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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/2002 - City Council1 Ij REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA July 15, 2002 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session July 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 Mayor Dixon, and invocation by Dave Elliott, Vanguard University. 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 Finance Director Marc Puckett Administrative Services Director Steve Hayman Police Operations Captain Jim Watson Police Lieutenant Karl Schuler Planning and Redevelopment Manager Mike Robinson Senior Deputy City Attorney Marianne Reger Associate Planner Claire Flynn Associate Planner Mel Lee Deputy City Clerk Julie Folcik MINUTES On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council July 1, 2002 Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 2002, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council Revision of Public Member Robinson, and carried 4-1, Council Member Steel voting Comments no, to allow ten speakers, three minutes each, to be heard during the regularly scheduled Public Comments at the beginning of the meeting, the balance to speak at the end of the meeting directly after New Business and prior to Reports. Council Member Steel opposed the motion, stating that speakers should be allowed to voice their opinions under Public Comments at the beginning of the meeting. 3-51L 352 PRESENTATION Mayor Dixon congratulated Mitt Seely, Code Enforcement Division Employee of the of the Development Services Department, on being named Month Employee of the Month for July, 2002, in recognition of his diligence in responding to code violations on the City's west side and his excellent rapport with the residents and businesses in the area. He was commended for his attitude toward the job and his ability to be diplomatic while enforcing structural, landscaping, and other code violations. PUBLIC COMMENTS Toby Weissman, no address given, reported that she has been 4th of July Fireworks blind since birth, and her hearing is vital. She indicated that she cannot leave the area every 4 h of July, and fireworks cause terrifying noise and present a fire hazard. On behalf of her fellow disabled friends as well as herself, she asked Council to ban fireworks in the City. ' Sherrie Neft, 3132 Madeira Avenue, Costa Mesa, concurred with Ms. Weissman regarding the danger of fire due to drought conditions, and pointed out that 51 percent of the 1990 voters cast their votes to discontinue the sale of fireworks. Niketown Demonstra- Thomas Lash, 20 -year resident , of Huntington Beach, addressed tion the "false arrest" of Naui Huitcilopochtli, 1003 Mission Drive, No. 1, Costa Mesa, on July 4, 2002, at Niketown in Triangle Square, Costa Mesa. He commented that he has worked with Naui on a number of local peace and social justice issues, including the Niketown demonstration. Mr. Lash complained that the demonstrators, which were peaceful, were harassed by three young thugs while the police took no action. Fifi Wong, 17545 Monette Circle, Yorba Linda, presented photographs showing various aspects of the Niketown demonstration and described each picture. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Steel, seconded by Extension of 3 -Minute Council Member Cowan, and carried 4-1, Mayor Dixon voting no, Time Limit to approve the extension of Ms. Wong's 3 -minute time limit in order to ascertain the point of her presentation. Ms. Wong stated that her intent was to provide evidence of what occurred on July 4, 2002. Ushanda Elima, 310 Avocado Street, Costa Mesa, indicated that in her dealings with Naui Huitcilopochtli he had been respectful, gentle, and a peaceful person. Rosalina Ramirez, 1120 West Broadway, Anaheim, reported on being attacked at the Niketown incident on July 4th, and complained that the Police told her that she would have to file a report at the Police Department. She stated that she had been a "victim", and had not been afforded the same courtesy as the "thugs" who attacked her. She objected to the arrest of Naui Huitcilopochtli explaining that he is a man of good character. Duane Roberts, 2276 Colchester Drive, No. 6, Anaheim, read a letter submitted to Police Chief Dave Snowden, regarding the conduct of Costa Mesa Police officers at the Niketown demonstration. He summarized by stating that, "...The allegations brought forth to me strongly suggest that the Costa Mesa Police violated constitutional law by issuing an illegal order demanding that the protesters disperse, that Naui's due process rights were. violated when they threatened to arrest protesters offering 11 testimony that would exonerate him, and that the civil rights of the protesters were violated by the way they were treated when making a request for service." Mayor Dixon stated that the Niketown incident is being investigated, and Council will receive a report. Orange County Dyke Lori Hutson, Gay and Lesbian Center of Orange County, 12832 March Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, member of the organizing committee for the Orange County Dyke March, announced that the event will be held at Lions Park on August 17, 2002. She indicated that the group is a nonprofit organization, and asked Council to put a "cap" or waiver on the costs associated with the event. She reported that the purpose of the march is to bring visibility to lesbian and women's issues to combat discrimination and harassment in the workplace, on the streets, etc. The City Manager confirmed that the application for a waiver of fees will be scheduled for the meeting of August 5, 2002. Tucker Baldwin, Gay and Lesbian Center of Orange County, 12832 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, Director of Finance for the Center, issued a plea to Council to assist the gay and lesbian community in completing Dyke March 2002. He reiterated the request for financial aid, and addressed a 1992 decision by the United States Supreme Court which indicated that the law frowns upon restricting free speech and the charging of exorbitant fees to conduct events in public. Target Greatland Al Morelli, 3412 Geranium Street, Costa Mesa, regarding his Store complaint about the Target Greatland, store on Harbor Boulevard at the meeting of July 1, 2002, asked that the mitigation measures which control the noise, traffic, etc., be audited. He requested the records of inspection or a simple checklist. The City Manager suggested that staff work with Mr. Morelli on both levels of his request; the physical development of the project and a post construgtion analysis reviewing traffic levels, sounds studies, etc., to ascertain if the project fits the original environmental analysis. Newport Boulevard/ The resident at 240 Santa Isabel Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported Wilson Avenue Inter- that she had been involved in an accident at the intersection of section southbound Newport Boulevard and Wilson Avenue, where a child had been killed two weeks earlier. She asked that the number of collisions occurring at that intersection be investigated, and urged that action be taken. She observed that the block wall of the Newport Glen Apartment complex blocks the view of cars traveling on both streets, as does a large palm tree which could be trimmed. She suggested adjusting the traffic signal sequence. Mayor Dixon responded that this intersection will be discussed at a later date. Council Member Cowan confirmed that the intersection is being considered under the Red Light Camera Enforcement Program. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR. Item No. 8, Agreement with Merit Civil Engineering for design of multi-purpose trails at Fairview Park; and Item No. 10, Allocation of the 2001 and 2002 California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) grant surplus and earned interest. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Except Item Nos. 8 Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar and 10 items were approved as recommended. 353 READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Anatoly Mirochnik; and Paula Watson: Alcoholic Beverage Request for an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License for License Circle K, 2346 Newport Boulevard, Suite A, for a person-to- person transfer of a Type 29 (off -sale beer and wine). Public Utilities Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) filed Application Commission No. 02-06-035 with the California Public Utilities Commission requesting approval to recover in rates shareholder incentives of $17.4 million earned under its Gas Cost Inventive Mechanism (GCIM) Program. WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1908, funding City operating expenses for 1908 $1,551,547.08. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1909, funding Payroll 214 for 1909/Payroll 214 $1,952,480.12, and City operating expenses for $547,660.23. REJECTED CLAIMS The following claims were rejected: Ayala Claim from Oscar Ayala (alleged false arrest by Costa Mesa Police). Cadenhead Claim from John Cadenhead (alleged false arrest by Costa Mesa Police). Martinez Claim from Maria Martinez (alleged errant golf ball struck claimant and her vehicle). ADMINISTRATIVE Resolution 02-50 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ACTIONS/Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 02-50; ESTABLISHING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN AND Approved Budget REVISING THE EXECUTIVE SALARY SCHEDULE TO REFLECT Adjustment No. 03- CHANGES IN THE ' ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE, 005 amending Resolution 02-25; and Budget Adjustment No. 03-005, for $212,584,00, was approved. Approved Agreement An agreement was approved with Dudek and Associates, 2400 with Dudek for East Katella Avenue, Suite 1265, Anaheim, for $79,100.00, for the Canyon Park Slope design of slope restoration improvements at Canyon Park, and the Restoration Design preparation of an erosion evaluation report for the west -facing slope at Fairview Park, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agreement A five-year agreement was approved with SBC -Pacific Bell, 1010 with SBC -Pacific Bell Wilshire Boulevard, Room 500, Los Angeles, to install and for Upgraded 9-1-1 maintain an upgraded 9-1-1 system (funded by the State of System California), and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Agreement An agreement was approved with the Bark Park Volunteer with Bark Park Foundation for their use of an existing concrete building adjacent Volunteer Foundation to the Bark Park for storage of equipment and supplies, and the for Storage Mayor was authorized to sign on;behalf of the City. 354 r-7 1 1 1 1 Lions Park Re -Grade, Regarding the Re -grading of Existing Improvements at Lions Park, Project No. 02-08 Project No. 02-08, the following action was taken: Rejected Green Giant The non-responsive bid from Green Giant Landscape, Inc., was Landscape Bid rejected. Authorized Staff to Staff was authorized to negotiate a contract with a qualified Negotiate Contract landscaping contractor for a total amount not to exceed $9,000.00, and the City Manager was authorized to execute the agreement. Approved Modifica- Proposed modifications were approved to City Council Policy 300 - tions to City Council 6 pertaining to City Council relations with employees, adding Policy No. 300-6 clarifying language to include all City Council appointed commissions and committees. Agreement with Merit Item No. 8 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement Civil Engineering for with Merit Civil Engineering, Inc., for the design of multi-purpose Fairview Park Trails trails at Fairview Park. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, provided a photograph of the proposed 3 -foot wide dirt trail between the Bark Park and the parking area, commenting that this is inadequate. He observed that constructing the trail surface out of dirt would prevent rollerbladers and persons in wheelchairs from using the trail. On motion by Council Member MOTION/Approved Cowan, seconded by Council Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, Agreement the agreement was approved with Merit Civil Engineering, Inc., 283 North Rampart Street, Suite E, Orange, for $31,096.00, for the design of multi-purpose trails at Fairview Park not located in Planning Areas A, C, and D, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Allocations of 2001 Item No. 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Allocations and 2002 CLEEP of the 2001 and 2002 California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) grant surplus and earned interest. In response to a request from Mayor Dixon, the Police Operations Captain gave a brief presentation on the graffiti camera, stating that they would allow the Police to collect evidence and would also act as a deterrent to those committing the crime. On motion by Mayor MOTION/Approved Dixon, seconded by Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, the Allocations $188,000.00 in allocations were approved for the 2001 and 2002 CLEEP grant surplus and earned interest. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place 2002-2003 Citizens' set for the public hearing to review and consider the Option for Public recommendations of the Police Department for the 2002-2003 Safety/Supplemental allocation of the Citizens' Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Services Fund for an estimated total of Services Fund $220,000.00. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Police Operations Captain summarized the Agenda Report dated June 21, 2002. The City Manager clarified that this grant program was developed to add front line law enforcement officers. Mayor Dixon was pleased that the balance of the funds would be directed towards youth programs. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Allocations Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to approve the allocations. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Fiscal year 2002- set for the public hearing to consider a resolution establishing and 2003 Rates, Fees, adopting schedules of rates, fees, and charges for Fiscal Year and Charges 2002-2003 for services provided by the City of Costa Mesa. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Finance Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 23, 2002. Council Member Robinson supported the reduction in the fee for residents to file an appeal with the City. Oran Marksbury, 2273 Colgate Drive, Costa Mesa, questioned the "refundable deposit" items which have increased from $350.00 to $500.00, a markup of over 40 percent. The Administrative Services Director clarified that the question is in reference to deposits required for room rental at the Neighborhood Community Center, and responded that all fees, whether deposits or direct fees, are based upon the municipal marketplace. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council, Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Dixon, Resolution 02-51 and carried 5-0, Resolution 02-51 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING SCHEDULES OF RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002- 2003 FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Chain Link Fencing set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Titles 13 and 20 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to screening and/or removal of chain link fencing. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Eleanor Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, clarifying that the new ordinance is proposed because the current ordinance is unenforceable. The Associate Planner summarized the Agenda Report dated July 8, 2002. Oran Marksbury, 2273 Colgate Drive, Costa Mesa, felt that a property owner should have the right to install chain link fencing, and it should not be a decision of the City. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, objected to chain link fencing, referring to it as unattractive. She suggested a five- year time limit for fencing used in a remodel project. Ms. Refakes thought that more sturdy fencing should be installed around the perimeter of schools, etc. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Gave A motion was made ' by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Ordinance 02-14 Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan voting no, First Reading to give first reading to Ordinance 02-14: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY .OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLES' 13 AND 20 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE AMORTIZATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHAIN LINK FENCING VISIBLE FROM A PUBLIC STREET OR ALLEY. Second reading and adoption are scheduled for the meeting of August 5, 2002. 1 1 1 ?7 PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Appeal of PA -02-19, set for the public hearing to consider an application from Council Brown/Wahler Member Steel appealing the Planning Commission's approval of Planning Application PA -02-19 for Jim Brown, authorized agent for Rick Wahler, for a variance to exceed the maximum allowable building height (30 feet permitted; 36 feet proposed), for a two story, 11,200 square -foot office building previously approved under Development Review DR -01-09, for property located at 2800 Bristol Street in a C1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. As liaison to the Bristol Street Specific Plan Oversight Committee, Council Member Steel felt that this application should be reviewed by the committee prior to a decision being made, as well the opportunity should be provided to other concerned individuals to address this issue. The Associate Planner summarized the Agenda Report. George Khachadoorian, 3045 Jeffrey Drive, Costa Mesa, Marketing Director for the South Pacific Car Wash and Lube Center, provided photographs illustrating the existing buildings, vacant lot, and the proposed building. He explained that they are proposing mixed-use retail and office building, and provided details of the project. Council Member Robinson felt that the design of the building is attractive but incompatible with other buildings in the area. She thought that there were many different ways in which to deal with a hardship other than giving the 6 -foot variance. Rick Wahler, 155 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach, stressed that they are willing to meet with the Bristol Street Specific Plan Oversight Committee on Tuesday, July 16, 2002, but are anxious to proceed with the project. He observed that the only other option is to replace the pitched roof with a flat roof and use normal mechanical screens. He felt that the architectural design would be a benefit to the community. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, noted the lack of communication between the City and the Committee. He denied that the project had a "hardship", and suggested architectural modifications. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Dixon stated that she is always looking for innovative projects that combine mixed use, including retail businesses and housing. She approved of this project, noting her desire that one of the retail establishments be some type of art gallery. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council Resolution 02-52 Member Cowan, to uphold the Planning Commission's decision by adopting Resolution 02-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION PA -02-19. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Steel, seconded MOTION/To Continue by Council Member Robinson, to continue this public hearing to the Failed to Carry earliest possible meeting. The motion failed to carry 3-2, Mayor Dixon, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and Council Member Cowan voting no. 358 The original motion carried 3-2, Council Member Steel and Council Member Robinson voting no. Council Member Robinson understood and appreciated the developer's concerns about the length of time the project has been in the works but thought that since Council had established a committee to specifically look at this corridor to ensure that it has a theme and that the theme is carried out, that it would be appropriate for the committee to review the project at it earliest convenience. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of September Red Light Camera 17, 2001, an agreement with Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc., One Enforcement Program Richmond Square, Providence, Rhode Island, for the implementation of a Red Light Camera Enforcement Program. The Police Lieutenant reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 5, 2002, and showed a filmed demonstration of the camera. The City Attorney reported that this agreement had been negotiated for months, and the end result limits the City's risk with respect to both litigation and costs. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, supported implementation of the system in order to assist the Police Department and add to the level, of safety in the City. She asked if a camera will be placed at 19th Street and Newport Boulevard. The Police Lieutenant replied that the California Department of Transportation had approved that installation. Oran Marksbury, 2273 Colgate Drive, Costa Mesa, observed that a dollar amount is not referenced,, and objected to a "police state" environment. Mayor Dixon reported that her intent is to direct the revenues from fines to the driver's education programs at Estancia and Costa Mesa High Schools. Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, noted her observation of the increased number of persons going through red lights, and supported the Red Light Camera system. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Agreement Mayor Dixon, and carried 5-0, to approve the agreement with Nestor Traffic Systems, for installation of the Red Light Camera Enforcement Program, for $3,336.75 per month per installed approach, authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City, and to direct staff to provide a recommendation on the possibility of expending the City's percentage of the violation monies for driver's education at Costa Mesa high schools. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:06 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:17 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of April 15, Oversized and Non- 2002, an oversized and nonmotorized vehicle ordinance. The motorized Vehicle Police Lieutenant reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 10, Ordinance 2002. Dave Goss, 2021 Kornat Drive, Costa Mesa, President of the Costa Mesa RV Owner's Association, commented on the value of the town hall meeting sponsored by the City, and reiterated his group's support of the Newport Beach ordinance in its entirety. He reportedthat the majority of the participants in an RV owner's 1 1 meeting held July 12, 2002, at the Neighborhood Community Center, agreed that the 48-hour time limit, with the possibility of an extension, is the most reasonable proposal. Bill Folsom, 2700 Pederson Place, Costa Mesa, Vice President of the Costa Mesa RV Owner's Association, encouraged Council to adopt an ordinance that allows the most freedom and places as little burden as possible on those affected. He hoped that this Council and future Councils will acknowledge the contributions of Costa Mesa residents who have influenced sport and industry worldwide, and not discourage the lifestyle that has produced many world champions and world record holders. Frank Leingang, 3368 California Street, Costa Mesa, Secretary/ Treasurer of the Costa Mesa RV Owner's Association, addressed the 48-hour time limit and asked that persons with unattached house trailers be allowed to load and unload near the owner's property. Irene Shannon, 1640 Newport Boulevard, Space 17, Costa Mesa, a camper, reported that the City considers a vehicle seven feet high to be an RV, and her vehicle is seven feet high and is not an RV. She asked about parking nonresident RV's on City streets, noting that other cities allow parking alongside of their parks. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, supported any ordinance designed to prevent the streets from being used as a storage yard. She felt that oversized vehicles, including RV's, parked on narrow, residential streets create a hazard to drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists, as well as undermine street sweeping efforts and give a blighted appearance to the neighborhood. Ms. Refakes thought that the 24-hour time limit should be adequate for frequent travelers. The resident at 1728 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, an RV owner, supported the ordinance and the 48-hour time limit, including the 24-hour extension, if necessary. Mark Harris, 917 Tanana Place, Costa Mesa, thought that 90 to 95 percent of owners store their RV's on the street. He commented that he does not park his boat on the street, and suggested that staff investigate the inclusion of an area for RV storage in the Master Plan for the Orange County Fairgrounds. MOTION/Gave A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Ordinance 02-15 Council Member Steel, and carried 5-0, to give first reading to First Reading Ordinance 02-15, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 10-185 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PARKING OF COMMER- CIAL, OVERSIZED, AND NON -MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS, AND REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF OTHER AFFECTED SECTIONS OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, incorporating the following alternatives: "Modify the time requirement under Section 2(d)(1) (Page 2 of the proposed ordinance) from twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours. RV owners will be allowed to request an additional 24 hours (for a maximum total of 72 consecutive hours) for the purposes of emergency repairs, activity preparatory or incidental to an extended trip, good cause, or for an out-of-town visitor. Once an oversized or non -motorized vehicle has been parked adjacent to the owner's residence for 48 hours or 72 hours, if an extension has ;359 been granted, it must vacate that location for at least 48 hours." Second reading and adoption are scheduled for the meeting of August 5, 2002. Council Member Cowan commended staff and the RV Owner's Association for their efforts. She deemed the alternatives proposed by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan as appropriate, supporting the 48-hour time limit for parking. The Sr. Deputy City Attorney responded to a question from Council Member Robinson by stating that the intent of the ordinance is to ensure that once the RV owner has exhausted the initial 48 hours (or 72 hours with the extension) for loading and unloading, they must move the vehicle from that location for at least 48 hours. Council Member Steel applauded staff and the RV Owner's Association for their work. Mayor Dixon thanked Dave Goss and Bill Folsom. She opposed Costa Mesa being turned into a planned community but thought that the RV ordinance is a positive step to beautify the City. She encouraged the RV owner's to attend the Orange County Fairgrounds meetings which are held on the last Tuesday of each month. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of July 1, 2002, Costa Mesa Fire- a resolution revising the salary ranges for job classifications fighters Association represented by the Costa Mesa Firefighters Association to reflect the established labor marketplace pursuant to the 2000-2004 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and Budget Adjustment No. 03-004 for $266,478.00. The Administrative Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated July 8, 2002. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Resolution 02-53; Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, Resolution 02-53 was Approved Budget Ad- adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY justment No. 03-004 OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE SALARY RANGES FOR JOB CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE COSTA MESA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED LABOR MARKETPLACE PURSUANT TO THE 2000-2004 MOU, and Budget Adjustment 03-004 for $266,478.00 was approved. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of July 1, 2002, Part Time Employees a resolution adjusting the rates .of pay for part-time classifications and employees to reflect the established marketplace; and Budget Adjustment No. 03-003 for $210,479.00. The Administrative Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 5, 2002. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Resolution 02-54; Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, Resolution 02-54 was Approved Budget Ad- adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY justment No. 03-003 OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING THE RATES OF PAY FOR PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS AND EMPLOYEES TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED MARKETPLACE; and Budget Adjustment No. 03-003 for $210,479.00 was approved. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of July 1, 2002, Canning Hunger Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purpose from Solicitation Permit Canning Hunger, 1353 Robert Court, Brea, to solicit food door-to- door in residential areas from July 7, 2002, to May 1, 2003. The Finance Director summarized the Agenda Report dated July 10, 2002, and responded to questions from Council. Council Member Steel asked for information regarding the number of Orange County cities who have denied the request for a solicitation permit from Canning Hunger. The City Manager volunteered to confer with the City Attorney and to provide Council with the current 1 1 1 361 limitations and restrictions which may be imposed on nonprofit organizations. The Finance Director offered to provide information in a memorandum regarding hours of solicitation. John Rule, 215 23rd Street, Costa Mesa, supported charitable organizations as a rule but objected to the door-to-door concept. MOTION/Request A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Denied Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-1, Council Member Cowan, voting no, to deny the request. Council Member Robinson expressed her concern regarding door- to-door solicitation and the hours. She reported persons knocking at the door of her residence well after dark, and mentioned safety issues. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan mentioned the same concerns, especially the door-to-door concept. Council Member Steel concurred, and supported the motion. Mayor Dixon supported the motion, noting her opposition to any door-to-door solicitation. Mayor Dixon asked staff to prepare a report on door-to-door solicitation in the City, including rights of Council to permit it, to not permit it, the allowed hours of operation, etc. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Bristol Street Specific Plan Bristol Street Specific Status Report. The Planning and Redevelopment Manager Plan Status Report reviewed the Agenda Report dated July 8, 2002, and responded to questions from Council, announcing that the Bristol Street Specific Plan Oversight Committee meets the third Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., in City Hall Conference Room 1A. Council Member Steel suggested that the committee receive comments from the public at their monthly meetings. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, was disappointed that Council voted earlier in the evening regarding a matter that is within the purview of the committee, and stated that the committee members are wasting their time. He felt that the vote should have been delayed until after the committee reviewed the matter. MOTION/Received On motion by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Mayor and Filed Dixon, and carried 5-0, the report was received and filed. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Eastside Biennial Traffic Eastside Biennial Monitoring Report: Traffic Monitoring Report Report documenting the results of the 2002 Eastside Traffic Monitoring Program. Direct staff to perform a detailed study on seven roadway segments that show significant increase in traffic volumes and report findings in approximately six months. Direct staff to continue to monitor traffic conditions within the Eastside area and provide updated reports every two years, with the next general report occurring in July 2004. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report, and responded to questions from Council. He explained that the traffic counts performed by the contractor were inaccurate, and asked for six months to work with the committee prior to bringing this item back to Council. 62- Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview Circle, Costa Mesa, a member of the Downtown and Eastside Transportation Ad Hoc Committee but speaking on his own behalf, referring to the data in the Agenda Report, stated that six of the seven questionable streets create a pattern and could form a new cut -through path. He questioned the six-month extension, adding that the report should not be received but "put off". Council Member Steel asked, about the previously discussed widening of Newport Boulevard from six to seven lanes. The Public Services Director replied- that a Request for Proposal had been developed and the project is being advertised. Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, was concerned that the report is not adequate regarding the impact of the increased traffic during the times when school begins and ends. She asked the committee and staff to review specific traffic patterns around Kaiser School, 2130 Santa Ana Avenue, and Woodland School, 2025 Tustin ; Avenue, and to propose a traffic flow for.pickup and,dropoff times. She requested that this item be continued. Robert Graham, 3260 -Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked why the concern regarding figures which are much lower on the eastside than the ones provided for West 19th Street, which has recently been rezoned to residential. The Public Services Director clarified for Mayor Pro Tem Monahan that staff will verify the traffic count provided on the seven eastside streets that have shown significant increases. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 5-0, to continue this item to allow staff the opportunity to complete an analysis of the numbers and to give the Downtown and Eastside Transportation Ad Hoc Committee the opportunity to review that analysis and to provide comments to Council, directing staff to verify the traffic count. PUBLIC COMMENTS Rich Reiser, 2070 National Avenue, Costa Mesa, again asked that Request for Additional additional_ traffic. enforcement officers be assigned to the west side West Side Police of Costa Mesa. He reiterated his observation of a vehicle versus two pedestrian incident on Saturday, June 29, 2002, at 6:30 p.m., near 1875 Placentia Avenue, and asked for painted crosswalks on Placentia Avenue, Center Street, 19th Street, and Federal Avenue. He asked for a Police officer to be placed at Monrovia Avenue and 19th Street to aid children crossing the street in the morning. Regarding a comment by Mr. Reiser, Mayor Dixon advised him that the arts do not take precedent over the personal safety of citizens. Orange Coast College William Pezzullo, 3400 Meadowbrook, Costa Mesa, regarding Swap Meet previous discussions pertaining to the Orange Coast College (OCC) Swap Meet, reported that no OCC vendor who is actively involved in the effort to restore the Saturday swap meet has ever commented or implied that the Orange County Marketplace has influenced the City. He indicated that the vendors support OCC in their efforts to obtain a conditional use permit. West Side Deteriora- Jan Peterson, owner the apartment complex at 1990 - 2002 Maple tion Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported that she had addressed the deterioration of the west side of Costa Mesa in a letter to Council in May, 2002, in which she included her report of witnessing a gang fight near her property while trapped in her car. She indicated that 1 1 1 as little as a year ago, she was not afraid to walk in the neighborhood but that has changed. She attempts to upgrade her area with landscaping and cleaning, and commended the graffiti hotline for their response to her calls. Ms. Peterson commented that one of the houses on Maple Avenue is constantly littered with trash, and urged Council to take an evening walk on Maple Avenue between 19t and Hamilton Streets. Mayor Dixon asked Ms. Peterson to provide the address of the aforementioned house to staff. Sylvia Branson, 900 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, reiterated the need for additional Police officers on the west side. She added that the sidewalks and roads need improving, and suggested that Council take more interest. Mayor Dixon asked the City Manager to enumerate the improvement projects involving the west side of Costa Mesa, and he complied. Gang -Related Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, Activities reported that in his Mesa North neighborhood there has been a gang shooting and various other gang -related activities. He urged Council to take action. He mentioned a plan where the Children's CHOC/School District Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and the Newport -Mesa Unified Plan School District will provide eight examination rooms on the campus of REA School, which he felt would be another "magnet" in Costa Mesa. Huntington Beach Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported on Resort the new resort being constructed on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach with a pedestrian bridge from the hotel to the beach. He reported that the resort can be viewed from Bethel Towers on 19th Street, and reiterated his desire to see 19th Street extended to Huntington Beach. He felt that the extension made economic sense. 4th of July Fireworks Janice Davidson,.. 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, added her comments about deterioration of the west side of Costa Mesa. She supported safe and sane -fireworks for the 4th of July. Gisler Avenue Bridge Tom Egan, 1893 Parkview -Circle, ---Costa Mesa, suggested that Mr. Graham determine---the---benefits of a bridge on Gisler Avenue instead -of a 19th Street -bridge, stating that inactivity is only part of the problem on the west side. . Human Relations Allan Mansoor; .-2973 Harbor' Boulevard, No. 406, Costa Mesa, Committee submitted prepared comments concerning events that had previously occurred in regards to the Human Relations Committee. Transition Zone A West 19th Street resident, discussed the 19th Street Transition Zone. Wilson Street Traffic John Rule, 215 23rd Street, Costa Mesa, thanked Council for the Signal traffic signal installed on Wilson Street by the Harbor Shopping Center. COUNCIL Council Member Robinson expressed her concern regarding the COMMENTS July 4th occurrence at Niketown but was confident that the events Niketown Events would be thoroughly and fairly investigated, and asked those involved to be patient during that time. She addressed Council's West Side Costa record concerning action to improve the west side, stating that Mesa Improvements there have been significant efforts including all that the City Manager had listed plus three new parks, Shalimar Park, one at Hamilton and Charle Streets, and one at Maple and Victoria ;164 Streets. In addition, she stated that the Redevelopment Agency has expressed its commitment to improvement of the west side and has established the committee to work towards that goal. Human Relations Council Member Steel suggested that citizens concerned about Committee Allan Mansoor's actions relative to the Human Relations Committee should speak with him privately prior to asking for his removal from the committee. He addressed the Newport -Mesa CHOC Medical Unified School District's subject of discussion for their meeting of Clinic July 16, 2002, regarding the installation of a medical clinic at REA School, sponsored by CHOC. Bristol Street Decision Council Member Cowan addressed Council's earlier approval of PA -02-19, 2800 Bristol Street, and derogatory comments made by Martin Millard, stating that this project had been in the application process for over a year, prior to establishment of the Bristol Street Specific Plan Committee. She mentioned that Mr. Millard had asked the Redevelopment Agency and City Council to make decisions concerning the west side prior to consideration by that committee. Costa Mesa Adver- Mayor Dixon shared advertisements placed in newspapers, travel tisements publications, trade magazines,. and television commercials to attract visitors to Costa Mesa, thanking the Costa Mesa Conference and Visitors Bureau for their efforts. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting a ourned, t 10:10 P. . , Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deput it- Clerk_of the City of Costa Mesa