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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/01/2002 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JULY 1, 2002 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session July 1, 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 'Tim McCalmont, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. 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: NSTIV, City Manager Allan Roeder 'City Attorney Jerry Scheer 'Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Administrative Services Director Steve Hayman Planning and Redevelopment Manager Mike Robinson 'Senior Planner Kim Brandt Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi 'Deputy City Clerk Julie Folcik ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Dixon welcomed new Deputy City Clerk Julie Folcik, and the City Manager listed her credentials, including 15 years of experience in the City of Long Beach City Clerk's office, a degree in Business Management, membership in the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, and membership in Toastmasters International. MINUTES On motion by Council MeM- ber.Robinson, seconded by Mayor Pro June 17, 2002 Tem Monahan, and carried 50l11je minutes of the regular meeting of June 17;2002, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made-by^"Jlayor:Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Robinson,- and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Dixon announced. that requests had been received to continue Public Hearings No. 1 and No. 3, and asked the Deputy City Clerk to read those items into the record: PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Appeal of ZA-01-63, set for the public hearing to consider applications from Council John Clark Member Steel, and from Jerry Murray, 1133 Gleneagles Terrace, Costa Mesa, appealing the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator's approval of Planning Application ZA-01-63 for John Clark, for a second story addition to an existing 1 1 �J 1 1 single-family house, in conjunction with an expansion and remodel of the first floor, located at 1167 Aviemore Terrace in an R1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavits of Publication and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received from John Clark, the applicant, who maintained that the additional height will be well below the code requirements; Joseph Davis, Attorney at Law, 1845 Mesa Verde Drive East, Suite 5, Costa Mesa, representing Paula Litten, 1161 Gleneagles Terrace, Costa Mesa, requesting a continuance to the meeting of July 15, 2002; and two communications from Robert Reeder, 1127 and 1131 Aviemore Terrace, Costa Mesa, supporting the project, and commenting that it will greatly enhance the neighborhood (Mr. Reeder submitted communications on the same subject for the April 1, 2002, meeting, also in support of the project, that were erroneously read into the record as voicing opposition). Communications opposed to the project were received from Costa Mesa residents James and Elizabeth Misel, 1137 Gleneagles Terrace; William Rennick, 1141 Gleneagles Terrace; Paul Ables, 1160 Gleneagles Terrace; and Sonia Leib Ables, 1160 Gleneagles Terrace. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by to August 5, 2002 Council Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of August 5, 2002. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Storage of Inoperative set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Vehicles on Private regulations contained in Title 20 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code Property relating to the storage of inoperative vehicles on private property. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Communications were received from Richard Ritschke, 880 Governor Street, Costa Mesa, expressing concern about the intrusion of privacy by City government and opposing the ordinance; David Goss, 2021 Kornat Drive, Costa Mesa, asking approval of the existing regulation to allow parking 'of inoperable vehicles in an area that is screened from view; and Mitch Barrie (via e-mail), member of the Costa Mesa Cruisers, asking that the hearing be continued to the meeting of July 15, 2002. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by to August 5, 2002 Mayor Dixon, and carried 5-0, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of August 5, 2002. PRESENTATION Mayor Dixon announced that Nadine Andreen had been selected Mayor's Award, as the quarterly recipient of the Costa Mesa Mayor's Award. She Nadine Andreen commended Mrs. Andreen for her dedication and long-term commitment to the Mesa del Mar Homeowners Association, citing her positive efforts to - ensure that the neighborhood remains vibrant and that her neighbors are aware of community issues. Mayor Dixon presented Mrs. Andreen with a plaque commemorating the occasion. PRESENTATION Mayor Dixon congratulated the Costa Mesa Planning Division on American Planning their receipt of the Orange County Chapter of the American Association Award Planning Association Award of Merit for the City of Costa Mesa 2000 General Plan, and reported that the division had also received a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblyman John Campbell. The Development Services Director added that the City had received Certificates of Recognition for the South Coast Plaza/Town Center Project and Development Agreement, and for the Home Ranch Development Plan. 4th of July Celebration Mayor Dixon addressed 4th of July observances, stating that it is a day to remember . the anniversary � of the Declaration of Independence and what it stands for. She felt that the outpouring of support for those involved in the September 11, 2001, tragedy exemplifies the true spirit of being an American, and that the flag kindles the freedom and hope 1 of future generations to preserve ideals. She asked that citizens and businesses fly the flag with respect, pride, and as a tribute to years of national unity and protection of fundamental rights. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gordon Pate, 2973 Ceylon Drive, Costa Mesa, reiterated his Prince of Peace previous complaint in reference to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Lutheran School Church, 2987 Mesa Verde Drive East, regarding a sliding gate utilized as an entrance to the school property. He argued that the school and neighbors had previously agreed to a gate that would only allow exiting from the property, and the City's Planning staff had approved the sliding gate, which did not conform to the agreement. Despite assurances from the school that the gate would be locked at all times during school hours, Mr. Pate reported that this is not happening. Mayor Dixon asked the Development Services Director to review the situation. Santa Ana Heights Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, Trail commented on a proposed Santa Ana Heights trail which would connect Costa Mesa to the University of California, Irvine campus, and announced that a meeting will be held on July 17, 2002, at the Santa Ana Country Club to initiate discussions with the City of Newport Beach, the County of Orange, and the Santa Ana Heights community. He reported that this trail has been a part of the County's plans since the 1970's. Fireworks/Chain Link Mildred Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, objected Fencing to the City of Costa Mesa selling fireworks in light of recent fires in the area. She also expressed upset at the City for banning chain link fences. Donald Nicholson, 2063 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, concurred that the use of fireworks is dangerous and creates a situation where people may be injured. He encouraged Council to follow the examples of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach in not allowing the sale and use of fireworks, and suggested subsidizing the charities who benefit .from the sale of fireworks with an equitable sum of money from the City budget. Coyote Threat Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, citing a recent article in the Daily Pilot regarding coyotes roaming the streets, observed that this situation could be a danger to pets and residents, including small children. She suggested alerting persons in the immediate area to the potential danger. She TeWinkle Park reported that on Saturday, June 29, 2002, she attended the TeWinkle Park Plan walkthrough of the park which provided an opportunity to list priority items for improvement. Orange Coast College Olivia Lopez, 4405 Tuttle Street, Los Angeles, commented on the Swap Meet affect on her family of limiting the Orange Coast College swap meet to Sundays only. Her small children read a message which stated that "We deserve to live, we deserve to sell, we deserve to have money." Naui Huitcilopochtli, 1003 Mission Drive, No. 1, Costa Mesa, asked Council to reconsider opening the Orange Coast College swap meet on Saturdays, observing that the Orange County 'L�t7e 1 1 1 i Marketplace, 88 Fair Drive, generates as much, if not more, traffic. He supported additional low-income housing in Costa Mesa. The resident at 3001 Fairview Road, Apt. 1, Costa Mesa, felt that the swap meet issue should be addressed immediately. He felt that the decision regarding the Saturday closure affects his neighbors as well as himself. Mayor Dixon replied to a question as to whether she had been to the Orange Coast College swap meet by stating that she had attended many times. Leti Rodriguez, a Los Angeles County resident, stated that not only had the swap meet been reduced to one day a week, but the number of stands have been reduced from 450 to 275. She asked that the City reconsider these issues. Fifi Wong, 1745 Monet Circle, no city given, reported that she frequents the Orange Coast College swap meet but is not a vendor. She commented that the reason for the Saturday closure might be that the Mayor could be receiving money from the Orange County Marketplace, with the goal possibly of having the customers change swap meets. Mayor Dixon responded that she has integrity and that she cannot be bought. She noted that she has pointed out "some things that the college needed to fix," which the college chose to ignore, and recently many complaints have been received from the community. She emphasized that rules apply throughout the City. Council Member Cowan clarified that it the choice of Orange Coast College to comply with the original permit issued by the City, which allowed the swap meet to be open Sundays only with a maximum of 275 vendors. She understands that the college will proceed with the application process for expanding the permit but stressed that it was the college's decision to not ask for an extension during their application period. Wallace Street Edward Carmona, 752 Center Street, Costa Mesa, stated that Parking; Street Wallace Street has become the street of "used cars", with three to Sweeping fourteen cars or trucks parked on both sides of the street between 19th Street and Center Avenue. He asked the City to prohibit public streets being used for the sale of cars, and to divert to other streets commercial trucks, which are too heavy for residential areas. Mr. Carmona reported that street sweeping occurs on Wallace Street on the west side on Tuesday, and on the east side on Wednesday, and noted that there are numerous parking infractions in the posted areas. Mayor Dixon asked the City Manager to review the aforementioned situations. Request for Additional Rich Reiser, 2870 National Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked Council for West Side Police additional police and traffic enforcement on the west side of Costa Mesa. He reported that he had observed a vehicle versus two pedestrian incidents on Saturday, June 29, 2002, at 6:30 p.m., near 1875 Placentia Avenue. Day Laborers Scott Carapella, 8275 East Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, emphasized the fact that day laborers have diverse backgrounds, and addressed his statements to Council Member Steel regarding comments reported in the Daily Pilot. Council Member Steel provided his telephone number to Mr. Carapella. Costa Mesa Human Mira Ingram, 640 18th Street, Costa Mesa, objected to the swap Relations Committee meet's cutting back on Saturdays, indicating that this decision affects working-class people from the vendors to those who purchase the affordable products. She was disturbed by an increase of discrimination in Costa Mesa, and cited Council Member Steel's comments as quoted in the Orange County Register. Ms. Ingram complained that three members of the Human Relations Committee represent the antithesis of the stated purpose of the committee, referring to statements made by Joel Faris, Janice Davidson, and Allan Mansoor. Council Member Robinson, liaison to the Human Relations Committee, invited Ms. Ingram to submit an application to join the Committee in order to share her views and help bridge the gaps in the community. Walt Hollowell, west side resident, commented on the Daily Pilot article which highlighted a citizen's complaints made during a recent Human Relations Committee meeting regarding the three members noted above. He was disturbed that members of the Committee would engage in behavior which he deems threatening, and opposed the grouping of individuals by religious, ethnic, and sexual identities, or by various physical or mental attributes. He felt that public representatives should exercise caution in expressing personal views, which may be used by those who harbor hatred as justification to harm others. Joel Faris, 1863 Parkglen Circle, Costa Mesa, member of the Human Relations Committee, regarding comments made by former speaker Mira Ingram, stated that his thoughts as contained in his e-mails had been taken out of context. As to the accusation that he is racist, he replied that his two children are Latino. He felt that the Committee needs representatives such as himself, a west side resident, a school teacher, a father, and a husband. Allan Mansoor, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 406, Costa Mesa, member of the Human Relations Committee, stated that an activist had attended a recent'Committee meeting to complain, referring to Mr. Mansoor as homophobic, and to Joel Faris and Janice Davidson as being racist. He called the accusations baseless, and shared his responding comments. He observed that legal immigration is positive, and illegal immigration is wrong, and commented on the diversity of the committee members. Council Member Steel commented that members of the Human Relations Committee had been appointed by a unanimous decision, and they are not racists nor bigots. He suggested that Council provide ground rules for the committee, and asked members of the committee to ensure that those making charges have initially tried to reconcile the differences with the individual being charged. Costa Mesa Senior Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, No. 1, Costa Center Volunteers Mesa, reported that the Costa Mesa Senior Center has a need for drivers to deliver meals between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to those who are housebound. She provided the telephone number for the site manager, (949) 631-8171. She noted that Costa Mesa is one of the last cities to allow fireworks, along with Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Buena Park, and thought that charities could devise other means to raise money. Council Member Steel felt that the illegal fireworks presented a larger problem. He asked that residents contact the Police Department should fireworks be used prior to July 4th, and'encouraged the Police to use unmarked cars. Transition Zone Bonnie Copeland, 904 West 19th' Street, Costa Mesa, representing Questions the citizens of the former Transition Zone, asked if answers to their questions had been prepared. Mayor Dixon replied that staff is in 314 1 1 1 J 1 1 the process of preparing the City's responses. She presented another copy of the questions to Council. Jay Branson, 900 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, understood that procedure had not been followed regarding removal of the Transition Zone, and presented a request for documentation. Target Center Al Morelli, 3412 Geranium Street, Costa Mesa, asked for a review Violations of the mitigated measures for the Target Greatland store on Harbor Boulevard, citing a violation he observed regarding the outdoor storage and display (nine pallets) by the Garden Center, a repeat violation, and one concerning sidewalk sales and displays. Regarding the latter violation, he suggested that the Code Enforcement staff should be enforcing this infraction. Mr. Morelli requested under the public records act, all records associated with the project, and asked that the subject be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of July 15, 2002. Millard Comments Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, supported the three Human Relations Committee members mentioned above. He commented on a crime which took place in Costa Mesa last year where the alleged murderer is an illegal alien. Mr. Millard stated that the murderer should have been deported thereby preventing the incident. He objected to the produce trucks which frequent the Mesa North neighborhood, causing noise and trash pollution. Code Enforcement Rory Hughes, 2013 Republic Avenue, Costa Mesa, was concerned Issues with actions taken by the City's Code Enforcement staff, stating that they had taken photographs of his children, ages 7, 11, and 12. He objected to this act, and suggested that should Code Enforcement require photographs of the property, they should wait until the children were not in the front yard. Mr. Hughes asked that he and his attorney be allowed to view the photographs. Graffiti Detection Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, member of the Device Human Relations Committee, reported on a motion detection machine she discovered in USA Today, which is utilized to identify Volunteer Recognition those who create graffiti. She congratulated the persons honored Program at the Volunteer Recognition Program on Sunday, June 30, 2002. Mrs. Brenneman defended members of her Committee by stating that they have never projected views which are inappropriate. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:00, and reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item No. 2, Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Canning Hunger; Item No. 5, Resolution revising the salary ranges for job classifications represented by the Costa Mesa Firefighters Association; and Item No. 6, Resolution adjusting the rates of pay for part-time classifications and employees. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Except Item Nos. 2, Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar 5, and 6 items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Beth Blakeney; and Scott Spokojny. 345 Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License requests: Licenses Alvand Market, 3033 Bristol Street, Suite G, for a person-to- person transfer of a Type 20 ABC License (off -sale beer and wine). Yujean Kangs Asian Bistro, 3333 Bristol Street, Suite 1807, for an original Type 41- ABC License (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1906, funding City operating expenses for 1906 $2,681,729.46. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1907, funding Payroll 213 for 1907/Payroll 213 $1,881,477.82, and City operating expenses for $739,429.00. ADMINISTRATIVE An agreement was . approved with Mesa Consolidated Water ACTIONS/Approved District and the Newport -Mesa Unified School District for easement Agreement with and access for park and recreational purposes at the Lindberg Districts for Park School Site, and the City Manager and Deputy City Clerk were Access authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agreement An agreement was approved with Scott Fazekas & Associates, 9 with Fazekas & Assoc. Corporate Plaza, Irvine, to administer the Hazardous Materials for Hazardous Disclosure Program for a one-year period, with two additional Materials Disclosure extensions of one year each, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk Program were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Accepted Street Im- Street improvements at 1683 Sunflower Avenue were completed to provements at 9348 the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Civil Works Oak Street by Civil Corporation, 9348 Oak Street, Bellflower, in connection with Works Corporation, Encroachment Permit No. PS02-00163. The work was accepted, PS02-00163 and authorization was given to refund the cash deposit of $12,063.83. Accepted Work for Joann -Miner Alley (No. 19) Improvements, Project No. 02-01, were Joann -Miner Alley completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on (No. 19) Improve- June 7, 2002, by GMC Engineering, Inc., 1401 Warner Avenue, ments, Project No. Suite B, Tustin. The Work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk 02-01, by GMC was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was Engineering given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. BUSINESS PERMIT Item No. 2 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Notice of Request for Permit Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Canning from Canning Hunger Hunger, 1353 Robert Court, Brea, to solicit food door-to-door in residential areas from July 7, 2002, to May 1, 2003. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan indicated that he had several questions regarding this item. MOTION/Continued On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Mayor July 15, 2002 Dixon, and carried 5-0, the request was continued to the meeting of July 15, 2002, directing staff to provide information on the scope of the request, how the charity will be going door to door, and the actual time of the drive, as opposed to the year long permit. 16 1 1 1 1 1 1 Resolutions Revising Item Nos. 5 and 6 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Salary Ranges and Rates of Pay for Resolution revising the salary ranges for job classifications Firefighters and Part- represented by the Costa Mesa Firefighters Association to Time Employees reflect the established labor marketplace pursuant to the 2000- 2004 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Resolution adjusting the rates of pay for part-time classifications and employees to reflect the established marketplace. The Administrative Services Director asked that Item Nos. 5 and 6 be continued for two weeks to allow for review of the tables utilized in forming the resolutions. MOTION/Continued On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro to July 15, 2002 Tem Monahan, the resolutions were continued to the meeting of July 15, 2002. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Specific Plan Amend- set for the public hearing to consider Specific Plan Amendment ment SP -02-01 SP -02-01 updating the regulations in the North Costa Mesa Specific Plan to be consistent with the 2000 General Plan, and updating development information. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Senior Planner reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 24, 2002. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Resolution 02-48 Mayor Dixon, and carried 5-0, to adopt Resolution 02-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT SP -02-01 AMENDING THE NORTH COSTA MESA SPECIFIC PLAN TO BRING IT INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE 2000 GENERAL PLAN AND TO UPDATE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Orange County Adult set for the public hearing to consider the Orange County Adult Alcohol and Drug Alcohol and Drug Sober Living Facility Certification Guidelines. Sober Living Facility Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Guidelines Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Planning and Redevelopment Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 19, 2002. Dave Riggle, 1574 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, Vice Chairman of the Orange County Sober Living Coalition, disagreed with the Guidelines, and reported that they will not be followed by his group. He suggested that persons other than the Sheriff and the cities should monitor the program. 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 02-49 Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to adopt Resolution 02- 49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ORANGE COUNTY ADULT ALCOHOL AND DRUG SOBER LIVING FACILITIES CERTIFICATION GUIDELINES AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE GUIDELINES. 47 OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June 17, Street Frontage and 2002, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 02-9, regarding Minimum Lot Size street frontage requirements, minimum lot width requirements for Requirements residential, commercial, and industrial zones, and minimum development lot size requirement's for planned development zones. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 02-9 Member Robinson, and carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan voting no, Ordinance 02-9, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING STREET FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS, MINIMUM LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMER- CIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES, AND MINIMUM DEVELOP- MENT LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONES, was given second reading and adopted. OLD BUSINESS From the meeting of June 17, 2002, second reading and adoption City Council Salary of Ordinance 02-13, increasing salaries of City Council members. Increase MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 02-13 Member Robinson; and carried 5-0, Ordinance 02-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA, MESA, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING SALARIES OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, was given second reading and adopted. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented. the Raymond Avenue Closure at Raymond Avenue Cabrillo Street: Closure at Cabrillo Street Conversion of a segment of Raymond Avenue, between Cabrillo Street and 17th Place, into a one-way street in the southbound direction to mitigate commercial and cut -through traffic impacts in the adjacent residential neighborhood. Installation of speed humps on minimize possible impacts of Avenue. 17th Place alley as a means to traffic diverted from Raymond The Transportation Services Manager summarized the Agenda Report. Florence Johnson, '344 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, supported one-way street closure; citing the cars on Santa Ana Avenue which use Cabrillo Street as a cut -through and the patrons of the Pierce Street Annex who use the street as a parking lot. She reported an incident on June 19, 2002, where a speeding driver lost control of his car and ran into the tree in her yard. She encouraged placement of speed humps on Cabrillo Street. Charlotte Johnson, 344 Cabrillo, Street, Costa Mesa, stated that her neighbor, a manager at 336 Cabrillo Street, supported full closure. She endorsed Alternative No. 5, one-way street closure and installation of speed humps on Cabrillo Street. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, thought that many of the traffic problems, such as illegal parking, are caused by lack of enforcement by the Police Department. She asked if closure will divert traffic to the alley behind Pierce Street. The Transportation Services Manager did not think that traffic will be diverted to the alley, and indicated that staff opposed speed humps on Cabrillo Street. ' Lavonn Larsen, 339-A Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, objected to the patrons of Pierce Street Annex who park on the street and are generally offensive. She supported the proposed one-way street closure and the addition of police enforcement near the Annex from 1:30 to 2:15 a.m. Doug. Adsit, owner of Pierce Street Annex, 330 East 17t' Street, Costa Mesa, reported on their closing procedures and ability to control traffic leaving the area, noting that the Annex employs nine security guards who patrol the Ralph's parking lot, the alley, and work to ensure that patrons exit in an orderly fashion. He alluded to a large contingent of young people living on Cabrillo Street, and commented that he would do anything to eliminate problems. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by One -Way Street and Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to approve conversion of Installation of Speed a segment of Raymond Avenue, between Cabrillo Street and 17th Humps Place, into a one-way street in the southbound direction, and to approve the installation of speed humps on 17th Place alley. Council Member Cowan asked that the Transportation Services Manager meet with Cabrillo Street residents six to eight months after the changes have been implemented to determine the effectiveness. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORT/Request Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to discuss the owner of for Closed Session: 2190 Placentia Avenue disputing the City's denial of a building 2190 Placentia permit for a four unit residential project. Mayor Dixon announced Avenue that closed session would be held at the conclusion of regular business. COUNCIL Council Member Robinson thanked the volunteers honored at the COMMENTS reception program sponsored by the Human Relations Committee Volunteer Program on Sunday, June 30, 2002, for their service to the City, and the Council Members who attended the event. She asked what protection is being taken for the parks this 4th of July considering it 4th of July/Human being the dry season. She. reiterated that the Costa Mesa Human Relations Committee Relations Commission is open Jo. , the entire community, and encouraged everyone to attend. Volunteer Program Council Member Steel commented that: he -is impressed with the Human Relations Committee--and---the event they sponsored for volunteers. He asked staff if-t1%ere-are pending negotiations for the Kona Lanes property where Kona Lanes is located,:asking to be kept informed as to the progress, and -noted his desire.ttiat the bowling alley and ice skating rink be retained, with.- the addition of an indoor skateboard park. Apartment Housing Council Member Cowan was concerned regarding the conditions of several apartments which she had toured in the City. She reported that discussions have been initiated with Orange County Fair Housing, and staff will be preparing information for Council on this subject. She objected to absentee owners who do not maintain their property and who do not respect the human dignity of those Coolidge Avenue who reside on their land. Council Member Cowan asked for an Median Landscape update regarding the refurbishing of the Coolidge Avenue median landscape, as well as the landscaping areas on Victoria Street. TeWinkle Park She reported that she had joined a walk-through of TeWinkle Park Walk -though on Saturday, June 29, 2002, noting the conditions which need improvement and offering suggestions. Lions Park Vagrants Mayor Pro Tem Monahan commented on complaints he has received regarding increased vagrant activities in Lions Park, and asked that the Police Department investigate. Regarding Planning Council Policy 300-6 Commission Policy Direction discussed at the meeting of July 17, 2002, he has asked the City Manager to place on an upcoming agenda as a Consent Calendar'item, Council Policy 300-6, adding "Planning Commission, Parks Commission, and City staff committees" when City Council is indicated. Costa Mesa Senior Mayor Dixon announced that Wednesday, July 3, 2002, the Costa Center Barbeque Mesa Senior Center will sponsor their annual 4th of July barbeque, and the public is invited. She added that the Costa Mesa Bark Bark Park Foundation Park Foundation will hold a fundraiser Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at Ruby's on 17th Street; and on Sunday, July 14, Bath'stille Day, there will be dog washes, pet adoption and vendors at the Bark Park. ADJOURNMENT TO At 9:00 p.m., Mayor - Dixon adjourned the meeting to a closed CLOSED SESSION session in first floor Conference Room A to discuss the item previously announced,by the City Attorney. MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:30 p.m., and the action RECONVENED taken during closed session was- announced. 2190 Placentia Council discussed the owner of 2190 Placentia Avenue disputing Avenue the City's denial of a building permit for a four unit residential project. No further action was taken ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting! adjo rued at 9:35 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: 'D- e City.,Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1