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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/1996 - City CouncilREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COSTA MESA APRIL 15, 1996 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in regular session April 15, 1996, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, and invocation by Chaplain Lloyd Sellers, Hoag Memorial Hospital -Presbyterian. ROLL CALL 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 6:35 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 Community Services Director Keith Van Holt Assistant Finance Director Marc Davis Assistant to the City Manager Ann Gyben Deputy City Clerk Mary Elliott ORDINANCES AND A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council RESOLUTIONS Member Hornbuckle, and carried 4-0, Council Member Monahan absent, to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Erickson announced that National Telecommunicators Week National Telecom- will be observed from April 14 through 20, 1996, and recognized municators Week Dale Kinney, Senior Communications Supervisor, who introduced members of his staff. Mayor Pro Tem Buffa reported that the current 911 system was developed in Costa Mesa. Mayor Erickson noted that the recommendation for Old Business No. 3, Shalimar Alley Rehabilitation, is to continue it to the meeting of May 6, 1996. Council Member Monahan arrived at 6:35 p.m. ORAL COMMUNI- Tony Petros, 2135 Iris Place, Costa Mesa, President of the Costa CATIONS Mesa Chamber of Commerce, referred to his previous comments Return to Source regarding "return to source taxation", and stated th- t he. met with the Taxation City Manager and the Assistant Finance Director to ascertain the City's perspective on this issue. He commented that the Chamber's Board of Directors will develop a position by the end of May Qr Santa Ana River early June. Mr. Petros addressed the nearly completed Santa Ana Flood Control River flood control projects in the Costa Mesa area, remarking that Projects the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has nct redrawn the flood plan maps in an expeditious manner which may ultimately affect insurance premiums for businesses and home- owners. He volunteered the Chamber's assistance to resolve this matter. Senior Citizen Heather Somers, 427 East 17th Street, Suite 307, Costa Mesa, Volunteers commended Police Department staff for employing senior citizen volunteers in code enforcement efforts for garage sale signs and signs posted in the public right-of-way. CONSENT The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: CALENDAR Item 6, Replacement of the Communications Center Roof, Project No. 96-04; Item No. 7, Resolution approving submittal of improvement projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority; and Item 10, Agreement with Conrad and Associates to provide annual independent audits. MOTION/Approved On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Except Items 6, Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, the remaining Consent Calendar items 7; and 10 were approved as recommended. READING FOLDER The following Reading Folder items were received and processed: Claims Claims received by the Deputy City Clerk: Wade Cameron; Francisco Jimenez; Brian Manney; Richard Melnyk; and Jerome B. Munyer. Public Utilities Notice from Southern California Gas Company that Application Commission No. 96-03-031 was filed with the Public Utilities Commission, requesting a revision in rates for gas service effective January 1, 1997. Notice from Southern California Gas Company that Application No. 96-03-060 was filed with the Public Utilities Commission, requesting approval for the manner in which gas rates are calculated for residential and core commercial/industrial customers. SET FOR PUBLIC Resolution 96-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HEARING/Adopted THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE Resolution 96-32, INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS Setting a Hearing DURING FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997 WITHIN CITY OF COSTA on June 3, 1996) MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, located for Landscaping south of Sunflower Avenue and east of Smalley Road, was adopted, Assessment District setting a public hearing on June 3, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., in the No. 1 Council Chambers of City Hall. Adopted Resolution Resolution 96-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 96-33, Setting a THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE Hearing on June 3, INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS 1996, for Landscaping DURING FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997 WITHIN CITY OF COSTA Assessment District MESA LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, located No. 2 at the northwest corner of Bear Street and the Corona del Mar Freeway, was adopted, setting a public hearing on June 3, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. WARRANTS Warrant Resolution 1621, funding City operating expenses in the Approved Warrant amount of $1,347,871.09; and Payroll 9606 for $1,311,948.72, were 1621; Payroll 9606 approved. REJECTED CLAIMS The following claims were rejected: Brogan Julie Brogan (paint overspray on vehicle). Gonzalez Edward and Diane Gonzalez (alleged wrongful termination by the Police Department). Hayward Sharon Jo Hayward (electrical appliance/equipment damaged by power disturbance). Mercury/Pena Mercury Insurance Company, subrogee for Jose Pena (traffic collision with on -duty police unit). Precision Risk Precision Risk Management, subrogee for Joel Wirth and Nancy Management/Worth Lamantia (alleged improper traffic control caused vehicle and Lamantia collision). Skeen Kimberly Skeen (bodily injury sustained by power disturbance). ADMINISTRATIVE Resolution 96-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ACTIONS/Adopted THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Resolution 96-35, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENT NO. 014 Approving Supple- TO THE STATE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP ment 014 to CAL- PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE TRANS Agreement DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF SLTPP-5312, for COSTA MESA, Program Agreement No. SLTPP-5312, for Connector D northbound Route 55 to southbound Route 73 Connector D ramp Improvements improvements, was adopted; and the Director of Public Services was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Approved Adjustment Budget Adjustment No. 96-50, to appropriate $880,000.00 of 96-50 for Harbor/ Orange County Transportation Authority Measure M funds for Adams Improvements construction of Harbor Boulevard/Adams Avenue Intersection Improvements, was approved. Replacement of Com- Item No. 6 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Contract award munications Center for Replacement of the Communications Center Roof at 79 Fair Roof, Project 96-04 Drive, Project No. 96-04. Council Member Monahan asked why the low bid price was approximately $10,000.00 higher than the City's cost estimate. The Public Services Director responded that the City's original estimate did not include all three sections of the MOTION roof which need to be replaced. On motion by Council Member Awarded to Best Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, and carried 5-0, the Roofing contract was awarded to Best Roofing Company, Inc., 1656 Plaza Del Amo Drive, Torrance, for $28,908.00. OCTA Combined Item No. 7 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Resolution Transportation Fund- approving submittal of improvement projects to the Orange County ing Program Transportation Authority (OCTA), for funding under the combined Transportation Funding Program, in connection with the Measure M Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Signal Improve- ment program. Heather Somers, 427 East 17th Street, Suite 307, Costa Mesa, referred to circled Page 4 of the Agenda Report dated April 8, 1996, and to the chart which prioritizes these 1996 Measure M projects. She stated that a larger allotment of Measure M monies should be directed to east side improvements. She suggested making Priority No. 3, 17th Street Bus Turnouts, the No. 1 priority. Mrs. Somers questioned the advisability of spending a large portion of Measure M funds on bicycle routes. The Public Services Director replied that the TDM Program is quite limited in scope, and explained that the bicycle projects are intended to relieve some of the vehicular traffic along commuter routes. He reviewed projects which could be included in the TDM Program. Council Member Genis objected to improvements being concentrated in only one area of the City, and felt that the bicycle trail connection was important to assist in making bicycles an alternate means of transportation. On MOTION motion by Council Member -Gens, seconded by Council Member Adopted Resolution Hornbuckle, and carried 5-0, Resolution 96-34, A RESOLUTION 96-34 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM, was adopted. Agreement with Item 10 on the Consent Calendar was presented: Agreement with Conrad and Asso- Conrad and Associates, LLP, 1100 Main Street, Suite C, Irvine, for ciates for Annual $47,900.00 for fiscal year 1995-96, with the total amount not to Independent Audits exceed $197,425.00 through 1998-99, to provide annual independent audits. Council Member Genis expressed concern that employing the same company to perform audits over an extended period of time could lead to less than thorough scrutiny, even though this firm enjoys a good reputation for professional abilities and a high level of integrity. Mayor Erickson asked if she intended to stipulate that auditing personnel shall be rotated, and Council Member Genis MOTION responded that she did. A motion was made by Council Member Approved Contract Genis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, and carried 5-0, to approve the contract for a three-year period, and the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk were authorized to sign on behalf of the City. PUBLIC HEARING The Deputy City Clerk announced that this was the time and place Condemnation of set for the public hearing to consider a resolution finding and 1538 Adams Avenue/ determining that the public interest and necessity require acquisition Edwards Theatres by eminent domain of certain real property at 1538 Adams Avenue for Harbor/Adams for public use, and authorizing and directing condemnation for the Improvement Project Harbor Boulevard/Adams Avenue Improvement Project. The owner of the property, Edwards Theatres Circuit, Inc./United Cinema Corporation, was notified of the public hearing as required by law. No communications were received. The City Attorney summarized- his ummarizedhis Report No. 96-27 dated April 10, 1996. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Council Adopted Resolution Member Genis, and carried 5-0, Resolution 96-36, A RESO- 96-36 LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN FEE, FOR STREET WIDENING, A PUBLIC PURPOSE, OF HARBOR BOULEVARD AND ADAMS AVENUE, was adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City presented from the meeting of April 1, 1996, a Request for General request to process a General Plan Amendment from George Ibrahim, Plan Amendment representing Jimmy Hill, Exxon Corporation, Post Office Box 4598, Screening, Ibrahim/ Houston, Texas, to change the. land use designation at 2490 Fairview Exxon Corporation Road (on the southeast corner at the intersection with Fair Drive) from High Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial. The Deputy City Manager/Development Services reviewed the Agenda Report dated April 8, 1996, and reported that a telephone call had been received from the applicant requesting a continuance. b �Y d1 i'09 17® Dorothy Adams, 220 Amherst Road, Costa Mesa, opposed the request, stating that the City is overloaded with convenience stores selling alcohol. Bernard Eisenberg, 180 Fairwinds Lane, Costa Mesa, Chairman of the Fairview Village Homeowners Association Board of Directors, presented a diagram illustrating the location of convenience stores in proximity to the Exxon property. He reported that Fairview Village residents, as well as those in the surrounding area, had forwarded letters of opposition to the expansion of the Exxon station in August, 1987, citing concern regarding increased traffic congestion, crime, noise, trash, and gas fumes. He observed that the current request raises the same concerns and urged Council to deny the application. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Application Rejected Council Member Genis, and carried 5-0, rejecting the application for processing. The Deputy City Manager clarified for the Mayor Pro Tem that the fees deposited by Exxon will be refunded, and the application may be refiled at a future date. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a resolution requesting support AB 3007, Residential from the California League of Cities for Assembly Bill 3007 Care Facilities regarding residential care facilities. The City Attorney summarized his Report No. 96-24 dated April 3, 1996. Council Member Genis asked that wording in the resolution which indicates that "this is no different than a residential use" be removed. Council Member Hornbuckle commented that the California League of Cities Resolution Committee encourages short resolutions, and asked the City Attorney to revise the one under consideration. The Assistant to the City Manager reviewed the status of bill. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Adopted Resolution Genis, and carried 5-0, Resolution 96-37, A RESOLUTION OF 96-37 THE CITY ' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING SUPPORT FROM THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 3007 REGARDING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, was adopted. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented Shalimar Alley Rehabili- Shalimar Alley tation. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Continued to Monahan, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the meeting May 6, 1996 of May 6, 1996. OLD BUSINESS The'Deputy City Clerk presented the East Side Costa Mesa Traffic East Side Traffic Management Study: Management Study Request for Proposal (RFP) to retain consultant services for a comprehensive neighborhood traffic management study for the east side residential area. Supplemental budget request for $30,000.00 to be included in the Fiscal Year 1996-1997 budget for consultant costs. Formation of an ad hoc committee to assist and provide input in review of the study process. 1 Retention of the existing commercial vehicle weight restriction at 10,000 pounds. Request to install stop signs on East 19th Street at Westminster Avenue. The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated April 3, 1996, defining the recommended boundaries of the study as Newport Boulevard (west), Irvine Avenue (east), 17th Street (south), and Del Mar Avenue/University Drive (north). Michael Dunlevie, 245 East Wilson Street, Costa Mesa, member of the East Side Neighborhood Association, suggested extending the northern boundary of the study to Mesa Drive, and relayed the Association's wholehearted endorsement of this study. He proposed that the City review old records to ascertain specific areas about which citizens have expressed a desire for improvement. The Public Services Director stated that the cost to expand the study to Mesa Drive would be negligible. Jeff McConville, 466 East 19th Street, Costa Mesa, supported moving forward with the study which would create a traffic plan complimenting the east side area. Heather Somers, 427 East 17th Street, Suite 307, Costa Mesa, asked how the $30,000.00 was derived as a price for consultant services. The Public Services Director responded that several consulting firms were provided with the general parameters of the project, and they provided a ballpark estimate. Mrs. Somers suggested that the City's Transportation Division review a report on "Traffic Calming" which may be obtained from the American Planning Association. Council Member Monahan commented that the Newport Boulevard Study Committee recommended the following sites as potential cul- de-sacs: Albert Place at Newport Boulevard, Walnut Street, and Church Street. He also recommended considering the closure of Elden Avenue at its intersection with 22nd Street. MOTION/Staff A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Directed to Prepare Member Genis, and carried 5-0, directing staff to prepare a Request RFP and to Form Ad for Proposal for consultant services; approving the budget request Hoc Committee; for $30,000.00; directing staff to proceed with forming an ad hoc Approved Budget committee; retaining the existing commercial vehicle weight restric- Request; Approved tion at 10,000 pounds; denying the request to install stop signs on 10,000 Weight East 19th Street at Westminster Avenue; incorporating in the study Restriction; Denied the above-mentioned suggestions by Council Member Monahan; and Stop Signs extending the study's northern boundary to Mesa Drive. Council Member Hornbuckle was concerned about denying the stop signs on East 19th Street at Westminster Avenue, and asked that they,be given consideration in the study. OLD BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented City Attorney's Report No. 96-26 Orange County regarding the Second Amended Plan of Adjustment and the Second Bankruptcy Amended Disclosure Statement proposed by the County of Orange for resolution of bankruptcy claims against the County. The City Attorney reviewed his report dated April 10, 1996, commenting that the pertinent changes to the Joint Agreement and Plan of Adjust- ment approved by Council February 20, 1996, are outlined. He felt that the plan is in the best interest of the City, and no action was necessary since Council concurred. L71 ..172 NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a recommendation from the Parks, Les Miller Commem- Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission to install a orative Plaque commemorative plaque at Lions Park in memory of long-time Costa Mesa resident, Les Miller. A communication was received from Mike Scheafer, Past President of the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club requesting approval of an 18 -inch by 24 -inch plaque instead of a 4 -inch by 8 -inch plaque. The Community Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated April 4, 1996. Bob Howard, 711 West 17th Street, Costa Mesa, representing the Lions Club, explained that the smaller plaque would be unreadable, hence the request for a larger one. He reported that Mr. Miller had made a significant contribution to the City, and served as a role model and inspiration to other members of the community. Council Member Hornbuckle was not supportive of the plaque being installed on the handball court, and proposed investigating other locations. Council Member Genis referred to Council Policy 800-4 which indicates that all plaques shall be located in the area specifically designated at each park for this purpose, typically at the park entrance, on park furniture, or on park structures. MOTION A motion was made by Council Member Genis, seconded by Approved Plaque Council Member ' Hornbuckle, to approve the plaque as recommended by the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission, with further investigation by staff and the Lions Club as to the location, and final approval by Council when an acceptable, permanent location has been determined. Council Member Hornbuckle felt that if the plaque were placed somewhere other than on the handball court, the recommended size would be sufficient.' Council Member Genis endorsed following the policy in matters such as plaque size and location. Motion to Increase A substitute motion was made by. Council Member Monahan to Size of Plaque Died enlarge the size to a six-inch by 12 -inch plaque. The motion died for lack of a second. The original motion carried 4-1, Council Member Monahan voting no. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Costa Mesa - Lions Club Request Newport Harbor Lions Club, to promote the annual Fish Fry to Install Fish Fry Carnival by installing 50 banners from April 30 through June 3, Banners 1996, at various locations throughout the City. The Assistant to the City Manager summarized the Agenda Report dated April 2, 1996. MOTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Member Approved Banners Monahan, and carried 5-0, the banners were approved. Council Hornbuckle asked staff to confirm that the locations are consistent with the banner policy. Council Member Genis thought that the policy should be reexamined to ensure that it is realistic. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance amending Paragraph Permits for Work 7 of Section 15-13, Title 15, of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code on City Streets concerning conditions consistent with City Council Policy No. 200-1 for permits allowing work on City streets, in relation to open cutting of newer pavement surfaces and newer slurry seal surfaces within the public right-of-way. Communications requesting that this item be continued were received from Edward Robinson, 1190 Durfee 173 Avenue, Suite 200, South El Monte; Judy Woolen, District Manager, The Gas Company, Post Office Box 3334, Anaheim; Barbara Becker, Director of Public Affairs, Pacific Bell, 200 West Harbor Place, Room 825, Anaheim; William B. Allin, Regional Director of Government Affairs, AT&T, 611 West Sixth Street, Los Angeles; and Christine Diemer, Executive Director/Director of Government Affairs, Building Industry Association of Southern California, Inc., 9 Executive Circle, Suite 100, Irvine. A communication was received from Karl Kemp, General Manager, Mesa Consolidated Water District, 1965 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, containing two recommendations.' The Public Services Director summarized the Agenda Report dated April 8, 1996. Discussion ensued regarding the City's coordination with the utility companies on the resurfacing of City streets. Reed Royalty, Executive Vice President of the Orange County Taxpayers Association, 30205 Hillside Terrace, San Juan Capistrano, expressed concern that the stringent street repair requirements will affect taxes, and asked that this item be continued for 60 days to enable further examination. Judy Woolen, District Manager of Southern California Gas Company, reported that the utility companies hold franchise agreements with the City which enable the utilities to perform work in the streets, and Southern California Gas Company pays in excess of $170,000.00 annually for that right and privilege. She asked for a 60 -day continuance in order to work with City staff to arrive at a resolution to this matter. Edward Robinson, Consultant, Governmental Affairs, Southern California Edison Company, requested a 60 -day continuance for the following reasons: a substantial change was made in the current policy versus the one which was reviewed earlier in the year; and there is a strong need for the utilities to work in tandem with City staff to further explore the points of clarification. He reported that several utility companies met in order to examine various related matters, including the integrity of the streets and the causes of deterioration, with the intention of working with cities to identify problem areas. Council Member Monahan asked that the City be kept informed of their progress. MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Buffa, seconded by Council Continued to Member Genis, and carried 3-2, Council Members Erickson and May 20, 1996 Hornbuckle voting no, to continue this item to the meeting of May 20, 1996, with an invitation to the parties who had spoken and any other interested persons to meet with staff to make their concerns known. Council Member Monahan included in the motion, with the concurrence of Council Members Buffa and Genis, that the City work with Southern California Edison and the utility coordinating committee to pursue being a pilot member of this project. Council Member Genis felt that the policy should reflect, "you make a mess, you clean it up, you break it, you fix it", but expressed in such a manner as to be workable for the various parties. Council Member Hornbuckle opposed the motion because the City has given the utility companies and other groups adequate time to review and comment on the policy. She expressed dismay at the condition of the streets throughout the City, which she stated are "falling apart." She supported working further with the utilities and other companies, and did not object to being a part of a pilot project. 174 NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented an ordinance amending Article 16 Taxicab Regulation of Chapter II of Title 9 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code relating to regulation of taxicabs; and the City of Newport Beach and City of Santa Ana Taxicab certificate programs. The Assistant Finance Director summarized the Agenda Report dated April 4, 1996. Council Member Monahan commented that the ordinance is a result of noncompliance by several of the taxicab companies, and reported that they will now be required to obtain a separate permit in each city in which they operate. The City Manager described the progress in discussions with other city managers relative to establishing a central location for obtaining the permits. Council Member Monahan felt that the procedure could be simplified, and suggested a continuance to. enable further discussions with staff. The City Attorney stated that he will streamline the ordinance and make it similar to the City of Newport Beach and the City of Santa Ana ordinances. MOTION On motion by Council Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Continued to Member Genis, and carried 5-0, this item was continued to the May 6, 1996 meeting of May 6, 1996. NEW BUSINESS The Deputy City Clerk presented a request to dissolve the Substance Substance Abuse Abuse Committee. The Assistant to the City Manager reviewed the Committee Agenda Report dated April 11, 1996. Council Member Monahan Dissolution reported that the committee had discussed joining the Newport -Mesa Unified School District's Drug Advisory Board which would be fitting since they dealt mostly with young people. MOTION On motion by Council Member Monahan, seconded by Mayor Pro Committee Dissolved Tem Buffa, and carried 5-0, the committee dissolved. Council Member Hornbuckle suggested that letters of appreciation be forwarded to committee members. CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Attorney requested a closed session pursuant to REPORT Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss the compensation Police and Employee policy and upcoming negotiations with the Costa Mesa Police Association Negotia- Association and the Costa Mesa City Employees Association. The tions Mayor announced that closed session would be held at the conclusion of regular business. COUNCIL Council Member Monahan reported that the Newport Boulevard COMMENTS Study Committee will meet Wednesday, April 17, 1996, at City Newport Boulevard Hall, with the intent of incorporating suggestions into the plan which Study Committee were made at a previous forum, to be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review in May. He proposed a system wherein the Prosecution of City Attorney's office would prosecute local misdemeanors when the Misdemeanors District Attorney's office is understaffed or too busy. He asked the City Attorney, at his earliest convenience, to prepare a report on the process to prosecute these misdemeanors, the cost involved, and how this will work. Council Member Hornbuckle suggested investigating this option as part of the budget process, and Council Member Black and White Monahan concurred. He proposed that Costa Mesa consider Police Cars converting its police vehicles to black and white because of improved visibility, and suggested using the studies of other cities who use this type vehicle. Neighbors -for- Council Member Genis announced that the Neighbors -for -Neighbors Neighbors Cleanup cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 27, 1996. She extended her sympathies to the Greene family on the death of Harry Greene. She 1 1 0 Brown Act gave a brief synopsis of the Brown Act, explaining that a government body cannot meet secretly, and expounded on the reasons. Costa Mesa "Walk Mayor Pro Tem Buffa thought that the fountain area of Lions Park of Fame" should be turned into a Costa Mesa "Walk of Fame" where commemorative plaques would be installed on the ground. Santa Ana Army Air Mayor Erickson announced that the 21st reunion of the Santa Ana Base Reunion Army Air Base personnel will be held on Saturday, April 20, 1996, at Orange Coast College at 9:30 a.m. ; and the Freedom Homes tour Freedom Homes Tour which showcases improvements to the Canyon Park/Freedom Homes area, will be held on Sunday, April 28, 1996, . ADJOURNMENT TO At 8:45 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session CLOSED SESSION in first floor Conference Room, C to discuss the item previously announced by the. City Attorney. MEETING The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:45 p.m., and the action RECONVENED taken during closed session was announced. Status Report Council received a status report on the compensation policy and Given on Negotiations upcoming negotiations with the Costa Mesa Police Association and the Costa Mesa City Employees Association. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. r MaNr of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: 7- L&�� Deputy City erk of the City of Costa Mesa 175