasonable front and
backyard space in relation to the size of the lot.
Motion to Give First A motion was made ;by Mayor; Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by
Reading to the Ordi- Council Member Steel, to give; first reading to the ordinance, to
nance Withdrawn provide the opportunity for developers of projects currently
submitted to the City to present an improved project to the
Planning Commission', and to lower the minimum one -acre lot size
for PDR zones to one: half acre.
Council Member Robinson was: concerned that the 21 lots on the
east side may turn into 35 or 40 as the property is sold should the
half -acre standard be; adopted. -Mayor Dixon opposed the motion,
stating her major concern regarding "cookie cutter' projects on the
east side. She believed that one acre will allow people to combine
parcels and allow retention of R1 neighborhoods. After discussion,
Mayor Pro Tem Monahan withdrew the motion.
MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor' Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by
to May 6, 2002 Council Member Steel, and carried 3-1, Council Member Robinson
voting no, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of May 6,
2002.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place
Appeal of ZA-01-69, set for the public hearing to consider an application from Council
Hutter Member Steel appealing the Planning Commission's approval of
minor design review AZA -01-69 :for Jeffrey Hutter, to construct a
new, two-story, single-family residence, located at 282 Esther
Street in an R1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The
Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's
office. Communications were received from Lori McDonald, 284
Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, opposing the proposed project; and a
petition containing 17 signatures of residents in the area
supporting the project. The Development Services Director
reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 3, 2002.
Council Member Steel acknowledged that he had appealed the
project on behalf of Ms. Lori McDonald, questioning if the City's
vision is to allow second story units. He felt that this should be
discussed at a later date.
The following Costa Mesa residents supported the project: Brad
Bourgeois, 273 East 20th Street; Lisa Downs, 286 Walnut Street,
whose mother owns 286 and 288 Walnut Street, commented that
she has encountered many problems with Lori McDonald; Gary
Joseph, 276 Esther Street, stated that he and his wife were looking
forward to living next door to the two-story home; Jeff Kirst, 273
Esther Street; and. Matt Krueger, 261 Esther Street.
Martin Reyes, 360 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, opposed the
project, and read an anonymous letter of opposition written by a
neighbor.
Lori McDonald, 284 Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, a 20 -year resident
in the neighborhood, commented that the proposed addition will be
in a direct line of vision into her 1,100 -square -foot home. She
indicated that she and ten of her neighbors oppose the project, and
she included three letters of opposition in her communication to
Council. She provided her reasons for asking for the project to be
denied, proposing that a single or two-story structure only be
considered, with a land restriction of a garage or personal storage
use in the rear accessory. There being no other speakers, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by
Resolution 02-26 Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, to uphold the Planning
Commission's decision by adoption of Resolution 02-26: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW ZA-
01-69.
Council Member Steel supported the motion because he detected
no problems with the project, and recommended that Mr. Hutter
retain the large pine tree in front of his home. Council Member
Robinson supported the motion; commenting that the open space
issues have been addressed, and the project will improve the
property, and is compatible with and will stay within the design of
the neighborhood. Mayor Dixon concurred with the above
comments.
RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:15 p.m., and reconvened the
meeting at 8:25 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place
Traffic Impact Fee set for the public hearing to consider the annual review of Citywide
Program Traffic Impact Fee Program: A resolution to review the citywide
traffic impact fee of $177.00 per Average Daily Trip (ADT); annual
accounting of the Citywide traffic impact fee program; and modified
incentive program for new residential, commercial, and industrial
developments in Costa Mesa by assessing traffic impact fees on
an incremental basis. The Affidavit of Publishing is on file in the
City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Tom
Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, commenting that the
report is needlessly difficult to understand. The Transportation
Services Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated April 4,
2002, responding to questions from Council, and clarifying that this
action will not affect projects with an already established trip fee.
Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, complained that the
ad hoc committee does not have an "independent citizen"
representative, stating that the policy decisions made by the
committee affects various items such as the tax burden and the
City's rate of growth: He felt that the other members of the
committee had "some sort of constituency". Mayor Dixon replied
that the City had advertised for an independent citizen to join the
committee but had not received any applications, and suggested
that Mr. Egan apply. Mayor Pro'; Tem Monahan concurred that the
position had been advertised with no one responding, and took
exception to Mr. Egan's comment regarding the members of the
committee. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
MOTION/Adopted
A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by
Resolution 02-27,
Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 02 -
Approving Traffic
27: A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Impact Fee
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING AND
ADJUSTING THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE FOR NEW
DEVELOPMENT IN ;THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE
RELATED ANNUAL! REVIEW' OF THE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC
IMPACT FEE PROGRAM AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS, approving the
revised Citywide traffic impact fee of $177.00 ADT; approving an
annual accounting of the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee Program; and
approving a modified incentive program for new residential,
commercial, and industrial developments in Costa Mesa by
assessing traffic impact fees on an incremental basis.
OLD BUSINESS
The Deputy City Clerk. presented from the meeting of April 1, 2002,
Sign Requirements
second reading and adoption of Ordinance 02-8, relating to sign
requirements. Comm6nicationsi were received from John Feeney,
1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa,. giving reasons why the ordinance
is unconstitutional and should be amended; and Al Morelli, 3412
Geranium Street, Costa Mesa; stating that all temporary signs
should be attached t6the building; and asking whether the garden
sign at South Coast Plaza Crystal Court is permitted by code. The
Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report
dated April 8, 2002.
