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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1994 - City Councilr, 59 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA JULY 5, 1994 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session July 5, 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 Pastor Rodger Meyer, Prince of Peace 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 Community Services Director. Keith Van Holt Recreation Superintendent Chuck Carr Principal Planner R. Michael Robinson Assistant to the City Manager Ann Gyben Administrative Assistant Paula Schaefer Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott 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- Chris Ludlow, 1915 Sumba Circle, Costa Mesa, expressed her CATIONS gratitude for approval of the lease and the City's continued support Balearic Center of Balearic Center. She invited the City Council to a family picnic next Tuesday, July 12, 1994, at the Center. Animal Control Jane Dick, 2507 Fordham Drive, Costa Mesa, commented that the 4th of July is a difficult time for animals, and explained the problem she encountered upon finding a stray dog and ascertaining that an Animal Control Officer was not on on duty. She suggested that this situation be remedied. The City Manager supported the suggestion and stated that he would confer with the Police Chief. New Development Alan Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, asked why new development projects were required to be presented to Council, proposing that the development people bargain and trade with each other regarding Floor Area Ratios, etc., within Council guidelines. Traffic Signal Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, again questioned the Problems City's problem with regulating traffic signals. He addressed the United States Supreme Court ruling regarding the taking of land for 19th Street Property street widening and paying just compensation, specifically the houses on 19th Street on either side of Monrovia Avenue. Mayor Genis asked the City Attorney to provide a report on the nexus point as it relates to this case, i.e., the land cannot be taken without compensation if there is a nexus between the problem being created and the requirement to solve it. Balearic Center John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, asked if taxpayers Cost Increases would be responsible for the Balearic Center cost increases, such as rent and maintenance, or would the City get full cost recovery? The City Manager responded that some of the increased cost would be recovered, including the leasehold from the Newport -Mesa Unified School District, but not the full amount. Traffic Impact and Charles Robertson, 1885 Tahiti Drive, Costa Mesa, asked why In -lieu Park Fees assessment fees for the San Joaquin Hills Corridor were greater than traffic impact fees; and why commercial developments and apartment buildings are exempt from in -lieu park fees. Presentation by Vice Mayor Humphrey made a presentation which illustrated that Vice Mayor Costa Mesa is not anti -business, showing numerous slides which Humphrey contained facts and figures supporting this contention. He covered the areas of business licenses, hotel taxes, number of businesses per capita, utility taxes, etc. He announced that due to business considerations, he will not be running for Council in November, 1994. Mayor Genis supplemented this presentation by contradicting the contention that Costa Mesa is anti job generators, stating that there are over two jobs per dwelling unit which is a much higher ratio than in the County at large. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, asked who wrote the letter which was mentioned in the previous presentation, suggesting that taxpayers should be forced to subsidize businesses. Vice Mayor Humphrey responded that the author was Jim Ferryman, President of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Feeney asked for a copy of the letter. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, suggested asking businessmen and developers if obtaining permits for signs, setbacks, variances, dedications, etc., can be easily accomplished. CONSENT The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: Item CALENDAR No. 3, Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from Sheena Padilla. MOTION/Approved On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Except Item 3 Buffa, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: E. Carol Sims, et al.; and Tracey Anne Willits. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been approved Licenses by the Planning Staff: Man Y. Hwang and Hossein Karimbeik, doing business as Cafe Chez Paris, 3046 Bristol Street; and David M. Bonadonna, doing business as Shore House Cafe, 263 East 17th Street. WARRANTS Warrant Resolution 1575, funding City operating expenses in the Approved Warrant amount of $866,917.20; and Payroll 9412 for $1,240,953.02, were 1575; Payroll 9412 approved. ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for the Corporation Yard Building Security System at ACTIONS/Awarded 2300 Placentia Avenue, Project No. 94-12, are on file in the City Security System, Clerk's office. The contract was awarded to National Electrical Project 94-12, to Contractors, Incorporated, 5461 Tampa Avenue, Tarzana, for National Electrical $9,737.00. Bids Rejected for Bids for Replacement of Automated Vehicle Fueling Systems at 99 Fueling System, Fair Drive and 2300 Placentia Avenue, are on file in the City Project No. 94-13 Clerk's office. All -bids were rejected. I-405/Fairview Off- Regarding Construction of the southbound I-405 offramp at Fairview ramp Construction, Road, Project No. 94-06, Federal and ISTEA No. STPLN-5312 Project No. 94-06 (009), the following; action was taken: Approved Budget Budget Adjustment No. 94-49 for $74,345.00, was approved. Adjustment 94-49 An agreement with Centennial Engineering, Inc., 17300 Red Hill Approved Agreement Avenue, Suite 150, Irvine, for $32,885.45, to provide with Centennial construction management and inspection services, was approved, Engineering for and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on Inspection Services behalf of the City. Approved Agreement An agreement with Cordoba Corporation, 811 Wilshire Boulevard, with Cordoba for 18th Floor, Los Angeles, for $4,410.69, to provide labor Labor Compliance compliance services, was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy Services City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Adopted Resolution Resolution No. 94-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 94-64, Concerning OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, Status of Circula- CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION tion Element ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, requalifing the City for Orange County Combined Transportation Funding Programs, was adopted. Adopted Resolution Resolution No. 94-65, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 94-65, Authorizing OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHO- Workers' Compensa- RIZING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR tion for Volunteers REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS, was adopted. Rent Increases Leases reflecting an eight percent rent increase were approved for Approved tenants at Rea Community Center and the Downtown Community Center: Child -space Program; Center for Creative Alternatives; Harbor Area Adult Day Care; Harbor Area Boys & Girls Club; High Hopes; Orange County Head Start, Inc.; Someone Cares Soup Kitchen; and Vantage Foundation. Renewal of the lease with Newport -Mesa Unified School District at $1.00 per year was approved. The Mayor was authorized to sign all leases on behalf of the City. Application for Leave Item 3 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Application for to Present a Late Leave to Present a Late Claim from Sheena Padilla, a minor, by and Claim, Padilla through her guardian, Raelene Padilla. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, stated that this is the first time to his recollection that either the City of Costa Mesa or Newport Beach, granted a Leave to Present a Late Claim. Council Member MOTION Hornbuckle responded that during her term, several of these Application Granted applications had been approved. On motion by Council Member 62 PUBLIC HEARING Appeal of PA -94-01 from Scarcello Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, the application was granted. Mayor Genis announced that a letter was received from Dr. Brennan Cassidy's attorney advising that Dr. Cassidy decided to abandon the variance granted under Planning Action PA -94-01. MOTION Based on this information, a motion was made by Council Member Withdrawn Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to withdraw the following item: PUBLIC HEARING Appeal of PA -94-17, Morey/Beck MOTION Continued to July 18, 1994 PUBLIC HEARING GP -94-02, Trans- portation Element 1 Continued from the meeting of June 20, 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, authorized agent for the City of Costa Mesa, for a variance from street setback requirements (20 feet required, 4 - 10 feet proposed), in conjunction with construction -of a 3000 -square -foot medical building at 121 East 1 17th Street in a C2 zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. i The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued from the meeting of June 20, 1994, to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of Planning Action PA -94-17 from Keith B. Morey, Oceanview Financial, authorized agent for Bill Beck, Grace Fellowship Church, for conditional use permits to allow a mortgage brokerage use in a 3,200 -square -foot portion of an industrial building, and to deviate from shared parking require- ments, located at 3170-A Red Hill Avenue in an MP zone. Environ- mental Determination: Exempt. The Affidavit of Mailing is on file in the City Clerk's office. Communications were received from Barbara Reese, 1238 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach; Shirley and Lester Packard, 2317 Vista Huerta, Newport Beach; Douglas Schneider, 2682 Circle Drive, Newport Beach; and Audrey McIntosh, 983 Bayside Cove West, Newport Beach, in support of the application; and a letter from Keith Morey requesting a continuance to July 18, 1994. On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of July 18, 1994. Mayor Genis stated for the record that this is the last time she will support a continuance of this item. j The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place set for the public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment GP - 194 -02, City of Costa Mesa, amending the Master Plan of Highways found in the Transportation Subelement of the 1990 General Plan, to downgrade 10 highway segments and delete 6 intersection improvements. Environmental Determination: Negative Declara- tion. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized the Agenda Report dated June 22, 1994. j The Public Services Director clarified that a letter from the County dated. December 28, 1994, stated that with the downgrade to a commuter highway on East 19th Street, the City would be able to implement additional traffic controls, anything short of diverting L through traffic. He stated that a list of the downgrades were reviewed by the Orange County Planning Commission on May 10, 1994, by the Board of Supervisors on June 14, 1994, and every downgrade was approved by the Board. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, suggested that perhaps the City was not going to attain the predicted traffic impacts, and addressed certain aspects of the Agenda Report. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Resolution 94-66 Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, Resolution 94-66, A RESOLU- Adopted TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMEND- MENT GP -94-02,•, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, which includes the Negative Declaration and DeMinimis Finding, was adopted. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Parks, Recreation and set for the public hearing to consider the final draft of the Parks, Open Space Master Recreation and Open .Space Master Plan Study. The Affidavit of Plan Study Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. Two communi- cations were received in favor of constructing athletic fields at Fairview Park, and 41 communications were received in favor of retaining Fairview Park in its natural state. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized the Agenda Report dated June 21, 1994. The Community Services Director and Recreation Supervisor answered questions from Council on the proposed plan. Ernie Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, objected to the fact that the survey team was directed to gather a minimum of 20 percent of their responses from Hispanic residents, stating that separating a group of people from the community -at -large is a grave disservice. The Community Services Director responded that this idea had been recommended by the consulting firm because the manner in which the Hispanic community uses park facilities and athletic fields is considerably different than the rest of the general population. John Feeney, 1154 Dorset Lane, Costa Mesa, expressed his objection to the survey of the Hispanic portion of the population commenting that separating this group would build resentment and harm any unity that could be achieved. Robert Graham, 2865 Chios Road, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of building athletic fields and bicycle trails in Fairview Park. The following Costa Mesa residents spoke in favor of retaining Fairview Park in its natural state: Alan Remington, 1164 Boise Way; Joan Gunn, 404 Brighton Springs (expressing concern about the stench in ' TeWinkle Park from stagnant water); Dick Mehren, 1824 Kinglet Court, Chairman of the Fairview Park Committee, and member of the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission; and Janet Remington, 1164 Boise Way. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:10 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m. 63 After recess, the following Costa Mesa residents spoke in favor of retaining the natural aspects of Fairview Park: Penny Mecklenburg, ; 2110 President Street; Nancy Corcorran, 2165 Canyon Drive; Lisa Webber, 2166 Pacific Avenue; Stephen McNash, 2292 Canyon Drive; Gene Hutchins, 1808 Kinglet Court; Pat Courter, 2077 Swan Drive; Robb Hamilton, 135 Broadway, representing the California Native Plant Society, Orange County Chapter; Clare Fasching, 2700 Peterson Place; Nicole Lloyd, 2287-1/2 Pacific Avenue; Maret Kunze, 215-B Flower Street; Tom Egan, 1103 Mesa Bluff Drive; Charles Robertson, 1885 Tahiti Drive; Gary Leveck, 215 Flower Street; Larry Courter, 2077 Swan Drive; Paul Henry, 2724 Albatross Drive; and the resident of 544 Bernard Street. Tony Petros, LSA Associates, One Park Plaza, Suite 500, Irvine, representing Sakioka Farms, reported that they had provided correspondence and comments to the administrative draft and subsequent draft studies on June 15, 1992, and again on February 3, 1993, and commented that the plan has not materially changed, many of the comments submitted are still relevant, and expressed concern that several issues are still outstanding. '; There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Study Accepted j Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to accept but not adopt the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Study, and to direct staff to provide redrafted Items 1, 2, and 4, of the General Plan Amendment at the July 18, 1994, meeting. Council Member Hornbuckle clarified that accepting the report did not indicate its adoption, and suggested asking staff to bring back each park for an in-depth investigation on a site -by -site basis. Council Member Buffa agreed that the intent of the motion was receive and file, and urged staff to aggressively encourage the youth sports people to create specifics for a youth sports facilities plan. Vice Mayor Humphrey indicated that he would not approve a General Plan Amendment which would allow Fairview Park to be changed. Mayor Genis was distressed at the cost of the plan and its limited usefulness. Council Member Erickson agreed with the concept of neighborhood active recreational parks and did not believe that Fairview Park should be developed as a large sports complex; however, he did not rule out the possibility of a small sports field near Parsons School. The City Manager suggested that the Fairview Park Committee and the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission should be involved in this process, and recommended a Joint Study Session in July. PUBLIC HEARING ; On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member GP -94-0113, Open Erickson, and carried 5-0, the following public hearing was Space Subelement ! continued to the meeting of July 18, 1994: MOTION General Plan Amendment GP -94-02B, City of Costa Mesa, to Continued to amend the Open Space Subelement of the Environmental July 18, 1994 ; Resources/Management Element of the 1990 General Plan to j incorporate recommendations of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Study. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. [1 PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place North Costa Mesa set for the public hearing to consider the North Costa Mesa Specific Specific Plan SP -94- Plan SP -94-01, City of Costa Mesa, for certain large properties 01 located north of the I-405 Freeway and generally east of Harbor Boulevard. Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact Report No. 1044 adopted for the 1990 General Plan. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 24, 1994. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Resolution 94-67 Council Member Erickson, and carried 5-0, to adopt Resolution 94 - Adopted 67, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA;. CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN SP -94-01 FOR NORTH COSTA MESA, adding language regarding the Development Standards for Metro Pointe that the buildings not back up to Bear Street or South Coast Drive, inserting in Policy 25, "Internal pedestrian paths shall connect with the public sidewalks on South Coast Drive, and buildings along South Coast Drive shall be designed and oriented toward those pedestrian facilities." OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June 20, R-94-01, Automobile 1994, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 94-10, changing the Club of Southern zoning of property at 3333 Fairview Road and an adjacent 9.7 -acre California parcel, in connection with Rezone Petition R-94-01. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Ordinance 94-10 Erickson, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 94-10, AN ORDINANCE OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 3333 FAIRVIEW ROAD AND AN ADJACENT 9.7 -ACRE PARCEL TO THE WEST FROM MP AND PDR -MD TO PDC, was given second reading and adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June 20, Automobile Club 1994, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 94-11, approving Development the development agreement between the City and Interinsurance Agreement Exchange of the Automobile Club of Southern California. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Ordinance 94-11 Erickson, and carried 4-1, Mayor Genis voting no, Ordinance 94-11, Adopted AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOP- MENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE OF THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, was given second reading and adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of June 20, Access Appeals Board 1994, a request to appoint a member to the Access Appeals Board. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 29, 1994. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Hemming Appointed Erickson, and carried 5-0, Larry Hemming was appointed as a Technical Member of the Access Appeals Board. Council Member Hornbuckle expressed concern regarding 'one member of this committee who has missed three of the six meetings. She suggested sending a letter reminding the Board members of the importance of their attendance. The City Attorney commented that at its next meeting, the Board will address the issue of attendance, and probably will be sending a recommendation to the Council. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented City Attorney's Report No. 94-56 Cable Television and a resolution establishing maximum initial permitted rates for Rates regulated cable programming. The City Attorney reviewed his report dated June 23, 1994. He stated that if this matter is referred to the Cable Television Committee, that it be placed on the Council agenda on or before the August 15, 1994, meeting because matters concerning rate regulation must be concluded by August 31, 1994. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Referred to Cable Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, this report was referred to the Television Committee Cable Television Committee for review, to be set for public hearing by Council no later than August 15, 1994. The City Attorney commented on the potential conflict of interest regarding this item, stating that recently the Fair Political Practices Commission adopted regulations defining the "public generally exception and after review, it was determined that Council Members, as a body, are part of the public receiving the cable services and would quality under that exception. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Children's Hospital Children's Hospital of Orange County, to install banners September 26, 1994, promoting Banners ! the Community Walk Fund Raiser, on Bristol Street, Bear Street, Sunflower Avenue, Anton Boulevard, and Avenue of the Arts. The Assistant to the City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 23, 1994. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Banners Approved Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the banners were approved. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Orange County "Phantom of the Performing Arts Center to install "Phantom of the Opera" banners Opera" Banners July 18, 1994, on Avenue of the Arts, Anton Boulevard, Bristol Street, Sunflower Avenue, Bear Street, South Coast Drive, Town Center Drive, and Park Center Drive. The Assistant to the City Manager summarized -the Agenda Report dated June 29, 1994, noting a correction that the Performing Arts Center is working with the City of Santa Ana on the banners which would hang in the South Coast Village area; and the Center has been notified that they would have to delete those banners in the residential area near The Lakes apartment complex. Michael Anderson, Marketing Manager, Orange County Performing Arts Center, commented that this is the Center's first banner request, and "Phantom" will be running for seven weeks which will add an economic boost to restaurants in the area. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Vice Mayor Banners Approved ! Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the banners were approved: The City Manager reported that the banner policy would be ready within the next 30 days, and the new sign ordinance is going into effect now. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to appoint one voting Senior Committee member and two alternate* members to the Costa Mesa Senior Committee. The City Manager corrected the Agenda Report dated April 28, 1994, to reflect a request for appointment of one voting member and reappointment of one voting member. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Stephens and Aglagu Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, Amy Morimoto Stephens was Appointed reappointed, and Victoria Aglagu was appointed a voting member of the Committee; andrecruitment shall continue for two alternate members to this committee. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution amending the public Development Agree- noticing procedures for. development agreements. The Deputy City ment Public Noticing Manager/Development Services reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 30, 1994. The City Attorney explained the current noticing procedure. MOTION On motion by Council Member Buffa, seconded by Council Member Hearing Set for Hornbuckle, and carried 3-2, Council Members Genis and July 18, 1994 Humphrey voting no, this item was set for public hearing on July 18, 1994, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Vice Mayor Humphrey commented that he did not support the motion because even though he appreciated the cost savings, he felt that the public should be notified. Mayor Genis did not support the motion because of her support of public notification; however, she urged considering newspaper notification in cases of extensive volume. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Tenant Based Assistance TBA Program (TBA) Program; and Professional Services Agreement with Comprehensive Housing Services, Inc. (CHS), and Serving People in Need, Inc. (SPIN) Partnership, to administer the TBA Program. The Administrative Assistant summarized the Agenda Report dated June 27, 199.4. , MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Program Option 3 Vice Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, to approve the TBA Approved; Agree- Program, Option No. 3, including the recommendations from the ment Authorized Redevelopment & Residential Rehabilitation Committee which are on file in the City Clerk's office; and to authorize the City Manager to enter into the agreement upon approval by the City Attorney. Mayor Genis supported the motion because of the good record of the Serving People in Need (SPIN) organization in helping people to get back on their feet. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Costa Mesa Little Costa Mesa High League for City assistance in paying the cost of auxiliary fencing at Baseball Field two new youth baseball fields at Costa Mesa High School. The .Fencing Community Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated June 2, 1994. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Vice Request Approved Mayor Humphrey, and carried 5-0, the request from Costa Mesa Little League to pay for the auxiliary fencing was approved. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Graffiti Detection Program, Graffiti Detection requesting approval of a $500.00 reward for an individual who Program provided information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person `ISS committing a graffiti offense. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda Report from the Police Department dated June 14, 1994. MOTION �On motion.by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Reward Approved IBuffa, and carried 5-0, the reward was approved. NEW BUSINESS ;The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Mayor Genis for General Plan Amend- !:Council consideration 'of changes to Council Policy 500-2 regarding ment Processing 1processing of General Plan Amendments. . Council Member �Hornbuckle suggested considering this item at a Council Study Session, and the Mayor concurred by making that request. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney presented from the meeting of June 20, 1994, REPORT Disabled Access Compliance Agreement with South Coast Plaza; South Coast Plaza land City Attorney's Report No. 94-55, dated June 23, 1994, which Disabled Access the reviewed. He noted for the record that $405,000.00 of the $600,000.00 of work will be completed by the end of this year. MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Humphrey, seconded by Council Member Agreement Approve Erickson, and carried 5-0, the agreement was approved, and the i Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORT/Request Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss Steven and Shawna for Closed Session: 'Myers v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange County Superior Court Case Myers v. City No. 714986. Mayor Genis announced that closed session would be held after completion of regular business. COUNCIL Council Member Erickson thanked the Costa Mesa Rotary Club on COMMENTS their 4th of July Fireworks display. He recognized Vice Mayor 4th of July Humphrey and his decision not to seek reelection. He stated that he ,respected his reasons for not running again, and wished him well. I Council Member Council Hornbuckle requested that the length of term for Mayor be Considerations discussed at a study session before the next election. Council ;.Member Buffa suggested considering a directly elected Mayor. l Mayor Genis recommended considering whether the Council should be expanded to seven members and whether members should be elected by district. Vice Mayor Humphrey expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve on the Council. San Joaquin Hills l Mayor Genis also thanked the Rotary Club for the fireworks display. Toll Road l She asked about possibly dropping out of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor because of the fee. The City Manager suggested that the Agency update Council at a future study session, and have the City Attorney and Public Services Director prepare reports on the time and costs involved. Safe and Sane Mayor Genis offered thanks to those who utilized fireworks in a safe Fireworks and sane manner. i ADJOURNMENT TO At 10:55 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session CLOSED SESSION in the first floor Conference Room to discuss the item announced by the City Attorney. i MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 11:00 p.m., and the action RECONVENED taken during closed session was announced. 1 MOTION/Myers v. Regarding Steven and Shawna Myers v. City of Costa Mesa, Orange City Settlement County Superior Court Case No. 714986, by a vote 5-0, Council Authorized authorized the City Attorney to settle in the amount recommended in his confidential memorandum dated June 25, 1994. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. 'Z/'�� Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy Ci Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa