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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/2002 - City Council1 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA OCTOBER 21, 2002 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session October 21, 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 the Reverend Bill Gartner, Harbor Christian Fellowship. 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 Assistant City Attorney Tom Wood Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Police Lieutenant Karl Schuler Police Administrative Services Commander Scheralee Ford Senior Planner Willa Bouwens- Killeen Associate Planner Claire Flynn Transportation Services Manager Peter Naghavi Planning and Redevelopment Manager Mike Robinson Management Analyst Carol Proctor Risk Manager Karen Adams Deputy City Clerk Julie Folcik MINUTES/September On motion by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Council 30, October 4, and Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the special October 7, 2002 meetings of September 30, and October 4, 2002, and regular . meeting of October 7, 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. PRESENTATION Mayor Dixon congratulated the Costa Mesa National All Star Little Costa Mesa National League team, winners of the Mayor's Cup, and the American Little and American Little League All Star team, for their participation in the 2002 season. League All Star Teams She presented certificates -of appreciation to National League team members Bryan Bennett, Ricky Campo, Chris Falbo, Bradley Fisher, Brandon Grimmett, Juan Guzman, Riley Hart, Justin Long, Brandon Maurer, Ryan Redding, Adam Seagondollar, Anthony Secrest, and Garrick Williams, and congratulated president Colin Harrison, manager Bill Redding, and coaches Mike Falbo and Kim Peterson. She announced that certificates of appreciation had d7 been prepared for American League team members Lucas Boulger, Andy Dawson, Jesse Dawson, Sam Edman, Ben Loundsbury, Andrew Millian, Andrew Niles, Cody Spoulos, Daniel Stelle, Philip Weber, Mike Wilson, and Adam Gonzalez, and recognized American ' League president Eric Kogh, manager Scott Wilson, and coach Ted Spoulos. PRESENTATION Mayor Dixon announced that Chad Ware had been selected as the Mayor's Award quarterly recipient of the Costa Mesa Mayor's Award. She commended Mr. Ware for his efforts in restoring the "pink house" at 2172 Orange Avenue, transforming a home built in the early 1900's that had fallen into disrepair. Mayor Dixon applauded Mr. Ware for setting an example for property improvement in the community, and recognized his efforts as admirable. PUBLIC COMMENTS Martin Millard, 2973, Harbor Boulevard, No. 264, Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa Charities referred to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which indicates that it is unlawful to discriminate based upon race or ethnicity when dispersing Federal funds. He accused City Council of supporting charities within the City which utilize the funds in a racial and discriminatory manner, and indicated that correspondence forwarded to the City regarding this has received no response. Code Enforcement David Carleen, Katser Carleen Warehouse, 1315 Logan Avenue, Harassment No. C, Costa Mesa, reported that he is being harassed by Code Enforcement Officer Timothy Dunn. He indicated that his small business sells warehouse equipment, has a business license, pays sales tax, and has recently been downsized. He charged that Mr. Dunn has complained to Mr. Carleen's landlord regarding the storage of used merchandise in parking stalls in the rear of the business, noting that,the items in question are dismantled, neatly stacked, and will not be stored long-term and indicated that he had a petition signed by neighboring business owners who do not object to the outside storage. Police/Animal Control Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, read a letter Complaint which complained about poor Police Department/Animal Control response to calls on the weekends, suggesting additional officers be employed to ensure that parks are safe for all dog owners. Parks Master Plan Kim Pederson, 3154 Killarney Lane, Costa Mesa, proposed that monies set aside for the Huscroft House, which will not be utilized, be retained in the Parks Master Plan fund. The City Manager clarified that as a condition of the Home Ranch Development Agreement any other disposition of the monies set aside for the Huscroft House removal will need to be mutually approved by the City and C. J. Segerstrom and Sons. Costa Mesa Sanitary James Orr, 174 The Masters Circle, Costa Mesa, provided a District packet of information to Council, and reviewed the contents therein which documented his problems with the Costa Mesa Sanitary District. He reported that due to the lot sizes on The Masters Circle, there is no room for the storage of trash containers. In response to a comment by the Assistant City Attorney that District matters are not under the jurisdiction of the City, Mr. Orr argued that the Costa Mesa Sanitary District is under contract to the City, the contract being renewed every year, and the City may make objection to the District's rules. Mr. Orr reported that he is handicapped, and asked for an exemption from the