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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1995 - City CouncilROLL CALL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA FEBRUARY 6, 1995 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in i regular session February 6, 1995, 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 Chaplain Lloyd Sellers, Hoag Memorial Hospital -Presbyterian. Council Members Present: Council Members Absent: Officials Present: Mayor Joe Erickson Mayor Pro Tem Peter Buffa Council Member Mary Hornbuckle Council Member Sandra Genis (Arrived at 7:02 p.m.) Council Member Gary Monahan None City Manager Allan Roeder City Attorney Thomas Kathe Deputy City Manager/Development Services Donald Lamm Public Services Director William Morris I. I,. Personnel Services Director Steve Hayman Community Services Director Keith Van Holt Redevelopment Project Manager Muriel Berman Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Mayor Pro October 12, 1994; Tem Buffa, and carried 4-0, Council Member Genis absent, the January 16 and 25, minutes of the special joint City Council/Redevelopment.. Agency 1995 meeting and special City Council meeting, of October 12 .1994, the regular meeting of January 16, 1995, and the special meetiiik-of January 25, 1995, were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, se&Q_nded_by Coi of it RESOLUTIONS Member Monahan, and carried 4-0, to read all- ordinances" end resolutions by title only. PRESENTATION Erica Sieben, Student Body President of Costa -Mesa -Nigh School, Costa Mesa High reported on events which included "Staff Development Days"; the School Report annual "Blood Drive"; Janice Sullivan's efforts on behalf of "Grad Night"; the "Mesa Annex" program for students who have speech problems; and "Career Day" to be held on February 22, 1995. ORAL COMMUNI- Alan Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, read from his letter CATIONS to Council dated January 6, 1995, which states that Costa Mesa residents had not been informed by Council, nor the San Joaquin Traffic Effects Hills Corridor Agency that traffic impacts from the toll road could from Toll Road be severe and create major problems at the intersection of State Route 73 and Interstate 405. He asked that the City's representative to the Corridor Agency prepare a breakdown of anticipated public costs for presentation at the next Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem I. I,. Buffa suggested that this item be scheduled for the meeting of March 6, 1995, to allow enough time to address these concerns. Chamber of Tom Johnson, _330 West Bay Street, Costa Mesa, President of the Commerce Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, introduced three new Announcements representatives of the Executive Committee: Diane Prichett, Director of Operations; Jack Ross, Director of Membership; and Deanne Finck, Director of Special Events. He announced upcoming events which include High School Reports to be presented at the City Council meetings; the Costa Mesa Police Awards Luncheon to be held in June; and the Senior PGA Tournament scheduled for March, noting that proceeds from the parking for this event will be directed to nonprofit organizations in Costa Mesa. King Comments Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, stated that the City's payroll appears to be increasing even through a hiring freeze is in effect. He complained that South Coast Plaza security guards are out of control. Mayor Erickson suggested that Mr. King talk to South Coast Plaza regarding the problems he has encountered with their security guards. Promoting Costa Robert Graham, 3252 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, commented on Mesa an article in the Los Angeles Times Community Guide Section, which is sponsored by new home builders promoting the Irvine/Tustin/Newport Coast areas. He stated that since Costa Mesa has many positive features and incentives for young families to purchase a home here, the City should promote these assets. Mr. Graham suggested that the City investigate installing a cross-town bikeway from Fairview Park to upper Newport Bay. Mayor Erickson informed Mr. Graham that the Master Plan of Bikeways will be discussed at the next Council meeting. Soffer Comments Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, felt that the presentation from the Costa Mesa High School student was excellent. He suggested that the public be offered additional time to speak at a Council meetings depending upon the importance of the issues. State Senator Jim Ure, 1163 Salvador Street, Costa Mesa, representing the Costa Candidates Forum Mesa Republican Assembly, announced that on March 14, 1995, the Special Election for California State Senator will be held. He stated that a Candidates Forum will be held at the Neighborhood Community Center on February 16, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Council Member Genis arrived at 7:02 p.m. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item 1, Resolution authorizing records destruction for the Transportation Division; Item 2, Resolution authorizing records destruction for the Finance Department; Item 4, Warrant Resolution 1590.and Payroll 9501; Item 5,,Claims from Marciana Alvarado, Bruce Bauer, Debra Good, Glenn Gustafson, Peter Jensen, Farhad Asharaf and Ali Karimian, An Dang Tu, and Tuttle -Click Nissan; and Item 8, Agreement with Personnel Concepts, Inc., regarding civilian positions in the Police Department; and Budget Adjustment No. 95-34. MOTION/Approved On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Except Items 1, 2, Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar 4, 5, and 8 items were approved as recommended. 197 w READING FOLDER ; The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Juana Barajas; Cleopatra Barker, Gloria Jenkins, and Roszalin Evans; Chino Engineering Constructors, Inc.; Isabel Estrada; Glenn Johnson; Anna M. Jones; George Howard Loudermilk; Ka -Ye Ung Luk; Rudolf Pekarek; Edgardo and Marta Quinteros; Carmen T. Reta; State Farm Insurance/Anthony J. Kubis; John H. B. Stauff; Sterling Casualty Insurance/Conor Murray; and Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from Margaret Wixted. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for which parking has been approved Licenses by the Planning staff: James and Theresa Rose Bui, doing business at 1927 Harbor Boulevard, Suite B; Catherine Sugano, doing business as Super Teriyaki, 3001 Bristol Street, Suite D; and Kawagoe Hiroshi, doing business at 320 Bristol Street. ADMINISTRATIVE Costa Mesa City Hall and Police Facility ADA Compliance Drinking ACTIONS/Accepted Fountains were completed to the satisfaction of the Public Services Work by Judson Director on December 19, 1994, by Judson Plumbing, Inc., 416 Plumbing for ADA East Cypress Avenue, Burbank. The work was accepted; the Compliance Drinking Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion; Fountains, Project ; authorization was given to release retention funds 35 days thereafter; No. 94-19 the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Approved Agreement An agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., 2361 with California Campus Drive, Suite 217, Irvine, in an amount not to exceed Forensic for Blood $23,000.00, to perform blood withdrawal and testing, and testify in Testing Services court as needed, was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Adjustment Budget Adjustment No. 95-30 in the amount of $17,000.00, 95-30 for 55/73 for the State Routes 55/73 Connector "D" Improvement Connector D Project, was approved. Referred Request A request for City financial support from South Coast Institute for from Harbor Area Applied Gerontology (Harbor Area Adult Day Care Center), 661 Adult Day Care to West Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, was referred to the public CDBG Program service grant process through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. WRITTEN COMMU- Item 1 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution NICATIONS/Records authorizing records destruction for the Transportation Division of the Destruction for Public Services Department. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit Transportation B, Costa Mesa, was opposed to the records being destroyed. On Division ! motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, and carried 5-0, Resolution 95-9, A RESOLUTION OF MOTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Resolution 95-9 CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION Adopted FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted. Council Member Hornbuckle noted that the records being destroyed are duplicate copies of Police Department traffic accident reports. Records Destruction Item 2 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution for Finance authorizing records destruction for the Finance Department. Will Department King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, stated that he would be contacting the Orange County District Attorney about the City's MOTION destroying records. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded Resolution 95-10 by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Resolution 95-10, Adopted A RESOLUTION, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted. WARRANTS Item 4 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Warrant Resolution 1590, funding City operating expenses for $1,207,604.33; and MOTION/Approved Payroll 9501 for $1,403,084.85. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Warrant 1590 and Unit B, Costa Mesa, stated that he has determined that payroll Payroll 9501 expenses are increasing. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Warrant Resolution 1590 and Payroll 9501 were approved. REJECTED CLAIMS Item 5 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Claims from Alvarado, Bauer, Marciana Alvarado (fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian accident); Bruce Good, Gustafson, Bauer (tree roots damaged sewer lateral); Debra Good (alleged false Jensen, Karimian, arrest); Glenn Gustafson (alleged false arrest); Peter Jensen doing Tu, Tuttle -Click business as NIMMO Security Service (alleged loss of business); Nissan Farhad Karimian, Asharaf Karimian, and Ali Karimian (dangerous condition created by median shrubbery on Golf Course Drive); An Dang Tu (vehicle damaged by raised manhole cover); and Tuttle - Click Nissan (loss of business due to street reconstruction project). Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, noticed that all MOTION these claims were recommended for rejection. On motion by Mayor Claims Rejected Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the above claims were rejected. ADMINISTRATIVE Item 8 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement with ACTIONS Personnel Concepts, Inc., 2140 Professional Drive, Suite 115, Agreement with Roseville, California, for $15,000.00, to prepare an organizational Personnel Concepts and classification study of selected civilian positions in the Police for Study of Civilian Department. The City Manager reported that Budget Adjustment Positions at Police No. 95-34 was not required for this project. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Department Street, Costa Mesa, objected to the City's continuing use of consultants. The Personnel Services Director reviewed the Agenda Report of January 30, 1995, and stated that staff did not review the results from cities that have used this consultant because the information was not available. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, thought that the City should do more projects in - MOTION house. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Agreement Approved Member Genis, and carried 5-0, the agreement was approved, and the Mayor and.Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January 16, Change of Office to 1995, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 95-1, to change the Mayor Pro Tem office of Vice Mayor to that of Mayor Pro Tem. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, supported the change. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Ordinance 95-1 Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 95-1, AN Adopted ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER II, SECTION 2-22 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR TO THAT OF MAYOR PRO TEM, was given second reading and adopted, modifying Section 2-22(a) to read as follows: "The City Council shall meet and appoint a 199 s.._. 2©4 mayor pro tempore at the next regularly scheduled meeting following the general election." i OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of January 16, Amendment to 1995, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 95-2, relating to Business License licenses for businesses doing business outside the City of Costa Ordinance Mesa. The City Attorney reported that two sections relating to businesses using shopping carts were deleted. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, asked how the cost of a 'City business license is determined. The City Manager replied that there are various dollar amounts, $200.00 being the maximum and $25.00 the minimum. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, stated that businesses are being operated from homes which probably do not have business licenses. Mayor Erickson advised Mr. King that Home Occupation Permits are required for these businesses. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Ordinance 95-2 Monahan, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 95-2, AN ORDINANCE OF Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9-40 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING LICENSES FOR BUSINESSES DOING BUSINESS OUTSIDE OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, was given second reading and adopted. The City Manager announced that City staff and the California Grocers Association will be meeting on February 15, 1995, to discuss the Shopping Cart Ordinance. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented the Newport Boulevard Specific Newport Boulevard Plan. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reviewed the Specific Plan ! Agenda Report dated January 16, 1995, and showed transparencies of the subject area. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, felt that Newport Boulevard and Fairview Road should be zoned commercial, not residential, and that the City should not have down -zoned sections of 17th Street and other streets. Mr. Soffer suggested that the City conduct a forum to discuss Newport Boulevard. Alan Remington, 1,164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, commented that there should be a. balance between the residential and business communities. He quoted from a Los Angeles Times article which stated that "urbanization is not necessarily good for business because it can be carried to excess. " Charles Robertson,' 1885 Tahiti Drive, Costa Mesa, favored Option 1 which supports a Newport Boulevard community-based advisory task force. He felt that residents and business owners would be the best source of information for solving problems. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, stated that the City should designate a portion of land for big business. MOTION ! A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Option 1 Approved Member Genis, and carried 5-0, to approve Option 1 as shown in the Agenda Report dated January 16, 1995. Council Member Genis asked if staff could develop a history, possibly based on business licenses or other types of permits which would give a good idea of uses which are not supportable. She asked that the Task Force check into. hotels that could be converted into Single Room Occupancy (SRO) residences. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Hornbuckle suggested that Council work with the Costa Mesa High Task Force on streetscape and beautification of Newport Boulevard. School Agricultural Land Development The Deputy City Clerk presented a proposal for development of the Costa Mesa High School agricultural land for athletic fields: "Concept proposal" to jointly develop the land with the Orange County Fairgrounds. Reallocate the State of California 1988 Bond Act Per Capita grant funds, designated,,,.for the development of Fairview Park, to the athletic field project. Prepare Site-specific Agreement No. 4 with the Newport - Mesa Unified. School District for development of athletic fields. Communications were received from William L. Dunn, 1059 Presidio Drive, Costa Mesa, supporting the conceptual plan; and W. H. Hartloff, 2743 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, regarding toilet facilities, drinking fountains, and ball field lighting. The Community Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated February 2, 1995, and showed a transparency of the site. The City Manager suggested that the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission host public meetings to obtain input from residents, the Church, and Orange Coast College. He recommended that a Master Plan be adopted that sets forth the specifics of the development proposal and the nature of operation. The Community Services Director reported that this item will be discussed at an upcoming meeting of the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission meeting and that notices would be sent to residents within approximately 300 -feet of the property. Roy Andreen, 2769 Cibola Avenue, Costa Mesa, President of the Mesa del Mar Homeowners Association, announced that the homeowners association will hold a meeting February 14, 1995, to discuss this issue. He was concerned about lighted soccer fields and basketball courts being used in the late hours, and the type of restroom facilities which would be provided. Robert Sudbeck, 1145 Salvador Street, Costa Mesa, suggested that the fields be installed in Fairview Park. He complained about noise from football games held at Orange Coast College. Mayor Erickson answered that one of the joint -use agreements is for use of Parsons School, Estancia High School, and, if needed, a small portion of Fairview Park. Peter Garrett, 2719 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that he enjoys living next to the Costa Mesa High School baseball field. Joseph Daniel Perez, 1079 Salvador Street, Costa Mesa, was unhappy with the lights at the tennis courts. He predicted that if the 202 'proposal were approved, the homeowners would be dealing with ;loud noise, people running through their yards, and jumping over fences to get to the fields. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, supported the conceptual plan; however, lie wanted to see the residents' concerns 'addressed. Camille Courtney Politte, 2756 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, asked if the $268,000.00 would be directed to capital improvements if the ;project were constructed. The Mayor responded in the affirmative. Ms. Politte asked why the City is acting on this project prior to the Citizens Advisory Committee's recommendation to the School ;District. The City Manager responded that this property was announced as being for sale or lease in August, 1994, and in accordance with Council's direction, and comments from the community indicating a desire for youth athletic facilities, the City ;wrote to the Superintendent of Newport -Mesa Unified School District in November, 1994, indicating the City's interest. John Noland, 1005 Begonia Avenue, Costa Mesa, commended the Community Services Department staff in working with the School !District. He stated that the City needs more soccer fields, and 'mentioned that parking adjacent to the subject site should alleviate any parking problems in residential areas. Lou Desandro, 1031 Cheyenne Street, Costa Mesa, spoke on behalf of the Costa Mesa Pop -Warner Youth Football League in support of the proposal. He felt that there is a need for lighted practice facilities. Teri Neal, 1127 Salvador Street, Costa Mesa, opposed the conceptual proposal. Roland Wood, 1079 Cheyenne Street, Costa Mesa, representing !Costa Mesa Little. League and President of the Mesa North Homeowners Association, supported the concept proposal. Mr. Wood stated that Costa Mesa Little League, Pop -Warner Football, and AYSO would like to be involved with planning the facilities. Erna Batham, 1103 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, commented that residents will have a hard time sleeping due to the noise of basketballs on the court. She asked if an Environmental Impact ,Report (EIR) would be prepared for the project. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services responded that the size of the project would only warrant an Environmental Review, not a full EIR. Ms. Batham predicted that the noise levels would exceed 55 decibels. Chris Sarris, 2011 Baltra Place, Costa Mesa, Commissioner for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), supported the concept proposal. He stated that youth sports in the City have outgrown all the existing facilities. Mr. Sarris reported that 1,300 children comprising 96 teams, play soccer and only two lighted fields are available.. Mr. Sarris also advised that the soccer season ' lasts 10 weeks, and the latest start time for a game is 7:30 ;p.m., and it usually ends by 8:30 p.m. Frankie Neal, 2773 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that she has -lived in her home for 30 years, and chose it because of its ,proximity to the vacant field. She was concerned that vandalism ;will occur if the project is approved. i 1 20 3 Ed Keane, 2777 Lorenzo Avenue, Costa Mesa, spoke about the drainage problem in the area, and felt that Council should address the issue. He mentioned that flooding will be a problem due to the flat surface of the 'site and a proper drainage system must be installed. Mr. Keane also expressed concern about the lighting. John Gordon, 1139 Salvador Street, Costa Mesa, was concerned about potential noise problems. Michael McGuire, 3104 McKinley Way, Costa Mesa, member of the Board of Directors for the Costa Mesa American Little League, supported the concept proposal. He was confident that the City Council and City staff would be able to address the concerns of the Mesa Del Mar residents in a timely manner. RECESS The Mayor declared a recess at 8:40 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:55 pm. Charles Robertson, 1885 Tahiti Drive, Costa Mesa, President of the Mesa Verde Homeowners Association, reported that the association supports the concept of expanding the youth facilities, but believed that the issues of lighting and noise must be addressed. Mike Dunn, 2755 Gannet Drive, Costa Mesa, stated that the City has a shortage of fields and facilities for children, and felt that sports programs provide a safe environment for children. On the other hand, he understood the concerns of the Mesa del Mar residents. Gary Perez, 1079 Salvador Street, Costa Mesa, opposed the concept proposal. He explained that any type of buffer installed for noise abatement would not help the residents along Salvador Street and Lorenzo Avenue. Mr. Perez suggested using the soccer and track field at Davis School. He stated that the City should research this issue further and not approve the concept proposal merely to obtain State funds. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue_:Costa Mesa, reported that the Costa Mesa Homeowners Association Alliance met last week and discussed the City's need for more sports fields. He asked Council not to allow the $268,000.00 from the State of California to influence their decision. He thought the proposal would be a benefit to the City; however, was concerned for the homeowners who would be heavily impacted. Lee Dean, 1199 El Camino Drive, Costa Mesa, reported that many cars are parked on El Camino Drive during various events, and this project would magnify that problem. Mr. Dean expressed concern about lighted fields, and suggested further study of the impacts on the neighborhood. George Madson, 1862 Boa Vista` Circle, Costa Mesa, representing the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, stated that the Church is willing to cooperate with the City and School District on the concept proposal because of the many positive aspects for the community. Robert Graham, 3252 Dakota Avenue, Costa Mesa, stated that the concept proposal would be a positive addition to the City's park system, and would present an opportunity for the residents to participate in the development of this land. Mr. Graham suggested constructing bike trails to connect this site with Costa Mesa High School, TeWinkle Park, and the Orange County Fairgrounds. e ti. 204 Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, spoke in favor of additional sports fields. Craig O'Sullivan, 2233 Avalon Street, Costa Mesa, Manager of the American Little League Organization, and coach for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), supported the proposal, and mentioned that surrounding cities have outstanding sports facilities. Lorraine Bull, 1157 Salvador Street, Costa Mesa, stated that there would be too much congestion if the concept proposal were approved. She suggested that the City look into other locations, such as the field next to Estancia High School. Jim Ure, 1163 Salvador Street, Costa Mesa, 28 -year resident at this address, said that he has been exposed to a variety of unpleasant occurrences in this area, including the lights, and noise from the band at Orange Coast College. Mr. Ure suggested that the City devise another plan. Mayor Erickson announced that the School District's Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on February 22, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., at Costa Mesa High School, to discuss the District's surplus properties, and encouraged the citizens to attend. Since the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission was to have met on the same date, the Commission's meeting will be rescheduled so that it occurs after the Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. He also announced that the Newport -Mesa Unified School District Board will hold a closed session on February 14, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., at Harper School, to discuss this issue; however, citizens will be given the opportunity to voice their opinions. Council Member Genis asked if the City or School District would be responsible for maintaining the undeveloped site. The Community Services Director replied that the area will remain a buffer area with the possibility plants and flowers being cultivated there. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Concept Proposal Council Member Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, approving the Approved 'concept proposal, and referring this item to a meeting of the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission for further consideration. Because there were many unanswered questions regarding lighting, noise, drainage, buffering, and parking, Council Member Genis was opposed to using the State grant for the project at this time. She suggested using the money for other important projects, such as tot lot improvements. Mayor Erickson expressed his support for the plan; as to noise, he felt that the children's games would not be a detriment. Council Member Monahan supported the concept and believed that ,this would be a good opportunity for the City, School District, Fairgrounds, and residents to work together to develop more athletic fields for the children. Council Member Hornbuckle requested that prior to the Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Parkways Commission meeting, that staff provide dimensions of the undeveloped portion of the site, as well as the existing facilities at Costa Mesa High School that already impact the residents. 205 In response to a question from Mayor Erickson, the City Manager stated that funding must commence before the end of June, 1995; and 90 days are required to assemble the construction documents from. the time the plan is approved. He suggested allocating funds to other projects, such as tot lot improvements. Rick Pickering, Deputy General Manager, Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, reviewed the Fairgrounds parking' requirements. He stated that the Fairgrounds has an ongoing lease with the Newport -Mesa Unified School District for use of Davis School as an off-site parking area, which is needed approximately six times a year. He reported that the Fairgrounds supports the Davis School site and the old track area at Costa Mesa High School for youth sports practices. MOTION A motion was made by . Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Reallocation of Funds Council Member Gens, and carried 5-0, to continue the reallocation and Site -Specific of State funds and Site Specific Agreement No. 4 to the meeting of Agreement Continued February 21, 1995, and staff was directed to provide funding options to February 21, 1995 for this concept, and a time line for the Environmental Review. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented City Council Community Council Objectives Objectives for 1995-1996. The City Manager reviewed the Agenda for 1995-1996 Report dated February 2, 1995. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, asked what the City was doing to prevent losing more money. Mayor Erickson replied that the City Manager will provide a report in 30 days with the specifics on each objective. The City Manager suggested that Mr. King obtain a copy of the report from the Town Hall Meeting of January 25, 1995, regarding the Orange County Bankruptcy, which addresses Mr. King's question. Roy Pizarek, 1923 Whittier Avenue, Costa Mesa, congratulated Council on reaching out to the community with their objectives. He was pleased to see the deletion of the 19th Street and Gisler Avenue bridges from the Master Plan and supported the encouragement of volunteerism. He also congratulated the City for supporting residents on the west side for improving their neighborhoods. Council Member Hornbuckle addressed the second item under "Infrastructure", "Monorail - finalize detail" asking if action can be finalized, either by stating whether or not it is going forward. Mayor Pro Tem Buffa suggested deleting the item. He explained that the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) is currently conducting a study to determine feasibility. He stated that the County has delayed the study until the end of 1995, and a determination will be made at that time whether or not the project is viable. Council Member Hornbuckle supported the removal of the item from the list. Mayor Pro Tem Buffa noted that the connectors for Routes 55 and 73 were listed twice under "Infrastructure", as the first and tenth items. He complimented the Public Services Director and staff for their efforts in designing and funding these connectors. Under "Infrastructure", Mayor Erickson removed the sixth item, "Transportation - traffic impact fees should be reduced". Since there has been no recommendation. from the committee as yet, he recommended a change in the wording. 206 Mayor Erickson . recommended that the first item under "Community/Business Development" be reworded to read, ;'Economic Development Program to retain and attractu� ality business". Council Member Genis made a correction to the sixth item under "Community/Business Development" as follows: "Annex unincorporated County area into City proactively", (deleting "incorporated"). She also suggested deleting the second item, ;'Term Limits - elected officials" under "Improving/Changing How We Serve the Public" because she did not believe it was a priority. Mayor Erickson and Council Member Monahan suggested that since I his item has already - been acted upon by Council, it should be removed from the list. Council Member Hornbuckle recommended deleting the eleventh and twelfth items under "Improving/Changing How We Serve the Public": "Stop the personal agendas of City ;staff' and "Strategic realignment of data No. 1 priority (don't do it)", for the reason that staff would not be able to report back to !Council on these issues; however, Council Member Genis expressed a desire to keep both items on the list. Council Member Hornbuckle ;then recommended that the eleventh item be modified to read, "Stop ;the personal agendas. of City staff and City Council". Again referring to "Improving/Changing How We Serve the Public", 'Council Member Genis felt that the fourteenth item, "Two community forums should be held each year", was not practical. !Mayor Pro Tem Buffa responded that it takes compelling issues for residents to attend community forums; however, he suggested that !the item remain on the list. MOTION 'A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Approved Objectives ;Council Member Genis, and carried 5-0, approving the objectives as Amended !with the following changes: INFRASTRUCTURE: Delete second item, "Monorail - finalize detail"; remove the sixth item for rewording, "Transportation - traffic impact fees should be reduced"; and delete the tenth item, "Missing connectors for Rte. 55/73" since it is a duplication of the first item under this section. COMMUNITY/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Modify the first item to read, "Economic Development Program to retain and attract quality business"; correct the sixth item to read, "Annex unincorporated County area into City proactively". IMPROVING/CHANGING HOW WE SERVE THE PUBLIC: jDelete the second item, "Term Limits - elected officials"; and amend the eleventh item to read, "Stop the personal agendas of City staff and City Council". Mayor Erickson confirmed that the City Manager would provide an implementation plan in 30 days. MOTION/Amended ; On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Objective on Traffic Tem Buffa, and carried 5-0, the sixth item under "Infrastructure" Impact Fees was amended to read, "Transportation - to finalize a traffic impact fee study" . NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Community Development Block CDBG Priorities Grant (CDBG) priorities: ! Allocate 15 percent of CDBG funds for public services. CDBG public service funding ratios. 