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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/1995 - City Council1 ROLL CALL REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA NOVEMBER 20, 1995 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session November 20, 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 led by Council Member Genis, and invocation by the Reverend Rod Randall, Harbor Trinity Baptist Church. Council Members Present: Mayor Joe Erickson Mayor Pro Tem Peter Buffa Council Member Mary Hornbuckle Council Member Sandra Genis Council Member Gary Monahan (arrived at 7:25 p.m.) 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 Assistant Finance Director Marc Davis Police Lieutenant Alan Kent Senior Planner Alice Angus Assistant to the City Manager Ann Gyben Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott MINUTES Council Member Hornbuckle stated that she would abstain from November 13, 1995 voting on the minutes because she did not attend the special meeting of November 13, 1995. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Genis, and carried 3-0, Council Members Hornbuckle abstaining and Monahan absent, the minutes of the special meeting were approved as distributed. ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council RESOLUTIONS Member Hornbuckle, and carried 4-0, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Erickson announced that the scheduled presentation by Costa Mesa High School had been cancelled; a request to continue Public Hearing Nos. 2 ,and 3, regarding the Empire Ballroom, had been received from the applicant; and New Business No. 2, an RFP for the Master Plan for Fairview Park, will be continued to the meeting of January 2, 1996. ORAL COMMUNI- Dave Salcido, 954 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, thanked Council CATIONS for their efforts regarding initiation and enforcement of the shopping cart ordinance. He reported that members of the Wallace Avenue Shopping Cart Improvement Group have commented on the improvement. He Ordinance urged Council not to heed the concerns voiced by the grocery stores, and to continue removing abandoned grocery carts from the streets. :r44 Mesa Consolidated Heather Somers, Coalition for Clean Water - Costa Mesa, 427 East Water District 17th Street, Costa Mesa, reported that the Mesa Consolidated Water District's handling of funds and projects is viewed with'concern by the public. She added that sexual harassment continues to be a problem, and complained that the District had chosen to ignore the situation. Mrs. Somers confirmed that there will be a 16 percent increase in the water rate to offset the cost of litigation settlements. She addressed difficulties encountered with the District's Reservoir No. 2, including cost overruns, questionable design, inability to use the entire reservoir at its stated capacity, water quality questions, and more. She asked that Council conduct a feasibility study on possible consolidation, and place the matter on a Council agenda. Request for Addi- Dorothy Adams, 220 Amherst Road, Costa Mesa, suggested that the tional Police and $16 million "windfall" be used to hire police and fire personnel Fire Personnel rather than investing in more land for parks. She related - an incident which had occurred in her neighborhood on Sunday, November 19, 1995, wherein a drunk driver had careened onto a neighbors lawn. Mayor Erickson responded that the City has hired additional police personnel but thought that parks contributed to improving neighbor- hoods and lowering the crime rate. Promotion of Costa Robert Graham, 3252 Dakota Street, Costa Mesa, stated that Costa Mesa Mesa's proximity to local beaches should be promoted. He noted the lack of signage at Moon Park, where one can ride a bicycle to the beach without crossing a street. Mr. Graham showed photographs illustrating potential locations for this type of signage: Moon Park, the Mesa Verde area, and the ballpark facility at TeWinkle Intermediate School. He pointed out that signage is imperative for the dead-end portion of Gisler Street. The City Manager suggested having Community Services personnel discuss the signage for bicycle trails with the Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Parkways Commission. Council Member Genis asked for an update on the status of the signage program that had previously been presented to Council. She remarked that the signs in Mesa Verde were installed by the Homeowners Association, not the City. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item 2, Reading Folder, (2) Alcoholic Beverage License for Club Mesa; and Item 3, Warrant Resolution 1611 and Payroll 9522. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Except Items 2(2) Genis, and carried 4-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items were and 3 approved as recommended. WRITTEN COMMU- Resolution 95-93, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NICATIONS/Adopted THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING Resolution 95-93 for RECORDS DESTRUCTION FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT Redevelopment AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, PURSUANT TO Records Destruction ORDINANCE NO. 75-60, was adopted. READING FOLDER , The following Reading Folder items were received and processed Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Ihab and Samir Ali; Robert L. Brooks; Twyla Dyer; Francis Gorham; the Hertz Corporation; Eddie L. Johnson; Susan Jose; Kevin Lawrence; Edward L. Morrill; Noah Nestel; Robby Rosburg; Joy L. Seward; Kathryn Marie Siems; Charles Simon; Annie Slater; Andrea Swanson;. Skip Taylor -St. James; and Dennis Woolery. 1 REJECTED CLAIMS The following claims were rejected. Mercury Insurance Mercury Insurance Company, subrogee for Rene Arredondo (alleged dangerous roadway condition). Garcia Richard Garcia (vehicle tow fees). Hornsby Jefferson L. and Pamela Hornsby (alleged poor intersection design contributed to accident). American States American States Insurance Company, subrogee for Alton and Jean McArthur (collision with Costa Mesa fire truck). Ventresca Michele Houston Ventresca (vehicle damaged by City contractor). ADMINISTRATIVE Bids received for Bid Item No. 986, High Density Mobile Storage ACTIONS/Awarded and Filing System; _,;are on file in the City Clerk's office. The Bid 986, Filing contract was awarded to Business Systems of Southern California, System, to Business 17945 Sky Park Circle, Suite E, Irvine, for $33,569.00; and Budget Systems; Approved Adjustment No. 96-25 for $2,570.00, to provide sufficient funding Adjustment No. 96-25 for this item, was approved. Accepted Work for Repainting and Wall Covering Installation at Fire Station No. 2, 800 Repainting and Wall Baker Street, Project No. 95-10, was completed to the satisfaction Covering at Fire of the Public Services Director on October 20, 1995, by Alpha Station No. 2, Project Painting, 15302 Maryknoll Street, Westminster. The work was No. 95-10, by Alpha accepted; the Deputy City Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Painting Completion; authorization was given to release retention monies 35 days thereafter; the Labor and Material Bond was ordered exonerated 7 months thereafter; and the Performance Bond was ordered exonerated 12 months thereafter. Approved Agreement A professional services agreement with ESSCO, 309 North Rampart with ESSCO, for Street, .Suite A, Orange, to provide an employee assistance program, Employee Assistance was approved, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were Program authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Reading Folder, Item 2(2) on the Consent Calendar was presented: Alcoholic Alcoholic Beverage Beverage License for which parking has been approved by the License for Club Planning staff. Lesly Jean Blanton, doing business as Club Mesa, Mesa 843 West 19th Street. Council Member Hornbuckle felt that Club Mesa should undergo further investigation since a change in MOTION ownership is involved and the area is oversaturated with clubs. A Authorized Letter to motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by ABC/Continued to Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, and carried 4-0, authorizing Mayor Erickson December 4, 1995 to forward a letter to the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) expressing Council's concerns regarding overconcentration in this area, and continuing the item to the meeting of December 4, 1995. WARRANTS Item 3 on. the Consent Calendar was, presented: Warrant Resolution 1611, funding City operating expenses for $1;776,765.99; and MOTION - Payroll 9522 for $1,287,305.86. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Approved Warrant Buffa, seconded by Council Member Genis, and carried 4-0, 1611; Payroll 9522 Warrant Resolution 1611 and Payroll 9522 were approved. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced the public hearing, continued Rainbow Express Cab from the meeting of November 6, 1995, to consider a request for Company, Ashna modification of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, to allow taxicab pick-up and drop-off services within the City, from Victor Ashna, doing business as Rainbow Express Cab Company, 10501 Florence Street, Cypress. The Assistant Finance Director reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 12, 1995, explaining that the applicant is requesting authorization to decrease his fleet from five to four vehicles, to replace two of those vehicles with newer models, and to increase fares. He reported that the Police Department indicated that there are no outstanding parking citations against the vehicles outlined. in the application. Council Member Genis asked that the Police flag citations which are issued to taxicab companies. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council, Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Mayor Pro Approved Certificate Tem Buffa, and carried 4-0, modifications to the existing Certificate Modifications were approved subject to completion of vehicle safety inspections, and the Police Department was directed to track taxicab traffic and parking violations. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following public hearings were presented: Appeal of PA -93-17/ RA -93-02; and Appeal of the Planning Commission's conditions of approval for Appeal of PA -95-40/ Planning Action PA -93-17, Redevelopment Action RA -93-02, RA -95-04, Empire from Jack Litt, Empire Ballroom, to consider review, modifi- Ballroom cation, or revocation of a 'minor conditional use permit, for a 15,000 -square -foot nightclub with a dance floor and billiard tables; and conditional use permits for offset hours of operation for support office area and valet parking, located at 640 West 17th Street in an MG zone. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration previously adopted. Appeal of the Planning Commission's conditions of approval for Planning Action PA -95-40, Redevelopment Action RA -95-04, from Jack Litt, representing Deborah Moch/Empire Ballroom, 640 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, authorized agent for Atari Corporation/Staples, for a conditional use permit to allow off-site parking on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at Staples, 620 West 17th Street, in a Cl zone. Environmental Determina- tion: Exempt. The Deputy City Clerk announced that the Affidavits of Publishing and Mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from a resident complaining about the nuisance created by the Empire Ballroom and its customers. Deborah. Moch, 9 Calle Francesca, Rancho Santa Marguerita, Controller for Empire Ballroom, reiterated their original request for a 30 -day continuance. Mayor Erickson replied that complaints regarding the establishment were still being received, and to delay the matter seemed inappropriate. Ms. Moch stated that they were in the process of gathering additional information, and gave Council a list of items completed to date. Mayor Pro Tem Buffa thought that the applicant may need additional time to proceed with the offsite parking agreement, and supported a continuance to December 18, 1995. Council Member Genis stated that the hardships endured by the residents should also be considered. Council Member Hornbuckle mentioned the statistics submitted by Planning Commissioner Mark Korando. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Continued to Member Genis, and carried 4-0, the public hearings were continued December 4, 1995 to the meeting of December 4, 1995. 1 PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Annual Review of set for the public hearing to consider the Annual Review of DA -88-02A, Arnel's Development Agreement DA -88-02A, Arnel's Metro Pointe develop - Metro Pointe Project ment, 900 block of South Coast Drive; consider waiver of Miti- gation Measure No. 14 (interior noise levels); and consider waiver of Mitigation Measure No. 25A (Fairview Road/Baker Street inter- section improvements), for Planning Action PA -94-41, for A & R Parcel Four and R & A Parcel Five. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration previously adopted. 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 November 17, 1995, and showed a site plan on the overhead screen. Leonard Hampel, Rutan & Tucker, 611 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, representing the applicant, addressed the good faith compliance'yissue, reporting that the revised project is dramatically less dense than originally planned, is more environ- mentally desirable, enhances the City's revenue, creates new jobs, the floor area ratio is reduced to .48, and it is consistent with the City's revised General Plan. He disclosed that the development is proceeding as designed and approved; and 483 affordable units in excess of those required have been constructed. Mr. Hampel concurred that Mitigation Measure Nos. 14 and 25A should be eliminated. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated November 15, 1995, which addresses installation of a traffic signal on South Coast Drive which will serve the new shopping center. He reported that staff met with residents from the Greenbrook homes to review the impact of the new signal on traffic. The Director stated that staff conducted a study of the Greenbrook and South Coast Drives intersection to determine if a traffic signal is warranted, and it was determined that it is not necessary now, nor will it be necessary in the future. Council Member Monahan arrived at 7:25 p.m. Ellie Oliver, 3366 Wisteria Circle, Costa Mesa, read a letter which she had distributed to Council, addressing her concern for safe ingress/egress to the Greenbrook homes. She felt that the distance is too short between the proposed traffic signal and Greenbrook Drive, and that the City should correct the problem. Daniel Gott, 953 Dahlia Avenue, Costa Mesa, feared that the proposed traffic pattern would create problems in the future. He explained that three additional traffic signals are being proposed between the I-405 off -ramp and Bear Street, resulting in five signals within .4 mile. He suggested that the additional signals not be installed until a thorough traffic study has been conducted. Craig Neslage, 3379 Marigold Circle, Costa Mesa, complained that residents of Greenbrook had not been given the opportunity to provide input on the location of the signal on South Coast Drive. He encouraged Council to remain flexible concerning this issue. Council Member Genis recalled previous discussions on this matter when Greenbrook residents opposed . a traffic signal at the access point to their tract. Council Member Hornbuckle concurred with the Deputy City Manager in that at the time of project approval, residents did not express an interest in aligning the driveways for the 47 48 commercial property across from their tract. Mr. Gott agreed that originally residents did not support installation of a traffic signal. Mr. Hampel reported that the original Conditions of Approval, circa 1988, did require the, traffic signal, as did the Environmental Impact Report, and offered to delay signal activation until the project opens in May, 1996. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION/Arnel On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Demonstrated Good Monahan, and carried 5-0, Arnel Development Company was found Faith Compliance; to have demonstrated good faith compliance with the terms and Waived Mitigation provisions of the Development Agreement, and Mitigation Measures Measures 14 an 25A 14 and 25A were waived. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Directed Staff to Member Genis, and carried 5-0, staff was directed to install the Install Signal traffic signal on South Coast Drive but to delay activation until the opening of the development; to investigate facilitating ingress and egress to the Greenbrook tract; and to conduct a follow-up analysis of the intersection at periodic increments commencing three months after the signal is activated, reporting both to Council and the residents. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place General Plan Amend- set for the public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment GP- ment GP -95-02; 95-02 and Rezone Petition R-95-03, City of Costa Mesa, to change Rezone Petition the land use designation from Neighborhood Commercial to R-95-03 Medium- or High -Density Residential for all or part of the study area (114 and 118 East Wilson Street; 2374-2394 Newport Boule- vard, even numbers only; 115, 119, and 119'/z Santa Isabel Avenue); with a corresponding zone change from C1 to R2 -MD, R2 -HD, or I & R. Environmental Determination: Negative Declaration. The Affidavit of Publication is on file in the City Clerk's office. A communication was received from Chuck Spiller, owner of property at 2323 Elden Avenue, supporting the change to residential use. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services summarized the Agenda Report dated November 13, 1995, and reviewed the overhead graphics which depicted the property. The Senior Planner responded to questions from Council. Walter Quitt, 163 Georgeanne Place, Costa Mesa, owner of property at 119 Santa Isabel Avenue, stated that he purchased this property 30 years ago and asked that it not be rezoned. Mark Buckland, President of The Olson Company, 3010 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 400, Seal Beach; reported that a portion of the Coastal Inn property is currently in escrow, and asked that Council consider rezoning the site to R2 -HD. Heather Somers, 427 East 17th Street, Suite 307, Costa Mesa, asked the number of units allowed for Medium -Density and I & R zoning. The Senior Planner explained the, densities for the various designations. Mrs. Somers asked if the City would have the first right of refusal if the property were zoned I & R. The Mayor responded in the negative, explaining that this was private property. Mrs. Somers then asked that Council consider retaining R2 -MD zoning. { 5 -` 49 Tony Petros, 2135 Iris Place, Costa Mesa, applauded the City for encouraging residential development. He reported that the plans which The Olson Company currently have in escrow are complimen- tary to the area, and would encourage the proper type of neighbors. He supported the rezone to R2 -HD. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. As a member of the Newport Boulevard Study Committee, Council Member Monahan felt that many of these parcels would be more valuable as residential property, rather than commercial; and R2 -HD zoning would increase the land value. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Adopt Negative Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, to adopt the Negative Declaration of Declaration; Adopt Environmental Impact; and to adopt the resolution approving GP -95 - Resolution Approving 02, changing the= 41and use designation from Neighborhood GP -95-02 Commercial to High Density Residential for the entire study area including the parcels on Newport Boulevard, as outlined in the Agenda Report. Council Member Genis opposed the motion because it would be premature to include the entire study area at this time, and preferred not changing to the high density designation at this point because it Would be setting the tone for the entire strip along Newport Boulevard. SUBSTITUTE A substitution motion was made by Council Member Genis, MOTION seconded by Mayor Erickson, and carried 3-2, Council Members Adopted Negative Buffa and Monahan voting no, to adopt the Negative Declaration of Declaration; Adopted Environmental Impact; to adopt Resolution 95-94, A RESOLUTION Resolution 95-94; OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, Rezone Petition CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT Referred to Planning GP -95-02, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY Commission OF COSTA MESA, changing the land use designation of the area east of the alley to Medium -Density Residential; and referring Rezone Petition R-95-03 back to .the Planning Commission to consider PDR zoning for this area. Council Member Hornbuckle asked if the alley was vital to the City's needs. The Deputy City Manager replied that consideration had been given to abandoning the alley but this was not feasible until the commercial uses along Newport Boulevard no longer require its use. Council Member Monahan clarified that the Newport Boule- vard Study Committee does not intend to recommend a rezone for the entire street; however, there are three "pockets" which are being considered for change to residential use. Mayor Erickson asked the Deputy City Manager to ensure that property owners are notified of the meeting at which this item will be heard by the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Vacation of Lot "D", set for the public hearing to consider a resolution ordering the Tract 3433. vacation of Lot "D", Tract No. 3433, located in the general area of Monaco Terrace and Monte Vista Avenue; and Quitclaim Deed No. 3347. The Affidavits of Publishing and Posting are on file in the City Clerk's office. All utility companies were advised of the public hearing, and no protests were received. Communications were received from Robert Duff, Post Office Box 1242, Santa Ana, opposing the quit claim to Back Bay Gardens, stating that if the land is abandoned, he is willing to pay for it to become a part of his lot; s® a second letter from Robert Duff requesting that action be delayed on the abandonment until all the facts have been explored by Council; and from the law firm of Call, Clayton & Jensen, 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 700, Newport Beach, representing Robert Duff, suggesting that the parcel be sold at a public auction, or that a decision be delayed until the matter can be more fully evaluated. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated November 13, 1995, explaining that it has been determined that Lot "D" is no longer needed for highway or right- of-way purposes. He showed a transparency of the property. The City Attorney responded to questions from Council. Wayne Call, attorney with Call, Clayton & Jensen, representing Mr. Duff, who resides at 2463 Irvine Avenue, Costa Mesa'. stated that the property is not an easement, it is owned by the City and should be sold and not given away. He commented that Back Bay Gardens does not have title to the property, and felt that this matter deserved further evaluation and consideration. Mayor Erickson stated for the record that he had' spoken with Mr. Duff by telephone. Myra Kirschenbaum, owner of property at 366 Lourds Lane, Costa Mesa, which is within the Back Bay Gardens Association, reported that the equipment building on the property to be vacated by the City has been in existence since approximately 1963 and has been used to house landscaping equipment. The resident at 2450 Rue de Cannes, Costa Mesa, supported vaca- tion of the property to Back Bay Gardens. Elisabeth Hoose, 365 Grenoble Lane, Costa Mesa, stated that her home is located three doors away from the subject land, and she has not observed. any problems with the gardeners who use the building to store equipment.' She reported that the area is gated, is closed at 4:00 p.m., and is in good repair. Gene Myers, 331 Marche Lane, Costa Mesa, Back Bay Gardens, reiterated that the easement had always been a maintenance area which is secluded and is not open to trespassers. He urged Council to support vacating the property. Tom Arnold, 4 Park Plaza, 16th Floor, Irvine, attorney for the Association, felt that the dedication given to the City is clearly, an easement, and agreed with the City Attorney's opinion. There being no other speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Adopted Resolution Member Genis, and carried'4-1 , Mayor Pro Tem Buffa voting no, 95-95 Resolution 95-95, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF LOT "D", TRACT NO. 3433, was adopted, with the findings that the subject property being held by the City is an easement and that. it is dedicated property which is no longer needed for public highway purposes; and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign the Quitclaim Deed. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Vacation of 17th set for the public hearing to consider a resolution ordering the Street Storm Drain vacation of a 10 -foot storm drain easement within a portion of Lot Easement 1, Tract No. 12607; located at 670 West 17th Street; and Quitclaim Deed No. 3348. The Affidavits of Publishing and Posting are on file in the City Clerk's office. No communications were received. All utility companies were advised of the public hearing, and no protests were received. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated November 13, 1995. There being -no speakers, -the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Member Adopted Resolution Genis, and carried 5-0, Resolution 95-96, A RESOLUTION OF 95-96 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A 10 -FOOT STORM DRAIN EASEMENT WITHIN A PORTION OF LOT 1, TRACT NO. 12607, was adopted, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign the Quitclaim Deed. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented from the meeting of November 6, Ordinance 95-18, 1995, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 95-18, approving PERS Contract an amendment to the contract with PERS. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Adopted Ordinance Genis, and carried 5-0, Ordinance 95-18, AN ORDINANCE OF 95-18 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, was given second reading and adopted, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign the required documents. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to establish an ad hoc Ad Hoc Library Library Services Committee. The Assistant to the City Manager Services Committee reviewed the Agenda Report dated November 8, 1995. Council Member Hornbuckle suggested that the new committee obtain copies of the work done by the Community Services Policy Committee of the League of California Cities regarding library funding. She also suggested contacting Beverly Simmons who works with the Policy Committee and does consulting work. Mayor Erickson added that information should be obtained from the League on the City of Santa Clara's working with neighboring communities. MOTION , A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Genis Appointed Member Monahan, and carried 5-0, to appoint Council Member Liaison Genis as liaison to the committee. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a Request for Proposal (RFP) to RFP for Fairview prepare a Comprehensive Master Plan for Fairview Park, to include Park Comprehensive an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative Declaration, or Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration as necessary. Mayor. Erickson thought that this matter should be considered, after the Master Plan of Parks is discussed on December 18, 1995. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Continued to Genis, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting of January 2, 1996 January 2, 1996. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented consideration of compensation City Manager and adjustments for the City Manager and City Attorney. Mayor City Attorney Erickson stated that this item had been previously discussed in Compensation closed session, and information had been provided by the Personnel Services Director. 52 MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by. Mayor Pro Granted 3 Percent Tem Buffa, and carried 5-0, the City Manager and City Attorney Increase were granted a 3 percent increase to their salaries. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to Govern- REPORTS/Request ment Code Sections 54956.9(b)(1), 54956.9(c), and 54957.6 to for Closed Session: discuss the following items: Consider initiating litigation for drug Tahiti Inn; Arnel; abatement and nuisance at the Tahiti Inn (John B. Lee), 450 Victoria and Police Negotia- Street; threat of litigation regarding traffic mitigation fees for tions Arnel's Metro Pointe development; and negotiations with the Costa Mesa Police Association. Mayor Erickson announced that closed session would be held at the completion of regular business. The City Attorney stated that the issue regarding .the Tahiti Inn could be discussed in open session. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney presented for consideration the initiation of REPORT litigation for drug abatement and nuisance at the Tahiti Inn (John B. Tahiti Inn Lee), 450 Victoria Street. The Police Lieutenant compared this motel to the Bel Congo, stating that it is not being managed properly, and reporting that a total'of 59 calls for police assistance have been received in 1995. MOTION/Directed On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member City Attorney to Monahan, and carried 5-0, the City Attorney was directed to initiate Commence Action abatement of public nuisance procedures against the Tahiti Inn. COUNCIL Council Member Genis wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and COMMENTS ; suggested giving thanks during this holiday. Thanksgiving Council Member Hornbuckle commented that there are 35 shopping Shop Costa Mesa days until Christmas, and encouraged everyone to shop Costa Mesa. Happy Thanksgiving Mayor Erickson sent Happy Thanksgiving wishes, and commended' Council, staff, and everyone for making it a good year. ADJOURNMENT TO At 8:55 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session CLOSED SESSION in the first floor conference room to discuss the items previously announced by the City Attorney. MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m., and the action RECONVENED taken during closed session was announced. MOTION Regarding the threat of litigation for traffic mitigation fees for Authorized City Arnel's Metro Pointe development, the City Attorney was authorized Attorney to to accept Arnel's settlement offer for a total traffic impact fee Settle with Arnel obligation as specified in his Confidential Memorandum dated Regarding Metro November 16, 1995, on the condition that Arnel waive any refunds Pointe Fees of traffic impact fees paid and all challenges to the traffic impact fee program as applied to this project; and the Mayor was authorized to sign the settlement agreement'on behalf of the City. MOTION In negotiations with the. Costa Mesa Police Association, by a vote of Gave Negotiation 5-0, Council gave directions to negotiators on compensation for Directions police personnel. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Ma�oj of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: 1 Deputy City lerk of the City of Costa Mesa