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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/2002 - City Council3 n, I REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA MAY 20, 2002 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session May 20, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and invocation by Pastor Bob Moore, South Coast Christian Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Linda Dixon Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan Council Member Libby Cowan Council Member Karen Robinson Council Member Chris Steel Council Members Absent: Officials Present: None City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Jerry Scheer Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Personnel Analyst Debra Tekawa Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council May 6, 2002 Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2002, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION Mayor Dixon read a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Mental Health Month Month, a national observance dedicated to. raising awareness Proclamation about mental health, asking the community to become involved and actively endorse community-based treatment and support programs, and to work together to end discrimination against people with mental illness. She presented the document to Patty Huff, member of the Orange County Mental Health Board. PRESENTATION Jim Atkinson Board President Mesa Consolidated Water District, Water Use Efficiency introduced Water Use Efficiency Specialist Barry Carlson who made a presentation entitled Water Use Efficiency: A partnership of the City of Costa Mesa and Mesa Consolidated Water District. Mr. Atkinson announced that this presentation may be viewed on the District's website, www.mesawater.orq. PRESENTATION Mayor Dixon read a proclamation declaring May 20, 2002, Mary Mary Elliott Proclama- Elliott Day, honoring her upon retirement for over 29 years of tion and Presentation dedicated service to the City. The City Manager recognized Ms. Elliott, who is the Deputy City Clerk, for her professionalism, efficiency, and commitment to excellence, and presented her with a retirement plaque. PUBLIC COMMENTS Doug Sutton, 2739 Canary Drive, Costa Mesa, reiterated his City Schools comments from the meeting of May 6, 2002, that the City's future depends on its ability to improve schools, asking that $500,000.00 be directed each year from Home Ranch generated monies to an educational "lock box controlled and directed by the City Manager to improve Costa Mesa's academic opportunities and performance. He reviewed the concept, also previously presented. Alley Trash Problems Val Skoro, owner of property at 859 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, expressed concern regarding rubbish/trash in alleyways due to overloaded dumpsters. He commented that the conditions are not only unsightly but present a health hazard, and supported mandatory enclosures. Mr. Skoro suggested incentives such as a City fund to assist with a portion of the costs of the enclosures, or assistance with locating a contractor who will provide the work at a reduced rate. He announced that he had joined the Keep Costa Mesa Beautiful Committee. Graffiti Dave Salcido, 954 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, showed photographs of a truck which is covered with graffiti and parked on Wallace Avenue. He indicated that the matter had been discussed by the Wallace Avenue Improvement Group (WAIG), who observed that it is a blight on the area. Mr. Salcido indicated that the Police Department declined involvement, and asked the City to investigate. Illegal Alien Statistics Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, asked the City not to donate money to Costa Mesa schools, stating that the problem with the schools is not lack of money but demographics, meaning that the City is "overrun with illegal aliens." He reported that he made a request for public records to the Police Department and City Hall regarding statistics on illegal aliens and was informed by the City Attorney's office that the Police Department does not inquire into the legal residency status of persons who are arrested, therefore the City has no statistics on legal residency. He disputed this information. Santa Ana Heights Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, asked Annexation the women council members to demonstrate that they are listening to the residents. He reported that at a recent Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) workshop, 98 percent of the residents from Santa Ana Heights voiced opposition to Costa Mesa's "land grab", noting their preference to be annexed to the EI Toro MCAS City of Newport Beach. He accused Council of again not listening to the residents wherein there was a 67 percent vote against the City of Irvine's "land grab" of the EI Toro Marine Corps Air Station. He asked about the City's plan to put a stop to the expansion of John Wayne Airport. Parks and Recreation Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, complimented Meetings the City's Parks and RecreationCommission for holding a series of meetings with residents to identify the most important characteristics they would like to see in the City, as well as desired recreational activities and facilities. She mentioned that there are no parks on the east side of Costa Mesa, and suggested that the City research open space areas suitable for park use. Terrorist Activities Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, addressing terrorist activities, questioned the means to obtain supplies such as food and medicine should Orange County be attacked. He proposed the study of EI Toro as a resource in light of the terrorism threats, suggesting that the City contact the Federal government regarding this option. 1 1 1 Wilbur Comments Paul Wilbur, 312 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, supported enclosing dumpsters as outlined at the May 13, 2002, Council Study Session. He commented that recent air quality statistics are available, and urged the City to obtain local area information. He submitted that he is in possession of documents which were not available when Council considered PA -00-56, Lighthouse Coastal Community Church, 301 Magnolia Street, and asked that he be allowed to present them. Fire and Police Open Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, commended the House Police and Fire Departments for the Emergency Services Expo, an open house and program on Sunday, May 19, 2002, at Fire Station No. 4, 2300 Placentia Avenue. Mayor Dixon apologized for missing the event due to another commitment, and congratulated the Police and Fire Departments for their efforts. Vending Trucks Allan Mansoor, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 406, Costa Mesa, reported major noise and trash issues because of vending trucks. He supported Ordinance 01-25 relating to these vehicles but questioned the enforcement. He felt that the trucks are a major cause of blight on the west side and in sections of Mesa North. Mr. Mansoor requested proactive enforcement and asked for statistics on how many citations have been issued and what actions have been taken since implementation of the new ordinance. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 4, Award of contract for Wilson Street Traffic Signal Installation at K-Mart/Home Depot, Project No. 02-06; Item No. 11, Renewal of contract with Mike Linares for CDBG/HOME contract services; and Item No. 12, Agreement with David Evans and Associates for Fairview Park Improvements. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Except Item Nos. 4, Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar 11, and 12. items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claim- Claim received by the Deputy City Clerk: Scott Friedland. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License requests: Licenses Marukai, 2975 Harbor Boulevard, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 21 ABC license (off -sale general). Sushi Shibucho, Inc., 590 West 19t' Street, for an original Type 41 ABC license (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission that Southern Commission California Gas Company has filed an application for authority to increase its gas revenue requirements to reflect its various program accomplishments. Notice from Southern California Gas Company that it has filed Application No. 02-04-036 with the Public Utilities Commission regarding the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program for 2002. 0f 05 Notice from Southern California Edison Company that it has filed Application No. 02-05-004 with the Public Utilities Commission regarding a proposed rate change. WARRANTS The following warrants, were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1900, funding City Operating Expenses for 1900 $1,701,596.61. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1901, funding Payroll 210 for $1,869,914.12, 1901/Payroll 210 and City operating expenses ;for $909,153.04, including payroll deductions. ADMINISTRATIVE Street improvements at 169 East 21st Street were completed to ACTIONS/Accepted the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Infinity Homes Work at 169 East 21St CM1, LLC, 10945 South Street, Suite 301, Cerritos, in connection Street by Infinity with Encroachment Permit No. PS01-00004 (Tract 15969). The Homes, EP PS -01- work was accepted, and authorization was given to refund the 00004 (Tract 15969) $20,759.00 cash deposit Accepted Work at Street improvements at 2937 Bristol Street were completed to the 2937 Bristol Street satisfaction of the Public Services Director by The Camp, LLC, by The Camp, EP 3195 AirportLoop Drive, Suite A, Costa Mesa, in connection with PS01-00492 (DR -00- Encroachment Permit -No. PS01-00492 (DR -00-31). The work was 31) accepted, and authorization was given to refund the $11,985.84 cash deposit. Approved Purchase of Approved purchase of 42 - XTS3000 Fire Encrypted Portable Fire Encrypted Radios Radios from Motorola, 1307 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, from Motorola Illinois, for $186,192.01, using the Orange County pricing agreement for the 800 MHz Trunked Radio System. Approved Agreement An Easement Agreement, Deed No. 3488, was approved with the with Sanitary District Orange County Sanitation District for a sewer easement in the for Costa Mesa Farm Costa Mesa Farm Sports Complex, and the Mayor was authorized Complex to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Release of Approval was given to release 50 percent of the contract retention Monies for City Hall monies for the Seismic Retrofit of City Hall and the Corporation Seismic Retrofit, Pro- Yard, Project No. 00-14; to Anderson/White, 2400 East Katella ject 00-14, to Avenue, Anaheim, and to reduce the retention amount to 5 percent Anderson/White of the $2,800,000.00 contract amount. Adopted Resolution Resolution 02-33 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 02-33 Approving COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Submittal of Projects APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF SIX IMPROVEMENT to OCTA PROJECT(S) TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Wilson Street Traffic Item No. 4 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Award Signal Installation contract for Wilson Street Traffic Signal Installation at K- at K-Mark/Home Mart/Home Depot, Project No. 02-06. Council Member Robinson Depot, Project No. expressed concern that a traffic signal at Wilson Street is not "the 02-06 best thing", and opposed approval. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council! Member Cowan, and carried 4-1, MOTION/Awarded Council Member Robinson voting no, the contract was awarded to Contract to Baxter- Baxter -Griffin Co., Inc., 8210 Monroe, Stanton, for $87,195.00, and Griffin the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. � tf• 1 1 i Contract with Mike Item No. 11 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Renewal of Linares for CDBG/ contract with Mike Linares for CDBG/HOME contract services. HOME Contract Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, Services asked why the City still receives CDBG funds because the monies are directed to nonprofit organizations which attract persons who cannot afford to live in the City. He felt that the City should ascertain who is receiving the funds. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Contract Tem Monahan, and carried 5-0, the contract was approved with Mike Linares, Inc., Post Office Box 3913, San Clemente, in an amount not to exceed $74,880.00 per fiscal year, with an option to renew for up to three years, for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME contract staff services, and the Mayor was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Council Member Cowan commented that a small portion of the CDBG funds, approximately 15 percent, is directed to public service grants to local nonprofit service providers, and the applications are reviewed by the Redevelopment and Residential Rehabilitation (3R) Committee, meet stringent City require-ments, and are required to meet strict Federal regulations. She added that the CDBG funds are the only monies the City uses to support any nonprofit service agency. Council Member Robinson, liaison to the 3R Committee, reported that a considerable amount of time is taken to scrutinize the applications for the 15 percent allocation to local public charities, and the committee follows the guidelines established by the Federal government in reviewing the applications and making recommendations to Council. Mayor Dixon clarified that the grant money that the City allocates allows that no one in the community is excluded. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan suggested that Mr. Millard address his concerns to the 3R Committee. He added that the CDBG funds are also directed to the City's Code Enforcement efforts in target areas, helped to build the Downtown Recreation Facility, and financed the first-time homebuyers program, etc. Agreement with David Item 12 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement with Evans for Fairview David Evans and Associates for Fairview Park Improvements. Park Improvements Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked why the multi-purpose and pedestrian trails, interpretive trails, and a parking lot were not mentioned in the fiscal review. The Public Services Director replied that the trails are included in the design, and the parking lot will be discussed in future meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan clarified that the design contract will include options for a parking lot. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Agreement Tem Monahan, and carried 5-0, the agreement was approved with David Evans and Associates, 23382 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 225, Laguna Hills, for $351,470.00, to design Fairview Park Improvements in Planning Areas A, C, and D, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Mayor Linda Request for Rehearing Dixon for the City Council to rehear General Plan Amendment GP - GP -02-01, 19th Street 02-01, removing the West 19th Street Transition Area from the Transition Zone General Plan land use map; and an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code removing the Transition Area provisions from the zoning code. (The Transition Area is 854 through 1014 West 19th Street, even numbered properties only). This item was received and filed at the meeting of May 6, 2002. Mayor Dixon felt that Council's previous action sent the wrong message to residents on the west side of Costa Mesa, specifically that no action will be taken in the 18 months that the committee is looking at the west side. She thought that by rehearing and removing the Transition Area designation, a strong message will be sent that Council is looking into R1, and "it would not give us the opportunity to find ourselves in a position where more businesses have gone in." MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Directions to Staff Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to direct staff to put together landscape and hardscape concepts for 19th Street, west of Placentia Avenue. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Rehearing for Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan voting no, June 3, 2002 to rehear General Plan Amendment GP -02-01, and the ordinance regarding 'the West 19th Street Transition Area. (The rehearing will be held on June 3, 2002.) OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of May 6, 2002, Minimum Lot Width second reading and adoption of Ordinance 02-9, regarding street and Minimum Deve- frontage requirements, minimum lot width requirements for lopment Lot Size residential, commercial and industrial zones, and minimum Requirements development lot size requirements for planned development zones. Council Member Cowan stated that she had attended the LAFCO annexation meeting where lot size and density were addressed, and indicated that she had an obligation to request that the ordinance again be considered. at a public hearing, returning the minimum development lot size requirements for planned development zones to one -acre. Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, noted potential impacts such as large houses a few feet from the property line, diminished privacy, increased traffic, and parking difficulties. She felt that R1 zoning on the east side should be protected, and commented that this revision would better serve its purpose if street frontage is required for each lot. Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, urged Council to preserve and protect the traditional character of Costa Mesa single-family residential neighborhoods. Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, and Lori McDonald, 284 Walnut Street, Costa Mesa, supported the one -acre minimum development lot size. MOTION/Rescinded A motion was made; by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Ordinance 02-9; Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Scheduled Ordinance Monahan voting no, to rescind first reading of Ordinance 02-9, and for Public Hearing on to reschedule the same ordinance as a noticed public hearing on June 17, 2002 June 17, 2002, with' the minimum development lot size in the Planned Development zones revised to one acre. Council Member Steel agreed with the one -acre concept, but cited the fact that only three residential properties are affected by the change. The Development Services Director commented that the PDR zone is not as restrictive but the density is basically the same. L 1 1 OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of May 6, 2002, Parks and Recreation second reading and adoption of Ordinance 02-10, regarding City Commission parks and the Parks and Recreation Commission: a resolution establishing the times and dates for Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings; and a resolution amending the Streetscape and Median Development Standards regarding tree removals and the tree palettes. The Public Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 13, 2002, and provided copies of the updated version of Section 12-42, Dogs generally, which was not included in the ordinance presented for second reading. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 02-10, Member Steel, and carried 5-0, the following action was taken: Resolution 02-34, and Resolution 02-35 Ordinance 02-10 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY PARKS AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. Resolution 02-34 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS. Resolution 02-35 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE STREETSCAPE AND MEDIAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Mayor Dixon suggested that the Public Services Director place an item in future City newsletters encouraging residents to contact the City to plant a tree in front of their homes. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to make an Human Relations appointment to the Human Relations Committee to fill the existing Committee Appoint- vacancy. The Personnel Analyst reviewed the Agenda Report ment dated May 9, 2002. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Rule Member and Council Member Steel; and carried 5-0, to appoint alternate John Stone Alternate Rule as a regular member of the, Human Relations Committee for a four-year term expiring April,. 2006, and to appoint Judith Stone as an alternate. Council Member Steel commented that he would like to have seen Russ Ramirez appoinR d -as a regular member of the Committee. CITY MANAGER'S The City Manager ;announced that the 2002-2003 Preliminary REPORT/2002-2003 Budget which was.submitted- at the meeting of May 20, 2002, is Preliminary Budget available at the two City libraries, in the City Clerk's office, and on the website, www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us. He introduced the Budget - at -a -Glance which is a consolidated four-page version touching on the highlights of the proposed budget. COUNCIL Council Member Robinson asked staff to investigate and report on COMMENTS the questions previously raised under Public Comments regarding Vending Truck Ordi- enforcement of the vending truck ordinance. She announced that nance the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) is recruiting for volunteers, and their Fall 2002 training schedule has been set. She TIP Recruitment encouraged those interested to visit their website, tl�.T 9 Emergency Services www.tipnational.org. She praised the Police and Fire Departments Expo for the Emergency Services Expo on May 19, 2002. Girl Scout and Brownie Council Member Steel noted his enjoyment speaking to the Girl Get -Together; Clerk Scouts and Brownies at the Orange County Fairgrounds on Appreciation Saturday, May 18, 2002. He acknowledged his appreciation of the Deputy City Clerk who is retiring.. Parks and Recreation Council Member Cowan reported that she had attended the Parks Commission Meetings and Recreation Commission meeting with residents on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, referred to under Public Comments by Ms. Refakes, to identify the most important characteristics they would like to see in the City, as well as desired recreational activities and facilities, and was ' impressed with the process. She felt that people in the community value "who and what we are", and find the City safe. She congratulated the skateboarding community in Costa Mesa, commenting that they were incredibly organized at every meeting, particularly the young people who were well spoken and passionate. Council Member Cowan LAFCO Meeting reported her attendance at the Local Agency Formation Commission meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2002, a joint meeting with Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, commenting that the meeting went well. She thanked the Deputy City Clerk "for everything", adding that she has offered a sense of grace and class to the City Clerk's office. Clerk Farewell Mayor Pro Tem Monahan thanked the Deputy City Clerk stating that he would miss her. Graffiti Mayor Dixon asked if something could be done regarding trucks in the City covered with graffiti. The City Manager offered to research the matter. Mayor Dixon thanked the Deputy City Clerk, adding that she had been kind, helpful, and gracious. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. VVI VV" Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Depute City Cler -of t' a ty of Cos a 3-1-0 1