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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/2008 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA May 06, 2008 The City Council meeting of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in regular session May 06, 2008, at 6:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Eric R. Bever MOMENT OF SOLEMN EXPRESSION - Pastor David Manne, Calvary Chapel ROLL CALL Council Members Mayor Eric R. Bever Present: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor Council Member Linda W. Dixon Council Member Katrina Foley Council Member Wendy Leece Council Members None Absent: Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder Assistant City Manager Thomas Hatch City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow Development Services Director Donald Lamm Public Services Director Peter Naghavi Parks Project Manager Bart Mejia Senior Planner Mel Lee Neighborhood Improvement Manager Muriel Ullman CDBG/HOME Coordinator Mike Linares Fire Chief Mike Morgan Management Analyst Alma Penalosa Legislative & Public Affairs Manager Ann Shultz City Clerk Julie Folcik PRESENTATIONS Mayor Bever presented a proclamation to Jim Atkinson, Board President of the Mesa Consolidated Water District, proclaiming the month of May as Water Awareness Month. The Mayor announced the presentation of a proclamation to Relay for Life of Costa Mesa. The proclamation was presented to representatives Joseph Kristofl, Event Chairperson, and David Rooney, Co -Chairperson, recognizing Relay for Life of Costa Mesa for their excellence in education, advocacy, and service in the fight against cancer. The Mayor introduced the presentation of the "About our City" Video and announced that Costa Mesa will be showcasing the video at the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. Chris Bunvan. Costa Mesa. spoke on behalf of Save the Banning Ranch Taskforce, opposed the proposed development of Newport Beach Banninq Ranch pointinq out construction and traffic concerns and encouraaed residents to get involved. 2. Charles Chappell. Costa Mesa. expressed his dissatisfaction in the handling of the zoning_ - request that was made by Trinity Broadcastina Network (TBN) for additional outdoor filming_ L speaking in option to any op ssible granting of the request. 3. Marian Ross. Costa Mesa. spoke in opposition to the ,rezoning application by TBN and pointed out the conflict of the current zonina and their function and expressed they have not been good neighbors. 4. Terry Shaw, Costa Mesa, invited all to attend the Annual Costa Mesa Historical Societv open house scheduled to take place on Mav 18. 2008. announced that Barbara Armstrong Phillips would be the quest speaker at the event. and will be speaking reqardina her life as a teenaqer during World War II, in Oranqe Countv. 5. Martin Millard. Costa Mesa. commented on the improvement of Paularino Park since beina designated a passive park: expressed his opposition of the proposed Banninq Ranch development; felt that Camp Pendleton was to be the best solution for a location for an airport relieving the likelv arowth of the John Wavne Airport; and felt that relative to the temporary measures for the SR -55 that a more assertive approach should be taken to relieve the traffic in the area. COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS Mayor Pro Tem Allan Mansoor spoke relative to TBN, recalling the prior action and restrictions put into place to address the neighbors concerns; and thanked Dane Bora and Brad Long for their efforts in the "About our City" video presented earlier. Council Member Katrina Foley expressed her appreciation relative to the "About our City" video production; in response to her inquiry the Public Services Director Peter Naghavi gave an update on the truck traffic along Susan Street; she requested a collection of traffic calming materials and SR -55 update to provide to a newly formed homeowners association; announced that the field availability was now available on the City's website; in response to a request the City Manger provided an update on the master plan for the school sites; and informed that the progress on the soccer fields at the Fairview Developmental Center has delayed to address the issue of stray golf -balls; and asked for staff to look into expediting the developer's demolition of the buildings at the EI Camino Center. Council Member Linda Dixon expressed sincere appreciation for the support she and her family had received from the community and staff as her family works through a serious personal situation. Mayor Eric Bever received an update from the City Manager on the status of the identifying by the Parks Commission in examining of the City parks as it relates to identifying passive parks; in reference to a public speaker's comment relative to the SR -55 and informed that he had requested originally suggested to OCTA relative to tunneling under Newport Boulevard and informed that there was technology available that may be helpful with the tunneling. Council Member Wendy Leece expressed appreciation to the coaches L i and organization leaders with the Costa Mesa Sports Youth Council and their efforts for creating and improving access for sports activities to the communities youth; in response to a request the City Manager gave a brief status on the proposed draft of the Banning Ranch Development pointing out that the plan was a preliminary draft, that it would require consideration by several agencies and of the opportunities that will be provided for public input; the Council Member applauded the dedication ceremony for the highly anticipated Jim Scott Stadium at the Estancia High School; and expressed appreciation for the efforts of Dane Bora and Brad Long for the video "About our City." VI. CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 11. MOTION: Approve recommended actions for Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 11, except for Consent Calendar Item No. 10. Moved by Council Member Linda W. Dixon, seconded by Mayor Eric R. Bever. . The motion carried by the following roll call vote:. Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. 1. Reading Folder. ACTION: The Request for Alcoholic Beverage Control License -was received and processed: SWH Corporation, for Mimis Cafe located at 1835 Newport Boulevard, Suite F, for a type 47 (on -sale general for a bona fide eating place). 2. Special Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2008; and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15. 2008. ACTION: Approved. 3. Warrant Resolution 2210. funding City operating expenses for $2.988.078.97. ACTION: Resolution adopted. 4. Warrant _Resolution 2211, funding_ . Payroll No. 808 for $2,750,012.36,__ and Payroll No. 807A for arid _ and_ City_ operating expenses for $1,145,729.55 including - payroll -de -duction -s -.- ACTION: Resolution adopted. 5. Warrant Resolution 2212, funding City operating expenses for $,1849,758.16. ACTION: Resolution adopted. 6. Contract Change Order with_ Roadway_ Engineering &_Contracting, Inc., 8861-A Jurupa Road, Riverside, for Bus_Turnout Improvements on Wilson Street between Fairview Road and Harbor Boulevard. Citv Project No. 07-20. in the amount of $40.030. ACTION: Approved; and authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to sign. 7. Aqreement between the Costa Mesa Police Department and the 32nd District Agricultural Association, to provide traffic manaqement services for all designated Interim Events of the Oranae Countv Fair and Exposition Center, beqinnina April 1, 2008 throuah March 31, 2009, in the amount of $50.000. ACTION: Approved; and authorized the City Manager or his designee and City Clerk to sign. 8. Authorize refund of cash deposit in the amount of $8.792 to Oliver Mahon Asphalt (Contractor), 182 Wells Place, Costa Mesa, in connection with Encroachment Permit No. PS07-00772 for street improvements located at 843 W. 17th Street. ACTION: Approved. 9. Completion of Roadwav Rehabilitation of East 17th Street from 150 Feet East of Santa Ana Avenue to Irvine Avenue - Federal Proiect No. STPL - 5312 (049). Citv Proiect No. 07-14, by R.J. Noble Companv..15505 E. Lincoln Avenue, Oranqe. ACTION: Work was accepted; City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release of retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exoneration seven (7) months thereafter; and the Faithful Performance Bond was ordered exoneration six (6) months thereafter. 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA. AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF 'COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 08-32. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 10. Completion of Construction of the Susan Street Offramp (_405 Offramp between Fairview Road and Harbor Boulevard), Citv Proiect No. 07-16, by Powell Constructors, 8555 Banana Avenue, Fontana. David Wilson, C.J. Segerstrom & Sons, commended the project and expressed appreciation to City staff, retired Public Services Director William Morris, Public Services Director Peter Naghavi, and Associate Engineer Raja Sethuraman. MOTION: Work was accepted; City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release of retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exoneration six (6) months thereafter; and the Faithful Performance Bond was ordered exoneration twelve (12) months thereafter. Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council Member Katrina Foley. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council. Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Allan Mansoor, Mayor Eric Bever Noes: None. Absent: None. The following agenda item was taken out of order as it was not yet 7:00 p.m. which is the time set for public hearings pursuant to Resolution No. 05-55. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Joann Street Bike Trail. (a). Type of fencing for the south side of Joann Street Bike Trail. (b). Consider recommendation to move up the construction of landscape and irrigation improvements on the west side of Harbor Boulevard from north of 2299 Harbor Boulevard to Fair Drive from its current ranking on the priority list. Parks Project Manager Bart Mejia presented the staff report and responded to questions from the Council relative to fencing options and landscaping suggestions. Discussion ensued among the City Council and City staff relating to benches, monument sign identifying the golf course, safety lighting, and consistency of planted trees. MOTION: Approve the type of fencing for the south side of Joann Street Bike Trail as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council Member Katrina Foley. The motion carried by the following roll.call vote: Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. MOTION: Approved to move up the construction of landscape and irrigation improvements on the west side of Harbor Boulevard from north of 2299 Harbor Boulevard to Fair Drive from its current ranking on the priority list as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council Member Katrina Foley. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. VII. PUBLIC HEARING 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Review of the Planning _Commission's determination for Plan ning_Application PA -08-07, for Laura--D-unbar,, authorized agent for Danny___Dunbar, for construction_ of a two-story second dwelling uni_twitha_minor _design review for 91% second -to - first floor ratio (80% maximum recommended);_ a_d_ministrative adjustments for 3 -ft. side setback (5 ft. required): and 6 ft. and 7 ft. buildinq separations (10 ft. required), with minor modifications to retain an existing drivewav and to extend a nonconformina side setback of the existinq front unit with a new closet, located at 242 Ogle Street, in an R2 -HD Multiple -Family Residential District High Density) zone. Environmental determination: exempt. Senior Planner Mel Lee summarized the staff report and responded to questions from the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor requested the review and expressed concerns relative to the side set -backs variances, the location of the outside laundry facility, and the location and size of the workshop area. Laura Dunbar, Costa Mesa, architect for the project and representative of the applicant summarized the concerns that were worked out. at the Planning Commission, pointed out the project was previously approved, that the exterior laundry room would service both units, expressed the need for the workshop and addressed the concern for the potential for conversion of the workshop into a third unit, and that deleting the workshop would through of the floor ratio for the upper unit. She suggested that deed restrictions and inspection of the units when a property is sold to make sure that an illegal unit does not exist. She responded to questions from the Council relative the laundry room, the workshop, the first floor to second floor ratio. She felt that if given an opportunity to redesign and connect the buildings that the floor ratio and the building separation would be satisfied. Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor felt that if the project could be redesigned that moving the laundry facility should also be explored perhaps in the front unit. MOTION: Deny the project, using the findings previously presented by staff and refer the redesign to the Planning Commission with guidelines that the variance would not be permitted unless the workshop is deleted from the plan. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda W. Dixon. After some clarification by staff on the technical aspects of his motion, the Mayor Pro Tem withdrew his motion. MOTION: Deny the project and refer the redesign to the Planning Commission with the guidelines that the variance would not be permitted unless the potential of an illegal unit is satisfied. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda W. Dixon. Discussion ensued and staff responded to questions of the Council relative to deed restrictions, inspections, a change of ownership, redesign of the laundry facilities, and Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Council Member Foley confirmed with the Mrs. Dunbar her willingness to relocate the laundry facilities. Council Member Foley noted that referring it to the Planning Commission level would delay the project. She confirmed with staff regarding the parameters of a redesign in the context of a continuance of the hearing. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Continue to the June 3, 2008, meeting and direct staff to work with the applicant address the issues of the first floor and second floor ratio as well as to move the laundry facilities upstairs and to resolve the concerns regarding the workshop area and the potential for an illegal 1 1 1 unit. Moved by Council Member Katrina Foley, seconded by Council Member Wendy Leece. Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor commented that he would not support the substitute motion as he felt that the redesign issues such as the attachment building and the relocation of the laundry units could be addressed at the Planning Commission level. Council Member Foley opined that referring it back to the Planning Commission would cause further delays and felt it could be handled at the council level. The substitute motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: _ Mayor Eric R. Bever, Council Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor Absent: None. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Specific Plan SP -08 -01,__ -_ for _David__Wilso n, authorized agent for South Coast Plaza; to amend the North Costa Mesa Specific Plan and Theater and Arts District Plan by -modifying several pages of text in the Theater and Arts District P_I_an,_located east of Bristol Street, south of Sunflower Avenue, west of Avenue of the Arts, and north _of Interstate 405. in a TC (Town Center District) zone. Environmental determination: exempt. Director of Development Services Don Lamm briefed the staff report. David Wilson, representative for South Coast Plaza, gave an overview of the proposed changes and responded to questions from the City Council. MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-33: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN SP -08-01, AN AMENDMENT TO THE NORTH COSTA MESA SPECIFIC PLAN. Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, Katrina Foley. seconded by Council Member The motion carried by the following roll call.vote: . Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W. -Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. RECESS: The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 8:02 p.m. AFTER RECESS: The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:12 p.m. 3. PUBLIC _HEARING: 2008 -2009 -_Community Development_ Block Grant Public Service Grant Allocations. CDBG/HOME Coordinator Mike Linares summarized the staff report and responded to questions from the Council concerning the total allocated amount. Following the recommendation of the City Attorney to first hear the matters concerning the Costa Mesa Senior Center, Council Member Foley recused herself from the discussion identifying a conflict of interest relative to business interests and exited the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, indicated that he would like to see an increase in funding to the Senior Center Preventive Health and Lunch Box, programs; stated that he would like to see more transparency in the operation of the Senior Center. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, encouraged increasing the funding for the Senior Center; referencing a newspaper article about the operation of the senior center, hoped that the "unfounded allegations" had no effect on the proposed funding. Costa Mesa Senior Center volunteer health staff and member (no name given), requested that the Council not to cut funding for Preventive Health and Social Services. Carol Fortier, Costa Mesa Senior Center volunteer and member, outlined some of the Senior Center services and programs offered and their importance to those who come to the center and participate. Aviva Goldman, Executive Director of the Costa Mesa Senior Center, addressed a Daily Pilot article on funding cuts and thanked the 3R Committee and the City Council for their support. Richard Detwiler commented on the drop in morale of Costa Mesa Senior Center staff and participants due to possible funding reductions. He requested that the food program not be reduced and asked that there is some resolution as to the future of the senior center. Council Member Dixon commended the Costa Mesa Senior Center, volunteer staff, and the activities provided. She stressed the importance of the programs both for social and health reasons for the seniors who participate. MOTION: Reduce the Women Helping Women program by $5,000 and apply that amount to the Costa Mesa Senior Corp - Preventive Health program; approve the remainder of the recommended grant allocations for the Costa Mesa Senior Center. Moved by Council Member Linda W. Dixon. Motion died for lack of second. MOTION: Approve grant allocations for the Costa Mesa Senior Center. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Wendy Leece. Council Member Leece commented as the liaison to the Senior Center Board felt that the recommendations are sufficient; addressed her involvement and concerns noting that allocated funding to the center are accountable. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Abstain: Council Member Katrina Foley Absent: None. Council Member Foley returned to the Council Chamber at 8:43 1 1 F-1 p.m. Martin Millard, Costa Mesa, questioned application procedures; and commented on the ratio and ethnic composition of the organization stating that there should not be any discrimination. Lucille Guitterez, Costa Mesa, spoke on behalf of the Youth Employment Services (YES) stating that it was a valuable program. Maricela Rios, Associate Director of Human Options, spoke about the services provided by the organization and expressed appreciation to the 3R Committee and for the funding. Mike McNamara, President of YES, thanked the sub- committee and commended the process; spoke in support of the recommendations. Larry Haynes, Costa Mesa, Executive Director of Mercy House, spoke about their prevention programs and emergency services; and thanked the City for their support. Bob Norling, member of the sub -committee, recognized the excellent programs and noted the difficult decision of allocating funding; and encouraged the Council to support the recommendations. Discussion ensued among the Council and staff relating to the Save our Youth (SOY) program and youth health issues. Council Member Dixon suggested reducing funding for Colette's Children's Home and allocate to SOY. MOTION: Approve the remainder of . the recommended allocations. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Mayor Eric R. Bever. The Mayor Pro Tem expressed appreciation to the CDBG/HOME Coordinator, HCD staff, and 3R Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. 4. PUBLIC HEARING:Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Funding Priorities__for CommunityDevelopment __Block Grant (CDGB_) and Home Investment Partnership Proaram (HOME). (a). Recommended allocation for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application. (b). Recommended allocation for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 HOME Investment Partnership Grant. (c). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT ENTITLEMENT FUNDS APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; authorizing the City Manager to act as the official representative of the City in order to submit the Annual Action Plan, and all certificates: and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the City Manager to act in connection with the submission of the Annual Action Plan, and to provide such additional information as may be required. Management Analyst Alma Penalosa presented the staff report, along with Neighborhood Improvement . Manager Muriel Ullman, responded to questions of the Council relating to the Fair Housing Foundation and Bethel Towers. MOTION: Approve recommended allocations. for the CDBG Application; Approve recommended allocations for the HOME Investment Partnership Grant; and adopt Resolution No. 08-34. Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council Member Katrina Foley. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Allan Mansoor, Mayor Eric Bever Noes: None. Absent: None. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 2. Fireworks Requlation and Education Strateqies The City Manager introduced the item and noted the focus of the topic was regarding strategies for addressing the enforcement for those who use illegal fireworks, the illegal uses of legal fireworks, education and related items. He noted that the discussion was not to focus on a possible ban of fireworks nor about the recently released report from the Orange County Grand Jury relative to fireworks. Council Member Leece' responded to Council Member Dixon relative to her question on the efforts that sport groups were making in regards to finding alternatives for fundraising, that at a workshop held recently with the groups it was apparent that fireworks was a preferred method of fundraising. She noted however that it was her hope that with the recommended strategies to subdue fireworks and have a safer July 4th. If it were not possible, then a moratorium may need to be considered. She highlighted and made her recommendations as the strategies that were categorized as public information and education, tighter regulation and expanded enforcement. The City Attorney addressed the issue relative to violations, fines and restrictions. Terry Shaw, Costa Mesa, commented that while not in support of fireworks proposed that specific areas be designated where people can set their fireworks off, such as school sites, he supported greater fines for violations pointing out that the City of Chino has a $1,000 fine. Beth Refakes, Costa Mesa, supported the ideas as presented, felt that the fines should be as high as possible, suggested that the fees that could be paid by the groups for cleanup/enforcement would be based on the previous year and used as a deposit the next year they. apply for a permit. and suggested reducing the number of stands to twenty (20) would force the groups to find alternatives for fundraising. Ruth Harris, representative of Youth Services Association, explained that they have looked at other means for raising money and it is a matter of making the majority of the money needed in the shortest amount of time with very few volunteers available. She expressed appreciation for the ability to raise money in such a fashion and encouraged Council to permit the selling for as long as possible. Janet Krochman, Costa Mesa, commented that fireworks was a tradition, spoke in support of the use of fireworks and encouraged the Council to look for means of addressing the concerns that are least restrictive; pointed out that with the budgets continually being reduced the schools rely on the money to continue such programs for the kids. Discussion ensued amongst the Council relative to fundraising alternatives, the proposed strategies, fines, block parties, enforcement concerns and public education. MOTION: Approve the implementation of the following strategies: • Directed the placement of signage at the access points of the City informing of Zero -Tolerance and penalties (recommendation 1a); • Authorized that the highest possible fines be applied for offenses (recommendation 2a). • Set the hours for the fireworks stands in which to open as follows: July 1, 2 and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and on July 4, to open at 9:00 a.m. (recommendation 2c); • Approved in concept extending existing team enforcement, and authorized the Chief of Police and Fire Chief to determine the number of days for enforcement that is needed (on an as needed basis) before July 4, (recommendation 3 c); • Directed staff to add fireworks information and regulations to the Recreation Review publication in the future; • Approved limiting the number of stands in the future -by using a floating cap, that can only be adjusted downward, and is determined by the number of the previous year's approved applications; • Authorized the Fire Chief to determine a moratorium of the use of fireworks in conditions of high winds or advanced drought conditions; • Authorized the City Manager to sign and process a budget adjustment in the amount not to exceed $15,000 for signage and overtime for enforcement team expenses. Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council Member Katrina Foley. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Member Linda Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece, Mayor Pro Tem Allan Mansoor, Mayor Eric Bever Noes: None. Absent: None. IX. NEW BUSINESS Veterans preferences for Housina and Communitv Development Proqrams. CDBG/HOME Coordinator Mike Linares presented the staff report. MOTION: Approve. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Katrina Foley. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. 2. Business Improvement Area (BIA) Reauthorization: (a). Annual report for the Business Improvement Area (BIA) for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. (b). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 FOR A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA COVERING CERTAIN COSTA MESA HOTELS AND MOTELS AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSAL. Legislative & Public Affairs Manager Ann Shultz presented the staff report. Thomas Smalley, General Manager of Wyndham Hotel and President of the Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CVB), spoke about the efforts of CVB to market Costa Mesa and responded to questions from the City Council. MOTION: Approve BIA Annual Report; Adopt Resolution No. 08-35, approve the BIA Budget and set the date of hearing for June 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Moved by Mayor Eric R. Bever, seconded by Council Member Linda W. Dixon. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. 3. Request by the Plannina Commission for review of Sinale-Familv Residential Parkina Requirements. The Director of Development Services briefly summarized the staff report and answered questions from the Council. Council Member Foley expressed concern on the requirement of three garage spaces for residents with five or more bedrooms; however, supported the review of parking standards. MOTION: Direct staff to further study parking standards in the single-family residential neighborhoods and prepare Zoning Code amendment alternatives for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, seconded by Council Member Linda W. Dixon. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Eric R. Bever, Mayor Pro Tem Allan R. Mansoor, Council Member Linda W. Dixon, Council Member Katrina Foley, Council Member Wendy Leece Noes: None. Absent: None. X. REPORTS City Manager Allan Roeder presented the City Council with the 2008-2009 Proposed Operating & Capital Improvement Budget and announced the budget will be available on the City website on May 7, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT - The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m., to May 13, 2008, 4:30 p.m., for a Study Session. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on May 20, 2008. ATTEST: Cit. -lerkf the-City.of Costa Mesa 1 Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa