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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/17/1987 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA FEBRUARY 17, 1987 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session February 17, 1987, 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 a Girl Scout Flag ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance'to the Flag led by the Girl Scouts, and Invocation by Council Member Hornbuckle. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager, City Attorney, Development Services Director, Public Services Director, City Clerk MINUTES On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by February 2, 1987 Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1987, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. PROCLAMATION Mayor Hall read a proclamation declaring the week of Girl Scout Week March 8 through 14, 1987, as Girl Scout Week, and presented the document to the Girl Scouts. PRESENTATION The Costa Mesa Royals girls soccer team presented a by Girls plaque.to the City in appreciation of the City's Soccer Team contribution for the team's Hawaii competition last summer. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Hall announced that both.public hearings on the Agenda will be continued to later dates. ORAL Glen Greener, representing Costa Mesa Mobile Estates, COMMUNICATIONS 327 West Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, referenced Council Member Wheeler's request at the meeting of February 2, Costa Mesa 1987, to investigate a complaint he had received Mobile Estates indicating that the owner of the park was charging a $25.00 parking fee. Mr. Greener reported that the new leases at the park do not include a parking fee. James'Barger James Barger, 406 Pineridge Street, Brea, former Costa Disability Mesa firefighter specialist, summarized a letter he Compensation submitted concerning the City's disability plan. Mr. Barger asserted that he has been denied disability compensation and has not been able to resolve the matter for 2-1/2 years. He asked the Council to investigate the situation. Mayor Hall directed the City Manager to furnish the Council with all pertinent information. Police Brutality Erna Batham, 1103 E1 Cwnino Drive, Costa Mesa, alleged Allegation police brutality in connection with her son's arrest on February 14, 1987, at Victoria Street and Raleigh Avenue. Mayor Hall directed the City Manager and City Attorney to investigate the incident and to submit a report to the Council. _ i 6 Street Sweeping Barbara Burns, 2161 Miner Street, Costa Mesa, canplained Canplaint about the discontinuation of street sweeping on Miner Street. She reported that the no -parking sign for street sweeping was removed and she has not been able to obtain information frau staff as to why the City stopped sweeping the street. The Director of Public Services stated that he would investigate the matter and contact Ms. Burns as soon as possible. CONS -ENT CALENDAR The following item was removed fron the Consent Calendar: Item 4(e), Bid Item 758, Various Trucks. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Council"Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, Resolution 87-7, being A RESOLUTION OF Records Destruction THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, for Finance Depart- AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE FINANCE DEPART- ment MENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted by the following roll call vote: MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Resolution 87-7 Hornbuckle, Buffa Adopted NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the following Read- ing Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Attorney Dane A. Besneatte on behalf of Lonnie James Besneatte; and Southern California Gas Company. Alccholic Alcoholic Beverage License applications for which Beverage parking has been approved by the Planning staff: Licenses G and B Properties, Limited, doing business as Outer's Inn, 1033 El Camino Drive; and Jung J. Park, doing business as Copper Tree Deli, 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite F-6. Alcoholic Beverage License application fran Texaco Refining and,Marketing, Incorporated, doing business at 3001 Harbor Boulevard, reccmmended for denial by the Planning staff because of the City's ordinance prohibiting concurrent sales of alcoholic beverages and motor fuel. Public Notices frem the Public Utilities Camnission concern - Utilities ing the following items: Commission Southern California Gas Canpany notice to customers concerning petition for modification of Decisions 84-12-069 and 85-12-076, Resolution No. ALJ -151, and of tentatively scheduled hearings, concerning rate increases. Southern California Gas Canpany notice to customers of Filing Application 87-01-033, to change rates to implement the rate design principles. Case No. 8209, investigation on the Conmission's own motion into tariff schedules, rates, rules, charges, fyy� i'.L operations, practices, contracts, service, and aesthetics and economics of facilities of all electric and communication public utilities in the State of California, referencing Southern California Edison Company Petition U 338-E for modification of Decision 82-01-18. Toxic Waste Dump Letter frau the City of Avalon, Post Office Box 707, at San Clemente Santa Catalina Island, requesting the City of Costa Island Mesa to support Avalon's opposition to the toxic waste dump site proposed for nearby San Clemente Island. Youth Diversion Letter from Kathleen Duarte, 11861 Donna Lane, Garden Program Grove, proposing a youth diversion program to keep youngsters busy in a positive way, which would be available for all children at no expense to their families. REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Palmer Mayor Amburgey',.and carried 5-0, the claim from Randall and Deborah Palmer was rejected. Deisch On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, the claim from Kenneth P. Deisch was rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids.received for Bid Item 747, Vacuum Type Street ACTIONS Sweeper, are on file in the Clerk's office. Staff recommended rejecting all bids because of an amission Bid Item 747 in the specifications. On motion by Council Member Street Sweeper Buffa,.seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, and carried 5-0, all bids were rejected, and staff was authorized to MOTION prepare new specifications to be mailed to interested Bids Rejected vendors. Bid Item 754 Bids received for Bid Item 754, Leasing of Police Units, Leasing of Police are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Units Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, the con- tract was awarded to.Theodore Robins Leasing Company, MOTION Incorporated, 2096 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, as Awarded to follows: Theodore Robins Leasing $767.00 per month for 24 months: 30 patrol units; $456.00 per month for 36 months: 19 investigation units; $428.00 per month for 36 months: 1 investigation unit. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item 756 Bids received for Bid Item 756, Various Trucks, are on Various Trucks file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, the contract was MOTION awarded to Dodge Central, Incorporated, 1120 South Awarded to Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, as follows: Dodge Central Exhibit "A", truck with special body and dual wheels, $16,091.50; Exhibit "B", two -yard dump truck, $15,217.00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Bid Item 757 Van Trucks MOTION Awarded to Sunset Ford and Fiesta Ford Bid Item 759 Leased Vehicle MOTION Awarded to University Sales and Service AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bids received for Bid Item 757, Van Trucks, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, contracts were awarded as follows: Exhibit "A", cargo van truck, awarded to Sunset Ford, 5440 Garden Grove Boulevard, Westminster, for $10,787.44; Exhibit "B", 15 -passenger van truck, awarded to Fiesta Ford, Incorporated, 83407 Highway 111, Indio, for $15,374.92. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bids received for Bid Item 759, One Leased Vehicle, are on file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, the con- tract was awarded to University Sales and Service, 2850 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for $407.53 per month for 36 months. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Eighteen Lighted Bids received for Eighteen Lighted Bus Shelters are on Bus Shelters file in the Clerk's office. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, the contract was MOTION awarded to Superior Signal Service, 7224 Scout Avenue, Awarded to Bell Gardens, for $36,244.00. The motion carried by the Superior Signal following roll call vote: Service AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Sole Source Staff requested authorization to purchase radio equip- Purchase/Radio ment from sole source vendor, Motorola, Incorporated, Equipment from 2080 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 204, Anaheim, for an Motorola estimated cost of $10,700.00. The radio equipment is only available from this vendor since it must be ccmpat- ible with the Orange County 800 MHZ Emergency Fire MOTION Frequency System. On motion by Council Member Buffa, Purchase seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, the purchase was Approved approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Sole Source Staff requested authorization to purchase computer Purchase/Computer equipment from sole source vendor, IBM, Incorporated, Equipment frcm.IBM 611 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for $37,400.00. The equipment is only available from this vendor since it MOTION must be compatible with the City's existing computer. Purchase On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Approved Mayor Amburgey, the purchase was approved by the following roll call vote: f 1 'to AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler,. Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:, COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Change Order No. 4 The Director of Public Services requested approval of Manhole Adjusting Change Order No. 4 for $31,450.00, to the contract with Contractors Manhole Adjusting Contractors, Incorporated, Post Office Box 250, Monterey Park, for.additional work required in 1985-86 Street connection with 1985-86 Street Maintenance/Hot Rubber- Maintenance/Chip. ized Asphalt Chip Seal and/or Slurry Seal. On motion by Seal and/or Council Member Buffa; seconded by Vice Mayor Amburgey, Slurry Seal the change order was approved by the following roll call vote: MOTION AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Change Order Hornbuckle, Buffa Approved NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Agreement with The Director of Public Services recommended approval of Dokken Engineering an agreement with Dokken Engineering, 3217 Ramos Circle, Sacramento, for an amount not to exceed $105,799.00, to Design Plans to furnish design plans for widening of the Fairview Road Widen the Fairview overcrossing at the 405 Freeway, including modification Road Overcrossing of the southerly bridge approach, and signals north and at the 405 Freeway south of the bridge. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by,Vice Mayor Amburgey, the agreement MOTION was approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized Agreement to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by Approved the following roll call vote: AYES: -COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Conference On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Advance Mayor Amburgey, a Conference Advance for $600.00, for the City Manager to attend the National League of Cities MOTION Congressional City Conference in Washington, D. C., from Advance February 27 through March 4, 1987, was approved by the Approved following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuck le , Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Bid Item 758 Item 4(e) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Bid Various Trucks Item 758., Various Trucks. Removed frcm At the request'of the City Manager, Bid Item 758 was Agenda removed from the'Agenda because additional information is required. OLD BUSINESS The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Ordinance -87-2; clarifying floodproofing standards in Flood Hazard Area the flood hazard area. MOTION On motion by Council +Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Ordinance 81-2 Mayor Amburgey', Ordinance 87-2, being AN ORDINANCE OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 17-1/2, TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, To REVISE DEFINITIONS AND CLARIFY FLOOD - PROOFING STANDARDS IN THE FLOOD HAZARD AREA, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL_ MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None R-87-03 The Clerk presented for second reading and adoption, Golob/Morales Ordinance 87-3, changing the zoning of property at 736 Baker Street from R2 to R3 in connection with Rezone Petition R-87-03, Gerald Sy Golob, authorized agent for Joe T. Morales. MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Ordinance 87-3 Member Buffa, Ordinance 87-3, being AN ORDINANCE OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 736 BAKER STREET FROM R2 TO R3, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Wimbledon Way The Clerk presented a report dated February 6, 1987, Closure concerning the possible closure of Wimbledon Way at Sunflower Avenue, and other alternatives. The Public Services Director summarized the above- mentioned report which contains the following recan- mendations: Authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Kunzman and Associates, 4664 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, to perform traffic studies. Defer installation of traffic restrictions for Wimbledon Way near Sunflower Avenue until collection of existing traffic data has been completed. Approve the contract with Weston Pringle and Associ- ates, 2651 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 110, Fullerton, for $9,850.00, to design traffic signals for Sunflower Avenue/Wimbledon Way/Greenville Street, and design signal modifications for Placentia Avenue at Wilson Street and at Victoria Street. The Public Services Director's estimate for completion of the project is 14 months; however, if a Swan Drive - type closure is approved, construction can be completed in approximately six months or sooner. While responding to questions from the Council, the Director stated that the traffic study would explore impacts on surrounding streets if Wimbledon Way were closed at Sunflower Avenue, or at South Coast Drive, or in the middle of Sunflower Avenue and South Coast Drive. He confirmed that traffic studies will be done prior to and after traffic restrictions are completed on Wimbledon Way near Sunflower Avenue. The Director verified that the contractor could first complete the Placentia Avenue signal modifications before starting on the Wimbledon Way signal design. He reported that if a closure is approved for Wimbledon Way at Sunflower Avenue, a traffic signal may not be required. Steve..Willems, 3496 Wimbledon Way, commented that the homeowners would appreciate anything the Council could do to expedite the project. Mayor Hall suggested that the residents discuss the possibility of a Swan Drive -type closure as an alternative. Council Member Buffa asked if the residents had ever considered a gated community.' Mr. Willems responded that they had not because the cost would probably be unaffordable for most. Bruce Garlich, President of the Wimbledon Village Association, 3401 Wimbledon Way, asked for clarifica- tion as to what the residents should consider at the next homeowners meeting. Council Member Wheeler suggested they discuss the various closures mentioned by the Director of Public Services. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Staff's Council Member Wheeler, approving the staff's afore - Recommendations mentioned recommendations, with the understanding that Approved Including the traffic study shall include traffic counts which the Agreement with staff has estimated for completion two weeks after the Weston Pringle consultant has been retained, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement with Weston Pringle and Associates for design of the traffic signals, and directing staff to accelerate the completion date for the project. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: OOUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION Warrant 1349 Approved CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Amphitheatre Lawsuits Referred to Closed Session CITY MANAGER REPORTS Coordinator for Freeway Projects Council Member.Hornbuckle expressed her disappointment that Council circumvented the Traffic Commission in this instance and hoped this would not continue in the future. Mayor Hall stated that the Wimbledon Way project was urgent and not precedent setting. Council Member Hornbuckle responded that other situations will be seen as urgent by residents and a procedure for closures must be established: Vice Mayor Amburgey commented that the Traffic Commission will be discussing guidelines for street closures at its meeting in March, 1987. On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Buffa, Warrant Resolution 1349, includ- ing Payroll 8703, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle, Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None -ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The City Attorney requested a closed session to discuss pending litigation involving the Pacific Amphitheatre: Ned West v. City of Costa Mesa, Case No. 43-77-33; Concerned Citizens of Costa Mesa, Inc. v. 32nd District Agricultural Association, Case No. 42-07-28. Mayor Hall responded that these lawsuits will be dis- cussed in closed session after the close of regular business. The City Manager presented his preliminary report dated February 13, 1987, containing alternatives for employing an Advanced Transportation Coordinator for the purpose of implementing freeway and arterial highway improve- ments, and coordinating future planning and design of these facilities. The report was requested by Council at its meeting of February 2, 1987. Although staff has not had adequate time to do any extensive research in this area, a recommendation is contained in the report so that work may proceed. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded Staff Directed by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, directing to Proceed staff to proceed with Requests for Proposals (RFP's) or with RFP's interviews, for consulting services in conjunction with freeway transportation improvements. Cable Television The City Manager presented a request from the`Cable Committee Television Committee for change in membership status, and summarized his memorandum dated February 11, 1987. In July, Council approved formation of a Cable Tele- vision Committee, and after soliciting for applicants,, the City received over 30 applications. Nine citizens were appointed as members, and three as alternates. Because of the work involved with the issues of grants, production, programming, and promotion, the committee has requested that Council designate the three alter- nates as voting members, and approve expansion of the committee.to 13 members. Council Member Wheeler suggested that Council appoint a citizen from the list of those who had applied but were not chosen when the committee was formed. MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Authorized Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, authorization was given 13 -Member to increase the Cable Television Committee members to 13 Committee by designating the three alternates as voting members, and appointing another member from the existing list of applicants, said appointment to be made at the next Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from PA -86-81 the meting of January 5., 1987, to consider an appeal Cloer/Shih of the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action PA -86-81 from Walter Cloer, 16669 Mt. Michaelis, Fountain Valley, authorized agent for Kermin Shih, 1951 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, for a variance from screening required in.conjunction with legaliza- tion of an existing satellite dish at 1951 Newport Boulevard..in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. Staff recommended continuation of the public hearing in view of the pending Satellite Dish Ordinance discussed by Council on January 19, 1987. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Held Over Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meting of April 20, 1987. PUBLIC HEARING The Clerk presented a recommendation to change the EIR, GP -86-1D, public hearing date from March 2, 1987, to March 16, and R-86-02 1987, for the following items: Urban Assist/ Sakioka For Urban Assist, Incorporated, 3151 Airway Avenue, Building A-2, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Roy K. Sakioka, Incorporated, 14850 East Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, for property located south of Sunflower Avenue, east of Sakioka Drive, and west of Main Street and the Costa Mesa Freeway: Environmental Impact Report;. General Plan Amendment GP -86-1D, to increase commercial center use from 391,000 to 1,438,000 square feet; and Rezone Petition R-86-02, to rezone from PDR -HD to PDR -UC. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Hearing Date. Member Wheeler, and carried 5-0, the public hearing Changed date was changed from March 2, 1987, to March 16, 1987. 7 L NEW BUSINESS The Clerk presented a request from the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) for assistance and guidance AYSO Tournaments in forming an all-star soccer team to represent Costa Mesa in international tournaments. Mayor Hall referred to a letter from AYSO outlining plans for an event on an international scale which may require the close attention of the Council, State Senator, Congressman for this area, and possibly the President. The plans include soccer tournaments in Russia and Japan, and AYSO will probably be requesting financial support from the City. The Mayor recommended that AYSO submit its budget to the City for the proposed project. Oceanic Park/ The Clerk presented a resolution supporting creation of National Preserve an oceanic park/national preserve from Santa Catalina Island to the Orange County coast. Council Member Wheeler commented that since this City has opposed off -shore oil drilling, the proposal for an oceanic park/national-preserve would prohibit any drilling activities. He reported that the cities of Newport. Beach,,Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Irvine, and others have adopted a similar resolution. Linda';Feffer, 882 Bear Creek, Costa Mesa, submitted a ` letter from the City of Laguna Beach requesting adoption of the resolution. Council Member Hornbuckle was in favor of adopting the resolution to show support of Costa Mesa's neighboring cities, and because she, too, believed a park/preserve would prevent oil drilling along the coast. Mayor Hall.stated that he is not opposed to the resolu- tion; however, he would like to have more information. MOTION On motion by Council Member Wheeler, seconded by Council Resolution 87-8 Member Buffa, Resolution 87-8, being A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF-OOSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION 'I'O CREATE AN OCEANIC PARK/ NATIONAL PRESERVE (TETE AREA PERPENDICULAR TO:THE NORTHERNMOST AND SOUTHERNMOST POINTS'OF SANTA CATALINA ISLAND TO THE COAST OF ORANGE COUNTY, was,adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amburgey, Wheeler, Hornbuckle; Buffa NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ANNOUNCEMENT The City Manager announced that a Town Hall meeting will Town Hall Meeting be held on Monday, February 23, 1987, from 7:00 p.m. to Concerning I-405 9:00 p.m., at the Bear Street Elementary School, 3100 Access Study Bear Street, Costa Mesa, to discuss the I-405 access study and related street improvements. The City Manager reported that letters were sent to several homeowner associations, all of'whom are in the general vicinity of the improvements, to other community interest groups, and to the Planning and Traffic Commissioners. OOUNCILMANIC Council Member Buffa proposed an adult literacy program COMMENTS for the City, reporting that there are approximately 8,000 adults in Costa Mesa who are functionally illit- Adult Literacy erate. Council Member Buffa will prepare a report for Program Proposed discussion at.a future Council meeting. Sid Soffer Council Member Hornbuckle thanked Sid Soffer for his call to her the previous evening when he commended the Costa Mesa Police Department, and praised the positive changes which have come about since the advent of the new police chief. ANNOUNCEMENT The Mayor announced that the Council meeting of March -2, Council Meeting 1987, will be cancelled because the Council Members will Cancelled be attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. ADJOURNMENT TO At 7:40 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a CLOSED SESSION closed session in .the fifth floor Conference Roan to discuss litigation involving the Pacific Amphitheatre. Richard Spix, Attorney for Concerned Citizens of Costa Mesa, was present during discussion. Funds Allocated At 8:45 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting and for Amphitheatre announced that during closed session, Council author - Lawsuit ized an allocation of $6,500.00 towards the Concerned Citizens of Costa Mesa lawsuit involving the Pacific Amphitheatre. ADJOURNMENT At 8:50 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to Febru- ary 23, 1987, at 7:00 p.m., at Bear Street Elementary School, 3100 Bear Street, Cos for the purpose of discussing the I-405 Acce S udy. Mayor of the Cit of Costa Mesa ATTEST: ity Clerk of the City of Costa ffesa 1