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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/1994 - City CouncillYy REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA APRIL 4, 1994 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session April 4, 1994, 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 Dr. David Clark, Southern California College. 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 Assistant Development Services Director/Planning Manager Perry Valantine Public Services Director William Morris Budget and Research Officer Richard Averett Recreation Superintendent Charles Carr Assistant to the City Manager Ann Gyben Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice March 21, 1994 Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21, 1994, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council RESOLUTIONS Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. ORAL COMMUNI- Anne Shereshevsky, 2152 Elden Avenue, No. 1, Costa Mesa, asked CATIONS why the City does not celebrate Good Friday and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Mayor Genis responded that the number of holidays City Holidays taken by the City is an issue which is negotiated with the employees, and to date these two particular days have not been chosen. The City Manager clarified that the City allows employees to take off on their own time for special observances. Ms. Shereshevsky referred Mobile Home Parks to an article in the Sunday, April 3, 1994, Los Angeles Times which addressed the issue of mobile home parks, and encouraged the City to assist tenants in purchasing these parks in order to provide affordable housing for seniors. The Mayor reported that various means for preservation of mobile home parks are being investigated. Soffer Comments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, alluded to meetings between the City of Newport Beach and local restaurant owners which culminated in positive action, and suggested that Costa Mesa recognize some of its large contributors and initiate the same type of T372 meeting. He reported on problems encountered by a small business owner when attempting to open, and complained of a lack of communication between City staff and management. Mr. Soffer next addressed Costa Mesa traffic_ signals, stating that the system is still not synchronized. In response to Council Member Erickson's reminder that a ride -along with City staff had been suggested for observation purposes, Mr. Soffer stated that he had been too busy. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item 11, City Attorney's Report No. 94-27, and Lease Agreement MOTION /Approved with the Costa Mesa Sanitary District; and Item 14, Agreements Except Items 11 with Newport Harbor Baseball Association. and 14 On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. WRITTEN COMMU- Resolution 94-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NICATIONS/Adopted THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING Resolution 94-17 RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizing Police OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE Records Destruction NO. 75-60, was adopted. READING FOLDER - The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Doris Ahadpour; Noy Blevins; James Cote'; Charles Markel; and Christopher Thompson. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been approved Licenses by the Planning Staff: Lampost Pizza, 462 East 17th Street. WARRANTS Warrant Resolution 1568, funding City operating expenses in the Approved Warrant amount of $1,111,779.37; and Payroll 9405 for $1,235,603.10, were 1568; Payroll 9405 approved. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 963, Annual Office Supply Contract, ACTIONS/Awarded are on file in the City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to Bid 963, Office Eastman, Inc., 3366 East Willow Street, Signal Hill, in an annual Supplies, to Eastman amount not to exceed $90,000.00. Adopted Resolution Resolution 94-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 94-18 Requesting THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING Measure M Funds THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO for Design Services ALLOCATE MEASURE M FUNDS FOR DESIGN SERVICES ON on Bristol/I-405 BRISTOL STREET AT THE I-405 FREEWAY INTERCHANGE, was adopted. Adopted Resolution Resolution 94-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 94-19 Approving THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE Application for APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS Bicycle and/or SB -821 UNDER SB -821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS Pedestrian Funds BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN, was adopted. Adopted Resolution Resolution 94-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 94-20, Landscaping THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING Assessment District PROCEEDINGS FOR RENEWAL OF CITY OF COSTA MESA No. 1 Renewal LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, was adopted. • 3 Adopted Resolution Resolution 94-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 94-21, Landscaping THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING Assessment District PROCEEDINGS FOR RENEWAL OF CITY OF COSTA MESA No. 2 Renewal LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, was adopted. Accepted Work by Completion of Replacement of Three Backflow Devices at 99 Fair R.F. Paulus, Inc., Drive and 1845 and 1865 Park Avenue, Project No. 93-13, .was for Three Backflow completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director on Devices, Project No. March 11, 1994) by R.F. Paulus, Inc., 2871 East Coronado Street, 93-13 Anaheim. The work was accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; authorization was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Accepted Work by Completion of Emergency Roof Replacement and Repair Work at Sears Roofing for Mesa Verde Library; 2969 Mesa Verde Drive East, Project No. 94 - Roof Replacement 03, was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Director at Mesa Verde on March 14, 1994, by Sears Roofing Service, 5850 Obispo Library, Project No. Avenue, Long Beach. The work was accepted; the Deputy City 94-03 Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; and authorization was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter. Ratified C.O. 2, Staff's authorization to perform the work described in Change Order Approved C.O. 3, for No. 2 to the contract for Roof Replacement and Repair Work at Rea Roof Replacement at Center, 661 Hamilton Street, Project No. 93-15, was ratified; .and Rea Center, Project Change Order No. 3 for a credit of $3,900.00, pursuant to Council No. 93-15 Policy No. 700-1, was approved. Approved Agreements Agreements C-94-654 and C-94-655 with the Orange County C-94-654 and C-94- Transportation Authority (OCTA), for bus turnout construction on 655 with OCTA for Fair Drive and Baker Street, were approved, and the Mayor and Bus Turnouts Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 94-31 for $700,000.00, for the Civic Center Adjustment 94-31 for Barrio Housing Corporation project funded by fiscal year 1992-93 Civic Center Barrio and fiscal year 1993-94 Federal Housing and Urban Development Housing Project HOME Program, was approved. Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 94-37 for $305,670.00, to carry forward Adjustment 94-37 unappropriated 1991-92 and appropriated 1992-93 Community for CDBG Funds Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, was approved. Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 94-39 for $40,000.00, for construction of Adjustment 94-39 bus stop boarding pads to improve accessibility at various bus stops, for Bus Stops was approved. Lease Agreement with Item 11 on the Consent Calendar was presented: City Attorney's Sanitary District for Report No. 94-27, and Lease Agreement with the Costa Mesa Office Space Sanitary District. The City Manager clarified that the agreement covers the Sanitary District's lease of office space in City Hall and assured Council that this included the basic telephone line but not toll and long distance calls. On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, MOTION seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the agreement Agreement Approved was approved, subject to modifications to Item 6(b) by the City Attorney regarding telephone charges, and the Mayor was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Agreements with Item 14 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreements with Newport Harbor Newport Harbor Baseball Association: Joint Use Agreement; and Baseball Association Professional Services Agreement for construction supervision of .0+ 3-74 k, I youth baseball and soccer fields at Kaiser Elementary School. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked if this item would require the expenditure of City funds, and, if so, what amount. Mayor Genis responded that $250,000.00 had previously been set aside for this purpose. The City Manager explained that three sites in the City are being developed for youth athletic facilities and MOTION volunteer labor will be utilized for construction through Costa Mesa Agreements Approved Little League, which will reduce costs appreciably. On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, the Joint Use Agreement was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign on behalf of the City; and the Professional Services Agreement was approved, and'the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place PA-94-O1/S-93-184 set for the public hearing to consider an application from Hersel Mangoli Mangoli, 1970 Church Street, Costa Mesa, appealing Condition of Approval No. 9 for Planning Action PA-94-10/Parcel Map S-93- 184, for a Conditional Use Permit for a two -unit apartment project (one unit occupied by owner; converted to condominiums, with a tentative Parcel Map for a two -lot subdivision with a common lot, Lot A), located at the above address in an R2 zone. Environmental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Assistant Development Services Director/Planning Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated March 28, 1994. He pointed out that the Condition of Approval was actually No. 8 on Exhibit "B" of the resolution; and staff recommended the addition of a Code Requirement which would remind the applicant of the requirement to pay park fees prior to recordation of the map. Hersel Mangoli, the applicant, reassured Council that Unit "A", the existing house, would be demolished. He stated his intentions were to demolish the house upon completion of Unit "B",move into that unit and sell it for financing, then construct the new Unit "A". He answered a question "from the Mayor by stating that the stucco job done on the house had not been expensive and was needed at the time; however, the unit will be demolished as planned. The Assistant Development Services Director clarified that Mr. Mangoli wished to modify Condition No. 8 to indicate that the existing dwelling unit would be demolished prior to approval of the final Parcel Map. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked if the applicant could sell the property if he were not able to complete the plans to demolish and rebuild. Mayor Genis responded that the property could be sold intact at any point. Mr. Soffer objected to the use of the term "potentially substandard unit", as used by staff in reference to the existing Unit "A"; as being prejudicial. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Resolution 94-22 Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Resolution 94-22, A Adopted Approving RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PA -94-10/S-93-184 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING ACTION PA -94-10 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP S-93-184, was adopted based on Planning staff findings, subject to Conditions of Approval contained in the Agenda Report, and modifying Condi- � t i 117,. en dfa 375 tion No. 8 to read, "The existing dwelling unit on Parcel 1 shall be demolished prior to approval of the final Parcel Map. " PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Weed Abatement set for the public hearing to consider a resolution instructing and authorizing the removal of weeds and rubbish. No communications were received. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated March 24, 1994. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Resolution 94-23 Humphrey, and carried 5-0, Resolution 94-23, A RESOLUTION OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALI- FORNIA, INSTRUCTING AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS . DESIGNEE TO PROCEED WITH THE REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND RUBBISH, was adopted. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Community Services set for the public hearing to consider a resolution establishing rates, Fees fees and charges for services provided by the Community Services Department. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Budget and Research Officer summarized the Agenda Report dated March 23, 1994. Responding to questions from Council, the Recreation Superinten- dent explained that nonprofit organizations are given the lowest rates for weekday community center room rental. Discussion ensued on the following subjects: remainder of the room rentals and the various rates; park reservation fee; ballfield lighting; and instructional classes (ice skating and tumbling/gymnastics). MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Resolution 94-24 Vice Mayor Humphrey, to adopt Resolution 94-24, A Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING SCHEDULES OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA; except fees on Page 7 of the Fee Schedule for Ballfields with and without lighting (utility fields, softball, and baseball); Page 8, Aquatic Rec Swim rate, instituting a reduced rate for the last hour as previously established; and excluding the Job Center Documentation Fee on Page 1. The motion carried 5-0. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Mayor Genis, Job Center Fee and carried 3-2, Council Members Humphrey and Hornbuckle voting Approved no, the Job Center Documentation Fee (on Page 1 of the Fee Schedule) was approved. Vice Mayor Humphrey did not, support the motion because he did not feel that enough money would be generated to cover services rendered, and the I.D. is not an identifying piece of paper since it does not contain a photograph. Council Member Hornbuckle did not condone charging the fee partly because some people who were using the center might be back on the street. Mayor Genis requested that staff provide ballfield utility costs. MOTION/Ballfields Continued to April 18, 1994 On motion by Hornbuckle, and meeting of April Mayor Genis, seconded by Council Member carried 5-0, ballfield fees were continued to the 18, 1994. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this is the time and place set Sexually Oriented for the public hearing to consider City Attorney's Report No. 94 - Businesses 19A, and an interim ordinance extending a moratorium on adult businesses; limiting sexually oriented businesses to specified zoning districts; providing for licensing and regulation of sexually oriented businesses; and declaring the urgency thereof. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The City Attorney explained that the ordinance required a 4/5 vote and would extend the forty-five day effective date of the first interim ordinance for a period of ten months and fifteen days. He amended Section 18-860.2, Subparagraph (3) Adult Business, by adding the following phrase to the end of the paragraph: "unless such business involves medical treatment administered by a medical practitioners chiropractor, physical therapist, or similar professional person licensed by the State." There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Ordinance 94-7 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to adopt Ordinance 94-7, *AN Adopted INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON ADULT BUSINESSES AND AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER XIII OF TITLE 13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND LIMITING SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO SPECIFIED ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, including the amendment suggested by the City Attorney. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of March 21, Antennas 1994, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 94-6, regarding antennas. The Assistant Development Services Director/Planning Manager made a renumbering correction -as follows: Sections_ 13- 859 through 13-859.3 should read 13-858 through 13-859.2. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Ordinance 94-6 Erickson, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 94-6, AN ORDINANCE- OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTIONS 13-313, 13-353, AND 13-353.5 AND ADDING SECTIONS 13-856, 13-857, 13-858, 13- 859, 13-859.1 AND 13-859.2 TO THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ANTENNAS, was given second reading and adopted; with direction to staff to correct any section number discrepancies. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Annual Review No. 2 of the 1990 General Plan_ .Annual General Plan. The Assistant Development Services Director/ Review Planning Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated March 21, 1994. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Received and Filed Member Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the report was received and filed. 1 I* o 13, NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from the Costa Mesa - 49th Annual Fish Newport Harbor Lions Club for street closures, installation of Fry Parade and banners, and limit on police services fees for the 49th Annual Fish Carnival Fry Parade and Carnival. The Assistant to the City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated March 28, 1994. Mike Scheafer, President of the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club, Inc., Post Office Box 10628, Costa Mesa, asked why the Police Department fees were considerably higher than last year for the same basic service. The Assistant to the City Manager answered that the fee was calculated based upon the parade route; however, Mr. Scheafer stated the parade route was actually shorter. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Street Closures and Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, street closures; installation of street Banners Approved banners pursuant., to Council Policy No. 500-6; and Police Department fees of $7,100.00, plus the 3.5 percent increase, for a total of $7,349.00, were approved. Council Member Hornbuckle clarified that other staff services at a cost of $8,422.40 were not included in the motion; however, the Lions Club is aware that they are responsible for that fee. George Lorton, 1013 Park Hill Drive, Costa Mesa, Lions Club Past President, asked about security fees, and the Assistant to the City Manager responded that this figure was included in the staff services mentioned above. Council Member Erickson thanked members of the Lions Club for their generous donations to the Save Our Youth (SOY) Club, and stated that members of the SOY Boxing Club were willing to assist with the installation of booths, clean up, etc., for the fish fry and carnival. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Run for Your Life Run for Your Life '94 '94 for partial street closures on Anton Boulevard, Sunflower Avenue, and Bristol Street on May 1 for a 5K/10K race to benefit the American Cancer Society. The Assistant to the City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated March 28, 1994. MOTION/Street On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Closures Approved Erickson, and carried 5-0, the street closures were approved. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented consultant services for MIS Consultant Management Information Systems (MIS). Services On motion by Council Member. Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice MOTION/Continued Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to April to April 18, 1994 18, 1994. Council Member Erickson suggested putting this item on - the Intercity Liaison Committee Meeting to obtain feedback from other cities. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to establish a Multi - Multi -Family Resi- Family Residential Rebuilding Incentives Committee. The Assistant dential Rebuilding Development Services Director/Planning Manager reviewed the Incentives Committee Agenda Report dated March 30, 1994. Council Member Buffa did not agree with appointing a Planning Commissioner and a City Council member to the committee. }' s378 Council Member Hornbuckle envisioned that persons involved in managing, owning or living in multi -family buildings would help to develop incentives which would be brought to Council. Mayor Genis expressed an interest in having persons in the homeowners groups involved because of parking problems. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Committee Formation Mayor Humphrey; and carried 5-0, to approve the committee Approved formation, to delete` the Planning Commission and City Council members, and to direct staff to proceed with the appointment process. Mayor Genis requested that the homeowners associations be contacted. She suggested proceeding with the standard press release, and contact the two persons who had expressed an interest. Council Member Buffa wanted the requirements clearly defined. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORTS/Request Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(b)(1) to discuss for Closed Session: the following: Consuelo Acevez v. City of Costa Mesa, et al., Acevez v. City; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 66 37 52; Shigemasa v. Shigemasa v. City; City of Costa Mesa, et al., Orange County Superior. Court Case No. Min v. City; Gonzales 72 67 93 (Planning Action PA -93-56) and Min v. City of Costa v. City; Disabled Mesa, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 72 67 92 Access (Planning Action PA -93-55); Eric Sean and Victoria Gonzales v. City of Costa Mesa, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 58 63 39; and threat of litigation by California Attorney General on City Enforcement of Disabled Access at Triangle Square. The Mayor announced closed session would be held at the end of regular business. COUNCIL Council Member Erickson expressed his pleasure with the Joint Use COMMENTS/Joint Agreements with the Newport -Mesa School District for ballfields, Use Agreement and thanked the Recreation Superintendent for his work in this area. Meetings with Council Member Hornbuckle commented that the meetings being Restaurant Owners held with restaurant owners by the City of Newport Beach is in fact following Costa Mesa's lead when meetings were held in the past regarding a restaurant ordinance. Planning Commission In regard to Planning Commission salaries, Mayor Genis suggested Salaries reviewing whether meetings requiring attendance of any Planning Commissioner, other than regular meetings and study sessions, should be included ,in the paid meetings for Commissioners, but retaining the existing "not to exceed salary" per month. ADJOURNMENT TO At 8:25 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session CLOSED SESSION in the first floor conference room to discuss the items listed under City Attorney's Reports. MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:25 p.m., and the action RECONVENED taken during closed session was announced. MOTION Regarding Consuelo Acevez v. City of Costa Mesa, et al., Orange Settlement Offer County Superior Court Case No. 66 37 'S2, by a vote of 5-0, Accepted in Acevez Council accepted the settlement offer by plaintiff Acevez and cross - V. City defendants Mesa Consolidated Water District and Macco Construc- tion Company as outlined in . the City Attorney's confidential memorandum dated March 29, 1994. MOTION Regarding Shigemasa v. City of Costa Mesa, et al., Orange County Settlement Offer Superior Court Case No. 72 67 93 (PA -93-56) and Min v. City of Accepted in Costa Mesa, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 72 67 r - 1 i� x.179 Shigemasa v. City; 92 (PA -93-55), by a vote of 5-0, Council accepted the offer from and Min v. City plaintiffs to settle .by closing businesses, and dismissing litigation with prejudice; City will cancel revocation of Police permits; and each party to bear all costs. MOTION Regarding Eric Sean and Victoria Gonzales v. City of Costa Mesa, Settlement Rejected et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 58 63 39, Council in Gonzales v. City voted 5-0 to reject the settlement demand, and authorization was given to take the case to binding arbitration with a limit as outlined in the City Attorney's confidential memorandum dated April 4, 1994. MOTION/Authorized Regarding the threat of litigation by California Attorney General on Settlement in Triangle City Enforcement of Disabled Access at Triangle Square, by a vote Square of 4-0, Council Member Buffa absent, the City Attorney was authorized to explore settlement with the California Attorney General; and the: City Manager was authorized to work with Triangle Square Joint Venture and staff to correct the sidewalk ramp along 19th Street/Newport Boulevard/Harbor Boulevard. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. C Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy Ci Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa