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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
MARCH 1, 1993
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in
regular session March 1, 1993, 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, and invocation by Pastor Bruce Jeske, Christ
Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Sandra Genis
Vice Mayor Jay Humphrey
Council Member Mary Hornbuckle
Council Member Peter Buffa
Council Member Joe Erickson
Council Members Absent: None
Officials Present: City Manager Allan Roeder
City Attorney Thomas Kathe
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Donald Lamm
Public Services Director William
Morris
City Clerk Eileen Phinney
MINUTES On motion by Council Member Humphrey, seconded by Council
February 16, 1993 Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the February 16,
1993, meeting were approved.
ORDINANCES A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council
Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances by title
only.
ORAL COMMUNI- Andrew Whitney, 1189 Augusta Street, Costa Mesa, spoke about the
CATIONS ongoing problem with his neighbor who has threatened his life
because of Mr. Whitney's complaints about the constant noise
Neighborhood Noise created by the neighbor's playing basketball adjacent to his property.
Problems He reported that the most recent incident was that his neighbor
assaulted him, and Mr. Whitney feared for his safety.
County Work Janice Davidson, 1982 Arnold Avenue, Costa Mesa, referred to the
Furlough Program Orange County work furlough facility proposed for the west side of
Costa Mesa, and asked to be notified when the County files its
application for a Conditional Use Permit. The City Manager
responded that all persons who have requested notification will be
provided with that information. Brief discussion was held regarding
the per diem charges assessed to the residents of the facility and
whether taxpayers' money will be used to subsidize those who
cannot afford to pay.: The City Manager suggested asking that
question during the hearing for the Conditional Use Permit. Ms.
Davidson was concerned that the furlough facility would house high
risk inmates; asserted that adequate parking is not available; and the
number of staff members proposed for the -facility is insufficient.
Tree Removal John DeWitt, 2000 :Balearic Drive' Costa=Mesa, member of the
Program; Graffiti; Parks, Recreation Facilities ah'd`Parkways Commission, reported that
and Bike Lanes the Commission has reviewed the -Parks Master Plan, Streetscape
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Guidelines,. Median Development Guidelines, and the Tree
Ordinance. He stated that these issues are now being reviewed by
the Community Services Director, and wanted to make sure that they
would be .brought to Council's attention. He mentioned that in the
last week alone, there has been random tree removal in the
landscaped setback ,areas on Mesa Verde Drive East, Adams
Avenue, and Red Hill Avenue, and that the sycamores at Harbor
Boulevard and Fair Drive are constantly being trimmed back. He
recommended implementation of landscape conditions which would
be more self-explanatory and binding. Mr. DeWitt commented that
the City is spending- approximately $37,000.00 annually to remove
graffiti from walls, and proposed that vines be planted at free-
standing walls. Mr. DeWitt reported that the Commission wants to
be involved in the development of a good bike lane system.
Work Furlough John Feeney, 11541 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, co -coordinator of the
Program Citizens Anti-CrimTask Force, commended the City Council, City
Manager, and staff for obtaining detailed information on the satellite
jail'facility being proposed by the County for a Costa Mesa location.
Mr. Feeney felt a comment by County Supervisor Wieder that "the
residents of this City need to be educated" was a real display of
arrogance on her part, and felt the County lied to the City in that it
indicated that the facility would house people arrested for minor
violations. He commented on information published by the County
which indicates that 24 percent of the people currently in this
program were arrested for drug offenses, assault and battery, etc.
Mr. Feeney noted that the facility is supposed to be managed by the
Orange County Youth and Family Services, a social services agency,
which he felt was an inappropriate jurisdiction for the work furlough
program.
Work Furlough Don O'Neal, 1822 Tanager Drive, Costa Mesa, agreed with the
Program; "Hate previous speakers who addressed the County furlough facility. He
Crime" in Laguna spoke about a letter which was written to the Laguna Beach City
Beach; Community Council by Council Member Hornbuckle regarding the man who was
Quilt severely beaten in Laguna Beach. He believed it would have been
more appropriate to send the letter to. the victim and his family. It
was his opinion that the special meeting called by the Laguna Beach
City Council was a "publicity stunt". Mr. O'Neal asked for
information on the community quilt which is being assembled by the
Human Relations Committee. Council Member Hornbuckle
explained that any member of the community can submit a square on
any theme except that which is political. She reported that after the
quilt has been completed, it may be"d1isplayed at City Hall or in
other public buildings..
Soffer Comments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asserted that the people
on the County work furlough program are not allowed to stop
anywhere between their jobs and the facility without permission
from, their, parole.officers. He announced that he served time in jail
because, . he did not have appropriate building permits for his
property, and referred to a list he submitted to staff containing
locations of 100 or more houses that did not have building permits
on file. Mr. Soffer stated he received a letter from the Assistant
Development Services Director/Building indicating that the majority
of those houses had appropriate permits; however, he was never
advised of the status of the remainder of those properties. The City
Manager stated that a report would be available within two weeks.
CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
CALENDAR Item 6, Resolution protesting State cutbacks affecting local
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governments; Item 7, Resolution supporting Federal legislation to
abolish unfunded Federal mandates; Item 8, Resolution supporting
submittal to obtain Measure "M" funds for improvement projects in
Growth Management Area No. 8; and Item 9, Change Order No. 1
to the contract with SGPA Architecture and Planning for handicap
access compliance at the Civic Center.
On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Humphrey, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved in
one motion by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WRITTEN On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
COMMUNICATION Humphrey, Resolution 93-9, A . RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI-
Records Destruction FORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR
for Finance Depart- THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA
ment MESA PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
MOTION AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Resolution 93-9 Buffa, Erickson
Adopted NOES: None
ABSENT: None
READING FOLDER On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the following Reading Folder items
were received and processed:
Claims Claims received by the City Clerk: John Doe (confidentiality
demanded due to minor child involved - Welfare & Institutions
Code Section 827); and Natalie Fogarty.
Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been approved
Beverage by the Planning Staff: Aries Enterprises, Incorporated, doing
Licenses business at 428 East 17th Street; Kyotaru Hawaii Corporation,
doing business as The Cafe on Bristol, 3099 South Bristol Street;
and La Salsa Holding Company, doing business at 1870-A Harbor
Boulevard, Suite 202.
Public Utilities Notice from the Public Utilities Commission that Southern
Commission California Edison Company filed Application No. 93-02-010 on
February 2, 1993, to adjust recovery of nuclear plant investments
by an additional capital recovery amount and related relief.
Notice from Southern California Gas Company advising that it
filed Application No. 93-02-007 on February 1, 1993, with the
Public Utilities Commission to adjust customer rates.
SET FOR PUBLIC On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
HEARING Humphrey, and carried 5-0, a resolution establishing a fee of
Female Arrestees $125.00 per day for female arrestees housed at the City of
MOTION/Hearing Huntington Beach jail, was set for public hearing on March 15,
Set March 15, 1993 1993, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor
Warrant 1540 and Humphrey, Warrant Resolution 1540, funding City operating
Payroll 9303 expenses in the amount of $878,300.64; and Payroll 9303 for
Approved $1,162,977.32, were approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT:, None '
ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received `for construction of the Cadillac Avenue Bike Trail
ACTIONS from the Santa Ana River to Cadillac Avenue, Project No. 93-02,
are on file. in the City Clerk's office. On motion by Council
Cadillac Avenue Bike Member Buffa; seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey, the contract
Trail was awarded to Bopark Enterprises, Incorporated, 8560 Vineyard
Avenue, Suite 103, Rancho Cucamonga, for $56,682.82 (Alternate
MOTION "B"). The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Awarded to Bopark AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Enterprises Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Notice 'of Completion Installation of Flashing Beacons on Baker Street at Andros
Flashing Beacons on Street/Labrador Drive, Project No. 92-12, was completed on
Baker Street, Project February 9, 1993, to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director
No. 92-12, Completed by Daniel R. Feilmeier, doing business as Building Energy
by Building Energy Consultants, 1320 West Tefft Street, Nipomo. On motion by
Consultants Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey, the
work was, accepted; the City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice
MOTION of Completion; authorization was given to release retention funds 35
Work.Accepted days thereafter; the 'Labor and Material Bond was ordered
exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was
ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Protesting State Item 6 on the Consent Calendar was presented: A resolution
Cutbacks protesting State cutbacks affecting local governments. Sid Soffer,
900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, commented that the City should stop
complaining 'and cut out the waste like giving to charities and
MOTION subsidizing undeserving people. On motion by Council Member
Resolution 93-10 Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey, Resolution 93-10,
Adopted A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, PROTESTING THE STATE
CUTBACKS AGAINST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Unfunded Federal Item 7 on the Consent. Calendar was presented: A resolution
Mandates supporting legislation to abolish unfunded Federal Mandates on local
and State governments. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa,
commented that Federal money comes from the citizens and asked
why Council thought it deserved money from . the Federal
government. Council Member Buffa explained that when the
Federal government makes a mandate, they should supply the funds.
He emphasized that Council is asking the Federal government to pay
MOTION for its mandates. On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded
Resolution 93-11 by Council Member Hornbuckle, Resolution 93-11, A
Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING FEDERAL
;LEGISLATION TO ABOLISH UNFUNDED FEDERAL
MANDATES ON LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS AND
;ENSURING THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PAYS
COSTS INCURRED BY THOSE GOVERNMENTS IN
COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL STATUTES AND
REGULATIONS, was adopted by the following roll call. vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Funding for Growth Item 8 on the Consent Calendar was presented: A resolution
Management Area
supporting submittal of grant applications to the Orange County
No. 8 Improvement
'Transportation Authority for Growth Management Area No. 8
Projects
improvements projects. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa,
asked for an explanation of the resolution. The Public Services
Director explained that the money being requested is from Measure
"M" funds, and the City of Costa Mesa, located in Growth
Management Area No. 8, has been working with other cities in Area
No. 8, and Orange County, to develop projects which have regional
benefits. He reported that funds are being requested for four
projects: Bristol Street widening from the 55 Freeway to Red Hill
Avenue; westbound right -turn lane for westbound Sunflower Avenue
traffic turning north onto Bristol Street; dual left -turn lanes for
northbound Harbor Boulevard traffic turning left to go west on
MacArthur Boulevard; and dual left -turn lanes for eastbound 17th
MOTION
Street to northbound Irvine Avenue. On motion by Council Member
Resolution 93-12
Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Erickson, Resolution 93 -
Adopted
. 12, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE
SUBMITTAL OF GROWTH MANAGE-MENT AREA NO. 8
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER
'THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM,
was adopted by the following roll call- vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Change Order No. 1 Item 9 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Change Order
to the Contract with No. 1 for $10,000.00 to the contract with SGPA Architecture and
SGPA Architecture Planning, 2603 Main Street, Suite 810, Irvine, for the Handicap
and Planning Access Compliance Audit of the City Facilities Project. Sid Soffer,
900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked for an explanation of the
Handicap Compliance change order. The 'Public Services Director responded that the
at Civic Center original contract was to completely review the City facilities and
identify exactly what was needed to meet handicap access
requirements. He explained that the change order covers additional
work to review the plans to ensure that before construction occurs,
the design is in compliance. In addition, the Director stated a
certain expertise is needed in this field which staff does not have,
MOTION and the consultant is -'providing errors and omissions insurance to
Change Order guarantee the work.! The City Manager mentioned some of the
Approved ! changes which already have been made in the Council Chambers by
staff; however, other changes require detailed engineering design
which will be done by the consultant. On motion by Council
Member Erickson, seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey, the change
order was approved by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT,: None
PUBLIC HEARING The City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for
Source Reduction and the public hearing 'to consider establishing a permit application fee
Recycling Program and user fees for the Source Reduction and Recycling Program
(AB 939) (Assembly Bill 939):
Fee study and .resolution establishing an annual application fee of
$460.00 for trash hauling.
Method of adopting user fees.
Direction to staff to review the user fees after six months and one
year after implementation, and provide City Council with an
updated fee study and resolution if the fees being collected are
significantly different than actual City expenditures. Proper
notification would be given to all interested parties.
The Affidavit of Publication is on .file in the City Clerk's office. No
communications were received.
The Public. Services Director made a lengthy presentation of the
Agenda Report dated February 4, 1993, which details background
data on Assembly Bill 939, establishing certain requirements for
diversion of solid waste from landfills Statewide; an analysis of the
application fee; fees to implement the source reduction and recycling
element; and four funding options developed by staff with input from
the trash haulers. The Director reported that staff recommended
adoption of a resolution establishing an annual application fee of
$460.00; adoption of a resolution implementing user fees of 75 cents
per ton based on the total amount of solid waste collected in the City
prior to diversion, finding this to be the most equitable fee; and
review of the user fees after six and twelve months. The Director
pointed out that a communication from the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District (Exhibit No. 5) is a request to defer payment of fees for the
first year because its fees are collected through property taxes for
single-family residences twice a 'year.: He explained that if a fee
were imposed immediately, the Sanitary District would not have a
mechanism with which to pay the fees to the City other than to use
its reserves. He emphasized that the fee would merely be deferred
until the District has the ability to pay, and staff recommended
approval. The Director referred toa second letter from the Sanitary
District (Exhibit 6), a request to waive the requirements of any user
fees that would be imposed by Council for implementation of the
license and permit ordinance because the District has a direct
franchise and have implemented a number of recycling programs
within the District for the single-family residences. He stated that
staff recommended denial of the request so that fair and equitable
user fees can be imposed, and to accurately monitor all requirements
of the City's ordinance and Assembly Bill 939.
The City Attorney expanded on the Director's remarks concerning
the Costa Mesa Sanitary District by pointing out that the District
stated that it is providing all the services that the City's user fee
would be providing. He wanted to make it clear that the District's
request was reviewed and staff does not believe the District is
providing the services which the City will be providing through the
User Fee Program.
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Madeline Arakelian, South Coast Refuse Corporation and Integrated
Recycling Systems, 2021 Business Center Drive, Irvine, was
concerned about the Sanitary District's residential franchise contract
not being in the same format as the other haulers. She asserted that
the District's hauler stated that he would not abide by the City's
program. The City Attorney commented that he has researched the
issues and feels comfortable that the contractor providing services to
the Sanitary District will comply. Ms. Arakelian felt that the fee
based on tonnage was the only equitable option. In response to a
question from Ms. Arakelian, the City Attorney reported that the
permit obtained by the hauler from the City is considered an
agreement as defined in the City's ordinance. Ms. Arakelian
recommended that Council authorize staff to send letters to the
commercial entities to let them know that this is not a hauler's fee,
but a user fee being implemented by the City.
Gary Hill, Western Waste Industries, 16281 Construction Circle
West, Irvine, expressed concern with three -yard, front loader
customers, the problem being that several of these containers make
up one truck load and an accurate weight of each container cannot
be measured. The City Attorney contended that basing the fee on
tonnage was the most equitable method and was certain that the
haulers would come up with an answer for estimating averages.
Dolores Otting, 5 Star Rubbish Service, 2130 Canyon Drive, Costa
Mesa, suggested that a consultant be selected through the bid process
instead of merely seeking proposals; agreed with basing the fee on
tonnage instead of volume; agreed with reviewing the user fee in six
months; and recommended a program whereby fees would be
collected through the business license procedure. Ms. Otting asked
for information on penalties for not complying with the regulations.
The City Attorney responded that the resolutions have a statement
indicating that the City Council has the right under the Public
Resources Code to either impose criminal charges or civil penalties
for failure to comply with rules and regulations concerning collection
of fees and imposition of source reduction and recycling rules.
Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, questioned the ability of
hauler's to determine each customer's .usage.
There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
MOTION Vice Mayor Humphrey, to approve the study and to adopt
Study Approved; Resolution 93-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Resolution 93-13 THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
Adopted AN APPLICATION FEE PERTAINING TO PERMITS FOR
COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
MOTION Vice Mayor Humphrey, to approve funding Option 2, fees based on
Approved Option 2 by a "per ton" charge, by adopting Resolution 93-14, A RESOLUTION
Adoption of OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
Resolution 93-14 CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE PERTAINING TO
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
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ELEMENT, and the fee study attached thereto. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis,Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Buffa, Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Authorized Future Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, directing staff to review the
Review of User Fees user fees after `six months and one year after implementation, and
provide City Council with an updated fee study and resolution if the
fees being collected are significantly different than actual City
expenditures.
MOTION, A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Authorized Deferment Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, directing staff to continue
of Sanitary District to work with the rSanitary District and allow them to defer payment
Fees of the fees, not waive the fees, but defer payment of the fees for the
appropriate period of time because of the method by which the
District levies fees.
ADJOURNMENT TO Mayor Genis adjourned the Council meeting to a special meeting of
REDEVELOPMENT the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency; and Agency Chairman
AGENCY MEETING Buffa convened the Agency meeting.
COUNCIL Following adjournment of the special Redevelopment Agency
MEETING meeting at 8:30 p.m., Mayor Genis reconvened the City Council
RECONVENED meeting. .Council Member Buffa left the chambers at the beginning
of the Agency meeting after announcing that he would be abstaining
Council Member from voting on the Costa Mesa Village Single -Room Occupancy
Buffa Absent project.
OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk presented the Management Plan for the Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Village Village Single -Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel, 2450 Newport
SRO Project Boulevard.
MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey; seconded by Council Member
Resolution 93-15 Erickson, Resolution 93-15, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Adopted COUNCIL . OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE COSTA
MESA VILLAGE SINGLE -ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING
PROJECT, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Genis, Humphrey, Hornbuckle,
Erickson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Buffa
Council Member Council Member Buffa returned to the chambers at this time to
Buffa Returned participate in the remainder of the Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk presented a request from John DeWitt, 2000 Balearic
Sister City Program Drive, Costa Mesa, to formalize the Sister City relationship with
Werribee, Australia. The Agenda Report dated February 23, 1993,
includes a chronological summary of the City's relationship with the
City of Werribee.
John DeWitt referred to the last discussion on the Sister City
program which was held at the Council's July, 1992, Study Session.
He reported that the City of Werribee, Australia, has established a
12 -member Sister City Committee, and it was his impression during
his visit in Werribee that they would like to know if the City of
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Costa Mesa is still interested in going forward with the program.
Mr. DeWitt felt it would be beneficial for both cities to share
information and documents, and exchange photographs for
'exhibition.. He recommended establishing a financially self -
;supporting committee which could include government
representatives such,as.the City Manager, the Mayor, and a member
of City staff; as well: as representatives from the school district, civic
,clubs, the business community, senior citizens, athletic
;organizations, and churches/temples. He suggested that mailings be
,done by the City Manager's office, and that a monthly FAX be sent
by both cities to be posted in each City Hall. Mr. DeWitt
,mentioned a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation Facilities,
and Parkways Commission that the unnamed park on Fair Drive,
adjacent to the Civic Center, be named "Werribee Park".
'Council Member Erickson commented that any funding from the
City for new programs, including staff involvement, would be
difficult at this time; ,and it was his understanding from previous
discussions that this endeavor would be a private sector program,
without City time and money being involved. Council Member
Erickson asked if a committee could function without City staff.
Mr. DeWitt felt it could not.
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Council Member Hornbuckle also voiced her concern about the
City's taking on any more new programs or monetary obligations,
especially in light of possible staff cutbacks. She recommended
'having the City issue a press release requesting interested citizens to
help form an independent, nonprofit Sister City organization, and in
that way, only -those people in the community who are genuinely
interested would be ' responding. She also suggested targeting
people with specific expertise or who have a particular interest in
this type of program; a Council Member could be named to provide
a liaison with City government, and possibly a little staff time could
be found to get the process started. The City Manager stated that
staff would prepare the press release, and a Conference Room made
available for the organization's meetings.
Council Member Buffa agreed with the concept of forming a
nonprofit organization such as that suggested by Council Member
Hornbuckle. John DeWitt stated that his meaning of formalizing the
program was possibly a proclamation or resolution from Council to
the City of Werribee.;
MOTION
A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by
Directed Staff to
Mayor Genis, directing staff to prepare a press release for the local
Prepare a Press
media, requesting members of the community who may be interested
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in working with the Sister City organization to contact the City for
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the purpose of developing a Sister City relationship with Werribee,
Australia. She stated that the intent of the motion was to get the
process started to determine whether there are people in the
community interested. in working towards this goal, and not make
commitments of City time nor money at the moment. The motion
carried 5-0.
COUNCIL
Council Member Erickson announced that a hearing will be- held
COMMENTS
Tuesday, March 2, , 1993, at 7:00 p.m., at the Neighborhood
Community Center, ,1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, to receive
Cable TV Hearing
public input on cable`services being provided by Copley/Colony
Cablevision of Costa:Mesa.
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Mayor and City Council+ Member Erickson commended the City Manager for
Manager Commended compiling, on very short notice, the packet on the work furlough
center. He also commended Mayor Genis on the good job she did
at the meeting of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, and felt
that because of her presentation, the Board included a provision
requiring a. Conditional Use Permit from the City.
Council Members Hornbuckle and Humphrey thanked Mayor Genis
and Council Member Erickson for representing the City at the Board
of Supervisors meeting.
Mayor Genis announced that citizens will be kept informed on the
work furlough project as to. the date it will be heard by the Planning
Commission. She estimated that it may be four months before the
item is heard because traffic studies, etc., must be completed first.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared: the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa