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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/19/2002 - City CouncilF� 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA AUGUST 19, 2002 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session August 19, 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 Robinson, and invocation by Pastor Bob Moore, South Coast Christian Church. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Mayor Linda Dixon Council Member Libby Cowan Council Member Karen Robinson Council Member Chris Steel Mayor Pro Tem Monahan City Manager Allan Roeder Assistant City Attorney Tom Wood Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Police Lieutenant Karl Schuler Administrative Services Director Steve Hayman Finance Director Marc Puckett Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi Associate Planner Mel Lee Deputy City Clerk Julie Folcik MINUTES On motion by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Council August 5, 2002 Member Cowan, and carried 4-0, Mayor Pro Tem Monahan absent, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 2002, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by RESOLUTIONS Council Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. PUBLIC COMMENTS Al Morelli, 3412 Geranium Street, Costa Mesa, addressed the land Target Greatland use restrictions regarding the Target Greatland Store on Harbor Boulevard, and provided handouts to Council. He reported on a meeting with staff on August 14, 2002, and summarized the issues as follows: the outdoor storage and display for the Garden Center continues to violate City codes; permits have not been issued for sidewalk sales; the City will submit a survey and certification for the measurement of the 4 -foot grade difference between the two properties; staff will certify the 15 -foot measurement of the buffer zone; staff will verify the number of trees; and Code Enforcement will monitor the loading area where only small trucks have been approved. 1935 Pomona Code Hildegard Gonzales, 1932 Pomona Avenue, No. A, Costa Mesa, Enforcement Issues described neighboring property at 1935 Pomona Avenue, consisting of six individual homes, stating that the property has serious Code Enforcement violations. She indicated that the P89 property owner pays the City's fines but the problems still exist. She asked Council to view the residences which she referred to as a "pigsty", noting that the dwellings are overcrowded with occupants. Shereshevsky Anne Hogan-Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, No. 1, Costa Comments Mesa, speaking for a gentleman who is legally blind, asked about having a "beeper" installed on the traffic signal at Royal Palm Drive and Baker Street. She hoped that the City will someday ban all fireworks in the City, and encouraged the Newport -Mesa Unified School District to ascertain alternate means of fundraising to support their sports programs. She announced that on Sunday, August 25, 2002, 1:30 p.m., an organization called Orange County Housing Community will conduct a meeting on low income housing at St. Joachim Church, 1964 Orange Avenue. Ms. Hogan- Shereshevsky addressed a homeowners and renters rebate for those 62 years or older, stating that forms may be obtained from the Costa Mesa Senior Center. She thanked the City for the Concerts in the Park and for the Recreation brochure which is distributed every few months. Replying to the comment regarding installing beepers on traffic signals, the Public Services Director observed that staff has investigated this issue and determined that the two major groups representing the blind disagree as to the usefulness of the beepers. Skateboard Park Bill Polder, 1628 White Oak Street, Costa Mesa, discussed the possibility of locating a skateboard park in front of the Fairview Developmental Center, 2501 Harbor Boulevard, declaring the area large enough to hold other family activities and includes ample space for off-street parking. He asked that the City Council, the Parks Commission, and the City Manager, contact the State of California Real Estate Department to obtain a long-term lease at reasonable terms. He suggested that the City and residents contact their State Assemblymen and Senators to aid in this project. Community Redeve- Mike Berry, 2064 Meadow View Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed lopment Action concern regarding the west side Community Redevelopment Committee Action Committee (CRAC), of which he is a member, observing that the committee misleads citizens into believing that their opinions, insights, and dreams, actually matter. He indicated that consultants are using the widely discredited, unethical process known as the Delphi Technique, forcing the committee to arrive at a biased, predetermined conclusion while communicating to the members and others that this conclusion was the consensus of the committee. He asked Council to intervene and return the process to its original intent. Council Member Robinson commented that CRAC was established by the Redevelopment Agency to give everyone a chance to participate. Martin Millard, 2973 Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, a member of CRAC, concurred with the previous speaker. He described the Delphi Technique, and commented that an item he had placed on the agenda regarding rezone of the bluff area was removed without explanation. Mr. Millard encouraged Council to intercede. An unidentified speaker concurred with Mr. Berry and Mr. Millard. He read from his paper entitled, "Sure Signs the Delphi Technique is in Use." +r_ Community Redeve- Kathleen Eric, 1825 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, a member of lopment Action CRAG, mentioned that she is also a member of the Cultural Arts Committee Committee and recently participated in a workshop conducted by a facilitator which was very informative. Janice Davidson,, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, a member of CRAC, agreed participants in the meetings were not allowed to speak. She objected to being taped .at the meetings since she was unaware'it was happening. Council Member Steel felt that one of the problems with the Redevelopment Action Committee is the fact that Council did not interview the facilitators, nor were the facilitators advised of what Council expected. CHOC Clinic Don Elmore, 2209 Wallace Avenue, Costa Mesa, a member of CRAC, felt that paying the facilitators for the committee is a waste of money. He objected to the CHOC clinic at the Rea School, which is proposed in connection with the Newport -Mesa Unified JWA Flight Path School District. Mr. Elmore addressed the take -off patterns at John Wayne Airport (JWA), stating that planes are not only flying over the golf course on Irvine Avenue but are going west over Victoria and Wilson Streets. The City Manager confirmed that the aforementioned planes are flying into the airport at Long Beach, not taking off from JWA. Newport Boulevard Dan Perlmutter, 201-289 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, member of Ad Hoc Committee the East 17th Street Merchants and Community Association, stated that he is also a member of the new ad hoc committee which has been formed to study traffic on Newport Boulevard and the east side. He invited the community, in particular business people located on Newport Boulevard, to become involved in the committee, stating that they meet once a month and the public is invited. Paul Wilbur, 312 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, provided an overview of the area referred to by Mr. Perlmutter, and indicated that a privately funded traffic plan will be prepared to assist the Ad Hoc Committee. He reviewed various fundraising options. West Side Traffic Rich Reiser, 2070 National Avenue, Costa Mesa, reiterated his request for a greater police presence, specifically traffic enforcement, on the west side. He reported that someone had been killed on Sunday, August 18, 2002, at 19th and Anaheim Streets. Council Member Cowan asked the City Manager to facilitate a meeting with Police Chief Dave Snowden, Lieutenant Karl Schuler, and the community officer for that area, to address Mr. Reiser's concerns. Mayor Dixon asked that Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi be included in the meeting. Utah Circle "Blind Cindy Roche, 1653 Utah Circle, Costa Mesa, was distressed about Corner' a "blind corner" on her street, stating that the street is busy with pedestrian traffic. Mayor Dixon replied that the Transportation Services Manager will investigate the situation. Refakes Comments Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, thanked Council for the Concert in the Park series, and suggested that in the future posters be used for advertising the concerts. She reported a broken curb on the northeast corner of Broadway and Newport Kline School Boulevard, and reiterated her complaint from the meeting of Dumpster August 5, 2002, regarding Condition of Approval No. 11 for the Lighthouse Coastal Community Church/Kline School (PA -00-56), 300 Magnolia Street, which requires the dumpster to be enclosed, observing that this, has not been accomplished. Mayor Dixon asked the Development Services Director to monitor the condition of approval and the Public Services Director to check the broken curb. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item CALENDAR No. 4, Agreement I with LSA Associates for Kohl's Department Store, Inc., Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded 'by Council Except Item No. 4 Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received, by the Deputy City Clerk: Kristin Mains; and Scott E. Rialson. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License requests: Licenses Liquor 21, 1601 Newport Boulevard, for a person-to-person transfer of a Type 21 ABC license (off -sale general). Exxon/Mobil Corporation, 3006 Harbor Boulevard, for a person- to-person transfer of a Type 20 ABC license (off -sale beer and wine). Exxon/Mobil Corporation, 3470 Fairview Road, for a person-to- person transfer of a Type 20 ABC license (off -sale beer and wine). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1913, funding Payroll 216 for 1913/Payroll 216 $2,002,782.32 and City operating expenses for $635,669.55. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1914, funding City operating expenses for 1914 $1,073,121.00. ADMINISTRATIVE Resolution 02-58 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ACTIONS/Adopted COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Resolution 02-58, Re AGREEING TO A PROPERTY TAX SHARING FORMULA WITH Tax Sharing Formula THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE PROPOSED EASTSIDE ANNEXATION AREAS. Adopted Resolution Resolution 02-59 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 02-59, Levying a Tax COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Upon Property in the SETTING THE TAX RATE PER CENTUM AND LEVYING A TAX City UPON ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA WHICH IS TAXABLE TO MEET THE CITY'S OBLIGATION UNDER THE 1974 OPEN SPACE BOND ISSUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003. Purchase of Mobile The following action was taken regarding Federal Emergency Public Education/ Management Agency (FEMA) and the United States Fire Safety Trailer Administration (USFA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for a Mobile Public Education/Safety Trailer: Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 03-013 was approved for $50,000.00 Adjustment 03-013 appropriating the FEMA grant funding of $34,396.00, and the City's 30 percent matching funds of $15,604.00. 1 Council Member Steel reiterated his request that this property contain the following: underground parking, a greenbelt area between the Standard Pacific homes and the businesses; a skateboard park; Kona Lanes; and an ice skating rink. He suggested that the project be "upscaled", and asked that consideration of the above be included in the LSA study. The Development Services Director explained that the intent of the document to be prepared by LSA Associates, a mitigated negative declaration, is to provide the Planning Commission and Council information regarding the potential environmental impacts that will be created as a result of the project as presently proposed by Kohl's. He mentioned the necessity of moving forward with this in order to remain in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Council Member Steel added that a traffic study should include the impact from the skateboard park, Kona Lanes, etc. w Addressing Pages 27, 29, and 31, of the. Agenda Report, Traffic/Circulation Scope of Work, Council Member Robinson noted that on each of these pages, the requirement that conditions in the year 2020 be evaluated had been stricken, and she asked why that should not be included in their review. The Transportation Services Manager replied that the "worst case scenario" for the year 2020 is contained in the General Plan. Council Member Robinson, because of her concerns regarding traffic considerations, asked that a traffic analysis for the year 2020 be added to the agreement. Mayor Dixon concurred, asking that the report include information regarding the number of truck deliveries, and how the additional noise will affect adjacent homes/apartments. The Associate Planner pointed out that as part of the traffic analysis, Kohl's has been asked to provide that information, as well as the frequency of truck deliveries, hours, days, etc. Council Member Robinson suggested that some of the recreation for this property be preserved, suggesting Kona Lanes be retained in the project. The City Manager explained that while Council may include additional aspects to study within the environmental review, they do not have the authority to ask the applicant to do studies of things that Council may believe would be better use of the project site. He explained that many of the previous comments and suggestions relate to the Master Plan for the Mesa Verde Center which is not under Kohl's ownership nor part of their application. Approved Expenditure Approval was given to expend $50,000.00 for a public of Funds for Trailer education trailer with the FEMA grant funds and the City's matching funds. Continued Request A request for rehearing from John and Debbie Clark for Planning for Rehearing to Application ZA-01-63 for a second story addition to an existing September 3, 2002 single-family house, in conjunction with an expansion and remodel of the first floor, located at 1167 Aviemore Terrace in an R1 zone Agreement with LSA was continued to the meeting of September 3, 2002. Item No. 4 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement Associates for Kohl's with LSA Associates, Inc., One Park Plaza, Suite 500, Irvine, for Department Store $59,600.00, to prepare the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Study Declaration for Kohl's Department Store, Inc., 2701 Harbor Boulevard. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report, observing that it is to everyone's benefit to have this objective study prepared. Council Member Steel reiterated his request that this property contain the following: underground parking, a greenbelt area between the Standard Pacific homes and the businesses; a skateboard park; Kona Lanes; and an ice skating rink. He suggested that the project be "upscaled", and asked that consideration of the above be included in the LSA study. The Development Services Director explained that the intent of the document to be prepared by LSA Associates, a mitigated negative declaration, is to provide the Planning Commission and Council information regarding the potential environmental impacts that will be created as a result of the project as presently proposed by Kohl's. He mentioned the necessity of moving forward with this in order to remain in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Council Member Steel added that a traffic study should include the impact from the skateboard park, Kona Lanes, etc. w Addressing Pages 27, 29, and 31, of the. Agenda Report, Traffic/Circulation Scope of Work, Council Member Robinson noted that on each of these pages, the requirement that conditions in the year 2020 be evaluated had been stricken, and she asked why that should not be included in their review. The Transportation Services Manager replied that the "worst case scenario" for the year 2020 is contained in the General Plan. Council Member Robinson, because of her concerns regarding traffic considerations, asked that a traffic analysis for the year 2020 be added to the agreement. Mayor Dixon concurred, asking that the report include information regarding the number of truck deliveries, and how the additional noise will affect adjacent homes/apartments. The Associate Planner pointed out that as part of the traffic analysis, Kohl's has been asked to provide that information, as well as the frequency of truck deliveries, hours, days, etc. Council Member Robinson suggested that some of the recreation for this property be preserved, suggesting Kona Lanes be retained in the project. The City Manager explained that while Council may include additional aspects to study within the environmental review, they do not have the authority to ask the applicant to do studies of things that Council may believe would be better use of the project site. He explained that many of the previous comments and suggestions relate to the Master Plan for the Mesa Verde Center which is not under Kohl's ownership nor part of their application. He suggested that alternative ideas, such as recreational facilities, underground parking, and a greenbelt, be communicated to the property owner, as opposed to this applicant for this portion of the site. Paul Wilbur, 312 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, commented on the project. Al Morelli, 3412 Geranium Street, Costa Mesa, asked why this same procedure was not followed for the Target Greatland Center. He agreed with Council Member Steel that Council should ensure that the scope of work for the consultant is defined, and complained that a copy of the Agenda Report is not available. The Development Services Director replied that the Target Greatland Center was fully in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and truck, noise, and air quality studies were performed, the only difference being that staff coordinated the preparation of the final report. He reported that all projects are treated the same, and Target has a significant number of conditions and mitigation measures which are monitored. Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, representing Mesa Verde Community, Inc., thanked Mayor Dixon for questioning the 2020 portion of the document. She referred to Page 27 of the Agenda Report, Traffic/Circulation Scope of Work, Task 2 -Data Collection, suggesting that Royal Palm and Golf Course Drives be included in the analysis. Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, Government Relations Chair for Mesa Verde Community, Inc., stated that based on past experience, she recommended that the City specify using traffic models without including the Gisler bridge in the background. She felt that money would be well spent to forecast traffic impact on the year 2020. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Robinson seconded by Agreement Mayor Dixon, and carried 3-1, Council Member Steel voting no, to approve the agreement with LSA Associates, Inc., to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign, and directing staff to include in ,the agreement the language regarding the 2020 forecast, presently stricken, a traffic impact study on Royal Palm and Golf Course Drives, and to use traffic models without the Gisler bridge. Council Member Steel asked, prior to the vote, that the additions he had previously discussed be included, and the City Manager concurred with Council Member Robinson that they could not be incorporated into this document. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Towing Services from meeting of August 5, 2002, to consider a resolution implementing the maximum rate schedule for certain towing services pursuant to Section 9-284(a) of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code. Agreement with G & W Towing, 965 West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, for Police towing services. Agreement with MetroPro Road Services (formerly Harbor Towing), 1022 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, for Police towing services. e�Ua The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Police Lieutenant reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 15, 2002. Council Member Cowan confirmed with the Lieutenant that the City had not utilized the bid process. She indicated that she wished to ensure that selection of these vendors had been accomplished in a legal, proper manner in terms of the bidder/purchasing process for public agencies. Wayne. Miller, G & W Towing, reported that the mandated facility size is 35,000 square feet, and has the ability to store 200 vehicles, and noted that G & S Towing and MetroPro are the only facilities in the City which meet these requirements. He clarified that the City does not pay either towing company for services rendered. Al Morelli, 3412 Geranium Street, Costa Mesa, commented that anytime the City enters a contract with a company for services, competitive bidding. is required, or advertising in the newspaper. Brad Humphries, Metropro Road Services (formerly Harbor Towing), understood that there is a renewal provision in the existing contract. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Robinson felt that the contracts should be renewed since they are at no cost to the City, and reiterated that there are only two companies in the City that meet the qualifications. She believed that requirements under the law that this action be accomplished in a fair and open manner have been met. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Resolution 02-60; Council Member Steel, and carried 3-1, Council Member Cowan Approved Agreements voting no, to adopt Resolution 02-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE with G & W Towing . CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, and Metropro IMPLEMENTING THE MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN TOWING SERVICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 9- 284(a) OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE; and to approve the agreements with G & W Towing and Metropro Road Services, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign. Council Member Cowan opposed the motion, stating that she was not sure if the process followed was consistent with the public bidding process, and thought that any time a long-term contract is entered into, those questions should be answered. Mayor Dixon supported the motion since it had been reviewed by the City Attorney's office, and citing the provision in the contract for renewal. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place PA -02-10/R-02-02, set for the public hearing to consider Planning Application PA-02- Khosravi 10 and Rezone Petition R-02-02, for Farhad E. Khosravi, for a rezoning from R-1 (Single -Family Residential) to PDR -LD (Plannned Development Residential/Low Density); a master plan and design review to construct a detached, 5 -unit, two-story, small - lot residential project; and variances to deviate from the minimum development lot size required for PDR -LD zoning (1 acre required; 0.64 acre proposed), located at 258 Santa Isabel Avenue in an R-1 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications in 39f, opposition to the project were received from Katherine Jenson and David Collins, 231 24th Place, Costa Mesa, stating that the project is too dense for the site and is incompatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood; Wolfgang Jurinek, 2385 Redlands Drive, Newport Beach, commenting that zoning changes will not only reduce the value of nearby properties but bring undesirable congestion and parking problems; Ed Miskevich, 234 24th Place, Costa Mesa; and Scott Westerfield, 234 24th Place, Costa Mesa, opposing high density and in -fill projects around the neighborhood, and opposing a waiver to increase the density from 5,000 square feet per lot to 3,410 square feet per lot. A communication was received in support of the project signed by Costa Mesa residents'' Frank Hernandez, 244 24th Place; Christina Schmidt; 251 24th Place; the Cole family, 235 24th Place; the resident at 249 24th Place; and the Reed family, 239 24th Place, observing that the ;new units will not only be a benefit to future property values but also provide substantial improvement to the Santa Isabel lines of site and streetscape. The Associate Planner summarized the Agenda Report, and reported that a communication had been received from David Swerdlin, representing the applicant, 31125 Via Cristal, San Juan Capistrano, requesting permission to have the rezone portion of the project continued to the meeting of October 21, 2002, and asking that the planning application be referred to the Planning Commission to allow the applicant time to develop an alternate that would create four parcels on the property per the current R1 zone minimum 6,000 square foot lot size requirements. David Swerdlin, the applicant's representative, confirmed the applicant's desire for a continuance, stating that they would like to present an option to Council. Campbell Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, supported the continuance to allow the applicant the opportunity to comply with existing requirements. He opposed the present proposal. Shirley Frobes, 230 Hill Place, Costa Mesa, opposed the plan as presented, and asked the process if a continuance is granted and plans are resubmitted for a 4 -lot subdivision. The Development Services Director replied if Council decides that the application should be returned to the Planning Commission, when the new plan is drawn for the 4 units, Ms. Frobes may view it at City Hall, a new Agenda Report will be written, and a fully noticed public hearing will be held. Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, thought that the staff report and the Planning Commission recommendation are well stated and well reasoned, supporting the sentiments of City Council and a majority of homeowners in the City. She added that traditional R1 zoning needs to be preserved, and spot zoning is dangerous. Jon King, 277 Brentwood Place, Costa Mesa, opposed the rezone, stating his concerns regarding neighborhood over -development and the pressure placed on surrounding areas in terms of drainage, traffic, waste, etc. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, felt that the applicant should have an opportunity to rework the project. She supported the decision to deny because the project is not 1 1 harmonious with the neighborhood, the rezone is spot zoning, it does not meet the minimum lot size requirements, and it does not conform to the one -acre lot size development in a PDR zone. Sondra Montooth, 279 Brentwood Place, Costa Mesa, opposed rezoning in her neighborhood. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. David Swerdlin stated, on behalf of the applicant, that they are amenable to directing this project back to the Planning Commission, with a later review by Council. MOTION/Denied A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council R-02-02 and PA -02- Member Robinson, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 02-61. A 10 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING REZONE PETITION R-02-02 AND PLANNING APPLICATION PA -02-10. Mayor Dixon stated that Council had adopted a one -acre minimum lot size for PDR -LD to minimize the density of new projects, and to eliminate spot zoning. Council Member Robinson supported the motion, stating that the applicant has done a nice job with the proposal, but she noted her concern regarding the preservation of R1 lots, and observed Council's commitment to preserving R1 lots in the City. Council Member Cowan supported the motion, stating that the project offered benefits to the property but noting that Council has been clear on their interest in maintaining R1 zoning. She appreciated the applicant's interest in maintaining the number of current units and applauded his intent to clean up the property. She informed the neighbors that the size of the property lends itself to more than one home. MOTION/Referred A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council PA -02-10 to the Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to refer Planning Application PA - Planning Commission 02-10 to the Planning Commission. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:45 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of August 5, Storage of Inoperative 2002, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 02-16, regarding Vehicles the storage of inoperative vehicles. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, opposed the changes to the ordinance pertaining to the storage of inoperable, wrecked, and dismantled vehicles in residential zones. She stated that the vehicles are no only an eyesore but have the potential of leaking toxic chemicals into the environment. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 02-16 Member Steel, and carried 4-0, Ordinance 02-16 was given second reading and adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE STORAGE OF INOPERATIVE VEHICLES. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of August 5, City Council Meetings 2002, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 02-17, relating to and Procedures City Council meetings and procedures. MESA Al Morelli, 3412 Geranium Street, Costa Mesa, believed that holding Council Study Sessions in first floor Conference Room 1A exclusively is restrictive. He reminded Council of Brown Act regulations pertinent to meetings, and believed that the Mayor should "manage" the agenda. The City Manager clarified several points for Mr. Morelli: the agenda process is the same as currently contained in the Costa Mesa Municipal Code; only members of the City Council control that which is placed on the agenda, the City Manager nor the City Clerk nor staff have any authority to determine what shall become an agenda item; the ordinance does not change existing times nor locations of meetings; and the deadline reference in. the ordinance is being proposed so that public information and staff reports shall be available earlier to the public than at present. Beth Refakes, 320 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, asked if staff reports will be available online. She appreciated that public comment is now being taken at Council Study Sessions, even though she thought that the one -minute time limit was short. The City Manager informed Ms. Refakes that a large portion of this effort is to fully automate all of the agenda report preparation, including attachments,, and the new system will include the reports online with the ability to download. He stated the goal of having them available online Thursdays instead of Fridays. Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, commented that the agenda report for Consent Calendar Item No. 4 was not available. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council Ordinance 02-17 Member Steel, and 'carried 4-0, Ordinance 02-17 was given second reading and adopted: ; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE . CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-40, 2-42, AND 2-44 OF CHAPTER III OF TITLE 2 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS' AND PROCEDURES. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution requesting "Resident Resident Only Parking Only" parking on Texas Circle and Utah Circle. The Transportation Request Services Manager reviewed the Agenda Report. The following Costa Mesa residents spoke in support of the resident only parking request: Chris Gough, 1658 Utah Circle; Thomas Roche, 1653 Utah Circle; Cindy Roche, 1653 Utah Circle; Craig Covey, 1657' Utah Circle; Penny Sparks, 1661 Utah Circle; Linda Maddox, 3149 Killarney Lane; Gary Sparks, 1661 Utah Circle; Kathy Gough, 1658 Utah Circle; Harry Sergison, 3122 Barbados Place; Robin Leffler, 3025 Samoa Place, Costa Mesa, asked how residents and their guests would be identified if there would be enforcement. The Transportation Services Manager replied that the residents and their guests would be issued a permit parking sticker. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council Resolution 02-62 Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to adopt Resolution 02-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING PARKING ON TEXAS CIRCLE, AND ON UTAH CIRCLE, directing staff and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to work on an off-site agreement with the mortuary and the Vagabond Inn for joint parking usage, and to monitor Michigan and Colorado Streets to ensure that the overflow of parking does not move to those two streets. Council Member Steel added that the residents on Iowa Street are impacted by the sports fields, and thought that overbooking of the fields should be reviewed. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to make appointments Appointments to to the Human Relations Committee. The Administrative Services Human Relations Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated August 9, 2002. Committee Council Member Robinson reported that the Human Relations Committee had held a retreat the previous Saturday and considered the options for criteria for membership on the committee. She, felt,, -that postponing the appointments until the normal appointment time in October would allow the committee to develop that criteria. Council Member Steel commented that he did not expect the people appointed to committees or commissions to think as he does. He expressed his appreciation for them exercising their right to use their consciences however they see fit. Cindy Brenneman, 1856 Elba Circle, Costa Mesa, suggested that Council request a report from the Human Relations Committee regarding their recent retreat. Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, reported that she had attended the Human Relations Committee retreat. MOTION/Postponed A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Appointments Council Member Steel, and carried 4-0, to postpone appointing two members to the Human Relations Committee until the regular October cycle, stating that the two alternates will be voting members until that time. Mayor Dixon asked staff to notify the two alternates, stressing the importance of their attending the meetings since they are now voting members. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Fourth Quarter Community Community Objec- Objectives Update': The Finance Director summarized the Agenda tives Update Report dated August 13', 2002. MOTION/Approved A motion was made - by _._Council -.,Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Dixon, and carried 4=0, = to approve the Community Objectives as recommended. COUNCIL Council Member Robinson addressed concerns of members of the COMMENTS Community Redevelopmdnt ~Action Committee, stating that she Community Redeve- would like to look into how "the meetings are being conducted by lopment Action the facilitator. She noted a number of phone calls she had Committee received regarding the recently adopted vendor ordinance, and has received assurance from the Police Department that citations will Vendor Ordinance be issued, rather than warnings, when there are repeat offenders. CRAC Council Member Steel encouraged members of the Community Redevelopment Action Committee (CRAC) to stay with the committee, and Council will communicate to the facilitators to Skateboard Park simplify the process. He suggested. that those interested in a skateboard park in the Kohl/Segerstrom Project communicate with them regarding the park. Towing Contract Council Member Cowan readdressed the towing issue (Public Hearing No. 1), stating that she had received information that it is not a contract but a certificate. The City Manager clarified that the Police towing minimum requirements are set forth in the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, and the two companies listed are the only two meeting those requirements. Council Member Cowan noted Beepers at Crosswalk that this answered her questions. She asked the Public Services Director to forward information on the two difference points of view of beepers at crosswalks. She encouraged members to stay with the CRAC, and felt that given the opportunity, it will work. She commented that a study for rezone of the bluff area, mentioned by Mr. Millard under Public Comments, is underway. Council Member Cowan appreciated Council's interest in ensuring that the experience is positive but she does not believe that anyone is being denied the right to take action or the right to make comments. She thought that the process will work in time, and the committee will receive information on City Council and Redevelopment Agency items. Jaywalking on Gisler Mayor Dixon asked that the Police Department monitor the jaywalking on Gisler. Avenue, providing safety education and reminders for those involved. The City Manager said that he would ask the Police Department to evaluate the situation but suggested that the City provide safety education to the school, AYSO, and other groups. Mayor Dixon shared the new volunteer brochure which is available at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjoUrned at 9:45 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deput ity Jerk o the City of Costa Mesa LJ 1