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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1994 - City Council4, 0 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA MAY 16, 1994 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session May '16, 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 Mayor Genis. 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 Assistant Finance Director Marc Davis Project Administration Manager Larry Arruda Redevelopment Project Manager Muriel Berman Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council May 2, 1994 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 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- Gene Atherton, M.D., 1081 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CATIONS announced -.a project he has undertaken, the goal of which is to activate the citizens in Orange County to oust the County's "old Major Deficiencies boys" (Supervisors) within the next two to four years. He asserted in Orange County that there are major deficiencies in the County's affairs relating to mass transit, affordable housing, the homeless population, use of El Toro Marine Air Station, sanitation, and pollution. The Mayor advised Dr. Atherton that these matters are outside the jurisdiction of the City Council. Karate Program at Duke Olrich, 288.1 Europa Drive, Costa Mesa, was concerned about Balearic Center the Karate Program at Balearic Center being cancelled or moved to an unacceptable location if the City and the Newport -Mesa Unified School District do not reach an agreement on the lease of the site. The City Manager reported that if a lease cannot be negotiated, the Westside Police Substation is being considered as an alternative site for the program. Mr. Olrich commented that the Karate Program positively affects the young' participants in that it builds self-esteem and confidence. {i .40 3 "Annual Spring Faire Karin Ahlf, 217-B East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, submitted copies 1994" at St. Joachim of a petition, the original of which was presented to St. Joachim Church Church, regarding its "Annual Spring Faire 1994", scheduled for May 20, 21, and 22, 1994. The petition addresses noise problems created by music, the public address system, generators, and setting up and dismantling equipment, especially from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Mayor Genis suggested having the police monitor this event. Rick Gilliam, 221-B East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, complained about the trailers parked on the church property during the Faire, especially the one parked adjacent to his fence. He also mentioned the unpleasant odor emanating from the diesel generators, and elaborated on the traffic flow problems. Mr. Gilliam suggested relocating the Faire to a more appropriate site in the future. The City Manager stated that he would contact Father Krause on Tuesday, and meet with police personnel and others to make sure that this problem is resolved. Mayor Genis commented that the Faire may have outgrown its present location. Copley/Colony Cable Jeffrey Childs, 1139 Aviemore Terrace, Costa Mesa, Acting TV Service President of the Marina Highlands Homeowners Association, spoke at length about the problems he has had with Copley/Colony Cablevision of Costa Mesa, specifically, monthly rates for movie channels and basic services. He recommended an alternative to cable television, claiming that a certain antenna, with accessories, would provide the same service at a lower cost. At the request of the Mayor, the City Attorney explained that the City can only regulate basic cable services, not premium channels. He reported that the City is in the process of auditing Copley/Colony to determine whether or not its basic cable rate is excessive, and is also monitoring complaints to the FCC concerning premium channels. Board of Supervisors Charles Robertson, 1885 Tahiti Drive, Costa Mesa, representing the Candidates Forum homeowners associations of Costa Mesa, invited the Council and the public to attend a forum in the Council Chambers, on May 19, 1994, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at which candidates for the County Board of Supervisors, District 2, will be interviewed. Balearic Center Lease Andrea Coghill, 2895 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, member of a group Negotiations of concerned parents, reported that a survey has been taken of parents whose children are in the Early Childhood Program at Balearic Center, and all are willing to pay more to offset the increased cost of the lease. She stated that after contacting several private pre-schools, she found that their fees are from 30 to 150 percent higher than the Early Childhood Program fee. Chris Lovell, 1915 Sumba Circle, Costa Mesa, spoke of her meeting with Dr. Bernd, Newport -Mesa Unified School District, when she expressed her concern that the District was not acknowledging that the interests of the community as a whole are better served when public agencies cooperate and compromise. She stated that Dr. Bernd assured her that the School District intends to continue to pursue negotiations in good faith to a fair and reasonable conclusion. Kathleen Esfahani, 3205 Delaware Place, Costa Mesa, whose child attends the Early Childhood Program, urged Council to find addi- tional uses for Balearic Center which would generate more revenue. Soffer Comments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, could not understand why the City would pay a consultant $100,000.00 to assist in upgrading y n.4 0 4E the computer system. Mayor Genis explained the importance of the improvement. Mr. Soffer mentioned the homeless problem in Santa Ana, and was concerned that many may be Vietnam veterans. CONSENT On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member CALENDAR Buffa, and carried 5-0, all Consent Calendar items were approved MOTION/Approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Robert Bruce; Marcia R. Neslund; and Pacific Bell. WARRANTS Warrant Resolution 1571, funding City operating expenses in the Approved Warrant amount of $1,030,339.52; and Payroll 9408 for $1,178,316.87, were 1571; Payroll 9408 approved. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Replacement of City Hall Carpeting at 77 Fair ACTIONS/Awarded Drive, Project No. 94-04, are on file in the City Clerk's office. The Carpet, Project 94-04, contract was awarded to Monroe Schneider Associates, Inc., 1172 to Monroe Schneider Armando Street, Anaheim, for $66,544.00. Awarded Traffic Bids received for Construction of Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting Signals at 19th/Meyer at 19th Street and Meyer Place, Project No. 94-07, are on file in the Project 94-07, to F. J. City Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to F. J. Johnson, Johnson Inc., 1195 North Van Horne Way, Anaheim, for $98,630.50. Approved Sole Source Purchase of fire equipment from sole source supplier, Physio - Purchase of Fire Control Corporation, 1181 Willows Road Northeast, Redmond, Equipment from Washington, for $29,519.00, including sales tax and freight costs, Physio -Control was approved. Approved Agreement An agreement with the County of Orange for graffiti removal on with County of private property adjacent to or visible from County flood control Orange for Graffiti channels and County rights-of-way, was approved; and the Mayor Removal and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Adopted Resolution Resolution 94-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 94-36, Urban Forestry OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Grant Program ESTABLISHING FUNDS FOR THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL, AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION BOND ACT OF 1988 FOR THE CITY WIDE TREE PLANTING PARKWAY PROJECT, was adopted. First -Time Home First-time Home Buyer Program: Buyer Program Resolution 94-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Adopted Resolution OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING 94-37 A HOME MORTGAGE FINANCING PROGRAM IN COOPER- ATION WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, was adopted. Approved Agreement A Cooperative Agreement with the County of Orange, for with County of a home mortgage finance program, was approved; and the Orange Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Contracts The following contracts with the 32nd District Agricultural for Fairgrounds Association for traffic management services at the Orange County Traffic Management Fairgrounds were approved; and the Police Chief was authorized to Services sign on behalf of the City: 1 Contract No. SA-107-94IE, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, for the City to provide traffic management for interim events from February 12 through December 31, 1994. Contract No. SA -109-94F, in an amount not to exceed $112,000.00, to provide police officers for traffic management at the 1994 Orange County Fair from July 8 through July 24, 1994. PUBLIC HEARING On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Appeal of PA -94-01 Erickson, and carried 5-0, the following public hearing was continued to June 6, 1994, as requested in letters from the appellant, MOTION Eugene S. Scarcello, and the authorized agent, Brennan Cassidy: Continued to June 6, 1994 Continued from the meeting of May 2, 1994, application from Eugene S. Scarcello, 1706-B Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, appealing the Planning Commission's approval of Planning Action PA -94-01, Brennan Cassidy, 131 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for the City of Costa Mesa, for a variance from street setback requirements (20 feet required, 5 to 10 feet proposed) for construction of a 3,000 -square -foot medical building at 121 East 17th Street in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place 1994-95 CDBG Funds set for the public hearing to consider fiscal year 1994-95 Community Development Block Gramt (CDBG) Funds: Allocation of $178,950.00 to public service organizations from the CDBG entitlement grant; Allocations for fiscal year 1994-95 CDBG application, including entitlement funds, program income, and reallocation of prior years' funds; Resolution authorizing fiscal year 1994-95 Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Funds application submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the City Manager to act as the official representative of the City to submit the Final Statement and all understandings and assurances contained therein; and directing and authorizing the City Manager to act in connection with the submission of the Final Statement and to provide such additional information as may be required. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Redevelopment Project Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated May 16, 1994, and answered questions from Council. Carol Geisbauer, Executive Director of Camp Fire - Orange County, 513-A East First Street, Tustin, appealed to Council for funding of its Peer Proof Gang Prevention Program which is a six-week course for fifth grade students in eight Costa Mesa elementary schools. Shirley Cohen, Executive Director of Feedback Foundation, Inc., 1200 North Knollwood Circle, Anaheim, was disappointed that funding was severely reduced for the nutrition programs for the elderly. She invited Council to attend Project TLC's Homecoming Circus on May 20, 1994. Ellen Jearvis, Home Services Manager, spoke about the home meal and case management programs, with a goal to keep seniors in their homes as long as possible. 405 Mike Nissen, Assessment and Treatment Services Center (ATSC), ,1981 Orchard Drive, Santa Ana, reported that ATSC has been in the community for 22 years, and asked that Council continue to support the youth counseling program. Regina Sahagun, South Coast Martial Arts/Boxing Center, Inc., 3165 Harbor Boulevard, Suite E, Costa Mesa, described the program and explained that the grant would be used for scholarships. Beverly Nestande, Olive Crest Homes for Abused Children, 1300 North Kellogg Drive, Anaheim, expressed appreciation for the recommendation that funds be granted to Olive Crest for its teenage girls home in Costa Mesa. Larry Haynes, Executive Director of Mercy House Transitional Living Center, Post Office Box 1905, Santa Ana, and spokesperson for the Costa Mesa Homeless Coalition, reported that the coalition also includes Human Options, Interval House, Serving People in Need (SPIN), Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter, and Harbor Area FISH. Mr. Haynes thanked staff for their recommendation to fund the coalition member organizations. Mary Begley-Benard,'Manager of Costa Mesa Alano Club, Inc., 2040 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, urged Council to grant funds to upgrade the Alano building. Adrienne Stokols, Director of the YMCA's Counseling Center, thanked staff for their recommendation for continued support for the student assistance program. She spoke about the student services provided by YMCA during the past year. Jack Moriarity, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, 661 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, gave statistics on the number of people served at the Soup Kitchen through 1993. He thanked staff for their funding recommendation. Jean Forbath, representing Share Our Selves (SOS), 1550 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa, was pleased to see so many agencies in the community that are providing social services. She thanked staff and the committee for the -,funding they recommended. Linda Howard, Director of Youth Services for Community Service Programs, Inc. (CSP), 17200 Jamboree Road, Irvine, thanked Council for their continued commitment to youth services in Costa Mesa. She reported, that CSP has been working with the Costa Mesa Police Department for over 20 years. Dana Dotson, California Elwyn, 18325 Mt. Baldy Circle, Fountain Valley, explained that this organization strives to provide rehabilitation training, and care for the disabled, and stated that she was very pleased that funding for Elwyn has been recommended. Richard Melli, Deputy Director of Programs for the Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled, 150 West Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim, commended Council for their efforts in assisting the disabled. Mr. Melli noted that the Center had not been recommended for funding this year and asked Council to reconsider. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, felt that too much money was spent on administration of the program, and asked for a lJ 1 07' breakdown of costs. The City Manager responded that a detailed account would be made available to Mr. Soffer and the public. Jan Luymes, 592 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, member of the Redevelopment and Residential Rehabilitation (3R) Committee, gave her thoughts regarding the process. She suggested that at the end of the fiscal year, an evaluation be done of those organizations assisting the homeless to determine their success in moving people out of homeless situations, especially people who are Costa Mesa residents. Ms. Luymes was concerned that the committee could not provide more funds for children's needs, and expressed her support for the coalition concept.in order to avoid duplication of services. . There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Humphrey recommended reducing the award to the homeless coalition from $77,000.00 to $60,000.00 and redistributing the $17,000.00 to other groups that serve children, seniors, etc. Council Member Buffa commented that he also had other ideas about distribution of the funds, and suggested that this item be trailed to determine if a consensus could be reached. Mayor Genis noted that Share Our Selves (SOS) and Someone Cares Soup Kitchen provide food for thousands of people each year, yet Heritage House will be receiving quite a large amount of money for to provide services to only 30 people. Council Member Hornbuckle commented that there was not enough money to support new agencies or agencies outside the City. Council Member Erickson suggested that a better way of allocating the funds would be on a per capita basis, and gave some examples. At the Mayor's request, the Redevelopment Project Manager stated that she would obtain copies of the committee's rating sheets for Council to review. Hearing Trailed Since Council decided to re-evaluate the recommended grant allocations, the Mayor announced that the hearing would be trailed until later in the evening. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:50 p.m. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Ordinance 94-8 for second reading Interest Charges on and adoption. The Ordinance relates to interest charges for Late Payments to the payments or financial obligations to the City. City The Assistant Finance Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated May 9, 1994, and pointed out that per Council's direction on May 2, 1994, the interest rate to be charged would be equal to the highest rate allowed by California law (presently 21 percent). Council Member Hornbuckle requested that the interest rate become effective at the same time the Ordinance becomes effective, rather than waiting until July 1, 1994. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, questioned the City's ability to negotiate the interest charge. Considerable discussion ensued during which the City Attorney explained the method of assessing the interest. A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to give second reading and MOTION adopt Ordinance 94-8, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Ordinance 94-8 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Adopted ADDING SUBSECTION 0) TO SECTION 2-153 OF THE COSTA OLD BUSINESS MFRRI Committee MOTION/Continued to June 6, 1994 MESA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO INTEREST CHARGES FOR PAYMENTS OR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, stipulating that the interest charge shall become effective as soon as possible after the ordinance becomes effective. The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to appoint members to the Multi -family Residential Rehabilitation Incentive (MFRRI) Ad Hoc Committee. On, motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of June 6, 1994. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented City Attorney's Report No. 94 - Political and Illegal 39A, and an ordinance relating to political signs and removal of Signs illegal signs in public rights-of-way. The City Attorney summarized his report dated May 10, 1994. Council Member Buffa commented that the wording "repeated violations" was vague. The City Attorney explained that it means "more than one violation". Council Member Buffa was concerned about the City's ability, to enforce the ordinance. The City Manager replied that when the ordinance is given second reading on June 6, 1994, staff will provide a complete implementation plan. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked about signs on private property. The City Attorney responded that this ordinance does not deal with illegal signs on private property; and political signs can be placed on private property only with the consent of the property owner. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Ordinance 94-9 Given Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to give first reading to First Reading Ordinance 94-9, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5-118, 5-121, 5-128, 5-129, 12-44, AND 15-7 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO POLITICAL SIGNS AND REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, amending Section 5-128, Subsection (e), by substituting "more than one violation" for "repeated violations". NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to acknowledge receipt Amendment No. 3 to of financial interest statements filed by Council/Agency Members the Redevelopment and City/Agency employees regarding proposed Amendment No. 3 Plan to the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Project Area. The Deputy City Clerk announced that financial interest statements were received from all Council/Agency Members except Council/ Agency Member Buffa, from City and Agency employees who were required to file, and that Planning Commissioner Mark Korando is the only official not qualified to participate in this project since he has an interest in real property located in the Project Area. The City Manager reported that disclosures are required pursuant to Section 33130 of the Community Redevelopment Law and California Health and Safety Code Sections 33000, et seq. For the record, Council Member Buffa reported that he had no financial interest in the Redevelopment Area. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Financial Statements Member Buffa, and carried 5-0, Council acknowledged receipt of Acknowledged the aforementioned financial interest statements. . 1 - M 409 - NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request for participation in the Orange County Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA). The City Regional Airport Manager referred to the Agenda Report dated May 13, 1994, and Authority the current Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement which forms the legal basis for OCRAA. He mentioned that a presentation was given by Newport Beach Mayor Clarence Turner at the Council Study Session of May 9, 1994, regarding the possibility of the City of Costa Mesa participating in the Authority. The City Manager reported that there are no dues at this time, none are anticipated for next year, and no debt has been incurred by OCRAA. Council Member Erickson asked for confirmation that if there were areas of the agreement objectionable to Council, that it would be best to have the City's delegate relay that information to the Authority rather than modifying the agreement. The City Manager responded affirmatively. Mayor Genis preferred expressing any disagreement now, with the possibility that the problem issues will be removed or changed. The City Manager felt that if Council did not want to be a party to the power of eminent domain, that should be included in any approving motion; and Council should direct the City's voting delegate not to participate in, or support any motion upholding the power of condemnation. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, suggested using a quiet plane from John Wayne Airport to an airport in the desert; then boarding a large, loud plane at the desert airport because noise would not be a problem. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Approved Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, approving participation in Participation the Orange County Regional Airport Authority, stipulating that the in OCRAA City's voting delegate shall not vote in support of Item 4.2 b. relating to condemnation, and directing that the Authority be notified as soon as possible of Council's apprehension regarding that section. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Appointed City's Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, appointing Council Representatives Member Buffa as the City's representative to the Authority, and Vice Mayor Humphrey as the alternate. The City Manager reported that the next meeting of the OCRAA is at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 1994. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Genis announced that the public hearing for 1994-95 CDBG 1994-95 CDBG Funds funds, trailed from earlier in the meeting, would now be resumed; (Continued) and Council agreed to vote on the second and third portions of the item before further discussion of public service grants. In regard to entitlement funds, program income, and reallocation of prior years' funds, the Redevelopment Project Manager pointed out that the Committee recommended $10,000.00 for the Alano Club; however, after discussion with HUD (Housing and Urban Development), and due to the anonymity of its participants, the Alano Club is probably not an eligible activity unless more information can be obtained. MOTION/Approve A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by 1994-95 Entitlement Vice Mayor Humphrey, to approve the allocations for fiscal year Funds, Etc., Delete 1994-95, deleting the $10,000.00 recommended for the Alano Club Funds for Alano and granting it to Girls, Inc. for capital improvements. The Club, Add Girls, Inc. Redevelopment Project Manager reported that Girls, Inc. did not make a formal request for capital improvements. Council Member ;.,; 410 d% Hornbuckle asked that the motion be amended by deleting reference to Girls, Inc. since -she is on the Board of Directors for that organization. Mayor Genis and Vice Mayor Humphrey were AMENDED opposed to granting capital improvement funds to Girls, Inc. since MOTION no application was filed. Mayor Genis recommended that the Deleted Girls, Inc.; $10,000.00 be set aside for capital improvements for current Added Capital 'applicants. Council ' Member Erickson amended his motion by Improvements for deleting the grant to, Girls, Inc., and incorporating the Mayor's Current Applicants recommendation for allocation of the $10,000.00. The amended motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0. MOTION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Resolution 94-38 Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, adopting Resolution Adopted 94-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT FUNDS APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Public Service Grants Council Member Buffa moved to approve the public service grants as recommended except for the following amendments: reduce MOTION/Approved funding for the homeless coalition organizations by $15,000.00, with Grants with Modifica- the reduction for each member to be determined by the coalition, tions reduce the grant to the Human Options Battered Women's Housing Program by $1,000.00, reduce funding to SPIN Housing Support Services by $1,000.00, for a total reduction of $17,000.00; and reallocate that total as follows: allocate $2,500.00 to Camp Fire Girls, increase funding for Feedback Foundation, Inc. by $3,000.00, grant $2,500.00 to Girls, Inc., increase funding for Share Our Selves Emergency Services by $3,000.00, increase funding for Heritage House by $3,000.00, and increase the Volunteer Center's grant by $3,000.00.' The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey; however, regarding the reduction of $15,000.00 to the coalition, he would have preferred that the City reduce each coalition member's grant relative to the proportion of their other AMENDED grants. Because of a conflict of interest for Council Members MOTION/Deleted Hornbuckle and Erickson, Council Member Buffa removed Girls, Girls, Inc. and Inc. and Feedback Foundation, Inc. from the motion, resulting in a Feedback Foundation, net reallocation of $11,500.00. The amended motion was seconded Inc. by Vice Mayor Humphrey. Council Member Hornbuckle asked to remove Olive Crest from the motion because she questioned whether the City should be funding one group home when there are many SECOND serving the community.. Council Member Buffa amended the motion AMENDED accordingly with, a second by Vice Mayor Humphrey. The MOTION second amended motion, reallocating $11,500.00, and deleting Deleted Olive Crest Girls, Inc., Feedback Foundation, Inc., and Olive Crest, carried 5-0. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Approve Funds for Member Erickson, to approve the, recommended funds for Olive Olive Crest Crest. SUBSTITUTE A substitute motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle not MOTION/Delete to allocate $7,000.00 to Olive Crest at this time, and that the funds $7,000 for Olive be allocated as follows: add $3,500.00 to the grant for FISH, and Crest and Divide add $3,500.00 to the grant for the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter, Between FISH and specifically to serve, low-income people. Council Member Buffa Orange Coast Inter- stated that he could not support the motion because he felt Olive faith Crest should receive some funding. SECOND SUBSTI- Vice Mayor Humphrey made a substitute motion, seconded by TTJTE MOTION/ Council Member Buffa, to reduce funding for Olive Crest Allocate $3,500 Each from $7,000.00 to $3,500.00, and to add $3,500.00 to the to Olive Crest and grant for Youth Employment Services (YES). The motion YES Failed to Carry failed to carry 3-2, Council Members Genis, Hornbuckle, and Erickson voting no. THIRD SUBSTI- Mayor Genis made a substitute motion reducing funds for Olive TUTE MOTION/ Crest from $7,000.00 to $3,000.00; adding $2,000.00 to the grant Gave $3,000 to Olive for FISH specifically for homeless prevention; and adding Crest; $2,000 Each to $2,000.00 to the grant for Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter. FISH and Orange The motion was seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, Coast Interfaith and carried 5-0. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Granted $2,500 to Erickson, and carried 4-0, Council Member Hornbuckle abstaining, Girls, Inc. $2,500.00 was allocated to Girls, Inc. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Granted $3,000 to Hornbuckle, and carried 4-0, Council Member Erickson abstaining, Feedback Foundation a grant of $3,000.00 was added to funds already allocated to Feedback Foundation, Inc. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORT Government Code Sections 54956.8 and 54956.9(a) to discuss Request for Closed Rafael Ramirez Quintero v. City of Costa Mesa, et al., Harbor Session Regarding Municipal Court Case No. 90C3616; negotiations with Newport - Quintero Lawsuit; Mesa Unified School District regarding the Balearic Center Lease; Negotiations with and Gordon R. Hondorp, M.D., Mary Lou Hondorp v. City of School District; and Costa Mesa, South Coast Plaza (a partnership), C. J. Segersfrom Hondorp Lawsuit and Sons, and Ford Motor Company, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 72 53 72. Mayor Genis announced that closed session would be held after completion of regular business. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney requested a two-week continuance of his Report REPORT No. 94-44 concerning a Disabled Access Compliance Agreement MOTION/Compliance with South Coast Plaza because the Building Official must concur Agreement with South with the City Attorney's office regarding the compliance program. Coast Plaza Continued On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor to June 6, 1994 Humphrey, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of June 6, 1994. COUNCIL Council Member Buffa commented on homeless veterans, noting that COMMENTS some claiming to be Vietnam veterans are in their late twenties or Homeless Veterans early thirties and could not have served in a war that ended in 1973. CDBG Funds Council Member Hornbuckle stated that allocating CDBG public service grants was a painful process, and each year there is less money available for the many excellent organizations requesting funds. She thanked the 3R Committee and staff members who worked on the process. Vice Mayor Humphrey also expressed his thanks to the committee and staff. Council Member Buffa requested that staff schedule CDBG funding recommendations one meeting earlier next year so Council would have the option of continuing the public hearing if more time were needed to study the allocations. Pogs Council Member Hornbuckle displayed samples of "pogs", available at no cost to the City, and ,suggesting that they be sold as a source of revenue.. i w 412 Board of Supervisors Mayor Genis reminded the public about the Board of Supervisors Candidates Forum Candidates Forum which is being held Thursday, May 19, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Mayor Genis mentioned that residents may have bags delivered to their homes with a request for a contribution of clothing, etc. She stated that some of these organizations are wonderful and do a lot of good; however, some of these groups have secondhand businesses. The Mayor suggested that if anyone has questions, the City should be contacted since nonprofit organizations must obtain a permit prior to solicitation, and the permit shows the percentage of money going to the charity. ADJOURNMENT TO At 10:15 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session CLOSED SESSION in the first floor Conference Room to discuss the items announced by the City Attorney. MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 10:45 p.m., and the action RECONVENED taken during closed session was announced. MOTION/Gave By a vote of 3-0, Council Members Genis and Humphrey absent, Direction in Quintero direction was given to the City Attorney in Rafael Ramirez Quintero Lawsuit v. City of Costa Mesa, et al., Harbor Municipal Court Case No. 900616. Mayor Genis and Vice Mayor Humphrey returned to the closed session at 10:20 p.m. MOTION/Gave By a vote of 5-0, Council gave direction to the City Direction on Balearic Manager concerning negotiations with the Newport -Mesa Lease Negotiations Unified School District for lease of Balearic Center. MOTION/Waived By a vote of 5-0, Council waived any conflict of interest for Conflict of Interest the law firm of Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro to represent in Hondorp Lawsuit Ford Motor Company in Gordon R. Hondorp, M. D., Mary Lou Hondorp v. City of Costa Mesa, South Coast Plaza (a partnership), C. J. Segerstrom and Sons, and Ford Motor Company, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 72 5372. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Genis announced that May, 1994, is Child Immunization Month and Clean Air Month. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy 9 ty Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa 1