Mayor Pro Tem Monahan pointed out that in the motion for first
reading of Ordinance; 02-8 at the meeting of April 1, 2002, one
banner per tenant had been changed to one banner per street
frontage. He did notisee that change reflected in the ordinance.
The Development Services Director replied that the correction will
be made. Mayor Dixon wanted to ensure that the banners would
be placed on the frontof the buildings, not on the back.
John Feeney, 1154+ Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, mentioned
information forwarded to Council, originated by Jeffrey Aran, The
Sign Lawyers, 6700 Freeport Boulevard, Suite 208, Sacramento,
legal counsel for the' Sign Users Council of California and the
California Sign Association. He provided a letter to Council from
Robert Aran, author of the state business and professions code
sections which address signage. He opposed the ordinance,
stating that it is anti -small business.
Motion to Give Second A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by
Reading to Ordinance Mayor Dixon, to give second reading to Ordinance 02-8, including
02-8 Mayor Pro Tem Monahan's change as noted above, modifying
Section 13-112(1) to read, "Electronic changeable copy signs",
deleting "except theater marquees and time/temperature signs".
SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan,
MOTION/Adopted seconded by Mayor Dixon, and carried 3-1, Council Member
Ordinance 02-8 Robinson voting no, to give second reading to Ordinance 02-8: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGN
REQUIREMENTS, with the modifications as previously made by
Mayor Pro Tem Monahan.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution authorizing
Hamilton Street application for grant funding from the Murray -Hayden Urban Parks
Community Garden and Youth Service grant program for the construction of the
Hamilton Street Community Garden; and preparation and submittal
of a grant application for funding under the Murray -Hayden Urban
Parks and Youth Service grant program for the construction of the
Hamilton Street Community Garden. The Public Services Director
reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 4, 2002.
MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council
Resolution 02-28 Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 02-28, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MURRAY-HAYDEN PROGRAM
UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER,
CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
FOR THE HAMILTON STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN, directing
staff to prepare and submit a grant application as recommended in
the Agenda Report.
OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution authorizing
Ketchum-Libolt Park application for grant funding from the Murray -Hayden Urban Parks
and Youth Service grant program for the construction of Ketchum-
Libolt Park; and preparation and submittal of a grant application for
funding under the Murray -Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service
grant program for the construction of Ketchum-Libolt Park. The
Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated
April 4, 2002.
MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by
Resolution 02-29 Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 02-29: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MURRAY-HAYDEN PROGRAM
UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER,
CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE KETCHUM-LIBOLT PARK,
directing staff to prepare and submit a grant application as
recommended in the Agenda Report.
NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to appoint members to
Committee Appoint- the Advisory Committee of Teens (ACT); Child Care and Youth
ments Services Committee,; Cultural Arts Committee; Fairview
Friend/Fundraising Committee; Historical Preservation Committee;
Human Relations Committee; and Investment Oversight
Committee. The Management Analyst reviewed the Agenda
Report dated April 2 2002, noting that an additional letter had
been received from Celinda Sandoval who expressed interest in
being appointed to ACT.
MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Members to ACT Monahan, and carried! 4-0, to appoint Jennifer Sparks, Ryan Twing,
Katy Renish, and Celinda Sandoval as regular members of ACT
for two-year terms expiring April, 2004.
MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor ,Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by
Members to Child Care Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, to appoint Gladys
and Youth Services Green (representing the Newport -Mesa Unified School District) as
Committee a regular member of the Child Care and Youth Services Committee
for a two-year term expiring April, 2004, and to appoint Vickie Hay
as an alternate member.
MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council
Members to Cultural Member Steel, and carried 44; to appoint Joan Weeks, Connie
Arts Committee Dyer, and Patti Bass, as regular members of the Cultural Arts
Committee for two-year terms expiring April, 2004.
MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council
Member to Fairview Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to appoint Kyle Quatman as an "at
Park Friend/Fund- large" member of the ,Fairview Park Friend/Fundraising Committee
raising Committee for a two-year term expiring April,, 2004.
MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council
Members to Historical Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to appoint Mary Ellen Goddard,
Preservation Com- Margaret Johnston, John Anderson, Joan Weeks, Dave Gardner,
mittee and Patti Bass as regular members of the Historical Preservation
Committee for two-year terms expiring April, 2004.
MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by
Members to Human Council Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to appoint Mirna Burciaga,
Relations Committee Sue Smith, and Allan, Mansoor as regular members of the Human
Relations Committee for four-year terms expiring April, 2006, and
Russ Ramirez and John Rule as alternate members.
MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council
Members to Invest- Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to appoint Pete Peterson and Tom
ment Oversight Lightvoet as regular members of the Investment Oversight
Committee Committee for four year terms expiring April, 2006.
CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager noted that recovering and reupholstering of the
REPORT/Council audience seating in -the Council Chambers is underway, and
Chamber Seating indicated that the new, version is,a significant improvement.
Human Relations Council Member Robinson commented on the eight applicants for
Committee the Human Relations Committee, and encouraged those not
selected to attend the meetings.
Daily Pilot Editorial Council Member Steel addressed the Daily Pilot editor who
authored the editorial; on Sunday, April 7, 2002, and asked for a
retraction of the statement that she was "scapegoating immigrants
on the Job Center issue."
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Senior Center Fund- Mayor Dixon thanked those who attended the recent Costa Mesa
raiser Senior Center fundraiser. She encouraged citizens to apply for
committee positions, as well as to attend meetings, which are open
to the public.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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