District rules. Council Candidates Russ Niewiarowski, 20102 Kline Drive, Santa Ana Heights, suggested that the past records of incumbent Council Members, regarding issues such as John Wayne Airport (JWA) expansion, should be examined prior to the election. He felt that Mayor Dixon had not acted to ensure that Costa Mesa quality of life will be protected against future expansion. He proposed that Council Members be elected who will represent the citizen's best interest. At the close of Public Comments, Mayor Dixon responded to Mr. Niewiarowski by stating that she felt that she had been unfairly represented by his comments, and offered to discuss with anyone her views on JWA. Ground Water Reple- Heather Somers, 313 Robin Hood Lane, Costa Mesa, reported on nishment System a Ground Water Replenishment System which is being promoted by the Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitary District. She indicated that the Water District is planning to build a one-half billion -dollar project which will recycle sewer water into drinkable tap water, which has been labeled the "Toilet to Tap" project in other cities. Ms. Somers commented that the water bills for Orange County residents will increase from 25 to 40 percent starting as early as July, 2003. Social Issues A 32 -year Costa Mesa resident addressed social issues in the City, stating that people who are the "backbone of the City", such as homeowners and residents who work and pay taxes should be helped. He objected to the Department of Housing and Urban Development assisting persons to live in Costa Mesa, and suggested moving Share Our Selves (SOS) to another location. Trash Problem Klaus Straschil, 2771 Tern Circle, Costa Mesa, reported that a 500 to 600 -foot area of sidewalk near Tern Circle on the north and the beginning of Fairview Park to the south, accumulates trash which is not removed. He asked that Council refer this problem to the proper City department. 19th Street to the Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, provided an Beach illustration of a proposed extension of 19th Street to Huntington Beach, which encompassed two lanes in either direction, a landscaped center divider, and sound walls. He felt that this option is important to the west side of Costa Mesa, and asked that the economics of the change be investigated. Election Letter Maureen DiDomenico, 941 Coronado Drive, Costa Mesa, presented a letter from Nadine Andreen, 2769 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa, regarding the election campaign, and asked that it be distributed to City Council, the Planning Commission, and the City Manager. Costa Mesa Soccer Mr. Vasquez, representing Continental and Interamericana Fields Outdoor Soccer League, a Costa Mesa based group, stated that the teams have been playing on fields in Santa Ana, Irvine, and Garden Grove, because of the lack of available fields in Costa Mesa. He commented that soccer is a "passion" and a positive activity, and asked for assistance to be allowed to play in the City. Mayor Dixon asked the Administrative Services Director to contact Mr. Vasquez. 540 Bernard Street Brian Lee Evans, Post Office Box 15070, Newport Beach, addressed the issue of former Costa Mesa resident Sid Soffer, 540 Bernard Street, and reviewed his legal issues which involved the City. He commented on the barriers he encountered when 4 i�� 411`4 attempting to obtain files from the Building Division on the Bernard Street property, indicating that the Development Services Director was not forthcoming with requested information. He advised the Assistant City Attorney and Council to review this matter. Magnolia Street Site Ruby Wilbur, 312 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, commented that at Plan the Planning Commission meeting of September 23, 2002, she had asked for a copy of the site plan for 300/301 Magnolia Street, and has neither seen nor received this information to date. The Development Services Director explained that site plans are not traditionally forwarded through the mail, and asked that Mrs. Wilbur visit the Planning Division to review the files. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item CALENDAR No. 10, Appropriation of California Office of Traffic Safety grant funds of $25,000.00. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Except Item No. 10 Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, 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: Todd Arant; Rachelle Brown; Ellen Edwards; Rick Stanford; and Peggy Zavala. Alcoholic Beverage Request for an Alcoholic Beverage Control License from Back Bay License Rowing and Running Club, 3333 Bristol Street, Suite 1200, for a stock transfer of an existing Type 47 ABC License (on -sale general for a bona fide eating place). BUSINESS PERMIT Notice of Intention to Appeal or Solicit for Charitable Purposes was Approved Permit for received from the Girl Scout Council of Orange County, 1620 Girl Scout Council of Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, to solicit funds door-to-door, and/or Orange County in booths, from October 21, 2002, to December 31, 2002, and for a Cookie Sale from January 1, 2003, to April 30, 2003. The permit was approved pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 9- 127(d). WARRANTS The following warrants were approved: Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1922, funding City operating expenses for 1922' $1,289,574.74. Approved Warrant Warrant Resolution 1923, funding Payroll 221 for 1923/Payroll 221 $2,025,400.28, and City operating expenses for $576,765.74, including payroll deductions. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Parkway Concrete Repair and New Sidewalk, ACTIONS/Rejected Project 02-11, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The following Bids for Project No. action was taken in relation to the contract: all bids were rejected, 02-11 and staff was authorized to readvertise the project. NCC Plaza Fountain, Regarding Rehabilitation of the Neighborhood Community Center Project No. 02-13 (NCC) Plaza Fountain, Project No. 02-13, the following action was taken: Waived Contract The minor irregularities in the bid submitted by Ernest Reason Irregularities General Engineering Contractor were waived. 1 1 1 435 Awarded Contract to The contract was awarded to Ernest Reason General Ernest Reason Engineering Contractor, 638 Camino de Los Mares C240/554, General Engineering San Clemente, for $37,333.00. and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Purchase Purchase was approved of Light Emitting Diodes (LED's) from of LED's from Western Pacific Lighting Signal, LLC, 1793 East 14th Street, San Western Pacific Leandro, for $54,000.00 (the funding previously approved by City Lighting Signal Council at the meeting of October 7, 2002). Adopted Resolution Resolution 02-77 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 02-77 to Provide COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Funding for a Traffic AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FOR A Signal Battery Backup TRAFFIC SIGNAL BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM, from the System; Approved California Energy Commission (CEC), and authorizing the City to Adjustment No. 03-039 accept a grant of up to $114,000.00; the Transportation Services Manager was authorized to execute the documents necessary to implement the project; and Budget Adjustment No. 03-039 for $113,664.00 was approved. Accepted Work for Storm drain improvements at 3030 Harbor Boulevard were 3030 Harbor by completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director by Target Corporation Target Corporation, 1000 Nicoller Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in PS -00-00097 connection with Encroachment Permit No. PS -00-00097 (DR -99 - (DR -99-22) 22). The work was accepted, and the bonds were ordered exonerated. Appropriation of Item No. 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Grant Funds for Appropriation of California Office of Traffic Safety grant funds of Bicycle Safety $25,000.00 for purchase of lighted crosswalk warning devices, bicycle safety helmets to be distributed to young children who cannot afford them, and associated safety literature; and Budget Adjustment No. 03-045 for $25,000.00. Mayor Dixon asked the MOTION/Approved Police Lieutenant to provide a brief overview of the grant funds. A Appropriation and motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Mayor Approved Adjustment Dixon, and carried 5-0, to approve appropriation of the grant funds No. 03-045 and to approve Budget Adjustment No. 03-045. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place LLEBG Allocations set for the public hearing to consider Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Citizens Advisory Committee recommendations for an allocation of $70,505.00 in Block Grant Funds, and $7,834.00 in matching funds, for a total of $78,339.00, and Budget Adjustment 03-034 for $78,339.00. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Police Administrative Services Commander reviewed the Agenda Report. Council Member Steel, as liaison to the committee, recommended approval of the grant funds. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Grant Funds; Council Member Steel, and carried 5-0, to approved the Advisory Approved Adjustment Committee recommendations for allocation of the Block Grant No. 03-034 Funds and matching funds, and to approve Budget Adjustment No. 03-034. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place Art in Public Places set for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Program regulations contained in Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, for adoption and implementation of an Art in Public Places Program and Policy and Procedures Manual; and a resolution approving the Art in Public Places Policy and Procedures Manual. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Associate Planner summarized the Agenda Report. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan proposed referring this item to a future study session in ' order for Council to benefit from a full presentation. Council Member Robinson supported referral to a study session, noting several of her concerns as follows: Page 3, Applicable Projects and Excluded Projects, citing a possible internal inconsistency regarding Item Nos. 2 and 7, the lack of definition of terms contained in Item No. 10, and asking why new construction would be excluded because of fire or other natural calamities. Council Member Cowan commented that the report is comprehensive, and , asked if the committee which addresses community art had reviewed the information. The Associate Planner -replied that the committee is knowledgeable about the program but had not reviewed the manual. Council Member Cowan asked that a member from that committee be invited to attend the study session in order to share their thoughts. Mayor Dixon requested murals and fountains, which were not included in the program be addressed at the study session, and she asked for clarification of the use of the in -lieu contribution for the selection and location of artwork in public areas, including public parks. She emphasized the importance of using the public art funds for other artwork in the City's public areas. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by to Study Session Council Member Steel, and carried 5-0, to close the public hearing and refer to matter to the next available study session. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place PA -02-33, Fifth Street set for the public hearing to consider Master Plan Amendment PA- Properties/Two Town 02-33 for CommonWealth Partners, authorized agent for Fifth Center Street Properties/Two Town Center, LLC, to construct an 18 -story, approximately 400,000 square foot office building and 5 -level parking structure; with a variance from Bristol Street setback requirement (20 feet required, 0 feet proposed), located at 3201 Park Center Drive in a TC (Town Center District) zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report. The Associate Planner read into the record modified Condition of Approval No. 19, "With regards to the landscaped areas along Bristol Street and the Interstate -405 off -ramp area, the applicant shall do the following: (a) obtain an encroachment permit from the City of Costa Mesa to maintain a landscaped area within the City's right- of-way along the eastside of Bristol Street, from Interstate -405 to Anton Boulevard; and (b) enter into an agreement with the City of Costa Mesa which shall require the applicant to assume the City's maintenance responsibilities for the landscaped areas within the State of California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) right-of-way, located on the south and west property lines of the Two Town Center area." Council Member Robinson expressed her desire to have five-foot area of plants and shrubbery along Bristol Street to act as a buffer in case of street widening. The Associate Planner noted that the project could be modified to include a 5 -foot setback to allow for the green area. 417 John Krappman, Commonwealth Partners, LLC, 633 West Fifth Street, 72nd Floor, Los Angeles, gave a brief overview of the planning process from which the final project was derived, commenting that the master planning was geared to improve the design for the occupants of the various properties. He replied to Council Member Robinson's request for a five-foot setback by stating that it is not desirable from a design point of view. He added that a five-foot buffer is currently built into a small 25 -foot area, with space to place trees and shrubbery. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, felt that the parking structure resembles a "square box", and suggested making it six -stories high to reduce the footprint and provide architectural styling. Mr. Krappman, responded to Mayor Dixon by stating that several options regarding the parking structure had been considered, which included maintenance of the pedestrian orientation of the overall development which was an overriding concern: He acknowledged that the CALTRANS and City areas will be heavily landscaped. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Resolution 02-78, Member Steel, and carried 4-1, Council Member Robinson voting Approving PA -02-33 no, Resolution 02-78 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION PA -02-33, A FINAL MASTER PLAN FOR TWO TOWN CENTER, AND ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR TWO TOWN CENTER, subject to the conditions of approval, and including amended Condition No. 19, as stated above. Council Member Robinson opposed the motion, commenting that this is an opportunity to protect the area and to make it an elegant entry into the City. She expressed concern regarding the footprint of the parking structure which goes to the edge of Bristol Street, proposing that a 10 -foot setback should be requested to ensure that landscaping will always remain there. Council Member Steel supported the motion but thought that the parking should be underground. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place PA -02-41, Tentative set for the public hearing to consider Planning Application PA -02 - Tract Map T-16416 41 and Tentative Tract Map T-16416 for Standard Pacific, Standard Pacific authorized agent for C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, for a master plan to construct 143 residential units in the residential portion of Home Ranch; with a specific plan amendment/variance to increase the maximum building height standards for single-family homes (27 feet allowed for a house; 30 feet proposed; 29 feet allowed fora chimney; 33 feet proposed); and a variance from location requirements for parking for townhouses, located at 1325 Sunflower Avenue in a PDR -MD (Planned Development Residential -Medium Density) zone. Environmental Determination: Final Program EIR 1048. The Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report. 418 Dana Bieber, Standard Pacific Homes, 15326 Alton Parkway, Irvine, gave a powerpoint presentation, which illustrated the site plan, and covered details of the project. She reported that the project will pay the following fees in addition to those paid as part of the development agreement: $500,000.00 in school fees; $500,000.00 in local park fees; and $300,000.00 in transportation corridor fees. She reviewed the requested variances. Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, commended the project for the park plan with amenities, stating that the property would increase in value if it could be advertised as being located close to the beach. The following Costa Mesa residents spoke in support of the project: Elizabeth Shanahan, 975 Post Road, encouraged use of a gated entryway; Mike, Betz, 361 East 18th Street; Larry Stroman, 623 Lakeview Lane; Craig Raber, 361 East 18th Street; and Alan Tuntland, 211 East 20th Street, supported the community being gated, and encouraged approval of the variances. Council Member Steel approved of the reduction in proposed density. Council Member Cowan noted her bias against gated communities. She reiterated her suggestion to do premarketing to public employees, such as, City employees, Newport -Mesa Unified School District employees, as well as other public agencies within Costa Mesa, prior to offering the homes to the public. The Development Services Director replied that this could be made a condition of the project. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan thought that this option may invoke a legal problem. Motion to Delete Gate A motion was made by Council Member Cowan to delete the gate Died portion of the entryway, allowing the entryway but not the gate. The motion died for lack of a second. Council Member Steel commented that security is paramount in that area, and therefore supported retention of a gate. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Parking Variance Mayor Dixon, and carried 4-1, Council Member Robinson voting no, to approve the parking variance. MOTION/Adopted A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Resolution 02-79, Council Member Steel, and carried 4-1, Council Member Robinson Approving PA -02-41 voting no, to adopt Resolution 02-79, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION PA -02-41 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP T-16416, including the height variance, and the attached Conditions of Approval and Findings. Mayor Dixon supported the motion, even though opposed to gated communities, she understood this exception. Council Member Robinson opposed the motion, sharing Council Member Cowan's concern regarding gated communities. 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 May 21, Downtown and East- 2001, Downtown and Eastside Transportation Ad Hoc Committee - side Transportation Status Report # 1. The Transportation Services Manager reviewed Ad Hoc Committee the Agenda Report. 9 Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that one reason for the study is the improvement of area business, and reiterated his request to consider the extension of 19th Street. MOTION/Received On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council and Filed Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, the report was received and filed. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January 22, Street Sweeping 2002, City Street Sweeping Program - Pilot Program Evaluation. A Program communication was received from Mike Stewart, 636 Plumer Street, Costa Mesa, supporting the alternative side no parking for street sweeping. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, addressed the City- wide street sweeping parking ban on all streets, objecting to the restrictions that do not fit in his neighborhood. He proposed neighborhoods make the decision as to what is suitable and complained about a drainage problem which dumps trash into his area. Rod McMillan, resident at the corner of Anaheim Avenue and Plumer Street, supported continuation of the street sweeping, noting that parking problems in his area are related to the apartment building across the street. Robert Saylor, 3134 Bray Lane, Costa Mesa, objected to City-wide parking restrictions. MOTION/Continued A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by to Study Session Council Member Steel, and carried 5-0, to continue this item to a future study session. OLD BUSINESS The. Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of February 4, Westside Bluffs RFP 2002, Westside Bluffs General Plan Amendment and Rezone Project Request for Proposals. The Development Services Director summarized the Agenda Report, noting a letter from former Costa Mesa Planning Commissioner Chris Fewel which recommended that Council defer action until after the Community Redevelopment Action Committee provides recommendations. Council Member Cowan reported on a meeting held that morning regarding CRAC which was attended by the Planning Commission chair, the consultant from Civic Solutions, the consultant from Urban Futures, the Planning and Redevelopment Manager, the Development Services Director, and the City Manager. She noted the value of comments from the Committee, and suggested allowing CRAC to review Mr. Fewel's remarks and other suggestions, and to make a recommendation. The Planning and Redevelopment Manager confirmed that this item could be discussed at the CRAC meeting of November 21, 2002, and be placed on the Council agenda for December 2, 2002. Mayor Dixon suggested that this be the only item on the CRAC agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan asked that Council direct staff to place this item on the CRAC November agenda, noting that similar direction has been ignored by the facilitators. 440 Robert Graham, 3260 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, observed that CRAC had been ignored since they had not had an opportunity to previously review the, RFP, and encouraged forwardinp it to the Committee. He again addressed the extension of 19t Street to Huntington Beach, asked Council to review the cost versus the benefits. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan confirmed with Mr. Graham that requested materials had been forwarded to the Committee. MOTION/Referred to A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by CRAC Mayor Dixon, and 'carried 4-1, Council Member Robinson voting no, directing that the RFP be reviewed by CRAC as the only item on the agenda for their meeting in November, 2002, that the comments made by Mr. Fewel be studied, and to report back to the City Council at their meeting of December 2, 2002, with their recommendations or a "time frame that they would like to have in relationship to their charge". Mayor Pro Tem Monahan asked that a time frame be imposed on CRAC consideration. Council Member Cowan proposed asking for a report from the Committee at a December meeting regarding the status. Mayor Pro Tem Monahan concurred, stating that the Committee's main concern is the redevelopment study, the bluffs being on the outskirts, however he acknowledged that they will have input because it is related. He noted that his intention is to award an RFP at the December, 2002, meeting, and indicated that it would take a strong statement from CRAC to convince him otherwise. Council Member Steel felt that the west side should have the highest quality, lowest density home ownership. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to appoint members to Committee Appoint- the Advisory Committee of Teens (ACT); Child Care and Youth ments Services Committee; Cultural Arts Committee; Fairview Park Friends Committee; Historic Preservation Committee; Human Relations Committee; Downtown and Eastside Transportation Ad Hoc Committee; and to consider minor changes to the Commissions/Committees/Boards Handbook as it relates to alternate committee member move up to regular member status. The Management Analyst summarized the Agenda Report. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made, by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Brown to ACT Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 5-0, to appoint Harrison Maxwell Brown as a regular member of ACT for a two-year term expiring October, 2004. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made ,by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Breen and Blotti to Council Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, to appoint Valerie Child Care and Youth Breen as a regular member of the Child Care and Youth Services Services Committee Committee for a two-year term expiring October, 2004, and to appoint Gloria Blotti as an alternate member. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by, seconded by Council Member Cowan, and Robb, Nero, Tom, and carried 5-0, to appoint Donna Robb, Mary Nero, Thomas Tom, as Ashendorf to Cultural regular members of the Cultural Arts Committee for two-year terms Arts Committee expiring October, 2002, and to appoint Charlene Ashendorf as an alternate member. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Short, Edwards, and Council Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, to appoint Dennis Short Salmassy to Human and Robert Edwards as regular members of the Human Relations Relations Committee Committee for four-year terms expiring October, 2006, and to appoint Marge Salmassy as an alternate member. 441 MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Cromwell, Graham, Council Member Steel, and carried 5-0, to reappoint Tim Cromwell, Hacker, Barlow, Marylane Graham, and Stella Hacker, and to appoint Kimberly Platfoot, and Willard Barlow, as "at large" members to the Fairview Park to Fairview Park Friend/Fundraising Committee for two-year terms expiring October, Friend/Fundraising 2004, and to identify Bob Platfoot, Orange County Model Committee Engineers, and Shirley Willard, ReLeaf Costa Mesa, as being representatives of their group to the Committee. MOTION/Approved A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Handbook Changes Council Member Robinson, and carried 5-0, to approve the minor changes to the Commissions/Committee/Boards Handbook as it relates to alternate committee member move up to regular member status. MOTION/Appointed A motion was made by Mayor Dixon, seconded by Council Crisell and Wilbur to Member Steel, and carried 5-0, to appoint Ted Crisell and Paul Downtown/Eastside Wilbur to the Downtown and Eastside Transportation Ad Hoc Committee Committee. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a Resolution of Intention to PERS Credit for approve an amendment to a contract between the Board of Military Service Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City, to provide Public Service Credit for Military Service and Peace Corps or VISTA Service for local miscellaneous and public safety members; and an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System. The Risk Manager reviewed the Agenda Report. MOTION/Adopted On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Resolution 02-80 Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, Resolution 02-80 was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. MOTION/Gave First On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, seconded by Council Reading to Ordinance Member Cowan, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 02-19 was given first 02-19 reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Second reading and adoption are scheduled for the meeting of November 18, 2002. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to consider a wall along Fairview Road Wall the west side of Fairview Road between 1-405 southbound off ramp and McCormack Lane. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report, and responded to questions from Council. He acknowledged that the only alternate to a chain link fence would be a block wall, which would cause major structural problems with the viaduct. Council Member Cowan clarified that the neighbors requested chain link fencing to protect their backyards from trash, etc. Mayor Dixon stated her consideration is to protect residents from having trash thrown into their backyards but pointed out that this is also an entry into the City. Jim Wagner, 3150 Bray Lane, Costa Mesa, indicated that the proposed chain link fence is green, vinyl coated, with a small one - inch grid, which would allow a measure of privacy. He reported that he has had debris thrown in his pool, and indicated that the other side of Fairview -Road had a slump stone wall. The resident at 3142 Bray Lane, thought that a brick wall would provide continuity and a better appearance, and would provide privacy and safety for'the residents. Robert Saylor, 3134 Bray Lane, Costa Mesa, felt that the fence is desperately needed and long overdue for the neighborhood. He supported a block wall, suggesting that it be attached to the side of the viaduct. Diane Hill, 1288 Londonderry Street, Costa Mesa, reported that she had previously submitted a petition signed by 170 residents asking for consideration of the wall. She indicated that the project affects more than the six properties which receive direct sound abatement. MOTION/Approved A motion was made. by Council Member Cowan, seconded by Fence Mayor Pro Tem Monahan, and carried 5-0, to approve the project as proposed, directing staff to discuss with the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) the proposed type of fencing, allocating $400,000.00 from the net revenue account to fund the project, and coordinating the project the current landscaping enhancement project. Council Member Cowan asked the Public Services Director to ensure that the fencing project is properly coordinated with the landscaping project. COUNCIL Council Member Steel reported that he had received complaints COMMENTS/RV Park- about RV parking in the neighborhood of Whittier Avenue and ing; Huscroft House West 18th Street, specifically there is no signage and the vehicles Funds are not ticketed. He commented that Police Lieutenant Karl Schuler informed him that signs should be installed within a week, and citations have been written. He stated that he would like to have the monies stipulated for the Huscroft House be redirected as follows: $150,000.00 to Code Enforcement and the Police Department to eliminate "slum lords" who allow overcrowding in their buildings; and $25,000.00 each to the Historic Preservation Committee and the Cultural Arts Committee. Newport Harbor Mayor Pro Tem Monahan announced that the Newport Harbor Baseball Tournament Baseball Association ; is sponsoring a fundraising golf tournament on November 15, 2002, and asked anyone interested to contact himself. Animal Control Mayor Dixon asked for a report from the Police Department regarding the Animal; Control response record, which details the staffing, hours, and what do citizens do if they are not staffed when Sidewalk Trash needed. She asked the Public Services Director to investigate the sidewalk between Tern Circle and Fairview Park regarding the accumulation of trash reported during Public Comment. Mayor Dixon commented that a letter had recently been received from the Mesa del Mar Homeowners Association requesting participation in renovating block walls along Fairview Road. She asked the Public Services Director to review the City's policy on existing block walls 1 1 and initiate a consideration to exclude block wall renovation projects, process that through the Planning Commission, and bring the policy to Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Dixon declared the meeting a journed at 1030 P.M. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy pity -Clerk ofi.t a City of Costa Mesa 1 1