1 I. The Redevelopment Project Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated February 6, 1995, which included the following recommendations: (1) That the City Council approve the allocation of 15 percent of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for public services; and (2) Adopt the CDBG public service funding ratios pursuant to the recommendations of the Consolidated Plan Task Force and the Redevelopment and Residential Rehabilitation (3R) Committee. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, felt that the City should help the homeless get back into the work force. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Approved CDBG Council Member Genis; and carried 3-2, Council Members Buffa Priorities and Monahan voting no, to approve the recommendations of the Task Force, to allocate .15 percent of the CDBG funds for public services, and to ado t;the ratios outlined in the Agenda Report dated February '6, 1995, specifying that the 51 percent shall go to programs to reduce homelessness. Mayor Pro Tem Buffa stated that he did not support the motion because it is impossible to define the word "homeless", and a glaring problem is over -aggressive street people harassing citizens and businesses. Council Member Monahan stated he would like to see other ways of allocating the funds. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution setting forth a policy County of Orange position on measures proposed by the Orange County Board of "Bootstrap" Supervisors as part of its "Bootstrap" legislative package in Legislative connection with the Orange County financial crisis. The City Package Manager reviewed the Agenda Report dated February 2, 1995; and an Inter Office Memorandum dated February 6, 1995, which shows a reduced number of proposals. Alan Remington, 1164 Boise Way, Costa Mesa, commented that the Orange County Board of Supervisors placed the entire County into a difficult position through their negligence. Mayor Erickson stated for the record that some of Mr. Remington's concerns have been addressed in the Inter Office Memorandum dated February 6, 1995. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, stated that changes must be made in the way government does business. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Resolution 95-11 Council Member Monahan, and carried 4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Buffa Adopted voting no, to adopt Resolution 95-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH POLICY POSITIONS ON MEASURES PROPOSED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AS PART OF ITS "BOOTSTRAP" LEGISLATIVE -PACKAGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FINANCIAL CRISIS, reflecting the Inter Office Memorandum dated February 6, 1995; deleting "without a 60 -day written notice to all affected parties with at least two (2) written notices:vdthin such time frame", on Page 2, Paragraph 2 of _ihe resolution; directing the Deputy City Clerk to distribute the resolution .to.:all Orange `County cities, the Board of Supervisors, and Grange runty legislative delegates; and authorizing the. Mayor. td-"sgn correspondence opposing or supporting bills submitted=to_ the State�.eislature consistent with the adopted resolution. 207 nh 208 Mayor Pro Tem Buffa opposed the motion because there were too !many suggestions by the County which were not clear. ;Council Member Genis stated for the record that by adopting the, resolution, Council is not implying approval of the County's ;legislative proposals. CITY ATTORNEY'S ;The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORTS/Request Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(c) to discuss for Closed Session: ,Orange County Treasurer's Pool (Bankruptcy Case Nos. SA 94 - Treasurer's Pool ;22272 Jr and SA 94-22273 JR; Motion No. SA 025991 JER). ;Mayor Erickson announced that closed session would be held after completion of regular business. Will King, 2527 Elden Avenue, Unit B, Costa Mesa, stated that the (citizens of Costa Mesa have a right to know what transpires on the !Orange County bankruptcy issue. Mayor Erickson suggested that Mr. King wait until after completion of closed session when the City ;Attorney will announce the action taken during closed session. COUNCIL Council Member Monahan reminded the people that when Council COMMENTS/Use of ;discusses many of these issues, tax money is involved, whether they Taxpayers' Money ;are grant funds or City funds. League of Women ',Mayor Erickson congratulated the League of Woman Voters on their Voters; Service 35th Anniversary and expressed appreciation for the work they have Providers Forum ;done. He announced that the service providers will hold a forum on ;March 1, 1995, at 6:30 p.m., at the Neighborhood Community ;Center, regarding transients in the City. ADJOURNMENT TO .At 11:05 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. MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 11:10 p.m., and the action RECONVENED 'taken during closed session was announced. No Action Taken ;Regarding Orange County and Orange County Treasurer's Pool Regarding Orange ;(Bankruptcy Case Nos. SA 94-22272 Jr and SA 94-22273 JR; County Issues !Motion No. SA 025991 JER), the City Attorney reported on recent jlitigation. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT ;The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. c May f the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: i �- i � ,Deputy City 9$rk of the City of Costa Mesa I. 1