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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/2007 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA March 06, 2007 The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular session March 06, 2007, at 5:03 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. I. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever Council Member Linda Dixon Council Member Katrina Foley Council Member Wendy Leece Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch City Attorney Kimberly Hall ,Barlow City Clerk Julie Folcik (Council Member Foley was present via teleconference from 1163 Salvador, Costa Mesa, pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 54953). II. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. III. CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Leqal Counsel - Potential Litigation: Siqnificant exposure to litigation, one case. Bristol Street Mini -Storage, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) 2. Conference with Leqal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Existing Litigation. Matsufu_ii vs. Citv of Costa Mesa. Case Number 04CC08215. Mayor Mansoor recessed the meeting at 5:08 p.m. into Closed Session in Conference Room 1 B. The Mayor reconvened the regular meeting at 6:11 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - The Mayor asked the audience for a moment of silence and to remember those that are serving overseas and locally to keep our Country safe. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Allan Mansoor Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever Council Member Linda Dixon Council Member Katrina Foley Council Member Wendy Leece Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris Associate Planner Wendy Shih City Clerk Julie Folcik (Council Member Foley was present via teleconference from 1163 Salvador, Costa Mesa, pursuant to California Government Code Section No. 54953). CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Kimberly Barlow reported no action was taken on any closed session items. PRESENTATIONS Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Orange County Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Enforcement Awards were presented to Officers George Escanuelas (51 arrests), Jeff Horn (41 arrests), Shawn Leffingwell (34 arrests), John .Elliott (29 arrests), William "Billy" Fair (25 arrests) - Amanda Donnell, MADD Representative, presented the awards and thanked the officers for keeping the community and children safe. The Mayor recognized Firefighter John Heunemann, Firefighter Paramedic Thomas Gardner, and Fire Engineer Steve Savage as Employees of the Month and recognized their quick thinking, prompt actions and professional demeanor in responding to a choking victim. They were recognized for their teamwork in saving the resident's life. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, commented on active uses in "passive parks" and referred to the Council action directina staff to place boulders, trees, or sians in the parks as a deterrent: and complained of the possible chemical effects on the community from the industrial properties on the Westside. 2. Humberto Caspa. Costa Mesa, commented on the showing of extreme fighting on a television screen located outside of the Chronic Cantina located at Triangle Square, and stated it was inappropriate for children: referred he disaareed that there was a problem with chemical odors on the Westside or of improper, active uses at Paularino Park. 3. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa. announced that the Costa Mesa Historical Society's next meetina is scheduled on March 18. 2007, and advised to contact (949) 631-5918 for more information: reported that the rosters for commission and committee members on the Citv's website need to be updated: and had a concern on the approval of various projects on the Westside expressing a desire to see more housina developments instead of hiah densitv proiects. 4. Mike Berm Costa Mesa. referred to team sports at the Citv_ 's passive parks and commented on the need for enforcement of passive use: and pointed out that the chemicals used by the industrial companies on the Westside was available at the Citv but commented it was largely ignored. V. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Council Member Linda Dixon announced that the Costa Mesa Advisory Committee of Teens are asking for donations of new or gently used sports equipment for Wounded Warriors who help rehabilitate military personnel, and advised to contact the Parks and Recreation Division to make a donation; announced the Costa Mesa Cultural Arts Committee Showcase was to be held on March 10, 2007, at the Lab; and announced Paws around the Park event was to be held on May 19, 2007, to support the Friends at Fairview Park and Pro-life Group. She expressed concern on business condominium conversions and requested a moratorium until staff reviews the information on this type of developments requesting the item be placed on the next council agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever advised that his request for the Planning Commission to bring back language establishing a Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P) process for condominium conversions was currently being prepared; announcement on the Costa Mesa Cultural Arts committees Showcase called "Exposing the OC Art Scene"; and requested preparation and consideration by the Planning Commission of development standards on residential condominium conversions; and reported on the City's ongoing efforts for graffiti abatement and the preparation of a stronger graffiti ordinance. Council Member Wendy Leece advised she attended the Opening Day Ceremony for the American Little League and National Little League held on March 3, 2007; attended a joint meeting with the school district and reported that City will be working with the school district to revitalize fields on school property; as requested the City Manager gave an update on the City's pledge of one million dollars to Costa Mesa United for construction of the Estancia High School stadium and the Costa Mesa High School aquatics complex; she advised she attended a conference on "Protecting the Character of Residential Neighborhoods" held on March 2, 2007, relative to the over concentration of group homes in some neighborhoods. As requested, the City Manager reviewed the direction given to staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission to work with the neighborhood and the Newport Mesa Unified School District regarding "Paularino Park"; and in reference to the industrial chemical odor problems on the Westside encouraged community involvement in filing complaints with the Air Quality Management District (AQMD). Mayor Allan Mansoor wished Council Member Foley a speedy recovery; advised he attended the conference on group homes with Council Member Leece and noted an informative booklet that he has available for public viewing; and requested Council Member Dixon and Council Member Leece to switch seats at the dais. Council Member Dixon expressed her opposition to the change suggesting Council Member Leece sit next to the City Attorney. Mayor Mansoor asked that the matter be agendized. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve recommendations for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 12, except for Consent Calendar Item No. 5, and to continue Consent Calendar No. 2 to March 20, 2007. Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 12. 1. Readina Folder. ACTION: The following Claims were received and filed by the City Clerk: George P. Forteville and Rick Stanford. The following Requests for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses were received and filed: Marche LLC, for the Marche Moderne, 3333 Bristol Street, Unit 3001, for a person-to-person transfer of an existing type 47 (on - sale general for a bona fide eating place) and type 58 (caterer's permit). Picnics Fine Foods LLC, for the Picnics Deli, 435 East 17th Street, Suite 7, for a type 41 (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place. Old Vine Cafe LLC, for the Old Vine Cafe, 2937 Bristol Street, A102, for a type 41 (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place. Cabo Grill Inc., 2590 Newport Boulevard, Unit D, for a type 41 (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place. Contodo Grill Inc, for the Contodo Mexican Grill, 3664 S. Bristol Street, Suite E25, for a type 41 (on -sale beer and wine for a bona fide eating place. 2. Regular Meetina of February 6, 2007. ACTION: Continued Regular Meeting Minutes to March 20, 2007. 3. Warrant Resolution 2150, funding Pavroll No. 703 for $2.366.715.96. and Citv o_peratina_ expenses for $1,143,073.57 includina pavroll deductions. ACTION: Adopted resolution. 4. Warrant Resolution 2151, funding Citv operating expenses for $704.192.03. ACTION: Adopted resolution. 6. Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Aareement No. C-5-2592, with the Oranae Countv Transportation Authoritv (OCTA) and the Cities of Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, for landscape improvements at Bristol Street/1-405. Avenue of the Arts off -ramp, and MacArthur Boulevard/SR-55 interchanae. ACTION: Approved; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. 1 1 1 7. Award Professional Services Aareement. for the Housina Element Update, to Veronica Tam and Associates. 107 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 213, Pasadena, in the amount of $59,650. ACTION: Approved; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. 8. Hold Harmless Agreement with the Orange Countv Sanitation District (OCSD). for Sewer Rehabilitation located at Gisler Avenue and Colleae Avenue. ACTION: Approved; and authorized the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign. 9. Renewal of the Oracle/PeopleSoft Sup_ Dort Aareement with Oracle Corporation, 1001 Sunset Boulevard, Rocklin, effective March 19, 2007 throuqh March 18, 2008, in the amount of $139,528.08. ACTION: Approved; and authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to sign. 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF . AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CONCRETE USE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 07-22. 11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT (CCHE) FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR. SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 TO BE USED FOR THE DIEGO SEPULVEDA ADOBE RESTORATION AND REPAIR PROJECT. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 07-23. 12. 2005 Development Phasina and Performance Monitorina Proaram. ACTION: Received and filed report. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Authorize reward payment to Jeffrey LeBaron of Costa Mesa, in the amount of $500. pursuant to Costa Mesa Municipal Code. Chapter VII '/2 Graffiti. Section 11-147. Detection Code. Council Member Leece she commended the citizen for taking responsibility to call when he witnessed the crime being committed. Mayor Pro Tem Bever noted that by calling 9-1-1 is appropriate for reporting vandalism or any other serious crime that is being committed. Mike Berry, Costa Mesa, questioned the ability to publish the name of the citizen that reported the crime. Mayor Pro Tem Bever advised that the publishing of the name was agreed to by the citizen. MOTION: Approve Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider: PUBLIC HEARING: Continued from the meetina of February 20, 2007, appeal of the Plannina Commission's denial of the six-month extension of time for Plannina Application PA -05-30, for Lee Jamieson. Owner, and the Countv of Oranae/Bristol Street Mini Storage, LLC, for the outdoor storaae of recreation vehicles and a mini-storaae facilitv (oriainaliv approved under PA -94-24 and PA - 04 -12), located at 1100 Bristol Street, in a C1 zone (Local Business District). Environmental determination: exempt. The Affidavits of Publication and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's Office. Associate Planner Wendy Shih presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council. Robert Bauer, Rutan and Tucker, LLP, representing applicant Lee Jamieson for Bristol Street Mini Storage (BSMS) reported that BSMS will vacate the property on December 31, 2007, pursuant to the County of Orange notice of termination; felt that Council should continue to allow BSMS to operate till the lease expire at the end of the year, unless it becomes a public nuisance or not in compliance with the C.U.P. conditions; advised that the County has given BSMS a formal notice of termination; and felt that if the City were to pursue legal action at this time it was premature and requested the Council to approve the CUP extension until December 31, 2007 and responded to questions from the City Council. The City Attorney advised that Government Code Section 25549.1 does require the property be subject to the City's local zoning codes and C.U.P. provisions. Mayor Pro Tem Bever agreed with the extension allowing time to transition the business. MOTION: Modified the Planning Commission's decision based on the described findings contained in Exhibit A; directed the City Attorney to draft a resolution for consideration at the next Council meeting to include such additional findings as are necessary and appropriate; andextended the C.U.P. to and including December 31, 2007, to allow fair and proper notice to be given to tenants of the facility and to accommodate the County of Orange in extending the lease term to that date, no such further accommodation is necessary and no further extension of the C.U.P. shall be considered or granted, subject to the following conditions: a. Bristol Street Mini Storage (BSMS) give 6 months written notice to tenants of the expiration of the C.U.P.; b. with the requirement that the use cease no later than December 31, 2007; c. that a copy of the notice be provided to the City no later than April 26, 2007, and that notice be sent by certified mail and copies of each notice provided to the City; d. that the process of the removal of bins commence no later than October 1, 2007, and continue until complete vacation of the property; e. and that no new tenants be accepted after September 30, 2007; f. and that the property be restored to its pre -lease condition as required by the County agreement, except with the wall and landscape area on the front of the property shall be maintained in good condition for the remainder of tenancy and shall be left in place as it currently exists on vacation of the premises. Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever. Council Member Dixon commented that she felt BSMS was not compatible with the neighborhood and would support the motion. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider: 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Rezone Application R-06-05. for Peter Zehnder, authorized aaent for Danny. John. and Stephen Foley. to rezone property from R2 -HD to R3 to accommodate a future 18 -unit residential proiect. located at 811 Paularino Avenue. in an R2 -HD zone. Environmental determination: exempt. (a) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING 811 PAULARINO AVENUE FROM R2 -HD (MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY) TO R3 (MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) BY ADOPTION OF REZONE PETITION R-06-05. The Affidavits of Publication and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's Office. Associate Planner Wendy Shih presented the staff report and along with the Director of Development Services and the Public Services Director responded to questions from the Council. Peter Zehnder, applicant, addressed concerns regarding the parking and stated the proposed project would increase the parking emphasizing that the development would include a semi -subterranean parking structure, provide and each unit would have its own at grade patio. MOTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 07-4 for first reading, read by title only, and waived further reading. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Mayor Allan Mansoor. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. RECESS: The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 7:45 p.m. AFTER RECESS: The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 7:58 p.m. The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider: 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Plannina Application PA -06-57, for Pat Merwin, authorized aaent for IKEA Pror)erty. Inc.. to amend Plannina Armlication PA -99-34, to remove condition of aoproval for a child care r)roaram. located at 1475 South Coast Drive. in a PDC. zone. Environmental determination: exempt. The Affidavits of Publication and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Director of Development Services briefed the staff report and responded to questions from the City Council. Pat Merwin, Real Estate Manager, and John Collins, Store Manager, representing IKEA, answered questions from the Council; commented on the concern that prompted the condition of approval requiring a childcare program advised that the program did not materialize due to lack of need by the co-workers. He explained that IKEA has conducted employee surveys and reported results that illustrated that 50 employees have children but do not utilize a childcare facility in the City. He also pointed out that there are six out of the 50 employees that reside in Costa Mesa but utilize family members for childcare purposes. Mr. Collins requested that the Council remove the condition of approval due to a lack of need and desire for an on-site childcare program by the employees. They responded to questions from Council on the options that were considered and additional steps that IKEA has taken relative to the spirit of compliance of the child-care provision. Rosanne Andres, Costa Mesa resident and Child Care Youth and Services member, expressed support of the Planning Commission's recommendation to retain the condition of approval and questioned why the Child Care Committee was not included when considering the condition of approval and how it could be met. Ann Bushard, Costa Mesa resident and Childcare expert, expressed support of the the Planning Commission's decision to retain the condition of approval; recommend that City provide an independent survey to employees of IKEA and to the community; and commented that a childcare program on the second floor would not be feasible and that open space is required. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-25, reversing the Planning Commission's decision based on the findings in Exhibit "A", and to delete Condition of Approval number 17. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Council Member Wendy Leece. Council Member Dixon commented that she supported the project based on the conditions of approval; expressed concern on the 1 1 1 1 1 1 removal of a condition relating to childcare due to future developments and an 'increase in the future job market; and suggested an independent survey and to implement a plan to provide childcare. Discussion ensued between Council Member Foley and Mr. Collins relative to the suggestion of reimbursement of childcare needs. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Continue to April 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., to allow Mr. Collins to discuss with corporate, an employee childcare reimbursement program to comply with the condition of approval. Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Council Member Linda Dixon. Mayor Mansoor commended IKEA on providing a supportive work environment and stated he would be supporting the original motion. Council Member Foley commented that it would be helpful to Council if information relating to the number of employees that actually pay for childcare and if IKEA employees were interested in a childcare reimbursement program was available. She commented that this condition of approval was negotiated and suggested to look into future needs, and opined that alternatives were not considered. The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley Noes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece Absent: None. The vote was taken on the original motion. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley Absent: None. The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider: 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Request by John Morehart to place the Huscroft House on the Citv's Local Historic Reaister located at 546 Bernard Street, in a R2 -HD (Multiple-Familv Residential District - Hiah Densitv) zone. Environmental determination: exempt. The Affidavits of Publication and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Director of Development Services briefed the staff report and responded to questions from the City Council. John Morehart, applicant, requested tl consider adopting the Mills Act prior House as a historic building; referred 1 summarizing the effects of the Mills Act; the City's Budget; explained the reasor historic register noting the resale value at Council direct staff to o approving the Huscroft a letter sent to Council stated that it will not affect for placing it on the local and a lower tax base; and commented that the house will be preserved and yield a higher value. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, inquired on the cost of the Huscroft House to the tax payers, commenting that it was not the oldest house in the City nor that it had historical significance to Costa Mesa. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 07-26, upholding the Planning Commission's decision to place the Huscroft House on the City's Local Historic Register; and directed staff to undertake implementation of the Mills Act. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, seconded by Council Member Linda Dixon. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. VIII. OLD BUSINESS From the meetina of February 20, 2007, second readina and adoption of Ordinance No. 07-3, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING A 0.91 ACRE PROPERTY FROM C1 (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (PDR -HD) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2460-2472 NEWPORT BOULEVARD. The rezone also includes a variance from minimum one -acre lot size reauirement (0.91 Acre Proposed). MOTION: Adopt Ordinance waived further reading. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Member Wendy Leece. No. 07-3, read by title only, and Eric Bever, seconded by Council The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. 2. Educational Civics Proarams for Youth. Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch presented the report. Mayor Pro Tem Bever suggested that City Manager and Parks and Recreation staff implement program opportunities by providing meetings and learning experiences for youth members for the remainder of the school year; suggested for the following year to appoint Council Member Foley and Council Member Leece as representatives to the program to create an educational program and to work with staff on the flexibility of the discussions on City issues, and if necessary, that credit could be obtained for community service. He envisioned that the program be education - based and not an advisory committee. Chris Blank, Costa Mesa, commented on "vocal dissent" as an essential part of democracy and commented on the reluctance of 1 1 1 support from Council members. Ryan Asfani, Costa Mesa and former youth member, supported the program and commented he was perplexed on Council's opposition of the former program. Kathy Asfani, Costa Mesa, hoped that the students will have an opportunity to "weigh in" on the City issues; suggested that the programs be issue oriented and that youth members would be able to provide information to Council; and requested that current members in their junior year would be able to remain as members in next year's program. Megan Kooner, Costa Mesa, thanked Council for reconsidering the program; referred to the advisory committee as the best part of the original youth program; and spoke about the benefits of a youth in government program commenting that a hands-on program would be more exciting. Christine Cameron, Costa Mesa, commented on the positive support for the youth program and hoped that a program is developed to engage youth in an active youth Council program. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, hoped Council will, reconsider the program; commented that it was beneficial to the youth in the community, and suggested that youth members present their ideas at a study session meeting. Mayor Mansoor commented on proceeding forward with the program, and shared ideas such as the program holding five or six meetings, to include 'a tour of the City facilities, learning about programs and services, City Shadow day youth job fairs, volunteer service project, fundraising for disaster relief, clean up day, a day with the Chamber of Commerce. MOTION: Directed staff to implement an education -based program through the Parks and Recreation Division; appointed Council Member Foley and Council Member Leece as participants in the program. Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Wendy Leece. The Mayor included in the motion that Council Members Foley and Leece work with staff on program details for the remainder of the year. Council Member Leece agreed. In response to Council Member Dixon, Mayor Mansoor responded that he is open to suggestions on discussion issues. He also clarified for Council Member Foley that the difference in what he was proposing from the program that was halted was that it would be education -based program through the Parks and Recreation Department and not an advisory committee and that it would be open to all who are interested, ,set up as a recreation program. It was also clarified that topics -would -not -be provided by the Council for discussion but instead decided by the -students. Mayor Pro Tem Bever agreed-— _With--- the -suggestion. Council Member Leece supported- a _grogram-_ that, would educate the students about local government ----Cuncil Member Foley commented that she was excited. -that the Council supported such a program. Council Member Foley requested to add into the motion that youth members be allowed community service credit for participation and to allow the participation of teacher advisors from each high school. Mayor Mansoor and Council Member Leece agreed. Council Member Foley also asked to include in the motion for Council Member Foley and Council Member Leece to assist in a discussion with the students as to the topics and how they could be decided for the program the following year, suggested it would a way of providing feedback. The Mayor was supportive. The motion restated: MOTION: Direct staff to implement an education -based civics program for high school Junior's and Senior's through the Parks and Recreation Division; appointed Council Member Foley and Council Member Leece as representatives to work with staff on details for implementing the program which would include the remainder of the current school year; to allow participation of teachers advisor's from each high school; that youth participants would obtain community service credit; and directed that the students would work with the advisors in identifying topics for the program. Moved by Mayor Allan Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Wendy Leece. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Allan Mansoor, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Bever, Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. IX. NEW BUSINESS No New Business scheduled this date. X. REPORTS The City Manager expressed appreciation to Orange Coast Collage and Costa Mesa Historical Society for sponsoring the '31st Reunion of the Santa Ana Army Air Base and thanked City staff, recognizing Video Production Coordinator Dane Bora for assisting in the ability to teleconference the meeting from Council Member Foley's location. XI. ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m., to March 13, 2007, 4:30 p.m., for a Study Session. The next regular City Council Meeting will be on March 0, 2007. Mayor of \the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: /D Cit Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1 1