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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/1992 - City Council14® REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JANUARY 6, 1992 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular. session January 6, 1992, 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, Wand Invocation by the Reverend Ken Dutro, Newport Mesa Christian Center.. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor. Mary Hornbuckle Vice Mayor Sandra Genis Council Member. Peter Buffa Council Member Jay Humphrey Council Member Joe Erickson Council Members Absent: None Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Thomas Kathe Deputy City Manager/Develop- ment Services Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris City Clerk Eileen Phinney MINUTES On motion by Council Member. Humphrey, seconded by December 16, 1991 Council Member. Erickson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1991, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council•Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title only. ORAL Mike Dunn, 2755 Gannet Drive, Costa Mesa, reported on COMMUNICATIONS the Costa Mesa Classic, an annual soccer tournament held A.Y.S.O. Soccer last weekend, sponsored by the American Youth Soccer Tournament Organization, A.Y.S.O., Region 120. Interfaith Shelter Jesse Miller., 1955 Wallace Avenue, Unit H102, Costa Noise Problem Mesa, complained about noise emanating from the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter located at 1963 Wallace Avenue, stating that this problem was previously handled by the City but has again become a nuisance__for neighbors in 'the area. The Mayor dixected,the City Manager to pre- pare a report with'a copy to Mr. Miller. Employee Asso- Bill Folsom, 2538 California Street, Santa Ana, Presi- ciation Goals dent, Costa Mesa City Employee's Association, Service Employees International Union Local 1972, spoke about the Association goals for the coming year, noting their intention to learn the political process in Costa Mesa. Handicap Access William Garvin, 1092 San Pablo, Costa Mesa, stated that Regulations there is a problem with handicap access regulations within the City, and he reminded everyone that handicap access is a right in the State of California. He then distributed a booklet containing access regulations and standards. The City Manager reported that the City had received an outside consultant report on this subject, a copy of which will be forwarded to Mr. Garvin. Soffer Lawsuit Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, discussed the lawsuit involving him and the City. n, U 1 CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calen- dar.: Item 7, Resolution establishing the Basic Pay Schedule and the rates of pay for classifications and employees placed under. the Basic Pay Schedule; Item 8, Memorandum of Understanding to govern participation in and support of the Orange Coast Regional Career. Criminal Apprehension Program, and resolution authorizing parti- cipation; and Item 9, Amendment to the contract with Camco Construction Company for construction of a parking lot at the Senior. Center.. On motion by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Council Member. Humphrey, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in one motion by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle; Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Council Member. Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items were received.and processed: Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: Charity Anderson; Virginia Bluma; Carolyn Campobasso; Candido Casillas; Roberta Coleman; Jeri Kessler; William and Sandi Lawson; Peggy Sue Smith; and The Wakefield Company. Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been Beverage approved by the Planning staff: Birraporetti's Restau- Licenses rants Costa Mesa, Incorporated, doing business as Birraporetti's, 3333 Bristol Street, Suite 2078; Marzieh Bagher.itari, doing business as Orchid, 3033 Bristol Street, Suite D; and Al Dente, Incorporated, doing business as Trattoria Spiga, 3333 Bear. Street, Suite 118-B. Opposition to Letter. from Wimbledon Village Board of Directors, Post Two -Story Office Box 4708, Irvine, opposing a two-story addition Addition at 3402 Dee Dee Drive because of overall increase in density and reduction in approved open space. BUSINESS PERMITS Notice of Intention to Appeal or. Solicit for. Charitable Orange County Purpose was received from Orange County Council of Camp Council of Camp Fire, Incorporated, 513 East First Street, Suite A, Fire Tustin, by soliciting funds through candy sales from January 10 to February 29, 1992. On motion by Council MOTION Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member. Humphrey, and Permit Approved carried 5-0, the permit was approved with application of Municipal Code Section 9-234(j). WARRANTS On motion by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Council Member Humphrey, Warrant Resolution 1510, including Pay - MOTION roll 9126, was approved by the following roll call vote: Warrant 1510 AYES: Hornbuckle_, Genis, Buffa, Approved Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None REJECTED CLAIMS On motion by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Council Member. Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the following claims were rejected: Argott Theodore Argott, regarding vehicle vandalized while parked at the Costa Mesa Corporation Yard. Humphreys Amanda Humphreys, regarding vehicle damaged by fallen tree branches. x42 Petersen Peter. Petersen, alleging loss of personal property held by Costa Mesa Police Department. ADMINISTRATIVE Item 7 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolu- ACTIONS tion establishing the Basic Pay Schedule and establish - Basic Pay ing the rates of pay for classifications and employees Schedule placed under. the Basic Pay Schedule. Vice Mayor. Genis stated that she felt the agenda description of this item was not accurate, and the City Manager responded that the resolution does include establishing the rates of pay for existing classifications, as well as two new pro- posed classifications that have been added because of a partial reorganization in the Finance Department. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor. Genis, seconded by Resolution 92-1 Council Member. Humphrey, to adopt Resolution 92-1, A Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES OF PAY FOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND EMPLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE BASIC PAY SCHEDULE, which includes the following modifications: establish the classifications of Accounting Supervisor. and Revenue Supervisor.; change;Duplicating Equipment -Operators I and II to Offset Press Operators I and II; and change Lead Duplicating Equipment Operator. to Lead Offset Operator.. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None Career. Criminal Item 8 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Memoran- Appr.ehension dum of Understanding to govern participation in and Program support of the Orange Coast Regional Career. Criminal Apprehension Program, CCAP; and the resolution authori- zing participation in CCAP administered by the Office of Criminal Justice Planning. Council Member. Humphrey questioned the discrepancy in the Agenda Report dated December. 3, 1991, between the numbers on Page 5 and the chart on Page 7. The City Manager explained that the chart was taken from an earlier document, and the per- centage figures are accurate but the dollar amounts have changed substantially; however, the correct dollar figure is reflected on Page 5. MOTION On motion by Council Member. Humphrey, seconded by Memorandum of Council Member. Buffa, the Memorandum of Understanding Understanding was approved, and.the City Manager was authorized to sign Approved; on behalf of the City; and Resolution 92-2, A RESOLUTION Resolution 92-2 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFOR- Adopted NIA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN CCAP, CAREER CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL" JUSTICE PLANNING, was adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None Amendment to Item 9 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Amend- Camco Construc- ment to the contract with Camco Construction Company, tion Contract Incorporated, 20250 Acacia Street, Suite 200, Newport Senior. Center. Beach, for construction of a parking lot at the Senior. Parking Lot Center.. The City.Manager stated that the dollar amount listed on the agenda for construction of the parking lot was a preliminary ,figure available at the time of post- ing, and the final negotiated price is $184,639.00. MOTION On motion by Council Member. Humphrey, seconded by Amendment Approved Council Member. Erickson, the amendment was approved, and the City Manager was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: Genis ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and Parking and Open place set for the public hearing to consider an ordi- Space Requirements nance amending the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to increase the parking requirements and to reduce the open space requirement for residential development. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Joseph R. Milligan, M.D., 301 West Bastanchury Road, Suite 175, Fullerton, which expressed concern about how the proposed ordi- nance could affect his apartment project. The Deputy City Manager./Development Services introduced Senior. Planner. Alice Angus who summarized the Agenda Report dated December. 20, 1991, pointing out that there were two versions of the ordinance: Version "A" would apply to both apartments and condominiums; and Version "B" would apply to apartments only. Ms. Angus stated that the ordinance contains a clause that protects projects in progress whereby if Planning approval has been received by the date of first reading, the project would be considered exempt. A discussion ensued regard- ing the current versus proposed parking standards. Vice Mayor. Genis recommended that on the Residential Parking Standards Table, Item 3, line 2, "for. one (1) of the" be changed to read "for no more than one (1) of the"; and line 3, "garages should be furnished" be changed to read, "garages shall be furnished". Sid Soffer., 900 Arbor. Street, Costa Mesa, asked the purpose of open space, and the Deputy City Manager./Deve- lopment Services responded that primarily the purpose is to encourage buildings to be built up instead of out so there is some form of usable open area. Mr.. Soffer then commented on the various uses of concrete in open spaces. David Wheeler., 2336 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, President of the Sunny Mesa Homeowners Association, addressed the proposed ordinance amending the residential parking standards, Section 3, stating that provision for outdoor storage areas larger. than 100 cubic feet would make developments utilizing carports more attractive to pros- pective residents. He supported Version B of the proposed ordinance, which applies only to apartments, and suggested staff conduct a more comprehensive survey of condominium parking needs. Steve Stapakis, 2821 Tucker. Lane, Los Alamitos, stated he has a 16 -unit apartment building in the planning process which is on a unique site, and he suggested that the parking space requirements be more flexible. Olympia Stapakis, 2821 Tucker Lane, Los Alamitos, noted that she is a builder of town homes, and felt that living room space is more important than guest parking space. 144 r Jim Kincaid, 13815 Groveside Drive, Santa Ana, commented on the requirement for storage space and guest parking for town homes and condominiums. Larry Campeau, 1955 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, sup- ported the proposed ordinance; however., he suggested the section on storage could be amended: (1) to delete requiring locked storage in a locked garage, requiring only the storage area be locked in a carport; and (2) that guest parking should not be differentiated fram open parking to allow flexibility. The Deputy City Manager./Development Services summarized .the Agenda Report dated December. 26, 1991, reporting that the applicant is appealing Condition No. 19 of the Transportation Division which requires dedication of right-of-way land along Fairview Road prior to issuance of building permits. In response to an inquiry from Council Member. Erickson, the Deputy City Manager./Development Services clarified that the 532 average daily trips anticipated to be generated by the proposed mini market, as reported on Page 1 of the Agenda Report, was calculated by the Public Services Department, reference Page A-11 of the Agenda Report, and the Institute of Transportation Engineers manual is used to obtain standard traffic generation numbers per square feet of building according to the type of use. Carl Johnson, the applicant, mentioned that he was an authorized agent for. Exxon Company for the processing of this application only, and pointed out that the appli- cation for the possible sale of beer and wine in the mini -market had been deleted. He made reference to the average daily trips noted in the Agenda Report as being a very high estimate. Sid Soffer., 900 Arbor. Street, Costa Mesa, questioned the land dedication and the process by which trip ends are determined. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member. Humphrey, seconded by Continued to Council Member. Erickson, and carried 5-0, this item was January 20, 1992 continued to the meeting of January 20, 1992, directing staff to address the following concerns: (1) under. - ground parking; (2) marked or unmarked open and guest parking; (3) changing the wording regarding the 100 cubic feet of securable storage; (4) increasing the size of the storage space; and (5) a response to Dr.. Joseph Milligan regarding his project. PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and Appeal of place set for the public hearing to consider the appli- PA-91-99 cation from Carl Johnson, 1195 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, Johnson authorized agent for. Exxon Company, U.S.A., appealing ,a Condition of Approval regarding dedication, for. Plan- ning Action PA -91-99, for. a Conditional Use Permit to renovate an existing service station/hand car wash, legalize an automobile detailing area, and to add a convenience store within the service station with possi- ble sale of alcohol (beer and. wine) at a future date, located at 1195 Baker. Street in a C2 zone. Environmen- tal Determination:. Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager./Development Services summarized .the Agenda Report dated December. 26, 1991, reporting that the applicant is appealing Condition No. 19 of the Transportation Division which requires dedication of right-of-way land along Fairview Road prior to issuance of building permits. In response to an inquiry from Council Member. Erickson, the Deputy City Manager./Development Services clarified that the 532 average daily trips anticipated to be generated by the proposed mini market, as reported on Page 1 of the Agenda Report, was calculated by the Public Services Department, reference Page A-11 of the Agenda Report, and the Institute of Transportation Engineers manual is used to obtain standard traffic generation numbers per square feet of building according to the type of use. Carl Johnson, the applicant, mentioned that he was an authorized agent for. Exxon Company for the processing of this application only, and pointed out that the appli- cation for the possible sale of beer and wine in the mini -market had been deleted. He made reference to the average daily trips noted in the Agenda Report as being a very high estimate. Sid Soffer., 900 Arbor. Street, Costa Mesa, questioned the land dedication and the process by which trip ends are determined. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member. Erickson, seconded PA -91-99 Approved; by Council Member. Buffa, and carried 5-0, to reverse the Condition 19 Planning Commission's decision for. PA -91-99 by approving Revoked the application with deletion of Condition No. 19, "Per requirements of Real Property, City of Costa Mesa, Engineering and Transportation Divisions, and prior to issuance of building permits, dedicate all land 79 feet from the centerline of Fairview Street for turn pocket/ bus bay". OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented from the meeting of December. Building, Housing, 16, 1991, a request to create Building, Housing, and and Fire Codes Fire Codes Board of Appeals. The Deputy City Manager./ Board of Appeals Development Services summarized the Agenda Report dated December. 26, 1991, and he noted that costs for the board would be minimal. Sid Soffer., 900 Arbor. Street, Costa Mesa, commented that according to the Agenda Report, the Building Code man- dates that the City shall have an appeals board. The Deputy City Manager./Development Services responded that the Code states that there shall be an appeals board but in the absence of an appointed board, the Council will automatically assume the roll. MOTION On motion by Council Member. Erickson, seconded by Staff Directed Council Member. Humphrey, and carried 5-0, staff was to Proceed with directed to proceed with recruitment of five Costa Mesa Recruitment residents or business people with Costa Mesa business addresses to serve on the Building, Housing, and Fire Codes Board of Appeals. OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented Ordinance 91-29 for. second Fire Department reading and adoption. The ordinance amends Section 7-1 Functions 'of Title 7 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code pertaining to the functions of the Costa Mesa Fire Department. The City Manager explained that this ordinance refines the existing language on the duties and responsibilities within the Fire Department. MOTION On motion by Council Member. Humphrey, seconded by Ordinance 91-29 Council Member. Erickson, Ordinance 91-29, AN ORDINANCE Adopted OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFOR- NIA, AMENDING SECTION 7-1 OF TITLE 7 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE COSTA MESA FIRE DEPARTMENT, was given second reading and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request for rehearing from General Plan Newport Pacific Development Corporation, 4400 MacArthur. Amendment Request Boulevard, Suite 900, Newport Beach, to process a Gener.- Newport Pacific al Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of property located at 2777 Bristol Street from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized the request from Newport Pacific Development as reported in the Agenda. Report dated December. 27, 1991. Al Marshall, representing Newport Pacific Development, observed that this request for reconsideration for rehearing was based on a resultant decrease in traffic impact, and that the project encompasses more than 25 percent of the area being considered. He also pointed out that this project is beneficial to senior citizens in the community. Geraldine Evans, 2838 Drake Avenue, Costa Mesa, compared the proposed project to the senior complex on Wilson Street which overlooks the neighboring houses. The Vice Mayor noted that she did not believe that the applicant has provided any significant new information, and that which has.been provided regarding affordability is not accurate in terms of the City policy regarding income -to -housing -cost ratio. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor. Genis, seconded by Council Request for. Member. Erickson, and carried 5-0, the request for. re - Rehearing Denied hearing was denied. OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request for rehearing from Rehearing Request Gregory Howell, 1500 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, Howell representing Island Trader., concerning Council's denial of Planning Action PA -88-116, for. a Conditional Use Permit to allow a restaurant in a commercial building within 200 feet of residential property, located at 1500 Newport Boulevard. The Deputy City Manager./Development Services summarized the Agenda Report dated December. 27, 1991, stating that to date no new testimony has been received. Gregory Howell, Island Trader, , r. equested a rehearing ing based on new testimony from residents supporting the establishment, and evidence that some prior testimony was not entirely factual. He then distributed this information to the Council. In response to a question from Council Member. Erickson, Mr.. Howell reiterated the limited hours of operation he had previously suggested, that being a decrease in hours Sunday through Wednesday evening. Mr.. Howell requested that the infor- mation he presented be entered as evidence and he gave a copy to the City Clerk. Sid Soffer., 900 Arbor. Street, Costa Mesa, commented that he believed there is new evidence regarding the three findings on Page 4 of the Agenda Report. MOTION On motion by Council Member. Erickson, seconded by Request for. Council Member. Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the request Rehearing Denied for rehearing was denied, with the finding that no new, substantial evidence has been presented. OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request to reschedule the Reschedule General General Plan meeting of January 29, 1992, to February 5, Plan Meeting 1992. The City Manager gave the dates the Neighborhood Community Center is available. He stated that if the evening of Monday; January 27, 1992, was desirable, a tape delay cable broadcast of the Planning Commission meeting could be arranged. After. discussion, Mayor Hornbuckle directed the City Manager, to schedule the General Plan Meeting on January 27, 1992, at 6:30 p.m., at the Neighborhood Community Center. . RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:30 p.m., and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:40 p.m. NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a recommendation from the Golf Los Lagos Course Course Advisory Committee to authorize the construction Golf Paths of cart paths on the Los Lagos Course with funds appro- priated from the Golf Course Capital Improvement Fund; and Budget Adjustment No. 92-28 for. $230,000.00. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report of Decem- ber. 23, 1991, noting that the funds for construction are allocated from the $2.00 fee increase implemented for the purpose of constructing capital improvement projects at the course. He recommended not proceeding with installation of cart paths on any holes in areas which will conflict with the implementation of the Golf Course Master. Plan, to preclude the installation of improve- ments and then tearing them out a few years later. . Sole Source Bids Council Member. Humphrey was concerned about Item 1 in Brought to Council the Analysis section of the Agenda Report, pointing out that there was only one bid received for the work that is being done. He requested that in the future all sole source bids be brought before the Council. MOTION On motion by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Council Adjustment Approved; Member. Humphrey, Budget Adjustment No. 92-28 was Construction approved, and the construction of cart paths was author - Authorized ized. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a resolution establishing an Advertising and advertising and sponsorship policy for. recreation Sponsorship Police programs and events. The City Manager reviewed the for. Recreation Agenda Report dated December. 17, 1991, and referred to Programs the memorandum that was forwarded from the Director. of Community Services, dated January 3, 1992, which detailed the four annual special events. Bill Folsom, 2538 California Street, Santa Ana, stated the Costa Mesa City Employee's Association is interested in becoming involved in this type of project, perhaps sponsoring -an event. The City Manager suggested requesting that the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission investi- gate a' specific program for contributions, donations, and support of parks. MOTION On motion by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Council Resolution 92-3 Member. Erickson, Resolution 92-3, A RESOLUTION OF THE Adopted CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY FOR CITY OF COSTA MESA RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, was adopted, directing staff to prepare a report on expand- ing the concept of private participation in terns of sponsorship for. City activities and costs. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request from Butler.-O'Bryon PA -91-102 and Associates, 4400 MacArthur. Boulevard, Suite 780, Waiver. of Fees Newport Beach, for waiver of fees in conjunction with Costa Mesa Village Planning Action PA -91-102, Costa Mesa Village Single- Butler.-O'Bryon Room Occupancy, SRO, Project, 2450 Newport Boulevard. 1-1 LJ The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized the Agenda Report dated December. 17, 1991, stating that the future costs are unknown at this time, and the final decision may be delayed until such time as dollar amounts for the fees are known. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Fee Waiver. Council Member. Humphrey, to waive the fees in conjunc- Appr.oved tion with the Costa Mesa Village Project, including the refund of the planning fee of $450.00, specifically to waive the fees, issue the permit but not collect the fees which are to be used as an in-kind contribution; to _ be conditioned on the present plan that this project be providing low to very low income housing for. the City of Costa Mesa, recognizing that it furthers the State housing law mandate for providing low and moderate income housing. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hornbuckle, Genis, Buffa, Humphrey, Erickson NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented an ordinance allowing for. off - Off -Site Sale of site sale of a single, seasonal agricultural product. Agricultural Product Council Member. Buffa reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 2, 1992, stating that this is a good opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise monies. Council Member. Buffa clarified that the ordinance being .discussed was the second version attached to the January 6, 1992, memorandum from the City Attorney's office, which eliminated the reference to vacant residential property and limited the issuance of these permits to nonprofit organizations. Council Member. Humphrey inquired if schools were included in the category of "charitable, fraternal, patriotic service or religious purposes", and the City Attorney responded that they were to the extent that they are a nonprofit entity. MOTION/Hearing On motion by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Council Set January 20, Member. Erickson, and carried 5-0, the ordinance was set 1992 for. first reading at the meeting of January 20, 1992. NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request for. Council direction OCTA Alternate on selection of an alternate to the Orange County Trans- portation Authority, OCTA. Mayor. Hornbuckle reviewed the Agenda Report dated January 2, 1992, stating that she is the voting member of the City Selection Committee, and she requested direction on whether to vote for. nominee Councilman Dick Edgar of the City of Tustin or. Councilwoman Eileen Krause of the City of Dana Point for the position of OCTA alternate. MOTION on motion by Council Member. Erickson, seconded by Eileen Krause Council Member. Buffa, and carried 4-1, Mayor. Hornbuckle Supported voting no, Mayor. Hornbuckle was directed to vote for. Councilwoman Eileen Krause. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented from the meeting of Decem- REPORT ber. 16, 1991, a request for closed session pursuant to Koll-Irvine Lawsuit Goverment Code Section 54956.9(c) to discuss Koll- Irvine Center. Property Owners Association, et al. v. County of Orange, , et al . , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 67-52-53. He stated that this hearing, originally set for. late December., had been continued to mid-January. MOTION On motion by Council Member. Buffa, seconded by Council Continued to Member. Erickson, and carried 5-0, this item was con - February 3, 1992 tinued to the meeting of February 3, 1992. CITY MANAGER The City Manager announced a Council Budget Workshop is REPORT scheduled for. Saturday, January 11, 1992, 9:00 a.m., at Budget Meetings the Neighborhood Community Center.; and on January 13, 1992, following the 4:00 p.m. regular. Study Session to be held in the Police Department Auditorium, there would be a Council Budget Workshop beginning at approximately 6:00 p.m., and both meetings are open to the public. He commended the Ad Hoc Fiscal Review Committee who greatly assisted in the review of department budget strategies. COUNCIL MEMBER Council Member. Erickson noted the informal 19th Street COMMENTS bridge committee is having a meeting Tuesday, January 7, 19th Street Bridge 1992, at 7:00 p.m. at Roy Pizarek's home, 1923 Whittier. Committee Meeting Avenue, Costa Mesa. He clarified that a letter would be forthcoming from the County of Orange regarding the 19th Street bridge, and there will be a Scope of Work avail- able for the project in the near, future. American Dis- Council Member. Humphrey commented that the American Dis- ability Act 1990 ability Act of 1990 has been amended effective January 26, 1992, and he requested that: (1) a task force be formed to investigate the changes that will be necessary to comply; and (2) a review board be formed to check compliance. Cable Television Vice Mayor. Genis noted the cable television rate Rate Increase increase, and she again mentioned the possibility of competitive cable. She stated that Colorado Springs has a non hard -wired cable system that would not require work in the public right-of-way. Regarding the Orange Fairground Ad Hoc County Fairgrounds, she commented that they have Committee appointed an ad hoc committee to review the Swap Meet contract but will not make available the names of those people on the committee. She stated that this secrecy is a bad precedent to set. Mayor. Hornbuckle asked staff to look into this matter.. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. r.:, ayo]r of e City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: C ty Clerk of the City of Cost Mesa as 149